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Specification Sheet Walkman NWZ-E450
Specifications Supported file format Music (Including podcasts* 1 Audio Formats (Codec) MP3 Media File format: MP3(MPEG-1 Layer3) file format File extension:.mp3 Bit rate: 32 to 320kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency *2: 32, 44.1, 48kHz Media File format: ASF file format File extension:.wma Bit rate: 32 to 192kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency *2 : 44.1kHz * Compatible with WM-DRM 10 Media File format: MP4 file format File extension:.mp4,.m4a,.3gp Bit rate: 16 to 320kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))*4 Sampling frequency *2: 8,11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48kHz Media File format: Wave-Riff file format File extension:.wav Bitrate: 1,411kbps Sampling frequency *2: 44.1kHz Frame rate : Max 30 fps Resolution : Max 720 x 480 *5 AVC(H.264/ AVC) Media File format: MP4 file format, "Memory Stick" video format File extension:.mp4,.m4v Profile : Baseline Profile Level : 1.2, 1.3, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 3 Bitrate : Max 10 Mbps Media File format: MP4 file format, "Memory Stick" video format File extension:.mp4,.m4v Profile : Simple Profile Bitrate : Max 6 Mbps Media File format: ASF file format File extension:.wmv Profile: VC1 simple profile, main profile Bitrate : Max 6 Mbps Channel number : Max 2 channels Sampling frequency *2 : 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Bit rate : Max 288kbps / channel Bit rate: 32 to 192kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency *2 : 44.1kHz * Compatible with WM-DRM 10 Max. 4GB NWZ-E453 NWZ-E454 NWZ-E455

AAC-LC*3

Linear PCM
Video (Including podcasts* 1)

Video Formats (Codec)

MPEG-4
Windows Media Video 9 *6 Audio Formats( Codec) AAC-LC (for AVC, MPEG-4) WMA (for Windows Media Video 9) File size
The number of files Photo*7 Photo Format(Codec) JPEG
Max. 2,000 Media File format: Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21file format File extension:.jpg Profile : Baseline Profile Number of pixels:Max. 4,096 x 4,096 pixcels(16,000,000 pixels) Max. 20,000 CodecMP3 bit rate64kbps, 128kbps, 256kbps Sampling Frequency44.1kHz *1 The maximum recordable number of podcasts is 20,000. *2 Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. *3 Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back. *4 Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency. *5 These numbers indicate the maximum resolution of playable video, and do not indicate the players display resolution. The display resolution is 320 x 240 *6 Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player *7 Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats. NWZ-E453 NWZ-E454 NWZ-E455 4G 8G 16G number time[H:M] number time[H:M] number time[H:M] 2,350 156:40 4,950 330:00 10,000 666:40 1,750 116:40 3,650 243:20 7,450 496:58:40 1,800 120:00 3,700 246:29:61:40 1,850 123:23:49:20 1,500 100:00
The number of files Voice Recording
Notes (Supported file format)
Maximum recordable number of songs and time* (Approx.) *4 minutes per song recorded in MP3 format Maximum recordable time of videos (Approx.)

Song 48kbps 64kbps 128kbps 256kbps 320kbps
Video Video Format: 384kbps Music Format: 128kbps Video Format: 768kbps Music Format: 128kbps

NWZ-E453 4GB 14:00 8:00

NWZ-E454 8GB 29:20 16:40
NWZ-E455 16GB 59:40 34:00
Maximum recordable number of photos that can be transferred (Approx.) Maximum recordable number of voice recordings
Max. 20,000 Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes. Maximum recordable number of voice recording files: 4,000 Maximum recordable number of voice recording folders: 255 Maximum recordable number of voice recording files in each folder: 255 Maximum transferrable number of playlists: 8,192 Maximum containable number of songs in each playlist: 999 4GB Approx. 3.35 GB = 3,602,841,600 bytes 8GB Approx. 6.99 GB = 7,513,178,112 bytes 16GB Approx. 14.1 GB = 15,224,602,624 bytes
Maximum recordable number of playlists
Capacity (User available capacity)*1 Notes (capacity)
*1 Available 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 data file, single signal measurement) FM Frequency range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz

FM radio

IF(FM) Antenna Interface
128kHz Headphone cord antenna Headphone:Stereo mini-jack WM-PORT(multiple connecting terminal):22 pins Hi-Speed USB(USB 2.0 compliant) 5 'C to 35 'C (41 'F to 95 'F) Built-in Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery USB power (from a computer via a USB connector of the player) USB-based charging Approx. 3hours(full charge), Approx. 1.5hours(approx. 80%)
Operating temperature Power Source

Charging Time

Battery life(continuous playback)* * Based on all of the equalizer is set to None ,the screensaver is On' and brightness is set to 3
Music MP3 128kbps WMA 128kbps AAC-LC 128kbps Linear PCM 1411kbps Video MPEG-4 384kbps AVC Baseline 384kbps WMV 384kbps FM Voice Recording
NWZ-E453/E454/E455 approx. 50Hrs approx. 50Hrs approx. 48Hrs approx. 56Hrs NWZ-E453/E454/E455 approx. 10Hrs approx. 10Hrs approx. 10Hrs NWZ-E453/E454/E455 approx. 20Hrs NWZ-E453/E454/E455
Display Dimensions(w/h/d, projecting parts not included) Dimensions(w/h/d)
Recording Approx 9Hrs 2-inch, TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA(320 x 240 Pixels), 262,144 colors 44 94.7 9.7 mm (1 3/3/4 13/32inches) 44.10.4 mm (1 3/3/4 7/16inches) Approx. 58g (Approx. 2.1oz) Quick Start Guide (1) Software The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player, and includes the following items. For details on how to install, refer to Quick Start Guide. Content Transfer WALKMAN Guide Headphones MDR-E804Y (1) USB cable(WMPort type)(1) Attachment(1)Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc.

Mass Supplied items

System Requirements
Computer: IBM PC/AT compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems*1: - Windows XP*2 Home Edition (Service Pack 3 or later) - Windows XP*2 Professional (Service Pack 3 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) - Windows 7 Home Basic - Windows 7 Home Premium - Windows 7 Professional - Windows 7 Ultimate Not supported by OSs other than above [Compatibility mode] for Windows XP (included with Windows Vista and Windows 7) is not supported. *1 Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft. *2 Excluding 64-bit OS versions. CPU: PentiumR III 450MHz or higher for WindowsR XP, PentiumRIII 800MHz or higher for Windows VistaR, PentiumRIII 1GHz or higher for WindowsR 7 RAM: 256MB or more for WindowsR XP, 512MB or more for Windows VistaR, 1GB or more for WindowsR 7 32-bit versions, 2GB or more for WindowsR 7 64-bit versions Hard Disk Drive: 600MB or more of available space Display: - Screen Resolution:800 x 600 pixels (or higher)(recommended 1,024 x 768 or higher) -Colors:8 bit or higher (16 bit recommended) CD-ROM drive(supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM) Sound card USB connector ( Hi-Speed USB is recommended) Windows Media Player 11 for WindowsR XP and Windows VistaR Windows Media Player 12 for WindowsR Internet Explorer 7 or later Broadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) or to visit the web site. We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements. Not supported by the following environments: -Personally constructed computers or operating systems -An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system -Multi-boot environment -Multi-monitor environment -Macintosh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.