Supplied Items

Three Ways to Transfer Music
From CDs, etc., using Windows Media Player
How to Install the Bundled Software (User Guide included)

How to Use the Player

BACK/HOME button OPTION/PWR OFF button 5-way button

Quick Start Guide

How to Install the Bundled Software How to Use the Player
Please check the items in the package. Headphones (1) USB cable (1) Quick Start Guide (this manual) Software The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player, and includes the following items: Content Transfer WALKMAN Guide User Guide, etc. For details on how to install, refer to How to Install the Bundled Software (User Guide included).
1 Connect the player to your computer.

How to use the Home menu

The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button. The Home menu is the starting point to play audio, search for songs, changing settings, etc. From the Home menu, you can select the desired item on the screen by using the 5way button.

Home menu

FM Radio SensMe Channels Playlists
You can start the WALKMAN Guide and Content Transfer from the [start] menu (displayed by clicking [start]). If you delete the [Setup.exe] file and [Install] folder in the player by formatting the builtin flash memory of the player, copy this data from the [Backup] folder on the computer to your player. Then connecting the player to the computer to be installed, follow the above procedure from step 1 to install. The backup data is preserved in the following [C] drive on your computer by the default install setting. C:\Program Files\Sony\WALKMAN Guide\NWZ-E350\Backup
From iTunes*1, etc., using Content Transfer

USB cable (supplied)

Photos Music

Videos

2 Select the following order with the computer. 3 Double-click [Setup.exe].
Select [start] - [My Computer] or [Computer] - [WALKMAN] [Storage Media].
What can you do with the WALKMAN Guide ?
The WALKMAN Guide includes the following items: User Guide The following contents can be viewed in your web browser. Details on how to use the player How to use software to transfer content to the player Troubleshooting Customer Registration Link Customer Support Link Other useful Links Includes link information, etc., on the download site. The bundled items differ depending on the country/region of purchase.

NWZ-E353/E354/E355

2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
About Windows Operating System and Windows Media Player
Make sure that the OS is Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows Vista*1 (Service Pack 1 or later) or Windows 7*1, and the installed Windows Media Player version on your computer is 11 (Windows XP/Windows Vista) or 12 (Windows 7). For details about usage or support on Windows Media Player, refer to Windows Media Player information from the following web site: http://support.microsoft.com/
*1 [Compatibility mode] for Windows XP is not supported.

Charging the Battery

The players battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer.

Confirm.

Settings
Go to song playback screen Podcasts
*1 Content Transfer supports data transfer from iTunes 9.0 to the player.
By drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer

About the manuals

In addition to this Quick Start Guide, this model is accompanied by the User Guide (HTML document) which you can view from the WALKMAN Guide. For details, refer to How to Install the Bundled Software (User Guide included).
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
For details on transferring music, videos, photos or podcasts, refer to the User Guide. The User Guide can be readily viewed from the WALKMAN Guide.
The install wizard appears. When you execute [Setup.exe], the [Setup.exe] file and [Install] folder stored in the [Storage Media] folder of the player are copied to your computer for backup, and WALKMAN Guide and Content Transfer are installed to your computer.
Charging About 3 hours Fully-charged

Return to the previous screen.

Charging.

5 Double-click
After executing [Setup.exe], the WALKMAN Guide shortcut appears on the desktop of your computer. With the player connected to your computer, when installation of bundled software is completed, Content Transfer starts automatically.
After executing [Setup.exe] you can use the free space in the [Storage Media] folder more effectively by formatting the built-in flash memory of the player. To format the built-in flash memory of the player, see To initialize (format) the player on the backside.
Turning the Player On and Off
To turn on To turn off Press any button. Press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
(WALKMAN Guide) on the desktop to start the WALKMAN Guide.
For details on transferring music, etc., refer to the User Guide included in the WALKMAN Guide.

Parts and Controls

BACK/HOME button 5-way button*1
(play/pause/confirm) button / buttons / buttons

Troubleshooting

If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue.
1 Find the symptoms of the issue in Troubleshooting in the
User Guide (HTML document), and try any corrective actions listed.
For details on connecting to a computer, see the tables on the right. You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery.
Headphone jack USB connector
2 Connect the player to your computer to charge the battery. 3 Press the RESET button with a

small pin, etc.

RESET button
Connect the USB cable (supplied).
Display VOL +*1/ button OPTION/PWR OFF button HOLD switch Strap hole RESET button

Use a small pin, etc.

Press to display the option menu. If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode.
4 Check information on the issue in
the Help of each software. support Web sites.
If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and player settings may be lost.
5 Look up information on the issue on one of the customer 6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
About the customer support Web sites, see For the latest information.
*1 There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations.
Symptom Cause/Remedy The player cannot charge The USB cable is not connected to a USB connector the battery. on your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. Use the supplied USB cable. The battery is charged in an ambient temperature out of the range of 5 C (41 F) to 35 C (95 F). icon You cannot charge the battery when appears. Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 5 C (41 F) to 35 C (95 F). The computer is not on. Turn on the computer. Your computer has entered Sleep or Hibernation status. Release the computer from Sleep or Hibernation status. A USB hub is being used. Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work. Connect the player to your computer using the USB cable (supplied). The operating system installed on the computer is not supported by the player. To charge the player, connect the player to a computer with the operating system that is supported by the player. You have not used the player for more than a year. Depending on the conditions under which your player is used, the battery may have been deteriorated. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. [Connected USB. The The USB cable is not connected to a USB connector player cannot be on your computer properly. operated.] or [Connected Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. USB (MTP). The player Use the supplied USB cable. cannot be operated.] A USB hub is being used. does not appear when Connecting the player via a USB hub may not connected to the work. Connect the player directly to your computer computer with the USB using the USB cable (supplied). cable (supplied) (The The USB connector on your computer may have a problem. computer does not recognize the player). Connect the player to another USB connector on your computer.

Symptom [Connected USB. The player cannot be operated.] or [Connected USB (MTP). The player cannot be operated.] does not appear when connected to the computer with the USB cable (supplied) (The computer does not recognize the player). (Continued)
The player becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer. When double-clicking [Setup.exe] to install the bundled software, [Setup.exe] does not execute, and the Properties window opens.
Cause/Remedy When you use the player for the first time, or when the battery is low, it may take the player about 30 seconds to display the message after connected to a computer. This is not a malfunction. The software authentication may be performed and it may take rather a long time. Wait for a while. The software installation has been failed. Reinstall the software by using the installer. The imported data will remain untouched. The computer is running another software other than the one used for transferring. Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few minutes, and reconnect it. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the USB cable. [Connected USB. The player cannot be operated.] or [Connected USB (MTP). The player cannot be operated.] may not appear on the player, depending on the software environment that is running on your computer. Activate Windows Media Player, or Windows Explorer. A USB hub or USB extension cable is being used. 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). Install the bundled software after installing Windows Media Player 11 or 12. For details on Windows Media Player, refer to the following web site: http://support.microsoft.com/

Precautions

To initialize (format) the player
You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. If the memory is formatted, all files including the User Guide (HTML document) will be erased and all setting values returned to their defaults. Be sure to verify the files stored in memory prior to formatting, and then export any necessary files to the hard disk of your computer or other device beforehand. About the headphones
Avoid playing the unit at so loud a volume that extended play might affect your hearing. At a high volume outside sounds may become inaudible. Avoid listening to the unit in situations where hearing must not be impaired, for example, while driving or cycling. As the supplied headphones are of open-air design, sounds go out through the headphones. Remember not to disturb those close to you.

For the latest information
If you have any questions or issues with this product, or would like information on compatible items with this product, visit the following web sites. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.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/
1 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home

menu appears.

Owners Record

2 Select

[Settings] [Common Settings] [Reset/ Format] [Format] [Yes] [Yes] in this order.
Press the /// button to select the item, and then press the button to confirm. When initialization finishes, [Memory formatted.] appears.
The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the player. Record them in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers in the spaces whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. __________________________ Serial No. __________________________
License and Trademark Notice
Refer to the User Guide (HTML document).
Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. If you format the built-in flash memory, format it on the player.

Searching for Songs (Music Library). 28
Searching for songs by song name.28 Searching for songs by album..29. Searching for songs by artist.30 Searching for songs by genre..31 Searching for songs by release year.32 Searching for songs by folder.33

Playing Videos

Playing a Video. 58 Setting the Video Orientation. 60 Setting the Display of the Video Screen... 62 Setting the Zoom Function. 63 Playing Videos Continuously. 65 Setting the Video List Display Format... 66 Playing Only Video Sound. 67 Deleting Videos from the Video Library... 68 Displaying the Video Option Menu.. 69
Searching for Songs by Initial Letter.. 34 Playing a Playlist.. 35 Searching for Songs Based on the Currently Playing Song.. 36. Playing Songs in Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle).. 37
Playing songs released in the same year in random order (Time Machine Shuffle).37 Playing all songs in random order.39
Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each Time the Songs Switch (New Song Pop Up).. 40 Deleting Songs from Music Library.. 41 Displaying the Music Option Menu.. 42

Playing Photos

Displaying a Photo. 70 Setting the Photo Orientation. 72 Setting the Display of the Photo Screen... 74 Playing a Slide Show.. 75 Setting the Slide Show Play Mode. 76 Setting the Interval of a Slide Show.. 77 Setting the Photo List Display Format.. 78 Deleting Photos from Photo Library... 79 Displaying the Photo Option Menu.. 80

Useful Facts

Maximizing Battery Life.. 96 What are Format and Bit Rate?. 97

Table of Contents Menu

What is audio format?.97 What is video format?.98 What is photo format?.98
Storing Data... 99 Upgrading the Players Firmware. 100

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting.. 101 Messages.. 113

Common Settings

Limiting the Volume (AVLS (Volume Limit)).. 81 Turning Off the Beep Sound. 82 Setting a Screensaver Type. 83 Setting a Screensaver Time. 84 Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen (Brightness).. 85 Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time).. 86 Setting the Date Format.. 88 Setting the Time Format.. 89 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information).. 90 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings).. 91 Formatting Memory (Format). 92 Selecting the Display Language. 94

About the serial number

The serial number provided for this player is required for customer registration. The number is shown on the rear of the player.
About the bundled software
Windows Media Player 11 Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Photo (JPEG) Windows Media Player can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to the player. When you use copyright protected WMA audio files, use this software. For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software or visit the following website. http://www.support.microsoft.com/
Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping. If you install Windows Media Player 11 from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping again. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11.
Media Manager for WALKMAN Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA/AAC*1, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video (MPEG-4 Simple Profile, AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile), RSS feed (music, video) Media Manager for WALKMAN can transfer music, photos or videos from the computer to the player and import audio data from CDs. Media Manager for WALKMAN can also subscribe to RSS feeds and transfer the music and video files that have been downloaded from RSS channels. For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software. Audio files (AAC) or videos can be also transferred by dragging and dropping using Windows Explorer as well as Media Manager for WALKMAN.
*1DRM files are not compatible.
MP3 Conversion Tool ATRAC files need to be converted using bundled MP3 Conversion Tool. (Audio data purchased from a music distribution service on the Internet cannot be converted.) Note that when converting ATRAC files to MP3 files, the ATRAC files are not deleted. You can also delete the ATRAC files by configuring the setting.

Parts and Controls

BACK/HOME button*1 Press to go up one list screen level, or to return to the previous menu. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button to display the Home menu ( page 13). Headphone jack For connecting the headphones. Insert the jack pin until it clicks into place. If the headphones are connected improperly, the sound from the headphones may not sound right. WMPORT jack Use this jack to connect the supplied USB cable, or optional peripheral devices, such as supported accessories for the WMPORT.
5-way button*2 Starts playback and enables navigation of the players on-screen menus ( page 14). Display The display may vary, depending on functions ( page 13). VOL +*2/ button Adjusts the volume.
HOLD switch You can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD switch when carrying it. By sliding the HOLD switch to 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. OPTION/PWROFF button*1 Displays the option menu ( page 20, 42, 69, 80). If you press and hold the OPTION/ PWROFF button, screen turns off and the player enters standby mode. If you press any button while the player is in standby mode, the Now Playing screen, etc., appears and the player is ready for operation. Furthermore, if you leave the player in standby mode for about a day, the player turns completely off automatically. If you press any button when the player is turned off, the start up screen appears first, then the Now Playing screen appears.

Confirms the item of the list. Press and hold to play back all songs in the selected item. Moves the cursor up or down. Press and hold to scroll up or down faster. Changes screens, or, when an index is displayed, moves the cursor left or right to display a list of items. Displays the previous or next screen of the list, when the index is not displayed.

Buttons

Description
Confirms the item of the list. Moves the cursor up or down. Press and hold to scroll up or down faster. Displays the previous or next screen of the list.
Confirms the item of the list. Press and hold to play back a slide show of photos in the selected item. Moves the cursor up or down. Press and hold to scroll up or down faster. Displays the previous or next screen of the list.
How to use the 5-way button on the thumbnail*1 screen

Thumbnails

Displays the song list of the selected item during music operation, or displays the selected item during photo operation. Starts play back of the selected item during video operation. Moves the cursor up or down. Press and hold to scroll up or down faster. Move the cursor left or right. Press and hold to move the cursor left or right faster and then scroll up or down through the thumbnail screens.
*1Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of a piece of cover art, one scene of a video, or a photo. To display thumbnails for albums, see page 47; for video files, see page 66.
How to use the 5-way button on the Now Playing screen

Song name

Artist name Album title Genre Release year Playing status
Starts song playback. When playback starts, appears on the display, and if the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*1 This pause and resume feature is available only on the Now Playing screen. Press the / button to display the cursor and scroll through the displayed items. When genre, album title, or other characteristic is selected by the cursor, press the button to display a list of artists matching the genre of the currently playing song or the song lists of the album that is currently playing. Moves playback to the beginning of the current, previous, or next song when pressed once or repeatedly. Press and hold to scan a playing song backwards or forwards quickly.
*1If there is no operation for more than 3 minutes while a song is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode.

Playing status

When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the /// button orientation and functions will also be changed.
Starts video playback. When playback starts, appears on the display, and if the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*1 You can play and pause videos only from the Now Playing screen of the video. Press the / button to find the beginning of the next, previous or the currently playing video.*2 Press the / button to scan a playing video backwards or forwards quickly. During playback, the speed of fast forward/backward changes through 3 levels by repeatedly pressing the / button ((10), (30), (100)). By pressing and holding, the speed increases 1 level, and by releasing, returns to the normal playback. While pausing playback, the scene moves forward or backward slightly by pressing the / button.

Turning the Player On and Off

OPTION/PWROFF button

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/PWROFF button( page 11), the player enters the standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. If you press any button while in the standby mode, the Now Playing screen, etc., appears and the player is ready for operation. Furthermore, if standby mode is retained for about a day, the player turns off completely automatically. If you press any button when the player is turned off, the start up screen appears first, then the Now Playing screen appears.

Getting Data

To enjoy transferring data to the player, you need to import data, such as audio, video or photos from the Internet, audio data from CDs, photo data from a digital camera, or video data from a video camera to your computer before using the player. To import audio data from CDs, you need to use appropriate software for importing. For details about supported file formats, see Supported file format ( page 126).

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 9.
Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping. If you install Windows Media Player 11 (for details, see Installing the Operation Guide and software of Quick Start Guide) from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping again. Before installing Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11. Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.
Do not disconnect the USB cable while Do not disconnect. appears on the You cannot change folder names or delete the MUSIC, MP_ROOT, Do not change folder or file names directly under the MP_ROOT folder or
player or the data being transferred may be damaged. VIDEO, PICTURES and PICTURE folders.

MPE_ROOT folder. Otherwise, they will not be displayed on the player. Insert the connector of the USB cable into the player with the facing up. The player appears on Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.] mark
Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
Select the player on Windows Explorer, and then drag and drop files.
For songs (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders into the MUSIC folder. However, beyond the 8th level, neither files nor folders will be recognized.

1st 7th 8th 9th

(On the player) Folders are displayed in the folder name order first, then files are displayed in the file name order. In this case, upper or lower case letters are not distinguished.
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.

2nd 3rd

(On the player) Video files are displayed in the order they are transferred by dragging and dropping. (The latest data is at the top.)
You can set JPEG files as a thumbnails of video files, by placing JPEG files in the corresponding video folders. When you display the video list, you can see the thumbnails (small pictures to display on the menu) for the video files on the player. To display a thumbnail for a video file, create a JPEG file (horizontal 160 vertical 120 dots, extension:.jpg) and name it the same as the desired video file, then store it in the video file folder.
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.
* Data hierarchy of PICTURES is the same as the PICTURE folder.
(On the player) Folders under the PICTURE folder is displayed in alphabetical order. Files in the 1st level of the PICTURE folder are stored in the <PICTURE> folder.

Playing Music

Searching for Songs (Music Library)
Songs transferred by Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software can be played back on the player. You can search for songs by title of songs, albums, artist, and genre, etc.
Searching for songs by song name
press the button to confirm. The Music Library screen appears.

button to confirm.

(Music Library), and then

Playing all songs in random order
All the songs stored on the player are played in random order.
Press the /// button to select Shuffle All, and then press the
All songs are shuffled, and playback starts.
When you start Intelligent Shuffle play, the play mode changes to Shuffle or Shuffle&Repeat ( page 45). Even if you cancel Intelligent Shuffle, the Shuffle or Shuffle&Repeat setting for the play mode is kept. Intelligent Shuffle play is automatically canceled by any of the following operations: Starting playback of a song by selecting it from the Music Library, etc. Changing the play mode. Changing the playback range. Playing a video.
Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each Time the Songs Switch (New Song Pop Up)
If you set the screensaver to Clock or Blank ( page 83) and there is no operation for a while, the screen changes to the clock display or blank screen. However, if you set New Song Pop Up to On, the screen turns on automatically whenever a song changes to another song.

the button to confirm.

(Settings), and then press
Press the /// button to select Music Settings, and then press
the button to confirm. The list of Music Settings options appears. press the button to confirm.
Press the /// button to select New Song Pop Up, and then Press the /// button to select On, and then press the
button to confirm. The Now Playing screen appears whenever a song switches to another song.
when a song switches to another song.
If you do not want to display the Now Playing screen Select Off in step. In this case, the Now Playing screen does not appear
This function is deactivated when displaying photos during song playback.
Deleting Songs from Music Library
When you delete songs form Music Library, use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. For details about using the software, see the Help of the software.
Displaying the Music Option Menu
You can display the Music option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWROFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as a song list, or on the music Now Playing screen. From the Music option menu, various settings of music are available. The option items shown on the option menu vary, depending on the screen from which you display the option menu.

Title & Cover Art (Default setting) Cover Art Only
You can also select the album display format on the album list screen. Press the OPTION/PWROFF button on the album list screen, and select Album Display Format from the option menu.
Setting the Sound Quality (Equalizer)
You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc.
Changing the sound quality
You can customize the players sound quality.
Press the /// button to select Equalizer, and then press the
The list of equalizer settings appears.
Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the button to confirm. The selected sound setting is applied, and the list of Music Settings options reappears. For details of each equalizer option, see page 50.
To return to the normal sound quality Select None in step , and then press the button to confirm.
You can also set the sound quality from the Now Playing screen. Press the OPTION/ PWROFF button, and select Equalizer from the option menu.
If your personal settings saved as Custom 1 and Custom 2 seem to produce a different volume level than the other settings, you may have to adjust the volume manually to compensate. The Equalizer setting is not applied while playing a video.
List of equalizer settings The sound settings appear on the screen as the letters in parentheses.

Setting/icon Description

None Heavy ( ) ) Pop ( Jazz ( ) ) Unique ( Custom 1 ( Custom 2 ( ) )
Sound quality setting is not activated. (Default setting) Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals. Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound. Emphasizes high and low ranges, so that a small sound can be listened easily. User-customizable sound settings for which you can adjust each frequency range individually. See page 51 for details.
Customizing sound quality
You can preset the value of CLEAR BASS (bass) and 5 bands Equalizer as Custom 1 or Custom 2.
Press the /// button to select Edit displayed under Custom
1 or Custom 2 to change a value, and then press the button to confirm. The setting screen appears.
Press the / button to select a cursor for the CLEAR BASS or the
frequency range setting, and press the / button to adjust the setting level. The CLEAR BASS can be set to any of 4 sound levels, and the 5 frequency ranges can be set to any of 7 sound levels.
Press the button to confirm.
The list of equalizer settings reappears. 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.

You can display or hide the detailed information of a video, such as its title, playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., during playback.
the button to confirm. The list of Video Settings options appears.
Press the /// button to select Display, and then press the Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the button to confirm. On: Displays the video title, playback status, or the elapsed time, etc. Off : Hides the detailed information of the currently playing video and displays it only when you operate the player. (Default setting)
The display setting can be set on the Now Playing screen of the video. Press the OPTION/PWROFF button, and select Display from the option menu.
If Video Orientation is set to Horizontal (right) or Horizontal (left), the title of the video is not displayed.
Setting the Zoom Function
You can zoom in the currently playing video.
the button to confirm. The list of Video Settings options appears. the button to confirm.
Press the /// button to select Zoom Settings, and then press
press the button to confirm. Auto: The video image is enlarged/reduced by fully fitting it to the available display area, keeping the aspect ratio. 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. (Default setting) Full: 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 short side of the video image fully fit to the available display area, with the right and left of the video image cut to fit. Off : The video image is not enlarged/reduced, and appears at the original resolution. If video resolution is too large, the left, right, top and bottom of the screen will be cut.

Auto Full Off

The dotted line frame represents the original video image size.
The zoom setting can be set on the Now Playing screen of the video. Press the OPTION/PWROFF button, and select Zoom Settings from the option menu.
Playing Videos Continuously
You can play back all videos stored on the player continuously.
the button to confirm. The list of Video Settings options appears. then press the button to confirm.
Press the /// button to select Continuous Playback, and Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the button to confirm. On: Plays back all videos stored on the player. Off : Plays back one selected video. (Default setting)
If you set Continuous Playback to Off, the player remembers the position where each video was stopped the last time. Therefore, you can start playback from the position where you last stopped the video.

When All Songs or The audio files are not in folders under the Album is selected, all the MUSIC folder. songs will appear, but Place them in folders under the MUSIC folder some songs will not appear by dragging and dropping. when Folder is selected. Songs are played back Playback Range ( page 46) is set to Selected within a limited playback Range. range only, such as within Change the playback range setting. one album. Data cannot be deleted You cannot delete songs, videos and photos on the on the player. player. Delete them using the software you used to transfer the data, or Windows Explorer.

Noise is generated.

A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being used near the player. When using devices such as mobile phones, keep them away from the player. Music data imported from CDs, etc., is damaged. Delete the data, then import and transfer it again. When importing data to your computer, close any other applications to avoid data damage. Transferred files are not in a playable format. For details, see Supported file format of Specifications ( page 126). Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Some songs may not play back, depending on certain file specifications.
VPT(Surround) setting When outputting to external audio speakers using or Clear Stereo function the optional cradle, VPT(Surround) settings and is not effective. the Clear Stereo function may not be effective because the player is designed for compatible headphones only. This is not a malfunction. Cannot see the video, but The file is a.3gp file. (.3gp only supports audio.) can hear it. The video file is not in a video folder. Place the video files in a video folder by dragging and dropping. Buttons do not work. The HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position. Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position ( page 11). The player contains moisture condensation. Wait a few hours to let the player dry. The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 21). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 101). While Connecting is being displayed, you cannot operate the player. Disconnect the USB connection, then operate the player. Playback does not stop. With this player, there is no difference between stopping and pausing. When you press the button, appears and playback pauses/stops.

The player does not work. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 21). If you charge the battery and nothing changes, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 101). Transferred data cannot The built-in flash memory of the player was be found. formatted using Windows Explorer. Format the built-in flash memory on the player ( page 92). The supplied USB cable was disconnected from the player while data was being transferred. Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash memory on the player ( page 92). After dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player ( page 24). Transferred files are not in a playable format. For details, see Supported file format of Specifications ( page 126). Convert the ATRAC audio data using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. Songs or videos may not be played back, depending on the file format ( page 126). Photos may not be displayed, depending on the file size or the file format ( page 126). The volume is not loud AVLS (Volume Limit) is enabled. enough. Disable AVLS (Volume Limit) ( page 81). There is no sound from The headphone jack is not fully inserted. the right channel of the If the headphones are not connected correctly, headphones. sound will not be output properly. Insert the Or the right channel connecting pin of the headphones into the jack sound is heard from both until it clicks ( page 10). sides of the headphones. Playback has stopped The remaining battery power is insufficient. suddenly. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 21). The songs or video files that cannot be played are played. Play back the other song or video files.
Thumbnails are not displayed.
Songs do not have cover art information whose file format is supported by the player. Thumbnails are displayed only when songs have cover art information whose file format is supported by the player. Transfer again using the supplied Windows Media player, or another transfer capable software. Thumbnail name does not match its video file, or the video file is not in the correct location. Place a JPEG file of the same name as the video file into the folder under the VIDEO folder. If the photos do not have thumbnails that are complied with Exif file format, the thumbnails cannot be displayed. Retransfer the photos using supplied Media Manager for WALKMAN. Cover art information is not included with the data. The cover art only appears if the cover art information is included. You can set cover art using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art. For details on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software. Some cover art is not displayed, depending on its file format. The remaining battery is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 21). If a malfunction occurs, the player turns off, and then on again automatically. The computer is started or restarted while the player is connected to it. Reset the player by pressing the RESET button of the player. Disconnect the player when you start or restart the computer.

Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. (continued)
The data may be damaged. Delete the data that cannot be transferred from your computer, then import it to your computer again. When importing data to your computer, close any other applications to avoid data damage. Transferable limit of files and folders has been exceeded. Delete unnecessary data. You are trying to transfer.m4a,.mp4,.3gp or.m4v files on a computer that already has Windows Media Player 10 installed. Install Windows Media Player 11 from the supplied CD-ROM. If you transfer data using an appropriate software for transferring, but the transfer is not made, refer to the manufacturer.
Only a small amount of There is not enough free space in the built-in flash data can be transferred to memory. the player. Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase free space. Data that cannot be played on the player is stored on the player. If data other than song, video, or photo data is stored on the player, less data can be transferred. Transfer back data that cannot be played on the player to the computer to increase the available space. The player becomes A USB hub or USB extension cable is being used. unstable while it is Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension connected to the cable may not work. Connect the player to your computer. computer using the supplied USB cable. You cannot delete or You cannot delete or rename the MUSIC, rename the folders. MP_ROOT, VIDEO, PICTURES and PICTURE folders.
There is no beep sound when the player is operated. The player gets warm.
Beep Settings is set to Off. Set Beep Settings to On ( page 82). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to the optional cradle, or another device. The player may be warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging. The player also may get warm when a large amount of data is transferred. This behavior is normal and not cause for concern. Set the player aside for a while to allow it to cool down. New Song Pop Up is set to On. Set New Song Pop Up to Off ( page 40). If you left the player for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may be reset. This is not a malfunction. Charge the battery until appears on the screen and set the date and time again ( page 86).
The screen turns on whenever songs change. The date and time have been reset.

Messages

Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.

Message Meaning Remedy

All group numbers have been used.
The total number of list items (except for the song lists) exceeds the limit (8,192 items). The total number of songs registered in the playlists has reached 65,535.

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (AVC VIDEO) AND/OR (ii)DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://MPEGLA.COM US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and marks are not specified. This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary. Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device (WM-DRM) to protect the integrity of their content (Secure Content) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (WM-DRM Software). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (Secure Content Owners) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Softwares right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Softwares ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for 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

Specifications

Supported file format
File format File extension Codec
MP3(MPEG-1 Layer3) file format, ASF file format, MP4 file format, Wave-Riff file format MP3 (.mp3), WMA*1 (.wma), AAC-LC*2 (.mp4,.m4a,.3gp), Linear PCM (.wav) MP3 WMA*1 AAC-LC*2 Linear PCM Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*3: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*3: 44.1 kHz Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))*4 Sampling frequency*3: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Bit rate: 1,411 kbps Sampling frequency*3: 44.1 kHz
File format File extension Codec MP4 file format, Memory Stick video format.mp4,.m4v Video AVC (H.264/AVC) MPEG-4 Profile: Baseline Profile Level: Max. 1.3 Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps Profile: Simple Profile Bit rate: Max. 2,500 kbps

Frame rate: Max. 30 fps Resolution: Max. QVGA (320 240) Audio AAC-LC Channel number: Max. 2 channels Sampling frequency*3: 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Bit rate: Max. 288 kbps per 1 channel
File size The number of files
Max. 2 GB Max. 1,000 Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21file format.jpg Profile: Baseline Profile Number of pixels: Max. 4,000 4,000 pixels (16,000,000 pixels) Max. 10,000

Photo*

File format File extension Codec The number of files
*1WM-DRM 10 files are compatible. *2Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back. *3Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. *4Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency. *5Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats.
Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)
The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4 minutes songs (not including videos and photos) in the MP3 format. Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format.

NWZ-A726

Bit rate 48 kbps 64 kbps 128 kbps 256 kbps 320 kbps Songs 2,450 1,Time 163 hr. 20 min. 123 hr. 20 min. 61 hr. 40 min. 30 hr. 40 min. 24 hr. 40 min.

NWZ-A728

Songs 5,050 3,750 1,755 Time 336 hr. 40 min. 250 hr. 00 min. 123 hr. 20 min. 63 hr. 00 min. 50 hr. 20 min.

NWZ-A729

Bit rate 48 kbps 64 kbps 128 kbps 256 kbps 320 kbps Songs 10,200 7,650 3,800 1,900 1,500 Time 680 hr. 00 min. 510 hr. 00 min. 253 hr. 20 min. 126 hr. 40 min. 100 hr. 00 min.
Maximum recordable time of videos (Approx.)
The approximate recordable times are estimated in the case where only videos are transferred. The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is used.
Bit rate Video Format: 384 kbps Audio Format: 128 kbps Video Format: 768 kbps Audio Format: 128 kbps Time 15 hr. 00 min. 8 hr. 30 min.
Time 30 hr. 40 min. 17 hr. 30 min.
Time 62 hr. 00 min. 35 hr. 30 min.
Maximum recordable number of photos that can be transferred (Approx.)