Sony Walkman NW-E8P, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...NW E8P Operating Instructions Portable IC Audio Player Network Walkman 3 231 825 11 1 2001 Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ... responsibility The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated Please note that due to continued efforts to improve quality the software specifications may be changed without notice Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty Program 2000 Sony Corporation Documentation 2001 Sony Corporat...

Page 3: ...the computer to Network Walkman Check out 8 Listening to music with Network Walkman 9 On other operations 11 On the display 12 Changing the display mode 12 Advanced Operations Adjusting the sound 13 Emphasizing the bass sound MEGA BASS 13 Protecting your hearing AVLS 13 Adjusting the playback mode REPEAT 14 Locking the controls HOLD 14 Attaching the attachments 15 Other Information Precautions 16 ...

Page 4: ...easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the product s built in flash memory and carry it anywhere to enjoy 1 Store digital audio files on your computer 2 Transfer the files to the Network Walkman 3 Listen to your Network Walkman USB connection MP3 and WAV Format files Audio CDs EMD Services ...

Page 5: ...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 holde...

Page 6: ...ize AAA alkaline battery 1 Dedicated USB cable 1 Carrying pouch 1 CD ROM OpenMG Jukebox installation disc 1 NW E8P Operating Instructions 1 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 ...

Page 7: ...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 Step 2 Inserting the battery Insert the LR03 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 th...

Page 8: ...B extension cable normal operation is not guaranteed A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at any one time 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 When connecting Network Walkman to your computer for the first time the USB driver Installer window ap...

Page 9: ...r and then open the attaching part with your forefinger 2 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 before attaching it 3 Adjust the position of the player to fix it comfortably If you cannot attach the player to your ear comfortably Confirm the position of the player with ...

Page 10: ...art playback If playback does not start Make sure the HOLD function is released To stop playback Press the Jog lever Bx Tip If you do not operate the player for 3 seconds while in stop mode the display automatically turns off 1 Press the Jog lever Bx Playback starts When playback ends the playback automatically stops in the case the player is set to REPEAT OFF 2 VOLUME button to adjust the volume ...

Page 11: ...ion repeatedly During playback press in the FF direction and hold During playback press in the REW direction and hold FF direction Jog lever REW direction 1 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 beginni...

Page 12: ...ns VOLUME DISPLAY P MODE MEGABASS AVLS Operate the Jog lever Note In a bright place the backlight may not be apparent m DISPLAY button Track number Volume indication Displayed numerically Max volume is 31 Play status Play status Listening to music with Network Walkman continued On the display 1 AVLS indication page 13 The indication lights up while the AVLS function is activated 2 MEGA BASS indica...

Page 13: ...d the MEGA BASS AVLS button until the indication goes off b Adjusting the sound 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 B BASS B none Display indication BASS BASS none Note If the sound b...

Page 14: ...o cancel the playback mode Press the P MODE button repeatedly until the play mode indication goes off F B F 1 B F SHUF none b b Locking the controls HOLD To prevent the controls from being accidentally operated when you carry the player use this function 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 w...

Page 15: ...eft ear L R 2 Lift its edge and turn it in the direction of the arrow to remove it 1 Pull the edge of the attachment in the direction of the arrow To remove the attachment 3 Press the point shown by the arrow to secure it 2 Turn the attachment to click into place Engage the pin in the slot as shown and insert the attachment 1 pin For left ear For right ear ...

Page 16: ...treme 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 t...

Page 17: ...ddenly Cause Remedy c Adjust the volume page 10 c If the player is connected to the computer disconnect it c Make sure that the Hold function is deactivated page 14 c Condensation may have developed inside the player Allow it to sit for about 2 or 3 hours c If the battery is weak replace it with a new one page 7 c Check that the battery is inserted correctly c Cancel the AVLS function page 13 c Re...

Page 18: ...the driver For details about installing the driver refer to the Operating Instructions manual of the OpenMG Jukebox c The dedicated USB cable is not fully plugged in Disconnect the dedicated USB cable and re connect it c 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 c The available memory spac...

Page 19: ...puter 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 ...

Page 20: ...maximum level The player is connected to the computer The player cannot read the data in the memory The DC IN voltage is too high The HOLD switch is ON and no operating buttons are available The battery is low and needs to be changed The DC IN voltage is too low There are no tracks inside the player Remedy This is not an error This message appears during Check out and during initialization of the ...

Page 21: ...ity 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 ...

Page 22: ... 4 Jog lever page 11 5 Dedicated USB jack page 8 6 Display page 12 7 MEGA BASS AVLS button page 13 8 P MODE button page 14 9 Ear pad 0 Battery compartment page 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Display 1 AVLS indication page 13 2 MEGA BASS indication page 13 3 Battery remain indication page 7 4 Play mode indication page 14 5 Text graphic information display page 12 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 23: ...ature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Power source LR03 Size AAA alkaline battery Battery life Approx 7 hours Mass approx 90g 3 2 oz battery included Memory capacity 64MB including the system software 60 6MB available Supplied accessories LR03 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 E8P Operating In...

Page 24: ... 7 beginning of the track 11 Bit rate 5 17 21 C 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 D display 12 22 DISPLAY button 12 display mode 12 driver USB 8 E earpads 16 22 23 F FLASH ERR 20 G go backward 11 go forward 11 H hard drive 5 headphones 5 HI DC IN 20 HOLD 14 20 HOLD switch 10 14 20 22 I initialize flash memory 20 install 8 ...