NW-E55/E75Operating Instructions3-267-071-21(1)© 2004 Sony CorporationPortable IC Audio PlayerNetwork Walkman“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark ofSon

10Basic OperationsTransferring audio files from the computerto your Network Walkman1 Install the SonicStage software in your computer using the suppli

11Basic Operations4 Transfer audio files to your Network Walkman.For information on transferring audio files to the built-in flash memory, refer to th

121 Connect the headphones.2 Start playback.Listening to music with your NetworkWalkmanPlease insert the battery before use (see page 7).NoteWhen u

13Basic OperationsToSkip to the beginningof the next track/group*1Skip to the beginningof the current track/group*1Fast-forward*2Fast-rewind*2*1Rotati

14Advanced OperationsRepeat modeThere are three types of repeat mode: TrackRepeat, A-B Repeat and Sentence Repeat.• Track Repeat (TRK Rep)This mode pl

15Advanced OperationsPlaying the tracksrepeatedly (TrackRepeat)The Track Repeat mode is changed by pressingthe REPEAT/SOUND button. You can check thec

16Repeat mode (continued)z Tips• You can fast-forward or fast-rewind by rotating theShuttle switch, after the start point (A) is set. If thetrack reac

17Advanced OperationscontinuedSetting the repeatcountsYou can set the repeat counts (1-9) of onesentence for the Sentence Repeat mode.1 Press the MENU

18Selecting the groupdisplay modeFor any menu mode, you can select the groupdisplay by pressing the GROUP button.GroupModeGROUP buttonChanging the dis

19Advanced OperationsAdjusting trebleand bass (Digitalsound preset)You can adjust the treble and bass. You can presettwo settings, which can be select

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.Do not install the appliance in a confinedspace, such as a bookcase

20Locking thecontrols (HOLD)You can protect your Network Walkman againstaccidental operation by using the HOLD functionwhen carrying it.Slide the HOLD

21Advanced OperationsStoring non-audiodataYou can transfer data from the hard disk of yourcomputer to the built-in flash memory usingWindows Explorer.

22Adjusting the settings ofyour Network Walkman2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “PCCLK:” and press the Nx button toconfirm.PC CLK:ON3 Rotate the

23Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman4 As you did in step 3, adjust the settingsfor “month” and “date.”After rotating the Shuttle switch to

24Limiting thevolume (AVLS)You can set AVLS (Automatic Volume LimiterSystem) to limit the maximum volume to preventauditory disturbance or distraction

25Adjusting the settings of your Network WalkmanSwitching to the manualmode1 Press the MENU button.The menu screen is displayed.2 Rotate the Shuttle s

26Changing thebacklight settingYou can select ON or OFF.Menu Backlight modeOFF Always offON Turns on for three secondsafter each operation(or until sc

27Other functionsOther functionsRegrouping songs(REGROUP)The songs group function may be disabled* whena song has been deleted from or added the built

28Formattingmemory (FORMAT)You can use your Network Walkman to format thebuilt-in flash memory.If memory is formatted, all data previously storedin th

29Other InformationOther InformationPrecautionsOn installationNever use your Network Walkman where it willbe subjected to extremes of light, temperatu

3Table of ContentsOverview ... 4What you can do with yourNetwork Walkman ... 4Other features

30TroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using your Network Walkman, use thistroubleshooting guide to help you to re

31Other InformationcontinuedOn the display windowSymptomThe backlight is not turned on.“s” is displayed for a title.On the connection with the compute

32Troubleshooting (continued)SymptomThe number of audio files that can betransferred to is limited. (Availablerecording time is short.)The operation o

33Other InformationMessagesFollow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display.MessageACCESSAVLSCANNOT PLAYCONNECTERROREXPIREDFIL

34Dimension56 × 37.3 × 15 mm(w/h/d, projecting parts not included)MassApprox. 40 g (battery not included)Supplied accessoriesHeadphones (1)Dedicated U

35Other InformationGlossaryMagicGateCopyright protection technology that consists of authentication and encryption technology. Authenticationensures t

36Display(Menu mode)FORMAT >(Formattingmemory)REGROUP >(Regrouping data)[RETURN]Menu listPress the MENU button to display the menu mode and use

37AA-B Repeat 15ACCESS lamp 10Accessories 6ATRAC3 35ATRAC3plus 35Audio CDs 4AVLS (Limiting the volume)9, 24BBacklight 26Battery 5, 7BEEP (Beep sound)

38RRegroup 27Remaining battery indication7Repeat 14Repeat count 17Reset 30RETURN 36SSentence Repeat 16Serial Number 6Shuffle Repeat 14Shuttle switch 1

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4Overview1 Store digitalaudio files onyour computer.2 Transfer files toyour NetworkWalkman.3 Enjoy music withyour NetworkWalkman.USB connectionMP3, WA

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5NOTES:• The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of thecopyright holders.• Sony is n

6OPENSerial NO.Serial NumberGroupModePlease check the accessories in the package.NW-E55:NW-E75 (Non-Canadian model):• Network Walkman (1)• Headphones

7Step 2: Inserting the batteryInsert the LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery with correct polarity. Be sure to insert it from the E side asillustrated.OP

8Locating controlsFor details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses.Rear sideFront side7 Headphone jack (page 12)8 Nx button(page 12 to 2

91Text/graphic information display (page 14)Displays track number, track name, current dateand time (page 17 to 23), MESSAGE (page 11,33) and menu.Pre