WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page Getting Started NWZ-E353/E354/E355 How to Use the Software User Guide Music Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the player.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started Getting Started How to Use the Software Getting Started Before Use Music Before first use “SensMe™ Channels” How to use this User Guide Videos/Podcasts/Photos Operation flow of “WALKMAN” FM Radio What you can do with “WALKMAN” Timer Operation flow to enjoy music Operation flow to enjoy videos, photos and podcasts Settings Power/Charging Troubleshooting Turning the player on and off Charging the battery Important Information About battery
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > How to Use the Software Getting Started How to Use the Software How to Use the Software Windows Media Player Music Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player “SensMe™ Channels” Transferring music using Windows Media Player Videos/Podcasts/Photos Content Transfer FM Radio Transferring music using Content Transfer Timer Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer Windows Explorer (Drag-and-Drop) Settings Transferring music using Window
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Playing Music Music Playing music “SensMe™ Channels” Browsing and using the music screen Videos/Podcasts/Photos Searching for songs FM Radio Using bookmarks Playing the songs in a playlist Timer Browsing cover arts to select an album (Album Scroll) Settings Deleting songs Using the Karaoke Function Troubleshooting About the karaoke function Important Information Activating the karaoke function Specifi
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > “SensMe™ Channels” Getting Started How to Use the Software “SensMe™ Channels” Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels” Music What is “SensMe™ Channels”? “SensMe™ Channels” Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Analyzing songs on the player “SensMe™ Channels” Option Menu FM Radio Using the “SensMe™ Channels” option menu Timer Back to top Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corpo
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos Getting Started How to Use the Software Videos/Podcasts/Photos Watching Videos Music Watching videos [Videos] “SensMe™ Channels” Browsing and using the video screen Videos/Podcasts/Photos Searching for videos FM Radio Browsing scenes [Scene Scroll] Deleting videos Timer Video Option Menu Settings Using the video option menu Troubleshooting Video Settings Setting the zoom function [Zoom Settings] Important Information Playing only
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > FM Radio Getting Started How to Use the Software FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Music Listening to FM radio [FM Radio] “SensMe™ Channels” Browsing and using the FM radio screen Videos/Podcasts/Photos Presetting broadcast stations automatically [Auto Preset] FM Radio Presetting broadcast stations manually [Save to Preset] Deleting preset broadcast stations [Delete from Preset] Timer FM Radio Option Menu Settings Using the FM radio option menu Troubleshootin
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Timer Getting Started How to Use the Software Timer Setting the Timer Music About the timer “SensMe™ Channels” Setting the alarm to on/off [Alarm On/Off] Videos/Podcasts/Photos Setting the alarm time [Alarm Time] FM Radio Setting the repeat setting [Repeat] Selecting the alarm sound [Alarm Sound Settings] Timer Setting the sleep timer [Sleep Timer Settings] Settings Back to top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 20
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings Getting Started How to Use the Software Settings Common Settings Music Displaying the player information [Unit Information] “SensMe™ Channels” Limiting the volume [AVLS (Volume Limit)] Videos/Podcasts/Photos Turning off the beep sound [Beep Settings] FM Radio Setting the screensaver [Screensaver Settings] Adjusting the brightness of the screen [Brightness] Timer Setting up wallpaper [Wallpaper Settings] Settings Setting the current time [Set Date-T
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting Getting Started How to Use the Software Troubleshooting To Deal with a Trouble Music What can I do to solve a problem? “SensMe™ Channels” Customer support Web site Videos/Podcasts/Photos Possible Causes of Symptoms FM Radio Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes Timer Operation Display Settings Power Troubleshooting Connection to a computer Important Information “SensMe™ Channels” FM Radio Specifications Podcast Contents li
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Important Information Getting Started How to Use the Software Important Information Precautions Music Important product information “SensMe™ Channels” Warning Videos/Podcasts/Photos Caution FM Radio Notice for users Notes on the headphones Timer Notes on the software Settings Cleaning Notes on cleaning Troubleshooting Storing Data Important Information Storing data Specifications Contents list Upgrading the Player’s Firmware Upgrading the player’s fir
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Specifications Getting Started How to Use the Software Specifications Specifications Music Specifications “SensMe™ Channels” Supplied items Videos/Podcasts/Photos System requirements What are Format and Bit Rate FM Radio What is audio format? Timer What is video format? Settings What is photo format? Troubleshooting Back to top Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation 12
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Contents list Getting Started Contents list How to Use the Software Music Getting Started “SensMe™ Channels” Before Use Videos/Podcasts/Photos Before first use How to use this User Guide FM Radio Operation flow of “WALKMAN” Timer What you can do with “WALKMAN” Settings Operation flow to enjoy music Troubleshooting Operation flow to enjoy videos, photos and podcasts Power/Charging Important Information Turning the player on and off Specifications Charg
Music Playing Music Playing music Browsing and using the music screen Searching for songs Using bookmarks Playing the songs in a playlist Browsing cover arts to select an album (Album Scroll) Deleting songs Using the Karaoke Function About the karaoke function Activating the karaoke function Changing the key of a song Using the Language Study Function About language study Activating the language study function Rewinding slightly [Quick Replay] Playing back a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat) Adjusti
Videos/Podcasts/Photos Watching Videos Watching videos [Videos] Browsing and using the video screen Searching for videos Browsing scenes [Scene Scroll] Deleting videos Video Option Menu Using the video option menu Video Settings Setting the zoom function [Zoom Settings] Playing only video sound [On-Hold Display] Arranging the video list [Order of Video List] Playing a Podcast What is a podcast? Playing podcast [Podcasts] Browsing and using the podcast screen Deleting podcasts Podcast Option Menu Using the p
Timer Setting the Timer About the timer Setting the alarm to on/off [Alarm On/Off] Setting the alarm time [Alarm Time] Setting the repeat setting [Repeat] Selecting the alarm sound [Alarm Sound Settings] Setting the sleep timer [Sleep Timer Settings] Back to top Settings Common Settings Displaying the player information [Unit Information] Limiting the volume [AVLS (Volume Limit)] Turning off the beep sound [Beep Settings] Setting the screensaver [Screensaver Settings] Adjusting the brightness of the screen
Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto] Back to top Troubleshooting To Deal with a Trouble What can I do to solve a problem? Customer support Web site Possible Causes of Symptoms Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes Operation Display Power Connection to a computer “SensMe™ Channels” FM Radio Podcast Other Messages Back to top Important Information Precautions Important product information Warning Caution Notice for users Notes on the headphones Notes on the software Cleaning Notes on cleaning St
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WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Before Use > Before first use Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Before first use Thank you for purchasing this “WALKMAN.” “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings This User Guide explains how to transfer music, videos, photos and podcasts to the player and how to use various functions of it. Browse this User Guide for necessary information.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Before Use > How to use this User Guide Getting Started How to Use the Software Music How to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to display “SensMe™ Channels” Returning to a previous page Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Printing out a page This User Guide explains how to use each function of the player, how to change settings, and how to troubleshoot a problem.
Changing the font size You can change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser. Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser ( ) or breadcrumb trail navigation ( ) to return to a page you previously viewed. Printing out a page Click the print button ( ) to print out a page you are viewing.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Operation flow of “WALKMAN” > What you can do with “WALKMAN” Getting Started How to Use the Software Music What you can do with “WALKMAN” Enjoying music, videos, photos and podcasts transferred from a computer “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Enjoying “SensMe™ Channels” Your “WALKMAN” incorporates various functions. This page introduces some of its major features to you.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Operation flow of “WALKMAN” > Operation flow to enjoy music Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Operation flow to enjoy music You need to have music files on your computer before transferring them to the player and playing back. There are various ways to obtain music files, such as importing from CDs, purchasing at online music stores, downloading from the Internet, and so on.
Transferring music using Windows Explorer [Details] Hint For detailed information on how to import music, refer to the Help of each software. For details about supported file formats, see [Details]. The player does not use SonicStage software (SonicStage software, developed by Sony, manages music on a computer or transfers music to other types of players). For this player, you can transfer music in the above three ways, not using SonicStage.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Operation flow of “WALKMAN” > Operation flow to enjoy videos, photos and podcasts Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Operation flow to enjoy videos, photos and podcasts Important Information You need to have video/photo/podcast episode files on your computer before transferring them to the player and playing back. You can import videos from recorded videos or download from the Internet, etc.
Hint For detailed information on how to import videos/photos/podcasts, refer to the Help of each software. For details about supported file formats, see [Details]. Note Commercial DVDs and Blu-ray Discs are copyright protected and cannot be transferred to the player.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Power/Charging > Turning the player on and off Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Turning the player on and off To turn on the player “SensMe™ Channels” To turn off the player Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information OPTION/PWR OFF button Specifications HOLD switch Contents list If appears on the top of the screen, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of on the right side of the p
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Power/Charging > Charging the battery Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Charging the battery About the [Battery Care] mode “SensMe™ Channels” About the battery indicator Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer. When you connect the player to your computer, use the USB cable (supplied).
Hint The screen dims while charging. Note If you charge the player when it has not been used for a long period, your computer may not recognize the player, or nothing may appear on the display. Charge the player for about 5 minutes, after which it should start operating normally again. Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 ºF to 95 ºF). If you try to charge the battery in an ambient temperature outside this range, the icon may appear, and charging cannot be performed.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Power/Charging > About battery life Getting Started How to Use the Software Music About battery life Turn off the player manually “SensMe™ Channels” Longer battery life settings Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Adjust data format and bit rate By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save battery power for longer usage time between charges. The following hints will yield a longer battery life.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Initial Settings > Selecting the display language [Language Settings] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Selecting the display language [Language Settings] “SensMe™ Channels” You can select from a variety of languages for menus and messages. Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Language Settings] desired language setting.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Initial Settings > Setting the current time [Set Date-Time] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the current time [Set Date-Time] You can set the date and time. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. From the Home menu, select Videos/Podcasts/Photos [Common Settings] [Clock Settings] [Set Date-Time]. 2. Press the FM Radio [Settings] / button to select the year, and then press the / button to change the value. Timer 3.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Parts and Controls > Parts and controls Getting Started How to Use the Software Parts and controls Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information BACK/HOME button [Details] Specifications Contents list 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.
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WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > About the Software > About the software Getting Started How to Use the Software Music About the software Bundled software “SensMe™ Channels” Compatible software Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer You can use several software shown below to manage music, videos, photos and podcasts on your computer or transfer them to the player.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Home Menu/Option Menu > About the Home menu Getting Started How to Use the Software Music About the Home menu The following list shows the items of the Home menu. “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list [SensMe™ Channels] [Details] Play songs using “SensMe™ Channels.” [FM Radio] [Details] Listen to FM radio broadcasting.
, , , , , etc , Playback status [Details] Hold indication [Details] Remaining battery power [Details] Alarm timer indication [Details] Sleep timer indication [Details] Busy status indication Related Topics How to use the Home menu Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation 37
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Home Menu/Option Menu > How to use the Home menu Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos How to use the Home menu The Home menu is the starting point of each application, such as searching for songs, changing settings, etc. You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of the player.
3. Press the / / / button to select [Album], and then press the button to confirm. The album list appears. 4. Press the / / / button to select an album, and then press the button to confirm. The song list for the selected album appears. 5. Press the / / / button to select a song, and then press the confirm. The music playback screen appears and playback begins.
To return to the Home menu during operation Press and hold the BACK/HOME button. To return to the previous screen during operation Press the BACK/HOME button.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Home Menu/Option Menu > How to use the option menu Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos How to use the option menu The option menu items vary depending on the function, allowing you to change the settings of each application. You can display the option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button once more to dismiss the option menu.
3. Press the / / / button to select [Shuffle], and then press the button to confirm. The play mode changes to [Shuffle]. The items in the option menu differ, depending on the screen on which you press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Windows Media Player > Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player You can use Windows Media Player to copy (rip) music from your CDs. Follow these instructions to rip songs from a CD to your computer.
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WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Windows Media Player > Transferring music using Windows Media Player Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Transferring music using Windows Media Player You can use Windows Media Player to transfer music from your computer to the player.
Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring music using Windows Explorer Playing music Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation 46
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Content Transfer > Transferring music using Content Transfer Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Transferring music using Content Transfer If you have already managed music with iTunes, etc., you can transfer them to the player using Content Transfer. You can use iTunes, etc., to drag-and-drop music to Content Transfer.
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WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Content Transfer > Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer You can transfer videos/photos/podcasts stored on your computer to the player using Content Transfer.
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WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Windows Explorer (Drag-and-Drop) > Transferring music using Windows Explorer Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Transferring music using Windows Explorer You can directly transfer data by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer on your computer. Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list 1.
Note Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player. Otherwise, data being transferred or stored on the player may be damaged. If the player is disconnected while files are being transferred, unnecessary files may be left in the player. In this case, transfer usable files back to the computer and format the player [Details]. Do not change folder names or delete the [MUSIC], [VIDEO], [DCIM], [PICTURE], [PICTURES], [SCREENSAVER] and [PODCASTS] folders.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Windows Explorer (Drag-and-Drop) > Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer You can directly transfer data by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer on your computer.
photos on the 1st to 8th level of the [PICTURE], [PICTURES] and [DCIM] folders. The player can play back podcast episodes on the 2nd level of the [PODCASTS] folder. Note Do not disconnect the USB cable while [Do not disconnect.] appears on the player. Otherwise, data being transferred or stored on the player may be damaged. If the player is disconnected while files are being transferred, unnecessary files may be left in the player.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Playing Music > Playing music Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Playing music To play music, select “SensMe™ Channels” [Music] on the Home menu to display the [Music] screen. 1. From the Home menu, select [Music]. Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list The music menu appears.
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WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Playing Music > Browsing and using the music screen Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Browsing and using the music screen Music playback screen “SensMe™ Channels” Music list screen Videos/Podcasts/Photos Music playback screen FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Information area Current song number/Total song number to be played (*1) Elapsed time/Total time (*1) (*2) Progress bar (*1) (*2)
[Equalizer] is set to [Jazz] [Details]. [Equalizer] is set to [Unique] [Details]. [Equalizer] is set to [Custom 1] [Details]. [Equalizer] is set to [Custom 2] [Details]. [VPT(Surround)] is set to [Studio] [Details]. [VPT(Surround)] is set to [Live] [Details]. [VPT(Surround)] is set to [Club] [Details]. [VPT(Surround)] is set to [Arena] [Details]. [VPT(Surround)] is set to [Matrix] [Details]. [Display Lyrics] is set to [On] or [On (No Screen Off)] [Details].
Index The initials of song and album, etc., names in the list section appear. Album list screen Hint You can change the display format of the album list to display the cover art only [Details]. Operations on the music list screen To Do this Confirm an item in the list Press the Press the Move the cursor up or down button. / button. / Press and hold the scroll up or down faster. button to Move the cursor left/right when an index is displayed Press the / button.
(Search) (*1) Shows the search menu. You can select the desired search method to display the list screen and search for songs [Details]. (Option Menu) (*1) Shows the option menu. For details on the music option menu, see [Details]. [To Playback Screen] Returns to the music playback screen. (*1) These icons may not appear depending on the screen.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Playing Music > Searching for songs Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Searching for songs When you select (Search) on the music playback screen or the list screen, the search menu appears. You can select the desired search method on the search menu to search the music list for a desired song. 1. On the music playback screen or the list screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. 2.
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WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Playing Music > Using bookmarks Getting Started How to Use the Software Using bookmarks Music Adding a song to a bookmark list “SensMe™ Channels” Playing songs in a bookmark list Removing a song from a bookmark list Videos/Podcasts/Photos Removing all songs from a bookmark list FM Radio Rearranging songs in a bookmark list Timer You can add favorite songs to bookmark lists for easy playback.
alternation to the playing bookmark list such as adding a song, removing a song or rearrange songs. Removing a song from a bookmark list 1. From the Home menu, select [Music] [Bookmark] desired bookmark list desired song. 2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu. 3. Select [Remove from Bookmark]. or, 1. From the Home menu, select 2. Press the / [Music] [Bookmark] desired bookmark list. button to select a song. 3. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Playing Music > Playing the songs in a playlist Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Playing the songs in a playlist Videos/Podcasts/Photos You can play lists of songs (playlists). Playlists are created using Windows Media Player. For information on how to create a playlist, refer to the Help of Windows Media Player. Cover art images registered to a playlist are not displayed on the player. FM Radio 1.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Playing Music > Browsing cover arts to select an album (Album Scroll) Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Browsing cover arts to select an album (Album Scroll) On the music playback screen, you can press the “SensMe™ Channels” / button to scroll the cover art up or down and select the album. Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Note You can use the album scroll function only when [Karaoke/Language Study] is set to [Off] [Details]. 1.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Playing Music > Deleting songs Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Deleting songs When you delete songs from the player, use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Note You cannot delete songs without connecting the player to a computer.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Using the Karaoke Function > About the karaoke function Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer About the karaoke function When you set [Karaoke/Language Study] to [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum Karaoke Mode], the vocal of the playing song is suppressed and the lyrics of the song are displayed if the song’s lyrics file is stored in the player. You can also change the key of a song.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Using the Karaoke Function > Activating the karaoke function Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Activating the karaoke function 1. From the Home menu, select “SensMe™ Channels” Study] [Settings] [Music Settings] [Karaoke/Language desired setting type. Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Type Description Timer [Off] Disables the karaoke and language study function.
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WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Using the Karaoke Function > Changing the key of a song Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Changing the key of a song You can change the key of a song to make it easier to sing. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. Use the Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer / buttons during playback to raise/lower the key. Note After the song has finished, the key reverts to normal and the next song will be played back in the original key.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Using the Language Study Function > About language study Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos About language study When you set [Karaoke/Language Study] to [Language Study], you can use the [Quick Replay] function and the A-B repeat function. This section also explains about the playback speed control function.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Using the Language Study Function > Activating the language study function Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Activating the language study function Activating the language study for music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Activating the language study for audio podcast Activating the language study for music Timer 1.
Activating the language study for audio podcast 1. From the Home menu, select Study] [Settings] [Podcast Settings] [Podcast Language desired setting type. Type Description [On] Activates the [Podcast Language Study], allowing you to use the [Quick Replay] function and the A-B repeat function. [Off] Disables the [Podcast Language Study].
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Using the Language Study Function > Rewinding slightly [Quick Replay] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Rewinding slightly [Quick Replay] You can rewind about 3 seconds to listen to audio again. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. Press the Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio button during playback on the music playback screen.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Using the Language Study Function > Playing back a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat) Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Playing back a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat) A-B repeat operations “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio You can play back a specified section of audio repeatedly. 1. Press the button to specify the starting point of A-B repeat. The point A (starting point of A-B repeat) indicator appears.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Using the Language Study Function > Adjusting the playback speed (DPC) Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Adjusting the playback speed (DPC) You can adjust the playback speed between half and double normal speed by using the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function. The audio is played back in natural tones by means of the digital processing function.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Music Option Menu > Using the music option menu Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Using the music option menu Option items appearing on the album list screen “SensMe™ Channels” Option items appearing on the music playback screen Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Option items appearing on the music list screen Option items appearing on the [Bookmark] screen Displaying the detailed information screen [Detailed Information] Timer You can bring up t
(*1) These options do not appear when [Karaoke/Language Study] is set to [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum Karaoke Mode]. Option items appearing on the music list screen Option items Description/reference page [Add to Bookmark] Adds the song to a bookmark list [Details]. [Remove from Bookmark] (*1) Removes the song from a bookmark list [Details]. [Edit Song Order] (*1) Rearranges songs in a bookmark list [Details]. (*1)These options appear on the music list of a bookmark list only.
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WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Music Settings > Setting the play mode [Play Mode] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the play mode [Play Mode] The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. From the Home menu, select Videos/Podcasts/Photos [Settings] [Music Settings] [Play Mode] desired play mode type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Music Settings > Setting the playback range [Playback Range] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the playback range [Playback Range] You can set the playback range of songs. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. From the Home menu, select Videos/Podcasts/Photos [Settings] [Music Settings] [Playback Range] desired playback range type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Music Settings > Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer] Getting Started How to Use the Software Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer] Music Setting the sound quality “SensMe™ Channels” Customizing sound quality Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc. Equalizer settings contain the CLEAR BASS setting.
2. Press the the / / button to select CLEAR BASS or the frequency range setting, and press button to adjust the setting level, and then press the button to confirm. The [Music Settings] screen reappears. CLEAR BASS can be set to any of 4 sound levels, and the 5 frequency ranges can be set to any of 7 sound levels. After you have adjusted the setting level, be sure to press the button to confirm. If you press the BACK/HOME button before you confirm, the setting will be canceled.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Music Settings > Customizing the surround sound [VPT(Surround)] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Customizing the surround sound [VPT(Surround)] You can customize the surround sound by using the VPT (*1) (Surround) function to enrich the sound reproduction quality of the audio playback. The sense of realism is increasingly enhanced in the order of [Studio] [Live] [Club] [Arena] (most enhanced). 1.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Music Settings > Listening with DSEE (Sound Enhance) [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Listening with DSEE (Sound Enhance) [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] By activating the [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] (*1) feature, you can hear a rich and natural sound almost exactly like the original source. 1.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Music Settings > Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo] [Clear Stereo] enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. From the Home menu, select Videos/Podcasts/Photos [Settings] [Music Settings] [Clear Stereo] desired Clear Stereo type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Music Settings > Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer] You can reduce the volume level between songs. With this setting, when listening to album songs in the shuffle play mode, the volume level between songs is moderated to minimize differences in their recording levels. 1.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Music Settings > Changing the default bookmark list [Default Bookmark List] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Changing the default bookmark list [Default Bookmark List] You can change the default bookmark list, to which you can add a song when you press and button in the music playback screen or song list screen. hold the 1.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Music Settings > Selecting the album display format [Album Display Format] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Selecting the album display format [Album Display Format] You can select the album display format. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. From the Home menu, select Videos/Podcasts/Photos [Settings] [Music Settings] [Album Display Format] desired Album Display Format type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Music Settings > Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics] You can display song lyrics when there is an LRC file for the song in the player. The LRC file must have the same file name as the song file, with extension “.lrc” (for example, “abc.lrc” for a song file “abc.mp3”). Place the LRC file in the same folder as the song file.
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WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Music Settings > How to create LRC files Getting Started How to Use the Software Music How to create LRC files Notes on creating LRC files “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1. Prepare an audio file for which you intend to display lyrics during playback. FM Radio 2. Open Notepad. [All programs] Click [start] Timer [Accessories] [Notepad] to open it. 3. Type lyrics text into Notepad. The screen images are of Windows Vista.
Time information [mm:ss:xx] where mm means minutes, ss means seconds, and xx means hundredths of a second. Enter mm, ss and xx in two digits. Use a colon to separate values. Lyric text line The player recognizes up to 95 characters to display the text line on the screen. If a text line cannot fit in the screen, it will be wrapped (up to 3 lines). Characters beyond 3 lines will not be displayed. You can separate seconds and hundredths of a second by a period instead of a colon.
Notes on creating LRC files The text encoding of LRC files must be UTF-8. An LRC file must have the same file name as the audio file, with extension “.lrc”. Otherwise, the player cannot recognize the LRC file. The maximum size of LRC files is 512 KB. Notes on lyrics text A character string that follows time information at the beginning of the text line is recognized as a lyric text line. Space characters (both 1-byte and 2-byte) immediately following time information will be ignored.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > “SensMe™ Channels” > Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels” > What is “SensMe™ Channels”? Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting What is “SensMe™ Channels”? “SensMe™ Channels” is a function that automatically picks up songs to fit the themes of channels, and plays them back. You can play songs according to your mood, activity, time of the day, etc.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > “SensMe™ Channels” > Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels” > Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels” Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels” “SensMe™ Channels” You can play songs to fit your mood, activity or time of day, etc., by selecting channels. Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1. From the Home menu, select [SensMe™ Channels].
You cannot display lyrics while using “SensMe™ Channels.” According to the analysis, a song may be selected by several channels or not selected at all. However, all songs can be played back using the [Shuffle All] channel. Every time you perform [Updating Channels], the result of analysis may vary. List of channels Channel Description [Morning] [Daytime] [Evening] Plays music for various times of the day. [Night] [Midnight] [Shuffle All] Plays all songs in random order.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > “SensMe™ Channels” > Playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels” > Analyzing songs on the player Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Analyzing songs on the player If you transferred songs other than by using Content Transfer and want to listen to them using the “SensMe™ Channels,” analyze them on the player. 1. From the Home menu, select [SensMe™ Channels]. 2.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > “SensMe™ Channels” > “SensMe™ Channels” Option Menu > Using the “SensMe™ Channels” option menu Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Using the “SensMe™ Channels” option menu Option items appearing on the “SensMe™ Channels” screen “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting You can bring up the “SensMe™ Channels” option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the “SensMe™ Channels” screen.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Watching Videos > Watching videos [Videos] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Watching videos [Videos] To play a video, select “SensMe™ Channels” [Videos] on the Home menu to display the [Videos] screen. 1. From the Home menu, select [Videos]. Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list The [Videos] screen appears.
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WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Watching Videos > Browsing and using the video screen Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Browsing and using the video screen Video playback screen “SensMe™ Channels” Video list screen Videos/Podcasts/Photos Video playback screen FM Radio The player plays back videos in landscape orientation.
(*1) During pause, if there is no operation for a while, the player automatically enters standby mode. (*2) Forward speed changes through 3 levels by repeatedly pressing ( (×10), (×100)). Also, rewind speed changes through 3 levels by repeatedly pressing (×30), (×100)). Press the (×30), ( (×10), button to exit the operation and resume normal playback. (*3) The speed of fast forward/fast rewind during pause varies depending on the length of the video.
Press the Move the cursor up or down button. Press and hold the down faster. Display the previous/next screen of the Press the list Return to the list screen of the next upper level / / / button to scroll up or button. Press the BACK/HOME button. Icons which appear by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button Icon Description (Search) (*1) Shows the search menu. You can select the desired search method to display the list screen and search for videos [Details].
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Watching Videos > Searching for videos Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Searching for videos When you select (Search) on the video playback screen or the list screen, the search menu appears. You can select the desired search method on the search menu to search the video list for a desired video. 1. On the video playback screen or the list screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Watching Videos > Browsing scenes [Scene Scroll] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Browsing scenes [Scene Scroll] You can display thumbnails (*1) to select a scene or chapter to play back. “SensMe™ Channels” (*1) Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of one scene of a video. Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1. On the video playback screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. FM Radio 2. Select [Scene Scroll].
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Watching Videos > Deleting videos Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Deleting videos Deleting a currently playing video “SensMe™ Channels” Deleting videos by selecting from a list Videos/Podcasts/Photos You can delete videos from the player. FM Radio Deleting a currently playing video Timer 1. From the playback screen of the video, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu. Settings Troubleshooting 2.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Video Option Menu > Using the video option menu Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Using the video option menu Option items appearing on the video list screen “SensMe™ Channels” Option items appearing on the video playback screen Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer You can bring up the video option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the video list or on the video playback screen.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Video Settings > Setting the zoom function [Zoom Settings] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the zoom function [Zoom Settings] “SensMe™ Channels” You can zoom in the currently playing video. Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Video Settings] [Zoom Settings] desired zoom setting type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Video Settings > Playing only video sound [On-Hold Display] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Playing only video sound [On-Hold Display] Videos/Podcasts/Photos You can set to turn off the video screen while the player is on hold, allowing you to enjoy video sound only. Setting this option to [No] saves battery power for longer battery life. FM Radio 1.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Video Settings > Arranging the video list [Order of Video List] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Arranging the video list [Order of Video List] “SensMe™ Channels” Arranges the video list by date or by title. Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Video Settings] [Order of Video List] desired order of video list type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Playing a Podcast > What is a podcast? Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio What is a podcast? A “podcast” is a group of audio or video files that is published on the Internet. The files, called episodes, can be downloaded to a computer automatically by using RSS, to play back. Many news sites, corporations, or individuals publish podcasts by using RSS.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Playing a Podcast > Playing podcast [Podcasts] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Playing podcast [Podcasts] 1. From the Home menu, select “SensMe™ Channels” [Podcasts] desired podcast desired episode. The podcast playback screen appears. Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Note You cannot play back podcast episodes continuously.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Playing a Podcast > Browsing and using the podcast screen Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Browsing and using the podcast screen Audio podcast playback screen “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Video podcast playback screen Episode list screen Podcast list screen Timer Audio podcast playback screen Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Information area Elapsed time (*1) T
Video podcast playback screen Information area Total time Progress bar Elapsed time These indications disappear after a while. Operations on the video podcast playback screen While the player is playing back a video in landscape orientation, / buttons and / buttons interchange their functions with each other.
[Scene Scroll] (*1) Shows the scene scroll screen. You can browse scenes or chapters by scrolling thumbnails (*2) on the screen, to select a desired scene [Details]. (*1) Scene Scroll icon appears on the video playback screen only. (*2) Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of one scene of a video. Episode list screen Episodes are displayed in the episode list screen in name order.
Icons which appear by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button Icon Description (Option Menu) [To Playback Screen] Shows the option menu. For details on the podcast option menu, see [Details]. Returns to the podcast playback screen. Podcast list screen Podcasts are displayed in the [Podcast List] screen in name order. Operations on the [Podcast List] screen To (Screen indication) Do this Select an item Press the Press the Move the cursor up or down Display the previous/next screen of the list button.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Playing a Podcast > Deleting podcasts Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Deleting podcasts Deleting the currently playing episode “SensMe™ Channels” Deleting an episode in the episode list Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Deleting a podcast Deleting all podcasts You can delete an episode, a podcast, or all transferred podcasts. Timer Settings Deleting the currently playing episode Troubleshooting 1.
1. From the [Podcast List] screen, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu. 2. Select [Delete All Podcasts] [Yes].
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Podcast Option Menu > Using the podcast option menu Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Using the podcast option menu Option items appearing on the podcast playback screen “SensMe™ Channels” Option items appearing on the episode list screen Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Option items appearing on the [Podcast List] screen You can bring up the podcast option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the podcast playback screen
Option items Description/reference page [Delete Podcast] Displays the [Delete Podcast] screen to select a podcast to delete [Details]. [Delete All Podcasts] Deletes all podcasts and episodes [Details].
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Viewing Photos > Viewing photos [Photos] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Viewing photos [Photos] To view photos, select “SensMe™ Channels” [Photos] on the Home menu to display the [Photos] screen. 1. From the Home menu, select [Photos]. Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list The [Photos] screen appears. 2. Select desired item desired photo.
If the size of a photo is too large, or the photo file is damaged, cannot be displayed.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Viewing Photos > Browsing and using the photo screen Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Browsing and using the photo screen Photo display screen “SensMe™ Channels” Photo list screen Videos/Podcasts/Photos Photo display screen FM Radio When a photo appears on the screen, information such as the photo’s file name is displayed for a few seconds.
The following are examples of photo list screens. [Thumbnail Only] Playback icon [Thumbnail + Title] Playback icon Icon of photos The following icon is displayed in the photo field. Icon Description (Playback icon) Shows that the photo is currently displayed. Operations on the photo list screen To (Screen indication) Do this Select an item Press the Press the Move the cursor up or down button. / button. Press and hold the up or down faster.
Icons which appear by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button Icon Description (Search) (*1) Shows the search menu. You can select the desired search method to display the list screen and search for photos. (Option Menu) (*1) Shows the option menu. For details on the photo option menu, see [Details]. [To Playback Screen] Returns to the photo display screen. (*1) These icons may not appear depending on the screen.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Viewing Photos > Deleting photos Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Deleting photos When you delete photos from the player, use the software you used to transfer the photos, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. Note The player itself cannot delete photos without connecting to a computer.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Photo Option Menu > Using the photo option menu Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Using the photo option menu Option item appearing on the photo folder/photo list screen “SensMe™ Channels” Option items appearing on the photo display screen Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting You can bring up the photo option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the photo folder list or photo list, or on the ph
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Videos/Podcasts/Photos > Photo Settings > Setting the photo list display format [Photo List Format] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the photo list display format [Photo List Format] “SensMe™ Channels” The player offers 2 display formats: [Thumbnail + Title] (*1) or [Thumbnail Only]. Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Photo Settings] [Photo List Format] desired photo list format type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > FM Radio > Listening to FM Radio > Listening to FM radio [FM Radio] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Listening to FM radio [FM Radio] 1. From the Home menu, select “SensMe™ Channels” [FM Radio]. Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list The [FM Radio] screen appears. 2.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > FM Radio > Listening to FM Radio > Browsing and using the FM radio screen Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Browsing and using the FM radio screen Operations on the [FM Radio] screen “SensMe™ Channels” Icon which appears by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Frequency Preset number Note Depending on the country/region in which you have purcha
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WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > FM Radio > Listening to FM Radio > Presetting broadcast stations automatically [Auto Preset] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Presetting broadcast stations automatically [Auto Preset] You can preset (up to 30) receivable broadcast stations in your area automatically by selecting [Auto Preset].
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > FM Radio > Listening to FM Radio > Presetting broadcast stations manually [Save to Preset] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Presetting broadcast stations manually [Save to Preset] “SensMe™ Channels” You can manually preset broadcast stations that [Auto Preset] cannot detect [Details]. Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1. On the [FM Radio] screen, select the desired frequency. FM Radio 2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu. 3.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > FM Radio > Listening to FM Radio > Deleting preset broadcast stations [Delete from Preset] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Deleting preset broadcast stations [Delete from Preset] “SensMe™ Channels” 1. On the [FM Radio] screen, select the preset number you intend to delete. Videos/Podcasts/Photos 2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu. FM Radio 3. Select [Delete from Preset]. The preset broadcast station is deleted.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > FM Radio > FM Radio Option Menu > Using the FM radio option menu Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Using the FM radio option menu You can bring up the FM radio option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the [FM Radio] screen. For details on how to use the option menu, see [Details]. The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > FM Radio > FM Radio Settings > Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity] When you select stations using the [Auto Preset] function [Details] or the “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1. From the Home menu, select FM Radio / button, the FM receiver may receive unwanted broadcast stations as a result of sensitivity being too high. In this case, set the reception to [Low].
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > FM Radio > FM Radio Settings > Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Setting 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 by default. 1.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Timer > Setting the Timer > About the timer Getting Started How to Use the Software Music About the timer Using the alarm timer “SensMe™ Channels” Using the sleep timer Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer You can set the timer to play back songs at a specified time (Alarm). You can also set the period of time after which the player automatically enters standby mode and the screen turns off (Sleep Timer).
Using the sleep timer You can also set the sleep timer to turn off the player automatically after a preset duration. For how to set the sleep timer, see [Details].
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Timer > Setting the Timer > Setting the alarm to on/off [Alarm On/Off] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the alarm to on/off [Alarm On/Off] 1. From the Home menu, select “SensMe™ Channels” [Alarm On/Off] [Settings] [Alarm/Sleep Timer] [Alarm Settings] desired setting type. Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Type Description Timer [On] Set the alarm to on. [Off] Set the alarm to off.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Timer > Setting the Timer > Setting the alarm time [Alarm Time] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the alarm time [Alarm Time] 1. From the Home menu, select “SensMe™ Channels” [Settings] [Alarm/Sleep Timer] [Alarm Settings] [Alarm Time] Videos/Podcasts/Photos 2. Press the / button to select the hour, and then press the / button to change the value. FM Radio 3. As in step 2, adjust the minute setting. Timer 4.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Timer > Setting the Timer > Setting the repeat setting [Repeat] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the repeat setting [Repeat] “SensMe™ Channels” You can set the alarm to sound only one time, everyday, from Monday to Friday, or from Monday to Saturday. Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1. From the Home menu, select [Repeat] FM Radio Timer [Settings] [Alarm/Sleep Timer] [Alarm Settings] desired setting type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Timer > Setting the Timer > Selecting the alarm sound [Alarm Sound Settings] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Selecting the alarm sound [Alarm Sound Settings] “SensMe™ Channels” You can select a song as the alarm sound. When the alarm goes off, the selected song is repeatedly played back until you stop it. Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Timer > Setting the Timer > Setting the sleep timer [Sleep Timer Settings] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the sleep timer [Sleep Timer Settings] “SensMe™ Channels” You can set the period of time after which the player automatically enters standby mode and the screen turns off (Sleep Timer). Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1. From the Home menu, select Settings] FM Radio Timer [Settings] [Alarm/Sleep Timer] desired setting type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Common Settings > Displaying the player information [Unit Information] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Displaying the player information [Unit Information] Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., is displayed. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Common Settings] [Unit Information]. Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Item Description Timer [Model:] Displays the model name of the player.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Common Settings > Limiting the volume [AVLS (Volume Limit)] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Limiting the volume [AVLS (Volume Limit)] You can set [AVLS (Volume Limit)] (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory issues or distraction. With [AVLS (Volume Limit)], you can listen to music at a comfortable volume level. 1.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Common Settings > Turning off the beep sound [Beep Settings] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Turning off the beep sound [Beep Settings] You can turn on or off the operation sounds of the player. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. From the Home menu, select Videos/Podcasts/Photos [Settings] [Common Settings] [Beep Settings] desired setting type. FM Radio Type Description Timer Settings [On] Produces beep sounds.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Common Settings > Setting the screensaver [Screensaver Settings] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the screensaver [Screensaver Settings] Setting the screensaver to on/off “SensMe™ Channels” Setting the screensaver type Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Setting the screensaver waiting time When there is no operation for a while, the player starts the screensaver.
Displays a slide show of all pictures in the player, in landscape orientation. (HORZ)] [Folder (VERT)] Displays a slide show of pictures in the [SCREENSAVER] folder in the [PICTURE] folder, in portrait orientation. (Default setting) [Folder (HORZ)] Displays a slide show of pictures in the [SCREENSAVER] folder in the [PICTURE] folder, in landscape orientation. Setting the screensaver waiting time 1. From the Home menu, select [Delay] [Settings] [Common Settings] [Screensaver] desired setting type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Common Settings > Adjusting the brightness of the screen [Brightness] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Adjusting the brightness of the screen [Brightness] You can set the display brightness to one of 5 levels. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. From the Home menu, select Videos/Podcasts/Photos 2. Press the / [Settings] [Common Settings] [Brightness]. button to select the desired setting, and then press the button to confirm.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Common Settings > Setting up wallpaper [Wallpaper Settings] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting up wallpaper [Wallpaper Settings] To set a desired photo as the wallpaper “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio You can set the wallpaper of the screen. 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Common Settings] [Wallpaper Settings] desired wallpaper type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Common Settings > Setting the current time [Set Date-Time] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the current time [Set Date-Time] You can set the date and time. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. From the Home menu, select Videos/Podcasts/Photos [Common Settings] [Clock Settings] [Set Date-Time]. 2. Press the FM Radio [Settings] / button to select the year, and then press the / button to change the value. Timer 3.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Common Settings > Setting the date format [Date Display Format] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the date format [Date Display Format] “SensMe™ Channels” You can set the date format displayed for the current date [Details] as [YYYY/MM/DD], [MM/DD/YYYY], or [DD/MM/YYYY]. Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Common Settings > Setting the time format [Time Display Format] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the time format [Time Display Format] “SensMe™ Channels” You can select the format to display the current time [Details] from either a [12-hour] or [24-hour] display. Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1. From the Home menu, select [Time Display Format] FM Radio Timer Type [Settings] [Common Settings] [Clock Settings] desired format type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Common Settings > Limiting the charge amount [Battery Care] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Limiting the charge amount [Battery Care] Charge and discharge cycles cause the capacity of the lithium-ion battery to decrease, resulting in shortening the battery life. You can use the [Battery Care] mode to reduce the capacity decrement caused by charge and discharge cycles, i.e.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Common Settings > Returning to the factory settings [Reset All Settings] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Returning to the factory settings [Reset All Settings] You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player will not delete data such as music, video, and photos.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Common Settings > Formatting memory [Format] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Formatting memory [Format] You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Note If the memory is formatted, all data (songs, videos, photos, etc., including sample data installed at the factory, bundled software installer, and the User Guide) will be erased.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Common Settings > Using USB connection mode [USB Connection Mode] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Using USB connection mode [USB Connection Mode] When connecting to a computer by the USB cable, some computers may fail to establish USB connection with the player, causing the player to not display [Connecting].
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Common Settings > Selecting the display language [Language Settings] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Selecting the display language [Language Settings] You can select from a variety of languages for menus and messages. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Language Settings] desired language setting.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Music Settings > Setting the play mode [Play Mode] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the play mode [Play Mode] The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. From the Home menu, select Videos/Podcasts/Photos [Settings] [Music Settings] [Play Mode] desired play mode type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Music Settings > Setting the playback range [Playback Range] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the playback range [Playback Range] You can set the playback range of songs. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. From the Home menu, select Videos/Podcasts/Photos [Settings] [Music Settings] [Playback Range] desired playback range type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Music Settings > Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer] Getting Started How to Use the Software Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer] Music Setting the sound quality “SensMe™ Channels” Customizing sound quality Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc. Equalizer settings contain the CLEAR BASS setting.
2. Press the the / / button to select CLEAR BASS or the frequency range setting, and press button to adjust the setting level, and then press the button to confirm. The [Music Settings] screen reappears. CLEAR BASS can be set to any of 4 sound levels, and the 5 frequency ranges can be set to any of 7 sound levels. After you have adjusted the setting level, be sure to press the button to confirm. If you press the BACK/HOME button before you confirm, the setting will be canceled.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Music Settings > Customizing the surround sound [VPT(Surround)] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Customizing the surround sound [VPT(Surround)] You can customize the surround sound by using the VPT (*1) (Surround) function to enrich the sound reproduction quality of the audio playback. The sense of realism is increasingly enhanced in the order of [Studio] [Live] [Club] [Arena] (most enhanced). 1.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Music Settings > Listening with DSEE (Sound Enhance) [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Listening with DSEE (Sound Enhance) [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] By activating the [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] (*1) feature, you can hear a rich and natural sound almost exactly like the original source. 1.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Music Settings > Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo] [Clear Stereo] enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. From the Home menu, select Videos/Podcasts/Photos [Settings] [Music Settings] [Clear Stereo] desired Clear Stereo type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Music Settings > Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer] You can reduce the volume level between songs. With this setting, when listening to album songs in the shuffle play mode, the volume level between songs is moderated to minimize differences in their recording levels. 1.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Music Settings > Changing the default bookmark list [Default Bookmark List] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Changing the default bookmark list [Default Bookmark List] You can change the default bookmark list, to which you can add a song when you press and button in the music playback screen or song list screen. hold the 1.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Music Settings > Selecting the album display format [Album Display Format] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Selecting the album display format [Album Display Format] “SensMe™ Channels” You can select the album display format. Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Music Settings] [Album Display Format] desired Album Display Format type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Music Settings > Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics] You can display song lyrics when there is an LRC file for the song in the player. The LRC file must have the same file name as the song file, with extension “.lrc” (for example, “abc.lrc” for a song file “abc.mp3”). Place the LRC file in the same folder as the song file.
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WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Music Settings > How to create LRC files Getting Started How to Use the Software Music How to create LRC files Notes on creating LRC files “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1. Prepare an audio file for which you intend to display lyrics during playback. FM Radio 2. Open Notepad. [All programs] Click [start] Timer [Accessories] [Notepad] to open it. 3. Type lyrics text into Notepad. The screen images are of Windows Vista.
Time information [mm:ss:xx] where mm means minutes, ss means seconds, and xx means hundredths of a second. Enter mm, ss and xx in two digits. Use a colon to separate values. Lyric text line The player recognizes up to 95 characters to display the text line on the screen. If a text line cannot fit in the screen, it will be wrapped (up to 3 lines). Characters beyond 3 lines will not be displayed. You can separate seconds and hundredths of a second by a period instead of a colon.
Notes on creating LRC files The text encoding of LRC files must be UTF-8. An LRC file must have the same file name as the audio file, with extension “.lrc”. Otherwise, the player cannot recognize the LRC file. The maximum size of LRC files is 512 KB. Notes on lyrics text A character string that follows time information at the beginning of the text line is recognized as a lyric text line. Space characters (both 1-byte and 2-byte) immediately following time information will be ignored.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Video Settings > Setting the zoom function [Zoom Settings] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the zoom function [Zoom Settings] You can zoom in the currently playing video. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. From the Home menu, select Videos/Podcasts/Photos [Settings] [Video Settings] [Zoom Settings] desired zoom setting type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Video Settings > Playing only video sound [On-Hold Display] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Playing only video sound [On-Hold Display] You can set to turn off the video screen while the player is on hold, allowing you to enjoy video sound only. Setting this option to [No] saves battery power for longer battery life. 1.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Video Settings > Arranging the video list [Order of Video List] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Arranging the video list [Order of Video List] Arranges the video list by date or by title. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. From the Home menu, select Videos/Podcasts/Photos [Settings] [Video Settings] [Order of Video List] desired order of video list type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > Photo Settings > Setting the photo list display format [Photo List Format] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the photo list display format [Photo List Format] The player offers 2 display formats: [Thumbnail + Title] (*1) or [Thumbnail Only]. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. From the Home menu, select Videos/Podcasts/Photos [Settings] [Photo Settings] [Photo List Format] desired photo list format type.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > FM Radio Settings > Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity] When you select stations using the [Auto Preset] function [Details] or the “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos 1. From the Home menu, select FM Radio / button, the FM receiver may receive unwanted broadcast stations as a result of sensitivity being too high. In this case, set the reception to [Low].
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Settings > FM Radio Settings > Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto] Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Setting 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 by default. 1.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > To Deal with a Trouble > What can I do to solve a problem? Getting Started How to Use the Software Music What can I do to solve a problem? If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. “SensMe™ Channels” 1. Find the symptoms of the issue in this manual, and try any corrective actions listed. Videos/Podcasts/Photos 2. Connect the player to your computer to charge the battery.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > To Deal with a Trouble > Customer support Web site Getting Started How to Use the Software Music 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. “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes The following topics show possible causes and remedies for symptoms. See an appropriate topic according to your problem.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Operation Getting Started How to Use the Software Operation Music There is no sound. “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio The volume level is set to zero. Turn the volume up. The headphone plug is not connected properly. If the headphones are connected improperly, the sound from the headphones will be impaired. Insert the headphone plug until it clicks into place [Details].
Data was placed in the wrong location by drag-and-drop. Place the data in the correct place by drag-and-drop [Details]. The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer. Format the built-in flash memory on the player [Details]. The USB cable (supplied) was disconnected from the player while data was being transferred. Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash memory on the player [Details].
Playback does not stop. With this player, there is no difference between stopping and pausing. When you press the button, appears and playback pauses/stops. There is insufficient volume. [AVLS (Volume Limit)] is enabled. Disable [AVLS (Volume Limit)] [Details]. There is no sound from the right channel of the headphones. Or the right channel sound is heard from both sides of the headphones. The headphone plug is not fully inserted.
player when you start or restart the computer.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Display Getting Started How to Use the Software Display Music “ “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos ” appears for a title or song lyrics. Characters that cannot be displayed on the player are included in the title or song lyrics. FM Radio [Unknown] is displayed for an album or artist name, etc. Timer Information such as album or artist name, etc., is not contained in the data.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Power Getting Started How to Use the Software Power Music Battery life is short. “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio The operating temperature is below 5 °C (41 ºF). Battery life becomes shorter as a result of the battery characteristics. This is not a malfunction. Battery charging time is not sufficient. Charge the battery until appears.
After prescribing the remedies above, if the problem still persists, press the RESET button of the player [Details] and reconnect it to the computer by using the USB cable (supplied). The player turns off automatically. To avoid unnecessary battery consumption, the player automatically turns off. Press any button to turn the player on. Charging completes very quickly. If the battery is already almost fully charged when charging begins, little time is needed to reach full charge.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Connection to a computer Getting Started How to Use the Software Connection to a computer Music Cannot install the software. “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Your computer is installed with an operating system that is not supported by the player. Check the operating system of your computer [Details]. Other software is running on Windows.
The software installation has been failed. Reinstall the software by using the installer. The imported data will remain untouched. By setting the player to the USB connection standby mode before connecting it to a computer, you may be able to establish connection between the player and the computer with more reliability. Select [Yes] for the [USB Connection Mode] [Details]. The player enters the USB connection standby mode and the USB connection standby screen appears.
If you are using Windows XP or Windows Vista, install Windows Media Player 11 from the Windows Media Player download site. If you transfer data using an appropriate software for transferring, but the transfer is not made, refer to the manufacturer. The transfer takes too long time. You are transferring a large file. It may take a long time to transfer a large file. Only a small amount of data can be transferred to the player. There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > “SensMe™ Channels” Getting Started How to Use the Software “SensMe™ Channels” Music You cannot find your desired channel. “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer If there are no songs to match the theme of the channel, the channel is not displayed on the [SensMe™ Channels] screen. [Morning] always displayed for the time-based channel.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > FM Radio Getting Started How to Use the Software FM Radio Music FM broadcasts are unclear. “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer The received station is not fully tuned in. Tune the station in manually using the / button [Details]. Reception is weak and sound quality is poor. Settings The radio signal is weak.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Podcast Getting Started How to Use the Software Podcast Music Cannot play back an episode. “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio The player does not support the file format of the episode. Check the file format playable on the player [Details].
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Other Getting Started How to Use the Software Other Music There is no beep sound when the player is operated. “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio [Beep Settings] is set to [Off]. Set [Beep Settings] to [On] [Details]. The beep does not sound when the player is connected to the cradle (not supplied), or another device. Timer Settings The player gets warm.
The alarm is delayed In the following situations, the alarm will be postponed until the process is finished. Deleting data. Formatting memory. The sleep timer does not work. The sleep timer will not activate in the following situations. Connected to a computer. Using [Auto Preset] function of the FM radio. Analyzing songs for “SensMe™ Channels.” Sounding the alarm. The sleep timer will be canceled in the following situations. Entering standby mode. Connecting the player to a computer.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Messages Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio [Cannot play; file format is not supported.] You are trying to play a file that cannot be played on the player. You cannot play a song in an unsupported format file [Details]. Timer Settings [Cannot play; license has expired.
Make sure the photo is not a damaged file or the size is not too large.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Important Information > Precautions > Important product information Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Important product information The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.
For users in France At high volume, prolonged listening to the personal audio player can damage the user’s hearing. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Important Information > Precautions > Warning Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Warning The following descriptions are important for using the player. Be sure to follow the instructions below. Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with metallic objects. Do not pour water or put any foreign object in the player.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Important Information > Precautions > Caution Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Caution Notes on use “SensMe™ Channels” Notes on usage environment Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Notes on handling the player Notes on protecting the player from getting wet Notes on use Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list The following descriptions are important for using the player.
Make sure not to put the player into a bag with the headphones/earphones cord wrapped around it and then subject the bag to strong impact. Notes on protecting the player from getting wet 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.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Important Information > Precautions > Notice for users Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Notice for users The recorded song is limited to private use only. Use of the song beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Important Information > Precautions > Notes on the headphones Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Notes on the headphones Road safety “SensMe™ Channels” Avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired. Videos/Podcasts/Photos Preventing hearing damage FM Radio Avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Important Information > Precautions > Notes on the software Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Notes on the software 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.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Important Information > Cleaning > Notes on cleaning Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Notes on cleaning Clean the player’s case with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. If the player’s case should become very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Important Information > Storing Data > Storing data Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Storing data 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 other transfer-capable software. If the player is connected to the computer, the built-in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN].
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Important Information > Upgrading the Player’s Firmware > Upgrading the player’s firmware Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Upgrading the player’s firmware Videos/Podcasts/Photos You can update the player’s firmware. Installing the latest player’s firmware allows you to add new features to the player. For details on the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the customer support Web sites [Details]. FM Radio 1.
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WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Specifications > Specifications > Specifications Getting Started How to Use the Software Music Specifications Supported file format “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos Music (including podcasts (*1)) FM Radio Timer MP3 Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format File extension: .mp3 Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency (*2): 32, 44.1, 48 kHz WMA Media File format: ASF file format File extension: .
The number of files Max. 20,000 (*1) The maximum recordable number of podcasts is 20,000. (*2) Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. (*3) Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back. (*4) Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency. (*5) These numbers indicate the maximum resolution of playable video, and do not indicate the player’s display resolution. The display resolution is 320 × 240.
Output (headphones) Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement) FM radio FM Frequency range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz IF (FM) 128 kHz Antenna Headphone cord antenna Interface Headphone: Stereo mini-jack USB I/F: mini-B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 ºF to 95 ºF) Power source Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery USB power (from a computer via a USB connector of the player) Charging time USB-based charging Approx.
[Common settings] [Music settings] Setting Basic setting of battery life measurement (Default setting) [Screensaver]:[On/Off] (*1) [Details] [On] [Screensaver]:[Delay] (*2) [Details] [30 Sec] [Brightness] (*3) [Details] [3] [Battery Care] (*4) [Details] [Off] [Equalizer] (*5) [Details] [None] (*6) [VPT(Surround)] (*5) [Details] [None] [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] (*5) [Details] [Off] [Clear Stereo] (*5) [Details] [Off] [Dynamic Normalizer] (*5) [Details] [Off] [DPC (Speed Control)] (*7) [Deta
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WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Specifications > Specifications > Supplied items Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Supplied items Headphones (1) USB cable (1) Quick Start Guide Software The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player, and includes the following items. For details on how to install, refer to “Quick Start Guide.” Content Transfer WALKMAN Guide User Guide, etc.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Specifications > Specifications > System requirements Getting Started How to Use the Software Music “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list System requirements Computer IBM PC/AT compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems (*1): Windows XP Home Edition (*2) (Service Pack 3 or later) Windows XP Professional (*2) (Service Pack 3 or later) Windows
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Specifications > What are Format and Bit Rate > What is audio format? Getting Started How to Use the Software Music What is audio format? What is copyright protection? “SensMe™ Channels” What is bit rate? Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size? Audio format refers to the method used to import audio data from the Internet or audio CDs to a computer, to save as an audio file.
song’s sound quality by selecting a high bit rate when further transferring the song from the computer to the player.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Specifications > What are Format and Bit Rate > What is video format? Getting Started How to Use the Software Music What is video format? Video format refers to the method used when importing video and audio data to a computer and saving it as a video file. “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio WMV: WMV (Windows Media Video) is a video compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation.
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Specifications > What are Format and Bit Rate > What is photo format? Getting Started How to Use the Software Music What is photo format? Photo format refers to the method used to import images to a computer to save as image files. JPEG is one example of a commonly used format. “SensMe™ Channels” Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio JPEG: JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a common image compression format developed by the JPEG.
