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. Getting Started User Guide How to Use the Software Music Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the player. Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation.
About the status of the OPR lamp How to install the earbuds How to place your “WALKMAN” on your ears How to store your “WALKMAN” in the holder About the Software About the software Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Settings Transferring music using Windows Media Player Troubleshooting Content Transfer Important Information Transferring music using Content Transfer Windows Explorer (Drag-and-Drop) Specifications Transferring content using Windows Explorer Contents list Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation.
Skipping to the previous/next song Troubleshooting Skipping to the previous/next folder Shuffle playback Important Information Playing songs in a playlist Specifications ZAPPIN playback Adjusting the volume Contents list Deleting songs Deleting songs Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. Top page Settings Getting Started Settings How to Use the Software Common Settings Music Limiting the volume (AVLS (Volume Limit)) Settings Music Settings Troubleshooting Setting the play mode Important Information Go to page top Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation.
What can I do to solve a problem? Settings Customer support web sites Troubleshooting Possible Causes of Symptoms Important Information List of symptoms and possible causes Operation Specifications Power Contents list Connection to a computer ZAPPIN Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. Upgrading the firmware of your “WALKMAN” Upgrading the firmware of your “WALKMAN” Formatting your WALKMAN Formatting your “WALKMAN” Deleting the bundled software Deleting the bundled software License and Trademark Notice License and trademark notice Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. WALKMAN User Guide Search Print Top page Specifications Getting Started Specifications How to Use the Software Specifications Music Specifications Settings Contents Troubleshooting System requirements Go to page top Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation.
WALKMAN User Guide Search Print Top page Contents list Getting Started Contents list How to Use the Software Music Getting Started Settings Before Use Before first use Troubleshooting How to use this User Guide Important Information Water Resistant Specifications Specifications Operation flow of “WALKMAN”. Shuffle playback Playing songs in a playlist ZAPPIN playback Adjusting the volume Deleting songs Deleting songs Go to page top Settings Common Settings Limiting the volume (AVLS (Volume Limit)) Music Settings Setting the play mode Go to page top Troubleshooting Dealing with Troubles What can I do to solve a problem? Customer support web sites. Deleting the bundled software License and Trademark Notice License and trademark notice Go to page top Specifications Specifications Specifications Contents System requirements Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. For details about how to use Windows Media Player or for product support, refer to Windows Media Player information from the following web site: About battery charging The battery might not be charged at time of purchase. See Details for how to charge the battery. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation.
WALKMAN User Guide Search Print Top page Getting Started Before Use How to use this User Guide Getting Started How to use this User Guide How to Use the Software Music Selecting a topic to display Settings Searching this User Guide Returning to a previous page Troubleshooting. Changing the font size You can change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. Refer to the Help of your web browser for instruction on changing the font size. Searching this User Guide You can search by keyword in the context of a desired topic. Enter the keyword in the window( ), and click the search button ( Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser (. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. WALKMAN User Guide Search Print Top page Getting Started Before Use Water Resistant Specifications Getting Started Water Resistant Specifications How to Use the Software Music Scenarios (.1) Settings Water resistant performance of this “WALKMAN” Notes on charging the battery Troubleshooting Notes on using your “WALKMAN”.
liquids other than those above (examples: soapy water, detergent water, water applicable with bath agents, shampoo, hot spring water, pool water, seawater, etc.) The water resistant performance of your “WALKMAN” is based on our measurements under the conditions described above. Note that malfunctions as a result of water immersion caused by misuse by the customer are not covered by the warranty. USB jack covers matching each individual “WALKMAN” color are available as repair parts for a fee. For more details, consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center.
To change the USB jack cover Pull the USB jack cover off to remove it. WALKMAN User Guide Search Print Top page Getting Started Operation flow of “WALKMAN” Operation flow to transfer music Getting Started Operation flow to transfer music How to Use the Software Music You can use your “WALKMAN” to enjoy music stored on your computer. Transfer music to your Settings “WALKMAN”. For details about supported file formats, see Details. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. POWER switch to the OFF position and then back to ON to turn your “WALKMAN” on again.
Note You cannot operate your “WALKMAN” when it is connected to a computer. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. WALKMAN User Guide Search Print Top page Getting Started Power/Charging Charging the battery Getting Started Charging the battery How to Use the Software Music Checking the remaining battery power Settings Notes on charging the battery Troubleshooting The battery of your “WALKMAN” is recharged while your “WALKMAN” is connected to an Important Information operating computer using the USB cable (supplied).
(the OPR lamp lights up in red). Check that the computer recognizes your “WALKMAN” after you have connected it to the computer for about 5 minutes. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. For details on charging time and battery life, see Details.
Turning the volume down You can save battery power by turning down the volume on your “WALKMAN.” Related Topics Charging time Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. Press and hold for longer than 1 second to skip to the beginning of the previous or next folder. RESET button Details Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc., to reset your “WALKMAN.” Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation.
WALKMAN User Guide Search Print Top page Getting Started Parts and Controls About the status of the OPR lamp Getting Started About the status of the OPR lamp How to Use the Software Music The OPR lamp indicates the following conditions in addition to charging status and remaining Settings battery power. Current remaining battery power. — second intervals There is no file that can be played on Message “NO your “WALKMAN.” DATA” You are trying to play an unsupported Double short Blinks twice repetitively format or DRM file.
Beep Message You are trying to play an expired file. You have entered formatting setting mode.
Blinks — Waiting for setting whether formatting is executed or not. Lights up — Waiting for execution of formatting. Lights up — Formatting is being executed. Blinks quickly — Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. When you replace the earbuds, twist them so they attach firmly on your “WALKMAN” to prevent the earbuds from detaching and remaining in your ear. Important Information If an earbud becomes damaged, optional earbuds (EP-EX1) are available for purchase. Specifications Contents list Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation.
Do not use strong force to deform or bend the neckband. If you bend the neckband at the same part repeatedly, it may break.
If it breaks, a wire-like metal may project from the covering and you could injure yourself. If the neckband breaks, stop using your “WALKMAN.” Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. Whenever carrying or when not using your “WALKMAN,” store your “WALKMAN” in the supplied Settings holder. Turn off your “WALKMAN.” Troubleshooting 2. Attach your “WALKMAN” to the holder firmly. Important Information Specifications Contents list Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation.
For details on operation, refer to the Help of the software, or visit the following web site. Related Topics Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Content Transfer Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. WALKMAN User Guide Search Print Top page How to Use the Software Windows Media Player Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Getting Started How to Use the Software Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Music Settings You can use Windows Media Player to copy (rip) music from your CDs. Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring content using Windows Explorer Playing music Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation.
WALKMAN User Guide Search Print Top page How to Use the Software Windows Media Player Transferring music using Windows Media Player Getting Started How to Use the Software Transferring music using Windows Media Player Music Settings You can use Windows Media Player to transfer music from your computer to your “WALKMAN.” Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications. Related Topics About the software Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring content using Windows Explorer Playing music Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. WALKMAN User Guide Search Print Top page How to Use the Software Content Transfer Transferring music using Content Transfer Getting Started How to Use the Software Transferring music using Content Transfer Music Settings You can transfer music stored on your computer to your “WALKMAN” using Content Transfer.
If you have already managed music with iTunes, etc., you can use that software to drag-and-drop Troubleshooting music to Content Transfer. About the software Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring content using Windows Explorer Playing music Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. WALKMAN User Guide Search Print Top page How to Use the Software Windows Explorer (Drag-and-Drop) Transferring content using Windows Explorer Getting Started How to Use the Software Transferring content using Windows Explorer Music Settings You can directly transfer music by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer on your computer. Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications. For details on setting automatic start of Content Transfer, refer to the Help of Content Transfer.
Related Topics Transferring music using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Content Transfer Playing music Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. WALKMAN User Guide Search Print Top page Music Playing Music Playing music Getting Started Playing music How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list 1. Turn on your “WALKMAN.” 2.
Press the button. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. Getting Started Skipping to the previous/next song How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list 1. Press the (backward) or (forward) button to skip to the previous/next song. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. How to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list 1.
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Press and hold the (backward) or (forward) button for longer than 1 second to skip to the beginning of the previous/next folder. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation.
To return to normal playback, press the SHUF (Shuffle)/PLAYLISTS button again. Note During shuffle playback, you cannot skip to the previous or next folder, even if you press and hold the button for longer than 1 second. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. SHUF (Shuffle)/PLAYLISTS button for longer than 1 second during playback of songs in a playlist. Note When you play songs in a playlist, only the songs registered in that playlist are played back repeatedly. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation.
WALKMAN User Guide Search Print Top page Music Playing Music ZAPPIN playback Getting Started ZAPPIN playback How to Use the Software Music What is ZAPPIN Playback? Settings Starting ZAPPIN playback Skipping to the previous/next song, shuffle playback, or playlist playback during ZAPPIN Troubleshooting playback Important Information. Press the button shortly during ZAPPIN playback. Normal playback Starting ZAPPIN playback 1.
Press and hold the button for longer than 1 second during normal playback. The voice guidance “Zappin in” is heard and ZAPPIN playback starts. (.1) Press and hold the button for longer than 1 second.
Pausing playback during ZAPPIN playback 1. Press the button. The voice guidance “Zappin out” is heard and your “WALKMAN” returns to normal playback. Press the button again. Playback is paused. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation.
Adjust the volume with the VOL+/- button. The volume can be adjusted in 31 steps: from 0 to 30. “10” is set by default. If you turn off your “WALKMAN” with the volume set to “0,” the volume will be automatically set to “1” when you start playback next time. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. When you delete songs from your “WALKMAN,” use the software you used to transfer the songs Settings or use Windows Explorer.
For details about using the software, refer to the Help of the software. Troubleshooting Go to page top Important Information Specifications Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. The volume is kept to a moderate level. To return the AVLS setting to off, repeat steps 1 to 2. When AVLS is set to off, the OPR lamp blinks red twice in step 2. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. The songs in your “WALKMAN” are sequentially played back in clips of 4 seconds Short each Details.
ZAPPIN The songs in your “WALKMAN” are sequentially played back in clips of 15 Long seconds each Details. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. Check information on the issue in the Help of the individual software. Look up information on the issue on one of the customer support web sites Details. If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Hint No data will be deleted by resetting your “WALKMAN.”.
For customers in Canada: Specifications Contents list For customers in Europe: For customers in Latin America: For customers in other countries/regions: For customers who purchased the overseas models: Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. The following topics show possible causes of and remedies for symptoms. See the appropriate topic according to your problem. Troubleshooting Operation Important Information Power Connection to a computer Specifications ZAPPIN Contents list Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. WALKMAN User Guide Search Print Top page Troubleshooting Possible Causes of Symptoms Operation Getting Started Operation How to Use the Software Music There is no sound. Settings The volume level is set to zero. Troubleshooting Turn the volume up.
Important Information Specifications Your “WALKMAN”. Visit the distributor’s web site from which you purchased the song, and update it. If you don’t need the song, delete it from your “WALKMAN.” Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation.
USB cable (supplied). You have not used your “WALKMAN” for more than a year.
Depending on the conditions under which your “WALKMAN” is used, the battery may have been deteriorated. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Your “WALKMAN” takes a long time to start. It may take time to start if many files or folders are stored.
While starting, your “WALKMAN” emits a startup sound. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. For details on the settings of individual audio file, contact the distributor. You may be attempting to transfer files that are not in a playable format. Transfer files in a playable format, see Details. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation.
Information on the most melodic or rhythmical section cannot be added to linear PCM (.wav) files. You cannot return to normal playback from ZAPPIN playback. To return to normal playback, press the button for less than about 1 second Details. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. For users in France At high volume, prolonged listening to the personal audio player can damage the user’s hearing. Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. Do not put any foreign object in your “WALKMAN.” Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. If fire or electric shock occurs, turn off your “WALKMAN” immediately, disconnect the USB Important Information cable from your “WALKMAN” and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Do not place your “WALKMAN” in fire.
Specifications Do not take apart or remodel your “WALKMAN.”. Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking.
Since battery liquid may Contents list remain in your “WALKMAN,” consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as doing so may lead to blindness. Wash out your eyes with clean water, and consult a doctor. Recorded songs are limited to private use only.
Use of the songs beyond this limit requires Settings permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damage to data due to Troubleshooting problems with your “WALKMAN” or computer. Consideration for others Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to people around you. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. Settings part or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. In no event will Sony be liable for any financial damage or loss of profits, including claims Troubleshooting made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with your “WALKMAN.”.
Be careful not to let water get into your “WALKMAN” from the USB jack when its cover is opened. Specifications Contents list Cleaning the earbuds Remove the earbuds from your “WALKMAN,” and wash them by hand with a mild detergent solution. After washing the earbuds, wipe them well. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. Do not disconnect the USB cable (supplied) while the OPR lamp is blinking.
Otherwise, the data being transferred or the data stored in your “WALKMAN” may be damaged. Do not rename the MUSIC folder. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. To check the information, connect your “WALKMAN” to your computer and open “information.txt” in “My Computer” or “Computer” – “WALKMAN.” The Information.txt contains the following information. 01:Model name 02:Memory capacity 03:Firmware version Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation.
Note When formatting is finished, your “WALKMAN” will reconstruct its database. While that is being done, you may not be able to transfer music or otherwise operate your “WALKMAN.” Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. Connect your “WALKMAN” to your computer using the USB cable (supplied). Important Information 2. Select start – My Computer or Computer – WALKMAN – Storage Media.
Specifications 3. Delete the Setup.exe file.
Contents list Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. Music Settings “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. 12 TONE ANALYSIS and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Troubleshooting ZAPPIN and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are either trademarks or registered Important Information trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. WALKMAN User Guide Search Print Top page Specifications Specifications Specifications Getting Started Specifications How to Use the Software Music Supported file format Settings Troubleshooting Audio Formats (Codec) Important Information Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format File extension:.mp3 Specifications Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)). Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps Approx.
7 hours Playback at Linear PCM 1,411 kbps Approx. 7 hours Mass Approx. 32 g (1.2 oz) Water resistant IPX5 (IEC60529) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. Notes on Water Resistant Specifications (1) Specifications Software Contents list The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of your “WALKMAN,” and includes the following items: Content Transfer WALKMAN Guide User Guide, etc. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation. Personally constructed computers or operating systems An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment Macintosh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Carrying the torch of the brand name 30 years after the first cassette Walkman was introduced, the NWZ-S738F is a high-quality. The marquee feature is noise-cancellation, which showcases the player's excellent sound and equalizer. This is a slim, stylish player, with a brushed-metal faceplate and back. It also slips easily into small pockets, thanks to a 1.6-ounce frame that measures 3.6 inches high, 1.75 inches wide, and 0.31 inches deep-a bit smaller (but thicker) than a credit card.
It's available in capacities of 8GB (for $180) and 4GB (for $150). The NWZ-S738F sounds phenomenal, especially when using its noise-cancelling earbuds with the player's noise-cancelling feature turned on. That makes it a great option for flights, bus rides, and settings where outside noise may creep in on your listening experience. In PC World Test Center audio tests, it netted a signal-to-noise ratio score of 82 decibels-just a shade below the latest iPods and the top-ranked -as well as a barely registering harmonic distortion and noise level of 0.01 percent. The noise-cancelling earbuds are a bit bulkier than most earbuds and will probably work best with bigger ears. The headphone port on the NWZ-S738F works with any minijack, but to get the noise-cancelling feature, you need to use the included set. That's worth thinking about if you don't like the look or feel of the large earbuds.
What's more, thanks to the proprietary noise-cancellation connector on the side of the included earbuds' jack, they won't work with other devices. In short, you can use other headphones with this player, but the bundled noise-cancellation headphones won't work with standard minijack inputs. The earbuds, manual equalizer settings, and great sound aren't the only reasons why an audiophile might want to consider this player. A number of other audio features would entice any aural perfectionist.
For example, there are six surround-sound settings (which, in my informal tests, had a clear influence on the depth and shape of the sound); these include DSEE Sound Enhancement, to restore audio lost due to MP3 compression (but it didn't produce many noticeable audio changes); Clear Stereo, which keeps the left and right channels from leaking into one another (it did, but apparently I prefer my channels mixed); and a Dynamic Normalizer setting (which made songs louder, in a good way). The fully manual five-band equalizer comes with four presets (Heavy, Pop, Jazz, and 'Unique'). You can't make playlists within the player, but the NWZ-S738F does have some unique on-board features. One of them is the 'SensMe' playlist generator, which analyzes your songs' beats-per-minute counts-and 'moods,' according to Sony- and builds automatic playlists based on those parameters. In SensMe mode, the player assigns playlists names such as 'Daytime,' 'Relax,' 'Energetic,' and 'Extreme' (the mood, not the band). In my informal tests, SensMe worked well enough to create 'mood-based' playlists. Other features include an FM radio, podcast sorting, an 'Intelligent Shuffle' feature with a shuffle-by-year option named 'Time Machine Shuffle,' and photo.
The 2-inch-diagonal, 240-by-320 screen is vibrant for photo and video viewing and bright enough to see in nearly any lighting condition, but it's a bit too small to enjoy watching videos. Already-small clips are shrunk down more if they're in wide-screen or 16:9 format. Plus, there's no way to zoom in on an area of a photo once it's displayed. On the bright side, you can set your own photos as your home screen's background, change orientation of the photos and videos from vertical to horizontal via a menu option, and listen to music while you're browsing photos. All in all, the screen is great for navigating menus, but not for viewing photos or watching videos. Navigating the player itself is as easy as it is intuitive.
A ring consisting of four directional buttons surrounds the center play/pause button on the front of the NWZ-S738F, as well as dedicated Back and Option buttons on either side of the ring. The Back and Option buttons double as the Home button and power-off button, respectively, when pressed for a few seconds.
A volume rocker and lock switch reside along the right side of the device, and the noise-cancellation on/off switch, proprietary charging/synching connector, and headphone jack are all on the bottom of the player. The player feels well-constructed and solid in the hand, so this player seems built to last the daily wear-and-tear of being jammed into your pocket or thrown in your bag.
File support is fairly limited: on the audio end, the NWZ-S738F will play MP3s, protected and unprotected WMA, WAV, and DRM-free AAC files. On the video side, it supports MPEG-4 (H.264 codec) and M4V files, as well as JPEG still images. The player supports dragging and dropping your media files onto it as a drive, but Sony also includes a mini-CD with the player to install Napster and Windows Media Player 11 (both of which the NWZ-S738F supports), a PDF of the user's manual, and a plug-in that lets you drag and drop files from iTunes.
Also in the box are the USB-to-proprietary-connector charging and syncing cable, a proprietary-connector-to-headphone-jack audio-out cable, and troubleshooting and Quick Start guides. The player is designed well enough that it can be mastered without the documentation. This is a great player for audiophiles: if you like your music tweakable, clean, delivered via some creative on-board features, and in a slick, durable chassis, the well-priced Walkman NWZ-S738F is a great option. You may want to look elsewhere, however, if video and photo playback and file support is a top priority.Tim Moynihan This story, 'Sony Walkman NWZ-S738F' was originally published.