SonyメーカーVGF-AP1の使用説明書/サービス説明書
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Portable Music Player VGF-AP1 Series Operating Instructions.
2 Trademarks • VAIO, , SonicStage, VAIO music transfer, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and the associated logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
3 Table of Contents Introduction What you can do with the portable music player ............................................... 4 System requirements ........................... 5 Names of parts ..................................... 6 Portable music player .
4 Introduction What you can do with the portable music player The Portable Music Player VGF-AP1 / AP1L incorporates a 20 GB * or 40 GB * hard disk, and allows you to carry an entire music library wherever you go. * Some portion of hard disk capacity is reserved for application / data management function.
Introduction 5 System requirements To use the player, the following hardware and software requirements must be met. Computer IBM PC/AT compatible CPU Pentium II processor, 400 MHz or above (Pentium III, 450 MHz or above recommended) Free hard disk space 200 MB or more (1.
6 Names of parts Portable music player 12 3 4 5 6 7 1 Display (page 9) 2 POWER/HOLD switch When you slide this control in the arrow direction, operation of the player is disabled.
Introduction 7 Cradle 12 3 4 1 Support bracket Supports the cradle when in use. When the cradle is not in use, the bracket can be folded. 2 LINE OUT connector Lets you connect external speakers to the player. When a cable is plugged in here, the headphone output is cut off.
8 Remote control 1 Basic operation button : Play/Stop . : Rewind/Skip back > : Fast forward/Skip ahead 2 Display 3 Selector button v : Scroll cursor up ENTER: Select item on menu V : Scroll cursor .
Introduction 9 Reading the display Display on the player 1 2 4 56 7 3 1 Play status icon 2 Song title 3 Playback time 4 Equalizer setting 5 Battery charge icon 6 Timer icon 7 Time Remote control displ.
10 G-sense pad buttons Various features of the player are controlled by on-screen buttons accessed by using the G-sense pad. These buttons are hidden until you choose to display them.
Introduction 11 Navigation buttons Use the navigation buttons to move between display screens and change the sort order of lists. To display the navigation buttons, touch any button in the left column on the G-sense pad. Move your finger up or down on left column of buttons on the G-sense pad to select a button.
12 Advanced operation buttons Use the advanced operation buttons to modify the displayed list. To display the advanced operation buttons, move the cursor to the appropriate item in the displayed list by sliding your finger up and down the middle three columns of buttons on the G-sense pad.
Introduction 13 Advanced playback buttons Use the advanced playback buttons available on the play screen to access advanced playback features, such as repeat play, shuffle play, and equalizer settings. The advanced playback buttons are assigned to the second column from the right on the G-sense pad.
14 Button Function Remarks Add the currently playing song to playlist Show the next image Show the previous image Start slide show Switch display mode Assign as jacket image (album cover) to the currently playing song To stop a slide show, press any button on the G-sense pad.
Operation 15 Operation Listening to music Note Avoid shaking the player or subjecting it to shocks or vibration while music is playing. Such conditions may interrupt playback and cause a clicking sound. This behavior is normal and not cause for concern.
16 1 Press the v or V side of the selector button to move the cursor to the appropriate item. 2 Press the ENTER section of the selector button. Use the same principle to select other items and bring up a list of songs. The menu configuration may differ depending on the type of stored songs and the available information.
Operation 17 4 Play the song. The basic operation button and the volume button work as follows: Operation Button action (on remote control) Start playback Press on the basic operation button Jump to start of current song Press . on the basic operation button Jump to start of next song Press > on the basic operation button Rewind Hold down .
18 Finding songs You can search for songs in the following ways: • Genre, Artist, Album, All songs Music files are transferred to the player together with information about album genre, artist name, album title and all songs. Search for a desired music file by specifying such information (this page).
Operation 19 Searching among previously played songs 1 Select “My History”, and press the button. 2 Select the year, month, and day. The song selection screen appears. 3 Move your finger up and down on the G-sense pad to move the cursor to the song, and press the button.
20 Using playlists By adding songs stored on the player to playlists, you create sets of music that you can switch between. The player can store up to five playlists at a time.
Operation 21 Removing songs from a playlist 1 On the main menu screen, select “My Playlist”. 2 Move the cursor to the song you want to remove. 3 Display the advanced operation buttons, move the cursor to the position, and then press the button. A confirmation message asking whether to remove the song from the playlist appears.
22 1 Remove the supplied USB cable from the computer and the cradle. 2 Connect the cable removed in step 1 to the digital camera and cradle, as shown below. Notes • Do not disconnect the USB cable from the digital camera or the cradle before the still image file copy is complete.
Operation 23 Viewing the transferred still images This function is used to view still images copied from a digital camera. Note Avoid shaking the player or subjecting it to shocks or vibration while images are being displayed. Such conditions may interrupt slide show playback, cause images to display incorrectly, and cause a clicking sound.
24 Using the portable music player as a hard disk drive The player can be used as an external USB hard disk for your personal computer, increasing the available data storage capacity and serving as portable media.
Other information 25 Other Information Setup items and settings To adjust settings for the display and operation functions of the player, select “Setting” on the Main Menu screen. Setup item Setting and description My Playlist The player can store up to five playlists.
26 Setup item Setting and description Language Selects the language for the menus and commands. G-sense setting Adjust G-sense pad parameters for optimum efficiency. Sensing Area Setting Select one of the following: • Thumb operation This setting works best when holding the unit with one hand and operating it with your thumb.
Other information 27 About the internal battery When the player is operated on the internal battery, the battery charge gradually decreases. The battery icon on the display indicates the current state of the battery's charge.
28 Precautions Usage and storage • Use only the specified AC adapter. • Never short-circuit any of the connectors. • Do not leave the unit in locations that can become hot (over 60°C), such as in a closed car or exposed to direct sunlight. • Protect the player from water and moisture.
Other information 29 Hard disk precautions • Never disconnect a cable or turn the computer or the player off while data are being written to or read from the hard disk. Otherwise data may be corrupted or lost. Sony Corporation does not accept any liability for damage caused by data loss.
30 Maintenance Cleaning the cabinet Wipe the outside of the unit with a soft, dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, moisten the cloth with a mild, neutral detergent. Do not use solvents, cleaning alcohol, benzene or other substances that may damage the finish.
Other information 31 Specifications Ambient conditions Operating temperature 41°F to 95 °F (5°C to 35°C) (temperature gradient less than 18°F (10°C)/hour) Operating humidity 20% to 80% (no conde.
32 Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during operation of the unit, please check the points listed in this troubleshooting guide. For contact information, see “Getting Help” on page 30. You should also consult the printed and electronic documentation of the computer.
Other information 33 Symptom Cause/remedy Unit does not respond to controls. The player does not operate normally The unit becomes warm. No sound. Cannot change the volume. c While the player is connected to a computer, the unit is in data transfer mode and no operation is possible at the player.
34 G-sense pad Symptom Cause/remedy G-sense pad does not function properly. “SonicStage” software Also refer to the “SonicStage” online help. Symptom Cause/remedy Cannot transfer music. An error message is shown. Tracks recorded from an audio CD have noise on them.
Other information 35 Symptom Cause/remedy The player is not recognized by the “SonicStage” software. A warning message appears when disconnecting the player from the computer. “VAIO music transfer” software Symptom Cause/remedy Cannot transfer music.
36 Other problems Symptom Cause/remedy The unit vibrates. A clicking noise is heard from the unit. The remote control does not function. When the player is connected to a computer, the computer cannot be brought out of standby mode. c This is due to the operation of the built-in hard disk and is not a defect.
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