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- Page 1 Portable Music Player VGF-AP1 Series Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 Trademarks • VAIO, , SonicStage, VAIO music transfer, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and the associated logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Other system names and product names appearing in this document are generally registered trademarks or trademarks of their manufacturers.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Removing the internal battery ... 29 Maintenance ... 30 Cleaning the cabinet ... 30 Disc cleaning ... 30 Getting help ... 30 Sony support options ... 30 Specifications ... 31 Troubleshooting ... 32 Power ... 32 Operation ... 32 G-sense pad ... 34 “SonicStage”... -
Page 4: What You Can Do With The Portable Music Player
Introduction What you can do with the portable music player The Portable Music Player VGF-AP1 / AP1L incorporates a 20 GB allows you to carry an entire music library wherever you go. * Some portion of hard disk capacity is reserved for application / data management function. -
Page 5: System Requirements
System requirements To use the player, the following hardware and software requirements must be met. Computer IBM PC/AT compatible Pentium II processor, 400 MHz or above (Pentium III, 450 MHz or above recommended) Free hard disk space 200 MB or more (1.5 GB recommended) Depending on the Windows version and the number of music files, more space may be required. -
Page 6: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Portable music player 1 Display (page 9) 2 POWER/HOLD switch When you slide this control in the arrow direction, operation of the player is disabled. 3 Headphone connector (page 15) 4 G-sense pad (page 10) 5 Carrying strap ring 6 Reset button If the player has ceased to operate normally, try pressing this button with a pointed object (such as a bent paper clip). -
Page 7: Cradle
Cradle 1 Support bracket Supports the cradle when in use. When the cradle is not in use, the bracket can be folded. 2 LINE OUT connector Lets you connect external speakers to the player. When a cable is plugged in here, the headphone output is cut off. -
Page 8: Remote Control
Remote control 1 Basic operation button : Play/Stop . : Rewind/Skip back > : Fast forward/Skip ahead 2 Display 3 Selector button v : Scroll cursor up ENTER: Select item on menu V : Scroll cursor down Using the remote control clip To make it easy to fasten the remote control anywhere and still keep the display oriented for easy viewing, the clip can be reversed. -
Page 9: Reading The Display
Reading the display Display on the player 1 Play status icon 2 Song title 3 Playback time 4 Equalizer setting Remote control display Main menu screen 1 Cursor 2 Timer icon 3 Equalizer icon 4 Volume indicator 5 AVLS icon 6 Battery charge icon 456 7 5 Battery charge icon... -
Page 10: G-Sense Pad Buttons
G-sense pad buttons Various features of the player are controlled by on-screen buttons accessed by using the G-sense pad. These buttons are hidden until you choose to display them. The following types of operation buttons are available: • Basic playback buttons (this page) •... -
Page 11: Navigation Buttons
Navigation buttons Use the navigation buttons to move between display screens and change the sort order of lists. To display the navigation buttons, touch any button in the left column on the G-sense pad. Navigation buttons Move your finger up or down on left column of buttons on the G-sense pad to select a button. Press to activate the selected button. -
Page 12: Advanced Operation Buttons
Advanced operation buttons Use the advanced operation buttons to modify the displayed list. To display the advanced operation buttons, move the cursor to the appropriate item in the displayed list by sliding your finger up and down the middle three columns of buttons on the G-sense pad. When the cursor is on the desired item, press and hold the current button until the advanced operation buttons appear. -
Page 13: Advanced Playback Buttons
Advanced playback buttons Use the advanced playback buttons available on the play screen to access advanced playback features, such as repeat play, shuffle play, and equalizer settings. The advanced playback buttons are assigned to the second column from the right on the G-sense pad. Advanced playback buttons Move your finger up or down this column of buttons to select a button on the display. - Page 14 Button Function Add the currently playing song to playlist Show the next image Show the previous image Start slide show Switch display mode Assign as jacket image (album cover) to the currently playing song Remarks To stop a slide show, press any button on the G-sense pad.
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Page 15: Operation
Operation Listening to music Note Avoid shaking the player or subjecting it to shocks or vibration while music is playing. Such conditions may interrupt playback and cause a clicking sound. This behavior is normal and not cause for concern. Connect the remote control. Headphone connector Turn the power on. - Page 16 1 Press the v or V side of the selector button to move the cursor to the appropriate item. Use the same principle to select other items and bring up a list of songs. The menu configuration may differ depending on the type of stored songs and the available information.
- Page 17 Play the song. The basic operation button and the volume button work as follows: Basic operation button Operation Start playback Jump to start of current song Jump to start of next song Rewind Fast forward Stop playback Raise volume Lower volume Move up one menu level BACK button Volume button...
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Page 18: Finding Songs
Finding songs You can search for songs in the following ways: • Genre, Artist, Album, All songs Music files are transferred to the player together with information about album genre, artist name, album title and all songs. Search for a desired music file by specifying such information (this page). -
Page 19: Searching Among Previously Played Songs
Searching among previously played songs Select “My History”, and press the button. Select the year, month, and day. The song selection screen appears. Move your finger up and down on the G-sense pad to move the cursor to the song, and press the button. The play screen for the selected song appears, and the song begins playing. -
Page 20: Using Playlists
Using playlists By adding songs stored on the player to playlists, you create sets of music that you can switch between. The player can store up to five playlists at a time. Registering a playlist There are two methods for registering a song to a playlist: Registering the currently playing song to a playlist Display the advanced playback buttons during play, move the cursor to the then press the button. -
Page 21: Removing Songs From A Playlist
Removing songs from a playlist On the main menu screen, select “My Playlist”. Move the cursor to the song you want to remove. Display the advanced operation buttons, move the cursor to the position, and then press the button. A confirmation message asking whether to remove the song from the playlist appears. - Page 22 Remove the supplied USB cable from the computer and the cradle. Connect the cable removed in step 1 to the digital camera and cradle, as shown below. Large plug (Type A) plugs into cradle Notes • Do not disconnect the USB cable from the digital camera or the cradle before the still image file copy is complete.
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Page 23: Viewing The Transferred Still Images
Viewing the transferred still images This function is used to view still images copied from a digital camera. Note Avoid shaking the player or subjecting it to shocks or vibration while images are being displayed. Such conditions may interrupt slide show playback, cause images to display incorrectly, and cause a clicking sound. -
Page 24: Using The Portable Music Player As A Hard Disk Drive
Using the portable music player as a hard disk drive The player can be used as an external USB hard disk for your personal computer, increasing the available data storage capacity and serving as portable media. When the player is connected to a computer using the USB cable, it is recognized by the computer as a removable hard disk, allowing data read and write. -
Page 25: Other Information
Other Information Setup items and settings To adjust settings for the display and operation functions of the player, select “Setting” on the Main Menu screen. Setup item My Playlist Display Setting Sound Setting Clock Setting Setting and description The player can store up to five playlists. This setting specifies which is currently active. - Page 26 Setup item Language G-sense setting Remote device contrast System Information Initialize Setting Initialize My History Initialize Rating Restore Music Info Firmware Update HDD Format Setting and description Selects the language for the menus and commands. Adjust G-sense pad parameters for optimum efficiency. Sensing Area Setting Select one of the following: •...
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Page 27: About The Internal Battery
About the internal battery When the player is operated on the internal battery, the battery charge gradually decreases. The battery icon on the display indicates the current state of the battery's charge. Icon Notes • The numbers given for remaining battery capacity are only approximate. The actual operation time with the battery will depend on the usage environment, number of charged, and various other factors. -
Page 28: Precautions
To prevent this, make sure that any label is properly attached before using the disc. Sony Corporation does not accept any liability for damage caused by improper labels or by media damage. Carefully follow the instructions of any label-printing software and label products. -
Page 29: Hard Disk Precautions
Otherwise data may be corrupted or lost. Sony Corporation does not accept any liability for damage caused by data loss. • Hard disks can hold a vast amount of data, but damage or malfunction can lead to sudden and irreplaceable data loss. -
Page 30: Maintenance
Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can visit the Sony Online Support at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport . The Sony Customer Information Service Center offers information about your portable music player and other Sony products that work with your portable music player. -
Page 31: Specifications
Specifications Main unit Display 2.2 inch TFT color display (320 H Hard disk capacity 20 GB / 40 GB Supported playback file formats ATRAC3plus, ATRAC3, JPEG External connectivity Headphone connector: stereo mini phone jack Cradle connector Power source Lithium-ion rechargeable battery or AC adapter Playback time Approx. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during operation of the unit, please check the points listed in this troubleshooting guide. For contact information, see “Getting Help” on page 30. You should also consult the printed and electronic documentation of the computer. Power Symptom Power does not come on. - Page 33 Symptom Unit does not respond to controls. The player does not operate normally The unit becomes warm. No sound. Cannot change the volume. Cause/remedy c While the player is connected to a computer, the unit is in data transfer mode and no operation is possible at the player. Disconnect the player from the computer.
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Page 34: G-Sense Pad
G-sense pad Symptom G-sense pad does not function properly. “SonicStage” software Also refer to the “SonicStage” online help. Symptom Cannot transfer music. An error message is shown. Tracks recorded from an audio CD have noise on them. The remaining transfer count of a track is not the same as the actual count. -
Page 35: Vaio Music Transfer" Software
Symptom The player is not recognized by the “SonicStage” software. A warning message appears when disconnecting the player from the computer. “VAIO music transfer” software Symptom Cannot transfer music. An error message is shown. A warning message appears when disconnecting the player from the computer. -
Page 36: Other Problems
Other problems Symptom The unit vibrates. A clicking noise is heard from the unit. The remote control does not function. When the player is connected to a computer, the computer cannot be brought out of standby mode. Cause/remedy c This is due to the operation of the built-in hard disk and is not a defect. - Page 37 © 2004 Sony Corporation A-C3A-100-11 (1)