(Now Playing), and then

You can display the Now Playing screen by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button to select Now Playing. When playing videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) or photos, you can select Go to the song playback screen from the option menu to display the song playback screen.

Using the OPTION Button

You can change various settings of each function when you press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button. The OPTION/PWROFF button is useful since you can display the setting screen immediately without selecting setting items from the (Settings) menu of the Home menu.
OPTION/PWROFF button 5-way button
Press the OPTION/PWROFF button.

The option menu appears.

Press the /// button to select the item, and then press the
button to confirm. The screen of the selected setting item appears or the selected command is performed. The items of the option menu differ, depending on the screen on which you press the OPTION/PWROFF button. For details, see Displaying the Music Option Menu ( page 32), Displaying the Video Option Menu (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) ( page 57), Displaying the Photo Option Menu ( page 67), or Displaying the FM Tuner Option Menu (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) ( page 75).
When there are multiple menus, display other menus by pressing the / button.

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.
Music Library BACK/HOME button 5-way button
To delete songs from the player, use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer.
Searching for songs by song name
press the button to confirm. The list screen appears.

button to confirm.

(Music Library), and then
Press the /// button to select All Songs, and then press the

The song list appears.

Press the /// button to select a song, and then press the
button to confirm. The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs continues in order.
Searching for songs by album
press the button to confirm. The list screen appears. button to confirm. The album list appears.
Press the /// button to select Album, and then press the
Press the /// button to select an album, and then press the
The song list for the selected album appears.
You can play all songs of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and holding the button in step. You can change the display format of the album list ( page 36). You can select the playback range of songs ( page 35).
Searching for songs by artist
press the button to confirm. The list screen appears. button to confirm. The artist list appears.

Option item Description/reference page

Detailed Information

Displays the detailed information of a song, such as playing time, audio format, bit rate*, and file name.
* If the song has a variable bit rate, VBR is shown for the bit rate.
Option items appear on the list screen only
Option items Description/reference page
Now Playing Play Album Display Format
Displays the Now Playing screen. Plays back all songs in the song list. Selects the album list format ( page 36).
Option items appear on the Now Playing screen only
Play Mode Playback Range Equalizer VPT(Surround) Cover Art Clock Display
Sets the play mode ( page 33). Sets the playback range ( page 35). Customizes the sound quality ( page 38). Customizes the VPT(Surround) settings ( page 41). Displays a cover art.* Displays the current time ( page 81).
* 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 Help of the software or ask its manufacturer. The cover art may not be displayed, depending on the cover art file format.

Setting the Music

Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode)
The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play.
the button to confirm. The list of Music Settings options appears.
Press the /// button to select Play Mode, and then press the
The list of play modes appears.
Press the /// button to select a play mode ( page 34), and
then press the button to confirm. The list of Music Settings options reappears.
You can also select the play mode from the Now Playing screen. Press the OPTION/ PWROFF button, and select Play Mode from the option menu. (Play When you are using NWZ-S515/S516, you can set this function to select Mode) from the Home menu.
The list of play modes The playback contents differ, depending on the setting of the playback range ( page 35).
Play mode type/icon Playback range description
Normal/No icon All Range Selected Range Repeat/ All Range Selected Range Shuffle/ All Range Selected Range Shuffle&Repeat/ All Range Selected Range Repeat 1 Song/
Starts playback of songs in the Music Library after the current song is played in the song list order. After the current song is played back, starts playback of songs within the list item selected on the Music Library screen (album list or artist list, etc.) in the song list order. After the current song or the song selected from a song list is played back, songs in the Music Library are played back repeatedly. After the current song is played back, starts playback of songs within the list item selected on the Music Library screen (album list or artist list, etc.) in the song list order, repeatedly. After the current song or the song selected from a song list is played back, songs in the Music Library are played in random order. After the current song is played back, starts playback of songs within the list item selected on the Music Library screen (album list or artist list, etc.) in random order. After the current song or the song selected from a song list is played back, songs in the Music Library are played in random order, repeatedly. After the current song are played back, starts playback of songs within the list item selected on the Music Library screen (album list or artist list, etc.) in random order, repeatedly. The current song or the song selected from a song list is played back repeatedly.

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.
Zoom (Auto) Zoom (Full) Zoom (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 records the position where each video was stopped the last time. Therefore, you can start playback from the position where you last stopped the video.
Setting the Video List Display Format
The player offers 3 display formats. You can set the display format of the video list as Title Only, Title With Thumbnail*, or Thumbnail Only.
Press the /// button to select Video List Format, and then Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then

press the button to confirm. The list of Photo Settings options appears.
press the button to confirm. On: Displays the title of the current photo, the shooting date, playback status, photo number, etc. Off: Hides the information of the current photo. (Default setting)
The display setting can be set on the Now Playing screen of the photo. Press the OPTION/PWROFF button, and select Display from the option menu.
If Photo Orientation is set to Horizontal (right), or Horizontal (left) ( page 60), the title of the photo is not displayed, even if Display is set to On.

Playing a Slide Show

You can play back photos in a selected folder continuously.
press the button to confirm. The list of photo folders appears. and hold the button. A slide show starts.
Press the /// button to select a photo folder, and then press
You can start playback of a slide show by any of the following operations: Press and hold the button in the photo lists. Press the button on the Now Playing screen of the photo. Press the OPTION/PWROFF button on the photo folder lists, or the photo lists, and then select Begin slide show from the option menu.
The screen does not turn off automatically or change to a screensaver ( page 78) while a slide show is playing.
Setting the Slide Show Play Mode
You can play back photos as a slide show repeatedly.
Press the /// button to select Slide Show Repeat, and then Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the button to confirm. On: Displays photos in a photo folder continuously and continues displaying them repeatedly. Off: Displays photos in a photo folder continuously, to the last photo, returns to the first photo, and playback pauses. (Default setting)
The play mode of a slide show can be set on the Now Playing screen of the photo. Press the OPTION/PWROFF button, and select Slide Show Repeat from the option menu.
Setting the Interval of a Slide Show
You can set the interval before the next photo is displayed.
Press the /// button to select Slide Show Interval, and then Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the button to confirm. Photos switch to the next photos at the selected interval from Short, Normal (default setting), or Long.
The slide show interval can be set on the Now Playing screen of the photo. Press the OPTION/PWROFF button, and select Slide Show Interval from the option menu.
It may take time to display a photo if its size is large.
Setting the Photo List Display Format

You can listen to FM radio. The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so connect the headphones and extend it as far as possible.
FM Radio BACK/HOME button OPTION/PWR OFF button 5-way button
1 Switching to the FM radio
the button to confirm. The FM radio screen appears.
(FM Radio), and then press

Frequency Preset number

Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, the screen appearing is differed.
2 Presetting broadcast stations automatically (Auto Preset)
You can preset receivable broadcast stations (up to 30 stations) in your area automatically by selecting Auto Preset. When you use the FM tuner for the first time, or when you move to a new area, we recommend you preset receivable broadcast stations by selecting Auto Preset.
Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button during FM reception.
Press the /// button to select Auto Preset, and then press
Press the / button to select Yes, and then press the button
to confirm. The receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order from low to high frequency. Auto Preset completed. appears when presetting is completed, then the first preset station is ready to be received.
The Auto Preset operation will delete already preset broadcast stations.
To stop automatic presetting Select No in step and press the button to confirm. To return to the previous menu Press the BACK/HOME button. If several unwanted stations are received If interference is prevalent or sensitivity is too high, change the reception setting ( page 73) to Low.
3 Selecting broadcast stations

To Operation

Select the previous frequency Select the next frequency
Press the button. Press the button.
Search the previous receivable Press and hold the button. broadcast station*1 Search the next receivable Press and hold the button. broadcast station*1 Select the previous preset number*2 Press the button. Select the next preset number*2 Press the button.
*1By pressing the () button during FM reception, the previous (or next) broadcast station is found. If the broadcast station is receivable, reception is accepted. If interference is prevalent or sensitivity is too high, change the reception setting ( page 73) to Low. *2This setting is canceled if no preset stations are entered. Preset the receivable stations using Auto Preset ( page 69).

Improving reception

The headphones cord serves as an antenna, so extend it as far as possible.
To turn off the volume of the FM tuner briefly When you press the button, FM tuner sound is not output. The FM tuner enters the standby mode after 30 seconds and the display goes off. When you press the button again, FM tuner sound is output again.
Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually
You can preset broadcast stations which Auto Preset cannot detect ( page 69).
FM Radio OPTION /PWROFF button 5-way button
Press the / button to select the desired frequency. Press and hold the button.

Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings)
You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete data such as audio and photo data.
This function is only available in the pause mode.
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the

Home menu appears.

Press the /// button to select Reset all Settings, and then
press the button to confirm. The confirmation screen to set back to the factory setting appears. to confirm. Restored factory settings. appears.
To cancel the operation Select No in step and press the button to confirm. You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step. The setting procedure is canceled, and the list of the Common Settings options reappears. To return to the previous menu Press the BACK/HOME button.
Formatting Memory (Format)
You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. If the memory is formatted, all data and settings will be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in memory prior to formatting and export any important data to the hard disk of your computer.
Press the /// button to select Format, and then press the
button to confirm. All data including songs will be deleted. Proceed? appears. to confirm. All data will be deleted. Proceed? appears.
to confirm. While the memory is being formatted, an animated display appears. When initialization finishes, Memory formatted. appears.
To cancel the operation Select No in step or and press the button to confirm. You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step or. To return to the previous menu Press the BACK/HOME button.
Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer, or the software you used to transfer the data.
Selecting the Display Language
You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and messages on the player.
Press the /// button to select Language Settings, and then
press the button to confirm.
Press the /// button to select a language ( page 91), and
then press the button to confirm.
To return to the previous menu Press and hold the BACK/HOME button.
Display language settings

Setting Description

Deutsch English Espaol Franais Italiano Portugus *
Messages and menus are displayed in German. Messages and menus are displayed in English. Messages and menus are displayed in Spanish. Messages and menus are displayed in French. Messages and menus are displayed in Italian. Messages and menus are displayed in Portuguese. Messages and menus are displayed in Russian. Messages and menus are displayed in Japanese. Messages and menus are displayed in Korean. Messages and menus are displayed in Simplified Chinese. Messages and menus are displayed in Traditional Chinese.

Screen setting Screensaver Timing ( page 79) New Song Pop Up ( page 31) Type of Screensaver ( page 78) Brightness ( page 80) Sound effect Clear Stereo ( page 43) DSEE(Sound Enhancer) ( page 44) Dynamic Normalizer ( page 46) Equalizer ( page 38) VPT(Surround) ( page 41) For Videos* On-Hold Display ( page 56) No * NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only Deactivate. After 15 sec Deactivate. Blank 1
Note when connected to your computer If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the sleep or hibernation mode, while the player is connected via the USB cable, the players battery is not charged. Instead, the player continues to draw power from the battery, discharging it.
Adjust data format and bit rate Playing time will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of songs, videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) or photos that are played. For details on charging time and usage time, see page 129, 130.
Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not connected to AC power, because the player may discharge the computers battery.

About Data Transferring

You can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using Windows Explorer on your computer. Playable data hierarchy has rules. Transfer data properly, see the following illustrations. For details about dragging and dropping, refer to Quick Start Guide.
You can also transfer data to the player using Windows Media Player. For details about usage, or support on Windows Media Player, refer to the Windows Media Player information from the following web site: http://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 (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. * NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.

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, the upper or lower case letters are not distinguished.
For videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) (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 2nd level and files beyond 3rd level will not be recognized.

2nd 3rd

*The MP_ROOT folder is used only when the player connects using certain dedicated software, or device. When you transfer data by dragging and dropping, use the VIDEO folder.
(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 or DCIM folder. On the 1st level, the PICTURE folder will recognize either a file or a folder. The DCIM folder will only recognize a folder. Only files on the 2nd level will be recognized by both DCIM and PICTURE folders. 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 and DCIM folders are displayed in alphabetical order. Files in the 1st level of the PICTURE folder are stored in the <PICTURE> folder.
Do not disconnect the USB cable while Do not disconnect.
appears on the player or the data being transferred may be damaged. You cannot change folder names or delete the MUSIC, MP_ROOT, VIDEO (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), PICTURES, PICTURE and DCIM folders. Do not change folder or file names directly under the MP_ROOT folder. Otherwise, they will not be displayed on the player.

appears for a title.

Characters that cannot appear on the player are included in the title. Rename the title with appropriate characters on the computer. The data has no data information, such as an album or artist name, etc. The wrong language is selected. Correct the setting of Language Settings ( page 90), and then transfer data to the player again.
Unknown is displayed for an album or artist name, etc. Garbled characters are displayed.
The screen darkens while There was no operation attempted for the time displaying a photo. selected in Screensaver Timing ( page 79). Press any button.
Troubleshooting Display (continued)

The screen turns off.

There was no operation attempted for more than 30 seconds while the player was in the pause mode. Press any button. There was no operation attempted for the period you set in Screensaver Timing when Screensaver is set to Blank ( page 79). Press any button. Set Screensaver to other than Blank. On-Hold Display is set to No. Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position ( page 10). Set On-Hold Display to Yes ( page 56). You can play back a video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) even when the HOLD function is activated. See the Messages ( page 114).

A massage appears. Power

Symptom

Cause/Remedy

Battery life is short.
The operating temperature is below 5 C (41 F). Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery characteristics. This is not a malfunction. Battery charging time is not sufficient. appears. Charge the battery until By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time ( page 93). You have not used the player for a prolonged period. The efficiency of the battery will be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it. When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyright-protected contents are played. When copyright-protected contents are played, battery life may be shorter.

The FM broadcast is affected by interference.

Troubleshooting Other

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 77). 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 31). 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 81).
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

Songs exceeding the limit are stored in Others. If you cannot find a song, search for it in the Others list first. If you do not want to store songs that exceed the limit in the Others list, delete unnecessary songs from the player using the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. If the total number of playlists registered to the player exceeds 65,535, playlists exceeding this number cannot be displayed. Decrease the number of playlists (delete the playlists) using the software you used to transfer the playlists. You are trying to select an Pause playback, and try Cannot complete during playback. Please pause playback unselectable item during the operation again. playback. and then try again. The player cannot play Move the song(s) beyond Cannot display folders beyond the 8th folder level to a this level. Place songs in folders songs beyond the 8th folder level. ( page 95) lesser folder level using up to the eighth level. Windows Explorer. The playback limitation Update the license Cannot play; the license is period of the song has information of songs using the expired. expired. software used for transferring. Cannot play; file format is not You are trying to play a You cannot play a song in an unsupported format supported. file that cannot be file ( page 127). played on the player. You transferred an audio Place them in folders file to video folders by under the MUSIC dragging and dropping folder. (NWZ-S615F/S616F/ S618F only). Cannot play; file is damaged. Please The file you are trying to Transfer the file to the player again. connect to compliant software or play is damaged. device and transfer again. 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.

Transfer playlists to the player using Windows Explorer, or another software for transferring. Preset any frequency as the preset station ( page 69). Transfer songs to the player.
No videos available for playback. Please connect to compliant software or device and transfer videos. (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) Not enough free space in memory. Please connect to compliant software or device and delete files.
You are trying to start playback when there are no videos stored on the player. The players available capacity is insufficient.
Transfer songs into folders under the MUSIC folder using Windows Explorer, or another software for transferring. Transfer videos to the player.
Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable, and then delete any unnecessary data from the player using another software used for transferring, or Windows Explorer. The player cannot be To operate the player, slide On hold. the HOLD switch to the Cancel HOLD function to activate operated because the HOLD switch is set to the opposite position ( controls. HOLD position. page 10). You are trying to preset a Preset other frequencies. Preset already exists. frequency that is already preset. Select SettingsThe devices memory was not The built-in flash Common Settingsformatted correctly. Please rememory was not Format to format the format using Settings menu. formatted properly. built-in flash memory The built-in flash memory was formatted again ( page 88). on a computer.
The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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 2007 Sony Corporation Documentation 2007 Sony Corporation

Specifications

Supported file format
File format File extension Codec
MP3(MPEG1 Layer3) file format, ASF file format, MP4 file format, Wave-Riff file format MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC-LC*1 (.mp4,.m4a,.3gp), Linear PCM (.wav) MP3 WMA AAC-LC*1 Linear PCM Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*2: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*2: 44.1 kHz Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))*3 Sampling frequency*2: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Bit rate: 1,411 kbps Sampling frequency*2: 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

Dimensions (w/h/d, projecting parts not included)
42.0 79.5 11.5 mm (1 11/1/4 15/32 inches)

Dimension (w/h/d)

Approx. 50 g (Approx. 1.8 oz)
Additional Information System Requirements
Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems*: Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Media Center Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista Home Basic / Windows Vista Home Premium / Windows Vista Business / Windows Vista Ultimate Not supported by 64 bit version OS. Not supported by OSs other than above. * Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft. CPU: Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher RAM: 128 MB or more (For Windows Vista, 512 MB or more) Hard Disk drive: 380 MB or more of available space Display: Screen Resolution: pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,or higher) Colors: 8 bit or higher (recommended 16 bit) CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM) To create original CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required. Sound board USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended) Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, Windows Media Player 10 or 11 (Windows Media Player 11 recommended. 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.). * NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher needs to be installed. 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.
Symbols 5-way button.. 9, 11 (Repeat).. 34 (Shuffle). 34 (Shuffle&Repeat). 34 (Repeat 1 song).. 34 (Heavy).. 39 (Pop).. 39 (Jazz).. 39. (Unique). 39. (Custom 1).. 39. (Custom 2).. 39. (Studio).. 42 (Live).. 42 (Club)... 42 (Arena).. 42 (Matrix).. 42 (Karaoke). 42 A AAC.. 98 AAC-LC.. 127 Accessories.. 8 Adobe Reader.. 3. Album Display Format.. 36 All Range.. 34, 35 Arena.. 42 Attachment.. 8 Audio format.. 98 Auto Preset.. 69 AVC..99, 127 AVLS (Volume Limit).. 76 B BACK/HOME button. 9, 11 Battery..92, 93, 130 Beep Settings.. 77 Bit rate..98, 127 Brightness.. 80 C Capacity.. 129 Clear Stereo.. 43 Club.. 42 Computer.. 131 Continuous Playback.. 54
Cover art.. 36 Custom... 39, 40
D Data.. 100 Date-Time..81, 83, 84 Date Display Format. 83 Display... 51, 62 DSEE(Sound Enhance).. 44 Dynamic Normalizer.. 46 E Equalizer.. 38 Explorer.. 100 F Firmware... 101. FM tuner.. 68 Format (Initialize).. 88 H Headphones.. 8, 121. Heavy.. 39 HOLD switch. 10 Home menu.. 6. I Information.. 85 Initialize (Format).. 88 Initial Search.. 6, 25 Intelligent Shuffle.. 6, 28 Interval.. 65 J Jazz... 39. JPEG..99, 127 K Karaoke... 42