Sony NWZ-A728 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 Playing" Screen..........19 Using the OPTION Button
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    format 97 What is video format 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
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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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    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 Guide (1) *1 Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player. *2 Depending on the country/region in which you
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    software or visit the following website. http://www.support.microsoft.com/  Hint  Some computers that the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping (Audio data purchased from a music distribution service on the Internet cannot be converted.) Note
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    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).  Display The display
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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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    Table of Contents Menu Index 21 Getting Started Preparing the Player Charging the Player 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 you insert the connector of the USB cable
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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 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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    data properly, see the following instructions. For details about the 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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    Table of Contents Menu 25 Getting Started For songs (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders into the "MUSIC" folder. However, beyond the 8th level, neither files nor folders will be 1st recognized. 7th 8th 9th (On the player) Folders are displayed in the folder name order
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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 button
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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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    33 Playing Music Table of Contents Menu Index Searching for songs by folder When you transfer data to the "MUSIC" folder by dragging and dropping in 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
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    Table of Contents Menu 34 Playing Music Searching for Songs by Initial Letter You can search for songs by the initial letter of the artist name, album title, or song name. Initial Search BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. 
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    Table of Contents Menu 35 Playing Music Playing a Playlist You can play lists of songs (playlists). Also, you can create playlists using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. However, some playlists may not be recognized by the player, depending on
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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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    Table of Contents Menu 40 Playing Music Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each Time the Songs Switch (New Song Pop Up) If you set the screensaver to "Clock" or "Blank" ( page 83) and there is no operation for a while, the screen changes to the clock display or blank screen. However, if you
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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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    Table of Contents Menu 43 Playing Music Option items appear on the "Now Playing" screen Option items Play Mode Playback Range Equalizer VPT(Surround) Cover Art*1 Detailed Information*2 Clock Display Description/reference page Sets the play mode ( page 44). Sets the playback range ( page 46
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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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    Table of Contents Menu Index 47 Setting the Music Setting the Album Display Format The player offers 3 types of album list formats "Title Only," "Title & Cover Art," and "Cover Art Only." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Notes  The cover art only appears if the cover art
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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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    Table of Contents Menu 52 Setting the Music Making the Sound More Vibrant (VPT(Surround)) You can choose from "Studio," "Live," "Club," "Arena," "Matrix" or "Karaoke" according to your song using the "VPT*1(Surround)" function. Setting to "Studio," "Live," "Club" or "Arena," simulates these
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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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    Table of Contents Menu 55 Setting the Music Correcting Sound in the High Range (DSEE(Sound Enhancer)) By activating the "DSEE*1(Sound Enhancer)" feature, you can hear a rich and natural sound almost exactly like the original source. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press
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    56 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu Notes  The "DSEE(Sound Enhancer)" setting is not applied while playing a video.  The "DSEE(Sound Enhancer)" function is 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. 
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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 stored
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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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    Table 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
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    71 Playing Photos Table of Contents Menu  Hints  Playback of songs continues even while you are searching for photos in the photo folder lists, or photo lists or when the "Now Playing" screen of the Photo is displayed.  You can display the photos in a selected folder continuously (slide
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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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    79 Playing Photos Table of Contents 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
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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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    87 Common Settings Table of Contents Menu To display the current time  Select (Clock Display) on the Home menu.  Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the "Now Playing" screen and select "Clock Display" from the option menu.  Hint  You can select the date format from among "YYYY/MM/DD," "MM/
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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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    93 Common Settings Table of Contents Menu To cancel the operation Select "No" in step  or  and press the  button to confirm. 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.
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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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    Table of Contents Menu Index 97 Useful Facts What are Format and Bit Rate? What is audio format? Audio format refers to the method 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
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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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    Table of Contents Menu 99 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 builtin flash
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    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 update is complete
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    resolve the issue. 1 Find the symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed. 2 Connect the player to each 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/
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    102 Troubleshooting Operation Symptom There is no sound. No data is played. Cause/ on the player.  Follow the 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"
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    103 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy the player ( page 24).  Transferred files are not in a playable format. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( page 126).  Convert the ATRAC files using the supplied MP3
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    104 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Noise is This is not a malfunction. Cannot see the video, but  The file is a .3gp file. (.3gp only supports audio.) can hear it.  The video file is not in a video folder.  Place the video files
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    105 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy the player ( page 24).  Transferred files are not in a playable format. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( page 126).  Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied
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    106 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Thumbnails are not displayed. Songs do not have cover art information whose file format is supported by the player. Thumbnails are displayed only when songs have cover art information whose file
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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
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    108 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Power Symptom Cause/Remedy Battery life is short.  The operating temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F).  Battery life becomes shorter due to
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    109 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Connection with a computer Symptom used for transferring.  Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few minutes, and reconnect it. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the USB cable.  "Connecting
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    110 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Connection with a computer (continued to check whether 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
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    111 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Connection with a computer (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. (continued)  The data
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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 display. Message Meaning Remedy All group numbers have been used. Cannot change "Screensaver Timing" when "Type" is "None." Cannot
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    Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Message Meaning Remedy Cannot play; file format is not supported failed to complete. Follow the instructions displayed on your computer to again. If the remedy above does not solve the problem, format the built-in flash memory ( page 92), then
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    115 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Message Meaning Remedy No photos are No playable songs are available. You are trying to start Transfer songs in the playback by selecting supported format, and "Play" from the option start playback. menu, but there are no songs in
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    and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Information Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center
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    that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection
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    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 in electric shock. Consult your
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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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    Table of Contents Menu Index 120 Additional Information On heat build-up Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time. On the headphones Road safety Avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired. Preventing
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    , remove them from the headphones, and hand wash with a mild detergent solution. Dry off sufficiently before use after washing. If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Continued 
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    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 special characters may not be displayed.  The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic operations of Windows.
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    Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the player or computer.  Depending on the type of the text : http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America: http://www.
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    Table of Contents Menu 124 Additional Information About Copyrights  ATRAC is trademark of Sony Corporation.  "WALKMAN" and "WALKMAN" logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are
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    licensed from Dolby Laboratories.  All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified. This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
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    *1 (.wma), AAC-LC*2 (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp), Linear PCM (.wav) MP3 Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*3: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz WMA*1 Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*3: 44.1 kHz AAC-LC*2 Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps
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    127 Additional Information Table of Contents Menu Index Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.) The approximate 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 file format
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    128 Additional Information Capacity (User available capacity)*1 NWZ-A726: 4 GB (Approx. 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 = 15,841,820,672 bytes) *1 Available storage capacity of the player may vary. A portion of
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 129 Additional Information Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected. The times below are approximated when "New Song Pop Up" ( page 40), "Clear Stereo" ( page 54), "DSEE(Sound Enhancer)" ( page 55), "Dynamic
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    systems*1: Windows XP Home Edition (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 by OSs other than above
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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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    T Thumbnail 15, 66, 78, 106 Time Display Format 89 Time Machine Shuffle 37 Time setting 86 Total photos 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, 99 Windows Media Player 9 WM-PORT 10
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