NWZ-A726/A726B/A728/A728B/A729
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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.
NWZ-A726
NWZ-A728
Bit rate
Songs
Time
Songs
Time
48 kbps
2,450
163 hr. 20 min.
5,050
336 hr. 40 min.
64 kbps
1,850
123 hr. 20 min.
3,750
250 hr. 00 min.
128 kbps
925
61 hr. 40 min.
1,850
123 hr. 20 min.
256 kbps
460
30 hr. 40 min.
945
63 hr. 00 min.
320 kbps
370
24 hr. 40 min.
755
50 hr. 20 min.
NWZ-A729
Bit rate
Songs
Time
48 kbps
10,200
680 hr. 00 min.
64 kbps
7,650
510 hr. 00 min.
128 kbps
3,800
253 hr. 20 min.
256 kbps
1,900
126 hr. 40 min.
320 kbps
1,500
100 hr. 00 min.
NWZ-A726B
NWZ-A728B
Bit rate
Songs
Time
Songs
Time
48 kbps
2,450
163 hr. 20 min.
5,050
336 hr. 40 min.
64 kbps
1,850
123 hr. 20 min.
3,750
250 hr. 00 min.
128 kbps
925
61 hr. 40 min.
1,850
123 hr. 20 min.
256 kbps
460
30 hr. 40 min.
945
63 hr. 00 min.
320 kbps
370
24 hr. 40 min.
755
50 hr. 20 min.
Maximum recordable time of videos (Approx.)
The approximate recordable times are estimated in the case where only videos are
transferred. The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is
used.
NWZ-A726
NWZ-A728
NWZ-A729
Bit rate
Time
Time
Time
Video Format: 384 kbps
15 hr. 00 min.
30 hr. 40 min.
62 hr. 00 min.
Audio Format: 128 kbps
Video Format: 768 kbps
8 hr. 30 min.
17 hr. 30 min.
35 hr. 30 min.
Audio Format: 128 kbps
NWZ-A726B
NWZ-A728B
Bit rate
Time
Time
Video Format: 384 kbps
15 hr. 00 min.
30 hr. 40 min.
Audio Format: 128 kbps
Video Format: 768 kbps
8 hr. 30 min.
17 hr. 30 min.
Audio Format: 128 kbps
Maximum recordable number of photos that can be transferred (Approx.)
Max. 10,000
Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes.
Capacity (User available capacity)
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NWZ-A726: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,638,976 bytes)
NWZ-A728: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB = 7,840,956,416 bytes)
NWZ-A729: 16 GB (Approx. 14.7 GB = 15,841,820,672 bytes)
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)
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Available storage capacity of the player may vary.
A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
Output (headphones)
Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)
Interface
Headphone: Stereo mini-jack
WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
Operating temperature
5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Power source
• Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable)
Charging time
USB-based charging
Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx.1.5 hours (approx. 80 %)
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”, “Clear Stereo”, “DSEE(Sound
Enhancer)”, “Dynamic Normalizer”, “Equalizer” and “VPT(Surround)” are deactivated,
and “Screensaver” is set to “Blank.”
Furthermore, for videos, the time approximated when the brightness of the screen is set to
“3.”
NWZ-A726/A726B/A728/A728B/
A729
Music
Playback at MP3 128 kbps
Approximately 36 hours
Playback at WMA 128 kbps
Approximately 35.5 hours
Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps
Approximately 33.5 hours
Playback at Linear PCM 1411 kbps
Approximately 34.5 hours
Video
Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps
Approximately 10 hours
Playback at MPEG-4 768 kbps
Approximately 9 hours
Playback at AVC 384 kbps
Approximately 8 hours
Playback at AVC 768 kbps
Approximately 8 hours
Display
2.4-inch, TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA (240 × 320 pixels), 262,144
colors
Dimensions (w/h/d, projecting parts not included)
50.2 × 93.6 × 9.3 mm (2 × 3
3
/
4
×
3
/
8
inches)
Dimension (w/h/d)
51.0 × 93.9 × 9.3 mm (2
1
/
8
× 3
3
/
4
×
3
/
8
inches)
Mass
Approx. 58 g (Approx. 2.1 oz)
Supplied Accessories
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
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1
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2
(1)
– BestBuy Digital Music Store (NWZ-A726B/A728B)
– MP3 Conversion Tool
– Media Manager for WALKMAN
– Windows Media Player 11
– Operation Guide (PDF file)
Quick Start Guide (1)
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Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player.
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2
Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, the
bundled software may be different.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
