Sony NWD-E023F User Manual

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)©2008 Sony Corporation3-875-124-11 (1)Operation GuideNWD-E023F / E025FTable of Contents Menu Index

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)10 10 Headphone jackFor connecting the headphones.Insert the jack pin until it clicks into place. If the headphone

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)11 11 HOLD switchYou can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD switch when carrying it

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)12 12 DisplayIcon indicationIn Song control mode, appears, in Folder control mode, appears on the 1st line. In

NW-E013/E015/E016/E013F/E015F/E016F.GB 3-093-019-12(1)13 13 Getting StartedPreparing the PlayerCharging the PlayerThe player’s battery is recharged wh

NW-E013/E015/E016/E013F/E015F/E016F.GB 3-093-019-12(1)14 14 Getting StartedNotes Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 to 35 ºC (

NW-E013/E015/E016/E013F/E015F/E016F.GB 3-093-019-12(1)15 15 Getting StartedGetting DataTo enjoy audio data transferred to the player, you need to impo

NW-E013/E015/E016/E013F/E015F/E016F.GB 3-093-019-12(1)16 16 Getting StartedTransferring DataYou can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping in

NW-E013/E015/E016/E013F/E015F/E016F.GB 3-093-019-12(1)17 17 Getting StartedTransferring music automatically using the “Auto Transfer” softwareYou can

NW-E013/E015/E016/E013F/E015F/E016F.GB 3-093-019-12(1)18 18 Getting StartedTo quit the “Auto Transfer” softwareEven if you close the screen of “Auto T

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)19 19 Playing MusicPlaying Music (All Songs)Songs transferred by the “Auto Transfer” software or Windows Explorer ca

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)2 2 About the ManualsThe following manuals are supplied with the player. Additionally, after connecting the player,

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)20 20 Playing MusicPlaying Songs in Random Order for a Specied Period of Time (Sports Shue)The player randomly sel

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)21 21 Playing MusicSearching for Songs (Search)You can search for a song by its file name or its folder name. When y

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)22 22 Playing MusicChanging the Play Mode (PLAY MODE)The player offers a variety of play modes, including random pla

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)23 23 SettingsSetting the File Display Language (File Disp Language)You can select from 8 languages in which to dis

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)24 24 SettingsDisplay language settingsSetting DescriptionEnglish Folders and audio files are displayed in English.E

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)25 25 SettingsSetting the Sound Quality (Sound)You can preset 2 sound quality settings and switch between them durin

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)26 26 SettingsChanging the sound quality (Equalizer)You can set your desired sound quality for each of “Sound1” and

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)27 27 SettingsList of Equalizer settingsSetting item DescriptionEQ Heavy Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerf

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)28 28 SettingsSetting the EQ Custom valuesYou can preset the value of “Clear Bass” (bass) and 5 bands “Equalizer” as

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)29 29 Settings Press the / button to select “ Edit>” displayed under “EQ Custom,” and then press the  butto

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)3 3  Hints You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page number in the table of contents, in the home menu

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)30 30 SettingsListening with Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo)“Clear Stereo” enables individual left and right digit

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)31 31 SettingsAdjusting the Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer)You can set to reduce the volume level between songs. W

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)32 32 SettingsChanging the Display Mode (Display Mode)You can change the display in play or pause mode./ button

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)33 33 SettingsList of display types “Basic”: The basic display (Default setting) “Property”: Song informationDisp

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)34 34 SettingsSetting the Volume Level (Volume Mode)There are 2 modes to adjust the volume level.Manual Volume (Defa

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)35 35 SettingsSetting a Preset Volume (Preset Volume) Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)36 36 SettingsSetting a Preset Volume value Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)37 37 SettingsLimiting the Volume (AVLS)You can set “AVLS” (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum vo

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)38 38 SettingsTurning O the Beep Sound (Beep)You can turn off the beep sounds of the player. “Beep ON” is set by de

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)39 39 SettingsSetting the Current Time (Set Date-Time)You can set the current time by adjusting it manually./ butt

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)4 4 Continued Table of ContentsHOME Menu List ... 6Supplied Accessories ...

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)40 40 SettingsTo return to the previous menuPress the /HOME button.To display the current timeYou can display the c

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)41 41 SettingsSetting the Date Format (Date Disp Type)You can select the date format displayed for the current time

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)42 42 SettingsSetting the Time Format (Time Disp Type)You can select the time format displayed for the current time

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)43 43 SettingsChanging the USB Connection Setting (USB Bus Powered)Depending on how you are using the computer, if t

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)44 44 SettingsSetting the Power Save Screen (Power Save Mode)When you do not operate the player for a specified dura

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)45 45 SettingsSetting the Contrast of the Display (Contrast)You can set the display contrast to one of 15 levels. “0

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)46 46 SettingsSetting the Brightness of the Display (Brightness)You can set the display brightness level from 1 to 7

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)47 47 SettingsDisplaying the Player Information (Information)Information such as model name, built-in flash memory c

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)48 48 SettingsResetting to Factory Settings (Reset All Settings)You can reset the player to the default settings. Re

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)49 49 SettingsFormatting Memory (Format)You can format the built-in flash memory of the player.If the built-in flash

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)5 5 Useful FactsMaximizing Battery Life ... 58What are Format and Bit Rate? ... 59What is audio

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)50 50 SettingsTo cancel the operationSelect “Cancel” in step , and press the  button to confirm.To return to the

51 51 NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM RadioYou can listen to FM radio. The headphone cord works as an antenna.

52 52 NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)Listening to FM RadioTo stop the FM radio and return to the audio playerPress and hold the /HOME button until

53 53 NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)Listening to FM Radio Press the / button to select “OK,” and then press the  button to conrm.The receiv

54 54 NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)Listening to FM RadioPreset TuningPreset number appears with and above and below.To OperationSelect the pr

55 55 NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)Listening to FM RadioPresetting Broadcast Stations ManuallyYou can preset broadcast stations which “FM Auto Pr

56 56 NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)Listening to FM RadioSetting the Reception (Scan Sens)When you select stations using the “FM Auto Preset” func

57 57 NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)Listening to FM RadioChanging the Monaural/Stereo (Mono/Auto)If noise occurs during FM reception, set the rece

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)58 58 Useful FactsMaximizing Battery LifeBy adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is poss

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)59 59 Useful FactsWhat are Format and Bit Rate?What is audio format?Audio format refers to the method used when impo

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)6 6 HOME Menu ListYou can display the HOME menu by pressing and holding the /HOME button of the player.The HOME men

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)60 60 Useful FactsStoring Data Other than Audio FilesYou can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of t

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)61 61 Useful FactsUpgrading the Player’s FirmwarePlayer firmware updates can be made, enabling you to add new featur

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)62 62 TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)63 63 TroubleshootingSymptom Cause/RemedyNo data is played. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( p

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)64 64 TroubleshootingSymptom Cause/RemedySongs are played back within a limited playback range only, such as within

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)65 65 TroubleshootingSymptom Cause/RemedyTransferred songs cannot be found. The built-in flash memory of the player

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)66 66 Troubleshooting DisplaySymptom Cause/Remedy“” appears for a title. Characters that cannot appear on the play

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)67 67 TroubleshootingSymptom Cause/RemedyThe player cannot charge the battery. The player is not connected to a USB

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)68 68 TroubleshootingSymptom Cause/RemedyAudio data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. Transfe

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)69 69 TroubleshootingFM RadioSymptom Cause/RemedyYou cannot hear the FM broadcast well. The receiving frequency is

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)7 7 Supplied AccessoriesPlease check the accessories in the package. Headphones (1) Style-Up® Panel (1) USB ca

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)70 70 TroubleshootingMessagesFollow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.Message Meaning Remed

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)71 71 TroubleshootingMessage Meaning RemedyHOLDThe player cannot be operated because the HOLD switch is set to the H

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)72 72 Additional InformationPrecautionsNotice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipme

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)73 73 Additional InformationOn safety Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)74 74 Additional InformationOn installation Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shoc

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)75 75 Additional InformationOn heat build-upHeat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an exte

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)76 76 Additional InformationOn the LCD Do not push the LCD screen strongly. Color spots may appear or the LCD panel

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)77 77 Additional InformationImportant Notice Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompa

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)78 78 Additional InformationAbout sample data*1The player is pre-installed with sample data.If you delete the sample

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)79 79 Additional InformationAbout Copyrights “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corpora

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)8 8 Changing the Style-Up® PanelYou can select from a variety of Style-Up® Panel colors and matching USB cap. Slid

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)80 80 Additional InformationSpecicationsSupported le formatMusicFile format MP3(MPEG-1 Layer3) file format, ASF fi

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)81 81 Additional InformationMaximum recodable number of files and foldersMaximum number of files: 2,048 filesMaximum

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)82 82 Additional Information Battery life (continuous playback)By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be e

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)83 83 Additional InformationSystem Requirements (for the player) Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinst

84 84 NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)Additional InformationEEqualizer ...26, 28Explorer ...

85 85 NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)Additional InformationRRadio .... 51Repeat...

NWD-E023F/E025F.GB 3-875-124-11(1)9 9 PLAY MODE/SOUND*1 buttonSwitches the play mode ( page 22).Press and hold this button to change the sound qual