Sony Walkman NWZ-S544 Operation Manual
8gb, built-in stereo speakers, 2.4" colour lcd and fm radio
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Summary of Contents for Sony Walkman NWZ-S544
- Page 1 Click! You can directly jump Transferring Music Transferring Videos/Photos Troubleshooting Operation Guide NWZ-S544 / S545 ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-154-416-12(1)
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Page 2: Browsing The Operation Guide
Note Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be available. Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of the pages of this manual to jump to “Table of Contents, ”... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Basic Operations and Screens Parts and Controls ...5 Switching the output between the headphones and built-in speakers ...7 Turning the Player On and Off ...8 About the Home Menu ...9 How to Use the Home Menu ...12 How to Use the Option Menu ...15 About the Software ...17 Bundled Software ...17... - Page 4 Viewing Photos Viewing Photos [Photos] Photo display screen ...59 Playing a Slide Show ...60 Deleting Photos ...61 Using the Photo Option Menu ...62 Changing the Photo Settings ...63 Photo orientation [Photo Orientation] Setting the display of the photo screen ...64 [Display] Setting the slide show play mode ...64...
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Page 5: Basic Operations And Screens
Basic Operations and Screens Basic Operations and Screens Parts and Controls Front Built-in speakers See p. 7. BACK/HOME button Press to go up one list screen level, or to return to the previous menu. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button to display the [Home] menu ( ... - Page 6 Basic Operations and Screens Rear RESET button Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc., to reset the player ( p. 99). Strap hole This is used to attach a strap (sold separately). Microphone See p. 77. ...
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Page 7: Switching The Output Between The Headphones And Built-In Speakers
Basic Operations and Screens Switching the output between the headphones and built-in speakers You can switch the output between the headphones and the built-in speakers by sliding the output switch. You can adjust the volume of sound from the headphones and the built-in speakers respectively. Note ... -
Page 8: Turning The Player On And Off
Basic Operations and Screens Turning the Player On and Off To turn on the player Press any button to turn the player on. Hint If [On hold... Cancel HOLD function to activate controls.] appears on the screen, slide the HOLD switch on the right of the player in the opposite direction of the arrow ... -
Page 9: About The Home Menu
Basic Operations and Screens About the Home Menu The following table shows the items of the [Home] menu. For details on the item list of each menu, see p. 10. For details about each menu item, refer to the specified reference page. [Shuffle All] [FM Radio] [Voice Recording] Record voice using the player’s built-in microphone ( ... - Page 10 Basic Operations and Screens [Shuffle All] ... 41 [FM Radio] ... 66 [Voice Recording] ... 77 [Photos] ... 58 [Music] [All Songs]...39 [Album] ...39 [Artist] ...39 [Genre] ...39 [Release Year] ...39 [Folder] ...39 [Voice Recording] ...39, 79 [FM Recording] ...39, 72 [Videos] ...
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Page 11: Fm Radio
Basic Operations and Screens About the information area The icons, shown in the table below, appear in the information area. The icons vary according to the playback status, setting or the screen. For details about the icons, see each reference page. Icons , , , , , ,... -
Page 12: How To Use The Home Menu
Basic Operations and Screens How to Use the Home Menu The [Home] menu is the starting point of each application, such as searching for songs, changing settings, etc. You can display the [Home] menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of the player. - Page 13 Basic Operations and Screens In this manual, operating instructions from the [Home] menu are described as below. Example: From the [Home] menu, select album The actual operations for the example above are shown below. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button. The [Home] menu appears.
- Page 14 Basic Operations and Screens Press the /// button to select an album, and then press the button to confirm. The song list for the selected album appears. You can scroll the list by pressing the / button. ...
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Page 15: How To Use The Option Menu
Basic Operations and Screens How to Use the Option Menu The option menu items vary function-to-function, allowing you to change the settings of each application. You can display the option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button. From the option menu, you can select the desired item on the screen by using the 5-way button. - Page 16 Basic Operations and Screens Press the /// button to select [Play Mode], and then press the button to confirm. Press the /// button to select [Shuffle], and then press the button to confirm. The play mode changes to [Shuffle]. The items of the option menu differ, depending on the screen on which you press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
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Page 17: About The Software
Basic Operations and Screens About the Software Bundled Software Content Transfer Content Transfer can transfer music, videos or photos from a computer to the player by a simple drag-and-drop operation. You can use Windows Explorer or iTunes, etc., to drag-and-drop data to Content Transfer. Content Transfer can also convert a video file of a format not supported by the player into a playable format. -
Page 18: Preparing The Player
Preparing the Player Preparing the Player Charging the Battery The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer. When you connect the player to your computer, use the supplied USB cable. When the remaining battery indication in the lower right corner of the display shows: , charging is completed (charging time is approx. - Page 19 Preparing the Player Note If you charge the player when it has not been used for a long period, your computer may not recognize the player or nothing may appear on the display. Charge the player for about 5 minutes, and it starts operating properly. ...
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Page 20: Selecting The Display Language
Preparing the Player Selecting the Display Language You can select from a variety of languages for menus and messages. From the [Home] menu, select desired language setting. Language [Deutsch] [English] [Español] [Français] [Italiano] [Português] [Русский] BACK/HOME button 5-way button [Settings] Messages and menus are displayed in German... -
Page 21: Setting The Date And Time
Preparing the Player Setting the Date and Time Some applications of the player do not work correctly until the date and time are set. Set the current date and time before using the player. From the [Home] menu, select ... -
Page 22: Transferring Music
For details about supported file formats, see “Supported file format” ( p. 125). The player does not use SonicStage software (SonicStage software, developed by Sony, manages music on a computer or transfers music to other types of players). For this player, you can transfer music in the above three ways, not using SonicStage. -
Page 23: Transferring Music Using Windows Media Player 11
Transferring Music Transferring Music Using Windows Media Player 11 You can import songs from your CDs, etc., to your computer, and transfer them to the player using Windows Media Player 11. Hint For details about usage, or support on Windows Media Player, refer to the Windows Media Player information from the following web site: http://support.microsoft.com/ Importing music from CDs... - Page 24 Transferring Music Click [Start Rip]. Windows Media Player 11 begins to import the CD. The imported songs are indicated as [Ripped to library]. Wait until all songs have been imported. Hint Imported songs are stored in the [My Music] folder (Windows XP) or [Music] folder (Windows Vista) of the computer.
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Page 25: Transferring Music
Transferring Music Transferring Music You can use Windows Media Player 11 to transfer music from your computer to the player. Note Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player, as the data being transferred may be damaged. ... - Page 26 Transferring Music Click the [Sync] tab on the Windows Media Player 11 window. Drag-and-drop the desired songs to the Sync List on the right side of the window. The songs are added to the Sync List. Click [Start Sync] to start synchronization. When synchronization is complete, a message confirming you can disconnect the player appears on the Sync List.
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Page 27: Transferring Music Using Content Transfer
Transferring Music Transferring Music Using Content Transfer If you have already managed music with iTunes, etc., you can transfer them to the player using Content Transfer. You can use iTunes, etc., to drag-and-drop music to Content Transfer. Note Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player, or the data being transferred may be damaged. - Page 28 Transferring Music Select the desired songs from iTunes, etc., and drag-and-drop them to Content Transfer. Content Transfer recognizes the type of data by filename extension, and sends it to the appropriate folder of the player. iTunes, etc. Content Transfer...
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Page 29: Transferring Music Using Windows Explorer
Transferring Music Transferring Music Using Windows Explorer You can directly transfer data by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer on your computer. Playable data hierarchy has rules. To transfer data properly, see the following instructions. Hint Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter a limitation on the number of files (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by drag- and-drop. - Page 30 Transferring Music Note Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment. Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player, as the data being transferred may be damaged. If the player is disconnected while files are being transferred, unnecessary files may be left in the player.
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Page 31: Transferring Videos/Photos
Transferring Videos/Photos Transferring Videos/Photos Selecting the Way to Transfer Videos/Photos You can import videos from recorded videos or from the Internet, etc. You can import photos from a digital camera, etc. To import videos/photos into your computer, use appropriate software. You can transfer videos/photos to the player in the following three ways. -
Page 32: Transferring Videos/Photos Using Content Transfer
Transferring Videos/Photos Transferring Videos/Photos Using Content Transfer You can transfer videos/photos stored on your computer to the player using Content Transfer. You can transfer videos/photos by drag-and-drop of the desired videos/photos from Windows Explorer to Content Transfer. Note Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player, as the data being transferred may be damaged. - Page 33 Transferring Videos/Photos Select the desired videos/photos from Windows Explorer, and drag- and-drop them to Content Transfer. Content Transfer recognizes the type of data by filename extension, and sends it to the appropriate folder of the player. Video/photo files or folders in your computer Content Transfer...
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Page 34: Transferring Videos/Photos Using Windows Explorer
Transferring Videos/Photos Transferring Videos/Photos Using Windows Explorer You can directly transfer data by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer on your computer. Playable data hierarchy has rules. To transfer data properly, see the following instructions. Hint Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player ... - Page 35 Transferring Videos/Photos Note Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment. Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player, as the data being transferred may be damaged. If the player is disconnected while files are being transferred, unnecessary files may be left in the player.
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Page 36: Playing Music
Playing Music Playing Music Playing Music To play music, select You can play back recorded FM radio programs and recorded voice files from [Music]. For details, see “Searching for Songs” ( p. 39). From the [Home] menu, select The search menu appears. -
Page 37: Music Playback Screen
Playing Music Music playback screen Operations on the music playback screen To (screen indication) Play ()/pause () Fast forward ()/ fast rewind () Find the beginning of the previous (or current) song ()/ find the beginning of the next song () Display the cursor and scroll all through the displayed items During pause, if there is no operation for more than 3 minutes, the player automatically enters... -
Page 38: Music List Screen
Playing Music Music list screen The following are examples of music list screens. Song list screen Operations on the music list screen Confirm an item in the list Move the cursor up or down Move the cursor left/ right when an index is displayed Display the previous/ next screen of the list... -
Page 39: Searching For Songs
Playing Music Searching for Songs When you select You can select the desired search method on the search menu to search the music list for desired song. Also, you can search the music list for a desired song by selecting on the [Home] menu. -
Page 40: Playing A Playlist
Playing Music Search method Method [All Songs]* [Album]* [Artist]* [Genre]* [Release Year]* [Folder]* [Voice Recording]* [FM Recording]* Recorded voice files and FM radio programs are not displayed in the list. “The” at the beginning of the artist name is omitted when arranging the list. You can see all the songs of the selected artist, genre or release year. -
Page 41: Playing All Songs In Random Order
Playing Music Playing All Songs in Random Order All the songs stored on the player are played in random order. From the [Home] menu, select All songs are shuffled. Then the music playback screen appears and playback of the songs begins. ... -
Page 42: Deleting Songs
Playing Music Deleting Songs When you delete songs from the player, use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Hint You can delete recorded voice files and recorded FM radio programs on the player. For details, see “Deleting Recorded Voice Files”... -
Page 43: Using The Music Option Menu
Playing Music Using the Music Option Menu You can bring up the music option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the music list or on the music playback screen. For details on how to use the option menu, see p. 15. The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up. - Page 44 Playing Music Option items appearing on the music playback screen Option items [Play Mode] [Equalizer] [Built-in SP Optimizer] [Cover Art] [Detailed Information] [Add to Wishlist/Remove from Wishlist] [Alarm] [Sleep Timer] [Clock Display] Description/reference page Sets the play mode ( p. 46). Customizes the sound quality ( ...
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Page 45: Displaying The Detailed Information Screen [Detailed Information]
Playing Music Displaying the detailed information screen From the music list or music playback screen, press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button. Select [Detailed Information]. Detailed information screen Displaying the cover art screen From the music playback screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. -
Page 46: Changing The Music Settings
Playing Music Changing the Music Settings To change the music settings, select select [Music Settings]. Setting the play mode The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. From the [Home] menu, select ... -
Page 47: Setting The Sound Quality [Equalizer]
Playing Music Setting the sound quality You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc. From the [Home] menu, select [Equalizer] Type (icon) [None] [Heavy] ( [Pop] ( [Jazz] ( [Unique] ( [Custom 1] ( [Custom 2] ( Note ... -
Page 48: Listening With Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo]
Playing Music Customizing sound quality You can preset the value of CLEAR BASS (bass) and 5 band Equalizer as [Custom 1] or [Custom 2]. From the [Home] menu, select [Equalizer] Press the / button to select a cursor for the CLEAR BASS or the frequency range setting, and press the /... -
Page 49: Adjusting The Volume Level [Dynamic Normalizer]
Playing Music Adjusting the volume level You can reduce the volume level between songs. With this setting, when listening to album songs in the shuffle play mode, the volume level between songs is moderated to minimize the difference in their recording levels. ... -
Page 50: Watching Videos
Watching Videos Watching Videos Playing a Video To play a video, select From the [Home] menu, select desired video. The video playback screen appears and playback of the video begins. For details on how to operate the video playback screen, see “Video playback screen”... -
Page 51: Video Playback Screen
Watching Videos Video playback screen Operations on the video playback screen To (Screen indication) Play ()/pause ()* Fast forward ()/fast rewind () Fast forward ()/fast rewind () during pause* Forward slightly ( slightly ( Find the beginning of the current video During pause, if there is no operation for more than 3 minutes, the player automatically enters standby mode. -
Page 52: Deleting Videos
Watching Videos Deleting Videos When you delete videos from the player, use the software you used to transfer the videos, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Note The player itself cannot delete videos without connecting to a computer. -
Page 53: Using The Video Option Menu
Watching Videos Using the Video Option Menu You can bring up the video option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the video list or on the video playback screen. For details on how to use the option menu, see p. 15. The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up. -
Page 54: Changing The Video Settings
Watching Videos Changing the Video Settings To change the video settings, select select [Video Settings]. Setting the zoom function You can zoom in the currently playing video. From the [Home] menu, select [Zoom Settings] Type [Auto] [Settings] from the [Home] menu, then BACK/HOME button 5-way button... - Page 55 Watching Videos Type [Full] [Off] Description The video image is resized to fit the available display area, maintaining the aspect ratio. The video image is displayed full- height, with the right/left sides of the image trimmed to fit. 4:3 source ...
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Page 56: Setting The Display Of The Video Screen [Display]
Watching Videos Setting the display of the video screen You can display or hide detailed information of a video, such as its title, playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., during playback. From the [Home] menu, select [Display] desired display type. -
Page 57: Setting The Video Orientation
Watching Videos Setting the video orientation You can set the video orientation to [Vertical] or [Horizontal (right)]. The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of [Video Orientation]. From the [Home] menu, select [Video Orientation] Type [Vertical] [Horizontal (right)]... -
Page 58: Viewing Photos
Viewing Photos Viewing Photos Viewing Photos To view photos, select From the [Home] menu, select desired folder The photo display screen appears. Press the / button to display the previous or next photo. For details on how to operate the photo display screen, see “Photo display screen”... -
Page 59: Photo Display Screen
Viewing Photos Hint In the photo folder list, only folders containing photos are displayed in alphabetical order. Playback of songs or FM reception continues even while you are searching for photos in the photo folder lists or photo lists, or when the photo display screen is displayed. ... -
Page 60: Playing A Slide Show
Viewing Photos Playing a Slide Show You can display photos in a selected folder in slide show form. From the [Home] menu, select The photo folder list appears. Press the /// button to select a photo folder, and then press and hold the ... -
Page 61: Deleting Photos
Viewing Photos Deleting Photos When you delete photos from the player, use the software you used to transfer the photos, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Note The player itself cannot delete photos without connecting to a computer. -
Page 62: Using The Photo Option Menu
Viewing Photos Using the Photo Option Menu You can bring up the photo option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the photo folder list or photo list, or on the photo display screen. For details on how to use the option menu, see p. 15. The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up. -
Page 63: Changing The Photo Settings
Viewing Photos Changing the Photo Settings To change the photo settings, select select [Photo Settings]. Photo orientation You can set the photo orientation to [Vertical], [Horizontal (right)], or [Horizontal (left)]. The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of [Photo Orientation]. -
Page 64: Setting The Display Of The Photo Screen [Display]
Viewing Photos Setting the display of the photo screen You can display or hide detailed information of a photo, such as an icon that shows playback status, etc., while displaying a photo. From the [Home] menu, select [Display] desired display type. -
Page 65: Setting The Interval Of A Slide Show
Viewing Photos Setting the interval of a slide show You can set the time each photo is displayed. From the [Home] menu, select [Slide Show Interval] Type [Short] [Normal] [Long] Note It may take time to display a large-size photo. [Slide Show Interval] ... -
Page 66: Listening And Recording Fm Radio
Listening and Recording FM Radio Listening to FM Radio To Listen to FM Radio, select the [FM Radio] screen. Note The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so extend it as far as possible. From the [Home] menu, select The FM Radio screen appears. -
Page 67: Fm Radio Screen
Listening and Recording FM Radio FM Radio screen Note Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, the screen appearance may differ. Operations on the FM Radio screen Select the previous/next frequency Select the previous/next receivable station* Select the previous/next preset number* Pause/resume the FM reception If sensitivity is too high, change the [Scan Sensitivity] setting ( ... -
Page 68: Presetting Broadcast Stations Automatically [Auto Preset]
Listening and Recording FM Radio Presetting broadcast stations automatically You can preset (up to 30) receivable broadcast stations in your area automatically by selecting [Auto Preset]. When you use the FM radio for the first time, or when you move to a new area, we recommend you preset receivable broadcast stations by selecting [Auto Preset]. -
Page 69: Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually
Listening and Recording FM Radio Presetting broadcast stations manually You can manually preset broadcast stations that [Auto Preset] cannot detect ( p. 68). On the FM Radio screen, select the desired frequency. Press and hold the button. The frequency you select in step number appears below the frequency. -
Page 70: Recording Fm Radio
Listening and Recording FM Radio Recording FM Radio You can record FM radio programs on the player. FM radio program is recorded in MP3 format. Before recording, connect the headphones, and confirm that FM broadcasts can be heard and reception is good. Note ... - Page 71 Listening and Recording FM Radio Press the BACK/HOME button to stop recording. The recording is saved as a file “FM-xxxx-nnn-hhmm* – [FM] – [yyyy-mm-dd* File names are automatically assigned to “FM-xxxx-nnn-hhmm” (FM – frequency – serial number – hour and minutes). Folder names are automatically assigned to “yyyy-mm-dd” (year – month – day). In the case of subsequent folders created on the same day, an attached folder number (2 to 999) is added after “dd”...
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Page 72: Playing Back Recorded Fm Radio Programs
Listening and Recording FM Radio Playing Back Recorded FM Radio Programs To play back recorded FM radio programs, select [Music] screen. You can display the folder list in the [FM] folder. From the [Home] menu, select desired folder The music playback screen appears and playback of the recorded FM radio program begins. -
Page 73: Deleting Recorded Fm Radio Programs
Listening and Recording FM Radio Deleting Recorded FM Radio Programs You can delete the recorded FM radio programs on the player. From the [Home] menu, select desired folder. The list of files stored in the [FM] folder appears. Press the ///... -
Page 74: Using The Fm Radio Option Menu
Listening and Recording FM Radio Using the FM Radio Option Menu You can bring up the FM radio option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the FM Radio screen or on the FM Recording screen. You can also bring up the FM radio option menu from the folder/file list of recorded FM radio programs or the music playback screen of recorded FM radio programs. - Page 75 Listening and Recording FM Radio Option items appearing on the folder/file list screen of recorded FM radio programs Option items [Now Playing] [Go to Recording Screen] [Go to FM Radio screen] [Detailed Information]* [Delete This Song]* [Go to the song playback screen] This option appears only when the file list screen is displayed.
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Page 76: Changing The Fm Radio Settings
Listening and Recording FM Radio Changing the FM Radio Settings To change the FM radio settings, select then select [FM Radio Settings]. Setting the reception When you select stations using the [Auto Preset] function ( p. 68) or the /... -
Page 77: Recording/Listening Voice
Recording/Listening Voice Recording Voice You can record voice using the player’s built-in microphone and play back the recorded voice files. Files are recorded in MP3 format. Note If the [Set Date-Time] setting is not accurate, the date folder may not be named correctly. - Page 78 Recording/Listening Voice Press the BACK/HOME button to stop recording. The recording is saved as a file “VR-nnn-hhmm* [Voice] – [yyyy-mm-dd* File names are automatically assigned to “VR-nnn-hhmm” (VR – serial number – hour and minutes). Folder names are automatically assigned to “yyyy-mm-dd” (year – month – day). In the case of subsequent folders created on the same day, an attached folder number (2 to 999) is added after “dd”...
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Page 79: Playing Back Recorded Voice Files
Recording/Listening Voice Playing Back Recorded Voice Files To play back recorded voice files, select screen. You can display the folder list in the [Voice] folder. From the [Home] menu, select desired folder The music playback screen appears and playback of the recorded voice file begins. -
Page 80: Deleting Recorded Voice Files
Recording/Listening Voice Deleting Recorded Voice Files You can delete recorded voice files on the player. From the [Home] menu, select desired folder. The list of files stored in the [Voice] folder appears. Press the /// button to select the recorded voice you intend to delete, and then press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. -
Page 81: Using The Voice Recording Option Menu
Recording/Listening Voice Using the Voice Recording Option Menu You can bring up the voice recording option menu by pressing the OPTION/ PWR OFF button on the Voice Recording screen. You can also bring up the voice recording option menu from the folder/file list of recorded voices or the music playback screen of recorded voices. - Page 82 Recording/Listening Voice Option items appearing on the music playback screen of recorded voice files Option items [Play Mode] [Equalizer] [Built-in SP Optimizer] [Cover Art] [Detailed Information] [Add to Wishlist/Remove from Wishlist] [Alarm] [Sleep Timer] [Clock Display] Description/reference page Sets the play mode ( p. 46). Customizes the sound quality ( ...
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Page 83: Changing The Recording Settings
Recording/Listening Voice Changing the Recording Settings To change the recording settings, select then select [Recording Settings]. Selecting a level of recording quality You can select a level of recording quality from [MP3 160kbps], [MP3 128kbps] or [MP3 96kbps]. The higher the level is, the more memory the player uses for recording sound. -
Page 84: Using The Timer
Using the Timer Using the Timer Setting the Timer You can set the timer to play back songs at a specified time (Alarm). You can also set the period of time after which the player automatically puts off itself into standby mode (Sleep Timer). The alarm and sleep timer cannot be set at the same time. -
Page 85: Setting The Alarm [Alarm]
Using the Timer Setting the alarm You can set the timer to play back songs at a specified time as an alarm. From the [Home] menu, select desired song. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. The option menu appears. ... -
Page 86: Setting The Sleep Timer [Sleep Timer]
Using the Timer Setting the sleep timer You can set the period of time after which the player automatically puts itself into standby mode (Sleep Timer). On the music playback screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. The option menu appears. ... -
Page 87: Common Settings
Common Settings Changing the Common Settings To change the common settings of the player, select [Home] menu, then select [Common Settings]. Displaying the player information Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., is displayed. From the [Home] menu, select ... -
Page 88: Limiting The Volume [Avls (Volume Limit)]
Common Settings Limiting the volume You can set [AVLS (Volume Limit)] (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory issues or distraction. With [AVLS (Volume Limit)], you can listen to music at a comfortable volume level. ... -
Page 89: Setting A Screensaver Type [Screensaver]
Common Settings Setting a screensaver type You can set the screen saver to either [Clock] or [Blank] for when there is no operation for more than 30 seconds during song playback or FM reception. From the [Home] menu, select ... -
Page 90: Setting The Current Time [Set Date-Time]
Common Settings Setting the current time You can set the date and time. From the [Home] menu, select [Set Date-Time]. Press the / button to select a year, and then press the / button to change the value. ... -
Page 91: Setting The Date Format [Date Display Format]
Common Settings Setting the date format You can set the date format displayed for the current date ( p. 90) as [YYYY/ MM/DD], [MM/DD/YYYY], or [DD/MM/YYYY]. From the [Home] menu, select [Date Display Format] Type [YYYY/MM/DD] [MM/DD/YYYY] [DD/MM/YYYY] Setting the time format You can select the format to display the current time ( ... -
Page 92: Returning To The Factory Settings [Reset All Settings]
Common Settings Returning to the factory settings You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player will not delete data such as music, video, and photo data. Note This function is only available in the pause mode. ... -
Page 93: Selecting The Display Language [Language Settings]
Common Settings Selecting the Display Language You can select from a variety of languages for menus and messages. From the [Home] menu, select desired language setting. Language [Deutsch] [English] [Español] [Français] [Italiano] [Português] [Русский] BACK/HOME button 5-way button [Settings] Messages and menus are displayed in German... -
Page 94: Useful Facts
Useful Facts Useful Facts About Battery Life By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save battery power for longer usage time between charges. The following hints will yield a longer battery life. Turn off the player manually If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. -
Page 95: What Are Format And Bit Rate
Useful Facts What are Format and Bit Rate? What is audio format? Audio format refers to the method used to import audio data from the Internet or audio CDs to a computer, and then save it as an audio file. Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc. -
Page 96: What Is Video Format
Useful Facts What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size? Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage space for the same length of audio, so you can store fewer songs on the player. -
Page 97: Storing Data
Useful Facts Storing Data You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software. If the player is connected to the computer, the built- in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN]. -
Page 98: Upgrading The Player's Firmware
Useful Facts Upgrading the Player’s Firmware You can update the player’s firmware. Installing the latest player’s firmware allows you to add new features to the player. For details on the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the customer support Web sites ( p. -
Page 99: Troubleshooting
Check information on the issue in the Help of each software. Look up information on the issue on one of the customer support Web sites ( p. 121). If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer. RESET button... - Page 100 Troubleshooting Operation There is no sound. The volume level is set to zero. Turn the volume up ( p. 5). The headphone plug is not connected properly. Connect the headphone plug properly ( p. 6). ...
- Page 101 Troubleshooting The data may be damaged. Damaged data within a file may be recognized as a non-playable format. Delete the damaged data, and then transfer the non-damaged data from your computer again. Files of the [Record], [Voice] and [FM] folders are renamed on your computer. ...
- Page 102 Troubleshooting The player does not work. The HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position. Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite position ( p. 5). The player contains moisture condensation. Wait a few hours to let the player dry out. ...
- Page 103 Troubleshooting Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( p. 18). The songs or video files that cannot be played are played. ...
- Page 104 Troubleshooting Display “” appears for a title. Characters that cannot be displayed on the player are included in the title. Rename the title with appropriate characters, using the software you used to transfer, or Windows Explorer. [Unknown] is displayed for an album or artist name, etc. ...
- Page 105 When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, 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.
- Page 106 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer [Connecting] or [Connected USB (MTP)] does not appear when connected to the computer with the supplied USB cable. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer for at least 5 minutes.
- Page 107 Troubleshooting Abnormal data exists on the player. Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash memory on the player ( p. 92). The data may be damaged. Delete the data that cannot be transferred from your computer, then import it to your computer again.
- Page 108 Troubleshooting FM Radio FM broadcasts are unclear. The received station is not fully tuned in. Tune the station in manually using the / button ( p. 67). Reception is weak and sound quality is poor. The radio signal is weak. ...
- Page 109 Troubleshooting Recording The remaining recording time remains the same even though files are deleted. Due to system restrictions, the remaining recording time may not improve if only short files are deleted. Cannot record. There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory. ...
- Page 110 Troubleshooting Timer The alarm does not function. When setting the alarm, the setting was stopped halfway or the player was turned off without confirming the setting of the hour and minutes. The alarm does not function while the player is connected to a computer. ...
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Page 111: Messages
Troubleshooting Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. [All group numbers have been used.] The total number of songs registered in the playlists has reached 27,000. Songs exceeding the limit are stored in [Others]. ... - Page 112 Troubleshooting [Not enough free space in memory. Delete files to ensure free space.] The player’s available capacity is insufficient. Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable, and then delete any unnecessary data from the player using another software used for transferring, or Windows Explorer.
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Page 113: Additional Information
Additional Information Additional Information Precautions The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 114 Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato- ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
- Page 115 Additional Information Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol.
- Page 116 Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness.
- Page 117 Additional Information On installation Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shock to the player. It may cause a malfunction or damage. Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.
- Page 118 Additional Information Note on static electricity In particularly dry air conditions, mild tingling may be felt on your ears. This is a result of static electricity accumulated in the body, and not a malfunction of the player. The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from natural materials. On heat build-up Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time.
- Page 119 Be careful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the connector. Clean the headphone plug periodically. If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Continued ...
- Page 120 In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player.
- Page 121 The recorded song is limited to private use only. Use of the song beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the player or computer.
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Page 122: License And Trademark Notice
Additional Information License and Trademark Notice ATRAC is trademark of Sony Corporation. “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. is trademark of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. - Page 123 Additional Information THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.
- Page 124 LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. Program ©2009 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2009 Sony Corporation...
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Page 125: Specifications
Additional Information Specifications Supported file format Music Audio Formats (Codec) AAC-LC* Linear PCM Video Video Formats (Codec) (H.264/AVC) MPEG-4 Windows Media Video Audio Formats AAC-LC (Codec) (for AVC, MPEG-4) (for Windows Media Video File size The number of files Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format File extension: .mp3 Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*... - Page 126 Additional Information Photo* Photo Format JPEG (Codec) The number of files Recording Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back. Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency. Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player 11.
- Page 127 Additional Information Maximum recordable time of videos (Approx.) The approximate recordable times are estimated in the case where only videos are transferred. The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is used. Bit rate Video Format: 384 kbps Audio Format: 128 kbps Video Format: 768 kbps Audio Format: 128 kbps...
- Page 128 Additional Information Output (headphones) Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement) FM radio FM Frequency range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz The frequency is changed by 0.1 MHz. IF (FM) Not applicable Interface Headphone: Stereo mini-jack WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins Version: 1.1 Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
- Page 129 Additional Information Battery life (continuous playback) Music Playback at MP3 128 kbps Video Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps Playback at AVC Baseline 384 kbps FM radio At Receiving FM broadcasting FM radio program recording (at representative bit rate: MP3 128 kbps) Voice recording Voice Recording at MP3 128 kbps Actual battery life may vary depending on settings.
- Page 130 Additional Information Display 2.4-inch, TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA (240 × 320 pixels), 262,144 colors Dimensions (w/h/d, projecting parts not included) 49.3 × 99.3 × 10.2 mm (2 × 4 × 13/32 inches) Dimension (w/h/d) 49.8 × 99.3 × 10.4 mm (2 × 4 × 7/16 inches) Mass Approx.
- Page 131 Additional Information System Requirements Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems* Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 1) / Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1) / Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1) / Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1) Supported 64 bit version OS for Windows Vista.
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Page 132: Index
Additional Information Index Symbols 5-way button ... 5, 12 (Repeat) ... 46 (Shuffle) ... 46 (Shuffle&Repeat) ... 46 (Repeat 1 Song) ... 46 (Heavy) ... 47 (Pop) ... 47 (Jazz) ... 47 (Unique) ... 47 (Custom 1) ... 47 (Custom 2) ... 47 AAC ... - Page 133 Additional Information Messages ... 111 Microphone ... 6, 77 [Model:] ... 87 [Mono/Auto] ... 76 MP3 ...95, 125 MPEG-4 ...96, 125 [Music] ... 9, 36 [Now Playing] ... 9 OPTION/PWR OFF button ... 5 Option menu ... 15, 43, 53, 62, 74, 81 Output switch ...
- Page 134 Additional Information Video format ...96, 125 [Video Orientation] ... 57 [Videos] ... 9, 50 [Voice Recording] ... 9, 77 VOL +/− button ... 5 Windows Explorer ...29, 34, 97 Windows Media Player ... 17 WM-PORT ... 6 WMA ...17, 95, 125 WMV ...17, 96, 125 [Zoom Settings] ...