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WALKMAN Help guide

Getting Started

How to Use the Software

How to Use the Speaker

Music

“SensMe™ Channels”

“Music Unlimited”

Videos/ Podcasts/ Photos

FM Radio

Making/ Playing Voice
Recordings

Noise Canceling

Timer

Games

Settings

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Specifications

Contents list

Top page > Settings > Noise Canceling Settings > Selecting NC environment [Select NC

Environment] (NWZ-E573/E574/E575 only)

Selecting NC environment [Select NC Environment] (NWZ-

E573/E574/E575 only)

You can select a digital filter that is most suitable for reducing the ambient noise at a given
location.

From the Home menu, select

[Noise Canceling]

[Select NC Environment]

desired setting type.

Type

Description

[Bus/Train] Most effective at reducing noise in a bus or train.
[Airplane]

Most effective at reducing noise in an airplane.

[Office]

Most effective at reducing noise in an office.

Hint

You can also select filter from the [Quiet Mode] screen, by selecting [Select NC
Environment] from the option menu.

Note

This function is only effective when the supplied headphones are connected to your
Walkman and [Noise Canceling: On/Off] is set to [On].

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Page 1: ... Radio Making Playing Voice Recordings Noise Canceling Timer Games Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page NWZ E473 E474 E475 E473K E474K E573 E574 E575 Help guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems or have any questions about your WALKMAN Go to page top 4 425 218 11 1 Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 1 ...

Page 2: ...e How to use this Help guide Operation flow of WALKMAN Operation flow to transfer contents to your WALKMAN Power Charging Turning your WALKMAN on and off Charging the battery Extending the battery life Initial Settings Selecting the display language Language Settings Setting the current time Set Date Time Parts and Controls Parts and controls Installing the earbuds About the Software About the sof...

Page 3: ...ce Recordings Noise Canceling Timer Games Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page How to Use the Software How to Use the Software Media Go Importing music from CDs using Media Go Transferring contents using Media Go Windows Explorer Drag and Drop Transferring contents using Windows Explorer Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 3 ...

Page 4: ...nceling Timer Games Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page How to Use the Speaker How to Use the Speaker Parts and Controls of the Speaker Parts and controls of the speaker NWZ E473K E474K only Installation NWZ E473K E474K only Playing Music Using the Speaker Playing music using the speaker NWZ E473K E474K only Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corpor...

Page 5: ...or songs Playing songs in a playlist Browsing cover art to select an album Album Scroll Deleting songs Using Bookmarks About the bookmark function Adding a song to a bookmark list Changing the order of song in a bookmark list Removing songs from a bookmark list Using the Karaoke Function About the karaoke function Using the karaoke function Using the Language Study Function About language study Us...

Page 6: ...dings Noise Canceling Timer Games Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page SensMe Channels SensMe Channels Playing songs using SensMe Channels What is SensMe Channels Playing songs using SensMe Channels Analyzing songs on your WALKMAN SensMe Channels Option Menu Using the SensMe Channels option menu Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 6 ...

Page 7: ...king Playing Voice Recordings Noise Canceling Timer Games Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Music Unlimited Music Unlimited Enjoying Music Unlimited Function About Music Unlimited Listening to Channels Listening to songs in My Library About the Music Unlimited license Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 7 ...

Page 8: ...eos Browsing and using the video screen Searching for videos Browsing scenes Scene Scroll Deleting videos Video Option Menu Using the video option menu Video Settings Using the video settings menu Playing a Podcast What is a podcast Playing podcast Podcasts Browsing and using the podcast screen Deleting podcasts Podcast Option Menu Using the podcast option menu Viewing Photos Viewing photos Photos...

Page 9: ...tion Specifications Contents list Top page FM Radio FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM radio FM Radio Browsing and using the FM radio screen Presetting broadcast stations automatically Auto Preset Presetting broadcast stations manually Save to Preset Deleting preset broadcast stations Delete from Preset FM Radio Option Menu Using the FM radio option menu FM Radio Settings Using the FM ...

Page 10: ...Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Making Playing Voice Recordings Making Playing Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Making voice recordings Playing Voice Recordings Playing voice recordings Deleting recorded voice files Voice Recording Option Menu Using the voice recording option menu Recording Settings Using the recording settings menu Go to page to...

Page 11: ...list Top page Noise Canceling Noise Canceling Using the Noise Canceling Function About Noise Canceling NWZ E573 E574 E575 only Playing back with the Noise Canceling function Noise Canceling NWZ E573 E574 E575 only Reducing Ambient Noise without Playing Back Music Quiet Mode Reducing ambient noise without playing back music Quiet Mode NWZ E573 E574 E575 only Noise Canceling Settings Using the Noise...

Page 12: ... FM Radio Making Playing Voice Recordings Noise Canceling Timer Games Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Timer Timer Using the Alarm Sleep Timer Using the alarm timer Using the sleep timer Alarm Sleep Timer Settings Using the alarm sleep timer settings menu Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 12 ...

Page 13: ...ensMe Channels Music Unlimited Videos Podcasts Photos FM Radio Making Playing Voice Recordings Noise Canceling Timer Games Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Games Games Playing Games Playing games Games Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 13 ...

Page 14: ... Optimizing the quality of the sound output from the speakers SP Output Optimizer Video Settings Setting the zoom function Zoom Settings Playing only video sound On Hold Display Arranging the video list Order of Video List Photo Settings Setting the photo list display format Photo List Format FM Radio Settings Setting the reception Scan Sensitivity Setting monaural stereo Mono Auto Recording Setti...

Page 15: ...Date Time Setting the date format Date Display Format Setting the time format Time Display Format Limiting the charge amount Battery Care Returning to the factory settings Reset All Settings Formatting memory Format Using USB connection mode USB Connection Mode Language Settings Selecting the display language Language Settings Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 15 ...

Page 16: ...ubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting To Deal with a Trouble What can I do to solve a problem Customer support Web site Possible Causes of Symptoms Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes Operation Display Power Connection to a computer SensMe Channels Music Unlimited FM Radio Recording Podcast Other Messages Go to page ...

Page 17: ...tant Information Specifications Contents list Top page Important Information Important Information Precautions Important product information Warning Caution Notice for users Notes on the headphones Notes on the software Cleaning Notes on cleaning Storing Data Storing data Updating the Firmware of Your WALKMAN Updating the firmware of your WALKMAN License and Trademark Notice License and trademark ...

Page 18: ...Unlimited Videos Podcasts Photos FM Radio Making Playing Voice Recordings Noise Canceling Timer Games Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Contents System requirements Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 18 ...

Page 19: ...WALKMAN on and off Charging the battery Extending the battery life Initial Settings Selecting the display language Language Settings Setting the current time Set Date Time Parts and Controls Parts and controls Installing the earbuds About the Software About the software Home Menu Option Menu About the Home menu How to use the Home menu How to use the option menu List of screen icons Go to page top...

Page 20: ...songs from a bookmark list Using the Karaoke Function About the karaoke function Using the karaoke function Using the Language Study Function About language study Using the language study function Adjusting the playback speed DPC Music Option Menu Using the music option menu Music Settings Using the music settings menu Go to page top SensMe Channels Playing songs using SensMe Channels What is Sens...

Page 21: ...ing podcasts Podcast Option Menu Using the podcast option menu Viewing Photos Viewing photos Photos Browsing and using the photo screen Deleting photos Photo Option Menu Using the photo option menu Photo Settings Using the photo settings menu Go to page top FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM radio FM Radio Browsing and using the FM radio screen Presetting broadcast stations automatical...

Page 22: ... E575 only Reducing Ambient Noise without Playing Back Music Quiet Mode Reducing ambient noise without playing back music Quiet Mode NWZ E573 E574 E575 only Noise Canceling Settings Using the Noise Canceling settings menu NWZ E573 E574 E575 only Go to page top Timer Using the Alarm Sleep Timer Using the alarm timer Using the sleep timer Alarm Sleep Timer Settings Using the alarm sleep timer settin...

Page 23: ...ct NC Environment NWZ E573 E574 E575 only Adjusting the Noise Canceling effect Set Noise Cancel Level NWZ E573 E574 E575 only Alarm Sleep Timer Settings Setting the alarm to on off Alarm On Off Setting the alarm time Alarm Time Setting the repeat setting Repeat Selecting the alarm sound Alarm Sound Settings Setting the sleep timer Sleep Timer Settings Common Settings Displaying your WALKMAN inform...

Page 24: ...Messages Go to page top Important Information Precautions Important product information Warning Caution Notice for users Notes on the headphones Notes on the software Cleaning Notes on cleaning Storing Data Storing data Updating the Firmware of Your WALKMAN Updating the firmware of your WALKMAN License and Trademark Notice License and trademark notice Go to page top Specifications Specifications S...

Page 25: ...n Before you start using your Walkman be sure to read Important Information for details on the use of the Walkman To read it click Important Information in the side bar on the left of the browser window The printed manuals supplied with your Walkman such as Quick Start Guide also contain important information for you For information about the customer support Web site see Details About model names...

Page 26: ...use this Help guide How to use this Help guide Selecting a topic to display Searching this Help guide Returning to a previous page Printing out a page This Help guide explains how to use each function of your Walkman how to change settings and how to troubleshoot a problem Selecting a topic to display Internet Explorer 7 is used for illustration purposes 1 Click a title in the side bar on the left...

Page 27: ...ou can search by keyword in the context of a desired topic Enter the keyword in the window and click the search button Note In some languages the search function is not available Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser or breadcrumb trail navigation to return to a page you previously viewed Printing out a page Click the print button to print out a page you are viewing ...

Page 29: ...d music with iTunes etc you can use Media Go to transfer contents to the Walkman by drag and drop For details on how to use Media Go see the following topics Media Go Details Importing music from CDs using Media Go Details Transferring contents using Media Go Details Transferring music videos photos podcasts by drag and drop using Windows Explorer You can directly transfer music videos photos podc...

Page 31: ...our Walkman on If appears on the top of the screen slide the HOLD switch To turn off your WALKMAN Press and hold the OPTION PWR OFF button Details POWER OFF appears your Walkman enters standby mode and the screen turns off Hint Your Walkman consumes battery power very slightly even when it is in standby mode During pause if there is no operation for about 10 minutes your Walkman automatically ente...

Page 32: ...y Care mode shortens usage time at one time but you can extend the battery lifespan Details Note When charging is complete the screen will turn off About the battery indicator The battery indicator in the information area shows the remaining battery charge Charge the battery when the battery indicator flashes See Details on battery duration Notes on charging the battery If you charge your Walkman ...

Page 33: ...s to a laptop computer that is not connected to AC power since the Walkman may discharge the computer s battery Disconnect your Walkman from the computer before you turn on restart wake up from sleep mode or shut down the computer Heat may build up in your Walkman while charging This is not a malfunction Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 33 ...

Page 34: ...ndby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power Set for longer battery life Set as below to turn off the screen as frequently as possible during music playback Set Screen Off Timer to 15 Sec the shortest waiting time Set Display Lyrics to other than On Screen Always On Set Karaoke Language Study to other than Maximum Karaoke Mode or Minimum Karaoke Mode Reduce the Brightness setting value...

Page 35: ...play language Language Settings Selecting the display language Language Settings You can select from a variety of languages for menus and messages 1 From the Home menu select Settings Language Settings desired language setting Language Messages and menus are displayed in Deutsch German English English Español Spanish Français French Italiano Italian Polski Polish Português Portuguese Русский Russi...

Page 36: ...s Set Date Time 2 Press the buttons to select the year and then press the buttons to change the value 3 As in step 2 adjust the settings for month date hour and minutes and then press the button to confirm Hint You can select the date format from YYYY MM DD MM DD YYYY or DD MM YYYY Details Furthermore you can select the time format from either 12 hour or 24 hour Details Note If battery power is us...

Page 37: ... help with button operations Headphone jack Insert the headphone plug until it clicks into place If the headphones are connected improperly the sound from the headphones will be impaired WM PORT jack Connect the USB cable supplied or peripheral devices not supplied Display VOL 1 button Details Press to adjust the volume 1 There is a tactile dot Use it to help with button operations OPTION PWR OFF ...

Page 38: ...our Walkman When installing your Walkman in a peripheral device such as a cradle An attachment may be necessary to install your Walkman in a peripheral device such as a cradle Use the attachment Type A supplied with the device Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 38 ...

Page 39: ...hed to the headphones before shipment If you feel the M size earbuds do not suit your ears replace them with the S or L size earbuds supplied Confirm the size of the earbuds by checking the color inside When you change the earbuds turn to install them firmly on the headphones to prevent the earbud from detaching and remaining in your ear SS size earbuds that are smaller than S size ones are availa...

Page 41: ... from CDs manage and play back music on your computer and transfer music to your Walkman Media Go also supports videos photos and podcasts You can transfer contents to your Walkman by a simple drag and drop operation from Windows Explorer or iTunes etc These contents are sorted automatically to the appropriate folders of your Walkman WALKMAN Guide The Help guide this manual and a useful list of li...

Page 42: ... About the Home menu About the Home menu The following list shows the items of the Home menu NWZ E473 E474 E475 E473K E474K NWZ E573 E574 E575 Information area Details SensMe Channels Details Play songs using SensMe Channels FM Radio Details Listen to FM radio broadcasting Photos Details View photos transferred to your Walkman Music Details Listen to songs transferred to your Walkman Playlists NWZ...

Page 43: ...c playback screen Voice Recording Details Record voice using the built in microphone of your Walkman Videos Details Watch videos transferred to your Walkman Games Details Play casual games on your Walkman Music Unlimited Details Play songs from the Music Unlimited online music subscription service This icon may not appear depending on the country region in which you have purchased your Walkman Rel...

Page 44: ...tion such as searching for songs changing settings etc You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK HOME button of your Walkman BACK HOME button 5 way button From the Home menu you can select the desired item on the screen by using the 5 way button button Selects an item button Confirms an item In this manual operating instructions from the Home menu are described as below Exampl...

Page 45: ...ong and then press the button to confirm To return to the Home menu during operation Press and hold the BACK HOME button To return to the previous screen during operation Press the BACK HOME button Related Topics How to use the option menu About the Home menu Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 45 ...

Page 46: ...he OPTION PWR OFF button Press the OPTION PWR OFF button once more to dismiss the option menu OPTION PWR OFF button 5 way button From the option menu you can select the desired item on the screen by using the 5 way button buttons Select a menu from among the Option menu Search menu and To Playback Screen menu 1 buttons Select a menu item button Confirms an item 1 The Search menu or the To Playback...

Page 47: ...menu Using the music option menu Using the video option menu Using the podcast option menu Using the photo option menu Using the FM radio option menu Using the voice recording option menu Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 47 ...

Page 48: ...cons vary according to the playback status setting or screen Information area Icons of the information area Icon Description etc Playback status Details Hold indication Details Remaining battery power Details Noise Canceling indication Details NWZ E573 E574 E575 only Alarm timer Details Sleep timer Details Busy status indication Music functions available Details Icons other than the information ar...

Page 49: ... the playback screen Details Scene scroll screen Details Audio episode Video episode Shows that the episode has never been played back Shows that the content is currently playing Recorded voice Details Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 49 ...

Page 50: ...cts the CD and displays a window for CD information When Media Go obtains the CD information CD title song name artist name etc it is displayed in the window 2 Click Wait until all songs have been imported Hint Recommended file formats for ripping CDs are AAC mp4 and MP3 mp3 You can transfer music effectively to your Walkman Media Go obtains the CD information from a database on the Internet Howev...

Page 51: ...puter to your Walkman using Media Go If you have already managed music with iTunes etc you can use Media Go to transfer contents to the Walkman by drag and drop You can also use Windows Explorer to drag and drop contents to Media Go Note Contents with copyright protection cannot be transferred Media Go supports data transferred from iTunes 10 to your Walkman Transferring contents managed with Medi...

Page 52: ...nes etc and drag and drop them to your Walkman Media Go recognizes the type of data by filename extension and sends it to the appropriate folder of your Walkman Related Topics About the software Transferring contents using Windows Explorer Playing music Music Watching videos Videos Playing podcast Podcasts Viewing photos Photos Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 52 ...

Page 53: ...KMAN Storage Media and then select the MUSIC VIDEO PICTURE PICTURES DCIM or PODCASTS folder Data hierarchy may differ depending on your computer environment 3 Drag and drop files or folders into the MUSIC VIDEO PICTURE PICTURES DCIM or PODCASTS folder or one of their subfolders Music files or folders drag and drop into the MUSIC folder or one of its subfolders Video files or folders drag and drop ...

Page 54: ...chased your Walkman Do not change folder or file names directly under the MP_ROOT or MPE_ROOT folders Otherwise they will not be displayed on your Walkman Some files may not be played back on your Walkman due to copyright protection Related Topics Transferring contents using Media Go Playing music Music Watching videos Videos Playing podcast Podcasts Viewing photos Photos Go to page top Copyright ...

Page 55: ...ing Voice Recordings Noise Canceling Timer Games Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page How to Use the Speaker Parts and Controls of the Speaker Parts and controls of the speaker NWZ E473K E474K only Parts and controls of the speaker NWZ E473K E474K only Adjuster removable WM PORT Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 55 ...

Page 56: ...ns that are hot or subject to direct sunlight dust high humidity or extreme cold Use caution when placing the speaker on a specially treated waxed oiled polished etc floor as staining or discoloration may result 1 Install your Walkman on the speaker Note Make sure that the WM PORT of the speaker is securely inserted into the WM PORT jack of your Walkman When a strap is attached to your Walkman be ...

Page 57: ...Walkman to adjust the volume VOL button Hint When you set SP Output Optimizer to RDP NWT18 on your Walkman the quality of the sound output from the speaker can be optimized Only this sound quality setting is applied to the speaker while other sound quality settings are not applied Note You cannot use the FM radio function while your Walkman is installed into the speaker When operating your Walkman...

Page 58: ... volume level are meant to protect your ears when you raise the volume setting beyond a specific level 1 for the first time You can cancel the alarm and warning by pressing any button Note You can turn up the volume beyond the specific level 1 after canceling the alarm and warning After the initial warning the alarm and warning repeat for every 20 cumulative hours that the volume is set beyond the...

Page 59: ...be played 1 Elapsed time Total time 1 2 Progress bar 1 2 Play Mode Details Playback Range Details Equalizer Details VPT Surround Details A B repeat Details Display Lyrics Details indication icons 1 Song name Artist name Album title 1 These items disappear after a while 2 While playing back variable bit rate VBR songs the elapsed time indication and the progress bar indicator may be unstable and in...

Page 60: ...uage Study is set to Off Details Music list screen The following are examples of music list screens When the index appears you can move the cursor by pressing the button Song list screen Index The initials of song and album etc names in the list section appear Album list screen Hint You can change the display format of the album list to display the cover art only Details Related Topics List of scr...

Page 61: ... list All Songs Album Artist and Genre lists are arranged in alphanumeric order The Release Year list is arranged in reverse chronological order In the Voice Recording list folders are displayed in reverse chronological order and files are displayed in chronological order In the Folder list folders are displayed in name order first then files are displayed in name order In this case upper or lower...

Page 62: ...aying Music Playing songs in a playlist Playing songs in a playlist Playlists are created by using Media Go For information on how to create a playlist refer to the Help of Media Go Cover art images registered to a playlist are not displayed on your Walkman You can play songs in a playlist from the search menu Details You can also select Playlists on the Home menu NWZ E473 E474 E475 E473K E474K on...

Page 63: ...he music playback screen you can scroll cover art and select an album 1 Press the button on the music playback screen 2 Press the button to browse album covers Cover art 3 Select the cover art of the desired album then press the button To cancel browsing Press the BACK HOME button Hint Cover art only appears if cover art information is available You can set cover art using Media Go or another tran...

Page 64: ...Timer Games Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Music Playing Music Deleting songs Deleting songs To delete songs from your Walkman use the software you used to transfer the songs or Windows Explorer For details about using the software refer to the Help of the software Hint You can delete voice recordings Details Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony ...

Page 65: ...Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Music Using Bookmarks About the bookmark function About the bookmark function With the bookmark function you can classify songs according to personal taste and listen to your favorite songs as a collective group Related Topics Adding a song to a bookmark list Changing the order of song in a bookmark list Removing songs from a bookmark lis...

Page 66: ...ookmark list to add a song Adding a song to the default bookmark list 1 From the music playback screen or a song list screen press and hold the button To change the default bookmark list see Details Selecting a bookmark list to add a song 1 From the music playback screen or a song list screen press the OPTION PWR OFF button 2 Select Add to Bookmark desired bookmark list Hint You can add up to 100 ...

Page 67: ...rom the Home menu select Music Bookmark desired bookmark list 2 Press the OPTION PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu 3 Select Edit Song Order 4 Press the button to select a song then press the button A double headed arrow appears to the left of the selected song 5 Press the button to move the song to the desired location 6 Press the button to fix the location for the song 7 Repeat step 4 to...

Page 68: ... from a bookmark list You can remove one or all of the songs from a bookmark list Removing a song from a bookmark list 1 From the Home menu select Music Bookmark desired bookmark list desired song 2 Press the OPTION PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu 3 Select Remove from Bookmark Removing all songs from a bookmark list 1 From the Home menu select Music Bookmark desired bookmark list 2 Pres...

Page 69: ...tudy to Maximum Karaoke Mode or Minimum Karaoke Mode the vocal of the currently playing song is suppressed and the lyrics of the song are displayed if the song s lyrics file is stored in your Walkman You can also change the key of a song Song lyrics are displayed when there is an LRC file for the song in your Walkman Place the LRC file in the same folder as the song file The Walkman synchronizes s...

Page 70: ... a song and you cannot use the album scroll function Also the Screen Off Timer function will not start Details The DPC Digital Pitch Control function Details is disabled when Karaoke Language Study is set to Maximum Karaoke Mode or Minimum Karaoke Mode The VPT Surround function Details is disabled when Karaoke Language Study is set to Maximum Karaoke Mode or Minimum Karaoke Mode The effects of voc...

Page 72: ...ick Replay function and the A B repeat function This section also explains about the playback speed control function Hint You can adjust the playback speed when Karaoke Language Study is set to Off or Language Study but cannot adjust when set to Maximum Karaoke Mode or Minimum Karaoke Mode For audio podcasts set Podcast Language Study to On to use the Quick Replay function and the A B repeat funct...

Page 73: ...study function Language Study Activates the language study function allowing you to use the Quick Replay function and the A B repeat function Maximum Karaoke Mode Activates the karaoke function Details Minimum Karaoke Mode Activates the karaoke function Details Note When Karaoke Language Study is set to Language Study the buttons work for the language study function you cannot use the album scroll...

Page 74: ... for an interval of at least 1 second between point A and B If you press the button within 1 second from point A you cannot set point B When point B ending point of A B repeat is not set the section from point A to the end of the audio file is played back repeatedly A B repeat operations During A B repeat you can pause resume playback fast forward fast rewind and Quick Replay as usual Details In a...

Page 75: ...rmal speed by using the DPC Digital Pitch Control function The audio is played back in natural tones by means of digital processing Hint You can adjust the playback speed when Karaoke Language Study is set to Off or Language Study but speed cannot be adjusted when set to Maximum Karaoke Mode or Minimum Karaoke Mode Details The DPC Speed Control setting also affects the playback speed of an audio p...

Page 76: ...on menu For details on how to use the option menu see Details The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up See the reference page for settings and usage Option items appearing on the album list screen Album Display Format Details Option items appearing on the music playback screen Play Mode Details Playback Range Details Karaoke Language Study D...

Page 78: ...propriate topic according to your setting Setting the play mode Play Mode Setting the playback range Playback Range Setting the sound quality CLEAR BASS Equalizer Customizing the surround sound VPT Surround Listening with DSEE Sound Enhance DSEE Sound Enhance Listening with Clear Stereo Clear Stereo Adjusting the volume level Dynamic Normalizer Changing the default bookmark list Default Bookmark L...

Page 79: ...on that automatically groups songs by theme and plays them back You can play songs according to your mood current activity time of day etc Before playing songs using SensMe Channels the sound pattern of the songs needs to be analyzed through 12 TONE ANALYSIS a Sony development 12 TONE ANALYSIS is loaded with software such as Media Go For details about analysis of the software refer to the Help of ...

Page 80: ...tely 45 seconds into the songs And if a song is less than 90 seconds playback starts roughly from the middle of the song Songs are played in random order Each time you select a channel the order of playback will vary If you transfer songs using Media Go the songs are played back from the most melodic and rhythmical section Note Depending on the file format certain songs cannot be analyzed by 12 TO...

Page 81: ... are not displayed in the list To listen to Morning Daytime Evening Night or Midnight according to the timetable Set Date Time Details needs to be set If Set Date Time is not set Morning will be selected While playing back a time based channel the channel will not shift to the next time based channel even if the set time has passed To listen to the next time based channel change to another channel...

Page 82: ...on your Walkman 1 From the Home menu select SensMe Channels 2 Press the OPTION PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu 3 Select Updating Channels Your Walkman starts analyzing songs To stop analyzing Press the BACK HOME button to stop analyzing All songs analyzed up to the point where you stopped analyzing will be playable by SensMe Channels Note Your Walkman analyzes all songs at once You cann...

Page 83: ...ion menu Option items appearing on the SensMe Channels screen You can bring up the SensMe Channels option menu by pressing the OPTION PWR OFF button on the SensMe Channels screen For details on how to use the option menu see Details The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up See the reference page for settings and usage Option items appearing ...

Page 84: ...ary Channels Details You can enjoy a variety of music channels categorized by genre SensMe era etc compiled from millions of tracks and personalized to your taste Automatically personalize channels by syncing songs using the Music Sync application Personalize channels with the Like Dislike function Like Dislike info will be synced to channels next time sync with Music Unlimited Transfer applicatio...

Page 85: ...ings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Music Unlimited Enjoying Music Unlimited Function Listening to Channels Listening to Channels Songs in Channels can be categorized by genre SensMe era etc 1 From the Home menu select Music Unlimited 2 Select Channels The Channels screen appears Channel name Category name 3 Select a desired channel Songs in the selecte...

Page 86: ...is Play Pause Press the button Skip to the next song 1 Press the button 1 You cannot skip to previous song About Channels option menu items You can select from the following option menu items For details on how to use the option menu see Details Like Details Dislike Details Equalizer Details VPT Surround Details Detailed Information Details About Like Dislike While listening to Channels you can ma...

Page 87: ...tes channel Songs on Favorites channel are organized by songs that are marked with Like including songs marked by another device Note Songs on Favorites channel cannot be marked with Like Dislike Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 87 ...

Page 88: ...lists You can also search for a desired song with the search function All Songs Album Artist Playlists 1 From the Home menu select Music Unlimited 2 Select My Library 3 Select the desired search method select the desired items until a song list appears then select a desired song Displayed items and playback operations are the same as Music For details on operations see Details Note For playback of...

Page 89: ...to your computer and access the server to update the license As the expiry date nears an alert message will be displayed alerting you to update the license If the license is expired you cannot use the Music Unlimited function In this case connect your Walkman to your computer and access the server to update the license Note If the license expires while listening to a song on Music Unlimited an ale...

Page 90: ...nails of video files When you display the video list you can see the thumbnails for the video files on your Walkman Use a computer to create a thumbnail observing the following rules The thumbnail image file must be in JPEG format The image dimension must be horizontal 160 vertical 120 dots The file name must be the same as the video file with extension jpg The thumbnail and video file must be pla...

Page 91: ...back a video in landscape orientation the buttons and buttons swap functions To Screen indication Do this Play pause 1 Press the button Fast forward fast rewind Press the button 2 Press and hold the button 3 Move to the previous scene 4 or chapter move to the next scene 4 or chapter Press the previous next button Forward slightly rewind slightly Press the button during pause Return to the list scr...

Page 92: ...n the length of the video 4 If there is no chapter in the video the playback position moves back forward in steps of 5 minutes Related Topics List of screen icons Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 92 ...

Page 93: ...Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Videos Podcasts Photos Watching Videos Searching for videos Searching for videos With Search on the video playback screen or the list screen you can search for a desired video 1 On the video playback screen or the list screen press the OPTION PWR OFF button 2 Select Search desired search method desired video Go to page top...

Page 94: ...cene Scroll You can display thumbnails as a guide to select a scene or chapter to play back 1 On the video playback screen press the OPTION PWR OFF button 2 Select Scene Scroll 3 Press the buttons to scroll images Scene interval setting You can set the interval of scenes displayed as thumbnails Press the buttons to select the desired interval from 15 Sec 30 Sec 1 Min 2 Min 5 Min or Chapter Chapter...

Page 95: ...video Deleting videos by selecting from a list You can delete videos from your Walkman Deleting a currently playing video 1 From the video playback screen press the OPTION PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu 2 Select Delete Video Yes Deleting videos by selecting from a list 1 From the video list screen press the OPTION PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu 2 Select Select a Video to De...

Page 96: ...reen You can bring up the video option menu by pressing the OPTION PWR OFF button on the video list or on the video playback screen Then press the buttons to switch the option menu For details on how to use the option menu see Details The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up See the reference page for settings and usage Option items appearin...

Page 97: ...leshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Videos Podcasts Photos Video Settings Using the video settings menu Using the video settings menu The following topics show the video settings See an appropriate topic according to your setting Setting the zoom function Zoom Settings Playing only video sound On Hold Display Arranging the video list Order of Video List Go to pag...

Page 98: ...r video files that is published on the Internet The files called episodes can be downloaded to a computer automatically by using RSS to play back Many news sites corporations or individuals publish podcasts by using RSS You can subscribe to a podcast by using your computer When the latest episodes are added to the podcast you can download them to your computer Related Topics Transferring contents ...

Page 99: ...ired episode Note You cannot play back podcast episodes continuously The Equalizer VPT Surround DSEE Sound Enhance Clear Stereo or Dynamic Normalizer setting is not applied while playing a video podcast Hint When Podcast Language Study is set to On you can use the Quick Replay function and the A B repeat function in the podcast s audio playback screen Details The DPC Speed Control setting also aff...

Page 100: ...odcast playback screen Information area Elapsed time 1 Total time 1 Progress bar 1 Episode name Artist name Podcast name 1 These items disappear after a while Operations on the audio podcast playback screen To Screen indication Do this Play pause 1 Press the button Fast forward fast rewind Press and hold the button Find the beginning of the episode 2 Press the button Return to the list screen Pres...

Page 101: ...tomatically enters standby mode 2 If you fast forward to the end of the episode playback pauses If you fast rewind to the beginning of an episode during playback playback restarts automatically If you fast rewind to the beginning of an episode during pause playback remains paused 3 These buttons may not work as described above depending on the episode 4 Forward speed changes through 3 levels by re...

Page 102: ... Deleting an episode in the episode list 1 From the episode list press the OPTION PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu 2 Select Delete Episode 3 Select an episode you intend to delete Yes 4 Repeat step 3 to delete other episodes if necessary 5 Press the BACK HOME button to return to the episode list screen Deleting a podcast The following operations delete all episodes of a podcast and delet...

Page 103: ... OFF button on the podcast playback screen or on the list screen Then press the buttons to switch the option menu For details on how to use the option menu see Details The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up See the reference page for settings and usage Option items appearing on the podcast playback screen Podcast Language Study Details DPC...

Page 104: ...2 Select the desired search method select items until a photo list appears then select a photo Press the buttons to display the previous or next photo Hint Playback of songs continues even while you are searching for photos in the photo folder lists or photo lists or when the photo display screen is displayed Note If the size of a photo is too large or the photo file is damaged appears and the pho...

Page 105: ... photo screen When a photo appears on the screen information such as the photo s file name is displayed for a few seconds Information area Operations on the photo display screen While your Walkman is playing back a photo in landscape orientation the buttons and buttons swap functions To Screen indication Do this Display the next previous photo Press the previous next button Display the following p...

Page 106: ...hoto Deleting photos by selecting from a list You can delete photos from your Walkman Deleting a currently viewing photo 1 From the photo playback screen press the OPTION PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu 2 Select Delete Photo Yes Deleting photos by selecting from a list 1 From the photo list screen press the OPTION PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu 2 Select Select a Photo to Del...

Page 107: ...creen You can bring up the photo option menu by pressing the OPTION PWR OFF button on the photo folder list or photo list or on the photo display screen Then press the buttons to switch the option menu For details on how to use the option menu see Details The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up See the reference page for settings and usage ...

Page 108: ...anceling Timer Games Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Videos Podcasts Photos Photo Settings Using the photo settings menu Using the photo settings menu The following topics show the photo settings See an appropriate topic according to your setting Setting the photo list display format Photo List Format Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporati...

Page 109: ...ess the button to select the desired preset number Note You cannot select a preset number if no preset station is stored Preset receivable stations using Auto Preset Details or preset the receivable stations manually Details The headphone cord serves as an antenna so extend it as far as possible The Equalizer VPT Surround DSEE Sound Enhance Clear Stereo or Dynamic Normalizer setting is not applied...

Page 110: ...requency or the desired preset number on the FM radio screen Frequency Preset number Operations on the FM Radio screen To Do this Select the previous next frequency Press the button Select the previous next receivable station 1 Press and hold the button Select the previous next preset number 2 Press the button 1 If sensitivity is too high change the Scan Sensitivity setting to Low Details 2 You ca...

Page 111: ...setting broadcast stations automatically Auto Preset You can preset up to 30 receivable broadcast stations in your area automatically by selecting Auto Preset 1 On the FM Radio screen press the OPTION PWR OFF button 2 Select Auto Preset Yes Receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order of frequency low to high Hint If high sensitivity causes your Walkman to receive many unwanted broadcast ...

Page 112: ...ications Contents list Top page FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Presetting broadcast stations manually Save to Preset Presetting broadcast stations manually Save to Preset You can manually preset up to 30 broadcast stations 1 On the FM Radio screen select the desired frequency 2 Press the OPTION PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu 3 Select Save to Preset Note Preset numbers are stored in ord...

Page 113: ...ings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Deleting preset broadcast stations Delete from Preset Deleting preset broadcast stations Delete from Preset 1 On the FM Radio screen select the preset number you intend to delete 2 Press the OPTION PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu 3 Select Delete from Preset Go to page top Copy...

Page 114: ...he FM radio option menu Option items appearing on the FM radio screen You can bring up the FM radio option menu by pressing the OPTION PWR OFF button on the FM Radio screen For details on how to use the option menu see Details The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring it up See the reference page for settings and usage Option items appearing on the...

Page 115: ... Timer Games Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page FM Radio FM Radio Settings Using the FM radio settings menu Using the FM radio settings menu The following topics show the FM radio settings See an appropriate topic according to your setting Setting the reception Scan Sensitivity Setting monaural stereo Mono Auto Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Co...

Page 116: ...ecorded voice files Files are recorded in MP3 format Note If the Set Date Time setting is not accurate the date folder may not be named correctly Set the current date and time before recording Details During recording you cannot listen to sound from the headphones 1 From the Home menu select Voice Recording 2 Press the button Recording starts during recording during record pause Folder name Folder...

Page 117: ...n the Voice Recording screen while recording is stopped and then select New Folder from the option menu The next recording is sent to the new folder Note If you rename files in the RECORD and VOICE folders on your computer or put files which have been imported to your computer back into the RECORD and VOICE folders they may become unplayable on your Walkman For the maximum recordable number of voi...

Page 118: ... Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Making Playing Voice Recordings Playing Voice Recordings Playing voice recordings Playing voice recordings To play back recorded voice files select Music on the Home menu 1 From the Home menu select Music Voice Recording desired folder desired recorded voice file Related Topics How to use the Home menu Browsing and using the music screen...

Page 119: ...ice files by selecting from a list 1 From the list screen of voice files press the OPTION PWR OFF button to bring up the option menu 2 Select Select a Song to Delete 3 Select a voice file you intend to delete Yes 4 Repeat step 3 to delete other voice files if necessary 5 Press the BACK HOME button to return to the list screen of voice files Deleting a folder The following operations delete all voi...

Page 120: ...an also bring up the voice recording option menu from the folder file list of recorded voices or the music playback screen of recorded voices For details on how to use the option menu see Details The option items shown on the option menu vary depending on the screen from which you bring them up See the reference page for settings and usage Option items appearing on the Voice Recording screen New F...

Page 121: ...r Games Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Making Playing Voice Recordings Recording Settings Using the recording settings menu Using the recording settings menu The following topics show the recording settings See an appropriate topic according to your setting Selecting a level of recording quality Bit Rate Settings Go to page top Copyright 2012 S...

Page 122: ...e antiphase waveform against the noise Your Walkman generates an antiphase waveform against the noise to cancel it out The composite waveform Two waveforms cancel each other out The original waveform and antiphase waveform combine to cancel each other out reducing ambient noise Notes on using the Noise Canceling function If the supplied headphones are not used properly the effect of the Noise Canc...

Page 123: ... or disconnect the headphones from the headphone jack of your Walkman If the headphones are connected or disconnected from the Walkman during playback or while the Noise Canceling function is active noise may be generated This is not a malfunction When the Noise Canceling On Off setting is changed a switching sound will be generated This sound is generated by the switch of the Noise Canceling circ...

Page 124: ...se Canceling NWZ E573 E574 E575 only The internal microphone of the headphones supplied catches the ambient noise and your Walkman outputs an antiphase sound wave to cancel the noise 1 From the Home menu select Noise Canceling Noise Canceling On Off On appears in the information area Hint When the Noise Canceling function of your Walkman is active appears on the screen If headphones other than tho...

Page 125: ...Reducing Ambient Noise without Playing Back Music Quiet Mode Reducing ambient noise without playing back music Quiet Mode NWZ E573 E574 E575 only Reducing ambient noise without playing back music Quiet Mode NWZ E573 E574 E575 only You can use the Noise Canceling effect to obtain some peace and quiet 1 Connect the supplied headphones to your Walkman and from the Home menu select Noise Canceling Noi...

Page 126: ...s list Top page Noise Canceling Noise Canceling Settings Using the Noise Canceling settings menu NWZ E573 E574 E575 only Using the Noise Canceling settings menu NWZ E573 E574 E575 only The following topics show the Noise Canceling settings See an appropriate topic according to your setting Selecting NC environment Select NC Environment NWZ E573 E574 E575 only Adjusting the Noise Canceling effect S...

Page 127: ...Details 1 Select a song as the alarm sound Details 2 Set the alarm time Details 3 If necessary set the repeat setting Details 4 Set the alarm to on Details 5 When the alarm sounds press the button to stop it Note The alarm will automatically stop after 60 minutes To prevent damage to the ears the alarm volume of headphones is limited by the AVLS function regardless of whether AVLS Volume Limit is ...

Page 128: ...Noise Canceling Timer Games Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Timer Using the Alarm Sleep Timer Using the sleep timer Using the sleep timer You can set the period of time after which your Walkman automatically enters standby mode and the screen turns off Sleep Timer 1 Set the sleep timer Details Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 128 ...

Page 129: ...nts list Top page Timer Alarm Sleep Timer Settings Using the alarm sleep timer settings menu Using the alarm sleep timer settings menu The following topics show the alarm sleep timer settings See an appropriate topic according to your setting Setting the alarm to on off Alarm On Off Setting the alarm time Alarm Time Setting the repeat setting Repeat Selecting the alarm sound Alarm Sound Settings S...

Page 130: ...me mode Note While playing a game the WM PORT jack is deactivated and no sound is output through the connected device such as speakers The Sleep Timer Settings option is automatically set to Off and remains off after exiting the game The alarm timer is deactivated during game play However its settings return to their original states after exiting the game Game texts are displayed in the language s...

Page 131: ...n To read the operating instructions 1 On the title screen press the OPTION PWR OFF button 2 Use the buttons to select OPERATION then press the button Exiting game mode 1 On the title screen press the BACK HOME button Your Walkman exits game mode and returns to the Home menu Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 131 ...

Page 132: ...ngs within the playback range are played back in the song list order and then repeated Shuffle 1 The songs within the playback range are played back in random order Shuffle Repeat 1 The songs within the playback range are played back in random order and then repeated Repeat 1 Song The current song or the song selected from a song list is played back repeatedly 1 When Play Mode is set to Shuffle or...

Page 133: ...s Music Settings Playback Range desired playback range type Type icon Description All Range No icon Plays back all the songs in all the lists of the selected search method For example if you start playback from an album list all the albums in your Walkman are played back Selected Range Plays back songs only in the lists from which playback starts For example if you start playback from an album lis...

Page 134: ...ideal for vocals Jazz Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound Unique Emphasizes high and low ranges so that even soft sounds can be heard easily Custom 1 User customizable sound settings for which you can adjust each frequency range individually Details Custom 2 Customizing sound quality Equalizer settings contain the CLEAR BASS setting Increasing the CLEAR BASS setting value allows your...

Page 135: ...the VPT 1 Surround function to enrich the sound reproduction quality of the audio playback 1 VPT which stands for Virtualphones Technology is a proprietary sound processing technology developed by Sony 1 From the Home menu select Settings Music Settings VPT Surround desired VPT Surround type Type icon Description None No icon VPT Surround setting is not activated Studio Creates the sound of a reco...

Page 136: ...you can hear a rich and natural sound almost exactly like the original source 1 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 1 From the Home menu select Settings Music Settings DSEE Sound Enhance desired setting type Note The DSEE Sound...

Page 137: ...ic Settings Listening with Clear Stereo Clear Stereo Listening with Clear Stereo Clear Stereo Clear Stereo enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound 1 From the Home menu select Settings Music Settings Clear Stereo desired setting type Note The Clear Stereo function is designed to obtain maximum effect with the supplied headphones The Clear Stereo effect may not be obtained ...

Page 138: ...hooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Settings Music Settings Adjusting the volume level Dynamic Normalizer Adjusting the volume level Dynamic Normalizer With Dynamic Normalizer the volume level between songs is moderated to minimize differences in their recording levels 1 From the Home menu select Settings Music Settings Dynamic Normalizer desired setting type Go to ...

Page 139: ...st Top page Settings Music Settings Changing the default bookmark list Default Bookmark List Changing the default bookmark list Default Bookmark List When you add a song without selecting a bookmark list Details a song is registered to a default bookmark list You can change the default bookmark list 1 From the Home menu select Settings Music Settings Default Bookmark List desired bookmark list The...

Page 140: ...mat Album Display Format Selecting the album display format Album Display Format You can select the album display format 1 From the Home menu select Settings Music Settings Album Display Format desired Album Display Format type Type Title Cover Art Cover Art Only Screen Hint Cover art will not appear if there is no cover art information for the album You can set cover art using Media Go For detail...

Page 141: ...ettings Music Settings Display Lyrics desired display type Type Description On Displays lyrics if the currently playing song has an LRC file On Screen Always On Displays lyrics if the currently playing song has an LRC file Your Walkman will not turn off the screen during song playback regardless of whether an LRC file for the current song exists or not Off Does not display lyrics 1 1 When Karaoke ...

Page 142: ... entered in chronological order You can separate seconds and hundredths of a second by a period instead of a colon You can omit hundredths of a second 4 After finishing lyric text input save it as a file Select File Save As to open the Save As screen Select All Files in the Save as type list at the bottom of the screen Select UTF 8 in the Encode list Enter the file name into the File name text box...

Page 143: ...uthored by others created LRC files are limited to private use only Use of LRC files beyond this limitation requires permission of the copyright holders Related Topics Searching for songs Displaying lyrics Display Lyrics Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 143 ...

Page 144: ...he quality of the sound output from the speakers SP Output Optimizer Your Walkman is equipped with the Clear Phase feature to optimize the quality of sound from the speakers Note This function is effective for the supplied speakers only The speaker supplied model is not available in some countries regions 1 From the Home menu select Settings Music Settings SP Output Optimizer desired setting type ...

Page 145: ... resized to fit the display area maintaining the original aspect ratio When a 16 9 wide size video image is displayed black bands appear on the top and bottom of the screen 16 9 source 4 3 source Full The video image is resized to fill the available display area maintaining the aspect ratio When a 16 9 wide size video image is displayed the right left sides of the image are trimmed to fit 16 9 sou...

Page 146: ...d On Hold Display You can turn off the video screen while your Walkman is on hold allowing you to enjoy video sound only Setting this option to No saves battery power for longer battery life 1 From the Home menu select Settings Video Settings On Hold Display desired On Hold Display setting type Type Description Yes When your Walkman is on hold the buttons are deactivated but videos will be played ...

Page 147: ...rder of Video List You can arrange the video list by date or by title 1 From the Home menu select Settings Video Settings Order of Video List desired type of video list order Type Description Date Time Oldest Arranges the video list by transfer record date in ascending order Date Time Newest Arranges the video list by transfer record date in descending order Title A Z Arranges the video list by ti...

Page 148: ...tings Setting the photo list display format Photo List Format Setting the photo list display format Photo List Format Your Walkman offers two display formats 1 From the Home menu select Settings Photo Settings Photo List Format desired photo list format type Type Description Thumbnail Title Displays a photo title with a thumbnail image in the photo list Thumbnail Only Displays only thumbnails in t...

Page 149: ...tions Contents list Top page Settings FM Radio Settings Setting the reception Scan Sensitivity Setting the reception Scan Sensitivity You can change the reception sensitivity for FM radio When you select stations the FM receiver may receive unwanted broadcast stations as a result of sensitivity being too high In this case set the reception to Low 1 From the Home menu select Settings FM Radio Setti...

Page 150: ...nt Information Specifications Contents list Top page Settings FM Radio Settings Setting monaural stereo Mono Auto Setting monaural stereo Mono Auto If noise occurs during FM reception set the receiver to Mono for monaural If you set it to Auto monaural stereo reception is selected automatically depending on reception conditions 1 From the Home menu select Settings FM Radio Settings Mono Auto Mono ...

Page 151: ...st Top page Settings Recording Settings Selecting a level of recording quality Bit Rate Settings Selecting a level of recording quality Bit Rate Settings You can select the bit rate for voice recording High bit rate offers better sound quality though requires more memory 1 From the Home menu select Settings Recording Settings Bit Rate Settings desired setting type Higher bit rate MP3 256kbps Norma...

Page 152: ...ly You can select a digital filter that is most suitable for reducing the ambient noise at a given location 1 From the Home menu select Noise Canceling Select NC Environment desired setting type Type Description Bus Train Most effective at reducing noise in a bus or train Airplane Most effective at reducing noise in an airplane Office Most effective at reducing noise in an office Hint You can also...

Page 153: ...n adjust the microphone sensitivity by setting the Noise Cancel level Adjust the function if the Noise Canceling effect is unsatisfactory 1 From the Home menu select Noise Canceling Set Noise Cancel Level 2 Press the button to adjust the setting level and then press the button to confirm The setting can be adjusted in 31 steps The center position of the indicator will obtain the maximum effect und...

Page 154: ...ngs Alarm Sleep Timer Settings Setting the alarm to on off Alarm On Off Setting the alarm to on off Alarm On Off 1 From the Home menu select Settings Alarm Sleep Timer Alarm Settings Alarm On Off desired setting type Note When the alarm is set to on appears in the information area The alarm will not sound in the following situations Connected to a computer In USB connection mode Playing a game Rec...

Page 155: ... Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Settings Alarm Sleep Timer Settings Setting the alarm time Alarm Time Setting the alarm time Alarm Time 1 From the Home menu select Settings Alarm Sleep Timer Alarm Settings Alarm Time 2 Press the button to select the hour and then press the button to change the value 3 As in step 2 adjust the minute setting 4 Press the button to confirm...

Page 156: ...Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Settings Alarm Sleep Timer Settings Setting the repeat setting Repeat Setting the repeat setting Repeat You can set the alarm to sound only one time Off everyday from Monday to Friday or from Monday to Saturday 1 From the Home menu select Settings Alarm Sleep Timer Alarm Settings Repeat desired setting type Go to page top ...

Page 157: ...ttings You can select a song as the alarm sound When the alarm goes off the selected song is repeatedly played back until you stop it 1 From the Home menu select Settings Alarm Sleep Timer Alarm Settings Alarm Sound Settings desired setting type Type Description Default Alarm Sound Produces the preset alarm sound when the alarm goes off Alarm Song Plays back a selected song when the alarm goes off...

Page 158: ...the Home menu select Settings Alarm Sleep Timer Sleep Timer Settings desired setting type To disable the sleep timer Off To activate the sleep timer After 30 Min After 60 Min After 90 Min After 120 Min Hint After setting the sleep timer appears in the information area Note The sleep timer will not activate in the following situations Recording voice Using the Auto Preset function of the FM radio A...

Page 159: ...n etc is displayed 1 From the Home menu select Settings Common Settings Unit Information Item Description Model Displays the model name of your Walkman Firmware Displays the firmware version of your Walkman Free Total Memory Space Displays the available free space size total capacity of your Walkman Total Songs Displays the total number of songs including audio podcasts and voice recordings stored...

Page 160: ... Settings Common Settings Limiting the volume AVLS Volume Limit Limiting the volume AVLS Volume Limit You can set AVLS Volume Limit Automatic Volume Limiter System to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory issues or distraction With AVLS Volume Limit you can reduce leaky noise by high volume ear for feeling of oppression and danger from blocking outside sounds 1 From the Home menu select Set...

Page 161: ...eling Timer Games Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Settings Common Settings Turning off the beep sound Beep Settings Turning off the beep sound Beep Settings You can turn on or off the operation sounds of your Walkman 1 From the Home menu select Settings Common Settings Beep Settings desired setting type Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corpora...

Page 162: ...desired setting type Not to turn off the screen Off To blank the screen 15 Sec 30 Sec 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min 30 Min Note Your Walkman does not turn off the screen during the following situations Playing back a video or a video podcast Searching for a receivable FM radio station and using Auto Preset function of the FM radio Transferring data via the USB connection Deleting a video podcast episode etc C...

Page 163: ...tings Common Settings Adjusting the brightness of the screen Brightness Adjusting the brightness of the screen Brightness You can set the display brightness to one of 5 levels 1 From the Home menu select Settings Common Settings Brightness 2 Press the button to select the desired setting and then press the button to confirm Hint The brightness of the screen may be low regardless of the setting Thi...

Page 164: ...ttings Common Settings Wallpaper Settings desired wallpaper type Type Description Default Wallpaper Displays the default wallpaper User s Wallpaper Displays the photo set as the wallpaper User s W p dark Displays the photo set as the wallpaper This option reduces the brightness of the photo so that you can easily recognize menu items or icons To set a desired photo as the wallpaper You need to des...

Page 165: ...t Date Time 2 Press the button to select the year and then press the button to change the value 3 As in step 2 adjust the settings for month date hour and minutes and then press the button to confirm Hint You can select the date format from YYYY MM DD MM DD YYYY or DD MM YYYY Details Furthermore you can select the time format from either 12 hour or 24 hour Details Note If battery power is used up ...

Page 166: ...mation Specifications Contents list Top page Settings Common Settings Setting the date format Date Display Format Setting the date format Date Display Format You can set the date format displayed for the current date Details as YYYY MM DD year month day MM DD YYYY month day year or DD MM YYYY day month year 1 From the Home menu select Settings Common Settings Clock Settings Date Display Format des...

Page 167: ...shooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Settings Common Settings Setting the time format Time Display Format Setting the time format Time Display Format You can select the format to display the current time Details from either a 12 hour or 24 hour display 1 From the Home menu select Settings Common Settings Clock Settings Time Display Format desired format type Go to p...

Page 168: ...reduce the capacity decrement caused by charge and discharge cycles and prevent shortening the battery life 1 From the Home menu select Settings Common Settings Battery Care desired setting type Note When Battery Care is set to On the maximum recharge capacity is limited to 90 As a result the battery life between charges is shortened by about 10 In the Battery Care mode the first bar of the batter...

Page 169: ...ettings Common Settings Returning to the factory settings Reset All Settings Returning to the factory settings Reset All Settings You can reset your Walkman to the default settings Resetting the Walkman will not delete data such as music video and photos 1 From the Home menu select Settings Common Settings Reset Format Reset All Settings Yes Note If you select this function during playback your Wa...

Page 170: ...ata songs videos photos etc including sample data installed at the factory bundled software installer and the Help guide 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 Be sure not to initialize format the built in flash memory of your Walkman using Windows Explorer If you have formatted with Windows Exp...

Page 171: ...stablish USB connection with your Walkman causing it to not display Connected USB The player cannot be operated or Connected USB MTP The player cannot be operated In such a case before connecting display the USB connection standby screen to allow your Walkman to focus on establishing USB connection with more reliability 1 From the Home menu select Settings Common Settings USB Connection Mode 2 Sel...

Page 172: ... language Language Settings Selecting the display language Language Settings You can select from a variety of languages for menus and messages 1 From the Home menu select Settings Language Settings desired language setting Language Messages and menus are displayed in Deutsch German English English Español Spanish Français French Italiano Italian Polski Polish Português Portuguese Русский Russian T...

Page 173: ...ssue in this manual and try any corrective actions listed 2 Connect your Walkman to your computer to charge the battery You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery Details 3 Press the RESET button with a pen paper clip etc Before resetting your Walkman check that no song video etc is being played back You can then reset the Walkman safely 4 Check information on the issue in the ...

Page 174: ...Web site If you have any questions or issues with this product or would like information on compatible items with this product visit the following Web sites For customers in the USA http www sony com walkmansupport For customers in Canada http esupport sony com ca For customers in Europe http support sony europe com DNA For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com index crp For customers...

Page 175: ...pecifications Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Possible Causes of Symptoms Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes The following topics show possible causes and remedies for symptoms See an appropriate topic according to your problem Operation Display Power Connection to a computer SensMe Channels Music Unlimited FM Radio Recordin...

Page 176: ...e the battery fully Details If your Walkman does not react even after charging the battery press the RESET button to reset it Details After transferring by drag and drop in Windows Explorer data hierarchy levels do not correspond to your Walkman Place the data in the correct place by drag and drop Details Transferred files are not in a playable format For information on the playable formats see De...

Page 177: ...Range Change the playback range setting Noise is generated Noise Canceling is set in a quiet place NWZ E573 E574 E575 only Noise tends to be more noticeable in a quiet place or depending on the noise type Release Noise Canceling Details Furthermore the supplied headphones are designed for fairly high sensitivity to maximize the effectiveness of Noise Canceling in noisy places such as outside or in...

Page 178: ...und setting or Clear Stereo function is not effective When outputting to external audio speakers using the cradle not supplied VPT Surround settings and the Clear Stereo function may not be effective because your Walkman is designed for compatible headphones only This is not a malfunction Your Walkman does not respond to any button operations The HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position Slide the H...

Page 179: ...r again using Media Go or another transfer capable software Thumbnail name does not match its video or the video is not in the correct location Place a JPEG file of the same name as the video into the folder under the VIDEO folder If photos do not have thumbnails that comply with Exif file format the thumbnails cannot be displayed If you have transferred a song without cover art to your Walkman yo...

Page 180: ... song lyrics Unknown is displayed for an album or artist name etc Information such as album or artist name etc is not contained in the data Garbled characters are displayed The wrong language is selected Select the correct language from Language Settings Details and then transfer data to your Walkman again The screen darkens while displaying a photo There was no operation attempted for the time se...

Page 181: ... battery indication disappearing quickly Details 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 Your Walkman cannot charge the battery The USB cable is not connected to a USB connector on your computer properly Disconnect the USB cable and then reconnect it Use the supplied USB cable The bat...

Page 182: ... cable supplied Your Walkman turns off automatically To avoid unnecessary battery consumption your Walkman automatically turns off Press any button to turn your Walkman on Charging completes very quickly If the battery is already almost fully charged when charging begins little time is needed to reach full charge Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 182 ...

Page 183: ...red from your site by the install screen Press and hold the Alt key and press the Tab key several times until the message dialog appears Then follow the message The progress bar on the install screen does not proceed Or the access lamp of the hard drive does not light for several minutes Wait until the installation is completed because it is progressing properly The installation may take 30 minute...

Page 184: ...e corresponds to Windows Media Player 11 or later For details on usage or support on Windows Media Player visit the following web site http support microsoft com The USB cable is not connected to a USB connector on your computer properly Disconnect the USB cable and then reconnect it There is not enough free space in the built in flash memory Delete any unnecessary data to increase free space For ...

Page 185: ... another computer Return the song to the computer from which you transferred the song to the Walkman If you cannot return the song to the computer and intend to delete the song use software to select and delete it You may have deleted the song on the computer from which you transferred the song to your Walkman If you delete the song on the computer from which you transferred the song to your Walkm...

Page 186: ...hannel the channel is not displayed on the SensMe Channels screen Morning always displayed for the time based channel If you have not set the clock of your Walkman Morning always appears for the time based channel Set the clock of your Walkman Details Unsuitable songs for selected time based channels are played If there are no songs to match the theme of the time based channel all the songs in you...

Page 187: ...nts list Top page Troubleshooting Possible Causes of Symptoms Music Unlimited Music Unlimited appears to the left of a channel and the channel cannot be played back The channel may contain transfer errors Sync the channel again An alert message appears and states the license has expired The license for the Music Unlimited function on your Walkman has expired Connect your Walkman to your computer a...

Page 188: ...a window since the signal may be weak inside buildings or in vehicles The headphone cord is not fully extended The headphone cord functions as an antenna Extend the headphone cord as far as possible Setting the receiver to monaural may reduce noise Set the Mono Auto option to Mono Details FM broadcasts are affected by interference A device emitting radio signals such as a mobile phone is being use...

Page 189: ...hed For information on the maximum number of recordable files and folders see Details Delete unnecessary files Details Export the recorded files to a computer Your Walkman is connected to a computer Disconnect your Walkman from the computer The serial number of the file name has reached 999 Create a new folder Details The combined total elapsed and remaining recording time does not equal the maxim...

Page 190: ...oice Recordings Noise Canceling Timer Games Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Possible Causes of Symptoms Podcast Podcast Cannot play back an episode Your Walkman does not support the file format of the episode Check the file format playable on your Walkman Details Go to page top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 190 ...

Page 191: ... been reset If you left your Walkman 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 Details Noise is generated when plugging or unplugging the headphones Take off the headphones when plugging or unplugging the headphones If you plug or unplug the headphones while playing a ...

Page 192: ...sleep timer is delayed In the following situations the sleep timer will be postponed until the process is finished Formatting memory The preset alarm sound is produced instead of the selected alarm song You have deleted the song selected as the alarm song Select another song as the alarm song and set Alarm Sound Settings to Alarm Song Details Cannot adjust the playback speed You cannot adjust the ...

Page 193: ...ng Delete failed You attempted to delete a video but your Walkman failed to delete it Delete the video by using Media Go or Windows Explorer Do not disconnect Your Walkman is connected to a computer or other external devices to transfer data This is not an error message Do not disconnect the USB cable until transferring completes Firmware update failed Updating the firmware failed to complete Foll...

Page 194: ...ling function of those headphones Check the volume level An alarm beep and warning Check the volume level are meant to protect your ears when you raise the volume setting beyond a specific level 1 for the first time You can cancel the alarm and warning by pressing any button You can turn up the volume beyond the specific level 1 after canceling the alarm and warning After the initial warning the a...

Page 195: ...ul 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 receive...

Page 196: ...old waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by ina...

Page 197: ...n and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer CEA and ASHA recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise The following list of sound levels is included for your information so that you can better protect your hearing DECIBEL LEVEL EXAMPLES 30 Whisper 40 Quiet room 50 Moderate rainfall 60 Normal conversation 70 Bus...

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Page 199: ...als of your Walkman with metallic objects Do not pour water or put any foreign object in your Walkman Doing so may cause fire or electric shock If this occurs turn off the Walkman immediately disconnect the USB cable from the Walkman and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center Do not place your Walkman in fire Do not take apart or remodel your Walkman Doing so can result in electri...

Page 200: ...ccumulated in the body and not a malfunction of your Walkman The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from natural materials When using a strap not supplied be careful to avoid catching it on objects you pass by Furthermore be careful not to swing your Walkman by the strap to avoid bumping people Refrain from using your Walkman as requested by in flight announcements during takeoff or l...

Page 201: ...oof Remember to follow the precautions below Be careful not to drop your Walkman into a sink or other container filled with water Do not use your Walkman in humid locations or bad weather such as in the rain or snow Do not get your Walkman wet If you touch your Walkman with wet hands or put the Walkman in a damp article of clothing the Walkman may get wet which may cause a malfunction Go to page t...

Page 202: ...bols are used in the text Heat may build up in your Walkman while charging if it is used for an extended period of time Note that condensation may form temporarily in cases such as when your Walkman is moved quickly from a low temperature environment to a high temperature environment or used in a room that has a heater just turned on Condensation creates a phenomenon where moisture in the air adhe...

Page 203: ...th your headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired Preventing hearing damage Avoid using the headphones at a high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use Do not turn the volume up high all at once especially when using headphones Turn up the volume gradually to avoid exces...

Page 204: ...ided with your Walkman cannot be used with equipment other than that to which it is so designated Please note that due to continued efforts to improve quality the software specifications may be changed without notice Operation of your Walkman with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty The ability to display the languages on supplied software will depend on the installed ...

Page 205: ...es on cleaning Notes on cleaning Clean the case of your Walkman with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses Should your Walkman become very dirty clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the case Be careful not to let water g...

Page 206: ...ected to the computer the built in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as WALKMAN Note Do not use the bundled software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built in flash memory of your Walkman Do not disconnect the USB cable supplied while Do not disconnect appears during data transfer Otherwise the data being transferred or the data stored in your Walkman may be damaged Do not ...

Page 207: ...ng the firmware of your WALKMAN You can update the firmware of your Walkman Installing the latest firmware can add new features to the Walkman For details on the latest firmware information and how to install it visit the customer support Web sites Details 1 Download the update program to your computer from the Web site 2 Connect your Walkman to your computer and then start the update program 3 Fo...

Page 208: ...ased in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG 4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR i ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG 4 VISUAL STANDARD MPEG 4 VIDEO AND OR ii DECODING MPEG 4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM...

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Page 211: ...ssion please contact openssl core openssl org 5 Products derived from this software may not be called OpenSSL nor may OpenSSL appear in their names without prior written permission of the OpenSSL Project 6 Redistributions of any form whatsoever must retain the following acknowledgment This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit http www openssl or...

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Page 224: ...ld even be mouse clicks or menu items whatever suits your program You should also get your employer if you work as a programmer or your school if any to sign a copyright disclaimer for the program if necessary Here is a sample alter the names Yoyodyne Inc hereby disclaims all copyright interest in the program Gnomovision which makes passes at compilers written by James Hacker signature of Ty Coon ...

Page 225: ...Supports variable bit rate VBR Sampling frequency 2 44 1 kHz AAC LC 4 Media File format MP4 file format File extension mp4 m4a 3gp Bit rate 16 to 320 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR 5 Sampling frequency 2 8 11 025 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz Linear PCM Media File format Wave Riff file format File extension wav Bit rate 1 411 kbps Sampling frequency 2 44 1 kHz Video including podcasts 1 Video...

Page 226: ...man The display resolution is 320 240 7 Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player 8 Some photo files cannot be played back depending on their file formats Maximum recordable number of songs and time Approx The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4 minute songs not including videos and photos in the MP3 format Other pl...

Page 227: ...f your Walkman Charging time USB based charging Approx 3 hours full charge Approx 1 5 hours approx 80 Battery life continuous playback Actual battery life may vary depending on settings The estimated battery usage hours shown below are based on typical usage conditions with Basic setting of battery life measurement as shown in the table below Note Even if your Walkman is turned off for an extended...

Page 228: ...5 setting shortens the battery life for continuous video playback by about 45 compared with the 3 setting 4 The On setting shortens the battery life by about 10 compared with the Off setting 5 Setting Equalizer to other than None VPT Surround to other than None DSEE Sound Enhance to On Clear Stereo to On and Dynamic Normalizer to On shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about ...

Page 229: ...Battery supply from your Walkman Rated current consumption 200 mA your Walkman Dimensions w h d Approx 153 4 48 7 48 4 mm 6 1 8 1 15 16 1 15 16 inches Dimensions w h d upright position Approx 153 4 48 7 48 4 mm 6 1 8 1 15 16 1 15 16 inches Mass Approx 160 g 5 6 oz Available playback time Approx 10 hours SP Output Optimizer set to Off MP3 playback 128 kbps Note When SP Output Optimizer is set to RD...

Page 230: ...s list Top page Specifications Specifications Contents Contents WALKMAN 1 Headphones 1 Earbuds Size S L 1 Speaker RDP NWT18 1 NWZ E473K E474K only USB cable 1 Quick Start Guide Software The software is stored in the built in flash memory of your Walkman and includes the following items For details on how to install refer to Quick Start Guide Media Go WALKMAN Guide Help guide etc Design and specifi...

Page 231: ...or later Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 or later Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 or later Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1 or later Not supported by OSs other than above Compatibility mode for Windows XP included with Windows Vista and Windows 7 is not supported 1 Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft 2 Excluding 64 bit OS versions CPU 1 GHz processor 2 6 GHz recommended f...

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