©2008 Sony Corporation3-299-381-11 (1)NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Operation GuideNWZ-A726 / A728 / A729Table of Contents Menu Index
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)10 10 Parts and ControlsFrontBACK/HOME button*1Press to go up one list screen level, or to return to the p
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Useful Facts100 100 Upgrading the Player’s FirmwareYou can update the player’s firmware, ensuring you to add
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)TroubleshootingTroubleshooting101 101 TroubleshootingIf the player does not function as expected, try the fo
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Troubleshooting102 102 OperationSymptom Cause/RemedyThere is no sound. The volume level is set to zero. Tu
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Troubleshooting103 103 Symptom Cause/RemedyTransferred data is not displayed in its list. The maximum numbe
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Troubleshooting104 104 Symptom Cause/RemedyNoise is generated. A device emitting radio signals, such as a m
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Troubleshooting105 105 Symptom Cause/RemedyThe player does not work. The remaining battery power is insuffi
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Troubleshooting106 106 Symptom Cause/RemedyThumbnails are not displayed. Songs do not have cover art inform
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Troubleshooting107 107 DisplaySymptom Cause/Remedy“” appears for a title. Characters that cannot appear on
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Troubleshooting108 108 PowerSymptom Cause/RemedyBattery life is short. The operating temperature is below 5
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Troubleshooting109 109 Connection with a computerSymptom Cause/RemedyMP3 Conversion Tool or Media Manager fo
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)11 11 HOLD switchYou can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD switch when car
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Troubleshooting110 110 Symptom Cause/RemedyData cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. Tra
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Troubleshooting111 111 Symptom Cause/RemedyData cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. (con
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Troubleshooting112 112 OtherSymptom Cause/RemedyThere is no beep sound when the player is operated. “Beep S
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Troubleshooting113 113 MessagesFollow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.Message Mea
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Troubleshooting114 114 Message Meaning RemedyCannot play; file format is not supported. You are trying to p
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Troubleshooting115 115 Message Meaning RemedyNo photos are available for display. Please connect to complian
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Additional Information116 116 PrecautionsThe following FCC statement applies only to the version of this mod
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Additional Information117 117 Additional Information118118Table of Contents Menu IndexDisposal of Old Electr
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Additional Information118 118 On safety Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Additional Information119 119 On installation Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a s
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)12 12 RearRESET buttonResets the player when you press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. ( page 101
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Additional Information120 120 On heat build‑upHeat may build up in the player while charging if it is used
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Additional Information121 121 On the LCD Do not apply strong force to the surface of the LCD. This may caus
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Additional Information122 122 Important Notice Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manu
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Additional Information123 123 About sample data*1The player is pre-installed with sample data.If you delete
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Additional Information124 124 About Copyrights ATRAC is trademark of Sony Corporation. “WALKMAN” and “WALK
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Additional Information125 125 THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERS
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Additional Information126 126 SpecicationsSupported le formatMusicFile format MP3(MPEG-1 Layer3) file form
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Additional Information127 127 Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)The approximate times are
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Additional Information128 128 Capacity (User available capacity)*1NWZ-A726: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,63
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Additional Information129 129 Battery life (continuous playback)By setting as follows, a longer battery life
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)13 13 Player Controls and ScreensUse the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through screens,
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Additional Information130 130 System Requirements Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled w
Additional Information131 131 NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)CCapacity ... 128Clear Stereo ...
Additional Information132 132 NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)KKaraoke ... 53LLanguage ...
Additional Information133 133 NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)UUnique... 50Upgrading ...
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)14 14 How to use the 5‑way button and screenThe 5-way button performs different functions on the list screen
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)15 15 ListPhotoButtons DescriptionConfirms the item of the list.Press and hold to play back a slide show of
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)16 16 How to use the 5‑way button on the “Now Playing” screenMusicSong nameArtist nameAlbum titleGenrePlayin
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)17 17 Playing statusVideoWhen you change the display orientation to horizontal, the /// button orientati
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)18 18 PhotoPlaying statusWhen you change the display orientation to horizontal, the /// button orientati
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)19 19 Displaying the “Now Playing” ScreenYou can quickly display “Now Playing” screen from various screens.5
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)2 2 Digital Media PlayerNWZ-A726 / NWZ-A728 / NWZ-A729About the ManualsThe following manuals are included wi
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)20 20 Using the OPTION ButtonYou can change various settings of each function when you press the OPTION/PWR
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Getting StartedGetting Started21 21 Preparing the PlayerCharging the PlayerThe player’s battery is recharged
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Getting Started22 22 Turning the Player On and OffOPTION/PWR OFF buttonTo turn on the playerPress any button
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Getting Started23 23 Getting DataTo enjoy transferring data to the player, you need to import data, such as
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Getting Started24 24 Transferring DataYou can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping using Windows
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Getting Started25 25 For songs(On Windows Explorer)Drag and drop files or folders into the “MUSIC” folder.Ho
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Getting Started26 26 For videos(On Windows Explorer)Drag and drop files or folders into the “VIDEO” folder.O
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Getting Started27 27 For photos(On Windows Explorer)Drag and drop files or folders into the “PICTURE” folder
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Music Playing Music28 28 Searching for Songs (Music Library)Songs transferred by Windows Explorer,
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Music29 29 Searching for songs by albumPress and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu a
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)3 3 Hints You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page number in the table of contents, in the H
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Music30 30 Searching for songs by artistPress and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Music31 31 Searching for songs by genrePress and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu a
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Music32 32 Searching for songs by release yearPress and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Music33 33 Searching for songs by folderWhen you transfer data to the “MUSIC” folder by dragging a
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Music34 34 Searching for Songs by Initial LetterYou can search for songs by the initial letter of
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Music35 35 Playing a PlaylistYou can play lists of songs (playlists). Also, you can create playlis
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Music36 36 Searching for Songs Based on the Currently Playing SongYou can search for other songs,
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Music37 37 Playing Songs in Random Order (Intelligent Shue)The player offers 2 different random m
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Music38 38 Notes While the animation that appears when the player is selecting a release year is
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Music39 39 Playing all songs in random orderAll the songs stored on the player are played in rando
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)4 4 Continued Table of ContentsSupplied Accessories ... 8About the bundled sowar
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Music40 40 Displaying the Now Playing Screen Each Time the Songs Switch (New Song Pop Up)If you se
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Music41 41 Deleting Songs from Music LibraryWhen you delete songs form “Music Library,” use the so
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Music42 42 Displaying the Music Option MenuYou can display the Music option menu by pressing the O
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Music43 43 Option items appear on the “Now Playing” screenOption items Description/reference pageP
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Setting the Music Setting the Music44 44 Setting the Play Mode (Play Mode)The player offers a variety
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Setting the Music45 45 The list of play modesThe playback contents differ, depending on the setting of t
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Setting the Music46 46 Setting the Playback RangeYou can set the playback range of songsSettings5-way bu
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Setting the Music47 47 Setting the Album Display FormatThe player offers 3 types of album list formats “
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Setting the Music48 48 Hint You can also select the album display format on the album list screen. Pr
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Setting the Music49 49 Setting the Sound Quality (Equalizer)You can set the sound quality according to t
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)5 5 Note Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be ava
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Setting the Music50 50 To return to the normal sound qualitySelect “None” in step , and then press the
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Setting the Music51 51 Customizing sound qualityYou can preset the value of CLEAR BASS (bass) and 5 band
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Setting the Music52 52 Making the Sound More Vibrant (VPT(Surround))You can choose from “Studio,” “Live,
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Setting the Music53 53 Hint You can also set the “VPT(Surround)” setting from the “Now Playing” scree
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Setting the Music54 54 Listening with Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo)“Clear Stereo” enables individual
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Setting the Music55 55 Correcting Sound in the High Range (DSEE(Sound Enhancer))By activating the “DSEE
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Setting the Music56 56 Notes The “DSEE(Sound Enhancer)” setting is not applied while playing a video.
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Setting the Music57 57 Adjusting the Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer)You can reduce the volume level be
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Videos Playing Videos 58 58 Playing a VideoYou can play videos by transferring video files to the
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Videos59 59 On video playback operationsTo (icon) 5-way button operationFind the beginning of the
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)6 6 Home Menu ListYou can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of the player.
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Videos60 60 Setting the Video OrientationYou can set the video orientation to “Vertical,” “Horizon
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Videos61 61 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then press the button
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Videos62 62 Setting the Display of the Video ScreenYou can display or hide the detailed informatio
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Videos63 63 Setting the Zoom FunctionYou can zoom in the currently playing video.Settings5-way but
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Videos64 64 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then press the button
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Videos65 65 Playing Videos ContinuouslyYou can play back all videos stored on the player continuou
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Videos66 66 Setting the Video List Display FormatThe player offers 3 display formats. You can set
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Videos67 67 Playing Only Video SoundYou can choose options while the player is on hold during the
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Videos68 68 Deleting Videos from the Video LibraryWhen you delete the videos from “Video Library,”
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Videos69 69 Displaying the Video Option MenuYou can display the Video option menu by pressing the
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)7 7 SettingsMusic SettingsPlay Mode ... 44Playback Range ...
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Photos Playing Photos70 70 Displaying a PhotoYou can display photos by transferring photo files to
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Photos71 71 Hints Playback of songs continues even while you are searching for photos in the ph
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Photos72 72 Setting the Photo OrientationYou can set the photo orientation to “Vertical,” “Horizon
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Photos73 73 Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then press the button
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Photos74 74 Setting the Display of the Photo ScreenYou can display or hide the detailed informatio
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Photos75 75 Playing a Slide ShowYou can display photos in a selected folder continuously.Photo Lib
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Photos76 76 Setting the Slide Show Play ModeYou can display photos as a slide show repeatedly.Sett
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Photos77 77 Setting the Interval of a Slide ShowYou can set the time each photo is displayed.Setti
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Photos78 78 Setting the Photo List Display FormatThe player offers 3 display formats. You can set
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Photos79 79 Deleting Photos from Photo LibraryWhen you delete the photos from “Photo Library,” use
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)8 8 Supplied AccessoriesPlease check the accessories in the package. Headphones (1) USB cable (1) Earb
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Playing Photos80 80 Displaying the Photo Option MenuYou can display the Photo option menu by pressing the
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings Common Settings81 81 Limiting the Volume (AVLS (Volume Limit))You can set “AVLS (Volume Li
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings82 82 Turning O the Beep SoundYou can turn off the beep sounds of the player.“On” is set b
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings83 83 Setting a Screensaver TypeYou can set the screensaver to either a “Clock” or “Blank”
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings84 84 Setting a Screensaver TimeYou can set the time for the screensaver to activate to 15,
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings85 85 Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen (Brightness)You can set the display brightness
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings86 86 Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time)You can set the current time by adjusting it
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings87 87 To display the current time Select (Clock Display) on the Home menu. Press the OP
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings88 88 Setting the Date FormatYou can set the date format displayed for the current time (
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings89 89 Setting the Time FormatYou can select the time format displayed for the current time
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)9 9 About the bundled softwareWindows Media Player 11Transferable files: Music (MP3, WMA), Photo (JPEG)Windo
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings90 90 Displaying the Player Information (Unit Information)Information such as model name,
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings91 91 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset all Settings)You can reset the player to the def
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings92 92 Formatting Memory (Format)You can format the built-in flash memory of the player.If t
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings93 93 To cancel the operationSelect “No” in step or and press the button to confirm.
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings94 94 Selecting the Display LanguageYou can select from a variety of languages for the disp
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1) Common Settings95 95 Display language settingsSetting DescriptionDeutsch Messages and menus are displayed
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Useful FactsUseful Facts96 96 Maximizing Battery LifeBy adjusting the settings or managing the power supply
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Useful Facts97 97 What are Format and Bit Rate?What is audio format?Audio format refers to the method used w
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Useful Facts98 98 What is video format?Video format refers to the method used when importing video and audio
NWZ-A726 / A 728 / A729.GB.3-299-381-11(1)Useful Facts99 99 Storing DataYou can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by tr
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