Network Walkman Display Screen Update

[Ishiyoshi]

Network Walkman Display Screen Update: Aquarium and Stardust

Update Description from Sony Asia-Pacific:

Applicable Models: NW-E403, NW-E405, NW-E407, NW-E503, NW-E505, NW-E507

Sony is pleased to provide the Display Screen used exclusively for Network Walkman NW-E403/E405/E407/E503/E505/E507 users. The two Display Screen available for download can be viewed below.

This download is only applicable for Network Walkman with firmware version 2.00. Please confirm the firmware version of Network Walkman NW-E403/E405/E407/E503/E505/E507 before downloading the Display Screen file.

Click here: Asia-Pacific, Europe and Japanese to download the Network Walkman firmware 2.0 upgrade program.

The firmware version can be verified from the steps listed below.

Verifying Firmware Version

--> 1) On the Network Walkman, press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button for half a second in Stop mode.

--> 2) Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Advanced Menu> and press the (PLAY/STOP) button to confirm.

--> 3) Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Information> and press the (PLAY/STOP) button to confirm.

--> 4) Rotate the Shuttle switch to select "4:". This is the firmware version of the Network Walkman.

Network Walkman Stardust Display Screen Download Procedure

1. Create a folder NW_DS in C: drive to store the downloaded file.

2. Save the downloaded file (stardust.nwm) or (aquarium.nwm) in this folder.

3. When the download is completed, use Windows Explorer to browse to the folder where the file is saved. Click View and click Details.

*If the file size is the same as the download size of 28.2 KB (stardust.nwm) or 39.5 KB (aquarium.nwm), the download is successful. If the size is different, please delete the file and download it again.

Filename: aquarium.nwm

Download size: 39.5 KB

--> download here

Filename: stardust.nwm

Download size: 28.2 KB

--> download here

Network Walkman Display Screen Installation Procedure

Once the download is completed, please follow the steps below to configure the Display Screen on the Network Walkman.

--> 1) Connect the Network Walkman to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

--> 2) From the computer desktop, select My Computer -> Removable Disc(E:). The drive letter (E:) varies depending on the computer environment.

--> 3) Select File -> New -> Folder from Menu and create a folder named NWWM-SCR on the Network Walkman.

- Please ensure that the folder name is only one-byte character.

- If NWWM-SCR folder has already been created, it is not necessary to create another folder.

--> 4) Open NW-DS folder created when downloading the Display Screen file.

--> 5) Select the choice of the Display Screen File and select Edit ->Copy fromMenu.

--> 6) Open the folder NWWM-SCR created at Step 3. Select Edit -> Paste fromMenu to copy the Display Screen file into this folder.

- Please copy only one Display Screen file toNWWM-SCR folder.

- If a Display Screen file already exists in NWWM-SCR folder, please copy out the existing Display Screen file to the computer.

--> 7) Disconnect the Network Walkman from the computer.

--> 8) On the Network Walkman, press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button for half a second in Stop mode.

--> 9) Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Display Screen> and press the (PLAY/STOP) button to confirm.

--> 10) Rotate the Shuttle switch to select either Aquarium or Stardust and press the (PLAY/STOP) button to confirm.

- Note that only one Display Screen that is copied into NWWM-SCR folder can be viewed each time.

- Please ensure that only one Display Screen is selected.

--> 11) The configuration of the Display Screen is now completed.

Note: If the Network Walkman is initialized (formatted), all contents including the created NWWM-SCR folder and the copied Display Screen file are erased. Please save the files onto the hard drive of the computer first before initializing (formatting).

[doclloyd]

Thanks. I just got the E507 this past weekend. I need to see if Sony USA has a firmware upgrade program yet. If not, I wonder if the European version would work? It's nice to see they're finally allowing software updates to their devices. Took them long enough to figure it out.

[Ishiyoshi]

Thanks. I just got the E507 this past weekend. I need to see if Sony USA has a firmware upgrade program yet. If not, I wonder if the European version would work? It's nice to see they're finally allowing software updates to their devices. Took them long enough to figure it out.

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The European version will be just fine. In addition, you also can employ Sony Japan's Overseas Model - English version release: click here.

[doclloyd]

Thanks for the quick reply. The upgrade went without a hitch. The screensavers are kinda cool. I wonder what format they are. It's hard to tell. It would be cool to be able to make your own.

Edited July 19, 2005 by doclloyd

[Ishiyoshi]

For those curious, please find attached pictures depicting the new display screen update.

*pictures courtesy of VAIOEthics

[atrain]

the fish one is sweet. reminds me of the little fishie on my sharp st770. if a track isn't tagged then a fish swims across the two tone remote eating music notes.

vaio ethics is japanese only right ishi?

[Ishiyoshi]

the fish one is sweet. reminds me of the little fishie on my sharp st770. if a track isn't tagged then a fish swims across the two tone remote eating music notes.

vaio ethics is japanese only right ishi?

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Sharp's animated fishes are smart indeed. That's one keen benefit if your music track is not tagged.

Yes, VAIO Ethics is only in Japanese.

[Ishiyoshi]

I am closing this thread. Please continue discussion at our new ATRAC based device forum - ATRACLife Colloquium - accordingly.