Sony Walkman NWZ-S738FBNCYO User manual

Enjoy your favorite music, photos or videos wherever you go with the slim
and stylish 8GB1 NWZ-S738FBNC, featuring integrated noise cancellation2
and ve clear audio technologies. In addition to superior sound quality, the
NWZ-S738FBNC lets you listen to up to 40 hours of music playback before
you need to recharge4.
Exceptional sound quality
With ve clear audio technologies: The NWZ-S738FBNC houses ve integrated clear audio
technologies, allowing you to enjoy all of your music and videos with exceptional crisp sound.
Integrated noise canceling system
The NWZ-S738FBNC features integrated noise canceling technology that cancels up to 75
percent of ambient noise2. An in-box adaptor can also turn your Walkman® player and EX
headphones combination into noise canceling headphones for other devices. For example,
simply connect the included adapter to your Walkman® player and the AV system in an airplane
via an audio jack, and you’re ready to enjoy the benet of noise canceling technology while
watching an in-ight movie.
Long battery life
A long-lasting battery lets you listen to music for up to 40 hours4 or watch video for up to 10 hours5
before you need to recharge.
8GB Built-in Memory1
Stores up to 1850 songs6 or 30H of video6
High-quality EX Headphones included
EX Headphones are specially designed produce a dynamic and wide range of acoustical sound.
Additionally, EX Headphones are engineered with an angular design that ts comfortably in
the ear. Even more, the EX Headphones have a built-in noise cancelling function that reduce
ambient noises and enhance your overall listening experience.
SensMe™
SensMe™ is an innovative feature on the NWZ-S738FBNC that actually looks at the beats-per-
minute and an algorithm that classies and automatically groups your music into channels,
making listening and managing all of your content even simpler.
Specications
Audio
Antenna System Headphone Cord
Equalizer 5 Band: Heavy/Pop/Jazz/Unique/Custom
Format(s) Supported
“MP33
WMA3
AAC-LC (unsecured only)
Linear PCM3
Frequency Response 20 - 20,000Hz (when playing back data le, single signal measurement)
Station Preset(s) 30 FM PresetsAuto preset / Manual preset
Tuner Digital FM Tuner
Tuner Frequency Range 87.5 - 108 MHz
Tuner Type Mono / Auto (Stereo) Selection
Audio Features
Sound Mode Clear BassClear StereoDynamic NormalizerDSEE Sound Enhancer
Convenience Features
Multiple Language Display Yes (English/French/German/Spanish/Italian/Russian/
Japanese/Simplied Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Korean/Portuguese)
NWZ-S738FBNCYO A slim noise-canceling video MP3 player

Search Features
All Songs
Album
Artist
Genre
Initial Letter
Playlists
Release Year
Folder
Display
Screen Size 2" LCD QVGA (240 x 320 dots)262,144 colors
General
Backlit Color White LED-backlight
Music Storage Capacity (Approx) 7.19 GB
Approximately 7,725,514,752 bytes
Recommended Use Music, Video & Photo Playback, FM Radio Tuner, PC External Storage
Hardware
Display 2.0inch, TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA(240 x 320 Pixels), 262,144
colors
Headphone Type Earbud
Interface
Headphone:Stereo mini-jack
WM-PORT:22 pin terminal
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
Memory 8 GB
System Requirements
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating
systems*1:
- Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)
- Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later)
- Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later)
- Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later)
- Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1 or later)
- Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later)
Not supported by 64 bit version OS.
Not supported by OSs other than above.
*1 Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microso®.
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Output Yes
Headphone Output(s) 1 (stereo mini jack)
Memory
Memory Size 8GB
User Memory Capacity (Approx.) 7.19GB
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature 41 'F to 95 'F (5 'C to 35 'C)
Playback features
Photo Playback
Normal
Slide Show
Slide Show Repeat
Slide Show Interval (Short (3sec)/Normal (5sec)/Long (10sec)
Power
Battery Charging (Approx) USB-based charging
Approx. 3 Hrs(full charge), Approx. 1.5 Hrs(approx. 80%)
Power Type Built-in Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable)
Recharging Time USB-based charging
Approx. 3 Hrs (full charge), Approx. 1.5 Hrs (approx. 80%)1
Video

1. User available memory = 7,840,956,416 bytes, because a portion of the memory is used
for data management functions.
2. Reduces ambient noise by up to 75%. At 200Hz
3. WMV playback limited to QVGA resolution (320x240) at a bitrate no higher than 1,700
kpbs. MPEG-4 playback limited to Simple Prole, QVGA resolution (320x240), at a bitrate
no higher than 2,500 kpbs. AVC playback limited to Baseline Prole, QVGA resolution
(320x240), at a bitrate no higher than 768 kpbs. linear PCM limited to Bitrateof 1411kbps
and a sampling frequency 44.1kHz
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
© 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part
without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Walkman and their respective logos are
trademarks of Sony. SensMe is a trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Non-metric weights and
measurements are approximate and may vary. /Updated: December 16, 2011
Format MPEG 4, M4V3
Play Mode Normal / Repeat / Shue / Shue&Repeat / Repeat 1 Song
Shue All
Video Features
JPEG Playback Yes
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions (Approx.) W 1 3/4 x H 3 5/8 x D 5/16" (42.9 x H89.5 x D7.5mm)
Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.) 1.6 oz (46g)
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Headphones with earbuds (s/m/l)
Quick Start Guide
USB to WM-Port cable
Limited Waranty
CD-ROM (Microso Windows Media® Player 11, "Napster," "Content Transfer," "Operation
Guide")
Plug adaptor for in-ight use (single/dual)