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- Page 1 Operation Guide NWZ-S636F / S638F / S639F / S736F / S738F / S739F ©2008 Sony Corporation 4-110-117-11 (2)
- Page 2 Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of this manual to jump to “Table of Contents, ” “Home Menu List, ” or “Index. ” Jumps to the table of contents Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the manual.
- Page 3 To change the page layout The buttons at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen enable you to select how pages are displayed. Single Page Pages are displayed one at a time. When you scroll, the display changes to a previous or succeeding page. Continuous Pages are displayed as a continuous roll of pages.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Home Menu List ... 6 Supplied Accessories ... 8 About the bundle software ...9 Parts and Controls ... 11 Player Controls and Screens ... 13 How to use the 5-way button and screen ...14 Displaying the “Now Playing” screen ...21 Using the OPTION Button ... - Page 5 Playing Photos Displaying a Photo ... 84 Setting the Photo Orientation ... 86 Setting the Display of the Photo Screen ... 88 Playing a Slide Show ... 89 Setting the Slide Show Play Mode ... 90 Setting the Interval of a Slide Show ... 91 Setting the Photo List Display Format ...
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Page 6: Home Menu List
Home Menu List You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of the player. The Home menu is the starting point of each function, such as playing songs, videos, photos, podcast episodes, searching for songs, using “SensMe™... - Page 7 Settings Music Settings Play Mode ... 52 Playback Range ... 54 Equalizer ... 59 VPT(Surround) ... 62 DSEE(Sound Enhance) ... 65 Clear Stereo ... 64 Dynamic Normalizer ... 67 Album Display Format ... 56 New Song Pop Up ... 55 ...
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Page 8: Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Please check the accessories in the package. Headphones (1) USB cable (1) Earbuds (Size S,L) (1) Attachment (1) Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc. Audio input cable* Plug adaptor for in-flight use (single/dual)* ... -
Page 9: About The Bundle Software
About the bundled software Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to the player. When you use copyright protected WMA audio files and copyright protected WMV video files, use this software. Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Video (WMV), Photo (JPEG) For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software or visit the following website. - Page 10 Content Transfer Content Transfer can transfer music, videos or photos from a computer to the player by a simple drag-and-drop operation. You can use Windows Explorer or iTunes® intuitively to drag and drop data to Content Transfer. For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software.
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Page 11: Parts And Controls
Parts and Controls Front Rear BACK/HOME button* Press to go up one list screen level, or to return to the previous menu. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button to display the Home menu ( page 13). 5-way button* Starts playback and enables navigation of the player’s on-screen menus ( ... - Page 12 HOLD switch You can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD switch when carrying it. By sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow , all operation buttons are disabled. If you slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position, the HOLD function is released.
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Page 13: Player Controls And Screens
Player Controls and Screens Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through screens, play songs, videos, podcast episodes, and FM radio, and to view photos or change the player’s settings. The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button. The diagram below shows how the screen changes when you press various operation buttons. -
Page 14: How To Use The 5-Way Button And Screen
How to use the 5-way button and screen The 5-way button performs different functions on the list screens, on the thumbnail screens, and on the “Now Playing” screen. There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations. How to use the 5-way button on the list screen Music Buttons Description... - Page 15 Photo Buttons Description Confirms the item of the list. Press and hold to play back a slide show of photos in the selected item. Moves the cursor up or down. / Press and hold to scroll up or down faster. Displays the previous or next screen of the list.
- Page 16 How to use the 5-way button on the “Now Playing” screen Music Buttons Description Starts song playback. When playback starts, appears on the display, and if the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.* on the “Now Playing” screen. /...
- Page 17 SensMe™ Channels Buttons Description Starts song playback. When playback starts, appears on the display, and if the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses. / Press the / button to scroll through the list of channels. Each time you press the button, the channel changes and song playback starts from the middle of the song.
- Page 18 Video When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the /// button orientation and functions will also be changed. Buttons Description Starts video playback. When playback starts, appears on the display, and if the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.* “Now Playing”...
- Page 19 Photo When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the /// button orientation and functions will also be changed. Buttons Description appears on the display and a slide show starts. If the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.* /...
- Page 20 About the information area The icons, shown in the table below, appears in the information area. The icons vary according to the playback status, settings or the screens. For details about the icons, see each reference pages. Icons , , , , , etc.
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Page 21: Displaying The "Now Playing" Screen
Displaying the “Now Playing” screen You can quickly display “Now Playing” screen from various screens. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select press the Detailed information about the currently playing content file appears. ... -
Page 22: Using The Option Button
Using the OPTION Button You can change various settings of each function when you press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button. The OPTION/PWR OFF button is useful since you can display the setting screen immediately without selecting setting items from the (Settings) menu of the Home menu. -
Page 23: Getting Started
Getting Started Preparing the Player Charging the player The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer. When you connect the player to your computer, use the supplied USB cable. When you insert the connector of the USB cable into the player, do so with mark facing up. - Page 24 Getting Started Notes Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 to 35 ºC (41 to 95 ºF). The number of times the battery can be recharged before it is used up is approximately 500 times. This number may vary, depending on the conditions under which you use the player.
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Page 25: Turning The Player On And Off
Getting Started Turning the player on and off To turn on the player Press any button to turn the player on. To turn off the player If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button( page 12), the player enters the standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. -
Page 26: Getting Data
Getting Started Getting Data To enjoy music, photos, videos and podcasts on the player, you need to prepare the data on your computer. To import the data into your computer, use appropriate software. For details about supported file formats, see “Supported file format” ( page 159). -
Page 27: Transferring Data
Getting Started Transferring Data You can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using Windows Explorer on your computer. Playable data hierarchy has rules. To transfer data properly, see the following instructions. For details about the bundled software that can transfer data, see ... - Page 28 Getting Started For songs (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders into the “MUSIC” folder. However, beyond the 8th level, neither files nor folders will be recognized. (On the player) Folders are displayed in the folder name order first, then files are displayed in the file name order.
- Page 29 Getting Started For videos (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders into the “VIDEO” folder. On the 1st level, the “VIDEO” folder will recognize either a file or a folder. Files on the 2nd level will be recognized. However, folders beyond the 1st level and files beyond the 2nd level will not be recognized.
- Page 30 Getting Started For photos (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders into the “PICTURE” folder. On the 1st level, the “PICTURE” folder will recognize either a file or a folder. Only files on the 2nd level will be recognized by “PICTURE” folder. However, beyond the 2nd level, neither files nor folders will be recognized.
- Page 31 Getting Started For podcasts (On Windows Explorer) Drag and Drop channel folders into the “PODCASTS” folder and episode files into the channel folders. On the 1st level, the “PODCASTS” folder will recognize only folders. The episode files on the 1st level will not be recognized. On the 2nd level, only files will be recognized and any folders will not be recognized from the level.
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Page 32: Playing Music
Playing Music Searching for Songs You can search for songs by title of songs, albums, artist, and genre, etc. Searching for songs by song name Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select press the ... -
Page 33: Searching For Songs By Album
Playing Music Searching for songs by album Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select press the The “Music Library” screen appears. Press the /// button to select “Album,” and then press the button to confirm. -
Page 34: Searching For Songs By Artist
Playing Music Searching for songs by artist Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select press the The “Music Library” screen appears. Press the /// button to select “Artist,” and then press the button to confirm. -
Page 35: Searching For Songs By Genre
Playing Music Searching for songs by genre Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select press the The “Music Library” screen appears. Press the /// button to select “Genre,” and then press the button to confirm. -
Page 36: Searching For Songs By Release Year
Playing Music Searching for songs by release year Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select press the The “Music Library” screen appears. Press the /// button to select “Release Year,” and then press button to confirm. -
Page 37: Searching For Songs By Folder
Playing Music Searching for songs by folder When you transfer data to the “MUSIC” folder by dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, up to the 8th level under the “MUSIC” folder will appear and can be played back. Even if you use another transfer capable software for transferring songs, you can still search for songs by folder. -
Page 38: Searching For Songs By Initial Letter
Playing Music Searching for songs by initial letter You can search for songs by the initial letter of the artist name, album title, or song name. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select press the ... -
Page 39: Playing A Playlist
Playing Music Playing a playlist You can play lists of songs (playlists). Also, you can create playlists using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. However, some playlists may not be recognized by the player, depending on software. -
Page 40: Searching For Songs Based On The Currently Playing Song
Playing Music Searching for Songs Based on the Currently Playing Song You can search for other songs, albums, and artists by the song information of the currently playing song. To use this function, the “/ Button Setting” needs to be set to “Direct Search” ( page 58). ... -
Page 41: Playing Songs In Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle)
Playing Music Playing Songs in Random Order The player offers 2 different random modes (also known as shuffle play). Note appears instead of services (available only in the U.S.A.). To restore memory of the player ( page 123). Playing songs released in the same year in random order (Time Machine Shuffle) The player randomly selects a release year and plays all transferred songs of... - Page 42 Playing Music Hints You can also select “Intelligent Shuffle” play from “Music Library. ” When you start “Intelligent Shuffle” play, the play mode changes to “Shuffle” or “Shuffle&Repeat” ( page 53). Even if you cancel “Intelligent Shuffle, ” the “Shuffle” or “Shuffle&Repeat”...
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Page 43: Playing All Songs In Random Order
Playing Music Playing all songs in random order All the songs stored on the player are played in random order. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select then press the The screen used to select a shuffle mode appears. -
Page 44: Playing Songs Using Sensme™ Channels
Before playing songs using “SensMe™ Channels, ” the sound pattern of the songs needs to be analyzed through 12 TONE ANALYSIS, a Sony development. 12 TONE ANALYSIS is loaded with software such as Content Transfer, or Media Manager for WALKMAN. - Page 45 Playing Music Press the / button to select desired channel. When the channels change, the song starts from the middle of it. The / button and the button work same as music playback ( page 17). Hints ...
- Page 46 Playing Music List of channels Channel Morning (05:00~09:59) Daytime (10:00~15:59) Evening (16:00~18:59) Night (19:00~23:59) Midnight (24:00~04:59) Shuffle All Energetic Relax Upbeat Pop Ballad Lounge Acoustic Electronic Classical Extreme Notes The channels that do not have a song are not displayed in the list. ...
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Page 47: Analyzing Songs On The Player
Playing Music Analyzing songs on the player If you transferred songs other than by using Content Transfer or Media Manger for WALKMAN and want to listen to them using the “SensMe™ Channels, ” analyze them on the player. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. -
Page 48: Deleting Songs From Music Library
Playing Music Deleting Songs from Music Library When you delete songs from “Music Library,” use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software. -
Page 49: Displaying The Music Option Menu
Playing Music Displaying the Music Option Menu You can display the Music option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as a song list, on the music “Now Playing” screen or on the “SensMe™ Channels” screen. From the Music option menu, various settings of music are available. - Page 50 Playing Music Option items appear on the “Now Playing” screen Option items Play Mode Playback Range Equalizer VPT(Surround) Cover Art* Detailed Information* Add to Wishlist/Remove from Wishlist / Button Setting Clock Display “Cover Art” screen If the songs do not have cover art information, the default picture of the player will be displayed.
- Page 51 Playing Music Option items appear on the “SensMe™ Channels” screen Option items Equalizer VPT(Surround) Cover Art Song Information Updating Channels Clock Display Description/reference page Customizes the sound quality ( page 59). Customizes the “VPT(Surround)” settings ( page 62). Displays a cover art ( page 50). Displays the detailed information of a song, such as playing time, audio format, bit rate, and file name ( ...
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Page 52: Setting The Music
Setting the Music Setting the Play Mode The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select button to confirm. - Page 53 Setting the Music The list of play modes The playback contents differ, depending on the setting of the playback range ( page 54). Play mode type/icon description Normal/No icon The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order.
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Page 54: Setting The Playback Range
Setting the Music Setting the Playback Range You can set the playback range of songs. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select button to confirm. Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press button to confirm. -
Page 55: Displaying The Now Playing Screen Each Time The Songs Switch (New Song Pop Up)
Setting the Music Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each Time the Songs Switch If you set the screensaver to “Clock” or “Blank” ( page 111) and there is no operation for a while, the screen changes to the clock display or blank screen. However, if you set “New Song Pop Up”... -
Page 56: Setting The Album Display Format
Setting the Music Setting the Album Display Format The player offers 3 types of album list formats “Title Only, ” “Title & Cover Art, ” and “Cover Art Only. ” Notes The cover art only appears if the cover art information is included. You can set cover art using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. - Page 57 Setting the Music Hint You can also select the album display format on the album list screen. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the album list screen, and select “Album Display Format” from the option menu.
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Page 58: Setting To Search By Folders (/ Button Setting)
Setting the Music Setting to Search by Folders While playing back music or pausing playback, you can search for songs by skipping folders. You can set the / button to skip folders or to search for songs from the information of the currently playing song. ... -
Page 59: Setting The Sound Quality (Equalizer)
Setting the Music Setting the Sound Quality You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc. Changing the sound quality You can customize the player’s sound quality. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. - Page 60 Setting the Music To return to the normal sound quality Select “None” in step Hint You can also set the sound quality from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button, and select “Equalizer” from the option menu. Notes ...
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Page 61: Customizing Sound Quality
Setting the Music Customizing sound quality You can preset the value of CLEAR BASS (bass) and 5 bands Equalizer as “Custom 1” or “Custom 2. ” Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select button to confirm. -
Page 62: Making The Sound More Vibrant (Vpt(Surround))
Press the /// button to select the desired “VPT(Surround)” setting ( page 63), and then press the VPT, which stands for Virtual Phone Technology, is a proprietary sound processing technology developed by Sony. To return to the normal sound quality Select “None” in step (Surround)”... - Page 63 Setting the Music Hint You can also set the “VPT(Surround)” setting from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “VPT(Surround)” from the option menu. Note The “VPT(Surround)” setting is not applied while playing a video or you are using the FM radio List of “VPT(Surround)”...
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Page 64: Listening With Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo)
Setting the Music Listening with Clear Stereo Sound “Clear Stereo” enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select button to confirm. -
Page 65: Correcting Sound In The High Range (Dsee(Sound Enhancer))
“Off ”: Plays back normal sound. (Default setting) DSEE, which stands for Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, is a technology developed by Sony, to enhance the sound quality of compressed audio files by restoring high-range sound removed by the compression process. - Page 66 Setting the Music Notes The “DSEE(Sound Enhancer)” setting does not affect videos and FM programs. The “DSEE(Sound Enhancer)” function is not effective for songs with a file format that is not compressed, or songs that are of a high bit rate with no treble loss. ...
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Page 67: Adjusting The Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer)
Setting the Music Adjusting the Volume Level You can reduce the volume level between songs. With this setting, when listening to album songs in the shuffle play mode, the volume level between songs is moderated to minimize the difference in their recording levels. ... -
Page 68: Playing Videos
Playing Videos Playing a Video The player offers 2 types of play mode; play back one video file only (one file play) and play back all video files stored on the player continuously (Continuous Playback). Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. - Page 69 Playing Videos On video playback operations To (icon) Find the beginning of the next video ( Find the beginning of the current video ( Go forward slightly ( Go backward slightly ( Go forward quickly over the paused video ( )* Go backward quickly over the paused video ( )* Go forward quickly (...
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Page 70: Setting The Video Orientation
Playing Videos Setting the Video Orientation You can set the video orientation to “Vertical, ” “Horizontal (right), ” or “Horizontal (left). ” Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select button to confirm. - Page 71 Playing Videos Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then press the “Vertical”: Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting) “Horizontal (right)” or “Horizontal (left)”: Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of “Video Orientation”...
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Page 72: Setting The Display Of The Video Screen
Playing Videos Setting the Display of the Video Screen You can display or hide the detailed information of a video, such as its title, playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., during playback. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. -
Page 73: Setting The Zoom Function
Playing Videos Setting the Zoom Function You can zoom in the currently playing video. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select button to confirm. Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press button to confirm. - Page 74 Playing Videos Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then press the “Auto”: The video image is enlarged/reduced by fully fitting it to the available display area, keeping the aspect ratio. When a 16:9 video image (oblong) is displayed, it appears with the long side of the video image fully fit to the screen, and black bands up and down on the screen.
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Page 75: Playing Videos Continuously
Playing Videos Playing Videos Continuously You can play back all videos stored on the player continuously. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select button to confirm. Press the ///... -
Page 76: Setting The Video List Display Format
Playing Videos Setting the Video List Display Format The player offers 3 display formats. You can set the display format of the video list as “Title Only, ” “Title With Thumbnail* Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. -
Page 77: Playing Only Video Sound
Playing Videos Playing Only Video Sound You can choose options while the player is on hold during the playback of videos, either by playing a video normally or by turning off the screen and listening only to the sound of those videos. Setting this option to “No”... -
Page 78: Deleting Videos From The Video Library
Playing Videos Deleting Videos from the Video Library You can delete videos on the player from the “Video Library. ” Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select press the ... -
Page 79: Displaying The Video Option Menu
Playing Videos Displaying the Video Option Menu You can display the Video option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as the video list, or on the video “Now Playing” screen. From the Video option menu, various video settings are available. -
Page 80: Playing Podcasts
Playing Podcasts Playing Podcast Episodes You can play podcast episodes by transferring them to the player using Content Transfer, Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select press the ... -
Page 81: Deleting Podcast Episodes
Playing Podcasts Deleting Podcast Episodes You can delete podcast episodes using the player. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Podcast Library), and then press the button to confirm. The list of the channels appears. Press the /// button to select the channel, and then press the button to confirm. The list of the episode appears. Press the /// button to select the episode to be deleted, and then press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. The option menu appears. ... -
Page 82: Displaying The Podcast Option Menu
Playing Podcasts Displaying the Podcast Option Menu You can display the Podcast option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the channel list screen, on the episode list screen, or on the podcast “Now Playing” screen. From the Podcast option menu, various podcast settings are available. - Page 83 Playing Podcasts Option items appear on the audio episode “Now Playing” screen Option items Equalizer VPT(Surround) Cover Art Detailed Information Delete This File Clock Display Option items appear on the video episode “Now Playing” screen Option items Play from beginning Zoom Settings Video Orientation Display Detailed Information...
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Page 84: Playing Photos
Playing Photos Displaying a Photo You can either display one photo fully on the screen (single display) or a number of photos continuously (slide show play) ( page 89). Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. - Page 85 Playing Photos Hints Playback of songs or FM reception continues even while you are searching for photos in the photo folder lists or photo lists, or when the “Now Playing” screen of the Photo is displayed. You can display the photos in a selected folder continuously (slide show play) ( page 89).
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Page 86: Setting The Photo Orientation
Playing Photos Setting the Photo Orientation You can set the photo orientation to “Vertical, ” “Horizontal (right), ” or “Horizontal (left). ” Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select button to confirm. - Page 87 Playing Photos Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then press the “Vertical”: Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting) “Horizontal (right)” or “Horizontal (left)”: Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of “Photo Orientation”...
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Page 88: Setting The Display Of The Photo Screen
Playing Photos Setting the Display of the Photo Screen You can display or hide the detailed information of a photo, such as an icon that shows playback status, etc., while displaying a photo. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. -
Page 89: Playing A Slide Show
Playing Photos Playing a Slide Show You can display photos in a selected folder continuously. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select press the The list of photo folders appears. ... -
Page 90: Setting The Slide Show Play Mode
Playing Photos Setting the Slide Show Play Mode You can display photos as a slide show repeatedly. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select button to confirm. ... -
Page 91: Setting The Interval Of A Slide Show
Playing Photos Setting the Interval of a Slide Show You can set the time each photo is displayed. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select button to confirm. ... -
Page 92: Setting The Photo List Display Format
Playing Photos Setting the Photo List Display Format The player offers 3 display formats. You can set the display format of the photo list as “Title Only, ” “Title With Thumbnail* Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. -
Page 93: Deleting Photos From Photo Library
Playing Photos Deleting Photos from Photo Library When you delete the photos from “Photo Library, ” use Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. For details about using Media Manager for WALKMAN, see its Help. Note Media Manager for WALKMAN cannot delete photos whose name has been changed using Windows Explorer. -
Page 94: Displaying The Photo Option Menu
Playing Photos Displaying the Photo Option Menu You can display the Photo option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as the photo folder list, or on the photo “Now Playing” screen. From the Photo option menu, various photo settings are available. -
Page 95: Listening To Fm Radio
Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM Radio You can listen to FM radio. The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so connect the headphones and extend it as far as possible. 1 Switching to the FM radio Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. -
Page 96: Presetting Broadcast Stations Automatically (Auto Preset)
Listening to FM Radio 2 Presetting broadcast stations automatically You can preset receivable broadcast stations (up to 30 stations) in your area automatically by selecting “Auto Preset. ” When you use the FM radio for the first time, or when you move to a new area, we recommend you preset receivable broadcast stations by selecting “Auto Preset. -
Page 97: Selecting Broadcast Stations
Listening to FM Radio 3 Selecting broadcast stations Select the previous frequency Select the next frequency Search the previous receivable broadcast station* Search the next receivable broadcast station* Select the previous preset number* Select the next preset number* By pressing the () button during FM reception, the previous (or next) broadcast station is found. -
Page 98: Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually
Listening to FM Radio Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually You can preset broadcast stations which “Auto Preset” cannot detect ( page 96). Press the / button to select the desired frequency. Press and hold the button. The frequency you select in step number appears below the frequency. -
Page 99: Deleting Preset Broadcast Stations
Listening to FM Radio Deleting preset broadcast stations Select a desired preset number for the frequency by pressing the / button during FM reception. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button. The option menu appears. Press the /// button to select “Delete from Preset,” and then press the ... -
Page 100: Setting The Reception (Scan Sensitivity)
Listening to FM Radio Setting the Reception When you select stations using the “Auto Preset” function ( page 96) or the / button, the FM receiver may receive many unwanted broadcast stations because sensitivity is too high. In this case, set the reception to “Low. ” “High” is set by default. -
Page 101: Changing To Monaural/Stereo (Mono/Auto)
Listening to FM Radio Changing to Monaural/Stereo If noise occurs during FM reception, set the receiver to “Mono” for monaural. If you set it to “Auto, ” monaural/stereo reception is selected automatically, depending on reception conditions. “Auto” is set by default. ... -
Page 102: Displaying The Fm Radio Option Menu
Listening to FM Radio Displaying the FM Radio Option Menu You can display the FM radio option menu by pressing the OPTION/ PWR OFF button while the FM radio screen is displayed. From the FM radio option menu, various FM radio settings are available. Option items Save to Preset Delete from Preset... -
Page 103: Common Settings
Common Settings Reducing the Ambient Noise (NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only) The internal microphone of the headphones can catch the ambient noise. It reduces noise by outputting an antiphase sound against the noise. Note If headphones other than those supplied are used, the Noise Canceling function will not work even if the NOISE CANCELING switch is slid in the direction of the arrow . - Page 104 Common Settings Notes If the supplied headphones are not used properly, the effect of the Noise Canceling function may be degraded. To make the most of the function, use the correct size earbuds to fit your ears and insert the headphones into your ears snugly ( page 8). ...
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Page 105: Using With External Audio Sources (External Input Mode)
Common Settings Using with external audio sources You can enable the Noise Canceling function when you listen to audio from external audio sources. Using with external audio devices To headphone jack Using with in-flight entertainment The supplied plug adaptor To in-flight entertainment systems ... -
Page 106: Nc Modes
Common Settings Press the /// button to select “NC Modes,” and then press the button to confirm. You can listen to audio with reduced ambient noise. Hints While using “External Input Mode” or “Quiet Mode, ” you can switch to another mode by pressing the button. If you disconnect the audio input cable, the Noise Canceling function enters “Quiet Mode”... -
Page 107: Using As Earplugs (Quiet Mode)
Common Settings Using as earplugs You can use the Noise Canceling function to get peace and quiet. Connect the supplied headphones to the player and set the NOISE CANCELING switch to the direction of the arrow . Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. Press the /// button to select “NC Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “NC Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “NC Modes,” and then press the button to confirm. Hint ... -
Page 108: Adjusting The Effect Of The Noise Canceling Function (Set Noise Cancel Level)
Common Settings Adjusting the Effect of the Noise Canceling Function (Set Noise Cancel level) The player is designed to obtain the maximum effect of the Noise Canceling function ( page 103). However, you may be able to enhance the effect depending on your ear shape or usage environment by increasing (or decreasing) the sensitivity of the microphone installed in the headphones. -
Page 109: Limiting The Volume
Common Settings Limiting the Volume You can set “AVLS (Volume Limit)” (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory disturbance or distraction. With “AVLS (Volume Limit), ” you can listen to music at a comfortable volume level. -
Page 110: Turning Off The Beep Sound
Common Settings Turning Off the Beep Sound You can turn off the beep sounds of the player. “On” is set by default. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the ... -
Page 111: Setting A Screensaver Type
Common Settings Setting a Screensaver Type You can set the screensaver to either a “Clock” or “Blank” for when there is no operation for a while during song playback. You can also select “None” for no screensaver. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. ... -
Page 112: Setting A Screensaver Time
Common Settings Setting a Screensaver Time You can set the time for the screensaver to activate to 15, 30, or 60 seconds. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the ... -
Page 113: Setting The Theme
Common Settings Setting the Theme You can change the color scheme of the screen, such as bars, frames and icons, to your desired color. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the ... -
Page 114: Setting The Wallpaper
Common Settings Setting the Wallpaper You can set the wallpaper of the screen. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the ... - Page 115 Common Settings To set the photo to the wallpaper If a photo in “Photo Library” is designated for the wallpaper, you can set it to the wallpaper by selecting “User’s Wallpaper” or “User’s W.p.(dark)” in step While displaying the photo, press the OPTION/PWR OFF button to display the option menu, and then select “Use This Photo as the Wallpaper.
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Page 116: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Screen (Brightness)
Common Settings Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen (Brightness) You can set the display brightness to one of 5 levels. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. ... -
Page 117: Setting The Current Time (Set Date-Time)
Common Settings Setting the Current Time You can set the current time by adjusting it manually. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “Set Date-Time,” and then press the button to confirm. The screen used to set the date and time appears. ... - Page 118 Common Settings To display the current time Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the “Now Playing” screen and select “Clock Display” from the option menu. Hint You can select the date format from among “YYYY/MM/DD, ” “MM/DD/YYYY, ” and “DD/MM/YYYY.
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Page 119: Setting The Date Format
Common Settings Setting the Date Format You can set the date format displayed for the current time ( page 117) as “YYYY/MM/DD, ” “MM/DD/YYYY, ” or “DD/MM/YYYY. ” Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. -
Page 120: Setting The Time Format
Common Settings Setting the Time Format You can select the time format displayed for the current time ( page 117) from either a “12-hour” or “24-hour” display. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. ... -
Page 121: Displaying The Player Information (Unit Information)
Common Settings Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information) Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., can be displayed. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the button to confirm. ... -
Page 122: Resetting To Factory Settings (Reset All Settings)
Common Settings Resetting to Factory Settings You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete data such as audio and photo data. Note This function is only available in the pause mode. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the Home menu appears. -
Page 123: Formatting Memory (Format)
Common Settings Formatting Memory You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. If the memory is formatted, all data will be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in memory prior to formatting and export any important data to the hard disk of your computer. -
Page 124: Intelligent Shuffle
Common Settings To cancel the operation Select “No” in step cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step Notes Do not format the built-in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer. appears instead of services (available only in the U.S.A.). To restore memory of the player. -
Page 125: Selecting The Display Language
Common Settings Selecting the Display Language You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and messages on the player. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select the ... - Page 126 Common Settings Display language settings Setting Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Português Русский Japanese display may not be available, depending on the release region of the player. Description Messages and menus are displayed in German. Messages and menus are displayed in English. Messages and menus are displayed in Spanish.
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Page 127: Useful Facts
Useful Facts Maximizing Battery Life By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time. Turn off the player manually If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. -
Page 128: What Are Format And Bit Rate
Useful Facts What are Format and Bit Rate? What is audio format? Audio format refers to the method used when importing audio data from the Internet or audio CDs to a computer and saving it as an audio file. Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc. MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is a common audio compression technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). -
Page 129: What Is Video Format
Useful Facts What is video format? Video format refers to the method used when importing video and audio data to a computer and saving it as a video file. Common formats include MPEG-4 and AVC, etc. MPEG-4: MPEG-4 refers to Moving Picture Experts Group phase 4, developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). -
Page 130: Storing Data
Useful Facts Storing Data You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software. If the player is connected to the computer, the built- in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN]. -
Page 131: Upgrading The Player's Firmware
For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.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/ Download the update program to your computer from the web site. ... -
Page 132: Troubleshooting
Check the information about the issue in the Help of each software. Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites. For customers in the USA, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada, visit: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe, visit: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America, visit: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp... - Page 133 Troubleshooting Operation Symptom There is no sound. No data is played. Cause/Remedy The volume level is set to zero. Turn the volume up ( page 11). The headphone plug is not connected properly. Connect the headphone plug properly ( page 11).
- Page 134 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Transferred data is not displayed in its list. When “All Songs” or “Album” is selected, all the songs will appear, but some songs will not appear when “Folder” is selected. Songs are played back within a limited playback range only, such as within one album.
- Page 135 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Noise is generated. Noise Canceling function (NWZ-S736F/S738F/ S739F only) is not effective. Cause/Remedy Noise Canceling (NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only) is set in a quiet place. Noise tends to be more noticeable in a quiet place or depending on the noise type. Release Noise Canceling ( ...
- Page 136 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom “VPT(Surround)” setting or “Clear Stereo” function is not effective. Cannot see the video, but can hear it. Buttons do not work. Playback does not stop. The player does not work. Cause/Remedy When outputting to external audio speakers using the optional cradle, “VPT(Surround)”...
- Page 137 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Transferred data cannot be found. The volume is not loud enough. There is no sound from the right channel of the headphones. Or the right channel sound is heard from both sides of the headphones. Playback has stopped suddenly.
- Page 138 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Thumbnails are not displayed. Cover art is not displayed. The player cannot format. The remaining battery is low or insufficient. The player’s power was inadvertently turned off, and then on again. The player does not work properly.
- Page 139 Troubleshooting Display Symptom is displayed instead of on the Home menu. “” appears for a title. “Unknown” is displayed for an album or artist name, etc. Garbled characters are displayed. The screen darkens while displaying a photo. The screen turns off. A message appears.
- Page 140 When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyright-protected contents are played. When copyright-protected contents are played, battery life may be shorter.
- Page 141 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer Symptom Media Manager for WALKMAN does not start up. “Connecting” or “Connected USB (MTP)” does not appear when connected to the computer with the supplied USB cable. The player is not recognized by the computer when it is connected to the computer.
- Page 142 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer Symptom Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. (continued) Cause/Remedy Transferring may be stopped due to noise such as static electricity, etc. This happens to protect data information. Disconnect the player, then reconnect it. ...
- Page 143 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer Symptom Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. (continued) Only a small amount of data can be transferred to the player. The player becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer. You cannot delete or rename the folders.
- Page 144 Troubleshooting SensMe™ Channels Symptom You cannot find your desired channel. “Morning” always displayed for the time- based channel. Unsuitable songs for selected time-based channels are played. FM Radio Symptom You cannot hear an FM broadcast well. Reception is weak and sound quality is poor.
- Page 145 Troubleshooting Other Symptom There is no beep sound when the player is operated. The player gets warm. The screen turns on whenever songs change. The date and time have been reset. Cause/Remedy “Beep Settings” is set to “Off. ” ...
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Page 146: Messages
Troubleshooting Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Message All group numbers have been used. Cannot play; file format is not supported. Cannot play; the license is expired. Meaning Remedy Songs exceeding the limit The total number of list are stored in “Others. - Page 147 Troubleshooting Message Cannot save more than 30 Preset stations. Do not disconnect. Firmware update failed. LOW BATTERY. Please Charge. Noise Canceling unavailable. Unable to execute. Not enough free space in memory. Delete files to ensure free space. On hold... Cancel HOLD function to activate controls.
- Page 148 Troubleshooting Message The clock has not been correctly set. Verify “Set Date-Time” in the Settings menu. The device’s memory was not formatted correctly. Please re- format using Settings menu. Unable to set photo as wallpaper. The selected photo cannot Meaning Remedy You cannot use time- Set the clock of the player...
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Page 149: Additional Information
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... - Page 150 Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato- ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
- Page 151 Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness.
- Page 152 Additional Information On installation Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shock to the player. It may cause a malfunction or damage. Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.
- Page 153 Additional Information On heat build-up Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time. On the headphones Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehilcle; it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
- Page 154 To clean the earbuds, remove them from the headphones, and hand wash with a mild detergent solution. Dry off sufficiently before use after washing. If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Continued ...
- Page 155 In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player.
- Page 156 The recorded song is limited to private use only. Use of the song beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the player or computer.
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Page 157: License And Trademark Notice
Corporation. 12 TONE ANALYSIS and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. SensMe is a trademark or a registered trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobil Communications AB. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. - Page 158 Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners. Program ©2008 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2008 Sony Corporation and ® marks are not...
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Page 159: Specifications
Additional Information Specifications Supported file format Music (Includes podcasts* Audio Formats (Codec) AAC-LC* Linear PCM Video (Includes podcasts* Video Formats (Codec) (H.264/AVC) MPEG-4 Windows Media Video 9* Audio Formats AAC-LC (Codec) (for AVC, MPEG-4) (for Windows Media Video File size Max. - Page 160 Additional Information Photo* Photo Format JPEG (Codec) The number of files The maximum recordable number of podcasts is 10,000. Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back. Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency.
- Page 161 Additional Information Maximum recordable number of photos that can be transferred (Approx.) Max. 10,000 Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes. Capacity (User available capacity)* NWZ-S636F/S736F: 4 GB (Approx. 3.46 GB = 3,725,197,312 bytes) NWZ-S638F/S738F: 8 GB (Approx. 7.19 GB = 7,725,514,752 bytes) NWZ-S639F/S739F: 16 GB (Approx.
- Page 162 Additional Information Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected. The times below are approximated when “New Song Pop Up” ( page 55), “Clear Stereo” ( page 64), “DSEE(Sound Enhancer)” ( page 65), “Dynamic Normalizer” ( page 67), “Equalizer”...
- Page 163 Additional Information System Requirements Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems* Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later) / Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later) / Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1 or later) / Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later) Not supported by 64 bit version OS.
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Page 164: Index
Additional Information Index Symbols 5-way button ... 11, 13 (Repeat) ... 53 (Shuffle) ... 53 (Shuffle&Repeat) ... 53 (Repeat 1 song)... 53 / Button Setting ... 58 (Heavy)... 60 (Pop) ... 60 (Jazz) ... 60 (Unique) ... 60 (Custom 1) ... 60 (Custom 2) ... - Page 165 Additional Information Karaoke ... 63 Language ... 125 Linear PCM ...128, 159 Live ... 63 Matrix ... 63 Media Manager for WALKMAN ... 9 Messages ... 146 Model ... 121 Mono/Auto ... 101 MP3 ...128, 159 MPEG-4 ...129, 159 Music Library ... 6, 32 Noise Canceling ...
- Page 166 Additional Information Theme Settings ... 113 Thumbnail ... 15, 76, 92, 138 Time Display Format ... 120 Time Machine Shuffle ... 41 Time setting ... 117 Total photos ... 121 Total songs ... 121 Total videos ... 121 Troubleshooting ... 132 Turning off the player manually ..