Sony VGF-AP1 User's Manual
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1. There are two display modes Speed Priority Mode and High Quality Mode The Speed Priority Mode enables quick displaying of large images copied from a digital camera An image assigned to a song is displayed next to the album name Operation Listening to music Avoid shaking the player or subjecting it to shocks or vibration while music is playing Such conditions may interrupt playback and cause a clicking sound This behavior is normal and not cause for concern uoleisdQ i 1 Connect the remote control Headphone connector Sami Plug in firmly Remote control supplied Headphones supplied 2 Turn the power on CHints e You can also turn on the player by pressing any of the buttons on the remote control e For details about turning the power off refer to the Quick Start Guide The first time the player is turned on set up automatically begins for the G sense sensitivity language and clock settings Follow the instructions that appear on the display 3 Select a song Use the selector button on the remote control to control the items shown on the display of the remote control 15 16 G Press the A or V side of the Press the ENTER section of the selector button to move the selector button cursor to the appropriate item 4 SZ Use the same principle to select other items and bring up a list of songs The menu configuration may differ depending on the type of stored songs and t2. Viewing still images You can connect the player to the digital camera and copy images from the digital camera to the player The transferred images can be viewed on the player display As of September 2004 the player is compatible with most USB mass storage class digital still cameras and supports Cyber shot cameras excluding models DSC F1 DSC F2 DSC F3 DSC F55 DSC F55K DSC D700 and DSC D770 The player is not guaranteed to work with all USB mass storage class digital still cameras Transferring still images from a digital camera Always use the AC adapter when connecting the player to a digital camera 21 uoneiado 22 Remove the supplied USB cable from the computer and the cradle Connect the cable removed in step 1 to the digital camera and cradle as shown below Move the sliding cover to the left Large plug Type A plugs into cradle Small plug Mini B plugs into digital camera e Do not disconnect the USB cable from the digital camera or the cradle before the still image file copy is complete e To connect to a digital camera without Mini B connector use the USB cable supplied with the digital camera e Do not connect any other kind of device except a supported digital camera to the Type A USB connector of the cradle Turn on the player Turn on the digital camera On the main menu screen select Photo Storage A screen appears indicating the number of image files on the digital camera
3. lt Scroll down one page 11 uUORoNnponu Advanced operation buttons Use the advanced operation buttons to modify the displayed list To display the advanced operation buttons move the cursor to the appropriate item in the displayed list by sliding your finger up and down the middle three columns of buttons on the G sense pad When the cursor is on the desired item press and hold the current button until the advanced operation buttons appear Love Ballad a Cool Summer Press and hold here n Baby Baby 2 a Surfer Style A Just To Let You KI a Prelude 1 Baby Baby 2 1 4 Advanced operation buttons When the advanced operation buttons appear move your finger up or down on the right column of buttons on the G sense pad to select a button Press to activate the selected button Available buttons differ on for different screens Function Close the advanced operation button display Add the currently selected song or album to the playlist Play the selected song w Ill 2 S e Move the selected song up in the list Il Move the selected song down the in list B Remove all songs from the playlist jll x Remove the selected songs from the playlist Advanced playback buttons Use the advanced playback buttons available on the play screen to access advanced playback features such as repeat play shuffle play and equalizer settings The advanced playback buttons ar
4. Main menu screen 1 LB Main Menu 1 gt 4 Genre re e E may AMS ml 1 Cursor 2 Timer icon Equalizer icon 4 Volume indicator AVLS icon 6 Battery charge icon inni 5 Battery charge icon 6 Timer icon Time Play screen SW A an Baby Baby pa T Song icon song title Artist icon album icon artist name album title 9 Play status icon Repeat mode icon 11 Shuffle mode icon Play time a uo1 2npo u G sense pad buttons Various features of the player are controlled by on screen buttons accessed by using the G sense pad These buttons are hidden until you choose to display them The following types of operation buttons are available e Basic playback buttons this page e Navigation buttons page 11 e Advanced operation buttons page 12 e Advanced playback buttons page 13 Basic playback buttons Use the basic playback buttons to control basic music playback such as starting or stopping songs jumping to the next song or changing the volume The basic playback buttons are always available while music is playing even if the buttons are not displayed on the screen To display the basic playback buttons touch any button in the right column on the G sense pad amp Main Menu Q Genre Q Artist Q Album Touch here Q Group GqAII Songs 1 Baby Baby 2 1 49 Basic playback buttons dy L No Hint Whenever the basic playback buttons of the G
5. Press side of volume button Press the BACK button 17 uoleisdQ Finding songs You can search for songs in the following ways e Genre Artist Album All songs Music files are transferred to the player together with information about album genre artist name album title and all songs Search for a desired music file by specifying such information this page e My History My History lists all songs played in the past making it easy to return to a favorite song If the songs are still on the player you can start playback from the My History list page 19 e Group and Jacket SonicStage track groups transferred to the player retain their group information enabling you to select music by group name If an image has been registered as the jacket for a group moreover you can search for tracks by the group jacket page 19 e My Playlist By adding songs stored on the player to playlists you create sets of music that you can easily switch between The player can store up to five playlists at a time page 20 Searching by album genre artist name album title and song title You can search for songs by selecting Genre Artist or Album or All songs on the main menu screen Avoid shaking the player or subjecting it to shocks or vibration while music is playing Such conditions may interrupt playback and cause a clicking sound This behavior is normal and not cause for concern Hint When
6. battery will gradually deteriorate based on the number of times the battery has been charged how much the player has been used and how long the player has been stored unused This is normal for a lithium ion battery and may indicate that the battery needs replacement Operation Symptom Cause remedy Cannot play music gt The player cannot play music while connected to a computer gt If you directly copy music files to the player using Windows Explorer or similar applications the files cannot be played on the player Be sure to use the SonicStage or VAIO music transfer software page 4 32 Symptom Unit does not respond to controls The player does not operate normally The unit becomes warm No sound Cannot change the volume Cause remedy gt While the player is connected to a computer the unit is in data transfer mode and no operation is possible at the player Disconnect the player from the computer gt When the player is removed from the cradle or when the USB cable is disconnected from the cradle data about transferred files are updated The update process takes about 40 seconds for every 100 songs The actual time will differ depending on the number of genres artists albums and total number of songs gt If the POWER HOLD switch on the player or the HOLD switch on the remote control is set to HOLD no operation is possible Cancel the HOLD mode gt If the player has ceased to
7. connected When the music transfer is finished disconnect the USB cable http www sony net 2004 Sony Corporation A C3A 100 11 1
8. of the player select Setting on the Main Menu screen Setup item My Playlist Display Setting Sound Setting Clock Setting Setting and description The player can store up to five playlists This setting specifies which is currently active The following display related settings can be adjusted Backlight setting Sets the time delay for automatically turning off the display backlight when no operation is carried out You can also set the backlight to be Always ON or Always OFF The following sound related settings can be adjusted Beep Selects whether a sound is heard when the G sense pad and the remote control are pressed AVLS When this is set to ON loud sounds above a certain threshold level are automatically reduced in volume This lets you listen to music at an agreeable volume while reducing the risk of sound leakage possible hearing damage and danger from masking of external sounds UOIJEWUOJU JOUIO The following time related settings can be adjusted Clock Setting e Clock setting Sets the date and time shown on the display You can also select 24h or 12h for the time display e Format Changes the order in which the year month and day appear Timer Setting You can select one of the following functions e Power off Automatically puts the player into power off mode after a certain amount of time e Playback start Automatically starts audio playback at a pre selected
9. remaining transfer count of the track in My Library may not be restored only applies to restricted content To restore the track s transfer count connect the device media to your computer and click on the Controls menu point to Device Media and then click Recover Rights gt If the player was disconnected from the computer during the transfer of a song the permission count may be incremented and it may not be possible to reset it Symptom The player is not recognized by the SonicStage software A warning message appears when disconnecting the player from the computer Cause remedy gt Check whether the player is recognized properly on the Windows Device Manager screen If an exclamation mark is shown next to the symbol for the player in the Device Manager screen the unit was not recognized properly Reinstall the driver for the player gt Wait a while and then perform the disconnection procedure again VAIO music transfer software Symptom Cannot transfer music An error message is shown A warning message appears when disconnecting the player from the computer Cause remedy Confirm that the player is correctly set in the cradle gt Confirm that the cradle is correctly connected to the computer 2 If there is not enough free space on the internal hard disk of the player transfer cannot be carried out Because files cannot be deleted with the VAIO
10. store up to five playlists at a time Registering a playlist There are two methods for registering a song to a playlist Registering the currently playing song to a playlist Display the advanced playback buttons during play move the cursor to the KZ position and then press the button Registering songs to a playlist from a list of songs or albums Display the advanced operation buttons while a list of songs or albums is displayed move the cursor to the position and then press the button The currently selected song or album on the list is added to the playlist Q Hint The number shown in the advanced operation button KZ symbol indicates the number of the currently selected playlist To add the song to a different playlist you must first switch playlists Playing songs from a playlist Onthe main menu screen select My Playlist and press the G sense pad button The selection screen appears 2 Select the cursor to the song and press the button The play screen for the selected song appears 20 Removing songs from a playlist 1 Onthe main menu screen select My Playlist 2 Move the cursor to the song you want to remove Display the advanced operation buttons move the cursor to the position and then press the button A confirmation message asking whether to remove the song from the playlist appears 4 Select Remove and then press the button The selected song is removed from the playlist
11. that are available for transfer to the player Select Copy and then press the button The transfer of images from the digital camera starts e When you select Photo Storage from the main menu music playback stops and the remote control is disabled e Do not disconnect the USB cable before the transfer is completed e While still images are being transferred do not turn off the player ole CO Hint The copied still image files are saved in the folder VAIO Photo on the hard disk of the player Viewing the transferred still images This function is used to view still images copied from a digital camera Avoid shaking the player or subjecting it to shocks or vibration while images are being displayed Such conditions may interrupt slide show playback cause images to display incorrectly and cause a clicking sound This behavior is normal and not cause for concern Q Hint You can also use the player to view JPEG images transferred from a personal computer To transfer images from a computer connect the player to the computer as an external hard disk drive and copy the image files from the computer s hard disk drive to the player For details see Using the portable music player as a hard disk drive page 24 1 Onthe main menu screen select Photo Viewer 2 Select the item and press the button 3 Select the image file and press the button The JPEG file is displayed on the entire screen For detai
12. the player is in any mode other than the play screen Device under operation is displayed on the remote control Press any part of the selector button to activate the remote control display 18 Searching among previously played songs Select My History and press the button 2 Select the year month and day The song selection screen appears 3 Move your finger up and down on the G sense pad to move the cursor to the song and press the button The play screen for the selected song appears and the song begins playing Songs on the player will no longer display in My History if you use the SonicStage software to remove them or transfer them to a computer Searching by group or group jacket You can search for a track by group name if it has been added to a group in the SonicStage software Display the main menu screen and select Group If an image has been registered in the SonicStage software as the jacket for a group you can select tracks by the group jacket Select Jacket from the main menu screen to display a thumbnail list of the group jackets that have been transferred to the player When you select a jacket thumbnail the tracks for the corresponding group appear and then you can select the track that you want to listen to 19 uoneiado Using playlists By adding songs stored on the player to playlists you create sets of music that you can switch between The player can
13. time or after a set time interval e Beep Automatically plays a beep tone at a pre selected time or after a set time interval e Off AII alarm related functions are turned off 25 Setup item Language G sense setting Remote device contrast System Information Initialize Setting Initialize My History Initialize Rating Restore Music Info Firmware Update HDD Format 26 Setting and description Selects the language for the menus and commands Adjust G sense pad parameters for optimum efficiency Sensing Area Setting Select one of the following e Thumb operation This setting works best when holding the unit with one hand and operating it with your thumb e Flat Response is evenly distributed over the button area Sensitivity Setting Move the cursor to Start and press a G sense pad button Sensitivity compensation is automatically set according to the G sense pad condition Adjusts the contrast of the remote control display Displays various information about the player such as hard disk used free space number of transferred songs and firmware version Returns the unit to the factory default condition When you select OK all settings are returned to the default condition except for My History time and rating data Clears the saved My History data of songs that were played Clears the saved song rating data based on play frequency and play status Restores the music informat
14. use When the cradle is not in use the bracket can be folded 2 LINE OUT connector Lets you connect external speakers to the player When a cable is plugged in here the headphone output is cut off To use the LINE OUT connector disconnect the USB cable from the cradle While a USB cable is plugged in the player automatically is in Data Transfer Mode and no sound will be heard from the external speakers USB ports Left side Mini B connector for connecting the player to a computer 4 DC IN connector UORoNpolu Remote control 1 Basic operation button lt Play Stop I4 lt 4 Rewind Skip back gt gt Fast forward Skip ahead 2 Display Selector button A Scroll cursor up ENTER Select item on menu V Scroll cursor down Using the remote control clip 4 Headphone connector 5 Volume button 6 Hold switch Sliding this switch in the direction of the arrow until the yellow marker is visible disables the remote control BACK button Moves up one menu level Clip To make it easy to fasten the remote control anywhere and still keep the display oriented for easy viewing the clip can be reversed Remove the clip Se jA 2 Reattach it in the opposite direction Reading the display Display on the player Main Menu QGenre _ TQ Artist 1 Play status icon 2 Song title Playback time 4 Equalizer setting Remote control display
15. Portable Music Player VGF AP1 Series Operating Instructions SONY Trademarks e VAIO NANIO SonicStage VAIO music transfer ATRAC ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus and the associated logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation e Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Other system names and product names appearing in this document are generally registered trademarks or trademarks of their manufacturers e T and marks are not shown in this document Portions of this software are based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG group e In this manual Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition is referred to as Windows 98 Second Edition e In this manual Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000 e In this manual Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me In this manual Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition are referred to as Windows XP Support for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition is provided only in U S A and Canada 2 Table of Contents Introduction What you can do with the portable music DAVEE aoc dO ac zad 4 System requirements 1111111111111 5 Names Of parts ccccesseeseeeseeeeeeeees 6 Portable music player 6 CRAIG WN 7 Readi
16. also view a slide show of pictures while listening to music Supplied software for transferring music from a computer e SonicStage software This software lets you control the entire process from saving songs from music CDs to transferring them to the player The application also supports net based electronic music distribution EMD services letting you purchase and download songs from the Internet for use on your player VAIO music transfer software Drag and drop MP3 files WMA files or other music files already on your computer to transfer them to the player System requirements To use the player the following hardware and software requirements must be met Computer IBM PC AT compatible CPU Pentium II processor 400 MHz or above Pentium III 450 MHz or above recommended Free hard disk space 200 MB or more 1 5 GB recommended Depending on the Windows version and the number of music files more space may be required RAM 64 MB or more 128 MB or more recommended Operating system Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Media Center Edition Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 3 or higher Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 98 Second Edition Display 16 bit color or higher 800 x 600 resolution or higher 1024 x 768 or higher recommended Other requirements e Internet connection for obtaining song data from CDDB or using net based music distribution servi
17. ayer you must use the SonicStage or VAIO music transfer software e When the player is used an external hard disk for a computer the space available for transferring music files will be reduced by the amount of computer data transferred to the player If you need more space for music files you must delete saved computer data or use the SonicStage software to delete transferred music files e Before disconnecting the player always right click the Safely Remove Hardware or Remove icon in the notification area of the task bar on the computer Deleting music files Music files transferred to the player can be deleted using the SonicStage software For detailed instructions refer to the SonicStage online help Always use the SonicStage software to delete music files even if they were transferred to the player using the VAIO music transfer software Connect the player to the computer For details refer to the Quick Start Guide 2 Start the SonicStage software Click Start All Programs or Programs SonicStage SonicStage 3 Delete the music files Click the Transfer tab to display the screen for transferring music to the player and then use the list display in the right side of the screen to delete your desired music files 24 Other Information Setup items and settings To adjust settings for the display and operation functions
18. ces EMD e Windows Media Player 7 0 or higher for playback of WMA files e CD ROM drive supporting WDM digital playback e Sound support e USB port D Support for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition is provided only in U S A and Canada 2 Hi Speed support is not mandatory but if the connected computer does not support USB 2 0 file transfer will occur at a lower speed and take longer e Even if the above requirements are met the player will not work with every computer e Operation of the player is not assured in the following environments Operating system not listed above Operating system not factory installed upgraded later to a different version Multi boot environment Multi monitor environment uUORonponu Names of parts Portable music player 1 Display page 9 2 POWER HOLD switch When you slide this control in the arrow direction operation of the player is disabled Headphone connector page 15 4 G sense pad page 10 Carrying strap ring 6 Reset button If the player has ceased to operate normally try pressing this button with a pointed object such as a bent paper clip The player s display turns white and the settings such as G sense sensitivity language and clock are returned to the factory default values It takes several tens of seconds for the player to finish resetting Cradle connector Cradle 1 Support bracket Supports the cradle when in
19. e assigned to the second column from the right on the G sense pad 2 Ready Steady gt J Baby Baby 2 1 49 Touch here Advanced playback buttons Move your finger up or down this column of buttons to select a button on the display Press to activate the selected button Available buttons differ on for different screens Button Function A B repeat Enable disable song repeat play Enable disable shuffle play Change equalizer settings Remarks Press the button once to set point A The next time sets point B and begins repeated playback of the passage between A and B Press the button to switch the repeat mode The current repeat mode is shown on the play screen All title repeat 1 title repeat A No display Repeat off Press the button to change the equalizer settings The current setting is shown by the equalizer icon on the play screen Bass emphasis strong Bass emphasis light Bass treble emphasis strong Bass treble emphasis light Treble emphasis strong Treble emphasis light E E E B E E No display Flat response equalizer off 13 uUORoNnponu 7 a 2 J O s 14 Function Add the currently playing song to playlist Show the next image Show the previous image Start slide show Switch display mode Assign as jacket image album cover to the currently playing song Remarks To stop a slide show press any button on the G sense pad
20. e is moisture on the G sense pad it will not operate normally Wipe it with a dry cloth SonicStage software Also refer to the SonicStage online help Symptom Cannot transfer music An error message is shown Tracks recorded from an audio CD have noise on them The remaining transfer count of a track is not the same as the actual count 34 Cause remedy Confirm that the player is correctly set in the cradle gt Confirm that the cradle is correctly connected to the computer 2 If there is not enough free space on the internal hard disk of the player transfer cannot be carried out Connect the player to the computer and use the SonicStage software to delete unnecessary files gt The number of transfers that are permissible for a single song may be limited For details refer to the SonicStage online help gt Never disconnect the USB cable during a transfer Otherwise an error message will be shown and transfer is not possible gt Using another program while the SonicStage software is recording can add noise to the recorded track Do not operate other programs while the SonicStage software is recording gt The CD drive needs to be checked Click Options on the Tool menu to display the Options dialog box and click CD drive settings on the left Click Test CD drive on the right to test the drive 2 If a track is deleted from a device media the
21. he available information You can move back in the menu structure by pressing the BACK button on the remote control Genre Genre name Artist name Album name Song Artist Artist name Album name Song Album Album name Song All songs Song Move the cursor to the appropriate song and press the ENTER section of the selector button The play screen for the song appears on the display of the remote control W Hints e If you press any part of the selector button while the play screen is shown the display returns to the main menu e When the player is controlled from the remote control the player display shows Remote controller under operation Touch any button on the G sense pad to reactivate the player display e The play screen appears after a while if you do not operate the controls 4 Play the song The basic operation button and the volume button work as follows Operation Start playback Jump to start of current song Jump to start of next song Rewind Fast forward Stop playback Raise volume Lower volume Move up one menu level Basic operation button Button action on remote control Press a on the basic operation button Press I4 lt 4 on the basic operation button Press PI on the basic operation button Hold down I lt lt 4 on the basic operation button Hold down PI on the basic operation button Press 4 on the basic operation button Press side of volume button
22. idity high temperatures direct sunlight or high levels of dust e Take care not to spill any liquid on the disc e Return the disc to its case when not in use in order to prevent data damage Hard disk precautions Never disconnect a cable or turn the computer or the player off while data are being written to or read from the hard disk Otherwise data may be corrupted or lost Sony Corporation does not accept any liability for damage caused by data loss Hard disks can hold a vast amount of data but damage or malfunction can lead to sudden and irreplaceable data loss It is highly recommended that you regularly back up the contents of the hard disk Sony Corporation does not accept any liability for damage caused by data loss Removing the internal battery When discarding the unit follow the instructions below to remove the battery properly 1 Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws from the side of the player 2 Detach the internal battery 3 Disconnect the internal battery cable from the connector on the player e The interior of the unit may become hot during operation Before removing the battery make sure that the unit has cooled down e Take care that no foreign object enters the unit while the battery is removed e Before removing the battery you should discharge it fully for example by performing continuous playback 29 UORNEWIOJUI JBUIO Maintena
23. ion Lets you update the firmware of the player For details visit the Web site described on Getting Help page 30 Formats the internal hard disk drive of the player Notes e When you format the internal hard disk all data are removed You should back up the data if you use the player as an external USB hard disk e If you format the internal hard disk with NTFS the player will become unable to play music About the internal battery When the player is operated on the internal battery the battery charge gradually decreases The battery icon on the display indicates the current state of the battery s charge Meaning Battery charge of 75 or more Battery charge of 50 75 Battery charge of 25 50 NNDO Battery charge of 5 25 dpm Battery charge of less than 5 Player is powered by AC adapter battery is charging Player is powered by AC adapter battery is fully charged i RK e The numbers given for remaining battery capacity are only approximate The actual operation time with the battery will depend on the usage environment number of charged and various other factors e When discarding the player follow the instructions on page 29 to remove the battery properly 27 UOMEWIOJUI 18U10 Precautions Usage and storage e Use only the specified AC adapter e Never short circuit any of the connectors e Do not leave the unit in locations that can become hot over 60 C s
24. ls see Viewing still images page 21 CO Hint The Photo Viewer function on the player can display any JPEG files stored in a USER_xxx folder xxx is a number in the VAIO Photo folder on the internal hard disk drive This means that you can connect the player to a computer as an external hard drive create a USER_xxx folder in the VAIO Photo folder and manually copy JPEG files to the player By touching the second row of G sense pad buttons from the right you can bring up advanced playback buttons for various image viewing functions When the advanced playback buttons are displayed move your finger up and down to move the cursor For details about the advanced playback buttons refer to page 13 23 uoneiado Using the portable music player as a hard disk drive The player can be used as an external USB hard disk for your personal computer increasing the available data storage capacity and serving as portable media When the player is connected to a computer using the USB cable it is recognized by the computer as a removable hard disk allowing data read and write For details on how to connect the player to a computer see the Quick Start Guide e If you use Windows Explorer or similar software to transfer music files directly from the computer to the player the player will not be able to play these files They will be handled as data In order for music files to be playable on the pl
25. m w h d 20GB model Folded Approx 4 8 x 3 0 x 1 7 inches 121 x 75 x 41 mm w h d In use Approx 4 8 x 2 0 x 3 1 inches 121 x 51 x 78 mm w h d Mass 40GB model Approx 3 6 oz 100 g 20GB model Approx 3 5 oz 98 g Ambient conditions Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C hour Operating humidity 20 to 80 no condensation provided that humidity is less than 65 at 95 F 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 18 F 10 C Storage temperature 4 F to 100 F 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 50 F 10 C hour Storage humidity 10 to 90 no condensation provided that humidity is less than 20 at 140 F 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 95 F 35 C AC adapter VGP AC5V1 Power requirements 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Output voltage and current 5 2 V max 2 9A Software SonicStage ver 2 1 Supported file formats ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 MP3 WMA WAV VAIO music transfer Supported file formats MP3 WMA WAV Supplied accessories Cradle USB cable remote control headphones AC adapter power cord software CD ROM Quick Start Guide warranty card D Some portion of hard disk capacity is reserved for application data management function If the connected computer does not support Hi speed data transfer will take longer d MP3 and WAV files will be converted to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plu
26. music transfer software connect the player to the computer and use the SonicStage software to delete unneeded files gt ATRAC format files extension oma or omg cannot be transferred with the VAIO music transfer software Use the SonicStage software for these files gt Never disconnect the USB cable during a transfer Otherwise an error message will be shown and transfer is not possible gt When you attempt to transfer files that are not supported by music move an error message will appear gt Wait a while and then perform the disconnection procedure again 35 UONPWOJUI JBUIO Other problems Symptom The unit vibrates A clicking noise is heard from the unit The remote control does not function When the player is connected to a computer the computer cannot be brought out of standby mode 36 Cause remedy gt This is due to the operation of the built in hard disk and is not a defect gt This is due to the operation of the built in hard disk and is not a defect gt When the remote control is set to the HOLD mode no operation is possible Cancel the HOLD mode gt Confirm that the remote control is plugged in correctly into the connector gt Confirm if the headphone connector is dirty If necessary wipe it with a dry cloth or similar gt Computers running the Windows Me operating system may not come out of standby mode while the player is still
27. nce Cleaning the cabinet Wipe the outside of the unit with a soft dry cloth To remove stubborn stains moisten the cloth with a mild neutral detergent Do not use solvents cleaning alcohol benzene or other substances that may damage the finish Disc cleaning e Fingerprints and other contamination on the disc surface can lead to read errors Always keep the disc clean e To clean the disc lightly wipe it from the center outwards e To remove stubborn stains lightly moisten the cloth before wiping the disc and use a dry cloth afterwards e Do not use benzene record cleaning liquid antistatic fluids or other substances that may damage the surface of the disc 30 Getting help This section provides information on how to get help and support from Sony and troubleshooting tips for your unit Sony support options Sony provides several support options for your unit When you have questions about your unit or the software refer to the following Q This guide explains how to use your unit For customers in the United States and Canada Q Sony Online Support provides instant access to infomation on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit the Sony Online Support at http www sony com pcsupport U The Sony Customer Information Service Center offers information about your portable music pla
28. ng the display 9 G sense pad buttons 211 1 10 Basic playback buttons 10 Navigation buttons 22222 11 Advanced operation buttons 12 Advanced playback buttons 13 Operation Listening to MUSIC 2 2222 2 21111 15 Finding SONGS did A 18 Searching by album genre artist name album title and SONATE dok HE 18 Searching among previously played SOUS koki die 19 Searching by group or group jacket irsinin srs 19 Using playlists aid 20 Registering a playlist 20 Playing songs from a playlist 20 Removing songs from a playlist eco wewn wake 21 Viewing still images 11 11222 21 Transferring still images from a digital camera 221111 21 Viewing the transferred still MISES nrin 23 Using the portable music player as a hard disk drive resonera ana 24 Deleting music files 24 Other Information Setup items and settings 25 About the internal battery 27 Precautions aaa GER odkad Gia 28 Usage and storage 111 28 OYVEMCAINE virren GA 28 Condensation 2222222 2 1111 28 Disk handling A 28 Hard disk precautions 29 Removing the internal battery 29 Maintenance waski 30 Cleaning the cabinet 30 Disc Cleanins az do 30 Gee Delap 30 Sony suppo
29. operate normally for example due to exposure to static electricity disconnect the AC adapter wait about 30 seconds and then try the operation again gt Press the reset button gt When used for an extended period the temperature of the unit will rise This is not a defect gt Confirm that the headphone connector is inserted correctly gt When playback is paused fast forwarded or rewound sound output can become faint or stop gt If a device is plugged into the LINE OUT connector on the cradle there will be no sound from the headphones gt At the lowest volume setting there is no sound Raise the volume setting gt The player cannot play music while connected to a computer In such a case there will be no sound from a device connected to the LINE OUT connector on the cradle To use the LINE OUT connector disconnect the USB cable gt If AVLS is enabled the volume will not go beyond a certain threshold Check the AVLS setting page 24 gt If the POWER HOLD switch on the main unit or the HOLD switch on the remote control is set to HOLD no operation is possible Cancel the HOLD mode 33 UONPWOJUI JBUIO G sense pad Symptom G sense pad does not function properly Cause remedy gt Change the area and sensitivity setting of the G sense pad For details see page 25 gt Press the reset button page 6 After a reset the G sense pad sensitivity must be set again page 25 2 If ther
30. rt options 30 Specifications Acord chi 31 Troubleshooting ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 32 POWO troticese ose O RO AE 32 OPERATION sa sabja 32 G sense pad czek ECA 34 SonicStage software 34 VAIO music transfer SOWA aid GOA 35 Other problems 22222112 36 Before using this manual read the separate Quick Start Guide which provides information necessary prior to using the player from unpacking to hardware preparation and software installation alifofe I oji o 4 What you can do with the portable music player The Portable Music Player VGF AP1 AP1L incorporates a 20 GB or 40 GB hard disk and allows you to carry an entire music library wherever you go Some portion of hard disk capacity is reserved for application data management function Portable music player e Easy to carry player with built in 20 GB 40 GB hard disk The player also serves as an external hard disk for your computer 2 2 inch high resolution LCD panel and unique G sense touchpad subsequently referred to as the G sense pad make it a breeze to operate the player and find the songs you want Simply placing the player on its cradle when not in use recharges the battery By connecting the player to a digital still camera subsequently referred to as digital camera by using the cradle the player can be used as a storage device for digital photos JPEG images You can
31. s All supported file formats are converted to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 31 uonewoy ul 18U10 Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during operation of the unit please check the points listed in this troubleshooting guide For contact information see Getting Help on page 30 You should also consult the printed and electronic documentation of the computer Power Symptom Cause remedy Power does not come on gt The internal battery may be fully discharged Charge the battery as described in the Quick Start Guide gt Press the reset button page 6 After pressing the reset button it takes about 10 seconds for the unit to become operative Power goes off gt If the backlight timer setting is enabled the power is automatically shut off when the player or the remote control has been operated for a set time period Press the POWER HOLD switch to turn the player back on Power comes on briefly gt If the player has not been used for a while the battery may have but then shuts off again gradually lost its charge Charge the battery before using the player again gt The player is shipped from the factory with a partial battery charge that may have been lost by the time you receive it Charge the battery before first using the player gt Over time the operating time offered by a full battery charge will decrease The performance of the internal
32. sense pad are active the selector button on the remote control can also be used Move your finger up or down on right column of buttons on the G sense pad to select a button Press to activate the selected button Button Function Start playback Jump to the start of the current song Jump to the start of the next song keep pressing Fast reverse EJ keep pressing Fast forward Raise the volume Lower the volume KE Stop playback 10 Navigation buttons Use the navigation buttons to move between display screens and change the sort order of lists To display the navigation buttons touch any button in the left column on the G sense pad Touch here Navigation buttons Move your finger up or down on left column of buttons on the G sense pad to select a button Press to activate the selected button Available buttons differ on for different screens Function Remarks Return to the main menu screen Move up one menu level Scroll up one page Show the play screen for the song being played w M KD Ga Ei 5 O gt pa Sort the currently With each push the sort order changes The current sort displayed list order is indicated by an icon at the top right of the screen Alphabetical order ascending Alphabetical order descending Rating order ascending Rating order descending Track order When sort based on rating is selected songs will be listed based on frequency of play and on playback status
33. uch as in a closed car or exposed to direct sunlight e Protect the player from water and moisture Overheating If the unit seems to be running hotter than normal turn off power to the player and disconnect the AC adapter Then contact the Web site described on Getting Help page 30 Condensation If the unit is brought from a cold to a warm location or if ambient temperature suddenly rises moisture condensation may occur on the outer surface and in the interior of the unit Do not use the unit in such a condition as this can cause damage If condensation has occurred leave the unit for about an hour without turning the power on 28 Disk handling To protect the data on the supplied CD ROM observe the following precautions e Do not attach paper stickers or similar to the disc and do not scratch or otherwise damage the disc SS NJ A disc label may come off while the disc is inserted in the CD ROM drive of the computer causing serious damage To prevent this make sure that any label is properly attached before using the disc Sony Corporation does not accept any liability for damage caused by improper labels or by media damage Carefully follow the instructions of any label printing software and label products Use of such products occurs entirely at the risk of the user e Do not touch the data side of the disc opposite the label e Do not store the disc in locations subject to high hum
34. yer and other Sony products that work with your portable music player To contact Sony Customer Information Service Center call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 For customers in Europe Q VAIO Link For addresses and numbers refer to http www vaio link com For customers in other regions Q VAIO Website provides Frequently Asked Questions and solutions http vaio online sony com Specifications Main unit Display 2 2 inch TFT color display 320 H x 256 V dots Hard disk capacity 20 GB 40 GB Supported playback file formats ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 JPEG External connectivity Headphone connector stereo mini phone jack Cradle connector Power source Lithium ion rechargeable battery or AC adapter Playback time Approx 20 hours Dimensions 40GB model Approx 4 6 x 2 5 x 0 8 inches 115 2 x 63 3 x 20 4 mm widest part 1 1 inches 27 mm w h d not including protruding parts 20GB model Approx 4 6 x 2 5 x 0 7 inches 115 2 x 63 3 x 17 2 mm widest part 1 1 inches 27 mm w h d not including protruding parts Mass 40GB model Approx 7 4 oz 210 g 20GB model Approx 6 9 oz 195 g Cradle External connectivity PC interface USB 2 0 High speed Full speed Digital camera interface USB DC IN LINE OUT connector stereo mini phone jack Dimensions 40GB model Folded Approx 4 8 x 3 0 x 1 7 inches 120 x 76 x 42 mm w h d In use Approx 4 8 x 2 1 x 3 2 inches 120 x 52 x 80 m
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