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How to Use the Software
Windows Media Player
Content Transfer
Windows Explorer (Drag-and-Drop)
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Top page > Music
Music
Playing Music
Using the Karaoke Function
Using the Language Study Function
Music Option Menu
Music Settings
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Top page > “SensMe™ Channels”
“SensMe™ Channels”
Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels”
“SensMe™ Channels” Option Menu
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Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos
Videos/Podcasts/Photos
Watching Videos
Video Option Menu
Video Settings
Playing a Podcast
Podcast Option Menu
Viewing Photos
Photo Option Menu
Photo Settings
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Top page > FM Radio
FM Radio
Listening to FM Radio
FM Radio Option Menu
FM Radio Settings
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Top page > Making/Playing Voice Recordings
Making/Playing Voice Recordings
Making Voice Recordings
Playing Voice Recordings
Voice Recording Option Menu
Recording Settings
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Top page > Settings
Settings
Common Settings
Music Settings
Video Settings
Photo Settings
FM Radio Settings
Recording Settings
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Top page > Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
To Deal with a Trouble
Possible Causes of Symptoms
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Top page > Important Information
Important Information
Precautions
Cleaning
Storing Data
Upgrading the Player’s Firmware
License and Trademark Notice
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Top page > Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
What are Format and Bit Rate
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Top page > Contents list
Contents list
Getting Started
Before Use
Operation flow of “WALKMAN”
Power/Charging
Initial Settings
Parts and Controls
About the Software
Home Menu/Option Menu
How to Use the Software
Windows Media Player
Content Transfer
Windows Explorer (Drag-and-Drop)
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Music
Playing Music
Using the Karaoke Function
Using the Language Study Function
Music Option Menu
Music Settings
“SensMe™ Channels”
Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels”
“SensMe™ Channels” Option Menu
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Videos/Podcasts/Photos
Watching Videos
Video Option Menu
Video Settings
Playing a Podcast
Podcast Option Menu
Viewing Photos
Photo Option Menu
Photo Settings
FM Radio
Listening to FM Radio
FM Radio Option Menu
FM Radio Settings
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Making/Playing Voice Recordings
Making Voice Recordings
Playing Voice Recordings
Voice Recording Option Menu
Recording Settings
Timer
Setting the Timer
Settings
Common Settings
Music Settings
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Video Settings
Photo Settings
FM Radio Settings
Recording Settings
Troubleshooting
To Deal with a Trouble
Possible Causes of Symptoms
Important Information
Precautions
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Cleaning
Storing Data
Upgrading the Player’s Firmware
License and Trademark Notice
Specifications
Specifications
What are Format and Bit Rate
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Before first use
Thank you for purchasing this “WALKMAN.”
This User Guide explains how to transfer music, videos, photos and podcasts to the player and
how to use various functions of it. Browse this User Guide for necessary information.
Before you start using the player, be sure to read “Important Information” that contains important
information on the use of the player. To read it, click “Important Information” in the side bar on
the left of the browser window.
Also, “Quick Start Guide” supplied with the player contains important information for you.
About model names mentioned in this User Guide
Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not
be available.
About Windows operating system and Windows Media Player
Make sure that the operating system is Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows Vista
(Service Pack 1 or later) or Windows 7 (*1), and the installed Windows Media Player version on
your computer is 11 (Windows XP/Windows Vista) or 12 (Windows 7).
For details about usage or support on Windows Media Player, refer to Windows Media Player
information from the following web site:
(*1) [Compatibility mode] for Windows XP is not supported.
About battery charging
battery.
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How to use this User Guide
This User Guide explains how to use each function of the player, how to change settings, and
how to troubleshoot a problem.
Selecting a topic to display
Internet Explorer 7 is used for illustration purposes.
1. Click a title (
The title’s topic list appears in the right pane.
2. Click a topic title ( ) in the list.
) in the side bar on the left of the browser window.
Descriptions appear in the right pane.
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Changing the font size
You can change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change
the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser.
Returning to a previous page
Use the back button of your web browser (
page you previously viewed.
) or breadcrumb trail navigation (
) to return to a
Printing out a page
Click the print button (
) to print out a page you are viewing.
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“WALKMAN”
What you can do with “WALKMAN”
Your “WALKMAN” incorporates various functions. This page introduces some of its major
features to you.
You need to transfer music, videos, photos or podcasts from a computer to your “WALKMAN” to
enjoy them.
Enjoying music, videos, photos and podcasts transferred from a
computer
To enjoy music, videos, photos or podcasts, use bundled software (Content Transfer) or
supported software (Windows Media Player) to transfer them from a computer to the player. For
how to install the bundled software, refer to “Quick Start Guide.”
Music
Videos/
Photos/
Podcasts
Enjoying “SensMe™ Channels”
Playing “SensMe™ Channels”
“SensMe™ Channels” automatically picks up songs to fit the themes of channels. You can play
“SensMe™ Channels.”
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Operation flow to enjoy music
You need to have music files on your computer before transferring them to the player and
playing back. There are various ways to obtain music files, such as importing from CDs,
purchasing at online music stores, downloading from the Internet, and so on.
Be careful that the player can play back music files in supported formats only. Also, copyright
protected music files may not be playable depending on their copyright protection. For details
Once you have music files on your computer, you are ready to transfer them to the player. You
can transfer music to the player in the following three ways.
Transferring music from CDs using Windows Media Player
You can import music from your CDs, etc., to your computer, and transfer them to the player
using Windows Media Player.
For how to use Windows Media Player, see the following topics.
Windows Media Player [Details]
Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player [Details]
Transferring music using Windows Media Player [Details]
Transferring music from iTunes, etc., using Content Transfer
If you have already managed music with iTunes, etc., you can transfer them to the player using
Content Transfer.
For how to use Content Transfer, see the following topics.
Content Transfer [Details]
Transferring music using Content Transfer [Details]
Transferring music by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer
You can directly transfer music stored on your computer by drag-and-drop using Windows
Explorer.
For how to use Windows Explorer, see the following topic.
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Transferring music using Windows Explorer [Details]
Hint
For detailed information on how to import music, refer to the Help of each software.
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.
ATRAC files managed by SonicStage can be transferred to the player after conversion to
MP3 file format.
Note
During data transfer between the player and a computer, [Do not disconnect.] appears on
the player’s screen. While [Do not disconnect.] is displayed, do not disconnect the USB
cable. Otherwise, the data being transferred or the data stored in the player may be
damaged.
Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not
connected to AC power, since the player may discharge the computer’s battery.
If you turn on or restart the computer while the player is connected to the computer, the
player may malfunction. In this case, press the RESET button of the player to reset it
[Details]. Disconnect the player from the computer before turning on or restarting the
computer.
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photos and podcasts
Operation flow to enjoy videos, photos and podcasts
You need to have video/photo/podcast episode files on your computer before transferring them
to the player and playing back.
You can import videos from recorded videos or download from the Internet, etc. You can import
photos from a digital camera or download from the Internet, etc. You can download podcast
episodes from the Internet.
Be careful that the player can play back files in supported formats only. Also, copyright protected
files may not be playable depending on their copyright protection. For details about supported file
Once you have video/photo/podcast episode files on your computer, you are ready to transfer
them to the player. You can transfer video/photo/podcast episode files to the player in the
following three ways.
Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer
You can transfer videos/photos/podcasts stored on your computer to the player using Content
Transfer.
For how to use Content Transfer, see the following topics.
Content Transfer [Details]
Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer [Details]
Transferring videos/photos/podcasts by drag-and-drop using
Windows Explorer
You can directly transfer videos/photos/podcasts stored on your computer by drag-and-drop
using Windows Explorer.
For how to use Windows Explorer, see the following topic.
Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer [Details]
Transferring videos/photos using Windows Media Player
You can transfer videos/photos managed with Windows Media Player to the player.
For details about usage or support on Windows Media Player, refer to Windows Media Player
information from the following web site:
Also, see the following topic.
Windows Media Player [Details]
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Hint
For detailed information on how to import videos/photos/podcasts, refer to the Help of each
software.
Note
Commercial DVDs and Blu-ray Discs are copyright protected and cannot be transferred to
the player.
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Turning the player on and off
OPTION/PWR OFF button
HOLD switch
If
appears on the top of the screen, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of
on the right side of the player to cancel the HOLD function.
the arrow
To turn on the player
Press any button to turn the player on.
To turn off the player
enters standby mode, and the screen turns off.
Hint
During pause, if there is no operation for about 10 minutes, the player automatically enters
standby mode, and the screen turns off. In standby mode, press any button to turn on the
screen again.
While the player is in standby mode, if there is no operation for about a day, the player
completely turns off automatically.
Note
You cannot operate the player when it is connected to a computer. Disconnect the USB
cable before operating the player.
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.
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.
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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 USB cable (supplied).
When the remaining battery indication in the upper right corner of the display shows
charging is completed. (Charging time is approx. 3 hours.)
,
When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player for a long time,
recharge it fully (to
in the remaining battery indication of the display).
Note
After fully charging, the player will automatically enter standby mode.
About the [Battery Care] mode
In the [Battery Care] mode, the player stops recharging a short time before the battery is fully
charged. When extended use over many hours is not required, you can set [Battery Care] to [On]
to increase the available number of cycles of charge and discharge, which can significantly
extend battery lifespan.
Note
In the [Battery Care] mode, the first bar of the battery indicator will disappear somewhat
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.
About the battery indicator
The battery indicator in the information area shows the remaining battery charge.
As the battery power gets lower, the bars of the icon disappear. If [LOW BATTERY. Please
Charge.] appears, you cannot use the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to
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Hint
The screen dims while charging.
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, after which it should start operating normally again.
Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 ºF to 95 ºF). If
you try to charge the battery in an ambient temperature outside this range, the
may appear, and charging cannot be performed.
icon
The number of times the battery can be recharged before it is used up is approximately 500
times. This number may vary, depending on the conditions under which you use the player.
[Do not disconnect.] appears in the display while the computer accesses the player. During
this time, do not disconnect the USB cable (supplied); otherwise, data being transferred (or
data already in the player) may be damaged.
The control buttons on the player become inoperative while it is connected to a computer.
To prevent battery deterioration, charge the battery at least once every half a year or every
year.
Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with proper operation of the
player.
We do not guarantee battery recharging using a personally assembled/modified computer.
If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the Sleep or Hibernation mode, while
the player is connected via the USB cable, the player’s battery will not be charged. Instead,
the player continues to draw power from the battery, discharging it.
Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not
connected to AC power, since the player may discharge the computer’s battery.
While the player is connected to a computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up from sleep
mode, or shut down the computer. These operations may cause the player to malfunction.
Disconnect the player from the computer before performing these operations.
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.
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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. Furthermore, if standby mode continues for more than
about a day, the player turns completely off automatically.
Longer battery life settings
The following settings are effective for extending the battery life of the player.
Set as below to turn off the screen as frequently as possible during music playback.
Set [On/Off] to [On] and [Delay] to [15 Sec] (the shortest waiting time).
Set [Display Lyrics] to other than [On (No Screen Off)].
Set [Karaoke/Language Study] to other than [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum
Karaoke Mode].
Reduce the [Brightness] setting value.
Set [Equalizer], [VPT(Surround)], [DSEE(Sound Enhance)], [Clear Stereo], [Dynamic
Normalizer] and [DPC (Speed Control)] to [None] or [Off].
measurement conditions.
Adjust data format and bit rate
Playing time will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of songs,
videos or photos that are played.
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Settings]
Selecting the display language [Language Settings]
You can select from a variety of languages for menus and messages.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Language Settings]
desired language
setting.
Language Messages and menus are displayed in
[Deutsch]
[English]
[Español]
[Français]
[Italiano]
[Polski]
German
English
Spanish
French
Italian
Polish
[Português] Portuguese
[Русский]
Russian
[Türkçe]
Turkish
[
[
[
[
]
Japanese
]
Korean
]
]
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
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Setting the current time [Set Date-Time]
You can set the date and time.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Common Settings]
[Clock Settings]
button to change
[Set Date-Time].
2. Press the
/
button to select the year, and then press the
/
the value.
3. As in step 2, adjust the settings for month, date, hour, and minutes, and then press the
button to confirm.
Hint
You can select the date format from [YYYY/MM/DD], [MM/DD/YYYY], or [DD/MM/YYYY]
[Details]. Furthermore, you can select the time format from either [12-hour] or [24-hour]
Note
If battery power is used up because, for example, the player has not been used for a long
time, your settings for date and time may be lost, and “-” 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.
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Parts and controls
BACK/HOME button [Details]
Press to go up one list screen level, or to return to the previous menu.
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button to display the Home menu.
5-way button (*1) [Details]
Press to start playback or navigate through the player’s on-screen menus.
(*1) There is a tactile dot. Use it to help with button operations.
Headphone jack
Insert the headphone plug until it clicks into place. If the headphones are connected
improperly, the sound from the headphones will be impaired.
WM-PORT jack
Connect the USB cable (supplied), or peripheral devices (not supplied).
Display
VOL + (*1)/– button
Press to adjust the volume.
(*1) There is a tactile dot. Use it to help with button operations.
OPTION/PWR OFF button [Details]
Press to display the option menu.
If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the screen turns off and the player
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.
Strap hole
This is used to attach a strap (not supplied).
Microphone [Details]
Use to make voice recordings.
RESET button [Details]
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Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc., to reset the player.
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About the software
You can use several software shown below to manage music, videos, photos and podcasts on
your computer or transfer them to the player.
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. For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software.
Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video (MPEG-4 Simple
Profile, AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile, WMV (*1))
(*1) Some WMV files cannot be played back after being transferred by Content Transfer. If you retransfer
them using Windows Media Player, they may become playable.
Hint
ATRAC files managed by SonicStage can be transferred to the player after conversion to
MP3 file format.
WALKMAN Guide
The User Guide (this manual) and a useful list of links are available to you.
Compatible software
Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to the player.
Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Video (WMV), Photo (JPEG)
For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software, or visit the following website.
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).
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About the Home menu
The following list shows the items of the Home menu.
[SensMe™ Channels] [Details]
Play songs using “SensMe™ Channels.”
[FM Radio] [Details]
Listen to FM radio broadcasting.
[Photos] [Details]
View photos transferred to the player.
[Music] [Details]
Listen to songs transferred to the player.
[Settings] [Details]
Set up the player and its applications.
[Podcasts] [Details]
Play back podcast episodes transferred to the player.
Information area [Details]
[Voice Recording] [Details]
Record voice using the player’s built-in microphone.
[Videos] [Details]
Watch videos transferred to the player.
[Go to song playback screen]
Display the music playback screen.
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
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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.
BACK/HOME button
5-way button
From the Home menu, you can select the desired item on the screen by using the 5-way button.
/
/
/
button: Selects an item.
button: Confirms an item.
In this manual, operating instructions from the Home menu are described as below.
Example:
From the Home menu, select
desired song.
[Music]
[Album]
desired album
1. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button.
The Home menu appears.
2. Press the
/
/
/
button to select
[Music], and then press the
button to
confirm.
The [Music] screen appears.
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3. Press the
/
/
/
button to select [Album], and then press the
button to
button to
button to
confirm.
The album list appears.
4. Press the
/
/
/
button to select an album, and then press the
confirm.
The song list for the selected album appears.
5. Press the
/
/
/
button to select a song, and then press the
confirm.
The music playback screen appears and playback begins.
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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.
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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.
OPTION/PWR OFF button
5-way button
From the option menu, you can select the desired item on the screen by using the 5-way button.
/
buttons: Select a menu from among the option menu, (Search) menu, and
Playback Screen] menu. (*1)
buttons: Select a menu item.
[To
/
button: Confirms an item.
(search) menu or the
(*1) The
screen.
[To Playback Screen] icon is not displayed depending on the
For example, the operations for setting [Play Mode] option to [Shuffle] are shown below.
1. From the music playback screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
The option menu appears.
2. Press the
/
/
/
button to select [Play Mode], and then press the
button to
confirm.
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3. 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.
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using Windows Media Player
Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player
You can use Windows Media Player to copy (rip) music from your CDs. Follow these instructions
to rip songs from a CD to your computer.
Hint
For details about usage or support on Windows Media Player, refer to Windows Media
Player information from the following web site:
1. Insert an audio CD.
2. Start up Windows Media Player, and then click the [Rip] tab at the top of the window.
When connected to the Internet, Windows Media Player obtains CD information (CD title,
song name or artist name, etc.), and displays it in the window.
3. Click [Start Rip].
Windows Media Player 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/Windows 7) or [Music]
folder (Windows Vista) of the computer. Click the [Library] tab of the Windows Media Player
window to find them.
Windows Media Player obtains the CD information from a database on the Internet.
However, depending on the CD, information may not be available in the database. If your
CDs’ information is missing, you can add it after importing. For information about adding and
editing CD information, refer to the Help of Windows Media Player.
If you want a song not to be imported, uncheck the checkbox to the left of the song title.
Note
Imported songs are limited to private use only. Use of a song beyond this limitation requires
permission of the copyright holders.
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Windows Media Player
Transferring music using Windows Media Player
You can use Windows Media Player to transfer music from your computer to the player.
Note
If Content Transfer starts automatically after connecting the player to your computer using
the USB cable (supplied), close or ignore Content Transfer as Content Transfer need not be
used. For details on setting automatic start of Content Transfer, refer to the Help of Content
Transfer.
Hint
For details about usage or support on Windows Media Player, refer to Windows Media
Player information from the following web site:
1. Start up Windows Media Player, and then connect the player to your computer using the
USB cable (supplied).
Insert the connector of the USB cable into the player with the
The [Device Setup] window appears.
mark facing up.
2. Click [Cancel].
Close the auto play window, if it appears, by clicking [Cancel] or the Close icon.
If you click [Finish] instead of [Cancel], the entire library data of Windows Media Player is
automatically copied to the player. If the library data size is larger than the available
storage space on the player, the copy process will not start.
You can open the [Device Setup] window at any time. To open it, right-click [WALKMAN]
on the left side of the Windows Media Player window, and then click [Set Up Sync].
3. Click the [Sync] tab on the Windows Media Player window.
4. 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.
5. Click [Start Sync] to start synchronization.
When synchronization is complete, a message confirming you can disconnect the player
appears on the Sync List. After completion, close Windows Media Player, and disconnect the
player from the computer.
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Transfer
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
Content Transfer cannot be used for Windows Media Player contents.
Contents with copyright protection cannot be transferred.
Content Transfer supports data transfer from iTunes 9.0 to the player. For details on
1. Connect the player to your computer using the USB cable (supplied).
Insert the connector of the USB cable into the player with the
mark facing up.
Content Transfer starts automatically.
For details on setting automatic start and general operation of Content Transfer, refer to
the Help of Content Transfer.
You can also click [All programs] in the [start] menu, and then [Content Transfer] -
[Content Transfer] to start the software.
2. Start up iTunes, etc.
3. Select the desired songs from iTunes, etc. (
Transfer ( ).
), and drag-and-drop them to Content
Content Transfer recognizes the type of data by filename extension, and sends it to the
appropriate folder of the player.
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using Content Transfer
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
Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player, as the
data being transferred or the data stored in the player may be damaged.
Contents with copyright protection cannot be transferred.
1. Connect the player to your computer using the USB cable (supplied).
Insert the connector of the USB cable into the player with the
mark facing up.
Content Transfer starts automatically.
For details on setting automatic start and general operation of Content Transfer, refer to
the Help of Content Transfer.
You can also click [All programs] in the [start] menu, and then [Content Transfer] -
[Content Transfer] to start the software.
2. Select the desired videos/photos/podcasts from Windows Explorer (
them to Content Transfer ( ).
), and drag-and-drop
Content Transfer recognizes the type of data by filename extension, and sends it to the
appropriate folder of the player.
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music using Windows Explorer
Transferring music using Windows Explorer
You can directly transfer data by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer on your computer.
1. Connect the player to your computer using the USB cable (supplied).
Insert the connector of the USB cable into the player with the
mark facing up.
2. Click [start] – [My Computer] or [Computer] – [WALKMAN] – [Storage Media], and then
select the [MUSIC] folder.
Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.
3. Drag-and-drop files or folders (
) into the [MUSIC] folder (
), or one of its subfolders.
About the data hierarchy
Drag and drop files or folders into the correct folder as shown in the following illustration. The
player can play back songs on the 1st to 8th level of the [MUSIC] folder.
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Note
Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player.
Otherwise, data being transferred or stored on the player may be damaged. If the player is
disconnected while files are being transferred, unnecessary files may be left in the player. In
Do not change folder names or delete the [MUSIC], [MP_ROOT], [MPE_ROOT], [VIDEO],
[DCIM], [PICTURE], [PICTURES], [SCREENSAVER], [PODCASTS], [RECORD] and
[VOICE] folders.
Do not change folder or file names directly under the [MP_ROOT] or [MPE_ROOT] folders,
otherwise, they will not be displayed on the player.
Some files may not be played back on the player due to copyright protection.
If Content Transfer starts automatically after connecting the player to your computer using
the USB cable (supplied), close or ignore Content Transfer as Content Transfer need not be
used. For details on setting automatic start of Content Transfer, refer to the Help of Content
Transfer.
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videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer
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.
1. Connect the player to your computer using the USB cable (supplied).
Insert the connector of the USB cable into the player with the
mark facing up.
2. Click [start] – [My Computer] or [Computer] – [WALKMAN] – [Storage Media], and then
select the [VIDEO], [PICTURE], [PICTURES], [DCIM] or [PODCASTS] folder.
Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.
3. Drag-and-drop files or folders into the [VIDEO], [PICTURE], [PICTURES], [DCIM] or
[PODCASTS] folder or one of their 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. If you want to use photos as the slide show screensaver
[Details], drag and drop them into the [SCREENSAVER] folder in the [PICTURE] folder.
Podcast folders and episode files: drag and drop podcast folders into the [PODCASTS]
folder and episode files into the podcast folders.
Video/photo/podcast files or folders in your computer
Video: [VIDEO] folder in your player
Photo: [PICTURE], [PICTURES] or [DCIM] folder in your player
Podcast: [PODCASTS] folder in your player
About the data hierarchy
Drag and drop files or folders into the correct folder as shown in the following illustrations.
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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. The player can
play back podcast episodes on the 2nd level of the [PODCASTS] folder.
Note
Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player.
Otherwise, data being transferred or stored on the player may be damaged. If the player is
disconnected while files are being transferred, unnecessary files may be left in the player. In
Do not change folder names or delete the [MUSIC], [MP_ROOT], [MPE_ROOT], [VIDEO],
[DCIM], [PICTURE], [PICTURES], [SCREENSAVER], [PODCASTS], [RECORD] and
[VOICE] folders.
Do not change folder or file names directly under the [MP_ROOT] or [MPE_ROOT] folders.
Otherwise, they will not be displayed on the player.
Some files may not be played back on the player due to copyright protection.
If Content Transfer starts automatically after connecting the player to your computer using
the USB cable (supplied), close or ignore Content Transfer as Content Transfer need not be
used. For details on setting automatic start of Content Transfer, refer to the Help of Content
Transfer.
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Playing music
To play music, select
[Music] on the Home menu to display the [Music] screen.
1. 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
2. Select desired search method
desired song.
The music playback screen appears and song playback begins.
Select items until a song list appears.
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Browsing and using the music screen
Music playback screen
Information area
Current song number/Total song number to be played (*1)
Elapsed time/Total time (*1) (*2)
Progress bar (*1) (*2)
Song name
Artist name
Album title
(*1) These items disappear after a while.
(*2) While playing back variable bit rate (VBR) songs, the elapsed time indication and the progress bar
indicator may be unstable and inaccurate.
Indication icons of the music playback screen
Icon Description
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Operations on the music playback screen
To (screen indication)
Play ( )/pause ( ) (*1)
Do this
Press the
button.
Fast forward (
fast rewind (
)/
Press and hold the
button.
/
)
Find the beginning of the previous (or current) song (
)/
Press the
/
button.
button.
find the beginning of the next song (
)
Browse album covers to select an album (*2)
Press the
/
Add to bookmark list
Press and hold the
button.
Return to the list screen
Press the BACK/HOME button.
(*1) During pause, if there is no operation for a while, the player automatically enters standby mode.
Icons which appear by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button
Icon
Description
Shows the search menu. You can select the desired search method to display the
(Search)
(Option
Menu)
Music list screen
The following are examples of music list screens.
Song list screen
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Index
The initials of song and album, etc., names in the list section appear.
Album list screen
Hint
Operations on the music list screen
To
Do this
Confirm an item in the list
Press the
button.
button.
Press the
/
Move the cursor up or down
Press and hold the
/
button to
scroll up or down faster.
Move the cursor left/right when an index is
displayed
Press the
Press the
Press the
/
/
/
button.
button.
button.
Display the previous/next screen of the list when
an index is not displayed
Move the cursor left/right when displaying cover
arts only
Add to bookmark list (*1)
Press and hold the
button.
Return to the list screen of the next upper level
Press the BACK/HOME button.
(*1) You can add transferred songs only to a bookmark list. You cannot add recorded files or albums.
Icons which appear by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button
Icon
Description
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(Search)
(*1)
Shows the search menu. You can select the desired search method to
(Option
Menu) (*1)
Returns to the music playback screen.
[To
Playback
Screen]
(*1) These icons may not appear depending on the screen.
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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.
1. On the music playback screen or the list screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
2. Select (Search)
desired search method
desired song.
Select items as follows until a song list appears.
Search method
Method
Description
Select a song from the all songs list.
[All Songs]
[Album]
Select an album
Select an artist
Select a genre
song.
[Artist] (*1)
[Genre]
an album
an artist
song.
an album
song.
[Release Year]
[Playlists] (*2)
[Bookmark]
[Folder]
Select a release year
an artist
song.
Select a playlist
song.
Select a bookmark list
song.
Select a folder
song.
song.
[Voice Recording] Select a folder
(*1) “The” at the beginning of artist names is ignored when arranging a list.
(*2) Playlists are created by using Windows Media Player. For information on how to create a playlist,
refer to the Help of Windows Media Player. Cover art images registered to a playlist are not
displayed on the player.
Hint
[All Songs], [Album], [Artist] and [Genre] lists are arranged in alphanumeric order. The
[Release Year] list is arranged in reverse chronological order. In the [Voice Recording] list,
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folders are displayed in reverse chronological order, and files are displayed in chronological
order. 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.
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Using bookmarks
You can add favorite songs to bookmark lists for easy playback.
Adding a song to a bookmark list
You can add the currently playing song to a bookmark list. You can also select a song from a
song list to add it to a bookmark list.
Note
You can add up to 100 songs to each bookmark list.
You cannot add recorded files, videos, or podcast episodes to a bookmark list.
To add the currently playing song
1. From the music playback screen, press and hold the
button.
The song is added to the default bookmark list. For how to change the default bookmark list,
see [Details].
or,
1. From the music playback screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option
menu.
2. Select [Add to Bookmark]
desired bookmark list.
To select a song from a song list to add to a bookmark list
1. From a song list screen, press the
/
button to select a song.
2. Press and hold the button.
The selected song is added to the default bookmark list. For how to change the default
bookmark list, see [Details].
or,
1. From a song list screen, press the
2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.
3. Select [Add to Bookmark] desired bookmark list.
/
button to select a song.
Playing songs in a bookmark list
1. From the Home menu, select
[Music]
[Bookmark]
desired bookmark list
desired song.
Note
While playing a song selected from a bookmark list, playback will pause if you carry out an
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alternation to the playing bookmark list such as adding a song, removing a song or
rearrange songs.
Removing a song from a bookmark list
1. From the Home menu, select
[Music]
[Bookmark]
desired bookmark list
desired song.
2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.
3. Select [Remove from Bookmark].
or,
1. From the Home menu, select
[Music]
[Bookmark]
desired bookmark list.
2. Press the button to select a song.
/
3. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.
4. Select [Remove from Bookmark].
Removing all songs from a bookmark list
1. From the Home menu, select
2. Press the button to select a bookmark list.
3. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.
4. Select [Clear Bookmark List] [Yes].
[Music]
[Bookmark].
/
Rearranging songs in a bookmark list
1. From the Home menu, select
[Music]
[Bookmark]
desired bookmark list.
2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.
3. Select [Edit Song Order].
A right arrow appears to the left of a song name.
4. Press the
/
button to select a song, then press the
button.
A double-headed arrow appears to the left of the selected song.
5. Press the
/
button to move the song to the desired location.
button to fix the location for the song.
6. Press the
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.
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Browsing cover arts to select an album (Album Scroll)
On the music playback screen, you can press the
down and select the album.
/
button to scroll the cover art up or
Note
You can use the album scroll function only when [Karaoke/Language Study] is set to [Off]
1. From the Home menu, select
2. Press the button on the music playback screen.
The album scroll screen appears.
[Music]
desired item to display the playback screen.
/
3. Press the
/
button to browse album covers.
The cover art images are arranged by title in alphabetical order.
Cover art
4. Select the cover art of the desired album, then press the
button.
The music playback screen reappears and playback of the selected album begins.
To cancel browsing
Press the BACK/HOME button.
Hint
Cover art only appears if cover art information is available. You can set cover art using
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.
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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
You cannot delete songs without connecting the player to a computer except for voice
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About the karaoke function
When you set [Karaoke/Language Study] to [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum Karaoke
Mode], the vocal of the playing song is suppressed and the lyrics of the song are displayed if the
song’s lyrics file is stored in the player. You can also change the key of a song.
Song lyrics are displayed when there is an LRC file for the song in the player. The LRC file must
have the same file name as the song file, with extension “.lrc” (for example, “abc.lrc” for a song
file “abc.mp3”). Place the LRC file in the same folder as the song file. The player synchronizes
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Activating the karaoke function
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Karaoke/Language
Study]
desired setting type.
Type
Description
[Off]
Disables the karaoke and language study function. (Default setting)
[Language
Study]
[Maximum
Activates the karaoke function. The vocal of the song is suppressed as much
Karaoke Mode] as possible. The screensaver will not start.
[Minimum
Activates the karaoke function. The vocal of the song is suppressed, though
Karaoke Mode] still audible. The screensaver will not start.
Note
When [Karaoke/Language Study] is set to [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum Karaoke
Mode], the
/
button works for the karaoke function and you cannot use the album
scroll function. Also, the screensaver will not start. For details on the screensaver, see
[Details].
Study] is set to [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum Karaoke Mode].
[Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum Karaoke Mode].
The effects of vocal suppression differ among songs. Depending on the song, the vocal may
hardly be suppressed.
Music playback screen with karaoke activated
Lyrics
Operation guidance
Lyrics icon
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Changing the key of a song
You can change the key of a song to make it easier to sing.
1. Use the
/
buttons during playback to raise/lower the key.
Note
After the song has finished, the key reverts to normal and the next song will be played back
in the original key.
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About language study
When you set [Karaoke/Language Study] to [Language Study], you can use the [Quick Replay]
function and the A-B repeat function. This section also explains about the playback speed
control function.
Hint
You can adjust the playback speed when [Karaoke/Language Study] is set to [Off] or
[Language Study], but cannot adjust when set to [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum
Karaoke Mode].
For audio podcasts, set [Podcast Language Study] to [On] to use the [Quick Replay]
[DPC (Speed Control)] setting also affects the playback speed of the audio podcast.
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function
Activating the language study function
Activating the language study for music
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Karaoke/Language
Study]
desired setting type.
Type
Description
[Off]
Disables the karaoke and language study function. (Default setting)
[Language
Study]
Activates the language study function, allowing you to use the [Quick
Replay] function and the A-B repeat function.
[Maximum
Karaoke Mode]
[Minimum
Karaoke Mode]
Note
When [Karaoke/Language Study] is set to [Language Study], the
/
buttons work for
Music playback screen with language study activated
Operation guidance
Section A-B
Point B
Point A
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Activating the language study for audio podcast
1. From the Home menu, select
Study] desired setting type.
[Settings]
[Podcast Settings]
[Podcast Language
Type Description
Activates the [Podcast Language Study], allowing you to use the [Quick Replay]
function and the A-B repeat function.
[On]
[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
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Rewinding slightly [Quick Replay]
You can rewind about 3 seconds to listen to audio again.
1. 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.
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repeatedly (A-B Repeat)
Playing back a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat)
You can play back a specified section of audio repeatedly.
1. Press the
button to specify the starting point of A-B repeat.
The point A (starting point of A-B repeat) indicator appears. The section from point A to the
end of the song is played back repeatedly.
2. Press the
button to specify the ending point of the A-B repeat.
The point B (ending point of A-B repeat) indicator appears. The section from point A to point
B is played back repeatedly.
Note
Put an interval of more than 1 second between point A and B. If you press the
button
within 1 second from point A, you cannot set point B.
A-B repeat operations
During A-B repeat, you can pause, resume playback, fast forward, fast rewind and [Quick
To
Do this
Return to the point A
Press the
button.
button.
button.
Proceed to the point B and exit the A-B repeat Press the
Exit the A-B repeat
Press the
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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.
Hint
You can adjust the playback speed when [Karaoke/Language Study] is set to [Off] or
[Language Study], but cannot adjust when set to [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum
The [DPC (Speed Control)] setting also affects the playback speed of an audio podcast
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[DPC (Speed Control)]
desired setting type.
Type Description
[x0.5] Plays back at half speed.
[x0.75] Plays back at 0.75 times normal speed.
[x0.9] Plays back at 0.9 times normal speed.
[Off]
Plays back at normal speed. (Default setting)
[x1.1] Plays back at 1.1 times normal speed.
[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.
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Using the music option menu
You can bring up the music option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the music
The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it
up. See the reference page for settings and usage.
Option items appearing on the album list screen
Option items
Description/reference page
Option items appearing on the music playback screen
Option items
[Play Mode]
Description/reference page
[Playback Range]
[Karaoke/Language
Study]
[DPC (Speed
Control)] (*1)
[Display Lyrics] (*1)
[Equalizer]
[VPT(Surround)]
[Add to
Wishlist/Remove from
Wishlist]
Adds the song to the wish list to purchase it on the service
corresponded software./ Removes the song from the wish list.
Displays detailed information of a song, such as playing time, audio
[Detailed Information]
[Add to Bookmark]
Sets the playing song as the alarm song [Details].
[Remove from
Bookmark]
[Set As Alarm Song]
[Delete This Song]
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(*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]
(*1) These options do not appear when the recorded voice file list screen is displayed.
(*2) These options appear on the music list of a bookmark list only.
Option items appearing on the [Bookmark] screen
Option items
Description/reference page
Displaying the detailed information screen [Detailed Information]
1. From the music playback screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option
menu.
2. Select [Detailed Information].
Detailed information screen
Song name
Artist name
Album title
Genre
Release year
Length of Song
Codec
While playing back copyright protected songs, [Secured] appears.
Bit rate
While playing back variable bit rate songs, [VBR] is shown.
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File name
Hint
When playing a voice recording, recorded date/time and file size are displayed.
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Setting the play mode [Play Mode]
The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Play Mode]
desired play mode type.
Type - icon
Description
[Normal] - No
icon
The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order.
(Default setting)
The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order
and then repeated.
[Repeat] -
[Shuffle] -
(*1)
The songs within the playback range are played back in random order.
[Shuffle&Repeat]
-
The songs within the playback range are played back in random order and
then repeated.
(*1)
[Repeat 1 Song] The current song or the song selected from a song list is played back
repeatedly.
-
(*1) When [Play Mode] is set to [Shuffle] or [Shuffle&Repeat] and [Playback Range] is set to [All Range],
the player will not shuffle all songs at once. Instead, the player will select an artist, album, etc. one
by one and play their songs in random order. For example, if you select [Album] in the [Music]
screen and select a song in an album, the player will play selected album’s songs in random order,
then select the next album in the album list to play its songs in random order, and continue in such a
manner. However, [All Songs] and bookmark lists are exceptions. If you start from [All Songs], the
player will shuffle all songs at once. 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
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Setting the playback range [Playback Range]
You can set the playback range of songs.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Playback Range]
desired playback range type.
Type - icon
Description
Plays back all the songs in all the lists of the selected search method.
For example, if you start playback from an album list, all the albums in the
player are played back.
[All Range] - No
icon
Plays back songs only in the lists from which playback starts. (Default
settings)
For example, if you start playback from an album list, the songs in that album
only are played back.
[Selected
Range] -
Note
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].
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Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer]
You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc.
Equalizer settings contain the CLEAR BASS setting. Increasing the CLEAR BASS setting value
allows the player to reproduce dynamic deep bass without distortion, even at a high volume.
Setting the sound quality
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Equalizer]
desired
equalizer type.
Type -
Description
icon
[None] -
No icon
Sound quality setting is not activated. (Default setting) (*1)
[Heavy] -
Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound.
Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals.
Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound.
[Pop] -
[Jazz] -
[Unique] -
Emphasizes high and low ranges, so that even soft sounds can be heard easily.
[Custom 1]
-
User-customizable sound settings for which you can adjust each frequency range
[Custom 2]
-
(*1) The default setting of players sold in the Latin America region is [Custom 1], and CLEAR BASS is set
to level +3.
Note
If your personal settings saved as [Custom 1] and [Custom 2] seem to produce a different
volume level than other settings, you may have to adjust the volume manually to
compensate.
The [Equalizer] setting is not applied while playing a video, FM radio or video podcast.
Customizing sound quality
You can preset the value of CLEAR BASS (bass) and 5 band Equalizer as [Custom 1] or
[Custom 2].
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Equalizer]
[Custom 1] or [Custom 2].
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2. Press the
the
The [Music Settings] screen reappears.
/
button to select CLEAR BASS or the frequency range setting, and press
/
button to adjust the setting level, and then press the button to confirm.
CLEAR BASS can be set to any of 4 sound levels, and the 5 frequency ranges can be
set to any of 7 sound levels.
After you have adjusted the setting level, be sure to press the
you press the BACK/HOME button before you confirm, the setting will be canceled.
button to confirm. If
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Customizing the surround sound [VPT(Surround)]
You can customize the surround sound by using the VPT (*1) (Surround) function to enrich the
sound reproduction quality of the audio playback. The sense of realism is increasingly enhanced
in the order of [Studio]
[Live]
[Club]
[Arena] (most enhanced).
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings] [VPT(Surround)]
desired VPT (Surround) type.
Type - icon Description
[None] - No
[VPT(Surround)] setting is not activated. (Default setting)
icon
[Studio] -
[Live] -
[Club] -
[Arena] -
Creates the sound of a recording studio.
Creates the sound of a concert hall.
Creates the sound of a club.
Creates the sound of an arena.
Reproduces an additional surround effect, and creates a natural, yet richly
enhanced sound.
[Matrix] -
(*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.
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Enhance)]
Listening with DSEE (Sound Enhance) [DSEE(Sound Enhance)]
By activating the [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] (*1) feature, you can hear a rich and natural sound
almost exactly like the original source.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[DSEE(Sound
Enhance)] desired DSEE (Sound Enhance) type.
Type Description
Activates the [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] (*1) function, and plays back naturally extended
sound, close to the original sound.
[On]
[Off]
Disables the [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] function and plays back sound normally. (Default
setting)
(*1) 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.
Note
The [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] setting is not applied while playing a video, FM radio or video
podcast.
The [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] function is not effective for songs of a file format that is not
compressed, or songs that are of a high bit rate with no treble loss.
In the case of songs of very low bit rate, the [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] function will not be
effective.
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Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo]
[Clear Stereo] enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Clear Stereo]
desired Clear Stereo type.
Type Description
[On]
[Off]
Activates the [Clear Stereo] function when you use the supplied headphones.
Disables the [Clear Stereo] function and plays back normal sound. (Default setting)
Note
The [Clear Stereo] setting is not applied while playing a video, FM radio or video podcast.
The [Clear Stereo] function is designed to obtain maximum effect with the supplied
headphones. The [Clear Stereo] effect may not be obtained with other headphones. When
using other headphones, set [Clear Stereo] to [Off].
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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 differences in
their recording levels.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Dynamic Normalizer]
desired Dynamic Normalizer type.
Type Description
[On]
Minimizes the difference in volume level between songs.
Plays back songs at their original transferred volume level.
(Default setting)
[Off]
Note
The [Dynamic Normalizer] setting is not applied while playing a video, FM radio or video
podcast.
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List]
Changing the default bookmark list [Default Bookmark List]
You can change the default bookmark list, to which you can add a song when you press and
hold the
button in the music playback screen or song list screen.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Default Bookmark List]
desired bookmark list.
Item
Description
Selects [Bookmark List 1] as the default book mark list to which a song will be
[Bookmark
List 1]
added when you press and hold the
button. (Default setting)
Selects [Bookmark List 2] as the default book mark list to which a song will be
[Bookmark
List 2]
added when you press and hold the
button.
Selects [Bookmark List 3] as the default book mark list to which a song will be
[Bookmark
List 3]
added when you press and hold the
button.
Selects [Bookmark List 4] as the default book mark list to which a song will be
[Bookmark
List 4]
added when you press and hold the
button.
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.
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Selecting the album display format [Album Display Format]
You can select the album display format.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Album Display Format]
desired Album Display Format type.
Type
[Title & Cover Art] (Default setting) [Cover Art Only]
Screen
Hint
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.
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Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics]
You can display song lyrics when there is an LRC file for the song in the player. The LRC file
must have the same file name as the song file, with extension “.lrc” (for example, “abc.lrc” for a
song file “abc.mp3”). Place the LRC file in the same folder as the song file. The player
Note
Some LRC files may not be playable on the player depending on the file format.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Display Lyrics]
desired display type.
Type
Description
Displays lyrics if the playing song has an LRC file. (Default setting)
[On]
[On (No Displays lyrics if the playing song has an LRC file. The player will not turn off the
Screen screen or run the screensaver during song playback regardless of whether an LRC
Off)]
file for the current song exists or not.
[Off]
Does not display lyrics. (*1)
(*1) When [Karaoke/Language Study] is set to [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum Karaoke Mode],
Music playback screen while displaying lyrics
Lyrics
Lyrics icon
Note
If lyrics are not displayed properly, save the LRC file in the UTF-8 encoding and transfer it
again to the player.
The player can display up to 1,024 lines of lyrics for each song.
Playback and lyrics may become slightly out of sync.
When set to [On], the screen turns off or changes to slide show when there is no operation
for the time set in [Delay] [Details].
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How to create LRC files
1. Prepare an audio file for which you intend to display lyrics during playback.
2. Open Notepad.
Click [start]
3. Type lyrics text into Notepad.
The screen images are of Windows Vista.
[All programs]
[Accessories]
[Notepad] to open it.
4. Play back the audio file to check the time [minutes:seconds:hundredths of a second] for
displaying each text line, then enter the time information to the left of the text line.
Examples:
95
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). Characters beyond 3 lines will not
be displayed.
You can separate seconds and hundredths of a second by a period instead of a colon.
You can omit hundredths of a second.
5. After finishing lyrics text input, save it as a file.
Select [File]
[Save As…] to open the [Save As] screen. Select [All Files] in the [Save as
type:] list at the bottom of the screen. Select [UTF-8] in the [Encode:] list. Enter the file name
into the [File name:] text box. The file name must be the same as the audio file, with
extension “.lrc”. Click [Save] to save the LRC file.
[File name:]
Enter the same file name as the audio file, with extension “.lrc” (for example, “abc.lrc”
for an audio file “abc.mp3”).
[Save as type:]
Select [All Files] in the [Save as type:] list.
[Save]
[Encoding:]
Select [UTF-8] in the [Encode:] list.
The maximum size of LRC files is 512 KB.
6. Create a new folder in the [MUSIC] folder of the player, then drag and drop both the audio
file and LRC file into the new folder to transfer them.
7. From the Home menu of the player, select
[Music]
desired search method
transferred song.
8. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu, then select [Display Lyrics]
[On] or [On (No Screen Off)].
The lyrics are displayed on the screen, synchronizing with audio playback.
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Notes on creating LRC files
The text encoding of LRC files must be UTF-8.
An LRC file must have the same file name as the audio file, with extension “.lrc”. Otherwise,
the player cannot recognize the LRC file.
The maximum size of LRC files is 512 KB.
Notes on lyrics text
A character string that follows time information at the beginning of the text line is recognized
as a lyric text line.
Space characters (both 1-byte and 2-byte) immediately following time information will be
ignored.
Maximum number of displayable characters for each lyric text line
The player recognizes up to 95 characters to display the text line on the screen. Characters
beyond this limitation are not displayed.
If a text line cannot fit in the screen, it will be wrapped (up to 3 lines). Characters beyond 3
lines will not be displayed.
The player can display up to 1,024 lines of lyrics for each song.
Notes on new line control characters
Any CR, CRLF and LF is recognized properly.
A text line that contains only a new line is skipped.
Notes on LRC file format
Time information must be at the beginning of a text line. Otherwise, it will be ignored and the
number of displayable character may decrease.
Time information must be entered in chronological order. If a line’s time information is
chronologically equal or before the previous line, the line will be skipped. In this case, text
lines will also be skipped until a text line with time information that follows chronologically the
last accepted line.
A text line that contains time information only is displayed as a blank line (treated as a text
that contains no characters).
The player supports only lyrics display and does not support other information of LRC file
format.
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.
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speakers [SP Output Optimizer]
Optimizing the quality of the sound output from the speakers
[SP Output Optimizer]
The player is equipped with the Digital Linear Phase Speaker feature to optimize the quality of
sound from the speakers.
The Digital Linear Phase Speaker feature achieves a precise localization of sounds by improving
the frequency-amplitude and phase characteristics.
Note
This function is effective for the supplied speakers only. If your player is not supplied with
speakers, set [SP Output Optimizer] to [Off].
Speaker bundled model is not available in some countries/regions.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[SP Output Optimizer]
desired setting type.
Type
Description
Activates the [SP Output Optimizer] function when sounds output from the
[SRS-
NWGT015] speakers. The sound is optimized for SRS-NWGT015.
Disables the [SP Output Optimizer] function and outputs normal sound from the
speakers.
[Off]
Note
[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.
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“SensMe™ Channels”?
What is “SensMe™ Channels”?
“SensMe™ Channels” is a function that automatically picks up songs to fit the themes of
channels, and plays them back. You can play songs according to your mood, activity, time of the
day, etc.
Before playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels,” the sound pattern of the songs needs to be
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
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using “SensMe™ Channels”
Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels”
You can play songs to fit your mood, activity or time of day, etc., by selecting channels.
1. From the Home menu, select
[SensMe™ Channels].
The playback screen of “SensMe™ Channels” appears and the player starts playing back
songs.
2. Press the
When changing channels, the song starts from the middle of it. You can use the
and the button to play/pause, fast forward/rewind, and find the beginning of a song
/
button to select a desired channel.
button
/
Hint
Songs are played in random order. Each time you select a channel, the order of playback
will vary.
If you transfer songs using Content Transfer, the songs are played back from the most
melodic and rhythmical section.
Note
Depending on the file format, certain songs cannot be analyzed by 12 TONE ANALYSIS of
Content Transfer. For those files, perform [Updating Channels] from the option menu
You cannot play back recorded voice files or podcast episodes using “SensMe™
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Channels.”
You cannot display lyrics while using “SensMe™ Channels.”
According to the analysis, a song may be selected by several channels or not selected at all.
However, all songs can be played back using the [Shuffle All] channel.
Every time you perform [Updating Channels], the result of analysis may vary.
List of channels
Channel Description
[Morning]
[Daytime]
[Evening]
[Night]
Plays music for various times of the day.
[Midnight]
[Shuffle All] Plays all songs in random order.
[Energetic] Plays uptempo and high-energy music.
[Relax]
Plays calm and relaxing music.
Plays cheerful and uplifting music.
Plays soft and slow-tempo music.
Plays jazz and easy listening music.
[Upbeat]
[Mellow]
[Lounge]
[Emotional] Plays ballads.
[Dance]
Plays rhythm, rap and R & B music.
Plays loud and powerful music.
[Extreme]
Note
Channels that do not contain any songs are not displayed in the list.
To listen to [Morning], [Daytime], [Evening], [Night] or [Midnight] according to the timetable,
selected.
While playing back a time-based channel, the channel will not shift to the next time-based
channel even if the set time has passed. 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.
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songs on the player
Analyzing songs on the player
If you transferred songs other than by using Content Transfer and want to listen to them using
the “SensMe™ Channels,” analyze them on the player.
1. From the Home menu, select
[SensMe™ Channels].
2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.
The option menu appears.
3. Select [Updating Channels].
The player starts analyzing songs.
When the analysis is finished, the “SensMe™ Channels” screen appears.
To stop analyzing
Press the BACK/HOME button to stop analyzing. All songs analyzed up to the point where you
stopped analyzing will be playable by “SensMe™ Channels.”
Note
If songs without analysis are transferred to the player, [There is an unanalyzed song. Please
select Updating Channels from Option menu.] appears.
The player analyzes all songs at once. You cannot analyze songs individually.
The results of the analysis may vary between the player, the software, and the other
devices.
If you change channels, analyzed songs using [Updating Channels] are played back from
approximately 45 seconds into the songs. And, if a song is less than 90 seconds, playback
starts roughly from the middle of the song.
Songs analyzed up to the point where the alarm went off will be playable by “SensMe™
Channels.”
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“SensMe™ Channels” option menu
Using the “SensMe™ Channels” option menu
You can bring up the “SensMe™ Channels” option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF
button on the “SensMe™ Channels” screen. For details on how to use the option menu, see
The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it
up. See the reference page for settings and usage.
Option items appearing on the “SensMe™ Channels” screen
Option items Description/reference page
[Updating
Channels]
[DPC (Speed
Control)]
[Equalizer]
[Detailed
Information]
Displays detailed information of a song, such as playing time, audio format,
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Watching videos [Videos]
To play a video, select
[Videos] on the Home menu to display the [Videos] screen.
1. 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
2. Select desired item
desired video.
The video playback screen appears and playback of the video begins.
Select items until a video list appears.
Hint
When the [On-Hold Display] option is set to [No], you can turn off the screen to enjoy sound
can reduce power consumption for longer battery life.
You can set JPEG files as thumbnails of video files. When you display the video list, you
can see the thumbnails (small pictures to display on the list) for the video files on the player.
Use a computer to create a thumbnail, observing the following rules:
The thumbnail image file must be in JPEG format.
The image dimension must be horizontal 160 × vertical 120 dots.
The file name must be the same as the video file, with extension “.jpg”.
The thumbnail and video file must be placed in the same folder of the player.
The maximum video size playable on the player is 720 × 480. For detailed specifications,
Videos are not played back continuously. They are played back one by one.
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Browsing and using the video screen
Video playback screen
The player plays back videos in landscape orientation.
Information area
Total time
Progress bar
Elapsed time
These indications disappear after a while.
Operations on the video playback screen
While the player is playing back a video in landscape orientation, the
/
buttons and
/
buttons swap functions.
To (Screen indication)
Do this
Play (
)/pause (
) (*1)
Press the
button.
Press and hold the
/
button.
Press the
(*2)
Fast forward (
Fast forward (
)/fast rewind (
)
/
button.
/
Press and hold the
button during pause.
)/fast rewind (
) during pause (*3)
Move to the previous scene (*4) or chapter (
)/move to
Press the
(previous)/
the next scene or chapter (
)
(next) button.
Press the
pause.
/
button during
Forward slightly/rewind slightly
Return to the list screen
Press the BACK/HOME button.
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(*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
(×100)). Also, rewind speed changes through 3 levels by repeatedly pressing
(×30), (×100)). Press the
(
(×10),
(×30),
(×10),
(
button to exit the operation and resume normal playback.
(*3) The speed of fast forward/fast rewind during pause varies depending on the length of the video.
(*4) If there is only one chapter in the video, the playback position moves back/forward in steps of 5
minutes.
Icons which appear by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button
Icon
Description
Shows the search menu. You can select the desired search method to display the
(Option
Menu)
Shows the scene scroll screen. You can browse scenes or chapters by scrolling the
[Scene
Scroll]
(*1) Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of one scene of a video.
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
(New icon)
(Playback icon)
Description
Shows that the video has never been played back.
Shows that the video is currently playing.
Operations on the video list screen
To
Do this
Select an item
Press the
button.
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Press the
/
button.
Move the cursor up or down
Press and hold the
down faster.
/
button to scroll up or
Display the previous/next screen of the
list
Press the
/
button.
Return to the list screen of the next
upper level
Press the BACK/HOME button.
Icons which appear by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button
Icon
(Search)
(*1)
(Option
Description
Shows the search menu. You can select the desired search method to
Returns to the video playback screen.
Menu) (*1)
[To
Playback
Screen]
(*1) These icons may not appear depending on the screen.
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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.
1. On the video playback screen or the list screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
2. Select (Search)
desired search method
desired video.
The video playback screen appears and playback of the video begins.
Select items as follows until a video list appears.
Search method
Method
[All Videos] Select a video from the video list.
[VIDEO] Select a folder video.
Description
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Browsing scenes [Scene Scroll]
You can display thumbnails (*1) to select a scene or chapter to play back.
(*1) Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of one scene of a video.
1. On the video playback screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
2. Select
[Scene Scroll].
The scene scroll screen appears.
3. Press the
/
button to scroll 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]. Press the
/
button to select the desired interval.
4. Select the desired image, then press the button to confirm.
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.
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Deleting videos
You can delete videos from the player.
Deleting a currently playing video
1. From the playback screen of the video, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the
option menu.
2. Select [Delete Video]
[Yes].
The video is deleted.
Deleting videos by selecting from a list
1. From the video list screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.
2. Select [Delete Video].
The [Delete Video] screen appears.
3. Select a video you intend to delete
[Yes].
The selected video is deleted.
4. Repeat step 3 to delete other videos, if necessary.
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.
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Using the video option menu
You can bring up the video option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the video
The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it
up. See the reference page for settings and usage.
Option items appearing on the video list screen
Option items
Description/reference page
Option items appearing on the video playback screen
Option
Description/reference page
items
[Zoom
Settings]
[Brightness]
[On-Hold
Display]
[Detailed
Information]
Displays file information, such as file size, resolution, video/audio
compression format, and file name, etc.
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Settings]
Setting the zoom function [Zoom Settings]
You can zoom in the currently playing video.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Video Settings]
[Zoom Settings]
desired zoom setting type.
Type Description
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, black bands appear on the top and
bottom of the screen.
[Auto]
16:9 source
4:3 source
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, the right/left sides of the image are
trimmed to fit.
[Full]
16:9 source
The dotted line frame represents the original video image size.
4:3 source
The video image is not resized, and appears in the original resolution. If video
resolution is too high, the left, right, top and bottom of the screen will be cut. If video
resolution is too low, black bars will appear on the right, left, top and bottom of the
screen.
[Off]
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Display]
Playing only video sound [On-Hold Display]
You can set to turn off the video screen while the player is on hold, allowing you to enjoy video
sound only.
Setting this option to [No] saves battery power for longer battery life.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Video Settings]
[On-Hold Display]
desired On-Hold Display setting type.
Type Description
When the player is on hold, the buttons are deactivated, but videos will be played back
normally. (Default setting)
[Yes]
[No]
When the player is on hold, the buttons are deactivated and the screen turns off, but
the sound of the current video is played back.
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Arranging the video list [Order of Video List]
Arranges the video list by date or by title.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Video Settings]
[Order of Video List]
desired order of video list type.
Type
Description
[Date/Time
(Oldest)]
Arranges the video list by transfer/record date in ascending order.
[Date/Time
(Newest)]
Arranges the video list by transfer/record date in descending order.
(Default setting)
[Title (A>Z)]
[Title (Z>A)]
Arranges the video list by title in ascending order.
Arranges the video list by title in descending order.
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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. Many
news sites, corporations, or individuals publish podcasts by using RSS. You can subscribe to a
podcast by using your computer. When the latest episodes are added to the podcast, you can
download them to your computer. After downloading, you can transfer them to the player by
using Windows Explorer or Content Transfer, and play them back on the player.
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Playing podcast [Podcasts]
1. From the Home menu, select
[Podcasts]
desired podcast
desired episode.
The podcast playback screen appears.
Note
You cannot play back podcast episodes continuously.
Hint
When [Podcast Language Study] is set to [On], you can use the [Quick Replay] function and
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Browsing and using the podcast screen
Audio podcast playback screen
Information area
Elapsed time (*1)
Total time (*1)
Progress bar (*1)
Episode name
Artist name
Podcast name
(*1) These items disappear after a while.
Operations on the audio podcast playback screen
To (Screen indication)
Do this
Play (
)/pause (
) (*1)
Press the
button.
Fast forward (
)/fast rewind (
) Press and hold the
/
button.
Find the beginning of the episode (*2) Press the
Return to the list screen
/
button.
Press the BACK/HOME button.
(*1) During pause, if there is no operation for a while, the player automatically enters standby mode.
(*2) Both of the buttons find the beginning of the episode. To play back the next episode, press
/
the BACK/HOME button to display the episode list to select the desired episode.
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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 (
)/pause (
) (*1)
Press the
button.
Press and hold the
Press the
/
button.
Fast forward (
)/fast rewind (
)/fast rewind (
) (*2) (*3)
/
button. (*4)
Fast forward (
(*5)
) during pause
Press and hold the
during pause.
/
button
Move to the previous scene (*6) (
next scene (
)/move to the
Press the
button.
(previous)/
(next)
)
Press the
pause.
/
button during
Rewind slightly/forward slightly
Return to the list screen
Press the BACK/HOME button.
(*1) During pause, if there is no operation for a while, the player automatically enters standby mode.
(*2) If you fast-forward to the end of the episode, playback pauses. If you fast-rewind to the beginning of
an episode during playback, playback restarts automatically. If you fast-rewind to the beginning of an
episode during pause, playback remains paused.
(*3) These buttons may not work as described above depending on the episode.
(*4) Forward speed changes through 3 levels by repeatedly pressing
(×100)). Also, rewind speed changes through 3 levels by repeatedly pressing
(×30), (×100)). Press the
(
(×10),
(×30),
(×10),
(
button to exit the operation and resume normal playback.
(*5) The speed of fast forward/fast rewind during pause varies depending on the length of the video.
(*6) If there is only one chapter in the video, the playback position moves with an interval of 5 minutes.
Icons which appear by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button
Icon
(Option
Description
Menu)
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Shows the scene scroll screen. You can browse scenes or chapters by scrolling
[Scene
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.
Podcast name
Playback icon
Audio icon
New icon
Video icon
Icons of episodes
The following icons are displayed in the episode field.
Icon
(Audio icon)
Description
Shows that the episode is an audio episode.
Shows that the episode is a video episode.
Shows that the episode has never been played back.
Shows that the episode is currently playing.
(Video icon)
(New icon)
(Playback icon)
Operations on the episode list screen
To (Screen indication)
Do this
Select an item
Press the
button.
button.
Press the
/
Move the cursor up or down
Press and hold the
down faster.
/
button to scroll up or
Display the previous/next screen of
the list
Press the
/
button.
Return to the [Podcast List] screen
Press the BACK/HOME button.
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Icons which appear by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button
Icon
(Option Menu)
Description
Shows the option menu. For details on the podcast option menu, see
[To Playback
Screen]
Returns to the podcast playback screen.
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
Select an item
Press the
button.
button.
Press the
/
Move the cursor up or down
Press and hold the
down faster.
/
button to scroll up or
Display the previous/next screen of
the list
Press the
/
button.
Icons which appear by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button
Icon
(Option Menu)
Description
Shows the option menu. For details on the podcast option menu, see
[To Playback
Screen]
Returns to the podcast playback screen.
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Deleting podcasts
You can delete an episode, a podcast, or all transferred podcasts.
Deleting the currently playing episode
1. From the playback screen of the episode you intend to delete, press the OPTION/PWR OFF
button to bring up the option menu.
2. Select [Delete This Episode]
[Yes].
Deleting an episode in the episode list
1. From the episode list, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.
2. Select [Delete Episode].
The [Delete Episode] screen appears.
3. Select an episode you intend to delete
[Yes].
The selected episode is deleted.
4. Repeat step 3 to delete other episodes, if necessary.
5. Press the BACK/HOME button to return to the episode list screen.
Deleting a podcast
The following operations delete all episodes of a podcast and delete the podcast itself.
1. From the [Podcast List] screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option
menu.
2. Select [Delete Podcast].
The [Delete Podcast] screen appears.
3. Select a podcast you intend to delete
[Yes].
The selected podcast is deleted.
4. Repeat step 3 to delete other podcasts, if necessary.
5. Press the BACK/HOME button to return to the [Podcast List] screen.
or,
1. From the episode list of the podcast you intend to delete, press the OPTION/PWR OFF
button to bring up the option menu.
2. Select [Delete This Podcast]
[Yes].
Deleting all podcasts
This operation deletes all episodes and podcasts.
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1. From the [Podcast List] screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option
menu.
2. Select [Delete All Podcasts]
[Yes].
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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
The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it
up. See the reference page for settings and usage.
Option items appearing on the podcast playback screen
Option items
Description/reference page
[Podcast Language Study]
(audio only)
Allows you to use the [Quick Replay] function and the A-B
[DPC (Speed Control)] (audio
only)
[Equalizer] (audio only)
[Brightness] (video only)
[On-Hold Display] (video
only)
Sets to turn off the video screen while the player is on hold
[Detailed Information]
[Delete This Episode]
Displays detailed information of an episode.
Option items appearing on the episode list screen
Option items
Description/reference page
Displays the delete episode screen to select an episode to delete
[Delete Episode]
[Delete This
Podcast]
Option items appearing on the [Podcast List] screen
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Option items
Description/reference page
Displays the [Delete Podcast] screen to select a podcast to delete
[Delete Podcast]
[Delete All
Podcasts]
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Viewing photos [Photos]
To view photos, select
[Photos] on the Home menu to display the [Photos] screen.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Photos].
The [Photos] screen appears.
2. Select desired item
desired photo.
The photo display screen appears.
Press the button to display the previous or next photo.
/
Hint
Playback of songs continues even while you are searching for photos in the photo folder
lists or photo lists, or when the photo display screen is displayed.
You can arrange photos transferred to the player by folder. Select the player (as
[WALKMAN]) using Windows Explorer, and drag and drop a new folder just under the
You can transfer photos to the [SCREENSAVER] folder in the [PICTURE] folder to specify
photos to display in a slide show as a screensaver [Details].
Photo files are displayed in alphabetical order. The files under the [PICTURE], [PICTURES]
and [DCIM] folders are displayed in the [PICTURE], [PICTURES] and [DCIM] folders
respectively.
Note
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If the size of a photo is too large, or the photo file is damaged,
cannot be displayed.
appears, and the photo
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Browsing and using the photo screen
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
While the player is playing back a photo in landscape orientation, the
/
and
/
buttons interchange their functions with each other.
To (Screen indication)
Do this
Display the next/previous photo
Press the
(previous)/
(next) button.
Display the following/previous photos
consecutively
Press and hold the
button.
(previous)/ (next)
Return to the list screen
Press the BACK/HOME button.
Icons which appear by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button
Icon
(Search)
Description
Shows the search menu. You can select the desired search method to display
the list screen and search for photos.
(Option
Menu)
Photo list screen
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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
(Playback icon)
Description
Shows that the photo is currently displayed.
Operations on the photo list screen
To (Screen indication)
Do this
Select an item
Press the
button.
button.
Press the
/
Move the cursor up or down
Press and hold the
up or down faster.
/
button to scroll
Display the previous/next screen of the list
([Thumbnail + Title])
Press the
Press the
/
/
button.
button.
Move the cursor right or left ([Thumbnail
Only])
Return to the list screen of the next upper
level
Press the BACK/HOME button.
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Icons which appear by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button
Icon
(Search) (*1)
Description
Shows the search menu. You can select the desired search method to
display the list screen and search for photos.
(Option
Menu) (*1)
Returns to the photo display screen.
[To
Playback
Screen]
(*1) These icons may not appear depending on the screen.
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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.
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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,
The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it
up. See the reference page for settings and usage.
Option item appearing on the photo folder/photo list screen
Option items
Description/reference page
Option items appearing on the photo display screen
Option items
Description/reference page
[Brightness]
[Detailed Information] Displays file information, such as file size, resolution, and file name, etc.
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[Photo List Format]
Setting the photo list display format [Photo List Format]
The player offers 2 display formats: [Thumbnail + Title] (*1) or [Thumbnail Only].
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Photo Settings]
[Photo List Format]
desired photo list format type.
Type
[Thumbnail + Title] Displays a photo title with a thumbnail image in the photo list.
[Thumbnail Only] Displays only thumbnails in the photo list. (Default setting)
Description
(*1) Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of a photo.
Note
Thumbnails may not be displayed, depending on the file format.
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Listening to FM radio [FM Radio]
1. From the Home menu, select
[FM Radio].
The [FM Radio] screen appears.
2. Press the
/
button to select the desired frequency, or press the
/
button to
select the desired preset number.
The FM radio broadcasting of the selected frequency or preset number is received.
Note
You cannot select a preset number if no preset station is stored. Preset receivable stations
The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so extend it as far as possible.
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Browsing and using the 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
To
Do this
Select the previous/next frequency
Press the
/
button.
/
Select the previous/next receivable station (*1) Press and hold the
Select the previous/next preset number (*2) Press the
button.
/
button.
(*2) You cannot select a Preset number if no preset station is stored. Preset receivable stations using
Icon which appears by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button
Icon
(Option
Description
Shows the option menu. For details on the FM radio option menu, see
Menu)
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[Auto Preset]
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].
1. On the [FM Radio] screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
The option menu appears.
2. Select [Auto Preset]
[Yes].
Receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order of frequency (low to high).
[Auto Preset completed.] appears when presetting is completed, and the first preset station is
received.
Select [No] to cancel automatic presetting.
Hint
If high sensitivity causes the player to receive many unwanted broadcast stations, change
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.
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to Preset]
Presetting broadcast stations manually [Save to Preset]
1. On the [FM Radio] screen, select the desired frequency.
2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.
3. Select [Save to Preset].
The frequency you select in step 1 is preset and the assigned preset number appears below
the frequency.
Hint
You can preset up to 30 stations.
Note
The preset numbers are stored in order, from low to high frequency.
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Preset]
Deleting preset broadcast stations [Delete from Preset]
1. On the [FM Radio] screen, select the preset number you intend to delete.
2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.
3. Select [Delete from Preset].
The preset broadcast station is deleted.
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Using the FM radio option menu
You can bring up the FM radio option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the
The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it
up. See the reference page for settings and usage.
Option items
Description/reference page
[Save to Preset ]
[Auto Preset]
[Scan Sensitivity]
[Mono/Auto]
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Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity]
/
button, the FM
receiver may receive unwanted broadcast stations as a result of sensitivity being too high. In this
case, set the reception to [Low]. [High] is set by default.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[FM Radio Settings]
[Scan Sensitivity]
[Low].
To set the reception sensitivity back to the default, select [High].
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Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto]
If noise occurs during FM reception, set the receiver to [Mono] for monaural. If you set it to
[Auto], monaural/stereo reception is selected automatically, depending on reception conditions.
[Auto] is set by default.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[FM Radio Settings]
[Mono/Auto]
[Mono].
To return to automatic setting, select [Auto].
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recordings
Making voice recordings
You can record voice using the player’s built-in microphone and play back the recorded voice
files. Files are recorded in MP3 format.
Microphone
Note
If the [Set Date-Time] setting is not accurate, the date folder may not be named correctly.
During recording, you cannot listen to sound from the headphones.
1. From the Home menu, select [Voice Recording].
The [Voice Recording] screen appears and the player goes into record standby.
2. Press the
button.
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Recording starts.
3. Press the button once more to stop recording.
The recording is saved as a file “VR- nnn-hhmm” (*1) in the [RECORD] – [VOICE] –
[yyyy-mm-dd] (*2) folder.
(*1) File names are automatically assigned to “VR -nnn-hhmm” (VR – serial number – hour and
minutes).
(*2) Folder names are automatically assigned to “yyyy-mm-dd” (year – month – day). In the case of
subsequent folders created on the same day, an attached folder number (2 to 999) is added after
“dd” of the folder name.
[Voice Recording] screen
(during recording),
Folder name
(during record pause)
File name
Codec/bit rate
Elapsed time
Available remained time
The available remained time does not appear if it is more than 1,000 hours.
Hint
To record to a new folder, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the [Voice Recording]
screen while recording is stopped, and then select [New Folder] from the option menu. The
next recording is sent to the new folder.
Note
If you rename files in the [RECORD] and [VOICE] folders on your computer, or put files
which have been imported to your computer back into the [RECORD] and [VOICE] folders,
they may become unplayable on the player.
Up to 4,000 files of recorded voice can be recorded.
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recordings
Playing voice recordings
To play back recorded voice files, select
can display the folder list in the [VOICE] folder.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Music]
[Voice Recording]
desired folder
desired recorded voice file.
The music playback screen appears and playback of the recorded voice file begins.
Recorded voice icon
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voice files
Deleting recorded voice files
You can delete recorded voice files on the player.
Deleting a recorded voice file
1. From the Home menu, select
[Music]
[Voice Recording]
desired folder
desired voice file.
2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.
3. Select [Delete This Song] [Yes].
The selected voice file is deleted.
Select [No] to cancel deletion.
or,
1. From the Home menu, select
[Music]
[Voice Recording]
desired folder.
2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.
3. Select [Select a Song to Delete].
4. Press the
the button.
5. Select [Yes].
/
button to select the recorded voice you intend to delete, and then press
The selected voice file is deleted.
Select [No] to cancel deletion.
Deleting a recorded voice folder
1. From the Home menu, select
[Music]
[Voice Recording].
2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.
3. Select [Select a Folder to Delete].
4. Press the
/
button to select the folder you intend to delete, and then press the
button.
5. Select [Yes].
The selected folder is deleted.
Select [No] to cancel deletion.
Deleting all recorded voice folders
1. From the Home menu, select
[Music]
[Voice Recording].
2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.
3. Select [Delete All Folders]
[Yes].
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All the folders are deleted.
Select [No] to cancel deletion.
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recording option menu
Using the voice recording option menu
You can bring up the voice recording option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on
the Voice Recording screen. You can also bring up the voice recording option menu from the
folder/file list of recorded voices or the music playback screen of recorded voices. For how to use
The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring
them up. See the reference page for settings and usage.
Option items appearing on the [Voice Recording] screen
Option items
Description/reference page
[New Folder]
Option items appearing on the file list screen of recorded voice
files
Option items
Description/reference page
Option items appearing on the folder list screen of recorded
voice files
Option items
Description/reference page
Option items appearing on the music playback screen of
recorded voice files
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Option items
[Play Mode]
Description/reference page
[Playback Range]
[Karaoke/Language
Study]
[DPC (Speed
Control)]
[Display Lyrics]
[Equalizer]
[VPT(Surround)]
[Detailed
Information]
Displays detailed information of a recorded voice file, such as playing
time, audio format, bit rate, and file name.
[Set As Alarm
Song]
Sets the playing song as the alarm song [Details].
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recording quality [Bit Rate Settings]
Selecting a level of recording quality [Bit Rate Settings]
You can select the bit rate for voice recording. High bit rate offers better sound quality, though
requires more memory.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Recording Settings]
[Bit Rate Settings]
desired setting type.
Type
Description
[MP3 256kbps] Records at the bit rate of 256 kbps.
[MP3 128kbps] Records at the bit rate of 128 kbps. (Default setting)
[MP3 64kbps] Records at the bit rate of 64 kbps.
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About the timer
You can set the timer to play back songs at a specified time (Alarm). You can also set the period
of time after which the player automatically enters standby mode and the screen turns off (Sleep
Timer).
Note
If the [Set Date-Time] setting is not accurate, timer settings cannot be set correctly. Set the
Using the alarm timer
You can set the alarm timer to play back a selected song at a specified time as an alarm. To use
the alarm timer, follow the instructions below. Click [Details] to see the detailed instructions for
each operation.
1. Select a song as the alarm sound [Details].
2. Set the alarm time [Details].
3. If necessary, set the repeat setting [Details].
4. Set the alarm to on [Details].
5. When the alarm sounds, press the
button to stop it.
Note
The alarm will automatically stop after 60 minutes.
To prevent damage to the ears, the alarm volume of headphones is limited by the AVLS
alarm volume of speakers is not limited.
Do not fall asleep while wearing headphones. If you sleep wearing headphones, the
headphone cord may wind around your neck, which may cause suffocation.
In the following situations, the alarm will be postponed until the process is finished.
Deleting data.
Formatting memory.
The alarm will not sound in the following situations.
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Setting the alarm to on/off [Alarm On/Off]
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Alarm/Sleep Timer]
[Alarm Settings]
[Alarm On/Off]
desired setting type.
Type Description
[On]
[Off]
Set the alarm to on.
Set the alarm to off. (Default setting)
Note
When the alarm is set to on,
appears in the information area.
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Setting the alarm time [Alarm Time]
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Alarm/Sleep Timer]
[Alarm Settings]
button to change
[Alarm Time]
2. Press the
/
button to select the hour, and then press the
/
the value.
3. As in step 2, adjust the minute setting.
4. Press the button to confirm.
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Setting the repeat setting [Repeat]
You can set the alarm to sound only one time, everyday, from Monday to Friday, or from Monday
to Saturday.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Alarm/Sleep Timer]
[Alarm Settings]
[Repeat] desired setting type.
Type
Description
Sounds the alarm only one time. (Default setting)
[Off]
[Every Day] Sounds the alarm at the specified time every day.
[Mon - Fri] Sounds the alarm at the specified time from Monday to Friday.
[Mon - Sat] Sounds the alarm at the specified time from Monday to Saturday.
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Selecting the alarm sound [Alarm Sound Settings]
You can select a song as the alarm sound. When the alarm goes off, the selected song is
repeatedly played back until you stop it.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Alarm/Sleep Timer]
[Alarm Settings]
[Alarm Sound Settings]
desired setting type.
Type
Description
[Default
Alarm Sound]
Produces a preset alarm sound when the alarm goes off. (Default setting)
Plays back the selected song when the alarm goes off. For how to select the
alarm song, see the following instructions.
[Alarm Song]
Selecting the alarm song
1. From the Home menu, select
[Music]
desired search method
desired song.
2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.
3. Select [Set As Alarm Song].
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Setting the sleep timer [Sleep Timer Settings]
You can set the period of time after which the player automatically enters standby mode and the
screen turns off (Sleep Timer).
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Alarm/Sleep Timer]
[Sleep Timer
Settings]
desired setting type.
Type
[Off]
Description
Disables the sleep timer. (Default setting)
[After 30 Min] Turns off the player after 30 minutes.
[After 60 Min] Turns off the player after 60 minutes.
[After 90 Min] Turns off the player after 90 minutes.
[After 120 Min] Turns off the player after 120 minutes.
Hint
After setting the sleep timer,
appears in the information area.
Note
In the following situations, the sleep timer will be postponed until the process is finished.
Deleting data.
Formatting memory.
The sleep timer will not activate in the following situations.
Recording voice.
Connected to a computer.
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.
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Displaying the player information [Unit Information]
Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., is displayed.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Common Settings]
[Unit Information].
Item
Description
[Model:]
[Firmware:]
Displays the model name of the player.
Displays version information of the player’s firmware.
[Free/Total
Memory Space:]
Displays the available free space size/total capacity of the player.
Displays the total number of songs (including audio podcasts and voice
recordings) stored on the player.
[Total Songs:]
[Total Videos:]
Displays the total number of videos (including video podcasts) stored on
the player.
[Total Photos:]
[WM-PORT:]
Displays the total number of photos stored on the player.
Displays the version information for WM-PORT.
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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.
1. From the Home menu, select
Limit)] desired setting type.
[Settings]
[Common Settings]
[AVLS (Volume
Type Description
[On]
[Off]
Maintains a moderate volume level.
Plays back audio at the original volume. (Default setting)
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Turning off the beep sound [Beep Settings]
You can turn on or off the operation sounds of the player.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Common Settings]
[Beep Settings]
desired setting type.
Type Description
[On]
[Off]
Produces beep sounds. (Default setting)
Does not produce beep sounds.
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Setting the screensaver [Screensaver Settings]
When there is no operation for a while, the player starts the screensaver. You can set the
screensaver either to simply blank the screen or to display the slide show of photos in the player.
You can also set the waiting time for starting the screensaver.
Setting the screensaver to on/off
1. From the Home menu, select
[On/Off] desired setting type.
[Settings]
[Common Settings]
[Screensaver]
Type Description
Runs the screensaver when there is no operation for specific period of time. (Default
setting)
[On]
[Off]
Does not run the screensaver.
Setting the screensaver type
1. From the Home menu, select
[Type] desired setting type.
[Settings]
[Common Settings]
[Screensaver]
Type
Description
Blanks the screen. (Default setting)
[Blank]
[Slide
Show]
Displays the slide show when the player is connected to the AC outlet. Set the slide
show setting as follow. (*1)
(*1) The slide show is displayed only when the player is connected to an AC outlet and there are photos
to be displayed for the slide show. If the player is working from the battery, the screensaver blanks
the screen regardless of the setting. When fully charged, if no songs are playing back, the slide show
will stop. If there are no photos to be displayed for the slide show, the screensaver dims the screen.
Setting the slide show setting
When you select [Slide Show], the [Slide Show] screen appears to set the slide show setting.
Select the desired setting type.
Type
Description
[All Photos
(VERT)]
Displays a slide show of all pictures in the player, in portrait orientation.
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Displays a slide show of all pictures in the player, in landscape orientation.
(HORZ)]
[Folder
(VERT)]
Displays a slide show of pictures in the [SCREENSAVER] folder in the
[PICTURE] folder, in portrait orientation. (Default setting)
[Folder
(HORZ)]
Displays a slide show of pictures in the [SCREENSAVER] folder in the
[PICTURE] folder, in landscape orientation.
Setting the screensaver waiting time
1. From the Home menu, select
[Delay] desired setting type.
[Settings]
[Common Settings]
[Screensaver]
Type
Description
[15
Sec]
Displays the screensaver when there is no operation for 15 seconds.
[30
Sec]
Displays the screensaver when there is no operation for 30 seconds. (Default setting)
[1 Min] Displays the screensaver when there is no operation for 1 minute.
[3 Min] Displays the screensaver when there is no operation for 3 minutes.
[5 Min] Displays the screensaver when there is no operation for 5 minutes.
[30 Min] Displays the screensaver when there is no operation for 30 minutes.
Note
The player does not display the screensaver during the following situations.
Playing back a video.
Playing back a video podcast.
Playing back a song with [Display Lyrics] set to [On (No Screen Off)].
Playing back a song with [Karaoke/Language Study] set to either [Maximum Karaoke
Mode] or [Minimum Karaoke Mode].
Displaying the [Voice Recording] screen. (The screen will dim regardless of the
screensaver settings.)
Searching for a receivable FM radio station and using the [Auto Preset] function of the FM
radio.
Connected to a computer. (The screen will dim instead of run the screensaver. After fully
charged, the screen will be turned off after a while regardless of the screensaver
settings.)
Building or recovering the database.
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.)
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Adjusting the brightness of the screen [Brightness]
You can set the display brightness to one of 5 levels.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Common Settings]
[Brightness].
button to
2. Press the
/
button to select the desired setting, and then press the
confirm.
You can adjust to any of 5 levels. The larger the number, the brighter the screen. [3] is set
by default.
Note
After selecting a setting value, be sure to press the
BACK/HOME button before confirming, the setting will be canceled.
button to confirm. If you press the
Hint
While the player is connected via the USB cable, the brightness of the screen may be set to
a lower level regardless of the setting.
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Setting up wallpaper [Wallpaper Settings]
You can set the wallpaper of the screen.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Common Settings]
[Wallpaper Settings]
desired wallpaper type.
Type
Description
Displays the default wallpaper. (Default setting)
[No
Wallpaper]
[User’s
Wallpaper]
Displays the photo set as the wallpaper. (See the following instructions.)
Displays the photo set as the wallpaper. (See the following instructions.)
This option reduces the brightness of the photo so that you can easily
recognize menu items or icons.
[User’s
W.p.(dark)]
To set a desired photo as the wallpaper
You need to designate a photo on the player before selecting [User’s Wallpaper] or [User’s
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].
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Setting the current time [Set Date-Time]
You can set the date and time.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Common Settings]
[Clock Settings]
button to change
[Set Date-Time].
2. Press the
/
button to select the year, and then press the
/
the value.
3. As in step 2, adjust the settings for month, date, hour, and minutes, and then press the
button to confirm.
Hint
You can select the date format from [YYYY/MM/DD], [MM/DD/YYYY], or [DD/MM/YYYY]
[Details]. Furthermore, you can select the time format from either [12-hour] or [24-hour]
Note
If battery power is used up because, for example, the player has not been used for a long
time, your settings for date and time may be lost, and “-” 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.
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Setting the date format [Date Display Format]
[MM/DD/YYYY], or [DD/MM/YYYY].
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Common Settings]
[Clock Settings]
[Date Display Format] desired format type.
Type
Description
[YYYY/MM/DD] Displays the date as year/month/day.
[MM/DD/YYYY] Displays the date as month/day/year.
[DD/MM/YYYY] Displays the date as day/month/year.
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Setting the time format [Time Display Format]
You can select the format to display the current time [Details] from either a [12-hour] or [24-hour]
display.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Common Settings]
[Clock Settings]
[Time Display Format] desired format type.
Type
Description
[12-hour] Displays the current time in the 12-hour format.
[24-hour] Displays the current time in the 24-hour format.
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Limiting the charge amount [Battery Care]
Charge and discharge cycles cause the capacity of the lithium-ion battery to decrease, resulting
in shortening the battery life. You can use the [Battery Care] mode to reduce the capacity
decrement caused by charge and discharge cycles, i.e., prevent shortening the battery life.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Common Settings]
[Battery Care]
desired setting type.
Type Description
[On]
[Off]
Uses the [Battery Care] mode.
Uses the normal recharge mode. (Default setting)
Note
When [Battery Care] is set to [On], the maximum recharge capacity is limited to 90%. As a
result, the battery life between charges is shortened by about 10%.
In the [Battery Care] mode, the first bar of the battery indicator will disappear somewhat
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.
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Returning to the factory settings [Reset All Settings]
You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player will not delete data such as
music, video, and photos.
Note
If you select this function during playback, the player will pause playback before performing
the reset process.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Reset All Settings] [Yes].
[Restored factory settings.] appears.
To cancel the operation, select [No] on the confirmation screen.
[Settings]
[Common Settings]
[Reset/Format]
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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 User Guide) will be erased. Be
sure to verify the data stored in memory prior to formatting, and export any important data
to the hard disk of your computer.
Be sure not to initialize (format) the built-in flash memory of the player using Windows
Explorer. If you have formatted with Windows Explorer, format again using the player.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Common Settings]
[Reset/Format]
[Format].
[All data including songs will be deleted. Proceed?] appears.
2. Select [Yes].
[All data will be deleted. Proceed?] appears.
To cancel the operation, select [No].
3. Select [Yes].
When initialization finishes, [Memory formatted.] appears.
To cancel the operation, select [No].
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Using USB connection mode [USB Connection Mode]
When connecting to a computer by the USB cable, some computers may fail to establish USB
connection with the player, causing the player to not display [Connecting].
In such a case, before connecting, display the USB connection standby screen to allow the
player to focus on establishing USB connection with more reliability.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Common Settings]
[USB Connection
Mode].
[Use when USB connection cannot be established. Use this mode?] appears.
2. Select [Yes].
The player enters USB connection standby mode, displaying the USB connection standby
screen. After connecting to a computer with the USB cable, [Connecting] appears.
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Selecting the display language [Language Settings]
You can select from a variety of languages for menus and messages.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Language Settings]
desired language
setting.
Language Messages and menus are displayed in
[Deutsch]
[English]
[Español]
[Français]
[Italiano]
[Polski]
German
English
Spanish
French
Italian
Polish
[Português] Portuguese
[Русский]
Russian
[Türkçe]
Turkish
[
[
[
[
]
Japanese
]
Korean
]
]
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
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Setting the play mode [Play Mode]
The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Play Mode]
desired play mode type.
Type - icon
Description
[Normal] - No
icon
The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order.
(Default setting)
The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order
and then repeated.
[Repeat] -
[Shuffle] -
(*1)
The songs within the playback range are played back in random order.
[Shuffle&Repeat]
-
The songs within the playback range are played back in random order and
then repeated.
(*1)
[Repeat 1 Song] The current song or the song selected from a song list is played back
repeatedly.
-
(*1) When [Play Mode] is set to [Shuffle] or [Shuffle&Repeat] and [Playback Range] is set to [All Range],
the player will not shuffle all songs at once. Instead, the player will select an artist, album, etc. one
by one and play their songs in random order. For example, if you select [Album] in the [Music]
screen and select a song in an album, the player will play selected album’s songs in random order,
then select the next album in the album list to play its songs in random order, and continue in such a
manner. However, [All Songs] and bookmark lists are exceptions. If you start from [All Songs], the
player will shuffle all songs at once. 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
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Setting the playback range [Playback Range]
You can set the playback range of songs.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Playback Range]
desired playback range type.
Type - icon
Description
Plays back all the songs in all the lists of the selected search method.
For example, if you start playback from an album list, all the albums in the
player are played back.
[All Range] - No
icon
Plays back songs only in the lists from which playback starts. (Default
settings)
For example, if you start playback from an album list, the songs in that album
only are played back.
[Selected
Range] -
Note
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].
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Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer]
You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc.
Equalizer settings contain the CLEAR BASS setting. Increasing the CLEAR BASS setting value
allows the player to reproduce dynamic deep bass without distortion, even at a high volume.
Setting the sound quality
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Equalizer]
desired
equalizer type.
Type -
Description
icon
[None] -
No icon
Sound quality setting is not activated. (Default setting) (*1)
[Heavy] -
Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound.
Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals.
Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound.
[Pop] -
[Jazz] -
[Unique] -
Emphasizes high and low ranges, so that even soft sounds can be heard easily.
[Custom 1]
-
User-customizable sound settings for which you can adjust each frequency range
[Custom 2]
-
(*1) The default setting of players sold in the Latin America region is [Custom 1], and CLEAR BASS is set
to level +3.
Note
If your personal settings saved as [Custom 1] and [Custom 2] seem to produce a different
volume level than other settings, you may have to adjust the volume manually to
compensate.
The [Equalizer] setting is not applied while playing a video, FM radio or video podcast.
Customizing sound quality
You can preset the value of CLEAR BASS (bass) and 5 band Equalizer as [Custom 1] or
[Custom 2].
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Equalizer]
[Custom 1] or [Custom 2].
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2. Press the
the
The [Music Settings] screen reappears.
/
button to select CLEAR BASS or the frequency range setting, and press
/
button to adjust the setting level, and then press the button to confirm.
CLEAR BASS can be set to any of 4 sound levels, and the 5 frequency ranges can be
set to any of 7 sound levels.
After you have adjusted the setting level, be sure to press the
you press the BACK/HOME button before you confirm, the setting will be canceled.
button to confirm. If
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Customizing the surround sound [VPT(Surround)]
You can customize the surround sound by using the VPT (*1) (Surround) function to enrich the
sound reproduction quality of the audio playback. The sense of realism is increasingly enhanced
in the order of [Studio]
[Live]
[Club]
[Arena] (most enhanced).
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings] [VPT(Surround)]
desired VPT (Surround) type.
Type - icon Description
[None] - No
[VPT(Surround)] setting is not activated. (Default setting)
icon
[Studio] -
[Live] -
[Club] -
[Arena] -
Creates the sound of a recording studio.
Creates the sound of a concert hall.
Creates the sound of a club.
Creates the sound of an arena.
Reproduces an additional surround effect, and creates a natural, yet richly
enhanced sound.
[Matrix] -
(*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.
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Enhance)]
Listening with DSEE (Sound Enhance) [DSEE(Sound Enhance)]
By activating the [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] (*1) feature, you can hear a rich and natural sound
almost exactly like the original source.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[DSEE(Sound
Enhance)] desired DSEE (Sound Enhance) type.
Type Description
Activates the [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] (*1) function, and plays back naturally extended
sound, close to the original sound.
[On]
[Off]
Disables the [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] function and plays back sound normally. (Default
setting)
(*1) 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.
Note
The [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] setting is not applied while playing a video, FM radio or video
podcast.
The [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] function is not effective for songs of a file format that is not
compressed, or songs that are of a high bit rate with no treble loss.
In the case of songs of very low bit rate, the [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] function will not be
effective.
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Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo]
[Clear Stereo] enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Clear Stereo]
desired Clear Stereo type.
Type Description
[On]
[Off]
Activates the [Clear Stereo] function when you use the supplied headphones.
Disables the [Clear Stereo] function and plays back normal sound. (Default setting)
Note
The [Clear Stereo] setting is not applied while playing a video, FM radio or video podcast.
The [Clear Stereo] function is designed to obtain maximum effect with the supplied
headphones. The [Clear Stereo] effect may not be obtained with other headphones. When
using other headphones, set [Clear Stereo] to [Off].
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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 differences in
their recording levels.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Dynamic Normalizer]
desired Dynamic Normalizer type.
Type Description
[On]
Minimizes the difference in volume level between songs.
Plays back songs at their original transferred volume level.
(Default setting)
[Off]
Note
The [Dynamic Normalizer] setting is not applied while playing a video, FM radio or video
podcast.
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List]
Changing the default bookmark list [Default Bookmark List]
You can change the default bookmark list, to which you can add a song when you press and
hold the
button in the music playback screen or song list screen.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Default Bookmark List]
desired bookmark list.
Item
Description
Selects [Bookmark List 1] as the default book mark list to which a song will be
[Bookmark
List 1]
added when you press and hold the
button. (Default setting)
Selects [Bookmark List 2] as the default book mark list to which a song will be
[Bookmark
List 2]
added when you press and hold the
button.
Selects [Bookmark List 3] as the default book mark list to which a song will be
[Bookmark
List 3]
added when you press and hold the
button.
Selects [Bookmark List 4] as the default book mark list to which a song will be
[Bookmark
List 4]
added when you press and hold the
button.
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.
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Format]
Selecting the album display format [Album Display Format]
You can select the album display format.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Album Display Format]
desired Album Display Format type.
Type
[Title & Cover Art] (Default setting) [Cover Art Only]
Screen
Hint
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.
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Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics]
You can display song lyrics when there is an LRC file for the song in the player. The LRC file
must have the same file name as the song file, with extension “.lrc” (for example, “abc.lrc” for a
song file “abc.mp3”). Place the LRC file in the same folder as the song file. The player
Note
Some LRC files may not be playable on the player depending on the file format.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[Display Lyrics]
desired display type.
Type
Description
Displays lyrics if the playing song has an LRC file. (Default setting)
[On]
[On (No Displays lyrics if the playing song has an LRC file. The player will not turn off the
Screen screen or run the screensaver during song playback regardless of whether an LRC
Off)]
file for the current song exists or not.
[Off]
Does not display lyrics. (*1)
(*1) When [Karaoke/Language Study] is set to [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum Karaoke Mode],
Music playback screen while displaying lyrics
Lyrics
Lyrics icon
Note
If lyrics are not displayed properly, save the LRC file in the UTF-8 encoding and transfer it
again to the player.
The player can display up to 1,024 lines of lyrics for each song.
Playback and lyrics may become slightly out of sync.
When set to [On], the screen turns off or changes to slide show when there is no operation
for the time set in [Delay] [Details].
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How to create LRC files
1. Prepare an audio file for which you intend to display lyrics during playback.
2. Open Notepad.
Click [start]
3. Type lyrics text into Notepad.
The screen images are of Windows Vista.
[All programs]
[Accessories]
[Notepad] to open it.
4. Play back the audio file to check the time [minutes:seconds:hundredths of a second] for
displaying each text line, then enter the time information to the left of the text line.
Examples:
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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). Characters beyond 3 lines will not
be displayed.
You can separate seconds and hundredths of a second by a period instead of a colon.
You can omit hundredths of a second.
5. After finishing lyrics text input, save it as a file.
Select [File]
[Save As…] to open the [Save As] screen. Select [All Files] in the [Save as
type:] list at the bottom of the screen. Select [UTF-8] in the [Encode:] list. Enter the file name
into the [File name:] text box. The file name must be the same as the audio file, with
extension “.lrc”. Click [Save] to save the LRC file.
[File name:]
Enter the same file name as the audio file, with extension “.lrc” (for example, “abc.lrc”
for an audio file “abc.mp3”).
[Save as type:]
Select [All Files] in the [Save as type:] list.
[Save]
[Encoding:]
Select [UTF-8] in the [Encode:] list.
The maximum size of LRC files is 512 KB.
6. Create a new folder in the [MUSIC] folder of the player, then drag and drop both the audio
file and LRC file into the new folder to transfer them.
7. From the Home menu of the player, select
[Music]
desired search method
transferred song.
8. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu, then select [Display Lyrics]
[On] or [On (No Screen Off)].
The lyrics are displayed on the screen, synchronizing with audio playback.
Lyrics display on the player
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Notes on creating LRC files
The text encoding of LRC files must be UTF-8.
An LRC file must have the same file name as the audio file, with extension “.lrc”. Otherwise,
the player cannot recognize the LRC file.
The maximum size of LRC files is 512 KB.
Notes on lyrics text
A character string that follows time information at the beginning of the text line is recognized
as a lyric text line.
Space characters (both 1-byte and 2-byte) immediately following time information will be
ignored.
Maximum number of displayable characters for each lyric text line
The player recognizes up to 95 characters to display the text line on the screen. Characters
beyond this limitation are not displayed.
If a text line cannot fit in the screen, it will be wrapped (up to 3 lines). Characters beyond 3
lines will not be displayed.
The player can display up to 1,024 lines of lyrics for each song.
Notes on new line control characters
Any CR, CRLF and LF is recognized properly.
A text line that contains only a new line is skipped.
Notes on LRC file format
Time information must be at the beginning of a text line. Otherwise, it will be ignored and the
number of displayable character may decrease.
Time information must be entered in chronological order. If a line’s time information is
chronologically equal or before the previous line, the line will be skipped. In this case, text
lines will also be skipped until a text line with time information that follows chronologically the
last accepted line.
A text line that contains time information only is displayed as a blank line (treated as a text
that contains no characters).
The player supports only lyrics display and does not support other information of LRC file
format.
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.
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speakers [SP Output Optimizer]
Optimizing the quality of the sound output from the speakers
[SP Output Optimizer]
The player is equipped with the Digital Linear Phase Speaker feature to optimize the quality of
sound from the speakers.
The Digital Linear Phase Speaker feature achieves a precise localization of sounds by improving
the frequency-amplitude and phase characteristics.
Note
This function is effective for the supplied speakers only. If your player is not supplied with
speakers, set [SP Output Optimizer] to [Off].
Speaker bundled model is not available in some countries/regions.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Music Settings]
[SP Output Optimizer]
desired setting type.
Type
Description
Activates the [SP Output Optimizer] function when sounds output from the
[SRS-
NWGT015] speakers. The sound is optimized for SRS-NWGT015.
Disables the [SP Output Optimizer] function and outputs normal sound from the
speakers.
[Off]
Note
[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.
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Setting the zoom function [Zoom Settings]
You can zoom in the currently playing video.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Video Settings]
[Zoom Settings]
desired zoom setting type.
Type Description
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, black bands appear on the top and
bottom of the screen.
[Auto]
16:9 source
4:3 source
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, the right/left sides of the image are
trimmed to fit.
[Full]
16:9 source
The dotted line frame represents the original video image size.
4:3 source
The video image is not resized, and appears in the original resolution. If video
resolution is too high, the left, right, top and bottom of the screen will be cut. If video
resolution is too low, black bars will appear on the right, left, top and bottom of the
screen.
[Off]
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Playing only video sound [On-Hold Display]
You can set to turn off the video screen while the player is on hold, allowing you to enjoy video
sound only.
Setting this option to [No] saves battery power for longer battery life.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Video Settings]
[On-Hold Display]
desired On-Hold Display setting type.
Type Description
When the player is on hold, the buttons are deactivated, but videos will be played back
normally. (Default setting)
[Yes]
[No]
When the player is on hold, the buttons are deactivated and the screen turns off, but
the sound of the current video is played back.
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Arranging the video list [Order of Video List]
Arranges the video list by date or by title.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Video Settings]
[Order of Video List]
desired order of video list type.
Type
Description
[Date/Time
(Oldest)]
Arranges the video list by transfer/record date in ascending order.
[Date/Time
(Newest)]
Arranges the video list by transfer/record date in descending order.
(Default setting)
[Title (A>Z)]
[Title (Z>A)]
Arranges the video list by title in ascending order.
Arranges the video list by title in descending order.
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Setting the photo list display format [Photo List Format]
The player offers 2 display formats: [Thumbnail + Title] (*1) or [Thumbnail Only].
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Photo Settings]
[Photo List Format]
desired photo list format type.
Type
[Thumbnail + Title] Displays a photo title with a thumbnail image in the photo list.
[Thumbnail Only] Displays only thumbnails in the photo list. (Default setting)
Description
(*1) Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of a photo.
Note
Thumbnails may not be displayed, depending on the file format.
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Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity]
/
button, the FM
receiver may receive unwanted broadcast stations as a result of sensitivity being too high. In this
case, set the reception to [Low]. [High] is set by default.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[FM Radio Settings]
[Scan Sensitivity]
[Low].
To set the reception sensitivity back to the default, select [High].
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Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto]
If noise occurs during FM reception, set the receiver to [Mono] for monaural. If you set it to
[Auto], monaural/stereo reception is selected automatically, depending on reception conditions.
[Auto] is set by default.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[FM Radio Settings]
[Mono/Auto]
[Mono].
To return to automatic setting, select [Auto].
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Settings]
Selecting a level of recording quality [Bit Rate Settings]
You can select the bit rate for voice recording. High bit rate offers better sound quality, though
requires more memory.
1. From the Home menu, select
[Settings]
[Recording Settings]
[Bit Rate Settings]
desired setting type.
Type
Description
[MP3 256kbps] Records at the bit rate of 256 kbps.
[MP3 128kbps] Records at the bit rate of 128 kbps. (Default setting)
[MP3 64kbps] Records at the bit rate of 64 kbps.
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What can I do to solve a problem?
If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue.
1. Find the symptoms of the issue in this manual, and try any corrective actions listed.
2. Connect the player to your computer to charge the battery.
3. Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc.
If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and player settings
may be lost.
4. Check information on the issue in the Help of each software.
6. If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Note
No data will be deleted and no settings will be changed by resetting the player.
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Customer support Web site
If you have any questions or issues with this product, or would like information on compatible
items with this product, visit the following Web sites.
For customers in the USA:
For customers in Canada:
For customers in Europe:
For customers in Latin America:
For customers in other countries/regions:
For customers who purchased the overseas models:
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Operation
There is no sound.
The volume level is set to zero.
Turn the volume up.
The headphone plug is not connected properly.
If the headphones are connected improperly, the sound from the headphones will be
The headphone plug is dirty.
Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth.
After prescribing the remedies above, if the problem still persists, press the RESET button of
Data cannot be played.
The battery is consumed.
If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to
After transferring by drag-and-drop in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not
correspond to the player.
Transferred files are not in a playable format.
depending on certain file specifications.
You are placing audio MP4 files in a video folder by drag-and-drop.
Place them in the [MUSIC] folder by drag-and-drop.
The playback limitation period of the song has expired due to subscription conditions, etc.
Songs with an expired playback limitation period cannot be played back. Update them
using the software used for transferring.
Songs or photos cannot be deleted on the player.
You cannot delete songs or photos on the player.
Delete them using the software you used to transfer the data, or Windows Explorer.
Transferred data is not displayed in its list.
Videos and photos in unsupported format may not be recognized by the player and may not
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.
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Data was placed in the wrong location by drag-and-drop.
The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer.
The USB cable (supplied) was disconnected from the player while data was being transferred.
Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash memory on the
When [All Songs] or [Album] is selected, all the songs will appear, but
some songs do not appear when [Folder] is selected.
The audio files are not in folders under the [MUSIC] folder.
Place them in folders under the [MUSIC] folder by drag-and-drop.
Songs are played back within a limited playback range only, such as
within one album.
Change the playback range setting.
Noise is generated.
A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being used near the player.
When using devices such as mobile phones, keep them away from the player.
Music data imported from CDs, etc., is damaged.
Delete the data, then import and transfer it again. When importing data to your computer,
close any other applications to avoid data damage.
Some songs may not be played back, depending on certain file specifications.
The headphone plug is dirty.
Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth.
[VPT(Surround)] setting or [Clear Stereo] function is not effective.
When outputting to external audio speakers using the cradle (not supplied), [VPT(Surround)]
settings and the [Clear Stereo] function may not be effective because the player is designed
for compatible headphones only. This is not a malfunction.
The player does not respond to any button operations.
The HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position.
The player contains moisture condensation.
Wait a few hours to let the player dry out.
The remaining battery power is low or insufficient.
If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset the player
The player is connected to the computer via USB connection.
Disconnect the USB connection, then operate the player.
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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.
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
Playback has stopped suddenly.
The remaining battery power is insufficient.
The songs or video files that cannot be played are played.
Play back another song or video file.
Lyrics are not displayed.
Create an LRC file for the song to display lyrics.
The file name or file format is incorrect.
Thumbnails (such as cover art) are not displayed.
Songs of a file format supported by the player do not have cover art information. Thumbnails
are displayed only when songs have cover art information and whose file format is supported
by the player.
Transfer again using Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software.
Thumbnail name does not match its video, or the video is not in the correct location.
Place a JPEG file of the same name as the video into the folder under the [VIDEO] folder.
If photos do not have thumbnails that comply with Exif file format, the thumbnails cannot be
displayed.
If you have transferred a song without cover art to the player, you cannot attach cover art to
the song even if you transfer it once more along with its cover art.
Delete the song from the player, then transfer it to the player again along with its cover art.
The player’s power turned off, and then on again.
If a malfunction occurs, the player turns off, and then on again automatically.
The player does not work properly.
The computer was started or restarted with the player connected to it.
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Display
“
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Characters that cannot be displayed on the player are included in the title or song lyrics.
[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.
The wrong language is selected.
the player again.
The screen darkens while displaying a photo.
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].
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Power
Battery life is short.
The operating temperature is below 5 °C (41 ºF).
Battery life becomes shorter as a result of the battery characteristics. This is not a
malfunction.
Battery charging time is not sufficient.
Charge the battery until
appears.
By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the
You have not used the player for more than a year.
Depending on the conditions under which your player is used, the battery may have been
deteriorated. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
[Battery Care] is set to [On].
If [Battery Care] is set to [On], the maximum recharge capacity is limited to about 90%,
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.
Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
Use the supplied USB cable.
The battery is charged in an ambient temperature out of the range of 5 °C (41 ºF) to 35 °C (95
ºF).
You cannot charge the battery when
icon appears. Charge the battery in an ambient
temperature of 5 °C (41 ºF) to 35 °C (95 ºF).
The computer is not on.
Turn on the computer.
Your computer has entered Sleep or Hibernation status.
Release the computer from Sleep or Hibernation status.
A USB hub is being used.
Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work. Connect the player to your computer
using the USB cable (supplied).
The operating system installed on the computer is not supported by the player.
To charge the player, connect the player to a computer with the operating system that is
You have not used the player for more than a year.
Depending on the conditions under which your player is used, the battery may have been
deteriorated. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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After prescribing the remedies above, if the problem still persists, press the RESET button of
The player turns off automatically.
To avoid unnecessary battery consumption, the player automatically turns off.
Press any button to turn the player on.
Charging completes very quickly.
If the battery is already almost fully charged when charging begins, little time is needed to
reach full charge.
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Connection to a computer
Cannot install the software.
Your computer is installed with an operating system that is not supported by the player.
Other software is running on Windows.
If another software is running, it may interfere with installation. Particularly, be sure to stop
security software as it can put a heavy load on the computer.
There is not enough free space for the hard drive.
Check the required hard drive space for installing the application, and delete unnecessary
files.
Your account has no administrator privileges, or you have not logged in as the computer’s
administrator.
To install the software, log in with an account with administrator privileges or log in as the
computer’s administrator.
A message dialog is covered from your site by the install screen.
Press and hold the [Alt] key and press the [Tab] key several times until the message dialog
appears. Then follow the message.
The progress bar on the install screen does not proceed. Or, the access
lamp of the hard drive does not light for several minutes.
Wait until the installation is completed, because it is progressing properly. The installation may
take 30 minutes or more depending on the computer.
[Connected USB. The player cannot be operated.] or [Connected USB
(MTP). The player cannot be operated.] does not appear when
connected to the computer with the USB cable (supplied) (The
computer does not recognize the player).
The USB cable is not connected to a USB connector on your computer properly.
Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
Use the supplied USB cable.
A USB hub is being used.
Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work. Connect the player directly to your
computer using the USB cable (supplied).
The USB connector on your computer may have a problem.
Connect the player to another USB connector on your computer.
When you use the player for the first time, or when the battery is low, it may take the player
about 30 seconds to display the message after connected to a computer. This is not a
malfunction.
The software authentication may be performed and it may take rather a long time. Wait for a
while.
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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.
connection standby mode and the USB connection standby screen appears.
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.
[Connected USB. The player cannot be operated.] or [Connected USB (MTP). The player
cannot be operated.] may not appear on the player, depending on the software environment
that is running on your computer.
Activate Windows Media Player, or Windows Explorer.
After prescribing the remedies above, if the problem still persists, press the RESET button of
the player and reconnect it to the computer by using the USB cable (supplied).
Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer.
Transferring may be stopped due to noise, such as static electricity, etc. This happens to
protect data information.
Disconnect the player, then reconnect it.
If you transfer files by drag-and-drop on a computer that does not have Windows Media
Player 11 installed, only a limited amount of files (AAC, video files, etc.) may be transferrable
by drag-and-drop.
Install Windows Media Player 11 from the Windows Media Player download site, then
transfer files by drag-and-drop again. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your
computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to Windows
Media Player 11. For details on usage, or support on Windows Media Player, visit the
following web site:
The USB cable is not connected to a USB connector on your computer properly.
Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory.
Delete any unnecessary data to increase free space.
Songs with a limited playing period or playing count may not be transferred due to restrictions
set by copyright holders. For details on the settings of each audio file, contact the distributor.
Abnormal data exists on the player.
Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash memory on the
You may not be using the supported software to transfer data to the player.
Install the supported software and use it to transfer data.
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.
You may be attempting to transfer a file that is not in a playable format.
depending on the file specification.
You are trying to transfer .m4a, .mp4, .3gp or .m4v files on a computer that already has
Windows Media Player 10 installed.
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If you are using Windows XP or Windows Vista, install Windows Media Player 11 from the
Windows Media Player download site.
If you transfer data using an appropriate software for transferring, but the transfer is not made,
refer to the manufacturer.
The transfer takes too long time.
You are transferring a large file.
It may take a long time to transfer a large file.
Only a small amount of data can be transferred to the player.
There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory.
Delete any unnecessary data to increase free space.
Data that cannot be played on the player is stored on the player.
If data other than song, video, or photo data is stored on the player, less data can be
transferred. Transfer back data that cannot be played on the player to the computer to
increase the available space.
Cannot return a song on the player to the computer.
You may attempt return a song to a computer that was not used to transfer the song to the
player.
If you transfer a song from a computer to the player by using software, you may become
unable to return the song to another computer. Return the song to the computer from
which you transferred the song to the player. If you cannot return the song to the computer
and intend to delete the song, use software to select and delete it.
You may have deleted the song on the computer from which you transferred the song to the
player.
If you delete the song on the computer from which you transferred the song to the player,
you cannot return the song to the computer.
The player becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer.
A USB hub or USB extension cable is being used.
Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension cable may not work. Connect the player
directly to your computer using the 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.
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“SensMe™ Channels”
You cannot find your desired channel.
If there are no songs to match the theme of the channel, the channel is not displayed on the
[SensMe™ Channels] screen.
[Morning] always displayed for the time-based channel.
If you have not set the clock of the player, [Morning] always appears for the time-based
channel.
Unsuitable songs for selected time-based channels are played.
If there are no songs to match the theme of the time-based channel, all the songs in the
player are shuffle-played.
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.”
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FM Radio
FM broadcasts are unclear.
The received station is not fully tuned in.
Tune the station in manually using the
/
Reception is weak and sound quality is poor.
The radio signal is weak.
Listen to the FM broadcast near a window since the signal may be weak inside buildings or
in vehicles.
The headphone cord is not fully extended.
The headphone cord functions as an antenna. Extend the headphone cord as far as
possible.
Setting the receiver to monaural may reduce noise.
FM broadcasts are affected by interference.
A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone, is being used near the player.
When using devices such as mobile phones, keep them away from the player.
FM broadcasts cannot be heard.
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.
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Recording
The remaining recording time remains the same even though files are
deleted.
Due to system restrictions, the remaining recording time may not increase if only short files
are deleted.
Cannot record.
There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory.
Export recorded files to a computer. Necessary free space may vary, depending on the bit
rate or recording time.
The maximum number of files that can be recorded is reached. For information on the
Export the recorded files to a computer.
The player is connected to a computer.
Disconnect the player from the computer.
The serial number of the file name has reached 999.
The combined total elapsed and remaining recording time does not
equal the maximum recording time.
Due to system restrictions, remaining recording time may decrease by a few seconds when
starting recording.
Recorded files cannot be deleted.
A file or the folder that cannot be deleted is set to [Readonly] on a computer.
Delete the data using Windows Explorer.
The battery power is low or exhausted.
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.
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Other
There is no beep sound when the player is operated.
[Beep Settings] is set to [Off].
The beep does not sound when the player is connected to the cradle (not supplied), or
another device.
The player gets warm.
The player may become warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging. The
player also may get warm when a large amount of data is transferred. This behavior is normal
and not cause for a concern. Set the player aside for a while to allow it to cool down.
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
Noise is generated when plugging or unplugging the headphones.
Take off the headphones when plugging or unplugging the headphones. If you plug or unplug
the headphones while playing a song, you may hear noise from the headphones. This is not a
malfunction.
Cannot add audio podcasts or voice recordings to a bookmark list.
You can add transferred songs only to a bookmark list, and you cannot add audio podcasts
or voice recordings.
The slide show is not displayed as the screensaver.
The slide show is displayed only when the player is connected to the AC outlet.
If there are no photos to be displayed for the slide show, the screensaver dims the screen
[Details].
The alarm does not go off.
[Alarm On/Off] is set to [Off].
Set [Alarm On/Off] to [On] [Details].
The alarm will not sound in the following situations.
Recording voice (though the alarm icon flashes in the information area).
Connected to a computer.
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The alarm is delayed
In the following situations, the alarm will be postponed until the process is finished.
Deleting data.
Formatting memory.
The sleep timer does not work.
The sleep timer will not activate in the following situations.
Recording voice.
Connected to a computer.
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.
The sleep timer is delayed.
In the following situations, the sleep timer will be postponed until the process is finished.
Deleting data.
Formatting memory.
The preset alarm sound is produced instead of the selected alarm song.
You have deleted the song selected as the alarm song.
Select another song as the alarm song and set [Alarm Sound Settings] to [Alarm Song]
[Details].
Cannot adjust the playback speed.
You cannot adjust the playback speed when using the karaoke function.
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.
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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.
[Cannot play; license has expired.]
The playback limitation period of the song has expired.
Update the license information of songs using the software used for transferring.
[Delete failed.]
You attempted to delete a video but the player failed to delete it.
Delete the video by using Content Transfer or Windows Explorer.
[Do not disconnect.]
The player is connected to a computer or other external devices to transfer data.
This is not an error message. Do not disconnect the USB cable until transferring
completes.
[Firmware update failed.]
Updating the firmware failed to complete.
Follow the instructions displayed on your computer to retry updating the firmware.
[LOW BATTERY. Please Charge.]
The player’s battery is running low.
[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.
[Unable to set photo as wallpaper.]
The selected photo cannot be designated as the wallpaper.
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Make sure the photo is not a damaged file or the size is not too large.
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Important product information
Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable
to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives
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,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please
refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling
of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable accessories: Headphones
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve
natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff
only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product
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safely. 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.
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Warning
The following descriptions are important for using the player. Be sure to follow the instructions
below.
Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with metallic objects.
Do not pour water or put any foreign object in the player. Doing so may cause fire or electric
shock.
If this occurs, turn off the player immediately, disconnect the USB cable from the player, and
consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center.
Do not place the player in fire.
Do not take apart or remodel the player. Doing so can result in electric shock. Consult your
nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal
checks or repair.
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.
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Caution
Notes on use
The following descriptions are important for using the player. Be sure to follow the instructions
below.
Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may
remain in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the liquid
gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness. Wash out your eyes
with clean water, and consult a doctor.
Also, if the liquid gets on to your body or clothes, wash it off immediately. If you do not, it may
cause burns or injury. If you get burned or injured by the liquid from the battery, consult a
doctor.
If the player causes interference to radio or television reception, turn the player off and move
it away from the radio or television.
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.
When using a strap (not supplied), be careful to avoid catching it on objects you pass by.
Furthermore be careful not to swing the player by the strap to avoid bumping people.
Refrain from using the player according to the in-flight announcements during take off or
landing in an aircraft.
If you see lightning or hear thunder, take off the headphones immediately and refrain from
using the player.
If you experience an allergic reaction to the supplied headphones, stop using them at once
and contact a doctor.
Notes on usage environment
Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or
vibration. Also, never leave the player exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked
in the sun or under direct sunlight. The player may become discolored, distorted or damaged.
Do not leave the player in a place subject to excessive dust.
Do not leave the player on an unstable surface or in an inclined position.
Notes on handling the player
When you unplug the headphones from the player, make sure to hold the headphone plug to
unplug it. Pulling the headphone cord itself may cause damage to the headphone cord.
Do not apply strong force to the surface of the LCD. This may cause a distortion in colors or
brightness, or cause a malfunction of the LCD.
When using the player, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping
the cabinet or causing the player to malfunction.
Make sure not to sit down with the player in your back pocket.
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Make sure not to put the player into a bag with the headphones/earphones cord wrapped
around it and then subject the bag to strong impact.
Notes on protecting the player from getting wet
Do not expose the player to water. The player is not waterproof. Remember to follow the
precautions below.
Be careful not to drop the player into a sink or other container filled with water.
Do not use the player in humid locations or bad weather, such as in the rain or snow.
Do not get the player wet.
If you touch the player with wet hands, or put the player in a damp article of clothing, the
player may get wet and this may cause a malfunction of the player.
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Notice for users
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.
Depending on the type of the text and characters, the text shown on the player may not be
displayed properly on device. This is due to:
The capacity of the connected player.
The player is not functioning normally.
Content information is written in language or character that are not supported by the player.
Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time.
Note that condensation may form temporarily in cases such as when the player is moved
quickly from a low-temperature environment to a high temperature environment, or used in a
room that has a heater just turned on. Condensation creates a phenomenon where moisture
in the air adheres to surfaces such as metal panels, etc., and then changes to liquid.
If condensation forms in the player, leave it turned off until the condensation disappears. If
you use the player with condensation present, a malfunction may result.
If you use the player in a cold location, images may appear with black bands around them.
This is not a malfunction of the player.
About sample data (*1)
The player is pre-installed with sample data.
If you delete the sample data, you cannot restore it, and we will not supply any replacement data.
(*1) In some countries/regions some sample data is not installed.
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Notes on the headphones
Road safety
Avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud
and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue
use.
Do not turn the volume up high all at once, especially when using headphones. Turn up the
volume gradually to avoid excessive levels hurting your ears.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
considerate to the people around you.
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Notes on the software
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Notes on cleaning
Clean the player’s case with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses.
If the player’s case should become very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with
water or a mild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or
benzene, as it may mar the finish of the case.
Be careful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the connector.
Clean the headphone plug periodically.
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Storing data
You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by transferring the data
from your computer using Windows Explorer, or other transfer-capable software. If the player is
connected to the computer, the built-in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as
[WALKMAN].
Note
Do not use the bundled software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built-in
flash memory of the player.
Do not disconnect the USB cable (supplied) while [Do not disconnect.] appears during data
transfer. Otherwise, the data being transferred or the data stored in the player may be
damaged.
Do not rename the [MUSIC], [MP_ROOT], [MPE_ROOT], [VIDEO], [DCIM], [PICTURE],
[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.
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firmware
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
1. Download the update program to your computer from the Web site.
2. Connect the player to your computer, and then start the update program.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the player’s firmware.
Firmware update is complete.
Hint
Version information for the player’s firmware can be displayed by selecting
[Settings]
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Specifications
Supported file format
Music (including podcasts (*1))
Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format
File extension: .mp3
Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate
(VBR))
MP3
Sampling frequency (*2): 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))
Sampling frequency (*2): 44.1 kHz
* Compatible with WM-DRM 10
WMA
Audio Formats
(Codec)
Media File format: MP4 file format
File extension: .mp4, .m4a, .3gp
Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate
(VBR)) (*4)
AAC-LC (*3)
Sampling frequency (*2): 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05,
24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Media File format: Wave-Riff file format
File extension: .wav
Bit rate: 1,411 kbps
Linear PCM
Sampling frequency (*2): 44.1 kHz
Video (including podcasts (*1))
Frame rate: Max. 30 fps
Resolution: Max. 720 × 480 (*5)
Media File format: MP4 file format, “Memory Stick”
video format
AVC
(H.264/AVC)
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Baseline Profile
Level: 1.2, 1.3, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 3
Bit rate: Max. 10 Mbps
Video Formats
(Codec)
Media File format: MP4 file format, “Memory Stick”
video format
MPEG-4
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Simple Profile
Bit rate: Max. 6 Mbps
Media File format: ASF file format
File extension: .wmv
Profile: VC1 simple profile, main profile
Bit rate: Max. 6 Mbps
Windows Media
Video 9 (*6)
Channel number: Max. 2 channels
Sampling frequency (*2): 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Bit rate: Max. 288 kbps / channel
AAC-LC
(for AVC, MPEG-4)
Audio Formats
Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate
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(Codec)
File size
WMA
(for Windows Media
Video 9)
(VBR))
Sampling frequency (*2): 44.1 kHz
* Compatible with WM-DRM 10
Max. 4 GB
Max. 2,000
The number of
files
Photo (*7)
Media File format: Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21
file format
Photo Format
(Codec)
File extension: .jpg
Profile: Baseline Profile
JPEG
Number of pixels: Max. 4,096 × 4,096 pixels
(16,000,000 pixels)
The number of
files
Max. 20,000
Voice Recording
Audio Format
(Codec)
Bit rate: 64, 128, 256 kbps
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
MP3
(*1) The maximum recordable number of podcasts is 20,000.
(*2) Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.
(*3) Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back.
(*4) Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling
frequency.
(*5) These numbers indicate the maximum resolution of playable video, and do not indicate the player’s
display resolution. The display resolution is 320 × 240.
(*6) Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player.
(*7) Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats.
Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)
The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4 minute
songs (not including videos and photos) in the MP3 format. Other playable audio file format song
numbers and times may differ from MP3 format.
NWZ-E453
NWZ-E454
NWZ-E455
Bit rate
Number Time
Number Time
Number Time
48 kbps 2,350
64 kbps 1,750
128 kbps 880
256 kbps 440
320 kbps 355
156 hr. 40 min. 4,950
116 hr. 40 min. 3,650
58 hr. 40 min. 1,800
29 hr. 20 min. 925
23 hr. 40 min. 740
330 hr. 00 min. 10,000 666 hr. 40 min.
243 hr. 20 min. 7,450
120 hr. 00 min. 3,700
61 hr. 40 min. 1,850
49 hr. 20 min. 1,500
496 hr. 40 min.
246 hr. 40 min.
123 hr. 20 min.
100 hr. 00 min.
Maximum recordable time of videos (Approx.)
The approximate recordable times are estimated in the case where only videos are transferred.
The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is used.
NWZ-E453 NWZ-E454 NWZ-E455
Bit rate
Time
Time
Time
Video Format: 384 kbps
Audio Format: 128 kbps
14 hr. 00 min. 29 hr. 20 min. 59 hr. 40 min.
Video Format: 768 kbps
8 hr. 00 min. 16 hr. 40 min. 34 hr. 00 min.
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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
Maximum transferrable number of playlists: 8,192
Maximum containable number of songs in each playlist: 999
Capacity (User available capacity) (*1)
NWZ-E453: 4 GB (Approx. 3.35 GB = 3,602,841,600 bytes)
NWZ-E454: 8 GB (Approx. 6.99 GB = 7,513,178,112 bytes)
NWZ-E455: 16 GB (Approx. 14.1 GB = 15,224,602,624 bytes)
(*1) Available storage capacity of the player may vary.
A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
Output (headphones)
Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)
FM radio
FM Frequency range
87.5 to 108.0 MHz
(You cannot use the FM radio function while the player is installed into the speaker system.)
IF (FM)
128 kHz
Antenna
Headphone cord antenna
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 a USB connector of the player)
Charging time
USB-based charging
Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx. 1.5 hours (approx. 80 %)
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” as
shown in the table below.
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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. 50 hours
Approx. 50 hours
Approx. 48 hours
Playback at WMA 128 kbps
Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps
Playback at Linear PCM 1,411 kbps Approx. 56 hours
Video
Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps
Approx. 10 hours
Playback at AVC Baseline 384 kbps Approx. 10 hours
Playback at WMV 384 kbps
FM radio
Approx. 10 hours
Approx. 20 hours
Approx. 9 hours
Receiving FM broadcasting
Voice recording
Recording
Player settings which affect battery life
Basic setting of battery life
measurement (Default setting)
Setting
[Screensaver]:[On/Off] (*1)
[Details]
[On]
[Screensaver]:[Delay] (*2)
[Common
Settings]
[30 Sec]
[3]
[Brightness] (*3) [Details]
[Equalizer] (*5) [Details]
[None] (*6)
[VPT(Surround)] (*5)
[None]
[Off]
[DSEE(Sound Enhance)]
(*5) [Details]
[Music
Settings]
[Dynamic Normalizer] (*5)
[Off]
[DPC (Speed Control)] (*7)
[Off]
[Display Lyrics] (*8)
[On]
[Karaoke/Language Study]
[Off]
(*9) [Details]
(*1) The [Off] setting shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 85% compared with
the [On] setting.
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(*2) The longer the waiting time, the shorter the battery life for continuous music playback.
(*3) The [5] setting shortens the battery life for continuous video playback by about 45% compared with
the [3] setting.
(*4) The [On] setting shortens the battery life by about 10% compared with the [Off] setting.
(*5) Setting [Equalizer] to other than [None], [VPT(Surround)] to other than [None], [DSEE(Sound
Enhance)] to [On], [Clear Stereo] to [On] and [Dynamic Normalizer] to [On] shortens the battery life
for continuous music playback by about 55% compared with setting them to [None] or [Off].
(*6) The default setting of players sold in the Latin America region is [Custom 1]. The [Custom 1] setting
shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 20% compared with the [None]
setting.
(*7) The [x2.0] setting shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 70% compared
with the [Off] setting.
(*8) The [On (No Screen Off)] setting shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about
85% compared with the [On] setting.
(*9) The [Maximum Karaoke Mode] setting shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by
about 90% compared with the [Off] setting.
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)
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.
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Supplied items
Headphones (1)
USB cable (1)
Attachment (1)
Use when connecting the player to the cradle (not supplied), etc.
Quick Start Guide
Software
The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player, and includes the following
items. For details on how to install, refer to “Quick Start Guide.”
Content Transfer
WALKMAN Guide
User Guide, etc.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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System requirements
Computer
IBM PC/AT compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems
(*1):
Windows XP Home Edition (*2) (Service Pack 3 or later)
Windows XP Professional (*2) (Service Pack 3 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)
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate
Not supported by OSs other than above.
[Compatibility mode] for Windows XP (included with Windows Vista and Windows 7) is not
supported.
(*1) Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft.
(*2) Excluding 64-bit OS versions.
CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher for Windows XP, Pentium III 800 MHz or higher for
Windows Vista, Pentium III 1 GHz or higher for Windows 7
RAM: 256 MB or more for Windows XP, 512 MB or more for Windows Vista, 1 GB or more for
Windows 7 32-bit versions, 2 GB or more for Windows 7 64-bit versions
Hard Disk Drive: 600 MB or more of available space
Display:
Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,024 × 768 or higher)
Colors: 8 bit or higher (16 bit recommended)
CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM)
Sound card
USB connector (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP and Windows Vista, Windows Media Player 12 for
Windows 7
Internet Explorer 7 or later
Broadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) or to
visit the web site.
We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System
Requirements.
Not supported by the following environments:
Personally constructed computers or operating systems
An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system
Multi-boot environment
Multi-monitor environment
Macintosh
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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What is audio format?
Audio format refers to the method used to import audio data from the Internet or audio CDs to a
computer, to save as an audio file.
Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc.
MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is a common audio compression technology developed by
the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
MP3 can compress audio files to about 1/10 the size of standard CD audio files.
WMA: WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a common audio compression technology developed by
Microsoft Corporation. The WMA format produces the same sound quality as that of the MP3
format with a smaller file size.
AAC: AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is a common audio compression technology developed by
the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). The AAC
format produces the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format, with a smaller file size.
Linear PCM: Linear PCM is an audio recording format without digital compression. You can
achieve CD sound quality by recording with this format.
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What is copyright protection?
Certain music files or video files, etc., that you purchase from a music download service site, etc.,
may have access control technologies applied, such as encryption, to limit usage and duplication
of the material, in accordance with copyright laws.
What is bit rate?
Bit rate refers to the amount of data used to store each second of audio, expressed in kbps (kilo
bits per second), such as 64 kbps. Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but
require more storage space for the same length of audio.
What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and
storage size?
Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage space for the
same length of audio, so you can store fewer songs on the player.
Lower bit rates enable you to store more songs, but at a lower sound quality.
Note
If you import a song from a CD to your computer at a low bit rate, you cannot improve the
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song’s sound quality by selecting a high bit rate when further transferring the song from the
computer to the player.
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What is video format?
Video format refers to the method used when importing video and audio data to a computer and
saving it as a video file.
Common formats include MPEG-4 and AVC, etc.
MPEG-4: MPEG-4 refers to Moving Picture Experts Group phase 4, developed by the MPEG
working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). The compression
format is for video and audio data.
AVC: AVC refers to Advanced Video Coding, developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO
(International Organization for Standardization). It enables reproduction of more vivid images at a
lower bit rate. AVC files include four profiles, and “AVC Baseline Profile” is one of them. AVC
format is based on the MPEG-4 AVC standard of the ISO (International Organization for
Standardization), and since AVC is standardized as the MPEG-4 Part 10 Advanced Video
Coding, it is commonly referred to as MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or H.264/AVC.
WMV: WMV (Windows Media Video) is a video compression format developed by Microsoft
Corporation. It was built upon MPEG-4, achieves a high compression rate, and supports copy
control by DRM.
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What is photo format?
Photo format refers to the method used to import images to a computer to save as image files.
JPEG is one example of a commonly used format.
JPEG: JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a common image compression format
developed by the JPEG. JPEG can compress an image file to between 1/10 and 1/100 the size
of original image files.
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