Sony NW-E3 User Manual

NW-E3Operating InstructionsPortable IC Audio PlayerNetwork Walkman3-048-498-12(1)© 2000 Sony Corporation

10Step 3: Installing the OpenMG JukeboxsoftwareThis section describes how to install the OpenMG Jukebox software to your computer. Beforeinstallation

11About the “OpenMG(NW-E3) Registration” icon on the desktopWhen you restart the computer after installing the software, the “OpenMG(NW-E3) Registrati

12Basic OperationsTransferring music data from the computerto Network Walkman (Check-Out)This section describes how to record the contents of a compac

Basic Operations132 Start the OpenMG Jukebox software.Double click the OpenMG Jukebox icon on the desktop or click [Start]–[Programs]–[OpenMG Jukeb

14To stop the recordingClick x. The recording will be interrupted.Click z again to continue the recording.zTo select only certain itemsClick the check

Basic Operations15Listening to music with NetworkWalkmanPlease insert the battery before use (see page 9).NoteWhen using Network Walkman, be sure to d

16Listening to music with Network Walkman (continued)On other operationsToGo to the beginningof the next trackGo to the beginningof the succeedingtrac

Basic Operations17On the display1 Text/graphic information display (page20)The following information is displayedaccording to the display mode.•Elapse

18Transferring data from NetworkWalkman to the computer (Check-In)You can return the tracks recorded on Network Walkman back to the hard drive of your

Advanced Operations (Network Walkman)19Sound qualityMega Bass (moderateeffect)Mega Bass(strong effect)normal playAdvanced Operations(Network Walkman)M

2Notice for usersOn the supplied software• Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the softwareor the manual accompanying it in whole or inpart, or rentin

20Playback modeall tracks repeatedlycurrent track repeatedlyall tracks repeatedly inrandom ordernormalPLAYMODEbuttonAdjusting theplayback modeYou can

21Locking thecontrols (Hold)To prevent the controls from beingaccidentally operated when you carry theplayer, use this function.Slide the HOLD switch

22Advanced Operations(OpenMG Jukebox)Names and functions of the OpenMGJukebox window1 Menu bar: for details on each menu items,see page 24.2 Operation

Advanced Operations (OpenMG Jukebox)23Portable Player windowWhen you connect Network Walkman to the computer, the Portable Player window appears inthe

24Menu ReferenceOpenMG Jukebox[File] menuCD RecorderOpens the OpenMG CD Recorder window.InternetAccesses the Web site for the EMD servicesupporting Op

Advanced Operations (OpenMG Jukebox)25[My Select] menuNewThe “Edit My Select” window opens to create anew “My Select Album.”Rename AlbumChanges the na

26Uninstalling theOpenMG JukeboxFollow the instructions below on how touninstall the OpenMG Jukebox.1 Click [Start]–[Settings]–[ControlPanel] to di

Other Information27Other InformationPrecautionsOn installation• Never use the player where it will besubjected to extremes of light, temperature,moist

28On the connection with the computer and the supplied softwareSymptomThe software cannot be installed.The installation does not beginautomatically.“C

29SymptomThe computer does not identify theplayer when it is connected to thecomputer.The computer/player do notoperate normally when connected.“Faile

3Table of ContentsNotes• The illustrations in this manual may differfrom the actual software.• Explanations in this manual assume that youare familiar

30To initialize the flash memoryIf “FLASH ERR” appears in the display, there is an error in the data in the built-in flash memory.In this case, initia

31SpecificationsRecording timeApprox. 60 min. (132kbps)Approx. 80 min. (105kbps)Approx. 120 min. (66kbps)Sampling frequency response44.1kHzRecording f

32GlossaryATRAC3ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compressiontechnology that satisfies the demand for high sound

33Features of copyright protection byOpenMGThis product (NW-E3) features OpenMG, a copyright protection technology developed by Sonyto protect music c

34Looking at thecontrolsNetwork Walkman(front)(rear)1 i (Headphones) jack (page 15)2 Display (page 17, 20)3 PLAYMODE button (page 20)4 DISPLAY butto

35IndexAalbum title 14, 22ATRAC3 32AVLS 19BBattery 9MEGA BASS 19beginning of the track 16Bit rate 14, 32CCD (compact disc) 13CD drive 13CD Recorder 13

36Rrecord 13repeat 20SSDMI 5, 32Shuttle switch 16song title 14, 22start (software) 13succeeding tracks 16supplied accessories 8Ttransferring 12, 18to

4OverviewWhat you can do with “Network Walkman”Network Walkman is a portable IC audio player. You can easily transfer digital sound data fromyour comp

5Transfer of sound data from your computer to NetworkWalkman “Check-In/Out”The supplied application software (OpenMG Jukebox) enables you to transfer

6Other features• Compact size, light weight• Anti-skip function: you can enjoy uninterrupted enjoyment of music during physical activitiessuch as jogg

7About this manualThis manual explains how to operate Network Walkman. For details on how to use the suppliedsoftware (OpenMG Jukebox), refer to the O

8Getting StartedStep 1: UnpackingYour Network Walkman comes with the following items.• Network Walkman (1)• Size AAA (LR03) (1)• Headphones (1)• Hea

9Battery durationAbout 5 hours*.* The battery life may be shorter due to operatingconditions and the temperature of the location.On the remaining batt