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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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    each software.  Quick Start Guide explains set up, enabling you to import songs, videos and photos to a computer, and to transfer them to the player.  Precautions explains important notes to prevent accidents.  Troubleshooting explains symptoms, causes and remedies when the player has problems
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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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    97 What is audio 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
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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 and changing settings. Index Intelligent Shuffle Time Machine Shuffle 37 Shuffle All
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    (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 Playback 65 Video List Format 66 On-Hold Display 67 Photo Settings Photo Orientation 72 Display
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    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.  Stand (1)  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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    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 may vary, depending
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    , then the "Now Playing" screen appears. Note  The player consumes battery 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.  Strap hole Used to attach a strap (sold separately
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    to attach the supplied stand or the optional accessories. Using the supplied stand You can stand up the player using the supplied stand. Notes  When standing the player with the stand, be careful not to press down or knock the player.  Stand up the player horizontally as shown. Do not stand it up
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    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 screen changes when you press various operation buttons. For example, the player's screen changes as shown below when you select "Music Library"- "Album
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    (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 18). Description Confirms the item of the list. Press and hold to
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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. *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 
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    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. *2 If "Continuous Playback" is set to "On," you can find the beginning of the previous or next
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    minutes, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode. About the information of the song title, the artist name, the video title or the photo title The icons of the of the sound effect setting ( page 50) The icons of the video setting  "Continuous Playback" is set to "On" ( page 65
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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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    which you press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. For details, see the following pages.  "Displaying the Music Option Menu" ( page 42)  "Displaying the Video Option Menu" ( page 69)  "Displaying the Photo Option Menu" ( page 80)  Hint  When there are multiple menus, display other menus by pressing
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    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 into the player, do so with the
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    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 to save battery power. If you press any button while
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    data from CDs, photo data from a digital camera, or video data from a video camera to your computer before using the player. To import audio data from CDs, you need to use appropriate software for importing. For details about supported file formats, see "Supported file format" ( page 126). Index
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    computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11.  Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment. Notes  Do not disconnect the USB cable while "Do not disconnect." appears on the player or the data being transferred may be
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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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    will be recognized. However, 1st folders beyond the 1st level and files beyond the 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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    the 2nd level, neither files nor folders will be recognized. 3rd *1 Data hierarchy of "PICTURES" is the same as the "PICTURE" folder. (On the player) Folders under the "PICTURE" folder is displayed in alphabetical order. Files in the 1st level of the "PICTURE" folder are stored in the
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    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 5-way
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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 47).  You can select the playback range of songs ( page 46). 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 47).  You can select the playback range of songs ( page 46). 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 47).  You can select the playback range of songs ( page 46). Continued 
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 32 Playing Music Searching for songs by release year  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select press the  button to confirm. The "Music Library" screen appears. (Music Library), and then  Press the
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    Windows Explorer, up to the 8th level under the "MUSIC" folder will appear and can be played back. Even if you use another transfer capable software for transferring songs, you can still search for songs by folder.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the
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     button to confirm. When the search finishes, the results are displayed. When you select "Artist" or "Album," you can narrow the search results and select a specific song. When "Artist" or "Album" is selected and you press and hold the  button, all songs on the item are played.
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    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 software. For details on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the
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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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    way 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.  ," etc.  Changing the play mode.  Changing the playback range.  Playing a video. Continued 
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    Shuffle" play and are not played.  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 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 from the "Music Library," etc.  Changing the play mode.  Changing the playback range.  Playing a video.
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    whenever a song switches to another song. If you do not want to display the "Now Playing" screen Select "Off " in step . In this case, the "Now Playing" screen does not appear when a song switches to another song. Note  This function is deactivated when displaying photos during song playback
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    41 Playing Music Table of Contents Menu Deleting Songs from Music Library When you delete songs form "Music Library," use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Index
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    the screen from which you display the option menu. Option items appear on the list screen Option items Now Playing Detailed Information Play Album Display Format Description/reference page Displays the "Now Playing" screen. Displays the detailed information of a song, such as playing time, audio
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    If the songs do not have cover art information, the default picture of the player will be displayed.  The cover art only appears if the cover art to the Help or maker of the software. The cover art may not be displayed, depending on the cover art file format. *2 "Detailed Information" screen When
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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
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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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    . 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 all the songs in the "Music Library." When you want to play back albums in the
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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 the Help or maker of the software.  Some cover art is not displayed, depending on its file format.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until
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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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    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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    may have to adjust the volume manually to compensate.  The "Equalizer" setting is not applied while playing a video. List of equalizer settings The ranges, so that a small sound can be listened easily. User-customizable sound settings for which you can adjust each frequency range individually. See
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    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.
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    )" setting ( page 53), and then press the  button to confirm. *1 VPT, which stands for Virtual Phone Technology, is a proprietary sound processing technology developed by Sony. To return to the normal sound quality Select "None" in step , and then press the  button to confirm. Continued 
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    . 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. List of "VPT(Surround)" settings The sound settings appear on the screen as the letters in parentheses. The sound becomes more vibrant in the
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    Disables the "Clear Stereo" function and plays back normal sound. (Default setting) Notes  The "Clear Stereo" setting is not applied while playing a video.  The "Clear Stereo" function is designed to obtain maximum effect with the supplied headphones. The "Clear Stereo" effect may not be obtained
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    the original sound.  "Off ": Plays back normal sound. (Default setting) *1 DSEE, which stands for Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, is a technology developed by Sony, to enhance the sound quality of compressed audio files by restoring high-range sound removed by the compression process. Continued 
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    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.  In the case of songs of very low bit rate, the "DSEE(Sound
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    between songs.  "Off ": Plays back songs with their original volume level as transferred. (Default setting) Note  The "Dynamic Normalizer" setting is not applied while playing a video.
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    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 on the
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    when "Continuous Playback" is set to "On" ( page 65). *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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    17). "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 62
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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
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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 remembers the position where each video was stopped the last time. Therefore, you can start
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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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    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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    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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    you display the option menu. Option items appear on the list screen Option items Now Playing Play from beginning Detailed Information Video List Display Format Most Recent Video Go to the song playback screen Description/reference page Displays the "Now Playing" screen. Finds the beginning of the
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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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    can display the photos in a selected folder continuously (slide show play) ( page 75).  You can arrange photos transferred to the player by folder. Select the player (as [WALKMAN]) using Windows Explorer, drag and drop a new folder just under the "PICTURES" or "PICTURE" folder. For details on data
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    Table of Contents Menu 72 Playing Photos Setting the Photo Orientation You can set the photo orientation to "Vertical," "Horizontal (right)," or "Horizontal (left)." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the
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    Table of Contents Menu 73 Playing Photos  Press the button to select the desired setting, and then press the  button to confirm.  "Vertical": Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting)  "Horizontal (right)" or "Horizontal (left)": Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. The operation of the
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    Table of Contents Menu 74 Playing Photos Setting the Display of the Photo Screen You can display or hide the detailed information of a photo, such as an icon that shows playback status, etc., while displaying a photo. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/
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    Table of Contents Menu 75 Playing Photos Playing a Slide Show You can display photos in a selected folder continuously. Photo Library BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select press the  button to
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    Table of Contents Menu 76 Playing Photos Setting the Slide Show Play Mode You can display photos as a slide show repeatedly. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Settings), and then
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    Table of Contents Menu 77 Playing Photos Setting the Interval of a Slide Show You can set the time each photo is displayed. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the button to select (Settings), and then
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    Table of Contents Menu 78 Playing Photos Setting the Photo List Display Format The player offers 3 display formats. You can set the display format of the photo list as "Title Only," "Title With Thumbnail*1," or "Thumbnail Only." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index  Press and hold
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    Menu Deleting Photos from Photo Library When you delete the photos from "Photo Library," use Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. For details about using Media Manager for WALKMAN, see its Help. Note  Media Manager for WALKAMN cannot delete photos whose name has been changed using
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    " screen. Starts a slide show ( page 75). Displays file information, such as file size, resolution, and file name, etc. Sets the photo list display format ( page 78). Starts playback of the photo that was played most recently. The "Now Playing" screen of the last played song appears. Option items
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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
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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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    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
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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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    "12-hour" or "24-hour." For details, see "Setting the Date Format" (Date Display Format) ( page 88), or "Setting the Time Format" (Time Display Format) ( page 89). 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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    : 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 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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     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. Index
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    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 the button to
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    displayed in Simplified Chinese. Messages and menus are displayed in Traditional Chinese. *1 Japanese display may not be available, depending on the release region of the player. Index
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    "On-Hold Display" ( page 67) "1" "Blank" "After 15 sec" Deactivate. Deactivate. "No" 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
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    computer and saving it as an audio file. Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc. MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is a common audio compression space 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 sound
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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 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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    [WALKMAN.] Notes  Do not use the supplied software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built-in flash memory of the player.  Do not disconnect the supplied USB cable while "Do not disconnect." that appears during data transfer is displayed. The data could be damaged.  Do not format
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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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    , stored data and settings on the player may be deleted. 4 Check the information about the issue in the Help of 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/walkmansupport For customers in Canada, visit
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    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" ( page 126).  Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool.  Songs or videos may
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    data hierarchy levels do not correspond to 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 Conversion Tool software. When "All Songs" or  The audio
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    any other applications to avoid data damage.  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 MP3 Conversion Tool.  Some songs may not play back, depending on certain file
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    levels do not correspond to 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 MP3 Conversion Tool.  Songs or videos may not be played back, depending
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    only when songs have cover art information whose file format is supported by the player.  Transfer again using the supplied Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software. Thumbnail name does not match its video file, or the video file is not in the correct location.  Place a JPEG
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    Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Display Symptom Cause/Remedy "" appears for a title.  Characters that cannot appear on the player are included in the title.  Rename the title with appropriate characters using the software video even when the HOLD function is activated. A message
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    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 a USB port on the battery. your computer properly.  Disconnect the USB cable, and then
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    109 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Connection with a computer Symptom MP3 Conversion Tool or Media Manager for WALKMAN does not start up. "Connecting" does not appear when connected to the computer with the supplied USB cable. The player is not recognized by the computer when it
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    , 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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    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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    112 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Other Symptom There is no beep sound when the player is operated. The player gets  If you left the player for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may be reset. This is not a malfunction. Charge the battery until appears on the screen
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    113 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the in the "Others" list, delete unnecessary songs from the player using the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer.  If the total number of
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    USB cable until transfer data. transferring completes. Firmware update failed. Updating the firmware failed to complete. Follow the instructions displayed on your computer to retry updating the firmware. Library error encountered. Please The database for songs, connect to compliant software
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    are software or device and transfer no videos stored on the videos. player. Transfer videos to the player. Not enough free space in memory. Delete files to ensure free space. The player's available capacity is insufficient. Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable, and
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    with the instructions, may cause equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try 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-A726/A728/A729 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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    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
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    to follow 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
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    according to the in-flight announcements during take off or landing in an aircraft.  Note that condensation may form temporarily in cases such as when the player is moved quickly from a low-temperature environment to a hightemperature environment or used in a room that has a heater just turned on
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    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 
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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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    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
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    Sony Corporation.  "WALKMAN" and "WALKMAN" logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  and are trademarks of Sony trademark of Intel Corporation.  This software is based in part on the VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD ("MPEG-4 VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO
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    holders. In this manual, TM and ® Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners. Program ©2008 Sony
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    Specifications Supported file format Music File format File extension Codec Video File format File extension Codec File size The number of files Photo*5 File format File extension Codec The number of files MP3(MPEG-1 Layer3) file format, ASF file format, MP4 file format, Wave-Riff file format
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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-A726 Time 15 hr. 00 min. 8 hr. 30 min. NWZ-A728 Time 30
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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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    Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer battery 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 NWZ-A726/A728
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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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    53 (Matrix 53 (Karaoke 53 A AAC 97 AAC-LC 126 Accessories 8 Accessory hole 12 Adobe Reader 3 Album Display Format 47 All Range 46 Arena 53 Attachment 8 Audio format 97 AVC 98, 126 AVLS (Volume Limit 81 B BACK/HOME button 10, 13 Battery 21, 96, 129 Beep Settings 82 Bit rate 97, 126
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    Live 53 M Matrix 53 Media Manager for WALKMAN..... 9 Messages 113 Model 90 MP3 97, 126 MP3 Conversion TooL 9 MPEG-4 98, 126 Music Library 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
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    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, 90 WMA 97, 126 Z Zoom
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