Sony NW-E403 Manual
Q1 Is there a limitation to transfer audio files to the Network
Walkman?
A1 You can transfer up to 65,535 songs, and 4,096 groups to the built-in flash memory using
SonicStage software. One group can contain up to 999 songs.
However, not be transfer to the Network Walkman may not be possible if the built-in flash
memory contains large size audio files, although the limitation is not exceeded. In such a case,
delete unnecessary files, transfer audio files not listened to back to your computer, or change
the bit rate of audio files. Bit rate indicates the data amount per second. The rate is reflected in
bps (bits per second). If the bit rate is large, that means the sound quality is better though a
large amount of information is used to play music. The Network Walkman is 64 kbps at
factory setting. Click [Settings] on the SonicStage transfer screen to change the bit rate.
However, not be transfer to the Network Walkman may not be possible if the built-in flash
memory contains large size audio files, although the limitation is not exceeded. In such a case,
delete unnecessary files, transfer audio files not listened to back to your computer, or change
the bit rate of audio files. Bit rate indicates the data amount per second. The rate is reflected in
bps (bits per second). If the bit rate is large, that means the sound quality is better though a
large amount of information is used to play music. The Network Walkman is 64 kbps at
factory setting. Click [Settings] on the SonicStage transfer screen to change the bit rate.
Q2 Do MP3 audio files allow for use in the Network Walkman?
A2 You can import MP3 audio files to the SonicStage software and transfer MP3 audio files to
the Network Walkman using SonicStage. (You cannot play back an audio file copied directly
from Windows Explorer to the Network Walkman. You also cannot transfer the audio tracks in
an audio CD to your Network Walkman in MP3 format.)
from Windows Explorer to the Network Walkman. You also cannot transfer the audio tracks in
an audio CD to your Network Walkman in MP3 format.)
MP3 format files to be used:
– MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3
– Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
– Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps, variable bit rate-compliant
Q3 Can the Network Walkman record itself?
A3 The Network Walkman cannot record itself. Import desired audio files to the SonicStage
software and transfer them to the Network Walkman using SonicStage.
Q4 Can I expand the built-in flash memory?
A4 You cannot expand the built-in flash memory.
Q5 Can the Network Walkman be protected against accidental
operation?
A5 You can protect the Network Walkman by pushing the Shuttle switch to the HOLD position.
The HOLD function will prevent unnecessary power consumption caused by accidental
operation when carrying it. All operation buttons are disabled and if you press buttons while
the HOLD function is activated, “HOLD” blinks in the display.
operation when carrying it. All operation buttons are disabled and if you press buttons while
the HOLD function is activated, “HOLD” blinks in the display.
Q6 Can I store non-audio data into the Network Walkman?
A6 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). If you store a lot of non-audio data into the built-
in flash memory, the space for audio data is reduced by the same amount.
external drive (for example: as the D drive). If you store a lot of non-audio data into the built-
in flash memory, the space for audio data is reduced by the same amount.
Transferring
Playing back
Additional Information Q&A
Changing playback mode
1
Press and hold
SEARCH/MENU for half
a second in stop mode.
SEARCH/MENU for half
a second in stop mode.
The menu screen is displayed.
2
Rotate the Shuttle
switch to select
“Repeat Mode>” and
press
switch to select
“Repeat Mode>” and
press
Nx
to confirm.
3
Rotate the Shuttle
switch to select “Track
Rep” and press
switch to select “Track
Rep” and press
Nx
to
confirm.
SEARCH/MENU
REPEAT/SOUND
Nx
Transferring files to your
Network Walkman/Charging
Network Walkman/Charging
Transfer tracks (audio data) stored in SonicStage [My Library] to the Network Walkman.
1
Connect your Network Walkman to your
computer and charge it.
computer and charge it.
“USB Connect” appears in the display.
The Network Walkman is rechargeable when connected to a
computer with the dedicated USB cable
computer with the dedicated USB cable
When the remaining battery indication of the display shows:
FULL
, charging is complete.
Fully charge the Network Walkman (to
FULL
in the remaining battery indication of the
display) before using it for the first time.
2
Place the pointer over [Transfer] and select
[ATRAC Audio Device] from the transfer
destination list.
[ATRAC Audio Device] from the transfer
destination list.
SonicStage screen
To stop recording, click
.
Importing audio files to
your computer
your computer
To import audio files from an audio CD
Record and store audio files from an audio CD to the SonicStage [My Library].
1
Double-click
on the desktop.
SonicStage software starts up.
2
Insert the
audio CD that
you want to
record into the
CD drive of
your computer.
audio CD that
you want to
record into the
CD drive of
your computer.
3
Place the
pointer over
[Music Source]
and click
[Import a CD].
pointer over
[Music Source]
and click
[Import a CD].
4
Click
to
record the
songs.
songs.
To stop recording, click
.
To change the format and bit rate,
click [Settings] before 4.
click [Settings] before 4.
To import audio files from your computer
1
Double-click
on the desktop.
SonicStage software starts up.
2
Place the pointer over [Music Source] and
click [Import Music Files].
click [Import Music Files].
3
Click an audio file you want to import.
You can select several audio files simultaneously using the CTRL key.
4
Click [Import].
SonicStage screen
1
Connect headphones to
headphone jack.
headphone jack.
2
Press Nx to start
playback.
playback.
To stop playback, press Nx again.
3
Press VOL +/– to adjust
the volume.
the volume.
If playback does not start
Make sure that the Shuttle switch is not set to HOLD.
4
Press SEARCH/MENU
repeatedly to return to
the playback screen.
repeatedly to return to
the playback screen.
5
Press REPEAT/SOUND
repeatedly to select
the repeat mode you
want.
repeatedly to select
the repeat mode you
want.
To obtain CD information automatically, connect your
computer to the Internet.
If CD information does not appear automatically, click [CD
Info] before
computer to the Internet.
If CD information does not appear automatically, click [CD
Info] before
4
while connected to the Internet.
3
Select an
audio file(s)
or album
you want to
transfer.
audio file(s)
or album
you want to
transfer.
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.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the data is being transferred. If you do, the data being transferred may
be destroyed.
• When you record an audio CD for the first time, [CD Drive Check] will be performed. Record the audio CD
when it is completed.
• The number of transfers for an audio file may be limited for reasons of copyright.
• If the USB cable is disconnected while the data is being transferred, unnecessary data may be left in the
Network Walkman. In this case, transfer usable audio files (included non-audio data) back to your computer
and format the Network Walkman.
and format the Network Walkman.
Remaining battery indication
The battery icon in the display changes as shown below.
The battery power gets low as shown in the battery icon. If “LOW BATTERY” is displayed, you cannot play back
with the Network Walkman. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer.
with the Network Walkman. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer.
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Tip
You can import audio files using the [Import] of [File] menu in the following 3 ways.
• Scan Folder
• Music File
• M3U File
What is CD information?
CD information is a track name, an artist name and an album name included in an audio file. When
you insert an audio CD into CD drive of your computer, SonicStage will automatically obtain the
CD information from CDDB (Gracenote CD DataBase) via Internet.
You cannot obtain the CD information from CDDB if the CD is not registered at CDDB.
you insert an audio CD into CD drive of your computer, SonicStage will automatically obtain the
CD information from CDDB (Gracenote CD DataBase) via Internet.
You cannot obtain the CD information from CDDB if the CD is not registered at CDDB.
to USB jack
to USB jack
Dedicated USB cable
(supplied)
(supplied)
4
Click
to
start
transferring.
transferring.
Playing back a song by
searching
searching
to
.
to
>
Shuttle switch
none (Normal play)
(Repeat)
(Single Repeat)
(Shuffle Repeat)
On the search flow and Play Range
Press SEARCH/MENU to display the search menu screen. Proceed to the next stage by
pressing Nx, and return to the previous stage by pressing SEARCH/MENU on the search
menu screen.
The searched songs (
pressing Nx, and return to the previous stage by pressing SEARCH/MENU on the search
menu screen.
The searched songs (
as shown in the illustration below) become a Play Range (coverage of
playback).
Example of searching
Refer to the illustration below.
1
Press SEARCH/MENU to display
the search menu screen.
the search menu screen.
2
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select
“ Artist” and press
“ Artist” and press
Nx
to
confirm.
3
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select
“ Artist1” from the artist list and
press
“ Artist1” from the artist list and
press
Nx
to confirm.
4
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select
“
“
Album1” from the album list of
Artist1 and press
Nx
to confirm.
The track list of Album1 is displayed.
In this case, the track list becomes the Play Range.
In this case, the track list becomes the Play Range.
Playing back
SEARCH/MENU
Nx
to
.
to
>
Shuttle switch
To search tracks
Use the Shuttle switch on the Network Walkman.
To
Skip to the beginning of the next track
Skip to the beginning of the current track
Go forward/backwards quickly
Shuttle switch operation
Rotate the Shuttle switch to >.
Rotate the Shuttle switch to ..
Rotate the Shuttle switch to . / > and hold it.
* When you select “All Track”, all track lists are displayed and the Play Range will be “All”.
All Track
*
Group
Album
Artist
Track3
Track2
Track1
Track3
Track2
Track1
Track3
Track2
Track1
Track3
Track2
Track1
Track3
Track2
Track1
Track3
Track2
Track1
Track3
Track2
Track1
Artist2
Artist1
All Artist
Album2
Album1
All Album
Album2
Album1
All Album
Group2
Group1
All Group
Search menu screen
Artist list
Album list
Group list
Album list of
searched artist
searched artist
Track list (Play Range)
All tracks (artist order)
All tracks of the selected
artist (album order)
artist (album order)
Tracks in the selected album
All tracks (album order)
Tracks in the selected album
All tracks (group order)
Tracks in the selected group
GROUP
Normal
HOLD
5
Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “
Track1” from the track list and
press
Nx
to confirm.
Playback starts from Track1.
Playback will stop automatically at the end of Track3 (in this case, the end of the Play Range).
Playback will stop automatically at the end of Track3 (in this case, the end of the Play Range).
You can search for desired tracks to playback by artist name ( Artist), album name ( Album),
or group transferred from your computer using the SonicStage software ( Group).
or group transferred from your computer using the SonicStage software ( Group).