Sony Walkman NW-E8P User manual
NW-E8P
Operating Instructions
Portable IC Audio Player
Network Walkman
3-231-825-11(1)
© 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 will
replace it.
However, SONY bears no other responsibility.
• The software provided with this player cannot be
used with equipment other than that which is so
designated.
• Please note that, due to continued efforts to
improve quality, the software specifications may
be changed without notice.
• Operation of this player with software other than
that provided is not covered by the warranty.
Program ©2000 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2001 Sony Corporation
Network Walkman is trademark of Sony
Corporation.
OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony
Corporation.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
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This manual explains how to operate Network Walkman. For details on how to use the
supplied software (OpenMG Jukebox), refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions.
Table of Contents
Overview .......................................... 4
What you can do with your
Network Walkman ................ 4
Other features ............................... 5
Getting Started
Step 1: Unpacking........................... 6
Step 2: Inserting the battery .......... 7
Basic Operations
Transferring songs from the computer
to Network Walkman (Check-out)
...................................................... 8
Listening to music with
Network Walkman .................... 9
On other operations....................11
On the display ............................ 12
Changing the display mode ..... 12
Advanced Operations
Adjusting the sound...................... 13
Emphasizing the bass sound
(MEGA BASS) ...................... 13
Protecting your hearing
(AVLS) ................................... 13
Adjusting the playback mode
(REPEAT) .................................. 14
Locking the controls (HOLD) ...... 14
Attaching the attachments ........... 15
Other Information
Precautions ..................................... 16
Troubleshooting ............................. 17
To reset the player...................... 17
What happened ? ....................... 17
Messages ..................................... 20
Glossary .......................................... 21
Looking at the controls ................. 22
Network walkman ..................... 22
Display ........................................ 22
Specifications.................................. 23
Index ................................................ 24
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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.
1Store digital
audio files on
your computer.
2Transfer the files
to the Network
Walkman.
3Listen to your
Network Walkman.
USB connection
MP3 and WAV
Format files
Audio CDsEMD Services
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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 compact discs using the ATRAC3 format
(high sound quality, high compression) to the hard drive.**
* Differs according to the bit rate when recording. In this case, the figures for the recordable time are when
recording at 132kbps, 105kbps, and 66kbps.
** OpenMG technology conforms to the SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative) specifications and allows you to
enjoy digital music while maintaining the copyrights of its holders.
NOTES:
• The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission
of the copyright holders.
• Sony is not responsible for music files that are not saved on your computer due to unsuccessful recording
from CD or music downloading.
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Getting Started
Step 1: Unpacking
Your Network Walkman comes with the following items.
•Network Walkman (1)
•Attachments (1 for left ear, 1 for right ear)
•LR03 (Size AAA) alkaline battery (1)
•Dedicated USB cable (1)
•Carrying pouch (1)
•CD-ROM
(OpenMG Jukebox installation disc) (1)
•NW-E8P Operating Instructions (1)
•OpenMG Jukebox
Operating Instructions (1)
About the Serial Number
The serial number provided for your player is
required for the customer registration. The
number is printed inside the battery
compartment.
Serial Number
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Getting Started
Battery duration
About 7 hours*.
* The battery life may be shorter due to operating
conditions and the temperature of the location.
On the remaining battery charge
indication
The battery icon in the display changes as shown
below during playback.
If “LOW BATT”is displayed in the display, you
need to change the battery.
Notes
If you do not use the battery correctly, it may
become damaged from leakage and corrosion. For
best results:
–Use the alkaline battery.
–Make sure the polarity is correct.
–Do not charge a dry cell battery.
–Remove the battery, if you do not intend to use the
player for an extended period of time.
–If you have battery leakage, replace with a new
battery after cleaning the battery compartment.
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.
If the battery compartment lid is
accidentally detached
Insert one edge of the lid first, and then attach
the other edge, slightly bending the lid as
illustration below.
Insert this side
first.
Low battery Please insert a
new battery
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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.
1Connect 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 connector to the USB jack of your computer.
“CONNECT”appears in the display.
Notes
•Do not connect more than two USB devices (player) to your computer. Normal operation will not be
guaranteed.
•If you use this player with a USB hub or a USB extension cable normal operation is not guaranteed.
•A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at any one time.
•Be sure to insert a fresh Alkaline battery into the unit. If the battery is not inserted, or battery power is
exhausted, the unit will not be identified by the computer.
•When connecting Network Walkman to your computer for the first time, the USB driver Installer window
appears. Please follow the instructions in the Installer window.
•Connect Network Walkman only as necessary. Disconnect the dedicated USB cable when not needed.
2Transfer the music file to Network Walkman (Check-out)
For details on how to operate, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions.
Tip
To transfer the song back to the computer (check-in), refer to the OpenMG Jukebox software instruction manual
or the online help.
Basic Operations
Dedicated USB cable (supplied)
to the USB jack
to the dedicated
USB jack
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Basic Operations
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
continued
Notes
•Please remove earrings.
•If you wear the glasses, remove your glasses before
putting on this player and put them on again.
•Be sure not to open the attaching part more than
2 cm. Otherwise, this player may deform and
might not sit on your ears comfortably. Note that
if you press the player to opposite side, it also
may deform.
1Pinch the center of
the player with your
thumb and middle
finger, and then open
the attaching part
with your forefinger.
2Hook the cured part
around the back of your
ear and twist it to the
earlobe direction to sit it
on your ear. If your hair
hangs over your ear,
please push back your
hair before attaching it.
3Adjust the position of
the player to fix it
comfortably.
If you cannot attach the player to your ear comfortably
Confirm the position of the player with a mirror. In the correct position, your ears should appear as
illustrated. if your ears are small and not visible as shown, use the supplied attachments (see page 15).
To remove the player from your ears
Twist the player to the opposite direction when attaching it, and remove it.
The attaching
part of this player
would be open
(be apart)
flexibly.
Hook the
edge of the
attaching part
to the back of
your ear and
twist it.
k
k
2cm
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Listening to music with Network Walkman (continued)
2Release 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.
3Start playback
If playback does not start
Make sure the HOLD function is released.
To stop playback
Press the Jog lever Bx.
Tip
If you do not operate the player for 3 seconds while in stop mode, the display automatically turns off.
1Press the Jog lever
Bx. Playback starts.
When playback ends,
the playback
automatically stops
(in the case the player
is set to REPEAT OFF).
2VOLUME
+/– button to adjust
the volume.
HOLD switch
H
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