Sony NWE002F Owner Manual

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Operation Guide
NW-E002F / E003F / E005F / E002 / E003 / E005
©2006 Sony Corporation
2-678-177-11 (1)
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To use the buttons in the Operation Guide
Click the buttons located in the upper right of this manual to jump to “Table of
Contents,” “Home Menu List,” or “Index.”
Jumps to the table of contents
Find what you are looking for from a list of
topics in the manual.
Jumps to the home menu list
Find what you are looking for from a list of the
option items in the player’s menu.
Jumps to the index
Find what you are looking for from a list of key
words mentioned in the manual.
 Hints
• You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page number in the table of contents,
in the home menu list, or in the index.
• You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page reference indication (e.g. 
page 3) on each page.
• To search for a reference page by keyword, click the “Edit” menu, select “Search” of
the Adobe Reader to display the navigation frame, type the keyword into the Search text
box, and click “Search.”
• You can jump to the previous or next page by clicking the
and
buttons located at
bottom of the Adobe Reader screen.
Continued 
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Browsing the Operation Guide
Menu
Included with the player are the Quick Start Guide and this PDF-format
Operation Guide. Additionally, after installing SonicStage software from the
supplied CD-ROM, you can refer to the Help within SonicStage.
– The Quick Start Guide explains set up and the basic operations, enabling
you to import songs to a computer, to transfer them to the player, and to
play them back.
– This Operation Guide explains standard and advanced features, enabling
you to make full use of the player and troubleshoot problems.
– The SonicStage Help explains details about using SonicStage software (
page 3).
Table of
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About the Manuals
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Table of
Contents
To change the page layout
The buttons at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen enable you to select how
pages are displayed.
Menu
Using SonicStage Help
Refer to SonicStage Help for details about using SonicStage, such as
importing songs to your computer and transferring songs to the player.
 Click “Help” – “SonicStage Help” while SonicStage is running.
Help appears.
Note
• In SonicStage Help, the player is referred to as “ATRAC Audio Device.”
Index
Single Page
Continuous - Facing
Pages are displayed one at a time.
Two pages are displayed side by side
When you scroll, the display changes with each pair part of a continuous
to a previous or succeeding page.
roll of pages. When you scroll, the
previous and next pairs of pages
Continuous
scroll up or down continuously.
Pages are displayed as a continuous
roll of pages.
Facing
When you scroll, the previous and
Two pages are displayed side by side.
next pages scroll up or down
When you scroll, the display changes
continuously.
to previous or succeeding pairs of
pages.
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Playing Songs
Searching for songs by song name (Song) ...13
Searching for songs by artist (Artist) ..............14
Searching for songs by album (Album)..........15
Changing the Play Mode (Play Mode) .... 16
Playing Songs for a Specified
Period of Time (Sports Timer) .................. 18
(Set Date-Time) ................................................ 31
Setting the Date Format
(Date Disp Type) .............................................. 33
Setting the Time Format
(Time Disp Type) .............................................. 34
Displaying the Player Information
(Information) .................................................... 35
Resetting to Factory Settings
(Reset All Setting) ............................................ 36
Formatting Memory (Format) .................. 37
Changing the USB Connection
Setting (USB Power) ..................................... 39
Setting the Display’s Left/Right
Orientation (Rotation) ................................ 40
Saving Power Consumption
(Power Save) ..................................................... 41
Settings
Changing the Song Order (Sort) ............ 19
Changing the Display Mode
(Display Mode) ................................................. 21
Setting the Volume Using the Preset
Volume Function (Volume Mode) ............ 23
Setting a volume level for preset mode
(Preset).....................................................................23
Switching to manual mode (Manual) ..............25
Customizing Sound Quality
(Equalizer) ........................................................ 26
Registering a Desired Sound Quality
(Preset Custom) ................................................ 27
Adjusting the Volume Level
(Dynamic Normalizer) ..................................... 28
Listening to FM Tuner (NW-E002F/E003F/E005F
only)
Enjoy Listening to FM Radio ............ 43
1 Switching to the FM tuner ...................... 43
2 Presetting broadcast stations
automatically (FM Auto Preset).........................44
3 Selecting broadcast stations.................... 45
Presetting Desired
Broadcast Stations ............................ 47
To delete preset broadcast stations ............ 47
Setting the Reception (Scan Sens) ............ 48
Changing the Monaural/Stereo
(Mono/Auto) ..................................................... 49
Limiting the Volume (AVLS) ..................... 29
Turning Off the Beep Sound (Beep) ...... 30
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Playing Songs (ALL SONGS) ...................... 11
Playing Lists of Songs (PLAYLIST) ........ 12
Searching for Songs (SEARCH)................ 13
Adjusting the Current Time Setting
Menu
Supplied Accessories ............................. 6
Home Menu List ................................... 7
Basic Operation – Parts and Controls ......... 8
Table of
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Table of Contents
5
Troubleshooting .................................. 57
Messages .............................................. 63
Uninstalling SonicStage ...................... 67
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 71
On Copyrights..................................... 75
Specifications....................................... 76
Index .................................................... 79
Index
Troubleshooting
Menu
Recharging the Player ........................ 50
Maximizing Battery Life .................... 51
What are Format and Bit Rate? ........ 52
Playing Songs Without Pauses ........... 53
How is Song Information Imported
to the Player? .................................... 54
Storing Data Other Than
Audio Files ........................................ 55
Upgrading the Player’s Firmware ..... 56
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Advanced Features
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Please check the accessories in the package.
 CD-ROM* (1)
- SonicStage software
- Operation Guide (PDF file)
* Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player.
About the serial number
The serial number provided for this player is required for the customer
registration. The number is on the label on the rear of the player. Do not
remove the label.
You can also check the serial number on this player. See  page 35 for detail.
Index
 Quick Start Guide (1)
Menu
 Headphones (1)
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Supplied Accessories
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You can operate the following functions using the
player.
/HOME button
HOME
Switches between Song/Folder control
modes during playback or in stop
mode.
In the FM tuner screen*, you can
switch between manual/preset tuning
modes.
Pressing and holding
The HOME screen appears and you can
operate the following function.
(ALL SONGS) ................... 11
(FM) * .......................... 43
(PLAYLIST) ..................... 12
├ Play Mode .............................. 16
├ Sports Timer ........................... 18
├ Sort ......................................... 19
├ Scan Sens*.............................. 48
├ Mono/Auto* ........................... 49
├ FM Auto Preset*..................... 44
├ Display Mode ......................... 21
├ Advanced Menu
│ ├ Sound
│ │ ├ Volume Mode .................. 23
│ │ ├ Preset Custom ................. 27
│ │ ├ AVLS............................... 29
│ │ ├ Beep ................................ 30
│ │ └ D.Normalizer .................. 28
│ ├ Date-Time
│ │ ├ Set Date-Time ................. 31
│ │ ├ Date Disp Type ............... 33
│ │ └ Time Disp Type............... 34
│ ├ Information ......................... 35
│ ├ Initialize
│ │ ├ Reset All Setting ............. 36
│ │ └ Format ............................. 37
│ ├ USB Power ......................... 39
│ ├ Rotation .............................. 40
│ └ Power Save ......................... 41
└ Equalizer................................. 26
(SEARCH)
├ Song ........................................ 13
├ Artist ....................................... 14
└ Album ..................................... 15
* NW-E002F/E003F/E005F only
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/HOME button
Pressing briefly
(MENU)
Menu
Front
/HOME button of the
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Home Menu List
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Table of
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Basic Operation – Parts and Controls
Front
B
Menu
A
Headphones
HOME
 / button
Selects a song, album, artist, or menu
item. You can also skip to the
beginning of the song/album/artist,
fast-rewind or fast-forward as follows.
• Pressing the () button:
Skips to the beginning of the current
(or next) song/album/artist.
• Pressing and holding the
() button during
playback and releasing it at the
desired point: Fast-rewinds (or
fast-forwards) the current (or next)
song.
• Pressing and holding the
() button while in stop
mode: Skips to the beginning of the
current (or next) song/album/artist,
and if held longer, continues to skip
through the previous (or the next)
song/album/artist.
 /HOME (Folder/HOME) button
When you press this button while the
audio player is in play or stop mode,
you can switch between Song/Folder
control modes. In Song control
mode, the player skips to the
beginning of the song. In Folder
control mode, the player skips to the
beginning of the album/artist.
Press and hold this button to display
the HOME screen.
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C
D E
*In FM tuner screen
(NW-E002F/E003F/E005F only),
you can switch between manual/
preset tuning modes.
 Display
For details on the display and icons,
see  page 10.
  button
Starts song playback. When starting
playback,  appears at the top left
of the display, and if the 
button is pressed again,  appears
and playback stops.
When a menu appears on the display,
use this button to confirm the
selected menu item.
When you press the  button,
just after purchasing the player or
disconnecting the player from the
computer, playback starts from the
first song on the player.
 Headphone jack
For connecting the headphones.
Connect until it clicks into place.
If the headphones do not connect
properly, it may not sound right.
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Rear
G
VOL
RESET
I
Menu
HOLD
H
J
 USB cap
Remove the USB cap and connect
the USB connector to a USB port on
your computer directly.
 Strap hole
This is used to attach a strap.
 RESET button
Resets the player ( page 57).
To remove the USB cap
Remove the USB cap as shown
below.
me
/Ho
USB connector
 VOL +/– button
Adjusts the volume.
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 HOLD switch
You can protect the player against
accidental operation by using the
HOLD function when carrying it.
By sliding the HOLD switch to the
HOLD position, all operation
buttons are disabled. If you press
buttons while the HOLD function is
activated, the current time, “HOLD”
and
(remaining battery
indication) appear in the display. If
you slide the HOLD switch to a
direction opposite to it, the HOLD
function is released.
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K
L
M
SHUF
N
 Text/graphic information
display
Displays album title, artist name,
song name, current date and time,
messages and menu.
To switch the display mode, proceed
to the “Display Mode” menu (
page 21). Switch the display to
Power Save mode when you do not
operate the unit for a while.
 Play mode indication
(Play Mode)
Displays the current play mode icon
( page 17). If the play mode is set
to “Normal,” no icon appears.
O
 Playing status indication
Displays the current playback mode
(:playback, : stop,  ():
fast-rewinds (fast-forwards), 
(): skips to the beginning of the
current (or next) song).
 Remaining battery indication
Displays the remaining battery
power.
 Hint
• For information on the FM tuner display
(NW-E002F/E003F/E005F only), see
“Listening to FM Tuner” ( page 43).
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 Sorting status indication (Sort)
/ icon
The current song order ( (Artist
order),
(Album order) or
(Albums by artist order)) and
appear.
In Song control mode, the sorting
status icon appears here and
appears to the right. In Folder
control mode, appears here and
the sorting status icon appears to the
right.
Menu
Song1
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Display
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Playing Songs
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Playing Songs (ALL SONGS)
The songs on the player are played back.
/ button
Menu
/HOME button
HOME
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
(ALL SONGS) and press
the  button to confirm.
All songs on the player appear and playback starts from the last song you
listened to. If you do not play any song, playback starts from the
beginning.
Playback continues in order through the last song and then stops.
To skip to the beginning of the song
By pressing the () button while in play or stop mode, the player skips
to the beginning of the current (or next) song.
By pressing the /HOME button and then pressing the () button
while in play or stop mode, the player skips to the beginning of the current (or
next) album/artist.
 Hints
• You can change the playing mode to random, repeat, etc., in the Play Mode menu (
page 16).
• The songs appear in the order that you set in the Sort menu ( page 19). The songs
appear in the album order at the factory setting.
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 button
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Playing Songs
/ button
/HOME button
Menu
You can play lists of songs (Playlist) created in SonicStage. If you change a
name in SonicStage, the changed name appears on the player. See the
SonicStage Help for detail.
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Playing Lists of Songs (PLAYLIST)
HOME
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 button
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
(PLAYLIST) and press
the  button to confirm.
The last song you listened to starts playback. If you do not play any song,
playback starts from the first song of the first playlist.
Playback continues in order through the last song and then stops.
To skip to the beginning of the song
By pressing the () button while in play or stop mode, the player skips
to the beginning of the current (or next) song.
By pressing the /HOME button and then pressing the () button
while in play or stop mode, the player skips to the beginning of the current (or
next) playlist.
 Hint
• You can change the playing mode to random, repeat, etc., in the Play Mode menu (
page 16).
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Playing Songs
You can search for songs by “Song name,” “Artist name,” or “Album name.”
/ button
Menu
/HOME button
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Searching for Songs (SEARCH)
HOME
Index
 button
Searching for songs by song name (Song)
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(SEARCH) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Song>” and press the
 button to confirm.
All songs on the player appear.
 Press the / button to select a song and press the 
button to confirm.
The song you selected starts playback. Playback continues in the order
through the last song and then stops.
 Hint
• The repeat play mode set in the Play Mode menu ( page 16) does not change when a
Search is activated.
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Playing Songs...Searching for Songs
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
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 Press the / button to select
Menu
Searching for songs by artist (Artist)
appears.
 button to confirm.
(SEARCH) and press the
 button to confirm.
The artist lists appear.
 Press the / button to select the desired artist and
press the  button to confirm.
The album lists for the selected artist appear.
 Press the / button to select the desired album and
press the  button to confirm.
The song lists for the selected album appear.
 Press the / button to select a song and press the 
button to confirm.
The song you selected starts playback. Playback continues in the order
through the last song and then stops.
 Hint
• The repeat play mode set in the Play Mode menu ( page 16) does not change when a
Search is activated.
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 Press the / button to select “Artist>” and press the
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Playing Songs...Searching for Songs
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
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 Press the / button to select
Menu
Searching for songs by album (Album)
appears.
 button to confirm.
(SEARCH) and press the
 button to confirm.
The album lists appear.
 Press the / button to select the desired album and
press the  button to confirm.
The song lists for the selected album appear.
 Press the / button to select a song and press the 
button to confirm.
The song you selected starts playback. Playback continues in the order
through the last song and then stops.
 Hint
• The repeat play mode set in the Play Mode menu ( page 16) does not change when a
Search is activated.
Index
 Press the / button to select “Album>” and press the
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Playing Songs
The player offers a variety of repeat play modes, including random play and
selected repeat play.
Menu
/ button
Table of
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Changing the Play Mode (Play Mode)
/HOME button
HOME
Index
 button
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Play Mode>” and press
the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select a play mode ( page 17)
and press the  button to confirm.
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
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Playing Songs...Changing the Play Mode
Normal/No icon
All songs from the current song are played once,
and then playback stops.
“Normal” is set by default.
All songs of an album (or artist)*, including the
current song are played once, and then playback
stops.
All songs from the current song are played
repeatedly.
All songs of an album (or artist)*, including the
current song are played repeatedly.
Folder/
Repeat All (all repeat)/
Repeat Folder (folder
repeat)/
Repeat 1 Song (one song
repeat)/ 1
Repeat Shuffle All (all
song shuffle repeat)/
SHUF
Repeat Shuffle Folder
(folder shuffle repeat)/
SHUF
The current song is played repeatedly.
The current song is played, and then all the songs
are played in random order.
The current song is played, and then all songs of the
album (or artist)* including the current song are
played in random order.
* If you set “Album” or “Artist/Album” in the Sort menu ( page 19), the play range is
an album. If you set “Artist” in the Sort menu, the play range is an artist.
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Description
Menu
Play mode type/Icon
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List of play modes
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Playing Songs
/ button
/HOME button
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HOME
 button
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
Menu
The player plays songs for a specified period (between 1 and 99 minutes).
The player is set to 10 minutes by default.
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Playing Songs for a Specified Period of
Time (Sports Timer)
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Sports Timer>” and press
the  button to confirm.
The screen to select the playback time appears.
 Press the / button to select the time and press the
 button to confirm.
The selected playback time appears, and playback starts in the setting
order of Play Mode ( page 16).
Remaining time appears while playing the song.
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
To return to the normal play mode
While playing back a song or in stop mode in Sports Timer, follow steps  to
 and select “Off.”
To reset the remaining time
While playing back a song or in stop mode in Sports Timer, follow steps  to
 and select “Restart.”
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Settings
You can set the song order by artist name order, album order, or albums by
artist order.
Menu
/ button
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Changing the Song Order (Sort)
/HOME button
HOME
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 button
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Sort>” and press the 
button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select a song order ( page 20)
and press the  button to confirm.
Song1
SHUF
Sorting status indication
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
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Settings...Changing the Song Order
Album (Album order)/
Songs appear in album order. In the album, songs
appear in song number order.
In folder control mode, songs are skipped by album.
“Album” is set by default.
Songs appear in artist order. The same artist’s songs
appear in song name order.
In folder control mode, songs are skipped by artist.
Songs appear in album order by artist. In the album,
songs appear in song number order.
In folder control mode, songs are skipped by album.
Artist (Artist order)/
Artist/Album (Albums by
artist order)/
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Description
Menu
Setting item/Icon
Table of
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List of song order
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Settings
Table of
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Changing the Display Mode
(Display Mode)
You can set a desired display for playback or stop mode.
Menu
/ button
/HOME button
HOME
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 button
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Display Mode>” and press
the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select a display mode ( page
22) and press the  button to confirm.
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
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Settings...Changing the Display Mode
01:35
C
 Hint
• Set the power save setting ( page 41) to off to show the screen constantly.
Note
• When the sound quality setting (Equalizer) ( page 26) is set “Off,” it does not appear
on the “Property” screen.
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• Clock: Displays the day of the week, month, date, and current time. For
information on setting the time, see “Adjusting the Current Time Setting
(Set Date-Time)” ( page 31).
• Wind-bell: Displays animations.
Menu
0120 / 0200
ATRAC 256kbps
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List of display mode
• Basic: Displays the basic screen. (Default setting)
• Property: Displays song information.
Displays the current song number (or current album/artist number)/total song
number (or total album/artist number) of the play range, elapsed time, codec
(compression type), bit rate, and current sound quality setting (Equalizer).
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Settings
/HOME button
HOME
 button
Setting a volume level for preset mode (Preset)
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Advanced Menu>” and
press the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Sound>” and press the
 button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Volume Mode>” and press
the  button to confirm.
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/ button
Menu
There are 2 modes to adjust the volume level.
Manual (Manual Volume):
Press the VOL +/– button to adjust the volume level from 0 to 30.
Preset (Preset Volume):
Press the VOL +/– button to select the volume level to any of 3 preset
levels: “Low,” “Mid,” or “Hi.”
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Setting the Volume Using the Preset
Volume Function (Volume Mode)
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Settings...Setting the Volume Using the Preset Volume Function
 button to confirm.
A line appears above and below “Low.”
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
Note
• If AVLS ( page 29) is set, the actual volume may be lower than the settings.
Releasing AVLS returns the volume to the preset level.
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level, and press the  button to confirm.
Preset level appears in order, “Low,” “Mid” and “Hi.”
With this setting, you can select the volume level (“Low,” “Mid,” or “Hi”)
by pressing the VOL +/– button.
Menu
 Press the / button to set the volume for each preset
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 Press the / button to select “Preset” and press the
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Settings...Setting the Volume Using the Preset Volume Function
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
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 Press the / button to select
Menu
Switching to manual mode (Manual)
appears.
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
press the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Sound>” and press the
 button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Volume Mode>” and press
the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Manual” and press the
 button to confirm.
With this setting, you can adjust the volume level (from 0 to 30) by
pressing the VOL +/– button.
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
Index
 Press the / button to select “Advanced Menu>” and
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Settings
You can customize the sound quality to match the genre of music.
/ button
Menu
/HOME button
Table of
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Customizing Sound Quality (Equalizer)
HOME
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Equalizer>” and press the
 button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select the desired sound quality
setting and press the  button to confirm.
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
List of sound quality settings
Setting
Description
Off
Heavy
Pop
Jazz
Custom
Sound quality setting is not activated. (Default setting)
Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound.
Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals.
Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound.
User-customizable sound settings. See  page 27 for setting.
Notes
• If the sound quality setting you choose is distorted when you turn up the volume, turn it
down.
• If your personal settings saved as “Custom” seem to produce a different volume level
than the other settings, you may have to adjust the volume manually to compensate.
Index
 button
27
Settings
(Preset Custom)
/ button
/HOME button
Index
HOME
 button
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Advanced Menu>” and
press the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Sound>” and press the
 button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Preset Custom>” and
press the  button to confirm.
A line appears above and below the lowest band.
 Press the / button to set the level for each band, and
press the  button to confirm.
Sound quality order is set from low band (bass) to high band (treble).
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
Menu
You can set 7 levels for each 5 bands and register a desired sound quality. And
you can select the registered setting on “Custom” in “Customizing Sound
Quality (Equalizer)” ( page 26).
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Registering a Desired Sound Quality
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Settings
Table of
Contents
Adjusting the Volume Level
(Dynamic Normalizer)
/ button
/HOME button
Index
HOME
 button
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Advanced Menu>” and
press the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Sound>” and press the
 button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “D.Normalizer>” and press
the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “On” and press the 
button to confirm.
To set to off
Select “Off” in step .
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
Menu
You can set to reduce the volume level between songs. With this setting, when
listening to album songs in shuffle play mode, the volume level between songs
is moderated to minimize the difference in their recording levels.
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Settings
/ button
/HOME button
Menu
You can set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum
volume to prevent auditory disturbance or distraction. With AVLS, you can
listen to music at a comfortable volume level.
Table of
Contents
Limiting the Volume (AVLS)
HOME
Index
 button
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / to select “Advanced Menu>” and press the
 button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Sound>” and press the
 button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “AVLS>” and press the
 button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “On” and press the 
button to confirm.
The volume is kept at a moderate level.
To set to off
Select “Off” in step .
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
 Hint
• “AVLS” appears by pressing the VOL +/– button if AVLS is set to on.
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Settings
You can turn off the beep sounds of the player.
/ button
HOME
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Advanced Menu>” and
press the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Sound>” and press the
 button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Beep>” and press the
 button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Off” and press the 
button to confirm.
To change the setting to on
Select “On” in step .
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
Index
 button
Menu
/HOME button
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Turning Off the Beep Sound (Beep)
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Settings
(Set Date-Time)
Table of
Contents
Adjusting the Current Time Setting
You can set and display the current time.
Menu
/ button
/HOME button
HOME
Index
 button
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Advanced Menu>” and
press the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Date-Time>” and press
the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Set Date-Time>” and
press the  button to confirm.
A line appears above and below the year digit.
 Press the / button to adjust the year setting and press
the  button to confirm.
A line appears above and below the month digit.
 As you did in step , adjust the settings for month, date, hour,
and minute.
After pressing the / button to adjust the time and date setting,
press the  button to confirm.
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Settings...Adjusting the Current Time Setting
• You can select the date format from either “month/day,” or “day/month.” Furthermore,
you can select either a 12 or 24 hour display. See “Setting the Date Format (Date Disp
Type)” ( page 33), or “Setting the Time Format (Time Disp Type)” ( page 34).
Notes
• If the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may need to be
reset.
• If the current time is not set, “--” appears in the “Clock” screen ( page 22).
Furthermore, when you press buttons while the HOLD function is activated, the date
and time do not appear.
Index
 Hint
Menu
To display the current time
Follow either procedure below.
• Set “Clock” on “Display Mode” menu ( page 21).
• If the HOLD function is activated, press any button ( page 9).
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To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
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Settings
You can select the date format of the current time ( page 31) display from
either “month/day,” or “day/month.”
/HOME button
Menu
/ button
Table of
Contents
Setting the Date Format (Date Disp Type)
HOME
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Advanced Menu>” and
press the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Date-Time>” and press
the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Date Disp Type>” and
press the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select the date format and press
the  button to confirm.
mm/dd: The date format appears “month/day.” (Default setting)
dd/mm: The date format appears “day/month.”
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
Index
 button
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Settings
For current time ( page 31), you can select either a 12 or 24 hour display.
“24h” is set by default.
/HOME button
Menu
/ button
Table of
Contents
Setting the Time Format (Time Disp Type)
HOME
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Advanced Menu>” and
press the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Date-Time>” and press
the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Time Disp Type>” and
press the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “12h” or “24h” and press
the  button to confirm.
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
Index
 button
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Settings
(Information)
/ button
/HOME button
Index
HOME
 button
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Advanced Menu>” and
press the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Information>” and press
the  button to confirm.
Press the / button to show the following information.
1: product name
2: built-in flash memory capacity
3: serial number
4: version information for the player’s firmware
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the display changes.
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
Menu
Information such as product name, built-in flash memory capacity, serial
number and firmware version can be shown.
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Displaying the Player Information
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Settings
(Reset All Setting)
/ button
Menu
You can rest the player to the factory settings. Resetting the player does not
delete the music songs you have transferred to the player.
Table of
Contents
Resetting to Factory Settings
/HOME button
Index
HOME
 button
Note
• Only available while in stop mode.
 Press and hold the /HOME button in stop mode until the
HOME screen appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Advanced Menu>” and
press the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Initialize>” and press the
 button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Reset All Setting>” and
press the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Ok” and press the 
button to confirm.
When resetting is completed, “COMPLETE” appears.
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
To cancel restoration of factory settings
Select “Cancel” in step  and press the  button.
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Settings
/ button
/HOME button
Menu
You can format the built-in flash memory of the player.
If the memory’s formatted, all the music data and the other data stored will be
erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in the memory prior to formatting.
Table of
Contents
Formatting Memory (Format)
HOME
Index
 button
Note
• Only available while in stop mode.
 Press and hold the /HOME button in stop mode until the
HOME screen appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Advanced Menu>” and
press the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Initialize>” and press the
 button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Format>” and press the
 button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Ok” and press the 
button to confirm.
“FORMATTING...” appears and formatting starts.
When formatting is complete, “COMPLETE” appears.
Continued 
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Settings...Formatting Memory
To cancel formatting
Select “Cancel” in step  and press the  button to confirm.
Menu
Note
Table of
Contents
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
• Do not format the built-in flash memory of the player on the computer.
Index
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Settings
(USB Power)
/ button
HOME
 button
Note
• You cannot set this during the USB connection.
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Advanced Menu>” and
press the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “USB Power>” and press
the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “100mA” or “500mA” and
press the  button to confirm.
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
 Hints
• When you connect the player to a laptop computer, we recommend to connect the
laptop computer to a power supply.
• The charging time will be longer if the “USB Power” is set to “100mA.”
Index
/HOME button
Menu
Depending on how you are using the computer, if the power supply (USB Bus
Powered) is insufficient, incomplete data transfer may occur from the
computer to the player. In this case, setting the USB connection (USB Power)
to “100mA” may improve data transfer. “500mA” is set by default.
Table of
Contents
Changing the USB Connection Setting
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Settings
Table of
Contents
Setting the Display’s Left/Right
Orientation (Rotation)
You can select the display’s orientation.
/HOME button
Menu
/ button
HOME
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Advanced Menu>” and
press the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Rotation>” and press the
 button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “R Hand” or “L Hand” and
press the  button to confirm.
R Hand: You can set the display on the left, with the buttons on the right.
(Default setting)
L Hand: You can set the display on the right, with the buttons on the left.
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
 Hint
• If you change the display’s orientation, the / button function will be also
changed.
Index
 button
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Settings
Table of
Contents
Saving Power Consumption
(Power Save)
/ button
Menu
You can set the player to Power Save mode to turn off the display or to display
an animation automatically when you do not operate the player for a while (15
seconds).
/HOME button
Index
HOME
 button
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Advanced Menu>” and
press the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Power Save>” and press
the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select the power save setting (
page 42) and press the  button to confirm.
Continued 
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Settings...Saving Power Consumption
Lists of the power save setting
On-Normal
Animation appears while playing back a song or
receiving an FM signal (Power Save display)
(NW-E002F/E003F/E005F only).
“On-Normal” is set by default.
Nothing appears in the display. This setting uses the
least battery consumption.
Screen appears constantly.
On-Super
Off
Index
Description
Menu
Setting items
Table of
Contents
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
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Listening to FM Tuner (NW-E002F/E003F/E005F only)
1 Switching to the FM tuner
Index
/ button
/HOME button
HOME
 button
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
button to confirm.
The FM tuner screen appears.
(FM) and press the 
FM tuner screen*
FM
01
ST AND BY
Tuning mode
90.0
MO NO SCAN
Preset number
Menu
You can listen to FM radio. Charge the built-in rechargeable battery before
using the player ( page 50), and connect the headphones to the headphone
jack.
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Enjoy Listening to FM Radio
M Hz
Frequency
* The illustrated FM tuner screen may be different from your model.
Continued 
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Listening to FM Tuner (NW-E002F/E003F/E005F only)
• When you press the () button while the player is in Sleep mode, the previous
(or next) preset number or frequency is selected. At that time, the sound is not output,
regardless of the VOL +/- button.
2 Presetting broadcast stations automatically (FM Auto Preset)
You can preset receivable broadcast stations (up to 30 stations) in your area
automatically by selecting “FM Auto Preset.” This is convenient when you use
the FM tuner for the first time or when you change to a new area.
Note
• The “FM Auto Preset” operation will delete already preset broadcast stations.
/ button
/HOME button
HOME
 button
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “FM Auto Preset>” and
press the  button to confirm.
Continued 
Index
Note
Menu
To turn off the volume of the FM tuner briefly
By pressing the  button, FM tuner sound is not output. The FM tuner
enters Sleep mode after about 5 seconds and the display goes off. By pressing
the  button, the FM tuner sound is output again.
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To stop the FM tuner and return to the audio player
Press and hold the /HOME button until the menu screen appears, and then
select (ALL SONGS) or (PLAYLIST) from the menu screen and press
the  button to confirm.
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Listening to FM Tuner (NW-E002F/E003F/E005F only)
Index
To stop the presetting
Select “Cancel” in step  and press the  button.
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
If several unnecessary stations are received
If interference is prevalent or reception is too sensitive, change the reception
setting ( page 48) to “Low.”
3 Selecting broadcast stations
There are 2 ways (manual or preset tuning) to select broadcast stations.
/ button
Menu
button to confirm.
The receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order from low to high
frequency.
“COMPLETE” appears when presetting is complete, then the first preset
station is received.
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 Press the / button to select “Ok” and press the 
/HOME button
HOME
Press the /HOME button to enter manual tuning mode. Press the /HOME
button again if you want to change the setting from manual tuning mode to
preset tuning mode.
• Manual Tuning: In manual tuning mode, you can select broadcast stations
by frequency. Manual tuning mode is the default factory setting.
• Preset Tuning: In preset tuning mode, you can select broadcast stations by
preset number.
Continued 
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Listening to FM Tuner (NW-E002F/E003F/E005F only)
Select the previous frequency
Press the  button.
Select the next frequency
Press the  button.
Select the previous receivable
broadcast station*
Select the next receivable broadcast
station*
Press and hold the  button.
Press and hold the  button.
* By pressing and holding the () button during FM reception, the previous (or
next) broadcast station is found. If the broadcast station is receivable, the reception is
accepted.
If interference is prevalent or reception is too sensitive, change the reception setting (
page 48) to “Low.”
If you press and hold the () button in Sleep mode, the frequency decreases (or
increases), and the previous (or next) broadcast station is not found and sound is not
output.
Preset Tuning
, preset number, and frequency appear on the FM tuner screen from the left,
in order.
To
Operation
Select the previous preset number
Press the  button.
Select the next preset number
Press the  button.
Note
• You cannot select broadcast stations if no preset stations are entered. Preset the
receivable stations using “FM Auto Preset” ( page 44).
 Improving the reception
• The headphones cord serves as the antenna, so extend it as far as possible.
Index
Operation
Menu
To
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Manual Tuning
, frequency, and preset number appear on the FM tuner screen from the left,
in order.
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Listening to FM Tuner (NW-E002F/E003F/E005F only)
You can preset broadcast stations that “FM Auto Preset” misses ( page 44).
/ button
Menu
/HOME button
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Presetting Desired Broadcast Stations
HOME
 Select the desired frequency by Manual Tuning mode ( page
45).
 Press and hold the  button.
The frequency you select in step  is preset and the preset number
appears to the left of the frequency.
 Hint
• You can preset up to 30 stations (P01 to P30).
Note
• The preset number is always sorted from low to high frequency order.
To delete preset broadcast stations
 Select the desired frequency’s preset number.
 Press and hold the  button.
 Press the / button to select “Ok” and press the 
button to confirm.
The preset broadcast station is deleted and the next one appears.
To cancel deletion of the preset broadcast station
Select “Cancel” in step  and press the  button.
Index
 button
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Listening to FM Tuner (NW-E002F/E003F/E005F only)
/ button
/HOME button
Menu
When you set the “FM Auto Preset” ( page 44) or “Manual Tuning” (
page 45), it may receive many unnecessary broadcast stations because
reception is too sensitive. In this case, set to “Low.” “High” is set by default.
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Setting the Reception (Scan Sens)
HOME
Index
 button
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Scan Sens>” and press
the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Low” and press the
 button to confirm.
To set back the reception
Select “High” in step .
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
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Listening to FM Tuner (NW-E002F/E003F/E005F only)
/ button
/HOME button
Index
HOME
 button
 Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen
appears.
 Press the / button to select
 button to confirm.
(MENU) and press the
 Press the / button to select “Mono/Auto>” and press
the  button to confirm.
 Press the / button to select “Mono” and press the
 button to confirm.
To return to the automatic setting
Select “Auto” in step .
To return to the previous menu
Press the /HOME button.
Menu
If noise occurs during FM reception, set to “Mono” for monaural. If you set to
“Auto,” stereo/monaural reception is automatically set, depending on reception
conditions. “Auto” is set by default.
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Changing the Monaural/Stereo (Mono/Auto)
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Advanced Features
*
On the remaining battery indication
The battery icon in the display ( page 10) changes as shown below. See 
page 77 on battery duration.
The battery power gets low as shown in the battery icon. If “LOW BATTERY”
appears, you cannot play back with the player. In this case, charge the battery
by connecting to your computer.
Notes
• Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 to 35ºC (67 to 95ºF).
• “DATA ACCESS” appears in the display while the player accesses the computer. Do not
disconnect the player while “DATA ACCESS” appears or the data being transferred may
be destroyed.
• Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with the proper operation
of the player.
• The control buttons on the player are all disabled while it is connected to a computer.
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This is the approximate charging time when the battery power is low and the “USB
Power” setting ( page 39) is “500mA” under room temperature. The charging time
will vary depending on remaining battery power and battery condition. If the battery is
charged in a low-temperature environment, the charging time will be longer. It will also
be longer if you transfer audio file(s) to the player while charging.
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The player is rechargeable when connected to a computer
When the remaining battery indication of the display shows:
,
charging is complete (charging time is approx. 60 minutes*).
Fully charge the player (to
in the remaining battery indication of the
display) before using it for the first time.
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Advanced Features
By following a few simple guidelines, you can extend the playing time
available from a battery charge.
Do not let your computer sleep when the player is connected
If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the system suspend, sleep
or hibernation while the player is connected to the computer directly, the
player’s battery is not charged. Instead, the player continues to draw power
from the battery, discharging it.
Note
• Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not
connected to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer’s battery.
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Adjust song format and bit rate
The playing time varies, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit
rate of the audio songs that are played.
For example, a full battery charge offers about 27 hours of playing time for
songs in ATRAC format at 48 kbps, but only about 19 hours for songs in
WMA format at 128 kbps. The exact playing time available from a full charge
varies with the operating conditions and environment of the player.
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Screen display auto-off
Setting the display to turn off after a certain period of time of not using the
player (approx. 15 seconds), can help to save battery power.
See “Saving Power Consumption (Power Save)” ( page 41) for the setting
method.
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Advanced Features
WMA: WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a common audio compression
technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. The WMA format produces
the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format with smaller file size.
ATRAC: ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding) is a general term
used to refer to ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus formats. ATRAC is an audio
compression technology that satisfies the demand for both high sound quality
and high compression rates. ATRAC3 can compress audio files to about 1/10
the size of standard CD audio tracks. ATRAC3plus, a more advanced version
of ATRAC3, can compress audio files to about 1/20 the size of standard CD
audio tracks.
What is bit rate?
Bit rate refers to the amount of data used to store each second of audio.
Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more
storage space for the same length of audio.
What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size?
Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage
space for the same length of audio, so you can store fewer songs on the player.
Lower bit rates enable you to store more songs, but at a lower sound quality.
For details on supported audio formats and bite rate, see  page 77.
Note
• If you import a song from a CD to SonicStage at a low bit rate, you cannot improve
the song’s sound quality by selecting a high bit rate when transferring the song from
SonicStage to the player.
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MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is a common audio compression
technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
MP3 can compress audio files to about 1/10 the size of standard CD audio songs.
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What is format?
The format of a song refers to the method used by SonicStage to store the
song’s audio information when songs are imported to SonicStage from the
Internet or audio CDs.
Common formats include MP3, WMA and ATRAC, etc.
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Advanced Features
• For songs to be played without pauses, you must import all the songs to SonicStage as a
single album in the same ATRAC format.
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Note
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If you import songs to SonicStage in ATRAC format and transfer them to the
player, you can play them on the player continuously, without pauses between
the songs.
For example, an album that includes a long recording of a live performance
with no pauses between songs can be played continuously without pauses after
the songs are imported to SonicStage in ATRAC format and then transferred to
the player.
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Advanced Features
• Song information of some CDs may not be able to retrieved from the Internet. For songs
that are not in the Internet database, you can manually enter and edit song information
in SonicStage. For details on editing song information, refer to SonicStage Help.
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When you import CD songs into SonicStage, SonicStage automatically
retrieves information about the songs (such as album title, artist name, and
song name) from a CD database service (CDDB, the Gracenote CD DataBase)
on the Internet at no charge. When songs are transferred to the player, this
song information is transferred along with the songs.
Having this information attached to your songs makes possible various
advanced searching features of the player.
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Advanced Features
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You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by
transferring it from your computer with Windows Explorer. If the player is
connected to the computer, the built-in flash memory appears in Windows
Explorer as a removable storage drive.
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• Do not use SonicStage while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built-in flash
memory of the player.
• Always use SonicStage to transfer audio files that you want to play to the player. Audio
files transferred with Windows Explorer cannot be played by the player.
• Do not disconnect the player from the computer while transferring data because the data
being transferred could be damaged.
• Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. If you format the
built-in flash memory, format it using the “Format” menu of the player ( page 37).
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 Download “Digital Player Software Update tool” to your
computer from the web site.
 Connect the player to your computer, and then start up “Digital
Player Software Update tool.”
 Follow the on-screen instructions to update the player’s
firmware.
 When the completion message appears, click “Finish.”
“Digital Player Software Update tool” quits itself.
Firmware update is complete.
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For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport
For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/
For customers in Europe: http://www.support-nwwalkman.com
For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/pa/info/
For customers in other countries or areas: http://www.css.ap.sony.com
For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/
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You can update the player’s firmware, ensuring you to add new features for the
player by installing the latest player’s firmware to the player. For details about
the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the following web
site:
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Troubleshooting
If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve
the issue.
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VOL
RESET
RESET button
2
Find the symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting
tables, and try any corrective actions listed.
3
4
Check for information about the issue in SonicStage Help.
5
Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web
sites.
For customers in the USA, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport
For customers in Canada, visit: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/
For customers in Europe, visit: http://www.support-nwwalkman.com
For customers in Latin America, visit: http://www.sony-latin.com/pa/info/
For customers in other countries or areas, visit: http://www.css.ap.sony.com
For customers who purchased the overseas models, visit:
http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/
If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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Symptom
Cause/Remedy
There is no sound.
Noise is generated.
• The volume level is set to zero.
 Turn the volume up ( page 9).
• The headphone jack is not connected properly.
 Connect the headphone jack properly ( page 8).
• The headphone plug is dirty.
 Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth.
• No audio files are stored in the built-in flash
memory.
 If “NO DATA” appears, transfer audio file(s) from
the computer.
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Reset the player by pressing the RESET button
on the rear of the player with a small pin, etc.
All the songs and settings stored on the player will not
be erased even when you reset it.
HOLD
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Buttons do not work.
• The HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position.
 Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite (normal)
position ( page 9).
• The player contains moisture condensation.
 Wait a few hours to let the player dry.
• The remaining battery power is insufficient.
 Charge the battery connecting to the computer
( page 50).
• The built-in flash memory of the player was
formatted using Windows Explorer.
 Format the built-in flash memory using the
“Format” menu of the player ( page 37).
• The player is disconnected from the computer while
data is being transferred.
 Transfer usable files back to your computer and
format the built-in flash memory using the
“Format” menu of the player ( page 37).
• AVLS is enabled.
 Disable AVLS ( page 29).
• The headphone jack is not fully inserted.
 Connect the headphones into the jack until it
clicks ( page 8).
The transferred songs
cannot be found.
The volume is not loud
enough.
There is no sound from
either right or left
channel of the
headphones.
Playback has stopped
suddenly.
• The remaining battery power is insufficient.
 Charge the battery connecting to the computer
( page 50).
Display window
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
“” appears for a title.
• Characters that cannot appear on the player are
involved.
 Use the supplied SonicStage to rename the title
with appropriate characters.
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Cause/Remedy
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Troubleshooting
Battery life is short.
• The operating temperature is below 5°C (67°F).
 Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery
characteristics. This is not malfunction.
• The battery is required to be replaced.
 Consult your near Sony dealer.
• Battery charging time is not enough.
 Charge the battery longer if the USB connection
(USB Power) is set to “100mA” ( page 39).
Connection with the computer/SonicStage
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
The SonicStage software • The computer’s operating system software is not
cannot be installed.
compatible with SonicStage.
 Refer to the system requirement ( page 78).
• All Windows applications are not closed.
 If you start the installation while other programs
are running, an error may occur. This is especially
true for programs that require significant system
resources, such as virus-protection software.
• There is not enough free space on the hard disk of
your computer.
 You need 200 MB or more of free space. Delete
any unnecessary files on your computer.
• You are not logged on as an “Administrator.”
 If you are not logged on as an “Administrator,” the
installation of SonicStage might fail. Make sure
that you are logged on using an account with
“Administrator” privileges.
The progress bar on the • The installation is progressing normally. Please wait.
display of your computer The installation may take 30 minutes or more,
is not moving. The access depending on your system environment.
lamp of your computer
has not lit for a few
minutes.
SonicStage does not start • Your computer’s system environment has changed,
up.
perhaps due to an update of the Windows operating
system.
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Cause/Remedy
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
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“USB CONNECT” does • The USB connector is not connected to a USB port
not appear when the
on your computer properly.
player is connected to the  Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.
computer.
• A USB hub is being used.
 Connecting the player via a USB hub may not
work. Connect the player directly to the computer.
• Please wait for the authentication of the SonicStage
software.
• Another application is running on the computer.
 Disconnect the player, wait a few minutes, and
reconnect it. If the problem persists, disconnect
the player, restart the computer, and then
reconnect it.
• The player USB connection (USB Power) is set to
“500mA.”
 Set the “USB Power” to “100mA” ( page 39).
• The installation of the SonicStage software was not
successful.
 Disconnect the player from your computer, and
reinstall the software using the supplied CD-ROM
( “Quick Start Guide”). Audio songs registered
with the earlier installation will be available with
the new SonicStage installation.
The player is not
• The USB connector is not connected to a USB port
recognized by the
on your computer properly.
computer when it is
 Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.
connected to the
• A USB hub is being used.
computer.
 Connecting the player via a USB hub may not
work. Connect the player directly to the computer.
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Troubleshooting
Audio data cannot be
transferred to the player
from your computer.
• The USB connector is not connected to a USB port
on your computer properly.
 Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.
• There is not enough free space in the built-in flash
memory.
 Transfer any unnecessary songs back to your
computer to increase free space.
• You have already transferred over 65,535 songs or
over 8,192 playlists to the built-in flash memory, or
you are trying to transfer a playlist that contains over
999 songs.
• Songs with a limited playing period or playing count
may not be transferred due to restrictions set by
copyright holders. For details on the settings of each
audio file, contact the distributor.
• There is not enough free space in the built-in flash
memory.
 Transfer any unnecessary songs back to your
computer to increase free space.
• Non-audio data is stored in the built-in flash
memory.
 Move non-audio data to the computer to increase
free space.
• The computer you are trying to transfer songs to is
not the same computer from which the songs were
originally transferred.
 Songs can be transferred only to the computer that
they originally came from.
• The audio data has been deleted from the computer
you used to transfer to the player.
 The audio data cannot be transferred back to your
computer if the song is deleted from the computer
used to transfer to the player.
• A USB hub or USB extension cable is being used.
 Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension
cable may not work. Connect the player directly
to the computer.
Only a small number of
songs can be transferred
to the player. (Available
recording time is short.)
Audio data cannot be
transferred back to your
computer from the
player.
The player becomes
unstable while it is
connected to the
computer.
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Cause/Remedy
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Troubleshooting
You cannot hear the FM
broadcast well.
• The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in.
 Select the frequency manually to improve
reception ( page 45).
• The radio signal is weak.
 Listen to the FM broadcast near a window since
the signal may be weak inside buildings or
vehicles.
• The headphone cord does not extend enough.
 The headphone cord functions as an antenna.
Extend the headphone cord as far as possible.
• An apparatus emitting radio signals, such as a
mobile phone is being used near the player.
 When using such apparatus as mobile phones,
keep them away from the player.
Reception is weak and
sound quality is poor.
The FM broadcast is
affected by interference.
Other
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
There is no beep sound
when the player is
operated.
The player gets warm.
• Beep is set to “Off.”
 Set “On” in the “Beep” menu ( page 30).
• While charging, the player may become slightly
warm.
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Troubleshooting
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Messages
Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.
Meaning
ACCESS
This is not an error
message. Wait until the
message disappears.
CANNOT PLAY
CHARGE ERROR
DATA ACCESS
DRM ERROR
EXPIRED
This message appears
after disconnecting the
player from the computer,
or resetting the player (
page 57).
The volume level exceeds Turn the volume down or
the rated value while
disable AVLS ( page
AVLS is enabled.
29).
• The player cannot play If the song which cannot
certain files because of be played is unnecessary,
incompatible formats.
you can erase it from the
built-in flash memory. For
• Transferring has been
details, refer to “To delete
interrupted forcefully.
abnormal data from the
built-in flash memory”
( page 66).
The power supply is
Try using another
abnormal.
computer.
Accessing the built-in
Please wait for access to
flash memory.
complete. This message
appears while the built-in
flash memory is being
accessed.
An unauthorized
Transfer the normal audio
distribution file is
file back to the computer
detected for copyright
and then format the
protection.
player. For details, refer to
“To delete abnormal data
from the built-in flash
memory” ( page 66).
You are trying to play a
If the song which cannot
song that has a playback be played is unnecessary,
time restriction.
you can erase it from the
built-in flash memory. For
details, refer to “To delete
abnormal data from the
built-in flash memory”
( page 66).
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AVLS (blinks)
Remedy
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Message
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Troubleshooting...Messages
FILE ERROR
• The file cannot be read.
• The file is not normal.
FORMAT ERROR
The built-in flash memory
was formatted on a
computer.
HOLD
The player cannot be
operated because the
HOLD switch is set to the
HOLD position.
The battery is low.
Transfer the normal audio
file back to the computer
and then format the
player. For details, refer to
“To delete abnormal data
from the built-in flash
memory” ( page 66).
Format the player using
the “Format” menu. For
details, refer to “To delete
abnormal data from the
built-in flash memory”
( page 66).
To operate the player,
slide the HOLD switch to
the opposite (normal)
position ( page 9).
You must charge the
battery ( page 50).
Format the player using
the “Format” menu. For
details, refer to “To delete
abnormal data from the
built-in flash memory”
( page 66). If this
message still appears,
consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
If there are no audio files
in the built-in flash
memory, use SonicStage
to transfer audio files.
Transfer the normal audio
file back to the computer
and then format the
player. For details, refer to
“To delete abnormal data
from the built-in flash
memory” ( page 66).
LOW BATTERY
MEMORY ERROR
There is a problem with
the built-in flash memory.
NO DATA
There are no audio files in
the built-in flash memory.
NO DATABASE
The player is
disconnected from the
computer while
transferring audio files.
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Troubleshooting...Messages
Remedy
Use SonicStage to
transfer audio files.
You can preset up to 30
broadcast stations. If you
want to preset more
stations, delete
unnecessary stations first
( page 47), then preset
the stations you want.
There is a problem with
Consult your nearest Sony
the hardware.
dealer.
When the player fails to
Be sure to connect the
update the firmware or
USB connector properly,
while the player updates
or recharge the player
the firmware, USB
fully. If this message still
connection is disconnected. appears, reset the player
( page 57).
The player is connected to This is not a malfunction.
a computer.
You can operate the
player using SonicStage,
but you cannot operate the
controls on the player.
No song exists in the
selected item.
30 broadcast stations are
PRESET FULL
(NW-E002F/E003F/E005F already preset.
only)
SYSTEM ERROR
UPDATE ERROR
USB CONNECT
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Troubleshooting...Messages
Connect the player to the computer, and start SonicStage.
3
If the problem persists, transfer all data without problems back to
the computer using SonicStage while the player is connected to
the computer.
4
Disconnect the player from the computer and then format the builtin flash memory using the “Format” menu ( page 37).
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If you have already specified the data with problems, erase the
data using SonicStage.
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2
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To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory
If “CANNOT PLAY,” “DRM ERROR,” “EXPIRED,” “FILE ERROR,”
“FORMAT ERROR,” “MEMORY ERROR,” or “NO DATABASE” appears,
there is a problem with all or part of the data stored in the built-in flash
memory.
Please follow the procedure below to erase data you cannot play.
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Troubleshooting
To uninstall the supplied software from your computer, follow the procedure
below.
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 Click “Start”– “Control Panel.”1)
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Uninstalling SonicStage
 Double-click “Add/Remove Programs.”
list, and then click “Remove.”2)
Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer.
The uninstallation is completed when the computer has restarted.
1)
2)
“Settings” – “Control Panel” in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/
Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition.
“Change/Remove” in the case of Windows 2000 Professional, “Add/Remove” in the
case of Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition.
Note
• When you install SonicStage, OpenMG Secure Module is installed at the same time. Do
not delete OpenMG Secure Module since it may be used by other software.
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 Click “SonicStage X.X” in the “Currently Installed Programs”
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Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the player. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ___________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the
apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
For Customers in the USA
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
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Additional Information
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If you have any questions about this product:
Visit:
www.sony.com/walkmansupport
Contact:
Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669
Write:
Sony Customer Information Services Center
12451 Gateway Blvd.,
Fort Myers, FL 33913
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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Model No.:
Responsible Party:
Address:
SONY
NW-E002F/E003F/E005F
Sony Electronics Inc.
16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego CA 92127
U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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Additional Information
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-ion batteries.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the
European Union and other European countries with separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Applicable accessories: Headphones
For Customers in Russia
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For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll
free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
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RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
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Precautions
On safety
• Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light,
temperature, moisture or vibration.
• Never leave the player exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked
in the sun or under direct sunlight.
On heat build-up
Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended
period of time.
On the headphones
Road safety
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized
vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also
be potentially dangerous to play at a high volume while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use
in potentially hazardous situations.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against
continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or discontinue use.
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On installation
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Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic
objects.
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Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside
sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.
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If there is lightning when you are using the player, take off the headphones
immediately.
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• When using a strap, be careful to avoid hooking it on objects you pass by.
• Do not use the player on an aircraft.
On cleaning
• Clean the player’s case with a soft cloth, such as cleaning cloth for
eyeglasses.
• If the player’s case becomes very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with water or a mild detergent solution.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as
alcohol or benzene, as it may mar the finish of the case.
• Clean the headphone plug periodically.
• Be careful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the
connector.
If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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 incomplete recording/downloading or damaged
data due to problems of the player or computer.
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• 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.
• The ability to display the languages on your SonicStage will depend on the
installed OS on your PC. For better results, please ensure that the installed
OS is compatible with the desired language you want to display.
– We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be displayed properly on
your SonicStage.
– User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed.
• The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic
operations of Windows.
For details on the use of your computer and operating system, please refer to
the respective manuals.
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About the customer support Web site
If you have any questions about or issue with this product, visit the following
web sites.
For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport
For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/
For customers in Europe: http://www.support-nwwalkman.com
For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/pa/info/
For customers in other countries or areas: http://www.css.ap.sony.com
For customers who purchased the overseas models:
http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/
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• 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 incomplete recording/downloading or
damaged data due to problems of the player or computer.
• Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on
the player may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to:
– The capacity of the connected player.
– The player is not functioning normally.
– The ID3 TAG information for the song is written in the language or the
character that is not supported by the player.
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On sample audio data
The player is pre-installed with sample audio data so that you can try it out
right away. To delete this audio data, delete it using SonicStage.
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Program ©2006 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2006 Sony Corporation
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• SonicStage and the SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
• OpenMG, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
• “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
• Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc..
• Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
• CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2004
Gracenote.
Gracenote CDDB® Client Software, copyright 2000-2004 Gracenote. This
product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
#5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207,
#6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Services
supplied and/or device manufactured under license for following Open
Globe,Inc. United States Patent 6,304,523. Gracenote and CDDB are
registered trademarks of Gracenote.
The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are
trademarks of Gracenote.
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks are
not specified.
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Audio compression technology
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– MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3)
– Windows Media Audio (WMA)
– Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)
Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)*
* When transferring four-minute songs.
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NW-E002F/E002
NW-E003F/E003
Bit rate
Songs
Time
Songs
Time
48 kbps
340
22 hr. 40 min.
685
45 hr. 00 min.
64 kbps
255
17 hr. 00 min.
515
34 hr. 20 min.
96 kbps
170
11 hr. 20 min.
345
23 hr. 00 min.
128 kbps
125
8 hr. 20 min.
260
17 hr. 20 min.
132 kbps
120
8 hr. 00 min.
250
16 hr. 40 min.
160 kbps
100
6 hr. 40 min.
205
13 hr. 40 min.
192 kbps
85
5 hr. 40 min.
170
11 hr. 20 min.
256 kbps
64
4 hr. 10 min.
130
8 hr. 40 min.
320 kbps
51
3 hr. 20 min.
100
6 hr. 40 min.
352 kbps
46
3 hr. 00 min.
94
6 hr. 10 min.
NW-E005F/E005
Bit rate
Songs
Time
48 kbps
1,350
90 hr. 00 min.
64 kbps
1,000
66 hr. 40 min.
96 kbps
690
46 hr. 00 min.
128 kbps
520
34 hr. 40 min.
132 kbps
500
33 hr. 20 min.
160 kbps
415
27 hr. 40 min.
192 kbps
345
23 hr. 00 min.
256 kbps
260
17 hr. 20 min.
320 kbps
205
13 hr. 40 min.
352 kbps
185
12 hr. 20 min.
Capacity (User available capacity)*
512 MB (Approx. 482 MB = 505,724,928 bytes)
1 GB (Approx. 968 MB = 1,015,726,080 bytes)
2 GB (Approx. 1.89 GB = 2,035,974,144 bytes)
* Available storage capacity of the player may vary.
A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
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MP3: 32 to 320 kbps variable bit rate-compliant
WMA: 32 to 192 kbps variable bit rate-compliant
ATRAC: 48/64/66 (ATRAC3)*/96/105 (ATRAC3)*/128/132 (ATRAC3)/160/192/256/320/352 kbps
* CD recording cannot be done using SonicStage software in ATRAC3 at 66/105 kbps.
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Sampling frequency*
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MP3: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
WMA: 44.1 kHz
ATRAC: 44.1 kHz
* Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.
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Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz (single signal measurement)
FM Frequency range (NW-E002F/E003F/E005F only)
87.5 to 108.0 MHz
IF (FM)
375 kHz
Antenna
Headphone cord antenna
Interface
Headphone: Stereo mini
Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
Operating temperature
5°C to 35°C (67°F to 95°F)
Power source
• Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• USB power (from a computer through the USB connector of the player)
Battery life (continuous playback)*
ATRAC format: Approximately 28 hours (Playback at 132 kbps)
ATRAC format: Approximately 25 hours (Playback at 128 kbps)
ATRAC format: Approximately 27 hours (Playback at 48 kbps)
MP3 format: Approximately 27 hours (Playback at 128 kbps)
WMA format: Approximately 19 hours (Playback at 128 kbps)
FM radio reception (NW-E002F/E003F/E005F only): Approximately 8 hours
* This is when the power save setting is “On-Super” ( page 41), and the sound quality setting (Equalizer) is “Off”
( page 26). The battery duration will vary depending on temperature and usage.
Dimension (w/h/d)
24.8 × 79.0 × 13.6 mm (1 × 3 1/8 × 9/16 inches)
(w/h/d, projecting parts not included)
Mass
Approx. 25 g (0.9 oz)
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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
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• Computer: IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating
systems:
– Windows 98 Second Edition
– Windows Millennium Edition
– Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 3 or later)
– Windows XP Home Edition
– Windows XP Professional
– Windows XP Media Center Edition
– Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004
– Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Windows 95, Windows 98 Gold Edition, Windows NT, other versions (Server, etc.) of Windows2000
may not be guaranteed.
• CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher
• RAM: 128 MB or more
• Hard Disk drive: 200 MB or more of available space (1.5 GB or more is recommended)
More space may be required, depending on the version of the operating system. Additional space is
required for storing music data.
• Display:
– Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1024 × 768 or higher)
– Colors: High Color (16 bit) (or higher) (SonicStage may not operate properly at color settings at or
below 256 colors.)
• CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM)
To create original CDs or to back up audio CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required.
• Sound board
• USB port
• Internet connection is required to use the CD Data Base (CDDB).
• To use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD), you need Internet connection, and Internet Explorer 5.5 or
later needs to be installed.
• This software is not supported by the following environments:
– OSs other than those indicated above
– Personally constructed PCs or operating systems
– An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system
– Multi-boot environment
– Multi-monitor environment
– Macintosh
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Battery .....................................50, 51
Beep (Beep sound) ........................30
Bit rate...........................................52
C
Charge the battery .........................50
Clock .............................................22
Computer.........................................3
D
D.Normalizer ................................28
Date-Time .........................31, 33, 34
Date Disp Type..............................33
Display ..........................................10
E
Equalizer .......................................26
Explorer.........................................55
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Accessories .....................................6
Adobe Reader..................................3
Album ...........................................15
ALL SONGS.................................11
Artist .............................................14
ATRAC....................................52, 76
AVLS (Limiting the volume) ........29
Display Mode ................................21
Dynamic Normalizer.....................28
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Symbols
(Album) ...................................20
(Artist) .......................................20
(Artist/Album) .........................20
(Folder) .....................................17
1 (Repeat 1 Song) ......................17
(Repeat All) ..............................17
(Repeat Folder) .....................17
SHUF (Repeat Shuffle All) .......17
SHUF
(Repeat Shuffle Folder) .............17
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Fast-forward ....................................8
Fast-rewind......................................8
FM .................................................43
FM Auto Preset .............................44
Folder (control mode) .........8, 17, 20
Format (Formatting)......................37
Format of a song ...........................52
H
Headphones ...........................6, 8, 71
HOLD switch ..................................9
Home menu (HOME) .....................7
I
Information ...................................35
Initialize ..................................36, 37
M
Manual (Volume) ..........................25
Manual tuning ...............................45
MENU .............................................7
Messages .......................................63
Mono/Auto ....................................49
MP3 .........................................52, 76
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Scan Sens ......................................48
SEARCH .......................................13
by album ..........................................15
by artist ............................................14
by song name ...................................13
Searching for Songs ......................13
Serial Number ...............................35
Set Date-Time ...............................31
Set the current time .......................31
Shuffle ...........................................17
Skip to the beginning of a song.......8
Song Information ..........................54
Song order .....................................19
SonicStage.................................3, 67
Sort ................................................19
Sound ....................23, 27, 28, 29, 30
Sound quality ..........................26, 27
Sports Timer ..................................18
U
Uninstalling ...................................67
USB Power
(USB connection setting) ..........39
V
Volume ................................9, 23, 28
Volume Mode ................................23
VOL +/– button ...............................9
W
Windows Explorer ........................55
WMA ............................................52
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Radio .............................................43
Recharging ....................................50
Repeat ...........................................17
RESET (the Player).......................57
Reset All Setting ...........................36
Rotation .........................................40
T
Time Disp Type .............................34
Transferring .....................................3
Troubleshooting ............................57
Tuner .............................................43
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P
Playback ..........................................8
Playlist ..........................................12
Play Mode .....................................16
Play Range ....................................17
Power Save ....................................41
Preset Custom ...............................27
Preset (Volume) .............................23
Preset tuning..................................45