Sony Car Stereo System NWZ A815 A816 A818 User Manual

Operation Guide  
NWZ-A815 / A816 / A818  
3-270-663-12 (1)  
©2007 Sony Corporation  
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the Home menu list, or in the index.  
You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page reference indication (e.g.  
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To search for a reference page by keyword, click the “Edit” menu, select the “Search”  
feature of the Adobe Reader to display the navigation frame, type the keyword into the  
Search text box, and click “Search.”  
Once you jump to another page, you can jump to the previous or next page by clicking  
the  
or  
button located at bottom of the Adobe Reader screen.  
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To change the page layout  
The buttons at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen enable you to select how  
pages are displayed.  
Single Page  
Continuous - Facing  
Pages are displayed one at a time.  
When you scroll, the display changes  
to a previous or succeeding page.  
Two pages are displayed side by side  
with each pair part of a continuous  
roll of pages. When you scroll, the  
previous or next pairs of pages scroll  
up or down continuously.  
Continuous  
Pages are displayed as a continuous  
roll of pages.  
Facing  
When you scroll, the previous or next  
pages scroll up or down continuously.  
Two pages are displayed side by side.  
When you scroll, the display changes  
to previous or succeeding pairs of  
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Table of Contents  
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Note  
Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models  
may not be available.  
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Settings  
Music Settings  
Video Settings  
Photo Settings  
Common Settings  
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Supplied Accessories  
Please check the accessories in the package.  
Headphones (1)  
Headphone extension cord (1)  
Earbuds (Size S, L) (1)  
USB cable*1 (1)  
Attachment (1)  
Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc.  
CD-ROM*2 *3 (1)  
MP3 Conversion Tool  
Windows Media Player 11  
Operation Guide (PDF file)  
Quick Start Guide (1)  
1
*
Do not use any USB cable other than the supplied USB cable or the specified  
optional dedicated cables.  
Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player.  
Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player,  
the supplied software may be different.  
2
3
*
*
How to install the earbuds correctly  
If the earbuds do not fit your ears correctly, low bass sound may not be heard.  
To enjoy better sound quality, change the size of the earbuds or  
adjust the earbud position to sit on your ears comfortably and fit  
your ears snugly.  
At purchase, M size earbuds are installed. If the earbuds do not  
fit your ears, try one of the other supplied sizes, S or L.  
When you change the earbuds, make sure to install the earbuds with the  
headphones properly to prevent accidentally leaving the earbuds inside your  
ears.  
About the serial number  
The serial number provided for this player is required for customer  
registration. The number is shown on the rear of the player.  
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Parts and Controls  
Front  
Rear  
1
5-way button*  
Headphone jack  
For connecting the headphones or the  
headphone extension cord. Insert the  
jack pin until it clicks into place. If the  
headphones are connected  
improperly, the sound from the  
headphones may not sound right.  
Starts playback and enables  
navigation of the player’s on-screen  
menus ( page 12).  
2
BACK/HOME button*  
Press to go up one list screen level, or  
to return to the previous menu.  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME  
button to display the Home menu  
When using the headphone extension  
cord  
(
WM-PORT jack  
Use this jack to connect the supplied  
USB cable, or optional peripheral  
devices, such as supported  
Headphones  
extension cord  
Headphones  
accessories for the WM-PORT.  
Display  
The display may vary, depending on  
functions ( page 11).  
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2
1
OPTION/PWR OFF button*  
VOL +* /– button  
Displays the option menu ( page  
Adjusts the volume.  
RESET button  
If you press and hold the OPTION/  
PWR OFF button, the screen turns  
off and the player enters the standby  
mode. If you press any button while  
the player is in the standby mode,  
the “Now Playing” screen, etc.,  
appears and the player is ready for  
operation. Furthermore, if you leave  
the player in the standby mode for  
about a day, the player turns  
completely off automatically. If you  
press any button when the player is  
turned off, the start up screen  
appears first, then the “Now Playing”  
screen appears.  
Resets the player when you press the  
RESET button with a small pin, etc.  
(
Strap hole  
This is used to attach a strap (sold  
separately).  
HOLD switch  
You can protect the player against  
accidental operation by using the  
HOLD switch when carrying it. By  
sliding the HOLD switch in the  
direction of the arrow, all operation  
buttons are disabled. If you slide the  
HOLD switch to the opposite  
position, the HOLD function is  
released.  
Note  
The player consumes battery power very  
slightly even when it is in the standby  
mode. Therefore, the player might  
turn completely off in a short time,  
depending on the power remaining in  
1 There are tactile dots. Use them to help  
*
with button operations.  
the battery.  
2 Functions of marked with  
on the  
*
player are activated if you press and hold  
the corresponding buttons.  
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11  
Player Controls and Screens  
Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through  
screens, play songs, videos, photos, and change the players settings.  
The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button.  
The diagram below shows how the screen changes when you press various  
operation buttons. For example, the player’s screen changes as shown below  
when you select “Music Library”– Album” from the Home menu.  
Home menu  
Select  
(Music Library), and press  
the button.  
Music Library  
Press the BACK/  
HOME button.  
Select “Album,and  
press the button.  
Press and hold the  
BACK/HOME button.  
Album list  
Press the BACK/  
HOME button.  
Select your desired album, and  
press the button.  
Press and hold the  
BACK/HOME button.  
Song list  
Press the BACK/  
HOME button.  
Select your desired song, and  
press the button.  
Playback begins.  
Press and hold the  
BACK/HOME button.  
Now Playing screen  
Press the BACK/  
HOME button.  
Press and hold the  
BACK/HOME button.  
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1ꢀ  
How to use the 5-way button and screen  
(play/pause/  
The 5-way button performs different functions on  
the list screens, on the thumbnail screens, and on  
the “Now Playing” screen.  
confirm) button*  
/buttons  
There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button  
operations.  
*
/buttons  
How to use the 5-way button on the list screen  
Music  
Index  
The initials of song and album, etc., names in the list section appear.  
List  
Buttons  
Description  
Confirms the item of the list.  
Press and hold to play back all songs in the selected item.  
Moves the cursor up or down.  
/  
Press and hold to scroll up or down faster.  
Changes screens, or, when an index is displayed, moves the cursor  
/  
left or right to display a list of items.  
Displays the previous or next screen of the list, when the index is  
not displayed.  
Video  
List  
Buttons  
Description  
Confirms the item of the list.  
Moves the cursor up or down.  
/  
Press and hold to scroll up or down faster.  
Displays the previous or next screen of the list.  
/  
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Photo  
List  
Buttons  
Description  
Confirms the item of the list.  
Press and hold to play back a slide show of photos in the selected  
item.  
Moves the cursor up or down.  
/  
Press and hold to scroll up or down faster.  
Displays the previous or next screen of the list.  
/  
How to use the 5-way button on the thumbnail* screen  
Thumbnail screen  
Thumbnails  
Buttons  
Description  
Displays the song list of the selected item during music operation,  
or displays the selected item during photo operation. Starts play  
back of the selected item during video operation.  
Moves the cursor up or down.  
/  
Press and hold to scroll up or down faster.  
Move the cursor left or right.  
/  
Press and hold to move the cursor left or right faster and then  
scroll up or down through the thumbnail screens.  
* Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of a piece of cover art, one scene of a video, or  
a photo. To display thumbnails for albums, see  
page 35; for video files, see  
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1ꢁ  
How to use the 5-way button on the “Now Playing” screen  
Music  
Song name  
Artist name  
Album title  
Genre  
Release year  
Playing status  
Buttons  
Description  
Starts song playback. When playback starts, appears on the display,  
and if the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*  
This pause and resume feature is available only on the “Now Playing”  
screen.  
/  
Press the /button to display the cursor and scroll through the  
displayed items. When genre, album title, or other characteristic is  
selected by the cursor, press the button to display a list of artists  
matching the genre of the currently playing song or the song lists of the  
album that is currently playing.  
Moves playback to the beginning of the current, previous, or next song  
when pressed once or repeatedly. Press and hold to scan a playing song  
backwards or forwards quickly.  
/  
* If there is no operation for more than 30 seconds while a song is paused, the screen  
turns off and the player enters the standby mode.  
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Video  
Playing status  
When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the ///button functions  
will also be changed.  
Buttons  
Description  
Starts video playback. When playback starts, appears on the display,  
and if the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*1  
You can play videos only from the “Now Playing” screen of the video.  
/  
Press the /button to find the beginning of the next, previous or the  
currently playing video.*2  
/  
Press the /button to scan a playing video backwards or forwards quickly.  
During playback, fast forwards/backwards changes through 3 levels by  
repeatedly pressing the /button ((×10), (×30), (×100)). By pressing  
and holding, speed increases 1 level, and by releasing, returns to the  
normal playback.  
*1 If there is no operation for more than 30 seconds while a video is paused, the screen  
turns off and the player enters the standby mode.  
*2 If “Continuous Playback” is set to “On,” you can find the beginning of the previous or  
next video from the currently playing video ( page 53).  
Photo  
Playing status  
When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the ///button functions  
will also be changed.  
Buttons  
Description  
appears on the display and a slide show starts. If the button is  
pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*  
Displays the previous or next photo.  
/  
* When playing songs while a slide show is paused, the screen goes dark if there is no  
operation for the period set in “Screensaver Timing” ( page 70). When the song  
playback and a slide show accompanying it are paused, and there is no operation for  
more than 30 seconds, the screen turns off and the player enters the standby mode.  
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1ꢃ  
Displaying the “Now Playing” Screen  
The “Now Playing” screen displays information about the currently playing  
contents.  
5-way button  
Now Playing  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
(Now Playing), and then  
press the button to confirm.  
Detailed information about the currently playing content file appears.  
Hints  
You can display the “Now Playing” screen by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button to  
select “Now Playing.”  
When playing videos or photos, you can select “Go to the song playback screen” from  
the option menu to display the song playback screen.  
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1ꢆ  
Using the OPTION Button  
You can change various settings of each function when you press the OPTION/  
PWR OFF button. The OPTION/PWR OFF button is useful since you can  
display the setting screen immediately without selecting setting items from the  
(Settings) menu of the Home menu.  
5-way button  
OPTION/PWR OFF  
button  
Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button while playing or pausing songs,  
videos or photos.  
The option menu appears.  
Press the ///button to select the item, and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The screen of the selected setting item appears or the selected command is  
performed.  
The items of the option menu differ, depending on the screen on which  
you press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. For details, see “Displaying the  
Music Option Menu” ( page 31), “Displaying the Video Option Menu”  
(
page 56), “Displaying the Photo Option Menu” ( page 66).  
Hint  
When there are multiple menus, display other menus by pressing the /button.  
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1ꢇ  
Playing Music  
Searching for Songs (Music Library)  
Songs transferred by Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software  
can be played back on the player.  
You can search for songs by title of songs, albums, artist, and genre, etc.  
5-way button  
Music Library  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Hint  
To delete songs from the player, use the software you used to transfer the songs, or  
Windows Explorer.  
Searching for songs by song name  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select (Music Library), and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list screen appears.  
Press the ///button to select “All Songs,and then press the  
button to confirm.  
The song list appears.  
Press the ///button to select a song, and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs  
continues in order.  
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Playing Music  
Searching for songs by album  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select (Music Library), and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list screen appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Album,and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The album list appears.  
Press the ///button to select an album, and then press the  
button to confirm.  
The song list for the selected album appears.  
Press the ///button to select a song, and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs  
continues in order.  
Hints  
You can play all songs of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and  
holding the button in step  
.
You can change the display format of the album list ( page 35).  
You can select the playback range of songs ( page 34).  
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Playing Music  
Searching for songs by artist  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select (Music Library), and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list screen appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Artist,and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The artist list appears.  
Press the ///button to select an artist, and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The album list for the selected artist appears.  
Press the ///button to select an album, and then press the  
button to confirm.  
The song list for the selected album appears.  
Press the ///button to select a song, and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs  
continues in order.  
Hints  
You can play all songs of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and  
.
holding the button in steps  
to  
You can change the display format of the album list ( page 35).  
You can select the playback range of songs ( page 34).  
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Playing Music  
Searching for songs by genre  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select (Music Library), and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list screen appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Genre,and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The genre list appears.  
Press the ///button to select a genre, and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The artist list for the selected genre appears.  
Press the ///button to select an artist, and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The album list for the selected artist appears.  
Press the ///button to select an album, and then press the  
button to confirm.  
The song list for the selected album appears.  
Press the ///button to select a song, and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs  
continues in order.  
Hints  
You can play all songs of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and  
.
holding the button in steps  
to  
You can change the display format of the album list ( page 35).  
You can select the playback range of songs ( page 34).  
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Playing Music  
Searching for songs by release year  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select (Music Library), and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list screen appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Release Year,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The list of release years appears.  
Press the ///button to select a year, and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The artist list for the selected release year appears.  
Press the ///button to select an artist, and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The song list for the artist, selected from the release year, appears.  
Press the ///button to select a song, and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs  
continues in order.  
Hints  
You can play all songs of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and  
.
holding the button in steps  
to  
You can select the playback range of songs ( page 34).  
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ꢀꢅ  
Playing Music  
Searching for songs by folder  
When you transfer data to the “MUSIC” folder by dragging and dropping in  
Windows Explorer, up to the 8th level under the “MUSIC” folder will appear  
and can be played back. Even if you use another transfer capable software for  
transferring songs, you can still search for songs by folder.  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select (Music Library), and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list screen appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Folder,and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The folder list or the song appears.  
Press the ///button to select a folder or song, and then press  
the button to confirm.  
When you select a folder in step , the song or folder list(s) appear. When  
you select a song in step , the playback screen appears, then the song  
playback starts. Repeat step if necessary until the desired song appears.  
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs  
continues in order.  
Hint  
You can select the playback range of songs ( page 34).  
Notes  
Up to 8 folder levels can be recognized.  
You cannot play all songs of a folder even if you select a folder from the list and press  
and hold the button in step  
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Playing Music  
Searching for Songs by Initial Letter  
You can search for songs by the initial letter of the artist name, album title, or  
song name.  
Initial Search  
5-way button  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select (Initial Search), and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of categories you can search by appears.  
Artist” searches by the artist name, Album” searches by the album title,  
and “Song” searches by the song name.  
Press the ///button to select a category, and then press the  
button to confirm.  
A screen appears that enables you to select a character.  
Press the ///button to select an initial character, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
When the search finishes, the results are displayed.  
When you select Artist” or Album,” you can narrow the search results and  
select a specific song.  
When Artist” or Album” is selected and you press and hold the   
button, all songs on the item are played.  
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ꢀꢂ  
Playing Music  
Playing a Playlist  
You can play lists of songs (playlists). Also, you can create playlists using the  
supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for  
creating playlists. However, some playlists may not be recognized by the player,  
depending on software. For details on operation, refer to Help of the software  
or ask its manufacturer.  
5-way button  
Playlists  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select (Playlists), and then press the  
button to confirm.  
The list of playlists appears.  
Press the ///button to select a playlist, and then press the  
button to confirm.  
The song list appears.  
Press the ///button to select a song, and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs  
continues in order.  
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Playing Music  
Searching for Songs Based on the Currently  
Playing Song  
You can search for other songs, albums, and artists by the song information of  
the currently playing song.  
5-way button  
Now Playing  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
(Now Playing), and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The “Now Playing” screen of the currently playing song appears.  
Press the button to display a cursor and select an item in which  
you want to search for songs, and then press the button to  
confirm.  
The following lists appear, depending on the item you selected.  
Artist: The album list of the currently playing artist.  
Album: The song list of the currently playing album.  
Genre: An artist list in the same genre as the currently playing artist.  
Release Year: An artist list from the same release year as the currently  
playing song.  
Hints  
You can display the detailed information about the song, such as playing time, audio  
format, bit rate*, and file name from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the OPTION/PWR  
OFF button to select “Detailed Information” on the “Now Playing” screen.  
* If the song has a variable bit rate, “VBR” is shown for the bit rate.  
You can display the cover art from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the OPTION/PWR  
OFF button to select “Cover Art” on the “Now Playing” screen.  
Notes  
When playing songs recorded using variable bit rate (VBR) recording, a progress bar  
that shows the elapsed playback time, and the time itself is displayed, however, this time  
data is not stable, which may result in incorrect information being displayed.  
If no cover art has been registered, a preinstalled image in the player appears. Some  
cover art is not displayed, depending on its file format.  
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ꢀꢆ  
Playing Music  
Playing Songs in Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle)  
The player offers 2 different random modes (also known as shuffle play) .  
Intelligent  
5-way button  
Shuffle  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Playing songs released in the same year in random order  
(Time Machine Shuffle)  
The player randomly selects a release year and plays all transferred songs of  
that year in random order.  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select (Intelligent Shuffle), and  
then press the button to confirm.  
The screen used to select a shuffle mode appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Time Machine Shuffle,and  
then press the button to confirm.  
A release year is randomly selected, the songs of that year are shuffled, and  
playback starts.  
Hints  
When you start “Intelligent Shuffle” play, the play mode changes to “Shuffle” or  
“Shuffle&Repeat” ( page 33). Even if you cancel “Intelligent Shuffle,” the “Shuffle” or  
“Shuffle&Repeat” setting for the play mode is kept.  
When you start the “Time Machine Shuffle” play, the playback range is set to “Selected  
“Intelligent Shuffle” play is automatically canceled by any of the following operations:  
Starting playback of a song by selecting it from the “Music Library,” etc.  
Changing the play mode.  
Changing the playback range.  
Playing a video.  
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ꢀꢇ  
Playing Music  
Notes  
The controls of the player cannot be operated while a year is being selected.  
A shuffle play of all songs begins if none of the songs on the player have a release year  
assigned to them.  
If all the songs on the player that have a release year assigned have the same release year,  
or some of songs have the same release year and the rest of them have no release year  
assigned, the animation that appears while release year is being selected is not displayed  
and playback starts.  
Songs with no release year record are not selected in “Time Machine Shuffle” play and  
are not played.  
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Playing Music  
Playing all songs in random order  
All the songs stored on the player are played in random order.  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select (Intelligent Shuffle), and  
then press the button to confirm.  
The screen used to select a shuffle mode appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Shuffle All,and then press the  
button to confirm.  
All songs are shuffled, and playback starts.  
Hints  
When you start “Intelligent Shuffle” play, the play mode changes to “Shuffle” or  
“Shuffle&Repeat” ( page 33). Even if you cancel “Intelligent Shuffle,” the “Shuffle” or  
“Shuffle&Repeat” setting for the play mode is kept.  
“Intelligent Shuffle” play is automatically canceled by any of the following operations:  
Starting playback of a song by selecting it from the “Music Library,” etc.  
Changing the play mode.  
Changing the playback range.  
Playing a video.  
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Playing Music  
Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each Time the  
Songs Switch (New Song Pop Up)  
If you set the screensaver to “Clock” or “Blank” ( page 69) and there is no  
operation for a while, the screen changes to the clock display or blank screen.  
However, if you set “New Song Pop Up” to “On,” the screen turns on  
automatically whenever a song changes to another song.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Music Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “New Song Pop Up,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select “On,and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The “Now Playing” screen appears whenever a song switches to another  
song.  
If you do not want to display the “Now Playing” screen  
Select “Offin step . In this case, the “Now Playing” screen does not appear  
when a song switches to another song.  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
Note  
This function is deactivated when displaying photos during song playback.  
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Playing Music  
Displaying the Music Option Menu  
You can display the Music option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF  
button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as a song list, or  
on the music “Now Playing” screen. From the Music option menu, various  
settings of music are available.  
The option items shown on the option menu vary, depending on the screen  
from which you display the option menu.  
Option items appear on both the list screen and the “Now Playing” screen  
Option item  
Description/reference page  
Detailed Information  
Displays the detailed information of a song,  
such as playing time, audio format, bit rate*,  
and file name.  
* If the song has a variable bit rate, “VBR” is shown for the bit rate.  
Option items appear on the list screen only  
Option items  
Description/reference page  
Now Playing  
Play  
Displays the “Now Playing” screen.  
Plays back all songs in the song list.  
Album Display Format  
Selects the album list format ( page 35).  
Option items appear on the “Now Playing” screen only  
Option items  
Description/reference page  
Play Mode  
Sets the play mode ( page 33).  
Playback Range  
Equalizer  
VPT (Surround)  
Sets the playback range ( page 34).  
Customizes the sound quality ( page 37).  
Customizes the “VPT (Surround)” settings (  
Cover Art  
Displays a cover art.*  
Clock Display  
Displays the current time ( page 73).  
* The cover art only appears if the cover art information is included. You can set cover  
art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software  
for setting cover art. For details on operation, refer to Help of the software or ask its  
manufacturer. The cover art may not be displayed, depending on the cover art file  
format.  
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Setting the Music  
Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode)  
The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected  
repeat play.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Music Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Play Mode,and then press the  
button to confirm.  
The list of play modes appears.  
Press the ///button to select a play mode ( page 33), and  
then press the button to confirm.  
The list of “Music Settings” options reappears.  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
Hint  
You can also select the play mode from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the OPTION/  
PWR OFF button, and select “Play Mode” from the option menu.  
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ꢅꢅ  
Setting the Music  
The list of play modes  
The playback contents differ, depending on the setting of the playback range  
(
Play mode type/icon Playback range description  
Normal/No icon All Range Starts playback of songs in the “Music Library”  
after the current song is played in the song list  
order.  
Selected  
Range  
After the current song is played back, starts  
playback of songs within the list item selected on  
the “Music Library” screen (album list or artist list,  
etc.) in the song list order.  
Repeat/  
Shuffle/  
All Range After the current song or the song selected from a  
song list is played back, songs in the “Music  
Library” are played back repeatedly.  
Selected  
Range  
After the current song is played back, starts  
playback of songs within the list item selected on  
the “Music Library” screen (album list or artist list,  
etc.) in the song list order, repeatedly.  
All Range After the current song or the song selected from a  
song list is played back, songs in the “Music  
Library” are played in random order.  
Selected  
Range  
After the current song is played back, starts  
playback of songs within the list item selected on  
the “Music Library” screen (album list or artist list,  
etc.) in random order.  
Shuffle&Repeat/ All Range After the current song or the song selected from a  
song list is played back, songs in the “Music  
Library” are played in random order, repeatedly.  
Selected  
Range  
After the current song are played back, starts  
playback of songs within the list item selected on  
the “Music Library” screen (album list or artist list,  
etc.) in random order, repeatedly.  
Repeat 1 Song/  
The current song or the song selected from a song  
list is played back repeatedly.  
Notes  
When you start “Intelligent Shuffle” play, the play mode changes to “Shuffle” or  
“Shuffle&Repeat.”  
When you start the “Time Machine Shuffle” play, the playback range is set to “Selected  
Range.”  
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ꢅꢁ  
Setting the Music  
Setting the Playback Range  
You can set the playback range of songs  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Music Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Playback Range,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The screen used to select the playback range appears.  
Press the ///button to select the playback range, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The player offers 2 types of playback range.  
All Range: Plays back the songs in the “Music Library.” When you want  
to play back albums in the “Music Library” in the song list order, select  
this.  
Selected Range:  
appears on the display, and plays back songs only in  
the lists from which the playback starts (album list, artist list, etc.).  
(Default setting)  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
Hints  
You can select the playback range of songs from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the  
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and then select “Playback Range” from the option menu.  
The playback range differs, depending on the screen from which you start playback. For  
details, see “The list of play modes” ( page 33).  
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ꢅꢂ  
Setting the Music  
Setting the Album Display Format  
The player offers 3 types of album list format from “Title Only,” “Title & Cover  
Art,” and “Cover Art Only.”  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Notes  
The cover art only appears if the cover art information is included. You can set cover  
art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software  
for setting cover art. For details on operation, refer to Help of the software or ask its  
manufacturer.  
Some cover art is not displayed, depending on its file format.  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
(Settings), and then press  
the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select “Music Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Album Display Format,and  
then press the button to confirm.  
The list of album display formats appears.  
Press the ///button to select the display format, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The player offers 3 types of formats.  
Title Only  
Title & Cover Art (Default setting) Cover Art Only  
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ꢅꢃ  
Setting the Music  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
Hint  
You can also select the album display format on the album list screen. Press the  
OPTION/PWR OFF button on the album list screen, and select Album Display Format”  
from the option menu.  
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ꢅꢆ  
Setting the Music  
Setting the Sound Quality (Equalizer)  
You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Changing the sound quality  
You can customize the players sound quality.  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Music Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Equalizer,and then press the  
button to confirm.  
The list of equalizer settings appears.  
Press the ///button to select the desired setting, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The selected sound setting is applied, and the list of “Music Settings”  
options reappears.  
For details of each equalizer option, see  
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ꢅꢇ  
Setting the Music  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
To return to the normal sound quality  
Select “None” in step , and then press the button to confirm.  
Hint  
You can also set the sound quality from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the OPTION/  
PWR OFF button, and select “Equalizer” from the option menu.  
Notes  
If your personal settings saved as “Custom 1” and “Custom 2” seem to produce a  
different volume level than the other settings, you may have to adjust the volume  
manually to compensate.  
The “Equalizer” setting is not applied to the sound of the video.  
List of equalizer settings  
The sound settings appear on the screen as the letters in parentheses.  
Setting/icon  
Description  
None  
Sound quality setting is not activated.  
(Default setting)  
Heavy (  
Pop (  
Jazz (  
)
Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound.  
Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals.  
Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound.  
)
)
Unique (  
)
Emphasizes high and low ranges, so that a small sound  
can be listened easily.  
Custom 1 (  
Custom 2 (  
)
)
User-customizable sound settings for which you can  
adjust each frequency range individually. See  
for details.  
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ꢅꢄ  
Setting the Music  
Customizing sound quality  
You can preset the value of CLEAR BASS (bass) and 5 bands Equalizer as  
“Custom 1” or “Custom 2.”  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Music Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Equalizer,and then press the  
button to confirm.  
The list of equalizer settings appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Edit” displayed under “Custom  
1” or “Custom 2” to change a value, and then press the button  
to confirm.  
The setting screen appears.  
Press the /button to select a cursor for the CLEAR BASS or the  
frequency range setting, and press the /button to adjust the  
setting level.  
The CLEAR BASS can be set to any of 4 sound levels, and the 5 frequency  
ranges can be set to any of 7 sound levels.  
Press the button to confirm.  
The list of equalizer settings reappears.  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
If you return to the previous menu before confirming a setting, the setting is  
canceled.  
Note  
The settings of “Custom 1” or “Custom 2” are not applied to the sound of the video.  
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Setting the Music  
Making the Sound More Vibrant (VPT (Surround))  
You can choose from “Studio,” “Live,” “Club,Arena,” “Matrix” or “Karaoke”  
according to your song using the “VPT* (Surround)” function. Setting to  
“Studio,” “Live,” “Club” or Arena,” simulates these sound fields in the  
headphones.  
Additionally, “Matrix” reproduces a rich acoustic sound field, and “Karaoke”  
suppresses the vocals.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
* VPT, which stands for Virtual Phone Technology, is a proprietary sound processing  
technology developed by Sony.  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Music Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “VPT (Surround),and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of “VPT (Surround)” settings appears.  
Press the ///button to select the desired “VPT (Surround)”  
setting ( page 41), and then press the button to confirm.  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
To return to the normal sound quality  
Select “None” in step , and then press the button to confirm.  
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Setting the Music  
Hint  
You can also set the “VPT (Surround)” setting from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the  
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “VPT (Surround)” from the option menu.  
Note  
The “VPT (Surround)” setting is not applied to the sound of the video.  
List of “VPT (Surround)” settings  
The sound settings appear on the screen as the letters in parentheses.  
The sound may appear to become more vibrant in the progression from  
“Studio,” “Live,” “Club” to Arena.”  
Setting/icon  
Description  
None  
“VPT (Surround)” setting is not activated. (Default  
setting)  
Studio (  
Live (  
Club (  
Arena (  
Matrix (  
)
)
Creates the sound of a recording studio.  
Creates the sound of a concert hall.  
Creates the sound of a club.  
)
)
Creates the sound of an arena.  
)
Reproduces an additional surround effect, and creates a  
natural, yet richly enhanced sound.  
Karaoke (  
)
Creates a stage-like sound field by suppressing vocal  
sound, and adding a surround effect to the music.  
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ꢁꢀ  
Setting the Music  
Listening with Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo)  
“Clear Stereo” enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Music Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Clear Stereo,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select the desired setting, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
On (w/ ext. cord): Activates the “Clear Stereo” function even when you  
use the headphone extension cord.  
On (w/o ext. cord): Activates the “Clear Stereo” function when you are  
not using the headphone extension cord.  
Off: Disables the “Clear Stereo” function and plays back normal sound.  
(Default setting)  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
Notes  
The “Clear Stereo” setting is not applied to the sound of the video.  
The “Clear Stereo” function is designed to obtain maximum effect with the supplied  
headphones. The “Clear Stereo” effect may not be obtained with other headphones.  
When using other headphones, set “Clear Stereo” to “Off.”  
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Setting the Music  
Correcting Sound in the High Range  
(DSEE (Sound Enhancer))  
Activating the “DSEE (Sound Enhance)*” feature, you can hear rich and  
natural sound almost exactly like the original source.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
DSEE, which stands for Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, is a technology developed  
by Sony, to enhance the sound quality of compressed audio files by restoring high-range  
sound removed by the compression process.  
*
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Music Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “DSEE (Sound Enhance),and  
then press the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select the desired setting, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
On: The “DSEE (Sound Enhance)*” function is activated, and plays back  
naturally extended sound that is close to the original sound.  
Off: Plays back normal sound. (Default setting)  
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Setting the Music  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
Notes  
The “DSEE (Sound Enhance)” setting is not applied to the sound of the video.  
The “DSEE (Sound Enhance)” function is not effective for a song with a file format that  
is not compressed, or song that is of a high bit rate with no treble loss.  
In the case of a song of very low bit rate, the “DSEE (Sound Enhance)” function will not  
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Setting the Music  
Adjusting the Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer)  
You can reduce the volume level between songs. With this setting, when  
listening to album songs in the shuffle play mode, the volume level between  
songs is moderated to minimize the difference in their recording levels.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Music Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Dynamic Normalizer,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select the desired setting, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
On: Minimizes the difference of the volume level between songs.  
Off: Plays back songs with their original volume level as transferred.  
(Default setting)  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
Note  
The “Dynamic Normalizer” setting is not applied to the sound of the video.  
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Playing Videos  
ꢁꢃ  
Playing a Video  
You can play videos by transferring video files to the player using Windows  
Explorer, or another transfer capable software. The player offers 2 types of play  
mode; play back one video file only (one file play) and play back all video files  
stored on the player continuously (Continuous Playback).  
5-way button  
Video Library  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
press the button to confirm.  
The video lists appear.  
(Video Library), and then  
Press the ///button to select a video to play, and then press  
the button to confirm.  
Playback starts.  
Hints  
The display format of the video lists in step  
can be changed. For details, see “Setting  
the Video List Display Format” ( page 54).  
A video that has never been played back on the player appears with  
video lists.  
icon in the  
Set “Continuous Playback” to “On” when you want to play back all video files ( page  
To delete video files from the player, use the software you used to transfer the video files,  
or Windows Explorer.  
Notes  
When “Display” is set to “On” ( page 50), the detailed information, such as the video  
title, its playback icon, and the elapsed playing time, etc., appears while the video is  
playing. The information disappears if this setting is set to “Off.”  
Up to 1,000 video files can be displayed in the video lists.  
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Playing Videos  
ꢁꢆ  
On video playback operation  
To (icon)  
ꢂ-way button operation  
Find the beginning of the next  
Press the button.  
video ( )*1  
Find the beginning of the  
Press the button.  
current video ( )*2  
Go forward slightly ( )*3  
Press the button while the video is paused.  
Press the button while the video is paused.  
Go backward slightly ( )*3  
Go forward quickly over the  
Press and hold the button while the video is  
paused video ( )*4  
paused.  
Go backward quickly over the  
Press and hold the button while the video is  
paused video ( )*4  
paused.  
Go forward quickly (  
,
,
Forward speed quickly changes through 3 levels  
)
by repeatedly pressing the button ( (×10),  
(×30),  
(×100)).  
Press the button to exit the operation.  
Go backward quickly (  
)
,
,
Backward speed quickly changes through 3  
levels by repeatedly pressing the button (  
(×10),  
(×30),  
(×100)).  
Press the button to exit the operation  
1 Activates when “Continuous Playback” is set to “On” ( page 53).  
*
*
2 When “Continuous Playback” is set to “On,” you can find the beginning of the previous  
video from the currently playing video by pressing the button twice.  
3 The interval used when going forward or backward varies, depending on the videos.  
4 Fast forward/backward speed varies, depending on the length of the video.  
*
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Playing Videos  
ꢁꢇ  
Setting the Video Orientation  
You can set the video orientation from among “Vertical,” “Horizontal (right),”  
or “Horizontal (left).”  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Video Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The list of “Video Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Video Orientation,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
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ꢁꢄ  
Press the ///button to select the desired setting, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
Vertical: Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting)  
“Horizontal (right)” or “Horizontal (left)”: Displays at 320 × 240 pixels.  
The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of  
“Video Orientation” ( page 15).  
Vertical  
4:3 source  
16:9 source  
Horizontal  
4:3 source  
16:9 source  
Hint  
The video orientation can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the video. Press the  
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Video Orientation” from the option menu.  
Notes  
When “Display” is set to “On” ( page 50), the detailed information, such as the  
video title, its playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., appears. The information  
disappears if this setting is set to “Off.”  
If “Video Orientation” is set to “Horizontal (right),” or “Horizontal (left),” the title of the  
video, is not displayed.  
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ꢂ0  
Setting the Display of the Video Screen  
You can display or hide the detailed information of a video, such as its title,  
playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., during playback.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Video Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The list of “Video Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Display,and then press the  
button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select the desired setting, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
On: Displays the video title, playback status, or the elapsed time, etc.  
Off: Hides the detailed information of the currently playing video and  
displays it only when you operate the player. (Default setting)  
Hint  
The display setting can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the video. Press the  
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Display” from the option menu.  
Note  
If “Video Orientation” is set to “Horizontal (right)” or “Horizontal (left),” the title of the  
video, is not displayed.  
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ꢂ1  
Setting the Zoom Function  
You can zoom in the currently playing video.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Video Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The list of “Video Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Zoom Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
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Playing Videos  
ꢂꢀ  
Press the ///button to select the desired setting, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
Auto: The video image is enlarged/reduced by fully fitting it to the  
available display area, keeping the aspect ratio. When a 16:9 video image  
(oblong) is displayed, it appears with the long side of the video image  
fully fit to the screen, and black bands up and down on the screen.  
(Default setting)  
Full: The video image is enlarged/reduced by fully fitting it to the  
available display area, keeping the aspect ratio. When a 16:9 video image  
(oblong) is displayed, it appears with the short side of the video image  
fully fit to the available display area, with the right and left of the video  
image cut to fit.  
Off: The video image is not enlarged/reduced, and appears at the original  
resolution. If video resolution is too large, the left, right, top and bottom  
of the screen will be cut.  
Zoom (Auto)  
Zoom (Full)  
Zoom (Off)  
4:3 source  
4:3 source  
4:3 source  
16:9 source  
16:9 source  
16:9 source  
The dotted line frame represents the original video image size.  
Hint  
The zoom setting can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the video. Press the  
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Zoom Settings” from the option menu.  
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Playing Videos  
ꢂꢅ  
Playing Videos Continuously  
You can play back all videos stored on the player continuously.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Video Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The list of “Video Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Continuous Playback,and  
then press the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select the desired setting, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
On: Plays back all videos stored on the player.  
Off: Plays back one selected video. (Default setting)  
Hint  
If you set “Continuous Playback” to “Off,” the player records the position where each  
video was stopped the last time. Therefore, you can start playback from the position  
where you last stopped the video.  
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Playing Videos  
ꢂꢁ  
Setting the Video List Display Format  
The player offers 3 display formats. You can set the display format of the video  
list as “Title Only,” “Title With Thumbnail*,” or “Thumbnail Only.”  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Video Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The list of “Video Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Video List Format,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select the desired setting, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
Title Only: Displays only a video title in the video list.  
Title With Thumbnail: Displays thumbnails, video titles, and the playing  
time. (Default setting)  
Thumbnail Only: Displays only thumbnails in the video list.  
* Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of one scene of a video.  
Hint  
The video list display format can be set on the video list screen. Press the OPTION/  
PWR OFF button, and select “Video List Display Format” from the option menu.  
Note  
Thumbnails may not be displayed, depending on the file format.  
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Playing Videos  
ꢂꢂ  
Playing Only Video Sound  
You can choose options while the player is on hold during the playback of  
videos, either by playing a video normally or by turning off the screen and  
listening only to the sound of those videos.  
Setting this option to “No” saves battery power and battery life will last longer.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Video Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The list of “Video Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “On-Hold Display,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select the desired setting, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
Yes: When the player is on hold, the button controls are deactivated, but  
videos can be played normally. (Default setting)  
No: When the player is on hold, the button controls are deactivated and  
the screen turns off, but the sound of the current video is played back.  
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Playing Videos  
ꢂꢃ  
Displaying the Video Option Menu  
You can display the Video option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF  
button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as the video list,  
or on the video “Now Playing” screen. From the Video option menu, various  
video settings are available.  
The option items shown on the option menu vary, depending on the screen  
from which you display the option menu.  
Option items appear on both the list screen and the “Now Playing” screen  
Option items  
Description/reference page  
Play from beginning  
Detailed Information  
Finds the beginning of the video ( page 47).  
Displays file information, such as file size,  
resolution, video/audio compression format, and  
file name, etc.  
Go to the song playback  
screen  
The “Now Playing” screen of the last played song  
appears.  
Option items appear on the list screen only  
Option items  
Description/reference page  
Now Playing  
Displays the “Now Playing” screen.  
Video List Display Format  
Most Recent Video  
Sets the video list display format ( page 54).  
Starts playback of the video that was played most  
recently.  
Option items appear on the “Now Playing” screen only  
Option items  
Description/reference page  
Zoom Settings  
Video Orientation  
Display  
Sets the zoom function ( page 51).  
Sets the video orientation ( page 48).  
Sets to display/not display video information (  
Brightness  
Adjusts the brightness of the screen ( page 71).  
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Playing Photos  
ꢂꢆ  
Displaying a Photo  
You can display photos by transferring photo files to the player using Windows  
Explorer, or another transfer capable software. You can either display one  
photo fully on the screen (single display) or play back a number of photos  
continuously (slide show play) ( page 62).  
5-way button  
Photo Library  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of photo folders appears.  
(Photo Library), and then  
Press the ///button to select a folder, and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The photo lists appear.  
Press the ///button to select a photo, and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The selected photo is displayed.  
Press the /button to display the previous or next photos.  
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Playing Photos  
ꢂꢇ  
Hints  
A playback of songs continues even while you are searching for photos in the photo  
folder lists, or photo lists or the “Now Playing” screen of the Photo is displayed.  
You can play back the photos in a selected folder continuously (slide show play) (  
You can arrange photos transferred to the player by folder. Select the player (as  
[WALKMAN]) using Windows Explorer, drag and drop a new folder just under the  
“PICTURES,” “PICTURE” or “DCIM” folder. For details on data hierarchy, see  
To delete photo files from the player, use the software you used to transfer the photo  
files, or Windows Explorer.  
Notes  
Up to 1,000 photo folders can be displayed in the photo folder lists, and up to 10,000  
photos can be displayed in the photo lists.  
If there are photos stored in several folders, up to a maximum of 10,000 photos can be  
displayed.  
If the size of the photo is too large, or the photo file is damaged,  
photo cannot be played back.  
appears, and the  
If photos are not compliant with DCF 2.0 (or folder/file name is long., etc), operation  
time (to display photos or slideshow) may take more time.  
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Playing Photos  
ꢂꢄ  
Setting the Photo Orientation  
You can set the photo orientation from among “Vertical,” “Horizontal (right),”  
or “Horizontal (left).”  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Photo Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Photo Orientation,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
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Press the ///button to select the desired setting, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
“Vertical”: Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting)  
“Horizontal (right)” or “Horizontal (left)”: Displays at 320 × 240 pixels.  
The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of  
“Photo Orientation” ( page 15).  
Vertical  
Horizontal  
Hint  
The photo orientation can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the photo. Press the  
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Photo Orientation” from the option menu.  
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Playing Photos  
ꢃ1  
Setting the Display of the Photo Screen  
You can display or hide the detailed information of a photo, such as an icon  
that shows playback status, etc., while playing back a photo.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Photo Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Display,and then press the  
button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select the desired setting, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
On: Displays the title of the current photo, the shooting date, playback  
status, photo number, etc.  
Off: Hides the information of the current photo. (Default setting)  
Hint  
The display setting can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the photo. Press the  
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Display” from the option menu.  
Note  
If “Photo Orientation” is set to “Horizontal (right),” or “Horizontal (left)” ( page 59),  
the title of the photo is not displayed, even if “Display” is set to “On.”  
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Playing Photos  
ꢃꢀ  
Playing a Slide Show  
You can play back photos in a selected folder continuously.  
5-way button  
Photo Library  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of photo folders appears.  
(Photo Library), and then  
Press the ///button to select a photo folder, and then press  
and hold the button.  
A slide show starts.  
Hint  
You can start playback of a slide show by any of the following operations:  
Press and hold the button in the photo lists.  
Press the button on the “Now Playing” screen of the photo.  
Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the photo folder lists, or the photo lists, and  
then select “Begin slide show” from the option menu.  
Note  
The screen does not turn off automatically or change to a screensaver ( page 70) while  
a slide show is playing.  
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Playing Photos  
ꢃꢅ  
Setting the Slide Show Play Mode  
You can play back photos as a slide show repeatedly.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Photo Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Slide Show Repeat,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select the desired setting, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
On: Displays photos in a photo folder continuously and continues  
displaying them repeatedly.  
Off: Displays photos in a photo folder continuously, to the last photo,  
returns to the first photo, and playback pauses. (Default setting)  
Hint  
The play mode of a slide show can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the photo. Press  
the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Slide Show Repeat” from the option menu.  
Note  
The screen does not turn off automatically or change to a screensaver ( page 70) while  
a slide show is playing.  
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Playing Photos  
ꢃꢁ  
Setting the Interval of a Slide Show  
You can set the interval before the next photo is displayed.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Photo Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Slide Show Interval,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select the desired setting, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
Photos switch to the next photos at the selected interval from “Short,”  
“Normal” (default setting), or “Long.”  
Hint  
The slide show interval can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the photo. Press the  
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Slide Show Interval” from the option menu.  
Note  
It may take time to display a photo if its size is large.  
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Playing Photos  
ꢃꢂ  
Setting the Photo List Display Format  
The player offers 3 display formats. You can set the display format of the photo  
list as “Title Only,” “Title With Thumbnail*,” or “Thumbnail Only.”  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Photo Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Photo List Format,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select the desired setting, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
Title Only: Displays only a photo title in the photo list.  
Title With Thumbnail: Displays a photo title with a thumbnail image in  
the photo list.  
Thumbnail Only: Displays only thumbnails in the photo list. (Default  
setting)  
* Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of a photo.  
Hint  
The photo list display format can be set on the photo list screen. Press the OPTION/  
PWR OFF button, and select “Photo List Display Format” from the option menu.  
Note  
Thumbnails may not be displayed, depending on the file format.  
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Playing Photos  
ꢃꢃ  
Displaying the Photo Option Menu  
You can display the Photo option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF  
button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as the photo  
folder list, or on the photo “Now Playing” screen. From the Photo option  
menu, various photo settings are available.  
The option items shown on the option menu vary, depending on the screen  
from which you display the option menu.  
Option items appear on both the list screen and the “Now Playing” screen  
Option items  
Description/reference page  
Detailed Information  
Displays file information, such as file size,  
resolution, and file name, etc.  
Go to the song playback  
screen  
The “Now Playing” screen of the last played song  
appears.  
Option items appear on the list screen only  
Option items  
Description/reference page  
Now Playing  
Displays the “Now Playing” screen.  
Starts a slide show ( page 62).  
Begin slide show  
Photo List Display Format  
Most Recent Photo  
Sets the photo list display format ( page 65).  
Starts playback of the photo that was played most  
recently.  
Option items appear on the “Now Playing” screen only  
Option items  
Description/reference page  
Photo Orientation  
Display  
Sets the photo orientation ( page 59).  
Sets to display/not display photo information (  
Slide Show Repeat  
Slide Show Interval  
Brightness  
Selects the slide show play mode ( page 63).  
Selects the slide show interval ( page 64).  
Adjusts the brightness of the screen ( page 71).  
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Settings  
ꢃꢆ  
Limiting the Volume (AVLS (Volume Limit))  
You can set AVLS (Volume Limit)” (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to  
limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory disturbance or distraction.  
With AVLS (Volume Limit),” you can listen to music at a comfortable volume  
level.  
“Offis set by default.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Common Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “AVLS (Volume Limit),and then  
press the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select “On,and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The volume is kept at a moderate level.  
To set this item to off  
Select “Offin step , and then press the  
button to confirm.  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
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Settings  
ꢃꢇ  
Turning Off the Beep Sound  
You can turn off the beep sounds of the player.  
“On” is set by default.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Common Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Beep Settings,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select “Off,and then press the   
button to confirm.  
To set this item to on  
Select “On” in step , and then press the button to confirm.  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
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Settings  
ꢃꢄ  
Setting a Screensaver Type  
You can set the screensaver to either a “Clock” or “Blank” for when there is no  
operation for a while during song playback. You can also select “None” for no  
screensaver.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
(Settings), and then press  
the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select “Common Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of “Common Settings” appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Screensaver,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select “Type,and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The list of screensaver type appears.  
Press the ///button to select a desired type, and then press  
the button to confirm.  
After confirming, the screen in step appears again.  
Clock: When there is no operation for a while, a clock appears as a  
screensaver. (Default setting)  
Blank: When there is no operation for a while, the screen goes off.  
None: The screen does not change to a screensaver.  
Hint  
While characters are scrolling on the screen, the screen does not change to the  
screensaver.  
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Settings  
ꢆ0  
Setting a Screensaver Time  
You can set the time for the screensaver to activate from 15, 30, or 60 seconds.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
(Settings), and then press  
the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select “Common Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of “Common Settings” appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Screensaver,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select “Screensaver Timing,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of screensaver time appears.  
Press the ///button to select a desired type, and then press  
the button to confirm.  
After confirming, the screen in step appears again.  
You can select the setting time as After 15 sec,After 30 sec” (default setting)  
or After 60 sec.”  
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Settings  
ꢆ1  
Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen  
(Brightness)  
You can set the display brightness to one of 5 levels.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Common Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of “Common Settings” appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Brightness,and then press the  
button to confirm.  
The brightness adjustment screen appears.  
Press the ///button to select a level, and then press the   
button to confirm.  
“3” is set by default.  
To return to the previous menu  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button.  
If you return to the previous menu before confirming setting, the setting is  
canceled.  
Hint  
You can adjust the brightness of the screen while you are playing a video or photo. Press  
the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and then select “Brightness” from the option menu.  
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Settings  
ꢆꢀ  
Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time)  
You can set the current time by adjusting it manually.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Common Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Set Date-Time,and then press  
the button to confirm.  
The screen used to set the date and time appears.  
Press the /button to select a year, and press the /button to  
increment/decrement the value, and then press the button to  
confirm.  
As you did in step , adjust the settings for month, date, hour, and  
minute.  
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Settings  
ꢆꢅ  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
To display the current time  
Select (Clock Display) on the Home menu.  
Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the “Now Playing” screen of a song  
and select “Clock Display” from the option menu.  
Hint  
You can select the date format from among “YYYY/MM/DD,” “MM/DD/YYYY,and  
“DD/MM/YYYY.Furthermore, you can select the time format from either “12-hour”  
or “24-hour.” For details, see “Setting the Date Format” (Date Display Format) ( page  
74), or “Setting the Time Format” (Time Display Format) ( page 75).  
Note  
If the battery power is used up, for example, when the player is not used for a long time,  
your settings for date and time may need to be reset.  
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Settings  
ꢆꢁ  
Setting the Date Format  
You can set the date format displayed for the current time ( page 72) as  
“YYYY/MM/DD,” “MM/DD/YYYY,or “DD/MM/YYYY.”  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Common Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Date Display Format,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The screen used to set the display format appears.  
Press the ///button to select the desired setting, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
You can select the format from the following 3 types.  
YYYY/MM/DD: The date appears as year/month/day.  
MM/DD/YYYY: The date appears as month/day/year.  
DD/MM/YYYY: The date appears as day/month/year.  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
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Settings  
ꢆꢂ  
Setting the Time Format  
You can select the time format displayed for the current time ( page 72)  
from either a “12-hour” or “24-hour” display.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Common Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Time Display Format,and  
then press the button to confirm.  
The screen used to set the display format appears.  
Press the ///button to select the desired setting, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
12-hour: Displays the current time in the 12-hour format.  
24-hour: Displays the current time in the 24-hour format.  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
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Settings  
ꢆꢃ  
Displaying the Player Information  
(Unit Information)  
Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., can be displayed.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Common Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Unit Information,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of available player information options appears ( page 77).  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button or the button.  
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Settings  
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Available player information  
Option  
Description  
Model:  
Displays the model name of the player.  
Firmware:  
Total songs:  
Total videos:  
Total photos:  
WM-PORT:  
Displays version information for the player’s firmware.  
Displays the total number of songs stored on the player.  
Displays the total number of videos stored on the player.  
Displays the total number of photos stored on the player.  
Displays the version information for WM-PORT.  
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Settings  
ꢆꢇ  
Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings)  
You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not  
delete data such as audio and photo data.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Note  
This function is only available in the pause mode.  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the  
Home menu appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Common Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Reset all Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The confirmation screen to set back to the factory setting appears.  
Press the /button to select “Yes,and then press the button  
to confirm.  
“Restored factory settings.” appears.  
To cancel the operation  
Select “No” in step and press the button to confirm. You can also cancel  
the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step  
The setting procedure is canceled, and the list of the “Common Settings”  
options reappears.  
.
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
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Settings  
ꢆꢄ  
Formatting Memory (Format)  
You can format the built-in flash memory of the player.  
If the memory is formatted, all data and settings will be erased. Be sure to  
verify the data stored in memory prior to formatting and export any important  
data to the hard disk of your computer.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Note  
This function is only available in the pause mode.  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the  
Home menu appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Common Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.  
Press the ///button to select “Format,and then press the  
button to confirm.  
All data including songs will be deleted. Proceed?” appears.  
Press the /button to select “Yes,and then press the button  
to confirm.  
All data will be deleted. Proceed?” appears.  
Press the /button to select “Yes,and then press the button  
to confirm.  
While the memory is being formatted, an animated display appears.  
When initialization finishes, “Memory formatted.” appears.  
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To cancel the operation  
Select “No” in step or and press the button to confirm. You can also  
.
cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step or  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
Note  
Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer, or the software you  
used to transfer the data.  
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Selecting the Display Language  
You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and  
messages on the player.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK/HOME  
button  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu  
appears.  
Press the ///button to select  
the button to confirm.  
(Settings), and then press  
Press the ///button to select “Language Settings,and then  
press the button to confirm.  
Press the ///button to select a language ( page 82), and  
then press the button to confirm.  
To return to the previous menu  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button.  
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Settings  
ꢇꢀ  
Display language settings  
Setting  
Description  
Deutsch  
English  
Español  
Français  
Italiano  
Português  
Русский  
*
Messages and menus are displayed in German.  
Messages and menus are displayed in English.  
Messages and menus are displayed in Spanish.  
Messages and menus are displayed in French.  
Messages and menus are displayed in Italian.  
Messages and menus are displayed in Portuguese.  
Messages and menus are displayed in Russian.  
Messages and menus are displayed in Japanese.  
Messages and menus are displayed in Korean.  
Messages and menus are displayed in Simplified  
Chinese.  
Messages and menus are displayed in Traditional  
Chinese.  
* Japanese display may not be available, depending on the release region of the player.  
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Recharging the Player  
The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running  
computer.  
When you connect the player to your computer, use the supplied USB cable.  
When the remaining battery indication of the display shows:  
completed (charging time is approx. 3 hours).  
, charging is  
When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player  
for a long time, recharge it fully (to  
the display).  
in the remaining battery indication of  
On the remaining battery indication  
The battery icon in the display changes as shown below. See  
battery duration.  
The battery power gets low as shown in the battery icon. If “LOW BATTERY.  
Please Charge.” appears, you cannot use the player. In this case, charge the  
battery by connecting to your computer.  
Notes  
Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 to 35 ºC (41 to 95 ºF).  
The number of times the battery can be recharged before it is used up is approximately  
500 times. This number may vary, depending on the conditions under which you use the  
player.  
The battery indicator on the display is only an estimate. For example, one section of  
black in the indicator will not always indicate exactly one-fourth of the batterys charge.  
“Do not disconnect.” appears in the display while the player accesses the computer. Do  
not disconnect the supplied USB cable while “Do not disconnect.” appears or the data  
being transferred may be damaged.  
The control buttons on the player are all disabled while it is connected to a computer.  
Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with the proper operation  
of the player.  
We do not guarantee the recharge of the battery using personally assembled computers  
or modified computers.  
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Maximizing Battery Life  
By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible  
to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time.  
Turn off the player manually  
If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters the  
standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. Furthermore, if  
the standby mode continues for more than about a day, the player turns  
completely off automatically.  
Changing the settings  
You can save battery power by setting as follows.  
After 15 sec”  
Deactivate.  
“Blank”  
“Screensaver Timing” ( page 70)  
Screen setting  
“New Song Pop Up” ( page 30)  
Type” of “Screensaver” ( page 69)  
“1”  
“Brightness” ( page 71)  
“Clear Stereo” ( page 42)  
Sound effect  
“DSEE (Sound Enhancer)” ( page 43)  
Deactivate.  
“No”  
“Dynamic Normalizer” ( page 45)  
“Equalizer” ( page 37)  
“VPT (Surround)” ( page 40)  
“On-Hold Display” ( page 55)  
For Videos  
Note when connected to your computer  
If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the sleep or hibernation  
mode, while the player is connected via the USB cable, the players battery is  
not charged. Instead, the player continues to draw power from the battery,  
discharging it.  
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ꢇꢂ  
Adjust data format and bit rate  
Playing time will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit  
rate of songs, videos or photos that are played.  
For details on charging time and usage time, see  
Note  
Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not  
connected to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer’s battery.  
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About Data Transferring  
You can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using Windows  
Explorer on your computer.  
Playable data hierarchy has rules. Transfer data properly, see the following  
illustrations.  
For details about dragging and dropping, refer to “Quick Start Guide.”  
Hints  
You can also transfer data to the player using Windows Media Player. For details about  
usage, or support on Windows Media Player, refer to the Windows Media Player  
information from the following web site:  
Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter  
file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping.  
If you install Windows Media Player 11 (for details, see “Installing the Operation Guide  
and software” of “Quick Start Guide”) from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve  
this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping again. Before installing  
Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software  
or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11.  
Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.  
For songs  
(On Windows Explorer)  
Drag and drop files or folders into the “MUSIC” folder.  
However, beyond the 8th level, neither files nor folders will be  
recognized.  
1st  
7th  
8th  
9th  
(On the player)  
Folders are displayed in the folder name order first, then files  
are displayed in the file name order. In this case, the upper or  
lower case letters are not distinguished.  
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ꢇꢆ  
For videos  
(On Windows Explorer)  
Drag and drop files or folders into the “VIDEO” folder.  
On the 1st level, the “VIDEO” folder will recognize either  
a file or a folder. Files on the 2nd level will be recognized.  
However, folders beyond the 2nd level and files beyond  
3rd level will not be recognized.  
1st  
2nd  
3rd  
* The “MP_ROOT” folder is used only when the player  
connects using certain dedicated software, or device.  
When you transfer data by dragging and dropping,  
use the “VIDEO” folder.  
(On the player)  
Video files are displayed in the order they are transferred by  
dragging and dropping. (The latest data is at the top.)  
Hint  
You can set JPEG files as a thumbnails of video files, by placing JPEG files in the  
corresponding video folders. When you display the video list, you can see the  
thumbnails (small pictures to display on the menu) for the video files on the player.  
To display a thumbnail for a video file, create a JPEG file (horizontal 160 × vertical 120  
dots, extension: .jpg) and name it the same as the desired video file, then store it in the  
video file folder.  
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For photos  
(On Windows Explorer)  
Drag and drop files or folders into the “PICTURE” or  
“DCIM” folder.  
1st  
On the 1st level, the “PICTURE” folder will recognize  
either a file or a folder. The “DCIM” folder will only  
recognize a folder. Only files on the 2nd level will be  
recognized by both “DCIM” and “PICTURE” folders.  
However, beyond the 2nd level, neither files nor folders  
will be recognized.  
2nd  
3rd  
* Data hierarchy of  
“PICTURES” is the same  
as the “PICTURE” folder.  
(On the player)  
Folders under the “PICTURE” and “DCIM” folders are  
displayed in alphabetical order. Files in the 1st level of the  
“PICTURE” folder are stored in the <PICTURE> folder.  
Notes  
Do not disconnect the USB cable while “Do not disconnect.” appears on the  
player or the data being transferred may be damaged.  
You cannot change folder names or delete the “MUSIC,” “MP_ROOT,”  
“VIDEO,” “PICTURES,” “PICTURE” and “DCIM” folders.  
Do not change folder or file names directly under the “MP_ROOT” folder.  
Otherwise, they will not be displayed on the player.  
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ꢇꢄ  
What are Format and Bit Rate?  
What is audio format?  
Audio format refers to the method used when importing audio data from the  
Internet or audio CDs to a computer and saving it as an audio file.  
Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc.  
MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is a common audio compression  
technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International  
Organization for Standardization).  
MP3 can compress audio files to about 1/10 the size of standard CD audio files.  
WMA: WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a common audio compression  
technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. The WMA format produces  
the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format with smaller file size.  
AAC: AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is a common audio compression  
technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International  
Organization for Standardization). The AAC format produces the same sound  
quality as that of the MP3 format, with a smaller file size.  
Linear PCM: Linear PCM is an audio recording format without digital  
compression. You can listen to the sound with the same quality as CD music by  
recording with this format.  
What is bit rate?  
Bit rate refers to the amount of data used to store each second of audio.  
Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage  
space for the same length of audio.  
What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size?  
Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage  
space for the same length of audio, so you can store fewer songs on the player.  
Lower bit rates enable you to store more songs, but at a lower sound quality.  
Note  
If you import a song from a CD to your computer at a low bit rate, you cannot improve  
the song’s sound quality by selecting a high bit rate when transferring the song from the  
computer to the player.  
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What is video format?  
Video format refers to the method used when importing video and audio data  
to a computer and saving it as a video file.  
Common formats include MPEG-4 and AVC, etc.  
MPEG-4: MPEG-4 refers to Moving Picture Experts Group phase 4, developed  
by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for  
Standardization). The compression format is for video and audio data.  
AVC: AVC refers to Advanced Video Coding, developed by the MPEG working  
group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). It enables  
production of more vivid images at a lower bit rate. AVC files include four  
profiles, and AVC Baseline Profile” is one of them. AVC format is based on the  
MPEG-4 AVC standard of the ISO (International Organization for  
Standardization), and since AVC is standardized as the MPEG-4 Part 10  
Advanced Video Coding, it is commonly referred to as MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or  
H.264/AVC.  
What is photo format?  
Photo format refers to the method used when importing images to a computer  
and saving them as image files.  
Common formats include JPEG, etc.  
JPEG: JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a common image  
compression format developed by the JPEG. JPEG can compress an image file  
to about 1/10 to 1/100 the size of standard image files.  
For details on acceptable formats and bit rates for this player  
For details on supported file formats and bit rates, see  
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Storing Data  
You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by  
transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer, or another  
transfer capable software. If the player is connected to the computer, the built-  
in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.]  
Notes  
Do not disconnect the supplied USB cable while transferring data between a computer  
and the player because the data being transferred could be damaged.  
Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. If you format the  
built-in flash memory, format it on the player ( page 79).  
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ꢄꢀ  
Upgrading the Players Firmware  
You can update the player’s firmware, ensuring you to add new features for the  
player by installing the latest player’s firmware to the player. For details about  
the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the following web  
site:  
Download the update program to your computer from the web site.  
Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the update  
program.  
Follow the on-screen instructions to update the players rmware.  
Firmware update is complete.  
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Troubleshooting  
ꢄꢅ  
Troubleshooting  
If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve  
the issue.  
1 Find the symptoms of the issue in the  
following troubleshooting tables, and try  
any corrective actions listed.  
2 Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc.  
If you press the RESET button while operating the  
player, stored data and settings on the player may  
be deleted.  
3 Connect the player to your computer to charge the power.  
You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the power.  
4 Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites.  
For customers in the USA, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport  
For customers in Europe, visit: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA  
5 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
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Troubleshooting  
ꢄꢁ  
Operation  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
There is no sound.  
The volume level is set to zero.  
Turn the volume up ( page 10).  
The headphone jack is not connected properly.  
Connect the headphone jack properly ( page  
The headphone plug is dirty.  
Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth.  
No songs or video files are stored on the player.  
Follow the instructions in the displayed message,  
and transfer songs or videos from the computer.  
No data is played.  
The battery is consumed.  
Charge the battery fully ( page 83).  
If the player does not react, even after charging  
the battery, press the RESET button to reset the  
player ( page 93).  
No data is stored on the player.  
Follow the instructions in the displayed message,  
and transfer data from the computer.  
Transferred files are not in a playable format. For  
details, see “Supported file format” of  
“Specifications” ( page 118).  
Convert the ATRAC audio data using the  
supplied MP3 Conversion Tool.  
Songs or videos may not play back, depending on  
the file format ( page 118).  
Photos may not be displayed, depending on the  
file size or the file format ( page 118).  
You are placing audio MP4 files in a video folder by  
dragging and dropping.  
Place them in the “MUSIC” folder by dragging  
and dropping.  
The playback limitation period of the song has  
expired due to subscription conditions, etc.  
Songs with an expired playback limitation period  
cannot be played back. Update them using the  
software used for transferring.  
After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer,  
data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player  
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ꢄꢂ  
Operation (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Transferred data is not  
displayed in its list.  
The maximum number of files that can be displayed is  
reached. The maximum number of files is 1,000 files for  
videos, 10,000 files for photos. Also, the maximum number  
of folders is 1,000 folders for photos in the photo folder list.  
Delete unnecessary data.  
Data was placed in the wrong location by dragging  
and dropping.  
Place the data in the correct place by dragging  
and dropping ( page 86).  
Available capacity is insufficient.  
Delete unnecessary data to increase free space on  
the player.  
After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer,  
data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player  
Transferred files are not in a playable format. For  
details, see “Supported file format” of  
“Specifications” ( page 118).  
Convert the ATRAC files using the supplied MP3  
Conversion Tool software.  
When All Songs” or  
The audio files are not in folders under the  
“MUSIC” folder.  
Album” is selected, all the  
songs will appear, but  
Place them in folders under the “MUSIC” folder  
by dragging and dropping.  
some songs will not appear  
when “Folder” is selected.  
Songs are played back  
within a limited playback  
range only, such as within  
one album.  
“Playback Range” ( page 34) is set to “Selected  
Range.”  
Change the playback range setting.  
Data cannot be deleted  
You cannot delete songs, videos and photos on the player.  
on the player.  
Delete them using the software you used to  
transfer the data, or Windows Explorer.  
Noise is generated.  
A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile  
phone is being used near the player.  
When using devices such as mobile phones, keep  
them away from the player.  
Music data imported from CDs, etc., is damaged.  
Delete the data, then import and transfer it again.  
When importing data to your computer, close any  
other applications to avoid data damage.  
Transferred files are not in a playable format. For  
details, see “Supported file format” of  
“Specifications” ( page 118).  
Convert the ATRAC audio data using the  
supplied MP3 Conversion Tool.  
Some songs may not play back, depending on  
certain file specifications.  
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ꢄꢃ  
Operation (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
“VPT(Surround)” setting  
or “Clear Stereo” function  
is not effective.  
When outputting to external audio speakers using  
the optional cradle, “VPT(Surround)” settings and  
the “Clear Stereo” function may not be effective  
because the player is designed for compatible  
headphones only. This is not a malfunction.  
Cannot see the video, but  
can hear it.  
.
The file is a 3gp file. (.3gp only supports audio.)  
The video file is not in a video folder.  
Place the video files in a video folder by dragging  
and dropping.  
Buttons do not work.  
The HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position.  
Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position  
(
The player contains moisture condensation.  
Wait a few hours to let the player dry.  
The remaining battery power is low or insufficient.  
Charge the battery by connecting the player to a  
running computer ( page 83).  
If you charge the battery and nothing changes,  
press the RESET button to reset the player (  
While “Connecting” is being displayed, you cannot  
operate the player.  
Disconnect the USB connection, then operate the  
player.  
Playback does not stop.  
With this player, there is no difference between  
stopping and pausing. When you press the   
button, appears and playback pauses/stops.  
The player does not work.  
The remaining battery power is insufficient.  
Charge the battery by connecting the player to a  
running computer ( page 83).  
If you charge the battery and nothing changes,  
press the RESET button to reset the player (  
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ꢄꢆ  
Operation (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Transferred data cannot  
be found.  
The built-in flash memory of the player was  
formatted using Windows Explorer.  
Format the built-in flash memory on the player  
(
The supplied USB cable was disconnected from the  
player while data was being transferred.  
Transfer usable files back to your computer and  
format the built-in flash memory on the player  
(
After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer,  
data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player  
(
Transferred files are not in a playable format. For  
details, see “Supported file format” of  
“Specifications” ( page 118).  
Convert the ATRAC audio data using the  
supplied MP3 Conversion Tool.  
Songs or videos may not play back, depending on  
the file format ( page 118).  
Photos may not be displayed, depending on the  
file size or file format ( page 118).  
The volume is not loud  
enough.  
“AVLS (Volume Limit)” is enabled.  
Disable AVLS (Volume Limit)” ( page 67).  
There is no sound from  
the right channel of the  
headphones.  
The headphone jack is not fully inserted.  
If the headphones are not connected correctly,  
sound will not be output properly. Insert the  
connecting pin of the headphones into the jack  
Or the right channel  
sound is heard from both  
sides of the headphones.  
until it clicks ( page 9).  
Playback has stopped  
The remaining battery power is insufficient.  
suddenly.  
Charge the battery by connecting the player to  
your computer ( page 83).  
The songs or video files that cannot be played are  
played.  
Play back the other song or video files.  
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Operation (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Thumbnails are not  
displayed.  
Songs do not have cover art information.  
Thumbnails are displayed only when songs have  
cover art information.  
Thumbnail name does not match its video file, and  
the video file is not in the correct location.  
Place a JPEG file of the same name as the video  
file into the folder under the “VIDEO” folder.  
Some cover art is not displayed, depending on the  
thumbnail file format or the cover art’s file format.  
Cover art is not  
displayed.  
Cover art information is not included with the data.  
The cover art only appears if the cover art  
information is included.  
You can set cover art using the supplied Windows  
Media Player 11, or another transfer capable  
software for setting cover art. For details on  
operation, refer to Help of the software or ask its  
manufacturer.  
Some cover art is not displayed, depending on its  
file format.  
The player cannot format.  
The remaining battery is low or insufficient.  
Charge the battery by connecting to the computer  
(
The player’s power was  
inadvertently turned off,  
and then on again.  
If a malfunction occurs, the player turns off, and  
then on again automatically.  
Display  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
” appears for a title.  
Characters that cannot appear on the player are  
included in the title.  
Rename the title with appropriate characters on  
the computer.  
“Unknown” is displayed  
for an album or artist  
name, etc.  
The data has no data information, such as an album  
or artist name, etc.  
Garbled characters are  
The wrong language is selected.  
displayed.  
Correct the setting of “Language Settings” (  
page 81), and then transfer data to the player  
again.  
The screen darkens while  
displaying a photo.  
There was no operation attempted for the time  
selected in “Screensaver Timing” ( page 70).  
Press any button.  
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Troubleshooting  
ꢄꢄ  
Display (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The screen turns off.  
There was no operation attempted for more than 30  
seconds while the player was in the pause mode.  
Press any button.  
There was no operation attempted for the period  
you set in “Screensaver Timing” when “Screensaver”  
is set to “Blank” ( page 69).  
Press any button.  
Set “Screensaver” to other than “Blank.”  
“On-Hold Display” is set to “No.”  
Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position  
(
Set “On-Hold Display” to “Yes” ( page 55). You  
can play back a video even when the HOLD  
function is activated.  
A massage appears.  
See the “Messages” ( page 105).  
Power  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Battery life is short.  
The operating temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F).  
Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery  
characteristics. This is not a malfunction.  
Battery charging time is not sufficient.  
Charge the battery until  
appears.  
By adjusting the settings or managing the power  
supply properly, it is possible to save the battery  
power and use the player for a longer time ( page  
You have not used the player for a prolonged  
period.  
The efficiency of the battery will be improved by  
repeatedly charging and discharging it.  
When usable battery life becomes half the usual  
time, even after charging the battery fully, the  
battery should be replaced.  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Copyright-protected contents are played.  
When copyright-protected contents are played,  
battery life may be shorter.  
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Troubleshooting  
100  
Power (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The player cannot charge  
the battery.  
The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on  
your computer properly.  
Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.  
Use the supplied USB cable.  
The battery is charged in an ambient temperature  
out of the range of 5 °C (41 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F).  
Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of  
5 °C (41 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F).  
The computer is not on.  
Turn on the computer.  
Your computer enters Sleep or hibernation status.  
Release the computer from Sleep or hibernation  
status.  
The player turns off  
automatically.  
To avoid unnecessary battery consumption, the  
player automatically turns off.  
Press any button to turn the player on.  
Charging completes very  
quickly.  
If the battery is already almost fully charged when  
charging begins, little time is needed to reach full  
charge.  
Connection with a computer  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
MP3 Conversion Tool  
does not start up.  
Your computer’s system environment has changed,  
perhaps due to an update of the Windows operating  
system.  
“Connecting” does not  
appear when connected  
to the computer with the  
supplied USB cable.  
The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on  
your computer properly.  
Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.  
Use the supplied USB cable.  
A USB hub is being used.  
Connecting the player via a USB hub may not  
work. Connect the player to your computer using  
the supplied USB cable.  
The computer is running another software other  
than the one used for transferring.  
Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few minutes,  
and reconnect it. If the problem persists,  
disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer,  
and then reconnect the USB cable.  
“Connecting” may not appear on the player,  
depending on the software environment that is  
running on your computer.  
Activate Windows Media Player, or Windows  
Explorer.  
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Troubleshooting  
101  
Connection with a computer (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The player is not  
recognized by the  
computer when it is  
connected to the  
computer.  
The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on  
your computer properly.  
Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.  
A USB hub is being used.  
Connecting the player via a USB hub may not  
work. Connect the player to your computer using  
the supplied USB cable.  
The USB port on your computer may have a  
problem. Connect the player to another USB port  
on your computer.  
Data cannot be  
Transferring may be stopped due to noise such as  
static electricity, etc. This happens to protect data  
information.  
transferred to the player  
from your computer.  
Disconnect the player, then reconnect it.  
If you transfer files by dragging and dropping on  
some computers that do not have Windows Media  
Player 11 installed, there may be limited files (AAC,  
video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging  
and dropping.  
Install Windows Media Player 11 from the  
supplied CD-ROM, then transfer files by  
dragging and dropping again. Before installing  
the supplied Windows Media Player 11 on your  
computer, make sure to check whether your  
software or service corresponds to Windows  
Media Player 11. For details on usage, or support  
on Windows Media Player, visit the following web  
The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on  
your computer properly.  
Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.  
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10ꢀ  
Connection with a computer (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Data cannot be  
There is not enough free space in the built-in flash  
memory.  
transferred to the player  
from your computer.  
(continued)  
Transfer any unnecessary data back to your  
computer to increase free space.  
Songs with a limited playing period or playing count  
may not be transferred due to restrictions set by  
copyright holders. For details on the settings of each  
audio file, contact the distributor.  
Abnormal data exists on the player.  
Transfer usable files back to your computer and  
format the built-in flash memory on the player  
(
The data may be damaged.  
Delete the data that cannot be transferred from  
your computer, then import it to your computer  
again. When importing data to your computer,  
close any other applications to avoid data damage.  
Transferable limit of files and folders has been  
exceeded.  
Delete unnecessary data.  
You are trying to transfer .m4a, .mp4, .3gp or .m4v  
files on a computer that already has Windows Media  
Player 10 installed.  
Install Windows Media Player 11 from the  
supplied CD-ROM.  
If you transfer data using an appropriate software  
for transferring, but the transfer is not made, refer to  
the manufacturer.  
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10ꢅ  
Connection with a computer (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Only a small amount of  
data can be transferred to  
the player.  
There is not enough free space in the built-in flash  
memory.  
Transfer any unnecessary data back to your  
computer to increase free space.  
Data that cannot be played on the player is stored on  
the player.  
If data other than song, video, or photo data is  
stored on the player, less data can be transferred.  
Transfer back data that cannot be played on the  
player to the computer to increase the available  
space.  
The player becomes  
unstable while it is  
connected to the  
computer.  
A USB hub or USB extension cable is being used.  
Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension  
cable may not work. Connect the player to your  
computer using the supplied USB cable.  
You cannot delete or  
rename the folders.  
You cannot delete or rename the “MUSIC,” “MP_  
ROOT,” “VIDEO,” “PICTURES,” “PICTURE” and  
“DCIM” folders.  
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10ꢁ  
Other  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
There is no beep sound  
when the player is  
operated.  
“Beep Settings” is set to “Off.”  
Set “Beep Settings” to “On” ( page 68).  
The beep does not sound when the player is  
connected to the optional cradle, or another device.  
The player gets warm.  
The player may be warm when the battery is being  
charged and just after charging. The player also may  
get warm when a large amount of data is transferred.  
This behavior is normal and not cause for concern.  
Set the player aside for a while to allow it to cool  
down.  
The screen turns on  
“New Song Pop Up” is set to “On.”  
whenever songs change.  
Set “New Song Pop Up” to “Off” ( page 30).  
The date and time have  
been reset.  
If you left the player for a while with the battery  
used up, the date and time may be reset. This is not  
a malfunction. Charge the battery until  
appears  
on the screen and set the date and time again (  
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10ꢂ  
Messages  
Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.  
Message  
Meaning  
Remedy  
Songs exceeding the limit  
are stored in “Others.”  
All group numbers have been  
used.  
The total number of list  
items (except for the  
song lists) exceeds the  
limit (8,192 items).  
The total number of  
songs registered in the  
playlists has reached  
65,535.  
If you cannot find a  
song, search for it in  
the “Others” list first.  
If you do not want to  
store songs that  
exceed the limit in the  
“Others” list, delete  
unnecessary songs  
from the player using  
the software you used  
to transfer the songs,  
or Windows Explorer.  
If the total number of  
playlists registered to  
the player exceeds  
65,535, playlists  
exceeding this  
number cannot be  
displayed. Decrease  
the number of  
playlists (delete the  
playlists) using the  
software you used to  
transfer the playlists.  
You are trying to select an Pause playback, and try  
unselectable item during the operation again.  
playback.  
Cannot complete during  
playback. Please pause playback  
and then try again.  
The player cannot play  
Move the song(s) beyond  
Cannot display folders beyond  
this level. Place songs in folders  
up to the eighth level.  
songs beyond the 8th  
the 8th folder level to a  
folder level. ( page 86) lesser folder level using  
Windows Explorer.  
The playback limitation  
period of the song has  
expired.  
Update the license  
information of songs  
using the software used  
for transferring.  
Cannot play; the license is  
expired.  
You cannot play a song in  
Cannot play; file format is not  
supported.  
You are trying to play a  
file that cannot be  
an unsupported format  
played on the player.  
You transferred an audio  
file to video folders by  
dragging and dropping.  
Place them in folders  
under the “MUSIC”  
folder.  
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10ꢃ  
Message  
Meaning  
Remedy  
The file you are trying to Transfer the file to the  
play is damaged. player again.  
Cannot play; file is damaged.  
Please connect to compliant  
software or device and transfer  
again.  
The player is connected to This is not an error  
Do not disconnect.  
a computer or other  
external devices to  
transfer data.  
message. Do not  
disconnect the USB cable  
until transferring  
completes.  
Updating the firmware  
failed to complete.  
Follow the instructions  
Firmware update failed.  
displayed on your  
computer to retry  
updating the firmware.  
Library error encountered. Please  
connect to compliant software or  
device and transfer again.  
The database for songs,  
videos or photos is  
damaged.  
Transfer songs, videos,  
or photos again.  
If the remedy above  
does not solve the  
problem, format the  
built-in flash memory  
(
transfer the data again.  
The player’s battery is  
running low.  
LOW BATTERY. Please Charge.  
Charge the battery (  
No songs exist that start  
with the selected initial  
letter, hence the result of  
the “Initial Search”  
function.  
No items found starting with this  
letter.  
Press the ///  
button to select other  
initial letters.  
Even after data is  
Transfer the data again to  
the player using Windows  
Explorer, or another  
No Library exists. Please connect  
to compliant software or device  
and transfer again.  
transferred, there is no  
information about data  
transferred to the player. transfer capable software.  
There are no photos that Transfer photos in a  
No photos are available for  
display.  
can be displayed on the  
supported format.  
player.  
You are trying to display a Transfer photos to the  
photo when there are no player.  
photos stored on the  
No photos are available for  
display. Please connect to  
compliant software or device and  
transfer photos.  
player.  
You are trying to start  
playback by selecting  
“Play” from the option  
menu, but there are no  
songs in the selected folder.  
Transfer songs in the  
supported format, and  
start playback.  
No playable songs are available.  
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10ꢆ  
Message  
Meaning  
Remedy  
Transfer playlists to the  
player using Windows  
Explorer, or another  
No playlists available.  
Please connect to compliant  
software or device and transfer  
playlists.  
When you select  
(Playlists) from the Home  
menu, and there are no  
playlists on the player, this  
message appears.  
software for transferring.  
You are trying to start  
Transfer songs to the  
No songs available for playback.  
Please connect to compliant  
software or device and transfer  
songs.  
playback even when there player.  
are no songs on the player,  
or no songs in the selected  
playlist.  
There are no songs in the Transfer songs into folders  
No songs in selected item.  
selected folder.  
under the “MUSIC” folder  
using Windows Explorer,  
or another software for  
transferring.  
You are trying to start  
Transfer videos to the  
No videos available for playback.  
Please connect to compliant software  
or device and transfer videos.  
playback when there are no player.  
videos stored on the player.  
The player’s available  
capacity is insufficient.  
Connect the player to your  
Not enough free space in  
memory. Please connect to  
compliant software or device and  
delete files.  
computer using the  
supplied USB cable, and  
then delete any unnecessary  
data from the player using  
another software used for  
transferring, or Windows  
Explorer.  
The player cannot be  
operated because the  
To operate the player, slide  
On hold...  
Cancel HOLD function to activate  
controls.  
the HOLD switch to the  
HOLD switch is set to the opposite position (  
HOLD position.  
Select “Settings”-  
The device’s memory was not  
formatted correctly. Please re-  
format using Settings menu.  
The built-in flash  
memory was not  
formatted properly.  
The built-in flash  
memory was formatted  
on a computer.  
“Common Settings”-  
“Format” to format the  
built-in flash memory  
again ( page 79).  
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Additional Information  
10ꢇ  
The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model  
manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC  
technical regulations.  
NOTE:  
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.  
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 by 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 Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669  
Write: Sony Customer Information Services Center  
12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
SONY  
NWZ-A815/A816/A818  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address:  
16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127 U.S.A.  
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.  
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Additional Information  
10ꢄ  
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union  
and other European countries with separate collection systems)  
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this  
product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be  
handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is  
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative  
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise  
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of  
materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed  
information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic  
Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased  
the product.  
Applicable accessories: Headphones  
Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-  
ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety  
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.  
For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in  
separate service or guarantee documents.  
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Precautions  
On safety  
110  
Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic  
objects.  
Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since  
battery liquid may remain in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if  
the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes  
as it may lead to blindness. Wash out your eyes with clean water, and consult  
a doctor.  
Also, if the liquid gets on to your body or clothes, wash it off immediately. If  
you do not, it may cause burns or injury. If you get burned or injured by the  
liquid from the battery, consult a doctor.  
Do not pour water or put any foreign object in the player. Doing so may  
cause fire or electric shock.  
If this occurs, turn off the player immediately, disconnect the USB cable from  
the player, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center.  
Do not put the player into the fire.  
Do not take apart or remodel the player. Doing so can result in electric shock.  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of  
rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair.  
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111  
On installation  
Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shock to  
the player. It may cause a player to malfunction or damage.  
Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light,  
temperature, moisture or vibration. The player may become discolored,  
distorted or damaged.  
Never leave the player exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked  
in the sun or under direct sunlight.  
Do not leave the player in a place subject to excessive dust.  
Do not leave the player on an unstable surface or in an inclined position.  
If the player causes interference to radio or television reception, turn the  
player off and move it away from the radio or television.  
When using the player, remember to follow the precautions below in order to  
avoid warping the cabinet or causing the player to malfunction.  
Make sure not to sit down with the player in your back  
pocket.  
Make sure not to put the player into a bag with the  
headphones/earphones cord wrapped around it and  
then subject the bag to strong impact.  
The earbuds may deteriorate due to long-term storage or use.  
Do not expose the player to water. The player is not waterproof.  
Remember to follow the precautions below.  
Be careful not to drop the player into a sink or other  
container filled with water.  
Do not use the player in humid locations or bad  
weather, such as in the rain or snow.  
Do not get the player wet.  
If you touch the player with wet hands, or put the  
player in a damp article of clothing, the player may get  
wet and this may cause a malfunction of the player.  
When you unplug the headphone from the player, make sure to hold the  
headphone plug to unplug it. Pulling the headphone cord itself may cause  
damage to the headphone cord.  
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11ꢀ  
On heat build-up  
Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended  
period of time.  
On the headphones  
Road safety  
Avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be  
impaired.  
Preventing hearing damage  
Avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against  
continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears,  
reduce the volume or discontinue use.  
Do not turn the volume up high all at once, especially when using headphones.  
Turn up the volume gradually so that loud sound will not hurt your ears.  
Caring for others  
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside  
sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.  
Warning  
If there is lightning when you are using the player, take off the headphones  
immediately.  
If you experience an allergic reaction to the supplied headphones, stop using  
them at once and contact a doctor.  
On the use  
When using a strap (sold separately), be careful to avoid hooking it on objects  
you pass by. Furthermore be careful not to swing the player by the strap to  
avoid bumping people.  
Refrain from using the player according to the in-flight announcements  
during take off or landing in an aircraft.  
Note that condensation may form temporarily in cases such as when the  
player is moved quickly from a low-temperature environment to a high-  
temperature environment or used in a room that has a heater just turned on.  
Condensation creates a phenomenon where moisture in the air adheres to  
surfaces such as metal panels, etc., and then changes to liquid.  
If condensation forms in the player, leave it turned off until the condensation  
disappears. If you use the player with condensation present, a malfunction  
may result.  
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Additional Information  
11ꢅ  
On the LCD  
Do not apply strong force to the surface of the LCD. This may cause a  
distortion in colors or brightness, or cause a malfunction of the LCD.  
If you use the player in a cold location, images may appear with black bands  
around them. This is not a malfunction of the player.  
On cleaning  
Clean the players case with a soft cloth, such as cleaning cloth for eyeglasses.  
If the player’s case becomes very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly  
moistened with water or a mild detergent solution.  
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as  
alcohol or benzene, as it may mar the finish of the case.  
Be careful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the  
connector.  
Clean the headphone plug periodically.  
To clean the earbuds, remove them from the headphones, and hand wash  
with a mild detergent solution. Dry off sufficiently before use after washing.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
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11ꢁ  
Important Notice  
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.  
The ability to display the languages on supplied software will depend on the  
installed OS on your computer. For better results, please ensure that the  
installed OS is compatible with the desired language you want to display.  
We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be displayed properly on  
supplied software.  
User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed.  
The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic  
operations of Windows.  
For details on the use of your computer and operating system, please refer to  
the respective manuals.  
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11ꢂ  
About sample data*  
The player is pre-installed with sample data. To delete this data, use Windows  
Explorer.  
If you delete sample data, you cannot restore it, and we cannot supply any  
replacement data.  
* In some countries/regions some sample data is not installed.  
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 player or computer.  
Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on  
the player may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to:  
The capacity of the connected player.  
The player is not functioning normally.  
Content information is written in the language or the character that is  
not supported by the player.  
About the customer support Web site  
If you have any questions about or issue with this product, visit the following  
web sites.  
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11ꢃ  
About Copyrights  
ATRAC is trademark of Sony Corporation.  
WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
and  
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or  
other countries.  
Adobe, Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash Player are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from  
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business  
Machines Corporation.  
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.  
Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  
This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.  
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT  
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL  
USE OF A CONSUMER FOR  
(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL  
STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR  
(ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A  
CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL  
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER  
LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.  
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER  
USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO  
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND  
LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE  
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THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO  
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A  
CONSUMER TO  
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD  
(AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR  
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER  
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND  
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A  
VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE  
IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA,  
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.  
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft  
Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is  
prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft  
subsidiary.  
Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for  
Windows Media contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity  
of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including  
copyright, in such content is not misappropriated.  
This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM  
Software”). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been  
compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may  
request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new  
licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter  
the WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked  
WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license  
for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in  
conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device  
on behalf of Secure Content Owners.  
Program ©2007 Sony Corporation  
Documentation ©2007 Sony Corporation  
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Specifications  
Supported file format  
Music  
File format  
MP3(MPEG1 Layer3) file format, ASF file format, MP4 file format, Wave-Riff file  
format  
File extension  
Codec  
MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC-LC*1 (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp), Linear PCM (.wav)  
MP3  
Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))  
Sampling frequency*2: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
WMA  
Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))  
Sampling frequency*2: 44.1 kHz  
AAC-LC*1  
Linear PCM  
Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))*3  
Sampling frequency*2: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
Bit rate: 1,411 kbps  
Sampling frequency*2: 44.1 kHz  
Video  
File format  
File extension  
Codec  
MP4 file format, “Memory Stick” video format  
.mp4, .m4v  
Video  
AVC  
(H.264/AVC)  
Profile: Baseline Profile  
Level: Max. 1.3  
Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps  
MPEG-4  
Profile: Simple Profile  
Bit rate: Max. 2,500 kbps  
Frame rate: Max. 30 fps  
Resolution: Max. QVGA (320 × 240)  
Audio  
AAC-LC  
Channel number: Max. 2 channels  
Sampling frequency*2: 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
Bit rate: Max. 288 kbps per 1 channel  
File size  
Max. 2 GB  
The number of files Max. 1,000  
4
Photo*  
File format  
File extension  
Codec  
Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21file format  
.jpg  
Profile: Baseline Profile  
Number of pixels: Max. 4,000 × 4,000 pixels (16,000,000 pixels)  
The number of files Max. 10,000  
*1 Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back.  
*2 Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.  
*3 Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the  
sampling frequency.  
*4 Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats.  
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Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)  
The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4  
minutes songs (not including videos and photos) in the MP3 format. Other playable audio  
file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format.  
NWZ-Aꢇ1ꢂ  
Songs  
1,150  
885  
NWZ-Aꢇ1ꢃ  
Songs  
2,450  
1,850  
925  
Bit rate  
Time  
Time  
48 kbps  
64 kbps  
128 kbps  
256 kbps  
320 kbps  
76 hr. 40 min.  
59 hr. 00 min.  
29 hr. 20 min.  
14 hr. 40 min.  
11 hr. 40 min.  
163 hr. 20 min.  
123 hr. 20 min.  
61 hr. 40 min.  
30 hr. 40 min.  
24 hr. 40 min.  
440  
220  
460  
175  
370  
NWZ-Aꢇ1ꢇ  
Songs  
5,050  
3,750  
1,850  
945  
Bit rate  
Time  
48 kbps  
64 kbps  
128 kbps  
256 kbps  
320 kbps  
336 hr. 40 min.  
250 hr. 00 min.  
123 hr. 20 min.  
63 hr. 00 min.  
56 hr. 00 min.  
840  
Maximum recordable time of videos (Approx.)  
The approximate recordable times are estimated in the case where only videos are  
transferred. The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is  
used.  
NWZ-Aꢇ1ꢂ  
NWZ-Aꢇ1ꢃ  
NWZ-Aꢇ1ꢇ  
Bit rate  
Time  
Time  
Time  
Video Format: 384 kbps  
Audio Format: 128 kbps  
Video Format: 768 kbps  
Audio Format: 128 kbps  
7 hr. 10 min.  
4 hr. 00 min.  
15 hr. 00 min.  
8 hr. 30 min.  
30 hr. 40 min.  
17 hr. 30 min.  
Maximum recordable number of photos that can be transferred (Approx.)  
Max. 10,000  
Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes.  
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Capacity (User available capacity)*  
NWZ-A815: 2 GB (Approx. 1.71 GB = 1,840,775,168 bytes)  
NWZ-A816: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,638,976 bytes)  
NWZ-A818: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB = 7,840,956,416 bytes)  
*1 Available storage capacity of the player may vary.  
A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.  
Output (headphones)  
Frequency response  
20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)  
Interface  
Headphone: Stereo mini-jack  
WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins  
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)  
Operating temperature  
5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)  
Power source  
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable)  
Charging time  
USB-based charging  
Approx.3 hours (full charge), Approx.1.5 hours (approx. 80 %)  
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Battery life (continuous playback)  
By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected.  
The time below is approximated when “New Song Pop Up” ( page 30), “Clear Stereo”  
(
page 42), “DSEE (Sound Enhance)” ( page 43), “Dynamic Normalizer” ( page  
45), “Equalizer” ( page 37) and “VPT (Surround)” ( page 40) are deactivated, and  
“screensaver” ( page 69) is set to “Blank.”  
Furthermore, for videos, the time approximated when the brightness of the screen (  
page 71) is set to “3.”  
The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use.  
NWZ-Aꢇ1ꢂ/Aꢇ1ꢃ/Aꢇ1ꢇ  
Music  
Playback at MP3 128 kbps  
Playback at WMA 128 kbps  
Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps  
Playback at Linear PCM 1,411 kbps  
Video  
Approximately 33 hours  
Approximately 33 hours  
Approximately 32 hours  
Approximately 35 hours  
Playback at MPEG-4 768 kbps  
Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps  
Playback at AVC 768 kbps  
Playback at AVC 384 kbps  
Approximately 7 hours  
Approximately 8 hours  
Approximately 6.5 hours  
Approximately 6.5 hours  
Display  
2.0-inch, amorphous-silicon transflective TFT color display with white LED-backlight,  
QVGA (240 × 320 pixels), 262,144 colors  
Dimensions (w/h/d, projecting parts not included)  
43.8 × 88.0 × 9.1 (thinnest part 8.3) mm (1 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 3/8 (thinnest part 11/32) inches)  
Dimension (w/h/d)  
44.5 × 88.0 × 9.6 mm (1 13/16 × 3 1/2 × 13/32 inches)  
Mass  
Approx. 53 g (Approx. 1.9 oz)  
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System Requirements  
Computer  
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating  
systems*:  
Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Professional  
(Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Media Center Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) /  
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Media  
Center Edition 2005 (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista Home Basic / Windows  
Vista Home Premium / Windows Vista Business / Windows Vista Ultimate  
Not supported by 64 bit version OS.  
Not supported by OSs other than above.  
* Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft.  
CPU: Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher  
RAM: 128 MB or more (For Windows Vista, 512 MB or more)  
Hard Disk drive: 380 MB or more of available space  
Display:  
Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,024 × 768 or higher)  
Colors: 8 bit or higher (recommended 16 bit)  
CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM)  
To create original CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required.  
Sound board  
USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)  
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, Windows Media Player 10 or 11 (Windows Media Player  
11 recommended. Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed  
may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging  
and dropping.).  
Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher needs to be installed.  
Broadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD)  
or to visit the web site.  
We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System  
Requirements.  
Not supported by the following environments:  
Personally constructed computers or operating systems  
An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating  
system  
Multi-boot environment  
Multi-monitor environment  
Macintosh  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Index  
Custom.........................................38,.39  
Symbols  
5-way.button.................................9,.11  
.(Repeat)....................................... 33  
.(Shuffle).................................... 33  
.(Shuffle&Repeat)................ 33  
D
Data.................................................... 91  
Date-Time.............................72,.74,.75  
Date.Display.Format........................ 74  
Display.....................................9,.50,.61  
DSEE.(Sound.Enhance)................... 43  
Dynamic.Normalizer....................... 45  
.(Repeat.1.song)......................... 33  
.(Heavy)...................................... 38  
.(Pop)........................................... 38  
.(Jazz)........................................... 38  
.(Unique)..................................... 38  
.(Custom.1)................................. 38  
.(Custom.2)................................. 38  
.(Studio)....................................... 41  
.(Live)........................................... 41  
.(Club)......................................... 41  
.(Arena)....................................... 41  
.(Matrix)...................................... 41  
.(Karaoke).................................... 41  
E
Earbuds................................................ 8  
Equalizer............................................ 37  
Explorer.......................................58,.91  
F
Firmware............................................ 92  
Format.(Initialize)............................ 79  
A
AAC.................................................... 89  
AAC-LC...........................................118  
Album.Display.Format.................... 35  
All.Range.....................................33,.34  
Arena.................................................. 41  
Audio.format..................................... 89  
AVC............................................90,.118  
AVLS.(Volume.Limit)...................... 67  
H
headphone.extension.cord............ 8,.9  
Headphones.................................8,.112  
Heavy................................................. 38  
HOLD.switch.................................... 10  
Home.menu......................................... 6  
I
Information....................................... 76  
Initialize.(Format)............................ 79  
Initial.Search.................................6,.24  
Intelligent.Shuffle.........................6,.27  
Interval............................................... 64  
B
BACK/HOME.button..................9,.11  
Battery..................................83,.84,.121  
Beep.Settings..................................... 68  
Bit.rate........................................89,.118  
Brightness.......................................... 71  
J
Jazz...................................................... 38  
JPEG...........................................90,.118  
C
K
Capacity...........................................120  
Clear.Stereo....................................... 42  
Club.................................................... 41  
Computer........................................122  
Continuous.Playback....................... 53  
Cover.art............................................ 35  
Karaoke.............................................. 41  
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L
S
Language............................................ 81  
Linear.PCM...............................89,.118  
Live..................................................... 41  
Screensaver..................................69,.70  
Search.for.songs................................ 18  
album.....................................................19  
artist.......................................................20  
genre......................................................21  
initial.letter...........................................24  
playlists..................................................25  
release.year...........................................22  
song.name.............................................18  
Selected.Range............................33,.34  
Set.Date-Time................................... 72  
Settings................................................. 7  
Shuffle.All.......................................... 29  
Shuffle.play........................................ 27  
Shuffle.All.............................................29  
Time.Machine.Shuffle.........................27  
Slide.show.......................................... 62  
Slide.Show.Interval..............................64  
Slide.Show.Repeat................................63  
Sound.quality.................................... 37  
Studio................................................. 41  
M
Matrix................................................. 41  
Messages..........................................105  
Model................................................. 77  
MP3............................................89,.118  
MPEG-4.....................................90,.118  
Music.Library................................6,.18  
N
Normal............................................... 33  
Now.Playing........................................ 7  
Now.Playing.screen.......................... 16  
O
On-Hold.Display.............................. 55  
OPTION/PWR.OFF.button......10,.17  
Option.menu...................17,.31,.56,.66  
T
Thumbnail.......................13,.54,.65,.98  
Time.Display.Format....................... 75  
Time.Machine.Shuffle...................... 27  
Time.setting...................................... 72  
Total.photos....................................... 77  
Total.songs......................................... 77  
Total.videos....................................... 77  
Troubleshooting................................ 93  
Turning.off.the.player.manually..... 84  
P
Photo.format..................................... 90  
Photo.Library................................6,.57  
Photo.List.Display.Format.............. 65  
Photo.Orientation............................ 59  
Playback.Range................................. 34  
Playlists..........................................7,.25  
Play.Mode....................................32,.33  
Pop...................................................... 38  
Power......................................10,.84,.99  
U
Unique............................................... 38  
Upgrading.......................................... 92  
USB.cable............................................. 8  
R
Recharging......................................... 83  
Release.Year....................................... 22  
Remaining.battery............................ 83  
Repeat................................................ 33  
RESET.(the.player)........................... 93  
Reset.all.Settings............................... 78  
RESET.button................................... 10  
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V
Video format .................................... 90  
Video Library............................... 6, 46  
Video List Display Format.............. 54  
Video Orientation ........................... 48  
VOL+/– button................................ 10  
Volume.............................................. 45  
VPT (Surround) .............................. 40  
W
Windows Explorer.....................86, 91  
WM-PORT................................... 9, 77  
WMA ........................................89, 118  
Z
Zoom................................................. 51  
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