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SERVICE MANUAL Sony Corporation Connect Bussiness Division Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation US Model NW-E405/E407 Canadian Model AEP Model Korean Model NW-E403/E405/E407 Australian Model Tourist Model NW-E405/E407 PORTABLE IC AUDIO PLAYER 9-879-600-08 2006D16-1 © 2006.04 Ver. 1.7 2006.04 SPECIFICATIONS NW-E403/E405/E407 US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. 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) Interface Headphone: Stereo mini USB Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) 80 dB or more (excluding ATRAC3 66 kbps) Dynamic range 85 dB or more (excluding ATRAC3 66 kbps) Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (67˚F to 95˚F) 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) * This is when the power save setting is normal. The battery duration will vary depending on temperature and usage. Maximum recording time (Approx.) ATRAC3plus 2 hr. 10 min. (256 kbps) 8 hr. 40 min. (64 kbps) 11 hr. 40 min. (48 kbps) ATRAC3 4 hr. 10 min. (132 kbps) 5 hr. 20 min. (105 kbps) 8 hr. 30 min. (66 kbps) NW-E403 ATRAC3plus 4 hr. 20 min. (256 kbps) 17 hr. 30 min. (64 kbps) 23 hr. 30 min. (48 kbps) ATRAC3 8 hr. 30 min. (132 kbps) 10 hr. 40 min. (105 kbps) 17 hr. 00 min. (66 kbps) NW-E405 MP3 2 hr. 10 min. (256 kbps) 4 hr. 20 min. (128 kbps) MP3 4 hr. 20 min. (256 kbps) 8 hr. 50 min. (128 kbps) ATRAC3plus 8 hr. 50 min. (256 kbps) 35 hr. 00 min. (64 kbps) 47 hr. 00 min. (48 kbps) ATRAC3 17 hr. 00 min. (132 kbps) 21 hr. 40 min. (105 kbps) 34 hr. 10 min. (66 kbps) NW-E407 MP3 8 hr. 50 min. (256 kbps) 17 hr. 40 min. (128 kbps) Dimension 84.9 × 28.8 × 13.9 mm (3 3/8 × 1 3/16 × 9/16 inches) (w/h/d, projecting parts not included) Mass Approx. 47 g (1.7 oz) Supplied accessories Headphones (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) Extension headphone cord (NW-E407 only) (1) Carrying pouch (NW-E407 only) (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. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

NW-E503/E505/E507 Network Walkman Portable IC Audio Player © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-632-969-11(1) 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. Operating Instructions GB

SERVICE MANUAL Sony Corporation Connect Bussiness Division Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation US Model NW-E503/E505/E507 Canadian Model NW-E505/E507 AEP Model E Model NW-E503/E505/E507 Tourist Model NW-E505/E507 PORTABLE IC AUDIO PLAYER 9-879-601-07 2006D16-1 © 2006.04 Ver. 1.6 2006.04 SPECIFICATIONS NW-E503/E505/E507 US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. 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 IF (FM) 225 kHz Antenna Headphone cord antenna Interface Headphone: Stereo mini USB Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) 80 dB or more (excluding ATRAC3 66 kbps) Dynamic range 85 dB or more (excluding ATRAC3 66 kbps) Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (67˚F to 95˚F) Power source • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery • USB power (from a computer through supplied USB cable) Maximum recording time (Approx.) ATRAC3plus 2 hr. 10 min. (256 kbps) 8 hr. 40 min. (64 kbps) 11 hr. 40 min. (48 kbps) ATRAC3 4 hr. 10 min. (132 kbps) 5 hr. 20 min. (105 kbps) 8 hr. 30 min. (66 kbps) NW-E503 ATRAC3plus 4 hr. 20 min. (256 kbps) 17 hr. 30 min. (64 kbps) 23 hr. 30 min. (48 kbps) ATRAC3 8 hr. 30 min. (132 kbps) 10 hr. 40 min. (105 kbps) 17 hr. 00 min. (66 kbps) NW-E505 MP3 2 hr. 10 min. (256 kbps) 4 hr. 20 min. (128 kbps) MP3 4 hr. 20 min. (256 kbps) 8 hr. 50 min. (128 kbps) ATRAC3plus 8 hr. 50 min. (256 kbps) 35 hr. 00 min. (64 kbps) 47 hr. 00 min. (48 kbps) ATRAC3 17 hr. 00 min. (132 kbps) 21 hr. 40 min. (105 kbps) 34 hr. 10 min. (66 kbps) NW-E507 MP3 8 hr. 50 min. (256 kbps) 17 hr. 40 min. (128 kbps) 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. The battery duration will vary depending on temperature and usage. Dimension 84.9 × 28.8 × 13.9 mm (3 3/8 × 1 3/16 × 9/16 inches) (w/h/d, projecting parts not included) Mass Approx. 47 g (1.7 oz) — Continued on next page —

© 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China 2-631-727-02(1) 日本語 使用上のご注意 曲転送について 本機をパソコンに接続して、SonicStageから曲を転送するときには、本機上の表示で 「USB Connect」の上のアイコンが左右にアニメーション表示されている間、もしくは、 SonicStage上で [転送状態] が「転送済み」から「－」になるまで、USB接続ケーブルを抜 かないでください。 フォーマット（初期化）について フォーマット（初期化）は、必ず本機上でおこなってください（フォーマットすると記録さ れたデータはすべて消却されますので、フォーマットする前に内容を確認してください）。 Windows のエクスプローラを使ってフォーマットすると、SonicStageで曲を転送しても “NO DATA”や“FORMAT ERROR”というメッセージが本機上に表示され再生できない ことがあります。そのような場合は、必ず本機上でフォーマット（初期化）をおこなってくだ さい。 English Note on using On the transfer When you transfer audio files from your computer to the Network Walkman using SonicStage, do not disconnect the USB cable while the icon above “USB Connect” on the Network Walkman display is animating, or until “Transferred” changes to “–” in [Status] of the SonicStage screen. On the format Be sure to format the built-in flash memory using the Menu mode on this unit. (Check all contents before formatting as all data stored will be erased.) If you format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer, “NO DATA” or “FORMAT ERROR” may appear on this unit and any track may not play back, even if it is transferred by SonicStage. In this case, format the built-in memory on this unit. NW-E403/E405/E407 NW-E503/E505/E507

Portable IC Audio Player Network Walkman NW-E503/E505/E507 Operating Instructions Refer to the PDF file “Operating Instructions” Refer to the PDF file “Operating Instructions” for more information and for troubleshooting. How to display the PDF file “Operating Instructions” The PDF file “Operating Instructions” will be installed when the SonicStage software is installed. Double-click (“NW-E500 series manuals”), or click [Start] - [All Programs] - [SonicStage] on your computer. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader software in your computer. For other languages PDF file “Operating Instructions” English PDF file “Operating Instructions” are contained in the supplied CD- ROM. Die deutsche PDF-Datei mit der „Bedienungsanleitung“ ist auf der mitgelieferten CD-ROM enthalten. El documento en español “Manual de instrucciones” en formato PDF se encuentra en el CD-ROM suministrado. Il CD-ROM in dotazione contiene il file PDF in italiano “Istruzioni per l’uso”. O ficheiro PDF “Instruções de funcionamento” em português está no CD-ROM fornecido. Nederlands PDF-bestand "Gebruiksaanwijzing" vindt u op de bijgeleverde CD-ROM. Den svenska PDF-filen ”Bruksanvisning” finns på den medföljande CD ROM-skivan. Suomenkielinen PDF-tiedosto ”Käyttöohje” on toimitetulla CD-levyllä. Фaйл “Инcтpyкция по экcплyaтaции” в фоpмaтe PDF нa pyccком языкe cодepжитcя нa пpилaгaeмом диcкe CD-ROM. © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China 2-596-684-11(1) Quick Start Guide Let’s use the unit ➔ Proceed with steps 1 to 5 Enjoying music with the Network Walkman You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to your Network Walkman using the SonicStage software to enjoy music anywhere you go. Import audio files to your computer Playing back Import audio files from an audio CD or the Internet. Audio files can be organized on SonicStage. You can play back music tracks searching by artist, album, or group, and select the playback mode from Shuffle or Repeat. SonicStage Transfer audio files to your Network Walkman 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 don’t 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. Note on installation If you use the unit at a place subject to static or electrical noise, the track’s transferring information may be corrupted. This would prevent successful transferring authorization on your computer. For the customers in the United States Owner’s Record The model number and the serial number are located on the rear of the player. 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. For the customers in the Netherlands Voor de Klanten in Nederland Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA). Notice for users On the supplied software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. • In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player. • In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it. However, SONY bears no other 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 ©2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2005 Sony Corporation “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 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 Model NW-E505 and NW-E507 only Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NW-E505 NW-E507 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone Number:858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified. Adobe Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2004 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB® Client Software, copyright 2000-2004 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Services supplied and/or device manufactured under license for following Open Globe, Inc. United States Patent 6,304,523. Gracenote is a registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote. On the Specifications See the PDF file “Operating Instructions” for the Specifications. For online customer support information For customers in the USA and Canada, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Europe, visit: http://www.support-nwwalkman.com For customers in the other country, visit: http://www.css.ap.sony.com Checking the package contents Preparing Installing the SonicStage software • Network Walkman (1) • Headphones (1) NW-E503 NW-E505/E507 • Dedicated USB cable (1) Be sure to install the “SonicStage” software from the supplied CD-ROM in your computer. (The driver for the Network Walkman, the PDF file Operating Instructions and the PDF file SonicStage Operating Instructions will be installed.) 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer. The install wizard will be displayed. 2 Click [Install SonicStage] and follow the instructions on the screen. (When the Region Selection screen is displayed, select your area and click [Next].) Installation may take 20 to 30 minutes depending on your computer. Restart the computer after installing is complete. If you cannot install the software, check the Q&A shown below. Install SonicStage SonicStage installer • 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 If installing is not successful — Q&A Q1 Is there sufficient hard disk drive space on your computer? A1 200 MB or more space is needed to install the SonicStage software (1.5 GB or more is recommended). (The amount of space will vary depending on the Windows version and the number of audio files stored on the built-in flash memory.) If the hard disk drive space is insufficient, delete unnecessary data on your computer to increase space. Q2 Is the operating system on your computer compatible? A2 The following operating systems are compatible with the SonicStage software. Operating systems other than the following are not supported. Factory installed: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 / Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 / Windows XP Media Center Edition / Windows XP Professional / Windows XP Home Edition / Windows 2000 Professional / Windows Millennium Edition / Windows 98 Second Edition Notes • This software is not supported by the following environments: - OSs other than those indicated above - Personally constructed PCs or operating systems - An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system - Multi-boot environment - Multi-monitor environment - Macintosh • For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3, or later version, before using the software. Q3 Did all Windows programs on your computer quit before installation the SonicStage software? A3 Quit all activated applications (displayed on the task bar of your computer). Q4 Does the installation appear to have stopped before it has finished? A4 Check for the appearance of an error message beneath the installation window. Press the “Tab” key while holding down the “Alt” key. If there is an error message, follow the instructions on the screen. If there is no message, the installation is still in progress. Wait for a little while longer. Q5 Is the progress bar on the install wizard moving? A5 When the progress bar on the install wizard of your computer is moving, the installation is progressing normally. Please wait. The installation may take 30 minutes or more, depending on your computer, CD drive or system environment. Q6 Is the access lamp of your computer lit? A6 When the access lamp of your computer is lit, the installation is progressing normally. Please wait. The installation may take 30 minutes or more, depending on your computer, CD drive or system environment. Q7 Does the installation wizard not start up when the supplied CD-ROM is inserted? A7 The installation wizard may not start up, depending on your computer setting. In this case, double-click [My computer] - [CD-ROM] on your computer. Make sure of the following to install the SonicStage software successfully. • Quit all applications, including resident programs. • Log on as administrator. x If the SonicStage software does not start up Install the software again. (Copy the contents of the supplied CD-ROM into your computer, then installing should finish successfully.) j Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes • We do not guarantee trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirement. • The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard (factory) settings. • We do not guarantee trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all computers. Be sure to use the SonicStage software to play back music with your Network Walkman. Even if the SonicStage or OpenMG Jukebox software is already installed, be sure to install the supplied SonicStage software in order to install the driver for the Network Walkman. Notes • Quit all activated applications on your computer. • Log on as administrator (in case of Windows 2000 / Windows XP). • Quit the virus check software (the software is hard-pressed on your computer). Continue to reverse side

Network Walkman™Digital Music Player NW-E505 L Step-up Feature ✦New Feature L 512MB 1 Built-In Memory / Stores 345 Songs 2 L Built in FM Tuner I 3-Line Organic Electroluminescence Display (Displays Song Title, Length, Battery Indicator and much more) I Quick Battery Charge (3 Minute Charge = 3 Hours Playback) 3 I Time/Calender Display I Smart Clip Supplied I One Handed Jog Dial® Operation I Up to 50 Hours 4 of Playback Life with Rechargeable Embedded Battery I Plays Back MP3/ATRAC3®/ATRAC3plus™Audio Formats I Supports WMA, WAV Audio Formats 5 I Transfer Personal Downloaded Music and CD Recordings I Skip Proof Design-No Moving Parts I Connects to USB Port for High Speed Data Transfer I w.Earbuds Supplied I Multi Language Display I Bass and Treble Equalizer I Compatible with the Connect™Music Store I Music Management Software Supplied Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at www.sony.com/dn