Sony Walkman NWZ-Z1040 User manual

The ultimate mobile entertainment experience, driven by S-MASTER™ MX
sound technologies and a large LCD touch screen. The NWZ-Z1000 series
Walkman® Player delivers exceptional audio/video. Access the Android
market™ for thousands of apps3 and download through built in Wi-Fi®,
plus connect and share with integrated Bluetooth® streaming.
NWZ-Z1040BLK Walkman® Mobile Entertainment Player
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• S-Master MX plus additional technologies for premium sound
• 4.3” WQVGA LCD anti-reective touch screen display
• Google™ Android™ version 2.3
• Tablet quality NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 processor
• Intuitive connectivity including micro HDMI® output4
• New music discovery with Music Unlimited service5
• Android Market™ access3 via Wi-Fi® connection
• Integrated Bluetooth® for wireless connectivity
• Easy content transfer with Media Go application for Windows®
• Find music to match your mood with SensMe™channels
• W.Control key for instant music playback control
• Intuitive music browsing with Music Player app
• Synchronized Lyric Feature
• Virtual Surround sound with VPT Acoustic Engine
• Dynamic Normalizer balances audio levels between tracks
• Built in xLoud™ technology, compact integrated speaker
• Built-in voice recording
• Ergonomic Grip Design, great for gaming
• Up to 20 hours of audio or 5 hours of video playback1
• 8 GB storage capacity2
• USB cable and premium EX headphones included
Features
The ultimate portable listening experience
Sony’s one-of-a-kind S-Master™ MX plus 8 other sound technologies maintain high sound
resolution at any volume level.
View rich content and gaming
Large LCD touch-screen display with anti-reective design for visual clarity and delivers incredible
color for rich viewing of photos, videos, album artwork and game experiences.
Boundless Versatility with the Android Market™3
Explore thousands of apps with the Android Market™3 via built-in Wi-F® and download useful,
time-saving and entertaining apps3.
Swi and smooth tablet quality experience
Experience the world’s rst mobile dual-core CPU for fast web access, gaming and multitasking
abilities3.
Intuitive Connectivity3 including HDMI® micro output
Stream audio using the built-in Bluetooth®, stay connected to the web3 or view stored audio/
video content on the big screen via the HDMI® output4.

Specications
Audio
Antenna System FM: Headphone Cord Antenna
AVLS Volume Limit ON/OFF
Equalizer 5 Band Equalizer with 6 presets: Heavy/Pop/Jazz/Unique/Custom 1/Custom 2
Format(s) Supported MP3 / WMA / AAC-LC / L-PCM
Frequency Response 20 - 20,000Hz (When playing data le, single signal measruement)
Station Preset(s) up to 30 FM presets
Tuner Frequency Range 87.5 - 108 MHz
Tuner Type Digital FM Tuner
Audio Features
Simulated Surround VPT (Studio / Live / Club / Arena / Matrix)
Sound Mode
S-Master MX
DSEE: Digital Sound Enhancement Engine
5-band equalizer (None/Heavy/Pop/Jazz/Unique/Custom 1/Custom 2)
VPT (Studio/Live/Club/Arena/Matrix)
Clear Stereo (On/O)
Clear Bass
SP Output Optimizer ((Clear Phase On/O)
Dynamic Normalizer (On/O)
Convenience
Recording Modes Voice Recording
Display
Display Technology TFT color display with white LED-backlight, WQVGA (400 x 240 Pixels)
Screen Size 4.3" WQVGA (800 x 480 Pixels)
General
Backlit Color White LED-backlight
Recommended Use Music / Video / Photo / FM / Podcast playback
Hardware
Headphone Type Earbuds
Discover new music with Music Unlimited service5
Music Unlimited service5 oers you instant access to millions of songs plus sync your personal
library. Choose any album or song or sit back and enjoy channels.
Connect wirelessly with Bluetooth®
Experience your music wirelessly, stream audio with other compatible devices with integrated
Bluetooth®.
Easy content transfer with Media Go for Windows®
The Media Go application for Windows® allows you to transfer your favorite music, videos,
playlists, and photos to your Walkman® player. You can drag and drop from iTunes® for Windows,
Windows Media Player or Windows Explorer.
Find music to match your mood with SensMe™ channels
SensMe™ application can organize your music into playlists that perfectly match your mood,
scene and location, making it easier to choose the music that ts the moment.
Intuitive music browsing with W.control key and Music Player app
Access your music instantly with the W.control key. Organize and select your music by album
cover art, artist/track list view or SensMe™ channels to personalize your view. User selectable
screen visualizers match the rhythm of your music for a unique visual experience.

Interface Hi-Speed USB with WM-PORT(22pin)
System Requirements
IBM PC/AT compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating
systems (*1):
Windows® XP Home Edition (*2) (Service Pack 3 or later)
Windows® XP Professional (*2) (Service Pack 3 or later)
Windows Vista® Home Basic (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows Vista® Home Premium (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows Vista® Business (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows Vista® Ultimate (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows® 7 Starter (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows® 7 Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows® 7 Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows 7 Professional (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows® 7 Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later)
Not supported by OSs other than above
[Compatibility mode] for Windows® XP (included with Windows Vista® and Windows®
7) is not supported.
(*1) Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microso.
(*2) Excluding 64-bit OS versions.
CPU: 1 GHz processor (2.6 GHz recommended for video playback)
RAM: 1 GB or more
Hard Disk Drive: 600 MB or more of available space
Sound card
USB connector
USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
Web Browser
Internet Explorer 7 or later
Internet
Broadband Internet connection is required to use Gracenote® MusicID® service or
podcast, or to visit the web store site.
Guarantee operation
We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System
Requirements.
Not supported by the following environments:
Personally constructed computers or operating systems
An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating
system
Multi-boot environment
Multi-monitor environment
Macintosh
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Output(s) 1 (1/8" stereo mini jack)
Memory
Memory Size 8 GB
User Memory Capacity (Approx.) 4.58 GB (4,918,640,640 bytes)
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature 41 'F to 95 'F (5 'C to 35 'C)
Playback features
Photo Playback JPEG
Power
Battery Charging (Approx) USB based charging: 5 Hours (full charge)
Battery Life (Approx) Music: 20 Hrs. (Bluetooth OFF) / 14 Hrs. (Bluetooth ON)
Video: 5 Hrs. (Bluetooth OFF) / 5 Hrs. (Bluetooth ON)
FM Radio: 25 Hrs. (Bluetooth OFF)
Power Type Built-in Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

1. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.
2. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes, a portion of memory space is allocated to system functions. User content storage capacity is less.
3. Internet access with WiFi required.
4. HDMI cable sold sep.
5. Requires registration, subscription fee and Internet access with WiFi. Service subject to change or terminate without notice. Sync requires that music content exist in the service library.
Copy protected content is not supported.
© 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
TRADEMARKS
© 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Sony, Media Go, S-Master, Walkman and the Sony logo are trademarks of Sony. Windows is a trademark of Microso Corporation. iTunes is a
trademark of Apple Inc . Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Google, Android and Android Market are trademarks of Google Inc. The Android robot is reproduced from work
created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Features and specications are subject to change without notice. Updated: March 23, 2012
Video
Format MP4 / WMV
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions (Approx.) 70.9 x 134.4 x 11.1 mm (2 7/8 x 5 3/8 x 7/16 inches)
Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.) 156g (5.6 oz)
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Walkman® Player
Earbud Headphones
Ear buds (Size S, M, L)
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
Soware: The soware is stored in the built-in ash memory of the player, and includes
the following items: Media Go, Walkman Guide & User Guide. For details on how to
install, refer to “Quick Start Guide”.