Sony NWZ-A815 Specification Guide

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Last Updated: 03/13/2008

NWZ-A815WHI

2GB Walkman® Video MP3 Player

 

 

 

 

Features

2GB Built-in Memory /Stores up to 1,150 Songs   Store up to 
440 Songs or up to 7H 10M of video on your Walkman® video 
MP3 Player and never be without your entertainment again.

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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 playback and up to 8 
hours of video playback you don't have to worry about 
charging your player.

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2.0" QVGA LCD Screen   Easily view your movies, photos and 
music information on the high quality, 320x240 display.

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Compatible with Secure Windows Media Audio   Giving you 
more options than ever for downloading and listening to 
music.

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MP3/WMA/AAC Audio Codec Support   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.

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4 Clear Audio Technologies  Utilizes 4 Clear Audio 
Technologies to reproduce crystal clear, CD-quality audio:
o Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) restores the 
higher sound frequency lost when creating compressed music 
files.
o Clear Bass enhances the bass sound while minimizing 
distortion.
o Clear Stereo reduces signal leakage from one channel to 
another.
o 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 Shuffle   Shuffle play among songs from a 
randomly selected year. (Information will come from CD 
information that is downloaded from the Gracenote CDDB®)

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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

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

 

AVLS: Yes

 

Equalizer: 5 Band: Heavy/Pop/Jazz/Unique/Custom 1/Custom 2 & Clear 

Bass

 

Format(s) Supported: MP3, WMA, AAC-LC, Linear PCM

 

Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000Hz (when playing back data file, single 

signal measurement)

 

Simulated Surround: VPT: Studio/Live/Club/Arena/Matrix/Karaoke

 

Multiple Language Display: Yes

 

Headphone Type: Earbud

 

Battery Charging (Approx.): USB based charging; 3 hours (full charge), 1.5 

hours (approx. 80%)

 

Battery Life (Approx.): Up to 33 Hours (Music: Approx. 33H Video: Approx. 

8H )

 

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Output Power: 5+5mW

 

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 format

 

USB Port(s): 1 (22 pin to high-speed USB 2.0 connector )

 

Weight: 2 oz (53g)

 

Measurements: 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 3/8" (44.5 x 88 x 9.6mm)

 

USB Cable (22 pin to USB)

 

MDR-EX082 Headphones and extension cord

 

CD-ROM with Windows Media Player 11 and MP3 Conversion Tools

 

Quick Start Guide

 

Adaptor Plate (for optional 22 pin cradle)

 

CKH-NWA800 Clear Case

 

CKL-NWA800BLACK Leather Case

 

CKM-NWA800 Silicone Case

 

CLP-NWA800 Clip

 

WLA-NWB1 Bluetooth Adaptor

 

SRS-NWZ10 Speaker System with Cradle

 

BCR-NWU3 Multi-function Cradle

 

AC-NWUM50 AC Adaptor

 

WMC-NW20MU USB Cable

 

WMC-NWP10 Portable USB Cable

 

DCC-NWC1 Car Connecting Cable

 

Color: White

 

UPC Code: 027242721289

 

1. User available memory = 1,840,775,168 bytes, because a portion of the memory is used for data 

management functions. 

2. Calculated based on 4 minutes per song @ 128 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 

© 2007 Sony Electronics Inc.   
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony and Walkman are 
registered trademarks of Sony.   
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are 
approximate.   

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