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... Memory (Format 92 Selecting the Display Language........... 94 Useful Facts Maximizing Battery Life 96 What are Format and Bit Rate 97 What is audio format 97 What is video format 98 What is photo format 98 Storing Data 99 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 100 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 101 Messages 113 Additional Information Precautions 116...
... Memory (Format 92 Selecting the Display Language........... 94 Useful Facts Maximizing Battery Life 96 What are Format and Bit Rate 97 What is audio format 97 What is video format 98 What is photo format 98 Storing Data 99 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 100 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 101 Messages 113 Additional Information Precautions 116...
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... remaining in standby mode for operation. If you press and hold the corresponding buttons. *2 There are disabled. Note The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it . Use them to the direction of Contents Menu Index HOLD switch You can attach the...appears first, then the "Now Playing" screen appears. Therefore, the player might turn completely off automatically. 11 Table of the arrow , all operation buttons are tactile dots. If you leave the player in the battery. Strap hole Used to the opposite position, the HOLD ...
... remaining in standby mode for operation. If you press and hold the corresponding buttons. *2 There are disabled. Note The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it . Use them to the direction of Contents Menu Index HOLD switch You can attach the...appears first, then the "Now Playing" screen appears. Therefore, the player might turn completely off automatically. 11 Table of the arrow , all operation buttons are tactile dots. If you leave the player in the battery. Strap hole Used to the opposite position, the HOLD ...
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18 Photo Table of the battery ( page 21) Continued Buttons Description appears on the display ...Selected Range" ( page 46) , etc The icons of the sound effect setting ( page 50) The icons of the video setting "Continuous Playback" is set to "On" ( page 65) , "Zoom Settings" is no operation ...Go forward /backward slightly or quickly ( page 59) The icons of the song title, the artist name, the video title or the photo title The icons of the play mode The play mode is no operation for more ...
18 Photo Table of the battery ( page 21) Continued Buttons Description appears on the display ...Selected Range" ( page 46) , etc The icons of the sound effect setting ( page 50) The icons of the video setting "Continuous Playback" is set to "On" ( page 65) , "Zoom Settings" is no operation ...Go forward /backward slightly or quickly ( page 59) The icons of the song title, the artist name, the video title or the photo title The icons of the play mode The play mode is no operation for more ...
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...display). This number may interfere with the mark facing up is approximately 500 times. Table of times the battery can be damaged. The control buttons on the player are all disabled while it is connected to a computer. Some USB devices connected to the ...41 to 95 ºF). The number of Contents Menu Index 21 Getting Started Preparing the Player Charging the Player The player's battery is recharged while the player is connected to your computer. As the battery power gets lower, the bar of the display shows: , charging is completed (charging time is...
...display). This number may interfere with the mark facing up is approximately 500 times. Table of times the battery can be damaged. The control buttons on the player are all disabled while it is connected to a computer. Some USB devices connected to the ...41 to 95 ºF). The number of Contents Menu Index 21 Getting Started Preparing the Player Charging the Player The player's battery is recharged while the player is connected to your computer. As the battery power gets lower, the bar of the display shows: , charging is completed (charging time is...
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...the standby mode, the "Now Playing" screen, etc., appears and the player is ready for about a day, the player turns off completely automatically. Furthermore, if standby mode is retained for operation. If you press any button to save battery power. Index Table of Contents Menu 22 Getting Started Turning the... Player On and Off OPTION/PWR OFF button To turn on . To turn off the player If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button(...
...the standby mode, the "Now Playing" screen, etc., appears and the player is ready for about a day, the player turns off completely automatically. Furthermore, if standby mode is retained for operation. If you press any button to save battery power. Index Table of Contents Menu 22 Getting Started Turning the... Player On and Off OPTION/PWR OFF button To turn on . To turn off the player If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button(...
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... of the current video is on hold during the playback of videos, either by playing a video normally or by turning off the screen and listening only to "No" saves battery power and battery life will last longer. Table of Contents Menu 67 Playing Videos Playing Only Video Sound You can choose options while the player is played back...
... of the current video is on hold during the playback of videos, either by playing a video normally or by turning off the screen and listening only to "No" saves battery power and battery life will last longer. Table of Contents Menu 67 Playing Videos Playing Only Video Sound You can choose options while the player is played back...
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In this case, set the clock again. Notes If the battery power is not used up to 60 seconds per month. For details, see "Setting the Date Format" (Date Display Format) ( page 88), or "Setting ..." or "24-hour." 87 Common Settings Table of the current date and time. The clock may gain or lose up , for example, when the player is used for a long time, your settings for date and time may be reset and "-" will be displayed instead of Contents Menu To display the...
In this case, set the clock again. Notes If the battery power is not used up to 60 seconds per month. For details, see "Setting the Date Format" (Date Display Format) ( page 88), or "Setting ..." or "24-hour." 87 Common Settings Table of the current date and time. The clock may gain or lose up , for example, when the player is used for a long time, your settings for date and time may be reset and "-" will be displayed instead of Contents Menu To display the...
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... 54) "Dynamic Normalizer" ( page 57) Settings for more than about a day, the player turns completely off to save battery power by setting as battery charge can save the battery power and use the player for a longer time. For details on charging time and usage time, see page 128...press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters standby mode and the screen turns off automatically. Deactivate. "No" Adjust data format and bit rate Playing time will vary, as follows. Furthermore, if standby mode continues for video "On-Hold Display" ( page 67) "1" ...
... 54) "Dynamic Normalizer" ( page 57) Settings for more than about a day, the player turns completely off to save battery power by setting as battery charge can save the battery power and use the player for a longer time. For details on charging time and usage time, see page 128...press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters standby mode and the screen turns off automatically. Deactivate. "No" Adjust data format and bit rate Playing time will vary, as follows. Furthermore, if standby mode continues for video "On-Hold Display" ( page 67) "1" ...
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... Check the information about the issue in the Help of each software. 5 Look for information about the issue on the player may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery. 3 Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. Continued 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 the following ...
... Check the information about the issue in the Help of each software. 5 Look for information about the issue on the player may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery. 3 Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. Continued 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 the following ...
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...Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos from the computer. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( page 21). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to zero. Turn the... Operation Symptom There is played. No data is no sound. Update them using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer....
...Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos from the computer. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( page 21). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to zero. Turn the... Operation Symptom There is played. No data is no sound. Update them using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer....
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... a few hours to let the player dry. The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by dragging and dropping. Continued Playback does not stop. With this player, there is not a malfunction. For details, see the video, but The file is..."Specifications" ( page 126). Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Some songs may not be effective because the player is designed for compatible headphones only. When importing data to your computer, close any other ...
... a few hours to let the player dry. The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by dragging and dropping. Continued Playback does not stop. With this player, there is not a malfunction. For details, see the video, but The file is..."Specifications" ( page 126). Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Some songs may not be effective because the player is designed for compatible headphones only. When importing data to your computer, close any other ...
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...the jack sound is enabled. Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 21). The songs or video files that cannot be played are played. Play back the other ... of the If the headphones are not in flash memory of the player was formatted using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the player ( page 92). After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, data...
...the jack sound is enabled. Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 21). The songs or video files that cannot be played are played. Play back the other ... of the If the headphones are not in flash memory of the player was formatted using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the player ( page 92). After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, data...
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...insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to it. Reset the player by pressing the RESET button of the software. If a malfunction occurs, the player turns off , and then on its video file, or the video file is supported by the player. Transfer again using...not displayed. The player cannot format. Thumbnail name does not match its file format. You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. 106 Troubleshooting Table of the same name as the video file into the folder...
...insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to it. Reset the player by pressing the RESET button of the software. If a malfunction occurs, the player turns off , and then on its video file, or the video file is supported by the player. Transfer again using...not displayed. The player cannot format. Thumbnail name does not match its file format. You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. 106 Troubleshooting Table of the same name as the video file into the folder...
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...the USB cable, and then reconnect it . When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyright-protected contents are played. When ... battery consumption, the player automatically turns off. Press any button to the battery characteristics. charging begins, little time is below 5 °C (41 °F). Battery life becomes shorter due to turn the player on the battery. Charging completes very If the battery ...
...the USB cable, and then reconnect it . When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyright-protected contents are played. When ... battery consumption, the player automatically turns off. Press any button to the battery characteristics. charging begins, little time is below 5 °C (41 °F). Battery life becomes shorter due to turn the player on the battery. Charging completes very If the battery ...
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Charge the battery until appears on whenever songs change. The player gets warm. Set the player aside for a while to allow it to "Off " ( page 40). If you left the player for concern. 112 Troubleshooting Table of data is transferred. The date and time have been reset. Index ... page 82). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to the optional cradle, or another device. The player may be reset. This behavior is not a malfunction. The player also may be warm when the battery is set the date and time again ( page 86). ...
Charge the battery until appears on whenever songs change. The player gets warm. Set the player aside for a while to allow it to "Off " ( page 40). If you left the player for concern. 112 Troubleshooting Table of data is transferred. The date and time have been reset. Index ... page 82). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to the optional cradle, or another device. The player may be reset. This behavior is not a malfunction. The player also may be warm when the battery is set the date and time again ( page 86). ...
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... supported. You are no and transfer again. file is expired. Do not disconnect external devices to the player. Library error encountered. LOW BATTERY. with this No songs exist that Transfer photos in folders file to play a You cannot play a song in flash... with the selected initial letter, during the "Initial Search" function. Do not disconnect. The player's battery is connected to select other message. There are trying to video folders by under the "MUSIC" dragging and dropping. 114 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Message...
... supported. You are no and transfer again. file is expired. Do not disconnect external devices to the player. Library error encountered. LOW BATTERY. with this No songs exist that Transfer photos in folders file to play a You cannot play a song in flash... with the selected initial letter, during the "Initial Search" function. Do not disconnect. The player's battery is connected to select other message. There are trying to video folders by under the "MUSIC" dragging and dropping. 114 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Message...
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... collection point for the recycling of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For all other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on how to the addresses given in the ...view the section on the packaging indicates that for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minatoku, Tokyo, Japan. The recycling of products that the battery provided with an incorporated battery, this product shall not be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of Old Electrical...
... collection point for the recycling of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For all other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on how to the addresses given in the ...view the section on the packaging indicates that for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minatoku, Tokyo, Japan. The recycling of products that the battery provided with an incorporated battery, this product shall not be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of Old Electrical...
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...the liquid gets on to your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. Doing so can result in the player. Continued Since battery liquid may lead to blindness. If the liquid gets into fire. Do not take apart or remodel the player. Wash out your eyes as it ... shock. If you get burned or injured by the liquid from the player, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of the player with other metallic objects. Do not touch the rechargeable battery with clean water, and consult a doctor. Table of Contents Menu Index...
...the liquid gets on to your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. Doing so can result in the player. Continued Since battery liquid may lead to blindness. If the liquid gets into fire. Do not take apart or remodel the player. Wash out your eyes as it ... shock. If you get burned or injured by the liquid from the player, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of the player with other metallic objects. Do not touch the rechargeable battery with clean water, and consult a doctor. Table of Contents Menu Index...
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...-ion battery USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable) Charging time USB-based charging Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx.1.5 hours (approx. 80 %) Continued Index Contents Menu Table of the player may vary. 128 Additional Information Capacity (User available capacity)*1 NWZ-A726: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,638,976 bytes) NWZ-A728: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB...
...-ion battery USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable) Charging time USB-based charging Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx.1.5 hours (approx. 80 %) Continued Index Contents Menu Table of the player may vary. 128 Additional Information Capacity (User available capacity)*1 NWZ-A726: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,638,976 bytes) NWZ-A728: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB...
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Music Playback at MP3 128 kbps Playback at WMA 128 kbps Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps Playback at Linear PCM 1411 kbps Video Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps Playback at MPEG-4 768 kbps Playback at AVC 384 kbps Playback at AVC 768 kbps NWZ-A726/A728/A729 Approximately 36 hours ..." ( page 83) is set to "3." The times below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use. Furthermore, for videos, the time approximated when the brightness of Contents Menu Index 129 Additional Information Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer...
Music Playback at MP3 128 kbps Playback at WMA 128 kbps Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps Playback at Linear PCM 1411 kbps Video Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps Playback at MPEG-4 768 kbps Playback at AVC 384 kbps Playback at AVC 768 kbps NWZ-A726/A728/A729 Approximately 36 hours ..." ( page 83) is set to "3." The times below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use. Furthermore, for videos, the time approximated when the brightness of Contents Menu Index 129 Additional Information Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer...