Sony NWZ-A826, NWZ-A829, NWZ-A828 User Manual

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Operation Guide

NWZ-A826 / A828 / A829

©2008 Sony Corporation

3-289-807-11 (3)

Digital Media Player

NWZ-A826 / NWZ-A828 / NWZ-A829

About the Manuals

The following manuals are included with the player. Additionally, after installing software from the supplied CD-ROM, you can refer to the help provided within each software.

Quick Start Guide explains set up and the basic operations, enabling you to import songs, videos and photos to a computer, to transfer them to the player, and to play them back. It also explains Bluetooth setup and basic operations.

Precautions explains important notes to prevent accidents.

Troubleshooting explains symptoms, causes and remedies when the player has problems.

This Operation Guide explains standard and advanced features, enabling you to make full use of the player and troubleshoot problems.

Browsing the Operation Guide

To use the buttons in the Operation Guide

Click the buttons located in the upper right of this manual to jump to “Table of Contents,” “Home Menu List,” or “Index.”

Jumps to the table of contents

Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the manual.

Jumps to the home menu list

Find what you are looking for from a list of the option items in the player’s menu.

Jumps to the index

Find what you are looking for from a list of key words mentioned in the manual.

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Hints

You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page number in the table of contents, in the Home menu list, or in the index.

You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page reference indication (e.g., page 4) on each page.

To search for a reference page by keyword, click the “Edit” menu, select the “Search” feature of the Adobe Reader to display the navigation frame, type the keyword into the Search text box, and click “Search.”

Once you jump to another page, you can jump to the previous or next page by clicking

the or button located at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen.

Operation procedures may differ, depending on your Adobe Reader version.

To change the page layout

The buttons at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen enable you to select how pages are displayed.

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Single Page

Pages are displayed one at a time. When you scroll, the display changes to a previous or succeeding page.

Continuous

Pages are displayed as a continuous roll of pages.

When you scroll, the previous or next pages scroll up or down continuously.

Continuous - Facing

Two pages are displayed side by side with each pair part of a continuous roll of pages. When you scroll, the previous or next pairs of pages scroll up or down continuously.

Facing

Two pages are displayed side by side. When you scroll, the display changes to previous or succeeding pairs of pages.

Table of Contents
Supplied Accessories.............................	8
About the bundled software............................	9
Parts and Controls...............................	10
Front.................................................................	10
Rear..................................................................	12
Player Controls and Screens................	13
How to use the 5-way button and screen....	14
Displaying the “Now Playing” Screen..........	19
Using the OPTION Button..................	20
Playing Music
Searching for Songs (Music Library)........	21
Searching for songs by song name...............	21
Searching for songs by album.......................	22
Searching for songs by artist.........................	23
Searching for songs by genre.........................	24
Searching for songs by release year..............	25
Searching for songs by folder........................	26
Searching for Songs by Initial Letter
...........................................................	27
Playing a Playlist.................................	28
Searching for Songs Based on the
Currently Playing Song.....................	29
Playing Songs in Random Order
(Intelligent Shuffle)..................................	30
Playing songs released in the same year in
random order (Time Machine Shuffle).............	30
Playing all songs in random order...............	32
Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each
Time the Songs Switch
(New Song Pop Up)..................................	33
Deleting Songs from Music Library....	34
Displaying the Music Option Menu....	35
Setting the Music
Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode).........	37
Setting the Playback Range.................	39
Setting the Album Display Format...... 40
Setting to Search by Folders
( / Button Setting)................................	42
Setting the Sound Quality (Equalizer)....	43
Changing the sound quality..........................	43
Customizing sound quality...........................	45

Listening with Clear Stereo Sound
(Clear Stereo).........................................	48
Correcting Sound in the High Range
(DSEE(Sound Enhancer))..........................	49
Adjusting the Volume Level
(Dynamic Normalizer).............................	51
Playing Videos
Playing a Video....................................	52
Setting the Video Orientation............. 54
Setting the Display of the Video Screen
...........................................................	56
Setting the Zoom Function.................. 57
Playing Videos Continuously.............. 59
Setting the Video List Display Format
...........................................................	60
Playing Only Video Sound..................	61
Deleting Videos from the Video Library
...........................................................	62
Displaying the Video Option Menu....	63
Playing Photos
Displaying a Photo..............................	64
Setting the Photo Orientation............. 66
Setting the Display of the Photo Screen
...........................................................	68
Playing a Slide Show............................ 69
Setting the Slide Show Play Mode.......	70
Setting the Interval of a Slide Show..... 71
Setting the Photo List Display Format
...........................................................	72
Deleting Photos from Photo Library
...........................................................	73
Displaying the Photo Option Menu....	74

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Making the Sound More Vibrant	46	Continued
(VPT(Surround))....................................

Listening to Songs through Bluetooth
Communication
Basic Facts on Bluetooth Technology
...........................................................	75
What can the player do with Bluetooth?.....	75
What is Bluetooth technology?.....................	76
Steps to use Bluetooth communication.......	77
Preparing for Bluetooth Communication
(Pairing)...............................................	78
What is pairing?..............................................	78
Establishing Bluetooth Connection....	81
Establishing Bluetooth connection using the
BLUETOOTH button (Quick Connection)....	81
Establishing Bluetooth connection from the
Home menu..................................................	83
About the Bluetooth indicator......................	85
Listening to Songs or Video Sound from
a Bluetooth Device............................	86
Selecting a Device for Quick Connection
...........................................................	88
Checking the Information of Bluetooth
Devices............................................... 89
Deleting a Paired Bluetooth Device from
the Player........................................... 90
Setting the Sound Quality
(Sound Quality Mode)..............................	91
Applying Sound Effects Setting........... 92
Check the Bluetooth Information of the
Player (Bluetooth Information)................	93
Turning off the Bluetooth Function
(Bluetooth Off).......................................	94
Entering Connection Standby
(Connection Standby)..............................	95
Precautions on Bluetooth
communication.................................	96
Displaying the Bluetooth Option Menu
...........................................................	98

Note

Settings
Limiting the Volume
(AVLS (Volume Limit)).............................	99
Turning Off the Beep Sound.............. 100
Setting a Screensaver Type................	101
Setting a Screensaver Time................ 102
Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen
(Brightness).........................................	103
Setting the Current Time
(Set Date-Time)....................................	104
Setting the Date Format....................	106
Setting the Time Format.................... 107
Displaying the Player Information
(Unit Information)................................	108
Resetting to Factory Settings
(Reset all Settings).................................	109
Formatting Memory (Format)..............	110
Selecting the Display Language......... 112
Useful Facts
Recharging the Player........................	114
Maximizing Battery Life.................... 115
About Data Transferring................... 116
What are Format and Bit Rate?.........	120
What is audio format?.................................	120
What is video format?.................................	121
What is photo format?................................	121
Storing Data.......................................	122
Upgrading the Player’s Firmware...... 123
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting................................	124
Messages............................................	139
Additional Information
Precautions........................................	143
About Copyrights.............................. 152
Specifications..................................... 154
Index.................................................. 159

Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be available.

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Home Menu List

You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of the player. The Home menu is the starting point of each function, such as playing songs, videos and photos, searching for songs, Bluetooth communication, and changing settings.

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		Intelligent Shuffle				Music Library
		.................Time Machine Shuffle	30			All Songs.......................................		21
		Shuffle All.....................................	32			Album............................................		22
						Artist..............................................		23
						Genre		24
		Initial Search
						Release Year..................................		25
		..............................................Artist	27
						............................................Folder		26
		............................................Album	27
		Song...............................................	27
							Video Library..........................	52
		Bluetooth						Continued
		Bluetooth Devices........................	83
		Connection Standby....................	95
		Bluetooth Off................................	94
		Pairing...........................................	78

Photo Library..........................

64

Settings
Music Settings
Play Mode................................	37
Playback Range.......................	39
Equalizer..................................	43
VPT(Surround).......................	46
DSEE(Sound Enhance)..........	49
Clear Stereo.............................	48
Dynamic Normalizer.............	51
Album Display Format...........	40
New Song Pop Up...................	33
/ Button Setting.................	42
Video Settings
Zoom Settings.........................	57
Video Orientation...................	54
Display......................................	56
Continuous Playback.............	59
Video List Format...................	60
On-Hold Display....................	61
Photo Settings
Photo Orientation...................	66
Display......................................	68
Slide Show Repeat...................	70
Slide Show Interval.................	71
Photo List Format...................	72
Bluetooth Settings
Sound Quality Mode..............	91
Quick Connection..................	88
Sound Effect Preset.................	92
Bluetooth Information...........	93
Common Settings
Unit Information..................	108
AVLS (Volume Limit)............	99
Beep Settings.........................	100
Screensaver............................	101
Brightness..............................	103
Set Date-Time.......................	104
Date Display Format............	106
Time Display Format...........	107
Reset all Settings...................	109
Format....................................	110
Language Settings......................	112

Playlists....................................	28
Now Playing............................	19

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Supplied Accessories

Please check the accessories in the package.

Headphones (1)

USB cable (1)

Earbuds (Size S,L) (1)

Attachment (1)

Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc.Stand (1)

CD-ROM*1 *2 (1)

	MP3 Conversion Tool
	Media Manager for WALKMAN
	Windows Media Player 11
	Operation Guide (PDF file)
Quick Start Guide (1)
*1	Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player.
*2	Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player,
	the bundled software may be different.

How to install the earbuds correctly

If the earbuds do not fit your ears correctly, low bass sound may not be heard.
To enjoy better sound quality, change the size of the earbuds or adjust the
earbud position to sit on your ears comfortably and fit your ears snugly.
At purchase, M size earbuds are installed. If the earbuds do not
fit your ears, try one of the other supplied sizes, S or L.
When you change the earbuds, turn to install them firmly on the
headphones to prevent the earbud from detaching and
remaining in your ear.	L

About the serial number

The serial number provided for this player is required for customer registration. The number is shown on the rear of the player.

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About the bundled software

Windows Media Player 11

Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Photo (JPEG)

Windows Media Player can import audio data from CDs and transfer data to the player. When you use copyright protected WMA audio files, use this software.

For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software or visit the following website.

http://www.support.microsoft.com/

Hint

Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping. If you install Windows Media Player 11 from the supplied CD-ROM, you can solve this problem, then you can transfer by dragging and dropping again. Before installing

Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11.

Media Manager for WALKMAN

Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA/AAC*1, WAV), Photo (JPEG), Video (MPEG-4 Simple Profile, AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile), RSS feed (music, video)

Media Manager for WALKMAN can transfer music, photos or videos from the computer to the player and import audio data from CDs. Media Manager for WALKMAN can also subscribe to RSS feeds and transfer the music and video files that have been downloaded from RSS channels.

For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software. Audio files (AAC) or videos can be also transferred by dragging and dropping using Windows Explorer as well as Media Manager for WALKMAN.

*1 DRM files are not compatible.

MP3 Conversion Tool

ATRAC files need to be converted using bundled MP3 Conversion Tool. (Audio data purchased from a music distribution service on the Internet cannot be converted.)

Note that when converting ATRAC files to MP3 files, the ATRAC files are not deleted. You can also delete the ATRAC files by configuring the setting.

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Parts and Controls

Front

BACK/HOME button*1

Press to go up one list screen level, or to return to the previous menu. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button to display the Home menu ( page 13).

Headphone jack

For connecting the headphones. Insert the jack pin until it clicks into place. If the headphones are connected improperly, the sound from the headphones may not sound right.

WM PORT jack

Use this jack to connect the supplied USB cable, or optional peripheral devices, such as supported accessories for the WM PORT.

5-way button*2

Starts playback and enables navigation of the player’s on-screen menus ( page 14).

Display

The display may vary, depending on functions ( page 13).

Bluetooth antenna (aerial)

Bluetooth indicator

Indicates the status of the Bluetooth function ( page 85).

VOL +*2/– button

Adjusts the volume.

BLUETOOTH button

Press and hold to turn on or off the Bluetooth function, and to establish or to end Bluetooth connection.

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HOLD switch

You can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD switch when carrying it. By sliding the HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow , all operation buttons are disabled. If you slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position, the HOLD function is released.

OPTION/PWR OFF button*1

Displays the option menu ( page 20, 35, 63, 74, 98).

If you press and hold the OPTION/ PWR OFF button, screen turns off and the player enters standby mode. If you press any button while the player is in standby mode, the “Now Playing” screen, etc., appears and the player is ready for operation. Furthermore, if you leave the player in standby mode for about a day, the player turns completely off automatically. If you press any button when the player is turned off, the start up screen appears first, then the “Now Playing” screen appears.

Note

The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it is in standby mode. Therefore, the player might turn completely off in a short time, depending on the power remaining in the battery.

Strap hole

Used to attach a strap (sold separately). You can attach the supplied stand and a strap at the same time ( page 12).

*1 Functions marked with on the player are activated if you press and hold the corresponding buttons.

*2 There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations.

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Rear

RESET button

Resets the player when you press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. ( page 124).

Accessory hole (type I)

Used to attach the supplied stand or the optional accessories.

Using the supplied stand

You can stand up the player using the supplied

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Notes

When standing the player with the stand, be careful not to press down or knock the player.

Stand up the player horizontally as shown. Do not stand it up vertically.

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Player Controls and Screens

Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through screens, play songs, videos and photos, and to change the player’s settings. The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button. The diagram below shows how the screen changes when you press various operation buttons. For example, the player’s screen changes as shown below when you select “Music Library”– “Album” from the Home menu.

Home menu

Select (Music Library), and press the button.

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Music Library

Press the BACK/

HOME button.

Select “Album,” and

Press and hold the press the button. BACK/HOME button.

Album list

Press the BACK/

HOME button.

Press and hold the

BACK/HOME button.

Press the BACK/

HOME button.

Select your desired album, and press the button.

Song list

Press and hold the

BACK/HOME button.

Press the BACK/

HOME button.

Press and hold the

BACK/HOME button.

Select your desired song, and press the button. Playback begins.

Now Playing screen

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How to use the 5-way button and screen

The 5-way button performs different functions on the list screens, on the thumbnail screens, and on the “Now Playing” screen.

*1 There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations.

How to use the 5-way button on the list screen

Music

(play/pause/ confirm) button*1

/ buttons

/ buttons

Index

The initials of song and album, etc., names in the list section appear.

List

Buttons Description

Confirms the item of the list.

Press and hold to play back all songs in the selected item.

/	Moves the cursor up or down.
	Press and hold to scroll up or down faster.
/	Changes screens, or, when an index is displayed, moves the cursor
	left or right to display a list of items.
	Displays the previous or next screen of the list, when the index is
	not displayed.
Video

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Buttons Description

Confirms the item of the list.

/	Moves the cursor up or down.
	Press and hold to scroll up or down faster.
/	Displays the previous or next screen of the list.

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Photo

List

Buttons Description

Confirms the item of the list.

Press and hold to play back a slide show of photos in the selected item.

/	Moves the cursor up or down.
	Press and hold to scroll up or down faster.
/	Displays the previous or next screen of the list.

How to use the 5-way button on the thumbnail*1 screen

Thumbnails

Buttons Description

Displays the song list of the selected item during music operation, or displays the selected item during photo operation. Starts play back of the selected item during video operation.

/	Moves the cursor up or down.
	Press and hold to scroll up or down faster.
/	Move the cursor left or right.
	Press and hold to move the cursor left or right faster and then
	scroll up or down through the thumbnail screens.

*1 Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of a piece of cover art, one scene of a video, or a photo. To display thumbnails for albums, see page 40; for video files, see page 60.

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How to use the 5-way button on the “Now Playing” screen

Music

Song name

Artist name

Album title

Genre

Release year

Playing status

Buttons Description

Starts song playback. When playback starts, appears on the display, and if the button is pressed again, appears and

playback pauses.*1 This pause and resume feature is available only on the “Now Playing” screen.

/	Press the / button to display the cursor and scroll through the
	displayed items. When genre, album title, or other characteristic is
	selected by the cursor, press the button to display a list of
	artists matching the genre of the currently playing song or the song
	lists of the album that is currently playing.
	When the / button is set to “Folder +/–” ( page 42)
	Starts play back from the first song of the next folder*2, the current
	folder or the previous folder. Press the button to the skip the first
	song of the current folder or the previous folder. Press the button
	to skip to the first song of the next folder.
/	Moves playback to the beginning of the current, previous, or next
	song when pressed once or repeatedly. Press and hold to scan a
	playing song backwards or forwards quickly.

*1 If there is no operation for more than 3 minutes while a song is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode.

*2 The folder units that the player skips vary by the list before the song list. For example, if you select a song in the following order; “Artist”- album list - song list, you can search for songs by skipping albums.

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Video

Playing status

When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the / / / button orientation and functions will also be changed.

Buttons Description

Starts video playback. When playback starts, appears on the display, and if the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*1 You can play and pause videos only from the “Now Playing” screen of the video.

/	Press the / button to find the beginning of the next, previous or
	the currently playing video.*2
/	Press the / button to scan a playing video backwards or
	forwards quickly.
	During playback, the speed of fast forward/backward changes
	through 3 levels by repeatedly pressing the / button ((×10),
	(×30), (×100)). By pressing and holding, the speed increases 1 level,
	and by releasing, returns to the normal playback.
	While pausing playback, the scene moves forward or backward
	slightly by pressing the / button.

*1 If there is no operation for more than 3 minutes while a video is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode.

*2 If “Continuous Playback” is set to “On,” you can find the beginning of the previous or next video from the currently playing video ( page 53).

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Photo

Playing status

When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the / / / button orientation and functions will also be changed.

Buttons Description

appears on the display and a slide show starts. If the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*1

/	Displays the previous or next photo.

*1 When playing songs while a slide show is paused, the screen goes dark if there is no operation for the period set in “Screensaver Timing” ( page 102). When the song playback and a slide show accompanying it are paused, and there is no operation for more than 3 minutes, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode.

About the information area

The icons, shown in the table below, appears in the information area. The icons vary by the playback status, settings or the screens.

For details about the icons, see each reference pages.

	Icons									description
										The icons of the playback status
	, , , ,									Play back, Pause, Fast forward/backward, Move to the beginning of
,		,								the next, current or previous song
,		,							, , etc	Go forward /backward slightly or quickly ( page 53)
,		,							,	The icons of the song title, the artist name, the video title or the photo
										title
										The icons of the play mode
,									, etc	The play mode is set to “Repeat” or “Shuffle” ( page 38). “Slide
										Show Repeat” is set to “On” ( page 70)
										The icons of the playback range
										The playback range is set to “Selected Range” ( page 39)
		, etc								The icons of the sound effect setting ( page 44)
										The icons of the video setting
										“Continuous Playback” is set to “On” ( page 59)
		,								“Zoom Settings” is set to “Auto” or “Full” ( page 57)
										The icon of the remaining of the battery ( page 114)

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Displaying the “Now Playing” Screen

You can quickly display “Now Playing” screen from various screens.

		BACK/HOME
	Now Playing	button
		5-way button

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.

Press the / / / button to select (Now Playing), and then press the button to confirm.

Detailed information about the currently playing content file appears.

Hints

You can display the “Now Playing” screen by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button to select “Now Playing.”

When playing videos or photos, you can select “Go to the song playback screen” from the option menu to display the song playback screen.

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Using the OPTION Button

You can change various settings of each function when you press the OPTION/ PWR OFF button. The OPTION/PWR OFF button is useful since you can display the setting screen immediately without selecting setting items from the (Settings) menu of the Home menu.

OPTION/PWR OFF button

5-way button

Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.

The option menu appears.

Press the / / / button to select the item, and then press the button to confirm.

The screen of the selected setting item appears or the selected command is performed. The items of the option menu differ, depending on the screen on which you press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.

For details, see the following pages.

“Displaying the Music Option Menu” ( page 35)

“Displaying the Video Option Menu” ( page 63)

“Displaying the Photo Option Menu” ( page 74)

“Displaying the Bluetooth Option Menu” ( page 98)

Hint

When there are multiple menus, display other menus by pressing the / button.

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Searching for Songs (Music Library)

Songs transferred by Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software can be played back on the player.

You can search for songs by title of songs, albums, artist, and genre, etc.

Music Library

BACK/HOME button

5-way button

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Searching for songs by song name

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.

Press the / / / button to select (Music Library), and then press the button to confirm.

The “Music Library” screen appears.

Press the / / / button to select “All Songs,” and then press thebutton to confirm.

The song list appears.

Press the / / / button to select a song, and then press the button to confirm.

The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs continues in order.

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Searching for songs by album

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.

Press the / / / button to select (Music Library), and then press the button to confirm.

The “Music Library” screen appears.

Press the / / / button to select “Album,” and then press the button to confirm.

The album list appears.

Press the / / / button to select an album, and then press thebutton to confirm.

The song list for the selected album appears.

Press the / / / button to select a song, and then press the button to confirm.

The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs continues in order.

Hints

You can play all songs of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and holding the button in step .

You can change the display format of the album list ( page 40).

You can select the playback range of songs ( page 39).

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Searching for songs by artist

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.

Press the / / / button to select (Music Library), and then press the button to confirm.

The “Music Library” screen appears.

Press the / / / button to select “Artist,” and then press the button to confirm.

The artist list appears.

Press the / / / button to select an artist, and then press the button to confirm.

The album list for the selected artist appears.

Press the / / / button to select an album, and then press thebutton to confirm.

The song list for the selected album appears.

Press the / / / button to select a song, and then press the button to confirm.

The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs continues in order.

Hints

You can play all songs of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and holding the button in steps to .

You can change the display format of the album list ( page 40).

You can select the playback range of songs ( page 39).

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Searching for songs by genre

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.

Press the / / / button to select (Music Library), and then press the button to confirm.

The “Music Library” screen appears.

Press the / / / button to select “Genre,” and then press the button to confirm.

The genre list appears.

Press the / / / button to select a genre, and then press the button to confirm.

The artist list for the selected genre appears.

Press the / / / button to select an artist, and then press the button to confirm.

The album list for the selected artist appears.

Press the / / / button to select an album, and then press thebutton to confirm.

The song list for the selected album appears.

Press the / / / button to select a song, and then press the button to confirm.

The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs continues in order.

Hints

You can play all songs of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and holding the button in steps to .

You can change the display format of the album list ( page 40).

You can select the playback range of songs ( page 39).

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Searching for songs by release year

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.

Press the / / / button to select (Music Library), and then press the button to confirm.

The “Music Library” screen appears.

Press the / / / button to select “Release Year,” and then press the button to confirm.

The list of release years appears.

Press the / / / button to select a year, and then press the button to confirm.

The artist list for the selected release year appears.

Press the / / / button to select an artist, and then press the button to confirm.

The song list for the artist, selected from the release year, appears.

Press the / / / button to select a song, and then press the button to confirm.

The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs continues in order.

Hints

You can play all songs of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and holding the button in steps to .

You can select the playback range of songs ( page 39).

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Searching for songs by folder

When you transfer data to the “MUSIC” folder by dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer, up to the 8th level under the “MUSIC” folder will appear and can be played back. Even if you use another transfer capable software for transferring songs, you can still search for songs by folder.

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.

Press the / / / button to select (Music Library), and then press the button to confirm.

The “Music Library” screen appears.

Press the / / / button to select “Folder,” and then press the button to confirm.

The folder list or the song appears.

Press the / / / button to select a folder or song, and then press the button to confirm.

When you select a folder in step , the song or folder list(s) appear. When you select a song in step , the playback screen appears, then the song playback starts. Repeat step if necessary until the desired song appears. The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs continues in order.

Hint

You can select the playback range of songs ( page 39).

Notes

Up to 8 folder levels can be recognized.

You cannot play all songs of a folder even if you select a folder from the list and press and hold the button in step .

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Searching for Songs by Initial Letter

You can search for songs by the initial letter of the artist name, album title, or song name.

Initial Search	BACK/HOME
	button
	5-way button

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.

Press the / / / button to select (Initial Search), and then press the button to confirm.

The list of categories you can search appears.

Press the / / / button to select a category, and then press thebutton to confirm.

A screen appears that enables you to select a character.

Press the / / / button to select an initial character, and then press the button to confirm.

When the search finishes, the results are displayed.

When you select “Artist” or “Album,” you can narrow the search results and select a specific song.

When “Artist” or “Album” is selected and you press and hold the button, all songs on the item are played.

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Playing a Playlist

You can play lists of songs (playlists). Also, you can create playlists using the supplied Windows Media Player 11, or another transfer capable software. However, some playlists may not be recognized by the player, depending on software. For details on operation, refer to the Help or maker of the software.

BACK/HOME

Playlists button 5-way button

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.

Press the / / / button to select (Playlists), and then press thebutton to confirm.

The list of playlists appears.

Press the / / / button to select a playlist, and then press thebutton to confirm.

The song list appears.

Press the / / / button to select a song, and then press the button to confirm.

The song you selected starts to play back and the playback of songs continues in order.

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Searching for Songs Based on the Currently Playing Song

You can search for other songs, albums, and artists by the song information of the currently playing song. To use this function, the “ / Button Setting” needs to be set to “Direct Search” ( page 42).

BACK/HOME

Now Playing button 5-way button

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.

Press the / / / button to select (Now Playing), and then press the button to confirm.

The “Now Playing” screen of the currently playing song appears.

Press the button to display a cursor and select an item in which you want to search for songs, and then press the button to confirm.

The following lists appear, depending on the item you selected.

“Artist”: The album list of the currently playing artist.

“Album”: The song list of the currently playing album.

“Genre”: An artist list in the same genre as the currently playing artist.

“Release Year”: An artist list from the same release year as the currently playing song.

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Playing Songs in Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle)

The player offers 2 different random modes (also known as shuffle play) .

	Intelligent	BACK/HOME
	Shuffle
		button
		5-way button

Playing songs released in the same year in random order

(Time Machine Shuffle)

The player randomly selects a release year and plays all transferred songs of that year in random order.

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.

Press the / / / button to select (Intelligent Shuffle), and then press the button to confirm.

The screen used to select a shuffle mode appears.

Press the / / / button to select “Time Machine Shuffle,” and then press the button to confirm.

A release year is randomly selected, the songs of that year are shuffled, and playback starts.

Hints

When you start “Intelligent Shuffle” play, the play mode changes to “Shuffle” or “Shuffle&Repeat” ( page 38). Even if you cancel “Intelligent Shuffle,” the “Shuffle” or “Shuffle&Repeat” setting for the play mode is kept.

When you start the “Time Machine Shuffle” play, the playback range is set to “Selected Range” ( page 39). Even if you cancel “Time Machine Shuffle,” the setting of the “Selected Range” is kept.

“Intelligent Shuffle” play is automatically canceled by any of the following operations:

Starting playback of a song by selecting it from the “Music Library,” etc.

Changing the play mode.

Changing the playback range.

Playing a video.

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