Sony NWZ-A726 Operation Guide

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    Table of Contents Menu Index Operation Guide NWZ-A726 / A728 / A729 ©2008 Sony Corporation 3-299-381-11 (1)
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    and advanced features, enabling you to make full use of the player and troubleshoot problems. Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of this manual to jump to "Table of Contents," "Home Menu List," or "Index." Jumps to
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    Table of Contents Menu   Hints  You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page number in the table of contents, in the Home menu list, or in the index.  You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page reference indication (e.g.,  page 4) on each page.  To search for a reference
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    Table of Contents Menu Index  Table of Contents Supplied Accessories 8 About the bundled software 9 Parts and Controls 10 Front 10 Rear 12 Player Controls and Screens 13 How to use the 5-way button and screen....14 Displaying the "Now
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    98 What is photo format 98 Storing Data 99 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 100 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 101 Messages 113 Additional Information Precautions 116 About Copyrights 124 Specifications 126 Index 131 Note  Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased
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    Table of Contents Menu  Home Menu List You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of the player. The Home menu is the starting point of each function, such as playing songs, videos and photos, searching for songs and changing settings. Index Intelligent Shuffle
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     Settings Music Settings Play Mode 44 Playback Range 46 Equalizer 49 VPT(Surround 52 DSEE(Sound Enhance).......... 55 Clear Stereo 54 Dynamic Normalizer 57 Album Display Format.......... 47 New Song Pop Up 40 Video Settings Zoom Settings 63 Video Orientation 60 Display 62 Continuous
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    in the package.  Headphones (1)  USB cable (1)  Earbuds (Size S,L) (1)  Attachment (1) Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc.  Stand (1)  CD-ROM*1 *2 (1)  MP3 Conversion Tool  Media Manager for WALKMAN  Windows Media Player 11  Operation Guide (PDF file)  Quick Start
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    you can solve this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping again. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11. Media Manager for WALKMAN Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA/AAC
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    , the sound from the headphones may not sound right.  WM‑PORT jack Use this jack to connect the supplied USB cable, or optional peripheral devices, such as supported accessories for the WM‑PORT.  5-way button*2 Starts playback and enables navigation of the player's on-screen menus ( page 14
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    11 Table of Contents Menu Index  HOLD switch You can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD switch when carrying it. By sliding the HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow , all operation buttons are disabled. If you slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position,
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    12 Rear Table of Contents Menu Index  RESET button Resets the player when you press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. ( page 101).  Accessory hole (type I) Used to attach the supplied stand or the optional accessories. Using the supplied stand You can stand up the player using the
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    Table of Contents Menu 13 Player Controls and Screens Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through screens, play songs, videos and photos, and to change the player's settings. The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button. The diagram below shows how the
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 14 How to use the 5-way button and screen The 5-way button performs different functions on the list screens, on the thumbnail screens, and on the "Now Playing" screen. *1 There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations. How to use the 5-way button on
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    15 Photo List Table of Contents Menu Index Buttons  Description Confirms the item of the list. Press and hold to play back a slide show of photos in the selected item. Moves the cursor up or down. Press and hold to scroll up or down faster. Displays the previous or next screen of the list.
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    16 How to use the 5-way button on the "Now Playing" screen Music Song name Table of Contents Menu Index Artist name Album title Genre Release year Playing status Buttons  / / Description Starts song playback. When playback starts,  appears on the display, and if the  button is pressed
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    17 Video Table of Contents Menu Index Playing status When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the button orientation and functions will also be changed. Buttons Description  Starts video playback. When playback starts,  appears on the display, and if the  button is
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    18 Photo Table of Contents Menu Index Playing status When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the button orientation and functions will also be changed. Buttons Description   appears on the display and a slide show starts. If the  button is pressed again,  appears and
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    Table of Contents Menu 19 Displaying the "Now Playing" Screen You can quickly display "Now Playing" screen from various screens. Now Playing BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Now Playing), and
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 20 Using the OPTION Button You can change various settings of each function when you press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button. The OPTION/PWR OFF button is useful since you can display the setting screen immediately without selecting setting items from the (Settings) menu of
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    "LOW BATTERY. Please Charge." appears, you cannot use the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer. Notes  Charge the battery sleep or hibernation mode, while the player is connected via the USB cable, the player's battery is not charged. Instead, the player continues
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    Table of Contents Menu 22 Getting Started Turning the Player On and Off OPTION/PWR OFF button To turn on the player Press any button to turn the player on. To turn off the player If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button( page 11), the player enters the standby mode and the screen turns off
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    camera, or video data from a video camera to your computer before using the player. To import audio data from CDs, you need to use appropriate software for importing. For details about supported file formats, see "Supported file format" ( page 126). Index
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    the following instructions. For details about the bundled software that Guide") from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping again. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service
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    8th 9th (On the player) Folders are displayed in the folder name order first, then files are displayed in the file name order. In this case, upper or lower case letters are not distinguished. Index Continued 
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    Table of Contents Menu 26 Getting Started For videos (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders into the "VIDEO" folder. On the 1st level, the "VIDEO" folder will recognize either a file or a folder. Files on the 2nd level will be recognized. However, 1st folders beyond the 1st
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    27 Getting Started Table of Contents Menu For photos (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders into the "PICTURE" folder. 1st On the 1st level, the "PICTURE" folder will recognize either a file or a folder. Only files on the 2nd level will 2nd be recognized by "PICTURE" folder.
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    Table of Contents Menu 28 Playing Music Searching for Songs (Music Library) Songs transferred by Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software can be played back on the player. You can search for songs by title of songs, albums, artist, and genre, etc. Music Library BACK/HOME
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 29 Playing Music Searching for songs by album  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select press the  button to confirm. The "Music Library" screen appears. (Music Library), and then  Press the button to
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 30 Playing Music Searching for songs by artist  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select press the  button to confirm. The "Music Library" screen appears. (Music Library), and then  Press the button to
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 31 Playing Music Searching for songs by genre  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select press the  button to confirm. The "Music Library" screen appears. (Music Library), and then  Press the button to
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 32 Playing Music Searching for songs by release year  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select press the  button to confirm. The "Music Library" screen appears. (Music Library), and then  Press the
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    Windows Explorer, up to the 8th level under the "MUSIC" folder will appear and can be played back. Even if you use another transfer capable software for transferring songs, you can still search for songs by folder.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the
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     button to confirm. When the search finishes, the results are displayed. When you select "Artist" or "Album," you can narrow the search results and select a specific song. When "Artist" or "Album" is selected and you press and hold the  button, all songs on the item are played.
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    the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. However, some playlists may not be recognized by the player, depending on software. For details on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software. Playlists BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold
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    Table of Contents Menu 36 Playing Music Searching for Songs Based on the Currently Playing Song You can search for other songs, albums, and artists by the song information of the currently playing song. Now Playing BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button
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    Table of Contents Menu 37 Playing Music Playing Songs 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
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    38 Playing Music Table of Contents Menu Notes  While the animation that appears when the player is selecting a release year is displayed, the controls of the player cannot be operated.  Songs with no release year data are not selected in "Time Machine Shuffle" play and are not played.  A
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    Table of Contents Menu 39 Playing Music Playing all songs in random order All the songs stored on the player are played in random order.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Intelligent Shuffle), and then press the  button to
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    whenever a song switches to another song. If you do not want to display the "Now Playing" screen Select "Off " in step . In this case, the "Now Playing" screen does not appear when a song switches to another song. Note  This function is deactivated when displaying photos during song playback
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    41 Playing Music Table of Contents Menu Deleting Songs from Music Library When you delete songs form "Music Library," use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Index
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    42 Playing Music Table of Contents Menu Index Displaying the Music Option Menu You can display the Music option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as a song list, or on the music "Now Playing" screen. From the Music option menu,
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    . You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. For details on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software. The cover art may not be displayed, depending on the cover art file format. *2 "Detailed Information
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    Table of Contents Menu 44 Setting the Music Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode) The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press
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    45 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu The list of play modes The playback contents differ, depending on the setting of the playback range ( page 46). Play mode type/icon description Normal/No icon The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order. Repeat/
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    Table of Contents Menu 46 Setting the Music Setting the Playback Range You can set the playback range of songs Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Settings), and then press the 
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    is included. You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. For details on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software.  Some cover art is not displayed, depending on its file format.  Press and hold the BACK
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    48 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu  Hint  You can also select the album display format on the album list screen. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the album list screen, and select "Album Display Format" from the option menu. Index
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    Table of Contents Menu 49 Setting the Music Setting the Sound Quality (Equalizer) You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Changing the sound quality You can customize the player's sound quality.  Press and hold the
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    saved as "Custom 1" and "Custom 2" seem to produce a different volume level than the other settings, you may have to adjust the volume manually to compensate.  The "Equalizer" setting is not applied while playing a video. List of equalizer settings The sound settings appear on the screen as
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 51 Setting the Music Customizing sound quality You can preset the value of CLEAR BASS (bass) and 5 bands Equalizer as "Custom 1" or "Custom 2."  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Settings), and then
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    )" setting ( page 53), and then press the  button to confirm. *1 VPT, which stands for Virtual Phone Technology, is a proprietary sound processing technology developed by Sony. To return to the normal sound quality Select "None" in step , and then press the  button to confirm. Continued 
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    53 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu Index  Hint  You can also set the "VPT(Surround)" setting from the "Now Playing" screen. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select "VPT(Surround)" from the option menu. Note  The "VPT(Surround)" setting is not applied while playing a video.
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    Table of Contents Menu 54 Setting the Music Listening with Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo) "Clear Stereo" enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. 
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    the original sound.  "Off ": Plays back normal sound. (Default setting) *1 DSEE, which stands for Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, is a technology developed by Sony, to enhance the sound quality of compressed audio files by restoring high-range sound removed by the compression process. Continued 
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    not effective for songs with a file format that is not compressed, or songs that are of a high bit rate with no treble loss.  In the case of songs of very low bit rate, the "DSEE(Sound Enhancer)" function will not be effective. Index
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    Table of Contents Menu 57 Setting the Music Adjusting the Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer) 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
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    Table of Contents Menu 58 Playing Videos Playing a Video You can play videos by transferring video files to the player using Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. The player offers 2 types of play mode; play back one video file only (one file play) and play back all video files
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    59 Playing Videos Table of Contents Menu Index On video playback operations To (icon) 5-way button operation Find the beginning of the next video ( )*1 Find the beginning of the current video ( )*2 Go forward slightly ( )*3 Go backward slightly ( )*3 Go forward quickly over the paused
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    Table of Contents Menu 60 Playing Videos Setting the Video Orientation You can set the video orientation to "Vertical," "Horizontal (right)," or "Horizontal (left)." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the
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    Table of Contents Menu 61 Playing Videos  Press the button to select the desired setting, and then press the  button to confirm.  "Vertical": Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting)  "Horizontal (right)" or "Horizontal (left)": Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. The operation of the 5-
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    Table of Contents Menu 62 Playing Videos Setting the Display of the Video Screen You can display or hide the detailed information of a video, such as its title, playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., during playback. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the
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    Table of Contents Menu 63 Playing Videos Setting the Zoom Function You can zoom in the currently playing video. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Settings), and then press the 
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 64 Playing Videos  Press the button to select the desired setting, and then press the  button to confirm.  "Auto": The video image is enlarged/reduced by fully fitting it to the available display area, keeping the aspect ratio. When a 16:9 video image (oblong
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    Table of Contents Menu 65 Playing Videos Playing Videos Continuously You can play back all videos stored on the player continuously. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Settings), and
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    Table of Contents Menu 66 Playing Videos Setting the Video List Display Format The player offers 3 display formats. You can set the display format of the video list as "Title Only," "Title With Thumbnail*1," or "Thumbnail Only." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold
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    Table of Contents Menu 67 Playing Videos Playing Only Video Sound You can choose options while the player is on hold during the playback of videos, either by playing a video normally or by turning off the screen and listening only to the sound of those videos. Setting this option to "No" saves
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    68 Playing Videos Table of Contents Menu Deleting Videos from the Video Library When you delete the videos from "Video Library," use Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. For details about using Media Manager for WALKMAN, see its Help. Index
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    69 Playing Videos Table of Contents Menu Index Displaying the Video Option Menu You can display the Video option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as the video list, or on the video "Now Playing" screen. From the Video option
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    of Contents Menu 70 Playing Photos Displaying a Photo You can display photos by transferring photo files to the player using Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. You can either display one photo fully on the screen (single display) or a number of photos continuously (slide show play
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    in a selected folder continuously (slide show play) ( page 75).  You can arrange photos transferred to the player by folder. Select the player (as [WALKMAN]) using Windows Explorer, drag and drop a new folder just under the "PICTURES" or "PICTURE" folder. For details on data hierarchy, see  page
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    Table of Contents Menu 72 Playing Photos Setting the Photo Orientation You can set the photo orientation to "Vertical," "Horizontal (right)," or "Horizontal (left)." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the
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    Table of Contents Menu 73 Playing Photos  Press the button to select the desired setting, and then press the  button to confirm.  "Vertical": Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting)  "Horizontal (right)" or "Horizontal (left)": Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. The operation of the
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    Table of Contents Menu 74 Playing Photos Setting the Display of the Photo Screen You can display or hide the detailed information of a photo, such as an icon that shows playback status, etc., while displaying a photo. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/
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    Table of Contents Menu 75 Playing Photos Playing a Slide Show You can display photos in a selected folder continuously. Photo Library BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select press the  button to
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    Table of Contents Menu 76 Playing Photos Setting the Slide Show Play Mode You can display photos as a slide show repeatedly. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Settings), and then
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    Table of Contents Menu 77 Playing Photos Setting the Interval of a Slide Show You can set the time each photo is displayed. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Settings), and then
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    Table of Contents Menu 78 Playing Photos Setting the Photo List Display Format The player offers 3 display formats. You can set the display format of the photo list as "Title Only," "Title With Thumbnail*1," or "Thumbnail Only." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold
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    Menu Deleting Photos from Photo Library When you delete the photos from "Photo Library," use Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. For details about using Media Manager for WALKMAN, see its Help. Note  Media Manager for WALKAMN cannot delete photos whose name has been changed using
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    80 Playing Photos Table of Contents Menu Index Displaying the Photo Option Menu You can display the Photo option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as the photo folder list, or on the photo "Now Playing" screen. From the Photo
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    Table of Contents Menu 81 Common Settings Limiting the Volume (AVLS (Volume Limit)) You can set "AVLS (Volume Limit)" (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory disturbance or distraction. With "AVLS (Volume Limit)," you can listen to music at a
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    Table of Contents Menu 82 Common Settings Turning Off the Beep Sound You can turn off the beep sounds of the player. "On" is set by default. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (
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    Table of Contents Menu 83 Common Settings Setting a Screensaver Type You can set the screensaver to either a "Clock" or "Blank" for when there is no operation for a while during song playback. You can also select "None" for no screensaver. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index 
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    Table of Contents Menu 84 Common Settings Setting a Screensaver Time You can set the time for the screensaver to activate to 15, 30, or 60 seconds. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select
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    Table of Contents Menu 85 Common Settings Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen (Brightness) You can set the display brightness to one of 5 levels. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select
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    Table of Contents Menu 86 Common Settings Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time) You can set the current time by adjusting it manually. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Settings
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    and "-" will be displayed instead of the current date and time.  The clock may gain or lose up to 60 seconds per month. In this case, set the clock again. Index
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    Table of Contents Menu 88 Common Settings Setting the Date Format You can set the date format displayed for the current time ( page 86) as "YYYY/MM/DD," "MM/DD/YYYY," or "DD/MM/YYYY." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
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    Table of Contents Menu 89 Common Settings Setting the Time Format You can select the time format displayed for the current time ( page 86) from either a "12-hour" or "24-hour" display. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
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    Table of Contents Menu 90 Common Settings Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information) Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., can be displayed. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press
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    Table of Contents Menu 91 Common Settings Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings) You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete data such as audio and photo data. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Note  This function is only
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    Table of Contents Menu 92 Common Settings Formatting Memory (Format) You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. If the memory is formatted, all data and settings will be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in memory prior to formatting and export any important data to the
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    . You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step  or . Note  Do not format the built-in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer. Index
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    Table of Contents Menu 94 Common Settings Selecting the Display Language You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and messages on the player. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press
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    95 Common Settings Table of Contents Menu Display language settings Setting Description Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Português *1 Messages and menus are displayed in German. Messages and menus are displayed in English. Messages and menus are displayed in Spanish. Messages
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    or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time. 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. Furthermore
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    used when importing audio data from the Internet or audio CDs to a computer and saving it as an audio file. Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc. MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is a common audio compression technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for
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    to about 1/10 to 1/100 the size of original image files.  For details on acceptable formats and bit rates for this player  For details on supported file formats and bit rates, see  page 126.
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    , the builtin flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.] Notes  Do not use the supplied software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built-in flash memory of the player.  Do not disconnect the supplied USB cable while "Do not disconnect." that appears during data transfer
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    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 update the player's firmware. Firmware
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    symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed software. 5 Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites. For customers in the USA, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada, visit: http://www.sony
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    instructions in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer.  Transferred files are not in a playable format. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications cannot be played back. Update them using the software used for transferring.  After dragging and dropping in
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    103 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause in a playable format. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( page 126).  Convert the ATRAC files using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool software. When "All Songs" or  The audio
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    104 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Noise in a playable format. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( page 126).  Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool.  Some songs may not play
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    Troubleshooting memory on the player ( page 92).  The supplied USB cable was disconnected from the player while data was being transferred.  For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( page 126).  Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. 
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    file format is supported by the player.  Transfer again using the supplied Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software. Thumbnail name be displayed.  Retransfer the photos using supplied Media Manager for WALKMAN. Cover art is not displayed. Cover art information is not included
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    107 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Display Symptom Cause/Remedy "" appears for a title.  Characters that cannot appear on the player are included in the title.  Rename the title with appropriate characters using the software you used to transfer or Windows Explorer. "
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    108 Troubleshooting Table the battery should be replaced.  Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  Copyright-protected contents are played.  cable is not connected to a USB port on the battery. your computer properly.  Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.  Use the supplied USB cable
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    109 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Connection with a computer Symptom MP3 Conversion Tool or Media Manager for WALKMAN does not start up. "Connecting" does not appear when connected to the computer with the supplied USB cable. The player is not recognized by the computer when it
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    110 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Connection with a computer (continued) your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11. For details on usage, or support on Windows Media Player, visit the following web site: http://support.microsoft.com/  The USB cable is not
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    Troubleshooting supplied CD-ROM.  If you transfer data using an appropriate software for transferring, but the transfer is not made, refer to cable is being used.  Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension cable may not work. Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable
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    112 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Other Symptom There is no beep sound when the player is operated. The player gets warm. The screen turns on whenever
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    113 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the exceed the limit in the "Others" list, delete unnecessary songs from the player using the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer.  If the total number of
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    114 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Message Meaning Remedy Cannot play; file format is not supported.  You are trying instructions displayed on your computer to retry updating the firmware. Library error encountered. Please The database for songs, connect to compliant software
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    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. On hold... The player cannot be To operate the player
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    accordance with the instructions, may cause manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service
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    will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minatoku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service
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    player. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. If this occurs, turn off the player immediately, disconnect the USB cable from the player, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center.  Do not put the player into fire.  Do not take apart or remodel the player. Doing so can result
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 119 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
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    the player according to the in-flight announcements during take off or landing in an aircraft.  Note that condensation may form temporarily in cases such as when the player is moved quickly from a low-temperature environment to a hightemperature environment or used in a room that has a heater just
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    scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzene, as it may mar the finish of the case.  Be careful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the connector. . If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Continued 
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    third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player.  In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility.  The software provided with this player cannot be used with
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    permission of the copyright holders.  Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the player or computer.  written in language or character that are not supported by the player. About the customer support Web site If you have any questions or
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    of Sony Corporation.  "WALKMAN" and "WALKMAN" logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. 
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    holders. In this manual, TM and ® Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners. Program ©2008 Sony
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    Information Table of Contents Menu Index Specifications Supported file format Music File format File extension Codec Video File format File extension Codec File size The number of files Photo*5 File format File extension Codec The number of files MP3(MPEG-1 Layer3) file format, ASF file
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    times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4 minutes songs (not including videos and photos) in the MP3 format. Other playable audio . 50 hr. 20 min. Bit rate 48 kbps 64 kbps 128 kbps 256 kbps 320 kbps NWZ-A729 Songs 10,200 7,650 3,800 1,900 1,500 Time 680 hr. 00 min. 510 hr
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    . 3.57 GB = 3,840,638,976 bytes) NWZ-A728: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB = 7,840,956,416 bytes) NWZ-A729: 16 GB (Approx. 14.7 GB = 15 in rechargeable lithium-ion battery  USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable) Charging time USB-based charging Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx.1.5 hours (
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    may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use. Music Playback at MP3 128 kbps Playback at WMA 128 kbps Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps Playback kbps Playback at AVC 384 kbps Playback at AVC 768 kbps NWZ-A726/A728/A729 Approximately 36 hours Approximately 35.5 hours Approximately 33
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    Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista Home Basic / Windows Vista Home Premium / Windows Vista Business / Windows Vista Ultimate Not supported by 64 bit version OS. Not supported Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 131 Additional Information Index Symbols 5-way button 10, 13 (Repeat 45 (Shuffle 45 (Shuffle&Repeat 45 (Repeat 1 song 45 (Heavy 50 (Pop 50 (Jazz 50 (Unique 50 (Custom 1 50 (Custom 2 50 (Studio 53 (Live 53 (Club 53 (Arena 53 (Matrix 53 (Karaoke 53 A
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    94 Linear PCM 97, 126 Live 53 M Matrix 53 Media Manager for WALKMAN..... 9 Messages 113 Model 90 MP3 97, 126 MP3 Conversion TooL 9 MPEG-4 98, 126 Music Library 6, 28 N Normal 90 Total songs 90 Total videos 90 Troubleshooting 101 Turning off the player manually.... 96 Continued 
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 133 Additional Information U Unique 50 Upgrading 100 USB cable 8 V Video format 98 Video Library 6, 58 Video List Display Format 66 Video Orientation 60 VOL+/- button 10 Volume 57 VPT(Surround 52 W Windows Explorer 58,
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