Operation Guide
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... each software. Quick Start Guide explains set up and the basic operations, enabling you to import songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and photos to a computer, to transfer them to the player, and to play them back. Precautions explains important notes to "Table of this manual to jump to prevent accidents...
... each software. Quick Start Guide explains set up and the basic operations, enabling you to import songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and photos to a computer, to transfer them to the player, and to play them back. Precautions explains important notes to "Table of this manual to jump to prevent accidents...
Operation Guide
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...of Contents Supplied Accessories 8 Parts and Controls 9 Player Controls and Screens 11 How to use the 5-way button and screen....12 Displaying the "Now Playing" Screen..........17 Using the OPTION Button 18 Playing Music Searching for Songs (Music Library)........ 19 Searching for songs by song name ... Stereo 43 Correcting Sound in the High Range (DSEE(Sound Enhancer 44 Adjusting the Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer 46 Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Playing a Video 47 Setting the Video Orientation 49 Setting the Display of the Video Screen 51 Setting the Zoom Function ...
...of Contents Supplied Accessories 8 Parts and Controls 9 Player Controls and Screens 11 How to use the 5-way button and screen....12 Displaying the "Now Playing" Screen..........17 Using the OPTION Button 18 Playing Music Searching for Songs (Music Library)........ 19 Searching for songs by song name ... Stereo 43 Correcting Sound in the High Range (DSEE(Sound Enhancer 44 Adjusting the Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer 46 Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Playing a Video 47 Setting the Video Orientation 49 Setting the Display of the Video Screen 51 Setting the Zoom Function ...
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Table of Contents Menu Index Listening to FM Radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Listening to FM Radio 68 1 Switching to the FM radio 68 2 Presetting broadcast stations automatically (Auto Preset 69 3 Selecting broadcast stations 70 Presetting ... Format and Bit Rate 98 What is audio format 98 What is video format 99 What is photo format 99 Storing Data 100 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 102 Messages 114 Additional Information Precautions 119 About Copyrights 125 Specifications 127 Index 132 Note Depending on the country...
Table of Contents Menu Index Listening to FM Radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Listening to FM Radio 68 1 Switching to the FM radio 68 2 Presetting broadcast stations automatically (Auto Preset 69 3 Selecting broadcast stations 70 Presetting ... Format and Bit Rate 98 What is audio format 98 What is video format 99 What is photo format 99 Storing Data 100 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 102 Messages 114 Additional Information Precautions 119 About Copyrights 125 Specifications 127 Index 132 Note Depending on the country...
Operation Guide
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... Time Machine Shuffle 28 Shuffle All 30 Initial Search Artist 25 Album 25 Song 25 FM Radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)........ 68 Clock Display (NWZ-S515/S516only 82 Photo Library 58 Music Library All Songs 19 Album 20 Artist 21 Genre 22 Release Year 23 Folder 24 Video Library... display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of each function, such as playing songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and photos, searching for songs, listening to FM radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), and changing settings. The Home menu is the starting point of the player.
... Time Machine Shuffle 28 Shuffle All 30 Initial Search Artist 25 Album 25 Song 25 FM Radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)........ 68 Clock Display (NWZ-S515/S516only 82 Photo Library 58 Music Library All Songs 19 Album 20 Artist 21 Genre 22 Release Year 23 Folder 24 Video Library... display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of each function, such as playing songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and photos, searching for songs, listening to FM radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), and changing settings. The Home menu is the starting point of the player.
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Settings Music Settings Play Mode 33 Playback Range 35 Equalizer 38 VPT(Surround 41 DSEE(Sound Enhance).......... 44 Clear Stereo 43 Dynamic Normalizer 46 Album Display Format.......... 36 New Song Pop Up 31 Video Settings (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Zoom Settings 52 Video Orientation 49 Display 51 ... Settings Photo Orientation 60 Display 62 Slide Show Repeat 64 Slide Show Interval 65 Photo List Format 66 FM Radio Settings (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Scan Sensitivity 73 Mono/Auto 74 Common Settings Unit Information 85 AVLS (Volume Limit 76 Beep Settings 77 Screensaver 78...
Settings Music Settings Play Mode 33 Playback Range 35 Equalizer 38 VPT(Surround 41 DSEE(Sound Enhance).......... 44 Clear Stereo 43 Dynamic Normalizer 46 Album Display Format.......... 36 New Song Pop Up 31 Video Settings (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Zoom Settings 52 Video Orientation 49 Display 51 ... Settings Photo Orientation 60 Display 62 Slide Show Repeat 64 Slide Show Interval 65 Photo List Format 66 FM Radio Settings (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Scan Sensitivity 73 Mono/Auto 74 Common Settings Unit Information 85 AVLS (Volume Limit 76 Beep Settings 77 Screensaver 78...
Operation Guide
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... changes when you select "Music Library"- Press and hold the BACK/HOME button. Table of Contents Menu 11 Player Controls and Screens Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through screens, play songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), photos, and FM radio(NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and change the player's settings. The Home...
... changes when you select "Music Library"- Press and hold the BACK/HOME button. Table of Contents Menu 11 Player Controls and Screens Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through screens, play songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), photos, and FM radio(NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and change the player's settings. The Home...
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...* / buttons / buttons Index The initials of Contents Menu Index 12 How to scroll up or down faster. Video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) List Buttons / / Description Confirms the item of the list. Press and hold to use the 5-...way button and screen The 5-way button performs different functions on the list screens, on the thumbnail screens, and on the list screen Music (play back all songs in the list section appear. How to display a list of items. Displays the previous or next ...
...* / buttons / buttons Index The initials of Contents Menu Index 12 How to scroll up or down faster. Video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) List Buttons / / Description Confirms the item of the list. Press and hold to use the 5-...way button and screen The 5-way button performs different functions on the list screens, on the thumbnail screens, and on the list screen Music (play back all songs in the list section appear. How to display a list of items. Displays the previous or next ...
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... Press and hold to a reduced size image of a piece of cover art, one scene of the selected item during music operation, or displays the selected item during video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) operation. Moves the cursor up or down faster. for albums, see page 55. Continued ...To display thumbnails for video files (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), see page 36; 13 Photo List Table of Contents Menu Index Buttons Description Confirms the item of the ...
... Press and hold to a reduced size image of a piece of cover art, one scene of the selected item during music operation, or displays the selected item during video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) operation. Moves the cursor up or down faster. for albums, see page 55. Continued ...To display thumbnails for video files (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), see page 36; 13 Photo List Table of Contents Menu Index Buttons Description Confirms the item of the ...
Operation Guide
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...normal playback. *1 If there is no operation for more than 30 seconds while a video is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters the standby mode. *2 If "Continuous Playback" is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*1 You can find the beginning of...play videos only from the currently playing video ( page 48). Continued Buttons Description Starts video playback. 15 Video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Table of the next, previous or the currently playing video.*2 / Press the / button to scan a playing...
...normal playback. *1 If there is no operation for more than 30 seconds while a video is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters the standby mode. *2 If "Continuous Playback" is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*1 You can find the beginning of...play videos only from the currently playing video ( page 48). Continued Buttons Description Starts video playback. 15 Video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Table of the next, previous or the currently playing video.*2 / Press the / button to scan a playing...
Operation Guide
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... the song playback and a slide show is paused, the screen goes dark if there is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters the standby mode. FM (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Index Buttons Description Plays or pauses* FM radio. Selects the next receivable broadcast station by pressing and holding . /...
... the song playback and a slide show is paused, the screen goes dark if there is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters the standby mode. FM (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Index Buttons Description Plays or pauses* FM radio. Selects the next receivable broadcast station by pressing and holding . /...
Operation Guide
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...; Hints You can display the "Now Playing" screen by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button to select "Now Playing." When playing videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) or photos, you can select "Go to the song playback screen" from the option menu to confirm. Now Playing BACK/HOME button 5-way button...
...; Hints You can display the "Now Playing" screen by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button to select "Now Playing." When playing videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) or photos, you can select "Go to the song playback screen" from the option menu to confirm. Now Playing BACK/HOME button 5-way button...
Operation Guide
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... button to select the item, and then press the button to confirm. For details, see "Displaying the Music Option Menu" ( page 32), "Displaying the Video Option Menu (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)" ( page 57), "Displaying the Photo Option Menu" ( page 67), or "Displaying the FM Tuner... Option Menu" (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) ( page 75). Hint When there are multiple menus, display other menus by pressing the / button...
... button to select the item, and then press the button to confirm. For details, see "Displaying the Music Option Menu" ( page 32), "Displaying the Video Option Menu (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)" ( page 57), "Displaying the Photo Option Menu" ( page 67), or "Displaying the FM Tuner... Option Menu" (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) ( page 75). Hint When there are multiple menus, display other menus by pressing the / button...
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... play mode 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 mode changes to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat" ( page 33). Continued ...player offers 2 different random modes (also known as shuffle play) . Even if you start "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play mode. Changing the playback range. Tuning the FM radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Playing a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Table of Contents Menu 28 Playing Music...
... play mode 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 mode changes to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat" ( page 33). Continued ...player offers 2 different random modes (also known as shuffle play) . Even if you start "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play mode. Changing the playback range. Tuning the FM radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Playing a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Table of Contents Menu 28 Playing Music...
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... Contents Menu 30 Playing Music Playing all songs in random order All the songs stored on the player are shuffled, and playback starts. Even if you start "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play mode. Changing the playback range. Tuning the FM radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Playing a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). All songs...
... Contents Menu 30 Playing Music Playing all songs in random order All the songs stored on the player are shuffled, and playback starts. Even if you start "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play mode. Changing the playback range. Tuning the FM radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Playing a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). All songs...
Operation Guide
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39 Setting the Music Table of equalizer settings The sound settings appear on the screen as "Custom 1" and "Custom 2" seem to produce a different volume level than the other settings, you may have to adjust the volume manually to compensate. The "Equalizer" setting is not applied while a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) is not... the OPTION/ PWR OFF button, and select "Equalizer" from the "Now Playing" screen. See page 40 for which you are using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only).
39 Setting the Music Table of equalizer settings The sound settings appear on the screen as "Custom 1" and "Custom 2" seem to produce a different volume level than the other settings, you may have to adjust the volume manually to compensate. The "Equalizer" setting is not applied while a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) is not... the OPTION/ PWR OFF button, and select "Equalizer" from the "Now Playing" screen. See page 40 for which you are using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only).
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... sound levels. Press the button to confirm. The list of "Custom 1" or "Custom 2" are not applied while a video (NWZ-S615F/ S616F/S618F only) is canceled. The setting screen appears. Press the / button to select a cursor for the CLEAR BASS or the frequency...If you return to the previous menu before confirming a setting, the setting is playing or you are using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). The list of "Music Settings" options appears. Press the button to select "Equalizer," and then press the button to confirm....
... sound levels. Press the button to confirm. The list of "Custom 1" or "Custom 2" are not applied while a video (NWZ-S615F/ S616F/S618F only) is canceled. The setting screen appears. Press the / button to select a cursor for the CLEAR BASS or the frequency...If you return to the previous menu before confirming a setting, the setting is playing or you are using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). The list of "Music Settings" options appears. Press the button to select "Equalizer," and then press the button to confirm....
Operation Guide
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... 42 Setting the Music Table of a recording studio. The sound may appear to become more vibrant in parentheses. Setting/icon None Studio ( ) Live ( ) Club ( ) Arena ( ) Matrix ( ) Karaoke ( ) Description "VPT(Surround)" setting is playing or you are using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Press the... OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select "VPT(Surround)" from "Studio," "Live," "Club" to the music.
... 42 Setting the Music Table of a recording studio. The sound may appear to become more vibrant in parentheses. Setting/icon None Studio ( ) Live ( ) Club ( ) Arena ( ) Matrix ( ) Karaoke ( ) Description "VPT(Surround)" setting is playing or you are using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Press the... OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select "VPT(Surround)" from "Studio," "Live," "Club" to the music.
Operation Guide
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... Press the button to select "Music Settings," and then press the button to confirm. The "Clear Stereo" effect may not be obtained with other headphones, set "Clear Stereo" to "Off." When using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). The "Clear Stereo" ...the previous menu Press the BACK/HOME button. Table of Contents Menu 43 Setting the Music Listening with Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo) "Clear Stereo" enables individual left and right digital processing of "Music Settings" options appears. Press the button to select "Clear Stereo," and...
... Press the button to select "Music Settings," and then press the button to confirm. The "Clear Stereo" effect may not be obtained with other headphones, set "Clear Stereo" to "Off." When using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). The "Clear Stereo" ...the previous menu Press the BACK/HOME button. Table of Contents Menu 43 Setting the Music Listening with Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo) "Clear Stereo" enables individual left and right digital processing of "Music Settings" options appears. Press the button to select "Clear Stereo," and...
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Notes The "DSEE(Sound Enhance)" setting is not applied while a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/ S618F only) is playing or you are using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). The "DSEE(Sound Enhance)" function is not effective for a song with a file format that is not compressed, or song that is of a high bit rate with no treble loss. In the case of a song of Contents Menu To return to the previous menu Press the BACK/HOME button. Index 45 Setting the Music Table of very low bit rate, the "DSEE(Sound Enhance)" function will not be effective.
Notes The "DSEE(Sound Enhance)" setting is not applied while a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/ S618F only) is playing or you are using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). The "DSEE(Sound Enhance)" function is not effective for a song with a file format that is not compressed, or song that is of a high bit rate with no treble loss. In the case of a song of Contents Menu To return to the previous menu Press the BACK/HOME button. Index 45 Setting the Music Table of very low bit rate, the "DSEE(Sound Enhance)" function will not be effective.
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...; On: Minimizes the difference of Contents Menu 46 Setting the Music Adjusting the Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer) You can reduce the volume level between songs is playing or you are using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). With this setting, when listening to confirm. Note ...58320; The "Dynamic Normalizer" setting is not applied while a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/ S618F only) is moderated to minimize the difference in the shuffle play...
...; On: Minimizes the difference of Contents Menu 46 Setting the Music Adjusting the Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer) You can reduce the volume level between songs is playing or you are using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). With this setting, when listening to confirm. Note ...58320; The "Dynamic Normalizer" setting is not applied while a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/ S618F only) is moderated to minimize the difference in the shuffle play...