Sony NW-E407 User Manual

NW-E403/E405/E407Network WalkmanPortable ICAudio Player© 2005 Sony Corporation2-630-434-12(1)To go to the section you want to read, click the titlein

101Text/graphic information display (pages15, 22)Displays album title, artist name, tracknumber, track name, current date andtime (pages 26 to 28, 31)

11Basic OperationsBasic OperationsTransferring audio files from thecomputer to your Network Walkman/ChargingNoteBefore connecting your Network Walkman

123 Connect your Network Walkman to your computer and charge it.Connect the small connector of the dedicated USB cable to the USB jack on the NetworkW

13Basic OperationsOn the remaining battery indicationThe battery icon in the display changes as shown below.The battery power gets low as shown in the

14Listening to music with your NetworkWalkmanCharge the built-in rechargeable battery before use (page 12) and transfer audio files to yourNetwork Wal

15Basic OperationsAll Track*GroupAlbumArtistTrack3Track2Track1Track3Track2Track1Track3Track2Track1Track3Track2Track1Track3Track2Track1Track3Track2Trac

16Listening to music with your Network WalkmanExample of searching1 Display the search menu screen to select “ Artist”.2 Select “ Artist B” from the

17Basic OperationsSearching by artist nameand playing back the song1 Press the SEARCH/MENU button.The search menu screen is displayed.All TrackArtistA

18Nx buttonSEARCH/MENU buttonShuttle switchto >to .Listening to music with yourNetwork WalkmanSearching by album nameand playing back the song1 Pre

19Basic OperationsSearching by Group andplaying back the song1 Press the SEARCH/MENU button.The search menu screen is displayed.All TrackArtistAlbum2

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.Do not install the appliance in a confinedspace, such as a bookcase

20On the Group Control ModeYou can use the Group Control Mode bysetting the Shuttle switch to the GROUPposition.You can skip to the beginning of the a

Advanced Operations21B Advanced OperationsRepeat modeThere are 3 types of repeat mode: TrackRepeat, A-B Repeat, and Sentence Repeat.• Track Repeat (Tr

22Repeat mode3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to selecta desired repeat mode and pressthe Nx button to confirm.Track RepA-B RepSentence RepYou can choose o

Advanced Operations23Playing a specified sectionrepeatedly (A-B Repeat)While playing a track, you can set the startpoint (A) and end point (B) for a s

24Repeat modePlaying specifiedsentences repeatedly(Sentence Repeat)This function automatically detects voicedata between blank spaces (silent spaces)

Advanced Operations25Setting the repeat countYou can set the repeat counts (1-9) for eachsentence in Sentence Repeat mode (SentenceRep).1 Press and ho

26Changing thedisplay modeYou can view various information in thedisplay while music is played or stopped.Change the display mode by pressing theDISPL

Advanced Operations27Selecting the display types(Display Screen)You can select whether or not to use each ofthe 4 display types: “Property”, “Lap Mete

28Adjusting thetreble and bass(Digital soundpreset)You can adjust the treble and bass. You canpreset two settings, which can be selectedduring playbac

Advanced Operations292 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select“Sound>” and press the Nxbutton to confirm.3 Set the tone for “Sound 1”.1 Rotate the Shut

3For the customersin the NetherlandsVoor de Klanten in NederlandGooi de batterij niet weg maarlever deze in als klein chemischafval (KCA).Model NW-E40

30Storing non-audiodataYou can transfer data from the hard disk ofyour computer to the built-in flash memoryusing Windows Explorer.The built-in flash

31Adjusting the settings of your Network WalkmanB Adjusting the settings ofyour Network WalkmanAdjusting thecurrent timesetting(Date-Time)You can set

32Adjusting the current time setting(Date-Time)To cancel the Menu modePress the SEARCH/MENU button to return thescreen to the previous stage. Press re

33Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select“AVLS>” and press the Nxbutton to confirm.AVLS ONAVLS OFF3 Rot

342 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select“Volume Mode>” and press theNx button to confirm.Manual VolumePreset Volume3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to se

35Adjusting the settings of your Network WalkmanSaving powerconsumption(Power Save Mode)You can set the Network Walkman to PowerSave mode to turn off

36Tur ning off thebeep sound (Beep)You can turn off the beep sounds of yourNetwork Walkman.1 Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button for half a second.T

37Other functionsB Other functionsFormattingmemory (Format)You can use your Network Walkman toformat the built-in flash memory.If memory is formatted,

38Changing the USBconnection setting(USB BusPowered)Depending on the computer you are using, ifthe power supply is insufficient, incompletedata transf

39Other functionsDisplaying theplayer information(Information)Information such as product name, built-inflash memory capacity, serial number andsoftwa

4This manual explains how to operateyour Network Walkman. For details onhow to use the SonicStage (suppliedsoftware), refer to the SonicStageoperating

40PrecautionsOn installation• Never use your Network Walkman where itwill be subjected to extremes of light,temperature, moisture, or vibration.• Neve

41Other InformationWhen disposing ofyour NetworkWalkmanThis Network Walkman has a built-inLithium-Ion battery. When you dispose ofthe Network Walkman,

42TroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using your Network Walkman, use thistroubleshooting guide to help to remedy

43Other InformationOn the display windowSymptom“s” is displayed for a title.On charging the batterySymptomBattery life is short.Cause/RemedyCharacters

44On the connection with the computer or supplied softwareSymptomThe software cannot beinstalled.“USB Connect” is notdisplayed when connectedto the co

45Other InformationSymptomThe number of audio filesthat can be transferred islimited. (Availablerecording time is short.)Operation of the NetworkWalkm

46MessagesFollow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display.MessageAVLS (blinks)CANNOT PLAYCHARGE ERRORDATA ACCESSERROREXPIREDF

47Other InformationTo delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memoryIf “CANNOT PLAY”, “EXPIRED”, “FILE ERROR”, or “MG ERROR” is displayed, there

48Sampling frequencyATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, MP3: 44.1 kHzAudio compression technologyAdaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3 (ATRAC3)Adaptive Transform Acoust

49Other InformationDimension84.9 × 28.8 × 13.9 mm (3 3/8 × 1 3/16 × 9/16 inches)(w/h/d, projecting parts not included)MassApprox. 47 g (1.7 oz)Supplie

5Table of ContentsOverview ... 6What you can do with your NetworkWalkman ...

50GlossaryMagicGateCopyright protection technology that consists of authentication and encryption technology.Authentication ensures that protected con

51Other InformationMP3MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a format standard for music file compression. Itwas codified by the Motion Pictur

52Display(Menu mode)AdvancedMenu>PurposeFormat>(Formatting memory)You can format the built-inflash memory (page 37).USB Bus Powered>(USB conn

53Other InformationAA-B Repeat 23Accessories 8ATRAC3 50ATRAC3plus 50Audio CDs 6AVLS (Limiting the volume)32BBeep sound 36Bit rate 50CCD (Audio CDs) 6C

54OOpenMG 50PPlay Range 15-21Playback 14Power Save Mode 35RRemaining battery indication13Repeat 21Repeat count 25Reset 42SSearch 15-19SEARCH/MENU butt

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6OverviewWhat you can do with your Network WalkmanFirst, you need to install the “SonicStage” software into your computer. You can easily transferdigi

7Other features• Compact size, light weight, skip-proof operation and high portability.• Continuous playback time with the rechargeable Lithium-Ion ba

8• Extension headphone cord (NW-E407only) (1)• Carrying pouch (NW-E407 only) (1)• Clip (1)• CD-ROM for the SonicStage software,PDF file Operating Inst

9Locating controlsFor details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses.Rear sideFront side1235647890qa1 Shuttle switch(pages 17 to 22, 25, 2