FAQ

4 Function
 
How can I turn on/off the power?

A1:<To turn on the power>
Release the HOLD switch, and press any button.

<To turn off the power>
Press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button. The screen turns off and the player enters the standby mode. Furthermore, the player turns off if left for about a day in the stand-by mode.

* If there was no operation attempted for more that 3 minutes while the player was in the pause mode, the screen turns off and the player enters the standby mode.
What is the supported photo file format with the player?

A2:Refer to the below table:

Supported photo file format*
File formatsCompatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21 file format
Extension.jpg
CodecJPEG (Baseline)
Number of pixels: Max.
4,000x4,000 pixels (16,000,000 pixels)
The number of filesMax. 10,000
* Some files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats.
Can I delete audio files with the player?

A3:You cannot delete the audio files with the player. Connect the player to your computer, and then delete unnecessary audio files using software you transferred the files or Windows Explorer.

* If the memory is formatted, all files are deleted. After the formatting, you cannot recover the data.
What are the supported audio file formats with the player?

A4:Refer to the below table:

Supported audio file formats
File formatsMP3(MPEG1 Layer3) file format, ASF file format, MP4 file format, Wave-Riff file format
ExtensionMP3(.mp3), WMA*1(.wma), AAC-LC*2(.mp4、.m4a、.3gp), Linear PCM(.wav)
CodecMP3Bit rate: 32 to 320kbps, variable bit rate (VBR)
Sampling frequency *3: 32/44.1/48kHz
WMA*1Bit rate: 32 to 192kbps, variable bit rate (VBR)
Sampling frequency *3: 44.1kHz
AAC-LC*2Bit rate: 16~320kbps, variable bit rate (VBR) *4 Sampling frequency *3:
8/11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48kHz
Linear PCMBit rate: 1,411kbps
Sampling frequency *3: 44.1kHz

*1 WM-DRM10 is applicable.
*2 Copyright protected files cannot be played back.
*3 Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.
*4 Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency.
What are the supported video file formats with the player?

A5:Refer to the below table:

Supported video file formats
File formatsMP4 file format, Memory stick Video format
Extension.mp4、.m4v
CodecVideoAVC
(H.264/AVC)
Profile: Baseline Profile
Level: Max. 1.3
Bit rate: Max. 768kbps
MPEG-4Profile: Simple Profile
Bit rate: Max. 2500kbps
Frame rate: Max. 30fps
Resolution: Max. QVGA (320x240)
AudioAAC-LCChannel number: Max. 2 channels
Sampling frequency *: 24/32/44.1/48kHz
Bit rate: Max. 288kbps per 1 channel
File sizeMax. 2GB
The number of filesMax. 1,000
* Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.
How can I transfer songs to the player from my computer?

A6:By using software which can transfer data (such as Windows Media Player 11, Media Manager etc.) or Windows Explorer you can transfer.

If you transfer by using Windows Explorer, follow the below instructions.
1. Connect the player to the USB port of your computer.
2. Select [WALKMAN] - [Storage Media] or [Media] * - [MUSIC] folder from Windows Explorer.
3. Copy the files you want transfer to the [MUSIC] folder.

* If you installed Windows Media Player 10, select [Media] folder.

Note:
- While the software is transferring data, do not disconnect the player.
- You can drag and drop AAC and video files in Windows Explorer to the player. In this case, you need to install Windows Media Player 11. Install it from the supplied CD-ROM.
- You cannot transfer the ATRAC audio data. Convert the ATRAC audio data to the MP3 format using the supplied MP3 Conversion Tool. (Copyright protected ATRAC audio data cannot be converted.)
- By using SonicStage (a music controller software provided by Sony), you cannot transfer data.
- The player cannot play songs beyond the 8th folder level.
Can I enter the title with the player?

A7:No, you cannot enter with the player.

Regarding titles, edit the ID3 tag information or the file names with your computer, and then transfer to the player.
Can I edit the video/picture title with the player?

A8:No, you cannot edit with the player. File names (excluding the extensions) are displayed as the titles. Edit the file names using Windows Explorer.
Can I delete videos or pictures with the player?

A9:You can delete videos on the player. Perform the following steps.

1. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
2. Press the 4way button button to select (Video Library), and then press the play pause button button to confirm.
3. Press the 4way button button to select a video, and then press the OPTION/PWR OFF button.
The option menu appears.
4. Press the 4way button button to select [Delete Video], and then press the play pause button button to confirm.
The comfirm of deletion message appears.
5. Press the 4way button button to select [Yes], and then press the play pause button button to confirm.
The selected video will be deleted and the message "Deleted" appears.

[Note]
You can not revive the deleted videos on the player. Confirm the content before the deletion.

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