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...Format 79 Selecting the Display Language........... 81 Useful Facts Recharging the Player 83 Maximizing Battery Life 84 About Data Transferring 86 What are Format and Bit Rate 89 What is audio format 89 What is video format 90 What is photo format 90 Storing Data 91 Upgrading ...the Player's Firmware........ 92 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 93 Messages 105 Additional Information Precautions ...
...Format 79 Selecting the Display Language........... 81 Useful Facts Recharging the Player 83 Maximizing Battery Life 84 About Data Transferring 86 What are Format and Bit Rate 89 What is audio format 89 What is video format 90 What is photo format 90 Storing Data 91 Upgrading ...the Player's Firmware........ 92 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 93 Messages 105 Additional Information Precautions ...
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... button*2 Displays the option menu ( page 17). By sliding the HOLD switch in a short time, depending on the player are tactile dots. Note The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it . Use them to help with button operations. *2 Functions of marked with a small pin,...are activated if you press any button while the player is in the standby mode, the "Now Playing" screen, etc., appears and the player is in the battery. VOL +*1/- button Adjusts the volume. RESET button Resets the player when you press the RESET button with on the ...
... button*2 Displays the option menu ( page 17). By sliding the HOLD switch in a short time, depending on the player are tactile dots. Note The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it . Use them to help with button operations. *2 Functions of marked with a small pin,...are activated if you press any button while the player is in the standby mode, the "Now Playing" screen, etc., appears and the player is in the battery. VOL +*1/- button Adjusts the volume. RESET button Resets the player when you press the RESET button with on the ...
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... off the screen and listening only to the sound of Contents Menu 55 Playing Videos Playing Only Video Sound You can be played normally. (Default setting) No: When the player is played back. Table of those videos. Settings 5-way button BACK/HOME button Index Press and hold the .... Press the button to select (Settings), and then press the button to confirm. Press the button to select "Video Settings," and then press the button to "No" saves battery power and battery life will last longer. Setting this option to confirm.
... off the screen and listening only to the sound of Contents Menu 55 Playing Videos Playing Only Video Sound You can be played normally. (Default setting) No: When the player is played back. Table of those videos. Settings 5-way button BACK/HOME button Index Press and hold the .... Press the button to select (Settings), and then press the button to confirm. Press the button to select "Video Settings," and then press the button to "No" saves battery power and battery life will last longer. Setting this option to confirm.
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... OPTION/PWR OFF button on the "Now Playing" screen of Contents Menu To return to be reset. Note If the battery power is used up, for example, when the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may need to the previous menu Press the BACK...
... OPTION/PWR OFF button on the "Now Playing" screen of Contents Menu To return to be reset. Note If the battery power is used up, for example, when the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may need to the previous menu Press the BACK...
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... is connected to a computer. Some USB devices connected to in the battery icon. Please Charge." Table of Contents Menu Index 83 Useful Facts Recharging the Player The player's battery is recharged while the player is approx. 3 hours). When the remaining battery indication of the battery's charge. "Do not disconnect." See page 121 on the...
... is connected to a computer. Some USB devices connected to in the battery icon. Please Charge." Table of Contents Menu Index 83 Useful Facts Recharging the Player The player's battery is recharged while the player is approx. 3 hours). When the remaining battery indication of the battery's charge. "Do not disconnect." See page 121 on the...
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..." Note when connected to save the battery power and use the player for more than about a day, the player turns completely off to save battery power by setting as the sleep or hibernation mode, while the player is connected via the USB cable, the player's battery is possible to your computer If the..."DSEE (Sound Enhancer)" ( page 43) "Dynamic Normalizer" ( page 45) "Equalizer" ( page 37) "VPT (Surround)" ( page 40) For Videos "On-Hold Display" ( page 55) "After 15 sec" Deactivate. Furthermore, if the standby mode continues for a longer time.
..." Note when connected to save the battery power and use the player for more than about a day, the player turns completely off to save battery power by setting as the sleep or hibernation mode, while the player is connected via the USB cable, the player's battery is possible to your computer If the..."DSEE (Sound Enhancer)" ( page 43) "Dynamic Normalizer" ( page 45) "Equalizer" ( page 37) "VPT (Surround)" ( page 40) For Videos "On-Hold Display" ( page 55) "After 15 sec" Deactivate. Furthermore, if the standby mode continues for a longer time.
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Note Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer's battery. Table of Contents Menu 85 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 is not connected to a laptop computer that are played. Index For details on charging time and usage time, see page 120, 121.
Note Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer's battery. Table of Contents Menu 85 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 is not connected to a laptop computer that are played. Index For details on charging time and usage time, see page 120, 121.
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... and dropping in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos from the computer. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( page 83). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to zero. Turn the...soft dry cloth. No songs or video files are placing audio MP4 files in a video folder by dragging and dropping. Place them using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not play back, depending on the player. Follow the instructions in Windows ...
... and dropping in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos from the computer. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( page 83). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to zero. Turn the...soft dry cloth. No songs or video files are placing audio MP4 files in a video folder by dragging and dropping. Place them using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not play back, depending on the player. Follow the instructions in Windows ...
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... is a .3gp file. (.3gp only supports audio.) can hear it. The video file is not in a video folder. Place the video files in a video folder by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 83). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to external audio speakers using or...
... is a .3gp file. (.3gp only supports audio.) can hear it. The video file is not in a video folder. Place the video files in a video folder by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 83). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to external audio speakers using or...
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...page 9). enough. Disable "AVLS (Volume Limit)" ( page 67). the right channel of the player was formatted using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not play back, depending on the file format ( page 118). Photos may not be ...sound is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to the player ( page 86). Transferred files are played. Play back the other song or video files. Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery power is heard from The headphone...
...page 9). enough. Disable "AVLS (Volume Limit)" ( page 67). the right channel of the player was formatted using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not play back, depending on the file format ( page 118). Photos may not be ...sound is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to the player ( page 86). Transferred files are played. Play back the other song or video files. Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery power is heard from The headphone...
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...art only appears if the cover art information is selected. Correct the setting of the same name as the video file into the folder under the "VIDEO" folder. Some cover art is displayed The data has no operation attempted for an album or ...the computer ( page 83). For details on again automatically. The player cannot format. The remaining battery is not displayed, depending on the computer. Continued You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for a title. Characters...
...art only appears if the cover art information is selected. Correct the setting of the same name as the video file into the folder under the "VIDEO" folder. Some cover art is displayed The data has no operation attempted for an album or ...the computer ( page 83). For details on again automatically. The player cannot format. The remaining battery is not displayed, depending on the computer. Continued You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for a title. Characters...
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..., even after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyright-protected contents are played. When copyright-protected contents are played, battery life may be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time (...
..., even after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyright-protected contents are played. When copyright-protected contents are played, battery life may be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time (...
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Charging completes very If the battery is needed to the computer with a computer Symptom MP3 Conversion Tool does not start up. Continued Connection with the supplied USB cable. Connect the player to your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. Use the supplied USB cable. A USB...
Charging completes very If the battery is needed to the computer with a computer Symptom MP3 Conversion Tool does not start up. Continued Connection with the supplied USB cable. Connect the player to your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. Use the supplied USB cable. A USB...
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... Up" to the optional cradle, or another device. The player may be reset. The player gets warm. Cause/Remedy "Beep Settings" is set the date and time again ( page 83). Charge the battery until appears on whenever songs change. The date and time have been ...68). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to "Off " ( page 30). If you left the player for concern. 104 Troubleshooting Table of data is transferred. The player also may be warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging. This behavior is...
... Up" to the optional cradle, or another device. The player may be reset. The player gets warm. Cause/Remedy "Beep Settings" is set the date and time again ( page 83). Charge the battery until appears on whenever songs change. The date and time have been ...68). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to "Off " ( page 30). If you left the player for concern. 104 Troubleshooting Table of data is transferred. The player also may be warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging. This behavior is...
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... letters. Do not disconnect. damaged. Transfer songs, videos, or photos again. If the remedy above does not solve the problem, format the built-in the playback by selecting supported format, and "Play" from the option start letter. The player's battery is no player. Press the button to compliant software or device and...
... letters. Do not disconnect. damaged. Transfer songs, videos, or photos again. If the remedy above does not solve the problem, format the built-in the playback by selecting supported format, and "Play" from the option start letter. The player's battery is no player. Press the button to compliant software or device and...
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...leaking. 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...sure not to short-circuit the terminals of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. Doing so may cause burns or injury. Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Do not put any foreign object in the player. If this occurs, turn off immediately. If the...
...leaking. 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...sure not to short-circuit the terminals of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. Doing so may cause burns or injury. Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Do not put any foreign object in the player. If this occurs, turn off immediately. If the...
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120 Additional Information Capacity (User available capacity)*1 NWZ-A815: 2 GB (Approx. 1.71 GB = 1,840,775,168 bytes) NWZ-A816: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,638,976 bytes) NWZ-A818: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB = 7,840,956,416 bytes) *1 Available storage capacity of Output (headphones) Frequency ...2.0 compliant) Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Power source Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable) Charging time USB-based charging Approx.3 hours (full charge), Approx.1.5 hours (approx...
120 Additional Information Capacity (User available capacity)*1 NWZ-A815: 2 GB (Approx. 1.71 GB = 1,840,775,168 bytes) NWZ-A816: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,638,976 bytes) NWZ-A818: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB = 7,840,956,416 bytes) *1 Available storage capacity of Output (headphones) Frequency ...2.0 compliant) Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Power source Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable) Charging time USB-based charging Approx.3 hours (full charge), Approx.1.5 hours (approx...
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Furthermore, for videos, the time approximated when the brightness of the screen ( page 71) is set to "Blank." 121 Additional ... at MP3 128 kbps Playback at WMA 128 kbps Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps Playback at Linear PCM 1,411 kbps Video Playback at MPEG-4 768 kbps Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps Playback at AVC 768 kbps Playback at AVC 384 kbps NWZ-A815/A816/A818 Approximately ...(Approx. 1.9 oz) Continued The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of Contents Menu Index Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer...
Furthermore, for videos, the time approximated when the brightness of the screen ( page 71) is set to "Blank." 121 Additional ... at MP3 128 kbps Playback at WMA 128 kbps Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps Playback at Linear PCM 1,411 kbps Video Playback at MPEG-4 768 kbps Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps Playback at AVC 768 kbps Playback at AVC 384 kbps NWZ-A815/A816/A818 Approximately ...(Approx. 1.9 oz) Continued The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of Contents Menu Index Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer...
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... 3 Album Display Format 35 All Range 33, 34 Arena 41 Attachment 8 Audio format 89 AVC 90, 118 AVLS (Volume Limit 67 B BACK/HOME button 9, 11 Battery 83, 84, 121 Beep Settings 68 Bit rate 89, 118 Brightness 71 C Capacity 120 Clear Stereo 42 Club 41 Computer 122 Continuous Playback 53 Cover...
... 3 Album Display Format 35 All Range 33, 34 Arena 41 Attachment 8 Audio format 89 AVC 90, 118 AVLS (Volume Limit 67 B BACK/HOME button 9, 11 Battery 83, 84, 121 Beep Settings 68 Bit rate 89, 118 Brightness 71 C Capacity 120 Clear Stereo 42 Club 41 Computer 122 Continuous Playback 53 Cover...
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... 124 Additional Information L Language 81 Linear PCM 89, 118 Live 41 M Matrix 41 Messages 105 Model 77 MP3 89, 118 MPEG-4 90, 118 Music Library 6, 18 N Normal 33 Now Playing 7 Now Playing screen... 32, 33 Pop 38 Power 10, 84, 99 R Recharging 83 Release Year 22 Remaining battery 83 Repeat 33 RESET (the player 93 Reset all Settings 78 RESET button 10 S Screensaver 69, 70 Search for songs 18... Time setting 72 Total photos 77 Total songs 77 Total videos 77 Troubleshooting 93 Turning off the player manually.... 84 U Unique 38 Upgrading 92 USB cable 8 Continued
... 124 Additional Information L Language 81 Linear PCM 89, 118 Live 41 M Matrix 41 Messages 105 Model 77 MP3 89, 118 MPEG-4 90, 118 Music Library 6, 18 N Normal 33 Now Playing 7 Now Playing screen... 32, 33 Pop 38 Power 10, 84, 99 R Recharging 83 Release Year 22 Remaining battery 83 Repeat 33 RESET (the player 93 Reset all Settings 78 RESET button 10 S Screensaver 69, 70 Search for songs 18... Time setting 72 Total photos 77 Total songs 77 Total videos 77 Troubleshooting 93 Turning off the player manually.... 84 U Unique 38 Upgrading 92 USB cable 8 Continued