How to Use the Option Menu
The option menu items vary function-to-function, allowing you to change the settings of each application. You can tap (Option Menu) on the playback screen or the list screen to display the option menu. To close the option menu, tap (Option Menu) once more.
Playback screen Option menu

(Option Menu)

You can select the desired item on the option menu by touch panel operations ( page 11). For example, the operations for setting Play Mode option to Shuffle are shown below.
From the music playback screen, tap
(Option Menu). The option menu appears.

Tap Play Mode.

Tap Shuffle.

Tap OK.

The play mode changes to Shuffle.
The items of the option menu differ, depending on the screen on which you tap (Option Menu). For details, see the following pages. Using the Music Option Menu ( page 45) Using the Video Option Menu ( page 60) Using the Photo Option Menu ( page 69) Using the FM Radio Option Menu ( page 76) Using the YouTube Option Menu ( page 82) Using the Podcast Option Menu ( page 100)

Text Input

You can use the onscreen keyboard to enter text. Select a text field you intend to enter text into, such as a web page address entry, to bring up the onscreen keyboard.
Example: Alphanumeric keyboard for English
Input field Predictive texts field (English and Chinese only) Input mode key
Changing the input mode (key assign) As you tap the Input mode key, the key assignment changes cyclically. The key assign maps vary depending on the language.
Depending on the text field, you may not be able to change the input mode because of character restrictions.
About the Chinese input method You can use the pinyin input method (for simplified Chinese) and the zhuyin input method (for traditional Chinese) to input Chinese text. About the predictive text function The onscreen keyboard for English and Chinese are implemented with predictive text function. As you enter a character, the predictive text function displays candidate words below the text you have entered. You can reduce the number of keystrokes by selecting one of these words. To select, tap the predictive text field to display the full list, drag the list to find the desired word, then tap it to add to the text you have entered.

Copyright protected video files, such as DVD movies or recorded digital television programs, are not supported.

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 to drag and drop data to Content Transfer. Furthermore, if you transfer a podcast from iTunes to the player, the podcast is registered to the player, allowing you to download the podcasts episodes by using the wireless LAN function of the player. For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software. Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA, AAC*1, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video (MPEG-4 Simple Profile, AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile, WMV*1*2), Podcast (music, video)
*1DRM files are not compatible. *2Some WMV files cannot be played back after being transferred by Content Transfer. If you retransfer them using Windows Media Player 11, they may become playable.
ATRAC files managed by SonicStage can be transferred to the player after conversion to MP3 file format. To convert files, download the MP3 Conversion Tool from the customer support website ( page 170). You can register podcasts to the player by using iTunes and Content Transfer. To register, drag and drop the title of a podcast from iTunes to Content Transfer.

Charging the Player

The players 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 the remaining battery power indication on the upper right-hand corner of the display shows: , charging is completed (charging time is approx. 3 hours). If the remaining battery power indication is not displayed, press the HOME button of the player to display it. When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player in the remaining battery power for a long time, recharge it fully (to indication of the display).
About the battery indicator The battery icon in the information area shows remaining battery charge.
As the battery power gets lower, the bars of the icon disappear. If LOW BATTERY. Please Charge. appears, you cannot use the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer. See page 176 on battery duration.
While charging, after a lapse of time of the Screen Off Timer setting ( page 120), the screen turns off. To see the charging status or other indications, press the HOME button to turn on the screen.

For podcasts

(On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop podcast folders into the PODCASTS folder and episode files into the podcast folders. On the 1st level, the PODCASTS folder will recognize only folders. 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. Beyond the 2nd level, neither files nor folders will be recognized.

1st 2nd 3rd

(On the player) Podcast folders under the PODCASTS folder are displayed in alphabetical order. Episode files under the podcast folders are displayed in reverse chronological order. The episode files transferred using Windows Explorer are displayed under the reverse chronological order list, in alphabetical order.
You can connect the player to the Internet by using the wireless LAN function to register podcasts, download episodes and play them back ( page 84).
Do not change the name of the PODCASTS folder. If renamed, it will not be displayed on the player. You cannot refresh the podcasts transferred by Windows Explorer, even after you connect the player to the Internet via wireless LAN. To refresh a podcast, register it by using the player ( page 84) or by using Media Manager for WALKMAN ( page 22).

Wireless LAN Connection

Wireless networks which may be used with the player
The player can connect to the following wireless LANs. Your Home wireless LAN Your office or school wireless LAN Public wireless LANs, such as at coffee shops, hotels, or libraries.
Standard Security IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WEP (128 bit/64 bit, Open System Key) WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES) WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES) Approx. 50m (160 ft) (The communication range may vary, depending on conditions of use and settings.)

Communication range

To connect to an access point, the SSID and encryption key may be required. For the necessary settings ( page 127), consult the person who installed the access point. For the settings of the access point, refer to the operation guide of the access point, or consult the manufacturer of the access point. For the necessary settings ( page 127) to connect to a wireless LAN, ask the administrator of the network (at office/school) or the public Internet access service provider. The player does not support security systems customized in some access points. For details, refer to the operations guide for the access point. The player does not support AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System). Set the WLAN Function On/Off option to Off where the network connection is restricted or prohibited, such as in a hospital or in an airplane ( page 127). Some public wireless LAN services require log-in by using the Internet browser.

Displaying the Detailed Information screen
From the music playback screen, select

Detailed Information.

(Option Menu)
Detailed Information screen
Song name Artist name Album title Genre Release year Length of Song Codec Copyright protected content Bit rate
While playing back variable bit rate songs, VBR is shown. During VBR playback, the elapsed time indication and the Seek Slider indicator may be unstable and inaccurate.

File name

Changing the Music Settings
To change the music settings, select select Music Settings. (Settings) from the Home menu, then

Play Mode

The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play.
From the Home menu, select (Settings) Music Settings Play Mode the desired play mode type OK.
Normal/ No icon Repeat/ Shuffle/ Shuffle&Repeat/ Repeat 1 Song/
The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order. (Default setting) The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order and the playback repeats. The songs within the playback range are played back in random order. The songs within the playback range are played back in random order and the playback repeats. The current song or the song selected from a song list is played back repeatedly.
Songs to be played back differ depending on the Playback Range settings ( page 48).

Playback Range

You can set the playback range of songs.
From the Home menu, select (Settings) Music Settings Playback Range the desired playback range type OK.

All Range

Plays back all the songs in all the lists of the selected search method. For example, if you start playback from an album list, all the albums in the player are played back. appears on the screen, and plays back songs only in the lists from which the playback starts. (Default settings) For example, if you start playback from an album list, the songs in the album only are played back.

Selected Range

Equalizer
You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc.
From the Home menu, select (Settings) Music Settings Equalizer the desired equalizer type OK.
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 even soft sounds can be heard easily. User-customizable sound settings for which you can adjust each frequency range individually. See page 49 for details.
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, YouTube video, podcast video, or FM radio.

Tap (play)/ (pause). Press the button on the body. Touch and hold /. Press and hold the / button on the body. Tap /. Press the / button on the body.
Drag the indicator (playback point) along the Seek Slider. The playback begins at the point of the indicator.
*1During pause, if there is no operation for a while, the player automatically enters standby mode. *2Both of the / buttons find the beginning of the episode. To play back the next (To List) to display the episode list to select the desired episode. episode, select
Information area Total time Seek Slider Elapsed time
Operations on the video playback screen
Play ()/pause ()* Fast forward ()/ fast rewind ()*2*3 Fast forward ()/ fast rewind () during pause*5 Move to the previous scene ()/move to the next scene () Rewind slightly/forward slightly Move to any point in a video
Tap (play)/ (pause). Press the button on the body. Tap /, or touch and hold /.*4 Press and hold the / button on the body.

(rewind)/

(forward) during pause.
*1During pause, if there is no operation for a while, the player automatically enters standby mode. 2 * If you fast-forward to the end of the episode, the playback pauses. If you fast-rewind to the beginning of the episode during playback, the playback restart automatically. If you fast-rewind to the beginning to the episode during pause, the playback remains paused. *3These buttons may not work as described above depending on the episode. (10), *4Forward speed changes through 3 levels by repeatedly tapping ( (100)). Also, rewind speed changes through 3 levels by repeatedly tapping (30), (10), (30), (100)). Tap to exit the operation and resume ( normal playback. *5The speed of fast forward/fast rewind during pause varies depending on the length of the video.

(To List)

Shows an episode list screen. When you select (Back) on an episode list screen, the Podcast List screen appears. For details, see Searching for Podcasts ( page 94). Shows the option menu. For details on the podcast option menu, see Using the Podcast Option Menu ( page 100). Shows the Scene Scroll screen. You can browse scenes by flicking the images on the screen, to select the desired scene. For details, see Browsing scenes (Scene Scroll) ( page 57).

From the Internet browser, select View tab Page Information.
Title: Address: Type: Date of Acquisition: File Size (Byte): Server Certificate

(Browser Menu)

The web page title. The web page address. The web page type. The date and time when the browser loaded the web page. The file size of the web page. The information of the certificates for the web server (displayed only when there are any certificates for the web page you are viewing).

Startup Page

You can set the startup page to be displayed when the Internet browser starts up.
From the Internet browser, select (Menu) (Browser Menu) View tab Startup Page the desired startup page type.
Blank Page Page Last Displayed
When you start the Internet browser, the blank page is displayed. When you start the Internet browser, the last viewed web page is displayed. (Default setting)

Detailed Settings

You can enable or disable JavaScript, authentication information saving, and cache. Check the item you intend to enable. You can also select a time zone and view the browser information.
From the Internet browser, select (Menu) Settings tab Detailed Settings.
Enable JavaScript Save Authentif. Info
Enables JavaScript. If enabled, saves authentication information. The saved information is automatically entered when the authentication is required next time. If enabled, saves the loaded web page to the cache file, allowing the player to display the web page quicker. Allows you to select a time zone. Select a city from the time zone list. To scroll the list, select To close, select. Shows the Internet browser information. /.

Use Cache Time Zone

Browser Information

Privacy Settings

You can delete the cache, cookies, history list, and authentication information.
From the Internet browser, select (Menu) (Browser Menu) Settings tab Privacy Settings the desired item OK
Delete Cache Delete Cookie Delete History Delete Authentif. Info
Deletes the cache. Deletes cookies received from web servers. Deletes the history. Deletes the authentication information.

Cookie Settings

You can set to receive or not to receive cookies from web servers.
From the Internet browser, select (Menu) (Browser Menu) Settings tab Cookie Settings the desired setting type
Accept All Block All Verify before Accepting
Accepts all cookies. (Default setting) Blocks all cookies. Displays the confirmation screen before accepting a cookie.

Changing the Noise Canceling Settings
To change the Noise Canceling settings, select menu, then select NC Settings. (Settings) from the Home

Select NC Environment

You can select the digital filter that is most suitable for reducing the ambient noise at the location.
From the Home menu, select (Settings) NC Settings Select NC Environment the desired setting type OK.
Bus/Train Airplane Office
Most effective at reducing noise in a bus or train. Most effective at reducing noise in an airplane. Most effective at reducing noise in an office.
You can also select the filter from the Noise Cancellation screen, by selecting Menu) Select NC Environment.

(Option

This function is only effective when the NOISE CANCELING switch is turned on.

Set Noise Cancel Level

The player is designed to obtain the maximum effect of the Noise Canceling function ( page 110). 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. You can adjust the microphone sensitivity by setting the Noise Cancel level. Adjust the function when the Noise Canceling effect is poor.

Noise Cancel Level.

(Settings) NC Settings Set
Drag the indicator (setting value) to select the desired value.
The setting can be adjusted in 31 steps. The center position of the slider will obtain the maximum effect. Move the position of the slider to the left or right to adjust the desired value.
You can also adjust the setting from the Noise Cancellation screen, by selecting (Option Menu) Set Noise Cancel Level.
This function is only effective when the NOISE CANCELING switch is turned on. The default setting (center position of slider) will obtain the maximum effect. The effect of the Noise Canceling function is not necessarily enhanced by maximizing the microphone sensitivity.

Common Settings

Changing the Common Settings
To change the common settings of the player, select Home menu, then select Common Settings. (Settings) from the

Unit Information

Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., is displayed.

Unit Information.

Model: Firmware:
(Settings) Common Settings
Displays the model name of the player. Displays version information for the players firmware.
Free/Total Memory Space: Displays the available free memory size and the total memory size of the player. Total Songs: Total Videos: Total Photos: WM-PORT: Displays the total number of songs*1 stored on the player. Displays the total number of videos*1 stored on the player. Displays the total number of photos stored on the player. Displays the version information for WMPORT.

Transferred data is not displayed in its list.
The maximum number of files that can be displayed is reached. The maximum number of files is 2,000 files for videos, 20,000 files for photos, and 20,000 files for podcast episodes. Also, the maximum number of folders for the podcast list is 1,000 folders. Delete unnecessary data. If you rename a video file that is transferred from a computer to the player, or move it to another folder, it may not be recognized by the player and may not appear in a video list. Data was placed in the wrong location by drag-and-drop. Place the data in the correct place by drag-and-drop ( page 28). Available capacity is insufficient. Delete unnecessary data to increase free space on the player. After transferring by drag-and-drop in Windows Explorer, data hierarchy levels do not correspond to the player ( page 28).
When All Songs or The audio files are not in folders under the MUSIC folder. Album is selected, all the Place them in folders under the MUSIC folder by dragsongs will appear, but and-drop. some songs will not appear when Folder is selected. Songs are played back within a limited playback range only, such as within one album. A transferred album appears as two or more albums in a list.
Playback Range ( page 48) is set to Selected Range. Change the playback range setting. When you import a compilation album to a computer by using Windows Media Player, it may be imported as two or more albums. In this case, organize them as one album by using Windows Media Player, and retransfer to the player. For how to organize, refer to the Help of Windows Media Player.
Songs are not displayed in Songs are not displayed in the order of transfer. If you want to the order of transfer. arrange songs in the desired order, create playlists by using Windows Media Player before transferring to the player. For information on playlists, refer to the Help of Windows Media Player.

Noise is generated.

Noise Canceling 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 110). Furthermore, the supplied headphones are designed for fairly high sensitivity to maximize the effectiveness of Noise Canceling in noisy places such as outside or in a train. For this, you may hear white noise in a quiet place even if you release Noise Canceling. 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 173). Some songs may not be played back, depending on certain file specifications. The NOISE CANCELING switch is set to the off position. Slide the NOISE CANCELING switch in the direction of the arrow. You are using headphones other than the supplied ones. Use the supplied headphones. The supplied headphones are not being used properly. Change the size of the earbuds or adjust the earbud position to fit your ears snugly and comfortably ( page 8). If you change the size of earbuds, turn to install them firmly on the headphones to prevent from detaching and remaining in your ears. The microphone sensitivity is not properly adjusted. The player is adjusted at the factory to maximize the effect of the Noise Canceling function. However, you may attain more effectiveness by heightening or lowering the sensitivity of the microphone embedded in the supplied headphones. Readjust the Noise Canceling function ( page 117). The selected digital filter is not suitable for reducing the ambient noise at the location. Select the digital filter that is most suitable for the location ( page 116). The player is used in a quiet place. The Noise Canceling function may not be effective in a quiet place or depending on the type of noise. When outputting to external audio speakers using the optional cradle, VPT(Surround) settings and the Clear Stereo function may not be effective because the player is designed for compatible headphones only. This is not a malfunction.

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.
AVLS (Volume Limit) is enabled. Disable AVLS (Volume Limit) ( page 119). The headphone plug is not fully inserted. If the headphones are not connected correctly, sound will not be output properly. Insert the headphone plug into the jack until it clicks ( page 8). The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 24). The songs or video files that cannot be played are played. Play back the other song or video files. 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 bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. Cover arts of songs that are transferred using Windows Explorer may not be displayed. Thumbnail name does not match its video, or the video is not in the correct location. Place a JPEG file of the same name as the video 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 bundled Media Manager for WALKMAN.
Thumbnails are not displayed.
Cover art is not displayed. Cover art information is not included with the data. The cover art only appears if the cover art information is included. Cover arts of songs that are transferred using Windows Explorer may not be displayed. You can set cover art using the bundled 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. Cannot format the player.
The remaining battery is low or insufficient. Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer ( page 24). 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.

The player cannot charge the battery.
The player turns off automatically. Charging completes very quickly.
Connection with a computer
Cannot install the software.
Your computer is installed with an operating system that is not supported by the player. Check the operating system of your computer ( page 178). Other software is running on Windows. If other software is running, it may interfere with installation. Particularly, be sure to stop security software because it can put a heavy load on the computer. There is not enough free space for the hard drive. The software requires 450 MB of hard drive space. Delete unnecessary files. Your account has no administrator privileges, or you have not logged in as the computers administrator. To install the software, log in with an account with administrator privileges or log in as the computers administrator. A message dialog is covered from your site by the install screen. Press and hold the [Alt] key and press the [Tab] key several times until the message dialog appears. Then follow the message. Wait until the installation is completed, because it is progressing properly. The installation may take 30 minutes or more depending on the computer.
The progress bar on the install screen does not proceed. Or, the access lamp of the hard drive does not light for several minutes.
The installer does not start After inserting the CD-ROM, if the installer does not start up up automatically. automatically, select [My Computer] (Windows XP) or [Computer] (Windows Vista) from the [start] menu on the task bar of Windows, then double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to start up the installer. Media Manager for Your computers system environment has changed, perhaps WALKMAN does not start due to an update of the Windows operating system. up.
Connection with a computer (continued)
Connecting or The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on your Connected USB (MTP) computer properly. does not appear when Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. connected to the computer Use the supplied USB cable. with the supplied USB A USB hub is being used. cable. Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work. Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable. 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 included in the supplied CD-ROM. 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. Connecting or Connected USB (MTP) may not appear on the player, depending on the software environment that is running on your computer. Activate Windows Media Player, or Windows Explorer. By setting the player to the USB connection standby mode before connecting it to a computer, you may be able to establish connection between the player and the computer with more reliability. Select Yes for the USB Connection Mode ( page 125). The player enters the USB connection standby mode and the USB connection standby screen appears. After prescribing the remedies above, if the problem still persists, press the RESET button of the player and reconnect it to the computer by using the supplied USB cable. The player is not recognized by the computer when it is connected to the computer.

If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NWZ-X1050 / X1051 / X1060 / X1061 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address:. 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. These models have been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meet the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
For customers in Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. These models have been tested and found to comply with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meet RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. 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, Minatoku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Headphones

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
For users in France At high volume, prolonged listening to the personal audio player can damage the users hearing. On safety Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic objects. 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. Wash out your eyes with clean water, and consult a doctor. Also, if the liquid gets on to your body or clothes, wash it off immediately. If you do not, it may cause burns or injury. If you get burned or injured by the liquid from the battery, consult a doctor. Do not pour water or put any foreign object in the player. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. If this occurs, turn off the player immediately, disconnect the USB cable from the player, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Do not put the player into fire.
Do not take apart or remodel the player. Doing so can result in electric shock. Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair.
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. The player may become discolored, distorted or damaged. Never leave the player exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. Do not leave the player in a place subject to excessive dust. Do not leave the player on an unstable surface or in an inclined position. If the player causes interference to radio or television reception, turn the player off and move it away from the radio or television. When using the player, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the player to malfunction.

Time 59 hr. 00 min. 34 hr. 00 min.
Time 124 hr. 30 min. 71 hr. 00 min.
Time 122 hr. 30 min. 70 hr. 00 min.
Time 61 hr. 00 min. 35 hr. 00 min.

384 kbps 768 kbps

* Bit rate of video. Bit rate of Audio is 128 kbps.
Maximum recordable number of photos that can be transferred (Approx.) Max. 20,000 Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes. Capacity (User available capacity)*1 NWZ-X1050: 16 GB (Approx. 14.6 GB = 15,775,629,312 bytes) NWZ-X1051: 16 GB (Approx. 14.2 GB = 15,254,618,112 bytes) NWZ-X1060: 32 GB (Approx. 29.6 GB = 31,871,533,056 bytes) NWZ-X1061: 32 GB (Approx. 29.1 GB = 31,350,390,784 bytes) *1Available storage capacity of the player may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Output (headphones) Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing 44.1 kHz sampling data file, single signal measurement) Total Noise Suppression Ratio*1 Approx. 17 dB*2 *1Under the Sony measurement standard. *2Equivalent to approx. 98.0% reduction of energy of sound compared with not wearing headphones. (NC Environment: Airplane) FM radio FM Frequency range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz IF (FM) 128 kHz Antenna Headphone cord antenna Wireless LAN Standards:IEEE 802.11b/g Communication range*1: Approximately 50 m (160 ft) Modulation format: DSSS (IEEE 802.11b compliant), OFDM (IEEE 802.11g compliant) Security: WEP/WPA/WPA2 *1Communication range may vary depending on the operating conditions or settings.
Interface Headphone: Stereo mini-jack WMPORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C (41 F to 95 F) Power source Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable) Charging time USB-based charging Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx.1.5 hours (approx. 80 %) Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected. The times below are approximated when Equalizer, VPT (Surround), DSEE(Sound Enhance), Clear Stereo, Dynamic Normalizer, WLAN function On/Off are deactivated. Furthermore, for videos, the time approximated when the brightness of the screen is set to 3. The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use.
With Noise Canceling function deactivated Music
Playback at MPkbps Playback at WMA 128 kbps Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps Playback at Linear PCM 1,411 kbps Approximately 33 hours Approximately 31 hours Approximately 29 hours Approximately 31 hours Approximately 7.5 hours Approximately 9.0 hours Approximately 7.5 hours Approximately 8.0 hours Approximately 5.5 hours Approximately 4.5 hours Approximately 17.5 hours Approximately 21.5 hours Approximately 21.5 hours Approximately 20.5 hours Approximately 21.5 hours Approximately 6.5 hours Approximately 7.5 hours Approximately 6.5 hours Approximately 7.5 hours Approximately 5.0 hours Approximately 4.0 hours Approximately 14 hours