Operation Guide
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... Basic Operations and Screens Parts and Controls 5 Turning the Player On and Off 7 About the Home Menu 8 How to Use the Home Menu 11 How to Use the Option Menu 14 About the Software 16 Bundled Software 16 Compatible Software 16 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...
... Basic Operations and Screens Parts and Controls 5 Turning the Player On and Off 7 About the Home Menu 8 How to Use the Home Menu 11 How to Use the Option Menu 14 About the Software 16 Bundled Software 16 Compatible Software 16 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...
Operation Guide
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... of the screen [Brightness 76 Setting the current time [Set Date-Time].........77 Setting the date format [Date Display Format 78 Setting the time format [Time Display Format 78 Returning to the factory settings [Reset all Settings 79 Formatting memory [Format 79 Selecting the Display Language [Language Settings 80 Useful Facts About Battery Life 81 What are Format and Bit Rate 82 What is audio format 82 What is video format 83 What is photo format 83 Storing Data 84 Upgrading the Player's Firmware..........85 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 86 Messages...
... of the screen [Brightness 76 Setting the current time [Set Date-Time].........77 Setting the date format [Date Display Format 78 Setting the time format [Time Display Format 78 Returning to the factory settings [Reset all Settings 79 Formatting memory [Format 79 Selecting the Display Language [Language Settings 80 Useful Facts About Battery Life 81 What are Format and Bit Rate 82 What is audio format 82 What is video format 83 What is photo format 83 Storing Data 84 Upgrading the Player's Firmware..........85 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 86 Messages...
Operation Guide
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Basic Operations and Screens [Shuffle All 40 [FM Radio 65 [Clock Display 20, 77 [Photos 57 [Music] [All Songs 38 [Album 38 [Artist 38 [Genre 38 [Release Year 38 [Folder 38 [Videos 49 [Settings] [Music Settings] [Play Mode 45 [Equalizer 46 [Clear Stereo 47 [Dynamic Normalizer]......... 48 [Video Settings] [Zoom Settings 53 [Video Orientation 56 [Display 55 [Photo Settings] [Photo Orientation 62 [Display 63 [Slide Show Repeat 63 [Slide Show Interval 64 [FM Radio Settings] [Scan Sensitivity 70 [Mono...
Basic Operations and Screens [Shuffle All 40 [FM Radio 65 [Clock Display 20, 77 [Photos 57 [Music] [All Songs 38 [Album 38 [Artist 38 [Genre 38 [Release Year 38 [Folder 38 [Videos 49 [Settings] [Music Settings] [Play Mode 45 [Equalizer 46 [Clear Stereo 47 [Dynamic Normalizer]......... 48 [Video Settings] [Zoom Settings 53 [Video Orientation 56 [Display 55 [Photo Settings] [Photo Orientation 62 [Display 63 [Slide Show Repeat 63 [Slide Show Interval 64 [FM Radio Settings] [Scan Sensitivity 70 [Mono...
Operation Guide
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Compatible Software Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to Windows Media Player 11. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to the player. Content Transfer can also convert a video file of a format not supported by SonicStage can be played back after conversion to the Help of the software or visit the following website. For details on operation, refer to MP3 file format. If...
Compatible Software Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to Windows Media Player 11. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to the player. Content Transfer can also convert a video file of a format not supported by SonicStage can be played back after conversion to the Help of the software or visit the following website. For details on operation, refer to MP3 file format. If...
Operation Guide
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... connected to the Internet, Windows Media Player 11 obtains CD information (CD title, song name or artist name, etc.) and displays it in the window. Follow these instructions to rip songs from your computer. Insert an audio CD. Start up Windows Media Player 11, and then click the [Rip] tab at the top of the window. Table of Home Contents Menu Index 22 Transferring Music Transferring Music Using Windows Media Player...
... connected to the Internet, Windows Media Player 11 obtains CD information (CD title, song name or artist name, etc.) and displays it in the window. Follow these instructions to rip songs from your computer. Insert an audio CD. Start up Windows Media Player 11, and then click the [Rip] tab at the top of the window. Table of Home Contents Menu Index 22 Transferring Music Transferring Music Using Windows Media Player...
Operation Guide
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... cancel [Shuffle All], the [Shuffle] or [Shuffle&Repeat] setting for the play mode is retained. [Shuffle All] play is automatically cancelled by any of the following operations: Starting playback of Home Contents Menu 40 Playing Music Playing All Songs in random order. BACK/HOME button 5-way button [Shuffle All] Index From the [Home] menu, select [Shuffle All]. Even if you start [Shuffle All] play, the play mode changes to [Shuffle] or [Shuffle&Repeat]( p. 45). All songs are played in...
... cancel [Shuffle All], the [Shuffle] or [Shuffle&Repeat] setting for the play mode is retained. [Shuffle All] play is automatically cancelled by any of the following operations: Starting playback of Home Contents Menu 40 Playing Music Playing All Songs in random order. BACK/HOME button 5-way button [Shuffle All] Index From the [Home] menu, select [Shuffle All]. Even if you start [Shuffle All] play, the play mode changes to [Shuffle] or [Shuffle&Repeat]( p. 45). All songs are played in...
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... Menu Index 44 Playing Music Displaying the detailed information screen [Detailed Information] From the music list or music playback screen, press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button. Select [Detailed Information]. Cover art may not be displayed. Cover art only appears if cover art information is shown. Detailed information screen When you display this screen from the music playback screen, you can set cover art using Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. File name Displaying...
... Menu Index 44 Playing Music Displaying the detailed information screen [Detailed Information] From the music list or music playback screen, press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button. Select [Detailed Information]. Cover art may not be displayed. Cover art only appears if cover art information is shown. Detailed information screen When you display this screen from the music playback screen, you can set cover art using Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. File name Displaying...
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...Shuffle]/ [Shuffle&Repeat]/ [Repeat 1 Song]/ Description The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order. (Default setting) The songs within the playback range are played back in the lists from which the playback starts (album list, artist list, etc.). When you start [Shuffle All] play, the play mode type. BACK/HOME button 5-way button [Settings] Index Setting the play mode [Play Mode] The player offers a variety of Home Contents Menu 45 Playing Music Changing the Music Settings To change the music settings, select [Settings] from a song list...
...Shuffle]/ [Shuffle&Repeat]/ [Repeat 1 Song]/ Description The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order. (Default setting) The songs within the playback range are played back in the lists from which the playback starts (album list, artist list, etc.). When you start [Shuffle All] play, the play mode type. BACK/HOME button 5-way button [Settings] Index Setting the play mode [Play Mode] The player offers a variety of Home Contents Menu 45 Playing Music Changing the Music Settings To change the music settings, select [Settings] from a song list...
Operation Guide
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... currently playing video and displays it only when you operate the player. (Default setting) Note If [Video Orientation] is set to [Horizontal (right)], the title of a video, such as its title, playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., during playback. From the [Home] menu, select [Settings] [Video Settings] [Display] desired display type. 55 Watching Videos Table of Home Contents Menu Setting the display of the video screen [Display] You can display or...
... currently playing video and displays it only when you operate the player. (Default setting) Note If [Video Orientation] is set to [Horizontal (right)], the title of a video, such as its title, playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., during playback. From the [Home] menu, select [Settings] [Video Settings] [Display] desired display type. 55 Watching Videos Table of Home Contents Menu Setting the display of the video screen [Display] You can display or...
Operation Guide
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... available in flash memory of the player using the player. This function is formatted, all data (songs, videos, photos, etc., including sample data installed at the factory) will be erased. Proceed?] appears. To cancel the operation, select [No]. Select [Yes]. Proceed?] appears. Select [Yes]. [All data will not delete data such as music, video, and photo data. Index Formatting memory [Format] You can reset the player to the default settings. 79 Common Settings Table of...
... available in flash memory of the player using the player. This function is formatted, all data (songs, videos, photos, etc., including sample data installed at the factory) will be erased. Proceed?] appears. To cancel the operation, select [No]. Select [Yes]. Proceed?] appears. Select [Yes]. [All data will not delete data such as music, video, and photo data. Index Formatting memory [Format] You can reset the player to the default settings. 79 Common Settings Table of...
Operation Guide
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... Version information for the player's firmware can update the player's firmware. Table of Home Contents Menu 85 Useful Facts Upgrading the Player's Firmware You can be displayed by selecting [Settings] [Common Settings] [Unit Information] from the Web site. Connect the player to your computer from the [Home] menu ( p. 74). For details on -screen instructions to update the player's firmware. Index Installing the latest player's firmware allows you to add new features to...
... Version information for the player's firmware can update the player's firmware. Table of Home Contents Menu 85 Useful Facts Upgrading the Player's Firmware You can be displayed by selecting [Settings] [Common Settings] [Unit Information] from the Web site. Connect the player to your computer from the [Home] menu ( p. 74). For details on -screen instructions to update the player's firmware. Index Installing the latest player's firmware allows you to add new features to...
Operation Guide
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... "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( p. 110). Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the file format ( p. 110). Photos may not be displayed. The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer. Format the built-in flash memory on the player ( p. 79). The supplied USB cable was disconnected from the player while data was being displayed, you cannot operate the player. Disconnect the USB connection...
... "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( p. 110). Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the file format ( p. 110). Photos may not be displayed. The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer. Format the built-in flash memory on the player ( p. 79). The supplied USB cable was disconnected from the player while data was being displayed, you cannot operate the player. Disconnect the USB connection...
Operation Guide
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... a malfunction occurs, the player turns off, and then on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software. Some cover art may not be played are played. Play back other song or video files. Thumbnails are not displayed. Songs of a file format supported by the player do not have cover art information and whose file format is supported by the player. Transfer again using Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. Thumbnail...
... a malfunction occurs, the player turns off, and then on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software. Some cover art may not be played are played. Play back other song or video files. Thumbnails are not displayed. Songs of a file format supported by the player do not have cover art information and whose file format is supported by the player. Transfer again using Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. Thumbnail...
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..., make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to your computer and format the built-in flash memory. Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase free space. Songs with the supplied USB cable. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by drag-and-drop again. Table of Home Contents Menu Index 93 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer [Connecting] or [Connected USB (MTP)] does...
..., make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to your computer and format the built-in flash memory. Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase free space. Songs with the supplied USB cable. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by drag-and-drop again. Table of Home Contents Menu Index 93 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer [Connecting] or [Connected USB (MTP)] does...
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...; The player is connected to a computer or other external devices to transfer data. This is not an error message. Do not disconnect the USB cable until transferring completes. [Firmware update failed.] Updating the firmware failed to complete. Follow the instructions displayed on the player. You cannot play a song in the [Others] list, delete unnecessary songs from the player using the software used to transfer the playlists. [Cannot play ; Please Charge.] The player's battery is not supported.] ...
...; The player is connected to a computer or other external devices to transfer data. This is not an error message. Do not disconnect the USB cable until transferring completes. [Firmware update failed.] Updating the firmware failed to complete. Follow the instructions displayed on the player. You cannot play a song in the [Others] list, delete unnecessary songs from the player using the software used to transfer the playlists. [Cannot play ; Please Charge.] The player's battery is not supported.] ...
Operation Guide
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... min. Continued Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may not correspond to all encoders. *2 Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back, depending on the case in which you transfer or record only 4 minutes songs (not including videos and photos) in the MP3 format. Table of Home Contents Menu 111 Additional Information Photo*5 Photo Format (Codec) JPEG Media File format: Compatible with Exif 2.21 file format File extension: .jpg Profile: Baseline...
... min. Continued Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may not correspond to all encoders. *2 Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back, depending on the case in which you transfer or record only 4 minutes songs (not including videos and photos) in the MP3 format. Table of Home Contents Menu 111 Additional Information Photo*5 Photo Format (Codec) JPEG Media File format: Compatible with Exif 2.21 file format File extension: .jpg Profile: Baseline...
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... drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM) Sound board USB connector (Hi-Speed USB is recommended) Internet Explorer 7.0 and Windows Media Player 11 are subject to visit the web site. Not supported by OSs other than above. *1 Excluding OS Versions not supported by the following Windows operating systems*1: Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista Home Basic (Service...
... drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM) Sound board USB connector (Hi-Speed USB is recommended) Internet Explorer 7.0 and Windows Media Player 11 are subject to visit the web site. Not supported by OSs other than above. *1 Excluding OS Versions not supported by the following Windows operating systems*1: Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista Home Basic (Service...
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... 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 65 Recharge 17 [Release Year 39 Remaining battery 10 [Repeat 45 [Repeat 1 Song 45 [Reset all Settings 79 RESET button 6 Reset the player 86 S [Scan Sensitivity 70 [Screensaver 76 Search for songs 38 [Set Date-Time 20, 77 [Settings 8 Common 74 FM Radio 70 Music 45 Photo 62 Video 53 [Shuffle 45 [Shuffle&Repeat 45 [Shuffle...
... 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 65 Recharge 17 [Release Year 39 Remaining battery 10 [Repeat 45 [Repeat 1 Song 45 [Reset all Settings 79 RESET button 6 Reset the player 86 S [Scan Sensitivity 70 [Screensaver 76 Search for songs 38 [Set Date-Time 20, 77 [Settings 8 Common 74 FM Radio 70 Music 45 Photo 62 Video 53 [Shuffle 45 [Shuffle&Repeat 45 [Shuffle...
Quick Start Guide
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... player How to use the free space in the WALKMAN Guide. Hint You can start the WALKMAN Guide. Charging Charging... Clock Display Videos Now Playing Playlists Information area How to Install the Bundled Software (Operation Guide included) 1 Connect the player to the previous screen. The WALKMAN Guide includes the following items: Operation Guide The following web site: http://www.support.microsoft.com/ ©2009 Sony Corporation Printed in flash memory of the player, copy this manual) (1) Software (1) The software is the starting...
... player How to use the free space in the WALKMAN Guide. Hint You can start the WALKMAN Guide. Charging Charging... Clock Display Videos Now Playing Playlists Information area How to Install the Bundled Software (Operation Guide included) 1 Connect the player to the previous screen. The WALKMAN Guide includes the following items: Operation Guide The following web site: http://www.support.microsoft.com/ ©2009 Sony Corporation Printed in flash memory of the player, copy this manual) (1) Software (1) The software is the starting...
Quick Start Guide
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... necessary files to another software other device beforehand. 1 Press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode. RESET button Use a small pin, etc. Strap hole USB connector Connect the supplied USB cable. Headphone jack *1 There are located on the back of the issue in "Troubleshooting" in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers...
... necessary files to another software other device beforehand. 1 Press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode. RESET button Use a small pin, etc. Strap hole USB connector Connect the supplied USB cable. Headphone jack *1 There are located on the back of the issue in "Troubleshooting" in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers...