NW-E305
Walkman Bean™ MP3 Player
Sony Electronics Inc. • 16450 West Bernardo Drive • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 09/22/2005
Walkman® 300 Series
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Features
512MB Built-In Memory
which stores 345 songs on the device.
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Built in FM Tuner
Provides accurate tuning of FM stereo radio stations.
Presents allow the user to skip directly to the most listened to stations.
Ergonomic Design for Use in Both Left and Right Hands:
Control design
and screen orientation can accommodate both left and right handed users for
maximum flexibility
1-Line Organic Electroluminescence Display (Displays Song Title,
Length, Battery Indicator and much more)
Display offers a wide viewing
angle, high quality display with a unique look. View information about the music,
settings or time/calendar in any lighting condition.
Quick Battery Charge
A three minute charge will provide up to three hours
of playback.
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Built-In USB Connector
Connects directly to your PC for charging and
transferring without the need to carry an additional cable. Accessory extension
cable supplied to support compatibility with USB equipped Desktop or
Notebook PC.
Up to 50 Hours of Playback Life with Rechargeable Embedded
Battery
Internal battery provides up to 50 hours of continuous playback on
each charge.
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Plays Back MP3/ATRAC3®/ATRAC3plus™ Audio Formats
For customers
who already have extensive music libraries, use the included software and
hardware to store and play back their collection of MP3s. For the customer
who is just getting into digital music and downloading, Sony's ATRAC® format
provides higher sound quality with smaller sizes than many competing formats.
This enables the user to store more music and have longer listening times.
WMA and WAV Playback and Support
Support playback of WMA and WAV
audio formats to Walkman® device. Perfect for a user who has a large
collection of audio on their PC which was ripped from personal CDs. This allows
transfer of audio downloads, imports and self recorded tracks.
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Transfer Personal Downloaded Music and CD Recordings
between your
CDs and your PC, creating your own music mixes for on-the-go enjoyment.
Skip Proof Design-No Moving Parts
for uninterrupted playback even while
carrying the Network Walkman™ player during active uses.
USB 2.0 Compatible
USB (Universal Serial Bus) provides super fast and easy
transfer of audio files from computer to hard drive and flash players.
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USB Connection Support Cable
USB extension cable allows an easy
connection option for those with desktops or hard to reach USB ports.
Connects to USB Port for High Speed Data Transfer
After mixes have been
created in the jukebox, they are easily transferred at high speed to the device.
Multi Language Display
Displays encoded text in English and foreign
languages that can include the artist name, disc name, and/or track name.
SonicStage® Music Management Software
Users can manage their music;
create playlists, burn CDs, import digital music files, and easily transfer music to
their Network Walkman™ players with Sony's SonicStage 3.2 Music
Management Software.
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Compatible with the Connect™ Music Store
Offers one of the most
extensive music collections online. Unique features such as Connect Sets and
live radio, make this a choice destination for customers looking to expand their
music collection. It's easy to discover, find and purchase single tracks or entire
albums. Choose from top hits and tracks from independent artists.
Specifications
General
Data Transfer Rate:
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Design:
Ergonomic, Ultra Compact, for right or left hand use
Music Storage Capacity (Approx):
345 Songs
Audio
AVLS:
Yes
Equalizer:
Bass & Treble
Format(s) Supported:
MP3, ATRAC3®, ATRAC3plus™ , WMA, WAV
Sampling Frequency:
44.1 kHz
Antenna System:
Headphone cord
Frequency Range:
FM: 87.5-108MHz
Station Preset(s):
30
Tuner:
Digital
Convenience
Automatic Shut-off:
Yes
Menu Options:
Jog Shuttle
Portability:
Strap Hole
Hardware
Headphone Type:
Earbud
Display:
1-Line EL (Organic Electroluminescence)
Memory:
512 MB (Built-In)
Power
Battery Charging (Approx.):
Quick battery charge (3 min charge = 3 hrs
playback)
Battery Indicator:
Yes
Battery Life (Approx.):
Up to 50 Hours (playback with embedded lithium ion
battery)
Power Requirements:
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery or USB power
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Output(s):
1
USB Port(s):
1 (Built -in, pop up)
Dimensions
Weight:
1.6 oz (45 g)
Supplied Accessories
MDR-E010 Headphones (Bean Style)
CD-ROM (SonicStage® 3.2 Software)
Accessory Extension Cable
Color:
Coconut White, Tropical Ice Blue
1. User available memory = 511,016,960 bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.
2. Calculated on 4 minutes per song in ATRAC3plus @ 48kbps.
3. Display must be in super power save mode when playing back in ATRAC3plus @ 105kbps.
4. Up to 50 hours continuous playback with built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery (fully charged) when playing in
ATRAC3 @ 105kbps and normal power save mode. Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns.
5. Supports unsecured files with conversion to ATRAC3 format.
6. Supports WMA format with conversion to ATRAC3 format. Does not support secure WMA files from music
download service.
7. Not all products with USN 2.0 connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
8. Not compatible with Macintosh.
©2005 Sony Electronics Inc.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, ATRAC3,
ATRAC3plus, Connect, Network Walkman, SonicStage, Walkman Bean and Walkman are trademarks of Sony.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
