Page 1 User Guide How to Use the Software Music Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the player. Videos/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 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 Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Content Transfer Timer Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring videos/photos using Content Transfer Settings Windows Explorer (Drag-and-Drop) Troubleshooting Transferring music using Windows Explorer Important Information Transferring videos/photos using Windows Explorer Specifications Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 4: Music
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] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 5: Video Settings
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 Show Interval] Back to top Copyright 2011 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 Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 7: Timer
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] Back to top Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 8: 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 Show Interval] FM Radio Settings Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity] Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 9: Troubleshooting
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 Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 10: Important Information
Notes on the software Troubleshooting Cleaning Important Information Notes on cleaning Storing Data Specifications Storing data Contents list Upgrading the Player’s Firmware Upgrading the player’s firmware License and Trademark Notice License and trademark notice Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 11: Specifications
Videos/Photos Supplied items FM Radio System requirements What are Format and Bit Rate Timer What is audio format? Settings What is video format? Troubleshooting What is photo format? Important Information Back to top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 12: Windows Media Player
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Contents list Getting Started Contents list How to Use the Software Music Getting Started Videos/Photos Before Use Before first use FM Radio How to use this User Guide Timer Operation flow of “WALKMAN” Settings What you can do with “WALKMAN”...
Page 13 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] Listening with Clear Stereo [Clear Stereo] Adjusting the volume level [Dynamic Normalizer]...
Page 14: Setting The Timer
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] Setting monaural/stereo [Mono/Auto]...
Page 15 Setting the interval of a slide show [Slide Show Interval] FM Radio Settings Setting the reception [Scan Sensitivity] 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...
Page 16 What are Format and Bit Rate What is audio format? What is video format? What is photo format? Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 17: Before First Use
(*1) [Compatibility mode] for Windows XP is not supported. About battery charging The battery might not be charged at time of purchase. See [Details] for how to charge the battery. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 18 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Before Use > How to use this User Guide Getting Started How to use this User Guide How to Use the Software Music Selecting a topic to display Videos/Photos Returning to a previous page Printing out a page FM Radio Timer...
Page 19 ) 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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 20 There are several ways to transfer videos or photos to the player. See [Details] for how to transfer them to the player. After transferring, see [Details] for how to watch videos, or [Details] for how to view photos. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 21 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Operation flow of “WALKMAN” > Operation flow to enjoy music Getting Started Operation flow to enjoy music How to Use the Software Music You need to have music files on your computer before transferring them to the player and Videos/Photos playing back.
Page 22 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.
Page 23 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Operation flow of “WALKMAN” > Operation flow to enjoy videos and photos Getting Started How to Use the Software Operation flow to enjoy videos and photos Music Videos/Photos You need to have video/photo episode files on your computer before transferring them to the player and playing back.
Page 24 The maximum number of files per folder in the [PICTURE], [PICTURES] or [DCIM] folder is 4,000. Note Commercial DVDs and Blu-ray Discs are copyright protected and cannot be transferred to the player. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 25: Turning The Player On And Off
Reselect the desired content from the list screen. The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it is in standby mode. Therefore, the player might unexpectedly turn off completely, depending on the power remaining in the battery. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 26: Charging The Battery
WALKMAN User Guide 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 player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer. FM Radio When you connect the player to your computer, use the USB cable (supplied).
Page 27 Heat may build up in the player 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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 28: 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 Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 29 English 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 Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 30 “-” will be displayed instead of the current date and time. The clock may gain or lose up to 60 seconds per month. In this case, set the clock again. Related Topics How to use the Home menu Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 31: Parts And Controls
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Getting Started > Parts and Controls > Parts and controls Getting Started Parts and controls How to Use the Software Music Videos/Photos FM Radio Timer Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list BACK/HOME button [Details] Press to go up one list screen level, or to return to the previous menu.
Page 33: About The Software
For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software, or visit the following website. http://support.microsoft.com/ Related Topics Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring videos/photos using Content Transfer Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 34: About The Home Menu
WALKMAN User Guide 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 35 , 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 Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 36: How To Use The Home Menu
WALKMAN User Guide 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 37 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 Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 38: How To Use The Option Menu
WALKMAN User Guide 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 39 The items in the option menu differ, depending on the screen on which you press the OPTION/PWR OFF 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 Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 40 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 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 41 Related Topics About the software Transferring music using Windows Media Player Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 42 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 Transferring music using Windows Media Player Music Videos/Photos You can use Windows Media Player to transfer music from your computer to the player. FM Radio Timer Settings...
Page 43 Media Player information about DRM from the following web site: http://support.microsoft.com/ Related Topics About the software Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring music using Windows Explorer Playing music Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 44 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 Transferring music using Content Transfer Music Videos/Photos If you have already managed music with iTunes, etc., you can transfer them to the player using Content Transfer.
Page 45 Transferring music using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Windows Explorer Playing music Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 46 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Content Transfer > Transferring videos/photos using Content Transfer Getting Started How to Use the Software Transferring videos/photos using Content Transfer Music Videos/Photos You can transfer videos/photos stored on your computer to the player using Content Transfer. You can transfer videos/photos by drag-and-drop of the desired videos/photos from Windows FM Radio Explorer to Content Transfer.
Page 48 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 Transferring music using Windows Explorer Music Videos/Photos You can directly transfer data by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer on your computer. FM Radio Timer Settings...
Page 49 Transferring music using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring videos/photos using Windows Explorer Playing music Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 50 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > How to Use the Software > Windows Explorer (Drag-and-Drop) > Transferring videos/photos using Windows Explorer Getting Started How to Use the Software Transferring videos/photos using Windows Explorer Music Videos/Photos You can directly transfer data by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer on your computer. FM Radio Timer Settings...
Page 51 For details on setting automatic start of Content Transfer, refer to the Help of Content Transfer. Related Topics Transferring videos/photos using Content Transfer Transferring music using Windows Explorer Watching videos [Videos] Viewing photos [Photos] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 52: Playing Music
WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Music > Playing Music > Playing music Getting Started Playing music How to Use the Software Music To play music, select [Music] on the Home menu to display the [Music] screen. Videos/Photos 1. From the Home menu, select [Music].
Page 53 Deleting songs Using the music option menu Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 54: Music Playback Screen
WALKMAN User Guide 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 Settings...
Page 55: Music List Screen
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. Find the beginning of the previous (or current) song ( Press the button.
Page 56 Press the button. displayed 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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 57: Searching For Songs
In this case, upper or lower case letters are not distinguished. 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]]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 58 Help of Windows Media Player. Cover art images registered to a playlist are not FM Radio displayed on the player. Timer 1. From the Home menu, select [Playlists] desired playlist desired song. Settings Back to top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 59: Playing All Songs In Random Order
[Details]. Even if you cancel [Shuffle All], the [Shuffle] or [Shuffle&Repeat] setting for the play mode is retained. [Shuffle All] play is automatically canceled by any of the following operations: Starting playback of a song by selecting it from the [Music], etc. Changing the play mode. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 60: Deleting Songs
For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. FM Radio Note Timer You cannot delete songs without connecting the player to a computer. Settings Back to top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 61: Using The Music Option Menu
WALKMAN User Guide 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 Information] FM Radio...
Page 62 menu. 2. Select [Detailed Information]. Detailed information screen Song name Playback time File format Bit rate Copyrighted files While playing back copyright protected songs, [Secured] appears. Variable bit rate song While playing back variable bit rate songs, [VBR] is shown. File name Hint When you display this screen from the music playback screen, you can move to the...
Page 63 Windows Media Player or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. For details on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software. Cover art may not be displayed, depending on the cover art file format. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 64 The player 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]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 65: Setting The Sound Quality
WALKMAN User Guide 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 66 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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 67 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]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 68 Minimizes the difference in volume level between songs. 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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 69 WALKMAN User Guide 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 70 Up to 1,000 video files can be displayed in the video lists. Related Topics Transferring videos/photos using Content Transfer Transferring videos/photos using Windows Explorer Browsing and using the video screen Deleting videos Using the video option menu Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 71: Video Playback Screen
WALKMAN User Guide 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 Settings...
Page 72: 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 Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 73: Deleting Videos
For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. FM Radio Note Timer The player itself cannot delete videos without connecting to a computer. Settings Back to top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 74: Using The Video Option Menu
WALKMAN User Guide 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 You can bring up the video option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the video...
Page 76 WALKMAN User Guide 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. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Video Settings] [Zoom Settings]...
Page 77 [Off] 16:9 source 4:3 source The dotted line frame represents the original video image size. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 78 Hides detailed information of the currently playing video and displays it only when you Important Information [Off] operate the player. (Default setting) Specifications Contents list Note If [Video Orientation] is set to [Horizontal (right)], the title of the video is not displayed. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 79 When [Display] is set to [On], detailed information, such as the video title, its playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., appears. The information disappears if this setting is set to [Off] [Details]. Note If [Video Orientation] is set to [Horizontal (right)], the video title is not displayed. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 81 WALKMAN User Guide 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 82 Related topics Transferring videos/photos using Content Transfer Transferring videos/photos using Windows Explorer Browsing and using the photo screen Deleting photos Using the photo option menu Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 83: Photo List Screen
WALKMAN User Guide 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 When a photo appears on the screen, information such as the photo’s file name is displayed for a...
Page 84 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 Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 85: Playing A Slide Show
Press the OPTION/PWR OFF 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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 86: Deleting Photos
For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. FM Radio Note Timer The player itself cannot delete photos without connecting to a computer. Settings Back to top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 87: Using The Photo Option Menu
WALKMAN User Guide 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 89 Timer Settings Type Description Troubleshooting Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting) Important Information Specifications Contents list [Vertical] Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. [Horizontal (right)] [Horizontal (left)] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 90 Hides the information of the current photo. (Default setting) Important Information Specifications Note Contents list If [Photo Orientation] is set to [Horizontal (right)], or [Horizontal (left)] [Details], the photo title is not displayed, even if [Display] is set to [On]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 91 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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 92 [Normal] Photos switch to the next photos at the standard interval. (Default setting) [Long] Photos switch to the next photos at a long interval. Specifications Contents list Note It may take time to display a large-size photo. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 93 The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so extend it as far as possible. 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 Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 94 (*1) If sensitivity is too high, change the [Scan Sensitivity] setting [Details] to [Low]. (*2) You cannot select a Preset number if no preset station is stored. Preset receivable stations using [Auto Preset] [Details]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 95 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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 96: Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually
The frequency you select in step 1 is preset and the assigned preset number appears below Timer the frequency. Settings Hint Troubleshooting You can preset up to 30 stations. Important Information Note Specifications The preset numbers are stored in order, from low to high frequency. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 97 2. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF 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 Back to top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 98: Using The Fm Radio Option Menu
[Mono/Auto] Changes to either monaural or stereo [Details]. Contents list [Clock Display] Displays the current time [Details]. [Go to the song playback screen] Displays the music playback screen of the last song played. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 99 FM Radio 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [FM Radio Settings] [Scan Sensitivity] Timer [Low]. Settings To set the reception sensitivity back to the default, select [High]. Back to top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 100 [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 Back to top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 101 [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 Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 102 In the following situations, the alarm will be postponed until the process is finished. Deleting data. Formatting memory. The alarm will not sound in the following situation. Connected to a computer. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 103 Connected to a computer. Using [Auto Preset] function of the FM radio. Sounding the alarm. The sleep timer will be canceled in the following situations. Entering standby mode. Connecting the player to a computer. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 104 Displays the total number of songs stored on the player. Important Information [Total videos:] Displays the total number of videos stored on the player. Specifications [Total photos:] Displays the total number of photos stored on the player. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 105 [Common Settings] [AVLS (Volume Timer Limit)] 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 Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 106 1. From the Home menu, select [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 Back to top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 107 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 Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 108 If you set the brightness of the screen to a lower level, the battery will last longer [Details]. While the player is connected via the USB cable, the brightness of the screen may be set to a lower level regardless of the setting. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 109 “-” will be displayed instead of the current date and time. The clock may gain or lose up to 60 seconds per month. In this case, set the clock again. Related Topics How to use the Home menu Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 110 FM Radio Format] desired format type. Timer Settings Type Description Troubleshooting [YYYY/MM/DD] Displays the date as year/month/day. Important Information [MM/DD/YYYY] Displays the date as month/day/year. [DD/MM/YYYY] Displays the date as day/month/year. Specifications Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 111 FM Radio Format] desired format type. Timer Settings Type Description Troubleshooting [12-hour] Displays the current time in the 12-hour format. Important Information [24-hour] Displays the current time in the 24-hour format. Specifications Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 112 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Common Settings] [Reset all Settings] [Yes]. Troubleshooting [Restored factory settings.] appears. Important Information To cancel the operation, select [No] on the confirmation screen. Back to top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 113 [All data including songs will be deleted. Proceed?] appears. 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]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 114 English 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 Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 115 The player 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]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 116 WALKMAN User Guide 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 117 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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 118 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]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 119 Minimizes the difference in volume level between songs. 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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 120 WALKMAN User Guide 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. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Video Settings] [Zoom Settings]...
Page 121 [Off] 16:9 source 4:3 source The dotted line frame represents the original video image size. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 122 Hides detailed information of the currently playing video and displays it only when you Important Information [Off] operate the player. (Default setting) Specifications Contents list Note If [Video Orientation] is set to [Horizontal (right)], the title of the video is not displayed. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 123 When [Display] is set to [On], detailed information, such as the video title, its playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., appears. The information disappears if this setting is set to [Off] [Details]. Note If [Video Orientation] is set to [Horizontal (right)], the video title is not displayed. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 125 Timer Settings Type Description Troubleshooting Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting) Important Information Specifications Contents list [Vertical] Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. [Horizontal (right)] [Horizontal (left)] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 126 Hides the information of the current photo. (Default setting) Important Information Specifications Note Contents list If [Photo Orientation] is set to [Horizontal (right)], or [Horizontal (left)] [Details], the photo title is not displayed, even if [Display] is set to [On]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 127 [Off] 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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 128 [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 Contents list Note It may take time to display a large-size photo. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 129 FM Radio 1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [FM Radio Settings] [Scan Sensitivity] Timer [Low]. Settings To set the reception sensitivity back to the default, select [High]. Back to top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 130 [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 Back to top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 131 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 the player.
Page 132 Settings http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ 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/ Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 133 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 Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 134 WALKMAN User Guide 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 135 Transferred data is not displayed in its list. Videos and photos in unsupported format may not be recognized by the player and may not appear in a list [Details]. If you rename a video file that is transferred from a computer to the player, or move it to another folder, it may not be recognized by the player and may not appear in a video list.
Page 136 The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer [Details]. If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset the player [Details]. The player is connected to the computer via USB connection. Disconnect the USB connection, then operate the player.
Page 137 The computer was started or restarted with the player connected to it. Reset the player by pressing the RESET button of the player [Details]. Disconnect the player when you start or restart the computer. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 138 No operation performed for more than 3 minutes with the player in pause mode. Press any 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]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 139 Depending on the conditions under which your player 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 140 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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 141 WALKMAN User Guide 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 the player. FM Radio Check the operating system of your computer [Details].
Page 142 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 143 Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension cable may not work. Connect the player 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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 144 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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 145 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Possible Causes of Symptoms > Other Getting Started Other How to Use the Software Music There is no beep sound when the player is operated. Videos/Photos [Beep Settings] is set to [Off]. FM Radio Set [Beep Settings] to [On] [Details].
Page 146 Entering standby mode. Connecting the player to a computer. The sleep timer is delayed. In the following situations, the sleep timer will be postponed until the process is finished. Deleting data. Formatting memory. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 147 WALKMAN User Guide 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 FM Radio [All group numbers have been used.] Timer The total number of songs registered in the playlists has reached 27,000.
Page 148 Settings menu.] The built-in flash memory was not formatted properly. The built-in flash memory was formatted on a computer. Select [Settings]- [Common Settings]- [Format] to format the built-in flash memory again [Details]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 149 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 150 Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 151 Do not place the player in fire. Troubleshooting Do not take apart or remodel the player. Doing so can result in electric shock. Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal Important Information checks or repair.
Page 152 Important Information Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the liquid Specifications gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness. Wash out your eyes Contents list with clean water, and consult a doctor.
Page 153 Do not get the player wet. If you touch the player with wet hands, or put the player in a damp article of clothing, the player may get wet and this may cause a malfunction of the player. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 154 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 the player or computer.
Page 155: Road Safety
Important Information Caring for others Specifications Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 156 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 this player.
Page 157 Timer Be careful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the connector. Clean the headphone plug periodically. Settings Back to top Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 158: Storing Data
Do not rename the [MUSIC], [MP_ROOT], [MPE_ROOT], [VIDEO], [PICTURE] and [PICTURES] folders, or delete them. Do not rename files and folders directly under the [MP_ROOT] or [MPE_ROOT] folder. Otherwise, they will not be displayed on the player. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 159 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the player’s firmware. Troubleshooting Firmware update is complete. Important Information Hint Specifications Version information for the player’s firmware can be displayed by selecting [Settings] [Common Settings] [Unit Information] from the Home menu [Details]. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 160 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. ZAPPIN and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Settings Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are either trademarks or registered Troubleshooting trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Page 161 Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the “Software”), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, distribute with modifications, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or...
Page 162 (hereafter LGPL). Users have the right to obtain, modify and redistribute the source code of software in accordance with the attached GPL/LGPL. Sony provides these source codes on the following web site. Please visit the following web site to obtain the source codes.
Page 163 WALKMAN User Guide 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 164 The number of Max. 8,000 files (*1) Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. (*2) Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back. (*3) Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency. (*4) Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player 11. (*5) Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats.
Page 165: Operating Temperature
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 the player) Charging time USB-based charging Approx.
Page 166 45 × 87.5 × 9.8 mm (1 13/16 × 3 1/2 × 13/32 inches) Dimensions (w/h/d) 45 × 87.5 × 9.9 mm (1 13/16 × 3 1/2 × 13/32 inches) Mass Approx. 55 g (2.0 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 167: Supplied Items
For details on how to install, refer to “Quick Start Guide.” Content Transfer Settings WALKMAN Guide Troubleshooting User Guide, etc. Important Information Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 168: 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 Multi-monitor environment Macintosh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 169 WALKMAN User Guide Print Top page > Specifications > What are Format and Bit Rate > What is audio format? Getting Started What is audio format? How to Use the Software Music What is copyright protection? Videos/Photos What is bit rate? What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size? FM Radio Timer...
Page 170 If you import a song from a CD to your computer at a low bit rate, you cannot improve the song’s sound quality by selecting a high bit rate when further transferring the song from the computer to the player. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 171: What Is Video Format
Corporation. It was built upon MPEG-4, achieves a high compression rate, and supports copy Timer control by DRM. Settings Hint Troubleshooting For details on supported file formats and bit rates, see [Details]. Important Information Back to top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 172: What Is Photo Format
JPEG. JPEG can compress an image file to between 1/10 and 1/100 the size Timer of original image files. Settings Hint Troubleshooting For details on supported file formats and bit rates, see [Details]. Important Information Back to top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...

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