Sony NWZ-E436FBLU Operation Guide
Sony NWZ-E436FBLU - Walkman 4 GB Digital Player Manual
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Table of Contents Menu Index Operation Guide NWZ-E435F / E436F / E438F ©2008 Sony Corporation 4-109-569-12 (2) - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 2
Index 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 option items in the player's menu. Jumps to the index Find what you are looking for from a list of key words mentioned in the manual. Hints - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 3
To change the page layout The buttons at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen enable you to select how pages are displayed. Table of Contents Menu Index Single Page Continuous - Facing Pages are displayed one at a time. Two pages are displayed side by side When you scroll, the display - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 4
Accessories 8 About the bundled software 9 Parts and Controls 11 Front 11 Rear 13 Player Controls and Screens 14 How to use the 5-way button and screen....15 Displaying the "Now Playing" screen..........21 Using the OPTION Button 22 Getting Started Preparing the Player 23 Charging the player - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 5
........... 85 Useful Facts Maximizing Battery Life 87 What are Format and Bit Rate 88 What is audio format 88 What is video format 89 What is photo format 89 Storing Data 90 Upgrading the Player's Firmware........ 91 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 92 Messages 104 Additional Information - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 6
All Songs 30 Album 31 Artist 32 Genre 33 Release Year 34 Folder 35 Video Library 46 Continued *1 appears instead of (Clock Display) if the player accesses certain online services (available only in the U.S.A.). To restore (Clock Display), format the memory of the player ( page 83). - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 7
70 Mono/Auto 71 Common Settings Unit Information 81 AVLS (Volume Limit 73 Beep Settings 74 Screensaver 75 Brightness 76 Set Date-Time 77 Date Display Format 79 Time Display Format 80 Reset all Settings 82 Format 83 Language Settings 85 Playlists 36 Now Playing 21 Index Contents - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 8
Supplied Accessories Please check the accessories in the package. Headphones (1) USB cable (1) Attachment (1) Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc. CD-ROM*1 *2 (1) Windows Media Player 11 Media Manager for WALKMAN*3 Content Transfer Operation Guide (PDF file - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 9
11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11. Media Manager for WALKMAN*1 Media Manager for WALKMAN can transfer music, photos or videos from the computer to the player and import audio data from CDs. For details on operation, refer - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 10
by Content Transfer. If you retransfer them using Windows Media Player 11, they may become playable. Hint ATRAC files can be transferred to the player after conversion to MP3 file format. To convert files, download MP3 Conversion Tool from the customer support website ( page 114). Index - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 11
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 15). Display The display may vary, depending on functions ( page 14). VOL +*2/- button Adjusts the volume - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 12
power very slightly even when it is in standby mode. Therefore, the player might turn completely off in a short time, depending on the power remaining in the battery. *1 Functions marked with on the player are activated if you press and hold the corresponding buttons. *2 There are tactile dots - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 13
Table of Contents Menu 13 Rear RESET button Resets the player when you press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. ( page 92). Index - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 14
Controls and Screens Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through screens, play songs, videos, and FM radio, and to view photos or change the player's settings. The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button. The diagram below shows how the screen changes - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 15
play/pause/ confirm) button*1 / buttons / buttons Index The initials of song and album, etc., names in the list section appear. List Buttons Video Information area The information of the song, icons, etc., appears ( page 20). Description Confirms the item of the list. Moves the cursor up - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 16
16 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. - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 17
a playing song backwards or forwards quickly. *1 If there is no operation for more than 3 minutes while a song is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode. Continued - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 18
to scan a playing video backwards or forwards quickly. While pausing playback, the scene moves forward or backward slightly by pressing the / button. *1 If there is no operation for more than 3 minutes while a video is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode. Continued - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 19
and a slide show accompanying it are paused, and there is no operation for more than 3 minutes, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode. FM Index Buttons Description Plays or pauses*1 FM radio. Presets by pressing and holding the selected frequency. / Selects frequencies - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 20
slightly or quickly ( page 47) The icons of the song title, the artist name, the video title or the photo title The icon of the FM tuner , , etc , etc , the sound effect setting ( page 44) The icons of the video setting "Zoom Settings" is set to "Auto" or "Full" ( page 51) The icon of - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 21
playing content file appears. Hints You can display the "Now Playing" screen by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button to select "Now Playing." When playing videos or photos, you can select "Go to the song playback screen" from the option menu to display the song playback screen. - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 22
screen on which you press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. For details, see the following pages. "Displaying the Music Option Menu" ( page 39) "Displaying the Video Option Menu" ( page 54) "Displaying the Photo Option Menu" ( page 64) "Displaying the FM Tuner Option Menu" ( page 72) - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 23
23 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 into the player, do so with the - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 24
mode, such as the sleep or hibernation mode, while the player is connected via the USB cable, the player's battery is not charged. Instead, the player continues to draw power from the battery, discharging it. Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 25
/PWR OFF button Index 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 12), the player enters the standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. If you press any button while - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 26
Contents Menu 26 Getting Started Getting Data To enjoy music, photos and videos on the player, you need to prepare the data on your computer. To import the data into your computer, use appropriate software. For details about supported file formats, see "Supported file format" ( page 118). Index - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 27
Guide and software" of "Quick Start 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 corresponds to Windows Media Player - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 28
folders beyond the 8th level is not ensured. (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. For videos (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders onto - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 29
its subfolders. There is no limit to folder depth, although accessibility to any files and folders beyond the 8th level is not ensured. (On the player) Only folders containing photos are displayed in alphabetical order. Note All files with the extension .jpg, including thumbnail files of - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 30
. Music Library BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Note It may take time to start up the player or display the file/folder list when many files or folders are stored on the player. Searching for songs by song name Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 31
Table of Contents Menu Index 31 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 32
Table of Contents Menu Index 32 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 33
Table of Contents Menu Index 33 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 34
Table of Contents Menu Index 34 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 35
35 Playing Music Table of Contents Menu Index Searching for songs by folder 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 36
You can play lists of songs (playlists). Also, you can create playlists using the bundled 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 37
Table of Contents Menu 37 Playing Music Playing All Songs in Random Order All the songs stored on the player are played in random order. Shuffle All BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 38
38 Playing Music Table of Contents Menu Deleting Songs from Music Library When you delete songs from "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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 39
Option items Now Playing Detailed Information Description/reference page Displays the "Now Playing" screen. Displays the detailed information of a song, such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and file name. Continued Index - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 40
time, audio format, bit rate, and file name. Adds the song to the wish list to purchase it on the service corresponded software./ Removes the song 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. - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 41
Table of Contents Menu 41 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 42
42 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu The list of play modes The player plays back songs only in the lists from which the playback starts (album list, artist list, etc.). Play mode type/icon description Normal/No icon - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 43
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 BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the button to select (Settings), and then press - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 44
settings 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 or listening to the FM radio. List of equalizer settings The sound - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 45
press the BACK/HOME button before you confirm, the setting will be canceled. Note The settings of "Custom 1" or "Custom 2" are not applied while playing a video or listening to the FM radio. - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 46
was played back most recently. Press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button on the video list, and then select "Most Recent Video" from the option menu. You can set thumbnails of video files when the video files are transferred to the player ( page 28). Note Up to 1,000 video files can be displayed in the - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 47
BACK/HOME button to return to the video list, and then select the next video from the list ( page 15). Press the button. Press the button while the video is paused. Press the button while the video is paused. Press and hold the button while the video is paused. Press and hold the button - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 48
to select (Settings), and then press the button to confirm. Press the button to select "Video Settings," and then press the button to confirm. The list of "Video Settings" options appears. Press the button to select "Video Orientation," and then press the button to confirm. Continued - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 49
18). "Vertical" Index 4:3 source "Horizontal" 16:9 source 4:3 source 16:9 source Hints The video orientation can be set on the "Now Playing" screen of the video. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select "Video Orientation" from the option menu. When "Display" is set to "On" ( page 50 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 50
time, etc. "Off ": Hides the detailed information of the currently playing video and displays it only when you operate the player. (Default setting) Hint The display setting can be set on the "Now Playing" screen of the video. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select "Display" from the - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 51
Press the button to select (Settings), and then press the button to confirm. Press the button to select "Video Settings," and then press the button to confirm. The list of "Video Settings" options appears. Press the button to select "Zoom Settings," and then press the button to confirm - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 52
image is enlarged/reduced by fully fitting it to the available display area, keeping the aspect ratio. When a 16:9 video image (oblong) is displayed, it appears with the long side of the video image fully fit to the screen, and black bands up and down on the screen. (Default setting) "Full": The - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 53
53 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 54
/reference page Displays the "Now Playing" screen. Finds the beginning of the video ( page 47). Displays file information, such as file size, resolution, video/audio compression format, and file name, etc. Starts playback of the video that was played most recently. The "Now Playing" screen of the - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 55
Table of Contents Menu 55 Playing Photos Displaying a Photo You can either display one photo fully on the screen (single display) or a number of photos continuously (slide show play) ( page 60). Photo Library BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 56
folder continuously (slide show play) ( page 60). You can arrange photos transferred to the player by folder. Select the player (as [WALKMAN]) using Windows Explorer, and drag and drop a new folder onto the [WALKMAN]. For details on data hierarchy, see page 29. Notes Up to 1,000 photo folders - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 57
Table of Contents Menu 57 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 58
Table of Contents Menu 58 Playing Photos Press the button to select the desired setting, and then press the button to confirm. "Vertical": Displays at 240 × 320 pixels. (Default setting) "Horizontal (right)" or "Horizontal (left)": Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. The operation of the - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 59
Table of Contents Menu 59 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/ - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 60
Table of Contents Menu 60 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 61
Table of Contents Menu 61 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 62
Table of Contents Menu 62 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 63
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 WALKMAN cannot delete photos whose name has been changed using Windows Explorer. Index - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 64
64 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, such as the photo folder list, or on the photo "Now Playing" screen. From the Photo option menu, various photo - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 65
Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM Radio You can listen to FM radio. The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so connect the headphones and extend it as far as possible. Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, the screen appearing is differed. Continued - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 66
30 stations) in your area automatically by selecting "Auto Preset." When you use the FM tuner for the first time, or when you move to a new area, we recommend you preset receivable broadcast stations by selecting "Auto Preset." Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button during FM reception. The option menu - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 67
no preset stations are entered. Preset the receivable stations using "Auto Preset" ( page 66). Hint The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so extend it as far as possible. To turn off the volume of the FM tuner briefly When you press the button, FM tuner sound is not output. When you - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 68
Menu 68 Listening to FM Radio Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually You can preset broadcast stations which "Auto Preset" cannot below the frequency. Hints You can preset up to 30 stations. The FM Manual Preset can be set on the FM radio screen. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 69
69 Listening to FM Radio Table of Contents Menu Deleting preset broadcast stations Select a desired preset number for the frequency by pressing the / button during FM reception. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. The option menu appears. Press the button to select "Delete from Preset," - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 70
Preset" function ( page 66) or the / button, the FM receiver may receive many unwanted broadcast stations because sensitivity is too high. In this case, set the reception to "Low." "High" is set by default. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 71
Table of Contents Menu 71 Listening to FM Radio Changing to Monaural/Stereo (Mono/Auto) If noise occurs during FM reception, set the receiver to "Mono" for monaural. If you set it to "Auto," monaural/stereo reception is selected automatically, depending on reception conditions. "Auto" is set - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 72
72 Listening to FM Radio Table of Contents Menu Index Displaying the FM Tuner Option Menu You can display the FM tuner option menu by pressing the OPTION/ PWR OFF button while the FM radio screen is displayed. From the FM tuner option menu, various FM tuner settings are available. Option - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 73
button to select "Common Settings," and then press the button to confirm. The list of "Common Settings" options appears. Press the button to select "AVLS (Volume Limit)," and then press the button to confirm. Press the button to select "On," and then press the button to confirm. The - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 74
Table of Contents Menu 74 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 75
Table of Contents Menu 75 Common Settings Setting a Screensaver Type You can set the screensaver to either "Clock" or "Blank" for when there is no operation for more than 30 seconds during song playback or FM tuner reception. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 76
the BACK/HOME button before you confirm, the setting will be canceled. Hints You can adjust the brightness of the screen while you are playing a video or photo. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and then select "Brightness" from the option menu. If you adjust the brightness of the screen to - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 77
Table of Contents Menu 77 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 78
"12-hour" or "24-hour." For details, see "Setting the Date Format" (Date Display Format) ( page 79), or "Setting the Time Format" (Time Display Format) ( page 80). Notes If the battery power is used up, for example, when the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 79
. Press the button to select the desired setting, and then press the button to confirm. You can select the format from the following 3 types. "YYYY/MM/DD": The date appears as year/month/day. "MM/DD/YYYY": The date appears as month/day/year. "DD/ - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 80
button to confirm. The list of "Common Settings" options appears. Press the button to select "Time Display Format," and then press the button to confirm. The screen used to set the display format appears. Press the button to select the desired setting, and then press the button to confirm - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 81
: Total photos: WM‑PORT: Description Displays the model name of the player. Displays version information for the player's firmware. Displays the total number of songs stored on the player. Displays the total number of videos stored on the player. Displays the total number of photos stored on the - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 82
Table of Contents Menu 82 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 83
Table of Contents Menu 83 Common Settings Formatting Memory (Format) You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. If the memory is formatted, all data will be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in memory prior to formatting and export any important data to the hard disk of - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 84
button in step or . Notes Do not format the built-in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer. appears instead of (Clock Display) if the player accesses certain online services (available only in U.S.A.). To restore (Clock Display), format the memory of the player ( page 83). Index - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 85
Menu 85 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 the button to - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 86
86 Common Settings Table of Contents Menu Display language settings Setting Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Português Description Messages and menus are displayed in German. Messages and menus are displayed in English. Messages and menus are displayed in Spanish. Messages and - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 87
for sound effect "Equalizer" ( page 43) "1" "Blank" Deactivate. Adjust data format and bit rate Playing time will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of songs, videos or photos that are played. For details on charging time and usage time, see page 121, 122. - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 88
format produces the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format, with a smaller file size. Linear PCM: Linear PCM is an audio recording format without digital for the same length of audio, so you can store fewer songs on the player. Lower bit rates enable you to store more songs, but at a lower - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 89
AVC/H.264 or H.264/AVC. WMV: WMV (Windows Media Video) is a video compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It was built upon MPEG-4, achieves a high compression rate, and supports copy control by DRM. What is photo format? Photo format refers to the method used when importing images to - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 90
, the builtin flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN]. Notes Do not use the bundled 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 91
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. Index - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 92
issue. 1 Find the symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed. 2 Connect the player to your computer to charge the battery. You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery. 3 Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. If you - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 93
after charging the battery, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 92). No data is stored 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 94
correspond to the player ( page 27). Transferred files are not in a playable format. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" cannot be deleted on the player. You cannot delete songs, videos or photos on the player. Delete them using the software you used to transfer the - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 95
dry. The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 23). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 92 ). While "Connecting" or "Connected USB (MTP)" is being - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 96
charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 92). Transferred data cannot be found. The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer. Format the built-in flash memory on the player ( page 83). The supplied USB cable - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 97
Thumbnails are displayed only when songs have cover art information whose file format is supported by the player. Transfer again using the bundled Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software. Thumbnail name does not match its video file. Place a JPEG file of the same name as the - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 98
98 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Display Symptom Cause/Remedy is displayed instead of The icon has been changed because the player has (Clock Display) on accessed an online service (available only in the U. the Home menu. S.A.). To restore (Clock Display), format the - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 99
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. The player cannot charge The USB cable is not connected to - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 100
. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the USB cable. "Connecting" or "Connected USB (MTP)" may not appear on the player, depending on the software environment that is running on your computer. Activate Windows Media Player, or Windows - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 101
, make sure 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 cable is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly. Disconnect - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 102
song, video, or photo data is stored on the player, less data can be transferred. Transfer back data that cannot be played on the player to the computer to increase the available space. The player becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer. A USB hub or USB extension cable is - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 103
"Beep Settings" to "On" ( page 74). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to the optional cradle, or another device. The player may become warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging. The player also may get warm when a large amount of data is transferred. This - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 104
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 play; file format is not supported player using the software you used to transfer the songs, - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 105
to complete. Follow the instructions displayed on your computer to retry updating the firmware. The player's battery is running low. Charge the battery ( page 23). The player's available capacity is insufficient. Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable, and then delete - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 106
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part with the instructions, may cause Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: SONY NWZ-E435F/E436F/E438F Sony - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 107
help to conserve natural resources. In case of products 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 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 108
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. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 109
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 nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 110
the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the player to malfunction. Make sure not to sit down with the player in your back pocket. Make sure not to put the player into a bag with the headphones/earphones cord wrapped around it and then subject the bag to strong impact - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 111
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 hearing damage Avoid using the headphones at a high volume in cases such as when the player is moved - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 112
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. Clean the headphone plug . If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Continued - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 113
arising out of the use of the software bundled 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 equipment other - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 114
holders. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the player or computer. player. The player is not functioning normally. Content information is written in language or character that are not supported by the player. About the customer support - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 115
WALKMAN" and "WALKMAN" logo are registered trademarks 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. Adobe, Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash Player This software is - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 116
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 trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified. This product is - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 117
revoke the WM-DRM Software's right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software's ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 118
118 Additional Information Table of Contents Menu Index Specifications Supported file format Music Audio Formats MP3 (Codec) 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*1: 32, 44.1, - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 119
Table of Contents Menu Photo*5 Photo Format (Codec) JPEG The number of files Media File format: Compatible with Exif 2.21 file format File extension: .jpg Profile: Baseline by transferring using Windows Media Player 11. *5 Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 120
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 NWZ-E435F Time 7 hr. 10 min. 4 hr. 00 min. NWZ-E436F Time 15 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 121
NWZ-E436F: 4 GB (Approx. 3.49 GB = 3,744,464,896 bytes) NWZ-E438F: 8 GB (Approx. 7.05 GB = 7,572,815,872 bytes) *1 Available storage capacity of the player -ion battery USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable) Charging time USB-based charging Approx. 4 hours (full charge), Approx - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 122
of use. Music Playback at MP3 128 kbps Playback at WMA 128 kbps Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps Playback at Linear PCM 1411 kbps Video Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps Playback at AVC 384 kbps Playback at WMV 384 kbps FM radio At receiving FM broadcasting NWZ-E435F/E436F/E438F Approximately 45 hours - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 123
) CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM) To create original CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required. Sound board USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended) Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or 3.0, QuickTime 7.3, Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0, Windows Media Player 10 or 11 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 124
44 (Jazz 44 (Unique 44 (Custom 1 44 (Custom 2 44 A AAC 88 AAC-LC 118 Accessories 8 Adobe Reader 3 Attachment 8 Audio format 88 Auto Preset 66 AVC 89, 118 AVLS (Volume Limit 73 B BACK/HOME button 11 Battery 23, 87, 122 Beep Settings 74 Bit rate 88, 118 Brightness 76 C Capacity 121 - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 125
Sound quality 43 T Time Display Format 80 Time setting 77 Total photos 81 Total songs 81 Total videos 81 Troubleshooting 92 Turning off the player manually.... 87 U Unique 44 Upgrading 91 USB cable 8 V Video format 89 Video Library 6, 46 Video Orientation 48 VOL+/- button 11 Continued - Sony NWZ-E436FBLU | Operation Guide - Page 126
Table of Contents Menu 126 Additional Information W Windows Explorer 90 Windows Media Player 9 WM-PORT 11, 81 WMA 88, 118 WMV 89, 118 Z Zoom 51 Index
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