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Sony WALKMAN NWZ-E383 Help Manual

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Getting Started
How to Use the Software
Music
Videos/Photos
Timer
Settings
Important Information
NWZ-E383/E384/E385
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Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your "WALKMAN."
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  • Page 1 How to Use the Software Music Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your “WALKMAN.” Videos/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Go to page top 4-466-668-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Setting the current time [Set Date-Time] Parts and Controls Parts and controls About the Software About the software Home Menu/Option Menu About the Home menu How to use the Home menu How to use the option menu Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 3 Importing music from CDs using Media Go Transferring contents using Media Go Settings Content Transfer (Mac Only) Troubleshooting Transferring music using Content Transfer Important Information Drag-and-Drop Specifications Transferring contents using Windows Explorer/Finder on Mac Go to page top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 4 Using the music option menu Music Settings Specifications Setting the play mode [Play Mode] Contents list Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer] Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo] Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer] Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 5: Watching Videos

    Photo Settings Photo orientation [Photo Orientation] Setting the display of the photo screen [Display] Setting the slide show play mode [Slide Show Repeat] Setting the interval of a slide show [Slide interval] Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 6 Deleting preset broadcast stations [Delete from Preset] Settings FM Radio Option Menu Troubleshooting Using the FM radio option menu Important Information FM Radio Settings Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity] Specifications Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto] Contents list Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 7 How to Use the Software Setting the Timer Music About the timer Videos/Photos Setting the alarm [Alarm] FM Radio Setting the sleep timer [Sleep Timer] Go to page top Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 8: Music Settings

    Setting the display of the photo screen [Display] Setting the slide show play mode [Slide Show Repeat] Setting the interval of a slide show [Slide interval] FM Radio Settings Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity] Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto] Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 9 FM Radio Possible Causes of Symptoms Timer Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes Operation Settings Display Troubleshooting Power Important Information Connection to a computer FM Radio Specifications Other Contents list Messages Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 10: Important Information

    Notes on the software Troubleshooting Cleaning Important Information Notes on cleaning Updating the Firmware of your “WALKMAN” Specifications Updating the Firmware of your “WALKMAN” Contents list License and Trademark Notice License and trademark notice Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Specifications Getting Started Specifications How to Use the Software Specifications Music Specifications Videos/Photos Contents FM Radio System requirements Go to page top Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 12 WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Contents list Getting Started Contents list How to Use the Software Getting Started Music Customer Registration Web site Videos/Photos Customer registration Web site FM Radio Before Use Timer Before first use Settings How to use this Help guide Troubleshooting Operation flow of “WALKMAN”...
  • Page 13 Go to page top Music Playing Music Playing music Browsing and using the music screen Searching for songs Playing the songs in a playlist Playing all songs in random order Deleting songs Music Option Menu Using the music option menu Music Settings Setting the play mode [Play Mode] Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer]...

  • Page 14: Setting The Timer

    FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM radio [FM Radio] Browsing and using the FM radio screen Presetting broadcast stations automatically [Auto Preset] Presetting broadcast stations manually Deleting preset broadcast stations [Delete from Preset] FM Radio Option Menu Using the FM radio option menu FM Radio Settings Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity]...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Setting the display of the photo screen [Display] Setting the slide show play mode [Slide Show Repeat] Setting the interval of a slide show [Slide interval] FM Radio Settings Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity] Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto] Go to page top Troubleshooting To Deal with a Trouble What can I do to solve a problem?
  • Page 16 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 17 Customer registration Web site How to Use the Software Music Sony recommends that you register your Walkman so we can provide better customer support. Videos/Photos Visit one of the following Web sites if you wish to register your Walkman. FM Radio For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg/...

  • Page 18: Before First Use

    For a Mac computer, make sure that the OS is Mac OS X v10.6 or later. Not supported by OSs other than above About battery charging The battery might not be charged at time of purchase. See [Details] for how to charge the battery. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 19 WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Getting Started > Before Use > How to use this Help guide Getting Started How to use this Help guide How to Use the Software Music Selecting a topic to display Videos/Photos Searching this Help guide Returning to a previous page FM Radio...
  • Page 20 Searching this Help guide You can search by keyword in the context of a desired topic. Enter the keyword in the window ( ), and click the search button ( Note In some languages, the search function is not available. Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser ( ) or breadcrumb trail navigation (...
  • Page 21 Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 22 WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Getting Started > Operation flow of “WALKMAN” > Operation flow to transfer contents Getting Started How to Use the Software Operation flow to transfer contents Music Transferring music/videos/photos using Windows Media Player (Windows only) Videos/Photos Transferring music using Media Go (Windows only) FM Radio...
  • Page 23 Walkman may malfunction. In this case, press the RESET button of the Walkman to reset it [Details]. Disconnect the Walkman from the computer before turning on or restarting the computer. Commercial DVDs and Blu-ray Discs are copyright protected and cannot be transferred to your Walkman. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 24 Reselect the desired content from the list screen. Your Walkman consumes battery power very slightly even when it is in standby mode. Therefore, the Walkman might unexpectedly turn off completely, depending on the power remaining in the battery. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 25: Charging The Battery

    WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Getting Started > Power/Charging > Charging the battery Getting Started Charging the battery How to Use the Software Music About the battery indicator Videos/Photos The battery of your Walkman is recharged while the Walkman is connected to a running FM Radio computer.
  • Page 26 Heat may build up in your Walkman while charging. This is not a malfunction. After connecting to a computer with the USB cable, the resume information of the last played song, video, photo, etc., is cleared. Reselect the desired content from the list screen. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 27: About Battery Life

    Playing time will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of songs, videos or photos that are played. For details on charging time and usage time, see [Details]. Related Topics Charging time Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 28 Important Information [Español] Spanish Specifications [Français] French Contents list [Italiano] Italian [Polski] Polish [Português] Portuguese [Русский] Russian [Türkçe] Turkish Korean Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Related Topics How to use the Home menu Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 29 The clock may gain or lose up to 60 seconds per month. In this case, set the clock again. Related Topics How to use the Home menu Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 30: Parts And Controls

    Strap hole This is used to attach a strap (not supplied). RESET button [Details] Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc., to reset your Walkman. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 31: About The Software

    Related Topics Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Windows Media Player Importing music from CDs using Media Go Transferring contents using Media Go Transferring music using Content Transfer Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 32: About The Home Menu

    WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Getting Started > Home Menu/Option Menu > About the Home menu Getting Started About the Home menu How to Use the Software Music The following list shows the items of the Home menu. Videos/Photos FM Radio Timer...
  • Page 33 , etc Equalizer [Details] Zoom setting ([Auto] or [Full]) [Details] Remaining battery power [Details] Alarm timer indication [Details] Sleep timer indication [Details] Busy status indication Related Topics How to use the Home menu Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 34: How To Use The Home Menu

    WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Getting Started > Home Menu/Option Menu > How to use the Home menu Getting Started How to use the Home menu How to Use the Software Music The Home menu is the starting point of each application, such as searching for songs, changing Videos/Photos settings, etc.
  • Page 35 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. Related Topics How to use the option menu About the Home menu Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 36: How To Use The Option Menu

    WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Getting Started > Home Menu/Option Menu > How to use the option menu Getting Started How to use the option menu How to Use the Software Music The option menu items vary depending on the function, allowing you to change the settings of Videos/Photos each application.
  • Page 37 The items in the option menu differ, depending on the screen on which you press the OPTION/PWR/HOLD button. Related Topics How to use the Home menu Using the music option menu Using the video option menu Using the photo option menu Using the FM radio option menu Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 38 WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Windows Media Player (Windows Only) > Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Getting Started How to Use the Software Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Music Videos/Photos You can use Windows Media Player to copy (rip) music from your CDs.
  • Page 39 Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 40 WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Windows Media Player (Windows Only) > Transferring music using Windows Media Player Getting Started How to Use the Software Transferring music using Windows Media Player Music Videos/Photos You can use Windows Media Player to transfer music from your computer to your Walkman.
  • Page 41 Importing music from CDs using Media Go Transferring contents using Media Go Transferring contents using Windows Explorer/Finder on Mac Playing music Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 42 Media Go. Note Imported songs are for private use only. Use of the songs beyond this limitation requires permission of the copyright holders. Related Topics About the software Transferring contents using Media Go Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 43 WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Media Go (Windows Only) > Transferring contents using Media Go Getting Started How to Use the Software Transferring contents using Media Go Music Videos/Photos You can use Media Go to transfer contents from your computer to your Walkman. FM Radio Note Media Go does not support contents that use digital rights management technology (“WM-...
  • Page 44 Related Topics About the software Importing music from CDs using Media Go Transferring music using Windows Media Player Transferring contents using Windows Explorer/Finder on Mac Playing music Watching videos [Videos] Viewing photos [Photos] Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 45: Transferring Music Using Content Transfer

    3. Drag-and-drop the music or playlists you want to transfer to Content Transfer. The music or playlists are transferred to your Walkman. Related Topics About the software Transferring contents using Windows Explorer/Finder on Mac Playing music Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 46 WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Drag-and-Drop > Transferring contents using Windows Explorer/Finder on Mac Getting Started How to Use the Software Transferring contents using Windows Explorer/Finder on Mac Music Videos/Photos You can directly transfer data by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer or Finder on Mac. FM Radio Hint Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player.
  • Page 47 Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 48: Playing Music

    WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Music > Playing Music > Playing music Getting Started Playing music How to Use the Software Music About volume operation (Only for countries/areas complying with European Directives) Videos/Photos To play music, select [Music] on the Home menu to display the [Music] screen.
  • Page 49 Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring contents using Windows Explorer/Finder on Mac Browsing and using the music screen Searching for songs Playing all songs in random order Deleting songs Using the music option menu Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 50: Music Playback Screen

    WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Music > Playing Music > Browsing and using the music screen Getting Started Browsing and using the music screen How to Use the Software Music Music playback screen Videos/Photos Music list screen FM Radio Music playback screen Timer...

  • Page 51: Music List Screen

    [Equalizer] is set to [Custom 1] [Details]. [Equalizer] is set to [Custom 2] [Details]. Operations on the music playback screen To (screen indication) Do this Play ( )/pause ( ) (*1) Press the button. Fast forward ( Press and hold the fast rewind ( button.
  • Page 52 Display the previous/next screen of the list when Press the button. an index is not displayed Return to the list screen of the next upper level Press the BACK/HOME button. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 53: Searching For Songs

    You can see all the songs of the selected artist, genre or release year. On the [Artist], [Genre] or [Release Year] list screen, select [All [XXX]]. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 54 (*2) If you create a playlist using iTunes and transfer it to your Walkman using Content Transfer, you can use the playlist on your Walkman. Note If two playlist formats are on your Walkman, the playlists are displayed in alphabetical order, starting with “.pla” format, then followed by “.m3u” format. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 55: Playing All Songs In Random Order

    [Shuffle All] play is automatically cancelled by any of the following operations: Starting playback of a song by selecting it from the [Music], etc. Changing the play mode. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 56: Deleting Songs

    For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. FM Radio Note Timer You cannot delete songs without connecting your Walkman to a computer. Settings Go to page top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 57: Using The Music Option Menu

    WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Music > Music Option Menu > Using the music option menu Getting Started Using the music option menu How to Use the Software Music Option items appearing on the music playback screen Videos/Photos Option items appearing on the music list screen Displaying the detailed information screen [Detailed Info]...
  • Page 58 While playing back copyright protected songs, [Secured] appears. Bit rate Variable bit rate song While playing back variable bit rate songs, [VBR] is shown. File name Hint To scroll the display, press the button. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 59 Your Walkman plays back songs only in the lists from which the playback starts (album list, artist list, etc.). When you start [Shuffle All] play, the play mode changes to [Shuffle] or [Shuffle&Repeat]. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 60: Setting The Sound Quality

    WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Music > Music Settings > Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer] Getting Started Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer] How to Use the Software Music Setting the sound quality Videos/Photos Customizing sound quality FM Radio You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc.
  • Page 61 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. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 62 The [Clear Stereo] function is designed to obtain maximum effect with the supplied headphones. The [Clear Stereo] effect may not be obtained with other headphones. When using other headphones, set [Clear Stereo] to [Off]. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 63 Important Information Plays back songs at their original transferred volume level. [Off] Specifications (Default setting) Contents list Note The [Dynamic Normalizer] setting is not applied while playing a video or FM radio. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 64 WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Videos/Photos > Watching Videos > Watching videos [Videos] Getting Started Watching videos [Videos] How to Use the Software Music To play a video, select [Videos] on the Home menu to display the [Videos] screen. Videos/Photos 1.
  • Page 65 Up to 1,000 video files can be displayed in the video lists. Related Topics Transferring contents using Media Go Transferring contents using Windows Explorer/Finder on Mac Browsing and using the video screen Deleting videos Using the video option menu Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 66: Video Playback Screen

    WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Videos/Photos > Watching Videos > Browsing and using the video screen Getting Started Browsing and using the video screen How to Use the Software Music Video playback screen Videos/Photos Video list screen FM Radio Video playback screen Timer...

  • Page 67: Video List Screen

    Press and hold the button to scroll up or down faster. Display the previous/next screen of the Press the button. list Return to the list screen of the next Press the BACK/HOME button. upper level Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 68: Deleting Videos

    For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. FM Radio Note Timer Your Walkman itself cannot delete videos without connecting to a computer. Settings Go to page top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 69: Using The Video Option Menu

    WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Videos/Photos > Video Option Menu > Using the video option menu Getting Started Using the video option menu How to Use the Software Music Option items appearing on the video list screen Videos/Photos Option items appearing on the video playback screen FM Radio...
  • Page 70 Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 71 WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Videos/Photos > Video Settings > Setting the zoom function [Zoom] Getting Started Setting the zoom function [Zoom] How to Use the Software Music You can zoom in the currently playing video. Videos/Photos 1.
  • Page 72 [Off] 16:9 source 4:3 source The dotted line frame represents the original video image size. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 73 Hides detailed information of the currently playing video and displays it only when you Important Information [Off] operate your Walkman. (Default setting) Specifications Contents list Note If [Video Orientation] is set to [Horiz. (right)], the title of the video is not displayed. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 74 The information disappears if this setting is set to [Off] [Details]. Note If [Video Orientation] is set to [Horiz. (right)], the video title is not displayed. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 76 WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Videos/Photos > Viewing Photos > Viewing photos [Photos] Getting Started Viewing photos [Photos] How to Use the Software Music To view photos, select [Photos] on the Home menu to display the [Photos] screen. Videos/Photos 1.
  • Page 77 Related topics Transferring contents using Media Go Transferring contents using Windows Explorer/Finder on Mac Browsing and using the photo screen Deleting photos Using the photo option menu Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 78: Photo List Screen

    WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Videos/Photos > Viewing Photos > Browsing and using the photo screen Getting Started Browsing and using the photo screen How to Use the Software Music Photo display screen Videos/Photos Photo list screen FM Radio Photo display screen Timer...
  • Page 79 Press and hold the button to scroll up or down faster. Display the previous/next screen of the Press the button. list Return to the list screen of the next Press the BACK/HOME button. upper level Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 80: Playing A Slide Show

    Press the OPTION/PWR/HOLD button on the photo folder list, or a photo list, and then Contents list select [Begin slide show] from the option menu. Note The screen does not turn off automatically or change to a screensaver [Details] while a slide show is playing. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 81: Deleting Photos

    For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. FM Radio Note Timer Your Walkman itself cannot delete photos without connecting to a computer. Settings Go to page top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 82: Using The Photo Option Menu

    WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Videos/Photos > Photo Option Menu > Using the photo option menu Getting Started Using the photo option menu How to Use the Software Music Option item appearing on the photo folder/photo list screen Videos/Photos Option items appearing on the photo display screen FM Radio...
  • Page 83 Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 84 Timer Settings Type Description Troubleshooting Displays at 128 × 160 pixels. (Default setting) Important Information Specifications Contents list [Vertical] Displays at 160 × 128 pixels. [Horiz. (right)] [Horizontal (left)] Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 85 Hides the information of the current photo. (Default setting) Important Information Specifications Note Contents list If [Photo Orientation] is set to [Horiz. (right)], or [Horizontal (left)] [Details], the photo title is not displayed, even if [Display] is set to [On]. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 86 Displays photos in a photo folder continuously, to the last photo, then returns to the [Off] first photo, and playback pauses. (Default setting) Specifications Contents list Note The screen does not turn off automatically or change to a screensaver [Details] while a slide show is playing. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 87 [Normal] Photos switch to the next photos at the standard interval. (Default setting) Important Information [Long] Photos switch to the next photos at a long interval. Specifications Note Contents list It may take time to display a large-size photo. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 88 Related Topics Browsing and using the FM radio screen Presetting broadcast stations automatically [Auto Preset] Presetting broadcast stations manually Deleting preset broadcast stations [Delete from Preset] Using the FM radio option menu Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 89 (*2) Available only when selecting station by frequency. If the cursors are beside the preset number, press the OPTION/PWR/HOLD button to select [Change Frequency] to move the cursor. (*3) If sensitivity is too high, change the [Scan Sensitivity] setting [Details] to [Low]. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 90 Contents list If high sensitivity causes the player to receive many unwanted broadcast stations, change the [Scan Sensitivity] setting [Details] to [Low]. Note The [Auto Preset] operation will delete already preset broadcast stations. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 91: Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually

    The frequency you select in step 1 is preset and the assigned preset number appears below Settings the frequency. Troubleshooting Hint Important Information You can preset up to 30 stations. Specifications Note Contents list The preset numbers are stored in order, from low to high frequency. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 92 2. Press the OPTION/PWR/HOLD button to bring up the option menu. FM Radio 3. Select [Delete from Preset]. Timer The preset broadcast station is deleted, and a message appears. Settings Go to page top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 93: Using The Fm Radio Option Menu

    Adjusts the sensitivity of radio reception [Details]. [Mono/Auto] Changes to either monaural or stereo [Details]. [Clock Display] Displays the current time [Details]. [Go to the song Displays the music playback screen of the last song played. playback screen] Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 94 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [FM Radio Settings] [Scan Sensitivity] Timer [Low]. To set the reception sensitivity back to the default, select [High]. Settings Go to page top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 95 [Auto] is set by default. FM Radio 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [FM Radio Settings] [Mono/Auto] Timer [Mono]. To return to automatic setting, select [Auto]. Settings Go to page top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 96 [Details]. The alarm and sleep timer cannot be set at the same time. Troubleshooting Important Information Related topics Specifications Setting the alarm [Alarm] Setting the sleep timer [Sleep Timer] Contents list Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 97 Do not fall asleep while wearing headphones. If you sleep wearing headphones, the headphone cord may wind around your neck, which may cause suffocation. The alarm will not sound in the following situation. Connected to a computer. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 98 The sleep timer will not activate in the following situations. Connected to a computer. Sounding the alarm. The sleep timer will be canceled in the following situations. Entering standby mode. Connecting your Walkman to a computer. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 99 Displays the total number of songs stored on the Walkman. [Total videos:] Displays the total number of videos stored on the Walkman. Specifications [Total photos:] Displays the total number of photos stored on the Walkman. Contents list Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 100 [AVLS (Vol. Limit)] Timer desired setting type. Settings Type Description Troubleshooting [On] Maintains a moderate volume level. Important Information [Off] Plays back audio at the original volume. (Default setting) Specifications Contents list Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 101 [Settings] [Common Settings] [Beep Settings] FM Radio desired setting type. Timer Type Description Settings [On] Produces beep sounds. (Default setting) Troubleshooting [Off] Does not produce beep sounds. Important Information Go to page top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 102 When there is no operation for more than 30 seconds, a clock appears as a screen [Clock] saver. Important Information When there is no operation for more than 30 seconds, the screen goes off. (Default [Blank] Specifications setting) Contents list Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 103 If you set the brightness of the screen to a lower level, the battery will last longer [Details]. While your Walkman is connected via the USB cable, the brightness of the screen may be set to a lower level regardless of the setting. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 104 The clock may gain or lose up to 60 seconds per month. In this case, set the clock again. Related Topics How to use the Home menu Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 105 FM Radio desired format type. Timer Settings Type Description Troubleshooting [YYYY/MM/DD] Displays the date as year/month/day. [MM/DD/YYYY] Displays the date as month/day/year. Important Information [DD/MM/YYYY] Displays the date as day/month/year. Specifications Contents list Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 106 FM Radio desired format type. Timer Settings Type Description Troubleshooting [12-hour] Displays the current time in the 12-hour format. [24-hour] Displays the current time in the 24-hour format. Important Information Specifications Go to page top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 107 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Common Settings] [Reset all Settings] FM Radio [Yes]. Timer [Restored factory settings.] appears. To cancel the operation, select [No] on the confirmation screen. Settings Go to page top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 108 Contents list 2. Select [Yes]. [All data will be deleted. Proceed?] appears. To cancel the operation, select [No]. 3. Select [Yes]. When initialization finishes, [Memory formatted.] appears. To cancel the operation, select [No]. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 109 Important Information [Español] Spanish [Français] French Specifications [Italiano] Italian Contents list [Polski] Polish [Português] Portuguese [Русский] Russian [Türkçe] Turkish Korean Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Related Topics How to use the Home menu Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 110 Your Walkman plays back songs only in the lists from which the playback starts (album list, artist list, etc.). When you start [Shuffle All] play, the play mode changes to [Shuffle] or [Shuffle&Repeat]. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 111 WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Settings > Music Settings > Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer] Getting Started Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer] How to Use the Software Music Setting the sound quality Videos/Photos Customizing sound quality FM Radio You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc.
  • Page 112 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. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 113 The [Clear Stereo] function is designed to obtain maximum effect with the supplied headphones. The [Clear Stereo] effect may not be obtained with other headphones. When using other headphones, set [Clear Stereo] to [Off]. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 114 Important Information Plays back songs at their original transferred volume level. [Off] Specifications (Default setting) Contents list Note The [Dynamic Normalizer] setting is not applied while playing a video or FM radio. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 115 WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Settings > Video Settings > Setting the zoom function [Zoom] Getting Started Setting the zoom function [Zoom] How to Use the Software Music You can zoom in the currently playing video. Videos/Photos 1.
  • Page 116 [Off] 16:9 source 4:3 source The dotted line frame represents the original video image size. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 117 Hides detailed information of the currently playing video and displays it only when you Important Information [Off] operate your Walkman. (Default setting) Specifications Contents list Note If [Video Orientation] is set to [Horiz. (right)], the title of the video is not displayed. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 118 The information disappears if this setting is set to [Off] [Details]. Note If [Video Orientation] is set to [Horiz. (right)], the video title is not displayed. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 120 Timer Settings Type Description Troubleshooting Displays at 128 × 160 pixels. (Default setting) Important Information Specifications Contents list [Vertical] Displays at 160 × 128 pixels. [Horiz. (right)] [Horizontal (left)] Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 121 Hides the information of the current photo. (Default setting) Important Information Specifications Note Contents list If [Photo Orientation] is set to [Horiz. (right)], or [Horizontal (left)] [Details], the photo title is not displayed, even if [Display] is set to [On]. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 122 Important Information first photo, and playback pauses. (Default setting) Specifications Note Contents list The screen does not turn off automatically or change to a screensaver [Details] while a slide show is playing. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 123 [Normal] Photos switch to the next photos at the standard interval. (Default setting) Important Information [Long] Photos switch to the next photos at a long interval. Specifications Note Contents list It may take time to display a large-size photo. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 124 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [FM Radio Settings] [Scan Sensitivity] Timer [Low]. To set the reception sensitivity back to the default, select [High]. Settings Go to page top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 125 [Auto] is set by default. FM Radio 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [FM Radio Settings] [Mono/Auto] Timer [Mono]. To return to automatic setting, select [Auto]. Settings Go to page top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 126 4. Check information on the issue in the Help of each software. 5. Look up information on the issue on one of the customer support Web sites [Details]. 6. If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note No data will be deleted and no settings will be changed by resetting your Walkman.
  • Page 127 Troubleshooting For customers in Europe: Important Information http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA Specifications For customers in Latin America: Contents list http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 128 The following topics show possible causes and remedies for symptoms. See an appropriate topic according to your problem. FM Radio Operation Timer Display Power Settings Connection to a computer Troubleshooting FM Radio Other Important Information Messages Specifications Go to page top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 129 WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Operation Getting Started Operation How to Use the Software Music There is no sound. Videos/Photos The volume level is set to zero. FM Radio Turn the volume up. Timer The headphone plug is not connected properly.
  • Page 130 Transferred data is not displayed in its list. Videos and photos in unsupported format may not be recognized by your Walkman and may not appear in a list [Details]. If you rename a video file that is transferred from a computer to your Walkman, or move it to another folder, it may not be recognized by the Walkman and may not appear in a video list.
  • Page 131 Your Walkman is in the HOLD function. Press and hold the OPTION/PWR/HOLD button to cancel the HOLD function. Your Walkman contains moisture condensation. Wait a few hours to let the Walkman dry out. The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting your Walkman to a running computer [Details].
  • Page 132 The computer was started or restarted with your Walkman connected to it. Reset the Walkman by pressing the RESET button of the Walkman [Details]. Disconnect the Walkman when you start or restart the computer. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 133 Press and hold the OPTION/PWR/HOLD button. No operation performed for more than 30 seconds with [Screensaver] set to [Blank] [Details]. Press any button. Set [Screensaver] to other than [Blank]. A message appears. See “Messages” [Details]. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 134 Depending on the conditions under which the Walkman is used, the battery may have been Contents list deteriorated. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. The efficiency of the battery will improve by repeatedly charging and discharging it. When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced.
  • Page 135 Press and hold the OPTION/PWR/HOLD button to turn the Walkman on. Charging completes very quickly. If the battery is already almost fully charged when charging begins, little time is needed to reach full charge. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 136 WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Connection to a computer Getting Started Connection to a computer How to Use the Software Music Cannot install the software. Videos/Photos Your computer is installed with an operating system that is not supported by your Walkman. FM Radio Check the operating system of your computer [Details].
  • Page 137 a malfunction. The software authentication may be performed and it may take rather a long time. Wait for a while. The software installation has been failed. Reinstall the software by using the installer. The imported data will remain untouched. The computer is running another software other than the one used for transferring. Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few minutes, and reconnect it.
  • Page 138 Connecting your Walkman via a USB hub or extension cable may not work. Connect the Walkman directly to your computer using the USB cable (supplied). Folders cannot be renamed or deleted. You cannot delete or rename the [MUSIC], [MP_ROOT], [MPE_ROOT], [VIDEO], [DCIM], [PICTURE] and [PICTURES] folders. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 139 The headphones are not connected. The headphone cord functions as an antenna. When a peripheral device (not supplied) is connected to the USB connector and the headphones cannot be connected, FM broadcast reception is unavailable. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 140 WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Other Getting Started Other How to Use the Software Music There is no beep sound when your “WALKMAN” is operated. Videos/Photos [Beep Settings] is set to [Off]. FM Radio Set [Beep Settings] to [On] [Details].
  • Page 141 Entering standby mode. Connecting your Walkman to a computer. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 142 WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Messages Getting Started Messages How to Use the Software Music Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Videos/Photos [Cannot play; file format is not supported.] FM Radio Timer You are trying to play a file that cannot be played on your Walkman.
  • Page 143 After the initial warning, the alarm and warning repeat for every 20 cumulative hours that the volume is set beyond [14]; when this happens, the volume is changed to the initial setting automatically. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 144: Declaration Of Conformity

    If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:...
  • Page 145 Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan For EU product compliance: Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in...

  • Page 146: Listening For A Lifetime

    For users in Canada Listening for a Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers.
  • Page 147 A safety tip from the Consumer Electronics Association, 1919 South Eads Street, Arlington, VA 22202 and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850. Other supplied manuals, such as Quick Start Guide, also contain important information. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 148 Do not place your Walkman in fire. Troubleshooting Do not take apart or remodel your Walkman. Doing so can result in electric shock. Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, Important Information internal checks or repair.
  • Page 149 Important Information Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain in your Walkman, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the Specifications liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness. Wash out your Contents list eyes with clean water, and consult a doctor.
  • Page 150 Do not get the Walkman wet. If you touch the Walkman with wet hands, or put the Walkman in a damp article of clothing, the Walkman may get wet, which may cause a malfunction. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 151 The recorded song is limited to private use only. Use of the song beyond this limit requires Videos/Photos permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to FM Radio problems of your Walkman or computer.

  • Page 152: Road Safety

    The earbuds seal your ears. Therefore, be aware that there is a risk of damage to your ears or eardrums if strong pressure is applied to the earbuds, or the earbuds are suddenly removed from your ears. After use, be sure to take the earbuds off your ears gently. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 153 Videos/Photos part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. In no event will Sony be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims FM Radio made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with your Walkman.
  • Page 154 Timer Be careful not to let water get into your Walkman from the opening near the connector. Clean the headphone plug periodically. Settings Go to page top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 155 Consult your nearest service center. Refer to the “Customer support Web site.” Hint Version information for firmware of your Walkman can be displayed by selecting [Settings] [Common Settings] [Unit Information] from the Home menu [Details]. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 156 License and trademark notice Music Important information on software Videos/Photos FM Radio “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Timer are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are either trademarks or registered Settings trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 157 The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
  • Page 158 GPL) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereafter LGPL). Users have the right to obtain, modify and redistribute the source code of software in accordance with GPL/LGPL. Sony provides these source codes on the following web site. Please visit the following web site to obtain the source codes.
  • Page 159 WALKMAN Help guide Search Print Top page > Specifications > Specifications > Specifications Getting Started Specifications How to Use the Software Music Supported file format Videos/Photos FM Radio Music Timer Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format File extension: .mp3 Settings Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
  • Page 160 Maximum containable number of songs in each playlist: 999 Capacity (User available capacity) (*1) NWZ-E383: 4 GB (Approx. 3.50 GB = 3,758,096,384 bytes) NWZ-E384: 8 GB (Approx. 7.10 GB = 7,623,566,950 bytes) NWZ-E385: 16 GB (Approx. 14.40 GB = 15,461,882,266 bytes) (*1) Available storage capacity of your Walkman may vary.

  • Page 161: Operating Temperature

    FM radio FM Frequency range: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz The frequency is changed by 0.1 MHz. IF (FM) Not applicable 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 your Walkman)
  • Page 162 43.4 × 87.7 × 9.9 mm (1 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 13/32 inches) Dimensions (w/h/d) 43.4 × 87.7 × 9.9 mm (1 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 13/32 inches) Mass Approx. 52 g (1.9 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 163 How to Use the Software Music “WALKMAN” (1) Videos/Photos Headphones (1) USB cable (1) FM Radio Quick Start Guide Timer Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Settings Go to page top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 164: System Requirements

    Not supported by the following environments: Personally constructed computers or operating systems An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system Multi-boot environment Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

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