Capacity | 32GB/16GB |
Memory | Flash |
Use | Music / Video / Photo / FM / Podcast / Internet Browser / YouTube™ |
Supported File Formats |
Music |
Audio Formats (Codec) | MP3 | Media file format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3)
File extension: .mp3
Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequency*1: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz |
WMA | Media file format: ASF
File extension: .wma
Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequency*1 : 44.1 kHz
- Compatible with WM-DRM 10 |
AAC-LC*2 | Media file format: MP4
File extension: .mp4, .m4a, .3gp
Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))*3
Sampling frequency*1: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz |
Linear PCM | Media file format: Wave-Riff
File extension: .wav
Bit rate: 1411 kbps
Sampling frequency*1: 44.1 kHz |
Video |
Video Formats (Codec) | AVC(H.264/AVC) | Media file format: MP4, "Memory Stick" video format
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Baseline Profile
Level: up to 1.3
Bit rate: up to 768 kbps
Frame rate: up to 30 fps
Resolution: up to QVGA (320 x 240) |
MPEG-4 | Media file format: MP4, "Memory Stick" video format
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Simple Profile
Bit rate: up to 2,500 kbps
Frame rate : up to 30 fps
Resolution: up to QVGA (320 x 240) |
Windows Media Video 9 | Media file format: ASF
File extension: .wmv
Profile: VC1 simple profile, main profile
Bit rate: Simple: max. 1700 kbps,
Main: max. 5000 kbps
Frame rate: up to 30 fps
Resolution: Simple: up to 480 x 270,
Main: up to QVGA (320 x 240) |
Audio Formats (Codec) | AAC-LC (for AVC, MPEG-4) | Channel number : up to 2 channels
Sampling frequency*1 : 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Bit rate : up to 288kbps/channel |
| WMA (for Windows Media Video 9) | Bit rate: 32 to 192kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequency*1 : 44.1kHz |
Video File Size | Max. 2GB |
Number of videos | Max. 2,000 |
Photo*4 |
Photo Format (Codec) | JPEG | Media file format: compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21
File extension: .jpg
Profile: Baseline Profile
Number of pixels: max. 4096 x 4096 pixels |
Number of photos | Max. 2,000 |
Podcast*5 |
Supported File Formats | Music | same as above "Music" supported format |
Video | same as above "Video" supported format |
Number of files | Max. 20,000 |
Target Folder in Drag and Drop |
Music | Playable files: within 8th layer in ‘MUSIC’ folder |
Video | Playable files: within 8th layer in ‘VIDEO’ folder |
Photo | Playable files: within 8th layer in ‘PICTURE’, ‘PICTURES’ and ‘DCIM’ folders |
Podcast | Playable files: 2nd level in ‘PODCASTS’ folder*5 |
Features |
Display | 3-inch, OLED colour display, WQVGA(432 x 240 Pixels), 262,144 colours |
PC Connection | Hi-Speed USB, WM-PORT(22pin) |
Capacity | CE7,CE7/2,CEW, CEV, CA,MX3,E,CN, TW | 29.6GB |
Music Searching Methods | All Songs / Album / Artist / Genre / Release Year / Playlists / Folder |
Index Initial Search | All Songs / Album / Artist |
Music Play Mode | Normal / Repeat / Shuffle / Shuffle & Repeat / Repeat 1 Song
Playback Range Selection (All Range / Selected Range)
(Intelligent Shuffle (Time Machine Shuffle / Shuffle All) is not supported) |
Video Play Mode | Normal (Continuous Playback is not supported) |
Scene Scroll | Yes |
Photo Play Mode | Normal (Flick Operation and Slide Show are not supported) |
Podcast Play Mode | Normal (Continuous Playback is not supported) |
CD Cover Art Display | Searching / Now Playing / Album Scroll |
Audio Digital Amplifier | S-master |
Digital Clear Audio | S-master / Digital Noise Cancelling / DSEE / Clear Stereo / Clear Bass / EX Headphone |
Digital Noise Cancelling | NC Environment: Bus/Train, Airplane, Office
Input mode: Normal, External Input, Quiet Mode |
Total Noise Suppression Ratio*8 | Approx. 17dB*9 |
Sound Effects (Available for Music Playback Only) | DSEE (On / Off)
5 Band Equalizer (Heavy / Pop / Jazz / Unique / Custom 1 / Custom 2) & Clear Bass
VPT (Studio / Live / Club / Arena / Matrix / Karaoke)
Clear Stereo (On / Off)
Dynamic Normaliser (On / Off) |
Menu Language | English / French / German / Spanish / Italian / Russian / Japanese / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese / Korean / Portuguese
*”E” and “MX3” destination: Japanese drop |
Wallpaper Settings | Yes (User Setting) |
FM Tuner | FM Frequency Range | 87.5 to 108.0 MHz |
IF (FM) | 128 kHz |
Antenna | Headphone cord antenna |
WiFi | Standard | IEEE 802.11b/g |
Communication Range*10 | Approx. 160ft (50m) |
Frequency Band | 2.4GHz Band (2.400GHz~2.483GHz) |
Security | WEP/WPA/WPA2 |
Application | Internet Browser*11, YouTube™, Podcast Direct Download |
Internet Browser | NetFront Browser for Walkman |
Wireless LAN Service | Yes |
Touch Panel | Yes |
Firmware | Upgradable |
Power Source | Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable) |
Charging Time | USB-based charging
Approx. 3 hours (full charge),
Approx. 1.5 hours (approx. 80%) |
Continuous Playback Time | Music: approx. 33 hours*5, Video: approx. 9 hours*6 |
Interface | Headphone: Stereo mini-jack
WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) |
Headphone | MDR-NC020 (105cm) New Plug Type |
Maximum Power Output 16ohms/mW | 5+5mW |
Frequency Response | 20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 52 x 96.5 x 9.8 mm (excluding projecting parts) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 52.5 x 97.4 x 10.5 mm |
Mass | Approx. 98g |
Supplied Accessories | CD-ROM ("Windows Media Player 11", "Media Manager for Walkman", "Content Transfer", "Operation Guide"), Headphones, Ear Buds (S/M/L), Quick Start Guide, USB Cable, Attachment, Audio Input Cable, Plug Adaptor for In-flight Use (single/dual) |
System Requirements | Computer:
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems:
- 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)
※Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft®
※Excluding Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition
※Excluding 64-bit OS versions for use with PC application software "Media Manager for Walkman" CPU:
- Pentium® 4 1.0 GHz or higher
- RAM: 512MB or more
- Hard Disk Drive: 380MB or more of available space
- Display:
~Screen Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels or higher
(recommended 1,024 x 768 or higher)
~Colours: 8 bit or higher (16 bit recommended)
- CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM)
- To create original CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required.
- Sound board
- USB port ( Hi-Speed USB is recommended) Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0 or 3.0, QuickTime® 7.3 (supplied), Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0, Windows Media Player 10 or 11, DirectX9.0 are required. (Windows Media Player 11 is recommended. Some computers with Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping). Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher has to be installed.
Broadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) or to visit the web site. 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 |