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Last Updated: 06/27/2006
NW-A1200
8GB Walkman® MP3 Player
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Features
8GB Hard Disk Drive
In addition to audio that can be transferred
to the NW-A1200, it is also possible to store data files.
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1.5" Organic Electroluminescence Display
A unique 1.5" display that
offers a crisp, clean, and highly legible view of player functions
and data. Creates the illusion of a "floating" display that takes up
the entire surface of the device and will display track number, bit
rate, elapsed time, song title, artist name, spectrum analyzer, play
mode, bass, AVLS, and shows battery life indicator.
Up to 20 Hours Continuous Playback with Lithium-Ion Battery
The embedded battery can be charged with either the supplied
AC Adapter or USB cable.
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Compatible with Sony's Connect™ Music Store
Offers one of the
most extensive music collections online. Unique features such as
Connect Sets and live radio, make this a choice destination for
customers looking to expand their music collection. It's easy to
discover, find and purchase single tracks or entire albums. Choose
from top hits and tracks from independent artists.
Plays Back MP3/ATRAC3®/ATRAC3plus™ Audio Formats
For
customers who already have an extensive music library, the
included software and hardware makes it easy to store and
playback their collection of MP3s. For the customer who is just
getting into the world of digital music, Sony's ATRAC® format
provides higher sound quality and smaller file sizes than many
competing formats. This enables the user to store more music at
higher quality for longer listening.
WMA (non-DRM) and AAC(non-DRM) Playback and Support
Supports playback of WMA and AAC audio files to the Walkman
device. Perfect for customers who have large collections of audio
on their PC that was ripped from personal CDs. This allows for
transfer of audio downloads, imports and self recorded tracks,
but only works on files that are not protected by DRM(Digital
Rights Management).
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Artist Link
provides direct access to similar artists within your
music library.
Intelligent Shuffle
includes:
My Favorite Shuffle
which allows shuffle play among your favorite
songs and
Time Machine Shuffle
which shuffles play among songs from
randomly selected years.
Multi-Language Display
Allows you to choose from 9 different
languages including: English, Japanese, French, German, Italian,
Spanish, Korean and Chinese(traditional/simplified).
G-Sensor™ Shock Protection Provides Impact Protection
The
innovative G-Sensor system automatically and instantly reacts to
changes in gravity and velocity by releasing the recording head.
This helps protect the hard disk surface, preventing crashes and
loss of data, ultimately improving long term reliability.
6 Band Equalizer
Offers 6 different modes including: Heavy, Pop,
Jazz, Unique, Custom 1 and Custom 2 for enhanced sound.
Sonic Stage CP Music Management Software Supplied
Allows users
to manage their music, create playlists, burn CDs, import digital
files and easily transfer music to their Walkman© MP3 players.
Direct Battery Charge via USB or Supplied Adapter
The unit comes
supplied with an AC adapter and a USB cable, both allowing you to
charge the unit. With the supplied AC adapter, quick charge feature
allows battery to be charged to 80% capacity in 1 hour.
Compatible with USB 2.0
Connects to USB 2.0 Port for High-Speed
Data Transfer. After music mixes have been created in the jukebox,
they are easily transferred at high speed to the device.
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Available in 2 Color Variations:
Pink and Violet
Stores up to 5300 Songs
Store up to 5300 songs when using the
ATRAC3plus audio fomat at 48kBps.
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Specifications
Power
Battery Charging (Approx.):
2 Hours with AC Adapter to 100% Capacity
or 4 hours via USB charge
Battery Life (Approx.):
ATRAC3plus™ Audio Playback @ 48Kbps: Up to
20 Hours with Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (when fully
charged)
Power Requirements:
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (5V 800mAh)
(embedded)
Inputs and Outputs
Output(s):
Headphone/Remote (7 pin) (In-line remote optional)
Input(s):
USB 2.0, AC Power Adapter
Dimensions
Weight:
3.9 oz (110.6g) (including a rechargeable battery)
Measurements:
2.25" x 3.5" x .756" (57.2 x 88.9 x 19.1mm) (the thinnest
part is 15/32")
Supplied Accessories
SonicStage CP CD-ROM
Headphones MDR-E931SPA (4cm)
Headphone Extension Cord (65cm)
AC Power Adaptor AC-S508U
AC Cord (1m)
USB Cable (1m)
Color:
Pink, Violet
1. User available memory = 7,836,237,824 bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.
2. Calculated based on 4 minutes per song in ATRAC @ 48kbps.
3. Up to 20 Hours continuous playback with Lithium-Ion battery (fully charged) when playing in ATRAC3plus™ @
48kbps at normal power save mode with 15 second display turn-off. Actual battery life may vary based on
usage patterns.
4. Does not support secure WMA and AAC files purchased from other music services. Only playsback unsecured
WMA and AAC files ripped from CD.
5. Not all products with USB 2.0 connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
©2005 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, ATRAC,
ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, Connect, G-Protection, Hi-MD, SonicStage and Walkman are trademarks of Sony.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate.
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