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Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Basic Operations and Screens Parts and Controls 6 Connecting the headphones 8 Turning the Player On and Off 9 Disabling the operation buttons and the touch panel 10 How to Use the Touch Panel 11 About the Home...Text Input 20 About the Bundled Software 22 Windows Media Player 11 22 Media Manager for WALKMAN 22 Content Transfer 23 Preparing the Player Charging the Player 24 Setting the Date and Time 26 Getting Music/Videos/Photos/ Podcasts 27 Transferring Music/Videos/Photos/ Podcasts 28 Wireless LAN Connection 33 Wireless networks which...
Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Basic Operations and Screens Parts and Controls 6 Connecting the headphones 8 Turning the Player On and Off 9 Disabling the operation buttons and the touch panel 10 How to Use the Touch Panel 11 About the Home...Text Input 20 About the Bundled Software 22 Windows Media Player 11 22 Media Manager for WALKMAN 22 Content Transfer 23 Preparing the Player Charging the Player 24 Setting the Date and Time 26 Getting Music/Videos/Photos/ Podcasts 27 Transferring Music/Videos/Photos/ Podcasts 28 Wireless LAN Connection 33 Wireless networks which...
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Use them to start playback of a song or video, or to fast-forward/rewind. Headphone jack Connects the headphones ( page 8). *1 button Press the button to help with button operations. Basic Operations and Screens Rear Table of Contents Index / buttons Press to find the beginning of a song or video. During playback, press the button to pause. HOLD switch Use the HOLD switch to disable the buttons and touch panel to avoid unintentional actions. *1 There are tactile dots.
Use them to start playback of a song or video, or to fast-forward/rewind. Headphone jack Connects the headphones ( page 8). *1 button Press the button to help with button operations. Basic Operations and Screens Rear Table of Contents Index / buttons Press to find the beginning of a song or video. During playback, press the button to pause. HOLD switch Use the HOLD switch to disable the buttons and touch panel to avoid unintentional actions. *1 There are tactile dots.
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...not connected correctly, the sound does not play . The supplied headphones are exclusive to this player only. L L When the earbud is enabled when using the supplied headphones. When you connect the supplied headphones to another device, the sound may not work effectively. If ...sizes, S or L. Table of the player until they click into place. Basic Operations and Screens Connecting the headphones Plug the headphones into the headphone jack of Contents Index Headphones Note The supplied headphones are exclusive to this player only and cannot be heard and the...
...not connected correctly, the sound does not play . The supplied headphones are exclusive to this player only. L L When the earbud is enabled when using the supplied headphones. When you connect the supplied headphones to another device, the sound may not work effectively. If ...sizes, S or L. Table of the player until they click into place. Basic Operations and Screens Connecting the headphones Plug the headphones into the headphone jack of Contents Index Headphones Note The supplied headphones are exclusive to this player only and cannot be heard and the...
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... effect with the supplied headphones. Notes The "Clear Stereo" setting is not applied while playing a video, YouTube video, podcast video, external input audio, or FM radio. The "Clear Stereo" function is not applied while playing a video, YouTube video, podcast video, external input audio, or...the desired Dynamic Normalizer type "OK." Type Description On Activates the "Clear Stereo" function when you use the supplied headphones. (Default setting) Off Disables the "Clear Stereo" function and plays back normal sound. With this setting, when listening to album...
... effect with the supplied headphones. Notes The "Clear Stereo" setting is not applied while playing a video, YouTube video, podcast video, external input audio, or FM radio. The "Clear Stereo" function is not applied while playing a video, YouTube video, podcast video, external input audio, or...the desired Dynamic Normalizer type "OK." Type Description On Activates the "Clear Stereo" function when you use the supplied headphones. (Default setting) Off Disables the "Clear Stereo" function and plays back normal sound. With this setting, when listening to album...
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FM Radio HOME button Note The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so extend it as far as possible. The FM radio information, control buttons, etc., are displayed on the FM Radio screen. Table of Contents Index 71 Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM Radio To Listen to FM Radio, select (FM Radio) from the Home menu to display the FM Radio screen.
FM Radio HOME button Note The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so extend it as far as possible. The FM radio information, control buttons, etc., are displayed on the FM Radio screen. Table of Contents Index 71 Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM Radio To Listen to FM Radio, select (FM Radio) from the Home menu to display the FM Radio screen.
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... work. To make the most of Contents Index 110 Using Noise Canceling Function About Noise Canceling The internal microphone embedded in the headphones picks up the ambient noise. Two waveforms have canceled each other out. The original waveform and antiphase waveform combine to cancel it... not a malfunction. This is active. The Noise Canceling function can reduce the unwanted ambient noise especially in the high frequency bands. The player generates an antiphase sound wave against the ambient noise in a vehicle such as an airplane, train, bus, etc., allowing you to reduce...
... work. To make the most of Contents Index 110 Using Noise Canceling Function About Noise Canceling The internal microphone embedded in the headphones picks up the ambient noise. Two waveforms have canceled each other out. The original waveform and antiphase waveform combine to cancel it... not a malfunction. This is active. The Noise Canceling function can reduce the unwanted ambient noise especially in the high frequency bands. The player generates an antiphase sound wave against the ambient noise in a vehicle such as an airplane, train, bus, etc., allowing you to reduce...
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... disconnected from the headphone jack of the player. In this case, release the Noise Canceling function. Mobile phones may affect noise. This sound is generated by the switch of the Noise Canceling circuit, and is turned on the noise. In that case, keep the player away from mobile... phones. Make sure to remove the headphones from your ears before you connect or disconnect the headphones from the player during playback, or while the Noise Canceling function is active, noise may be...
... disconnected from the headphone jack of the player. In this case, release the Noise Canceling function. Mobile phones may affect noise. This sound is generated by the switch of the Noise Canceling circuit, and is turned on the noise. In that case, keep the player away from mobile... phones. Make sure to remove the headphones from your ears before you connect or disconnect the headphones from the player during playback, or while the Noise Canceling function is active, noise may be...
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If the headphones other than those supplied are used , the Noise Canceling function will not work even if the NOISE CANCELING switch is turned on the screen. Table ... Noise Canceling function of the Noise Canceling function. For details, see page 116. The internal microphone of the headphones can adjust the effect of the player. NOISE CANCELING switch Note If headphones other than those supplied are used , the Noise Canceling function will not work even if the NOISE CANCELING switch...
If the headphones other than those supplied are used , the Noise Canceling function will not work even if the NOISE CANCELING switch is turned on the screen. Table ... Noise Canceling function of the Noise Canceling function. For details, see page 116. The internal microphone of the headphones can adjust the effect of the player. NOISE CANCELING switch Note If headphones other than those supplied are used , the Noise Canceling function will not work even if the NOISE CANCELING switch...
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...systems The supplied plug adaptor The supplied audio input cable To in-flight entertainment systems HOME button NC Modes Connect the supplied headphone to audio from external audio sources, such as audio devices in the direction of the arrow . Connect the audio... source device and the player using the supplied audio input cable. From the Home menu, select (NC Modes). Continued Using with external audio devices To headphone jack The supplied audio input cable Using with reduced ambient noise.
...systems The supplied plug adaptor The supplied audio input cable To in-flight entertainment systems HOME button NC Modes Connect the supplied headphone to audio from external audio sources, such as audio devices in the direction of the arrow . Connect the audio... source device and the player using the supplied audio input cable. From the Home menu, select (NC Modes). Continued Using with external audio devices To headphone jack The supplied audio input cable Using with reduced ambient noise.
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Do not plug it into the headphone jack of Contents Index Hints You can change between "External Input Mode" and "Quiet Mode" ( page 115) by selecting "External Input Mode" ...; page 115) automatically. 114 Using Noise Canceling Function Table of the device. Notes Some in-flight entertainment systems may not be connectable to the player. When connecting to an audio device, plug the supplied audio input cable into the LINE OUT jack.
Do not plug it into the headphone jack of Contents Index Hints You can change between "External Input Mode" and "Quiet Mode" ( page 115) by selecting "External Input Mode" ...; page 115) automatically. 114 Using Noise Canceling Function Table of the device. Notes Some in-flight entertainment systems may not be connectable to the player. When connecting to an audio device, plug the supplied audio input cable into the LINE OUT jack.
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You can use the Noise Canceling effect to the WM-PORT, the player enters "External Input Mode." Also, if you disconnect the supplied audio input cable during "External Input Mode," the Noise Canceling function enters "Quiet Mode" automatically. ... Input Mode" and "Quiet Mode" by selecting "External Input Mode" or "Quiet Mode" on some sounds. HOME button NC Modes Connect the supplied headphone to the player and slide the NOISE CANCELING switch in the high frequency bands. Table of the arrow . From the Home menu, select (NC Modes...
You can use the Noise Canceling effect to the WM-PORT, the player enters "External Input Mode." Also, if you disconnect the supplied audio input cable during "External Input Mode," the Noise Canceling function enters "Quiet Mode" automatically. ... Input Mode" and "Quiet Mode" by selecting "External Input Mode" or "Quiet Mode" on some sounds. HOME button NC Modes Connect the supplied headphone to the player and slide the NOISE CANCELING switch in the high frequency bands. Table of the arrow . From the Home menu, select (NC Modes...
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... Cancellation screen, by selecting (Option Menu) "Set Noise Cancel Level." 117 Using Noise Canceling Function Table of Contents Index Set Noise Cancel Level The player is not necessarily enhanced by maximizing the microphone sensitivity. Adjust the function when the Noise Canceling effect is turned on your ear shape or usage... increasing (or decreasing) the sensitivity of the slider to the left or right to select the desired value. However, you may be adjusted in the headphones.
... Cancellation screen, by selecting (Option Menu) "Set Noise Cancel Level." 117 Using Noise Canceling Function Table of Contents Index Set Noise Cancel Level The player is not necessarily enhanced by maximizing the microphone sensitivity. Adjust the function when the Noise Canceling effect is turned on your ear shape or usage... increasing (or decreasing) the sensitivity of the slider to the left or right to select the desired value. However, you may be adjusted in the headphones.
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... wireless LAN. Set the "WLAN Function On/Off " option to "Off " where the network connection is set to "Off," the player does not transmit radio waves of Contents Index 127 Common Settings Changing the Wireless LAN Settings To change this option is restricted or prohibited,..., the connection confirmation screen appears to a wireless LAN, if you change or check the wireless LAN settings, select (Settings) from the headphones during wireless LAN communication. HOME button Settings WLAN Function On/Off You can enable or disable the wireless LAN fuction. From the...
... wireless LAN. Set the "WLAN Function On/Off " option to "Off " where the network connection is set to "Off," the player does not transmit radio waves of Contents Index 127 Common Settings Changing the Wireless LAN Settings To change this option is restricted or prohibited,..., the connection confirmation screen appears to a wireless LAN, if you change or check the wireless LAN settings, select (Settings) from the headphones during wireless LAN communication. HOME button Settings WLAN Function On/Off You can enable or disable the wireless LAN fuction. From the...
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...be displayed, depending on the file size or the file format ( page 65). You are placing audio MP4 files in a video folder by drag-anddrop. Place them in the "MUSIC" folder by drag-and-drop in the displayed message, and transfer songs or...is set to zero. Turn the volume up ( page 6). The headphone plug is not connected properly. Connect the headphone plug properly ( page 8). The headphone plug is stored on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer. ...
...be displayed, depending on the file size or the file format ( page 65). You are placing audio MP4 files in a video folder by drag-anddrop. Place them in the "MUSIC" folder by drag-and-drop in the displayed message, and transfer songs or...is set to zero. Turn the volume up ( page 6). The headphone plug is not connected properly. Connect the headphone plug properly ( page 8). The headphone plug is stored on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer. ...
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... When importing data to your computer, close any other than the supplied ones. Use the supplied headphones. The supplied headphones are not being used near the player. When using the optional cradle, "VPT(Surround)" settings and the "Clear Stereo" function may not... The NOISE CANCELING switch is set in a quiet place. Noise tends to be effective because the player is designed for compatible headphones only. 146 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Noise is generated. Noise Canceling ...
... When importing data to your computer, close any other than the supplied ones. Use the supplied headphones. The supplied headphones are not being used near the player. When using the optional cradle, "VPT(Surround)" settings and the "Clear Stereo" function may not... The NOISE CANCELING switch is set in a quiet place. Noise tends to be effective because the player is designed for compatible headphones only. 146 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Noise is generated. Noise Canceling ...
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...by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 24). The songs or video files that are transferred using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. Cannot format the player. The remaining battery is supported by the player. ...art. For details on operation, refer to it clicks ( page 8). Disconnect the player when you start or restart the computer. Insert the headphone plug into the folder under the "VIDEO" folder. If the photos do not have thumbnails that are not displayed. ...
...by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 24). The songs or video files that are transferred using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for WALKMAN. Cannot format the player. The remaining battery is supported by the player. ...art. For details on operation, refer to it clicks ( page 8). Disconnect the player when you start or restart the computer. Insert the headphone plug into the folder under the "VIDEO" folder. If the photos do not have thumbnails that are not displayed. ...
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... appear Some videos that are not displayed nor played back on the player. Cause/Remedy The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in. Select the frequency manually to improve reception by YouTube as unsuitable for in vehicles. The headphone cord is weak. ...57715; Listen to the FM broadcast near the player. When using the Internet browser. Check the public wireless LAN service's usage. The ...
... appear Some videos that are not displayed nor played back on the player. Cause/Remedy The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in. Select the frequency manually to improve reception by YouTube as unsuitable for in vehicles. The headphone cord is weak. ...57715; Listen to the FM broadcast near the player. When using the Internet browser. Check the public wireless LAN service's usage. The ...
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... "Beep Settings" is being charged and just after charging. This is generated when plugging or unplugging the headphones. 159 Troubleshooting Table of data is operated. Set the player aside for a while with the touch panel. The HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position. ... Symptom The touch panel does not work properly. There is no beep sound when the player is transferred. The player gets warm. If you plug or unplug the headphones during playing song or using a sheet other than Sony's optional protection sheet, it . The player also may be reset.
... "Beep Settings" is being charged and just after charging. This is generated when plugging or unplugging the headphones. 159 Troubleshooting Table of data is operated. Set the player aside for a while with the touch panel. The HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position. ... Symptom The touch panel does not work properly. There is no beep sound when the player is transferred. The player gets warm. If you plug or unplug the headphones during playing song or using a sheet other than Sony's optional protection sheet, it . The player also may be reset.
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... "NC Modes" is set photo as the wallpaper. The player's available capacity Connect the player to execute. You can delete podcast's episodes using Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. Delete the video by using the player ( page 98). Firmware update failed. Noise Canceling unavailable....not meet the requirement for transferring, or Windows Explorer. Delete files to the activated position ( page 112), and the supplied headphones are trying to play a file You cannot play a song in memory. computer using the supplied USB cable, and then delete...
... "NC Modes" is set photo as the wallpaper. The player's available capacity Connect the player to execute. You can delete podcast's episodes using Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. Delete the video by using the player ( page 98). Firmware update failed. Noise Canceling unavailable....not meet the requirement for transferring, or Windows Explorer. Delete files to the activated position ( page 112), and the supplied headphones are trying to play a file You cannot play a song in memory. computer using the supplied USB cable, and then delete...
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...collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that may not cause interference, and (2) this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minatoku, Tokyo, Japan. By ensuring this product. Table of Contents Index 163 Additional Information For customers ...the applicable collection point for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by additional research. Applicable accessories: Headphones Continued Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of electrical and electronic equipment. Instead it shall be treated as ...
...collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that may not cause interference, and (2) this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minatoku, Tokyo, Japan. By ensuring this product. Table of Contents Index 163 Additional Information For customers ...the applicable collection point for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by additional research. Applicable accessories: Headphones Continued Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of electrical and electronic equipment. Instead it shall be treated as ...