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On the supplied software
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This manual explains how to operate your Network Walkman. For details on how to use the SonicStage (supplied software), refer to the SonicStage operating instructions. The SonicStage operating instructions are installed with the SonicStage software.

Table of Contents

Overview... 6 What you can do with your Network Walkman.. 6 Other features.. 7 Checking the package contents.. 8 Locating controls.. 9 Front side.. 9 Rear side.. 9 Display.. 10

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.

Transfer audio files to your Network Walkman. For information on transferring audio files to the built-in flash memory, refer to the SonicStage operating instructions.
For information on transferring audio files back to the computer, refer to the SonicStage operating instructions or online Help for the SonicStage software. Note If the USB cable is disconnected while data is being transferred, unnecessary data may be left in the Network Walkman. In this case, transfer usable audio files (including non-audio data) back to your computer and format (page 37) the Network Walkman.
Listening to music with your Network Walkman
Charge the built-in rechargeable battery before use (page 12) and transfer audio files to your Network Walkman.
Notes When using Network Walkman, be sure to disconnect it from the computer. For information on FM tuner operations, see FM Tuner (page 40).

Connect the headphones.

To use the headphones extension cord (NW-E505/E507)
Connect until it clicks into place.

to headphone jack

Extension headphone cord

Start playback.

If playback does not start
Make sure that the Shuttle switch is not set to HOLD (page 30).

1 Press the Nx button.

GROUP Normal HOLD 2 Press the VOL +/ button to adjust the volume.

To stop playback

Press the Nx button.

To adjust the volume

Shuttle switch
The volume can be set in the Preset and Manual (pages 33 to 34).
z Tip If the repeat mode (page 21) is not set, playback stops automatically after the last song is played.
You can switch the display to Power Save or Display OFF mode when you do not operate the unit for a while (page 35).
Searching for a song you want to listen to (SEARCH)
You can search for desired tracks to playback by the following 3 ways. Search by artist name ( Artist) Search by album name ( Album) Search by group* transferred from your computer with the SonicStage software ( Group)
* The audio files transferred from your computer with the SonicStage software are always grouped when transferred to the built-in flash memory.
On the search flow and Play Range
Press the SEARCH/MENU button to display the search menu screen. Proceed to the next stage by pressing the Nx button, and return to the previous stage by pressing the SEARCH/MENU button on the search menu screen. as shown in the illustration below) become a Play Range (coverage of The searched songs ( playback). If you do not set the repeat mode (page 21), playback will stop automatically at the end of the Play Range.

Track list (Play Range)

Search menu screen
All Track * Artist Album Group

Artist list

All Artist Artist1 Artist2
All tracks (artist order)

Track1 Track2 Track3

Album list of searched artist

All Album Album1 Album2

All tracks of the selected artist (album order)
Tracks in the selected album

Album list

All tracks (album order)

Group list

All Group Group1 Group2

All tracks (group order)

Tracks in the selected group
* When you select All Track, all track lists are displayed and the Play Range will be All.

Example of searching

1 Display the search menu screen to select Artist. 2 Select Artist B from the artist list. 3 Select Album5 from the album list of Artist B. The track list of Album5 is displayed. In this case, the track list becomes the Play Range. 4 Select Track15 from the track list. 5 Press the Nx button. Playback starts from Track15. Playback will stop automatically at the end of Track16 (in this case, the end of the Play Range).
All tracks in the built-in flash memory
Album Album 1 Album 1 Album 1 Album 2 Album 2 Album 2 Album 3 Album 3 Album 3 Album 4 Album 4 Album 4 Album 5 Album 5 Album 5 Album 5 Artist Artist A Artist A Artist A Artist A Artist A Artist A Artist B Artist B Artist B Artist C Artist C Artist D Artist A Artist B Artist B Artist B Track Track01 Track02 Track03 Track04 Track05 Track06 Track07 Track08 Track09 Track10 Track11 Track12 Track13 Track14 Track15 Track16

Album lists of Artist B

Artist Artist B Artist B Artist B Artist B Artist B Artist B Album Album 3 Album 3 Album 3 Album 5 Album 5 Album 5

Tracks in Album 5

Album Album 5 Album 5 Album 5 Track Track14 Track15 Track16
Searching by artist name and playing back the song

Nx button Shuttle switch

When you select All Artist at the top of the artist list and confirm it by pressing the Nx button, all track lists are displayed in order of artist name (the tracks of the same artist are displayed in the album order). The list displayed will be the Play Range. Proceed to step 5 and start playback.

to > to.

SEARCH/ MENU button
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select the desired album and press the Nx button to confirm. The track lists of the selected artists album are displayed. The list displayed will be the Play Range.
Press the SEARCH/MENU button. The search menu screen is displayed.

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3

When you select All Group at the top of the group list and confirm it by pressing the Nx button, all track lists are displayed in the group order (the group of transferred from your computer). The list displayed will be the Play Range.
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Group and press the Nx button to confirm. The Group lists are displayed.
All Group Group 1 Group 2
On the Group Control Mode
You can use the Group Control Mode by setting the Shuttle switch to the GROUP position.

GROUP Normal HOLD

On other operations
SEARCH/ MENU button To Skip to the beginning of the next track*1 Skip to the beginning of the current track*1 Fast-forward*2 Shuttle switch operation Rotate the Shuttle switch to >. Rotate the Shuttle switch to. Rotate the Shuttle switch to > and hold it. Rotate the Shuttle switch to. and hold it.
You can skip to the beginning of the album or group within the Play Range in the Group Control Mode.
To Skip to the beginning of the next album/ group*1*2 Skip to the beginning of the current album/ group*1*2 Shuttle switch operation Set the Shuttle switch to the GROUP position and rotate it to >. Set the Shuttle switch to the GROUP position and rotate it to.

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
You can choose one mode among Track Rep, A-B Rep, and Sentence Rep. You can operate each repeat mode you selected, as refer to the below. Track Rep: see Playing tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat). A-B Rep: see Playing a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat). Sentence Rep: see Playing specified sentences repeatedly (Sentence Repeat).

REPEAT/SOUND button

Track Repeat icon
Press the SEARCH/MENU button repeatedly to exit menu mode.
Notes The display automatically returns to the playback screen if you do not operate any button for 60 seconds. When there are no audio files in the built-in flash memory, you cannot set any repeat mode. When you connect the Network Walkman to your computer, the selected repeat mode will be canceled. When you change the Play Range, the selected repeat mode will be canceled. You can only select repeat mode from stop mode.
Select the Track Repeat mode (Track Rep) first (page 21). Then, press the REPEAT/SOUND button repeatedly to select the repeat mode you want.
Each press changes the Track Repeat icon as follows:
none (Normal play) (Repeat) (Single Repeat) (Shuffle Repeat)
Playing a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat)
While playing a track, you can set the start point (A) and end point (B) for a section you wish to play repeatedly.

Nx button

Press the REPEAT/SOUND button to set the end point (B). AtB is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly.

01:23 A B

Select the A-B Repeat mode (A-B Rep) (page 21). Press the Nx button to start playback. A t blinks. Press the REPEAT/SOUND button to set the start point (A) while playing back. A t is displayed and B blinks.
You cannot set A-B Repeat for a section that overlaps two or more tracks. If you do not set the end point (B), it is automatically set at the end of the track. Rotating the Shuttle switch releases the already set start point (A). Switching to the FM tuner releases the already set start point (A).

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 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.
Note The FM Auto Preset operation will delete already preset broadcast stations.
Complete is displayed when presetting is complete. Then, press the SEARCH/ MENU button repeatedly to exit menu mode; the first preset station will be received.

To stop the presetting

Select Cancel in step 3 and press the Nx button.
Press and hold the SEARCH/ MENU button for half a second. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select FM Auto Preset>, and press the Nx button to confirm. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select OK, and press the Nx button to confirm. The receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order from low to high frequency.
If several unnecessary stations are received
If interference is prevalent and reception is too strong, press the REPEAT/SOUND button to set to LOCAL. Under normal conditions, press REPEAT/SOUND button again to set to DX.

3 Selecting broadcast stations
There are 2 ways of selecting broadcast stations: Preset Tuning: Set the Shuttle switch to the center (Preset) position to select broadcast stations in the preset number order. Manual Tuning: Set the Shuttle switch to the GROUP (Manual) position to select broadcast stations by frequency.
GROUP (Manual) Preset Hold

Manual Tuning

Preset Tuning

P01 [ 90.00 MHz ]

FM [P01]
To Select the next preset number* Select the previous preset number*
The frequency is displayed in [ ]. When a selected frequency is already preset, the number is also displayed.
To Shuttle switch operation Rotate the Shuttle switch to >. Rotate the Shuttle switch to. Rotate and hold the Shuttle switch to > for a second. Rotate and hold the Shuttle switch to. for a second.
The preset number is displayed in [ ].
Shuttle switch operation Rotate the Shuttle switch to >. Rotate the Shuttle switch to.
Select the next frequency Select the previous frequency Select the next receivable broadcast station* Select the previous receivable broadcast station*
* The selecting speed becomes gradually faster by rotating and holding the Shuttle switch to > (or.). Note You cannot select broadcast stations if no preset stations are entered. Preset the receivable stations using FM Auto Preset (page 40).
* Rotating and holding the Shuttle switch to > (or.) for one second tunes in the next (or previous) receivable broadcast station. If interference is prevalent and reception is too strong, press the REPEAT/SOUND button to set to LOCAL. Under normal conditions, press REPEAT/SOUND button again to set to DX.

Improving the reception

The headphones cord serves as the antenna, so extend it as far as possible.
Presetting desired broadcast stations
You can preset broadcast stations that FM Auto Preset misses (page 40).
To delete preset broadcast stations
Select the desired frequency. Press and hold the Nx button for half a second. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select OK, and press the Nx button to confirm. The preset broadcast station is deleted and the next one is displayed.
Select the desired frequency by Manual Tuning mode. Press and hold the Nx button for half a second.
You can preset up to 30 stations (P01 to P30). Note The preset number is always sorted from low to high frequency order.

B Other Information

Precautions

On installation

Never use your Network Walkman where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture, or vibration. Never leave the Network Walkman exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

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).

Buttons do not work.

The transferred songs cannot be found.
Symptom The volume is not loud enough. There is no sound from the right channel of the headphones.
Cause/Remedy The AVLS is enabled. c Disable the AVLS (page 32). The headphone jack is not fully inserted. c Connect the headphone jack fully (page 14). The extension headphone cord is not properly connected to the headphone jack of your Network Walkman or the headphone cord (NW-E505/E507). c Connect them properly (page 14). The remaining battery power is insufficient. c Charge the battery (page 12).
Playback has stopped suddenly.

On the display window

Symptom s is displayed for a title. Cause/Remedy Characters that cannot be displayed on your Network Walkman are involved. c Use the supplied SonicStage software to rename the title with appropriate characters.

Symptom The number of audio files that can be transferred is limited. (Available recording time is short.)
Cause/Remedy The free space of the built-in flash memory where you want to transfer to is not enough for the size of audio files you wish to transfer. c Transfer any unnecessary audio files back to the computer to increase free space. Non-audio data is stored in the built-in flash memory where you want to transfer audio files to. c Move non-audio data to the computer to increase free space. USB hub or USB extension cable is used. c Connecting via a USB hub or USB extension cable is not guaranteed. Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the computer. Your Network Walkman is not connected to the computer properly. c Quit the SonicStage software and verify the connection of the dedicated USB cable. Restart the SonicStage software.
Operation of the Network Walkman becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer. Failed to authenticate Device/Media is displayed on the computer screen while connecting the Network Walkman to the computer.

On FM tuner

Symptom You cannot hear the FM broadcast well. Reception is weak and sound quality is poor. Cause/Remedy The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in. c Select the frequency manually to improve reception (page 42). The radio signal is weak. c Listen to the FM broadcast near a window since the signal may be weak inside buildings or vehicles. The headphone cord does not extend enough. c The headphone cord functions as an antenna. Extend the headphone cord as far as possible. An apparatus emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being used near your Network Walkman. c When using such apparatus as mobile phones, keep them away from your Network Walkman.
The FM broadcast is affected by interference.
Symptom There is no beep sound when your Network Walkman is operated. Your Network Walkman gets warm. Cause/Remedy Beep is set to Beep OFF. c In the menu mode, set Beep to Beep ON (page 36). While charging, your Network Walkman may become slightly warm.

Messages

Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display.
Message AVLS (blinks) CANNOT PLAY Meaning The volume level exceeds the rated value while the AVLS is enabled. Your Network Walkman cannot play certain files because of incompatible formats. Transferring has been interrupted forcefully. Accessing the built-in flash memory. A malfunction is detected. The song is playback restricted by the copyright holder. Remedy Turn the volume down or disable the AVLS (page 32). If the file cannot be played, you can erase it from the built-in flash memory. For details, refer to To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory (page 51). Try using another computer. Please wait for access to complete. This message appears while the built-in flash memory is initiating. Please consult your nearest Sony dealer. If song cannot be played, you can erase it from the built-in flash memory. For details, refer to To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory (page 51). 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. To operate Network Walkman, set the Shuttle switch to the center (normal) position (page 30). You must charge the battery (page 12).

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 MP6, 55

EMD service 6 Explorer (Windows Explorer) 13, 30

OpenMG 54

USB cable 12 USB connection setting (USB Bus Powered) 38
Play Range Playback Power Save Mode 15-35

Volume 14, 33

Radio 40 Remaining battery indication 13 Repeat 21 Repeat count 25 Reset 46
WAV format Windows Explorer 6 13, 30
Search 15-19 SEARCH/MENU button 15-25, 27-29, 31-39 Sentence Repeat 24 Serial Number 8 Shuffle Repeat 21 Skip to the beginning of a track 20 SonicStage 11 Sound preset (Digital sound preset) 28
Time Setting Track Repeat Transferring Troubleshooting Tuner 6, 40

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