Sony NWZ-S716FRNC Operation Guide

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    Table of Contents Menu Index Operation Guide NWZ-S715F / S716F / S718F ©2008 Sony Corporation 3-294-618-11 (1)
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    standard 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
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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 Player Controls and Screens 12 How to use the 5-way button and screen....13 Displaying the "Now Playing" Screen..........18 Using the OPTION Button 19 Playing
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    Stations Manually 72 Player 96 Maximizing Battery Life 97 About Data Transferring 99 What are Format and Bit Rate?......... 103 What is audio format 103 What is video format 104 What is photo format 104 Storing Data 105 Upgrading the Player's Firmware...... 106 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
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    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, listening to FM radio, and changing settings. Index Intelligent Shuffle Time Machine
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    (Sound Enhance).......... 45 Clear Stereo 44 Dynamic Normalizer 47 Album Display Format.......... 37 New Song Pop Up 32 Video Settings Zoom Settings 53 Video Orientation 50 Display 52 Continuous Playback 55 Video List Format 56 On-Hold Display 57 Photo Settings Photo Orientation 61 Display
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    check the accessories 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. Index  CD-ROM*1 *2 (1)  MP3 Conversion Tool  Media Manager for WALKMAN  Windows Media Player 11  Operation Guide (PDF
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    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*1, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video (MPEG-4 Simple Profile, AVC (H.264
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    -screen menus ( page 13).  RESET button Resets the player when you press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. ( page 107).  WM‑PORT jack Use this jack to connect the supplied USB cable, or optional peripheral devices, such as supported accessories for the WM‑PORT.  NOISE CANCELING switch By
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    The Noise Canceling function is available only when using the supplied headphones. The supplied headphones can only be used for these models, and cannot be 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
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    Controls and Screens Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through screens, play songs, videos, photos, and FM radio and 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 when you
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    use the 5-way button on the list screen Music Index The initials of song and album, etc., names in the list section appear. List Buttons Video Description Confirms the item of the list. Press and hold to play back all songs in the selected item. Moves the cursor up or down
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    song list of the selected item during music operation, or displays the selected item during photo operation. Starts play back of the selected item during video operation. Moves the cursor up or down. Press and hold to scroll up or down faster. Move the cursor left or right. Press and hold
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    a playing song backwards or forwards quickly. * If there is no operation for more than 3 minutes while a song is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters the standby mode. Continued 
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    increases 1 level, and by releasing, returns to the normal playback. *1 If there is no operation for more than 3 minutes while a video is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters the standby mode. *2 If "Continuous Playback" is set to "On," you can find the beginning of the previous or
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    playback 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 the standby mode. FM Index Buttons Description  Plays or pauses* FM radio. Presets by pressing and holding the selected frequency. / Selects
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    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.
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    on the screen on which you press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. For details, see "Displaying the Music Option Menu" ( page 33), "Displaying the Video Option Menu" ( page 58), "Displaying the Photo Option Menu" ( page 68), or "Displaying the FM Radio Option Menu" ( page 76).  Hint  When there are
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    by title of songs, albums, artist, and genre, etc. Music Library BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Hint  To delete songs from the player, use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. Searching for songs by song name  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the
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    all songs of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and holding the  button in step .  You can change the display format of the album list ( page 37).  You can select the playback range of songs ( page 36). Continued 
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    songs of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and holding the  button in steps  to .  You can change the display format of the album list ( page 37).  You can select the playback range of songs ( page 36). Continued 
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    songs of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and holding the  button in steps  to .  You can change the display format of the album list ( page 37).  You can select the playback range of songs ( page 36). Continued 
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 24 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 list screen appears. (Music Library), and then  Press the button to
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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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    Table of Contents Menu 26 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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    play lists of songs (playlists). Also, you can create playlists using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for creating playlists. However, some playlists may not be recognized by the player, depending on software. For details on operation, refer to Help of the
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    Hints  You can display the detailed information about the song, such as playing time, audio format, bit rate*, and file name from the "Now Playing" screen. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF been registered, a preinstalled image in the player appears. Some cover art is not displayed, depending on its file
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    button Index Playing songs released in the same year in random order (Time Machine Shuffle) The player randomly selects a release year and plays all transferred songs of that year in random order.  the play mode.  Changing the playback range.  Tuning the FM radio.  Playing a video. Continued 
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    operated while a year is being selected.  A shuffle play of all songs begins if none of the songs on the player have a release year assigned to them.  If all the songs on the player that have a release year assigned have the same release year, or some of songs have the same release year
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    Contents Menu 31 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 ," etc.  Changing the play mode.  Changing the playback range.  Tuning the FM radio.  Playing a video.
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    " screen appears 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. To return to the previous menu Press the BACK/HOME button. Note
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    only Option items Now Playing Go to FM Radio screen Play Album Display Format Description/reference page Displays the "Now Playing" screen. Displays the FM Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. For details on operation, refer to Help of the software or
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    Table of Contents Menu 34 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
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    35 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 36). 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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    . The screen used to select the playback range appears.  Press the button to select the playback range, and then press the  button to confirm. The player offers 2 types of playback range.  All Range: Plays back the songs in the "Music Library." When you want to play back albums in the "Music
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    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 Help of the software or ask its manufacturer.  Some cover art is not displayed, depending on its file format.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME
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    the Music Table of Contents Menu To return to the previous menu Press the BACK/HOME button.  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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    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
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    , you may have to adjust the volume manually to compensate.  The "Equalizer" setting is not applied while a video is playing or you are using the FM ranges, so that a small sound can be listened easily. User-customizable sound settings for which you can adjust each frequency range individually.
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    . If you return to the previous menu before confirming a setting, the setting is canceled. Note  The settings of "Custom 1" or "Custom 2" are not applied while a video is playing or you are using the FM radio.
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    ," "Club" or "Arena," simulates these sound fields in the headphones. Additionally, "Matrix" reproduces a rich acoustic sound field, and stands for Virtual Phone Technology, is a proprietary sound processing technology developed by Sony. To return to the previous menu Press the BACK/HOME button. To
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    " screen. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select "VPT(Surround)" from the option menu. Note  The "VPT(Surround)" setting is not applied while a video is playing or you are using the FM radio. List of "VPT(Surround)" settings The sound may appear to become more vibrant in the progression
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    (Clear Stereo) "Clear Stereo" enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button while a video is playing or you are using the FM radio.  The "Clear Stereo" function is designed to obtain maximum effect with the supplied headphones. The
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    that is close to the original sound.  Off: Plays back normal sound. (Default setting) * 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
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    applied while a video is playing or you are using the FM radio.  The "DSEE(Sound Enhancer)" function is not effective for a song with a file format that is not compressed, or song that is of a high bit rate with no treble loss.  In the case of a song of very
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    level as transferred. (Default setting) To return to the previous menu Press the BACK/HOME button. Note  The "Dynamic Normalizer" setting is not applied while a video is playing or you are using the FM radio.
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    List Display Format" ( page 56).  A video that has never been played back on the player appears with icon in the video lists.  Set "Continuous Playback" to "On" when you want to play back all video files ( page 55).  To delete video files from the player, use Media Manager for WALKMAN or
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    when "Continuous Playback" is set to "On" ( page 55). *2 When "Continuous Playback" is set to "On," you can find the beginning of the previous video from the currently playing video by pressing the  button twice. *3 The interval used when going forward or backward varies, depending on the
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    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 
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    16). Vertical Index 4:3 source Horizontal 16:9 source 4:3 source 16:9 source  Hint  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. Notes  When "Display" is set to "On" ( page
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    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 option
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    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
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    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
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    press the  button to confirm.  On: Plays back all videos stored on the player.  Off: Plays back one selected video. (Default setting)  Hint  If you set "Continuous Playback" to "Off," the player records the position where each video was stopped the last time. Therefore, you can start playback
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    Table of Contents Menu 56 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*," or "Thumbnail Only." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold
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    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 battery power and battery life will last longer. Settings BACK
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    Playing" screen of the last played song appears. Option items appear on the list screen only Option items Now Playing Go to FM Radio screen Video List Display Format Most Recent Video Description/reference page Displays the "Now Playing" screen. Displays the FM Radio screen ( page 69). Sets the
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    Table of Contents Menu 59 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 play back a number of photos continuously (
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    " or "PICTURE" folder. For details on data hierarchy, see  page 102.  To delete photo files from the player, use Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer.  Media Manager for WALKMAN cannot delete photos whose name has been changed using Windows Explorer. Notes  Up to 1,000 photo folders can
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    Table of Contents Menu 61 Playing Photos Setting the Photo Orientation You can set the photo orientation from among "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. 
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    Table of Contents Menu 62 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 63 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 playing back a photo. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK
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    Table of Contents Menu 64 Playing Photos Playing a Slide Show You can play back 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
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    Table of Contents Menu 65 Playing Photos Setting the Slide Show Play Mode You can play back 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 66 Playing Photos Setting the Interval of a Slide Show You can set the interval before the next 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
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    Table of Contents Menu 67 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*," or "Thumbnail Only." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold
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    appears. Option items appear on the list screen only Option items Now Playing Go to FM Radio screen Begin slide show Photo List Display Format Most Recent Photo Description/reference page Displays the "Now Playing" screen. Displays the FM Radio screen ( page 69). Starts a slide show ( page 64
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    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. FM Radio BACK/HOME button OPTION country/region in which you have purchased the player, the screen appearing is differed. Continued 
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    Table of Contents Menu 70 Listening to FM Radio 2 Presetting broadcast stations automatically (Auto Preset) You can preset receivable broadcast stations (up to 30 stations) in your area automatically by selecting "Auto Preset." When you use the FM radio for the first time, or when you move to
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    to "Low." *2 This setting is canceled if no preset stations are entered. Preset the receivable stations using "Auto Preset" ( page 70).  Improving reception  The headphones cord serves as an antenna, so extend it as far as possible. To turn off the volume of the FM radio briefly When you press
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    Menu 72 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
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    73 Listening to FM Radio Table of Contents Menu Deleting preset broadcast stations  Select a desired preset number for the frequency by pressing the / button.  Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. The option menu appears.  Press the button to select "Delete from Preset," and then press the 
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    Preset" function ( page 70) 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
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    Table of Contents Menu 75 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
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    76 Listening to FM Radio Table of Contents Menu Index Displaying the FM Radio Option Menu You can display the FM radio option menu by pressing the OPTION/ PWR OFF button while the FM radio screen is displayed. From the FM radio option menu, various FM radio settings are available. Option
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    .  Hints  is displayed on the "Now Playing" screen of the songs or video, or the FM radio screen.  When the Noise canceling function is effective, is set in the direction of the arrow  if headphones other than those supplied are used. In this case, is displayed on the bottom right of the screen
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    phones may affect noise. In that case, keep the player away from mobile phones.  Connect or disconnect the headphones from the headphone jack of the player after removing the headphones from your ears. If the headphones are connected or disconnected from the player during playback, or while the
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    Effect of the Noise Canceling Function (Noise Cancel level) The player is designed to obtain the maximum effect of the Noise Canceling 5-way button Index Notes  This function is only available with the supplied headphones.  This function is only effective when the NOISE CANCELING switch is set
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    Table of Contents Menu 80 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 comfortable
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    Table of Contents Menu 81 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
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    Table of Contents Menu 82 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 or FM reception. You can also select "None" for no screensaver. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button
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    Table of Contents Menu 83 Settings Setting a Screensaver Time You can set the time for the screensaver to activate from 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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    return to the previous menu before confirming setting, the setting is canceled.  Hint  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.
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    Table of Contents Menu 85 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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    "12-hour" or "24-hour." For details, see "Setting the Date Format" (Date Display Format) ( page 87), or "Setting the Time Format" (Time Display Format) ( page 88). 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
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    .  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/
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    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
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    Menu 89 Settings Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information) Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., can be Information," and then press the  button to confirm. The list of available player information options appears ( page 90). To return to the previous menu Press
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    : 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
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    Table of Contents Menu 91 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 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 hard disk
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    the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step  or . To return to the previous menu Press the BACK/HOME button. Note  Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer, or the software you used to transfer the data. Index
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    of Contents Menu 94 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
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    95 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 menus are
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    of Contents Menu Index 96 Useful Facts Recharging 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 the remaining battery indication of the display shows: , charging is
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    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 ( page 77) For Videos "On-Hold Display" player is connected via the USB cable, the player's battery is not charged. Instead, the player continues to draw power
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    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 135, 136. Note  Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that
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    file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping. If you install Windows Media Player 11 (for details, see "Installing the Operation Guide and software" of "Quick Start Guide") from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve this problem, then you can transfer
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    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 first, then files are displayed in the file name order. In this
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    level will be recognized. However, 1st folders beyond the 1st level and files beyond 2nd level will not be recognized. 2nd 3rd Index (On the player) Video files are displayed in the order they are transferred by dragging and dropping. (The latest data is at the top.)  Hint  You can set JPEG
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    on the 2nd level will be recognized by "PICTURE" folder. However, beyond the 2nd level, neither files nor folders will be recognized. (On the player) Folders under the "PICTURE" folder are displayed in alphabetical order. Files in the 1st level of the "PICTURE" folder are stored in the
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    Media Audio) is a common audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. The WMA format produces the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format 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
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    Experts Group) is a common image compression format developed by the JPEG. JPEG can compress an image file to about 1/10 to 1/100 the size of standard image files.  For details on acceptable formats and bit rates for this player  For details on supported file formats and bit rates, see  page 133
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    computer, 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 transferring data between a computer and the
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    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
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    may be deleted. 3 Connect the player to your computer to charge the power. You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the power. 4 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
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    plug is dirty.  Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth.  No songs or video files are stored on the player.  Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer songs or videos from the computer.  The battery is consumed.  Charge the battery fully ( page 96).  If the
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    number of files is 1,000 files for videos, 10,000 files for photos. Also, the player ( page 99).  Transferred files are not in a playable format. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( page 133).  Convert the ATRAC files using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool software
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    format. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( page 133).  Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion to install them firmly on the headphones to prevent the earbud from detaching and remaining in your ear.  The player is used in a quiet place.
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    computer ( page 96).  If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 107).  While "Connecting" is being displayed, you cannot operate the player.  Disconnect the USB connection, then operate the player. Playback does not stop.  With this
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    Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy 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 92).  The supplied USB cable was disconnected from the player
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    supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. For details on operation, refer to Help of the software or ask its manufacturer.  Some cover art is not displayed, depending on its file format. The player cannot format.  The remaining battery is low
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 114 Troubleshooting Display (continued) Symptom The screen turns off. A massage appears. Power Symptom Battery life is short. Cause/Remedy  There was no operation attempted for more than 3 minutes while the player was in the pause mode.  Press any button.  There
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    it. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the USB cable.  "Connecting" may not appear on the player, depending on the software environment that is running on your computer.  Activate Windows Media Player, or Windows Explorer. Continued
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    , 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
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    data.  You are trying to transfer .m4a, .mp4, .3gp or .m4v files on a computer that already has Windows Media Player 10 installed.  Install Windows Media Player 11 from the supplied CD-ROM.  If you transfer data using an appropriate software for transferring, but the transfer is not made, refer
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    hub or USB extension 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. You cannot delete or rename the folders.  You cannot delete or rename the "MUSIC," "MP_ ROOT," "VIDEO", "PICTURES" and
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    Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Other Symptom There is no beep sound when the player is operated. The player gets warm. The screen turns on whenever songs change. The date and time have been reset. Noise is generated when the headphones are connected or disconnected from the player
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    of songs using the software used for transferring. Cannot play; file format is not supported.  You are trying to play a You cannot play a song in file that cannot be an unsupported format played on the player. file ( page 133).  You transferred an audio file to video folders by dragging and
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    disconnect. The player is connected to This is not an error a computer or other message. Do not external devices to disconnect the USB cable transfer data. until transferring completes. Firmware update failed. Updating the firmware failed to complete. Follow the instructions displayed on
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    stored on the videos. player. Transfer videos to the player. Not enough free space in The player's available memory. Please connect to capacity is insufficient. compliant software or device and delete files. Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable, and then delete
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    a Class B digital device, pursuant the instructions, and on, the user is encouraged to 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-S715F/S716F/S718F Sony
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    of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Headphones Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems
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    from the battery, consult a doctor.  Do not pour water or put any foreign object in the 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
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    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
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    of Contents Menu Index 127 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 Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehilcle; it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas
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    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 periodically. If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Continued 
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    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 equipment other
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    of the copyright holders.  Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the player or computer.  Depending on in the language or the character that is not supported by the player. About the customer support Web site If you have any questions or
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    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 trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
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    ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in Software's ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download
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    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 format, MP4 file format, Wave-Riff file format MP3 (.mp3
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    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-S715F Time 7 hr. 10 min. 4 hr. 00 min. NWZ-S716F Time 15
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    Headphone: Stereo mini-jack WM‑PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Power source  Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery  USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable) Charging time USB
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    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 MPEG-4 768 kbps Playback at AVC 384 kbps Playback at AVC 768 kbps At receiving FM broadcasting NWZ-S715F/S716F
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    )  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 7.2, Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0, Windows Media Player 10 or 11
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    (Custom 1 40 (Custom 2 40 A AAC 103 AAC-LC 133 Accessories 8 Adobe Reader 3 Album Display Format 37 All Range 36 Arena 43 Attachment 8 Audio format 103 Auto Preset 70 AVC 104, 133 AVLS (Volume Limit 80 B BACK/HOME button 10, 12 Battery 96, 97, 136 Beep Settings 81 Bit rate 103, 133
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    Media Manager for WALKMAN..... 9 Messages 120 Model 90 Mono/Auto 75 MP3 103, 133 MP3 Conversion Format 88 Time Machine Shuffle 29 Time setting 85 Total photos 90 Total songs 90 Total videos 90 Troubleshooting 107 Turning off the player manually.... 97 U Unique 40 Upgrading 106 USB cable
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    Table of Contents Menu 140 Additional Information V Video format 104 Video Library 6, 48 Video List Display Format 56 Video Orientation 50 VOL+/- button 11 Volume 47 VPT(Surround 42 W Windows Explorer 48, 105 Windows Media Player 9 WM-PORT 10, 90 WMA 103, 133 Z Zoom 53 Index
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