Table of Contents Menu Index Operation Guide NWZ-A726 / A728 / A729 ©2008 Sony Corporation 3-299-381-11 (1)
Table of Contents Digital Media Player NWZ-A726 / NWZ-A728 / NWZ-A729 About the Manuals To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of this manual to jump to “Table of Contents,” “Home Menu List,” or “Index.” Jumps to the table of contents Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the manual. Jumps to the home menu list Find what you are looking for from a list of the option items in the player’s menu.
Single Page Pages are displayed one at a time. When you scroll, the display changes to a previous or succeeding page. Continuous - Facing Two pages are displayed side by side with each pair part of a continuous roll of pages. When you scroll, the previous or next pairs of pages scroll up or down continuously. Continuous Pages are displayed as a continuous roll of pages. Facing When you scroll, the previous or next Two pages are displayed side by side. pages scroll up or down continuously.
Supplied Accessories.............................. 8 About the bundled software............................9 Front.................................................................10 Rear...................................................................12 Player Controls and Screens................ 13 Using the OPTION Button.................. 20 Getting Started Preparing the Player............................ 21 Charging the Player........................................
Limiting the Volume (AVLS (Volume Limit))............................. 81 Turning Off the Beep Sound................ 82 Setting a Screensaver Type................... 83 Setting a Screensaver Time.................. 84 Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen (Brightness)........................................... 85 Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time)...................................... 86 Setting the Date Format....................... 88 Setting the Time Format......................
Menu 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. Table of Contents Home Menu List Index Intelligent Shuffle Music Library Time Machine Shuffle................. 37 Shuffle All...................................... 39 All Songs........................................ 28 Album..........................................
Index On-Hold Display..................... 67 Photo Settings Photo Orientation................... 72 Display...................................... 74 Slide Show Repeat................... 76 Slide Show Interval................. 77 Photo List Format................... 78 Common Settings Unit Information..................... 90 AVLS (Volume Limit)............. 81 Beep Settings............................ 82 Screensaver.............................. 83 Brightness.................................
Table of Contents Supplied Accessories Please check the accessories in the package. Menu Headphones (1) USB cable (1) Earbuds (Size S,L) (1) Index 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 file) Quick Start Guide (1) *1 Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player.
Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping. If you install Windows Media Player 11 from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping again. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11.
Table of Contents Parts and Controls Front Menu Index BACK/HOME button*1 Press to go up one list screen level, or to return to the previous menu. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button to display the Home menu ( page 13). Headphone jack For connecting the headphones. Insert the jack pin until it clicks into place. If the headphones are connected improperly, the sound from the headphones may not sound right.
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. Continued Index Note on the *1 Functions marked with player are activated if you press and hold the corresponding buttons. *2 There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations. Menu OPTION/PWR OFF button*1 Displays the option menu ( page 20, 42, 69, 80).
Table of Contents Rear Menu Index RESET button Resets the player when you press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. ( page 101). Accessory hole (type I) Used to attach the supplied stand or the optional accessories. Using the supplied stand You can stand up the player using the 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 vertically.
Index Home menu Menu Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through screens, play songs, videos and photos, and to change the player’s settings. The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button. The diagram below shows how the screen changes when you press various operation buttons. For example, the player’s screen changes as shown below when you select “Music Library”– “Album” from the Home menu.
The 5-way button performs different functions on the list screens, on the thumbnail screens, and on the “Now Playing” screen. (play/pause/ confirm) button*1 / buttons Menu *1 There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations. How to use the 5-way button on the list screen / buttons Index Music Index The initials of song and album, etc., names in the list section appear. List Information area The information of the song, icons, etc., appears ( page 18).
Table of Contents Photo List Menu 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. / / How to use the 5-way button on the thumbnail*1 screen Thumbnails Buttons Description Displays the song list of the selected item during music operation, or displays the selected item during photo operation.
Table of Contents How to use the 5-way button on the “Now Playing” screen Music Song name Menu Artist name Album title Genre Release year Playing status Index Buttons Description Starts song playback. When playback starts, appears on the display, and if the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*1 This pause and resume feature is available only on the “Now Playing” screen. / Press the / button to display the cursor and scroll through the displayed items.
Table of Contents Video Menu Playing status Buttons Description Starts video playback. When playback starts, appears on the display, and if the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*1 You can play and pause videos only from the “Now Playing” screen of the video. / Press the / button to find the beginning of the next, previous or the currently playing video.*2 / Press the / button to scan a playing video backwards or forwards quickly.
Table of Contents Photo Menu Playing status Buttons Description appears on the display and a slide show starts. If the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*1 / Displays the previous or next photo. *1 When playing songs while a slide show is paused, the screen goes dark if there is no operation for the period set in “Screensaver Timing” ( page 84).
You can quickly display “Now Playing” screen from various screens. Menu Now Playing BACK/HOME button 5-way button Table of Contents Displaying the “Now Playing” Screen Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Now Playing), and then press the button to confirm. Detailed information about the currently playing content file appears.
5-way button Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. The option menu appears. Press the /// button to select the item, and then press the button to confirm. The screen of the selected setting item appears or the selected command is performed. The items of the option menu differ, depending on the screen on which you press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. For details, see the following pages.
Getting Started Table of Contents Preparing the Player Charging the Player Recharging the player The battery icon in the display changes as shown below. See page 129 on battery duration. As the battery power gets lower, the bar of the icon decreases. If “LOW BATTERY. Please Charge.” appears, you cannot use the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer. Notes Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 to 35 ºC (41 to 95 ºF).
Getting Started Table of Contents Turning the Player On and Off 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 in the standby mode, the “Now Playing” screen, etc., appears and the player is ready for operation. Furthermore, if standby mode is retained for about a day, the player turns off completely automatically.
Getting Started Menu Index To enjoy transferring data to the player, you need to import data, such as audio, video or photos from the Internet, audio 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).
Getting Started Menu You can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using Windows Explorer on your computer. Playable data hierarchy has rules. To transfer data properly, see the following instructions. For details about the bundled software that can transfer data, see page 9. Table of Contents Transferring Data Hints Notes Do not disconnect the USB cable while “Do not disconnect.” appears on the player or the data being transferred may be damaged.
Getting Started Table of Contents For songs (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders into the “MUSIC” folder. However, beyond the 8th level, neither files nor folders will be recognized. 1st Menu 7th 8th (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.
Getting Started Table of Contents 1st 2nd Menu For videos (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders into the “VIDEO” folder. On the 1st level, the “VIDEO” folder will recognize either a file or a folder. Files on the 2nd level will be recognized. However, folders beyond the 1st level and files beyond the 2nd level will not be recognized. 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.
Getting Started Table of Contents 1st 2nd Menu For photos (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders into the “PICTURE” folder. On the 1st level, the “PICTURE” folder will recognize either a file or a folder. Only files on the 2nd level will be recognized by “PICTURE” folder. However, beyond the 2nd level, neither files nor folders will be recognized. 3rd (On the player) Folders under the “PICTURE” folder is displayed in alphabetical order.
Playing Music Music Library Searching for songs by song name 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 select “All Songs,” and then press the button to confirm. The song list appears. Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Music Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu Table of Contents Searching for songs by album appears. press the button to confirm. The “Music Library” screen appears. (Music Library), and then button to confirm. The album list appears. Press the /// button to select an album, and then press the button to confirm. The song list for the selected album appears. Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Music Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu Table of Contents Searching for songs by artist appears. press the button to confirm. The “Music Library” screen appears. (Music Library), and then button to confirm. The artist list appears. Press the /// button to select an artist, and then press the button to confirm. The album list for the selected artist appears. Press the /// button to select an album, and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Music Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu Table of Contents Searching for songs by genre appears. press the button to confirm. The “Music Library” screen appears. (Music Library), and then button to confirm. The genre list appears. Press the /// button to select a genre, and then press the button to confirm. The artist list for the selected genre appears. Press the /// button to select an artist, and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Music Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu Table of Contents Searching for songs by release year appears. press the button to confirm. The “Music Library” screen appears. (Music Library), and then the button to confirm. The list of release years appears. Press the /// button to select a year, and then press the button to confirm. The artist list for the selected release year appears.
Playing Music Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu Menu When you transfer data to the “MUSIC” folder by dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, up to the 8th level under the “MUSIC” folder will appear and can be played back. Even if you use another transfer capable software for transferring songs, you can still search for songs by folder. Table of Contents Searching for songs by folder appears. press the button to confirm. The “Music Library” screen appears.
Playing Music You can search for songs by the initial letter of the artist name, album title, or song name. Menu Initial Search Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. (Initial Search), and then press the button to confirm. The list of categories you can search appears. Press the /// button to select a category, and then press the button to confirm. A screen appears that enables you to select a character.
Playing Music Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Playlists), and then press the button to confirm. The list of playlists appears. Press the /// button to select a playlist, and then press the button to confirm. The song list appears. Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the button to confirm. The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs continues in order.
Playing Music Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Now Playing), and then press the button to confirm. The “Now Playing” screen of the currently playing song appears. Press the button to display a cursor and select an item in which you want to search for songs, and then press the button to confirm. The following lists appear, depending on the item you selected. “Artist”: The album list of the currently playing artist.
Playing Music The player offers 2 different random modes (also known as shuffle play) . BACK/HOME button 5-way button Menu Intelligent Shuffle Table of Contents Playing Songs in Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle) 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. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
Playing Music Notes Menu Index Continued Table of Contents While the animation that appears when the player is selecting a release year is displayed, the controls of the player cannot be operated. Songs with no release year data are not selected in “Time Machine Shuffle” play and are not played. A shuffle play of all songs begins if none of the songs on the player have a release year assigned to them.
Playing Music All the songs stored on the player are played in random order. Table of Contents Playing all songs in random order Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu Press the /// button to select Press the /// button to select “Shuffle All,” and then press the button to confirm. All songs are shuffled, and playback starts. Hints When you start “Intelligent Shuffle” play, the play mode changes to “Shuffle” or “Shuffle&Repeat” ( page 45).
Playing Music Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each Time the Songs Switch (New Song Pop Up) Table of Contents If you set the screensaver to “Clock” or “Blank” ( page 83) and there is no operation for a while, the screen changes to the clock display or blank screen. However, if you set “New Song Pop Up” to “On,” the screen turns on automatically whenever a song changes to another song. Menu Settings Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
Playing Music Menu 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.
Playing Music Index Option items appear on the list screen Menu You can display the Music option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as a song list, or on the music “Now Playing” screen. From the Music option menu, various settings of music are available. The option items shown on the option menu vary, depending on the screen from which you display the option menu.
Playing Music Play Mode Sets the play mode ( page 44). Playback Range Sets the playback range ( page 46). Equalizer Customizes the sound quality ( page 49). VPT(Surround) Customizes the “VPT(Surround)” settings ( page 52). Displays a cover art. Cover Art*1 Detailed Information*2 Clock Display *1 “Cover Art” screen Displays the detailed information of a song, such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and file name. Displays the current time ( page 83).
Setting the Music The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. Table of Contents Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode) Menu Settings Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Music Settings” options appears.
Setting the Music Play mode type/icon description The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order and the playback repeats. Shuffle/ The songs within the playback range are played back in random order. Shuffle&Repeat/ The songs within the playback range are played back in random order and the playback repeats. The current song or the song selected from a song list is played back repeatedly.
Setting the Music Table of Contents Setting the Playback Range You can set the playback range of songs Settings Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Music Settings” options appears.
Setting the Music The player offers 3 types of album list formats “Title Only,” “Title & Cover Art,” and “Cover Art Only.” Table of Contents Setting the Album Display Format Menu Settings Notes The cover art only appears if the cover art information is included. You 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.
Setting the Music 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.
Setting the Music Table of Contents Setting the Sound Quality (Equalizer) You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc. Settings Menu 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 the button to confirm.
Setting the Music Table of Contents To return to the normal sound quality Select “None” in step , and then press the button to confirm. Hint Notes List of equalizer settings The sound settings appear on the screen as the letters in parentheses. Setting/icon Description None Sound quality setting is not activated. (Default setting) Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals. Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound.
Setting the Music You can preset the value of CLEAR BASS (bass) and 5 bands Equalizer as “Custom 1” or “Custom 2.” appears. Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Music Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “Equalizer,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of equalizer settings appears.
Setting the Music Menu You can choose from “Studio,” “Live,” “Club,” “Arena,” “Matrix” or “Karaoke” according to your song using the “VPT*1(Surround)” function. Setting to “Studio,” “Live,” “Club” or “Arena,” simulates these sound fields in the headphones. Additionally, “Matrix” reproduces a rich acoustic sound field, and “Karaoke” suppresses the vocals.
Setting the Music You can also set the “VPT(Surround)” setting from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “VPT(Surround)” from the option menu. Table of Contents Hint Note Setting/icon Description None Studio ( ) Live ( ) Club ( ) Arena ( ) Matrix ( ) “VPT(Surround)” setting is not activated. (Default setting) Creates the sound of a recording studio. Creates the sound of a concert hall. Creates the sound of a club. Creates the sound of an arena.
Setting the Music “Clear Stereo” enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound. Settings Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Table of Contents Listening with Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo) Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press the button to confirm.
Setting the Music Table of Contents Correcting Sound in the High Range (DSEE(Sound Enhancer)) Settings Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Music Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “DSEE(Sound Enhance),” and then press the button to confirm.
Setting the Music Notes Table of Contents Menu 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 Enhancer)” function will not be effective.
Setting the Music Settings Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Music Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “Dynamic Normalizer,” and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Videos BACK/HOME button 5-way button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select press the button to confirm. The video list appears. (Video Library), and then Press the /// button to select a video to play, and then press the button to confirm. Playback starts. Hints The display format of the video list in step can be changed. For details, see “Setting the Video List Display Format” ( page 66).
Playing Videos Find the beginning of the next video ( )*1 Find the beginning of the current video ( )*2 Go forward slightly ( )*3 Go backward slightly ( )*3 Go forward quickly over the paused video ( )*4 Go backward quickly over the paused video ( )*4 Go forward quickly ( , , ) Press the button. Go backward quickly ( ) , , 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.
Playing Videos You can set the video orientation to “Vertical,” “Horizontal (right),” or “Horizontal (left).” Table of Contents Setting the Video Orientation Menu Settings Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Video Settings” options appears.
Playing Videos Menu press the button to confirm. “Vertical”: Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting) “Horizontal (right)” or “Horizontal (left)”: Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of “Video Orientation” ( page 17).
Playing Videos You can display or hide the detailed information of a video, such as its title, playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., during playback. Table of Contents Setting the Display of the Video Screen Menu Settings Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Videos Table of Contents Setting the Zoom Function You can zoom in the currently playing video. Settings Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Video Settings” options appears.
Playing Videos “Full” “Off” 4:3 source 4:3 source 4:3 source 16:9 source 16:9 source 16:9 source The dotted line frame represents the original video image size. Hint The zoom setting can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the video. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “Zoom Settings” from the option menu. Index “Auto” Menu press the button to confirm. “Auto”: The video image is enlarged/reduced by fully fitting it to the available display area, keeping the aspect ratio.
Playing Videos You can play back all videos stored on the player continuously. Settings Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Table of Contents Playing Videos Continuously Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Video Settings” options appears.
Playing Videos 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.” Table of Contents Setting the Video List Display Format Menu Settings Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Videos Settings Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press 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 “On-Hold Display,” and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Videos Menu 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.
Playing Videos Option items Description/reference page Now Playing Play from beginning Detailed Information Displays the “Now Playing” screen. Finds the beginning of the video ( page 59). Displays file information, such as file size, resolution, video/audio compression format, and file name, etc. Sets the video list display format ( page 66). Starts playback of the video that was played most recently. The “Now Playing” screen of the last played song appears.
Playing Photos BACK/HOME button 5-way button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select press the button to confirm. The list of photo folders appears. (Photo Library), and then Press the /// button to select a folder, and then press the button to confirm. The photo list appears. Press the /// button to select a photo, and then press the button to confirm. The selected photo is displayed.
Playing Photos Menu Playback of songs continues even while you are searching for photos in the photo folder lists, or photo lists or when the “Now Playing” screen of the Photo is displayed. You can display the photos in a selected folder continuously (slide 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.
Playing Photos You can set the photo orientation to “Vertical,” “Horizontal (right),” or “Horizontal (left).” Table of Contents Setting the Photo Orientation Menu Settings Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.
Playing Photos “Vertical” Menu press the button to confirm. “Vertical”: Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting) “Horizontal (right)” or “Horizontal (left)”: Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of “Photo Orientation” ( page 18). Table of Contents Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then “Horizontal” Index Hint The photo orientation can be set on the “Now Playing” screen of the photo.
Playing Photos You can display or hide the detailed information of a photo, such as an icon that shows playback status, etc., while displaying a photo. Table of Contents Setting the Display of the Photo Screen Menu Settings Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Photos Table of Contents Playing a Slide Show You can display photos in a selected folder continuously. BACK/HOME button 5-way button Menu Photo Library Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select press the button to confirm. The list of photo folders appears. (Photo Library), and then Press the /// button to select a photo folder, and then press and hold the button. A slide show starts.
Playing Photos Table of Contents Setting the Slide Show Play Mode You can display photos as a slide show repeatedly. Settings Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.
Playing Photos Table of Contents Setting the Interval of a Slide Show You can set the time each photo is displayed. Settings Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Photo Settings” options appears.
Playing Photos 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.” Table of Contents Setting the Photo List Display Format Menu Settings Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Photo Settings,” and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Photos Note Menu 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. Table of Contents Deleting Photos from Photo Library Media Manager for WALKAMN cannot delete photos whose name has been changed using Windows Explorer.
Playing Photos Option items Description/reference page Now Playing Begin slide show Detailed Information Displays the “Now Playing” 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.
Common Settings Settings Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “AVLS (Volume Limit),” and then press the button to confirm.
Common Settings Table of Contents Turning Off the Beep Sound You can turn off the beep sounds of the player. “On” is set by default. Menu Settings Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Common Settings Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” appears. Press the /// button to select “Screensaver,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the /// button to select “Type,” and then press the button to confirm.
Common Settings You can set the time for the screensaver to activate to 15, 30, or 60 seconds. Menu Settings BACK/HOME button 5-way button Table of Contents Setting a Screensaver Time Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” appears.
Common Settings (Brightness) Table of Contents Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen You can set the display brightness to one of 5 levels. Menu Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” appears.
Common Settings Table of Contents Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time) You can set the current time by adjusting it manually. Settings Menu BACK/HOME button 5-way button Index Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Common Settings 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 time. The clock may gain or lose up to 60 seconds per month. In this case, set the clock again. Index You can select the date format from among “YYYY/MM/DD,” “MM/DD/YYYY,” and “DD/MM/YYYY.” Furthermore, you can select the time format from either “12-hour” or “24-hour.
Common Settings You can set the date format displayed for the current time ( page 86) as “YYYY/MM/DD,” “MM/DD/YYYY,” or “DD/MM/YYYY.” Table of Contents Setting the Date Format Menu Settings Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Common Settings You can select the time format displayed for the current time ( page 86) from either a “12-hour” or “24-hour” display. Table of Contents Setting the Time Format Menu Settings Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Common Settings Table of Contents Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information) Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., can be displayed. Menu Settings Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Common Settings You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete data such as audio and photo data. Table of Contents Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings) Menu Settings Note This function is only available in the pause mode. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm.
Common Settings Settings Note This function is only available in the pause mode. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “Format,” and then press the button to confirm.
Common Settings Table of Contents To cancel the operation Select “No” in step or and press the button to confirm. You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step or . Note Menu Do not format the built-in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer.
Common Settings You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and messages on the player. Table of Contents Selecting the Display Language Menu Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the /// button to select “Language Settings,” and then press the button to confirm.
Common Settings Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Português Русский *1 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 displayed in French. Messages and menus are displayed in Italian. Messages and menus are displayed in Portuguese. Messages and menus are displayed in Russian. Messages and menus are displayed in Japanese. Messages and menus are displayed in Korean.
Useful Facts By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time. Settings for screen Settings for sound effect “Brightness” ( page 85) “1” “Type” of “Screensaver” ( page 83) “Blank” “Screensaver Timing” ( page 84) “After 15 sec” “New Song Pop Up” ( page 40) Deactivate. “Equalizer” ( page 49) “VPT(Surround)” ( page 52) “DSEE(Sound Enhancer)” ( page 55) Deactivate.
Useful Facts Table of Contents What are Format and Bit Rate? What is audio format? Audio format refers to the method used when importing audio data from the Internet or audio CDs to a computer and saving it as an audio file. Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc. Menu MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is a common audio compression technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
Useful Facts Video format refers to the method used when importing video and audio data to a computer and saving it as a video file. Common formats include MPEG-4 and AVC, etc. What is photo format? Photo format refers to the method used when importing images to a computer and saving them as image files. Common formats include JPEG, etc. JPEG: JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a common image compression format developed by the JPEG.
Useful Facts Menu You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software. If the player is connected to the computer, the builtin flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.] Table of Contents Storing Data Notes Index Do not use the supplied software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built-in flash memory of the player.
Useful Facts 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 For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.
Troubleshooting If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. 2 Connect the player to your computer to charge the battery. You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery. 3 Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings on the player may be deleted. 4 Check the information about the issue in the Help of each software.
Troubleshooting There is no sound. The volume level is set to zero. Turn the volume up ( page 10). The headphone jack is not connected properly. Connect the headphone jack properly ( page 10). The headphone 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. No data is played. The battery is consumed.
Troubleshooting Transferred data is not displayed in its list. The maximum number of files that can be displayed is reached. The maximum number of files is 1,000 files for videos, 10,000 files for photos. Also, the maximum number of folders is 1,000 folders for photos in the photo folder list. Delete unnecessary data. Data was placed in the wrong location by dragging and dropping. Place the data in the correct place by dragging and dropping ( page 24). capacity is insufficient.
Troubleshooting Noise is generated. A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being used near the player. When using devices such as mobile phones, keep them away from the player. Music data imported from CDs, etc., is damaged. Delete the data, then import and transfer it again. When importing data to your computer, close any other applications to avoid data damage. Transferred files are not in a playable format.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Index Continued Menu The player does not work. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 21). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 101). Transferred data cannot The built-in flash memory of the player was be found. formatted using Windows Explorer. Format the built-in flash memory on the player ( page 92).
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Cover art is not displayed. Cover art information is not included with the data. The cover art only appears if the cover art information is included. You 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. The player cannot format.
Troubleshooting “” 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 you used to transfer or Windows Explorer. “Unknown” is displayed for an album or artist name, etc. Garbled characters are displayed. The data has no data information, such as an album or artist name, etc. The wrong language is selected.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Battery life is short. Index Continued Menu The operating temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F). Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery characteristics. This is not a malfunction. charging time is not sufficient. Battery appears. Charge the battery until By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time ( page 96).
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Index Continued Menu MP3 Conversion Tool or Your computer’s system environment has changed, Media Manager for perhaps due to an update of the Windows operating WALKMAN does not system. start up. “Connecting” does not The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on appear when connected your computer properly. to the computer with the Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. supplied USB cable. Use the supplied USB cable.
Troubleshooting Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. Transferring may be stopped due to noise such as static electricity, etc. This happens to protect data information. Disconnect the player, then reconnect it. If you transfer files by dragging and dropping on some computers that do not have Windows Media Player 11 installed, there may be limited files (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping.
Troubleshooting Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. (continued) The data may be damaged. Delete the data that cannot be transferred from your computer, then import it to your computer again. When importing data to your computer, close any other applications to avoid data damage. Transferable limit of files and folders has been exceeded. Delete unnecessary data. You are trying to transfer .m4a, .mp4, .3gp or .
Troubleshooting There is no beep sound when the player is operated. “Beep Settings” is set to “Off.” Set “Beep Settings” to “On” ( page 82). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to the optional cradle, or another device. The player gets warm. The player may be warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging. The player also may get warm when a large amount of data is transferred. This behavior is normal and not cause for concern.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Remedy All group numbers have been used. The total number of list items (except for the song lists) exceeds the limit (8,192 items). The total number of songs registered in the playlists has reached 65,535. Songs exceeding the limit are stored in “Others.” If you cannot find a song, search for it in the “Others” list first.
Troubleshooting Cannot play; file format is not supported. Meaning Firmware update failed. Library error encountered. Please connect to compliant software or device and transfer again. LOW BATTERY. Please Charge. No items found starting with this letter. No Library exists. Please connect to compliant software or device and transfer again. No photos are available for display. Transfer the file to the player again. Update the license information of songs using the software used for transferring.
Troubleshooting Message Meaning Remedy No photos are available for display. Please connect to compliant software or device and transfer photos. No playable songs are available. You are trying to display a photo when there are no photos stored on the player. You are trying to start playback by selecting “Play” from the option menu, but there are no songs in the selected folder. When you select (Playlists) from the Home menu, and there are no playlists on the player, this message appears.
Additional Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: SONY NWZ-A726/A728/A729 Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127 U.S.A. 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
118 117 Additional Information Additional Information For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Additional Information Index Continued Menu Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic objects. Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness. Wash out your eyes with clean water, and consult a doctor.
Additional Information The earbuds may deteriorate due to long-term storage or use. Do not expose the player to water. The player is not waterproof. Remember to follow the precautions below. Be careful not to drop the player into a sink or other container filled with water. Do not use the player in humid locations or bad weather, such as in the rain or snow. Do not get the player wet.
Additional Information Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time. Menu On the headphones Table of Contents On heat build-up Preventing hearing damage Avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. Do not turn the volume up high all at once, especially when using headphones.
Additional Information Menu Do not apply strong force to the surface of the LCD. This may cause a distortion in colors or brightness, or cause a malfunction of the LCD. If you use the player in a cold location, images may appear with black bands around them. This is not a malfunction of the player. Table of Contents On the LCD On cleaning If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Additional Information Index Continued Menu Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player.
Additional Information Table of Contents About sample data*1 The player is pre-installed with sample data. If you delete the sample data, you cannot restore it, and we will not supply any replacement data. *1 In some countries/regions some sample data is not installed. Index 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.
Additional Information and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
Additional Information Program ©2008 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2008 Sony Corporation Index Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”).
Additional Information Table of Contents Specifications Supported file format Music File extension MP3 (.mp3), WMA*1 (.wma), AAC-LC*2 (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp), Linear PCM (.wav) Codec MP3 Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*3: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz WMA*1 Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*3: 44.1 kHz AAC-LC*2 Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))*4 Sampling frequency*3: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.
Additional Information The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4 minutes songs (not including videos and photos) in the MP3 format. Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format. NWZ-A726 NWZ-A728 Time Songs Time 48 kbps 2,450 163 hr. 20 min. 5,050 336 hr. 40 min. 64 kbps 1,850 123 hr. 20 min. 3,750 250 hr. 00 min. 128 kbps 925 61 hr. 40 min. 1,850 123 hr. 20 min. 256 kbps 460 30 hr. 40 min. 945 63 hr.
Additional Information Table of Contents Capacity (User available capacity)*1 Menu 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 the memory is used for data management functions.
Additional Information Menu By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected. The times below are approximated when “New Song Pop Up” ( page 40), “Clear Stereo” ( page 54), “DSEE(Sound Enhancer)” ( page 55), “Dynamic Normalizer” ( page 57), “Equalizer” ( page 49) and “VPT(Surround)” ( page 52) are deactivated, and “Screensaver” ( page 83) is set to “Blank.” Furthermore, for videos, the time approximated when the brightness of the screen ( page 85) is set to “3.
Additional Information Not supported by the following environments: Personally constructed computers or operating systems An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment Macintosh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Index We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements.
Additional Information B BACK/HOME button................ 10, 13 Battery..................................21, 96, 129 Beep Settings..................................... 82 Bit rate........................................97, 126 Brightness.......................................... 85 D Data.................................................... 99 Date-Time.............................86, 88, 89 Date Display Format........................ 88 Display.........................................
Additional Information N Normal............................................... 45 Now Playing........................................ 7 Now Playing screen.......................... 19 O On-Hold Display.............................. 67 OPTION/PWR OFF button...... 11, 20 Option menu...................20, 42, 69, 80 P Photo format..................................... 98 Photo Library................................ 6, 70 Photo List Display Format.............. 78 Photo Orientation........................
Additional Information Z Zoom.................................................. 63 Index W Windows Explorer...................... 58, 99 Windows Media Player...................... 9 WM-PORT.................................. 10, 90 WMA.........................................97, 126 Menu V Video format..................................... 98 Video Library................................ 6, 58 Video List Display Format.............. 66 Video Orientation............................ 60 VOL+/– button..
