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...Menu Index Table of Contents Supplied Accessories 8 About the bundled software 9 Parts and Controls 10 Front 10 Rear 12 Player Controls and Screens 13 How to use the 5-way button and screen....14 Displaying the "Now Playing" Screen..........19 Using...Normalizer 51 Playing Videos Playing a Video 52 Setting the Video Orientation 54 Setting the Display of the Video Screen 56 Setting the Zoom Function 57 Playing Videos Continuously 59 Setting the Video List Display Format 60 Playing Only Video Sound 61 Deleting Videos from the Video Library 62 Displaying the Video Option Menu.......
...Menu Index Table of Contents Supplied Accessories 8 About the bundled software 9 Parts and Controls 10 Front 10 Rear 12 Player Controls and Screens 13 How to use the 5-way button and screen....14 Displaying the "Now Playing" Screen..........19 Using...Normalizer 51 Playing Videos Playing a Video 52 Setting the Video Orientation 54 Setting the Display of the Video Screen 56 Setting the Zoom Function 57 Playing Videos Continuously 59 Setting the Video List Display Format 60 Playing Only Video Sound 61 Deleting Videos from the Video Library 62 Displaying the Video Option Menu.......
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... 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 124 Messages 139 Additional Information Precautions...
... 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 124 Messages 139 Additional Information Precautions...
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... 46 DSEE(Sound Enhance).......... 49 Clear Stereo 48 Dynamic Normalizer 51 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...
... 46 DSEE(Sound Enhance).......... 49 Clear Stereo 48 Dynamic Normalizer 51 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...
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Index 50 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu Notes The "DSEE(Sound Enhancer)" setting is not applied while playing a video. The "DSEE(Sound Enhancer)" function is not effective for songs with a file format that is not compressed, or songs that are of a high bit rate with no treble loss. In the case of songs of very low bit rate, the "DSEE(Sound Enhancer)" function will not be effective.
Index 50 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu Notes The "DSEE(Sound Enhancer)" setting is not applied while playing a video. The "DSEE(Sound Enhancer)" function is not effective for songs with a file format that is not compressed, or songs that are of a high bit rate with no treble loss. In the case of songs of very low bit rate, the "DSEE(Sound Enhancer)" function will not be effective.
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... you want to play videos by transferring video files to the player using Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. Playback starts. Hints The display format of Contents Menu 52 Playing Videos Playing a Video You can play back the video that has never been played back on the player appears with icon in the video lists. The information...
... you want to play videos by transferring video files to the player using Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. Playback starts. Hints The display format of Contents Menu 52 Playing Videos Playing a Video You can play back the video that has never been played back on the player appears with icon in the video lists. The information...
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... screen. Note Thumbnails may not be set the display format of a video. Hints The video list display format can set on the file format. The list of Contents Menu 60 Playing Videos Setting the Video List Display Format The player offers 3 display formats. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME...
... screen. Note Thumbnails may not be set the display format of a video. Hints The video list display format can set on the file format. The list of Contents Menu 60 Playing Videos Setting the Video List Display Format The player offers 3 display formats. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME...
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... are available. Option items appear on the player ( page 62). Deletes the video on the list screen Option items Now Playing Play from beginning Detailed Information Video List Display Format Delete Video Most Recent Video Go to the song playback screen Description/reference page Displays the "Now Playing" screen. Sets the zoom function ( page...
... are available. Option items appear on the player ( page 62). Deletes the video on the list screen Option items Now Playing Play from beginning Detailed Information Video List Display Format Delete Video Most Recent Video Go to the song playback screen Description/reference page Displays the "Now Playing" screen. Sets the zoom function ( page...
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... can save battery power by the format and bit rate of Contents Menu Index Maximizing Battery Life By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time. Changing the... 49) "Clear Stereo" ( page 48) "Dynamic Normalizer" ( page 51) Settings for more than about a day, the player turns completely off . Furthermore, if standby mode continues for video "On-Hold Display" ( page 61) Bluetooth function ( page 75) "1" "Blank" "After 15 sec" Deactivate. Deactivate.
... can save battery power by the format and bit rate of Contents Menu Index Maximizing Battery Life By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time. Changing the... 49) "Clear Stereo" ( page 48) "Dynamic Normalizer" ( page 51) Settings for more than about a day, the player turns completely off . Furthermore, if standby mode continues for video "On-Hold Display" ( page 61) Bluetooth function ( page 75) "1" "Blank" "After 15 sec" Deactivate. Deactivate.
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...size of original image files. For details on supported file formats and bit rates, see page 154. What is video format? JPEG can compress an image file to about 1/10 to Advanced Video Coding, developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International ... and saving them . Video format refers to the method used when importing images to a computer and saving it is a common image compression format developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for this player For details on acceptable formats and bit rates for ...
...size of original image files. For details on supported file formats and bit rates, see page 154. What is video format? JPEG can compress an image file to about 1/10 to Advanced Video Coding, developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International ... and saving them . Video format refers to the method used when importing images to a computer and saving it is a common image compression format developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for this player For details on acceptable formats and bit rates for ...
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...the player ( page 110). 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" or "MPE_ROOT" folder. Otherwise, they will not be damaged. Do not format ...while "Do not disconnect." If the player is displayed. If you format the built-in flash memory of the player by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer to the computer, the builtin flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.] Notes Do not use...
...the player ( page 110). 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" or "MPE_ROOT" folder. Otherwise, they will not be damaged. Do not format ...while "Do not disconnect." If the player is displayed. If you format the built-in flash memory of the player by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer to the computer, the builtin flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.] Notes Do not use...
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... are not in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos from the headphones of the player. Update them using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the file format ( page 154). Photos may not be displayed, depending ...on the file size or the file format ( page 154). ...
... are not in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos from the headphones of the player. Update them using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the file format ( page 154). Photos may not be displayed, depending ...on the file size or the file format ( page 154). ...
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...is selected, all the "MUSIC" folder. For details, see "Supported file format" of files that can be deleted on the player. You cannot delete songs and photos on the player. Delete them in a playable format. When "All Songs" or The audio files are not in ..., but Place them using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool software. range only, such as within a limited playback Range." songs will not appear by dragging and dropping ( page 116). Available capacity is 1,000 files for videos, 10,000 files for photos in the photo ...
...is selected, all the "MUSIC" folder. For details, see "Supported file format" of files that can be deleted on the player. You cannot delete songs and photos on the player. Delete them in a playable format. When "All Songs" or The audio files are not in ..., but Place them using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool software. range only, such as within a limited playback Range." songs will not appear by dragging and dropping ( page 116). Available capacity is 1,000 files for videos, 10,000 files for photos in the photo ...
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...., is being displayed, you cannot operate the player. Disconnect the USB connection, then operate the player. This is not in a video folder. Place the video files in a playable format. 127 Troubleshooting Table of "Specifications" ( page 154). Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Some songs may not...
...., is being displayed, you cannot operate the player. Disconnect the USB connection, then operate the player. This is not in a video folder. Place the video files in a playable format. 127 Troubleshooting Table of "Specifications" ( page 154). Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Some songs may not...
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... data using Windows Explorer. Format the built-in flash memory on the player ( page 110). The supplied USB cable was disconnected from the player while data was formatted using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on... the file format ( page 154). ...
... data using Windows Explorer. Format the built-in flash memory on the player ( page 110). The supplied USB cable was disconnected from the player while data was formatted using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on... the file format ( page 154). ...
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... cover art using the supplied Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. Continued For details on operation, refer to off , then on . The player cannot format. The remaining battery is not displayed, depending on again. and then on its video file, or the video file is not in the correct location...
... cover art using the supplied Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. Continued For details on operation, refer to off , then on . The player cannot format. The remaining battery is not displayed, depending on again. and then on its video file, or the video file is not in the correct location...
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... . If you transfer files by dragging and dropping on some computers that do not have Windows Media Player 11 installed, there may be limited files (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred due to restrictions set by copyright holders. For details on the settings of... dropping again. 133 Troubleshooting Table of each audio file, contact the distributor. Abnormal data exists on the player. Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash memory. Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase free space. ...
... . If you transfer files by dragging and dropping on some computers that do not have Windows Media Player 11 installed, there may be limited files (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred due to restrictions set by copyright holders. For details on the settings of... dropping again. 133 Troubleshooting Table of each audio file, contact the distributor. Abnormal data exists on the player. Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash memory. Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase free space. ...
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The player cannot pair with 8 devices. file format is trying to End the Bluetooth connected to a Bluetooth device. Cannot start pairing while The player is not supported. You are trying to Transfer the file to the connect to compliant software or play ; current connection. The player failed to delete Delete the video using the video files...
The player cannot pair with 8 devices. file format is trying to End the Bluetooth connected to a Bluetooth device. Cannot start pairing while The player is not supported. You are trying to Transfer the file to the connect to compliant software or play ; current connection. The player failed to delete Delete the video using the video files...
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... and photos stored on the player, this No songs exist that Transfer photos in flash memory ( page 110), then transfer the data again. damaged. Transfer songs, videos, or photos again. If the remedy above does not solve the problem, format the built-in a can... be displayed on your computer to complete. Please Charge. Please connect to the player using Windows menu, and there are no Explorer, ...
... and photos stored on the player, this No songs exist that Transfer photos in flash memory ( page 110), then transfer the data again. damaged. Transfer songs, videos, or photos again. If the remedy above does not solve the problem, format the built-in a can... be displayed on your computer to complete. Please Charge. Please connect to the player using Windows menu, and there are no Explorer, ...
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...16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Linear PCM Bit rate: 1,411 kbps Sampling frequency*3: 44.1 kHz MP4 file format, "Memory Stick" video format .mp4, .m4v Video AVC (H.264/AVC) Profile: Baseline Profile Level: Max. 1.3 Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps MPEG-4 Profile: Simple Profile Bit ...Max. 1,000 Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21file format .jpg Profile: Baseline Profile Number of files MP3(MPEG-1 Layer3) file format, ASF file format, MP4 file format, Wave-Riff file format MP3 (.mp3), WMA*1 (.wma), AAC-LC*2 (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp), Linear PCM (.wav) MP3 Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable...
...16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Linear PCM Bit rate: 1,411 kbps Sampling frequency*3: 44.1 kHz MP4 file format, "Memory Stick" video format .mp4, .m4v Video AVC (H.264/AVC) Profile: Baseline Profile Level: Max. 1.3 Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps MPEG-4 Profile: Simple Profile Bit ...Max. 1,000 Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21file format .jpg Profile: Baseline Profile Number of files MP3(MPEG-1 Layer3) file format, ASF file format, MP4 file format, Wave-Riff file format MP3 (.mp3), WMA*1 (.wma), AAC-LC*2 (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp), Linear PCM (.wav) MP3 Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable...
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.... 123 hr. 20 min. 63 hr. 00 min. 50 hr. 20 min. Continued NWZ-A828 Time 30 hr. 40 min. 17 hr. 30 min. Bit rate 48 kbps 64 kbps 128 kbps 256 kbps 320 kbps NWZ-A829 Songs 10,200 7,650 3,800 1,900 1,500 Time 680 hr. 00 min. 510 hr... and time (Approx.) The approximate times are based on the case in which the player is used. Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format. Maximum recordable time of videos (Approx.) The approximate recordable times are estimated in the MP3 format. NWZ-A829 Time 62 hr. 00 min. 35 hr. 30 min.
.... 123 hr. 20 min. 63 hr. 00 min. 50 hr. 20 min. Continued NWZ-A828 Time 30 hr. 40 min. 17 hr. 30 min. Bit rate 48 kbps 64 kbps 128 kbps 256 kbps 320 kbps NWZ-A829 Songs 10,200 7,650 3,800 1,900 1,500 Time 680 hr. 00 min. 510 hr... and time (Approx.) The approximate times are based on the case in which the player is used. Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format. Maximum recordable time of videos (Approx.) The approximate recordable times are estimated in the MP3 format. NWZ-A829 Time 62 hr. 00 min. 35 hr. 30 min.