Sony Walkman NWZ-A728BRUCE User manual

Sony’s NWZ-A728 Walkman® MP3 player houses a gorgeous 2.4” QVGA
LCD display9 that makes your multimedia entertainment come alive. An
8GB1 storage capacity holds up to 1,850 digital music tracks2, hours of
video, or hundreds of photographs, while Sony Clear Audio technologies
help you enjoy CD-quality audio clarity.
8GB Built-in Memory1
Store up to 1,850 Songs2 or up to 30H of video5 on your Walkman® video MP3 Player and never
be without your entertainment again.
High Quality Video Playback
Playback your favorite videos right on the player using MPEG 4 and M4V prole at 30 frames per
second.
Battery Life
With up to 36 hours of audio playback7 and up to 9.5 hours of video playback9 you don’t have to
worry about charging your player.
2.4” QVGA LCD Screen9
Easily view your movies, photos and music information on the high quality, 320x240 display.
Portrait and Landscape Mode
Allows for easy viewing of your videos and photos in either a portrait or landscape position.
Compatible with Secure Windows Media Audio3
Giving you more options than ever for downloading and listening to music.
MP3/WMA/AAC Audio Codec Support3
Supports playback of MP3 and WMA DRM and non-DRM audio les downloaded from multiple
sources. Also supports non-DRM AAC content, giving you multiple options for downloading music
the way you want.
4 Clear Audio Technologies
Utilizes 4 Clear Audio Technologies to reproduce crystal clear, CD-quality audio:o Digital Sound
Enhancement Engine (DSEE) restores the higher sound frequency lost when creating compressed
music les.o Clear Bass enhances the bass sound while minimizing distortion.o Clear Stereo
reduces signal leakage from one channel to another.o EX Series headphones deliver deep bass
sound from a closed design that's compact, lightweight and comfortable to wear thanks to
changeable silicon rubber ear-buds that also help isolate outside sounds.
Time Machine Shue11
Shue play among songs from a randomly selected year. (Information will come from CD
information that is downloaded from the Gracenote CDDB®)
Initial Search
Use the rst letter of the song, album or artist to easily nd the music you are looking for.
Specications
Audio
Equalizer 5 Band: Heavy/Pop/Jazz/Unique/Custom 1/Custom 2 & Clear Bass
Format(s) Supported MP3, WMA, AAC-LC, Linear PCM10
Frequency Response 20 - 20,000Hz (when playing back data le, single signal measurement)
Tuner No
Audio Features
Sound Mode DSEE-Digital Sound Enhancement EngineClear StereoDynamic Normalizer
NWZ-A728BRUCE 8 GB Walkman® Video MP3 Player

Surround Eect VPT Surround, not applied while playing a video. (Modes: None, Studio, Live, Club,
Arena, Matrix, Karaoke)
Convenience Features
Multiple Language Display English/French/German/Spanish/Italian/Russian/Japanese/Simplied Chinese/
Traditional Chinese/Korean/Portuguese
Search Features Album/Artist/Genre/Initial Letter/Playlists/Release Year/Song Name
Display
Screen Size 2.4" TFT Display with white LED backlight (QVGA)
General
Backlit Color White LED backlight
Music Storage Capacity (Approx) 7.30 GB
Approximately 8,840,956,416 bytes
Recommended Use Music/Video/Photo
Hardware
Display 2.4-inch TFT Display with white LED backlight, QVGA (240x320 pixels), 262,144 colors.
Headphone Type Earbud
Interface
Headphone:Stereo mini-jack
WM-PORT:22 pin terminal
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Output Yes
Headphone Output(s) 1 (stereo mini jack)
USB Port(s) 1 (22 pin to high-speed USB 2.0 connector6)
Memory
Memory Size 8GB (Built-in)
User Memory Capacity (Approx.) 7.30 GB
Playback features
Photo Playback Yes
Power
Battery Charging (Approx) USB based charging; 3 hours (full charge), 1.5 hours (approx. 80%)
Battery Life (Approx) Up to 36 Hours (Music: Approx. 36H7 Video: Approx. 9.5H8)
Output Power 5+5mW
Power Type Built-in Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable)
System Requirements
Operating System Windows XP, SP2 or newer
Video
Format MPEG 4, M4V
Playback Mode: Repeat(On/O), Continuous Playback (On/O)
Video Features
JPEG Playback
Normal/Slide Show/Slide Show Repeat
Slide Show Interval(Short/Normal/Long)
Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.2 le format4
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions (Approx.) W2 1/8" x H3 3/4" xD 3/8" (51.0 x 93.9 x 9.3mm)
Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.) 2.1 oz (58g)

1. User available memory = 7,840,956,416 bytes, because a portion of the memory is used
for data management functions.
2. Calculated based on 4 minutes per song @ 128 kbps in MP3 format, not including videos
or photos. Other playable audio le format song numbers and times may dier from MP3
format. For video transfer the approximate recordable times are estimated where only
video is transferred to the device. Times may vary depending on the conditions under
which the player is used.
3. Not all MP3, WMA and AAC les may playback due to le variations. Copyright
protectd AAC-LC les cannot be played back.
4. Some photos cannot be played back, depending on their le formats.
5. Approximate recordable times are estimated where only video is transfered. The time
may vary depending on the conditions under which the player is used.
6. Not all products with USB 2.0 connectors may communicate with each other due to
chipset variations.
7. When playing back MP3 les at 128kbps. The times are approximate when all of the
Equalizers and the VPT are set to "None", all of the DSEE, the Clear Stereo, Dynamic
Normalizer and the New Song Pop Up are set to "O", and the Type of Screensaver is set
to "Blank". Actual battery life may vary based usage patterns, environment and battery
condition.
8. When playing back MPEG 4 at 384kbps. The times are approximate when the Brightness
of the Common Setting is set to "3". Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns,
environment and battery condition.
9. Screen Size is measured diagonally.
10. Copyright protected AAC-LC les cannot be played back.
11. Information will come from the CDDB Gracenote Database which requires internet
connection and may have a fee.
© 2008 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony
and Walkman are registered trademarks of Sony.
Features and specications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and
measures are approximate. /Updated: April 5, 2012
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
USB Cable (22 pin to USB)
MDR-EX082 Headphones and long cord
CD-ROM with Windows Media Player 11 and MP3 Conversion Tools
Quick Start Guide
Adaptor Plate (for optional 22 pin cradle)
Optional Accessories
CKL-NWA820 Leather Case
CKM-NWA820 Silicone Case + Protector Sheet
CLP-NWU30 Belt Clip
SRS-NWT10M Mini Speaker
BCR-NWU5 Multi-function Cradle
WLA-NWB1 Bluetooth Adaptor
TDM-NW1 Digital Media Port
CPF-NW001 Audio Docking Station
DCC-NWC1 Car Connecting Cable
AC-NWUM50 AC Adaptor
WMC-NW20MU USB Cable
WMC-NWP10 Portable USB Cable
PRF-NWA820 Protector Sheets