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Sony Walkman NWZ-S745 Operation Manual

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NWZ-S744 / S745
©2009 Sony Corporation
4-160-317-11(1)

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  • Page 1 Click! You can directly jump  Transferring Music  Transferring Videos/Photos/Podcasts  Troubleshooting Operation Guide NWZ-S744 / S745 ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-160-317-11(1)
  • Page 2 Note  Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be available. Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of the pages of this manual to jump to “Table of Contents, ”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Basic Operations and Screens Playing Music Parts and Controls ........6 Playing Music ......38 [Music] Music playback screen ........39 Turning the Player On and Off ....9 Music list screen ..........40 About the Home Menu ......10 Searching for Songs .......41 How to Use the Home Menu ....13 Browsing cover arts to select an album How to Use the Option Menu ....16...
  • Page 4 Watching Videos Listening to FM Radio Playing a Video ......58 Listening to FM Radio ..86 [Videos] [FM Radio] Video playback screen ........59 FM Radio screen ..........87 Video list screen ..........60 Presetting broadcast stations automatically .............88 [Auto Preset] Searching for Videos ......61 Presetting broadcast stations manually Browsing scenes ......61...
  • Page 5 Using USB connection mode ......... 107 [USB Connection Mode] Selecting the display language ........108 [Language Settings] Useful Facts About Battery Life .......109 What are Format and Bit Rate? ...110 What is audio format? ........ 110 What is video format? ........ 111 What is photo format? ........

  • Page 6: Basic Operations And Screens

    Basic Operations and Screens Basic Operations and Screens Parts and Controls  BACK/HOME button  WM-PORT jack Press to go up one list screen level, or Connect the supplied USB cable, or to return to the previous menu. optional peripheral devices. You can Press and hold the BACK/HOME also connect the player to a television button to display the Home menu...
  • Page 7 Basic Operations and Screens  HOLD switch You can protect the player against accidental operation during transportation by setting the HOLD switch. By sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow , all operation buttons are disabled. If you slide the HOLD switch in the opposite position, the HOLD function is released.
  • Page 8 Basic Operations and Screens Installing the earbuds If the earbuds do not fit your ears correctly, the noise canceling effect will not be optimal. To optimize noise canceling and to enjoy better sound quality, change the earbuds to another size, or adjust the earbud position to fit your ears comfortably and snugly.

  • Page 9: Turning The Player On And Off

    Basic Operations and Screens Turning the Player On and Off OPTION/PWR OFF button HOLD switch To turn on the player Press any button to turn the player on.  Hint  If appears on the top of the screen, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow ...

  • Page 10: About The Home Menu

    Basic Operations and Screens About the Home Menu The following table shows the items of the Home menu. For details on the item list of each menu, see  p. 11. For details about each menu item, refer to the specified reference page. Information area [FM Radio] [Noise Canceling]...
  • Page 11 Basic Operations and Screens [Photo Settings] [Go to video playback screen] ... 59 [Photo List Format] ....85 [FM Radio Settings] [FM Radio] ....... 86 [Scan Sensitivity] ....91 [Mono/Auto] ......91 [Noise Canceling] [NC Settings] [Noise Canceling: On/Off] ..94 [Set Noise Cancel Level]..
  • Page 12 Basic Operations and Screens About the information area The icons shown in the table below appear in the information area. The icons vary according to the playback status, setting or screen. For details about the icons, see each reference page. Icons Description , , , ,...

  • Page 13: How To Use The Home Menu

    Basic Operations and Screens How to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is the starting point of each application, such as searching for songs, changing settings, etc. You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of the player.
  • Page 14 Basic Operations and Screens In this manual, operating instructions from the Home menu are described as below.   Example: From the Home menu, select [Music] [Album] desired  album desired song. The actual operations for the example above are shown below. ...
  • Page 15 Basic Operations and Screens  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.

  • Page 16: How To Use The Option Menu

    Basic Operations and Screens How to Use the Option Menu The option menu items vary depending on the function, allowing you to change the settings of each application. You can display the option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button once more to dismiss the option menu.
  • Page 17 Basic Operations and Screens  Press the /// button to select [Play Mode], and then press the  button to confirm.  Press the /// button to select [Shuffle], and then press the  button to confirm. The play mode changes to [Shuffle]. The items in the option menu differ, depending on the screen on which you press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.

  • Page 18: About The Software

    Basic Operations and Screens About the Software Bundled Software Content Transfer Content Transfer can transfer music, videos or photos from a computer to the player by a simple drag-and-drop operation. You can use Windows Explorer or iTunes, etc., to drag-and-drop data to Content Transfer. Content Transfer can also convert a video file of a format not supported by the player into a playable format.

  • Page 19: Prepairing The Player

    Prepairing the Player Prepairing the Player Charging the Battery 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 in the upper right corner of the display shows: , charging is completed (charging time is approx.
  • Page 20 Prepairing the Player Note  If you charge the player when it has not been used for a long period, your computer may not recognize the player or nothing may appear on the display. Charge the player for about 5 minutes, and it starts operating properly. ...

  • Page 21: Selecting The Display Language

    Prepairing the Player Selecting the Display Language You can select from a variety of languages for menus and messages. BACK/HOME button 5-way button [Settings]    From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Language Settings] desired language setting. Language Messages and menus are displayed in [Deutsch] German [English]...

  • Page 22: Setting The Date And Time

    Prepairing the Player Setting the Date and Time Some applications of the player do not work correctly until the date and time are set. Set the current date and time before using the player. BACK/HOME button 5-way button [Settings]  ...

  • Page 23: Transferring Music

     For details about supported file formats, see “Supported file format” (  p. 153).  The player does not use SonicStage software (SonicStage software, developed by Sony, manages music on a computer or transfers music to other types of players). For this player, you can transfer music in the above three ways, not using SonicStage.

  • Page 24: Transferring Music Using Windows Media Player 11

    Transferring Music  Transferring Music Using Windows Media Player 11 You can import songs from your CDs, etc., to your computer, and transfer them to the player using Windows Media Player 11.  Hint  For details about usage, or support on Windows Media Player, refer to the Windows Media Player information from the following web site: http://support.microsoft.com/ Importing music from CDs...
  • Page 25 Transferring Music  Click [Start Rip]. Windows Media Player 11 begins to import the CD. The imported songs are indicated as [Ripped to library]. Wait until all songs have been imported.  Hint  Imported songs are stored in the [My Music] folder (Windows XP) or [Music] folder (Windows Vista) of the computer.

  • Page 26: Transferring Music

    Transferring Music Transferring Music You can use Windows Media Player 11 to transfer music from your computer to the player. Note  Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player, as the data being transferred may be damaged. ...
  • Page 27 Transferring Music  Click the [Sync] tab on the Windows Media Player 11 window.  Drag-and-drop the desired songs to the Sync List on the right side of the window. The songs are added to the Sync List.  Click [Start Sync] to start synchronization. When synchronization is complete, a message confirming you can disconnect the player appears on the Sync List.

  • Page 28: Transferring Music Using Content Transfer

    Transferring Music  Transferring Music Using Content Transfer If you have already managed music with iTunes, etc., you can transfer them to the player using Content Transfer. You can use iTunes, etc., to drag-and-drop music to Content Transfer. Note  Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player, or the data being transferred may be damaged.
  • Page 29 Transferring Music  Select the desired songs from iTunes, etc., and drag-and-drop them to Content Transfer. Content Transfer recognizes the type of data by filename extension, and sends it to the appropriate folder of the player. iTunes, etc. Content Transfer...

  • Page 30: Transferring Music Using Windows Explorer

    Transferring Music  Transferring Music Using Windows Explorer You can directly transfer data by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer on your computer.  Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Insert the connector of the USB cable into the player with the mark facing up.
  • Page 31 Transferring Music  Drag-and-drop files or folders into the [MUSIC] folder, or one of its subfolders. Music files or folders in your computer [MUSIC] folder in your player  Accessibility to files and folders beyond the 8th level is not guaranteed. Note ...

  • Page 32: Transferring Videos/Photos/Podcasts

    Transferring Videos/Photos/Podcasts Transferring Videos/Photos/Podcasts Selecting the Way to Transfer Videos/Photos/ Podcasts Before transferring videos/photos/podcasts to the player, you need to import them into your computer. You can import videos from recorded videos or from the Internet, etc., or photos from a digital camera, etc., and import podcast episodes from the Internet.

  • Page 33: Transferring Videos/Photos/Podcasts Using Content Transfer

    Transferring Videos/Photos/Podcasts  Transferring Videos/Photos/Podcasts Using Content Transfer You can transfer videos/photos/podcasts stored on your computer to the player using Content Transfer. You can transfer videos/photos/podcasts by drag-and- drop of the desired videos/photos/podcasts from Windows Explorer to Content Transfer. Note ...
  • Page 34 Transferring Videos/Photos/Podcasts  Select the desired videos/photos/podcasts from Windows Explorer, and drag-and-drop them to Content Transfer. Content Transfer recognizes the type of data by filename extension, and sends it to the appropriate folder of the player. Video/photo/podcast files or folders in your computer Content Transfer...

  • Page 35: Transferring Videos/Photos/Podcasts Using Windows Explorer

    Transferring Videos/Photos/Podcasts  Transferring Videos/Photos/Podcasts Using Windows Explorer You can directly transfer data by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer on your computer.  Hint  Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player  Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Insert the connector of the USB cable into the player with the mark facing up.
  • Page 36 Transferring Videos/Photos/Podcasts  Drag-and-drop files or folders into the [VIDEO], [PICTURE], [PICTURES], [DCIM] or [PODCASTS] folder or one of its subfolders.  Video files or folders: drag-and-drop into the [VIDEO] folder, or one of its subfolders.  Photo files or folders: drag-and-drop into the [PICTURE], [PICTURES] or [DCIM] folder, or one of their subfolders.
  • Page 37 Transferring Videos/Photos/Podcasts  Drag and drop files or folders into the correct folder as shown in the following illustrations. The player can play back videos on the 1st to 8th level of the [VIDEO] folder, and can display photos on the 1st to 8th level of the [PICTURE], [PICTURES] and [DCIM]] folders.

  • Page 38: Playing Music

    Playing Music Playing Music Playing Music [Music] To play music, select [Music] on the Home menu to display the [Music] screen. BACK/HOME button [Music] 5-way button  From the Home menu, select [Music]. The music menu appears.  You can select the desired search method to display the music list screen and search for songs.

  • Page 39: Music Playback Screen

    Playing Music Music playback screen Information area Song name Artist name Album title Current song number/Total song number to be played Elapsed time/Total time Progress bar Play Mode (  p. 49), Playback Range (  p. 50), Equalizer (  p. 50), VPT (Surround) ( ...

  • Page 40: Music List Screen

    Playing Music Music list screen The following are examples of music list screens. Index The initials of song and album, etc., names in the list section appear. Song list screen Album list screen  Hint  You can change the display format of the album list to display the cover arts only (  p.

  • Page 41: Searching For Songs

    Playing Music Searching for Songs When you select (Search) on the music playback screen or the list screen, the search menu appears. You can select the desired search method on the search menu to search the music list for a desired song. OPTION/PWR OFF button 5-way button...

  • Page 42: Browsing Cover Arts To Select An Album (Album Scroll)

    Playing Music Search method Method Description [All Songs] Select a song from the all songs list. Select an album  song. [Album] Select an artist  an album  song. [Artist] Select a genre  an artist  an album  song. [Genre] Select a release year ...
  • Page 43 Playing Music  Press the / button to browse album covers. The cover art images are arranged by title in alphabetical order. Cover art  Select the cover art of the desired album, then press the  button. The music playback screen reappears and playback of the selected album begins.

  • Page 44: Enjoying Music Playback On A Television

    Playing Music Enjoying Music Playback on a Television You can connect the player to a television to output the music screen and audio. You can view cover art, etc., on a larger screen. Outputting the music playback screen and audio to a television [TV Output(Music)] ...

  • Page 45: Switching The Television Signal Format

    Playing Music Note  If you connect the player to a computer while outputting to a television, the TV output stops because the USB connection has precedence over the TV output.  Some televisions may suffer screen burn if you continue to display a still image on the screen for a long time.

  • Page 46: Deleting Songs

    Playing Music Deleting Songs When you delete songs from the player, use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Note  The player itself cannot delete songs without connecting to a computer.

  • Page 47: Using The Music Option Menu

    Playing Music Using the Music Option Menu You can bring up the music option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the music list or on the music playback screen. For details on how to use the option menu, see  p. 16. The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up.

  • Page 48: Displaying The Detailed Information Screen [Detailed Information]

    Playing Music Displaying the detailed information screen [Detailed Information]  From the music playback screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.  Select [Detailed Information]. Detailed information screen Song name Song name Artist name Artist name Album title Album title Genre...

  • Page 49: Changing The Music Settings

    Playing Music Changing the Music Settings To change the music settings, select [Settings] from the Home menu, then select [Music Settings]. BACK/HOME button 5-way button [Settings] Setting the play mode [Play Mode] The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play.

  • Page 50: Setting The Playback Range [Playback Range]

    Playing Music Setting the playback range [Playback Range] You can set the playback range of songs.    From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Music Settings]  [Playback Range] desired playback range type. Type (icon) Description [All Range] (No icon) Plays back all the songs in all the lists of the selected search method.
  • Page 51 Playing Music Customizing sound quality You can preset the value of CLEAR BASS (bass) and 5 band Equalizer as [Custom 1] or [Custom 2].    From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Music Settings]  [Equalizer] [Custom 1] or [Custom 2]. ...

  • Page 52: Customizing The Surround Sound [Vpt(Surround)]

    VPT, which stands for Virtual Phone Technology, is a proprietary sound processing technology developed by Sony. Note  The [VPT(Surround)] setting is not applied while playing a video, FM radio, a video...

  • Page 53: Listening With Dsee (Sound Enhance)

    Disables the [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] function and plays back normal sound. (Default setting) 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.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Volume Level [Dynamic Normalizer]

    Playing 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. ...

  • Page 55: Using The Language Learning Function

    Using the Language Learning Function Using the Language Learning Function Using the Language Learning Function When you set [Language Learning Mode] to [On], you can use the [Quick Replay] function and the A-B repeat function. This section also explains about the playback speed control function.

  • Page 56: Rewinding Slightly [Quick Replay]

    Using the Language Learning Function Rewinding slightly [Quick Replay] You can rewind about 3 seconds to listen to audio again.  Press the  button during playback on the music playback screen.  Hint  When point A (starting point of A-B repeat) is set, if you press the  button within 3 seconds of point A, playback returns to point A.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Playback Speed (Dpc)

    Using the Language Learning Function Adjusting the playback speed (DPC) You can adjust the playback speed between half and double normal speed by using the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function. The audio is played back in natural tones by means of the digital processing function. ...

  • Page 58: Watching Videos

    Watching Videos Watching Videos Playing a Video [Videos] To play a video, select [Videos] on the Home menu to display the [Videos] screen. BACK/HOME button [Videos] 5-way button  From the Home menu, select [Videos]. The [Videos] screen appears.  You can select the desired search method to display the video list screen and search for videos.

  • Page 59: Video Playback Screen

    Watching Videos Video playback screen Information area Total time Progress bar Elapsed time Operations on the video playback screen While the player is playing back a video in landscape orientation, the / buttons and / buttons swap functions. While the player outputs video to a television ( ...

  • Page 60: Video List Screen

    Watching Videos Video list screen The following is an example of video list screens. Playback icon New icon Icons of videos The following icons are displayed in the video field. Icon Description Shows that the video has never been played back. (New icon) Shows that the video is currently playing.

  • Page 61: Searching For Videos

    Watching Videos Searching for Videos When you select (Search) on the video playback screen or the list screen, the search menu appears. You can select the desired search method on the search menu to search the video list for a desired video. OPTION/PWR OFF button 5-way button...
  • Page 62 Watching Videos  On the video playback screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.  Select [Scene Scroll]. The scene scroll screen appears.  Press the / button to scroll the images. Scene interval setting You can set the interval of scenes displayed as thumbnails. You can set the interval to [15 Sec], [30 Sec], [1 Min], [2 Min] or [5 Min].

  • Page 63: Enjoying Videos On A Television

    Watching Videos Enjoying Videos on a Television You can connect the player to a television to output video and audio. You can watch videos on the larger screen. Outputting videos to a television [TV Output(Video)] Note  Set the [TV Output Size] setting in accordance with your television before outputting videos to the television ( ...

  • Page 64: Selecting The Television Aspect Ratio

    Watching Videos Selecting the television aspect ratio [TV Output Size] Select [16:9] or [4:3] according to the television you intend to connect.    From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Video Settings]  [TV Output Size] appropriate setting for the television. Type Description [16:9]...

  • Page 65: Deleting Videos

    Watching Videos Deleting Videos You can delete videos from the player. Deleting currently playing video  From the playback screen of the video, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.   Select [Delete Video] [Yes]. The video is deleted.

  • Page 66: Using The Video Option Menu

    Watching Videos Using the Video Option Menu You can bring up the video option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the video list or on the video playback screen. For details on how to use the option menu, see  p. 16. The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up.

  • Page 67: Changing The Video Settings

    Watching Videos Changing the Video Settings To change the video settings, select [Settings] on the Home menu, then select [Video Settings]. BACK/HOME button 5-way button [Settings] Setting the zoom function [Zoom Settings] You can zoom in the currently playing video. When the video is output to a television, it is enlarged in accordance with the [TV Output Size] setting ( ...
  • Page 68 Watching Videos Type Description [Auto] The video image is resized to fit the display area, maintaining the original aspect ratio (Default setting). When a 16:9 (wide size) video image is displayed on the player’s screen or a 4:3 television, black bands appear on the top and bottom of the screen.
  • Page 69 Watching Videos Type Description [Full] The video image is resized to fill the available display area, maintaining the aspect ratio. When a 16:9 (wide size) video image is displayed on the player’s screen or a 4:3 television, the right/left sides of the image are trimmed to fit.

  • Page 70: Playing Only Video Sound

    Watching Videos Playing only video sound [On-Hold Display] You can set to turn off the video screen during the player is on hold, allowing you to enjoy the sound of videos only. Setting this option to [No] saves battery power for longer battery life. ...

  • Page 71: Enjoying Podcast

    Enjoying Podcast Enjoying Podcast Playing Podcast [Podcasts] To play a podcast, select [Podcasts] on the Home menu to display the [Podcast List] screen. BACK/HOME button 5-way button [Podcasts] What is a podcast? A “podcast” is a group of audio or video files that is published on the Internet. The files, called episodes, can be downloaded to a computer automatically by using RSS, to play back.

  • Page 72: Podcast Playback Screen

    Enjoying Podcast Podcast playback screen Audio playback screen Information area Episode name Artist name Podcast name Elapsed time Total time Progress bar Operations on the audio playback screen To (Screen indication) Do this Press the  button. Play ()/pause () Press and hold the /...
  • Page 73 Enjoying Podcast Video playback screen Information area Total time Progress bar Elapsed time Operations on the video playback screen While the player is playing back a video in landscape orientation, / buttons and / buttons interchange their functions with each other. To (Screen indication) Do this Press the ...

  • Page 74: Episode List Screen

    Enjoying Podcast Episode list screen Episodes are displayed in the episode list screen in name order. Podcast name Playback icon Audio icon New icon Video icon Icons of episodes The following icons are displayed in the episode field. Icon Description Shows that the episode is an audio episode.

  • Page 75: Podcast List Screen

    Enjoying Podcast Podcast list screen Podcasts are displayed in the [Podcast List] screen in name order. Operations on the [Podcast List] screen To (Screen indication) Do this Press the  button. Select an item Press the / button. Move the cursor up or down ...

  • Page 76: Deleting Podcasts

    Enjoying Podcast Deleting Podcasts You can delete an episode, a podcast, or all transferred podcasts. Deleting the currently playing episode  From the playback screen of the episode you intend to delete, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu. ...

  • Page 77: Deleting All Podcasts

    Enjoying Podcast Deleting all podcasts This operation deletes all episodes and podcasts.  From the [Podcast List] screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.   Select [Delete All Podcasts] [Yes].

  • Page 78: Using The Podcast Option Menu

    Enjoying Podcast Using the Podcast Option Menu You can bring up the podcast option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the podcast playback screen or on the list screen. For details on how to use the option menu, see  p. 16. The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up.
  • Page 79 Enjoying Podcast Option items appearing on the episode list screen Option items Description/reference page [Delete Episode] Displays the delete episode screen to select an episode to delete (  p. 76). Deletes the podcast (  p. 76). [Delete This Podcast] Option items appearing on the [Podcast List] screen Option items Description/reference page...

  • Page 80: Viewing Photos

    Viewing Photos Viewing Photos Viewing Photos [Photos] To view photos, select [Photos] on the Home menu to display the [Photos] screen. BACK/HOME button [Photos] 5-way button  From the Home menu, select   [Photos] desired folder desired photo. The photo display screen appears. ...

  • Page 81: Photo Display Screen

    Viewing Photos Photo display screen When a photo appears on the screen, information such as the photo’s file name is displayed for a few seconds. Information area Operations on the photo display screen To (Screen indication) Do this Press the  (previous)/ (next) button. Display the next/previous photo Press and hold the ...

  • Page 82: Photo List Screen

    Viewing Photos Photo list screen The following are examples of photo list screens. Playback icon [Thumbnail Only] [Thumbnail + Title] Icon of photos The following icon is displayed in the photo field. Icon Description Shows that the photo is currently displayed. (Playback icon) Operations on the photo list screen To (Screen indication)

  • Page 83: Deleting Photos

    Viewing Photos Deleting Photos When you delete photos from the player, use the software you used to transfer the photos, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Note  The player itself cannot delete photos without connecting to a computer.

  • Page 84: Using The Photo Option Menu

    Viewing Photos Using the Photo Option Menu You can bring up the photo option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the photo folder list or photo list, or on the photo display screen. For details on how to use the option menu, see  p. 16. The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up.

  • Page 85: Changing The Photo Settings

    Viewing Photos Changing the Photo Settings To change the photo settings, select [Settings] on the Home menu, then select [Photo Settings]. BACK/HOME button 5-way button [Settings] Setting the photo list display format [Photo List Format] The player offers 2 display formats. You can set the display format of the photo list as [Thumbnail + Title] or [Thumbnail Only].

  • Page 86: Listening To Fm Radio

    Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM Radio [FM Radio] To listen to FM Radio, select [FM Radio] on the Home menu to display the [FM Radio] screen. BACK/HOME button [FM Radio] 5-way button Note  The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so extend it as far as possible. ...

  • Page 87: Fm Radio Screen

    Listening to FM Radio FM Radio screen Frequency Preset number Note  Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, the screen appearance may differ. Operations on the [FM Radio] screen Do this Press the / button. Select the previous/next frequency Press and hold the /...

  • Page 88: Presetting Broadcast Stations Automatically [Auto Preset]

    Listening to FM Radio Presetting broadcast stations automatically [Auto Preset] You can preset (up to 30) receivable broadcast stations in your area automatically by selecting [Auto Preset]. When you use the FM radio for the first time, or when you move to a new area, we recommend you preset receivable broadcast stations by selecting [Auto Preset].

  • Page 89: Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually [Save To Preset]

    Listening to FM Radio Presetting broadcast stations manually [Save to Preset] You can manually preset broadcast stations that [Auto Preset] cannot detect (  p. 88).  On the [FM Radio] screen, select the desired frequency.  Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu. ...

  • Page 90: Using The Fm Radio Option Menu

    Listening to FM Radio Using the FM Radio Option Menu You can bring up the FM radio option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the [FM Radio] screen. For details on how to use the option menu, see  p. 16. The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up.

  • Page 91: Changing The Fm Radio Settings

    Listening to FM Radio Changing the FM Radio Settings To change the FM radio settings, select [Settings] on the Home menu, then select [FM Radio Settings]. BACK/HOME button 5-way button [Settings] Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity] When you select stations using the [Auto Preset] function (  p. 88) or the /...

  • Page 92: Using The Noise Canceling Function

    Using the Noise Canceling Function Using the Noise Canceling Function About Noise Canceling The internal microphone embedded in the headphones picks up ambient noise. The player generates an antiphase sound wave against the ambient noise to reduce it. The Noise Canceling function can reduce unwanted ambient noise especially in a vehicle such as an airplane, train, bus, etc., allowing you to enjoy music at a low volume.
  • Page 93 Using the Noise Canceling Function  You may hear a slight noise when the Noise Canceling function is active. This is operational noise of the Noise Canceling function and not a malfunction.  You may feel the Noise Canceling function does not work or noise is louder in a quiet environment or certain noises may not be canceled as effectively as others.

  • Page 94: Playing Back With The Noise Canceling Function [Noise Canceling]

    Using the Noise Canceling Function Playing Back with the Noise Canceling Function [Noise Canceling] The internal microphone of the headphones catches the ambient noise, and the player outputs an antiphase sound wave to cancel the noise. Icon indication [Noise Canceling] BACK/HOME button 5-way button Note...

  • Page 95: Listening To External Audio Sources [External Input Mode]

    Using the Noise Canceling Function Listening to External Audio Sources [External Input Mode] You can enable the Noise Canceling function when you listen to audio from external audio sources, such as audio devices in airplanes. Using with external audio devices To headphone jack Supplied audio input cable Using with in-flight entertainment systems...
  • Page 96 Using the Noise Canceling Function  Hint  You can change between [External Input Mode] and [Quiet Mode] (  p. 97) by pressing the  button.  If you disconnect the supplied audio input cable, the Noise Canceling function enters [Quiet Mode] ( ...

  • Page 97: Reducing Ambient Noise Without Playing Back Music [Quiet Mode]

    Using the Noise Canceling Function Reducing Ambient Noise without Playing Back Music [Quiet Mode] You can use the Noise Canceling effect to obtain some peace and quiet. [Noise Canceling] BACK/HOME button 5-way button  Connect the supplied headphone to the player, and from the Home ...

  • Page 98: Changing The Noise Canceling Settings

    Using the Noise Canceling Function Changing the Noise Canceling Settings To change the Noise Canceling settings, select [Settings] from the Home menu, then select [NC Settings]. BACK/HOME button 5-way button [Settings] Adjusting the Noise Canceling effect [Set Noise Cancel Level] The player is designed to obtain the maximum effect of the Noise Canceling function ( ...

  • Page 99: Common Settings

    Common Settings Common Settings Changing the Common Settings To change the common settings of the player, select [Settings] from the Home menu, then select [Common Settings]. BACK/HOME button 5-way button [Settings] Displaying the player information [Unit Information] Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., is displayed. ...

  • Page 100: Limiting The Volume

    Common Settings Limiting the volume [AVLS (Volume Limit)] You can set [AVLS (Volume Limit)] (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory issues or distraction. With [AVLS (Volume Limit)], you can listen to music at a comfortable volume level. ...

  • Page 101: Setting The Time For Blanking The Screen

    Common Settings Setting the time for blanking the screen [Screen Off Timer] When there is no operation for a while, the player turns off the screen. You can set the waiting time for turning off the screen.    From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Common Settings]...

  • Page 102: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Screen [Brightness]

    Common Settings Adjusting the brightness of the screen [Brightness] You can set the display brightness to one of 5 levels.    From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Common Settings] [Brightness].  Press the / button to select desired setting, and then press the ...

  • Page 103: Setting Up Wallpaper [Wallpaper Settings]

    Common Settings Setting up wallpaper [Wallpaper Settings] You can set the wallpaper of the screen.    From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Common Settings]  [Wallpaper Settings] desired wallpaper type. Type Description [No Wallpaper] Displays the default wallpaper. [User’s Wallpaper] Displays a photo that is set as the wallpaper.

  • Page 104: Setting The Current Time [Set Date-Time]

    Common Settings Setting the current time [Set Date-Time] You can set the date and time.    From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Common Settings]  [Clock Settings] [Set Date-Time].  Press the / button to select the year, and then press the / button to change the value.

  • Page 105: Setting The Date Format

    Common Settings Setting the date format [Date Display Format] You can set the date format displayed for the current date (  p. 104) as [YYYY/MM/DD], [MM/DD/YYYY], or [DD/MM/YYYY].    From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Common Settings] ...

  • Page 106: Limiting The Charge Amount [Battery Care]

    Common Settings Limiting the charge amount [Battery Care] In the [Battery Care] mode, the player stops recharging when the battery is charged to 90%. You can use this mode to reduce deterioration caused by charge and discharge, i.e., extend the battery lifespan. ...

  • Page 107: Formatting Memory [Format]

    Common Settings Formatting memory [Format] You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. Note  If the memory is formatted, all data (songs, videos, photos, etc., including sample data installed at the factory, bundled software installer, and the Operation Guide) will be erased.

  • Page 108: Selecting The Display Language [Language Settings]

    Common Settings Selecting the display language [Language Settings] You can select from a variety of languages for menus and messages.    From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Language Settings] desired language setting. Language Messages and menus are displayed in [Deutsch] German [English]...

  • Page 109: Useful Facts

    Useful Facts Useful Facts About Battery Life By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save battery power for longer usage time between charges. The following hints will yield a longer battery life. Turn off the player manually If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power.

  • Page 110: What Are Format And Bit Rate

    Useful Facts What are Format and Bit Rate? What is audio format? Audio format refers to the method used to import audio data from the Internet or audio CDs to a computer, and then save it as an audio file. Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc.

  • Page 111: What Is Video Format

    Useful Facts 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.

  • Page 112: Storing Data

    Useful Facts 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].

  • Page 113: Upgrading The Player's Firmware

    Useful Facts Upgrading the Player’s Firmware You can update the player’s firmware. Installing the latest player’s firmware allows you to add new features to the player. For details on the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the customer support Web sites (  p.

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    Check information on the issue in the Help of each software. Look up information on the issue on one of the customer support Web sites (  p. 134). If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 115 Troubleshooting Operation There is no sound.  The volume level is set to zero.  Turn the volume up (  p. 6).  The headphone plug is not connected properly.  If the headphones are connected improperly, the sound from the headphones will be impaired.
  • Page 116 Troubleshooting Transferred data is not displayed in its list.  Videos and photos in unsupported format may not be recognized by the player and may not appear in a list (  p. 153).  If you rename a video file that is transferred from a computer to the player, or move it to another folder, it may not be recognized by the player and may not appear in a video list.
  • Page 117 Troubleshooting Noise Canceling function is not effective.  The Noise Canceling function is disabled.  Set [Noise Canceling: On/Off] to [On] (  p. 94).  You are using headphones other than the supplied ones.  Use the supplied headphones. ...
  • Page 118 Troubleshooting There is no sound from the right channel of the headphones. Or the right channel sound is heard from both sides of the headphones.  The headphone plug is not fully inserted.  If the headphones are not connected correctly, sound will not be output properly. Insert the headphone plug into the jack until it clicks ( ...
  • Page 119 Troubleshooting Display “” appears for a title.  Characters that cannot be displayed on the player are included in the title. [Unknown] is displayed for an album or artist name, etc.  Information such as album or artist name, etc., is not contained in the data. Garbled characters are displayed.
  • Page 120  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. The player cannot charge the battery.  The USB cable is not connected to a USB connector on your computer properly.
  • Page 121 Troubleshooting Connection to a computer Cannot install the software.  Your computer is installed with an operating system that is not supported by the player.  Check the operating system of your computer (  p. 159).  Other software is running on Windows. ...
  • Page 122 Troubleshooting  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.
  • Page 123 Troubleshooting  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 or transferring data to the player, close any other applications to avoid data damage. ...
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting FM Radio FM broadcasts are unclear.  The received station is not fully tuned in.  Tune the station in manually using the / button (  p. 87). Reception is weak and sound quality is poor.  The radio signal is weak. ...
  • Page 125 Troubleshooting Podcast Cannot play back an episode.  The player does not support the file format of the episode.  Check the file format playable on the player (  p. 153). TV output Music screen or video is not displayed on the television’s screen. ...
  • Page 126 Troubleshooting 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 ( ...

  • Page 127: Messages

    Troubleshooting Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. [Cannot play; file format is not supported.]  You are trying to play a file that cannot be played on the player.  You cannot play a song in an unsupported format file (  p. 153). [Cannot play;...
  • Page 128 Troubleshooting [Not enough free space in memory. Delete files to ensure free space.]  The player’s available capacity is insufficient.  Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable, and then delete any unnecessary data from the player using another software used for transferring, or Windows Explorer.

  • Page 129: Additional Information

     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.
  • Page 130 Additional Information 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 malfunction or damage.  Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.
  • Page 131 Additional Information Note on static electricity In particularly dry air conditions, mild tingling may be felt on your ears. This is a result of static electricity accumulated in the body, and not a malfunction of the player. The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from natural materials. On heat build-up Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time.
  • Page 132  Be careful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the connector.  Clean the headphone plug periodically. If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Continued ...
  • Page 133  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.
  • Page 134  The recorded song is limited to private use only. Use of the song 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.

  • Page 135: License And Trademark Notice

    Additional Information License and Trademark Notice  ATRAC is trademark of Sony Corporation.  “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. is trademark 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.
  • Page 136 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 ©2009 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2009 Sony Corporation...
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  • Page 153: Specifications

    Additional Information Specifications Supported file format Music (including podcasts Audio Formats Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format (Codec) File extension: .mp3 Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency : 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Media File format: ASF file format File extension: .wma Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
  • Page 154 Additional Information Photo Photo Format JPEG Media File format: Compatible with DCF2.0/Exif 2.21 file format (Codec) File extension: .jpg Profile: Baseline Profile Number of pixels: Max. 4,096 × 4,096 pixels (16,000,000 pixels) The number of files Max. 20,000 The maximum recordable number of podcasts is 10,000. Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.
  • Page 155 20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement) Total Noise Suppression Ratio (TNSR) Approx. 10 dB Under the Sony measurement standard. Equivalent to approx. 90.0% reduction of energy of sound compared with not wearing headphones. FM radio FM Frequency range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz...
  • Page 156 Additional Information 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 ºF to 95 ºF) Power source  Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery  USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable) Charging time USB-based charging Approx.
  • Page 157 Additional Information Battery life (continuous playback) Actual battery life may vary depending on settings. The estimated battery usage hours shown below are based on typical usage conditions with “Basic setting of battery life measurement (Longer battery life setting)” as shown in the table below. Note that even if the player is turned off for an extended period, a small amount of battery power is still consumed.
  • Page 158 Additional Information Display 2-inch, TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA (240 × 320 pixels), 262,144 colors Dimensions (w/h/d, projecting parts not included) 39.7 × 92.0 × 7.5 mm (1 5/8 × 3 5/8 × 5/16 inches) Dimension (w/h/d) 41.0 × 92.0 × 7.9 mm (1 5/8 × 3 5/8 × 5/16 inches) Mass Approx.
  • Page 159 Additional Information 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 Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later) / Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later) / Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1 or later) / Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later) Supported 64 bit version OS for Windows Vista.

  • Page 160: Index

    Additional Information Index Symbols 5-way button ......6, 13 Capacity ........155 (Repeat) ........49 Charge ..........19 (Shuffle) ......... 49 [Clear Stereo] ......... 53 (Shuffle&Repeat) ..... 49 [Clock Settings] .....22, 104 (Repeat 1 Song) ...... 49 [Club] ..........52 (Heavy) ........
  • Page 161 Additional Information Firmware ........113 [NC Modes] ......95, 97 [FM Radio] ....... 10, 86 [Noise Canceling] ......94 FM Radio ........124 [NTSC] ........45, 64 [Folder] ........... 42 [NTSC/PAL settings] ....45, 64 [Format] ........107 [On-Hold Display] ......70 [Genre] ..........
  • Page 162 Additional Information [Scan Sensitivity] ......91 Video format ......111, 153 [Scene Scroll] ......... 61 [Videos] ........10, 58 Screen (display) ....... 6, 119 VOL+/– button ........ 6 [Screen Off Timer] ...... 101 Volume ..........6 Search for songs ......41 [VPT (Surround)] ......

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