Sony NWZ-A818 Manuale Utente

©2007 Sony Corporation3-293-630-12 (1)NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-12(1)Operation GuideNWZ-A815 / A816 / A818Table of Contents Menu Index

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)10 10 Parts and Controls5-way button*1Starts playback and enables navigation of the player’s on-screen menus (

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Troubleshooting100 100 Symptom Cause/RemedyTransferred data cannot be found. The built-in flash memory of the pl

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Troubleshooting101 101 Symptom Cause/RemedyThumbnails are not displayed. Songs do not have cover art information

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Troubleshooting102 102 DisplaySymptom Cause/Remedy“” appears for a title. Characters that cannot appear on the

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Troubleshooting103 103 PowerSymptom Cause/RemedyBattery life is short. The operating temperature is below 5 °C (

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Troubleshooting104 104 Connection with a computerSymptom Cause/RemedyMP3 Conversion Tool does not start up. Your

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Troubleshooting105 105 Symptom Cause/RemedyData cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. Transfer

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Troubleshooting106 106 Symptom Cause/RemedyOnly a small amount of data can be transferred to the player. There i

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Troubleshooting107 107 MessagesFollow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.Message Meaning

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Troubleshooting108 108 Message Meaning RemedyCannot play; file is damaged. Please connect to compliant software o

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Troubleshooting109 109 Message Meaning RemedyNo photos are available for display.There are no photos that can be

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)11 11 OPTION/PWR OFF button*2Displays the option menu ( page 18).If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF butt

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Troubleshooting110 110 Message Meaning RemedyThe device’s memory was not formatted correctly. Please re-format us

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Additional Information111 111 The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Additional Information112 112 PrecautionsOn safety Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Additional Information113 113 On installation Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Additional Information114 114 On heat build-upHeat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for a

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Additional Information115 115 On the LCD Do not apply strong force to the surface of the LCD. This may cause a d

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Additional Information116 116 Important Notice Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual ac

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Additional Information117 117 About sample data*The player is pre-installed with sample data. To delete this data

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Additional Information118 118 About Copyrights ATRAC is trademark of Sony Corporation. “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN”

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Additional Information119 119  US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.  Information on Expat C

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)12 12 Player Controls and ScreensUse the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through screens, play

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Additional Information120 120 SpecicationsSupported le formatMusicFile format MP3(MPEG1 Layer3) file format, AS

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-12(1)Additional Information121 121 Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)The approximate times are base

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Additional Information122 122 Capacity (User available capacity)*1NWZ-A815: 2 GB (Approx. 1.71 GB = 1,840,709,632

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Additional Information123 123 Battery life (continuous playback)By setting as follows, a longer battery life can

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Additional Information124 124 System Requirements Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with t

Additional Information125 125 NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Cover art ... 51Custom ...

Additional Information126 126 NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)LLinear PCM ...92, 120Live ...

Additional Information127 127 NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)VVideo format ... 93Video Library ...

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)13 13 How to use the 5-way button and screenThe 5-way button performs different functions on the list screens, on

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)14 14 ListPhotoButtons DescriptionConfirms the item of the list.Press and hold to play back a slide show of phot

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)15 15 How to use the 5-way button on the “Now Playing” screenMusicSong nameArtist nameAlbum titleGenrePlaying sta

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)16 16 Playing statusVideoWhen you change the display orientation to horizontal, the /// button functions will

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)17 17 Displaying the “Now Playing” ScreenThe “Now Playing” screen displays information about the currently playin

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)18 18 Using the OPTION ButtonYou can change various settings of each function when you press the OPTION/PWR OFF b

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Getting StartedGetting Started19 19 Preparing the PlayerCharging the PlayerThe player’s battery is recharged whil

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)2 2 About the ManualsThe following manuals are included with the player. Additionally, after installing software

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Getting Started20 20 Turning the Player On and OOPTION/PWR OFF buttonTo turn on the playerPress any button to tu

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Getting Started21 21 Getting DataTo enjoy transferring data to the player, you need to import data, such as audio

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Getting Started22 22 Transferring DataYou can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using Windows Explo

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Getting Started23 23 For songs(On Windows Explorer)Drag and drop files or folders into the “MUSIC” folder.However

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Getting Started24 24 (On the player)Video files are displayed in the order they are transferred by dragging and d

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Music Playing Music25 25 Searching for Songs (Music Library)Songs transferred by Windows Explorer, or a

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Music26 26 Searching for songs by albumPress and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appear

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Music27 27 Searching for songs by artistPress and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appea

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Music28 28 Searching for songs by genrePress and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appear

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Music29 29 Searching for songs by release yearPress and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)3 3  Hints You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page number in the table of contents, in the Home m

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)  Playing Music30 30 Searching for songs by folderWhen you transfer data to the “MUSIC” folder by dragging and dr

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Music31 31 Searching for Songs by Initial LetterYou can search for songs by the initial letter of the a

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Music32 32 Playing a PlaylistYou can play lists of songs (playlists). Also, you can create playlists us

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Music33 33 Searching for Songs Based on the Currently Playing SongYou can search for other songs, album

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Music34 34 Playing Songs in Random Order (Intelligent Shue)The player offers 2 different random modes

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Music35 35 Notes The controls of the player cannot be operated while a year is being selected. A shuf

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Music36 36 Playing all songs in random orderAll the songs stored on the player are played in random ord

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Music37 37 Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each Time the Songs Switch (New Song Pop Up)If you set the

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Music38 38 Displaying the Music Option MenuYou can display the Music option menu by pressing the OPTION

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Setting the Music Setting the Music39 39 Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode)The player offers a variety of pl

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)4 4 Setting the MusicSetting the Play Mode (Play Mode)... 39Setting the Playback Range ...

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Setting the Music40 40 The list of play modesThe playback contents differ, depending on the setting of the pl

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Setting the Music41 41 Setting the Playback RangeYou can set the playback range of songs.5-way buttonBACK/HOM

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Setting the Music42 42 Setting the Sound Quality (Equalizer)You can set the sound quality according to the mu

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Setting the Music43 43 To return to the previous menuPress the BACK/HOME button.To return to the normal sound

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Setting the Music44 44 Customizing sound qualityYou can preset the value of CLEAR BASS (bass) and 5 bands Equ

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Setting the Music45 45 Making the Sound More Vibrant (VPT (Surround))You can choose from “Studio,” “Live,” “C

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Setting the Music46 46  Hint You can also set the “VPT (Surround)” setting from the “Now Playing” screen. P

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Setting the Music47 47 Listening with Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo)“Clear Stereo” enables individual left

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Setting the Music48 48 Correcting Sound in the High Range (DSEE (Sound Enhancer))Activating the “DSEE (Sound

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Setting the Music49 49 To return to the previous menuPress the BACK/HOME button.Notes The “DSEE (Sound Enhan

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)5 5 Playing PhotosDisplaying a Photo ... 64Setting the Photo Orientation ...

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Setting the Music50 50 Adjusting the Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer)You can reduce the volume level between

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Setting the Music51 51 Setting the Album Display FormatThe player offers 3 types of album list format from “T

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Setting the Music52 52 To return to the previous menuPress the BACK/HOME button. Hint You can also select t

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Videos Playing Videos53 53 Playing a VideoYou can play videos by transferring video files to the playe

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Videos 54 54 On video playback operationTo (icon) 5-way button operationFind the beginning of the next

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Videos 55 55 Setting the Video OrientationYou can set the video orientation from among “Vertical,” “Hor

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Videos 56 56  Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then press the  button to

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Videos 57 57 Setting the Display of the Video ScreenYou can display or hide the detailed information of

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Videos 58 58 Setting the Zoom FunctionYou can zoom in the currently playing video.5-way buttonBACK/HOME

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Videos 59 59  Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then press the  button to

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)6 6 Home Menu ListYou can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of the player. The H

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Videos 60 60 Playing Videos ContinuouslyYou can play back all videos stored on the player continuously.

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Videos 61 61 Setting the Video List Display FormatThe player offers 3 display formats. You can set the

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Videos 62 62 Playing Only Video SoundYou can choose options while the player is on hold during the play

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Videos 63 63 Displaying the Video Option MenuYou can display the Video option menu by pressing the OPTI

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Photos Playing Photos64 64 Displaying a PhotoYou can display photos by transferring photo files to the

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Photos65 65  Hints A playback of songs continues even while you are searching for photos in the photo

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Photos66 66 Setting the Photo OrientationYou can set the photo orientation from among “Vertical,” “Hori

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Photos67 67  Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then press the  button to c

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Photos68 68 Setting the Display of the Photo ScreenYou can display or hide the detailed information of

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Photos69 69 Playing a Slide ShowYou can play back photos in a selected folder continuously.5-way button

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)7 7 SettingsMusic SettingsPlay Mode ... 39Playback Range ... 4

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Photos70 70 Setting the Slide Show Play ModeYou can play back photos as a slide show repeatedly.5-way b

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Photos71 71 Setting the Interval of a Slide ShowYou can set the interval before the next photo is displ

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Photos72 72 Setting the Photo List Display FormatThe player offers 3 display formats. You can set the d

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Playing Photos73 73 Displaying the Photo Option MenuYou can display the Photo option menu by pressing the OPTIO

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Common Settings Common Settings74 74 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information)Information such as m

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Common Settings75 75 Limiting the Volume (AVLS (Volume Limit))You can set “AVLS (Volume Limit)” (Automatic Volu

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Common Settings76 76 Turning O the Beep SoundYou can turn off the beep sounds of the player.“On” is set by def

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Common Settings77 77 Setting a Screensaver TypeYou can set the screensaver to either a “Clock” or “Blank” for w

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Common Settings78 78 Setting a Screensaver TimeYou can set the time for the screensaver to activate from 15, 30

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Common Settings79 79 Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen (Brightness)You can set the display brightness to o

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)8 8 Supplied AccessoriesPlease check the accessories in the package. Headphones (1) Headphone extension cord

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Common Settings80 80 Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time)You can set the current time by adjusting it manua

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Common Settings81 81 To return to the previous menuPress the BACK/HOME button.To display the current time Pre

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Common Settings82 82 Setting the Date FormatYou can set the date format displayed for the current time ( page

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Common Settings83 83 Setting the Time FormatYou can select the time format displayed for the current time ( pa

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Common Settings84 84 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings)You can reset the player to the default

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Common Settings85 85 Formatting Memory (Format)You can format the built-in flash memory of the player.If the me

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Common Settings86 86 To cancel the operationSelect “No” in step  or  and press the  button to confirm. You c

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Using Rhapsody Service Using Rhapsody Service87 87 Listening to Rhapsody ChannelsYou can listen to Rhapsody Cha

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Using Rhapsody Service88 88 Displaying artist informationYou can display the artist information by pressing the

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1) Using Rhapsody Service89 89 Displaying the Account InformationYou can see information such as user ID, etc., to

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)9 9 About the bundled softwareBest Buy Digital Music StoreWith the Best Buy Digital Music Store, you can purchase

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Useful FactsUseful Facts90 90 Maximizing Battery LifeBy adjusting the settings or managing the power supply prope

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Useful Facts91 91 Adjust data format and bit ratePlaying time will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Useful Facts92 92 What are Format and Bit Rate?What is audio format?Audio format refers to the method used when i

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Useful Facts93 93 What is video format?Video format refers to the method used when importing video and audio data

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Useful Facts94 94 Storing DataYou can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by transfe

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Useful Facts95 95 Upgrading the Player’s FirmwareYou can update the player’s firmware, ensuring you to add new fe

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)TroubleshootingTroubleshooting96 96 TroubleshootingIf the player does not function as expected, try the following

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Troubleshooting97 97 OperationSymptom Cause/RemedyThere is no sound. The volume level is set to zero. Turn the

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Troubleshooting98 98 Symptom Cause/RemedyTransferred data is not displayed in its list. The maximum number of fi

NWZ-A815/A816/A818.GB.3-293-630-11(1)Troubleshooting99 99 Symptom Cause/Remedy“VPT(Surround)” setting or “Clear Stereo” function is not effective. Wh