Page 1 How to Use the Software Music Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the player. “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Making/Playing Voice Recordings Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 2: Getting Started
Contents list Parts and Controls Parts and controls About the Software About the software Home Menu/Option Menu About the Home menu How to use the Home menu How to use the option menu Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 3: How To Use The Software
Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer Making/Playing Voice Recordings Windows Explorer (Drag-and-Drop) Transferring music using Windows Explorer Timer Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer Settings Back to top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 4: Music
Changing the default bookmark list [Default Bookmark List] Selecting the album display format [Album Display Format] Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics] How to create LRC files Optimizing the quality of the sound output from the speakers [SP Output Optimizer] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 5: Sensme™ Channels
Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Analyzing songs on the player “SensMe™ Channels” Option Menu FM Radio Using the “SensMe™ Channels” option menu Making/Playing Voice Recordings Back to top Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 6: Videos/Podcasts/Photos
Using the podcast option menu Viewing Photos Viewing photos [Photos] Browsing and using the photo screen Deleting photos Photo Option Menu Using the photo option menu Photo Settings Setting the photo list display format [Photo List Format] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 7: Fm Radio
Deleting preset broadcast stations [Delete from Preset] Making/Playing Voice FM Radio Option Menu Recordings Using the FM radio option menu Timer FM Radio Settings Settings Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity] Troubleshooting Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto] Important Information Back to top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 8: Making/Playing Voice Recordings
Deleting recorded voice files Voice Recording Option Menu Making/Playing Voice Recordings Using the voice recording option menu Timer Recording Settings Selecting a level of recording quality [Bit Rate Settings] Settings Back to top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 9 Setting the alarm time [Alarm Time] Setting the repeat setting [Repeat] FM Radio Selecting the alarm sound [Alarm Sound Settings] Making/Playing Voice Setting the sleep timer [Sleep Timer Settings] Recordings Back to top Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 10 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings Getting Started Settings How to Use the Software Common Settings Music Displaying the player information [Unit Information] “SensMe™ Channels” Limiting the volume [AVLS (Volume Limit)] Videos/Podcasts/Photos Turning off the beep sound [Beep Settings] Setting the screensaver [Screensaver Settings] FM Radio Adjusting the brightness of the screen [Brightness]...
Page 11 Selecting a level of recording quality [Bit Rate Settings] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes Operation Making/Playing Voice Display Recordings Power Timer Connection to a computer Settings “SensMe™ Channels” FM Radio Troubleshooting Recording Important Information Podcast Specifications Other Messages Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 13: Important Information
Recordings Cleaning Timer Notes on cleaning Settings Storing Data Troubleshooting Storing data Important Information Upgrading the Player’s Firmware Upgrading the player’s firmware Specifications License and Trademark Notice Contents list License and trademark notice Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 14: Specifications
System requirements What are Format and Bit Rate FM Radio What is audio format? Making/Playing Voice What is video format? Recordings What is photo format? Timer Back to top Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 15: How To Use This User Guide
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Contents list Getting Started Contents list How to Use the Software Music Getting Started “SensMe™ Channels” Before Use Before first use Videos/Podcasts/Photos How to use this User Guide FM Radio Operation flow of “WALKMAN” Making/Playing Voice What you can do with “WALKMAN”...
Page 16 Music Playing Music Playing music Browsing and using the music screen Searching for songs Using bookmarks Browsing cover arts to select an album (Album Scroll) Deleting songs Using the Karaoke Function About the karaoke function Activating the karaoke function Changing the key of a song Using the Language Study Function About language study Activating the language study function...
Page 17 Videos/Podcasts/Photos Watching Videos Watching videos [Videos] Browsing and using the video screen Searching for videos Browsing scenes [Scene Scroll] Deleting videos Video Option Menu Using the video option menu Video Settings Setting the zoom function [Zoom Settings] Playing only video sound [On-Hold Display] Arranging the video list [Order of Video List] Playing a Podcast What is a podcast?
Page 18 Making/Playing Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Making voice recordings Playing Voice Recordings Playing voice recordings Deleting recorded voice files Voice Recording Option Menu Using the voice recording option menu Recording Settings Selecting a level of recording quality [Bit Rate Settings] Back to top Timer Setting the Timer...
Page 19 Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer] Changing the default bookmark list [Default Bookmark List] Selecting the album display format [Album Display Format] Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics] How to create LRC files Optimizing the quality of the sound output from the speakers [SP Output Optimizer] Video Settings Setting the zoom function [Zoom Settings] Playing only video sound [On-Hold Display]...
Page 20 License and Trademark Notice License and trademark notice Back to top Specifications Specifications Specifications Supplied items System requirements What are Format and Bit Rate What is audio format? What is video format? What is photo format? Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 21: Before First Use
(*1) [Compatibility mode] for Windows XP is not supported. About battery charging The battery might not be charged at time of purchase. See [Details] for how to charge the battery. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 22: Table Of Contents
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Before Use > How to use this User Guide Getting Started How to use this User Guide How to Use the Software Music Selecting a topic to display “SensMe™ Channels” Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Videos/Podcasts/Photos...
Page 23: Returning To A Previous Page
) or breadcrumb trail navigation ( ) to return to a page you previously viewed. Printing out a page Click the print button ( ) to print out a page you are viewing. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 24 “SensMe™ Channels” automatically picks up songs to fit the themes of channels. You can play songs according to your mood, activity, time of the day, and so on. See [Details] for how to use “SensMe™ Channels.” Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 25 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Operation flow of “WALKMAN” > Operation flow to enjoy music Getting Started Operation flow to enjoy music How to Use the Software Music You need to have music files on your computer before transferring them to the player and “SensMe™...
Page 26 For detailed information on how to import music, refer to the Help of each software. For details about supported file formats, see [Details]. 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 27 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Operation flow of “WALKMAN” > Operation flow to enjoy videos, photos and podcasts Getting Started How to Use the Software Operation flow to enjoy videos, photos and podcasts Music “SensMe™ Channels” You need to have video/photo/podcast episode files on your computer before transferring them to the player and playing back.
Page 28 For detailed information on how to import videos/photos/podcasts, refer to the Help of each software. For details about supported file formats, see [Details]. Note Commercial DVDs and Blu-ray Discs are copyright protected and cannot be transferred to the player. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 29: Turning The Player On And Off
Reselect the desired content from the list screen. The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it is in standby mode. Therefore, the player might unexpectedly turn off completely, depending on the power remaining in the battery. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 30: Charging The Battery
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Power/Charging > Charging the battery Getting Started Charging the battery How to Use the Software Music About the [Battery Care] mode “SensMe™ Channels” About the battery indicator Videos/Podcasts/Photos The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer. FM Radio When you connect the player to your computer, use the USB cable (supplied).
Page 31 Heat may build up in the player while charging. This is not a malfunction. After connecting to a computer with the USB cable, the resume information of the last played song, video, photo, etc., is cleared. Reselect the desired content from the list screen. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 32: About Battery Life
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 [Details]. Related Topics Charging time Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 33 Spanish [Français] French Troubleshooting [Italiano] Italian Important Information [Polski] Polish Specifications [Português] Portuguese Contents list [Русский] Russian [Türkçe] Turkish Japanese Korean Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Related Topics How to use the Home menu Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 34 “-” will be displayed instead of the current date and time. The clock may gain or lose up to 60 seconds per month. In this case, set the clock again. Related Topics How to use the Home menu Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 35: Parts And Controls
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Parts and Controls > Parts and controls Getting Started Parts and controls How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Making/Playing Voice Recordings Timer Settings Troubleshooting BACK/HOME button [Details] Important Information Press to go up one list screen level, or to return to the previous menu.
Page 36 Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc., to reset the player. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 37: About The Software
Media Go If you are using Media Go with your PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) or Sony Ericsson mobile phone, you can transfer data from Media Go to the player if you have updated Media Go to the latest version (version 1.5 or later).
Page 39: About The Home Menu
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Home Menu/Option Menu > About the Home menu Getting Started About the Home menu How to Use the Software Music The following list shows the items of the Home menu. “SensMe™...
Page 40 Playback status [Details] , etc Hold indication [Details] Remaining battery power [Details] Alarm timer indication [Details] Sleep timer indication [Details] Busy status indication Related Topics How to use the Home menu Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 41: How To Use The Home Menu
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Home Menu/Option Menu > How to use the Home menu Getting Started How to use the Home menu How to Use the Software Music The Home menu is the starting point of each application, such as searching for songs, changing “SensMe™...
Page 42 3. Press the button to select [Album], and then press the button to confirm. The album list appears. 4. Press the button to select an album, and then press the button to confirm. The song list for the selected album appears. 5.
Page 43 To return to the Home menu during operation Press and hold the BACK/HOME button. To return to the previous screen during operation Press the BACK/HOME button. Related Topics How to use the option menu About the Home menu Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 44: How To Use The Option Menu
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Home Menu/Option Menu > How to use the option menu Getting Started How to use the option menu How to Use the Software Music The option menu items vary depending on the function, allowing you to change the settings of “SensMe™...
Page 45 How to use the Home menu Using the music option menu Using the video option menu Using the podcast option menu Using the photo option menu Using the FM radio option menu Using the voice recording option menu Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 46 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Windows Media Player > Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Getting Started How to Use the Software Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Music “SensMe™...
Page 48 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Windows Media Player > Transferring music using Windows Media Player Getting Started How to Use the Software Transferring music using Windows Media Player Music “SensMe™ Channels” You can use Windows Media Player to transfer music from your computer to the player. Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Making/Playing Voice...
Page 49 About the software Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring music using Windows Explorer Playing music Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 50: Transferring Music Using Content Transfer
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Content Transfer > Transferring music using Content Transfer Getting Started How to Use the Software Transferring music using Content Transfer Music “SensMe™ Channels” If you have already managed music with iTunes, etc., you can transfer them to the player using Content Transfer.
Page 51 Transferring music using Windows Explorer Playing music Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 52 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Content Transfer > Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer Getting Started How to Use the Software Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer Music “SensMe™ Channels” You can transfer videos/photos/podcasts stored on your computer to the player using Content Transfer.
Page 53 Playing podcast [Podcasts] Viewing photos [Photos] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 54 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Windows Explorer (Drag-and-Drop) > Transferring music using Windows Explorer Getting Started How to Use the Software Transferring music using Windows Explorer Music “SensMe™ Channels” You can directly transfer data by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer on your computer. Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Making/Playing Voice...
Page 55 For details on setting automatic start of Content Transfer, refer to the Help of Content Transfer. Related Topics Transferring music using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer Playing music Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 56 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Windows Explorer (Drag-and-Drop) > Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer Getting Started How to Use the Software Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer Music “SensMe™ Channels” You can directly transfer data by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer on your computer. Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Making/Playing Voice...
Page 57 For details on setting automatic start of Content Transfer, refer to the Help of Content Transfer. Related Topics Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer Transferring music using Windows Explorer Watching videos [Videos] Playing podcast [Podcasts] Viewing photos [Photos] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 58: Playing Music
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Playing Music > Playing music Getting Started Playing music How to Use the Software Music To play music, select [Music] on the Home menu to display the [Music] screen. “SensMe™ Channels” 1.
Page 60: Music Playback Screen
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Playing Music > Browsing and using the music screen Getting Started Browsing and using the music screen How to Use the Software Music Music playback screen “SensMe™ Channels” Music list screen Videos/Podcasts/Photos Music playback screen FM Radio...
Page 61: Music List Screen
[Equalizer] is set to [Jazz] [Details]. [Equalizer] is set to [Unique] [Details]. [Equalizer] is set to [Custom 1] [Details]. [Equalizer] is set to [Custom 2] [Details]. [VPT(Surround)] is set to [Studio] [Details]. [VPT(Surround)] is set to [Live] [Details]. [VPT(Surround)] is set to [Club] [Details]. [VPT(Surround)] is set to [Arena] [Details].
Page 62: Icon Description
Index The initials of song and album, etc., names in the list section appear. Album list screen Hint You can change the display format of the album list to display the cover art only [Details]. Operations on the music list screen Do this Confirm an item in the list Press the...
Page 63 Shows the option menu. For details on the music option menu, see [Details]. Menu) (*1) Returns to the music playback screen. Playback Screen] (*1) These icons may not appear depending on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 64: Searching For Songs
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Playing Music > Searching for songs Getting Started Searching for songs How to Use the Software Music When you select (Search) on the music playback screen or the list screen, the search menu “SensMe™...
Page 65 In the [Folder] list, folders are displayed in name order first, then files are displayed in name order. In this case, upper or lower case letters are not distinguished. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 66: Using Bookmarks
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Playing Music > Using bookmarks Getting Started Using bookmarks How to Use the Software Music Adding a song to a bookmark list “SensMe™ Channels” Playing songs in a bookmark list Removing a song from a bookmark list Videos/Podcasts/Photos Removing all songs from a bookmark list FM Radio...
Page 67 7. Repeat step 4 to 6 to rearrange all songs you want. 8. After completing, press the BACK/HOME button to return to the bookmark list screen. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 68 Windows Media Player, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. For details on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software. Cover art may not be displayed, depending on the cover art file format. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 69: Deleting Songs
For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Videos/Podcasts/Photos Note FM Radio You cannot delete songs without connecting the player to a computer except for voice Making/Playing Voice recordings [Details]. Recordings Back to top Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 70 For how to create LRC files, see [Details]. Making/Playing Voice Recordings Timer Related Topics Activating the karaoke function Settings Changing the key of a song Troubleshooting Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics] How to create LRC files Important Information Back to top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 71 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Using the Karaoke Function > Activating the karaoke function Getting Started Activating the karaoke function How to Use the Software Music 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Music Settings] [Karaoke/Language “SensMe™...
Page 72 Related Topics About the karaoke function Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 73 After the song has finished, the key reverts to normal and the next song will be played back in the original key. Making/Playing Voice Recordings Timer Related Topics About the karaoke function Settings Activating the karaoke function Troubleshooting Back to top Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 74 [DPC (Speed Control)] setting also affects the playback speed of the audio podcast. Settings Troubleshooting Related Topics Important Information Activating the language study function Specifications Rewinding slightly [Quick Replay] Playing back a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat) Contents list Adjusting the playback speed (DPC) Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 75 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Using the Language Study Function > Activating the language study function Getting Started How to Use the Software Activating the language study function Music Activating the language study for music “SensMe™ Channels” Activating the language study for audio podcast Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio...
Page 76 A-B repeat function. [Off] Disables the [Podcast Language Study]. (Default setting) Audio podcast playback screen with language study activated Operation guidance Section A-B Point B Point A Related Topics About language study Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 77 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. Making/Playing Voice Recordings Timer Related Topics Settings About language study Troubleshooting Back to top Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 78 Return to the point A Press the button. Proceed to the point B and exit the A-B repeat Press the button. Exit the A-B repeat Press the button. Related Topics About language study Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 79 [x1.25] Plays back at 1.25 times normal speed. [x1.5] Plays back at 1.5 times normal speed. [x1.75] Plays back at 1.75 times normal speed. [x2.0] Plays back at double speed. Related Topics About language study Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 80: Using The Music Option Menu
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Music Option Menu > Using the music option menu Getting Started Using the music option menu How to Use the Software Music Option items appearing on the album list screen “SensMe™ Channels” Option items appearing on the music playback screen Option items appearing on the music list screen Videos/Podcasts/Photos...
Page 81 (*1) These options do not appear when [Karaoke/Language Study] is set to [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum Karaoke Mode]. Option items appearing on the music list screen Option items (*1) Description/reference page [Add to Bookmark] Adds the song to a bookmark list [Details]. [Remove from Bookmark] (*2) Removes the song from a bookmark list [Details].
Page 82 File name Hint When playing a voice recording, recorded date/time and file size are displayed. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 83 If you start from a bookmark list, the selected bookmark list only will be played back and the others will not be played back. Note Songs to be played back differ depending on the [Playback Range] settings [Details]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 84 If you start playback from a bookmark list, the songs in that bookmark list only are played back and songs in other bookmark lists are not played back even if [Playback Range] is set to [All Range]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 85: Setting The Sound Quality
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Music Settings > Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer] Getting Started Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer] How to Use the Software Music Setting the sound quality “SensMe™ Channels” Customizing sound quality Videos/Podcasts/Photos You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc.
Page 86 7 sound levels. After you have adjusted the setting level, be sure to press the button to confirm. If you press the BACK/HOME button before you confirm, the setting will be canceled. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 87 (*1) VPT, which stands for Virtualphones Technology, is a proprietary sound processing technology developed by Sony. Note The [VPT(Surround)] setting is not applied while playing a video, FM radio or video podcast. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 88 [Off] Troubleshooting setting) Important Information (*1) DSEE, which stands for Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, is a technology developed by Sony, to Specifications enhance the sound quality of compressed audio files by restoring high-range sound removed by the compression process. Contents list...
Page 89 The [Clear Stereo] function is designed to obtain maximum effect with the supplied Important Information headphones. The [Clear Stereo] effect may not be obtained with other headphones. When Specifications using other headphones, set [Clear Stereo] to [Off]. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 90 Plays back songs at their original transferred volume level. [Off] (Default setting) Troubleshooting Important Information Note Specifications The [Dynamic Normalizer] setting is not applied while playing a video, FM radio or video podcast. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 91 Selects [Bookmark List 5] as the default book mark list to which a song will be [Bookmark List 5] added when you press and hold the button. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 92 Cover art will not appear if there is no cover art information for the album. You can set cover art using Windows Media Player. For details on operation, refer to the Help of Windows Media Player. Note that the player will not display cover art attached to playlists. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 93 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Music Settings > Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics] Getting Started Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics] How to Use the Software Music You can display song lyrics when there is an LRC file for the song in the player. The LRC file “SensMe™...
Page 95 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Music Settings > How to create LRC files Getting Started How to create LRC files How to Use the Software Music Notes on creating LRC files “SensMe™ Channels” 1. Prepare an audio file for which you intend to display lyrics during playback. Videos/Podcasts/Photos 2.
Page 96: File Name
Time information [mm:ss:xx] where mm means minutes, ss means seconds, and xx means hundredths of a second. Enter mm, ss and xx in two digits. Use a colon to separate values. Lyric text line The player recognizes up to 95 characters to display the text line on the screen. If a text line cannot fit in the screen, it will be wrapped (up to 3 lines).
Page 97: Copyright Notice
Copyright notice When creating LRC files using copyrighted materials authored by others, created LRC files are limited to private use only. Use of LRC files beyond this limitation requires permission of the copyright holders. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 98 [SP Output Optimizer] is not applied to the sound output from the headphones. [SP Output Optimizer] is effective for music, audio podcast and “SensMe™ Channels” only. This function is not applied while playing a video, FM radio, or video podcast. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 99 Before playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels,” the sound pattern of the songs needs to be FM Radio analyzed through 12 TONE ANALYSIS, a Sony development. 12 TONE ANALYSIS is loaded with software such as Content Transfer. For details about analysis of the software, refer to the Making/Playing Voice Help of each software.
Page 100 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > “SensMe™ Channels” > Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels” > Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels” Getting Started How to Use the Software Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels” Music “SensMe™ Channels” You can play songs to fit your mood, activity or time of day, etc., by selecting channels. 1.
Page 101 To listen to the next time-based channel, change to another channel and go back. If there are no songs for [Morning], [Daytime], [Evening], [Night] or [Midnight], all songs will be played back in random order in those channels. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 102: Analyzing Songs On The Player
If the alarm goes off [Details] during the analysis, the analysis process will be stopped. Songs analyzed up to the point where the alarm went off will be playable by “SensMe™ Channels.” Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 103 Control)] [Equalizer] Customizes the sound quality [Details]. [VPT(Surround)] Customizes the [VPT(Surround)] settings [Details]. [Detailed Displays detailed information of a song, such as playing time, audio format, Information] bit rate, and file name [Details]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 104 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Watching Videos > Watching videos [Videos] Getting Started Watching videos [Videos] How to Use the Software Music To play a video, select [Videos] on the Home menu to display the [Videos] screen. “SensMe™...
Page 105 Using the video option menu Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 106 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Watching Videos > Browsing and using the video screen Getting Started Browsing and using the video screen How to Use the Software Music Video playback screen “SensMe™ Channels” Video list screen Videos/Podcasts/Photos Video playback screen FM Radio...
Page 107: Video List Screen
(*1) During pause, if there is no operation for a while, the player automatically enters standby mode. (*2) Forward speed changes through 3 levels by repeatedly pressing (×10), (×30), (×100)). Also, rewind speed changes through 3 levels by repeatedly pressing (×10), (×30), (×100)).
Page 108 Shows the option menu. For details on the video option menu, see [Details]. Menu) (*1) Returns to the video playback screen. Playback Screen] (*1) These icons may not appear depending on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 109: Searching For Videos
The video playback screen appears and playback of the video begins. Select items as follows until a video list appears. Contents list Search method Method Description [All Videos] Select a video from the video list. [VIDEO] Select a folder video. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 110 The video playback screen reappears and playback begins from the beginning of the scene you selected. Hint Use the scene thumbnails as a guide (because each thumbnail may have a deviation from the exact time interval). To cancel the browsing Press the BACK/HOME button. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 111: Deleting Videos
5. Press the BACK/HOME button to return to the video list screen. Hint While selecting a video to be deleted, you can press the BACK/HOME button to cancel deleting and return to the previous list screen. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 112: Using The Video Option Menu
Sets to turn off the video screen while the player is on hold [Details]. Display] [Detailed Displays file information, such as file size, resolution, video/audio Information] compression format, and file name, etc. [Delete Video] Deletes the videos from the player [Details]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 113 If video [Off] resolution is too low, black bars will appear on the right, left, top and bottom of the screen. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 114 (Default setting) Troubleshooting When the player is on hold, the buttons are deactivated and the screen turns off, but [No] the sound of the current video is played back. Important Information Specifications Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 115 Arranges the video list by transfer/record date in descending order. (Newest)] (Default setting) Troubleshooting [Title (A>Z)] Arranges the video list by title in ascending order. Important Information [Title (Z>A)] Arranges the video list by title in descending order. Specifications Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 116: What Is A Podcast
Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer Settings Playing podcast [Podcasts] Troubleshooting Browsing and using the podcast screen Deleting podcasts Important Information Using the podcast option menu Specifications Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 117 Control)] setting also affects the playback speed of the audio podcast [Details]. Related Topics Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer Browsing and using the podcast screen Deleting podcasts Using the podcast option menu Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 118 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Playing a Podcast > Browsing and using the podcast screen Getting Started How to Use the Software Browsing and using the podcast screen Music Audio podcast playback screen “SensMe™ Channels” Video podcast playback screen Videos/Podcasts/Photos Episode list screen FM Radio...
Page 119 Video podcast playback screen Information area Total time Progress bar Elapsed time These indications disappear after a while. Operations on the video podcast 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 Play (...
Page 120: Episode List Screen
Shows the scene scroll screen. You can browse scenes or chapters by scrolling [Scene thumbnails (*2) on the screen, to select a desired scene [Details]. Scroll] (*1) (*1) Scene Scroll icon appears on the video playback screen only. (*2) Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of one scene of a video. Episode list screen Episodes are displayed in the episode list screen in name order.
Page 121: Podcast List Screen
Icons which appear by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button Icon Description Shows the option menu. For details on the podcast option menu, see (Option Menu) [Details]. [To Playback Returns to the podcast playback screen. Screen] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 122: Deleting Podcasts
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Playing a Podcast > Deleting podcasts Getting Started Deleting podcasts How to Use the Software Music Deleting the currently playing episode “SensMe™ Channels” Deleting an episode in the episode list Deleting a podcast Videos/Podcasts/Photos Deleting all podcasts FM Radio...
Page 123 1. From the [Podcast List] screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu. 2. Select [Delete All Podcasts] [Yes]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 124: Using The Podcast Option Menu
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Podcast Option Menu > Using the podcast option menu Getting Started Using the podcast option menu How to Use the Software Music Option items appearing on the podcast playback screen “SensMe™ Channels” Option items appearing on the episode list screen Option items appearing on the [Podcast List] screen Videos/Podcasts/Photos...
Page 125 Option items Description/reference page Displays the [Delete Podcast] screen to select a podcast to delete [Delete Podcast] [Details]. [Delete All Deletes all podcasts and episodes [Details]. Podcasts] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 126 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Viewing Photos > Viewing photos [Photos] Getting Started Viewing photos [Photos] How to Use the Software Music To view photos, select [Photos] on the Home menu to display the [Photos] screen. “SensMe™...
Page 127 If the size of a photo is too large, or the photo file is damaged, appears, and the photo cannot be displayed. Related topics Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer Browsing and using the photo screen Deleting photos Using the photo option menu Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 128: Photo Display Screen
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Viewing Photos > Browsing and using the photo screen Getting Started Browsing and using the photo screen How to Use the Software Music Photo display screen “SensMe™ Channels” Photo list screen Videos/Podcasts/Photos Photo display screen FM Radio...
Page 129 The following are examples of photo list screens. [Thumbnail Only] Playback icon [Thumbnail + Title] Playback icon Icon of photos The following icon is displayed in the photo field. Icon Description (Playback icon) Shows that the photo is currently displayed. Operations on the photo list screen To (Screen indication) Do this...
Page 130 Shows the option menu. For details on the photo option menu, see [Details]. Menu) (*1) Returns to the photo display screen. Playback Screen] (*1) These icons may not appear depending on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 131: Deleting Photos
For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Videos/Podcasts/Photos Note FM Radio The player itself cannot delete photos without connecting to a computer. Making/Playing Voice Back to top Recordings Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 132: Using The Photo Option Menu
Adjusts the brightness of the screen [Details]. [Detailed Information] Displays file information, such as file size, resolution, and file name, etc. [Set as Wallpaper] Sets the currently displayed photo as the wallpaper [Details]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 133 Displays only thumbnails in the photo list. (Default setting) Settings (*1) Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of a photo. Troubleshooting Note Important Information Thumbnails may not be displayed, depending on the file format. Specifications Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 134 Browsing and using the FM radio screen Presetting broadcast stations automatically [Auto Preset] Presetting broadcast stations manually [Save to Preset] Deleting preset broadcast stations [Delete from Preset] Using the FM radio option menu Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 135 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > FM Radio > Listening to FM Radio > Browsing and using the FM radio screen Getting Started Browsing and using the FM radio screen How to Use the Software Music Operations on the [FM Radio] screen “SensMe™...
Page 137 [Scan Sensitivity] setting [Details] to [Low]. Specifications Contents list Note The [Auto Preset] operation will delete already preset broadcast stations. If the alarm goes off during the [Auto Preset] operation, the operation will be canceled. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 138 Making/Playing Voice the frequency. Recordings Timer Hint You can preset up to 30 stations. Settings Troubleshooting Note The preset numbers are stored in order, from low to high frequency. Important Information Back to top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 139 2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu. Videos/Podcasts/Photos 3. Select [Delete from Preset]. FM Radio The preset broadcast station is deleted. Making/Playing Voice Back to top Recordings Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 140: Using The Fm Radio Option Menu
Timer [Auto Preset] Presets a broadcast stations automatically [Details]. Settings [Scan Sensitivity] Adjusts the sensitivity of radio reception [Details]. Troubleshooting [Mono/Auto] Changes to either monaural or stereo [Details]. Important Information Specifications Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 141 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [FM Radio Settings] [Scan Sensitivity] FM Radio [Low]. Making/Playing Voice To set the reception sensitivity back to the default, select [High]. Recordings Back to top Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 142 Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [FM Radio Settings] [Mono/Auto] FM Radio [Mono]. To return to automatic setting, select [Auto]. Making/Playing Voice Recordings Back to top Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 143: Making Voice Recordings
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Making/Playing Voice Recordings > Making Voice Recordings > Making voice recordings Getting Started How to Use the Software Making voice recordings Music “SensMe™ Channels” You can record voice using the player’s built-in microphone and play back the recorded voice files.
Page 144 [RECORD] and [VOICE] folders, they may become unplayable on the player. Up to 4,000 files of recorded voice can be recorded. For the maximum recordable number of voice recording files and folders, see[Details]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 145 The music playback screen appears and playback of the recorded voice file begins. Making/Playing Voice Recordings Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Recorded voice icon For details on how to operate the music playback screen, see [Details]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 146: Deleting Recorded Voice Files
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Making/Playing Voice Recordings > Playing Voice Recordings > Deleting recorded voice files Getting Started How to Use the Software Deleting recorded voice files Music Deleting a recorded voice file “SensMe™ Channels” Deleting a recorded voice folder Videos/Podcasts/Photos Deleting all recorded voice folders FM Radio...
Page 147 All the folders are deleted. Select [No] to cancel deletion. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 148: Using The Voice Recording Option Menu
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Making/Playing Voice Recordings > Voice Recording Option Menu > Using the voice recording option menu Getting Started How to Use the Software Using the voice recording option menu Music Option items appearing on the [Voice Recording] screen “SensMe™...
Page 149 Displays detailed information of a recorded voice file, such as playing Information] time, audio format, bit rate, and file name. [Set As Alarm Sets the playing song as the alarm song [Details]. Song] [Delete This Song] Deletes a recorded voice [Details]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 150 [MP3 256kbps] Records at the bit rate of 256 kbps. Settings [MP3 128kbps] Records at the bit rate of 128 kbps. (Default setting) [MP3 64kbps] Records at the bit rate of 64 kbps. Troubleshooting Important Information Back to top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 151: Using The Alarm Timer
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Timer > Setting the Timer > About the timer Getting Started About the timer How to Use the Software Music Using the alarm timer “SensMe™ Channels” Using the sleep timer Videos/Podcasts/Photos You can set the timer to play back songs at a specified time (Alarm). You can also set the period FM Radio of time after which the player automatically enters standby mode and the screen turns off (Sleep Timer).
Page 152: Using The Sleep Timer
Connected to a computer. Using the sleep timer You can also set the sleep timer to turn off the player automatically after a preset duration. For how to set the sleep timer, see [Details]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 153 Set the alarm to on. Making/Playing Voice Recordings [Off] Set the alarm to off. (Default setting) Timer Settings Note When the alarm is set to on, appears in the information area. Troubleshooting Back to top Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 154 FM Radio 3. As in step 2, adjust the minute setting. Making/Playing Voice 4. Press the button to confirm. Recordings Back to top Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 155 [Mon - Fri] Sounds the alarm at the specified time from Monday to Friday. Troubleshooting [Mon - Sat] Sounds the alarm at the specified time from Monday to Saturday. Important Information Back to top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 156 Specifications 1. From the Home menu, select [Music] desired search method desired song. Contents list 2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu. 3. Select [Set As Alarm Song]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 157 Using [Auto Preset] function of the FM radio. Analyzing songs for “SensMe™ Channels.” Sounding the alarm. The sleep timer will be canceled in the following situations. Entering standby mode. Connecting the player to a computer. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 158 Displays the total number of videos (including video podcasts) stored on [Total Videos:] Important Information the player. Specifications [Total Photos:] Displays the total number of photos stored on the player. [WM-PORT:] Displays the version information for WM-PORT. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 159 Limit)] desired setting type. Making/Playing Voice Recordings Type Description Timer [On] Maintains a moderate volume level. Settings [Off] Plays back audio at the original volume. (Default setting) Troubleshooting Back to top Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 160 [Beep Settings] Videos/Podcasts/Photos desired setting type. FM Radio Type Description Making/Playing Voice [On] Produces beep sounds. (Default setting) Recordings [Off] Does not produce beep sounds. Timer Settings Back to top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 161 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Common Settings > Setting the screensaver [Screensaver Settings] Getting Started Setting the screensaver [Screensaver Settings] How to Use the Software Music Setting the screensaver to on/off “SensMe™ Channels” Setting the screensaver type Setting the screensaver waiting time Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio...
Page 162 Analyzing songs for “SensMe™ Channels.” (The screen will dim instead of run the screensaver.) Sounding the alarm. Charging the battery with [Type] set to [Blank]. (The screen will dim instead of run the screensaver.) Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 163 If you set the brightness of the screen to a lower level, the battery will last longer [Details]. While the player is connected via the USB cable, the brightness of the screen may be set to Specifications a lower level regardless of the setting. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 164 W.p.(dark)] to set the photo as the wallpaper. 1. From the Home menu, select [Photos] desired search method desired photo. 2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu. 3. Select [Set as Wallpaper]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 165 “-” will be displayed instead of the current date and time. The clock may gain or lose up to 60 seconds per month. In this case, set the clock again. Related Topics How to use the Home menu Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 166 FM Radio Making/Playing Voice Type Description Recordings [YYYY/MM/DD] Displays the date as year/month/day. Timer [MM/DD/YYYY] Displays the date as month/day/year. Settings [DD/MM/YYYY] Displays the date as day/month/year. Troubleshooting Back to top Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 167 FM Radio Making/Playing Voice Type Description Recordings [12-hour] Displays the current time in the 12-hour format. Timer [24-hour] Displays the current time in the 24-hour format. Settings Troubleshooting Back to top Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 168 In the [Battery Care] mode, the first bar of the battery indicator will disappear somewhat Contents list quicker than normal. This is a result of stopping recharging the battery before becoming fully charged (in order to extend the battery lifespan) and is not a malfunction. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 169 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Common Settings] [Reset/Format] [Reset All Settings] [Yes]. Timer [Restored factory settings.] appears. Settings To cancel the operation, select [No] on the confirmation screen. Back to top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 170 Important Information [All data will be deleted. Proceed?] appears. Specifications To cancel the operation, select [No]. 3. Select [Yes]. Contents list When initialization finishes, [Memory formatted.] appears. To cancel the operation, select [No]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 171 2. Select [Yes]. The player enters USB connection standby mode, displaying the USB connection standby Settings screen. After connecting to a computer with the USB cable, [Connecting] appears. Troubleshooting Back to top Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 172 Settings [Français] French Troubleshooting [Italiano] Italian [Polski] Polish Important Information [Português] Portuguese Specifications [Русский] Russian Contents list [Türkçe] Turkish Japanese Korean Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Related Topics How to use the Home menu Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 173 If you start from a bookmark list, the selected bookmark list only will be played back and the others will not be played back. Note Songs to be played back differ depending on the [Playback Range] settings [Details]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 174 If you start playback from a bookmark list, the songs in that bookmark list only are played back and songs in other bookmark lists are not played back even if [Playback Range] is set to [All Range]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 175 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Music Settings > Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer] Getting Started Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer] How to Use the Software Music Setting the sound quality “SensMe™ Channels” Customizing sound quality Videos/Podcasts/Photos You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc.
Page 176 7 sound levels. After you have adjusted the setting level, be sure to press the button to confirm. If you press the BACK/HOME button before you confirm, the setting will be canceled. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 177 (*1) VPT, which stands for Virtualphones Technology, is a proprietary sound processing technology developed by Sony. Note The [VPT(Surround)] setting is not applied while playing a video, FM radio or video podcast. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 178 [Off] Troubleshooting setting) Important Information (*1) DSEE, which stands for Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, is a technology developed by Sony, to Specifications enhance the sound quality of compressed audio files by restoring high-range sound removed by the compression process. Contents list...
Page 179 The [Clear Stereo] function is designed to obtain maximum effect with the supplied Important Information headphones. The [Clear Stereo] effect may not be obtained with other headphones. When Specifications using other headphones, set [Clear Stereo] to [Off]. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 180 Plays back songs at their original transferred volume level. [Off] (Default setting) Troubleshooting Important Information Note Specifications The [Dynamic Normalizer] setting is not applied while playing a video, FM radio or video podcast. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 181 Selects [Bookmark List 5] as the default book mark list to which a song will be [Bookmark List 5] added when you press and hold the button. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 182 Cover art will not appear if there is no cover art information for the album. You can set cover art using Windows Media Player. For details on operation, refer to the Help of Windows Media Player. Note that the player will not display cover art attached to playlists. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 183 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Music Settings > Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics] Getting Started Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics] How to Use the Software Music You can display song lyrics when there is an LRC file for the song in the player. The LRC file “SensMe™...
Page 185 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Music Settings > How to create LRC files Getting Started How to create LRC files How to Use the Software Music Notes on creating LRC files “SensMe™ Channels” 1. Prepare an audio file for which you intend to display lyrics during playback. Videos/Podcasts/Photos 2.
Page 186 Time information [mm:ss:xx] where mm means minutes, ss means seconds, and xx means hundredths of a second. Enter mm, ss and xx in two digits. Use a colon to separate values. Lyric text line The player recognizes up to 95 characters to display the text line on the screen. If a text line cannot fit in the screen, it will be wrapped (up to 3 lines).
Page 187 Copyright notice When creating LRC files using copyrighted materials authored by others, created LRC files are limited to private use only. Use of LRC files beyond this limitation requires permission of the copyright holders. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 188 [SP Output Optimizer] is not applied to the sound output from the headphones. [SP Output Optimizer] is effective for music, audio podcast and “SensMe™ Channels” only. This function is not applied while playing a video, FM radio, or video podcast. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 189 If video [Off] resolution is too low, black bars will appear on the right, left, top and bottom of the screen. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 190 Settings When the player is on hold, the buttons are deactivated and the screen turns off, but [No] Troubleshooting the sound of the current video is played back. Important Information Back to top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 191 Arranges the video list by transfer/record date in descending order. (Newest)] (Default setting) Settings [Title (A>Z)] Arranges the video list by title in ascending order. Troubleshooting [Title (Z>A)] Arranges the video list by title in descending order. Important Information Specifications Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 192 Displays only thumbnails in the photo list. (Default setting) Timer Settings (*1) Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of a photo. Troubleshooting Note Thumbnails may not be displayed, depending on the file format. Important Information Specifications Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 193 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [FM Radio Settings] [Scan Sensitivity] FM Radio [Low]. Making/Playing Voice To set the reception sensitivity back to the default, select [High]. Recordings Back to top Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 194 Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [FM Radio Settings] [Mono/Auto] FM Radio [Mono]. To return to automatic setting, select [Auto]. Making/Playing Voice Recordings Back to top Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 195 [MP3 256kbps] Records at the bit rate of 256 kbps. Settings [MP3 128kbps] Records at the bit rate of 128 kbps. (Default setting) [MP3 64kbps] Records at the bit rate of 64 kbps. Troubleshooting Important Information Back to top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 196 Important Information 5. Look up information on the issue on one of the customer support Web sites [Details]. Specifications 6. If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Contents list Note No data will be deleted and no settings will be changed by resetting the player.
Page 197 Timer For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA Settings For customers in Latin America: Troubleshooting http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp Important Information For customers in other countries/regions: Specifications http://www.sony-asia.com/support Contents list For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 198 Videos/Podcasts/Photos Operation FM Radio Display Power Making/Playing Voice Connection to a computer Recordings “SensMe™ Channels” Timer FM Radio Recording Settings Podcast Other Troubleshooting Messages Important Information Back to top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 199 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Operation Getting Started Operation How to Use the Software Music There is no sound. “SensMe™ Channels” The volume level is set to zero. Videos/Podcasts/Photos Turn the volume up. FM Radio The headphone plug is not connected properly.
Page 200 Data was placed in the wrong location by drag-and-drop. Place the data in the correct place by drag-and-drop [Details]. The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer. Format the built-in flash memory on the player [Details]. The USB cable (supplied) was disconnected from the player while data was being transferred.
Page 201 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. There is insufficient volume. [AVLS (Volume Limit)] is enabled. Disable [AVLS (Volume Limit)] [Details]. There is no sound from the right channel of the headphones. Or the right channel sound is heard from both sides of the headphones.
Page 203 Contents list The screensaver is running [Details]. Press any button. The screen turns off. The screensaver is running [Details]. Press any button. [On-Hold Display] is set to [No]. Set [On-Hold Display] to [Yes] [Details]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 204 You have not used the player for more than a year. Troubleshooting Depending on the conditions under which your player is used, the battery may have been deteriorated. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Important Information [Battery Care] is set to [On].
Page 205 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. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 206 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Connection to a computer Getting Started Connection to a computer How to Use the Software Music Cannot install the software. “SensMe™ Channels” Your computer is installed with an operating system that is not supported by the player. Videos/Podcasts/Photos Check the operating system of your computer [Details].
Page 207 The software installation has been failed. Reinstall the software by using the installer. The imported data will remain untouched. By setting the player to the USB connection standby mode before connecting it to a computer, you may be able to establish connection between the player and the computer with more reliability.
Page 208 USB cable (supplied). Folders cannot be renamed or deleted. You cannot delete or rename the [MUSIC], [MP_ROOT], [MPE_ROOT], [VIDEO], [DCIM], [PICTURE], [PICTURES], [PODCASTS], [RECORD] and [VOICE] folders. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 209 Contents list Audio podcasts and voice recordings are not played by “SensMe™ Channels.” Audio podcasts and voice recordings are not analyzed by 12 TONE ANALYSIS and you cannot play them back using “SensMe™ Channels.” Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 210 The headphones are not connected. The headphone cord functions as an antenna. When a peripheral device (not supplied) is connected to the WM-PORT jack and the headphones cannot be connected, FM broadcast reception is unavailable. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 211 A folder is not deleted even though all recorded files have been deleted. Files other than recorded files are included in the folder. Open the folder using Windows Explorer, and delete all files other than those recorded by the player. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 212 The player does not support the file format of the episode. Videos/Podcasts/Photos Check the file format playable on the player [Details]. FM Radio Back to top Making/Playing Voice Recordings Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 213 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Other Getting Started Other How to Use the Software Music There is no beep sound when the player is operated. “SensMe™ Channels” [Beep Settings] is set to [Off]. Videos/Podcasts/Photos Set [Beep Settings] to [On] [Details].
Page 214 Set [Karaoke/Language Study] to [Off] or [Language Study] [Details]. Cannot suppress the vocal of the song. The effects of vocal suppression differ among songs. Depending on the song, the vocal may hardly be suppressed. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 215 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Messages Getting Started Messages How to Use the Software Music Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos [Cannot play; file format is not supported.] FM Radio You are trying to play a file that cannot be played on the player.
Page 216 Make sure the photo is not a damaged file or the size is not too large. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 217 “SensMe™ Channels” to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives Videos/Podcasts/Photos The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, FM Radio Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please Making/Playing Voice refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
Page 218 Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 219 Recordings Do not take apart or remodel the player. Doing so can result in electric shock. Consult your Timer nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. Settings 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.
Page 220 Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may Settings 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 Troubleshooting with clean water, and consult a doctor.
Page 221 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. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 222: Notice For Users
The recorded song is limited to private use only. Use of the song beyond this limit requires “SensMe™ Channels” permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to Videos/Podcasts/Photos problems of the player or computer.
Page 223: Road Safety
Caring for others Settings Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be Troubleshooting considerate to the people around you. Important Information Back to top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 224 “SensMe™ Channels” 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 Videos/Podcasts/Photos made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player.
Page 225 FM Radio Be careful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the connector. Clean the headphone plug periodically. Making/Playing Voice Recordings Back to top Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 226: Storing Data
Do not rename the [MUSIC], [MP_ROOT], [MPE_ROOT], [VIDEO], [DCIM], [PICTURE], Troubleshooting [PICTURES], [SCREENSAVER] [PODCASTS] [RECORD] and [VOICE] folders. Also, do not rename files and folders under them. Otherwise, they will not be displayed on the player. Important Information Back to top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 227 Firmware update is complete. Timer Hint Settings Version information for the player’s firmware can be displayed by selecting [Settings] Troubleshooting [Common Settings] [Unit Information] from the Home menu [Details]. Important Information Back to top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 228: License And Trademark Notice
Recordings are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Timer 12 TONE ANALYSIS and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. SensMe™ and the SensMe™ logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Settings Mobile Communications AB. Troubleshooting “PlayStation” and “PSP” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Page 229 (*1) “EMPR” is a name of a standard for systems that support copyright protection system developed by Sony Corporation. “MagicGate Type-R for Secure Video Recording for EMPR” has received approval from Dpa (The Association for Promotion of Digital Broadcasting) as a content protection method for making a recording of digital broadcasting.
Page 230 with modifications, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
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Page 233 C Library in non-free programs enables many more people to use the whole GNU operating system, as well as its variant, the GNU/Linux operating system. Although the Lesser General Public License is Less protective of the users’ freedom, it does ensure that the user of a program that is linked with the Library has the freedom and the wherewithal to run that program using a modified version of the Library.
Page 234 terms of this License. d) If a facility in the modified Library refers to a function or a table of data to be supplied by an application program that uses the facility, other than as an argument passed when the facility is invoked, then you must make a good faith effort to ensure that, in the event an application does not supply such function or table, the facility still operates, and performs whatever part of its purpose remains meaningful.
Page 235 derivative of the Library (because it contains portions of the Library), rather than a “work that uses the library”. The executable is therefore covered by this License. Section 6 states terms for distribution of such executables. When a “work that uses the Library” uses material from a header file that is part of the Library, the object code for the work may be a derivative work of the Library even though the source code is not.
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Page 238: Gnu General Public License
This library is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2.1 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. This library is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY;...
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Page 240 License, whose permissions for other licensees extend to the entire whole, and thus to each and every part regardless of who wrote it. Thus, it is not the intent of this section to claim rights or contest your rights to work written entirely by you;...
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Page 242 12. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO...
Page 243 If your program is a subroutine library, you may consider it more useful to permit linking proprietary applications with the library. If this is what you want to do, use the GNU Library General Public License instead of this License. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 244 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Specifications > Specifications > Specifications Getting Started Specifications How to Use the Software Music Supported file format “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Music (including podcasts (*1)) FM Radio Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format File extension: .mp3 Making/Playing Voice Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate...
Page 245: Voice Recording
(Codec) (VBR)) (for Windows Media Sampling frequency (*2): 44.1 kHz Video 9) * Compatible with WM-DRM 10 File size Max. 4 GB The number of Max. 2,000 files Photo (*7) Media File format: Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21 file format Photo Format File extension: .jpg JPEG...
Page 246: Operating Temperature
Audio Format: 128 kbps Maximum recordable number of photos that can be transferred (Approx.) Max. 20,000 Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes. Maximum recordable number of voice recordings Maximum recordable number of voice recording files: 4,000 Maximum recordable number of voice recording folders: 255 Maximum recordable number of voice recording files in each folder: 255 Maximum recordable number of playlists...
Page 247 Note Even if the player is turned off for an extended period, a small amount of battery power is still consumed. Battery life may vary depending on volume setting, conditions of use, and ambient temperature. Music Playback at MP3 128 kbps Approx.
Page 248 44 × 94.7 × 9.7 mm (1 3/4 × 3 3/4 × 13/32 inches) Dimensions (w/h/d) 44.1 × 95 × 10.4 mm (1 3/4 × 3 3/4 × 7/16 inches) Mass Approx. 58 g (2.1 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 249: Supplied Items
For details on how to install, refer to “Quick Start Guide.” Recordings Content Transfer Timer WALKMAN Guide User Guide, etc. Settings Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Troubleshooting Back to top Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 250: 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. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 251 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Specifications > What are Format and Bit Rate > What is audio format? Getting Started What is audio format? How to Use the Software Music What is copyright protection? “SensMe™ Channels” What is bit rate? What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size? Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio...
Page 253: What Is Video Format
WMV: WMV (Windows Media Video) is a video compression format developed by Microsoft Specifications Corporation. It was built upon MPEG-4, achieves a high compression rate, and supports copy control by DRM. Contents list Hint For details on supported file formats and bit rates, see [Details]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 254: What Is Photo Format
JPEG. JPEG can compress an image file to between 1/10 and 1/100 the size FM Radio of original image files. Making/Playing Voice Recordings Hint For details on supported file formats and bit rates, see [Details]. Timer Back to top Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

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