Page 2: About The Manuals
Digital Media Player NWZ-A726B / NWZ-A728B / NWZ-A729B About the Manuals The following manuals are included with the player. Additionally, after installing software from the supplied CD-ROM, you can refer to the help provided within each software.  Quick Start Guide explains set up, enabling you to import songs, videos and photos to a computer, and to transfer them to the player.
Page 3  Hints  You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page number in the table of contents, in the Home menu list, or in the index.  You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page reference indication (e.g.,  page 4) on each page.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Supplied Accessories ... 8 About the bundled software ...9 Parts and Controls ... 10 Front ...10 Rear ...12 Player Controls and Screens ... 13 How to use the 5-way button and screen ...14 Displaying the “Now Playing” Screen ...19 Using the OPTION Button ...
Page 5 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 ...
Page 6 Home Menu List You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of the player. The Home menu is the starting point of each function, such as playing songs, videos and photos, searching for songs and changing settings.
Page 7 Settings Music Settings Play Mode ... 44 Playback Range ... 46 Equalizer ... 49 VPT(Surround) ... 52 DSEE(Sound Enhance) ... 55 Clear Stereo ... 54 Dynamic Normalizer ... 57 Album Display Format ... 47 New Song Pop Up ... 40 Video Settings Zoom Settings ...
Page 8: Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Please check the accessories in the package.  Headphones (1)  USB cable (1)  Earbuds (Size S,L) (1)  Attachment (1) Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc.  Stand (1)  CD-ROM*  Best Buy Digital Music Store ...
Page 9: About The Bundled Software
About the bundled software Best Buy Digital Music Store With the Best Buy Digital Music Store, you can purchase individual songs, and/ or sign up for a membership to create a subscription account. Songs that are purchased, subscribed to, or ripped from CDs using this software can be transferred to your player.
Page 10: Parts And Controls
Parts and Controls Front  BACK/HOME button* Press to go up one list screen level, or to return to the previous menu. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button to display the Home menu (  page 13).  Headphone jack For connecting the headphones.
Page 11  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.
Page 12: Rear
Rear  RESET button Resets the player when you press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. (  page 102).  Accessory hole (type I) Used to attach the supplied stand or the optional accessories. Using the supplied stand You can stand up the player using the supplied stand.
Page 13: Player Controls And Screens
Player Controls and Screens Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through screens, play songs, videos and photos, and to change the player’s settings. The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button. The diagram below shows how the screen changes when you press various operation buttons.
Page 14: How To Use The 5-Way Button And Screen
How to use the 5‑way button and screen The 5-way button performs different functions on the list screens, on the thumbnail screens, and on the “Now Playing” screen. There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations. How to use the 5‑way button on the list screen Music Buttons Description...
Page 15 Photo Buttons Description Confirms the item of the list.  Press and hold to play back a slide show of photos in the selected item. Moves the cursor up or down. / Press and hold to scroll up or down faster. Displays the previous or next screen of the list.
Page 16 How to use the 5‑way button on the “Now Playing” screen Music Buttons Description  Starts song playback. When playback starts,  appears on the display, and if the  button is pressed again,  appears and playback pauses.* on the “Now Playing” screen. /...
Page 17 Video When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the /// button orientation and functions will also be changed. Buttons Description  Starts video playback. When playback starts,  appears on the display, and if the  button is pressed again,  appears and playback pauses.* “Now Playing”...
Page 18 Photo When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the /// button orientation and functions will also be changed. Buttons Description   appears on the display and a slide show starts. If the  button is pressed again,  appears and playback pauses.* Displays the previous or next photo.
Page 19: Displaying The "Now Playing" Screen
Displaying the “Now Playing” Screen You can quickly display “Now Playing” screen from various screens.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select press the  Detailed information about the currently playing content file appears. ...
Page 20: Using The Option Button
Using the OPTION Button You can change various settings of each function when you press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button. The OPTION/PWR OFF button is useful since you can display the setting screen immediately without selecting setting items from the (Settings) menu of the Home menu.
Page 21: Getting Started
Getting Started Preparing the Player Charging the Player The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer. When you connect the player to your computer, use the supplied USB cable. When you insert the connector of the USB cable into the player, do so with mark facing up.
Page 22: Turning The Player On And Off
Getting Started Turning the Player On and Off To turn on the player Press any button to turn the player on. To turn off the player If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button(  page 11), the player enters the standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power.
Page 23: Getting Data
Getting Started 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.
Page 24: Transferring Data
Getting Started Transferring Data You can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using Windows Explorer on your computer. Playable data hierarchy has rules. To transfer data properly, see the following instructions. For details about the bundled software that can transfer data, see ...
Page 25 Getting Started For songs (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders into the “MUSIC” folder. However, beyond the 8th level, neither files nor folders will be recognized. (On the player) Folders are displayed in the folder name order first, then files are displayed in the file name order.
Page 26 Getting Started For videos (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders into the “VIDEO” folder. On the 1st level, the “VIDEO” folder will recognize either a file or a folder. Files on the 2nd level will be recognized. However, folders beyond the 1st level and files beyond the 2nd level will not be recognized.
Page 27 Getting Started For photos (On Windows Explorer) Drag and drop files or folders into the “PICTURE” folder. On the 1st level, the “PICTURE” folder will recognize either a file or a folder. Only files on the 2nd level will be recognized by “PICTURE” folder. However, beyond the 2nd level, neither files nor folders will be recognized.
Page 28: Playing Music
Playing Music Searching for Songs 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 ...
Page 29: Searching For Songs By Album
Playing Music Searching for songs by album  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select press the  The “Music Library” screen appears.  Press the /// button to select “Album,” and then press the button to confirm.
Page 30: Searching For Songs By Artist
Playing Music Searching for songs by artist  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select press the  The “Music Library” screen appears.  Press the /// button to select “Artist,” and then press the button to confirm.
Page 31: Searching For Songs By Genre
Playing Music Searching for songs by genre  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select press the  The “Music Library” screen appears.  Press the /// button to select “Genre,” and then press the button to confirm.
Page 32: Searching For Songs By Release Year
Playing Music Searching for songs by release year  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select press the  The “Music Library” screen appears.  Press the /// button to select “Release Year,” and then press button to confirm.
Page 33: Searching For Songs By Folder
Playing Music Searching for songs by folder When you transfer data to the “MUSIC” folder by dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, up to the 8th level under the “MUSIC” folder will appear and can be played back. Even if you use another transfer capable software for transferring songs, you can still search for songs by folder.
Page 34: Searching For Songs By Initial Letter
Playing Music Searching for Songs by Initial Letter You can search for songs by the initial letter of the artist name, album title, or song name.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select press the ...
Page 35: Playing A Playlist
Playing Music Playing a Playlist You can play lists of songs (playlists). Also, you can create playlists using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. However, some playlists may not be recognized by the player, depending on software.
Page 36: Searching For Songs Based On The Currently Playing Song
Playing Music Searching for Songs Based on the Currently Playing Song You can search for other songs, albums, and artists by the song information of the currently playing song.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
Page 37: Playing Songs In Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle)
Playing Music Playing Songs in Random Order The player offers 2 different random modes (also known as shuffle play) . Playing songs released in the same year in random order (Time Machine Shuffle) The player randomly selects a release year and plays all transferred songs of that year in random order.
Page 38 Playing Music Notes  While the animation that appears when the player is selecting a release year is displayed, the controls of the player cannot be operated.  Songs with no release year data are not selected in “Time Machine Shuffle” play and are not played.
Page 39: Playing All Songs In Random Order
Playing Music Playing all songs in random order All the songs stored on the player are played in random order.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select then press the The screen used to select a shuffle mode appears.
Page 40: Displaying The Now Playing Screen Each Time The Songs Switch (New Song Pop Up)
Playing Music Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each Time the Songs Switch 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”...
Page 41: Deleting Songs From Music Library
Playing Music 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.
Page 42: Displaying The Music Option Menu
Playing Music Displaying the Music Option Menu You can display the Music option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as a song list, or on the music “Now Playing” screen. From the Music option menu, various settings of music are available.
Page 43 Playing Music Option items appear on the “Now Playing” screen Option items Play Mode Playback Range Equalizer VPT(Surround) Cover Art* Detailed Information* Artist Information Clock Display “Cover Art” screen  If the songs do not have cover art information, the default picture of the player will be displayed.
Page 44: Setting The Music
Setting the Music Setting the Play Mode The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select button to confirm.
Page 45 Setting the Music The list of play modes The playback contents differ, depending on the setting of the playback range (  page 46). Play mode type/icon description Normal/No icon The songs within the playback range are played back in the song list order.
Page 46: Setting The Playback Range
Setting the Music Setting the Playback Range You can set the playback range of songs.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select  button to confirm.  Press the /// button to select “Music Settings,” and then press button to confirm.
Page 47: Setting The Album Display Format
Setting the Music Setting the Album Display Format The player offers 3 types of album list formats “Title Only, ” “Title & Cover Art, ” and “Cover Art Only. ” Notes  The cover art only appears if the cover art information is included. You can set cover art using the bundled Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software for setting cover art.
Page 48 Setting the Music  Hint  You can also select the album display format on the album list screen. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the album list screen, and select “Album Display Format” from the option menu.
Page 49: Setting The Sound Quality (Equalizer)
Setting the Music Setting the Sound Quality You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc. Changing the sound quality You can customize the player’s sound quality.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
Page 50 Setting the Music To return to the normal sound quality Select “None” in step  Hint  You can also set the sound quality from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button, and select “Equalizer” from the option menu. Notes ...
Page 51: Customizing Sound Quality
Setting the Music Customizing sound quality You can preset the value of CLEAR BASS (bass) and 5 bands Equalizer as “Custom 1” or “Custom 2. ”  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select button to confirm.
Page 52: Making The Sound More Vibrant (Vpt(Surround))
Press the /// button to select the desired “VPT(Surround)” setting (  page 53), and then press the VPT, which stands for Virtual Phone Technology, is a proprietary sound processing technology developed by Sony. To return to the normal sound quality Select “None” in step (Surround)”...
Page 53 Setting the Music  Hint  You can also set the “VPT(Surround)” setting from the “Now Playing” screen. Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button, and select “VPT(Surround)” from the option menu. Note  The “VPT(Surround)” setting is not applied while playing a video. List of “VPT(Surround)”...
Page 54: Listening With Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo)
Setting the Music Listening with Clear Stereo Sound “Clear Stereo” enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select  button to confirm.
Page 55: Correcting Sound In The High Range (Dsee(Sound Enhancer))
 “Off ”: Plays back normal sound. (Default setting) DSEE, which stands for Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, is a technology developed by Sony, to enhance the sound quality of compressed audio files by restoring high-range sound removed by the compression process.
Page 56 Setting the Music Notes  The “DSEE(Sound Enhancer)” setting is not applied while playing a video.  The “DSEE(Sound Enhancer)” function is not effective for songs with a file format that is not compressed, or songs that are of a high bit rate with no treble loss. ...
Page 57: Adjusting The Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer)
Setting the Music Adjusting the Volume Level You can reduce the volume level between songs. With this setting, when listening to album songs in the shuffle play mode, the volume level between songs is moderated to minimize the difference in their recording levels. ...
Page 58: Playing Videos
Playing Videos Playing a Video You can play videos by transferring video files to the player using Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. The player offers 2 types of play mode; play back one video file only (one file play) and play back all video files stored on the player continuously (Continuous Playback).
Page 59 Playing Videos On video playback operations To (icon) Find the beginning of the next video ( Find the beginning of the current video ( Go forward slightly ( Go backward slightly ( Go forward quickly over the paused video ( )* Go backward quickly over the paused video ( )* Go forward quickly (...
Page 60: Setting The Video Orientation
Playing Videos Setting the Video Orientation You can set the video orientation to “Vertical, ” “Horizontal (right), ” or “Horizontal (left). ”  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select button to confirm.
Page 61 Playing Videos  Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then press the   “Vertical”: Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting)  “Horizontal (right)” or “Horizontal (left)”: Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of “Video Orientation”...
Page 62: Setting The Display Of The Video Screen
Playing Videos Setting the Display of the Video Screen You can display or hide the detailed information of a video, such as its title, playback icon, and elapsed playing time, etc., during playback.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
Page 63: Setting The Zoom Function
Playing Videos Setting the Zoom Function You can zoom in the currently playing video.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select  button to confirm.  Press the /// button to select “Video Settings,” and then press button to confirm.
Page 64 Playing Videos  Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then press the   “Auto”: The video image is enlarged/reduced by fully fitting it to the available display area, keeping the aspect ratio. When a 16:9 video image (oblong) is displayed, it appears with the long side of the video image fully fit to the screen, and black bands up and down on the screen.
Page 65: Playing Videos Continuously
Playing Videos Playing Videos Continuously You can play back all videos stored on the player continuously.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select  button to confirm.  Press the ///...
Page 66: Setting The Video List Display Format
Playing Videos Setting the Video List Display Format The player offers 3 display formats. You can set the display format of the video list as “Title Only, ” “Title With Thumbnail*  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
Page 67: Playing Only Video Sound
Playing Videos Playing Only Video Sound You can choose options while the player is on hold during the playback of videos, either by playing a video normally or by turning off the screen and listening only to the sound of those videos. Setting this option to “No”...
Page 68: Deleting Videos From The Video Library
Playing Videos Deleting Videos from the Video Library When you delete the videos from “Video Library, ” use Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. For details about using Media Manager for WALKMAN, see its Help.
Page 69: Displaying The Video Option Menu
Playing Videos Displaying the Video Option Menu You can display the Video option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as the video list, or on the video “Now Playing” screen. From the Video option menu, various video settings are available.
Page 70: Playing Photos
Playing Photos Displaying a Photo You can display photos by transferring photo files to the player using Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. You can either display one photo fully on the screen (single display) or a number of photos continuously (slide show play) ( ...
Page 71 Playing Photos  Hints  Playback of songs continues even while you are searching for photos in the photo folder lists, or photo lists or when the “Now Playing” screen of the Photo is displayed.  You can display the photos in a selected folder continuously (slide show play) (  page 75).
Page 72: Setting The Photo Orientation
Playing Photos Setting the Photo Orientation You can set the photo orientation to “Vertical, ” “Horizontal (right), ” or “Horizontal (left). ”  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select button to confirm.
Page 73 Playing Photos  Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then press the   “Vertical”: Displays at 240 × 180 pixels. (Default setting)  “Horizontal (right)” or “Horizontal (left)”: Displays at 320 × 240 pixels. The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of “Photo Orientation”...
Page 74: Setting The Display Of The Photo Screen
Playing Photos Setting the Display of the Photo Screen You can display or hide the detailed information of a photo, such as an icon that shows playback status, etc., while displaying a photo.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
Page 75: Playing A Slide Show
Playing Photos Playing a Slide Show You can display photos in a selected folder continuously.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select press the  The list of photo folders appears. ...
Page 76: Setting The Slide Show Play Mode
Playing Photos Setting the Slide Show Play Mode You can display photos as a slide show repeatedly.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select  button to confirm. ...
Page 77: Setting The Interval Of A Slide Show
Playing Photos Setting the Interval of a Slide Show You can set the time each photo is displayed.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select  button to confirm. ...
Page 78: Setting The Photo List Display Format
Playing Photos Setting the Photo List Display Format The player offers 3 display formats. You can set the display format of the photo list as “Title Only, ” “Title With Thumbnail*  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
Page 79: Deleting Photos From Photo Library
Playing Photos Deleting Photos from Photo Library When you delete the photos from “Photo Library, ” use Media Manager for WALKMAN or Windows Explorer. For details about using Media Manager for WALKMAN, see its Help. Note  Media Manager for WALKMAN cannot delete photos whose name has been changed using Windows Explorer.
Page 80: Displaying The Photo Option Menu
Playing Photos Displaying the Photo Option Menu You can display the Photo option menu by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button on a list screen (including the thumbnail screen), such as the photo folder list, or on the photo “Now Playing” screen. From the Photo option menu, various photo settings are available.
Page 81: Common Settings
Common Settings Limiting the Volume You can set “AVLS (Volume Limit)” (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory disturbance or distraction. With “AVLS (Volume Limit), ” you can listen to music at a comfortable volume level.
Page 82: Turning Off The Beep Sound
Common Settings Turning Off the Beep Sound You can turn off the beep sounds of the player. “On” is set by default.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select the ...
Page 83: Setting A Screensaver Type
Common Settings Setting a Screensaver Type You can set the screensaver to either a “Clock” or “Blank” for when there is no operation for a while during song playback. You can also select “None” for no screensaver.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. ...
Page 84: Setting A Screensaver Time
Common Settings Setting a Screensaver Time You can set the time for the screensaver to activate to 15, 30, or 60 seconds.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select the ...
Page 85: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Screen (Brightness)
Common Settings Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen (Brightness) You can set the display brightness to one of 5 levels.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select the  button to confirm. ...
Page 86: Setting The Current Time (Set Date-Time)
Common Settings Setting the Current Time You can set the current time by adjusting it manually.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select the  button to confirm. ...
Page 87 Common Settings To display the current time Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the “Now Playing” screen and select “Clock Display” from the option menu.  Hint  You can select the date format from among “YYYY/MM/DD, ” “MM/DD/YYYY, ” and “DD/MM/YYYY.
Page 88: Setting The Date Format
Common Settings Setting the Date Format You can set the date format displayed for the current time (  page 86) as “YYYY/MM/DD, ” “MM/DD/YYYY, ” or “DD/MM/YYYY. ”  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
Page 89: Setting The Time Format
Common Settings Setting the Time Format You can select the time format displayed for the current time (  page 86) from either a “12-hour” or “24-hour” display.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. ...
Page 90: Displaying The Player Information (Unit Information)
Common Settings Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information) Information such as model name, firmware version, etc., can be displayed.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.  Press the /// button to select the  button to confirm. ...
Page 91: Resetting To Factory Settings (Reset All Settings)
Common Settings Resetting to Factory Settings You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete data such as audio and photo data. Note  This function is only available in the pause mode.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the Home menu appears.
Page 92: Formatting Memory (Format)
Common Settings Formatting Memory You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. If the memory is formatted, all data 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.
Page 93 Common Settings To cancel the operation   and press the  button to confirm. You can also Select “No” in step   cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step Note  Do not format the built-in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer.
Page 94: Using Rhapsody Service
Using Rhapsody Service Listening to Rhapsody Channels You can listen to Rhapsody Channels transferred from Best Buy Digital Music Store to the player. First you need to install Best Buy Digital Music Store from the supplied CD-ROM onto your computer, and then follow the on-screen instructions to create your account for Rhapsody membership.
Page 95: Adding Songs Transferred From Rhapsody Channels To The "Music Library
Using Rhapsody Service Displaying artist information You can display the artist information by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button and selecting “Artist Information” on the “Now Playing” screen.  Hints  The Rhapsody Channel list screen can be also displayed by selecting ...
Page 96: Displaying The Account Information
Using Rhapsody Service Displaying the Account Information You can see information such as user ID, etc., to renew your subscription. Note  If you do not use Rhapsody service, “Account Information” is not displayed in (Settings) menu.  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
Page 97: Useful Facts
Useful Facts Maximizing Battery Life By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time. Turn off the player manually If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power.
Page 98: What Are Format And Bit Rate
Useful Facts What are Format and Bit Rate? What is audio format? Audio format refers to the method used when importing audio data from the Internet or audio CDs to a computer and saving it as an audio file. Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc. MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is a common audio compression technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
Page 99: What Is Video Format
Useful Facts What is video format? Video format refers to the method used when importing video and audio data to a computer and saving it as a video file. Common formats include MPEG-4 and AVC, etc. MPEG-4: MPEG-4 refers to Moving Picture Experts Group phase 4, developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
Page 100: Storing Data
Useful Facts Storing Data You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software. If the player is connected to the computer, the built- in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.] Notes ...
Page 101: Upgrading The Player's Firmware
For details about the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the following web site: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport  Download the update program to your computer from the web site.
Page 102: Troubleshooting
Check the information about the issue in the Help of each software. Look for information about the issue on the following support web site. http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Continued ...
Page 103 Troubleshooting Operation Symptom There is no sound. No data is played. Cause/Remedy  The volume level is set to zero.  Turn the volume up (  page 10).  The headphone jack is not connected properly.  Connect the headphone jack properly (  page 10).
Page 104 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Transferred data is not displayed in its list. When “All Songs” or “Album” is selected, all the songs will appear, but some songs will not appear when “Folder” is selected. Songs are played back within a limited playback range only, such as within one album.
Page 105 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Noise is generated. “VPT(Surround)” setting or “Clear Stereo” function is not effective. Cannot see the video, but can hear it. Buttons do not work. Playback does not stop. Cause/Remedy  A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being used near the player.
Page 106 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom The player does not work.  The remaining battery power is insufficient. Transferred data cannot be found. The volume is not loud enough. There is no sound from the right channel of the headphones. Or the right channel sound is heard from both sides of the headphones.
Page 107 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Thumbnails are not displayed. Cover art is not displayed. The player cannot format.  The remaining battery is low or insufficient. The player’s power was inadvertently turned off, and then on again. The player does not work properly.
Page 108 Troubleshooting Rhapsody Channels Symptom No artist information is displayed in the “Artist Information” screen. Though the subscription has not expired yet, the message of subscription expiration notice or appears. Cannot search for other songs, albums, and artists by the song information of the currently playing song.
Page 109  When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced.  Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  Copyright-protected contents are played.  When copyright-protected contents are played, battery life may be shorter.
Page 110 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer Symptom MP3 Conversion Tool or Media Manager for WALKMAN does not start up. “Connecting” does not appear when connected to the computer with the supplied USB cable. The player is not recognized by the computer when it is connected to the computer.
Page 111 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer Symptom Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. (continued) Cause/Remedy  Transferring may be stopped due to noise such as static electricity, etc. This happens to protect data information.  Disconnect the player, then reconnect it. ...
Page 112 Troubleshooting Connection with a computer Symptom Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. (continued) Only a small amount of data can be transferred to the player. The player becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer. You cannot delete or rename the folders.
Page 113 Troubleshooting Other Symptom There is no beep sound when the player is operated. The player gets warm. The screen turns on whenever songs change. The date and time have been reset. Cause/Remedy  “Beep Settings” is set to “Off. ” ...
Page 114: Messages
Troubleshooting Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Message All group numbers have been used. Cannot change “Screensaver Timing” when “Type” is “None.” Cannot complete during playback. Please pause playback and then try again. Cannot display folders beyond this level.
Page 115 Troubleshooting Message Cannot play; file format is not supported. Cannot play; file is damaged. Please connect to compliant software or device and transfer again. Cannot play; the license is expired. Could not add this song to Library. Not enough free space in memory.
Page 116 Troubleshooting Message No items found starting with this letter. No Library exists. Please connect to compliant software or device and transfer again. No photos are available for display. No photos are available for display. Please connect to compliant software or device and transfer photos.
Page 117 Troubleshooting Message Not enough free space in memory. Delete files to ensure free space. On hold... Cancel HOLD function to activate controls. The device’s memory was not formatted correctly. Please re- format using Settings menu. Meaning Remedy The player’s available Connect the player to capacity is insufficient.
Page 118: Additional Information
If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913...
Page 119  Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness.
Page 120 Additional Information On installation  Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shock to the player. It may cause a malfunction or damage.  Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.
Page 121 Additional Information On heat build‑up Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time. On the headphones Road safety Avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired.
Page 122  To clean the earbuds, remove them from the headphones, and hand wash with a mild detergent solution. Dry off sufficiently before use after washing. If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Continued ...
Page 123  In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software bundled with this player.
Page 124  The recorded song is limited to private use only. Use of the song beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.  Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the player or computer.
Page 125: About Copyrights
Additional Information About Copyrights  ATRAC is trademark of Sony Corporation.  “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.   Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Page 126 Additional Information  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.
Page 127 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...
Page 128: Specifications
Additional Information Specifications Supported file format Music File format MP3(MPEG-1 Layer3) file format, ASF file format, MP4 file format, Wave-Riff file format File extension MP3 (.mp3), WMA* Codec WMA* AAC-LC* Linear PCM Video File format MP4 file format, “Memory Stick” video format File extension .mp4, .m4v Codec...
Page 129 Additional Information 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.
Page 130 Additional Information Capacity (User available capacity)* NWZ-A726B: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,573,440 bytes) NWZ-A728B: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB = 7,840,890,880 bytes) NWZ-A729B: 16 GB (Approx. 14.7 GB = 15,841,755,136 bytes) Available storage capacity of the player may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
Page 131 Additional Information Battery life (continuous playback) By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected. The times below are approximated when “New Song Pop Up” (  page 40), “Clear Stereo” (  page 54), “DSEE(Sound Enhancer)” (  page 55), “Dynamic Normalizer” (  page 57), “Equalizer”...
Page 132 Additional Information System Requirements  Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems* Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista Home Basic / Windows Vista Home Premium / Windows Vista Business / Windows Vista Ultimate Not supported by 64 bit version OS.
Page 133: Index
Additional Information Index Symbols 5-way button ... 10, 13 (Repeat) ... 45 (Shuffle) ... 45 (Shuffle&Repeat) ... 45 (Repeat 1 song)... 45 (Heavy)... 50 (Pop) ... 50 (Jazz) ... 50 (Unique) ... 50 (Custom 1) ... 50 (Custom 2) ... 50 (Studio) ...
Page 134 Additional Information Karaoke ... 53 Linear PCM ...98, 128 Live ... 53 Matrix ... 53 Media Manager for WALKMAN ... 9 Messages ... 114 Model ... 90 MP3 ...98, 128 MP3 Conversion Tool ... 9 MPEG-4 ...99, 128 Music Library ... 6, 28 Normal ...
Page 135 Additional Information Unique... 50 Upgrading ... 101 USB cable ... 8 Video format ... 99 Video Library ... 6, 58 Video List Display Format... 66 Video Orientation ... 60 VOL+/– button ... 10 Volume ... 57 VPT(Surround) ... 52 Windows Explorer ...58, 100 Windows Media Player ...

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