United Kingdom

NW-E403

http://www.sony.co.uk Stylish Network WALKMAN with 256 MB internal flash memory featuring a 3-lines Organic EL display and a rechargeable battery
This document was created on

13-Mar-2009

Features
Please be aware that the features/specifications can differ from country to country. Transfer up to 11 CD's onto the internal memory thanks to ATRAC3plus compression technology

Useful Links

Product support http://www.sony.co.uk
Rechargeable (Lithium-Ion) battery with a stamina of up to 50 hours Quick charge function: 3 minutes charging is sufficient for 3 hours playback time Bright and clear 3-lines Organic EL display and a shuttle switch for easy navigation SonicStage 3.0 software for easy music management and unlimited music transfers of your favorite tracks. Supports all popular digital audio compression formats: ATRAC / MP3 / WMA (non-encrypted) / WAV. Capable to store audio, visual and data files (Word, Powerpoint, ATRAC, Mp3, Jpeg, Mpeg, etc.) Convenient to carry around thanks to the lightweight body of just 37 grams (incl battery) *This player is designed to seamlessly work with the Sony Connect Europe Music store only, which will close after March 2008. Use with any source of legitimate download offerings in compatible, non-protected formats (eg. MP3) remains unaffected.

Technical specifications

Connectivity High speed data transfer USB connection Selectable data compression (ATRAC3 / ATRAC3plus) Data conversion from mp3 / WMA / WAV to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus Gracenote CDDB audio CD album/artist/track labelling Music information editing on PC Access WALKMAN files on PC YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Memory Memory size (GB) 0.25
Data compression ATRACkbps ATRACkbps ATRACkbps ATRAC3plus 48 kbps ATRAC3plus 64 kbps ATRAC3plus 256 kbps YES YES YES YES YES YES
Playback & display ATRAC3 playback ATRAC3plus playback Group function operation Repeat YES YES YES YES
Shuffle Digital sound preset Digital Mega Bass AVLS Hold

YES YES NO YES YES

General data Battery life - continuous playback music (h) Battery life - continuous playback music (h) Weight (g) 50 (ATRAC3) (ATRAC3plus) 45.45
Supplied accessories Headphones USB cable Rechargeable battery AC mains power adaptor SonicStage software version YES YES YES NO 3
Dimensions Width (mm) Height (mm) Depth (mm) 84.9 28.8 13.9

Accessories

In-ear classic

MDR-E931LP/S MDR-NE1

Street style

MDR-Q22LP

Portable speakers

SRS-P11Q

Travel speakers

SRS-T80

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NW-E503/E505/E507

Operating Instructions

Network Walkman

Portable IC Audio Player
To go to the section you want to read, click the title in the PDF Bookmarks, the title in the Table of Contents of the Operating Instructions, or the page in the sentences. 2005 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And dont place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
For the customers in the United States

Owners Record

The model number and the serial number are located on the rear of the player (see page 8). Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.

INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference using one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Services Center at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL33913

Note on installation

If you use the unit at a place subject to static or electrical noise, the tracks transferring information may be corrupted. This would prevent successful transferring authorization on your computer.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Headphones
Model NW-E505 and NW-E507 Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: SONY NW-E505 NW-E507 Sony Electronics Inc. 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 USA 858-942-2230
For the customers in the Netherlands

Basic Operations

Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman/ Charging.. 11 Listening to music with your Network Walkman.. 14 Searching for a song you want to listen to (SEARCH). 15 Example of searching. 16 Searching by artist name and playing back the song.. 17 Searching by album name and playing back the song.. 18 Searching by Group and playing back the song.. 19 On other operations.. 20 On the Group Control Mode.. 20

Other functions

Formatting memory (Format). 37 Changing the USB connection setting (USB Bus Powered).. 38 Displaying the player information (Information). 39

FM Tuner

Listening to FM Radio.. 40 Switching to the FM tuner. 40 Presetting broadcast stations automatically (FM Auto Preset). 40 Selecting broadcast stations. 41 Preset Tuning.. 42 Manual Tuning.. 42 Presetting desired broadcast stations. 43 To delete preset broadcast stations. 43

Advanced Operations

Repeat mode.. 21 Selecting the repeat mode. 21 Playing tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat).. 22 Playing a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat).. 23 Playing specified sentences repeatedly (Sentence Repeat).. 24 Setting the repeat count.. 25 Changing the display mode. 26 Changing the display mode.. 27 Selecting the display types (Display Screen).. 27 Adjusting the treble and bass (Digital sound preset).. 28 Selecting the Sound quality.. 28 Adjusting the Sound quality. 29 Locking the controls (HOLD).. 30 Storing non-audio data.. 30

Other Information

Precautions... 44 When disposing of your Network Walkman.. 45 Troubleshooting.. 46 To reset the player. 46 What happened?.. 46 Messages.. 50 Specifications.. 52 Glossary... 54 Menu list.. 56 Index... 57

Overview

What you can do with your Network Walkman
First, you need to install the SonicStage software into your computer. You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the built-in flash memory and carry it anywhere to enjoy.
EMD (Electric Music Distribution) Services MP3, WAV and Windows Media Format Audio Files

1 Store digital audio

files on your computer.

Audio CDs

Download the latest audio files! Store favorite songs!

2 Transfer files to your

Network Walkman.

USB connection

3 Enjoy music with your

Other features

Compact size, light weight, skip-proof operation and high portability. Continuous playback time with the rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery Approximately 50*1 hours Recording time*2 NW-E503: 256MB built-in flash memory, more than 11 hours 40 minutes. NW-E505: 512MB built-in flash memory, more than 23 hours 30 minutes. NW-E507: 1GB built-in flash memory, more than 47 hours 00 minutes. The supplied SonicStage software enables you to record songs from audio CDs to the hard disk of your computer using the ATRAC3plus format (high sound quality, high compression). MP3 audio files can be easily transferred to the Network Walkman using the SonicStage software. Sentence Repeat: Useful function for learning a foreign language. High-speed data transfer using the dedicated USB cable. Organic EL display: song titles and artist names can be displayed. Search function: you can search songs to be played by artist, album, or group. FM tuner function. Storage function: you can store a variety of data as well as audio files.
*1 Varies depending on the data format, power save setting, etc. In this case, the figure for the battery duration is when continuously playing at 105kbps in ATRAC3 format and normal power save mode (page 35). *2 Varies depending on the bit rate, etc., when recording. In this case, the figure for the recordable time is for recording at 48kbps ATRAC3plus format.

NOTES:

The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the Network Walkman or computer. Depending on the type of the text and characters, the text shown on the Network Walkman may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to: The capability of the connected player. The player is not functioning normally. The ID3 TAG information for the track is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the player.
Checking the package contents
Please check the accessories in the package. Network Walkman (1) Extension headphone cord (NW-E505/ E507) (1) Carrying pouch (NW-E505/E507) (1) Clip (1) CD-ROM for the SonicStage software, PDF file Operating Instructions, and PDF file SonicStage Operating Instructions (1) Quick Start Guide

Fast-rewind*2

*1 Rotating and holding the Shuttle switch to > (or.) while playback is stopped, makes continuous skips to the beginning of the next (or the current) song, and if held longer, continues to skip through the next (or previous) song(s). *2 The Fast-forward and fast-rewind speed becomes gradually faster.
*1 Skips to the beginning of the next (or the current) albums first track when the current Play Range is the result of an album name or artist name search. Skips to the beginning of the next (or the current) groups first track when the current Play Range is the track list result of a searching by group search. *2 Rotating and holding the Shuttle switch to > (or.) while playback is stopped, makes continuous skips to the beginning of the next (or the current) album/group in the current Play Range, and if held longer, continues to skip through the next (or previous) album/group(s).

B Advanced Operations

Repeat mode
There are 3 types of repeat mode: Track Repeat, A-B Repeat, and Sentence Repeat. Track Repeat (Track Rep) This mode plays back tracks repeatedly in the following 3 ways.
Track Repeat mode Repeat Operation All the songs in the Play Range (coverage of playback) are played back repeatedly. The current song is played back repeatedly. All the songs in the Play Range (coverage of playback) are played back repeatedly in random order.
Selecting the repeat mode
Single Repeat Shuffle Repeat
Press and hold the SEARCH/ MENU button for half a second in stop mode. The menu screen is displayed.
A-B Repeat (A-B Rep) This mode plays back the specified section in a track repeatedly. Sentence Repeat (Sentence Rep) This mode plays back voice data within a specified section in a track repeatedly.
Repeat Mode Sound Volume Mode
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Repeat Mode> and press the Nx button to confirm.
Playing tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat)
The Track Repeat mode is changed by pressing the REPEAT/SOUND button. You can check the current Track Repeat mode with the icon of the display.
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select a desired repeat mode and press the Nx button to confirm.
Track Rep A-B Rep Sentence Rep

Clock: Displays the current time and date.

Minute

2005 12/14
Bubble: Displays animated bubbles.

All Artist

25/545 ATRAC3 plus 35/kbps
Lap Meter: Displays the current track position within the Play Range, the elapsed time, and the current volume level.
Current track position within the Play Range Elapsed time

Current volume level

Selecting the display types (Display Screen)
You can select whether or not to use each of the 4 display types: Property, Lap Meter, Clock, and Bubble by pressing the DISP/ FM (Display/FM) button. The display types can be displayed by placing a check mark next to the setting.
DISP/FM (Display/FM) button
Press the DISP/FM (Display/FM) button while the audio player is played or stopped.

(normal display)

Property Bubble

Lap Meter

Notes The diagram above shows the order when all the display types are set to on (has check mark) in the Display Screen of the Menu mode. If some display types are set to off (no check mark), they will not be displayed. You cannot change the display mode while using the FM tuner.
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Display Screen>, and press the Nx button to confirm.
Adjusting the treble and bass (Digital sound preset)
You can adjust the treble and bass. You can preset two settings, which can be selected while the audio player is played.

Property Lap Meter Clock

Set the check marks for Property, Lap Meter, Clock, and Bubble screen. 1 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Property and press the Nx button to confirm. 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Lap Meter and press the Nx button to confirm. 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Clock and press the Nx button to confirm. 4 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Bubble and press the Nx button to confirm. If a check is already marked, the above steps will uncheck it.
Selecting the Sound quality

Default settings

Sound quality Bass Treble Sound 1 ( 1) +Sound 2 ( 2) +Sound OFF (NORMAL SOUND) 0 0
Press and hold the REPEAT/ SOUND button for half a second.
The Sound quality setting is changed as follows:

Sound OFF (none)

To return to the normal Sound quality
Select Sound OFF (none). Note You cannot select the Sound quality while using the FM tuner.
Adjusting the Sound quality

You can adjust the bass and treble.
Sound quality Bass Treble Emphasis level -4 to +3 -4 to +3
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Sound> and press the Nx button to confirm. Set the tone for Sound 1. 1 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Sound 1> and press the Nx button to confirm. 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to adjust Bass and press the Nx button to confirm. 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to adjust Treble and press the Nx button to confirm.
You can preset the desired sound quality settings as Sound 1 and Sound 2 and select either one while playing music.
To adjust the Sound 2 setting
Select Sound 2> in step 3.
Press and hold the SEARCH/ MENU button for half a second. The menu screen is displayed.
Locking the controls (HOLD)
You can protect your Network Walkman against accidental operation by using the HOLD function when carrying it.

Storing non-audio data

You can transfer data from the hard disk of your computer to the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. The built-in flash memory is displayed in Windows Explorer as an external drive (for example: as the D drive).
Notes If you store a lot of non-audio data into the builtin flash memory, the space for audio data is reduced by the same amount. Do not edit any file in the [OMGAUDIO] folder of the built-in flash memory on Windows Explorer, as audio files will not play back.
Push the Shuttle switch to the HOLD position.
All operation buttons are disabled. If you press buttons while the HOLD function is activated, HOLD blinks in the display.
To release the HOLD function
Set the Shuttle switch to the center (normal) position.
B Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman
Adjusting the current time setting (Date-Time)
You can set and display (except in FM tuner) the current time.
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Date-Time> and press the Nx button to confirm. The year digit is displayed in [ ].
Y M D h m [2005] 01 / : 00
Rotate the Shuttle switch to adjust the year setting and press the Nx button to confirm. The month digit is displayed in [ ].

Y M D h m 2005 [01]/ : 00
Press and hold the SEARCH/ MENU button for half a second while the audio player is stopped or receiving an FM signal. The menu screen is displayed.
As you did in step 3, adjust the settings for month, date, hour, and minute. After rotating the Shuttle switch to adjust the time and date setting, pressing the Nx button to confirm.
Limiting the volume (AVLS)
You can set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory disturbance or distraction. With AVLS, you can listen to music at a comfortable volume level.
To display the current time
Press the DISP/FM (Display/FM) button repeatedly until the Clock is displayed (page 26). Note, however, when the Clock is set to off in the Display Screen menu (page 27), you cannot display the current time by the procedure above. Notes You cannot change the display mode while using the FM tuner. If the unit is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may need to be reset. If the current time is not set, the display for the date and time will show --.
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select AVLS> and press the Nx button to confirm.

AVLS ON AVLS OFF

Setting the volume using the preset volume function (Volume Mode)
There are two modes to adjust the volume level. Manual Volume: Press the VOL +/ button to adjust the volume level from 0 to 31. Preset Volume: Press the VOL +/ button to set the volume level to any of 3 preset levels: Low, Mid, or High.
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select AVLS ON and press the Nx button to confirm. The volume is kept at a moderate level.
To change the setting to OFF
Select AVLS OFF in step 3.
AVLS is displayed by pressing the VOL +/ button if the AVLS set to ON.
VOL +/ button SEARCH/ MENU button
Setting a volume level for preset mode (Preset Volume)
Switching to manual mode (Manual Volume)
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Volume Mode> and press the Nx button to confirm.
Manual Volume Preset Volume
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Preset Volume> and press the Nx button to confirm. The value of Low is displayed in [ ].

Low [ 5]

Mid 10

High 20

Set the volume levels for the 3 preset levels: Low, Mid, or High. 1 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select the volume level for Low and press the Nx button to confirm. 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select the volume level for Mid and press the Nx button to confirm. 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select the volume level for High and press the Nx button to confirm.

Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Manual Volume and press the Nx button to confirm. With this setting, you can adjust the volume level by pressing the VOL +/ button.
Press the SEARCH/MENU button to return the screen to the previous stage. Press repeatedly to exit menu mode. Note If AVLS (page 32) is set, the actual volume may be lower than the settings. Releasing AVLS returns the volume to the preset level.
Saving power consumption (Power Save Mode)
You can set the Network Walkman to Power Save mode to turn off the display automatically when you do not operate the unit for a while (15 seconds). Normal: is animated while playing back music or receiving an FM signal (Power Save display).
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Power Save Mode>, and press the Nx button to confirm.

Save ON Save OFF

Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Save ON>, and press the Nx button to confirm. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select the setting you want, and press the Nx button to confirm.
Super (Disp OFF): nothing in the display. This setting uses the least battery consumption.

Normal Super(Disp OFF )

To set the Power Save mode to OFF
Select Save OFF in Step 3.
The playback/FM tuner screen is always displayed when the Power Save mode is set to OFF.
Turning off the beep sound (Beep)
You can turn off the beep sounds of your Network Walkman.
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Beep OFF, and press the Nx button to confirm.
To change the setting to ON
Select Beep ON in step 3.
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Beep> and press the Nx button to confirm.

Beep ON Beep OFF

B Other functions
Formatting memory (Format)
You can use your Network Walkman to format the built-in flash memory. If memory is formatted, all data previously stored in the memory will be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in the memory prior to formatting.
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Format> and press the Nx button to confirm.

Format OK? OK Cancel

Rotate the Shuttle switch to select OK and press the Nx button to confirm. Formatting. blinks and start formatting. When formatting is complete, Complete is displayed.

To cancel formatting

Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Cancel and press the Nx button to confirm in step 4. Note You cannot format memory while playing music.
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Advanced Menu>, and press the Nx button to confirm.
Changing the USB connection setting (USB Bus Powered)
Depending on the computer you are using, if the power supply is insufficient, incomplete data transfer may occur from the computer to your Network Walkman. In this case, setting the USB connection (USB Bus Powered) to Low-power 100mA may improve data transfer.

Rotate the Shuttle switch to select USB Bus Powered>, and press the Nx button to confirm. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select the setting you want and press the Nx button to confirm.
USB Bus Powered High-power500mA Low-power 100mA

z Tips

When you connect the Network Walkman to a notebook computer, connect the notebook computer to a power supply. The charging time will be longer if the USB Bus Powered is set to Low-power 100mA.
Displaying the player information (Information)
Information such as product name, built-in flash memory capacity, serial number and software version can be displayed.
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Information>, and press the Nx button to confirm. Rotate the Shuttle switch to show the following information. 1: product name 2: built-in flash memory capacity 3: serial number 4: software version
Press the SEARCH/MENU button to return the screen to the previous stage. Press repeatedly until the normal screen is displayed.

B FM Tuner

Listening to FM Radio
You can listen to FM radio. Charge the built-in rechargeable battery before using the Network Walkman (page 12), and connect the headphones to the headphone jack.
1 Switching to the FM tuner
Press and hold the DISP/FM (Display/FM) button for half a second. The FM tuner screen is displayed and FM signals are received. FM tuner display*

90.00 MHz

Frequency
Preset number DISP/FM (Display/ FM) button
* The illustrated FM tuner display may be different from your model.
To return to the audio player
Press the Nx button, or press and hold the DISP/ FM (Display/FM) button for half a second. The Network Walkman returns to the audio player.
2 Presetting broadcast stations
automatically (FM Auto Preset)
You can preset receivable broadcast stations (up to 30 stations) in your area automatically by selecting FM Auto Preset in the menu screen. This is convenient when you use the FM tuner for the first time or when you change to a new area.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your Network Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
When disposing of your Network Walkman
This Network Walkman has a built-in Lithium-Ion battery. When you dispose of the Network Walkman, be sure to dispose of it properly.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.

4 Remove the connector.

5 Remove the board.

6 Remove the battery.

Note Never disassemble your Network Walkman except when disposing of it.
To remove the Lithium-Ion battery
1 Remove the screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
For the customers in the USA and Canada

2 Remove the cover A.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

3 Remove the cover B.

Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using your Network Walkman, use this troubleshooting guide to help to remedy the problem prior to consulting a Sony dealer. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If a problem occurs while connected to your computer, also refer to Troubleshooting in the online help of the supplied software.

To reset the player

If your Network Walkman does not operate normally, or if there is no sound, even after checking the troubleshooting guide below, press the reset button for more than one second with a pointed tool. z Tip
Any audio files stored in the memory will not be erased by pressing the reset button.

Reset button

What happened?

On operating

Symptom There is no sound. Noise is generated. Cause/Remedy The volume level is set to zero. c Turn the volume up (page 14). The headphone jack is not connected properly. c Connect the headphone jack properly (page 14). The headphone plug is dirty. c Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth. No audio files are stored in the memory. c If NO DATA is displayed, transfer audio file(s) from the computer. The Shuttle switch is set to the HOLD position. c Set the Shuttle switch to the center (normal) position (page 30). Your Network Walkman contains moisture condensation. c Wait a few hours to let your Network Walkman dry. The remaining battery power is insufficient. c Charge the battery (page 12). The Play Range is shortened. c Select All Track in the search menu screen (page 15).

CHARGE ERROR The power supply is abnormal. DATA ACCESS

ERROR EXPIRED

FILE ERROR
The file cannot be read. The file is not normal.
Your Network Walkman cannot be operated because the Shuttle switch is set to the HOLD position. The battery is low.

LOW BATTERY

Message MG ERROR
Meaning An unauthorized distribution file is detected for copyright protection.
Remedy Transfer the normal audio file back to the computer and then format your Network Walkman. For details, refer to To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory on page 51. If there are no audio files in the built-in flash memory, use the SonicStage software to transfer audio files. You can preset up to 30 broadcast stations. If you want to preset more stations, delete unnecessary stations first (page 43), then preset the stations you want. This is not a malfunction. You can operate your Network Walkman using the SonicStage, but you cannot operate the controls on your Network Walkman. Your Network Walkman is accessing to the built-in flash memory. Wait until the access completes. This message is displayed when transferring data to the built-in flash memory or formatting the Network Walkman.

NO DATA

There are no audio files in the built-in flash memory. 30 broadcast stations are already preset.

PRESET FULL

USB Connect
Your Network Walkman is connected to a computer.
Icon animates from left to right: Accesses to the built-in flash memory is in progress.
To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory
If CANNOT PLAY, EXPIRED, FILE ERROR, or MG ERROR is displayed, there is a problem with all or part of the data stored in the built-in flash memory. Please follow the procedures below to erase data you cannot play.
1 Connect your Network Walkman to the computer, and start the SonicStage software.
2 If you have already specified the data with problems, erase the data from the Portable Player
window of the SonicStage software.
3 If the problem persists, transfer all data without problems back to the computer using the
SonicStage software while your Network Walkman is connected to the computer.
4 Disconnect your Network Walkman from the computer and then format the built-in flash
memory using the Format menu (page 37).

Specifications

Maximum recording time (Approx.) NW-E503
ATRAChr. 10 min. (132 kbps) 5 hr. 20 min. (105 kbps) 8 hr. 30 min. (66 kbps) MPhr. 10 min. (256 kbps) 4 hr. 20 min. (128 kbps) ATRAC3plus 2 hr. 10 min. (256 kbps) 8 hr. 40 min. (64 kbps) 11 hr. 40 min. (48 kbps)

Sampling frequency

ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, MP3: 44.1 kHz
Audio compression technology
Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3 (ATRAC3) Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus (ATRAC3plus) MPEG1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3): 32 to 320 kbps, variable bit rate-compliant

Frequency response

20 to 20,000 Hz (single signal measurement)

FM Frequency range

Overseas model: 76.0 to 108.0 MHz Other models: 87.5 to 108.0 MHz

NW-E505

ATRAChr. 30 min. (132 kbps) 10 hr. 40 min. (105 kbps) 17 hr. 00 min. (66 kbps) MPhr. 20 min. (256 kbps) 8 hr. 50 min. (128 kbps) ATRAC3plus 4 hr. 20 min. (256 kbps) 17 hr. 30 min. (64 kbps) 23 hr. 30 min. (48 kbps)

IF (FM)

225 kHz

Antenna

Headphone cord antenna

Interface

Headphone: Stereo mini USB

NW-E507

ATRAChr. 00 min. (132 kbps) 21 hr. 40 min. (105 kbps) 34 hr. 10 min. (66 kbps) MPhr. 50 min. (256 kbps) 17 hr. 40 min. (128 kbps) ATRAC3plus 8 hr. 50 min. (256 kbps) 35 hr. 00 min. (64 kbps) 47 hr. 00 min. (48 kbps)
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N)
80 dB or more (excluding ATRACkbps)

Dynamic range

85 dB or more (excluding ATRACkbps)

Operating temperature

5C to 35C (67F to 95F)

Power source

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery USB power (from a computer through supplied USB cable)
Battery life (continuous playback)*
ATRAC3 format: Approximately 50 hours (Playback at 105 kbps) ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 45 hours (Playback at 48 kbps) MP3 format: Approximately 40 hours (Playback at 128 kbps) FM radio reception: Approximately 22 hours * This is when the power save setting is normal (page 35). The battery duration will vary depending on temperature and usage.

Dimension

84.9 28.8 13.9 mm (3 3/3/16 9/16 inches)
(w/h/d, projecting parts not included)

Approx. 47 g (1.7 oz)

Supplied accessories
Headphones (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) Extension headphone cord (NW-E505/E507) (1) Carrying pouch (NW-E505/E507) (1) Clip (1) CD-ROM for the SonicStage software, PDF file Operating Instructions, and PDF file SonicStage Operating Instructions (1) Quick Start Guide
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

Glossary

MagicGate
Copyright protection technology that consists of authentication and encryption technology. Authentication ensures that protected content is transferred only between compliant devices and media, and that protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized copying or playback.
Note is terminology denoting the copyright protection system developed by Sony. It does not guarantee conversion among other media.

OpenMG

Copyright protection technology that securely manages music content from the EMD/Audio CD on a personal computer. Application software that is installed on the computer encrypts the digital music content when recording on the hard drive. This allows you to enjoy music content on the computer, but prevents unauthorized transmission of this content across a network (or elsewhere). This PC copyright protection complies with MagicGate, and allows you to transfer digital music content from a PCs hard drive to a compliant device.

ATRAC3

ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates. The ATRAC3 compression rate is approximately 10 times higher than that of the Audio CD, resulting in an increased data capacity for the media.

ATRAC3plus

ATRAC3plus, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus, is audio compression technology that compresses data higher than ATRAC3. The ATRAC3plus is new audio compression technology that enables equal or higher quality sound comparing to ATRAC3.

Bit rate

Indicates the data amount per second. The rate is reflected in bps (bit per second). 64 kbps means 64,000 bits of information per second. If the bit rate is large, that means a large amount of information is used to play music. Comparing music of the same format (e.g., ATRAC3plus), 64 kbps data offers better sound quality than 48 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.
MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a format standard for music file compression. It was codified by the Motion Picture Experts Group, a working group of ISO (International Organization for Standardization). It compresses audio CD data to approximately one tenth its original size. Because the MP3 encoding algorithm has been made publicly available, there are various encoders and decoders that are compliant with this standard.

Menu list

Press the SEARCH/MENU button for half a second to display the menu mode and use the Shuttle switch (rotate to select) and the Nx button (to confirm) to change the settings of your Network Walkman. For details about each menu, refer to the pages in parentheses. The menu with a > mark will be followed by a detailed-setting screen when you press the Nx button to confirm.
Display (Menu mode) Repeat Mode>x Sound>xB (digital sound preset) FM Auto Preset> (FM Auto Preset) Volume Mode>xB (preset volume) AVLS>xB (Automatic Volume Limiter System) Beep>xB (Operation sounds setting) Power Save Mode>xB (Power save setting) Display Screen>x (Display type) Date-Time>x (Current time setting) Purpose You can select your favorite repeat mode (page 21). You can preset your desired sound quality (page 28). You can preset the FM broadcast stations automatically (page 40). You can preset your desired volume (page 33). You can limit the volume level for comfortable listening (page 32). You can set to ON or OFF (page 36). You can select your desired power save mode (page 35). Display (Menu mode) Advanced Menu>x Purpose Format> (Formatting memory) You can format the built-in flash memory (page 37). USB Bus Powered> (USB connection setting) You can select your desired USB connection setting (page 38). Information> You can display information such as product name, built-in flash memory capacity, and serial number (page 39).