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... (Intelligent Shuffle 37 Playing songs released in the same year in random order (Time Machine Shuffle 37 Playing all songs in random order 39 Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each Time the Songs Switch (New Song Pop Up 40 Deleting Songs from Music Library.... 41 Displaying the Music Option Menu.... 42 Setting the Music Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode)......... 44 Setting the Playback Range 46 Setting the Album Display Format...... 47 Setting the Sound Quality (Equalizer).... 49 Changing the sound quality 49 Customizing sound quality 51 Making the Sound More...
... (Intelligent Shuffle 37 Playing songs released in the same year in random order (Time Machine Shuffle 37 Playing all songs in random order 39 Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each Time the Songs Switch (New Song Pop Up 40 Deleting Songs from Music Library.... 41 Displaying the Music Option Menu.... 42 Setting the Music Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode)......... 44 Setting the Playback Range 46 Setting the Album Display Format...... 47 Setting the Sound Quality (Equalizer).... 49 Changing the sound quality 49 Customizing sound quality 51 Making the Sound More...
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... of the Screen (Brightness 85 Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time 86 Setting the Date Format 88 Setting the Time Format 89 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information 90 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 91 Formatting Memory (Format 92 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...
... of the Screen (Brightness 85 Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time 86 Setting the Date Format 88 Setting the Time Format 89 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information 90 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 91 Formatting Memory (Format 92 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...
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Settings Music Settings Play Mode 44 Playback Range 46 Equalizer 49 VPT(Surround 52 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 Information 90 AVLS (Volume Limit 81 Beep...
Settings Music Settings Play Mode 44 Playback Range 46 Equalizer 49 VPT(Surround 52 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 Information 90 AVLS (Volume Limit 81 Beep...
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... setting. When you can transfer music, photos or videos from a music distribution service on operation, refer to Windows Media Player 11. MP3 Conversion Tool ATRAC files need to be transferred by dragging and dropping using bundled MP3 Conversion Tool. (Audio data purchased from the computer to the player. Media Manager for WALKMAN Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA/AAC*1, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video (MPEG-4 Simple Profile, AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile), RSS feed (music, video) Media Manager for WALKMAN can be converted using Windows...
... setting. When you can transfer music, photos or videos from a music distribution service on operation, refer to Windows Media Player 11. MP3 Conversion Tool ATRAC files need to be transferred by dragging and dropping using bundled MP3 Conversion Tool. (Audio data purchased from the computer to the player. Media Manager for WALKMAN Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA/AAC*1, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video (MPEG-4 Simple Profile, AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile), RSS feed (music, video) Media Manager for WALKMAN can be converted using Windows...
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... "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. Notes Do not disconnect the USB cable while "Do not disconnect." Table of Contents Menu Index 24 Getting Started Transferring Data You can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using the supplied USB cable. Otherwise, they will not be transferred by dragging and dropping. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make...
... "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. Notes Do not disconnect the USB cable while "Do not disconnect." Table of Contents Menu Index 24 Getting Started Transferring Data You can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using the supplied USB cable. Otherwise, they will not be transferred by dragging and dropping. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make...
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... following operations: Starting playback of a song by selecting it from the "Music Library," etc. Changing the play mode. Changing the playback range. Playing a video. Intelligent Shuffle BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Playing songs released in the same year in random order (Time Machine Shuffle) The player randomly selects a release year and plays all transferred songs of that year are shuffled, and playback starts. Hints When you start the "Time Machine Shuffle" play is...
... following operations: Starting playback of a song by selecting it from the "Music Library," etc. Changing the play mode. Changing the playback range. Playing a video. Intelligent Shuffle BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Playing songs released in the same year in random order (Time Machine Shuffle) The player randomly selects a release year and plays all transferred songs of that year are shuffled, and playback starts. Hints When you start the "Time Machine Shuffle" play is...
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... Shuffle," the "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat" setting for the play mode is kept. "Intelligent Shuffle" play is automatically canceled by selecting it from the "Music Library," etc. Changing the play mode changes to confirm. Table of a song by any of the following operations: Starting playback of Contents Menu 39 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...
... Shuffle," the "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat" setting for the play mode is kept. "Intelligent Shuffle" play is automatically canceled by selecting it from the "Music Library," etc. Changing the play mode changes to confirm. Table of a song by any of the following operations: Starting playback of Contents Menu 39 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...
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...;/ button. Displays the current time ( page 83). *1 "Cover Art" screen While the cover art screen is shown. Playback time File format Bit rate Copyrighted files While playing back variable bit rate songs, "VBR" is displayed, you can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. Sets the playback range ( page 46). Displays a cover art. You can move songs to the Help or maker of a song, such as playing time, audio format, bit...
...;/ button. Displays the current time ( page 83). *1 "Cover Art" screen While the cover art screen is shown. Playback time File format Bit rate Copyrighted files While playing back variable bit rate songs, "VBR" is displayed, you can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. Sets the playback range ( page 46). Displays a cover art. You can move songs to the Help or maker of a song, such as playing time, audio format, bit...
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... song list order and the playback repeats. Repeat/ The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order. Shuffle&Repeat/ The songs within the playback range are played back in random order. 45 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu The list of play mode changes to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat." Index Note When you start "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play modes The playback contents differ, depending on the setting of the playback range ( page 46). Shuffle/ The songs...
... song list order and the playback repeats. Repeat/ The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order. Shuffle&Repeat/ The songs within the playback range are played back in random order. 45 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu The list of play mode changes to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat." Index Note When you start "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play modes The playback contents differ, depending on the setting of the playback range ( page 46). Shuffle/ The songs...
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... display format of video files when the video files are transferred to the player using Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. Press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button on the video list, and then select "Most Recent Video" from the option menu. You can set thumbnails of the video list in step can play back the video that has never been played back on the player continuously (Continuous Playback). Table of play mode; The video list appears. (Video Library...
... display format of video files when the video files are transferred to the player using Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. Press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button on the video list, and then select "Most Recent Video" from the option menu. You can set thumbnails of the video list in step can play back the video that has never been played back on the player continuously (Continuous Playback). Table of play mode; The video list appears. (Video Library...
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... display the Photo option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as file size, resolution, and file name, etc. Option items appear on the list screen Option items Now Playing Begin slide show play mode ( page 76). Starts playback of the last played song appears. Selects the slide show Detailed Information Photo List Display Format Most Recent Photo Go to the song playback screen Description/reference page Sets the photo...
... display the Photo option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as file size, resolution, and file name, etc. Option items appear on the list screen Option items Now Playing Begin slide show play mode ( page 76). Starts playback of the last played song appears. Selects the slide show Detailed Information Photo List Display Format Most Recent Photo Go to the song playback screen Description/reference page Sets the photo...
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...://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 to the player. Firmware update is complete...
...://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 to the player. Firmware update is complete...
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... "Supported file format" of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Noise is generated. A device emitting radio signals, such as mobile phones, keep them away from the player. Music data imported from CDs, etc., is damaged. Delete the data, then import and transfer it . The video file is not in a video folder. Place the video files in a playable format. Buttons do not work. The HOLD switch is set to the HOLD...
... "Supported file format" of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Noise is generated. A device emitting radio signals, such as mobile phones, keep them away from the player. Music data imported from CDs, etc., is damaged. Delete the data, then import and transfer it . The video file is not in a video folder. Place the video files in a playable format. Buttons do not work. The HOLD switch is set to the HOLD...
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... Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player ( page 24). Transferred files are not 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 output properly. Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge...
... Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player ( page 24). Transferred files are not 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 output properly. Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge...
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... set cover art using the supplied Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. If a malfunction occurs, the player turns off , and then on again automatically. Disconnect the player when you start or restart the computer. Continued 106 Troubleshooting Table of the same name as the video file into the folder under the "VIDEO" folder. Thumbnail name does not match its file format. Cover art information is included. The player's power...
... set cover art using the supplied Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. If a malfunction occurs, the player turns off , and then on again automatically. Disconnect the player when you start or restart the computer. Continued 106 Troubleshooting Table of the same name as the video file into the folder under the "VIDEO" folder. Thumbnail name does not match its file format. Cover art information is included. The player's power...
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... group numbers have been used to a lesser folder level using the software you cannot find a song, search for the song lists) exceeds the limit (8,192 items). The total number of songs registered in the display. Songs exceeding the limit are stored in "Others." If you used . Please pause playback and then try unselectable item during playback. Cannot display folders beyond the 8th folder level to transfer the playlists. The player cannot play songs...
... group numbers have been used to a lesser folder level using the software you cannot find a song, search for the song lists) exceeds the limit (8,192 items). The total number of songs registered in the display. Songs exceeding the limit are stored in "Others." If you used . Please pause playback and then try unselectable item during playback. Cannot display folders beyond the 8th folder level to transfer the playlists. The player cannot play songs...
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... select other message. player. Continued file is expired. the license is damaged. Please Charge. 114 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Message Meaning Remedy Cannot play ; Cannot play is no photos that cannot be displayed on the supported format. Updating the firmware failed to the USB cable until transfer data. Charge the battery ( page 21). with this No songs exist that start letter. file format is device and transfer again. Update the license information...
... select other message. player. Continued file is expired. the license is damaged. Please Charge. 114 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Message Meaning Remedy Cannot play ; Cannot play is no photos that cannot be displayed on the supported format. Updating the firmware failed to the USB cable until transfer data. Charge the battery ( page 21). with this No songs exist that start letter. file format is device and transfer again. Update the license information...
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... by selecting supported format, and "Play" from the option start Please connect to start playback. The device's memory was formatted on the player, this software for transferring, or Windows Explorer. You are trying to start Transfer songs to format the built-in the selected playlist. No playlists available. are no songs on the transfer photos. Delete files to compliant software or device and transfer songs. Select "Settings""Common Settings""Format" to the playback even when there player. Transfer songs into folders under the "MUSIC" folder using Settings menu...
... by selecting supported format, and "Play" from the option start Please connect to start playback. The device's memory was formatted on the player, this software for transferring, or Windows Explorer. You are trying to start Transfer songs to format the built-in the selected playlist. No playlists available. are no songs on the transfer photos. Delete files to compliant software or device and transfer songs. Select "Settings""Common Settings""Format" to the playback even when there player. Transfer songs into folders under the "MUSIC" folder using Settings menu...
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... do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above . *1 Excluding OS Versions not supported by dragging and dropping.). Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher needs to be installed. Broadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) or to change without notice. Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that...
... do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above . *1 Excluding OS Versions not supported by dragging and dropping.). Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher needs to be installed. Broadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) or to change without notice. Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that...
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... 45 Now Playing 7 Now Playing screen 19 O On-Hold Display 67 OPTION/PWR OFF button..... 11, 20 Option menu 20, 42, 69, 80 P Photo format 98 Photo Library 6, 70 Photo List Display Format 78 Photo Orientation 72 Playback Range 46 Playlists 7, 35 Play Mode 44, 45 Pop 50 Power 11, 96, 108 R Recharging 21 Release Year 32 Remaining battery 21 Repeat 45 RESET (the player 101 Reset all Settings 91 RESET button 12 S Screensaver 83 Search for songs 28...
... 45 Now Playing 7 Now Playing screen 19 O On-Hold Display 67 OPTION/PWR OFF button..... 11, 20 Option menu 20, 42, 69, 80 P Photo format 98 Photo Library 6, 70 Photo List Display Format 78 Photo Orientation 72 Playback Range 46 Playlists 7, 35 Play Mode 44, 45 Pop 50 Power 11, 96, 108 R Recharging 21 Release Year 32 Remaining battery 21 Repeat 45 RESET (the player 101 Reset all Settings 91 RESET button 12 S Screensaver 83 Search for songs 28...