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... Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of this manual to jump to the home menu list Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the manual. Additionally, after installing software from a list of the option items in the player's menu. Jumps to "Table of Contents," "Home Menu List," or "Index." Table of Contents Menu Index Digital Media Player NWZ-A826 / NWZ-A828 / NWZ...
... Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of this manual to jump to the home menu list Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the manual. Additionally, after installing software from a list of the option items in the player's menu. Jumps to "Table of Contents," "Home Menu List," or "Index." Table of Contents Menu Index Digital Media Player NWZ-A826 / NWZ-A828 / NWZ...
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... random order (Time Machine Shuffle 30 Playing all songs in random order 32 Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each Time the Songs Switch (New Song Pop Up 33 Deleting Songs from Music Library.... 34 Displaying the Music Option Menu.... 35 Setting the Music Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode)......... 37 Setting the Playback Range 39 Setting the Album Display Format...... 40 Setting to Search by Folders (/ Button Setting 42 Setting the Sound Quality (Equalizer).... 43 Changing the sound quality 43 Customizing sound quality 45 Making the Sound More Vibrant (VPT...
... random order (Time Machine Shuffle 30 Playing all songs in random order 32 Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each Time the Songs Switch (New Song Pop Up 33 Deleting Songs from Music Library.... 34 Displaying the Music Option Menu.... 35 Setting the Music Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode)......... 37 Setting the Playback Range 39 Setting the Album Display Format...... 40 Setting to Search by Folders (/ Button Setting 42 Setting the Sound Quality (Equalizer).... 43 Changing the sound quality 43 Customizing sound quality 45 Making the Sound More Vibrant (VPT...
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...Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time 104 Setting the Date Format 106 Setting the Time Format 107 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information 108 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 109 Formatting Memory (Format 110 Selecting the Display Language......... 112 Useful Facts Recharging the Player 114 Maximizing Battery Life 115 About Data Transferring 116 What are Format and Bit Rate?......... 120 What is audio format 120 What is video format 121 What is photo format 121 Storing Data 122 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 123 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
...Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time 104 Setting the Date Format 106 Setting the Time Format 107 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information 108 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 109 Formatting Memory (Format 110 Selecting the Display Language......... 112 Useful Facts Recharging the Player 114 Maximizing Battery Life 115 About Data Transferring 116 What are Format and Bit Rate?......... 120 What is audio format 120 What is video format 121 What is photo format 121 Storing Data 122 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 123 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
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... Album Display Format.......... 40 New Song Pop Up 33 /Button Setting 42 Video Settings Zoom Settings 57 Video Orientation 54 Display 56 Continuous Playback 59 Video List Format 60 On-Hold Display 61 Photo Settings Photo Orientation 66 Display 68 Slide Show Repeat 70 Slide Show Interval 71 Photo List Format 72 Bluetooth Settings Sound Quality Mode 91 Quick Connection 88 Sound Effect Preset 92 Bluetooth Information........... 93 Common Settings Unit Information 108 AVLS (Volume Limit 99 Beep Settings 100 Screensaver 101 Brightness 103 Set Date-Time...
... Album Display Format.......... 40 New Song Pop Up 33 /Button Setting 42 Video Settings Zoom Settings 57 Video Orientation 54 Display 56 Continuous Playback 59 Video List Format 60 On-Hold Display 61 Photo Settings Photo Orientation 66 Display 68 Slide Show Repeat 70 Slide Show Interval 71 Photo List Format 72 Bluetooth Settings Sound Quality Mode 91 Quick Connection 88 Sound Effect Preset 92 Bluetooth Information........... 93 Common Settings Unit Information 108 AVLS (Volume Limit 99 Beep Settings 100 Screensaver 101 Brightness 103 Set Date-Time...
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The screen used to select a shuffle mode appears. Press the button to select "Time Machine Shuffle," and then press the button to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat" ( page 38). Even if you start the "Time Machine Shuffle" play, the playback range is automatically canceled by any of the following operations: Starting playback of a song by selecting it from the "Music Library," etc. Changing the play is set to confirm. Continued ...
The screen used to select a shuffle mode appears. Press the button to select "Time Machine Shuffle," and then press the button to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat" ( page 38). Even if you start the "Time Machine Shuffle" play, the playback range is automatically canceled by any of the following operations: Starting playback of a song by selecting it from the "Music Library," etc. Changing the play is set to confirm. Continued ...
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... the player are shuffled, and playback starts. Even if you start "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play mode. Changing the playback range. Playing a video. Index Hints When you cancel "Intelligent Shuffle," the "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat" setting for the play mode is kept. "Intelligent Shuffle" play is automatically canceled by any of the following operations: Starting playback of Contents Menu 32 Playing Music Playing all songs in random order. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button...
... the player are shuffled, and playback starts. Even if you start "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play mode. Changing the playback range. Playing a video. Index Hints When you cancel "Intelligent Shuffle," the "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat" setting for the play mode is kept. "Intelligent Shuffle" play is automatically canceled by any of the following operations: Starting playback of Contents Menu 32 Playing Music Playing all songs in random order. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button...
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... "Now Playing" screen Option items Play Mode Playback Range Equalizer VPT(Surround) Cover Art*1 Detailed Information*2 / Button Setting Clock Display Description/reference page Sets the play mode ( page 37). File name Sets the operation of a song, such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and file name. Displays the current time ( page 101). *1 "Cover Art" screen While the cover art screen is displayed, you can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. The cover art...
... "Now Playing" screen Option items Play Mode Playback Range Equalizer VPT(Surround) Cover Art*1 Detailed Information*2 / Button Setting Clock Display Description/reference page Sets the play mode ( page 37). File name Sets the operation of a song, such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and file name. Displays the current time ( page 101). *1 "Cover Art" screen While the cover art screen is displayed, you can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. The cover art...
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... playback repeats. Index Note When you start "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play modes The playback contents differ, depending on the setting of play mode changes to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat." Repeat 1 Song/ The current song or the song selected from a song list is played back repeatedly. Repeat/ The songs within the playback range are played back in random order. Shuffle/ The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order and the playback repeats. 38 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu The list...
... playback repeats. Index Note When you start "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play modes The playback contents differ, depending on the setting of play mode changes to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat." Repeat 1 Song/ The current song or the song selected from a song list is played back repeatedly. Repeat/ The songs within the playback range are played back in random order. Shuffle/ The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order and the playback repeats. 38 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu The list...
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... video that was played back most recently. The player offers 2 types of play back all video files ( page 59). When "Display" is playing. play back one video file only (one file play) and play mode; Note Up to the player using Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. Table of Contents Menu 52 Playing Videos Playing a Video You can play videos by transferring video files to 1,000 video files can be changed. Press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button on the player continuously (Continuous Playback...
... video that was played back most recently. The player offers 2 types of play back all video files ( page 59). When "Display" is playing. play back one video file only (one file play) and play mode; Note Up to the player using Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. Table of Contents Menu 52 Playing Videos Playing a Video You can play videos by transferring video files to 1,000 video files can be changed. Press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button on the player continuously (Continuous Playback...
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...": Displays only video titles in the video list. "Title With Thumbnail": Displays thumbnails, video titles, and the playing time. (Default setting) "Thumbnail Only": Displays only thumbnails in the video list. *1 Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of one scene of video files when the video files are transferred to confirm. Note Thumbnails may not be set the display format of Contents Menu 60 Playing Videos Setting the Video List Display Format The player offers 3 display formats. Settings BACK/HOME button...
...": Displays only video titles in the video list. "Title With Thumbnail": Displays thumbnails, video titles, and the playing time. (Default setting) "Thumbnail Only": Displays only thumbnails in the video list. *1 Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of one scene of video files when the video files are transferred to confirm. Note Thumbnails may not be set the display format of Contents Menu 60 Playing Videos Setting the Video List Display Format The player offers 3 display formats. Settings BACK/HOME button...
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... on the photo "Now Playing" screen. Option items appear on the list screen Option items Now Playing Begin slide show play mode ( page 70). Sets to the song playback screen Description/reference page Sets the photo orientation ( page 66). Option items appear on the "Now Playing" screen Option items Photo Orientation Display Detailed Information Slide Show Repeat Slide Show Interval Brightness Clock Display Go to display/not display photo information ( page 68). Starts playback of the screen (...
... on the photo "Now Playing" screen. Option items appear on the list screen Option items Now Playing Begin slide show play mode ( page 70). Sets to the song playback screen Description/reference page Sets the photo orientation ( page 66). Option items appear on the "Now Playing" screen Option items Photo Orientation Display Detailed Information Slide Show Repeat Slide Show Interval Brightness Clock Display Go to display/not display photo information ( page 68). Starts playback of the screen (...
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... use a cable for connection since Bluetooth technology is a wireless technology, nor is it necessary for each Bluetooth device specification. Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology that can use near metal objects When a device using radio waves, such as a wireless LAN device, or a microwave oven, is in use such a device in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who purchased the overseas models...
... use a cable for connection since Bluetooth technology is a wireless technology, nor is it necessary for each Bluetooth device specification. Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology that can use near metal objects When a device using radio waves, such as a wireless LAN device, or a microwave oven, is in use such a device in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who purchased the overseas models...
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... file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may be damaged. 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" folder or "MPE_ROOT" folder. Otherwise, they will not be transferred by dragging and dropping again. For details about the bundled software that can transfer data, see the following instructions. Table of "Quick Start Guide...
... file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may be damaged. 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" folder or "MPE_ROOT" folder. Otherwise, they will not be transferred by dragging and dropping again. For details about the bundled software that can transfer data, see the following instructions. Table of "Quick Start Guide...
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... customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ Download the update program to your computer from the web site. Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the update program. Follow the on-screen instructions...
... customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ Download the update program to your computer from the web site. Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the update program. Follow the on-screen instructions...
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... remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by dragging and dropping. For details, see the video, but The file is a .3gp file. (.3gp only supports audio.) can hear it again. Cannot see "Supported file format" of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Noise is generated. A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being displayed, you have not applied the sound...
... remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by dragging and dropping. For details, see the video, but The file is a .3gp file. (.3gp only supports audio.) can hear it again. Cannot see "Supported file format" of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Noise is generated. A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being displayed, you have not applied the sound...
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... file format, the thumbnails cannot be displayed. Retransfer the photos using the supplied Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. 129 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Thumbnails are not displayed. Songs do not have thumbnails that are complied with the data. The cover art only appears if the cover art information is supported by pressing the RESET button of the player...
... file format, the thumbnails cannot be displayed. Retransfer the photos using the supplied Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. 129 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Thumbnails are not displayed. Songs do not have thumbnails that are complied with the data. The cover art only appears if the cover art information is supported by pressing the RESET button of the player...
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.... 139 Troubleshooting Table of playlists (delete the playlists) using the software you do not want to "None." Cannot change "Screensaver Timing" when "Type" is set to store songs that are the list. Cannot complete during the operation again. Continued Decrease the number of Contents Menu Index Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. You are trying to delete the currently connected Bluetooth device. Cannot delete the connected Bluetooth device...
.... 139 Troubleshooting Table of playlists (delete the playlists) using the software you do not want to "None." Cannot change "Screensaver Timing" when "Type" is set to store songs that are the list. Cannot complete during the operation again. Continued Decrease the number of Contents Menu Index Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. You are trying to delete the currently connected Bluetooth device. Cannot delete the connected Bluetooth device...
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page 78). Updating the firmware failed to select other initial letters. Please The database for display. No devices have been paired. No photos are available for songs, connect to compliant software or videos or photos is device and transfer again. You are no songs in the playback by selecting supported format, and "Play" from the Home player using Windows Explorer, or another playlists on the supported format. menu, but there are trying to start playback. 141 Troubleshooting Table...
page 78). Updating the firmware failed to select other initial letters. Please The database for display. No devices have been paired. No photos are available for songs, connect to compliant software or videos or photos is device and transfer again. You are no songs in the playback by selecting supported format, and "Play" from the Home player using Windows Explorer, or another playlists on the supported format. menu, but there are trying to start playback. 141 Troubleshooting Table...
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Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment Macintosh Design and specifications are standardized according to the purpose of the Bluetooth device. *3 Codec indicates the audio signal compression and conversion format. Not supported by OSs other than...
Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment Macintosh Design and specifications are standardized according to the purpose of the Bluetooth device. *3 Codec indicates the audio signal compression and conversion format. Not supported by OSs other than...
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... 38 Now Playing 7 Now Playing screen 19 O On-Hold Display 61 OPTION/PWR OFF button..... 11, 20 Option menu 20, 35, 63, 74 P Pairing 78 Passkey 79 Photo format 121 Photo Library 6, 64 Photo List Display Format 72 Photo Orientation 66 Playback Range 39 Playlists 7, 28 Play Mode 37, 38 Pop 44 Power 11, 115, 131 Q Quick Connection 88 R Recharging 114 Release Year 25 Remaining battery 114 Repeat 38 RESET (the player 124 Reset all Settings 109 RESET button 12...
... 38 Now Playing 7 Now Playing screen 19 O On-Hold Display 61 OPTION/PWR OFF button..... 11, 20 Option menu 20, 35, 63, 74 P Pairing 78 Passkey 79 Photo format 121 Photo Library 6, 64 Photo List Display Format 72 Photo Orientation 66 Playback Range 39 Playlists 7, 28 Play Mode 37, 38 Pop 44 Power 11, 115, 131 Q Quick Connection 88 R Recharging 114 Release Year 25 Remaining battery 114 Repeat 38 RESET (the player 124 Reset all Settings 109 RESET button 12...