Sony Walkman NWZA726 Operation Guide
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NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings1 1 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings) You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete data such as audio and photo data. Settings5-way button BACK/HOME button Note This function is only available in the pause mode. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the button to confirm. Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “Reset all Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The confirmation screen to set back to the factory settings appears. Press the / button to select “Yes,” and then press the button to confirm. “Restored factory settings.” appears. To cancel the operation Select “No” in step and press the button to confirm. You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step . The setting procedure is canceled, and the list of the “Common Settings” options reappears.
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings Formatting Memory (Format) You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. If the memory is formatted, all data and settings 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. Settings5-way button BACK/HOME button Note This function is only available in the pause mode. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the button to confirm. Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. The list of “Common Settings” options appears. Press the /// button to select “Format,” and then press the button to confirm. “All data including songs will be deleted. Proceed?” appears. Press the / button to select “Yes,” and then press the button to confirm. “All data will be deleted. Proceed?” appears. Press the / button to select “Yes,” and then press the button to confirm. While the memory is being formatted, an animated display appears. When initialization finishes, “Memory formatted.” appears. Continued
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings To cancel the operation Select “No” in step or and press the button to confirm. You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step or . Note Do not format the built-in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer.
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings Selecting the Display Language You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and messages on the player. Settings5-way button BACK/HOME button Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears. Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press the button to confirm. Press the /// button to select “Language Settings,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the /// button to select a language ( page 95), and then press the button to confirm. Continued
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings Display language settings Setting Description DeutschMessages and menus are displayed in German. English Messages and menus are displayed in English. Español Messages and menus are displayed in Spanish. Français Messages and menus are displayed in French. Italiano Messages and menus are displayed in Italian. Português Messages and menus are displayed in Portuguese. Русский Messages and menus are displayed in Russian. *1Messages and menus are displayed in Japanese. Messages and menus are displayed in Korean. Messages and menus are displayed in Simplified Chinese. Messages and menus are displayed in Traditional Chinese. *1 Japanese display may not be available, depending on the release region of the player.
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Useful Facts Useful Facts Maximizing Battery Life By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time. Turn off the player manually If you press and hold the OPTION/PWR OFF button, the player enters standby mode and the screen turns off to save battery power. Furthermore, if standby mode continues for more than about a day, the player turns completely off automatically. Changing the settings You can save battery power by setting as follows. Settings for screen “Brightness” ( page 85) “1” “Type” of “Screensaver” ( page 83) “Blank” “Screensaver Timing” ( page 84) “After 15 sec” “New Song Pop Up” ( page 40) Deactivate. Settings for sound effect “Equalizer” ( page 49) Deactivate. “VPT(Surround)” ( page 52) “DSEE(Sound Enhancer)” ( page 55) “Clear Stereo” ( page 54) “Dynamic Normalizer” ( page 57) Settings for video “On-Hold Display” ( page 67) “No” Adjust data format and bit rate Playing time will vary, as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of songs, videos or photos that are played. For details on charging time and usage time, see page 128, 129.
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Useful Facts What are Format and Bit Rate? What is audio format? Audio format refers to the method used when importing audio data from the Internet or audio CDs to a computer and saving it as an audio file. Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc. MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is a common audio compression technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). MP3 can compress audio files to about 1/10 the size of standard CD audio files. WMA: WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a common audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. The WMA format produces the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format with a smaller file size. AAC: AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is a common audio compression technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). The AAC format produces the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format, with a smaller file size. Linear PCM: Linear PCM is an audio recording format without digital compression. You can listen to the sound with the same quality as CD music by recording with this format. What is bit rate? Bit rate refers to the amount of data used to store each second of audio. Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage space for the same length of audio. What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size? Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage space for the same length of audio, so you can store fewer songs on the player. Lower bit rates enable you to store more songs, but at a lower sound quality. Note If you import a song from a CD to your computer at a low bit rate, you cannot improve the song’s sound quality by selecting a high bit rate when transferring the song from the computer to the player. Continued
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Useful Facts What is video format? Video format refers to the method used when importing video and audio data to a computer and saving it as a video file. Common formats include MPEG-4 and AVC, etc. MPEG-4: MPEG-4 refers to Moving Picture Experts Group phase 4, developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). The compression format is for video and audio data. AVC: AVC refers to Advanced Video Coding, developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). It enables production of more vivid images at a lower bit rate. AVC files include four profiles, and “AVC Baseline Profile” is one of them. AVC format is based on the MPEG-4 AVC standard of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization), and since AVC is standardized as the MPEG-4 Part 10 Advanced Video Coding, it is commonly referred to as MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or H.264/AVC. What is photo format? Photo format refers to the method used when importing images to a computer and saving them as image files. Common formats include JPEG, etc. JPEG: JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a common image compression format developed by the JPEG. JPEG can compress an image file to about 1/10 to 1/100 the size of original image files. For details on acceptable formats and bit rates for this player For details on supported file formats and bit rates, see page 126.
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Useful Facts Storing Data You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer, or another transfer capable software. If the player is connected to the computer, the built- in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN.] Notes Do not use the supplied software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built-in flash memory of the player. D o not disconnect the supplied USB cable while “Do not disconnect.” that appears during data transfer is displayed. The data could be damaged. D o not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. If you format the built-in flash memory, format it on the player ( page 92). Y ou cannot change folder names or delete the “MUSIC,” “MP_ROOT,” “VIDEO,” “PICTURES,” and “PICTURE” folders. D o not change folder or file names directly under the “MP_ROOT” or “MPE_ROOT” folder. Otherwise, they will not be displayed on the player.
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Useful Facts100 100 Upgrading the Player’s Firmware You can update the player’s firmware, ensuring you to add new features for the player by installing the latest player’s firmware to the player. For details about the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the following web site: For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ Download the update program to your computer from the web site. Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the update program. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the player’s firmware. Firmware update is complete.