Sony DRGA200 User Manual
‘ZAPPIN’ allows fast, convenient browsing of
music stored on the B and W Series Walkman
music stored on the B and W Series Walkman
models without the need to look at a display.
To activate this function you simply press the "ZAP" button on the B
Series, or press and hold the jog dial on the W Series. Sequentially, or in
random order, the Walkman will then playback four second ‘snippets’ of
music (or 15 seconds in long mode) at a more recognisable part of the
song (eg. the chorus). Once you hear the song you wish to listen to, press
the "ZAP" button or jog dial to start playback from the beginning of your
selected song.
Series, or press and hold the jog dial on the W Series. Sequentially, or in
random order, the Walkman will then playback four second ‘snippets’ of
music (or 15 seconds in long mode) at a more recognisable part of the
song (eg. the chorus). Once you hear the song you wish to listen to, press
the "ZAP" button or jog dial to start playback from the beginning of your
selected song.
ZAPPIN provides an intuitive way of finding and listening to your digital
music without visual cues, making these models perfect for the gym, jogging
or other situations where traditional navigation could slow you down.
music without visual cues, making these models perfect for the gym, jogging
or other situations where traditional navigation could slow you down.
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walkman Compatible with iTunes
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and Windows
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Great audio quality is synonymous with Walkman. Decades of portable
audio expertise has culminated in audio technologies known collectively
as ‘Clear Audio’. Used alone or in combination, 'Clear Audio' makes the
portable audio experience dynamic and rich with detail.
audio expertise has culminated in audio technologies known collectively
as ‘Clear Audio’. Used alone or in combination, 'Clear Audio' makes the
portable audio experience dynamic and rich with detail.
Clear stereo
Clear Stereo prevents leakage between left and right audio
channels. Using advanced processing dedicated to precise
channels. Using advanced processing dedicated to precise
stereo reproduction; Clear Stereo reveals details and instrument
placement often missed when listening to compressed audio formats.
placement often missed when listening to compressed audio formats.
Clear Bass
Sony’s Clear Bass delivers powerful, controlled, low-end frequencies
without distortion and can add warmth and presence to all
without distortion and can add warmth and presence to all
genres of music. Easily adjustable, Clear Bass can be altered to suit your bass
preferences.
preferences.
digital sound enhancement engine (dsee)
DSEE ensures smooth, detailed reproduction of high-
frequency information that is typically lost when the original CD-quality
music source is compressed as an MP3 file.
music source is compressed as an MP3 file.
noise-Cancelling
The S750 Video MP3 Walkman includes in-built noise-
cancellation. There’s a choice of settings to cut background noise whether
you’re aboard a plane, bus, train or in the office. Air travellers can also
connect this model directly to a plane’s in-seat AV system using the supplied
connector, to benefit from noise-cancelling when in-flight.
you’re aboard a plane, bus, train or in the office. Air travellers can also
connect this model directly to a plane’s in-seat AV system using the supplied
connector, to benefit from noise-cancelling when in-flight.
*Clear Audio technology is only available in selected models. Noise-cancelling is only available on the S750 Series
Walkman.
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Sony's EX Monitor headphones use a combination of technologies to deliver
accurate sound reproduction suited to all musical tastes. High quality components
and sophisticated materials contribute to this achievement, as does Sony’s strong
headphone heritage.
accurate sound reproduction suited to all musical tastes. High quality components
and sophisticated materials contribute to this achievement, as does Sony’s strong
headphone heritage.
Key features include powerful neodymium magnets and precision diaphragm
construction. Extensive real-world testing of each headphone design contributes
to comfort and sound isolation, crucial to musical enjoyment. Every model is
supplied with interchangeable ear-buds for custom fit and extended wearing
comfort.
construction. Extensive real-world testing of each headphone design contributes
to comfort and sound isolation, crucial to musical enjoyment. Every model is
supplied with interchangeable ear-buds for custom fit and extended wearing
comfort.
Replacing the standard headphones which are supplied with many MP3 players
with Sony's EX Monitor headphones will reveal new detail and subtle nuances of
music that is often lost when listening to digital music with standard headphones.
Selected Walkman models include EX in-ear headphones for an unmatched ‘out
of box’ experience.
with Sony's EX Monitor headphones will reveal new detail and subtle nuances of
music that is often lost when listening to digital music with standard headphones.
Selected Walkman models include EX in-ear headphones for an unmatched ‘out
of box’ experience.
The SensMe
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feature on the new E and S Series
Walkman groups music tracks together into channels
or playlists based on the song's characteristics (eg. tempo). It does this by
going through a 12 tone analysis process once the music has been imported
into your computer. SensMe
going through a 12 tone analysis process once the music has been imported
into your computer. SensMe
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channels include: Energetic, Relax, Mellow,
Upbeat, Emotional, Lounge, Dance, Extreme, Shuffle and Recommended.
Additionally, the new E Series and S Series Walkman can perform this
analysis and categorise the music into the SensMe
analysis and categorise the music into the SensMe
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channels itself if the 12
tone analysis has not been done via software on your computer (Media Go
or Picture Motion Browser).
or Picture Motion Browser).
drag & drop
Walkman models allow easy transfer of music, videos and
images without any additional software by simple ‘Drag
& Drop’ file transfer.
images without any additional software by simple ‘Drag
& Drop’ file transfer.
Content Transfer Tool (windows
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only)
To assist moving media files directly from iTunes
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selected
Walkman 2010 models are supplied with the intuitive
‘Content Transfer’ tool.
‘Content Transfer’ tool.
Content Transfer opens a small window application (or gadget in
Windows
Windows
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Vista
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or Windows 7) that allows users to simply and quickly
drag compatible music from iTunes
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onto their Walkman. If using a Video
MP3 Walkman, compatible digital photos and common video files can
also be transferred using this method.
also be transferred using this method.
Additionally, every Walkman is compatible with Windows Media Player 12,
which provides comprehensive media management, including compatibility
with several music distribution sites such as bandit.fm.
which provides comprehensive media management, including compatibility
with several music distribution sites such as bandit.fm.
The principle of noise-cancelling is to reduce low frequency, ambient noises that often
interfere with your listening experience, such as the constant hum from an airplane.
interfere with your listening experience, such as the constant hum from an airplane.
This is done through the use of small inbuilt microphones that constantly monitor ambient noise. Using
sophisticated processing, these headphones can filter out this noise by producing an inverse sound wave
(see below).
sophisticated processing, these headphones can filter out this noise by producing an inverse sound wave
(see below).
Sony’s Digital Noise-Cancelling headphones, featured on the MDRNC300D and the S750 Series
Walkman, use a digital noise-cancelling system to eliminate distortion and ambient sound whilst
maximising audio quality.
Walkman, use a digital noise-cancelling system to eliminate distortion and ambient sound whilst
maximising audio quality.
Using Digital Noise-Cancelling means that the constant hum often heard when flying, commuting or in
other noisy environments is reduced by up to 98%* whilst maintaining the integrity of the music source.
other noisy environments is reduced by up to 98%* whilst maintaining the integrity of the music source.
*MDRNC300D noise cancelling quoted.
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Noise
Opposite sound
Noise-Cancelling
Drag and Drop from iTunes
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(Windows Only)
Sync with Windows Media Player 12
Easy 'Drag and Drop' function
The orientation of the earpiece matches
the orientation of the ear canal, ensuring a
more comfortable and stable fit.
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