Sony Group NWZA820 Digital Media Player User Manual NWZ A826 A828 A829
Sony Corporation Digital Media Player NWZ A826 A828 A829
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123 Useful Facts Please see page 21 of 39(labeled 143) and page 22 of 39(labeled 144) for FCC and IC manual statements Download the update program to your computer from the web site. Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the update program. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the player’s firmware. Firmware update is complete. Index For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ Menu You can update the player’s firmware, ensuring you to add new features for the player by installing the latest player’s firmware to the player. For details about the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the following web site: Table of Contents Upgrading the Player’s Firmware 124 Troubleshooting If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. Connect the player to your computer to charge the battery. You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery. Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings on the player may be deleted. Check the information about the issue in the Help of each software. Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites. For customers in the USA, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada, visit: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe, visit: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America, visit: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in other countries/regions, visit: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who purchased the overseas models, visit: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Index Find the symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed. Menu Table of Contents Troubleshooting Continued 125 Troubleshooting There is no sound. The volume level is set to zero. Turn the volume up ( page 10). The headphone jack is not connected properly. Connect the headphone jack properly ( page 10). The headphone plug is dirty. Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth. No songs or video files are stored on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos from the computer. The Bluetooth function is turned on. While the Bluetooth function is turned on, sound does not come out from the headphones of the player. Turn off the Bluetooth function ( page 94). No data is played. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( page 114). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 124). No data is stored on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer. Transferred files are not in a playable format. For details, see “Supported file format” of “Specifications” ( page 154). Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the file format ( page 154). Photos may not be displayed, depending on the file size or the file format ( page 154). You are placing audio MP4 files in a video folder by dragging and dropping. Place them in the “MUSIC” folder by dragging and dropping. The playback limitation period of the song has expired due to subscription conditions, etc. Songs with an expired playback limitation period cannot be played back. Update them using the software used for transferring. After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player ( page 116). Continued Index Cause/Remedy Menu Symptom Table of Contents Operation 126 Troubleshooting Transferred data is not displayed in its list. The maximum number of files that can be displayed is reached. The maximum number of files is 1,000 files for videos, 10,000 files for photos. Also, the maximum number of folders is 1,000 folders for photos in the photo folder list. Delete unnecessary data. Data was placed in the wrong location by dragging and dropping. Place the data in the correct place by dragging and dropping ( page 116). Available capacity is insufficient. Delete unnecessary data to increase free space on the player. After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player ( page 116). Transferred files are not in a playable format. For details, see “Supported file format” of “Specifications” ( page 154). Convert the ATRAC files using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool software. When “All Songs” or The audio files are not in folders under the “Album” is selected, all the “MUSIC” folder. songs will appear, but Place them in folders under the “MUSIC” folder some songs will not appear by dragging and dropping. when “Folder” is selected. Songs are played back “Playback Range” ( page 39) is set to “Selected within a limited playback Range.” range only, such as within Change the playback range setting. one album. Data cannot be deleted You cannot delete songs and photos on the player. on the player. Delete them using the software you used to transfer the data, or Windows Explorer. Continued Index Cause/Remedy Menu Symptom Table of Contents Operation (continued) 127 Troubleshooting Noise is generated. A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being used near the player. When using devices such as mobile phones, keep them away from the player. Music data imported from CDs, etc., is damaged. Delete the data, then import and transfer it again. When importing data to your computer, close any other applications to avoid data damage. Transferred files are not in a playable format. For details, see “Supported file format” of “Specifications” ( page 154). Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Some songs may not play back, depending on certain file specifications. Bluetooth connection is unstable. You may hear noise under certain communicating conditions. Change the location and restart communication. “VPT(Surround)” setting When outputting to external audio speakers using or “Clear Stereo” function the optional cradle, “VPT(Surround)” settings and is not effective. the “Clear Stereo” function may not be effective because the player is designed for compatible headphones only. This is not a malfunction. If you have not applied the sound effects in “Sound Effect Preset,” “VPT(Surround)” does not work during Bluetooth communication ( page 92). Cannot see the video, but The file is a .3gp file. (.3gp only supports audio.) can hear it. The video file is not in a video folder. Place the video files in a video folder by dragging and dropping. Buttons do not work. The HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position. Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position ( page 11). The player contains moisture condensation. Wait a few hours to let the player dry. The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 114). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 124). While “Connecting” is being displayed, you cannot operate the player. Disconnect the USB connection, then operate the player. Continued Index Cause/Remedy Menu Symptom Table of Contents Operation (continued) 128 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy 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. Index Continued Menu The player does not work. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 114). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 124). Transferred data cannot The built-in flash memory of the player was be found. formatted using Windows Explorer. Format the built-in flash memory on the player ( page 110). The supplied USB cable was disconnected from the player while data was being transferred. Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash memory on the player ( page 110). After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player ( page 116). Transferred files are not in a playable format. For details, see “Supported file format” of “Specifications” ( page 154). Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the file format ( page 154). Photos may not be displayed, depending on the file size or the file format ( page 154). The volume is not loud “AVLS (Volume Limit)” is enabled. enough. Disable “AVLS (Volume Limit)” ( page 99). There is no sound from The headphone jack is not fully inserted. the right channel of the If the headphones are not connected correctly, headphones. sound will not be output properly. Insert the Or the right channel connecting pin of the headphones into the jack sound is heard from both until it clicks ( page 10). sides of the headphones. Playback has stopped The remaining battery power is insufficient. suddenly. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 114). The songs or video files that cannot be played are played. Play back the other song or video files. Table of Contents Operation (continued) 129 Troubleshooting Thumbnails are not displayed. Songs do not have cover art information whose file format is supported by the player. Thumbnails are displayed only when songs have cover art information whose file format is supported by the player. Transfer again using the supplied Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software. Thumbnail name does not match its video file, or the video file is not in the correct location. Place a JPEG file of the same name as the video file into the folder under the “VIDEO” folder. If the photos do not have thumbnails that are complied with Exif file format, the thumbnails cannot be displayed. Retransfer the photos using supplied Media Manager for WALKMAN. Cover art is not displayed. Cover art information is not included with the data. The cover art only appears if the cover art information is included. You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. For details on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software. Some cover art is not displayed, depending on its file format. The player cannot format. The remaining battery is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 114). The player’s power was If a malfunction occurs, the player turns off, and inadvertently turned off, then on again automatically. and then on again. The player does not work The computer is started or restarted while the player properly. is connected to it. Reset the player by pressing the RESET button of the player. Disconnect the player when you start or restart the computer. There is no beep sound “Beep Settings” is set to off. when the player is Set “Beep Settings” to “On” ( page 100). operated. The beep does not sound while the Bluetooth function is turned on. Continued Index Cause/Remedy Menu Symptom Table of Contents Operation (continued) 130 Troubleshooting “” appears for a title. Characters that cannot appear on the player are included in the title. Rename the title with appropriate characters using the software you used to transfer or Windows Explorer. “Unknown” is displayed for an album or artist name, etc. Garbled characters are displayed. The data has no data information, such as an album or artist name, etc. The wrong language is selected. Correct the setting of “Language Settings” ( page 112), and then transfer data to the player again. The screen darkens while There was no operation attempted for the time displaying a photo. selected in “Screensaver Timing” ( page 102). Press any button. The screen turns off. There was no operation attempted for more than 3 minutes while the player was in the pause mode. Press any button. There was no operation attempted for the period you set in “Screensaver Timing” when “Screensaver” is set to “Blank” ( page 102). Press any button. Set “Screensaver” to other than “Blank.” “On-Hold Display” is set to “No.” Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position ( page 11). Set “On-Hold Display” to “Yes” ( page 61). You can play back a video even when the HOLD function is activated. A massage appears. See the “Messages” ( page 139). Continued Index Cause/Remedy Menu Symptom Table of Contents Display 131 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Battery life is short. Index Continued Menu The operating temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F). Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery characteristics. This is not a malfunction. Battery charging time is not sufficient. appears. Charge the battery until By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time ( page 115). You have not used the player for a prolonged period. The efficiency of the battery will be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it. When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyright-protected contents are played. When copyright-protected contents are played, battery life may be shorter. The Bluetooth function is turned on. While the Bluetooth function is turned on, the battery is consumed even if you do not operate the player. Turn off the Bluetooth function when you do not use it. Radio waves are generated by ambient Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices. While the Bluetooth function is turned on, radio waves generated by those devices may affect and shorten the battery life. The player cannot charge The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on the battery. your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. Use the supplied USB cable. The battery is charged in an ambient temperature out of the range of 5 °C (41 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F). Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 5 °C (41 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F). The computer is not on. Turn on the computer. Your computer has entered sleep or hibernation status. Release the computer from sleep or hibernation status. The player turns off To avoid unnecessary battery consumption, the automatically. player automatically turns off. Press any button to turn the player on. Table of Contents Power 132 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Charging completes very If the battery is already almost fully charged when quickly. charging begins, little time is needed to reach full charge. Menu Connection with a computer Symptom Table of Contents Power (continued) Cause/Remedy Continued Index MP3 Conversion Tool or Your computer’s system environment has changed, Media Manager for perhaps due to an update of the Windows operating WALKMAN does not system. start up. “Connecting” does not The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on appear when connected your computer properly. to the computer with the Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. supplied USB cable. Use the supplied USB cable. USB hub is being used. Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work. Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The computer is running another software other than the one used for transferring. Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few minutes, and reconnect it. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the USB cable. “Connecting” may not appear on the player, depending on the software environment that is running on your computer. Activate Windows Media Player, or Windows Explorer. The player is not The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on recognized by the your computer properly. computer when it is Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. connected to the A USB hub is being used. computer. Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work. Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The USB port on your computer may have a problem. Connect the player to another USB port on your computer. 133 Troubleshooting 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 dragging and dropping on some computers that do not have Windows Media Player 11 installed, there may be limited files (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping. Install Windows Media Player 11 from the supplied CD-ROM, then transfer files by dragging and dropping again. Before installing the supplied Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11. For details on usage, or support on Windows Media Player, visit the following web site: http://support.microsoft.com/ The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory. Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase free space. Songs with a limited playing period or playing count may not be transferred due to restrictions set by copyright holders. For details on the settings of each audio file, contact the distributor. Abnormal data exists on the player. Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash memory on the player ( page 110). Continued Index Cause/Remedy Menu Symptom Table of Contents Connection with a computer (continued) 134 Troubleshooting Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. (continued) The data may be damaged. Delete the data that cannot be transferred from your computer, then import it to your computer again. When importing data to your computer, close any other applications to avoid data damage. Transferable limit of files and folders has been exceeded. Delete unnecessary data. You are trying to transfer .m4a, .mp4, .3gp or .m4v files on a computer that already has Windows Media Player 10 installed. Install Windows Media Player 11 from the supplied CD-ROM. If you transfer data using an appropriate software for transferring, but the transfer is not made, refer to the manufacturer. Only a small amount of There is not enough free space in the built-in flash data can be transferred to memory. the player. Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase free space. Data that cannot be played on the player is stored on the player. If data other than song, video, or photo data is stored on the player, less data can be transferred. Transfer back data that cannot be played on the player to the computer to increase the available space. The player becomes A USB hub or USB extension cable is being used. unstable while it is Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension connected to the cable may not work. Connect the player to your computer. computer using the supplied USB cable. You cannot delete or You cannot delete or rename the “MUSIC,” rename the folders. “MP_ROOT,” “VIDEO,” “PICTURES” and “PICTURE” folders. Continued Index Cause/Remedy Menu Symptom Table of Contents Connection with a computer (continued) 135 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Index Continued Menu Cannot complete pairing. The player and the device are too far from each other for Bluetooth communication. Pair them within the communication range ( page 96). The Bluetooth device does not support profiles that the player does. If the supporting profiles are different, the player and the device cannot be paired. Bluetooth You are attempting to establish the connection with communication does not Bluetooth device that is not designated for “Quick start. Connection” using the BLUETOOTH button. Designate the desired device for “Quick Connection” in the “Quick Connection” setting ( page 88). The Bluetooth device is not turned on. Turn on the device and set it up for Bluetooth communication. Bluetooth connection has ended. Establish Bluetooth connection ( page 81). Pairing has been failed or not been completed. The player cannot communicate with the devices that are not paired with. Pair the player and the device ( page 78). The player or the Bluetooth device has entered the standby mode. Restore it from standby mode. The battery is running low or nearly empty. Charge the battery by connecting the player to running computer ( page 114). The pairing on the player or on the Bluetooth device has been deleted by formatting, resetting the settings, etc. Pair the player and the device again. Table of Contents Bluetooth communication 136 Troubleshooting You cannot hear the sound from the communicating device. The Bluetooth device is set to mute volume. Change the settings to restore the audio function. The volume is set to zero. You cannot wirelessly adjust the volume of certain devices. Turn up the volume of the device or the player by hand. The player or Bluetooth device is not turned on. Turn it on and set it up for Bluetooth communication. The Bluetooth device may not support A2DP profile. Check whether the device supports A2DP profile ( page 75). The playback of the song or the video has not started. Start playing back the song or video ( page 21, 52). The Bluetooth device is not turned on. Turn on the device and set it up for Bluetooth communication. Bluetooth connection has ended. Establish Bluetooth connection ( page 81). The HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position. Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position ( page 11). You cannot wirelessly adjust the volume of certain devices. Turn up the volume of the device or the player by hand. You cannot adjust the volume. The sound distorts or breaks. A device using 2.4 GHz frequency, such as a wireless LAN device, cordless telephone, or microwave oven, is in use near the player or the device. Do Bluetooth communication away from electronic devices. The communication is interfered with by obstacles such as metal, wall, or people. Remove the obstacles or change the location to secure the communication. If you have not applied the sound effects in “Sound Effect Preset,” “VPT(Surround)” does not work during Bluetooth communication ( page 92). Continued Index Cause/Remedy Menu Symptom Table of Contents Bluetooth communication (continued) 137 Troubleshooting A device using 2.4 GHz frequency, such as a wireless LAN device, cordless telephone, or microwave oven, is in use near the player or the device. Do Bluetooth communication away from the electronic devices. The communication is interfered with by obstacles such as metal, wall, or people. Remove the obstacles or change the location to secure the communication. The bit rate setting is improper for the using environment. The stability of the communication is based on the bit rate setting and the using environment. If the communication is unstable, adjust the bit rate in “Sound Quality Mode” to secure the communication ( page 91). Noise is generated. Bluetooth connection is unstable. You may hear noise under certain communication conditions. Change the location and restart communication ( page 86). You may hear noise from only one side of headphones depending on the connection status. End the Bluetooth connection and reestablish it. Video sound delays When you listen to video sound from certain Bluetooth devices, the sound may slightly lag behind the video. Continued Index Cause/Remedy The sound breaks frequently. Menu Symptom Table of Contents Bluetooth communication (continued) 138 Troubleshooting There is no beep sound when the player is operated. “Beep Settings” is set to “Off.” Set “Beep Settings” to “On” ( page 100). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to the optional cradle, or another device. The beep does not sound while the Bluetooth function is turned on. The player gets warm. The player may be warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging. The player also may get warm when a large amount of data is transferred. This behavior is normal and not cause for concern. Set the player aside for a while to allow it to cool down. The screen turns on whenever songs change. “New Song Pop Up” is set to “On.” Set “New Song Pop Up” to “Off ” ( page 33). The date and time have been reset. If you left the player for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may be reset. This is not a malfunction. Charge the battery until appears on the screen and set the date and time again ( page 104). Index Cause/Remedy Menu Symptom Table of Contents Other 139 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Message Meaning Remedy Continued Index The total number of list items (except for the song lists) exceeds the limit (8,192 items). The total number of songs registered in the playlists has reached 65,535. Menu Songs exceeding the limit are stored in “Others.” If you cannot find a song, search for it in the “Others” list first. If you do not want to store songs that exceed the limit in the “Others” list, delete unnecessary songs from the player using the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. If the total number of playlists registered to the player exceeds 65,535, playlists exceeding this number cannot be displayed. Decrease the number of playlists (delete the playlists) using the software you used to transfer the playlists. The player cannot find Select “Search again” from Bluetooth device not found. Bluetooth devices that are the list. available for pairing. You are trying to set Set the screensaver type to Cannot change “Screensaver “Screensaver timing” other than “None.” Timing” when “Type” is “None.” while “Type” is set to “None.” You are trying to select an Pause playback, and try Cannot complete during playback. Please pause playback unselectable item during the operation again. playback. and then try again. Cannot complete while Bluetooth You are trying to operate Turn off the Bluetooth functions that are not function. function is enabled. End compatible with the Bluetooth function. Bluetooth function. You are trying to delete End the Bluetooth Cannot delete the connected the currently connected connection ( page 81), Bluetooth device. Please Bluetooth device. and then delete Bluetooth disconnect. device ( page 90). All group numbers have been used. 140 Troubleshooting Meaning Remedy Index Continued Menu The player cannot play Move the song(s) beyond songs beyond the 8th the 8th folder level to a folder level. ( page 117) lesser folder level using Windows Explorer. You are trying to pair The player cannot pair Cannot pair more than 8 additional Bluetooth with more than 8 devices. Bluetooth devices. device when the player Delete unnecessary device has been already paired from the player. with 8 devices. Cannot play; file format is not You are trying to play a You cannot play a song in an unsupported format supported. file that cannot be file ( page 154). played on the player. You transferred an audio Place them in folders file to video folders by under the “MUSIC” dragging and dropping. folder. Cannot play; file is damaged. Please The file you are trying to Transfer the file to the player again. connect to compliant software or play is damaged. device and transfer again. The playback limitation Update the license Cannot play; the license is period of the song has information of songs expired. expired. using the software used for transferring. The player is trying to End the Bluetooth Cannot start pairing while start pairing while connection ( page 81), connected to a Bluetooth device. Bluetooth connection has and then start pairing ( Please disconnect. been established. page 78). You are trying to establish Select “Yes” if you want to Change connected Bluetooth another Bluetooth change the device to device? connection while ending establish the connection. current connection. The player failed to Remove obstacles or Could not connect. establish Bluetooth change the location to connection. secure Bluetooth connection. The player cannot find the Make sure whether there Could not find selected device. Bluetooth device that you no obstacles between the have selected from the list player and Bluetooth of Bluetooth devices. device. The player failed to delete Delete the video using the Delete failed. video files. software used to transfer the video or Windows Explorer. The player is connected to This is not an error Do not disconnect. a computer or other message. Do not disconnect external devices to the USB cable until transfer data. transferring completes. Cannot display folders beyond this level. Place songs in folders up to the eighth level. Table of Contents Message 141 Troubleshooting Remedy Enter Passkey The Bluetooth device is requiring entering passkey to start pairing. Updating the firmware failed to complete. Enter the passkey to complete the pairing ( page 78). Follow the instructions displayed on your computer to retry updating the firmware. Firmware update failed. Transfer songs, videos, or photos again. If the remedy above does not solve the problem, format the built-in flash memory ( page 110), then transfer the data again. The player’s battery is LOW BATTERY. Please Charge. Charge the battery ( running low. page 114). The player has not been Pair the player and the No devices have been paired. paired with any Bluetooth Bluetooth device ( page Perform pairing. devices. 78). No items found starting with this No songs exist that start Press the /// with the selected initial letter. button to select other letter, during the “Initial initial letters. Search” function. Transfer the data again to No Library exists. Please connect Even after data is the player using Windows to compliant software or device transferred, there is no information about data Explorer, or another and transfer again. transferred to the player. transfer capable software. There are no photos that Transfer photos in a No photos are available for can be displayed on the supported format. display. player. You are trying to display a Transfer photos to the No photos are available for photo when there are no player. display. Please connect to compliant software or device and photos stored on the player. transfer photos. Transfer songs in the No playable songs are available. You are trying to start playback by selecting supported format, and “Play” from the option start playback. menu, but there are no songs in the selected folder. Transfer playlists to the No playlists available. When you select Please connect to compliant (Playlists) from the Home player using Windows Explorer, or another software or device and transfer menu, and there are no playlists. playlists on the player, this software for transferring. message appears. Continued Index Library error encountered. Please The database for songs, connect to compliant software or videos or photos is damaged. device and transfer again. Menu Meaning Table of Contents Message 142 Troubleshooting Remedy No songs available for playback. Please connect to compliant software or device and transfer songs. You are trying to start playback even when there are no songs on the player, or no songs in the selected playlist. There are no songs in the selected folder. Transfer songs to the player. No songs in selected item. You are trying to start playback when there are no videos stored on the player. 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. The player cannot be To operate the player, slide On hold... the HOLD switch to the Cancel HOLD function to activate operated because the HOLD switch is set to the opposite position ( controls. HOLD position. page 11). The pairing is failed to Pairing failed. Perform pairing again ( complete. page 78). No devices are designated Designate a Bluetooth Quick Connection target is not for “Quick Connection.” device for “Quick set. Connection” ( page 88). Select “Settings”The device’s memory was not The built-in flash “Common Settings”formatted correctly. Please rememory was not “Format” to format the format using Settings menu. formatted properly. built-in flash memory The built-in flash memory was formatted again ( page 110). on a computer. The player has received a Select “Yes” if you want You have received a pairing request from a Bluetooth device. request for pairing from the pairing or select “No” Bluetooth devices. if you do not want the Start pairing? pairing. Index No videos available for playback. Please connect to compliant software or device and transfer videos. Not enough free space in memory. Delete files to ensure free space. Transfer songs into folders under the “MUSIC” folder using Windows Explorer, or another software for transferring. Transfer videos to the player. Menu Meaning Table of Contents Message 143 Additional Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: SONY NWZ-A826/A828/A829 Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127 U.S.A. 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Continued Index If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Menu The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Table of Contents Precautions 144 Additional Information Index Continued Menu For customers in Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. Table of Contents The following FCC/IC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA and Canada. Other versions may not comply with FCC/IC technical regulations. This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR). 145 118 Additional Information Additional Information For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product 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. Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives Continued The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minatoku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. Index Index 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. Menu Menu 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. 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. Table of of Table Contents Contents 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 146 Additional Information Index Continued Menu Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic objects. Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness. Wash out your eyes with clean water, and consult a doctor. Also, if the liquid gets on to your body or clothes, wash it off immediately. If you do not, it may cause burns or injury. If you get burned or injured by the liquid from the battery, consult a doctor. Do not pour water or put any foreign object in the player. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. If this occurs, turn off the player immediately, disconnect the USB cable from the player, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Do not put the player into 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. Table of Contents On safety 147 Additional Information Do not expose the player to water. The player is not waterproof. Remember to follow the precautions below. Be careful not to drop the player into a sink or other container filled with water. Do not use the player in humid locations or bad weather, such as in the rain or snow. Do not get the player wet. If you touch the player with wet hands, or put the player in a damp article of clothing, the player may get wet and this may cause a malfunction of the player. When you unplug the 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. Continued Index 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. Menu Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shock to the player. It may cause a malfunction or damage. Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. The player may become discolored, distorted or damaged. Never leave the player exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. Do not leave the player in a place subject to excessive dust. Do not leave the player on an unstable surface or in an inclined position. If the player causes interference to radio or television reception, turn the player off and move it away from the radio or television. When using the player, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the player to malfunction. Make sure not to sit down with the player in your back pocket. Table of Contents On installation 148 Additional Information Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time. Table of Contents On heat build-up Menu On the headphones Preventing hearing damage Avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. Do not turn the volume up high all at once, especially when using headphones. Turn up the volume gradually so that loud sound will not hurt your ears. Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you. Warning If there is lightning when you are using the player, take off the headphones immediately. If you experience an allergic reaction to the supplied headphones, stop using them at once and contact a doctor. On the use When using a strap (sold separately), be careful to avoid hooking it on objects you pass by. Furthermore be careful not to swing the player by the strap to avoid bumping people. Refrain from using the player according to the in-flight announcements during take off or landing in an aircraft. Note that condensation may form temporarily in cases such as when the player is moved quickly from a low-temperature environment to a hightemperature 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. Continued Index Road safety Avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired. 149 Additional Information Menu Do not apply strong force to the surface of the LCD. This may cause a distortion in colors or brightness, or cause a malfunction of the LCD. If you use the player in a cold location, images may appear with black bands around them. This is not a malfunction of the player. Table of Contents On the LCD On cleaning If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Continued Index Clean the player’s case with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. If the player’s case becomes very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzene, as it may mar the finish of the case. Be careful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the connector. Clean the headphone plug periodically. 150 Additional Information Index Continued Menu Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player. In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility. The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other than that to which it is so designated. Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may be changed without notice. Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty. The ability to display the languages on supplied software will depend on the installed OS on your computer. For better results, please ensure that the installed OS is compatible with the desired language you want to display. We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be displayed properly on the supplied software. User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed. The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic operations of Windows. For details on the use of your computer and operating system, please refer to the respective manuals. Table of Contents Important Notice 151 Additional Information Table of Contents 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. Index About the 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: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ Menu 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. 152 Additional Information and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM Continued Index Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe, Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash Player are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Menu ATRAC is trademark of Sony Corporation. “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Table of Contents About Copyrights 153 Additional Information Program ©2008 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2008 Sony Corporation Index Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners. Menu This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary. Table of Contents THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://MPEGLA.COM The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified. 154 Additional Information Table of Contents Specifications Supported file format Music File extension MP3 (.mp3), WMA*1 (.wma), AAC-LC*2 (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp), Linear PCM (.wav) Codec MP3 Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*3: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz WMA*1 Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*3: 44.1 kHz AAC-LC*2 Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))*4 Sampling frequency*3: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Linear PCM Bit rate: 1,411 kbps Sampling frequency*3: 44.1 kHz Video File format MP4 file format, “Memory Stick” video format File extension .mp4, .m4v Codec Video AVC (H.264/AVC) Profile: Baseline Profile Level: Max. 1.3 Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps MPEG-4 Profile: Simple Profile Bit rate: Max. 2,500 kbps Frame rate: Max. 30 fps Resolution: Max. QVGA (320 × 240) Audio File size Max. 2 GB The number of files Max. 1,000 Photo* AAC-LC Channel number: Max. 2 channels Sampling frequency*3: 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Bit rate: Max. 288 kbps per 1 channel File format Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21file format File extension .jpg Codec Profile: Baseline Profile Number of pixels: Max. 4,000 × 4,000 pixels (16,000,000 pixels) The number of files Max. 10,000 *1 WM-DRM 10 files are compatible. *2 Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back. *3 Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. *4 Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency. *5 Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats. Continued Index MP3(MPEG-1 Layer3) file format, ASF file format, MP4 file format, Wave-Riff file format Menu File format 155 Additional Information The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4 minutes songs (not including videos and photos) in the MP3 format. Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format. NWZ-A826 NWZ-A828 Time Songs Time 48 kbps 2,450 163 hr. 20 min. 5,050 336 hr. 40 min. 64 kbps 1,850 123 hr. 20 min. 3,750 250 hr. 00 min. 128 kbps 925 61 hr. 40 min. 1,850 123 hr. 20 min. 256 kbps 460 30 hr. 40 min. 945 63 hr. 00 min. 320 kbps 370 24 hr. 40 min. 755 50 hr. 20 min. NWZ-A829 Bit rate Songs Time 48 kbps 10,200 680 hr. 00 min. 64 kbps 7,650 510 hr. 00 min. 128 kbps 3,800 253 hr. 20 min. 256 kbps 1,900 126 hr. 40 min. 320 kbps 1,500 100 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. Video Format: 384 kbps Audio Format: 128 kbps Video Format: 768 kbps Audio Format: 128 kbps NWZ-A826 NWZ-A828 NWZ-A829 Time Time Time 15 hr. 00 min. 30 hr. 40 min. 62 hr. 00 min. 8 hr. 30 min. 17 hr. 30 min. 35 hr. 30 min. Maximum recordable number of photos that can be transferred (Approx.) Max. 10,000 Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes. Continued Index Songs Menu Bit rate Bit rate Table of Contents Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.) 156 Additional Information Table of Contents Capacity (User available capacity)*1 Menu NWZ-A826: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,638,976 bytes) NWZ-A828: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB = 7,840,956,416 bytes) NWZ-A829: 16 GB (Approx. 14.7 GB = 15,841,820,672 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) Index Interface Headphone: Stereo mini-jack WM‑PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Power source Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable) Charging time USB-based charging Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx.1.5 hours (approx. 80 %) Continued 157 Additional Information NWZ-A826/A828/A829 (Bluetooth function is on) NWZ-A826/A828/A829 (Bluetooth function is off) Playback at MP3 128 kbps Approximately 15 hours Approximately 36 hours Playback at WMA 128 kbps Approximately 15 hours Approximately 35.5 hours Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps Approximately 15 hours Approximately 33.5 hours Playback at Linear PCM 1411 kbps Approximately 15 hours Approximately 34.5 hours Music Video (Only sound in Bluetooth communication) Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps Approximately 7 hours Approximately 10 hours Playback at MPEG-4 768 kbps Approximately 7 hours Approximately 9 hours Playback at AVC 384 kbps Approximately 6 hours Approximately 8 hours Playback at AVC 768 kbps Approximately 6 hours Approximately 8 hours Display 2.4-inch, TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA (240 × 320 pixels), 262,144 colors Dimensions (w/h/d, projecting parts not included) 50.2 × 93.6 × 9.3 mm (2 × 3 3/4 × 3/8 inches) Dimension (w/h/d) 51.0 × 93.9 × 9.3 mm (2 1/8 × 3 3/4 × 3/8 inches) Mass Approx. 58 g (Approx. 2.1 oz) Bluetooth Specifications Communication system: Bluetooth specification version 2.0 Output: Bluetooth specification Power Class 2 Maximum communication range: Line of sight approx. 10 meters (30 feet)*1 Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz) Modulation method: FHSS Compatible Bluetooth profiles*2 A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Continued Index The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use. Battery life may be shortened by the radio waves generated by ambient Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices, or by the communication distance between the player and the communicating device. Menu By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected. The times below are approximated when “New Song Pop Up” ( page 33), “Clear Stereo” ( page 48), “DSEE(Sound Enhancer)” ( page 49), “Dynamic Normalizer” ( page 51), “Equalizer” ( page 43) and “VPT(Surround)” ( page 46) are deactivated, and “Screensaver” ( page 101) is set to “Blank.” Furthermore, for videos, the time approximated when the brightness of the screen ( page 103) is set to “3,” or when “Sound Quality Mode” is set to “Normal.” Table of Contents Battery life (continuous playback) 158 Additional Information Menu Supported Codecs*3: SBC (Subband Codec) Transmission range (A2DP): 20 - 20,000Hz (Sampling frequency 44.1kHz) *1 The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields, static electricity, reception sensitivity, antenna (aerial) performance, operating system, software application, etc. *2 Bluetooth profiles are standardized according to the purpose of the Bluetooth device. *3 Codec indicates the audio signal compression and conversion format. Table of Contents Bluetooth Specifications (continued) System Requirements 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. Index Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems*1: Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista Home Basic / Windows Vista Home Premium / Windows Vista Business / Windows Vista Ultimate Not supported by 64 bit version OS. Not supported by OSs other than above. *1 Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft. CPU: Pentium 4 1.0 GHz or higher RAM: 512 MB or more Hard Disk drive: 380 MB or more of available space Display: Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,024 × 768 or higher) Colors: 8 bit or higher (16 bit recommended) CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM) To create original CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required. Sound board USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended) Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or 3.0, QuickTime 7.2, Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0, Windows Media Player 10 or 11 (Windows Media Player 11 recommended. Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping.). Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher needs to be installed. Broadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) or to visit the web site. 159 Additional Information A2DP.................................................. 75 AAC.................................................. 120 AAC-LC........................................... 154 Accessories.......................................... 8 Accessory hole.................................. 12 Adobe Reader...................................... 3 Album Display Format.................... 40 All Range........................................... 39 Arena.................................................. 47 Attachment.......................................... 8 Audio format................................... 120 AVC..........................................121, 154 AVLS (Volume Limit)...................... 99 AVRCP............................................... 75 Equalizer............................................ 43 Explorer........................................... 122 BACK/HOME button................ 10, 13 Battery............................. 114, 115, 157 Beep Settings................................... 100 Bit rate......................................120, 154 Bluetooth........................................... 75 BLUETOOTH button................ 10, 81 Bluetooth indicator.................... 10, 85 Brightness........................................ 103 Data.................................................. 122 Date-Time...................... 104, 106, 107 Date Display Format...................... 106 Display......................................... 56, 68 DSEE (Sound Enhance)................... 49 Dynamic Normalizer....................... 51 Firmware.......................................... 123 Format (Initialize).......................... 110 Headphones................................. 8, 148 Heavy................................................. 44 HOLD switch.................................... 11 Home menu......................................... 6 Information..................................... 108 Initialize (Format).......................... 110 Initial Search................................. 6, 27 Intelligent Shuffle......................... 6, 30 Interval............................................... 71 Jazz...................................................... 44 JPEG.........................................121, 154 Continued Index Capacity........................................... 156 Clear Stereo....................................... 48 Club.................................................... 47 Computer........................................ 158 Connection........................................ 81 Connection Standby......................... 95 Continuous Playback....................... 59 Cover art............................................ 40 Custom......................................... 44, 45 Menu Symbols 5-way button............................... 10, 13 (Repeat)....................................... 38 (Shuffle).................................... 38 (Shuffle&Repeat)................ 38 (Repeat 1 song)......................... 38 / Button Setting.......................... 42 (Heavy)...................................... 44 (Pop)........................................... 44 (Jazz)........................................... 44 (Unique)..................................... 44 (Custom 1)................................. 44 (Custom 2)................................. 44 (Studio)....................................... 47 (Live)........................................... 47 (Club)......................................... 47 (Arena)....................................... 47 (Matrix)...................................... 47 (Karaoke).................................... 47 Table of Contents Index 160 Additional Information Normal............................................... 38 Now Playing........................................ 7 Now Playing screen.......................... 19 On-Hold Display.............................. 61 OPTION/PWR OFF button...... 11, 20 Option menu...................20, 35, 63, 74 Pairing................................................ 78 Passkey............................................... 79 Photo format................................... 121 Photo Library................................ 6, 64 Photo List Display Format.............. 72 Photo Orientation............................ 66 Playback Range................................. 39 Playlists.......................................... 7, 28 Play Mode.................................... 37, 38 Pop...................................................... 44 Power..................................11, 115, 131 Quick Connection............................ 88 Screensaver...................................... 101 Search for songs................................ 21 album.....................................................22 artist.......................................................23 genre......................................................24 initial letter...........................................27 playlists..................................................28 release year...........................................25 song name.............................................21 Selected Range.................................. 39 Serial number...................................... 8 Set Date-Time................................. 104 Settings................................................. 7 Shuffle All.......................................... 32 Shuffle play........................................ 30 Shuffle All.............................................32 Time Machine Shuffle.........................30 Slide show.......................................... 69 Slide Show Interval..............................71 Slide Show Repeat................................70 Sound Effect Preset.......................... 92 Sound quality.................................... 43 Sound Quality Mode........................ 91 Stand................................................... 12 Studio................................................. 47 Thumbnail.................... 15, 60, 72, 129 Time Display Format..................... 107 Time Machine Shuffle...................... 30 Time setting..................................... 104 Total photos..................................... 108 Total songs....................................... 108 Total videos..................................... 108 Troubleshooting.............................. 124 Turning off the player manually.... 115 Continued Index Matrix................................................. 47 Media Manager for WALKMAN...... 9 Messages.......................................... 139 Model............................................... 108 MP3..........................................120, 154 MP3 Conversion TooL....................... 9 MPEG-4...................................121, 154 Music Library................................ 6, 21 Menu Language.......................................... 112 Linear PCM.............................120, 154 Live..................................................... 47 Recharging....................................... 114 Release Year....................................... 25 Remaining battery.......................... 114 Repeat................................................ 38 RESET (the player)......................... 124 Reset all Settings............................. 109 RESET button................................... 12 Table of Contents Karaoke.............................................. 47 161 Additional Information Zoom.................................................. 57 Index Windows Explorer....................52, 122 Windows Media Player...................... 9 WM-PORT................................10, 108 WMA.......................................120, 154 Menu Video format................................... 121 Video Library................................ 6, 52 Video List Display Format.............. 60 Video Orientation............................ 54 VOL+/– button................................. 10 Volume............................................... 51 VPT(Surround)................................ 46 Table of Contents Unique............................................... 44 Upgrading........................................ 123 USB cable............................................. 8
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