Operation Guide
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... Playing Song 27 Playing Songs in Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle 28 Playing songs released in the same year in random order (Time Machine Shuffle 28 Playing all songs in random order 30 Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each Time the Songs Switch (New Song Pop Up 31 Displaying the Music Option Menu.... 32 Setting the Music Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode)......... 33 Setting the Playback Range 35 Setting the Album Display Format...... 36 Setting the Sound Quality (Equalizer).... 38 Changing the sound quality 38 Customizing sound quality 40 Making the Sound...
... Playing Song 27 Playing Songs in Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle 28 Playing songs released in the same year in random order (Time Machine Shuffle 28 Playing all songs in random order 30 Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each Time the Songs Switch (New Song Pop Up 31 Displaying the Music Option Menu.... 32 Setting the Music Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode)......... 33 Setting the Playback Range 35 Setting the Album Display Format...... 36 Setting the Sound Quality (Equalizer).... 38 Changing the sound quality 38 Customizing sound quality 40 Making the Sound...
Operation Guide
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... Setting the 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 98 What is video format 99 What is photo format 99 Storing Data 100 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
... Setting the 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 98 What is video format 99 What is photo format 99 Storing Data 100 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
Operation Guide
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... Radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)........ 68 Clock Display (NWZ-S515/S516only 82 Photo Library 58 Music Library All Songs 19 Album 20 Artist 21 Genre 22 Release Year 23 Folder 24 Video Library (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only).... 47 Play Mode (NWZ-S515/S516only 33 Continued Home menu* NWZ-S515/S516 NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F Index * Icons appearing on the screen differ depending on the model you use...
... Radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)........ 68 Clock Display (NWZ-S515/S516only 82 Photo Library 58 Music Library All Songs 19 Album 20 Artist 21 Genre 22 Release Year 23 Folder 24 Video Library (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only).... 47 Play Mode (NWZ-S515/S516only 33 Continued Home menu* NWZ-S515/S516 NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F Index * Icons appearing on the screen differ depending on the model you use...
Operation Guide
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... Continuous Playback 54 Video List Format 55 On-Hold Display 56 Photo Settings Photo Orientation 60 Display 62 Slide Show Repeat 64 Slide Show Interval 65 Photo List Format 66 FM Radio Settings (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Scan Sensitivity 73 Mono/Auto 74 Common Settings Unit Information 85 AVLS (Volume Limit 76 Beep Settings 77 Screensaver 78 Brightness 80 Set Date-Time 81 Date Display Format 83 Time Display Format 84 Reset all Settings 87 Format 88 Language Settings 90 Playlists...
... Continuous Playback 54 Video List Format 55 On-Hold Display 56 Photo Settings Photo Orientation 60 Display 62 Slide Show Repeat 64 Slide Show Interval 65 Photo List Format 66 FM Radio Settings (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Scan Sensitivity 73 Mono/Auto 74 Common Settings Unit Information 85 AVLS (Volume Limit 76 Beep Settings 77 Screensaver 78 Brightness 80 Set Date-Time 81 Date Display Format 83 Time Display Format 84 Reset all Settings 87 Format 88 Language Settings 90 Playlists...
Operation Guide
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... FM radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Playing a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Table of Contents Menu 28 Playing Music Playing Songs in random order (Time Machine Shuffle) The player randomly selects a release year and plays all transferred songs of that year are shuffled, and playback starts. Hints When you start "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play mode changes to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat" ( page 33). Continued Intelligent Shuffle BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Playing songs released...
... FM radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Playing a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Table of Contents Menu 28 Playing Music Playing Songs in random order (Time Machine Shuffle) The player randomly selects a release year and plays all transferred songs of that year are shuffled, and playback starts. Hints When you start "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play mode changes to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat" ( page 33). Continued Intelligent Shuffle BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Playing songs released...
Operation Guide
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... screen used to select a shuffle mode appears. Press the button to select "Shuffle All," and then press the button to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat" ( page 33). Even if you start "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play mode changes to confirm. Table of a song by selecting it from the "Music Library," etc. Changing the play mode. Changing the playback range. Tuning the FM radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Playing a video (NWZ-S615F...
... screen used to select a shuffle mode appears. Press the button to select "Shuffle All," and then press the button to "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat" ( page 33). Even if you start "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play mode changes to confirm. Table of a song by selecting it from the "Music Library," etc. Changing the play mode. Changing the playback range. Tuning the FM radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Playing a video (NWZ-S615F...
Operation Guide
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... "Music Library" are played back repeatedly. Repeat/ All Range After the current song or the song selected from a song list is played back, songs in the song list order. Play mode type/icon Playback range description Normal/No icon All Range Starts playback of songs within the list item selected on the "Music Library" screen (album list or artist list, etc.) in the "Music Library" are played in the song list order. Notes When you start "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play mode changes...
... "Music Library" are played back repeatedly. Repeat/ All Range After the current song or the song selected from a song list is played back, songs in the song list order. Play mode type/icon Playback range description Normal/No icon All Range Starts playback of songs within the list item selected on the "Music Library" screen (album list or artist list, etc.) in the "Music Library" are played in the song list order. Notes When you start "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play mode changes...
Operation Guide
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... video files can be changed. play back one video file only (one file play) and play back all video files ( page 54). To delete video files from the player, use the software you used to "On" ( page 51), the detailed information, such as the video title, its playback icon, and the elapsed playing time, etc., appears while the video is playing. Playback starts. Hints The display format of the video lists in the video lists. Set "Continuous Playback...
... video files can be changed. play back one video file only (one file play) and play back all video files ( page 54). To delete video files from the player, use the software you used to "On" ( page 51), the detailed information, such as the video title, its playback icon, and the elapsed playing time, etc., appears while the video is playing. Playback starts. Hints The display format of the video lists in the video lists. Set "Continuous Playback...
Operation Guide
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... directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using Windows Media Player. In this problem, then you install Windows Media Player 11 (for details, see the following web site: http://support.microsoft.com/ Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may differ, depending on your computer environment. Table of "Quick Start Guide") from the following illustrations. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service...
... directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using Windows Media Player. In this problem, then you install Windows Media Player 11 (for details, see the following web site: http://support.microsoft.com/ Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may differ, depending on your computer environment. Table of "Quick Start Guide") from the following illustrations. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service...
Operation Guide
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...://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.css.ap.sony.com For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ Download the update program to your computer from the web site. Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the update program. Follow the on-screen instructions to the player. Firmware update is...
...://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.css.ap.sony.com For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ Download the update program to your computer from the web site. Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the update program. Follow the on-screen instructions to the player. Firmware update is...
Operation Guide
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... file to the connect to select an Pause playback, and try again. Place songs in folders up to video folders by dragging and dropping Place them in the playlists has reached 65,535. Cannot play ; Update the license information of songs using the software used . The total number of list items (except for the song lists) exceeds the limit (8,192 items). The total number of songs registered in folders under the "MUSIC" folder. (NWZ...
... file to the connect to select an Pause playback, and try again. Place songs in folders up to video folders by dragging and dropping Place them in the playlists has reached 65,535. Cannot play ; Update the license information of songs using the software used . The total number of list items (except for the song lists) exceeds the limit (8,192 items). The total number of songs registered in folders under the "MUSIC" folder. (NWZ...
Operation Guide
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... songs in flash memory ( page 88), then transfer the data again. Firmware update failed. Please The database for You are stations. Charge the battery ( page 92). Press the button to compliant software or videos (NWZ-S615F/ device and transfer again. No photos are available. LOW BATTERY. player. You are no and transfer again. Updating the firmware failed to start Transfer songs in a can be displayed on the transfer photos. compliant software or device and photos stored on the supported format. menu...
... songs in flash memory ( page 88), then transfer the data again. Firmware update failed. Please The database for You are stations. Charge the battery ( page 92). Press the button to compliant software or videos (NWZ-S615F/ device and transfer again. No photos are available. LOW BATTERY. player. You are no and transfer again. Updating the firmware failed to start Transfer songs in a can be displayed on the transfer photos. compliant software or device and photos stored on the supported format. menu...
Operation Guide
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... have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video* files, etc.) that is an upgrade of available space Display: Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,024 × 768 or higher) Colors: 8 bit or higher (recommended 16 bit) CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM) To create original CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required. Sound...
... have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video* files, etc.) that is an upgrade of available space Display: Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,024 × 768 or higher) Colors: 8 bit or higher (recommended 16 bit) CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM) To create original CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required. Sound...
Operation Guide
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... 34, 35 Serial number 8 Set Date-Time 81 Settings 7 Shuffle All 30 Shuffle play 28 Shuffle All 30 Time Machine Shuffle 28 Slide show 63 Slide Show Interval 65 Slide Show Repeat 64 Sound quality 38 Studio 42 T Thumbnail 13, 55, 66, 107 Time Display Format 84 Time Machine Shuffle 28 Time setting 81 Total photos 86 Total songs 86 Total videos 86 Troubleshooting 102 Turning off the player manually.... 93 U Unique 39 Upgrading 101 USB cable 8 Continued ...
... 34, 35 Serial number 8 Set Date-Time 81 Settings 7 Shuffle All 30 Shuffle play 28 Shuffle All 30 Time Machine Shuffle 28 Slide show 63 Slide Show Interval 65 Slide Show Repeat 64 Sound quality 38 Studio 42 T Thumbnail 13, 55, 66, 107 Time Display Format 84 Time Machine Shuffle 28 Time setting 81 Total photos 86 Total songs 86 Total videos 86 Troubleshooting 102 Turning off the player manually.... 93 U Unique 39 Upgrading 101 USB cable 8 Continued ...
Quick Start Guide
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... Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video* files, etc.) that is an upgrade of available space. Display: Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,024 × 768 or higher), Color: 8 bit or higher (recommended 16 bit) CD-ROM drive: Supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM. Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)/Windows XP professional (Service Pack 2 or later)/ Windows...
... Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video* files, etc.) that is an upgrade of available space. Display: Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,024 × 768 or higher), Color: 8 bit or higher (recommended 16 bit) CD-ROM drive: Supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM. Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)/Windows XP professional (Service Pack 2 or later)/ Windows...
Quick Start Guide
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... Connecting the Player 7 Charging the Battery...7 Turning the Player On and Off 8 Selecting the Display Language 9 Installing the Operation Guide and Software 10 Getting Data 12 Transferring Data 13 Playing Music 20 Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)/Photos....... 22 Listening to FM Radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)......... 24 Parts and Controls 26 About the Home menu 28 Record them in the spaces whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this "Quick Start Guide," in the "Operation Guide" (PDF file). Quick Start Guide...
... Connecting the Player 7 Charging the Battery...7 Turning the Player On and Off 8 Selecting the Display Language 9 Installing the Operation Guide and Software 10 Getting Data 12 Transferring Data 13 Playing Music 20 Playing Videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)/Photos....... 22 Listening to FM Radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)......... 24 Parts and Controls 26 About the Home menu 28 Record them in the spaces whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this "Quick Start Guide," in the "Operation Guide" (PDF file). Quick Start Guide...
Quick Start Guide
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...*2 *3 (1) MP3 Conversion Tool Windows Media Player 11 Operation Guide (PDF file) Quick Start Guide (this manual) (1) *1 Do not use the player for the first time, or if you have purchased the player, the supplied software may be different. Before Connecting the Player Before connecting the player to your computer is connected to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer's battery. When the remaining battery indication of the USB cable into the player, do...
...*2 *3 (1) MP3 Conversion Tool Windows Media Player 11 Operation Guide (PDF file) Quick Start Guide (this manual) (1) *1 Do not use the player for the first time, or if you have purchased the player, the supplied software may be different. Before Connecting the Player Before connecting the player to your computer is connected to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer's battery. When the remaining battery indication of the USB cable into the player, do...
Quick Start Guide
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..., depending on the player or the data being transferred may 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 folder or file names directly under the "MP_ROOT" folder. You can also delete the ATRAC files by setting the Option. You can set cover art using another transfer capable software for creating playlists, or the supplied Windows Media Player 11. Otherwise...
..., depending on the player or the data being transferred may 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 folder or file names directly under the "MP_ROOT" folder. You can also delete the ATRAC files by setting the Option. You can set cover art using another transfer capable software for creating playlists, or the supplied Windows Media Player 11. Otherwise...
Quick Start Guide
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... songs play it up or down through items using the cursor, press the button to display the song list of the currently playing album or artist list matching the genre of the previous, next, or the currently playing song. Playing Music After transferring data to the player, the data is stored in shuffle mode. Adjusting sound quality. Changing the album list display format. To delete songs from the player, use . 1 After disconnecting the USB cable between the player...
... songs play it up or down through items using the cursor, press the button to display the song list of the currently playing album or artist list matching the genre of the previous, next, or the currently playing song. Playing Music After transferring data to the player, the data is stored in shuffle mode. Adjusting sound quality. Changing the album list display format. To delete songs from the player, use . 1 After disconnecting the USB cable between the player...
Quick Start Guide
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...; page 22). Music Library Video Library*2 Settings Plays back songs on the player ( page 22). Playlists Plays back songs which are explained in the Operation Guide (PDF file). Press the button to select the item in playlists. If you press and hold the BACK/HOME button of the player. Playback begins. Clock Display*1 Displays the current time. Photo Library Plays back photos on the player ( page 20). Also refer to the Operation Guide (PDF file) for songs, change settings, etc. Play Mode*1 Sets the play audio, search for...
...; page 22). Music Library Video Library*2 Settings Plays back songs on the player ( page 22). Playlists Plays back songs which are explained in the Operation Guide (PDF file). Press the button to select the item in playlists. If you press and hold the BACK/HOME button of the player. Playback begins. Clock Display*1 Displays the current time. Photo Library Plays back photos on the player ( page 20). Also refer to the Operation Guide (PDF file) for songs, change settings, etc. Play Mode*1 Sets the play audio, search for...