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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo  • San Diego, CA 92127  • 800.222.7669 • www.sony.com

Last Updated: 07/07/2006

NW-E005

Walkman® MP3 Player

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Features

WMA(non-DRM) and AAC(non-DRM) Playback and Support

 

Supports playback of unsecure WMA and AAC audio files 

imported from CD to your Sony Walkman Digital Music Player. 
Perfect for a customer who has a large collection of audio on their 
PC which was ripped from personal CDs. This allows for transfer of 
audio downloads, imports and self recorded tracks, but only 
works on files that are not protected by DRM (Digital Rights 
Management).

2GB Built-In Memory 

Store up to 1,350 songs on the device.

Built-In FM Tuner 

Provides accurate tuning of FM stereo radio 

stations. Presets allow the user to skip directly to the most 
listened to stations.

Quick Battery Charge 

A three minute charge will provide up to 3 

hours of playback.

Up to 28 hours Playback Life 

The internal, embedded Lithium-Ion 

battery provides up to 28 hours of continuous playback.

Compatible with Sony's Connect™  Music Store 

Connect.com 

offers one of the most extensive music collections online. Unique 
features such as Connect Sets and live radio make this a choice 
destination for customers looking to expand their music 
collection. It's easy to find and purchase single tracks or entire 
albums ranging from top hits to independent artists.

Playsback MP3/ATRAC3®/ATRAC3plus™  Audio Formats 

For 

customers who already have an extensive music library, use the 
included software and hardware to store and playback their 
collection of MP3s. For the customer who is just getting into the 
world of digital music, Sony's ATRAC® format provides higher 
sound quality and smaller file sizes than many competing formats. 
This enables the user to store more music at higher quality for 
longer listening.

1-Line OEL Display 

Electroluminescence Display offers high quality 

and a unique look. View information about the music, settings and 
even time and date in any lighting condition.

Rotating Display 

is designed to accommodate both left and right 

handed users for maximum flexibility.

Built-In USB Connector 

Connects directly to your PC for charging 

and transfering information without the need for additional 
cables.

5 Mode Equalizer 

Offers 5 different modes including: Heavy, Pop, 

Jazz, Custom and Off for enhanced sound.

SonicStage CP Music Management Software 

Allows users to 

manage their music, create playlists, burn CDs, import digital files 
and easily transfer music to their Walkman MP3 players.

USB 2.0 Compatible  

USB (Universal Serial Bus) provides extremely 

fast and easy transfer of audio files from computer to hard drive 
and flash players.

Supports CD Text and ID3 Tagging 

Allows you to easily view CD Text 

and ID3 Tag information including song title, album title and artist 
name.

Specifications

General

Data Transfer Rate: 

Hi-Speed USB 2.0

 

Design: 

Egonomic, Ultra Compact, for right or left hand use

 

Music Storage Capacity (Approx): 

1,350 songs

 

Audio

AVLS: 

Yes

 

Equalizer: 

5 Mode Equalizer, Heavy/Pop/Jazz/Custom/Off

 

Format(s) Supported: 

MP3, ATRAC3®, ATRAC3plus™ , WMA(non-DRM), 

AAC(non-DRM)

 

Antenna System: 

Headphone Cord

 

Frequency Range: 

87.5-108MHz

 

Station Preset(s): 

30

 

Tuner: 

FM

 

Convenience

Automatic Shut-off: 

Yes

 

Hardware

Headphone Type: 

MDR-E808LP Earbud

 

Display: 

1-Line OEL (Organic Electroluminescence)

 

Memory: 

2GB (Built-in)

 

Power

Battery Charging (Approx.): 

Quick battery charge (3 min charge = 3 hrs 

playback)

 

Battery Indicator: 

Yes

 

Battery Life (Approx.): 

Up to 28 hours playback with embedded 

Lithium-Ion battery when fully charged.

 

Power Requirements: 

Built-in, rechargeable, Lithium-Ion battery or 

USB power

 

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Output(s): 

1

 

USB Port(s): 

1 (Built-in)

 

Dimensions

Weight: 

0.9oz (25g)

 

Measurements: 

1 x 3.1 x 0.56" (24.8 x 79.0 x 13.6mm)

 

Supplied Accessories

MDR-E808LP Headphones

 

Sonic Stage 4.0 Software CD-ROM

 

Quick Start Guide

 

Color: 

Black, Green, Violet

 

1. User available memory = 2,035,974,144 bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions. 
2. Calculated on 4 minutes per song in ATRAC @ 48kbps. 
3. Does not supports secure WMA and AAC files purchased from other music services. Only playsback unsecure 

WMA and AAC files ripped from CD. 

4. Display must be in super power save mode when playing back in ATRAC3plus @ 132kbps, no equalizer. 
5. Not all products with USB 2.0 connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations. 

©2006 Sony Electronics Inc.  
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are 
approximate.  
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, ATRAC3, 
ATRAC3plus, Connect, Walkman MP3 Player, SonicStage and Walkman are trademarks of Sony.  

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