Operation Guide
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...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...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 52 Playing Videos Continuously 54 Setting the Video List Display Format 55 Playing Only Video Sound 56 Displaying the Video Option Menu.......
...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...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 52 Playing Videos Continuously 54 Setting the Video List Display Format 55 Playing Only Video Sound 56 Displaying the Video Option Menu.......
Operation Guide
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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 ...Selecting the Display Language........... 90 Useful Facts Recharging the Player 92 Maximizing Battery Life 93 About Data Transferring 95 What are 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 ...
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 ...Selecting the Display Language........... 90 Useful Facts Recharging the Player 92 Maximizing Battery Life 93 About Data Transferring 95 What are 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 ...
Operation Guide
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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 Continuous Playback 54 Video List Format 55 On-Hold Display 56...
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 Continuous Playback 54 Video List Format 55 On-Hold Display 56...
Operation Guide
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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. 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
Operation Guide
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...; Up to the player using Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software. play back one video file only (one file play) and play mode; Playback starts. Hints The display format of Contents Menu 47 Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Playing a Video You can play videos by transferring video files to 1,000 video files can be changed...
...; Up to the player using Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software. play back one video file only (one file play) and play mode; Playback starts. Hints The display format of Contents Menu 47 Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Playing a Video You can play videos by transferring video files to 1,000 video files can be changed...
Operation Guide
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.... Press the button to select (Settings), and then press the button to confirm. Press the button to select "Video Settings," and then press the button to a reduced size image of one scene of Contents Menu 55 Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Setting the Video List Display Format The player offers 3 display...
.... Press the button to select (Settings), and then press the button to confirm. Press the button to select "Video Settings," and then press the button to a reduced size image of one scene of Contents Menu 55 Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Setting the Video List Display Format The player offers 3 display...
Operation Guide
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... screen ( page 80). 57 Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Table of Contents Menu Index Displaying the Video Option Menu You can display the Video option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as file size, resolution, video/audio compression format, and file name, etc. Option...
... screen ( page 80). 57 Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Table of Contents Menu Index Displaying the Video Option Menu You can display the Video option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as file size, resolution, video/audio compression format, and file name, etc. Option...
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For details on charging time and usage time, see page 129, 130. Note Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that are played. Index Table of Contents Menu 94 Useful Facts Adjust data format and bit rate Playing time will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) or photos that is not connected to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer's battery.
For details on charging time and usage time, see page 129, 130. Note Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that are played. Index Table of Contents Menu 94 Useful Facts Adjust data format and bit rate Playing time will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) or photos that is not connected to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer's battery.
Operation Guide
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... in the "MUSIC" folder by dragging and dropping. The playback limitation period of the song has expired due to subscription conditions, etc. Songs with a soft dry cloth. No songs or video files (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) are stored on the player. ... After dragging and dropping in a video folder by dragging and dropping (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Place them using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) may not play back, depending on the file format ( page 127). Photos...
... in the "MUSIC" folder by dragging and dropping. The playback limitation period of the song has expired due to subscription conditions, etc. Songs with a soft dry cloth. No songs or video files (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) are stored on the player. ... After dragging and dropping in a video folder by dragging and dropping (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Place them using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) may not play back, depending on the file format ( page 127). Photos...
Operation Guide
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...the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool software. Also, the maximum number of folders is 1,000 folders for photos. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( page 127). Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Some songs... deleted on the player. You cannot delete songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/ S616F/S618F only) and photos on the player. Delete them using the software you used near the player. When using devices such as mobile phones, keep them away from the player. Music data imported from...
...the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool software. Also, the maximum number of folders is 1,000 folders for photos. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( page 127). Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Some songs... deleted on the player. You cannot delete songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/ S616F/S618F only) and photos on the player. Delete them using the software you used near the player. When using devices such as mobile phones, keep them away from the player. Music data imported from...
Operation Guide
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... (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Transferred data cannot be found. The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) may not play back, depending on the file format ( page 127). Photos may not be displayed, depending on the...
... (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Transferred data cannot be found. The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) may not play back, depending on the file format ( page 127). Photos may not be displayed, depending on the...
Operation Guide
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... the computer ( page 92). The player cannot format. The remaining battery is not included with appropriate characters on the player are not displayed. Songs do not have cover art information. Thumbnail name does not match its video file (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), and the video file is not in the correct location...
... the computer ( page 92). The player cannot format. The remaining battery is not included with appropriate characters on the player are not displayed. Songs do not have cover art information. Thumbnail name does not match its video file (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), and the video file is not in the correct location...
Operation Guide
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...in the display. the license is damaged. file format is damaged. Cannot play ; device and transfer again...of songs registered in folders under the "MUSIC" folder. (NWZ-S615F/S616F/ S618F only). player again. Please pause playback unselectable item during... You are stored in "Others." If you cannot find a song, search for it in the "Others" list first. If you used to video folders by dragging and dropping Place them in the playlists has reached 65,535. The player...
...in the display. the license is damaged. file format is damaged. Cannot play ; device and transfer again...of songs registered in folders under the "MUSIC" folder. (NWZ-S615F/S616F/ S618F only). player again. Please pause playback unselectable item during... You are stored in "Others." If you cannot find a song, search for it in the "Others" list first. If you used to video folders by dragging and dropping Place them in the playlists has reached 65,535. The player...
Operation Guide
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... does not solve the problem, format the built-in a can be displayed on the supported format. compliant software or device and photos stored on your computer to compliant software or videos (NWZ-S615F/ device and transfer again. menu, but there are no player. 115 Troubleshooting Table of the ...57674; page 88), then transfer the data again. No Library exists. No photos are no songs in the playback by selecting supported format, and "Play" from the option start letter. Do not disconnect. Updating the firmware failed to disconnect the USB cable transfer data...
... does not solve the problem, format the built-in a can be displayed on the supported format. compliant software or device and photos stored on your computer to compliant software or videos (NWZ-S615F/ device and transfer again. menu, but there are no player. 115 Troubleshooting Table of the ...57674; page 88), then transfer the data again. No Library exists. No photos are no songs in the playback by selecting supported format, and "Play" from the option start letter. Do not disconnect. Updating the firmware failed to disconnect the USB cable transfer data...
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... frequencies. are no page 69). The device's memory was formatted on the player. Please connect to compliant software or device and transfer videos. (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) You are trying to select a Preset any unnecessary data from Options menu. Transfer songs into folders under the "MUSIC" folder using a the preset station ( preset number when...
... frequencies. are no page 69). The device's memory was formatted on the player. Please connect to compliant software or device and transfer videos. (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) You are trying to select a Preset any unnecessary data from Options menu. Transfer songs into folders under the "MUSIC" folder using a the preset station ( preset number when...
Operation Guide
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...215; 4,000 pixels (16,000,000 pixels) The number of Contents Menu Index Specifications Supported file format Music File format MP3(MPEG1 Layer3) file format, ASF file format, MP4 file format, Wave-Riff file format File extension MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC-LC*1 (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp), Linear...32, 44.1, 48 kHz Linear PCM Bit rate: 1,411 kbps Sampling frequency*2: 44.1 kHz Video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) File format MP4 file format, "Memory Stick" video format File extension .mp4, .m4v Codec Video AVC (H.264/AVC) Profile: Baseline Profile Level: Max. 1.3 Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps...
...215; 4,000 pixels (16,000,000 pixels) The number of Contents Menu Index Specifications Supported file format Music File format MP3(MPEG1 Layer3) file format, ASF file format, MP4 file format, Wave-Riff file format File extension MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC-LC*1 (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp), Linear...32, 44.1, 48 kHz Linear PCM Bit rate: 1,411 kbps Sampling frequency*2: 44.1 kHz Video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) File format MP4 file format, "Memory Stick" video format File extension .mp4, .m4v Codec Video AVC (H.264/AVC) Profile: Baseline Profile Level: Max. 1.3 Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps...
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... under which you transfer or record only 4 minutes songs (not including videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and photos) in the MP3 format. Maximum recordable number of photos that can be less depending on the case in which the player is used. Continued NWZ-S616F Time 15 hr. 00 min. 8 hr. 30 min. Maximum recordable...
... under which you transfer or record only 4 minutes songs (not including videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and photos) in the MP3 format. Maximum recordable number of photos that can be less depending on the case in which the player is used. Continued NWZ-S616F Time 15 hr. 00 min. 8 hr. 30 min. Maximum recordable...
Quick Start Guide
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... another transfer capable software for setting cover art, or the supplied Windows Media Player 11. appears on their file formats. 18 19 For details on operation, refer to be damaged. You cannot change folder names or delete the "MUSIC," "MP_ROOT," "VIDEO" (NWZ-S615F/ S616F/S618F only), "PICTURES," "PICTURE" and "DCIM" folders. Do not change...
... another transfer capable software for setting cover art, or the supplied Windows Media Player 11. appears on their file formats. 18 19 For details on operation, refer to be damaged. You cannot change folder names or delete the "MUSIC," "MP_ROOT," "VIDEO" (NWZ-S615F/ S616F/S618F only), "PICTURES," "PICTURE" and "DCIM" folders. Do not change...
Quick Start Guide
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... be displayed, depending on the file format. 23 To play back. Hints The player offers the following operations. Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)/Photos Videos transferred using Windows Explorer are stored in the "Video Library," and photos are stored in the corresponding video folders. For details, refer to "Playing Videos" or "Playing Photos" in the...
... be displayed, depending on the file format. 23 To play back. Hints The player offers the following operations. Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)/Photos Videos transferred using Windows Explorer are stored in the "Video Library," and photos are stored in the corresponding video folders. For details, refer to "Playing Videos" or "Playing Photos" in the...