Sony NWZE436F Operation Guide
Sony NWZE436F - Walkman 4 GB Digital Player Manual
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Table of Contents Menu Index Operation Guide NWZ-E435F / E436F / E438F ©2008 Sony Corporation 4-109-569-12 (2) - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 2
Index Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of this manual to jump to "Table option items in the player's menu. Jumps to the index Find what you are looking for from a list of key words mentioned in the manual. Hints - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 3
To change the page layout The buttons at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen enable you to select how pages are displayed. Table of Contents Menu Index Single Page Continuous - Facing Pages are displayed one at a time. Two pages are displayed side by side When you scroll, the display - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 4
Home Menu List 6 Supplied Accessories 8 About the bundled software 9 Parts and Controls 11 Front 11 Rear 13 Player Controls and Screens 14 How to 66 3 Selecting broadcast stations 67 Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually 68 Deleting preset broadcast stations 69 Setting the Reception - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 5
What are Format and Bit Rate 88 What is audio format 88 What is video format 89 What is photo format 89 Storing Data 90 Upgrading the Player's Firmware........ 91 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 92 Messages 104 Additional Information Precautions 106 License and Trademark Notice.......... 115 - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 6
Library 55 Music Library All Songs 30 Album 31 Artist 32 Genre 33 Release Year 34 Folder 35 Video Library 46 Continued *1 appears instead of (Clock Display) if the player accesses certain online services (available only in the U.S.A.). To restore (Clock Display), format the memory of the - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 7
Settings Music Settings Play Mode 41 Equalizer 43 Video Settings Zoom Settings 51 Video Orientation 48 Display 50 Photo Settings Photo Orientation 57 Display 59 Slide Show Repeat 61 Slide Show Interval 62 FM Radio Settings Scan Sensitivity 70 - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 8
Supplied Accessories Please check the accessories in the package. Headphones (1) USB cable (1) Attachment (1) Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc. CD-ROM*1 *2 (1) Windows Media Player 11 Media Manager for WALKMAN*3 Content Transfer Operation Guide (PDF file - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 9
WMV video files, use this software. Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Video (WMV), Photo (JPEG) For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software or visit the following website. http://www.support.microsoft.com/ Hint Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 10
transfer music, videos or photos from a computer to your "WALKMAN" by a simple drag-and-drop operation. You can use Windows Explorer or iTunes® intuitively to drag and drop data to Content Transfer. For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software. Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA, AAC - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 11
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 15). Display The display may vary, depending on functions ( page 14 - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 12
off, the start up screen appears first, 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. *1 Functions - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 13
Table of Contents Menu 13 Rear RESET button Resets the player when you press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. ( page 92). Index - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 14
Controls and Screens Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through screens, play songs, videos, and FM radio, and to view photos or change the player's settings. The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button. The diagram below shows how the screen changes - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 15
play/pause/ confirm) button*1 / buttons / buttons Index The initials of song and album, etc., names in the list section appear. List Buttons Video Information area The information of the song, icons, etc., appears ( page 20). Description Confirms the item of the list. Moves the cursor up - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 16
16 Photo List Table of Contents Menu Index Buttons Description Confirms the item of the list. Press and hold to play back a slide show of photos in the selected item. Moves the cursor up or down. Press and hold to scroll up or down faster. Displays the previous or next screen of the list. - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 17
a playing song backwards or forwards quickly. *1 If there is no operation for more than 3 minutes while a song is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode. Continued - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 18
to scan a playing video backwards or forwards quickly. While pausing playback, the scene moves forward or backward slightly by pressing the / button. *1 If there is no operation for more than 3 minutes while a video is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode. Continued - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 19
and a slide show accompanying it are paused, and there is no operation for more than 3 minutes, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode. FM Index Buttons Description Plays or pauses*1 FM radio. Presets by pressing and holding the selected frequency. / Selects frequencies - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 20
quickly ( page 47) The icons of the song title, the artist name, the video title or the photo title The icon of the FM tuner , , etc , etc 61) The icons of the sound effect setting ( page 44) The icons of the video setting "Zoom Settings" is set to "Auto" or "Full" ( page 51) The icon - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 21
playing content file appears. Hints You can display the "Now Playing" screen by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button to select "Now Playing." When playing videos or photos, you can select "Go to the song playback screen" from the option menu to display the song playback screen. - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 22
screen on which you press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. For details, see the following pages. "Displaying the Music Option Menu" ( page 39) "Displaying the Video Option Menu" ( page 54) "Displaying the Photo Option Menu" ( page 64) "Displaying the FM Tuner Option Menu" ( page 72) - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 23
(charging time is approx. 4 hours). When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player for a long time, recharge it fully (to in the remaining . Please Charge." appears, you cannot use the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer. Continued - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 24
can be recharged before it is used up is approximately 500 times. This number may vary, depending on the conditions under which you use the player. The battery indicator on the display is only an estimate. For example, one section of black in the indicator will not always indicate exactly one - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 25
and off OPTION/PWR OFF button Index To turn on the player Press any button to turn the player on. To turn off the player If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button( page 12), the player enters the standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. If you - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 26
Contents Menu 26 Getting Started Getting Data To enjoy music, photos and videos on the player, you need to prepare the data on your computer. To import the data into your computer, use appropriate software. For details about supported file formats, see "Supported file format" ( page 118). Index - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 27
the Operation Guide and software" of "Quick Start Guide") from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping again. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 28
folders beyond the 8th level is not ensured. (On the player) Folders are displayed in the folder name order first, then files are displayed in the file name order. In this case, upper or lower case letters are not distinguished. For videos (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders onto - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 29
its subfolders. There is no limit to folder depth, although accessibility to any files and folders beyond the 8th level is not ensured. (On the player) Only folders containing photos are displayed in alphabetical order. Note All files with the extension .jpg, including thumbnail files of - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 30
. Music Library BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Note It may take time to start up the player or display the file/folder list when many files or folders are stored on the player. Searching for songs by song name Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 31
Table of Contents Menu Index 31 Playing Music Searching for songs by album Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the button to select press the button to confirm. The "Music Library" screen appears. (Music Library), and then Press the button to - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 32
Table of Contents Menu Index 32 Playing Music Searching for songs by artist Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the button to select press the button to confirm. The "Music Library" screen appears. (Music Library), and then Press the button to - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 33
Table of Contents Menu Index 33 Playing Music Searching for songs by genre Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the button to select press the button to confirm. The "Music Library" screen appears. (Music Library), and then Press the button to - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 34
Table of Contents Menu Index 34 Playing Music Searching for songs by release year Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the button to select press the button to confirm. The "Music Library" screen appears. (Music Library), and then Press the - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 35
35 Playing Music Table of Contents Menu Index Searching for songs by folder Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the button to select press the button to confirm. The "Music Library" screen appears. (Music Library), and then Press the button to - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 36
You can play lists of songs (playlists). Also, you can create playlists using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. However, some playlists may not be recognized by the player, depending on software. For details on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 37
Table of Contents Menu 37 Playing Music Playing All Songs in Random Order All the songs stored on the player are played in random order. Shuffle All BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 38
38 Playing Music Table of Contents Menu Deleting Songs from Music Library When you delete songs from "Music Library," use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Index - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 39
39 Playing Music Table of Contents Menu Displaying the Music Option Menu You can display the Music option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen, such as a song list, or on the music "Now Playing" screen. From the Music option menu, various settings of music are available - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 40
name. Adds the song to the wish list to purchase it on the service corresponded software./ Removes the song from the wish list. Clock Display Displays the current songs do not have cover art information, the default picture of the player will be displayed. The cover art only appears if the cover - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 41
Table of Contents Menu 41 Setting the Music Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode) The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 42
42 Setting the Music Table of Contents Menu The list of play modes The player plays back songs only in the lists from which the playback starts (album list, artist list, etc.). Play mode type/icon description Normal/No icon - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 43
the sound quality according to the music genre, etc. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Changing the sound quality You can customize the player's sound quality. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the button to select (Settings), and then press - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 44
"Custom 2" seem to produce a different volume level than the other settings, you may have to adjust the volume manually to compensate. The "Equalizer" setting is not applied while playing a video or listening to the FM radio. List of equalizer settings The sound settings appear on the screen as - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 45
press the BACK/HOME button before you confirm, the setting will be canceled. Note The settings of "Custom 1" or "Custom 2" are not applied while playing a video or listening to the FM radio. - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 46
was played back most recently. Press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button on the video list, and then select "Most Recent Video" from the option menu. You can set thumbnails of video files when the video files are transferred to the player ( page 28). Note Up to 1,000 video files can be displayed in the - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 47
BACK/HOME button to return to the video list, and then select the next video from the list ( page 15). Press the button. Press the button while the video is paused. Press the button while the video is paused. Press and hold the button while the video is paused. Press and hold the button - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 48
to select (Settings), and then press the button to confirm. Press the button to select "Video Settings," and then press the button to confirm. The list of "Video Settings" options appears. Press the button to select "Video Orientation," and then press the button to confirm. Continued - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 49
18). "Vertical" Index 4:3 source "Horizontal" 16:9 source 4:3 source 16:9 source Hints The video orientation can be set on the "Now Playing" screen of the video. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select "Video Orientation" from the option menu. When "Display" is set to "On" ( page 50 - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 50
time, etc. "Off ": Hides the detailed information of the currently playing video and displays it only when you operate the player. (Default setting) Hint The display setting can be set on the "Now Playing" screen of the video. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select "Display" from the - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 51
Press the button to select (Settings), and then press the button to confirm. Press the button to select "Video Settings," and then press the button to confirm. The list of "Video Settings" options appears. Press the button to select "Zoom Settings," and then press the button to confirm - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 52
image is enlarged/reduced by fully fitting it to the available display area, keeping the aspect ratio. When a 16:9 video image (oblong) is displayed, it appears with the long side of the video image fully fit to the screen, and black bands up and down on the screen. (Default setting) "Full": The - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 53
53 Playing Videos Table of Contents Menu Deleting Videos from the Video Library When you delete the videos from "Video Library," use Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. For details about using Media Manager for WALKMAN, see its Help. Index - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 54
" screen of the last played song appears. Option items appear on the "Now Playing" screen Option items Play from beginning Zoom Settings Video Orientation Display Detailed Information Brightness Clock Display Go to the song playback screen Description/reference page Finds the beginning of the - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 55
Table of Contents Menu 55 Playing Photos Displaying a Photo You can either display one photo fully on the screen (single display) or a number of photos continuously (slide show play) ( page 60). Photo Library BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 56
folder continuously (slide show play) ( page 60). You can arrange photos transferred to the player by folder. Select the player (as [WALKMAN]) using Windows Explorer, and drag and drop a new folder onto the [WALKMAN]. For details on data hierarchy, see page 29. Notes Up to 1,000 photo folders - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 57
Table of Contents Menu 57 Playing Photos Setting the Photo Orientation You can set the photo orientation to "Vertical," "Horizontal (right)," or "Horizontal (left)." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 58
Table of Contents Menu 58 Playing Photos Press the button to select the desired setting, and then press the button to confirm. "Vertical": Displays at 240 × 320 pixels. (Default setting) "Horizontal (right)" or "Horizontal (left)": Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. The operation of the - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 59
Table of Contents Menu 59 Playing Photos Setting the Display of the Photo Screen You can display or hide the detailed information of a photo, such as an icon that shows playback status, etc., while displaying a photo. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/ - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 60
Table of Contents Menu 60 Playing Photos Playing a Slide Show You can display photos in a selected folder continuously. Photo Library BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the button to select press the button to - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 61
Table of Contents Menu 61 Playing Photos Setting the Slide Show Play Mode You can display photos as a slide show repeatedly. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the button to select (Settings), and then - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 62
Table of Contents Menu 62 Playing Photos Setting the Interval of a Slide Show You can set the time each photo is displayed. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the button to select (Settings), and then - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 63
from Photo Library When you delete the photos from "Photo Library," use Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. For details about using Media Manager for WALKMAN, see its Help. Note Media Manager for WALKMAN cannot delete photos whose name has been changed using Windows Explorer. Index - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 64
64 Playing Photos Table of Contents Menu Index Displaying the Photo Option Menu You can display the Photo option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen, such as the photo folder list, or on the photo "Now Playing" screen. From the Photo option menu, various photo - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 65
confirm. The FM radio screen appears. (FM Radio), and then press Frequency Preset number Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, the screen appearing is differed. Continued - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 66
Table of Contents Menu 66 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 tuner for the first time, or when you move to - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 67
67 Listening to FM Radio Table of Contents Menu Index 3 Selecting broadcast stations To Operation Select the previous frequency Press the button. Select the next frequency Press the button. Search the previous receivable broadcast station*1 Press and hold the button. Search the - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 68
Menu 68 Listening to FM Radio Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually You can preset broadcast stations which "Auto Preset" cannot below the frequency. Hints You can preset up to 30 stations. The FM Manual Preset can be set on the FM radio screen. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 69
69 Listening to FM Radio Table of Contents Menu Deleting preset broadcast stations Select a desired preset number for the frequency by pressing the / button during FM reception. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. The option menu appears. Press the button to select "Delete from Preset," - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 70
Preset" function ( page 66) or the / button, the FM receiver may receive many unwanted broadcast stations because sensitivity is too high. In this case, set the reception to "Low." "High" is set by default. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 71
Table of Contents Menu 71 Listening to FM Radio Changing to Monaural/Stereo (Mono/Auto) If noise occurs during FM reception, set the receiver to "Mono" for monaural. If you set it to "Auto," monaural/stereo reception is selected automatically, depending on reception conditions. "Auto" is set - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 72
72 Listening to FM Radio Table of Contents Menu Index Displaying the FM Tuner Option Menu You can display the FM tuner option menu by pressing the OPTION/ PWR OFF button while the FM radio screen is displayed. From the FM tuner option menu, various FM tuner settings are available. Option - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 73
Table of Contents Menu 73 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 - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 74
Table of Contents Menu 74 Common Settings Turning Off the Beep Sound You can turn off the beep sounds of the player. "On" is set by default. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 75
Table of Contents Menu 75 Common Settings Setting a Screensaver Type You can set the screensaver to either "Clock" or "Blank" for when there is no operation for more than 30 seconds during song playback or FM tuner reception. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 76
the BACK/HOME button before you confirm, the setting will be canceled. Hints You can adjust the brightness of the screen while you are playing a video or photo. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and then select "Brightness" from the option menu. If you adjust the brightness of the screen to - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 77
Table of Contents Menu 77 Common Settings Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time) You can set the current time by adjusting it manually. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the button to select (Settings - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 78
Format) ( page 79), or "Setting the Time Format" (Time Display Format) ( page 80). Notes If the battery power is used up, for example, when the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may be reset and "-" will be displayed instead of the current date and - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 79
Table of Contents Menu 79 Common Settings Setting the Date Format You can set the date format displayed for the current time ( page 77) as "YYYY/MM/DD," "MM/DD/YYYY," or "DD/MM/YYYY." Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 80
Table of Contents Menu 80 Common Settings Setting the Time Format You can select the time format displayed for the current time ( page 77) from either a "12-hour" or "24-hour" display. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 81
: Total photos: WM‑PORT: Description Displays the model name of the player. Displays version information for the player's firmware. Displays the total number of songs stored on the player. Displays the total number of videos stored on the player. Displays the total number of photos stored on the - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 82
Table of Contents Menu 82 Common Settings Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings) You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete data such as audio and photo data. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Note This function is only - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 83
Table of Contents Menu 83 Common Settings Formatting Memory (Format) You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. If the memory is formatted, all data will be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in memory prior to formatting and export any - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 84
by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step or . Notes Do not format the built-in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer. appears instead of (Clock Display) if the player accesses certain online services (available only in U.S.A.). To restore (Clock Display), format the memory of the - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 85
Menu 85 Common Settings Selecting the Display Language You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and messages on the player. Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the button to - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 86
86 Common Settings Table of Contents Menu Display language settings Setting Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Português Description Messages and menus are displayed in German. Messages and menus are displayed in English. Messages and menus are displayed in Spanish. Messages and - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 87
the battery power and use the player for a longer time. Turn off the player manually If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters standby mode and the screen format and bit rate of songs, videos or photos that are played. For details on charging time and usage time, see page 121 - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 88
and saving it as an audio file. Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc. MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is a common audio compression technology 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 - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 89
WMV: WMV (Windows Media Video) is a video compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It was built upon MPEG-4, achieves a high compression rate, and supports copy control by DRM. formats and bit rates for this player For details on supported file formats and bit rates, see page 118. - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 90
is connected to the computer, the builtin flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN]. Notes Do not use the bundled software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built-in flash memory of the player. Do not disconnect the supplied USB cable while "Do not disconnect." that - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 91
://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ Download the update program to your computer from the web site. Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the update program. Follow the on-screen instructions to - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 92
to turn on the player. The player reactivates the previously set items. 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 - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 93
No data is stored on the player. Follow the instructions in the displayed message, and transfer data from the computer. Transferred files are not in a playable format. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( page 118). Songs or videos may not be played back, depending - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 94
do not correspond to the player ( page 27). Transferred files are not in a playable format. For details, see "Supported file format" of " cannot be deleted on the player. You cannot delete songs, videos or photos on the player. Delete them using the software you used to transfer the data - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 95
95 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Noise is generated. Buttons do not work. Playback does not stop. Cause/Remedy A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being used near the player. When using devices such as mobile phones, keep - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 96
dropping in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player ( page 27). Transferred files are not in a playable format. For details, see "Supported file format" of "Specifications" ( page 118). Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the file format ( page - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 97
Thumbnails are displayed only when songs have cover art information whose file format is supported by the player. Transfer again using the bundled Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software. Thumbnail name does not match its video file. Place a JPEG file of the same name as the - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 98
98 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Display Symptom Cause/Remedy is displayed instead of The icon has been changed because the player has (Clock Display) on accessed an online service (available only in the U. the Home menu. S.A.). To restore (Clock Display), format the - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 99
99 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Power Symptom Cause/Remedy Battery life is replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyright-protected contents are played. When copyright-protected contents are played, battery life may be shorter. The player cannot charge The USB - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 100
a few minutes, and reconnect it. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the USB cable. "Connecting" or "Connected USB (MTP)" may not appear on the player, depending on the software environment that is running on your computer. Activate - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 101
11 on your computer, 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 - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 102
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, played on the player is stored on the player. If data other than song, video, or photo data is stored on the player, less data can - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 103
103 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index FM Tuner Symptom You cannot hear an FM broadcast well. Reception is weak and sound quality is poor. The FM broadcast is affected by interference. Cause/Remedy The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in. Select the frequency manually to - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 104
Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Message Meaning Remedy All group numbers have been used. Cannot play; file format is not supported player using the software you used to transfer the songs, - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 105
to your computer using the supplied USB cable, and then delete any unnecessary data from the player using another software used for transferring, or Windows Explorer. The player cannot be To operate the player, slide operated because the the HOLD switch to the HOLD switch is set to the opposite - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 106
Center at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: SONY NWZ-E435F/E436F/E438F Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 107
Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Headphones Disposal of waste recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 108
EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 109
or electric shock. If this occurs, turn off the player immediately, disconnect the USB cable from the player, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Do not put the player into fire. Do not take apart or remodel the player. Doing so can result in electric shock. Consult your - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 110
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 - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 111
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 - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 112
is not a malfunction of the player. On cleaning Clean the player's case with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. If the player's case becomes very dirty, clean it . If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Continued - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 113
arising out of the use of the software bundled with this player. In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility. The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 114
that are not supported by the player. About the customer support Web site If you have any questions or issues with this product, or would like information on compatible items with this product, visit the following web sites. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 115
WALKMAN" and "WALKMAN" logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe, Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash Player This software is - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 116
AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://MPEGLA.COM THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-1 PATENT PORTFOLIO - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 117
notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. Program ©2008 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2008 - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 118
Supported file format Music Audio Formats MP3 (Codec) Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format File extension: .mp3 Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports kbps / channel WMA (for Windows Media Video 9) Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*1: 44 - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 119
or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency. *4 Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player 11. *5 Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats. Continued Index - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 120
differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is used. Bit rate Video Format: 384 kbps Audio Format: 128 kbps Video Format: 768 kbps Audio Format: 128 kbps NWZ-E435F Time 7 hr. 10 min. 4 hr. 00 min. NWZ-E436F Time 15 hr. 00 min. 8 hr. 30 min. NWZ-E438F Time 30 hr. 40 min. 17 hr. 30 - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 121
-E435F: 2 GB (Approx. 1.69 GB = 1,811,415,040 bytes) NWZ-E436F: 4 GB (Approx. 3.49 GB = 3,744,464,896 bytes) NWZ-E438F: 8 GB (Approx. 7.05 GB = 7,572,815,872 bytes) *1 Available storage capacity of the player may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Output (headphones - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 122
Music Playback at MP3 128 kbps Playback at WMA 128 kbps Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps Playback at Linear PCM 1411 kbps Video Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps Playback at AVC 384 kbps Playback at WMV 384 kbps FM radio At receiving FM broadcasting NWZ-E435F/E436F/E438F Approximately 45 hours Approximately - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 123
or later) Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later) Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later) Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1 or later) Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) Not supported by 64 bit version OS. Not - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 124
42 (Shuffle&Repeat 42 (Repeat 1 song 42 (Heavy 44 (Pop 44 (Jazz 44 (Unique 44 (Custom 1 44 (Custom 2 44 A AAC 88 AAC-LC 118 Accessories 8 Adobe Reader 3 Attachment 8 Audio format 88 Auto Preset 66 AVC 89, 118 AVLS (Volume Limit 73 B BACK/HOME button 11 Battery 23, 87, 122 Beep - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 125
Index 125 Additional Information M Media Manager for WALKMAN..... 9 Messages 104 Model 81 Mono/Auto 71 MP3 88, 118 MPEG-4 89, 118 Music videos 81 Troubleshooting 92 Turning off the player manually.... 87 U Unique 44 Upgrading 91 USB cable 8 V Video format 89 Video Library 6, 46 Video - Sony NWZE436F | Operation Guide - Page 126
Table of Contents Menu 126 Additional Information W Windows Explorer 90 Windows Media Player 9 WM-PORT 11, 81 WMA 88, 118 WMV 89, 118 Z Zoom 51 Index
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