Sony 8GB Walkman Video MP3 Player In Black - NWZ-A818BLK

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Sony 8GB Walkman Video MP3 Player In Black, Model NWZA818BLK

Enjoy an unparalleled audio and visual experience with the NWZ-A818BLK Walkman® Video MP3 player. The slim-line player is compatible with multiple audio file formats³ and includes built-in Clear Audio Technologies and EX Series headphones so you can listen to your favorite songs in crystal clarity. The 2" QVGA LCD Screen⁹ allows you to view videos and photographs in rich color, either horizontally or vertically. Small enough to slip into a bag or pocket, the 8GB¹ NWZ-A818BLK Walkman® Video MP3 player can store up to 5,050 songs², hours of video, or hundreds of photographs⁵, giving you the delight of multimedia entertainment anytime, anyplace.

Key Features:

• 8GB Built-in Memory¹ stores up to 5,050 songs² or 30H and 40M of video⁵
• High Quality Video Playback at 30 frames per second
• Battery Life: up to 33 hours of FM audio playback⁷, up to 8 hours video playback⁸
• 2.0" QVGA LCD Screen⁹
• Compatible with Secure Windows Media Audio³
• Multi Audio Codec Support - WMA/MP3/AAC³
• Video Codec Support: MPEG 4, AVC Baseline
• 4 Clear Audio Technologies
• Time Machine Shuffle¹¹
• Initial Search
• Bi-Directional LCD Display

Features:

• 8GB Built-in Memory¹/Stores up to 5,050 songs²:
  Store up to 5,050 songs² or up to 30H 40M 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 profile at 30 frames per second.
• Battery Life:
  With up to 33 hours of audio playback⁷ and up to 8 hours of video playback⁸ you don't have to worry about charging your player.
• 2.0" QVGA LCD Screen⁹:
  Easily view your movies, photos and music information on the high quality, 320x240 Display.
• 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 files 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:
  • Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) restores the higher sound Frequency lost when creating compressed music files.
  • Clear Bass enhances the bass sound while minimizing distortion.
  • Clear Stereo reduces signal leakage from one channel to another.
  • 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 Shuffle¹¹:
  Shuffle Play among songs from a randomly selected year. (Information will come from CD information that is downloaded from the Gracenote CDDB®)
• Music Search:
  Search for music on your Walkman® video player by All Songs, Album, Artist, Genre, Release Year, Folder and Playlists.
• Initial Search:
  Use the first letter of the song, album or artist to easily find the music you are looking for.
• Bi-Directional LCD Display:
  Watch your videos and view your photographs either vertically or horizontally by adjusting the screen to the orientation you prefer.

Specifications:

Audio

• Format: MP3, WMA, AAC-LC, Linear PCM¹⁰
• Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000Hz (when playing back data file, single signal measurement)
• Equalizer: 5 Band: Heavy/Pop/Jazz/Unique/Custom 1/Custom 2 & Clear Bass
• Simulated Surround: VPT: Studio/Live/Club/Arena/Matrix/Karaoke

General

• Backlit Color: 2.0" QVGA TFT Display (240 x 320)

Inputs and Outputs

• Headphone Jack: Stereo mini-jack
• USB Port(s): 22 pin to hi-speed USB 2.0 connector⁶

Power

• Battery Charging (Approx.): USB based charging; 3 hours (full charge), 1.5 hours (approx. 80%)
• Estimated Battery Life:
  • Music: Approx. 33H⁷
  • Video: Approx. 8H⁸
• Output Power: 5+5mW

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows XP, SP2 or newer

Video

• Format: MPEG 4, M4V
• Playback: Mode: Repeat (On/Off), Continuous Playback (On/Off)
• JPEG Playback: Normal/Slide Show/Slide Show Repeat
• Slide Show Interval (Short/Normal/Long)
• Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.2 file format⁴

Box Contents:

• 8GB Walkman Video MP3 Player In Black (NWZA818BLK) (x1)
• USB Cable (22 pin to USB) (x1)
• MDR-EX082 Headphones and extension cord (x1)
• CD-ROM with Windows Media Player 11 and MP3 Conversion Tools
• Quick Start Guide (x1)
• Adaptor Plate (for optional 22 pin Cradle) (x1)

Approximate Dimensions:

• Width: 1-13/16" (44.5mm)
• Height: 3-1/2" (88.0mm)
• Depth: 13/31" (9.6mm)

Approximate Weight:

• Net: 1.9oz (53g)
• Shipping: 1 lb.

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer):
  • Labor: For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase, if this Product is determined to be defective, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility. After the Warranty Period, you must pay for all labor charges.
  • Parts: In addition, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one (1) year. After the warranty period, you must pay for all parts costs.

Footnotes:

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 @ 48 kbps in MP3 format, not including videos or photos. Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ 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 files may playback due to file variations. Copyright protectd AAC-LC files cannot be played back.
4. Some photos cannot be played back, depending on their file 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 files 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 "Off", and the Type of Screensaver is set to "Blank". Actual battery life may vary based usage patterns.
8. When playing back MPEG 4 at 384kbps. The times are approximate when the Brightness of the Common Setting is set to "3".
9. Screen Size is measured diagonally.
10. Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back.
11. Information will come from the CDDB Gracenote Database.

Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for further improvement.

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