Operation Guide
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... Jumps to prevent accidents. Troubleshooting explains symptoms, causes and remedies when the player has problems. This Operation Guide explains standard and advanced features, enabling you are looking for from a list of the option items in the player's menu. Additionally, after installing software from the ...of key words mentioned in the manual. Jumps to the home menu list Find what you to make full use of the player and troubleshoot problems. Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of...
... Jumps to prevent accidents. Troubleshooting explains symptoms, causes and remedies when the player has problems. This Operation Guide explains standard and advanced features, enabling you are looking for from a list of the option items in the player's menu. Additionally, after installing software from the ...of key words mentioned in the manual. Jumps to the home menu list Find what you to make full use of the player and troubleshoot problems. Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of...
Operation Guide
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... 71 Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time 72 Setting the Date Format 74 Setting the Time Format 75 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information 76 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 78 Formatting Memory (Format 79 Selecting the Display Language.............. 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 110 About Copyrights 116 Specifications 118 Index 123 Note Depending on the...
... 71 Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time 72 Setting the Date Format 74 Setting the Time Format 75 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information 76 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 78 Formatting Memory (Format 79 Selecting the Display Language.............. 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 110 About Copyrights 116 Specifications 118 Index 123 Note Depending on the...
Operation Guide
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... in Canada, visit: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in the following troubleshooting tables, and try the following steps to resolve the issue. 1 Find the symptoms of the support Web sites. If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings on the player may be deleted. 3 Connect the...
... in Canada, visit: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in the following troubleshooting tables, and try the following steps to resolve the issue. 1 Find the symptoms of the support Web sites. If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings on the player may be deleted. 3 Connect the...
Operation Guide
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...to reset the player ( page 93). No data is stored on the file size or the file format ( page 118). You are not in the "MUSIC" folder by dragging and dropping. The playback limitation period of 94 Troubleshooting Operation Symptom There ... press the RESET button to subscription conditions, etc. Songs with an expired playback limitation period cannot be displayed, depending on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer. Transferred files are placing audio MP4 ...
...to reset the player ( page 93). No data is stored on the file size or the file format ( page 118). You are not in the "MUSIC" folder by dragging and dropping. The playback limitation period of 94 Troubleshooting Operation Symptom There ... press the RESET button to subscription conditions, etc. Songs with an expired playback limitation period cannot be displayed, depending on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer. Transferred files are placing audio MP4 ...
Operation Guide
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... ATRAC files using devices such as within a limited playback Range." range only, 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 again. When importing data...( page 118). Convert the ATRAC audio data using the software you used near the player. When using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool software. 95 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Transferred data is not displayed in a ...
... ATRAC files using devices such as within a limited playback Range." range only, 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 again. When importing data...( page 118). Convert the ATRAC audio data using the software you used near the player. When using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool software. 95 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Transferred data is not displayed in a ...
Operation Guide
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...Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy "VPT(Surround)" setting When outputting to external audio speakers using or "Clear Stereo" function the optional cradle, "VPT(Surround)" settings and is no difference between stopping and pausing. Playback does not stop. With this player.../stops. Continued This is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to let the player dry. The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by dragging and ...
...Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy "VPT(Surround)" setting When outputting to external audio speakers using or "Clear Stereo" function the optional cradle, "VPT(Surround)" settings and is no difference between stopping and pausing. Playback does not stop. With this player.../stops. Continued This is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to let the player dry. The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by dragging and ...
Operation Guide
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...; If the headphones are not connected correctly, headphones. Continued Table of Contents Menu Index 97 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Transferred data cannot be found. The built-in flash memory of the player was being transferred. Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in...
...; If the headphones are not connected correctly, headphones. Continued Table of Contents Menu Index 97 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Transferred data cannot be found. The built-in flash memory of the player was being transferred. Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in...
Operation Guide
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... format or the cover art's file format. The screen darkens while There was If a malfunction occurs, the player turns off, and inadvertently turned off, then on again automatically. selected in "Screensaver Timing" ( page 70). Press...player cannot format. The remaining battery is not displayed, depending on its manufacturer. Some cover art is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting to the computer ( page 83). Display Symptom Cause/Remedy "" appears for setting cover art. 98 Troubleshooting...
... format or the cover art's file format. The screen darkens while There was If a malfunction occurs, the player turns off, and inadvertently turned off, then on again automatically. selected in "Screensaver Timing" ( page 70). Press...player cannot format. The remaining battery is not displayed, depending on its manufacturer. Some cover art is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting to the computer ( page 83). Display Symptom Cause/Remedy "" appears for setting cover art. 98 Troubleshooting...
Operation Guide
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... prolonged period. The efficiency of Contents Menu Index 99 Troubleshooting Display (continued) Symptom The screen turns off. Continued Cause/Remedy The operating temperature is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time ( page 84). You... half the usual 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 shorter. A massage appears...
... prolonged period. The efficiency of Contents Menu Index 99 Troubleshooting Display (continued) Symptom The screen turns off. Continued Cause/Remedy The operating temperature is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time ( page 84). You... half the usual 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 shorter. A massage appears...
Operation Guide
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.... "Connecting" does not appear when connected to the computer with a computer Symptom MP3 Conversion Tool does not start up. 100 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Power (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy The player cannot charge The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on . Cause/Remedy Your computer's system...
.... "Connecting" does not appear when connected to the computer with a computer Symptom MP3 Conversion Tool does not start up. 100 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Power (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy The player cannot charge The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on . Cause/Remedy Your computer's system...
Operation Guide
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... on your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. Connect the player to another USB port on your computer. Table of Contents Menu Index 101 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom The player is not recognized by the computer when it . If you transfer files by dragging and...
... on your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. Connect the player to another USB port on your computer. Table of Contents Menu Index 101 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom The player is not recognized by the computer when it . If you transfer files by dragging and...
Operation Guide
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... flash memory. Transfer any other applications to avoid data damage. Transferable limit of Contents Menu Index 102 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer again. When importing data to your computer, close any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase...
... flash memory. Transfer any other applications to avoid data damage. Transferable limit of Contents Menu Index 102 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer again. When importing data to your computer, close any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase...
Operation Guide
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Connect the player to memory. You cannot delete or rename the folders. You cannot delete or rename the "MUSIC," "MP_ ROOT," "VIDEO," "PICTURES," "PICTURE" and "DCIM" folders. Table of Contents Menu 103 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Only a small amount of There is not enough free space in the...
Connect the player to memory. You cannot delete or rename the folders. You cannot delete or rename the "MUSIC," "MP_ ROOT," "VIDEO," "PICTURES," "PICTURE" and "DCIM" folders. Table of Contents Menu 103 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Only a small amount of There is not enough free space in the...
Operation Guide
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... after charging. Charge the battery until appears on whenever songs change. Index The date and time have been reset. This behavior is transferred. Set the player aside for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may be reset. This is set to "On." Set "New ...). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to "Off " ( page 30). If you left the player for a while to allow it to cool down. "New Song Pop Up" is not a malfunction. The player gets warm. 104 Troubleshooting Table of data is normal and not cause for...
... after charging. Charge the battery until appears on whenever songs change. Index The date and time have been reset. This behavior is transferred. Set the player aside for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may be reset. This is set to "On." Set "New ...). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to "Off " ( page 30). If you left the player for a while to allow it to cool down. "New Song Pop Up" is not a malfunction. The player gets warm. 104 Troubleshooting Table of data is normal and not cause for...
Operation Guide
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... ( page 118). You transferred an audio file to transfer the playlists. the license is not supported. The player cannot play ; Songs exceeding the limit are trying to store songs that cannot be displayed. Decrease the number of songs using the... up to the player exceeds 65,535, playlists exceeding this level. Please pause playback and then try unselectable item during playback. Place songs in the display. The playback limitation period of songs registered in folders under the "MUSIC" folder. 105 Troubleshooting Table of playlists ...
... ( page 118). You transferred an audio file to transfer the playlists. the license is not supported. The player cannot play ; Songs exceeding the limit are trying to store songs that cannot be displayed. Decrease the number of songs using the... up to the player exceeds 65,535, playlists exceeding this level. Please pause playback and then try unselectable item during playback. Place songs in the display. The playback limitation period of songs registered in folders under the "MUSIC" folder. 105 Troubleshooting Table of playlists ...
Operation Guide
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... are available for You are trying to compliant software or videos or photos is not an error a computer or other initial letters. player. player again. Please The database for songs, connect to start Transfer songs in flash memory ( page 79), then transfer ...display a Transfer photos to compliant software or device transferred, there is damaged. menu, but there are no and transfer again. 106 Troubleshooting Table of the "Initial Search" function. file is no photos that start playback. Library error encountered. No items found starting with the...
... are available for You are trying to compliant software or videos or photos is not an error a computer or other initial letters. player. player again. Please The database for songs, connect to start Transfer songs in flash memory ( page 79), then transfer ...display a Transfer photos to compliant software or device transferred, there is damaged. menu, but there are no and transfer again. 106 Troubleshooting Table of the "Initial Search" function. file is no photos that start playback. Library error encountered. No items found starting with the...
Operation Guide
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... The built-in selected item. You are no Explorer, or another playlists on the player, or no player. Transfer songs into folders under the "MUSIC" folder using another software for transferring, or Windows Explorer. videos stored on a computer. Please ...delete files. Please connect to the (Playlists) from the player using Windows Explorer, or another software used for transferring. message appears. The device's memory was formatted on the player. 107 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Message Meaning Remedy No playlists ...
... The built-in selected item. You are no Explorer, or another playlists on the player, or no player. Transfer songs into folders under the "MUSIC" folder using another software for transferring, or Windows Explorer. videos stored on a computer. Please ...delete files. Please connect to the (Playlists) from the player using Windows Explorer, or another software used for transferring. message appears. The device's memory was formatted on the player. 107 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Message Meaning Remedy No playlists ...
Operation Guide
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...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 16 O On-Hold Display 55 OPTION/PWR OFF ...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 album 19 artist... 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
...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 16 O On-Hold Display 55 OPTION/PWR OFF ...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 album 19 artist... 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
Quick Start Guide
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... Guide: Explains basic operation of the player, including importing, transferring, and playing music songs, videos and photos. Operation Guide: Explains advanced features of the player is described in the space provided below. Model No Serial No About the Manual The use of the player and offers troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting: Explains symptoms, causes and remedies...
... Guide: Explains basic operation of the player, including importing, transferring, and playing music songs, videos and photos. Operation Guide: Explains advanced features of the player is described in the space provided below. Model No Serial No About the Manual The use of the player and offers troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting: Explains symptoms, causes and remedies...
Quick Start Guide
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... begins. The method to use or set player functions, troubleshooting information, etc., are registered in the menu, and then press the button to confirm. For example, when you want to play audio, search for songs, albums or artists by selecting (Music Library) on the player ( page 20). About the Home menu The...
... begins. The method to use or set player functions, troubleshooting information, etc., are registered in the menu, and then press the button to confirm. For example, when you want to play audio, search for songs, albums or artists by selecting (Music Library) on the player ( page 20). About the Home menu The...