Sony NW-E8P User's Manual
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1. 1 AVLS indication page 13 The indication lights up while the AVLS function is activated 2 MEGA BASS indication page 13 The indication lights up while the MEGA BASS function is activated 3 Battery remain indication page 7 The remaining battery power is displayed 4 Play mode indication page 14 The selected play mode is displayed 5 Play status Track number display The following information is displayed according to the display mode BASSIE dz Play status Track number Play status During playback 3 or JF is displayed alternately In stop mode dis displayed While locating tracks gt or F amp a is displayed While searching a point in a track PP or lt 4 is displayed When you play back songs for more than 15 seconds a wave pattern is displayed Volume BASSIE zm indication Displayed numerically Max volume is 31 Changing the display mode DISPLAY button Press the DISPLAY button while the wave is displayed during playback and the track number is displayed Track number Play status About the backlight If you perform the following operation the backlight lights up for a few seconds e Press the buttons VOLUME DISPLAY P MODE MEGABASS AVLS e Operate the Jog lever Note In a bright place the backlight may not be apparent Advanced Opera2. none 4 Display indication Playback mode ows all tracks repeatedly G1 current track repeatedly CG SHUF all tracks repeatedly in random order none normal To cancel the playback mode Press the P MODE button repeatedly until the play mode indication goes off Locking the controls HOLD To prevent the controls from being accidentally operated when you carry the player use this function HOLD switch Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow The yellow mark appears and no controls will function If you press the Jog lever or buttons while the HOLD switch is ON HOLD appears in the display To release the Hold function Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow Attaching the attachments If your ears are small and you cannot attach the player correctly use the supplied attachments For left ear For right ear Example for left ear Engage the pin in the slot as shown and insert the attachment pin Turn the attachment to click into place Press the point shown by the arrow to secure it To remove the attachment Pull the edge of the attachment in Lift its edge and turn it in the the direction of the arrow direction of the arrow to remove it suo eado pooueapy F 15 16 Other Information Precautions On installation e Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light tempe
3. LOW BATTERY The battery is low and needs to be You must change the battery page 7 changed LOW DCIN The DC IN voltage is too low The connected computer may have trouble Disconnect the dedicated USB cable and examine the computer NO MUSIC There are no tracks inside Use the OpenMG Jukebox to check out the player music items Refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions To initialize the flash memory If FLASH ERR appears in the display there is an error in the data in the built in flash memory In this case connect the Network Walkman to your computer and initialize the flash memory using the OpenMG Jukebox software Once you begin initializing the memory of Network Walkman do not disconnect the USB cable until initialization is completed Disconnecting the USB cable during initialization may destroy the data in the flash memory For details about initializing refer to the online help for the OpenMG Jukebox software Note If FLASH ERR appears even after initializing the flash memory please contact an authorized Sony service center Glossary ATRAC3 ATRAC3 which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates The ATRAC3 compression rate is approximately 10 times higher than that of the Audio CD resulting an increased data capacity for the media Bit rate Indicates the data amount
4. 12 22 repeat 14 SDMI 5 21 Serial number 6 succeeding tracks 11 supplied accessories 6 23 T transferring 4 8 to Network Walkman 8 troubleshooting 17 USB cable 6 8 18 19 23 USB driver 8 18 LV volume WAV format 4 10 13 22 http www world sony com Printed in Japan
5. 7 hours Mass approx 90g 3 2 oz battery included Memory capacity 64MB including the system software 60 6MB available Supplied accessories LRO3 Size AAA alkaline battery 1 Attachments 1 for left 1 for right Dedicated USB cable 1 Carrying pouch 1 CD ROM OpenMG Jukebox installation disc 1 NW ESP Operating Instructions 1 OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions 1 Optional accessories Replaceable earpads EP Q1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice UOICULIOJU 19430 i 23 Index LA ACCESS 20 ATRAC3 5 21 23 attachment 6 15 17 AVLS 13 17 20 22 LB back light 5 12 19 Battery 7 beginning of the track 11 Bit rate 5 17 21 K CD compact disc 4 18 21 CD ROM 6 23 Check in 18 21 Check out 8 18 21 computer 4 8 19 CONNECT 8 20 copyright 2 display 12 22 DISPLAY button 12 display mode 12 driver USB 8 earpads FLASH ERR 20 16 22 23 Sony Corporation gobackward 11 go forward 11 hard drive 5 headphones 5 HI DC IN 20 HOLD 14 20 HOLD switch 10 14 20 22 initialize flash memory 20 install 8 Jog lever 10 11 22 L listen to music 9 LOW BATTERY 7 20 LOWDCIN 20 MEGA BASS 13 22 MP3 4 21 NO MUSIC 20 online help 17 OpenMG 2 5 18 21 OpenMG Jukebox software 5 8 20 Printed on recycled paper playback 10 12 14 playback mode 14 previous tracks 11 record 5 remain battery 7
6. Condensation may have developed inside the player Allow it to sit for about 2 or 3 hours gt If the battery is weak replace it with a new one page 7 gt Check that the battery is inserted correctly The volume does not increase gt Cancel the AVLS function page 13 Sound is distorted gt Record with a higher bps value Playback has stopped suddenly gt The battery is exhausted You need to change it page 7 continued 17 18 Troubleshooting continued On the connection with the computer and the supplied software Symptom Cause Remedy The software cannot be installed gt Software is not compatible with your operating system For more information about Windows refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions CONNECT does not appear in the display window when connecting to the computer with the supplied dedicated USB cable gt Please wait for the authentication of the OpenMG Jukebox to complete gt If another software is active on your computer wait for a while then reconnect the dedicated USB cable If the problem persists disconnect the dedicated USB cable restart your computer then connect the dedicated USB cable to your computer again gt Make sure the dedicated USB cable is correctly connected gt If you use the USB hub normal operation is not guaranteed Connect the USB cable to the USB jack of your computer The computer does not identify the player
7. before attaching it Pinch the center of the player with your thumb and middle finger and then open the attaching part with your forefinger Adjust the position of the player to fix it comfortably Notes e Please remove earrings e If you wear the glasses remove your glasses before putting on this player and put them on again e Be sure not to open the attaching part more than 2 cm Otherwise this player may deform and might not sit on your ears comfortably Note that if you press the player to opposite side it also may deform Hook the edge of the attaching part to the back of your ear and twist it If you cannot attach the player to your ear comfortably Confirm the position of the player with a mirror In the correct position your ears should appear as illustrated if your ears are small and not visible as shown use the supplied attachments see page 15 To remove the player from your ears Twist the player to the opposite direction when attaching it and remove it continued suoijei9do diseg il 9 10 Listening to music with Network Walkman continued 2 Release the HOLD function If the HOLD switch is in the arrow direction the yellow mark is visible slide it to the opposite direction to release the HOLD function Ny 3 Start playback VOLUME button to adjust the volume Pressthe Jog lever gt E Playback starts When playback ends the playback aut
8. per second The rate is reflected in bps bit per second In OpenMG Jukebox the bit rate for recording an audio CD or converting MP3 and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format can be chosen from 132 kbps 105kbps 66kbps 105 kbps means 105000 bits of information per second If the bit rate is large that means a large amount of information is used to play music Comparing music of the same format a 105 kbps data offers better sound quality than 66 kbps data and 132 kbps data offers better sound quality than 105 kbps data However audio files in formats such as MP3 have different encoding methods and thus sound quality cannot be determined by simply comparing the bit rate Check in Check out Check out is to transfer music files from a personal computer to an external device media such as Network Walkman Returning checked out music files to the same computer is to check in You cannot move checked out music files to another computer You can check out a music file check it back in and then check it out again an infinite number of times The SDMI rules provide that up to four copies of a music file can be checked out at one time OpenMG employs a method whereby three copies of a song can be checked out simultaneously while the fourth copy is maintained as a master on your PC If three copies of the same song are checked out at a given time one copy of the song needs to be checked in to the computer in order to create an add
9. when it is connected to the computer using the dedicated USB cable gt If there is no battery in the player insert a new battery gt Install the driver For details about installing the driver refer to the Operating Instructions manual of the OpenMG Jukebox Cannot check out gt The dedicated USB cable is not fully plugged in Disconnect the dedicated USB cable and re connect it gt A song cannot be checked out more than three times Check the song back in from one of your other portable players so that checking out is enabled again gt The available memory space in the Network Walkman may be insufficient gt You may be trying to check out 121 or more songs to the Network Walkman The maximum number of songs that can be checked out to the Network Walkman is 120 gt If the song has a limited playing period or playing count you may not be able to check it out to the Network Walkman depending on the restrictions set by the copyright holders For details on the settings of each song contact the service or see the OpenMG Web site There are only a few songs you can check out The recordable time is short gt The free memory space of Network Walkman may be less than the data of the song you want to check out Check in unnecessary songs to make more memory space Cannot check in gt The songs can only be checked in to the computer from which they were checked out gt Ifa song is deleted fr
10. S ONY 3 231 825 11 1 Portable IC Audio Player Network Walkman Operating Instructions We XLLZALIKITINVIAIN NW E8P 2001 Sony Corporation Notice for users On the supplied software e 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 e 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 e 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 e The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated e Please note that due to continued efforts to improve quality the software specifications may be changed without notice e Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty Program 2000 Sony Corporation Documentation 2001 Sony Corporation Network Walkman is trademark of Sony Corporation OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks o
11. a new battery If LOW BATT is displayed in the display you need to change the battery Notes If you do not use the battery correctly it may become damaged from leakage and corrosion For best results Use the alkaline battery Make sure the polarity is correct Do not charge a dry cell battery Remove the battery if you do not intend to use the player for an extended period of time If you have battery leakage replace with a new battery after cleaning the battery compartment If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached Insert one edge of the lid first and then attach the other edge slightly bending the lid as illustration below Insert this side peyejs Hu i Basic Operations Transferring songs from the computer to Network Walkman Check out In order to check out digital audio files from your computer first you must install the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software and then import digital audio files to OpenMG Jukebox For details refer to the OpenMG Jukebox operating Instructions 1 Connect Network Walkman to your computer Connect the narrow connector of the supplied dedicated USB cable into the dedicated USB jack on Network Walkman then the wide connector to the USB jack of your computer CONNECT appears in the display to the dedicated USB jack to the USB jack Ea Notes e Do not connect
12. f their respective holders Table of Contents OVELVIEW aa aN RRR What you can do with your Network Walkman 0 5 Other features ccccccceeeeeees Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking 0 Step 2 Inserting the battery Basic Operations Transferring songs from the computer to Network Walkman Check out Listening to music with Network Walkman 006 On other operations 0600 11 On the display ccceee 12 Changing the display mode 12 Advanced Operations Adjusting the sound cceee 13 Emphasizing the bass sound MEGA BASS onsas 13 Protecting your hearing AVIS iones ass 13 Adjusting the playback mode REPEAT Jociai 14 Locking the controls HOLD 14 Attaching the attachments 15 Other Information Precautions ccccccccccesseeeseeeseeeeee 16 Troubleshooting cccceeeeeseceees 17 To reset the player we 17 What happened cceeeeees 17 Messages c is c di arenes 20 Glossary oeesessececeseeseseseeeeteeees 21 Looking at the controls s22 Network walkman heeded Display cccceceees send Specifications san 23 MAE S RAN 24 This manual explains how to operate Network Walkman For details on how to use the supplied software OpenMG Jukebox refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions Overview What you can do with your Network Walkman Network Wa
13. hen your computer is equipped with multiple USB ports connect the player to another USB port 4 Restart the OpenMG Jukebox software Other Symptom Cause Remedy The player gets warm gt Sometimes during normal conditions the player becomes slightly warm The backlight of the display does not light up gt Ina bright place the backlight may not be apparent continued UOICULIOJU 19430 fi 19 20 Troubleshooting continued Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display Message Meaning Remedy ACCESS The player is accessing the flash This is not an error This message memory appears during Check out and during initialization of the flash memory AVLS The volume exceeds the maximum Turn down the volume or cancel the level AVLS function page 10 13 CONNECT The player is connected to the This is not an error You can operate computer using the OpenMG Jukebox software but you cannot operate the controls on the player FLASH ERR The player cannot read the data inthe There is an error in the data Initialize memory the memory see below HI DC IN The DC IN voltage is too high The connected computer may have trouble Disconnect the dedicated USB cable and examine the computer HOLD The HOLD switch is ON and no This is not an error Switch the HOLD operating buttons are available switch to OFF before operating the buttons page 14
14. itional check out UOICULIOJU 12410 fi 21 22 Looking at the controls Network Walkman front of the right player rear of the left player YA 0 AR DISPLAY button page 12 VOLUME button page 10 HOLD switch page 14 Jog lever page 11 Dedicated USB jack page 8 Display page 12 MEGA BASS AVLS button page 13 P MODE button page 14 j INI Od Or A Oo N Ear pad Battery compartment page 7 Display BASSZ Oc 1SHUF i AVLS indication page 13 MEGA BASS indication page 13 Battery remain indication page 7 Play mode indication page 14 0j A Oo N Text graphic information display page 12 Specifications Recording time Approx 60 min 132kbps Approx 80 min 105kbps Approx 120 min 66kbps Sampling frequency response 44 1kHz Recording format ATRAC3 Frequency response 20 to 20 000 Hz single signal measurement Signal to noise ratio S N More than 80dB excluding 66 kbps Dynamic range More than 85dB excluding 66 kbps Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Power source LRO3 Size AAA alkaline battery Battery life Approx
15. lkman is a portable IC audio player You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the product s built in flash memory and carry it anywhere to enjoy MP3 and WAV Format files EMD Services Audio CDs 1 Store digital audio files on your computer 2 Transfer the files to the Network Walkman 3 Listen to your Network Walkman Other features e Headphone shape IC audio player Skip proof using IC memory e LRO3 size AAA alkaline battery enables about 7 hours continuous playback e Select record time up to 60 min 80 min 120 min e Back light LCD screen When you use Jog lever or buttons the backlight lights up for some seconds to control the player in the dark e Jog lever easy to operate e High speed data transfer using the supplied dedicated USB cable e OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to record compact discs using the ATRAC3 format high sound quality high compression to the hard drive Differs according to the bit rate when recording In this case the figures for the recordable time are when recording at 132kbps 105kbps and 66kbps OpenMG technology conforms to the SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative specifications and allows you to enjoy digital music while maintaining the copyrights of its holders NOTES The recorded music is limited to private use only Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders e Sony is no
16. more than two USB devices player to your computer Normal operation will not be guaranteed e If you use this player with a USB hub or a USB extension cable normal operation is not guaranteed e A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at any one time e Be sure to insert a fresh Alkaline battery into the unit If the battery is not inserted or battery power is exhausted the unit will not be identified by the computer e When connecting Network Walkman to your computer for the first time the USB driver Installer window appears Please follow the instructions in the Installer window e Connect Network Walkman only as necessary Disconnect the dedicated USB cable when not needed 2 Transfer the music file to Network Walkman Check out For details on how to operate refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions Tip To transfer the song back to the computer check in refer to the OpenMG Jukebox software instruction manual or the online help Listening to music with Network Walkman Please insert the battery before use see page 7 Note When using Network Walkman be sure to disconnect it from the computer 1 Putting the player on your ears The attaching part of this player would be open be apart flexibly Hook the cured part around the back of your ear and twist it to the earlobe direction to sit it on your ear If your hair hangs over your ear please push back your hair
17. om the computer it cannot be checked in Check in starts automatically when the player is connected to the computer gt If you delete songs using another computer s OpenMG Jukebox software when you reconnect to your computer the OpenMG Jukebox software will register those songs as checked in and the remaining available check out count is restored The CD cannot be recorded gt Clean the CD The computer player does not operate normally when connected gt If you are connecting both devices with a USB hub or a USB extension cable normal operation is not guaranteed Please use only the supplied dedicated USB cable Failed to authenticate the portable player appears on the display when the player is connected to the computer gt You cannot use this player anymore Please contact your nearest Sony dealer Symptom Cause Remedy A communication error has occurred gt Ifa communication error occurs a warning message may be displayed on the computer indicating that authentication of the external device has failed or access to the current file has been cancelled Then the communication process may terminate If this occurs disconnect and then connect the cable with the player If the above message appears while connecting player try the following 1 When using an external hub connect the player directly to the computer 2 Disconnect and then connect the cable with the player 3 W
18. omatically stops in the case the player is set to REPEAT OFF If playback does not start Make sure the HOLD function is released To stop playback Press the Jog lever gt Ml Tip If you do not operate the player for 3 seconds while in stop mode the display automatically turns off On other operations To Jog lever FF direction t REW direction Operation of the Jog lever Go to the beginning of the next track Press in the FF direction once Go to the beginning of succeeding tracks Press in the FF direction repeatedly Go to the beginning of the current track Press in the REW direction once Go to previous tracks Press in the REW direction repeatedly Go forward During playback press in the FF direction and hold Go backward During playback press in the REW direction and hold While in stop mode press the Jog lever in the FF direction and hold you can go to the beginning of the next track and succeeding tracks continuously While in stop mode press the Jog lever in the REW direction and hold you can go to the beginning of the current track and previous tracks continuously 2 If you press and hold in the FF or REW direction for more than 5 seconds the search speed increases continued suoijei9do diseg f 11 12 Listening to music with Network Walkman continued On the display
19. rature moisture or vibration e The player is not waterproof do not expose this player to rain or snow Do not use this unit during jogging or aerobics so that sweat does not come in contact with the player Remove earrings when using this player to avoid injury On the headphones Road Safety Do not use this player 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 your player at 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 this player at 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 Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate of the people around you On cleaning Clean the player casing 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 casing About earpads With extended use the earpads may wear out In this case replace them with new ones Replaceable earpads EP Q1 If you have any questions or problems concerning
20. t responsible for music files that are not saved on your computer due to unsuccessful recording from CD or music downloading Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Your Network Walkman comes with the following items e Network Walkman 1 e Attachments 1 for left ear 1 for right ear D C e LRO03 Size AAA alkaline battery 1 e Dedicated USB cable 1 e Carrying pouch 1 e CD ROM OpenMG Jukebox installation disc 1 e NW E8P Operating Instructions 1 e OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions 1 About the Serial Number The serial number provided for your player is required for the customer registration The number is printed inside the battery compartment Serial Number Step 2 Inserting the battery Insert the LRO3 size AAA alkaline battery supplied with correct polarity Be sure to insert it from the side as illustrated Insert the battery The battery compartment is in the back of the player left ear side Slide the knob of the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow to open the battery cover Insert the negative end of the battery first Battery duration About 7 hours The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location On the remaining battery charge indication The battery icon in the display changes as shown below during playback sidii aa gt a gt Ca C3 27 T YY Low battery Please insert
21. tions Adjusting the sound MEGA BASS AVLS button Emphasizing the bass sound MEGA BASS Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction Press the MEGA BASS AVLS button Each time you press the MEGA BASS AVLS button the MEGA BASS indication changes as follows BASS gt BASS IM gt none Display indication Sound quality BASS I Mega Bass moderate effect BASS I Mega Bass strong effect none normal play Note If the sound becomes distorted when emphasizing the bass turn down the volume To cancel the MEGA BASS effect Press the MEGA BASS AVLS button repeatedly until the MEGA BASS indication goes off Protecting your hearing AVLS The AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function limits the maximum volume to protect your ears Press and hold the MEGA BASS AVLS button The AVLS indication lights up in the display The volume is kept to a moderate level To cancel AVLS Press and hold the MEGA BASS AVLS button until the indication goes off suo eado pooueapy p 13 Adjusting the playback mode REPEAT You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways all repeat single repeat and shuffle repeat ep K N O p MODE MEGAS P MODE button Press the P MODE button Each time you press the P MODE button the play mode indication changes as follows Ga gt Ga 1 G SHUF 4
22. your Network Walkman please consult your nearest Sony dealer Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using Network Walkman use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer For trouble concerning operations while connecting with your computer please refer to the supplied software s online help Troubleshooting contents too To reset the player If Network Walkman does not operate normally or if there is no sound even after checking the troubleshooting guide below remove the battery then re insert it What happened On attachment of this player Symptom Cause Remedy The player slips off your ears gt Your ears are too small for the player to sit properly Please use the supplied attachments The player does not sit comfortably gt The flexible part of the player is deformed or your ears do not stick out Adjust its form between the housing and holder AN Move it in the direction AL l a of the arrow to adjust its form to fit on your ears T y ase comfortably UOICULIOJU 12410 fi The normal position About 2 5 3 5cm On playback Symptom Cause Remedy There is no sound gt Adjust the volume page 10 The controls on the player do not gt If the player is connected to the computer disconnect it work gt Make sure that the Hold function is deactivated page 14 gt
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