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.......14 Displaying the "Now Playing" Screen..........19 Using the OPTION Button 20 Getting Started Preparing the Player 21 Charging the Player 21 Turning the Player On and Off 22 Getting Data 23 Transferring Data 24 Playing Music Searching for Songs (Music Library...57 Playing Videos Playing a Video 58 Setting the Video Orientation 60 Setting the Display of the Video Screen 62 Setting the Zoom Function 63 Playing Videos Continuously 65 Setting the Video List Display Format 66 Playing Only Video Sound 67 Deleting Videos from the Video Library 68 Displaying the Video Option Menu...
.......14 Displaying the "Now Playing" Screen..........19 Using the OPTION Button 20 Getting Started Preparing the Player 21 Charging the Player 21 Turning the Player On and Off 22 Getting Data 23 Transferring Data 24 Playing Music Searching for Songs (Music Library...57 Playing Videos Playing a Video 58 Setting the Video Orientation 60 Setting the Display of the Video Screen 62 Setting the Zoom Function 63 Playing Videos Continuously 65 Setting the Video List Display Format 66 Playing Only Video Sound 67 Deleting Videos from the Video Library 68 Displaying the Video Option Menu...
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... 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 About Copyrights 124 Specifications 126 Index...
... 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 About Copyrights 124 Specifications 126 Index...
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...DSEE(Sound Enhance).......... 55 Clear Stereo 54 Dynamic Normalizer 57 Album Display Format.......... 47 New Song Pop Up 40 Video Settings Zoom Settings 63 Video Orientation 60 Display 62 Continuous Playback 65 Video List Format 66 On-Hold Display 67 Photo Settings Photo Orientation 72 Display 74 ...Slide Show Repeat 76 Slide Show Interval 77 Photo List Format 78 Common Settings Unit ...
...DSEE(Sound Enhance).......... 55 Clear Stereo 54 Dynamic Normalizer 57 Album Display Format.......... 47 New Song Pop Up 40 Video Settings Zoom Settings 63 Video Orientation 60 Display 62 Continuous Playback 65 Video List Format 66 On-Hold Display 67 Photo Settings Photo Orientation 72 Display 74 ...Slide Show Repeat 76 Slide Show Interval 77 Photo List Format 78 Common Settings Unit ...
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For details about supported file formats, see "Supported file format" ( page 126). Index Table of Contents Menu 23 Getting Started Getting Data To enjoy transferring data to the player, you need to import data, such as audio, video or photos from the Internet, audio data from CDs, photo data from a digital camera, or video data from CDs, you need to your computer before using the player. To import audio data from a video camera to use appropriate software for importing.
For details about supported file formats, see "Supported file format" ( page 126). Index Table of Contents Menu 23 Getting Started Getting Data To enjoy transferring data to the player, you need to import data, such as audio, video or photos from the Internet, audio data from CDs, photo data from a digital camera, or video data from CDs, you need to your computer before using the player. To import audio data from a video camera to use appropriate software for importing.
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56 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu Notes The "DSEE(Sound Enhancer)" setting is not applied while playing a video. 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. Index
56 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu Notes The "DSEE(Sound Enhancer)" setting is not applied while playing a video. 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. Index
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...the button to select a video to play mode; Note Up to 1,000 video files can be displayed in the video list. Set "Continuous Playback" to "On" when you want to the player using Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. Video Library BACK/HOME button 5-way... on the player continuously (Continuous Playback). For details, see "Setting the Video List Display Format" ( page 66). A video that was played back most recently. Table of video files when the video files are transferred to the player ( page 66). play back one video file only ...
...the button to select a video to play mode; Note Up to 1,000 video files can be displayed in the video list. Set "Continuous Playback" to "On" when you want to the player using Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. Video Library BACK/HOME button 5-way... on the player continuously (Continuous Playback). For details, see "Setting the Video List Display Format" ( page 66). A video that was played back most recently. Table of video files when the video files are transferred to the player ( page 66). play back one video file only ...
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... Only." You can set the display format of Contents Menu 66 Playing Videos Setting the Video List Display Format The player offers 3 display formats. Press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button, and select "Video List Display Format" from the option menu. You can set thumbnails of a video. Hints The video list display format can be displayed, depending on the...
... Only." You can set the display format of Contents Menu 66 Playing Videos Setting the Video List Display Format The player offers 3 display formats. Press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button, and select "Video List Display Format" from the option menu. You can set thumbnails of a video. Hints The video list display format can be displayed, depending on the...
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...Playing Play from which you display the option menu. Option items appear on the screen from beginning Detailed Information Video List Display Format Most Recent Video Go to the song playback screen Description/reference page Displays the "Now Playing" screen. Displays file information, ...such as file size, resolution, video/audio compression format, and file name, etc. Sets the video list display format ( page 66). Sets the zoom function ( page 63). Displays the current time (...
...Playing Play from which you display the option menu. Option items appear on the screen from beginning Detailed Information Video List Display Format Most Recent Video Go to the song playback screen Description/reference page Displays the "Now Playing" screen. Displays file information, ...such as file size, resolution, video/audio compression format, and file name, etc. Sets the video list display format ( page 66). Sets the zoom function ( page 63). Displays the current time (...
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... page 57) Settings for a longer time. "No" Adjust data format and bit rate Playing time will vary, as battery charge can save battery power by the format and bit rate of songs, videos or photos that are played. 96 Useful Facts Table of Contents Menu... Index Maximizing Battery Life By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save battery power. Furthermore, if standby mode continues for more than about a day, the player...
... page 57) Settings for a longer time. "No" Adjust data format and bit rate Playing time will vary, as battery charge can save battery power by the format and bit rate of songs, videos or photos that are played. 96 Useful Facts Table of Contents Menu... Index Maximizing Battery Life By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save battery power. Furthermore, if standby mode continues for more than about a day, the player...
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... audio data. It enables production of the ISO (International Organization for this player For details on acceptable formats and bit rates for Standardization). JPEG can compress an image file to about 1/10 to Advanced Video Coding, developed by the MPEG working group of original image files. For details on supported file...
... audio data. It enables production of the ISO (International Organization for this player For details on acceptable formats and bit rates for Standardization). JPEG can compress an image file to about 1/10 to Advanced Video Coding, developed by the MPEG working group of original image files. For details on supported file...
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... could be displayed on the player ( page 92). You cannot change folder names or delete the "MUSIC," "MP_ROOT," "VIDEO," "PICTURES," and "PICTURE" folders. Do not change folder or file names directly under the "MP_ROOT" or "MPE_ROOT" folder. If you format the built-in flash memory ... [WALKMAN.] Notes Do not use the supplied software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built-in flash memory of the player. Do not disconnect the supplied USB cable while "Do not disconnect." Otherwise, they will not be damaged. Do not format the...
... could be displayed on the player ( page 92). You cannot change folder names or delete the "MUSIC," "MP_ROOT," "VIDEO," "PICTURES," and "PICTURE" folders. Do not change folder or file names directly under the "MP_ROOT" or "MPE_ROOT" folder. If you format the built-in flash memory ... [WALKMAN.] Notes Do not use the supplied software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built-in flash memory of the player. Do not disconnect the supplied USB cable while "Do not disconnect." Otherwise, they will not be damaged. Do not format the...
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...57715; Place them using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the file size or the file format ( page 126). You are not in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos from the computer. ...subscription conditions, etc. Songs with a soft dry cloth. No songs or video files are stored on the player. Follow the instructions in a playable format. For details, see "Supported file format" of Cause/Remedy The volume level is set to zero. Turn the ...
...57715; Place them using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the file size or the file format ( page 126). You are not in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos from the computer. ...subscription conditions, etc. Songs with a soft dry cloth. No songs or video files are stored on the player. Follow the instructions in a playable format. For details, see "Supported file format" of Cause/Remedy The volume level is set to zero. Turn the ...
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...using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool software. Continued Also, the maximum number of folders is selected, all the "MUSIC" folder. when "Folder" is 1,000 files for videos, 10,000 ... limited playback Range." Data cannot be displayed is set to the player ( page 24). Transferred files are not in a playable format. one album. When "All Songs" or The audio... maximum number of files that can be deleted on the player. You cannot delete songs, videos and photos on the player. After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, ...
...using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool software. Continued Also, the maximum number of folders is selected, all the "MUSIC" folder. when "Folder" is 1,000 files for videos, 10,000 ... limited playback Range." Data cannot be displayed is set to the player ( page 24). Transferred files are not in a playable format. one album. When "All Songs" or The audio... maximum number of files that can be deleted on the player. You cannot delete songs, videos and photos on the player. After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, ...
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... and transfer it . The video file is not in a video folder. Place the video files in a playable format. "VPT(Surround)" setting When outputting to external audio speakers using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Some songs may not be effective because the player is being used near the player. When using devices such...
... and transfer it . The video file is not in a video folder. Place the video files in a playable format. "VPT(Surround)" setting When outputting to external audio speakers using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Some songs may not be effective because the player is being used near the player. When using devices such...
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... be found. The built-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 file format ( page 126). Photos may not be displayed, depending on the player ( page 92). After dragging and dropping in Windows...
... be found. The built-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 file format ( page 126). Photos may not be displayed, depending on the player ( page 92). After dragging and dropping in Windows...
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... off , and then on again. Disconnect the player when you start or restart the computer. For details on its video file, or the video file is not in the correct location. Place a JPEG file of the software. The player cannot format. 106 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation ... cover art only appears if the cover art information is not displayed. Songs do not have cover art information whose file format is supported by the player. Transfer again using the supplied Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN.
... off , and then on again. Disconnect the player when you start or restart the computer. For details on its video file, or the video file is not in the correct location. Place a JPEG file of the software. The player cannot format. 106 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation ... cover art only appears if the cover art information is not displayed. Songs do not have cover art information whose file format is supported by the player. Transfer again using the supplied Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN.
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.... 110 Troubleshooting Table 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. Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase free ...Remedy Transferring may be limited files (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping. Install Windows Media Player 11 from your computer. Before installing the supplied Windows Media Player 11 on the player ( page 92). This happens to protect data ...
.... 110 Troubleshooting Table 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. Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase free ...Remedy Transferring may be limited files (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping. Install Windows Media Player 11 from your computer. Before installing the supplied Windows Media Player 11 on the player ( page 92). This happens to protect data ...
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.... Firmware update failed. Library error encountered. damaged. Transfer songs, videos, or photos again. If the remedy above does not solve the problem, format the built-in a can be an unsupported format played on the player. file is device and transfer again. player again. Press the button to the USB cable until transfer data...
.... Firmware update failed. Library error encountered. damaged. Transfer songs, videos, or photos again. If the remedy above does not solve the problem, format the built-in a can be an unsupported format played on the player. file is device and transfer again. player again. Press the button to the USB cable until transfer data...
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...Max. 1,000 Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21file format .jpg Profile: Baseline Profile Number of files MP3(MPEG-1 Layer3) file format, ASF file format, MP4 file format, Wave-Riff file format MP3 (.mp3), WMA*1 (.wma), AAC-LC*2 (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp), Linear PCM (.wav) MP3 Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable...16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Linear PCM Bit rate: 1,411 kbps Sampling frequency*3: 44.1 kHz MP4 file format, "Memory Stick" video format .mp4, .m4v Video AVC (H.264/AVC) Profile: Baseline Profile Level: Max. 1.3 Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps MPEG-4 Profile: Simple Profile Bit ...
...Max. 1,000 Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21file format .jpg Profile: Baseline Profile Number of files MP3(MPEG-1 Layer3) file format, ASF file format, MP4 file format, Wave-Riff file format MP3 (.mp3), WMA*1 (.wma), AAC-LC*2 (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp), Linear PCM (.wav) MP3 Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable...16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Linear PCM Bit rate: 1,411 kbps Sampling frequency*3: 44.1 kHz MP4 file format, "Memory Stick" video format .mp4, .m4v Video AVC (H.264/AVC) Profile: Baseline Profile Level: Max. 1.3 Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps MPEG-4 Profile: Simple Profile Bit ...
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...NWZ-A729 Time 62 hr. 00 min. 35 hr. 30 min. 127 Additional Information Table of Contents Menu Index Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.) The approximate times are based on file sizes. Bit rate Video Format: 384 kbps Audio Format: 128 kbps Video Format: 768 kbps Audio Format: 128 kbps NWZ... the player is used. Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ, depending on the conditions under which you transfer or record only 4 minutes songs (not including videos and photos) in the case where only videos are estimated in the MP3 format. The...
...NWZ-A729 Time 62 hr. 00 min. 35 hr. 30 min. 127 Additional Information Table of Contents Menu Index Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.) The approximate times are based on file sizes. Bit rate Video Format: 384 kbps Audio Format: 128 kbps Video Format: 768 kbps Audio Format: 128 kbps NWZ... the player is used. Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ, depending on the conditions under which you transfer or record only 4 minutes songs (not including videos and photos) in the case where only videos are estimated in the MP3 format. The...