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Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be available. Home Menu Browsing the Operation Guide Jumps to the table of contents Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the manual. 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.
Basic Operations and Screens Preparing the Player Charging the Battery..............................17 Selecting the Display Language.............19 Setting the Date and Time......................20 Transferring Music Selecting the Way to Transfer Music......21 Transferring Music Using Windows Media Player 11...............................................22 Importing music from CDs...........................22 Transferring Music.........................................
Viewing Photos [Photos]..........................57 Photo display screen.......................................58 Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM Radio............................65 FM Radio screen.............................................66 Presetting broadcast stations automatically [Auto Preset]. ...........................67 Presetting broadcast stations manually........68 Deleting preset broadcast stations................68 Using the FM Radio Option Menu.........
Basic Operations and Screens Basic Operations and Screens Table of Contents Parts and Controls Front Home Menu Index BACK/HOME button 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 ( p. 8). 5-way button*1 Starts playback and enables navigation of the player’s on-screen menus ( p. 11, 14). Display See p. 8. VOL +*1/− button Adjusts the volume.
Basic Operations and Screens Table of Contents Rear Home Menu Strap hole This is used to attach a strap (sold separately). USB connector Connect the supplied USB cable. Headphone jack Insert the headphone plug until it clicks into place. If the headphones are connected improperly, the sound from the headphones will be impaired. Index RESET button Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc., to reset the player ( p. 86).
Basic Operations and Screens Table of Contents Turning the Player On and Off Hint If [On hold... Cancel HOLD function to activate controls.] appears on the screen, slide the HOLD switch on the right of the player in the opposite direction of the arrow to release the HOLD function. To turn off the player Press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button. [POWER OFF] appears, then the player enters standby mode, and the screen turns off. Hint Set the date and time on the player before using it ( p.
Basic Operations and Screens [FM Radio] [Shuffle All] [Settings] [Clock Display] [Videos] Index [Photos] [Music] Home Menu The following table shows the items of the [Home] menu. For details on the item list of each menu, see p. 9. For details about each menu item, refer to the specified reference page. Table of Contents About the Home Menu [Now Playing] [Playlists] Information area [Shuffle All] Listen to all the songs stored on the player in random order ( p. 40).
Basic Operations and Screens [FM Radio]................................ 65 [Photos].................................. 57 [All Songs]...................................38 [Album]........................................38 [Artist]..........................................38 [Genre].........................................38 [Release Year]..............................38 [Folder].........................................38 [Videos]................................... 49 [Playlists].......................
Basic Operations and Screens Description , , , , , , , , etc Playback status ( p. 36, 50, 58) , , Song name, artist name, video title, or photo title FM radio , , etc , etc , Play mode ( p. 45) Equalizer ( p. 46) Zoom setting ([Auto] or [Full]) ( p. 53) Sleep timer ( p. 73) Remaining battery power ( p. 17) Index , Home Menu Icons Table of Contents About the information area The icons, shown in the table below, appear in the information area.
Basic Operations and Screens Home Menu The [Home] menu is the starting point of each application, such as searching for songs, changing settings, etc. You can display the [Home] menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of the player. Table of Contents How to Use the Home Menu Index BACK/HOME button 5-way button From the [Home] menu, you can select the desired item on the screen by using the 5-way button.
Basic Operations and Screens Example: From the [Home] menu, select album desired song. [Music] [Album] desired Home Menu The actual operations for the example above are shown below. Table of Contents In this manual, operating instructions from the [Home] menu are described as below. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button. The [Home] menu appears. Index BACK/HOME button Press the /// button to select [Music], and then press the button to confirm. The search menu appears.
Basic Operations and Screens song, and then press the button to confirm. The music playback screen appears and playback begins. To return to the [Home] menu during operation Press and hold the BACK/HOME button. To return to the previous screen during operation Press the BACK/HOME button. Index Press the /// button to select a Home Menu album, and then press the button to confirm. The song list for the selected album appears. You can scroll the list by pressing the / button.
Basic Operations and Screens Index OPTION/PWR OFF button 5-way button Home Menu The option menu items vary function-to-function, allowing you to change the settings of each application. You can display the option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button. Table of Contents How to Use the Option Menu From the option menu, you can select the desired item on the screen by using the 5-way button. Press the /// button to select an item, and then press the *1 button to confirm.
Basic Operations and Screens [Play Mode], and then press the button to confirm. Table of Contents Press the /// button to select Home Menu [Shuffle], and then press the button to confirm. The play mode changes to [Shuffle]. 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. “Using the Music Option Menu” ( p. 42) “Using the Video Option Menu” ( p. 52) “Using the Photo Option Menu” ( p.
Basic Operations and Screens Table of Contents About the Software Bundled Software Hint ATRAC files managed by SonicStage can be transferred to the player after conversion to MP3 file format. To convert files, download the MP3 Conversion Tool from the customer support Web site ( p. 107). Compatible Software Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to the player.
Preparing the Player Preparing the Player Home Menu The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer. When you connect the player to your computer, use the supplied USB cable. When the remaining battery indication in the lower right corner of the display , charging is completed (charging time is approx. 2 hours).
Preparing the Player Home Menu Index If you charge the player when it has not been used for a long period, your computer may not recognize the player or nothing may appear on the display. Charge the player for about 5 minutes, and it starts operating properly. Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 ºF to 95 ºF). If you try to charge the battery in an ambient temperature outside this range, the battery indicator may blink, and charging cannot be performed.
Preparing the Player Table of Contents Selecting the Display Language You can select from a variety of languages for menus and messages. From the [Home] menu, select desired language setting.
Preparing the Player Some applications of the player do not work correctly until the date and time are set. Set the current date and time before using the player. Table of Contents Setting the Date and Time Home Menu 5-way button From the [Home] menu, select [Set Date-Time]. [Settings] [Settings] [Common Settings] 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.
Transferring Music Transferring Music Transferring music from CDs using Windows Media Player 11 ( Home Menu You can import music from audio CDs or from the Internet, etc. To import music into your computer, use appropriate software. You can transfer music to the player in the following three ways. Table of Contents Selecting the Way to Transfer Music p. 22) Transferring music from iTunes, etc., using Content Transfer ( p. 26) If you have already managed music with iTunes, etc.
Transferring Music You can import songs from your CDs, etc., to your computer, and transfer them to the player using Windows Media Player 11. For details about usage, or support on Windows Media Player, refer to the Windows Media Player information from the following web site: http://support.microsoft.com/ Home Menu Hint Table of Contents Transferring Music Using Windows Media Player 11 Index Importing music from CDs You can use Windows Media Player 11 to copy (rip) music from your CDs.
Transferring Music Windows Media Player 11 begins to import the CD. The imported songs are indicated as [Ripped to library]. Wait until all songs have been imported. Note Imported songs are limited to private use only. Use of a song beyond this limitation requires permission of the copyright holders. Index Imported songs are stored in the [My Music] folder (Windows XP) or [Music] folder (Windows Vista) of the computer. Click the [Library] tab of the Windows Media Player 11 window to find them.
Transferring Music You can use Windows Media Player 11 to transfer music from your computer to the player. Table of Contents Transferring Music Home Menu Index Note Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player, as the data being transferred may be damaged. If Content Transfer starts automatically after connecting the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable, close or ignore Content Transfer as Content Transfer need not be used.
Transferring Music Drag-and-drop the desired songs to the Sync List on the right side Table of Contents Click [Start Sync] to start synchronization. Home Menu Click the [Sync] tab on the Windows Media Player 11 window. of the window. The songs are added to the Sync List. Index When synchronization is complete, a message confirming you can disconnect the player appears on the Sync List. After completion, close Windows Media Player 11, and disconnect the player from the computer.
Transferring Music Home Menu If you have already managed music with iTunes, etc., you can transfer them to the player using Content Transfer. You can use iTunes, etc., to drag-and-drop music to Content Transfer. Table of Contents Transferring Music Using Content Transfer Index Note Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player, or the data being transferred may be damaged. Content Transfer cannot be used for Windows Media Player contents.
Transferring Music to Content Transfer. Content Transfer recognizes the type of data by filename extension, and sends it to the appropriate folder of the player. Content Transfer Home Menu iTunes, etc. Table of Contents Select the desired songs from iTunes, etc.
Transferring Music Home Menu You can directly transfer data by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer on your computer. Playable data hierarchy has rules. To transfer data properly, see the following instructions. Table of Contents Transferring Music Using Windows Explorer Index Hint Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter a limitation on the number of files (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragand-drop.
Transferring Music Insert the connector of the USB cable into the player. Click [start] – [My Computer] or [Computer] – [WALKMAN] – [Storage Media], and then select the [MUSIC] folder. Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment. Drag-and-drop files or folders into the [MUSIC] folder, or one of its subfolders. Accessibility to files and folders beyond the 8th level is not guaranteed.
Transferring Videos/Photos Transferring Videos/Photos Transferring videos/photos using Content Transfer ( p. 31) Transferring videos/photos by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer ( p. 33) You can directly transfer videos/photos stored on your computer by dragand-drop using Windows Explorer. Transferring videos/photos using Windows Media Player 11 You can transfer videos/photos managed with Windows Media Player 11 to the player using Windows Media Player 11.
Transferring Videos/Photos Home Menu You can transfer videos/photos stored on your computer to the player using Content Transfer. You can transfer videos/photos by drag-and-drop of the desired videos/photos from Windows Explorer to Content Transfer. Table of Contents Transferring Videos/Photos Using Content Transfer Index Note Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player, as the data being transferred may be damaged.
Transferring Videos/Photos and-drop them to Content Transfer. Content Transfer recognizes the type of data by filename extension, and sends it to the appropriate folder of the player.
Transferring Videos/Photos Home Menu You can directly transfer data by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer on your computer. Playable data hierarchy has rules. To transfer data properly, see the following instructions. Table of Contents Transferring Videos/Photos Using Windows Explorer Index Hint Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player 11.
Transferring Videos/Photos Insert the connector of the USB cable into the player. Click [start] – [My Computer] or [Computer] – [WALKMAN] – [Storage Media], and then select the [VIDEO] or [PICTURE] folder. Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment. Drag-and-drop files or folders into the [VIDEO] or [PICTURE] folder or one of its subfolders. Video files or folders: drag-and-drop into the [VIDEO] folder, or one of its subfolders.
Playing Music Playing Music To play music, select Table of Contents Playing Music [Music] [Music] to display the [Music] screen. [Music] From the [Home] menu, select [Music]. The search menu appears. You can select the desired search method to display the music list screen and search for songs. For details, see “Searching for Songs” ( p. 38). Select desired search method desired song. The music playback screen appears and playback of the songs begins.
Playing Music Song name To (screen indication) Do this Play ()/pause () Press the button. Fast forward ()/ fast rewind () Press and hold the / button. *1 Find the beginning of the previous Press the / button. (or current) song ()/ find the beginning of the next song () Display the cursor and scroll all through the displayed items Press the / button. *1 During pause, if there is no operation for more than 3 minutes, the player automatically enters standby mode.
Playing Music Table of Contents Music list screen The following are examples of music list screens. Index Album list screen Operations on the music list screen To Do this Confirm an item in the Press the button. list Move the cursor up or down Press the / button. Press and hold the / button to scroll up or down faster. Move the cursor left/ right when an index is displayed Press the / button.
Playing Music 5-way button [Music] [Playlists] Hint [All Songs], [Album] and [Artist] lists are arranged in alphanumeric order. From the [Home] menu, select desired song. [Music] desired search method Select items as follows until a song list appears. Continued Index BACK/HOME button Home Menu When you select [Music] on the [Home] menu, the search menu appears. You can select the desired search method on the search menu to search the music list for desired song.
Playing Music [All Songs] Select a song from the song list. [Album] Select an album song. [Artist]* * Select an artist an album song. [Genre]*2 Select a genre an artist an album song. [Release Year]*2 Select a release year an artist song. [Folder]* Select a folder song. 1, 2 *1 *2 *3 3 “The” at the beginning of the artist name is omitted when arranging the list. You can see all the songs of the selected artist, genre or release year.
Playing Music Table of Contents Playing All Songs in Random Order All the songs stored on the player are played in random order. BACK/HOME button From the [Home] menu, select [Shuffle All]. All songs are shuffled. Then the music playback screen appears and playback of the songs begins. Hint When you start [Shuffle All] play, the play mode changes to [Shuffle] or [Shuffle&Repeat]( p. 45).
Playing Music Note Home Menu When you delete songs from the player, use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Table of Contents Deleting Songs The player itself cannot delete songs without connecting to a computer.
Playing Music Home Menu You can bring up the music option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the music list or on the music playback screen. For details on how to use the option menu, see p. 14. The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up. See the reference page for settings and usage.
Playing Music Description/reference page [Play Mode] Sets the play mode ( p. 45). [Equalizer] Customizes the sound quality ( p. 46). [Cover Art] Displays cover art ( p. 44). [Detailed Information] Displays detailed information of a song, such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and file name ( p. 44). [Alarm] Sets the alarm ( p. 72). [Sleep Timer] Sets the sleep timer ( p. 73). [Clock Display] Displays the current time ( p. 20, 77).
Playing Music From the music list or music playback screen, press the OPTION/ Table of Contents Displaying the detailed information screen [Detailed Information] PWR OFF button. When you display this screen from the music playback screen, you can move to the previous or next song by pressing the / button. Playback time File format Bit rate Copyrighted files While playing back a variable bit rate song, “VBR” is shown.
Playing Music To change the music settings, select select [Music Settings]. [Settings] from the [Home] menu, then Table of Contents Changing the Music Settings Home Menu 5-way button [Settings] Setting the play mode [Play Mode] The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. From the [Home] menu, select [Settings] [Music Settings] [Play Mode] desired play mode type.
Playing Music Table of Contents Setting the sound quality [Equalizer] You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc. From the [Home] menu, select Type (icon) Description [None] Sound quality setting is not activated. (Default setting) Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. ) [Pop] ( ) Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals. [Jazz] ( ) Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound.
Playing Music Table of Contents Customizing sound quality You can preset the value of CLEAR BASS (bass) and 5 band Equalizer as [Custom 1] or [Custom 2]. From the [Home] menu, select Press the / button to select a cursor for the CLEAR BASS or the Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo] [Clear Stereo] enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound. From the [Home] menu, select [Settings] [Music Settings] [Clear Stereo] desired Clear Stereo type.
Playing Music 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. [Settings] [Music Settings] [Dynamic Normalizer] desired Dynamic Normalizer type. Description [On] Minimizes the difference in volume level between songs. [Off] Plays back songs at their original transferred volume level.
Watching Videos Watching Videos To play a video, select Table of Contents Playing a Video [Videos] [Videos] to display the [Videos] screen. [Videos] From the [Home] menu, select desired video. [Videos] The video playback screen appears and playback of the video begins. For details on how to operate the video playback screen, see “Video playback screen” ( p. 50). Hint When [Display] is set to [On] ( p.
Watching Videos Video title Table of Contents Video playback screen Home Menu Operations on the video playback screen To (Screen indication) Do this Play ()/pause ()* Press the button. Fast forward ()/fast rewind () Press and hold the / button. Fast forward ()/fast rewind () during pause*2 Press and hold the / button during pause. 1 Forward slightly ( slightly ( )*3 )/rewind Find the beginning of the current video Press the / button during pause. Press the button.
Watching Videos Note Home Menu When you delete videos from the player, use the software you used to transfer the videos, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Table of Contents Deleting Videos The player itself cannot delete videos without connecting to a computer.
Watching Videos Home Menu You can bring up the video option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the video list or on the video playback screen. For details on how to use the option menu, see p. 14. The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up. See the reference page for settings and usage.
Watching Videos To change the video settings, select select [Video Settings]. [Settings] from the [Home] menu, then Table of Contents Changing the Video Settings Home Menu [Settings] 5-way button Setting the zoom function [Zoom Settings] You can zoom in the currently playing video. From the [Home] menu, select [Settings] [Video Settings] [Zoom Settings] desired zoom setting type.
Watching Videos Description [Full] The video image is resized to fit the available display area, maintaining the aspect ratio. The video image is displayed fullheight, with the right/left sides of the image trimmed to fit. Table of Contents Type Home Menu Index 4:3 source 16:9 source The dotted line frame represents the original video image size. [Off] The video image is not resized, and appears in the original resolution.
Watching Videos You can display or hide detailed information of a video, such as its title, playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., during playback. [Display] desired display type. [Settings] [Video Settings] Description [On] Displays the video title, playback status, or the elapsed time, etc. [Off] Hides detailed information of the currently playing video and displays it only when you operate the player.
Watching Videos You can set the video orientation to [Vertical] or [Horizontal (right)]. The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of [Video Orientation]. [Settings] [Video Settings] [Video Orientation] desired video orientation type. Description [Vertical] Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting) 4:3 source [Horizontal (right)] 16:9 source Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. 4:3 source 16:9 source Hint When [Display] is set to [On] ( p.
Viewing Photos Viewing Photos To view photos, select Table of Contents Viewing Photos [Photos] [Photos] to display the [Photos] screen. [Photos] From the [Home] menu, select desired folder desired photo. Index 5-way button Home Menu BACK/HOME button [Photos] The photo display screen appears. Press the / button to display the previous or next photo. For details on how to operate the photo display screen, see “Photo display screen” ( p. 58).
Viewing Photos All files with the extension .jpg, including thumbnail files of videos, are recognized as photos. All folders containing .jpg files are displayed in the photo folder list. Up to 8,000 photo folders can be displayed in the photo folder list. And, up to 8,000 photos can be displayed in the photo lists, regardless of the number of folders in which they are contained. appears, and the If the size of a photo is too large, or the photo file is damaged, photo cannot be displayed.
Viewing Photos Table of Contents Playing a Slide Show You can display photos in a selected folder in slide show form. [Photos] From the [Home] menu, select The photo folder list appears. [Photos]. Press the /// button to select a photo folder, and then press and hold the button. A slide show of the photos in the selected folder 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.
Viewing Photos Note Home Menu When you delete photos from the player, use the software you used to transfer the photos, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Table of Contents Deleting Photos The player itself cannot delete photos without connecting to a computer.
Viewing Photos Home Menu You can bring up the photo option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the photo folder list or photo list, or on the photo display screen. For details on how to use the option menu, see p. 14. The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up. See the reference page for settings and usage.
Viewing Photos To change the photo settings, select select [Photo Settings]. [Settings] from the [Home] menu, then Table of Contents Changing the Photo Settings Home Menu 5-way button [Settings] Photo orientation [Photo Orientation] You can set the photo orientation to [Vertical], [Horizontal (right)], or [Horizontal (left)]. The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of [Photo Orientation].
Viewing Photos You can display or hide detailed information of a photo, such as an icon that shows playback status, etc., while displaying a photo. [Display] desired display type. [Settings] [Photo Settings] Description [On] Displays the photo title, the shooting date, playback status, photo number, etc. [Off] Hides the information of the current photo. (Default setting) Note If [Photo Orientation] is set to [Horizontal (right)], or [Horizontal (left)] ( p.
Viewing Photos You can set the time each photo is displayed. Table of Contents Setting the interval of a slide show [Slide Show Interval] From the [Home] menu, select Description [Short] Photos switch to the next photos at a short interval. [Normal] Photos switch to the next photos at the standard interval. (Default setting) [Long] Photos switch to the next photos at a long interval. Note It may take time to display a large-size photo.
Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM Radio To Listen to FM Radio, select the [FM Radio] screen. [FM Radio] from the [Home] menu to display Home Menu BACK/HOME button OPTION/PWR OFF button [FM Radio] Index 5-way button Note The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so extend it as far as possible. From the [Home] menu, select The FM Radio screen appears. [FM Radio].
Listening to FM Radio Table of Contents FM Radio screen Frequency Home Menu Preset number Index Note Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, the screen appearance may differ. Operations on the FM Radio screen To Do this Press the / button. Select the previous/next frequency Select the previous/next receivable station* Press and hold the / button. Select the previous/next preset number*2 Press the / button.
Listening to FM Radio On the FM Radio screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. Home Menu You can preset (up to 30) receivable broadcast stations in your area automatically by selecting [Auto Preset]. When you use the FM radio for the first time, or when you move to a new area, we recommend you preset receivable broadcast stations by selecting [Auto Preset]. Table of Contents Presetting broadcast stations automatically [Auto Preset] The option menu appears.
Listening to FM Radio You can manually preset broadcast stations that [Auto Preset] cannot detect ( p. 67). Press and hold the button. Hint You can preset up to 30 stations. Note The preset numbers are stored in order, from low to high frequency. Deleting preset broadcast stations On the FM Radio screen, select the preset number you intend to delete. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. The option menu appears. Select [Delete from Preset].
Listening to FM Radio Home Menu You can bring up the FM radio option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the FM Radio screen. For details on how to use the option menu, see p. 14. The option items shown on the option menu vary, depending on the screen from which you bring it up. See the reference page for settings and usage.
Listening to FM Radio To change the FM radio settings, select then select [FM Radio Settings]. [Settings] from the [Home] menu, Table of Contents Changing the FM Radio Settings Home Menu 5-way button [Settings] Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity] When you select stations using the [Auto Preset] function ( p. 67) or the / button, the FM receiver may receive unwanted broadcast stations as a result of sensitivity being too high. In this case, set the reception to [Low].
Using the Timer Using the Timer [Music ] 5-way button Note If the [Set Date-Time] setting is not accurate, timer settings cannot be set correctly. Set the current date and time before setting the timer ( p. 20, 77). Index BACK/HOME button OPTION/PWR OFF button Home Menu You can set the timer to play back songs at a specified time (Alarm). You can also set the period of time after which the player automatically puts off itself into standby mode (Sleep Timer).
Using the Timer You can set the timer to play back songs at a specified time as an alarm. From the [Home] menu, select [Music] desired search method Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. Home Menu desired song. Table of Contents Setting the alarm [Alarm] The option menu appears. Press the / button to select the hour, and then press the / button to change the value. As in step , adjust the minute setting. Press the button to confirm.
Using the Timer You can set the period of time after which the player automatically puts itself into standby mode (Sleep Timer). The option menu appears. Home Menu On the music playback screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. Table of Contents Setting the sleep timer [Sleep Timer] Select [Sleep Timer] desired sleep timer duration. Description [30 Min] Turns off the player after 30 minutes. [60 Min] Turns off the player after 60 minutes. [90 Min] Turns off the player after 90 minutes.
Common Settings Common Settings To change the common settings of the player, select [Home] menu, then select [Common Settings]. [Settings] from the Table of Contents Changing the Common Settings Home Menu 5-way button [Settings] Displaying the player information [Unit Information] Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., is displayed. From the [Home] menu, select [Unit Information].
Common Settings You can set [AVLS (Volume Limit)] (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory issues or distraction. With [AVLS (Volume Limit)], you can listen to music at a comfortable volume level. [Settings] [Common Settings] [AVLS (Volume Limit)] desired setting type. Description [On] Maintains a moderate volume level. [Off] Plays back audio at the original volume.
Common Settings You can set the screen saver to either [Clock] or [Blank] for when there is no operation for more than 30 seconds during song playback or FM reception. [Settings] [Common Settings] [Screensaver] [Type] desired setting type. Description [Clock] When there is no operation for more than 30 seconds, a clock appears as a screen saver. [Blank] When there is no operation for more than 30 seconds, the screen goes off.
Common Settings Table of Contents Setting the current time [Set Date-Time] You can set the date and time. From the [Home] menu, select [Settings] [Common Settings] Press the / button to select a year, and then press the / Home Menu [Set Date-Time]. button to change the value. minute. Press the button to confirm. To display the current time Select [Clock Display] on the [Home] menu.
Common Settings You can set the date format displayed for the current date ( p. 77) as [YYYY/ MM/DD], [MM/DD/YYYY], or [DD/MM/YYYY]. [Settings] [Common Settings] [Date Display Format] desired format type. Description [YYYY/MM/DD] Displays the date as year/month/day. [MM/DD/YYYY] Displays the date as month/day/year. [DD/MM/YYYY] Displays the date as day/month/year. Setting the time format [Time Display Format] You can select the format to display the current time ( p.
Common Settings You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player will not delete data such as music, video, and photo data. This function is only available in the pause mode. From the [Home] menu, select [Settings] [Common Settings] [Restored factory settings.] appears. To cancel the operation, select [No] on the confirmation screen. Formatting memory [Format] You can format the built-in flash memory of the player.
Common Settings You can select from a variety of languages for menus and messages. From the [Home] menu, select desired language setting.
Useful Facts Useful Facts 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 p. 113, 114. Index 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.
Useful Facts Table of Contents What are Format and Bit Rate? What is audio format? Audio format refers to the method used to import audio data from the Internet or audio CDs to a computer, and then save it as an audio file. Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc. Home Menu 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).
Useful Facts What is video format? Video format refers to the method used when importing video and audio data to a computer and saving it as a video file. 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.
Useful Facts Home Menu 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]. Table of Contents Storing Data Note Index Do not use the bundled software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built-in flash memory of the player.
Useful Facts Home Menu You can update the player’s firmware. Installing the latest player’s firmware allows you to add new features to the player. For details on the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the customer support Web sites ( p. 107). Table of Contents Upgrading the Player’s Firmware Download the update program to your computer from the Web site. program. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the player’s firmware. Firmware update is complete.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. 2 Connect the player to your computer to charge the battery. 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 player settings may be lost. RESET button 4 5 Check information on the issue in the Help of each software.
Troubleshooting Continued Index Data cannot be played. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( p. 17). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to reset the player ( p. 86). No data is stored on the player. Follow the instructions in the message, and transfer data from the computer. Transferred files are not in a playable format. For details, see “Supported file format” of “Specifications” ( p. 110).
Troubleshooting Data cannot be deleted on the player. You cannot delete songs, videos or photos on the player. Delete them using the software you used to transfer the data, or Windows Explorer. Noise is generated. A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being used near the player. When using devices such as mobile phones, keep them away from the player. Music data imported from CDs, etc., is damaged. Delete the data, then import and transfer it again.
Troubleshooting There is insufficient volume. [AVLS (Volume Limit)] is enabled. Disable [AVLS (Volume Limit)] ( p. 75). There is no sound from the right channel of the headphones. Or the right channel sound is heard from both sides of the headphones. The headphone plug is not fully inserted. If the headphones are not connected correctly, sound will not be output properly. Insert the headphone plug into the jack until it clicks ( p. 6). Continued Index Transferred data cannot be found.
Troubleshooting Cannot format the player. The remaining battery is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( p. 17). The player’s power turned off, and then on again. If a malfunction occurs, the player turns off, and then on again automatically. The player does not work properly. The computer was started or restarted with the player connected to it. Reset the player by pressing the RESET button of the player.
Troubleshooting [Unknown] is displayed for an album or artist name, etc. Information such as album or artist name, etc., is not contained in the data. The screen darkens while displaying a photo. There has been no operation attempted for more than 30 seconds ( p. 76). Press any button. The screen turns off. No operation performed for more than 3 minutes with the player in pause mode. Press any button. No operation performed for more than 30 seconds with [Screensaver] set to [Blank] ( p.
Troubleshooting The player turns off automatically. To avoid unnecessary battery consumption, the player automatically turns off. Press any button to turn the player on. Charging completes very quickly. If the battery is already almost fully charged when charging begins, little time is needed to reach full charge. Index The player cannot charge the battery. The USB cable is not connected to a USB connector on your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.
Troubleshooting Continued Index Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. Transferring may be stopped due to noise, such as static electricity, etc. This happens to protect data information. Disconnect the player, then reconnect it. If you transfer files by drag-and-drop on a computer that does not have Windows Media Player 11 installed, only a limited amount of files (AAC, video files, etc.) may be transferrable by drag-and-drop.
Troubleshooting Folders cannot be renamed or deleted. You cannot delete or rename the [MUSIC], [MP_ROOT], [MPE_ROOT], [VIDEO], [PICTURE] and [PICTURES] folders. Index The player becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer. A USB hub or USB extension cable is being used. Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension cable may not work. Connect the player directly to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Home Menu Only a small amount of data can be transferred to the player.
Troubleshooting FM broadcasts are affected by interference. A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone, is being used near the player. When using devices such as mobile phones, keep them away from the player. FM broadcasts cannot be heard. The headphones are not connected. The headphone cord functions as an antenna. When an optional peripheral device is connected to the USB connector and the headphones cannot be connected, FM broadcasts reception is unavailable.
Troubleshooting There is no beep sound when the player is operated. [Beep Settings] is set to [Off]. Set [Beep Settings] to [On] ( p. 75). 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.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. [Cannot play; license has expired.] The playback limitation period of the song has expired. Update the license information of songs using the software used for transferring. [Cannot save more than 30 Preset stations.] 30 broadcast stations are already preset. Delete unnecessary stations first ( p. 68), then preset the stations you want within the limit number. [Do not disconnect.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents [Not enough free space in memory. Delete files to ensure free space.] The player’s available capacity is insufficient. Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable, and then delete any unnecessary data from the player using another software used for transferring, or Windows Explorer. [On hold... Cancel HOLD function to activate controls.] The player cannot be operated because the HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position.
Additional Information Additional Information You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Continued Index 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.
Additional Information 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.
Additional Information Index Continued Home Menu 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.
Additional Information Home Menu Index Continued Table of Contents On safety 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.
Additional Information Do not expose the player to water. The player is not waterproof. Remember to follow the precautions below. Be careful not to drop the player into a sink or other container filled with water. Do not use the player in humid locations or bad weather, such as in the rain or snow. Do not get the player wet. If you touch the player with wet hands, or put the player in a damp article of clothing, the player may get wet and this may cause a malfunction of the player.
Additional Information Table of Contents Note on static electricity In particularly dry air conditions, mild tingling may be felt on your ears. This is a result of static electricity accumulated in the body, and not a malfunction of the player. The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from natural materials. On heat build-up Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time.
Additional Information Continued Index 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.
Additional Information Continued Index 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. Home Menu 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.
Additional Information 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. 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.
Additional Information is trademark of Sony Corporation. Continued Index Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe, Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash Player are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Additional Information Program ©2009 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2009 Sony Corporation Index Information on Expat Copyright ©1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd and Clark Cooper. Copyright ©2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Expat maintainers.
Additional Information Table of Contents Specifications Supported file format MP3 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*1: 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*1: 44.
Additional Information Photo Format (Codec) JPEG Max. 8,000 Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back. Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency. Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player 11. Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats. Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.
Additional Information The approximate recordable times are estimated in the case where only videos are transferred. The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is used. Video Format: 384 kbps Audio Format: 128 kbps Video Format: 768 kbps NWZ-E344 NWZ-E345 Time Time 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.
Additional Information Table of Contents Output (headphones) Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement) FM radio Home Menu FM Frequency range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz The frequency is changed by 0.1 MHz. IF (FM) Index Not applicable Interface Headphone: Stereo mini-jack USB I/F: mini-B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.
Additional Information Table of Contents Battery life (continuous playback) NWZ-E343/E344/E345 Music Playback at MP3 128 kbps Approximately 30 hours Video Approximately 4 hours Home Menu Playback at WMV9 384 kbps FM radio At receiving FM broadcasting Approximately 13 hours Setting Basic setting of battery life measurement (Default setting) Settings for screen [Brightness]*1 ( p. 76) [Type] of [Screensaver]* ( p. 76) 2 Settings for sound [Equalizer] ( p. 46) effect*3 [Clear Stereo] ( p.
Additional Information 2-inch, TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA (240 × 320 pixels), 262,144 colors Table of Contents Display Dimensions (w/h/d, projecting parts not included) Home Menu 44.0 × 87.3 × 9.3 mm (1 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 3/8 inches) Dimension (w/h/d) 44.6 × 87.3 × 9.7 mm (1 13/16 × 3 1/2 × 13/32 inches) Index Mass Approx. 54 g (1.
Additional Information Not supported by the following environments: – Personally constructed computers or operating systems – An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system – Multi-boot environment – Multi-monitor environment – Macintosh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Index We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements.
Additional Information A AAC . ................................................ 82 AAC-LC . ....................................... 110 Adobe Reader ................................... 2 [Alarm] ............................................ 72 Audio format . .........................82, 110 [Auto Preset] ................................... 67 [AVLS (Volume Limit)] ................. 75 E [Equalizer] . ..................................... 46 Explorer ...............................
Additional Information P Photo format ...........................83, 111 [Photo Orientation] ....................... 62 [Photos] ....................................... 8, 57 Playback range ................................ 45 Playback screen . ....................... 36, 50 [Playlists] ..................................... 8, 39 [Play Mode] . ................................... 45 [Pop] . ............................................... 46 Power ...........................5, 7, 17, 81, 92 R Radio .....
Additional Information Index Z [Zoom Settings] . ............................ 53 Home Menu W Windows Explorer .............28, 33, 84 Windows Media Player . ................ 16 WMA .................................16, 82, 110 WMV .................................16, 83, 110 Table of Contents V Video format ...........................83, 110 [Video Orientation] ....................... 56 [Videos] ....................................... 8, 49 VOL +/− button . ..............................
