Features
1GB1 Built-In Memory Store up to 685 songs2 on your Walkman® MP3 player.
Built-In Active Noise Cancellation6 Combining the Clear Stereo function with the Clear Bass function and using the supplied Noise Canceling headphones with a 13.5 headphone driver unit enables a wide-range frequency and wide dynamic-range playback with powerful bass sound.
Clear Stereo and Clear Bass Clear Stereo reduces leaking of the audio signal from one channel to another. Clear Bass enhances the bass sound minimizing distortion.
EX Model Headphones 13.5mm drivers collects ambient noise and cancel it out allowing you to enjoy music in noisy environments.
Built-In FM Tuner Provides accurate tuning of FM stereo radio stations. Presets allow you to skip directly to your favorite radio stations.
Quick Battery Charge A three minute charge will provide up to 3 hours of playback.7
Up to 50 hours Playback4 The internal, embedded Lithium-Ion battery provides up to 50 hours of continuous playback or up to 40 hours continuous playback with the Noise Canceling function on.
JOG Shuttle Makes it easy to select a new song or a new play list. Simply scroll to find the track you're looking for by turning the JOG Shuttle dial.
Compatible with Sony's CONNECT™ Music Store Connect.com offers one of the most extensive music collections online. Unique features such as Connect Sets and live radio make this a choice destination if you are looking to expand your music collection. It's easy to find and purchase single tracks or entire albums ranging from top hits to independent artists.
Plays Back MP3/ATRAC3®/ATRAC3plus™ Audio Formats If you already have an extensive music library, use the included software and hardware to store and playback your collection of MP3s. If you are just getting into the world of digital music, Sony's ATRAC® format provides higher sound quality and smaller file sizes than many competing formats. This enables you to store more music at higher quality for longer listening.
WMA(non-DRM) and AAC(non-DRM) 3 Playback and Support Supports playback of WMA and AAC audio files to the Walkman device. Perfect if you have a large collection of audio on your PC which was ripped from personal CDs. This allows for transfer of audio downloads, imports and self recorded tracks, but only works on files that are not protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management).
3-Line Color OEL Display Electroluminescence Display offers high quality and a unique look. View information about the music, settings and even time and date in any lighting condition.
5-Band Equalizer Offers 7 different levels for each of the 5 different bands and allows you to set your favorite setting manually. The 5 Modes include: Heavy, Pop, Jazz, unique and Custom for enhanced sound.
VPT (Virtual Phone Technology) Converts the played back music with a 3D sound processor to virtual surrounding music. Reproduces the acoustic effect of a studio, live-house, club or arena.
SonicStage® CP Music Management Software Allows you to manage your music, create playlists, burn CDs, import digital files and easily transfer music to your Walkman MP3 player.
Direct Encoding Possible with the optional cradle. Allows you to record an analog audio signal directly from an audio player, such as a CD Walkman, without using a PC. (Optional cradle sold separately)
USB 2.0 Compatible5 USB (Universal Serial Bus) provides extremely fast and easy transfer of audio files from computer to hard drive and flash players.
Supports CD Text and ID3 Tagging Allows you to easily view CD Text and ID3 Tag information including song title, album title and artist name.
Specifications
General
Data Transfer Rate: Hi-Speed USB 2.05
Music Storage Capacity (Approx): 685 songs2
Audio
AVLS: Yes
Equalizer: 5 Presets (Heavy, Pop, Jazz, Unique, Custom)
Format(s) Supported: CD-R, C-RW with MP3/ATRAC3®/ ATRAC3plus™ Audio, WMA (non-DRM)/AAC(non-DRM)3
Antenna System: FM: Headphone Cord Antenna
Frequency Range: FM: 87.5-108MHz
Station Preset(s): 30
Tuner: FM
Convenience
Automatic Shut-off: Yes
Hardware
Headphone Type: Noise Canceling Earbud
Display: 3-Line Color OEL (Organic Electroluminescence)
Memory: 1GB (Built-in)1
Power
Battery Charging (Approx.): Quick battery charge (3 min charge = 3 hrs playback)7
Battery Indicator: Yes
Battery Life (Approx.): Up to 50 hours playback with embedded Lithium-Ion battery (when fully charged).4
Power Requirements: Built-in, rechargeable, Lithium-Ion battery or USB power
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Output(s): 1(Side)
USB Port(s): 1(Side)
Dimensions
Weight: 1.6oz (47g)
Measurements: 3.43"x1.07"x0.58" (87.2x27.4x14.9mm)
Supplied Accessories
MDR-EX082 Noise Canceling Headphones
Headphone Extension Cord
USB Cable
Sonic Stage 4.1 Software CD-ROM
Quick Start Guide
Color: Pink
UPC Code: 027242706248
1.User available memory = 1,015,726,080 bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.
2.Calculated on 4 minutes per song in ATRAC @ 48kbps.
3.Does not support secure WMA and AAC files purchased from other music services. Only plays back unsecured WMA and AAC files ripped from CD.
4.Up to 50 hours continuous playback with built-in Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery fully charged, in ATRAC at 132kbps in power save mode "Super" , Noise Cancelling/Clear Stereo/Equalizer/VPT are not in use. Battery life may vary based on usage patterns, product settings, environment and battery conditions.
5.Not all products with USB 2.0 connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
6.Noise canceling function reduces the ambient noise to 1/4. It does not cancel all the ambient noise.
7. Display must be in super power save mode when playing back in ATRAC3Plus™ @ 105kbps. Actual battery life may vary baed on usage patterns, product settings, environment and battery conditions.
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