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This section describes how to install the OpenMG Jukebox software to your computer. Before
installation, turn on your computer, and start Windows 98.

Be sure to install the software 

 connecting Network Walkman with the supplied dedicated USB cable.

Do not install the software while connecting the dedicated USB cable. Connect the dedicated USB cable only
after you have restarted the computer after installation.

    Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

The Setup program automatically starts and the following window appears. If the program
does not start, double-click [Setup.exe].

    Follow the instructions in the Installer window to complete the installation.

When the Input window for the CD key appears, input the CD key written on the CD-ROM
case label.
When the installation is finished, the following dialog box appears in the display.

Click [Finish] to restart the computer.

Do not delete, move or modify the installed folder.

When you restart the computer after installing the software, the “OpenMG(NW-E3&E2)
Registration” icon will appear on the desktop. Make sure that you can connect to Internet, then
double-click this icon to start customer registration for this product (Network Walkman) and for
the EMD services.

For details on registration, refer to the supplied leaflet in the box.

To use OpenMG-enabled EMD services on the Internet, the following conditions are required.

• You need Internet access from your computer. (Sign up an Internet service provider.)
• You need to download several programs (e.g., EMD key installer).

To download these programs, double-click the “OpenMG Registration” icon, then follow the
displayed instructions.

• You need to register yourself with the EMD service provider you are going to use. Consult the

provider for details.

In order to update your OpenMG Jukebox software, your current software must be registered.

If your software is not registered, please register your current software now. If you are a
registered user, proceed to step 2.

Insert the CD-ROM supplied with your new product. This will automatically run. If the

program does not start, double-click [Setup.exe].
Please follow the on-screen instructions to retain all existing music files and update your
software.

After your update is completed, restart the computer.

Then double-click the “OpenMG(NW-E3&E2) Registration” icon on your desktop and follow
the instructions to register.

• If the OpenMG Jukebox icon is displayed on the task tray, right-click the icon to choose [Remove from the

task tray], then proceed with the installation.

• Be sure to input the CD keys of the CD-ROM you are going to install. If an error message appears in the

display, check if the CD keys are of the correct CD-ROM case label.

This section describes how to record the contents of a compact disc onto the hard drive of your
computer, and then how to transfer it to Network Walkman (Check-Out).

You can also download by using EMD Services, or convert MP3 files and WAV format audio
files. Please refer to the online help for more information.

    Connect Network Walkman to your computer.

Connect the wide connector of the supplied dedicated USB cable into the dedicated USB jack on Network
Walkman, then the narrow connector to the USB jack of your computer.
“CONNECT” appears in the display.

While pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector, pull it out.

• Do not connect more than two USB devices to your computer. Normal operation will not be guaranteed.
• Use of this player with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed.
• A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at any one time.
• Be sure to insert the battery into Network Walkman when connecting it to your computer.
• When connecting Network Walkman to your computer for the first time, the USB driver Installer window

appears. Please follow the instructions in the Installer window.

• Connect Network Walkman only as necessary. Disconnect the dedicated USB cable while you do not use

Network Walkman with the computer connected.

Dedicated USB cable (supplied)

to the USB jack

to the dedicated
USB jack

    Start the OpenMG Jukebox software.

Double click the OpenMG Jukebox icon on the desktop or click [Start]–[Programs]–
[OpenMG Jukebox]–[OpenMG Jukebox].
The OpenMG Jukebox window appears.

z

The OpenMG Jukebox software automatically starts when Network Walkman is connected to your
computer. (Please refer to the online help for more information.)

    Start recording.

You can record music from a compact disc onto the hard drive of your computer, using the
OpenMG CD Recorder software.
1

 Insert the compact disc you want to record into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. If

the OpenMG CD Recorder automatically starts, go to 3.

2

 Click the [Recorder] button in the OpenMG Jukebox window.

The OpenMG CD Recorder window appears showing the contents of the compact disc.

This message appears when you use the OpenMG CD Recorder for the first time. We recommend you
to choose [Yes]. You can optimize the CD drive later, too. Please refer to the online help for more
information. (It may take up to 20 minutes to optimize the CD drive.)

3

 Click z.

The recording begins. When recording is finished, the recorded music will appear in the
OpenMG Jukebox window as a new album.

bit rate

z

 button

Portable Player window
(The music files inside Network
Walkman appear.)

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Click x. The recording will be interrupted.
Click z again to continue the recording.

z

Click the check box of the contents you do not want to record to remove the check, then click z.

z

You can choose the bit rate (page 17, 32) among 132kbps, 105kbps, 66kbps. If you choose a higher bit
rate, recording will have better sound quality, however the recordable time will be shorter. If you
choose a lower bit rate, you can record longer, however the sound will not be as good. See below for
the recording time according to the bit rate.
• 132kbps: maximum 60 min.
• 105kbps: maximum 80 min.
• 66kbps: maximum 120 min.
(The recording time differs according to the number of songs you are recording.)
To choose the bit rate, click [Control]-[Settings]. The Settings window appears. Click the Recording
Setup tab and choose from the ATRAC3 Bit rate list. Please refer to the online help for more
information.

z

You can enter the name using the keyboard or bring the name from the Internet database.
Please refer to the online help for more information.

     Transfer the music file to Network Walkman (Check-Out).

1

 Check that the Portable Player window (page 13) is displayed on the right side of the

OpenMG Jukebox window.

2

  Click the album which contains the songs you want to Check-Out.

The contents of the album appear.

3

 Click the music item you want to Check-Out.

Click the music item while pressing the Ctrl key to choose more than one music item.

4

 Click the 

 button.

The desired music item appears in the Portable Player window as Check-Out candidate.

To cancel the song added as Check-Out candidate, click the respective song in the
Portable Player window, then click the 

 button.

5

  Click the START button.

The desired music item is Checked-Out to Network Walkman.
During Check-Out, the STOP button flashes and “ACCESS” flashes in the Network
Walkman‘s display. When Check-Out is finished, the 

 indication changes to

.

Click the STOP button.

See page 18.

Click here

Please insert the battery before use (see page 9).

When using Network Walkman, be sure to disconnect it from the computer.

   Connect the headphones.

    Start playback.

to 

i

 jack

to 

i

 jack

Playback stops automatically when the music
reaches the end (only when the REPEAT
mode is off).

The HOLD switch may be switched up. Please
release it down (page 21).

Press the Bx button.

If you do not operate the player for 3 seconds while
in stop mode, the display automatically turns off.

HOLD switch

1

 Press the 

Bx

 button

2

 Press the VOLUME

+/– button up or
down to adjust
the volume.

Headphones
extension
cord

Go to the beginning
of the next track

Go to the beginning
of the succeeding
tracks

Go to the beginning
of the actual track

Go to previous
tracks

Go forward *

Go backward *

* If you turn the shuttle switch and hold still for

more than 5 seconds during playback, the search
speed increases.

Turn clockwise once.

Turn clockwise
continuously.

Turn counterclockwise
once.

Turn counterclockwise
continuously.

While playback, turn
clockwise and hold still.

While playback, turn
counterclockwise and
hold still.

Turn
clockwise

Shuttle switch

Turn
counterclockwise

1 Text/graphic information display (page

20)
The following information is displayed
according to the display mode.

•Elapsed time mode

•Title mode

•Graphic mode

Track number

Elapsed time

Play status
During playback: 

 or 

 is

displayed alternately.
In stop mode: 

 is displayed.

While locating tracks: 

>

 or 

.

is displayed.
While searching a point in a track:

M

 or 

m

 is displayed.

Song title

Artist name

Play status

Spectrum analyzer

Bit rate (page 14, 32)

: songs recorded at 132kbps
: songs recorded at 105kbps
: songs recorded at 66kbps
: songs recorded at 47kbps*

* If you convert a monaural audio

MP3/WAV file, the bit rate will be
47kbps.

1

2

3

4

5

2 Play mode indication (page 20)

The selected play mode is displayed.

3 AVLS indication (page 19)

The indication lights up while the AVLS
function is activated.

4 MEGA BASS indication (page 19)

The indication lights up while the MEGA
BASS function is activated.

5 Battery remain indication (page 9)

The remaining battery power is
displayed.

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Note : Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

r

 The equipment can be removed using the following procedure.

2

 Screw B1.7x4

3

1

Chassis ASSY

Lid, case

Chassis ASSY

Set

Lid, Case

Case ASSY

LCD unit

Knob (PLAY/STOP), holder (knob, spring), knob (FF/REW)

Main board, Power board

1

 Screw M1.4

5

 Plate, lock

2

 Screw (1.7x2.5)

6

 LCD flexible board

4

 Pull out Chassis 

ASSY halfway.

Case ASSY

Case ASSY

Chassis ASSY

Chassis ASSY

Knob (FF/REW)

Knob (FF/REW)

3

7

Lid, connector

5

6

4

Chassis (lower)

Chassis (upper)

CN704

CN702

Power board

Main board

1

 Mode switch flexible board

     (Peel from Chassis (upper)) 

3

 Claws

2

 Claw

NOTE ON ATTACHING
On attaching Chassis ASSY, insert it straightly
without strength not to touch Knob (FF/REW).
With strength, sometimes Holder (knob,
spring) in Case ASSY is damaged.

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4

LCD flexible board
(Peel from “chassis, LCD”)

3

Pull out LCD chassis with tilting.

Chassis, LCD

Knob (HOLD)

Knob (FF/REW)

Case ASSY

Case ASSY

Chassis, LCD

Projection

5

Claws

LCD unit

HOLD switch (S800)

1

2

6

4

 Knob (FF/REW)

Case ASSY

Knob (FF/REW)

1

 Button (PLAY/STOP)

Put Gummed tape on surface, and pull it off.

2

 Press Holder (knob, spring) down with 

picking its claws up both sides with tweezers.

Gummed tape

3

Holder (knob, spring)

Tweezers

Holder (knob, spring)

NOTE ON ATTACHING
• On attaching LCD unit to Case ASSY, in

case of pressing Knob (FF/REW), it is hard
to attach it.

• Combine HOLD switch (S800) with Knob

(HOLD).

• Combine the projection on LCD chassis

with Case ASSY.

NOTE ON ATTACHING
1. Insert Holder (knob, spring) from

the bottom side of Case ASSY
with tweezers.

2. Attach Knob (FF/REW) in with

pressing Holder (knob, spring).

3. Attach Button (PLAY/STOP) with

setting 

B

 

x

 marked position.