Marketing Specifications
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NWZ-S618FBLK 8GB Walkman® Video MP3 Player 8GB Built-in Memory1 /Stores up to 1,850 Songs2 or 30H 40M of video5 High quality video playback at 30 frames per second Battery Life: Up to 33 hours of audio7 playback and up to 8 hours of video8 playback 1.8" QVGA LCD Screen9 Compatible with 30 Station Presets Time Machine Shuffle11 Initial Search Bi-Directional LCD Display WMA/MP3/AAC3 3 Clear Audio Technologies FM Tuner with Secure Windows Media Audio3 Multi Audio Codec Support -
NWZ-S618FBLK 8GB Walkman® Video MP3 Player 8GB Built-in Memory1 /Stores up to 1,850 Songs2 or 30H 40M of video5 High quality video playback at 30 frames per second Battery Life: Up to 33 hours of audio7 playback and up to 8 hours of video8 playback 1.8" QVGA LCD Screen9 Compatible with 30 Station Presets Time Machine Shuffle11 Initial Search Bi-Directional LCD Display WMA/MP3/AAC3 3 Clear Audio Technologies FM Tuner with Secure Windows Media Audio3 Multi Audio Codec Support -
Marketing Specifications
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NWZ-S618FBLK 8GB Walkman® Video MP3 Player Features 8GB Built-in Memory1 Store up to 1,850 songs2 or up to 8 hours of Sony. Bi-Directional LCD Display Watch your videos and view your photographs either vertically or horizontally by adjusting the screen to the orientation you to preset and listen to worry about charging your player...Earbud Power Battery Charging (Approx.): USB based charging; 3 hours (full charge), 1.5 hours (approx. 80%) Battery Life (Approx....o Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) restores the higher sound frequency lost when creating compressed music files...
NWZ-S618FBLK 8GB Walkman® Video MP3 Player Features 8GB Built-in Memory1 Store up to 1,850 songs2 or up to 8 hours of Sony. Bi-Directional LCD Display Watch your videos and view your photographs either vertically or horizontally by adjusting the screen to the orientation you to preset and listen to worry about charging your player...Earbud Power Battery Charging (Approx.): USB based charging; 3 hours (full charge), 1.5 hours (approx. 80%) Battery Life (Approx....o Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) restores the higher sound frequency lost when creating compressed music files...
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 ...Current Time (Set Date-Time 81 Setting the Date Format 83 Setting the Time Format 84 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information 85 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 87 Formatting Memory (Format 88 ...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...
Table of Contents Menu Index Listening to FM Radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Listening to FM Radio 68 1 Switching to ...Current Time (Set Date-Time 81 Setting the Date Format 83 Setting the Time Format 84 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information 85 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings 87 Formatting Memory (Format 88 ...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...
Operation Guide
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...sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow, all operation buttons are tactile dots. If you press any button while the player is in the battery. *1 Functions of Contents Menu Index Headphone jack For connecting the headphones. If you press and hold the OPTION/ PWR ... Display The display may not sound right. Strap hole This is in the standby mode for operation. Note The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it is used to help with on functions ( page 11). VOL +*2/- Furthermore, if you press ...
...sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow, all operation buttons are tactile dots. If you press any button while the player is in the battery. *1 Functions of Contents Menu Index Headphone jack For connecting the headphones. If you press and hold the OPTION/ PWR ... Display The display may not sound right. Strap hole This is in the standby mode for operation. Note The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it is used to help with on functions ( page 11). VOL +*2/- Furthermore, if you press ...
Operation Guide
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... only to the sound of those videos. Table of Contents Menu 56 Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Playing Only Video Sound You can be played normally. (Default setting) No: When the player is on hold, the button controls are deactivated, but the sound of the current ... button to confirm. Press the button to select the desired setting, and then press the button to "No" saves battery power and battery life will last longer. The list of videos, either by playing a video normally or by turning off , but videos can choose options while the...
... only to the sound of those videos. Table of Contents Menu 56 Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Playing Only Video Sound You can be played normally. (Default setting) No: When the player is on hold, the button controls are deactivated, but the sound of the current ... button to confirm. Press the button to select the desired setting, and then press the button to "No" saves battery power and battery life will last longer. The list of videos, either by playing a video normally or by turning off , but videos can choose options while the...
Operation Guide
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... OPTION/PWR OFF button on the "Now Playing" screen of Contents Menu To return to be reset. Note If the battery power is used up, for example, when the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may need to the previous menu Press the BACK..." (Date Display Format) ( page 83), or "Setting the Time Format" (Time Display Format) ( page 84). 82 Settings Table of a song or FM screen (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), and select "Clock Display" from the option menu. Hint You can select the date format from among "YYYY/MM...
... OPTION/PWR OFF button on the "Now Playing" screen of Contents Menu To return to be reset. Note If the battery power is used up, for example, when the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may need to the previous menu Press the BACK..." (Date Display Format) ( page 83), or "Setting the Time Format" (Time Display Format) ( page 84). 82 Settings Table of a song or FM screen (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), and select "Clock Display" from the option menu. Hint You can select the date format from among "YYYY/MM...
Operation Guide
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...on the conditions under which you have not used up is approximately 500 times. appears, you connect the player to in the remaining battery indication of the display). The battery power gets low as shown below. For example, one section of black in an ambient temperature of between ... being transferred may interfere with the proper operation of the player. We do not guarantee the recharge of Contents Menu Index 92 Useful Facts Recharging the Player The player's battery is recharged while the player is used the player for the first time, or if you use the supplied...
...on the conditions under which you have not used up is approximately 500 times. appears, you connect the player to in the remaining battery indication of the display). The battery power gets low as shown below. For example, one section of black in an ambient temperature of between ... being transferred may interfere with the proper operation of the player. We do not guarantee the recharge of Contents Menu Index 92 Useful Facts Recharging the Player The player's battery is recharged while the player is used the player for the first time, or if you use the supplied...
Operation Guide
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...) For Videos* "On-Hold Display" ( page 56) * NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only "After 15 sec" Deactivate. Furthermore, if the standby mode continues for a longer time. "No" Note when connected to save the battery power and use the player for more than about a day, the player turns completely off to your computer If the...
...) For Videos* "On-Hold Display" ( page 56) * NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only "After 15 sec" Deactivate. Furthermore, if the standby mode continues for a longer time. "No" Note when connected to save the battery power and use the player for more than about a day, the player turns completely off to your computer If the...
Operation Guide
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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. Index Note Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that are played. For details on charging time and usage time, see page 129, 130.
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. Index Note Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that are played. For details on charging time and usage time, see page 129, 130.
Operation Guide
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...57674; page 127). You are placing audio MP4 files in a video folder by dragging and dropping (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Place them in the "MUSIC" folder by dragging and dropping. The playback limitation period of the song has expired due to subscription ...and transfer songs or videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/ S618F only) from the computer. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( page 92). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 102). ...
...57674; page 127). You are placing audio MP4 files in a video folder by dragging and dropping (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Place them in the "MUSIC" folder by dragging and dropping. The playback limitation period of the song has expired due to subscription ...and transfer songs or videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/ S618F only) from the computer. The battery is consumed. Charge the battery fully ( page 92). If the player does not react, even after charging the battery, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 102). ...
Operation Guide
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...57715; If you press the button, appears and playback pauses/stops. This is insufficient. Charge the battery by dragging and dropping. The player does not work . The HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position. Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite... to let the player dry. The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to reset the player ( page 102). Cannot see the video, but The file is a .3gp file. (.3gp only supports audio.) can hear it (NWZ-S615F/ S616F/S618F...
...57715; If you press the button, appears and playback pauses/stops. This is insufficient. Charge the battery by dragging and dropping. The player does not work . The HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position. Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite... to let the player dry. The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to reset the player ( page 102). Cannot see the video, but The file is a .3gp file. (.3gp only supports audio.) can hear it (NWZ-S615F/ S616F/S618F...
Operation Guide
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... Disable "AVLS (Volume Limit)" ( page 76). There is no sound from the player while data was disconnected from The headphone jack is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to the player ( page 95). Transferred files are not in a playable format. 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 ...
... Disable "AVLS (Volume Limit)" ( page 76). There is no sound from the player while data was disconnected from The headphone jack is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to the player ( page 95). Transferred files are not in a playable format. 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 ...
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...The data has no operation attempted for an album or artist or artist name, etc. The player cannot format. The remaining battery is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting to the player again. and then on again automatically. selected in the correct location. Place a JPEG...operation, refer to Help of the software or ask its manufacturer. Some cover art is not displayed, depending on its video file (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), and the video file is not in "Screensaver Timing" ( page 79). Press any button. 107 ...
...The data has no operation attempted for an album or artist or artist name, etc. The player cannot format. The remaining battery is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting to the player again. and then on again automatically. selected in the correct location. Place a JPEG...operation, refer to Help of the software or ask its manufacturer. Some cover art is not displayed, depending on its video file (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), and the video file is not in "Screensaver Timing" ( page 79). Press any button. 107 ...
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... to other than "Blank." "On-Hold Display" is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time ( page 93). You have not used the player for a prolonged period. The efficiency of Contents Menu Index 108 Troubleshooting Display (..., 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. You can play back a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)...
... to other than "Blank." "On-Hold Display" is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time ( page 93). You have not used the player for a prolonged period. The efficiency of Contents Menu Index 108 Troubleshooting Display (..., 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. You can play back a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)...
Operation Guide
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...does not appear when connected to 35 °C (95 °F). Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of Contents Menu Index Power (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy The player cannot charge The USB cable is running another software other than the one used... completes very If the battery is needed to turn the player on the battery. charging begins, little time is already almost fully charged when quickly. The player turns off automatically. To avoid unnecessary battery consumption, the player automatically turns off. Press...
...does not appear when connected to 35 °C (95 °F). Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of Contents Menu Index Power (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy The player cannot charge The USB cable is running another software other than the one used... completes very If the battery is needed to turn the player on the battery. charging begins, little time is already almost fully charged when quickly. The player turns off automatically. To avoid unnecessary battery consumption, the player automatically turns off. Press...
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..."Beep Settings" to "On" ( page 77). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to "Off " ( page 31). If you left the player for concern. Charge the battery until appears on whenever songs change. Cause/Remedy "Beep Settings" is set to "On." ...57715; Set "New Song Pop Up" to the optional cradle, or another device. The player may get warm when a large amount ...
..."Beep Settings" to "On" ( page 77). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to "Off " ( page 31). If you left the player for concern. Charge the battery until appears on whenever songs change. Cause/Remedy "Beep Settings" is set to "On." ...57715; Set "New Song Pop Up" to the optional cradle, or another device. The player may get warm when a large amount ...
Operation Guide
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... letter, hence the result of Contents Menu Index Message Meaning Remedy Cannot save more than 30 Preset 30 broadcast stations are no player. The player's battery is damaged. Transfer songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/ S618F only), or photos again. If the remedy above does not solve the problem, format the built-in...
... letter, hence the result of Contents Menu Index Message Meaning Remedy Cannot save more than 30 Preset 30 broadcast stations are no player. The player's battery is damaged. Transfer songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/ S618F only), or photos again. If the remedy above does not solve the problem, format the built-in...
Operation Guide
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... get burned or injured by the liquid from the player, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Do not put the player into your eyes, do not, it off the player immediately, disconnect the USB cable from the battery, consult a doctor. Do not pour ... body or clothes, wash it may lead to your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of the player with other metallic objects. Do not touch the rechargeable battery with clean water, and consult a doctor. Since battery liquid may cause fire or electric shock. If this occurs...
... get burned or injured by the liquid from the player, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Do not put the player into your eyes, do not, it off the player immediately, disconnect the USB cable from the battery, consult a doctor. Do not pour ... body or clothes, wash it may lead to your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of the player with other metallic objects. Do not touch the rechargeable battery with clean water, and consult a doctor. Since battery liquid may cause fire or electric shock. If this occurs...
Operation Guide
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...)*1 NWZ-S515: 2 GB (Approx. 1.71 GB = 1,840,840,704 bytes) NWZ-S516: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,704,512 bytes) NWZ-S615F: 2 GB (Approx. 1.71 GB = 1,840,775,168 bytes) NWZ-S616F: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,638,976 bytes) NWZ-S618F: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB = 7,840,956,416 bytes) *1 Available storage capacity of the player...
...)*1 NWZ-S515: 2 GB (Approx. 1.71 GB = 1,840,840,704 bytes) NWZ-S516: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,704,512 bytes) NWZ-S615F: 2 GB (Approx. 1.71 GB = 1,840,775,168 bytes) NWZ-S616F: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,638,976 bytes) NWZ-S618F: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB = 7,840,956,416 bytes) *1 Available storage capacity of the player...
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Music Playback at MP3 128 kbps Playback at WMA 128 kbps Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps Playback at Linear PCM 1411 kbps Video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps Playback at...-4 768 kbps Playback at AVC 384 kbps Playback at AVC 768 kbps At receiving FM broadcasting (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) NWZ-S515/S516 Approximately 33 hours Approximately 33 hours Approximately 32 hours Approximately 35 hours - 130 Additional ... below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of Contents Menu Index Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer...
Music Playback at MP3 128 kbps Playback at WMA 128 kbps Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps Playback at Linear PCM 1411 kbps Video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps Playback at...-4 768 kbps Playback at AVC 384 kbps Playback at AVC 768 kbps At receiving FM broadcasting (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) NWZ-S515/S516 Approximately 33 hours Approximately 33 hours Approximately 32 hours Approximately 35 hours - 130 Additional ... below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of Contents Menu Index Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer...