Sony Nwz S636F Operation Guide S636F/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F

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Table of
Contents
Menu
Index

Operation Guide
NWZ-S636F / S638F / S639F / S736F / S738F / S739F
©2008 Sony Corporation

4-122-190-12 (1)

Jumps to the table of contents

To use the buttons in the Operation Guide
Click the buttons located in the upper right of this manual to jump to “Table of
Contents,” “Home Menu List,” or “Index.”

Table of
Contents

Browsing the Operation Guide

Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the manual.

Index

Jumps to the home menu list
Find what you are looking for from a list of the option items in the player’s menu.

Jumps to the index
Find what you are looking for from a list of key words mentioned in the manual.

 Hints
 You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page number in the table of contents, in
the Home menu list, or in the index.
can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page reference indication (e.g.,  page
You

4) on each page.
 To search for a reference page by keyword, click the “Edit” menu, select the “Search”
feature of the Adobe Reader to display the navigation frame, type the keyword into the
Search text box, and click “Search.”
you jump to another page, you can jump to the previous or next page by clicking
Once

the
or
button located at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen.
procedures
may differ, depending on your Adobe Reader version.
Operation


Continued 

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To change the page layout
The buttons at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen enable you to select how
pages are displayed.

Continuous - Facing
Two pages are displayed side by side
with each pair part of a continuous
roll of pages. When you scroll, the
previous or next pairs of pages scroll
up or down continuously.

Continuous
Pages are displayed as a continuous
roll of pages.
Facing
When you scroll, the previous or next Two pages are displayed side by side.
pages scroll up or down continuously. When you scroll, the display changes
to previous or succeeding pairs of
pages.

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Single Page
Pages are displayed one at a time.
When you scroll, the display changes
to a previous or succeeding page.

Home Menu List..................................... 6
Supplied Accessories.............................. 8

Parts and Controls............................... 11
Player Controls and Screens................ 13

How to use the 5-way button and screen.....14
Displaying the “Now Playing” screen...........21

Getting Started
Preparing the Player............................ 23

Charging the player........................................23
Turning the player on and off........................25

Getting Data......................................... 26
Transferring Data................................ 27

Playing Music
Searching for Songs (Music Library)........ 32

Searching for songs by song name................32
Searching for songs by album........................33
Searching for songs by artist..........................34
Searching for songs by genre.........................35
Searching for songs by release year..............36
Searching for songs by folder........................37
Searching for songs by initial letter..............38
Playing a playlist..............................................39

Searching for Songs Based on the
Currently Playing Song...................... 40
Playing Songs in Random Order
(Intelligent Shuffle).................................. 41
Playing songs released in the same year in
random order (Time Machine Shuffle).............41
Playing all songs in random order................43

Playing Songs
Using SensMe™ Channels................... 44

What is “SensMe™ Channels”?......................44
Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels”
........................................................................44
Analyzing songs on the player......................47

Deleting Songs from Music Library..... 48
Displaying the Music Option Menu..... 49

Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode)......... 52
Setting the Playback Range.................. 54
Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each
Time the Songs Switch
(New Song Pop Up).................................. 55
Setting the Album Display Format...... 56
Setting to Search by Folders
(/ Button Setting)................................ 58
Setting the Sound Quality (Equalizer).... 59
Changing the sound quality..........................59
Customizing sound quality............................61

Making the Sound More Vibrant
(VPT(Surround)).................................... 62
Listening with Clear Stereo Sound
(Clear Stereo)......................................... 64
Correcting Sound in the High Range
(DSEE(Sound Enhancer)).......................... 65
Adjusting the Volume Level
(Dynamic Normalizer). ............................ 67

Playing Videos
Playing a Video.................................... 68
Setting the Video Orientation............. 70
Setting the Display of the Video Screen
........................................................... 72
Setting the Zoom Function.................. 73
Playing Videos Continuously.............. 75
Setting the Video List Display Format
........................................................... 76
Playing Only Video Sound................... 77
Deleting Videos from the Video Library
........................................................... 78
Displaying the Video Option Menu..... 79

Playing Podcasts
Playing Podcast Episodes..................... 80
Deleting Podcast Episodes................... 81
Displaying the Podcast Option Menu
........................................................... 82

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Using the OPTION Button.................. 22

Setting the Music

About the bundle software...............................9

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Listening to FM Radio......................... 95

1 Switching to the FM radio..........................95
2 Presetting broadcast stations
automatically (Auto Preset). ...........................96
3 Selecting broadcast stations........................97

Presetting Broadcast Stations
Manually............................................ 98

Deleting preset broadcast stations................99

Setting the Reception (Scan Sensitivity)
......................................................... 100
Changing to Monaural/Stereo
(Mono/Auto)........................................ 101
Displaying the FM Radio Option
Menu................................................ 102

Common Settings
Reducing the Ambient Noise (Noise Canceling)
(NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only)............... 103

Using with external audio sources
(External Input Mode)..................................... 105
Using as earplugs (Quiet Mode)..................... 107

Adjusting the Effect of the Noise
Canceling Function
(Set Noise Cancel level) .......................... 108
Limiting the Volume
(AVLS (Volume Limit))........................... 109
Turning Off the Beep Sound.............. 110

Useful Facts
Maximizing Battery Life.................... 127
What are Format and Bit Rate?.......... 128

What is audio format?................................. 128
What is video format?................................. 129
What is photo format?................................. 129

Storing Data....................................... 130
Upgrading the Player’s Firmware...... 131

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting................................. 132
Messages............................................. 146

Additional Information
Precautions........................................ 149
License and Trademark Notice.......... 157
Specifications..................................... 159
Index.................................................. 164

Note

 Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models
may not be available.

Index

Listening to FM Radio

Displaying a Photo............................... 84
Setting the Photo Orientation............. 86
Setting the Display of the Photo Screen
........................................................... 88
Playing a Slide Show............................ 89
Setting the Slide Show Play Mode........ 90
Setting the Interval of a Slide Show..... 91
Setting the Photo List Display
Format............................................... 92
Deleting Photos from Photo Library
........................................................... 93
Displaying the Photo Option Menu..... 94

Setting a Screensaver Type................. 111
Setting a Screensaver Time................ 112
Setting the Theme.............................. 113
Setting the Wallpaper........................ 114
Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen
(Brightness)......................................... 116
Setting the Current Time
(Set Date-Time).................................... 117
Setting the Date Format..................... 119
Setting the Time Format.................... 120
Displaying the Player Information
(Unit Information). ............................... 121
Resetting to Factory Settings
(Reset all Settings)................................. 122
Formatting Memory (Format).............. 123
Selecting the Display Language......... 125

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Playing Photos

You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME
button of the player. The Home menu is the starting point of each function,
such as playing songs, videos, photos, podcast episodes, searching for songs,
using “SensMe™ Channels,” listening to FM radio and changing settings.

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Home Menu List

Index

 Hint
 The screen appearance varies depending on the settings of “Wallpaper Settings” (
page 114) and “Theme Settings” ( page 113). The screen illustrations within this
manual are only examples.

SensMe™ Channels..................... 44
FM Radio.................................. 95
Intelligent Shuffle*1
Time Machine Shuffle................. 41
Shuffle All...................................... 43

Photo Library.......................... 84

Music Library
All Songs........................................ 32
Album............................................ 33
Artist.............................................. 34
Genre............................................. 35
Release Year.................................. 36
Folder............................................. 37
Playlists.......................................... 39
Initial Search................................. 38
Intelligent Shuffle......................... 41

Video Library........................... 68
Continued 

(Intelligent
*1 appears instead of
Shuffle) if the player accesses certain
online services (available only in the
(Intelligent
U.S.A.). To restore
Shuffle), format the memory of the
player ( page 123).

Now Playing............................ 21

Menu
Index

Music Settings
Play Mode................................ 52
Playback Range........................ 54
Equalizer................................... 59
VPT(Surround)....................... 62
DSEE(Sound Enhance).......... 65
Clear Stereo.............................. 64
Dynamic Normalizer.............. 67
Album Display Format........... 56
New Song Pop Up................... 55
/ Button Setting................. 58
Video Settings
Zoom Settings.......................... 73
Video Orientation................... 70
Display...................................... 72
Continuous Playback.............. 75

Podcast Library.......................... 80

Video List Format................... 76
On-Hold Display..................... 77
Photo Settings
Photo Orientation................... 86
Display...................................... 88
Slide Show Repeat................... 90
Slide Show Interval................. 91
Photo List Format................... 92
FM Radio Settings
Scan Sensitivity...................... 100
Mono/Auto............................ 101
Common Settings
Unit Information................... 121
AVLS (Volume Limit)........... 109
Beep Settings.......................... 110
Theme Settings...................... 113
Wallpaper Settings................ 114
Screensaver............................ 111
Brightness............................... 116
Set Date-Time........................ 117
Date Display Format............. 119
Time Display Format............ 120
Reset all Settings.................... 122
Format.................................... 123
Language Settings...................... 125
NC Settings*1.............................. 105
NC Modes.............................. 105
Set Noise Can. level............... 108

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Settings

*1 NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only

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Supplied Accessories
Please check the accessories in the package.

 Headphones (1)
 USB cable (1)
 Earbuds (Size S,L) (1)

Index

 Attachment (1)
Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc.
 Audio input cable*1
 Plug adaptor for in-flight use (single/dual)*1
 CD-ROM*2 *3 (1)
 Windows Media Player 11
 Media Manager for WALKMAN*4
 Content Transfer
 Operation Guide (PDF file)

*1
*2
*3

Quick Start Guide (1)
NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only
Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player.
Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player,
the bundled software may be different.
4
* Media Manager for WALKMAN is not bundled with the packages sold in the
U.S.A. Please download it from the following web site:
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/download/wmm_lite

How to install the earbuds correctly

If the earbuds do not fit your ears correctly, low bass sound may
not be heard.
To enjoy better sound quality, change the size of the earbuds or
adjust the earbud position to sit on your ears comfortably and
fit your ears snugly.
At purchase, M size earbuds are installed. If the earbuds do not fit your ears, try
one of the other supplied sizes, S or L.
When you change the earbuds, turn to install them firmly on the headphones
to prevent the earbud from detaching and remaining in your ear.
L

About the serial number

The serial number provided for this player is required for customer
registration. The number is shown on the rear of the player.
Continued 

 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.
If you install Windows Media Player 11 from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve
this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping 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.

Media Manager for WALKMAN*1
Media Manager for WALKMAN can transfer music, photos or videos from the
computer to the player and import audio data from CDs. Media Manager for
WALKMAN can also subscribe to RSS feeds and transfer the music and video
files that have been downloaded from RSS channels.
For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software. Audio files (AAC) or
videos can also be transferred by dragging and dropping using Windows
Explorer as well as Media Manager for WALKMAN.
Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA, AAC*2, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video
(MPEG-4 Simple Profile, AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile), Podcast (music,
video)
*1 If you purchased the package in the U.S.A., please download Media Manager for
WALKMAN from the following web site:
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/download/wmm_lite
*2 DRM files are not compatible.
Note

 Copyright protected video files, such as DVD movies or recorded digital television
programs, are not supported.

Continued 

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 Hint

Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to
the player. When you use copyright protected WMA audio files and copyright
protected WMV video files, use this software. This software can convert WMV
files to be playable for the player. So that please use this software when you
transfer WMV video files.
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.
http://www.support.microsoft.com/

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About the bundled software

Index

 ATRAC files can be transferred to the player after conversion to MP3 file format. To
convert files, download MP3 Conversion Tool from the customer support website (
page 156).

 Hint

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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® intuitively to drag and drop data to Content Transfer. For details on
operation, refer to the Help of the software.
Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA, AAC*1, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video
(MPEG-4 Simple Profile, AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile), Podcast (music,
video)
*1 DRM files are not compatible.

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Parts and Controls
Front

Menu
Index

Rear

 BACK/HOME button*1
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
( page 13).
 5-way button*2
Starts playback and enables
navigation of the player’s on-screen
menus ( page 14).
 Headphone jack*3
For connecting the headphones.
Insert the plug until it clicks into
place. If the headphones are
connected improperly, the sound
from the headphones may not sound
right.
About the Noise Canceling function
(NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only)
The Noise Canceling function is
available only when using the
supplied headphones.
The supplied headphones can only
be used for these models, and cannot
be used for other equipment.

 WM‑PORT jack
Use this jack to connect the supplied
USB cable, or optional peripheral
devices, such as supported
accessories for the WM‑PORT.
 NOISE CANCELING switch (NWZS736F/S738F/S739F only)
By sliding the NOISE CANCELING
switch in the direction of the arrow
, the Noise Canceling function is
activated ( page 103).
 Display
The display may vary, depending on
functions ( page 13).
 VOL +*2/– button
Adjusts the volume.
Continued 

 The player consumes battery power
very slightly even when it is in standby
mode. Therefore, the player might
turn completely off in a short time,
depending on the power remaining in
the battery.

Index

Note

on the
*1 Functions marked with
player are activated if you press and hold
the corresponding buttons.
2
There
are tactile dots. Use them to help
*
with button operations.
*3 The shape of the headphone jack hole
varies depending on the model.

 OPTION/PWR OFF button*1
Displays the option menu ( page
22, 49, 79, 82, 94, 102).
If you press and hold the OPTION/
PWR OFF button, the screen turns
off and the player enters standby
mode. If you press any button while
the player is in standby mode, the
“Now Playing” screen, etc., appears
and the player is ready for operation.
Furthermore, if you leave the player
in standby mode for about a day, the
player turns completely off
automatically. If you press any button
when the player is turned off, the
start up screen appears first, then the
“Now Playing” screen appears.

 RESET button
Resets the player when you press the
RESET button with a small pin, etc.
( page 132).

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 HOLD switch
You can protect the player against
accidental operation by using the
HOLD switch when carrying it. By
sliding the HOLD switch in the
direction of the arrow , all
operation buttons are disabled. If you
slide the HOLD switch to the
opposite position, the HOLD
function is released.

Index

Home menu

Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through
screens, play songs, videos, podcast episodes, and FM radio, and to view photos
or change the player’s settings.
The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button.
The diagram below shows how the screen changes when you press various
operation buttons. For example, the player’s screen changes as shown below
when you select “Music Library”– “Album” from the Home menu.

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Player Controls and Screens

Select
(Music Library), and press
the  button.

Music Library
Press the BACK/
HOME button.
Select “Album,” and
press the  button.

Press and hold the
BACK/HOME button.

Album list
Press the BACK/
HOME button.
Select your desired album, and
press the  button.

Press and hold the
BACK/HOME button.

Song list
Press the BACK/
HOME button.
Select your desired song, and
press the  button.
Playback begins.

Press and hold the
BACK/HOME button.

Now Playing screen
Press the BACK/
HOME button.
Press and hold the
BACK/HOME button.

Continued 

The 5-way button performs different functions on
the list screens, on the thumbnail screens, and on
the “Now Playing” screen.

How to use the 5-way button on the list screen

*1 There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button
operations.

 (play/pause/
confirm) button*1
/ buttons

/ buttons

Index

Music
Index

The initials of song and album, etc., names in the list section appear.

List

Information area

The information of the song, icons, etc., appears ( page 20).

Buttons

Description



Confirms the item of the list.
Press and hold to play back all songs in the selected item.
Moves the cursor up or down.
Press and hold to scroll up or down faster.
Changes screens, or, when an index is displayed, moves the cursor
left or right to display a list of items.
Displays the previous or next screen of the list, when the index is
not displayed.

/
/

Video

List

Buttons

Description



Confirms the item of the list.

/

Moves the cursor up or down.
Press and hold to scroll up or down faster.
Displays the previous or next screen of the list.

/

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Continued 

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Photo
List

Description



Confirms the item of the list.
Press and hold to play back a slide show of photos in the selected
item.
Moves the cursor up or down.
Press and hold to scroll up or down faster.
Displays the previous or next screen of the list.

/
/

How to use the 5-way button on the thumbnail*1 screen

Thumbnails

Buttons

Description



Displays the song list of the selected item during music operation,
or displays the selected item during photo operation. Starts
playback of the selected item during video operation.
Moves the cursor up or down.
Press and hold to scroll up or down faster.
Move the cursor left or right.
Press and hold to move the cursor left or right faster and then
scroll up or down through the thumbnail screens.

/
/

*1 Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of a piece of cover art, one scene of a video, or
a photo. To display thumbnails for albums, see  page 56; for video files, see  page
76.

Continued 

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Buttons

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How to use the 5-way button on the “Now Playing” screen
Music
Song name

Artist name
Album title
Genre
Release year
Playing status

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Buttons

Description



Starts song playback. When playback starts,  appears on the
display, and if the  button is pressed again,  appears and
playback pauses.*1 This pause and resume feature is available only
on the “Now Playing” screen.

/

Press the / button to display the cursor and scroll through the
displayed items. When genre, album title, or other characteristic is
selected by the cursor, press the  button to display a list of
artists matching the genre of the currently playing song, or the
song lists of the album that is currently playing.
When the / button is set to “Folder +/–” ( page 58)
Starts play back from the first song of the next folder*2, the current
folder or the previous folder. Press the  button to skip to the first
song of the current folder or the previous folder. Press the  button
to skip to the first song of the next folder.

/

Moves playback to the beginning of the current, previous, or next
song when pressed once or repeatedly. Press and hold to scan a
playing song backwards or forwards quickly.

*1 If there is no operation for more than 3 minutes while a song is paused, the screen turns
off and the player enters standby mode.
2
* The folder units that the player skips vary according to the list before the song list. For
example, if you select a song in the following order; “Artist”- album list - song list, you
can search for songs by skipping albums.

Continued 

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SensMe™ Channels

Channel

Song name
Artist name
Album title
Playing Status
Description



Starts song playback. When playback starts,  appears on the
display, and if the  button is pressed again,  appears and
playback pauses.

/

Press the / button to scroll through the list of channels. Each
time you press the button, the channel changes and song playback
starts from the middle of the song.
Moves playback to the beginning of the current, previous, or next
song when pressed once or repeatedly. Press and hold to scan a
playing song backwards or forwards quickly.

/

Continued 

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Buttons

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Video

Playing status

Buttons

Description



Starts video playback. When playback starts,  appears on the
display, and if the  button is pressed again,  appears and
playback pauses.*1 You can play and pause videos only from the
“Now Playing” screen of the video.

/

Press the / button to find the beginning of the next, previous or
the currently playing video.*2

/

Press the / button to scan a playing video backwards or
forwards quickly.
During playback, the speed of fast forward/backward changes
through 3 levels by repeatedly pressing the / button ((×10),
(×30), (×100)). By pressing and holding, the speed increases 1 level,
and by releasing, returns to normal playback.
While pausing playback, the scene moves forward or backward
slightly by pressing the / button.

*1 If there is no operation for more than 3 minutes while a video is paused, the screen
turns off and the player enters standby mode.
2
* If “Continuous Playback” is set to “On,” you can find the beginning of the previous or
next video from the currently playing video ( page 75).

Continued 

Index

When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the /// button
orientation and functions will also be changed.

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Photo

Playing status

Buttons

Description



 appears on the display and a slide show starts. If the 
button is pressed again,  appears and playback pauses.*1

/

Displays the previous or next photo.

*1 When playing songs while a slide show is paused, the screen goes dark if there is no
operation for the period set in “Screensaver Timing” ( page 112). When the song
playback and a slide show accompanying it are paused, and there is no operation for
more than 3 minutes, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode.

Buttons

Description



Plays or pauses*1 FM radio. Presets by pressing and holding the
selected frequency.

/

Selects frequencies. Selects the next receivable broadcast station by
pressing and holding.

/

Selects the preset.

*1 If there is no operation for more than 3 minutes while FM is paused, the screen turns off
and the player enters the standby mode.

Continued 

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When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the /// button
orientation and functions will also be changed.

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The icons, shown in the table below, appears in the information area. The icons vary
according to the playback status, settings or the screens.
For details about the icons, see each reference pages.
Icons

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About the information area

description

,
,

, etc.

The icons of the song title, the artist name, the video title , the photo
title, FM radio
The icons of the play mode
 The play mode is set to “Repeat” or “Shuffle” ( page 53). “Slide
Show Repeat” is set to “On” ( page 90)
The icons of the playback range
 The playback range is set to “Selected Range” ( page 54)
The icons of the sound effect setting ( page 60) or of the Noise
Canceling function (NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only) ( page 103)
The icons of the video setting
 “Continuous Playback” is set to “On” ( page 75)
 “Zoom Settings” is set to “Auto” or “Full” ( page 73)
The icon of the FM radio setting
 ”Mono/Auto” setting is set to “Mono” ( page 101)
The icon of the remaining of the battery ( page 23)

Continued 

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The icons of the playback status
 Play back, Pause, Fast forward/backward, Move to the beginning of
, , , ,
the next, current or previous song
, ,
,
,
, , etc.  Go forward /backward slightly or quickly ( page 69)

You can quickly display “Now Playing” screen from various screens.

Now Playing

BACK/HOME
button

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Displaying the “Now Playing” screen

5-way button

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 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select

(Now Playing), and then

press the  button to confirm.
Detailed information about the currently playing content file appears.

 Hints
 You can display the “Now Playing” screen by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button to
select “Now Playing.”
 When playing videos or photos, or listening to FM radio, you can select “Go to the song
playback screen” from the option menu to display the song playback screen.

5-way button

 Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
The option menu appears.

 Press the /// button to select the item, and then press the 
button to confirm.
The screen of the selected setting item appears or the selected command is
performed. The items of the option menu differ, depending on the screen
on which you press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
For details, see the following pages.
 “Displaying the Music Option Menu” ( page 49)
 “Displaying the Video Option Menu” ( page 79)
 “Displaying the Podcast Option Menu” ( page 82)
 “Displaying the Photo Option Menu” ( page 94)
 “Displaying the FM Radio Option Menu” ( page 102)

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OPTION/PWR OFF button

You can change various settings of each function when you press the OPTION/
PWR OFF button. The OPTION/PWR OFF button is useful since you can
display the setting screen immediately without selecting setting items from the
(Settings) menu of the Home menu.

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Preparing the Player
Charging the player

Recharging the player
The battery icon in the display changes as shown below. See  page 162 on
battery duration.
As the battery power gets lower, the bar of the icon decreases. If “LOW
BATTERY. Please Charge.” appears, you cannot use the player. In this case,
charge the battery by connecting to your computer.
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When the remaining battery indication 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
in the remaining battery indication of
for a long time, recharge it fully (to
the display).

The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running
computer.
When you connect the player to your computer, use
the supplied USB cable. When you insert the
connector of the USB cable into the player, do so with
mark facing up.
the

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 Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 to 35 ºC (41 to 95 ºF).
 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.
 The battery indicator on the display is only an estimate. For example, one section of
black in the indicator will not always indicate exactly one-fourth of the battery’s charge.
 “Do not disconnect.” appears in the display while the player accesses the computer. Do
not disconnect the supplied USB cable while “Do not disconnect.” appears or data being
transferred may be damaged.
 The control buttons on the player are all disabled while it is connected to a computer.
 Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with the proper operation
of the player.
 We do not guarantee the recharge of the battery using personally assembled computers
or modified computers.
 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 is not 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, because 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.
 If you do not intend to use the player for over half a year, charge the battery at least once
per 6 to 12 months for the battery maintenance.

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Turning the player on and off

To turn off the player
If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button( page 12), the player
enters the standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. If you
press any button while in the standby mode, the “Now Playing” screen, etc.,
appears and the player is ready for operation.
Furthermore, if standby mode is retained for about a day, the player turns off
completely automatically. If you press any button when the player is turned off,
the start up screen appears first, then the “Now Playing” screen appears.

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To turn on the player
Press any button to turn the player on.

OPTION/PWR OFF
button

Getting Started

To enjoy music, photos, videos and podcasts on the player, you need to prepare
the data on your computer. To import the data into your computer, use
appropriate software.
For details about supported file formats, see “Supported file format” ( page
159).

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Getting Data

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Getting Started

You can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using Windows
Explorer on your computer.
Playable data hierarchy has rules. To transfer data properly, see the following
instructions.
For details about the bundled software that can transfer data, see  page 9.

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Transferring Data

 Hints

Notes

 Do not disconnect the USB cable while “Do not disconnect.” appears on the

player, or the data being transferred may be damaged.

 You cannot change folder names or delete the “MUSIC,” “MP_ROOT,”

“VIDEO,” “PICTURES”, “PICTURE” and “PODCASTS” folders.

 Do not change folder or file names directly under the “MP_ROOT” folder or

“MPE_ROOT” folder. Otherwise, they will not be displayed on the player.

 Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
Insert the connector of the USB cable into the player with the
facing up.

mark

 Select the player on Windows Explorer, and then drag and drop files.
The player appears on Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN].
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 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.
If you install Windows Media Player 11 (for details, see “Installing the Operation Guide
and software” of “Quick Start Guide”) from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve
this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping 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.
hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.
Data

WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player
Some

11.

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For songs
(On Windows Explorer)
Drag and drop files or folders into the “MUSIC” folder.
However, beyond the 8th level, neither files nor folders will be
recognized.

1st

7th
8th

(On the player)
Folders are displayed in the folder name order first, then files
are displayed in the file name order. In this case, upper or
lower case letters are not distinguished.

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1st
2nd

For videos
(On Windows Explorer)
Drag and drop files or folders into the “VIDEO” folder.
On the 1st level, the “VIDEO” folder will recognize either a file
or a folder. Files on the 2nd level will be recognized. However,
folders beyond the 1st level and files beyond the 2nd level will
not be recognized.

3rd

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(On the player)
Video files are displayed in the order they are transferred
by dragging and dropping. (The latest data is at the top.)

 Hint
 You can set JPEG files as a thumbnails of video files, by placing JPEG
files in the corresponding video folders. When you display the video
list, you can see the thumbnails (small pictures to display on the
menu) for the video files on the player.
To display a thumbnail for a video file, create a JPEG file (horizontal 160 × vertical 120
dots, extension: .jpg) and name it the same as the desired video file, then store it in the
video file folder.

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1st

2nd

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For photos
(On Windows Explorer)
Drag and drop files or folders into the “PICTURE”
folder.
On the 1st level, the “PICTURE” folder will recognize
either a file or a folder. Only files on the 2nd level will
be recognized by “PICTURE” folder. However, beyond
the 2nd level, neither files nor folders will be
recognized.

3rd
* Data hierarchy of
“PICTURES” is the same
as the “PICTURE” folder.
1

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(On the player)
Folders under the “PICTURE” folder is displayed in
alphabetical order. Files in the 1st level of the “PICTURE”
folder are stored in the folder.

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1st
2nd

For podcasts
(On Windows Explorer)
Drag and Drop channel folders into the “PODCASTS” folder and
episode files into the channel folders.
On the 1st level, the “PODCASTS” folder will recognize only
folders. The episode files on the 1st level will not be recognized.
On the 2nd level, only files will be recognized and any folders will
not be recognized from the level. Beyond the 2nd level, neither
files nor folders will be recognized.

3rd

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(On the player)
Folders under the “PODCASTS” folder are displayed in
alphabetical order. Files in the channel folders are displayed
in alphabetical order.

Playing Music

You can search for songs by title of songs, albums, artist, and genre, etc.

Music Library

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Searching for Songs (Music Library)

BACK/HOME
button
5-way button

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Searching for songs by song name

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
press the  button to confirm.
The “Music Library” screen appears.

(Music Library), and then

 Press the /// button to select “All Songs,” and then press the
 button to confirm.

The song list appears.

 Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the 
button to confirm.
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs
continues in order.

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 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu

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Searching for songs by album

appears.

press the  button to confirm.
The “Music Library” screen appears.

(Music Library), and then

button to confirm.
The album list appears.

 Press the /// button to select an album, and then press the
 button to confirm.

The song list for the selected album appears.

 Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the 
button to confirm.
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs
continues in order.

 Hints
 You can play all songs of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and
holding the  button in step .
can change the display format of the album list ( page 56).
You

can select the playback range of songs ( page 54).
You


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 Press the /// button to select “Album,” and then press the 

 Press the /// button to select

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 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu

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Searching for songs by artist

appears.

press the  button to confirm.
The “Music Library” screen appears.

(Music Library), and then

button to confirm.
The artist list appears.

 Press the /// button to select an artist, and then press the 
button to confirm.
The album list for the selected artist appears.

 Press the /// button to select an album, and then press the
 button to confirm.

The song list for the selected album appears.

 Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the 
button to confirm.
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs
continues in order.

 Hints
 You can play all songs of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and
holding the  button in steps  to .
 You can change the display format of the album list ( page 56).
 You can select the playback range of songs ( page 54).

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 Press the /// button to select “Artist,” and then press the 

 Press the /// button to select

Playing Music

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu

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Searching for songs by genre

appears.

press the  button to confirm.
The “Music Library” screen appears.

(Music Library), and then

button to confirm.
The genre list appears.

 Press the /// button to select a genre, and then press the 
button to confirm.
The artist list for the selected genre appears.

 Press the /// button to select an artist, and then press the 
button to confirm.
The album list for the selected artist appears.

 Press the /// button to select an album, and then press the
 button to confirm.

The song list for the selected album appears.

 Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the 
button to confirm.
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs
continues in order.

 Hints
 You can play all songs of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and
holding the  button in steps  to .
can change the display format of the album list ( page 56).
You

can select the playback range of songs ( page 54).
You


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 Press the /// button to select “Genre,” and then press the 

 Press the /// button to select

Playing Music

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu

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Searching for songs by release year

appears.

press the  button to confirm.
The “Music Library” screen appears.

(Music Library), and then

the  button to confirm.
The list of release years appears.

 Press the /// button to select a year, and then press the 
button to confirm.
The artist list for the selected release year appears.

 Press the /// button to select an artist, and then press the 
button to confirm.
The song list for the artist, selected from the release year, appears.

 Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the 
button to confirm.
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs
continues in order.

 Hints
 You can play all songs of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and
holding the  button in steps  to .
 You can select the playback range of songs ( page 54).

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 Press the /// button to select “Release Year,” and then press

 Press the /// button to select

Playing Music

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu

When you transfer data to the “MUSIC” folder by dragging and dropping in
Windows Explorer, up to the 8th level under the “MUSIC” folder will appear
and can be played back. Even if you use another transfer capable software for
transferring songs, you can still search for songs by folder.

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Searching for songs by folder

appears.

press the  button to confirm.
The “Music Library” screen appears.

(Music Library), and then

 Press the /// button to select “Folder,” and then press the 
button to confirm.
The folder list or the song appears.

 Press the /// button to select a folder or song, and then press

the  button to confirm.
When you select a folder, the song or folder list(s) appear. When you select
a song, the playback screen appears, then the song playback starts. Repeat
step  if necessary until the desired song appears.
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs
continues in order.

 Hint
 You can select the playback range of songs ( page 54).
Notes

 Up to 8 folder levels can be recognized.
 You cannot play all songs of a folder even if you select a folder from the list and press
and hold the  button in step .

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 Press the /// button to select

Playing Music

You can search for songs by the initial letter of the artist name, album title, or
song name.
appears.

 Press the /// button to select

(Music Library), and then

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press the  button to confirm.
The “Music Library” screen appears.

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu

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Searching for songs by initial letter

 Press the /// button to select “Initial Search,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of categories you can search appears.

 Press the /// button to select a category, and then press the
 button to confirm.

A screen appears that enables you to select a character.

 Press the /// button to select an initial character, and then

press the  button to confirm.
When the search finishes, the results are displayed.
When you select “Artist” or “Album,” you can narrow the search results and
select a specific song.
When “Artist” or “Album” is selected and you press and hold the 
button, all songs on the item are played.

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 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu

You can play lists of songs (playlists). Also, you can create playlists using the
bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software.
However, some playlists may not be recognized by the player, depending on
software. For details on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software.

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Playing a playlist

appears.

press the  button to confirm.
The “Music Library” screen appears.

(Music Library), and then

 Press the /// button to select “Playlists,” and then press the
 button to confirm.

The list of playlists appears.

 Press the /// button to select a playlist, and then press the
 button to confirm.

The song list appears.

 Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the 
button to confirm.
The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs
continues in order.

 Hint
 You can play all songs of a playlist by selecting the playlist from the list of playlists and
pressing and holding the  button in step .

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 Press the /// button to select

Playing Music

Searching for Songs Based on the Currently
Playing Song

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You can search for other songs, albums, and artists by the song information of
the currently playing song. To use this function, the “/ Button Setting”
needs to be set to “Direct Search” ( page 58).

Now Playing

5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select

(Now Playing), and then

press the  button to confirm.
The “Now Playing” screen of the currently playing song appears.

 Press the  button to display a cursor and select an item in which
you want to search for songs, and then press the  button to
confirm.
The following lists appear, depending on the item you selected.
 Artist: The album list of the currently playing artist.
 Album: The song list of the currently playing album.
 Genre: An artist list in the same genre as the currently playing artist.
 Release Year: An artist list from the same release year as the currently
playing song.

Notes

 This function is not corresponded to the podcast episodes.
 This function is not available while you listening to “SensMe™ Channels.”

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BACK/HOME
button

Playing Music

The player offers 2 different random modes (also known as shuffle play).

Intelligent
Shuffle

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Playing Songs in Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle)

BACK/HOME
button
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Note



appears instead of
(Intelligent Shuffle) if the player accesses certain online
(Intelligent Shuffle), format the
services (available only in the U.S.A.). To restore
memory of the player ( page 123).

Playing songs released in the same year in random order
(Time Machine Shuffle)

The player randomly selects a release year and plays all transferred songs of
that year in random order.

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select

(Intelligent Shuffle), and
then press the  button to confirm.
The screen used to select a shuffle mode appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Time Machine Shuffle,” and

then press the  button to confirm.
A release year is randomly selected, the songs of that year are shuffled, and
playback starts.
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 While the animation that appears when the player is selecting a release year is displayed,
the controls of the player cannot be operated.
 Songs with no release year data are not selected in “Time Machine Shuffle” play and are
not played.
 A shuffle play of all songs begins if none of the songs on the player have a release year
assigned to them.
 If all the songs on the player that have a release year assigned have the same release year,
or some of songs have the same release year and the rest of them have no release year
assigned, the animation that appears while release year is being selected is not displayed
and playback starts.

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Notes

 You can also select “Intelligent Shuffle” play from “Music Library.”
 When you start “Intelligent Shuffle” play, the play mode changes to “Shuffle” or
“Shuffle&Repeat” ( page 53). Even if you cancel “Intelligent Shuffle,” the “Shuffle” or
“Shuffle&Repeat” setting for the play mode is kept.
When
you start the “Time Machine Shuffle” play, the playback range is set to “Selected

Range” ( page 54). Even if you cancel “Time Machine Shuffle,” the setting of the
“Selected Range” is kept.
Shuffle” play is automatically canceled by any of the following operations:
“Intelligent

 Starting playback of a song by selecting it from the “Music Library,” etc.
 Changing the play mode.
 Changing the playback range.

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Playing Music

All the songs stored on the player are played in random order.

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Playing all songs in random order

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
 Press the /// button to select

 Press the /// button to select “Shuffle All,” and then press the
 button to confirm.

All songs are shuffled, and playback starts.

 Hints
 You can also select “Intelligent Shuffle” play from “Music Library.”
 When you start “Intelligent Shuffle” play, the play mode changes to “Shuffle” or
“Shuffle&Repeat” ( page 53). Even if you cancel “Intelligent Shuffle,” the “Shuffle” or
“Shuffle&Repeat” setting for the play mode is kept.
 “Intelligent Shuffle” play is automatically canceled by any of the following operations:
 Starting playback of a song by selecting it from the “Music Library,” etc.
 Changing the play mode.
 Changing the playback range.

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(Intelligent Shuffle), and
then press the  button to confirm.
The screen used to select a shuffle mode appears.

appears.

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Playing Songs Using SensMe™ Channels
What is “SensMe™ Channels”?

You can play songs to fit your mood, activity or time of day, etc., by selecting
channels.

SensMe™ Channels

BACK/HOME
button
5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select (SensMe™ Channels), and

then press the  button to confirm.
The playback screen of the “SensMe™ Channels” appears and the player
starts playing back songs.

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Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels”

“SensMe™ Channels” is a function that automatically picks up songs to fit the
theme of channels, and plays them back. You can play songs according to your
mood, activity and the 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, or Media
Manager for WALKMAN. For details about analysis of the software, refer to
Help of each software. You can also analyze songs using the player ( page
47).

Playing Music

When the channels change, the song starts from the middle of it.
The / button and the  button work same as music playback (
page 17).

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 Press the / button to select desired channel.

 Hints

Notes

 Depending on the file format, certain songs cannot be analyzed by 12 TONE ANALYSIS
of Media Manager for WALKMAN or Content Transfer. For those files, perform
“Updating Channels” from the option menu ( page 47).
 Only songs in “Music Library” are played. You cannot play back podcast episodes using
“SensMe™ Channels.”
 According to the analysis, a song may be selected by several channels or not be selected
by any channels. However, all the songs can be played back in the “Shuffle All” channel.
 Every time you perform “Updating Channels,” the result of analysis may vary.

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 The songs are played in random order. Each time you select the channel, the order of
playback will vary.
 If you transfer songs using Media Manager for WALKMAN or Content Transfer, the
songs are played back from the most melodic and rhythmical section.

Playing Music

Description

Morning (05:00~09:59)
Daytime (10:00~15:59)
Evening (16:00~18:59)
Night (19:00~23:59)
Midnight (24:00~04:59)
Shuffle All
Energetic
Relax
Upbeat
Pop Ballad
Lounge
Acoustic
Electronic
Classical
Extreme

One of the channels appears according to the
current time.

Channel

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List of channels

Notes

 The channels that do not have a song are not displayed in the list.
 To listen to “Morning,” “Daytime,” “Evening,” “Night,” and “Midnight” according to the
timetable, “Set Date-Time” ( page 117) needs to be set.
 While playing back time-based channel, the time-based channel does 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.

Continued 

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Plays all songs in “Music Library” in random order.
Plays uptempo and lively songs.
Plays calm and relaxing songs.
Plays cheerful and upbeat songs.
Plays gloomy and slow tempo songs such as ballads.
Plays lounge music such as jazz, bossa nova.
Plays songs featured with acoustic instruments.
Plays songs featured with electronic instrumentals.
Plays classical music.
Plays loud and powerful songs.

Playing Music

If you transferred songs other than by using Content Transfer or Media Manger
for WALKMAN and want to listen to them using the “SensMe™ Channels,”
analyze them on the player.

appears.

 Press the /// button to select (SensMe™ Channels), and
then press the  button to confirm.

 Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to display the option menu.
The option menu appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Updating Channels,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
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. The songs that had been
analyzed until the point where you stopped analyzing are playable by “SensMe™
Channels.”
Notes

 If songs without analysis are transferred to the player, “There is an unanalyzed song.
Please select Updating Channels from Options menu.” appears.
player analyzes all songs at once. You cannot analyze songs respectively.
The

results of the analysis may vary between the player, the software, and the other
The

devices.
 If you change the channels, the analyzed songs using “Updating Channels” are played
back from 45 seconds into the songs. And, if the song is less than 90 seconds, the
playback starts from the exact middle of the song.

Index

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu

SensMe™ Channels

BACK/HOME
button
OPTION/PWR
OFF button
5-way button

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Analyzing songs on the player

Playing Music

When you delete songs from “Music Library,” use the software you used to
transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer.
For details about using the software, see the Help of the software.

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Deleting Songs from Music Library

Index

Playing Music

Index

Option items appear on the list screen

You can display the Music option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF
button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as a song list, on
the music “Now Playing” screen or on the “SensMe™ Channels” screen. From
the Music option menu, various settings of music are available.
The option items shown on the option menu vary, depending on the screen
from which you display the option menu.

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Displaying the Music Option Menu

Option items

Description/reference page

Now Playing
Detailed Information
Play

Displays the “Now Playing” screen.
Displays the detailed information of a song,
such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and
file name.
Plays back all songs of the selected item.

Album Display Format

Selects the album list format ( page 56).
Continued 

Playing Music

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Option items appear on the “Now Playing” screen
Play Mode

Sets the play mode ( page 52).

Playback Range

Sets the playback range ( page 54).

Equalizer

Customizes the sound quality ( page 59).

VPT(Surround)

Customizes the “VPT(Surround)” settings (
page 62).
Displays a cover art.
Displays the detailed information of a song,
such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and
file name.
Adds the song to the wish list to purchase it on
the service corresponded software./ Removes
the song from the wish list.

Cover Art*1
Detailed Information*2
Add to Wishlist/Remove from
Wishlist
/ Button Setting

Sets the operation of the / button to “Direct
Search” or “Folder +/–” ( page 58).

Clock Display

Displays the current time ( page 117).

*1 “Cover Art” screen
While the cover art screen is displayed, you can move songs to the previous or the next one by pressing the / button.

 If the songs do not have cover art information, the default picture of the player will be
displayed.
 The cover art only appears if the cover art information is included. You can set cover art
using the bundled 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.
The cover art may not be displayed, depending on the cover art file format.

*2 “Detailed Information” screen
When you display this screen from the “Now Playing” screen, you can move songs to the previous or the next one
by pressing the / button.
Playback time
File format
Bit rate
Copyrighted files
While playing back variable bit rate songs, “VBR” is shown. The displayed playback time and the progress bar are approximate.
File name

Continued 

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Description/reference page

Option items

Playing Music

Equalizer

Customizes the sound quality ( page 59).
Customizes the “VPT(Surround)” settings
( page 62).
Displays a cover art ( page 50).
Displays the detailed information of a song,
such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and
file name ( page 50).
Analyzes the sound pattern of the songs
( page 47).

VPT(Surround)
Cover Art
Song Information
Updating Channels
Clock Display

Displays the current time ( page 117).

Index

Description/reference page

Option items

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Option items appear on the “SensMe™ Channels” screen

Setting the Music

The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected
repeat play.

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Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode)

BACK/HOME
button
5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Play Mode,” and then press the
 button to confirm.

The list of play modes appears.

 Press the /// button to select a play mode ( page 53), and
then press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Music Settings” options reappears.

 Hint
 You can also select the play mode from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the OPTION/
PWR OFF button, and select “Play Mode” from the option menu.

Continued 

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Settings

Setting the Music

Play mode type/icon

description

The songs within the playback range are played back in the
song list order and the playback repeats.

Shuffle/

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 the playback repeats.
The current song or the song selected from a song list is played
back repeatedly.

Note

 When you start “Intelligent Shuffle” play, the play mode changes to “Shuffle” or
“Shuffle&Repeat.”

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Repeat/

Normal/No icon The songs within the playback range are played back in the
song list order.

Repeat 1 Song/

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The list of play modes
The playback contents differ, depending on the setting of the playback range
( page 54).

Setting the Music

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Setting the Playback Range
You can set the playback range of songs.

Settings

BACK/HOME
button
5-way button

Index

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Playback Range,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The screen used to select the playback range appears.

 Press the /// button to select the playback range, and then

press the  button to confirm.
The player offers 2 types of playback range.
 “All Range”: Plays back all the songs in the “Music Library.” When you
want to play back albums in the “Music Library” in the song list order,
select this.
appears on the display, and plays back songs only in
 “Selected Range”:
the lists from which the playback starts (album list, artist list, etc.).
(Default setting)

 Hint
 You can select the playback range of songs from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and then select “Playback Range” from the option menu.
Note

 When “Time Machine Shuffle” play starts, the playback range is automatically set to
“Selected Range.”

Setting the Music

Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each Time the
Songs Switch (New Song Pop Up)

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If you set the screensaver to “Clock” or “Blank” ( page 111) and there is no
operation for a while, the screen changes to the clock display or blank screen.
However, if you set “New Song Pop Up” to “On,” the screen turns on
automatically whenever a song changes to another song.

Settings

5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “New Song Pop Up,” and then
press the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select “On,” and then press the 

button to confirm.
The “Now Playing” screen appears whenever a song switches to another
song.

If you do not want to display the “Now Playing” screen
Select “Off ” in step . In this case, the “Now Playing” screen does not appear

when a song switches to another song.
Note

 This function is deactivated when displaying photos during song playback.

Index

BACK/HOME
button

Setting the Music

The player offers 3 types of album list formats “Title Only,” “Title & Cover Art,”
and “Cover Art Only.”

BACK/HOME
button
Settings

Notes

 The cover art only appears if the cover art information is included. You can set cover art
using the bundled 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.
cover art is not displayed, depending on its file format.
Some


 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Album Display Format,” and
then press the  button to confirm.
The list of album display formats appears.

 Press the /// button to select the display format, and then
press the  button to confirm.
The player offers 3 types of formats.
“Title Only”

“Title & Cover Art” (Default setting) “Cover Art Only”

Continued 

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5-way button

 Press the /// button to select

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Setting the Album Display Format

Setting the Music

 You can also select the album display format on the album list screen. Press the
OPTION/PWR OFF button on the album list screen, and select “Album Display Format”
from the option menu.

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 Hint

Menu
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Setting the Music

Settings

5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “/ Button Setting,” and then
press the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button and select the desired setting, and then
press the  button to confirm.
 “Direct Search”: By pressing the / button, you can select an
information of the song using the displayed cursor and search for songs
from the selected information ( page 40). (Default setting)
 “Folder +/–”: By pressing the / button, the player skips folders.

 Hints
 When the player skips folders in “Folder +/–” mode, the folder units vary depending
on the list before the song list. For example, if you select a song in the following order;
“Artist”- album list – song list, the folder units are based on album, and you can search
for songs by skipping albums.
 You can also change the / button setting from the option menu ( page 50).

Index

BACK/HOME
button

While playing back music or pausing playback, you can search for songs by
skipping folders. You can set the / button to skip folders or to search for
songs from the information of the currently playing song.

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Setting to Search by Folders (/ Button Setting)

Setting the Music

Table of
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Setting the Sound Quality (Equalizer)
You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc.

BACK/HOME
button
Settings

5-way button

Index

Changing the sound quality
You can customize the player’s sound quality.

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Equalizer,” and then press the
 button to confirm.

The list of equalizer settings appears.

 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the  button to confirm.
The selected sound setting is applied, and the list of “Music Settings”
options reappears.
For details of each equalizer option, see  page 60.

Continued 

Setting the Music

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To return to the normal sound quality
Select “None” in step , and then press the  button to confirm.

 Hint

Notes

List of equalizer settings
The sound settings appear on the screen as the letters in parentheses.
Setting/icon

Description

None

Sound quality setting is not activated.
(Default setting)
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.
Emphasizes high and low ranges, so that a small sound
can be listened easily.
User-customizable sound settings for which you can
adjust each frequency range individually. See  page 61
for details.

Heavy (
)
)
Pop (
Jazz (
)
)
Unique (
Custom 1 (
Custom 2 (

)
)

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 If your personal settings saved as “Custom 1” and “Custom 2” seem to produce a
different volume level than the other settings, you may have to adjust the volume
manually to compensate.
 The “Equalizer” setting is not applied while playing a video or you are using the FM
radio.

 You can also set the sound quality from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the OPTION/
PWR OFF button, and select “Equalizer” from the option menu.

Setting the Music

You can preset the value of CLEAR BASS (bass) and 5 bands Equalizer as
“Custom 1” or “Custom 2.”
appears.

 Press the /// button to select

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Equalizer,” and then press the
 button to confirm.

The list of equalizer settings appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Edit” displayed under “Custom
1” or “Custom 2” to change a value, and then press the  button
to confirm.
The setting screen appears.

 Press the / button to select a cursor for the CLEAR BASS or the

frequency range setting, and press the / button to adjust the
setting level.
The 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.

 Press the  button to confirm.
The list of equalizer settings reappears.
After you have adjusted the setting level, be sure to press the  button to
confirm. If you press the BACK/HOME button before you confirm, the
setting will be canceled.

Note

 The settings of “Custom 1” or “Custom 2” are not applied while playing a video.

Index

the  button to confirm.

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu

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Customizing sound quality

Setting the Music

Index

BACK/HOME
button
Settings

5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

You can choose from “Studio,” “Live,” “Club,” “Arena,” “Matrix” or “Karaoke”
according to your song using the “VPT*1(Surround)” function. Setting to
“Studio,” “Live,” “Club” or “Arena,” simulates these sound fields in the
headphones.
Additionally, “Matrix” reproduces a rich acoustic sound field, and “Karaoke”
suppresses the vocals.

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Making the Sound More Vibrant (VPT(Surround))

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “VPT(Surround),” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “VPT(Surround)” settings appears.

 Press the /// button to select the desired “VPT(Surround)”
setting ( page 63), and then press the  button to confirm.

*1 VPT, which stands for Virtual Phone Technology, is a proprietary sound processing
technology developed by Sony.

To return to the normal sound quality
Select “None” in step , and then press the  button to confirm.
Continued 

Setting the Music

 You can also set the “VPT(Surround)” setting from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “VPT(Surround)” from the option menu.

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 Hint

Note

Setting/icon

Description

None
Studio ( )
Live ( )
Club ( )
Arena ( )
Matrix ( )

“VPT(Surround)” setting is not activated. (Default setting)
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.
Creates a stage-like sound field by suppressing vocal
sound, and adding a surround effect to the music.

Karaoke (

)

Index

List of “VPT(Surround)” settings
The sound settings appear on the screen as the letters in parentheses.
The sound becomes more vibrant in the progression from “Studio,” “Live,”
“Club” to “Arena.”

 The “VPT(Surround)” setting is not applied while playing a video or you are using the
FM radio

Setting the Music

“Clear Stereo” enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound.

Settings

BACK/HOME
button

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Contents

Listening with Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo)

5-way button

Index

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Clear Stereo,” and then press
the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then

press the  button to confirm.
 “On”: Activates the “Clear Stereo” function when you use the supplied
headphones.
 “Off ”: Disables the “Clear Stereo” function and plays back normal sound.
(Default setting)

Notes

 The “Clear Stereo” setting is not applied while playing a video or you are using the FM
radio.
 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.”

Setting the Music

Table of
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Correcting Sound in the High Range
(DSEE(Sound Enhancer))

Settings

5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “DSEE(Sound Enhance),” and
then press the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then

press the  button to confirm.
 “On”: The “DSEE*1(Sound Enhancer)” function is activated, and plays
back naturally extended sound that is close to the original sound.
 “Off ”: Plays back normal sound. (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.

Continued 

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BACK/HOME
button

By activating the “DSEE*1(Sound Enhancer)” feature, you can hear a rich and
natural sound almost exactly like the original source.

Setting the Music

Notes

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Menu

 The “DSEE(Sound Enhancer)” setting does not affect videos and FM programs.
 The “DSEE(Sound Enhancer)” function is not effective for songs with 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 Enhancer)” function will not
be effective.

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Setting the Music

Settings

5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “Music Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Dynamic Normalizer,” and then
press the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then

press the  button to confirm.
 “On”: Minimizes the difference of the volume level between songs.
 “Off ”: Plays back songs with their original volume level as transferred.
(Default setting)

Note

 The “Dynamic Normalizer” setting is not applied while playing a video or you are using
the FM radio.

Index

BACK/HOME
button

You can reduce the volume level between songs. With this setting, when
listening to album songs in the shuffle play mode, the volume level between
songs is moderated to minimize the difference in their recording levels.

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Adjusting the Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer)

Playing Videos

5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
press the  button to confirm.
The video list appears.

(Video Library), and then

 Press the /// button to select a video to play, and then press
the  button to confirm.
Playback starts.

 Hints

 The display format of the video list in step  can be changed. For details, see “Setting
the Video List Display Format” ( page 76).
icon in the
 A video that has never been played back on the player appears with
video list.
 Set “Continuous Playback” to “On” when you want to play back all video files ( page
75).
 When “Display” is set to “On” ( page 72), the detailed information, such as the video
title, its playback icon, and the elapsed playing time, etc., appears while the video is
playing. The information disappears if this setting is set to “Off.”
 You can play back the video that was played back most recently. Press the OPTION/
PWR OFF button on the video list, and then select “Most Recent Video” from the option
menu.
 You can set thumbnails of video files when the video files are transferred to the player
( page 76).
Note

 Up to 1,000 video files can be displayed in the video lists.

Continued 

Index

BACK/HOME
button

Video Library

The player offers 2 types of play mode; play back one video file only (one file
play) and play back all video files stored on the player continuously
(Continuous Playback).

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Playing a Video

Playing Videos

Find the beginning of the next
video ( )*1
Find the beginning of the
current video ( )*2
Go forward slightly ( )*3
Go backward slightly ( )*3
Go forward quickly over the
paused video ( )*4
Go backward quickly over the
paused video ( )*4
Go forward quickly ( , ,
)

Press the  button.

Go backward quickly (
)

Press the  button.
Press the  button while the video is paused.
Press the  button while the video is paused.
Press and hold the  button while the video is
paused.
Press and hold the  button while the video is
paused.
Forward speed changes through 3 levels by
repeatedly pressing the  button ( (×10),
(×30),
(×100)).
Press the  button to exit the operation.
Backward speed changes through 3 levels by
repeatedly pressing the  button ( (×10),
(×30),
(×100)).
Press the  button to exit the operation.

*1 Activates when “Continuous Playback” is set to “On” ( page 75).
*2 When “Continuous Playback” is set to “On,” you can find the beginning of the previous
video from the currently playing video by pressing the  button twice.
*3 The interval used when going forward or backward varies, depending on the video.
*4 Fast forward/backward speed varies, depending on the length of the video.

Index

5-way button operation

To (icon)

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On video playback operations

Playing Videos

You can set the video orientation to “Vertical,” “Horizontal (right),” or
“Horizontal (left).”

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Setting the Video Orientation

BACK/HOME
button
5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “Video Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Video Orientation,” and then
press the  button to confirm.

Continued 

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Settings

Playing Videos

press the  button to confirm.
 “Vertical”: Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting)
 “Horizontal (right)” or “Horizontal (left)”: Displays at 320 × 240 pixels.
The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of
“Video Orientation” ( page 18).

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 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then

“Vertical”

Index

4:3 source

16:9 source

“Horizontal”

4:3 source

16:9 source

 Hints
 The video orientation can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the video. Press the
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Video Orientation” from the option menu.
 When “Display” is set to “On” ( page 72), the detailed information, such as the
video title, its playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., appears. The information
disappears if this setting is set to “Off.”
Note

 If “Video Orientation” is set to “Horizontal (right),” or “Horizontal (left),” the title of the
video is not displayed.

Playing Videos

You can display or hide the detailed information of a video, such as its title,
playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., during playback.

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Setting the Display of the Video Screen

BACK/HOME
button
5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “Video Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Display,” and then press the
 button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then

press the  button to confirm.
 “On”: Displays the video title, playback status, or the elapsed time, etc.
 “Off ”: Hides the detailed information of the currently playing video and
displays it only when you operate the player. (Default setting)

 Hint
 The display setting can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the video. Press the
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Display” from the option menu.
Note

 If “Video Orientation” is set to “Horizontal (right)” or “Horizontal (left),” the title of the
video is not displayed.

Index

Settings

Playing Videos

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Setting the Zoom Function
You can zoom in the currently playing video.

BACK/HOME
button
Settings

5-way button

Index

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “Video Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Zoom Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.

Continued 

Playing Videos

“Full”

“Off”

4:3 source

16:9 source

The dotted line frame represents the original video image size.

 Hint
 The zoom setting can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the video. Press the
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Zoom Settings” from the option menu.

Index

“Auto”

press the  button to confirm.
 “Auto”: The video image is enlarged/reduced by fully fitting it to the
available display area, keeping the aspect ratio. When a 16:9 video image
(oblong) is displayed, it appears with the long side of the video image
fully fit to the screen, and black bands up and down on the screen.
(Default setting)
“Full”:
The video image is enlarged/reduced by fully fitting it to the

available display area, keeping the aspect ratio. When a 16:9 video image
(oblong) is displayed, it appears with the short side of the video image
fully fit to the available display area, with the right and left of the video
image cut to fit.
 “Off ”: The video image is not enlarged/reduced, and appears at the
original resolution. If video resolution is too large, the left, right, top and
bottom of the screen will be cut.

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 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then

Playing Videos

You can play back all videos stored on the player continuously.

Settings

BACK/HOME
button

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Playing Videos Continuously

5-way button

Index

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “Video Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Continuous Playback,” and
then press the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the  button to confirm.
 “On”: Plays back all videos stored on the player.
 “Off ”: Plays back one selected video. (Default setting)

 Hint
 If you set “Continuous Playback” to “Off,” the player remembers the position where each
video was stopped the last time. Therefore, you can start playback from the position
where you last stopped the video.
Note

 The video podcast episodes cannot be played back continuously, even if “Continuous
Playback” is set to “On.”

Playing Videos

The player offers 3 display formats. You can set the display format of the video
list as “Title Only,” “Title With Thumbnail*1,” or “Thumbnail Only.”

5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “Video Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Video List Format,” and then
press the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the  button to confirm.
 “Title Only”: Displays only video titles in the video list.
 “Title With Thumbnail”: Displays thumbnails, video titles, and the
playing time. (Default setting)
 “Thumbnail Only”: Displays only thumbnails in the video list.

*1 Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of one scene of a video.

 Hints
 The video list display format can be set on the video list screen. Press the OPTION/
PWR OFF button, and select “Video List Display Format” from the option menu.
 You can set thumbnails of video files when the video files are transferred to the player
( page 29).
Note

 Thumbnails may not be displayed, depending on the file format.

Index

Settings

BACK/HOME
button

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Setting the Video List Display Format

Playing Videos

Settings

5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “Video Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “On-Hold Display,” and then
press the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then

press the  button to confirm.
 “Yes”: When the player is on hold, the button controls are deactivated,
but videos will be played back normally. (Default setting)
 “No”: When the player is on hold, the button controls are deactivated and
the screen turns off, but the sound of the current video is played back.

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BACK/HOME
button

You can choose options while the player is on hold during the playback of
videos, either by playing a video normally or by turning off the screen and
listening only to the sound of those videos.
Setting this option to “No” saves battery power and battery life will last longer.

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Playing Only Video Sound

Playing Videos

You can delete videos on the player from the “Video Library.”

Video Library

BACK/HOME
button
OPTION/PWR
OFF button
5-way button

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Deleting Videos from the Video Library

Index

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
press the  button to confirm.
The video list appears.

(Video Library), and then

 Press the /// button to select the video to be deleted, and
then press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
The option menu appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Delete Video,” and then press
the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select “Yes,” and then press the 
button to confirm.
The selected video will be deleted.

 Hint
 You can delete videos from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF
button to display the option menu, and then select “Delete Video” from the list.

Playing Videos

Option items

Description/reference page

Now Playing
Play from beginning
Detailed Information

Displays the “Now Playing” screen.
Finds the beginning of the video ( page 69).
Displays file information, such as file size,
resolution, video/audio compression format, and
file name, etc.
Sets the video list display format ( page 76).
Deletes the videos on the player ( page 78).
Starts playback of the video that was played most
recently.
The “Now Playing” screen of the last played song
appears.

Video List Display Format
Delete Video
Most Recent Video
Go to the song playback
screen

Option items appear on the “Now Playing” screen
Option items

Description/reference page

Play from beginning
Zoom Settings
Video Orientation
Display

Finds the beginning of the video ( page 69).
Sets the zoom function ( page 73).
Sets the video orientation ( page 70).
Sets to display/not display video information (
page 72).
Displays file information, such as file size,
resolution, video/audio compression format, and
file name, etc.
Deletes the videos on the player ( page 78).
Adjusts the brightness of the screen ( page 116).
Displays the current time ( page 117).
The “Now Playing” screen of the last played song
appears.

Detailed Information
Delete Video
Brightness
Clock Display
Go to the song playback
screen

Index

Option items appear on the list screen

You can display the Video option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF
button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as the video list,
or on the video “Now Playing” screen. From the Video option menu, various
video settings are available.
The option items shown on the option menu vary, depending on the screen
from which you display the option menu.

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Displaying the Video Option Menu

Playing Podcasts

You can play podcast episodes by transferring them to the player using Content
Transfer, Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer.

Podcast Library

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select

press the  button to confirm.
The list of the podcast channels appears.

(Podcast Library), and then

 Press the /// button to select the desired channel, and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of the episodes appears.

 Press the /// button to select the episode, and then press the
 button to confirm.
The selected episode starts to be played back.

 Hint
 If the channel includes episodes that have never been played, the channel appears with
icon in the channel list. Also, if the episode has never been played,
appears
with the episode in the episode list.
Notes

 Podcast episodes cannot be stored in “Music Library” or “Video Library.” They can be
played from the “Podcast Library” menu.
player cannot play back photo podcast episodes.
The

 Podcast episodes cannot be played back continuously, even if “Continuous Playback”
is set to “On.” If you press the / button, playback returns to the beginning of the
episode.
cannot use “Direct Search” ( page 40) and “Folder +/−” ( page 58) for podcast
You

episodes.
 Up to 1,000 channel folders can be displayed in the channel folder list, and up to 10,000
episodes can be displayed in the episode list.

Index

5-way button

BACK/HOME
button

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Playing Podcast Episodes

Playing Podcasts

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Deleting Podcast Episodes
You can delete podcast episodes using the player.

Podcast Library

BACK/HOME
button
OPTION/PWR
OFF button
5-way button

Index

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
press the  button to confirm.
The list of the channels appears.

(Podcast Library), and then

 Press the /// button to select the channel, and then press the
 button to confirm.
The list of the episode appears.

 Press the /// button to select the episode to be deleted, and
then press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
The option menu appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Delete This File,” and then
press the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select “Yes,” and then press the 
button to confirm.
The selected episode will be deleted.

 Hints

 You can also delete channels. On the channel list, press the /// button to select
a channel, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to display the option menu, and then
select “Delete This Folder.”
can delete podcast episodes from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the OPTION/
You

PWR OFF button to display the option menu, and then select “Delete This File” from the
list.

Playing Podcasts

Index

Option items appear on the channel list screen
Option items

Description/reference page

Now Playing
Delete This Folder

Displays the “Now Playing” screen.
Deletes the channel on the player ( page 81).

Option items appear on the episode list screen
Option items

Description/reference page

Now Playing
Detailed information

Displays the “Now Playing” screen.
Displays detailed information of the episode.
The displayed information varies for songs or
videos.
Deletes the episode on the player ( page 81).
Deletes the channel on the player ( page 81).

Delete This File
Delete This Folder

You can display the Podcast option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF
button on the channel list screen, on the episode list screen, or on the podcast
“Now Playing” screen. From the Podcast option menu, various podcast settings
are available.
The option items shown on the option menu vary, depending on the screen
from which you display the option menu.

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Displaying the Podcast Option Menu

Continued 

Playing Podcasts

Equalizer
VPT(Surround)

Customizes the sound quality ( page 60).
Customizes the “VPT(Surround)” settings (
page 62).
Displays a cover art ( page 50).
Displays the detailed information of a song, such
as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and file
name.
Deletes the episode on the player ( page 81).
Displays the current time ( page 117).

Cover Art
Detailed Information
Delete This File
Clock Display

Option items appear on the video episode “Now Playing” screen
Option items

Play from beginning
Zoom Settings
Video Orientation
Display

Description/reference page

Finds the beginning of the video ( page 69).
Sets the zoom function ( page 73).
Sets the video orientation ( page 70).
Sets to display/ not display video information
( page 72).
Detailed Information
Displays file information, such as file size,
resolution, video/audio compression format, and
file name, etc.
Delete This File
Deletes the episode on the player ( page 81).
Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the screen ( page
116).
Clock Display
Displays the current time ( page 117).
Go to the song playback screen The “Now Playing” screen of the last played
song appears.

Index

Description/reference page

Option items

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Option items appear on the audio episode “Now Playing” screen

Playing Photos

You can either display one photo fully on the screen (single display) or a
number of photos continuously (slide show play) ( page 89).

Photo Library

BACK/HOME
button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

press the  button to confirm.
The list of photo folders appears.

(Photo Library), and then

 Press the /// button to select a folder, and then press the 
button to confirm.
The photo list appears.

 Press the /// button to select a photo, and then press the 
button to confirm.
The selected photo is displayed.
Press the / button to display the previous or next photos.

Continued 

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5-way button

 Press the /// button to select

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Displaying a Photo

Playing Photos

 Up to 1,000 photo folders can be displayed in the photo folder list. And, up to 10,000
photos can be displayed in the photo lists, regardless of the number of the folders in
which they are contained.
appears, and the
If
 the size of the photo is too large, or the photo file is damaged,
photo cannot be displayed.
 If photos are not compliant with DCF 2.0 (or folder/file name is long., etc.), operation
time (to display photos or slideshow) may take more time.

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Notes

 Playback of songs or FM reception continues even while you are searching for photos
in the photo folder lists or photo lists, or when the “Now Playing” screen of the Photo is
displayed.
can display the photos in a selected folder continuously (slide show play) ( page
You

89).
 You can arrange photos transferred to the player by folder. Select the player (as
[WALKMAN]) using Windows Explorer, drag and drop a new folder just under the
“PICTURES” or “PICTURE” folder. For details on data hierarchy, see  page 30.

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 Hints

Playing Photos

You can set the photo orientation to “Vertical,” “Horizontal (right),” or
“Horizontal (left).”

BACK/HOME
button
5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Photo Orientation,” and then
press the  button to confirm.

Continued 

Index

Settings

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Setting the Photo Orientation

Playing Photos

“Vertical”

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 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then

“Horizontal”

Index

 Hint
 The photo orientation can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the photo. Press the
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Photo Orientation” from the option menu.

Playing Photos

You can display or hide the detailed information of a photo, such as an icon
that shows playback status, etc., while displaying a photo.

5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Display,” and then press the
 button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then

press the  button to confirm.
 “On”: Displays the title of the current photo, the shooting date, playback
status, photo number, etc.
 “Off ”: Hides the information of the current photo. (Default setting)

 Hint
 The display setting can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the photo. Press the
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Display” from the option menu.
Note

 If “Photo Orientation” is set to “Horizontal (right),” or “Horizontal (left)” ( page 86),
the title of the photo is not displayed, even if “Display” is set to “On.”

Index

Settings

BACK/HOME
button

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Setting the Display of the Photo Screen

Playing Photos

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Playing a Slide Show
You can display photos in a selected folder continuously.
BACK/HOME
button

Photo Library

5-way button

Index

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
press the  button to confirm.
The list of photo folders appears.

(Photo Library), and then

 Press the /// button to select a photo folder, and then press
and hold the  button.
A slide show starts.

 Hint
 You can start playback of a slide show by any of the following operations:
 Press and hold the  button in the photo list.
 Press the  button on the “Now Playing” screen of the photo.
 Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the photo folder list, or a photo list, and then
select “Begin slide show” from the option menu.
Note

 The screen does not turn off automatically or change to a screensaver ( page 111)
while a slide show is playing.

Playing Photos

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Setting the Slide Show Play Mode
You can display photos as a slide show repeatedly.

Settings

BACK/HOME
button
5-way button

Index

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Slide Show Repeat,” and then
press the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then

press the  button to confirm.
 “On”: Displays photos in a photo folder continuously and repeatedly.
 “Off ”: Displays photos in a photo folder continuously, to the last photo,
then returns to the first photo, and playback pauses. (Default setting)

 Hint
 The play mode of a slide show can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the photo. Press
the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Slide Show Repeat” from the option menu.
Note

 The screen does not turn off automatically or change to a screensaver ( page 111)
while a slide show is playing.

Playing Photos

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Setting the Interval of a Slide Show
You can set the time each photo is displayed.

Settings

BACK/HOME
button
5-way button

Index

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Slide Show Interval,” and then
press the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the  button to confirm.
Photos switch to the next photos at the selected interval from “Short,”
“Normal” (default setting), or “Long.”

 Hint
 The slide show interval can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the photo. Press the
OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Slide Show Interval” from the option menu.
Note

 It may take time to display a photo if its size is large.

Playing Photos

The player offers 3 display formats. You can set the display format of the photo
list as “Title Only,” “Title With Thumbnail*1,” or “Thumbnail Only.”

5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Photo List Format,” and then
press the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then

press the  button to confirm.
 “Title Only”: Displays only a photo title in the photo list.
 “Title With Thumbnail”: Displays a photo title with a thumbnail image
in the photo list.
 “Thumbnail Only”: Displays only thumbnails in the photo list. (Default
setting)

*1 Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of a photo.

 Hint
 The photo list display format can be set on the photo list screen. Press the OPTION/
PWR OFF button, and select “Photo List Display Format” from the option menu.
Note

 Thumbnails may not be displayed, depending on the file format.

Index

Settings

BACK/HOME
button

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Setting the Photo List Display Format

Playing Photos

Note

When you delete the photos from “Photo Library,” use Media Manager for
WALKMAN or Windows Explorer.
For details about using Media Manager for WALKMAN, see its Help.

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Deleting Photos from Photo Library

 Media Manager for WALKMAN cannot delete photos whose name has been changed
using Windows Explorer.

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Playing Photos

Option items

Description/reference page

Now Playing
Begin slide show
Detailed Information

Displays the “Now Playing” screen.
Starts a slide show ( page 89).
Displays file information, such as file size,
resolution, and file name, etc.
Sets the photo list display format ( page 92).
Starts playback of the photo that was played most
recently.
The “Now Playing” screen of the last played song
appears.

Photo List Display Format
Most Recent Photo
Go to the song playback
screen

Option items appear on the “Now Playing” screen
Option items

Description/reference page

Photo Orientation
Display

Sets the photo orientation ( page 86).
Sets to display/not display photo information (
page 88).
Displays file information, such as file size,
resolution, and file name, etc.
Sets the currently displayed photo to the
wallpaper( page 114).
Selects the slide show play mode ( page 90).
Selects the slide show interval ( page 91).
Adjusts the brightness of the screen ( page 116).
Displays the current time ( page 117).
The “Now Playing” screen of the last played song
appears.

Detailed Information
Use This Photo as the
Wallpaper
Slide Show Repeat
Slide Show Interval
Brightness
Clock Display
Go to the song playback
screen

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Option items appear on the list screen

You can display the Photo option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF
button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as the photo
folder list, or on the photo “Now Playing” screen. From the Photo option
menu, various photo settings are available.
The option items shown on the option menu vary, depending on the screen
from which you display the option menu.

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Displaying the Photo Option Menu

Listening to FM Radio

You can listen to FM radio. The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so
connect the headphones and extend it as far as possible.

BACK/HOME button

FM Radio

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Listening to FM Radio

OPTION/PWR OFF button

Index

5-way button

1 Switching to the FM radio

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.
The FM radio screen appears.

(FM Radio), and then press

Frequency
Preset number

Depending on the country/region in which you have
purchased the player, the screen appearing is differed.

Continued 

Listening to FM Radio

 Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button during FM reception.

You can preset receivable broadcast stations (up to 30 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.”

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2 Presetting broadcast stations automatically (Auto Preset)

The option menu appears.
the  button to confirm.

 Press the / button to select “Yes,” and then press the  button
to confirm.
The receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order from low to high
frequency.
“Auto Preset completed.” appears when presetting is completed, then the
first preset station is ready to be received.

Note

 The “Auto Preset” operation will delete already preset broadcast stations.

To stop automatic presetting
Select “No” in step  and press the  button to confirm.
To block the reception from unwanted stations
If interference is prevalent or sensitivity is too high, change the reception
setting ( page 100) to “Low.”
Continued 

Index

 Press the /// button to select “Auto Preset,” and then press

Listening to FM Radio

Operation

Select the previous frequency

Press the  button.
Press the  button.

*1 By pressing the  () button during FM reception, the previous (or next) broadcast
station is found. If the broadcast station is receivable, reception is accepted.
If interference is prevalent or sensitivity is too high, change the reception setting (
page 100) to “Low.”
*2 This setting is canceled if no preset stations are entered. Preset the receivable stations
using “Auto Preset” ( page 96).

 Hint
 The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so extend it as far as possible.

To turn off the volume of the FM radio briefly
When you press the  button, FM radio sound is not output. When you
press the  button again, FM radio sound is output again.

Index

Search the previous receivable
Press and hold the  button.
broadcast station*1
Search the next receivable
Press and hold the  button.
broadcast station*1
Select the previous preset number*2 Press the  button.
Select the next preset number*2
Press the  button.

Select the next frequency

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3 Selecting broadcast stations

Listening to FM Radio

You can preset broadcast stations which “Auto Preset” cannot detect ( page
96).

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Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually

FM Radio
OPTION /PWR OFF button

Index

5-way button

 Press the / button to select the desired frequency.
 Press and hold the  button.

The frequency you select in step  is preset and the assigned preset
number appears below the frequency.

 Hints
 You can preset up to 30 stations.
 The FM Manual Preset can be set on the FM radio screen. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF
button, and select “Save to Preset” from the option menu.
Notes

 The preset numbers are stored in order, from low to high frequency.
 If the preset station you intend to store has already been preset, “Preset already exists.”
appears and the station cannot be preset again.

Continued 

Listening to FM Radio

 Select a desired preset number for the frequency by pressing the

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Deleting preset broadcast stations
/ button during FM reception.

 Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
The option menu appears.
press the  button to confirm.
When the preset broadcast station is deleted, a message appears.

Index

 Press the /// button to select “Delete from Preset,” and then

100

Listening to FM Radio

Settings

5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “FM Radio Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “FM Radio Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Scan Sensitivity,” and then
press the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select “Low,” and then press the 
button to confirm.

To set the reception sensitivity back to the default
Select “High” in step  and press the  button to confirm.

Index

BACK/HOME
button

When you select stations using the “Auto Preset” function ( page 96) or the
/ button, the FM receiver may receive many unwanted broadcast stations
because sensitivity is too high. In this case, set the reception to “Low.” “High” is
set by default.

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Setting the Reception (Scan Sensitivity)

101

Listening to FM Radio

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.

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Changing to Monaural/Stereo (Mono/Auto)

BACK/HOME
button
5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “FM Radio Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “FM Radio Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Mono/Auto,” and then press
the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select “Mono,” and then press the 
button to confirm.

To return to the automatic setting
Select “Auto” in step  and press the  button to confirm.

Index

Settings

102

Listening to FM Radio

Option items

Description/reference page

Save to Preset

Index

Presets the currently tuned-in broadcast station
( page 98).
Delete from Preset
Deletes a broadcast station from the preset
stations ( page 99).
Auto Preset
Presets the broadcast stations automatically
( page 96).
Scan Sensitivity
Adjusts the sensitivity of the radio reception
( page 100).
Mono/Auto
Changes to either monaural or stereo ( page
101).
Clock Display
Displays the current time ( page 117).
Go to the song playback screen The “Now Playing” screen of the last played
song appears.

You can display the FM radio option menu by pressing the OPTION/
PWR OFF button while the FM radio screen is displayed. From the FM radio
option menu, various FM radio settings are available.

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Displaying the FM Radio Option Menu

103

Common Settings

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Reducing the Ambient Noise (Noise Canceling)
(NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only)

NOISE CANCELING switch

The internal microphone of the headphones can catch the ambient noise. It
reduces noise by outputting an antiphase sound against the noise.

Index

Note

 If headphones other than those supplied are used, the Noise Canceling function will not
work even if the NOISE CANCELING switch is slid in the direction of the arrow .

 Slide the NOISE CANCELING switch in the direction of the arrow .
In the “Now Playing” screen,

appears at the bottom right of the screen.

 Hints


is displayed on the “Now Playing” screen of the songs or videos, or the FM radio
screen.
is displayed on the screen.
 When the Noise canceling function is active,
If the headphones other than those supplied are used, the Noise Canceling function will
not work even if the NOISE CANCELING switch is slid in the direction of the arrow
is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
. In this case,
 You can adjust the effect of the Noise Canceling function. For details, see “Adjusting the
Effect of the Noise Canceling Function (Noise Cancel level)” ( page 108).

Continued 

104

Common Settings
Notes

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 If the supplied headphones are not used properly, the effect of the Noise Canceling
function may be degraded. To make the most of the function, use the correct size
earbuds to fit your ears and insert the headphones into your ears snugly ( page 8).

Microphone

 You may hear a slight noise when the Noise Canceling function is active. This is
operational noise of the Noise Canceling function and not a malfunction.
 You may feel the Noise Canceling function does not work or noise is louder in a quiet
environment or depending on the noise. In this case, release the Noise Canceling
function.
 Mobile phones may affect noise. In that case, keep the player away from mobile phones.
 Make sure to remove the headphones from your ears before you connect or disconnect
the headphones from the headphone jack of the player. If the headphones are connected
or disconnected from the player during playback, or while the Noise Canceling function
is active, noise may be generated. This is not a malfunction.
 When the Noise Canceling function is turned on or off, a switching sound will be
generated. This sound is generated by the switch of the Noise Canceling circuit, and is
not a malfunction.

Continued 

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 The Noise Canceling function mainly reduces the ambient noise in the low frequency
bands and has no effect against the ambient noise in the high frequency bands. It has no
effect on some sounds.
 Do not cover the microphone part of the headphones with your hands, etc., otherwise
the Noise Canceling function may not work.

105

Common Settings

You can enable the Noise Canceling function when you listen to audio from
external audio sources.

Using with external audio devices

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Using with external audio sources (External Input Mode)

The supplied audio input cable
To headphone jack

Index

Using with in-flight entertainment
The supplied plug adaptor
The supplied audio input cable
To in-flight entertainment systems

 Connect the supplied headphone to the player and slide the NOISE
CANCELING switch in the direction of the arrow .

 Connect the audio source device and the player using the supplied
audio input cable.

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “NC Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “NC Settings” options appears.

Continued 

106

Common Settings

 button to confirm.
You can listen to audio with reduced ambient noise.

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 Press the /// button to select “NC Modes,” and then press the

Menu
Index

 Hints
 While using “External Input Mode” or “Quiet Mode,” you can switch to another mode by
pressing the  button.
If
 you disconnect the audio input cable, the Noise Canceling function enters “Quiet
Mode” automatically.
can use the Noise Canceling function for certain flight services by using the
You

supplied plug adapter ( page 8).
Notes

 While using “External Input Mode” or “Quiet Mode,” the screensaver does not activate.
Instead, the screen dims after a certain period has passed.
 When you connect the player to an external audio device, be sure to connect to the
headphone jack of the device.

Continued 

107

Common Settings

You can use the Noise Canceling function to get peace and quiet.

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Using as earplugs (Quiet Mode)

 Connect the supplied headphones to the player and set the NOISE
 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu

CANCELING switch to the direction of the arrow .
appears.

the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “NC Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “NC Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “NC Modes,” and then press the
 button to confirm.

 Hint
 If the player is connected to external audio devices through the supplied audio input
cable, you can switch to “External Input Mode” by pressing the  button.
Notes

 While using “External Input Mode” or “Quiet Mode,” the screensaver does not activate.
Instead, the screen dims after certain period passed.
 If the player is connected with external audio devices through the supplied audio input
cable, the player automatically enters “External Input Mode” in step . To enter “Quiet
Mode,” disconnect the cable or press the  button.

Index

 Press the /// button to select

108

Common Settings

Settings

5-way button

Notes

 This function is only effective when the NOISE CANCELING switch is set in the
direction of the arrow .
 The default setting (center position of slider) will obtain the maximum effect. The effect
of the Noise Canceling function is not enhanced even if the microphone sensitivity is
maximized.

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “NC Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The list of “NC Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Set Noise Can. level,” and then
press the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select the desired value, and then

press the  button to confirm.
The setting can be adjusted in 31 steps. The center position of the slider
will obtain the maximum effect. Move the position of the slider to the left
or right to adjust the desired value.

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BACK/HOME
button

The player is designed to obtain the maximum effect of the Noise Canceling
function ( page 103). However, you may be able to enhance the effect
depending on your ear shape or usage environment by increasing (or
decreasing) the sensitivity of the microphone installed in the headphones.
You can adjust the microphone sensitivity by setting the Noise Cancel level.
Adjust the function when the Noise Canceling effect is poor.

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Adjusting the Effect of the Noise Canceling
Function (Set Noise Cancel level)

109

Common Settings

Settings

5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “AVLS (Volume Limit),” and then
press the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select “On,” and then press the 
button to confirm.
The volume is kept to a moderate level.

To set this item to off
Select “Off ” in step , and then press the  button to confirm.

Index

BACK/HOME
button

You can set “AVLS (Volume Limit)” (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to
limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory disturbance or distraction.
With “AVLS (Volume Limit),” you can listen to music at a comfortable volume
level.
“Off ” is set by default.

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Limiting the Volume (AVLS (Volume Limit))

110

Common Settings

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Turning Off the Beep Sound
You can turn off the beep sounds of the player.
“On” is set by default.

5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Beep Settings,” and then press
the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select “Off,” and then press the 
button to confirm.

To set this item to on
Select “On” in step , and then press the  button to confirm.

Index

Settings

BACK/HOME
button

111

Common Settings

You can set the screensaver to either a “Clock” or “Blank” for when there is no
operation for a while during song playback. You can also select “None” for no
screensaver.

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Setting a Screensaver Type

BACK/HOME
button
5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Common Settings” appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Screensaver,” and then press
the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select “Type,” and then press the 
button to confirm.
The list of screensaver types appears.

 Press the /// button to select a desired type, and then press
the  button to confirm.
After confirming, the screen in step  appears again.
 “Clock”: When there is no operation for a while, a clock appears as a
screensaver. (Default setting)
 “Blank”: When there is no operation for a while, the screen goes off.
 “None”: The screen does not change to a screensaver.

Note

 The screensaver does not appear when you use “External Input Mode” or “Quiet Mode”
( page 105).

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Settings

112

Common Settings

You can set the time for the screensaver to activate to 15, 30, or 60 seconds.

Settings

BACK/HOME
button

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Setting a Screensaver Time

5-way button

Index

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Common Settings” appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Screensaver,” and then press
the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select “Screensaver Timing,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of screensaver time appears.

 Press the /// button to select a desired type, and then press
the  button to confirm.
After confirming, the screen in step  appears again.
You can select the setting time as “After 15 sec,” “After 30 sec” (default
setting) or “After 60 sec.”

 Hints
 While characters are scrolling on the screen, the screen does not change to the
screensaver.
If
 you select “None” from “Type” of “Screensaver,” you cannot set “Screensaver Timing.”

113

Common Settings

You can change the color scheme of the screen, such as bars, frames and icons,
to your desired color.

Settings

BACK/HOME
button

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Setting the Theme

5-way button

Index

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Common Settings” appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Theme Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of themes appears.

 Press the /// button to select a desired theme, and then press
the  button to confirm.
The color scheme is changed into the selected theme.

 Hint
 If “Wallpaper Settings” is set to “Match Theme” ( page 114), the wallpaper changes
according to the selected theme.

114

Common Settings

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Setting the Wallpaper
You can set the wallpaper of the screen.

Settings

BACK/HOME
button
5-way button

Index

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Common Settings” appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Wallpaper Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of wallpapers appears.

 Press the /// button to select a desired wallpaper, and then

press the  button to confirm.
Besides the wallpapers, you can select “Match Theme,” “User’s Wallpaper”
or “User’s W.p.(dark)” from the list.

 Hints
 If “Wallpaper Settings” is set to “Match Theme,” the wallpaper changes according to the
selected theme.
W.p.(dark)” can reduce the brightness of the photo so that you can easily
“User’s

recognize the menu items or the icons.

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Note

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To set the photo to the wallpaper
If a photo in “Photo Library” is designated for the wallpaper, you can set it to
the wallpaper by selecting “User’s Wallpaper” or “User’s W.p.(dark)” in step .
While displaying the photo, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to display
the option menu, and then select “Use This Photo as the Wallpaper.”
 The wallpaper is not displayed in certain screens, such as settings screen, etc.

Index

116

Common Settings

(Brightness)

Table of
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Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen
You can set the display brightness to one of 5 levels.

BACK/HOME
button
5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Common Settings” appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Brightness,” and then press the
 button to confirm.
The brightness adjustment screen appears.

 Press the /// button to select a level, and then press the 

button to confirm.
“3” is set by default.
After you have adjusted the setting level, be sure to press the  button to
confirm. If you press the BACK/HOME button before you confirm, the
setting will be canceled.

 Hints
 You can adjust the brightness of the screen while you are playing a video or photo. Press
the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and then select “Brightness” from the option menu.
 If you adjust the brightness of the screen to a lower level, the battery will last longer (
page 127).

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Settings

117

Common Settings

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Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time)
You can set the current time by adjusting it manually.

BACK/HOME
button
Settings

5-way button

Index

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Set Date-Time,” and then press
the  button to confirm.
The screen used to set the date and time appears.

 Press the / button to select a year, and then press the /
button to change the value.

 As in step , adjust the settings for month, date, hour, and minute.
 Press the  button to confirm.

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To display the current time
Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the “Now Playing” screen and select
“Clock Display” from the option menu.

 Hint

 If the battery power is used up, for example, when the player is not used for a long time,
your settings for date and time may be reset and “-” will be displayed instead of the
current date and time.
clock may gain or lose up to 60 seconds per month. In this case, set the clock again.
The

listen
to “Morning,” “Daytime,” “Evening,” “Night,” and “Midnight” according to the
To

timetable ( page 46), “Set Date-Time” needs to be set.

Index

Notes

 You can select the date format from among “YYYY/MM/DD,” “MM/DD/YYYY,” and
“DD/MM/YYYY.” Furthermore, you can select the time format from either “12-hour”
or “24-hour.” For details, see “Setting the Date Format” (Date Display Format) ( page
119), or “Setting the Time Format” (Time Display Format) ( page 120).

119

Common Settings

You can set the date format displayed for the current time ( page 117) as
“YYYY/MM/DD,” “MM/DD/YYYY,” or “DD/MM/YYYY.”

5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Date Display Format,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The screen used to set the display format appears.

 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the  button to confirm.
You can select the format from the following 3 types.
 “YYYY/MM/DD”: The date appears as year/month/day.
 “MM/DD/YYYY”: The date appears as month/day/year.
 “DD/MM/YYYY”: The date appears as day/month/year.

Index

Settings

BACK/HOME
button

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Setting the Date Format

120

Common Settings

You can select the time format displayed for the current time ( page 117)
from either a “12-hour” or “24-hour” display.

5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Time Display Format,” and
then press the  button to confirm.
The screen used to set the display format appears.

 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the  button to confirm.
 “12-hour”: Displays the current time in the 12-hour format.
 “24-hour”: Displays the current time in the 24-hour format.

Index

Settings

BACK/HOME
button

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Setting the Time Format

121

Common Settings

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Displaying the Player Information
(Unit Information)
Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., can be displayed.

BACK/HOME
button
5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Unit Information,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of available player information options appears.

Available player information
Option

Description

Model:
Firmware:
Total songs:
Total videos:
Total photos:
WM‑PORT:

Displays the model name of the player.
Displays version information for the player’s firmware.
Displays the total number of songs*1 stored on the player.
Displays the total number of videos*1 stored on the player.
Displays the total number of photos stored on the player.
Displays the version information for WM‑PORT.

*1 Files in “Podcast Library” are not included in the total number.

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Settings

122

Common Settings

You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not
delete data such as audio and photo data.

5-way button

Note

 This function is only available in the pause mode.

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the
Home menu appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Reset all Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The confirmation screen to set back to the factory settings appears.

 Press the / button to select “Yes,” and then press the  button
to confirm.
“Restored factory settings.” appears.

To cancel the operation
Select “No” in step  and press the  button to confirm. You can also cancel
the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step .
The setting procedure is canceled, and the list of the “Common Settings”
options reappears.

Index

Settings

BACK/HOME
button

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Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings)

123

Common Settings

Settings

Index

BACK/HOME
button
5-way button

Note

 This function is only available in the pause mode.

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the
Home menu appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

You can format the built-in flash memory of the player.
If the memory is formatted, all data 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.

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Formatting Memory (Format)

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.

 Press the /// button to select “Format,” and then press the
 button to confirm.
“All data including songs will be deleted. Proceed?” appears.

 Press the / button to select “Yes,” and then press the  button
to confirm.
“All data will be deleted. Proceed?” appears.

 Press the / button to select “Yes,” and then press the  button
to confirm.
While the memory is being formatted, an animated display appears.
When initialization finishes, “Memory formatted.” appears.

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To cancel the operation
Select “No” in step  or  and press the  button to confirm. You can also
cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step  or .
Notes

 Do not format the built-in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer.
(Intelligent Shuffle) if the player accesses certain online
 appears instead of
(Intelligent Shuffle), format the
services (available only in the U.S.A.). To restore
memory of the player.

Index

125

Common Settings

You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and
messages on the player.

BACK/HOME
button
5-way button

 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
appears.

 Press the /// button to select
the  button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press

 Press the /// button to select “Language Settings,” and then
press the  button to confirm.

 Press the /// button to select a language ( page 126), and
then press the  button to confirm.

Continued 

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Settings

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Selecting the Display Language

126

Common Settings

Deutsch
English
Español
Français
Italiano
Português
Русский
*1

Messages and menus are displayed in German.
Messages and menus are displayed in English.
Messages and menus are displayed in Spanish.
Messages and menus are displayed in French.
Messages and menus are displayed in Italian.
Messages and menus are displayed in Portuguese.
Messages and menus are displayed in Russian.
Messages and menus are displayed in Japanese.
Messages and menus are displayed in Korean.
Messages and menus are displayed in Simplified
Chinese.
Messages and menus are displayed in Traditional
Chinese.

*1 Japanese display may not be available, depending on the release region of the player.

Index

Description

Setting

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Display language settings

127

Useful Facts

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.

Settings for screen

Settings for sound
effect

“Brightness” ( page 116)

“1”

“Type” of “Screensaver” ( page 111)

“Blank”

“Screensaver Timing” ( page 112)

“After 15 sec”

“New Song Pop Up” ( page 55)

Deactivate

“Equalizer” ( page 59)
“VPT(Surround)” ( page 62)
“DSEE(Sound Enhancer)” ( page 65)

Deactivate

“Clear Stereo” ( page 64)
“Dynamic Normalizer” ( page 67)
Noise Canceling function (S736F/S738F/S739F only) ( page 103)
Settings for video

“On-Hold Display” ( page 77)

Turned off
“No”

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.
For details on charging time and usage time, see  page 160, 162.

Index

Changing the settings
You can save battery power by setting as follows.

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.

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Maximizing Battery Life

128

Useful Facts

Table of
Contents

What are Format and Bit Rate?
What is audio format?
Audio format refers to the method used when importing audio data from the
Internet or audio CDs to a computer and saving it 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.

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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 listen to the sound with the same quality as CD music by
recording with this format.
What is bit rate?
Bit rate refers to the amount of data used to store each second of audio.
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 song’s sound quality by selecting a high bit rate when transferring the song from the
computer to the player.

Continued 

129

Useful Facts

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.

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.

What is photo format?
Photo format refers to the method used when importing images to a computer
and saving them as image files.
Common formats include JPEG, etc.
JPEG: JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a common image
compression format developed by the JPEG. JPEG can compress an image file
to about 1/10 to 1/100 the size of original image files.

 For details on acceptable formats and bit rates for this player
 For details on supported file formats and bit rates, see  page 159.

Index

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.

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.

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What is video format?

130

Useful Facts

You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by
transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer, or another
transfer capable software. If the player is connected to the computer, the builtin flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN].

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Storing Data

Notes

Index

 Do not use the bundled software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the
built-in flash memory of the player.
not disconnect the supplied USB cable while “Do not disconnect.” that appears
Do

during data transfer is displayed. The data could be damaged.
 Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. If you format the
built-in flash memory, format it on the player ( page 123).
cannot change folder names or delete the “MUSIC,” “MP_ROOT,” “VIDEO,”
You

“PICTURES,” “PICTURE,” and “PODCASTS” folders.
 Do not change folder or file names directly under the “MP_ROOT” or “MPE_ROOT”
folder. Otherwise, they will not be displayed on the player.

131

Useful Facts

 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/

You can update the player’s firmware, allowing you to add new features to 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:

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Upgrading the Player’s Firmware

132

Troubleshooting

If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve
the issue.
and try any corrective actions listed.

1 Find the symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables,

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Contents

Troubleshooting

2 Connect the player to your computer to charge the battery.
Index

You may be able to resolve some issues by charging 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 settings on the player may be
deleted.

4 Check the information about the issue in the
Help of each software.

5 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/

6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

Continued 

133

Troubleshooting

There is no sound.

 The volume level is set to zero.
 Turn the volume up ( page 11).
 The headphone plug is not connected properly.
 Connect the headphone plug properly ( page
11).
The
headphone plug is dirty.

 Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth.
 No songs or videos are stored on the player.
 Follow the instructions in the displayed message,
and transfer songs or videos from the computer.

No data is played.

 The battery is consumed.
 Charge the battery fully ( page 23).
 If the player does not react, even after charging
the battery, press the RESET button to reset the
player ( page 132).
 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 159).
 Songs or videos may not be played back,
depending on the file format ( page 159).
 Photos may not be displayed, depending on the
file size or the file format ( page 159).
are placing audio MP4 files in a video folder by
You

dragging and dropping.
 Place them in the “MUSIC” folder by dragging
and dropping.
playback limitation period of the song has
The

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 27).
Continued 

Index

Cause/Remedy

Symptom

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Operation

134

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Cause/Remedy

Transferred data is not
displayed in its list.

Index

Continued 

 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, and 10,000 files for
podcast episodes. Also, the maximum number of
folders is 1,000 folders for photos in the photo folder
list , and 1,000 folders in the podcast channel 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 27).
capacity is insufficient.
Available

 Delete unnecessary data to increase free space on
the player.
dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer,
After

data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player
( page 27).
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 54) 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 or photos on the player.
on the player.
 Delete them using the software you used to
transfer the data, or Windows Explorer.

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135

Troubleshooting

Noise is generated.

 Noise Canceling (NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only) is
set in a quiet place.
 Noise tends to be more noticeable in a quiet place
or depending on the noise type. Release Noise
Canceling ( page 103). Furthermore, the
supplied headphones are designed for fairly high
sensitivity to maximize the effectiveness of Noise
Canceling in noisy places such as outside or in a
train. For this, you may hear white noise in a
quiet place even if you release Noise Canceling.
 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.
data imported from CDs, etc., is damaged.
Music

 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 159).
 Some songs may not be played back, depending
on certain file specifications.

Noise Canceling function  The NOISE CANCELING switch is set to the off
(NWZ-S736F/S738F/
position.
S739F only) is not
 Slide the NOISE CANCELING switch in the
effective.
direction of the arrow .
 You are using headphones other than the supplied
ones.
 Use the supplied headphones.
 The supplied headphones are not being used properly.
 Change the size of the earbuds or adjust the
earbud position to fit your ears snugly and
comfortably ( page 8). If you change the size of
earbuds, turn to install them firmly on the
headphones to prevent from detaching and
remaining in your ears.
The
player is used in a quiet place.

 The Noise Canceling function may not be
effective in a quiet place or depending on the type
of noise.
Continued 

Index

Cause/Remedy

Symptom

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Operation (continued)

136

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Cause/Remedy

Index

Continued 

“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.
Cannot see the video, but  The file is a .3gp file. (.3gp only supports audio.)
can hear it.
 The video is not in a video folder.
 Place the video 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 12).
 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 23).
 If you charge the battery and nothing changes,
press the RESET button to reset the player (
page 132).
While
“Connecting” or “Connected USB (MTP)” is

being displayed, you cannot operate the player.
 Disconnect the USB connection, then operate the
player.
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.
The player does not work.  The remaining battery power is insufficient.
 Charge the battery by connecting the player to a
running computer ( page 23).
 If you charge the battery and nothing changes,
press the RESET button to reset the player (
page 132).

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Troubleshooting

Transferred data cannot
be found.

 The built-in flash memory of the player was
formatted using Windows Explorer.
 Format the built-in flash memory on the player
( page 123).
 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 123).
After
dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer,

data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player
( page 27).
Transferred
files are not in a playable format. For

details, see “Supported file format” of
“Specifications” ( page 159).
 Songs or videos may not be played back,
depending on the file format ( page 159).
 Photos may not be displayed, depending on the
file size or the file format ( page 159).

The volume is not loud
enough.

 “AVLS (Volume Limit)” is enabled.
 Disable “AVLS (Volume Limit)” ( page 109).

There is no sound from  The headphone plug 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
headphone plug into the jack until it clicks (
sound is heard from both
page 11).
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 23).
songs or video files that cannot be played are
The

played.
 Play back the other song or video files.
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Symptom

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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 bundled 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.
the
photos do not have thumbnails that are
If

complied with Exif file format, the thumbnails
cannot be displayed.
 Retransfer the photos using bundled 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 bundled 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 23).
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.
Continued 

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Cause/Remedy

Symptom

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Cause/Remedy

 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 album or
artist name, etc.
 The wrong language is selected.
 Select the correct language from “Language
Settings” ( page 125), 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 112).
 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 112).
 Press any button.
 Set “Screensaver” to other than “Blank.”
“On-Hold
Display” is set to “No.”

the
HOLD switch to the opposite position
Slide

( page 12).
 Set “On-Hold Display” to “Yes” ( page 77). You
can play back a video even when the HOLD
function is activated.
A message appears.
 See the “Messages” ( page 146).
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“” appears for a title.

is displayed instead of  The icon has been changed because the player was
on the Home menu.
accessed to an online service (available only in the
U.S.A.).
 To restore , format the player ( page 123).

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140

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Cause/Remedy

Battery life is short.

Index

Continued 

 The operating temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F).
 Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery
characteristics. This is not a malfunction.
charging time is not sufficient.
Battery

appears.
 Charge the battery until
adjusting
the
settings
or
managing
the power
By

supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power
and use the player for a longer time ( page 127).
 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.

copyright-protected
contents are played,
When

battery life may be shorter.
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).
computer is not on.
The

on the computer.
Turn

 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.
Charging completes very  If the battery is already almost fully charged when
quickly.
charging begins, little time is needed to reach full
charge.

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141

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Cause/Remedy

Media Manager for
WALKMAN does not
start up.

 Your computer’s system environment has changed,
perhaps due to an update of the Windows operating
system.

Index

Continued 

“Connecting” or
 The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on
“Connected USB (MTP)” your computer properly.
does not appear when
 Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
connected to the
 Use the supplied USB cable.
computer with the
 A USB hub is being used.
supplied USB cable.
 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”
or “Connected USB (MTP)” 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.

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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 123).
Continued 

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Cause/Remedy

Symptom

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143

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.
you
transfer data using an appropriate software for
If

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.
that cannot be played on the player is stored on
Data

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,” “PICTURE”
and “PODCASTS” folders.
Continued 

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Cause/Remedy

Symptom

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Cause/Remedy

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 timebased channel.

 If you have not set the clock of the player,
“Morning” always appears for the time-based
channel.
 Set the clock of the player ( page 117).

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 “Music Library”
are played back in the shuffle play.

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SensMe™ Channels

FM Radio
Symptom

Cause/Remedy

You cannot hear an FM
broadcast well.

 The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in.
 Select the frequency manually to improve
reception using the / button ( page 100).

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.

The FM broadcast is
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.
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145

Troubleshooting

There is no beep sound
when the player is
operated.

 “Beep Settings” is set to “Off.”
 Set “Beep Settings” to “On” ( page 110).
 The beep does not sound when the player is
connected to the optional cradle, 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 screen turns on
whenever songs change.

 “New Song Pop Up” is set to “On.”
 Set “New Song Pop Up” to “Off ” ( page 55).

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 117).

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Cause/Remedy

Symptom

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Troubleshooting

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Messages
Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.
All group numbers have been
used.

 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.

Cannot play; file format is not
supported.

Cannot play; the license is
expired.

Remedy

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.
 You are trying to play a You cannot play a song in
an unsupported format
file that cannot be
file ( page 159).
played on the player.
 You transferred an audio Place them in folders
file to video folders by under the “MUSIC”
dragging and dropping. folder.
If the player cannot play
back WMV files, they
may become playable by
transferring by Windows
Media Player 11.
Update the license
The playback limitation
information of songs
period of the song has
using the software used
expired.
for transferring.
Continued 

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Meaning

Message

147

Troubleshooting
Meaning

Remedy

Cannot save more than 30 Preset 30 broadcast stations are
already preset.
stations.

Index

Continued 

Delete unnecessary stations
first ( page 99), then
preset the stations you want
within the limit number.
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.
Updating the firmware
Follow the instructions
Firmware update failed.
failed to complete.
displayed on your
computer to retry
updating the firmware.
The player’s battery is
LOW BATTERY. Please Charge.
Charge the battery (
running low.
page 23).
Make sure that the NOISE
“External Input Mode”
Noise Canceling unavailable.
CANCELING switch is
and “Quiet Mode” are
Unable to execute.
set to the activated
unavailable because the
usage environment does position ( page 103),
not meet the requirement and the supplied
headphones are used.
for those functions.
The player’s available
Connect the player to
Not enough free space in
capacity is insufficient.
your computer using the
memory. Delete files to ensure
supplied USB cable, and
free space.
then delete any
unnecessary data from the
player using another
software used for
transferring, or Windows
Explorer.
To operate the player, slide
The player cannot be
On hold...
the HOLD switch to the
Cancel HOLD function to activate operated because the
HOLD switch is set to the opposite position (
controls.
page 12).
HOLD position.

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Troubleshooting
Meaning

Remedy

Menu
Index

Set the clock of the player
You cannot use timebased channels according ( page 117).
to the timetable because
the clock of the player has
not been set.
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 123).
on a computer.
Unable to set photo as wallpaper. The selected photo cannot Make sure whether the
be designated as the
photo is not a damaged
wallpaper.
file or the size is not too
large.
The clock has not been correctly
set.
Verify “Set Date-Time” in the
Settings menu.

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149

Additional Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:
Model No.:
Responsible Party:
Address:
Telephone Number:

SONY
NWZ-S636F/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F
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

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.

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Precautions

150

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 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, 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.

Continued 

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.

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.

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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

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Additional Information

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Continued 

 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.

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152

Additional Information

 The earbuds may deteriorate due to long-term storage or use.
 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.

 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.

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153

Additional Information

Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended
period of time.

Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehilcle; it may create a
traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.

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.
Continued 

Index

Road safety
Avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be
impaired.

On the headphones

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Additional Information

 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.

On cleaning
 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.
 To clean the earbuds, remove them from the headphones, and hand wash
with a mild detergent solution. Dry off sufficiently before use after washing.
If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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On the LCD

 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.

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 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.
 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.

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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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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/

 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.

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

and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Continued 

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 12 TONE ANALYSIS and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
 SensMe is a trademark or a registered trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobil
Communications AB.
 Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash Player are trademarks or registered
Adobe,

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.
 Apple, Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Apple Inc., used under license there from.
 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

 ATRAC is trademark of Sony Corporation.
 “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.

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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 WMDRM 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.

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.

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 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
 THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-1 PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A
CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE VC-1 STANDARD
(“VC-1 VIDEO”) AND/OR
(ii) DECODE VC-1 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 VC-1 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://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
 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.

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Specifications
Supported file format
Music (Includes 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))
Sampling frequency*2: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

WMA

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

AAC-LC*3

Media File format: MP4 file format
File extension: .mp4, .m4a, .3gp
Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))*4
Sampling frequency*2: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Linear PCM

Media File format: Wave-Riff file format
File extension: .wav
Bit rate: 1,411 kbps
Sampling frequency*2: 44.1 kHz

Video (Includes podcasts*1)
Video Formats
(Codec)

Frame rate: Max. 30 fps
Resolution: Max. QVGA (320 × 240)
AVC
(H.264/AVC)

Media File format: MP4 file format, “Memory Stick” video format
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Baseline Profile
Level: Max. 1.3
Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps

MPEG-4

Media File format: MP4 file format, “Memory Stick” video format
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Simple Profile
Bit rate: Max. 2,500 kbps

Windows
Media File format: ASF file format
Media Video 9*5 File extension: .wmv
Bit rate: Max. 1,700 kbps
Audio Formats
(Codec)

AAC-LC
(for AVC,
MPEG-4)

Channel number: Max. 2 channels
Sampling frequency*2: 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Bit rate: Max. 288 kbps / channel

WMA
(for Windows
Media Video
9)

Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequency*2: 44.1 kHz
* Compatible with WM-DRM 10

File size

Max. 2 GB

The number of files

Max. 1,000

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MP3

Audio Formats
(Codec)

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Photo Format
(Codec)

JPEG

Media File format: Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21 file format
File extension: .jpg
Profile: Baseline Profile
Number of pixels: Max. 4,000 × 4,000 pixels (16,000,000 pixels)

The number of files

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Photo*6

Max. 10,000

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.
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Bit rate

Songs

Time

Songs

Time

48 kbps

2,450

163 hr. 20 min.

5,050

336 hr. 40 min.

64 kbps

1,800

120 hr. 00 min.

3,750

250 hr. 00 min.

128 kbps

915

61 hr. 00 min.

1,850

123 hr. 20 min.

256 kbps

455

30 hr. 20 min.

950

63 hr. 20 min.

320 kbps

365

24 hr. 20 min.

760

50 hr. 40 min.

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Bit rate

Songs

Time

48 kbps

10,000

666 hr. 40 min.

64 kbps

7,700

513 hr. 20 min.

128 kbps

3,850

256 hr. 40 min.

256 kbps

1,900

126 hr. 40 min.

320 kbps

1,550

103 hr. 20 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.
Bit rate
Video Format: 384 kbps
Audio Format: 128 kbps
Video Format: 768 kbps
Audio Format: 128 kbps

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Time

14 hr. 30 min.

30 hr. 10 min.

61 hr. 40 min.

8 hr. 20 min.

17 hr. 10 min.

35 hr. 10 min.

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Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)

*1 The maximum recordable number of podcasts is 10,000.
*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 Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player 11.
*6 Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats.

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Maximum recordable number of photos that can be transferred (Approx.)
Max. 10,000
Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes.

Capacity (User available capacity)*1

NWZ-S636F/S736F: 4 GB (Approx. 3.46 GB = 3,725,197,312 bytes)
NWZ-S638F/S738F: 8 GB (Approx. 7.19 GB = 7,725,514,752 bytes)
NWZ-S639F/S739F: 16 GB (Approx. 14.6 GB = 15,726,411,776 bytes)
*1 Available storage capacity of the player may vary.
A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.

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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

IF (FM)
128 kHz

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 %)

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By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected.
The times below are approximated when “New Song Pop Up” ( page 55), “Clear Stereo”
( page 64), “DSEE(Sound Enhancer)” ( page 65), “Dynamic Normalizer” (
page 67), “Equalizer” ( page 59), “VPT(Surround)” ( page 62) are deactivated, and
“Screensaver” ( page 111) is set to “Blank.”
Furthermore, for videos, the time approximated when the brightness of the screen (
page 116) is set to “3.”

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Battery life (continuous playback)

The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use.
NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F

With Noise Canceling function
deactivated

With Noise Canceling function
activated

Playback at MP3 128 kbps

Approximately 40 hours

Approximately 30 hours

Playback at WMA 128 kbps

Approximately 40 hours

Approximately 30 hours

Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps

Approximately 38 hours

Approximately 29 hours

Playback at Linear PCM 1,411 kbps

Approximately 43 hours

Approximately 32 hours

Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps

Approximately 10 hours

Approximately 9.0 hours

Playback at AVC 384 kbps

Approximately 8.5 hours

Approximately 7.5 hours

Playback at WMV 384 kbps

Approximately 10 hours

Approximately 9.5 hours

At receiving FM broadcasting

Approximately 22 hours

Approximately 18 hours

Music

Video

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)
42.9 × 89.5 × 7.5 mm (1 3/4 × 3 5/8 × 5/16 inches)

Dimension (w/h/d)
42.9 × 89.5 × 7.5 mm (1 3/4 × 3 5/8 × 5/16 inches)

Mass
Approx. 46 g (Approx. 1.7 oz)

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NWZ-S636F/S638F/S639F
/S736F/S738F/S739F

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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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We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System
Requirements.

 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 (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)
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.
board
Sound

port
(Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
USB

.NET Framework 2.0 or 3.0, QuickTime 7.3, Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0,
Microsoft

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.),
and DirectX 9.0 are required.
Flash Player 8 or higher needs to be installed.
Adobe

Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD)
Broadband

or to visit the web site.

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B
BACK/HOME button................ 11, 13
Battery................................23, 127, 162
Beep Settings................................... 110
Bit rate......................................128, 159
Brightness........................................ 116

D
Data.................................................. 130
Date-Time...................... 117, 119, 120
Date Display Format...................... 119
Display......................................... 72, 88
DSEE (Sound Enhancer)................. 65
Dynamic Normalizer....................... 67
E
Equalizer............................................ 59
Explorer........................................... 130
External Input Mode...................... 105
F
Firmware.......................................... 131
FM Radio........................................... 95
Format (Initialize).......................... 123
H
Headphones................................. 8, 153
Heavy................................................. 60
HOLD switch.................................... 12
Home menu......................................... 6
I
Information..................................... 121
Initialize (Format).......................... 123
Intelligent Shuffle......................... 6, 41
Interval............................................... 91
J
Jazz...................................................... 60
JPEG.........................................129, 160
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A
AAC.................................................. 128
AAC-LC........................................... 159
Accessories.......................................... 8
Adobe Reader...................................... 3
Album Display Format.................... 56
All Range........................................... 54
Arena.................................................. 63
Attachment.......................................... 8
Audio format................................... 128
Auto Preset........................................ 96
AVC..........................................129, 159
AVLS (Volume Limit).................... 109

C
Capacity........................................... 161
Clear Stereo....................................... 64
Club.................................................... 63
Computer........................................ 163
Content Transfer............................... 10
Continuous Playback....................... 75
Cover art............................................ 56
Custom......................................... 60, 61

Symbols
5-way button............................... 11, 13
(Repeat)....................................... 53
(Shuffle).................................... 53
(Shuffle&Repeat)................ 53
(Repeat 1 song)......................... 53
/ Button Setting.......................... 58
(Heavy)...................................... 60
(Pop)........................................... 60
(Jazz)........................................... 60
(Unique)..................................... 60
(Custom 1)................................. 60
(Custom 2)................................. 60
(Studio)....................................... 63
(Live)........................................... 63
(Club)......................................... 63
(Arena)....................................... 63
(Matrix)...................................... 63
(Karaoke).................................... 63

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Additional Information

R
Recharging......................................... 23
Release Year....................................... 36
Remaining battery............................ 23
Repeat................................................ 53
RESET (the player)......................... 132
Reset all Settings............................. 122
RESET button................................... 12

M
Matrix................................................. 63
Media Manager for WALKMAN...... 9
Messages.......................................... 146
Model............................................... 121
Mono/Auto...................................... 101
MP3..........................................128, 159
MPEG-4...................................129, 159
Music Library................................ 6, 32
N
Noise Canceling.............................. 103
Normal............................................... 53
Now Playing........................................ 7
Now Playing screen.......................... 21
O
On-Hold Display.............................. 77
OPTION/PWR OFF button...... 12, 22
Option menu...................22, 49, 79, 94
P
Photo format................................... 129
Photo Library................................ 6, 84
Photo List Display Format.............. 92
Photo Orientation............................ 86
Playback Range................................. 54
Playlists.............................................. 39
Play Mode.................................... 52, 53
Podcast............................................... 80
Pop...................................................... 60
Power..................................12, 127, 140

S
Scan Sensitivity............................... 100
Screensaver...................................... 111
Search for songs................................ 32

album.....................................................33
artist.......................................................34
genre......................................................35
initial letter...........................................38
playlists..................................................39
release year...........................................36
song name.............................................32

Selected Range.................................. 54
SensMe™ Channels........................... 44
Serial number...................................... 8
Set Date-Time................................. 117
Set Noise Can. level........................ 108
Settings................................................. 7
Shuffle All.......................................... 43
Shuffle play........................................ 41

Shuffle All.............................................43
Time Machine Shuffle.........................41

Slide show.......................................... 89

Slide Show Interval..............................91
Slide Show Repeat................................90

Sound quality.................................... 59
Studio................................................. 63

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L
Language.......................................... 125
Linear PCM.............................128, 159
Live..................................................... 63

Q
Quiet Mode..................................... 107

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K
Karaoke.............................................. 63

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W
Wallpaper Settings.......................... 114
Windows Explorer.......................... 130
Windows Media Player...................... 9
WM-PORT................................11, 121
WMA.......................................128, 159
WMV............................................... 129
Z
Zoom.................................................. 73

Index

V
Video format................................... 129
Video Library................................ 6, 68
Video List Display Format.............. 76
Video Orientation............................ 70
VOL+/– button................................. 11
Volume............................................... 67
VPT(Surround)................................ 62

U
Unique............................................... 60
Updating Channels........................... 47
Upgrading........................................ 131
USB cable............................................. 8

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T
Theme Settings............................... 113
Thumbnail.................... 15, 76, 92, 138
Time Display Format..................... 120
Time Machine Shuffle...................... 41
Time setting..................................... 117
Total photos..................................... 121
Total songs....................................... 121
Total videos..................................... 121
Troubleshooting.............................. 132
Turning off the player manually... 127

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