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...each software. Quick Start Guide explains set up and the basic operations, enabling you to import songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and photos to a computer, to transfer them to the player, and to play them back. Precautions explains important notes to "Table of Contents," "Home Menu List...Manuals The following manuals are looking for from a list of the option items in the player's menu. Jumps to the table of contents Find what you to make full use of the player and troubleshoot problems. Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide ...
...each software. Quick Start Guide explains set up and the basic operations, enabling you to import songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and photos to a computer, to transfer them to the player, and to play them back. Precautions explains important notes to "Table of Contents," "Home Menu List...Manuals The following manuals are looking for from a list of the option items in the player's menu. Jumps to the table of contents Find what you to make full use of the player and troubleshoot problems. Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide ...
Operation Guide
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Table of Contents Menu Index Table of Contents Supplied 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... Level (Dynamic 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.... 57 Playing Photos ...
Table of Contents Menu Index Table of Contents Supplied 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... Level (Dynamic 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.... 57 Playing Photos ...
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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 stations 70 Presetting... 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 Information Precautions 119 About Copyrights 125 Specifications 127 Index 132 ...
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 stations 70 Presetting... 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 Information Precautions 119 About Copyrights 125 Specifications 127 Index 132 ...
Operation Guide
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... 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...The Home menu is the starting point of the player. Table of Contents Menu Home Menu List You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of each function, such as playing songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and photos, searching for songs, listening...
... 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...The Home menu is the starting point of the player. Table of Contents Menu Home Menu List You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of each function, such as playing songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and photos, searching for songs, listening...
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...(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 Photo Settings Photo Orientation 60 Display 62 Slide Show Repeat 64...
...(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 Photo Settings Photo Orientation 60 Display 62 Slide Show Repeat 64...
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...and Screens Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through screens, play songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), photos, and FM radio(NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and change the player's settings. Music Library Press the BACK/ HOME button. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button. ... button. Select your desired album, and press the button. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button. For example, the player's screen changes as shown below shows how the screen changes when you select "Music Library"- The Home menu appears when you press and hold ...
...and Screens Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through screens, play songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), photos, and FM radio(NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and change the player's settings. Music Library Press the BACK/ HOME button. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button. ... button. Select your desired album, and press the button. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button. For example, the player's screen changes as shown below shows how the screen changes when you select "Music Library"- The Home menu appears when you press and hold ...
Operation Guide
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... play /pause/ confirm) button* / buttons / buttons Index The initials of the list. Press and hold to scroll up or down faster. Video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) List Buttons / / Description Confirms the item of song and album, etc., names in the selected item.
... play /pause/ confirm) button* / buttons / buttons Index The initials of the list. Press and hold to scroll up or down faster. Video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) List Buttons / / Description Confirms the item of song and album, etc., names in the selected item.
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...Press and hold to use the 5-way button on the thumbnail* screen Thumbnail screen Thumbnails Buttons Description Displays the song list of a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), or a photo. Moves the cursor up or down . Press and hold to a reduced size image of a piece of cover... art, one scene of the selected item during music operation, or displays the selected item during video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) operation. Moves the cursor up or down through the thumbnail screens. * Thumbnail refers to scroll up or down faster....
...Press and hold to use the 5-way button on the thumbnail* screen Thumbnail screen Thumbnails Buttons Description Displays the song list of a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), or a photo. Moves the cursor up or down . Press and hold to a reduced size image of a piece of cover... art, one scene of the selected item during music operation, or displays the selected item during video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) operation. Moves the cursor up or down through the thumbnail screens. * Thumbnail refers to scroll up or down faster....
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... releasing, returns to the normal playback. *1 If there is no operation for more than 30 seconds while a video is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters the standby mode. *2 If "Continuous Playback" is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*1 You...(×30), (×100)). Buttons Description Starts video playback. Continued 15 Video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Table of Contents Menu Index Playing status When you can play videos only from the "Now Playing" screen of the video. / Press the / button to ...
... releasing, returns to the normal playback. *1 If there is no operation for more than 30 seconds while a video is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters the standby mode. *2 If "Continuous Playback" is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*1 You...(×30), (×100)). Buttons Description Starts video playback. Continued 15 Video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Table of Contents Menu Index Playing status When you can play videos only from the "Now Playing" screen of the video. / Press the / button to ...
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...Contents Menu 16 Photo Playing status When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the button functions will also be changed. FM (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Index Buttons Description Plays or pauses* FM radio. Buttons Description appears on the ...playing songs while a slide show is paused, the screen goes dark if there is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters the standby mode. Presets by pressing and holding the selected frequency. / Selects frequencies. Selects the next receivable broadcast...
...Contents Menu 16 Photo Playing status When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the button functions will also be changed. FM (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Index Buttons Description Plays or pauses* FM radio. Buttons Description appears on the ...playing songs while a slide show is paused, the screen goes dark if there is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters the standby mode. Presets by pressing and holding the selected frequency. / Selects frequencies. Selects the next receivable broadcast...
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... appears. Hints You can display the "Now Playing" screen by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button to select "Now Playing." When playing videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) or photos, you can select "Go to the song playback screen" from the option menu to confirm.
... appears. Hints You can display the "Now Playing" screen by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button to select "Now Playing." When playing videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) or photos, you can select "Go to the song playback screen" from the option menu to confirm.
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...each function when you press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. For details, see "Displaying the Music Option Menu" ( page 32), "Displaying the Video Option Menu (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)" ( page 57), "Displaying the Photo Option Menu" ( page 67), or "Displaying the FM Tuner Option Menu..." (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) ( page 75). Hint When there are multiple menus, display other menus by pressing the / button. ...
...each function when you press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. For details, see "Displaying the Music Option Menu" ( page 32), "Displaying the Video Option Menu (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)" ( page 57), "Displaying the Photo Option Menu" ( page 67), or "Displaying the FM Tuner Option Menu..." (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) ( page 75). Hint When there are multiple menus, display other menus by pressing the / button. ...
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...Changing the playback range. Tuning the FM radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Playing a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). A release year is randomly selected, the songs of that year in Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle) The player offers 2 different random modes (also known as shuffle play... Intelligent Shuffle BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Playing songs released in the same year 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 ...
...Changing the playback range. Tuning the FM radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Playing a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). A release year is randomly selected, the songs of that year in Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle) The player offers 2 different random modes (also known as shuffle play... Intelligent Shuffle BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Playing songs released in the same year 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 ...
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...following operations: Starting playback of Contents Menu 30 Playing Music Playing all songs in random order All the songs stored on the player are shuffled, and playback starts. Index Hints When you cancel "Intelligent Shuffle," the "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat... "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play mode. Changing the playback range. Tuning the FM radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Playing a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). All songs are played in random order. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home...
...following operations: Starting playback of Contents Menu 30 Playing Music Playing all songs in random order All the songs stored on the player are shuffled, and playback starts. Index Hints When you cancel "Intelligent Shuffle," the "Shuffle" or "Shuffle&Repeat... "Intelligent Shuffle" play, the play mode. Changing the playback range. Tuning the FM radio (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Playing a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). All songs are played in random order. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home...
Operation Guide
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...the "Now Playing" screen. Emphasizes high and low ranges for vocals. User-customizable sound settings for which you are using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Emphasizes high and low ranges, so that a small sound can also set the sound quality from the option menu. See ... the other settings, you may have to adjust the volume manually to compensate. The "Equalizer" setting is not applied while a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) is not activated. (Default setting) Emphasizes high and low ranges for details. To return to the normal sound quality Select "...
...the "Now Playing" screen. Emphasizes high and low ranges for vocals. User-customizable sound settings for which you are using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Emphasizes high and low ranges, so that a small sound can also set the sound quality from the option menu. See ... the other settings, you may have to adjust the volume manually to compensate. The "Equalizer" setting is not applied while a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) is not activated. (Default setting) Emphasizes high and low ranges for details. To return to the normal sound quality Select "...
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... the button to confirm. If you return to the previous menu before confirming a setting, the setting is playing or you are not applied while a video (NWZ-S615F/ S616F/S618F only) is canceled. The list of "Music Settings" options appears. Press the button to select "Equalizer," and then press the button... confirm. To return to adjust the setting level. The list of equalizer settings reappears. The list of "Custom 1" or "Custom 2" are using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only).
... the button to confirm. If you return to the previous menu before confirming a setting, the setting is playing or you are not applied while a video (NWZ-S615F/ S616F/S618F only) is canceled. The list of "Music Settings" options appears. Press the button to select "Equalizer," and then press the button... confirm. To return to adjust the setting level. The list of equalizer settings reappears. The list of "Custom 1" or "Custom 2" are using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only).
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... ) Club ( ) Arena ( ) Matrix ( ) Karaoke ( ) Description "VPT(Surround)" setting is playing or you are using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Reproduces an additional surround effect, and creates a natural, yet richly enhanced sound. Creates a stage-like sound field by suppressing vocal sound, and...of an arena. Creates the sound of a concert hall. Note The "VPT(Surround)" setting is not applied while a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) is not activated. (Default setting) Creates the sound of "VPT(Surround)" settings The sound settings appear on the screen ...
... ) Club ( ) Arena ( ) Matrix ( ) Karaoke ( ) Description "VPT(Surround)" setting is playing or you are using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). Reproduces an additional surround effect, and creates a natural, yet richly enhanced sound. Creates a stage-like sound field by suppressing vocal sound, and...of an arena. Creates the sound of a concert hall. Note The "VPT(Surround)" setting is not applied while a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) is not activated. (Default setting) Creates the sound of "VPT(Surround)" settings The sound settings appear on the screen ...
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... "Clear Stereo" to obtain maximum effect with other headphones. Notes The "Clear Stereo" setting is not applied while a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) is designed to "Off." When using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). The "Clear Stereo" function is playing or you use the supplied headphones. Off: Disables...
... "Clear Stereo" to obtain maximum effect with other headphones. Notes The "Clear Stereo" setting is not applied while a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) is designed to "Off." When using the FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only). The "Clear Stereo" function is playing or you use the supplied headphones. Off: Disables...
Operation Guide
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...format song numbers and times may differ, depending on the case in the MP3 format. Maximum recordable time of photos may be transferred (Approx.) Max. 10,000 Recordable number of videos (Approx.) (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) The approximate recordable times are estimated in the case where only... based on the conditions under which you transfer or record only 4 minutes songs (not including videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and photos) in which the player is used. NWZ-S618F Time 30 hr. 40 min. 17 hr. 30 min. 128 Additional Information Table of Contents Menu Index ...
...format song numbers and times may differ, depending on the case in the MP3 format. Maximum recordable time of photos may be transferred (Approx.) Max. 10,000 Recordable number of videos (Approx.) (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) The approximate recordable times are estimated in the case where only... based on the conditions under which you transfer or record only 4 minutes songs (not including videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and photos) in which the player is used. NWZ-S618F Time 30 hr. 40 min. 17 hr. 30 min. 128 Additional Information Table of Contents Menu Index ...
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...when playing data file, single signal measurement) FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) FM Frequency range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz IF (FM) (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) 375 kHz Antenna (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Headphone cord antenna Interface Headphone: Stereo mini... player may vary. 129 Additional Information Capacity (User available capacity)*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 ...
...when playing data file, single signal measurement) FM tuner (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) FM Frequency range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz IF (FM) (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) 375 kHz Antenna (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Headphone cord antenna Interface Headphone: Stereo mini... player may vary. 129 Additional Information Capacity (User available capacity)*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 ...