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3-231-825-11(1)
Portable IC Audio Player
Network Walkman
Operating Instructions
NW-E8P
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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Notice for users On the supplied software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. • In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player. • In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY wi
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Table of Contents Overview .......................................... 4 Other Information What you can do with your Network Walkman ................ 4 Precautions ..................................... 16 Other features ............................... 5 Troubleshooting ............................. 17 To reset the player ...................... 17 Getting Started What happened ? ....................... 17 Messages ..................................... 20 Step 1: Unpacking ........................
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Overview What you can do with your Network Walkman Network Walkman is a portable IC audio player. You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the product’s built-in flash memory and carry it anywhere to enjoy. MP3 and WAV EMD Services Audio CDs Format files 1 Store digital audio files on your computer. 2 Transfer the files to the Network Walkman. USB connection 3 Listen to your Network Walkman. 4
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Other features • Headphone shape IC audio player – Skip-proof using IC memory • LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery enables about 7 hours continuous playback. • Select record time: up to 60 min., 80 min., 120 min.* • Back light LCD screen: When you use Jog lever or buttons, the backlight lights up for some seconds to control the player in the dark. • Jog lever: easy to operate. • High speed data transfer using the supplied dedicated USB cable. • OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to record compac
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Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Your Network Walkman comes with the following items. • Network Walkman (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • Carrying pouch (1) • CD-ROM (OpenMG Jukebox installation disc) (1) • Attachments (1 for left ear, 1 for right ear) • NW-E8P Operating Instructions (1) • OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions (1) • LR03 (Size AAA) alkaline battery (1) About the Serial Number The serial number provided for your player is required for the customer registration. The number is
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Getting Started Step 2: Inserting the battery Insert the LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (supplied) with correct polarity. Be sure to insert it from the # side as illustrated. Insert the battery The battery compartment is in the back of the player (left ear side). Slide the knob of the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow to open the battery cover. Insert the negative end # of the battery first. Battery duration If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached About 7 hours
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Basic Operations Transferring songs from the computer to Network Walkman (Check-out) In order to check out digital audio files from your computer, first you must install the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software and then import digital audio files to OpenMG Jukebox. For details, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox operating Instructions. 1 Connect Network Walkman to your computer Connect the narrow connector of the supplied dedicated USB cable into the dedicated USB jack on Network Walkman, then the wide con
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k Basic Operations k Listening to music with Network Walkman Please insert the battery before use (see page 7). Note When using Network Walkman, be sure to disconnect it from the computer. 1 Putting the player on your ears Notes • Please remove earrings. The attaching • If you wear the glasses, remove your glasses before part of this player putting on this player and put them on again. would be open • Be sure not to open the attaching part more than (be apart) 2 cm. Otherwise, this player may
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F F D L O H Listening to music with Network Walkman (continued) 2 Release the HOLD function If the HOLD switch is in the arrow direction ( the yellow mark is visible), slide it to the opposite direction to release the HOLD function. 3 Start playback 2 VOLUME +/– button to adjust the volume. HOLD switch 1 Press the Jog lever Bx . Playback starts. When playback ends, the playback automatically stops (in the case the player is set to REPEAT OFF). If playback does not start Make sure the HOLD
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Basic Operations On other operations Jog lever FF direction REW direction 1) While in stop mode, press the Jog lever in the FF To Operation of direction and hold, you can go to the beginning of the Jog lever the next track and succeeding tracks continuously. Go to the beginning Press in the FF direction While in stop mode press the Jog lever in the REW of the next track once. direction and hold, you can go to the beginning of the current track and previous tracks continuously. Go to the beginnin
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Listening to music with Network Walkman (continued) On the display Changing the display mode 3 2 1 4 5 1 AVLS indication (page 13) The indication lights up while the AVLS function is activated. DISPLAY 2 MEGA BASS indication (page 13) button The indication lights up while the MEGA BASS function is activated. Press the DISPLAY button while the wave is displayed during playback and the track 3 Battery remain indication (page 7) number is displayed. The remaining battery power is displayed. 4 Play
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Advanced Operations b Advanced Operations Protecting your hearing Adjusting the (AVLS) sound The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function limits the maximum volume to protect your ears. Press and hold the MEGA BASS/AVLS button. The (AVLS) indication lights up in the display. The volume is kept to a moderate level. To cancel AVLS Press and hold the MEGA BASS/AVLS button until MEGA BASS/ the indication goes off. AVLS button Emphasizing the bass sound (MEGA BASS) Mega Bass function intensi
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b F F D L Adjusting the Locking the playback mode controls (HOLD) To prevent the controls from being (REPEAT) accidentally operated when you carry the You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways: player, use this function. all repeat, single repeat and shuffle repeat. P. MODE button HOLD switch Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the Press the P.MODE button. arrow. Each time you press the P.MODE button, the The yellow mark appears and no controls will play mode indication changes as follo
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Advanced Operations Attaching the attachments If your ears are small and you cannot attach the player correctly, use the supplied attachments. For left ear For right ear LR Example for left ear 1 Engage the pin in the slot as shown, and insert the attachment. pin 2 Turn the attachment to click into place. 3 Press the point shown by the arrow to secure it. To remove the attachment 1 Pull the edge of the attachment in 2 Lift its edge and turn it in the the direction of the arrow. direction of the
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Other Information On cleaning Clean the player casing with a soft cloth Precautions slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of On installation abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent •Never use the player where it will be such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the subjected to extremes of light, temperature, finish of the casing. moisture or vibration. •The player is not waterproof; do not expose this player to rain or snow. Do not use this About earpad
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Other Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using Network Walkman, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. For trouble concerning operations while connecting with your computer, please refer to the supplied software‘s online help “Troubleshooting” contents, too. To reset the player If Network Walkman does not operate normally, or if there is no sound, even after ch
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Troubleshooting (continued) On the connection with the computer and the supplied software Symptom Cause/Remedy The software cannot be installed. c Software is not compatible with your operating system. For more information about Windows, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions. “CONNECT” does not appear in c Please wait for the authentication of the OpenMG Jukebox to the display window when complete. connecting to the computer with c If another software is active on your computer, wai
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Other Information Symptom Cause/Remedy A communication error has c If a communication error occurs, a warning message may be occurred. displayed on the computer indicating that authentication of the external device has failed, or access to the current file has been cancelled. Then, the communication process may terminate. If this occurs, disconnect and then connect the cable with the player. If the above message appears while connecting player, try the following: 1 When using an external hub, c
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Troubleshooting (continued) Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Meaning Remedy Message ACCESS The player is accessing the flash This is not an error. This message memory. appears during Check-out and during initialization of the flash memory. AVLS The volume exceeds the maximum Turn down the volume or cancel the level. AVLS function (page 10, 13). CONNECT The player is connected to the This is not an error. You can operate computer. using the OpenMG Jukebo
