FM Radio, FM broadcasts are unclear | Sony NWZ-E354, NWZ-E355

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FM Radio

FM broadcasts are unclear.

The received station is not fully tuned in.

Tune the station in manually using the / button [Details].

Reception is weak and sound quality is poor.

The radio signal is weak.

Listen to the FM broadcast near a window since the signal may be weak inside buildings or in vehicles.

The headphone cord is not fully extended.

The headphone cord functions as an antenna. Extend the headphone cord as far as possible.

Setting the receiver to monaural may reduce noise. Set the [Mono/Auto] option to [Mono] [Details].

FM broadcasts are affected by interference.

A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone, is being used near the player. When using devices such as mobile phones, keep them away from the player.

FM broadcasts cannot be heard.

The headphones are not connected.

The headphone cord functions as an antenna. When a peripheral device (not supplied) is connected to the USB connector and the headphones cannot be connected, FM broadcast reception is unavailable.

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Sony NWZ-E354, NWZ-E355 specifications FM Radio, FM broadcasts are unclear, Reception is weak and sound quality is poor

Contents

NWZ-E353/E354/E355 Getting Started Content Transfer How to Use the SoftwareWindows Media Player Windows Explorer Drag-and-Drop Music SensMe Channels Option Menu Playing songs using SensMe ChannelsSensMe Channels Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio FM Radio SettingsListening to FM Radio FM Radio Option Menu Setting the Timer Timer Common Settings Settings To Deal with a Trouble TroubleshootingPossible Causes of Symptoms Cleaning PrecautionsImportant Information Storing Data What are Format and Bit Rate SpecificationsSpecifications Contents list Music Videos/Podcasts/Photos Timer Upgrading the Player’s Firmware Cleaning Storing Data What is video format? What is photo format? Before first use About battery chargingAbout model names mentioned in this User Guide About Windows operating system and Windows Media Player Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Printing out a Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous Enjoying SensMe Channels Playing SensMe Channels What you can do with WalkmanVideos/ Photos/ Podcasts Operation flow to enjoy music Transferring music from CDs using Windows Media PlayerTransferring music by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer Hint Operation flow to enjoy videos, photos and podcasts Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content TransferTransferring videos/photos using Windows Media Player Hint To turn off the player Turning the player on and offTo turn on the player About the battery indicator Charging the batteryAbout the Battery Care mode Hint Longer battery life settings About battery lifeAdjust data format and bit rate Turn off the player manually Language Messages and menus are displayed Selecting the display language Language Settings Details Setting the current time Set Date-Time Parts and controls Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation About the software Bundled software Content TransferWalkman Guide Compatible software Windows Media Player About the information area About the Home menu How to use the Home menu Back to top How to use the Home menu Page To return to the previous screen during operation To return to the Home menu during operation How to use the option menu Related Topics Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Back to top Transferring music using Windows Media Player Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation Transferring music using Content Transfer Playing music Back to top Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer Viewing photos Photos Back to top About the data hierarchy Transferring music using Windows Explorer Related Topics Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer Related Topics Playing music Back to top Music playback screen Browsing and using the music screenIndication icons of the music playback screen Icon Description Icons which appear by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button Operations on the music playback screenMusic list screen Song list screen Operations on the music list screen Album list screen These icons may not appear depending on the screen Method Description Searching for songsSearch method Back to top Adding a song to a bookmark list Using bookmarksTo add the currently playing song To select a song from a song list to add to a bookmark list Rearranging songs in a bookmark list Removing a song from a bookmark listRemoving all songs from a bookmark list Playing the songs in a playlist Cover art To cancel browsingBrowsing cover arts to select an album Album Scroll Deleting songs About the karaoke function Type Description Activating the karaoke functionMusic playback screen with karaoke activated About the karaoke function Back to top Changing the key of a song About language study Music playback screen with language study activated Activating the language study functionActivating the language study for music Audio podcast playback screen with language study activated Activating the language study for audio podcast Rewinding slightly Quick Replay Repeat operations Playing back a specified section repeatedly A-B Repeat Adjusting the playback speed DPC Option items appearing on the album list screen Using the music option menuOption items appearing on the music playback screen Option items Description/reference Detailed information screen Option items appearing on the music list screenOption items appearing on the Bookmark screen Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation Type icon Description Setting the play mode Play Mode Setting the playback range Playback Range Setting the sound quality Setting the sound quality Clear Bass EqualizerCustomizing sound quality Type Description Icon Press Customizing the surround sound VPTSurround Listening with Dsee Sound Enhance DSEESound Enhance Setting Listening with Clear Stereo Clear Stereo Adjusting the volume level Dynamic Normalizer Changing the default bookmark list Default Bookmark List Screen Hint Selecting the album display format Album Display FormatType Music playback screen while displaying lyrics Displaying lyrics Display Lyrics Back to top Examples How to create LRC files File name Lyrics display on the playerSave as type Save Encoding Copyright notice What is SensMe Channels? Playing songs using SensMe Channels Channel Description List of channels To stop analyzing Analyzing songs on the player Option items appearing on the SensMe Channels screen Using the SensMe Channels option menu Watching videos Videos Using the video option menu Back to top Operations on the video playback screen Browsing and using the video screenVideo playback screen Operations on the video list screen Video list screenIcons of videos 105 Searching for videos Browsing scenes Scene Scroll To cancel the browsingScene interval setting Deleting videos by selecting from a list Deleting videosDeleting a currently playing video Option items appearing on the video list screen Using the video option menuOption items appearing on the video playback screen Option Description/reference Items Setting the zoom function Zoom Settings Playing only video sound On-Hold Display Arranging the video list Order of Video List What is a podcast? Playing podcast Podcasts Operations on the audio podcast playback screen Browsing and using the podcast screenAudio podcast playback screen Operations on the video podcast playback screen Video podcast playback screen Operations on the episode list screen Episode list screenIcons of episodes Operations on the Podcast List screen Podcast list screen Deleting the currently playing episode Deleting podcastsDeleting an episode in the episode list Deleting a podcast 120 Option items appearing on the podcast playback screen Using the podcast option menuOption items appearing on the episode list screen Option items appearing on the Podcast List screen 122 Viewing photos Photos 124 Photo display screen Browsing and using the photo screenOperations on the photo display screen Photo list screen Thumbnail + Title Thumbnail OnlyIcon of photos Operations on the photo list screen 127 Deleting photos Option items appearing on the photo display screen Using the photo option menuOption item appearing on the photo folder/photo list screen Setting the photo list display format Photo List Format Listening to FM radio FM Radio Icon which appears by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button Browsing and using the FM radio screenOperations on the FM Radio screen 133 Presetting broadcast stations automatically Auto Preset Presetting broadcast stations manually Save to Preset Deleting preset broadcast stations Delete from Preset Using the FM radio option menu Setting the reception Scan Sensitivity Setting monaural/stereo Mono/Auto Using the alarm timer About the timer Using the sleep timer Setting the alarm to on/off Alarm On/Off Setting the alarm time Alarm Time Setting the repeat setting Repeat Selecting the alarm song Selecting the alarm sound Alarm Sound Settings Setting the sleep timer Sleep Timer Settings Displaying the player information Unit Information Limiting the volume Avls Volume Limit Turning off the beep sound Beep Settings Setting the screensaver to on/off Setting the screensaver Screensaver SettingsSetting the screensaver type Setting the slide show setting Horz Setting the screensaver waiting time Adjusting the brightness of the screen Brightness To set a desired photo as the wallpaper Setting up wallpaper Wallpaper Settings 154 DD/MM/YYYY Setting the date format Date Display Format How to Use the Software Music Setting the time format Time Display Format Limiting the charge amount Battery Care Returning to the factory settings Reset All Settings Formatting memory Format Using USB connection mode USB Connection Mode 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 Format 172 173 Top page Settings Music Settings How to create LRC files 175 176 177 178 179 Timer Thumbnail + Title 181 182 What can I do to solve a problem? Customer support Web site Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes There is no sound OperationData cannot be played Songs or photos cannot be deleted on the player Player does not respond to any button operations Noise is generated Player’s power turned off, and then on again There is insufficient volumePlayback does not stop Playback has stopped suddenly Player when you start or restart the computer Display Player cannot charge the battery PowerBattery life is short Charging completes very quickly Player turns off automatically Connection to a computer Cannot install the software Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer Folders cannot be renamed or deleted Transfer takes too long timeCannot return a song on the player to the computer You cannot find your desired channel SensMe ChannelsMorning always displayed for the time-based channel Audio podcasts are not played by SensMe Channels FM broadcasts are unclear FM RadioReception is weak and sound quality is poor FM broadcasts are affected by interference Cannot play back an episode Podcast Other Sleep timer does not work Alarm is delayedSleep timer is delayed Cannot adjust the playback speed Messages 202 Declaration of Conformity Important product informationIf you have any questions about this product For users in France Checks or repair Top page Important Information Precautions Caution 207 About sample data *1 Top page Important Information Precautions Notice for users Caring for others Road safetyPreventing hearing damage Software Top page Important Information Cleaning Notes on cleaning Walkman Storing data Upgrading the player’s firmware License and trademark notice Page Information on software applicable to GNU GPL/LGPL Important information on software Preamble Package ListVersion 2.1, February 218 219 Page 221 No Warranty Version 2, June How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries 224 Page 226 How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs 228 Supported file format SpecificationsMusic including podcasts *1 Video including podcasts *1 Maximum recordable time of videos Approx Maximum recordable number of songs and time ApproxMaximum recordable number of playlists Capacity User available capacity *1 Operating temperature Output headphonesPower source Battery life continuous playback Dimensions w/h/d Dimensions w/h/d, projecting parts not includedDisplay Mass 233 Supplied items System requirements What is bit rate? What is audio format?What is copyright protection? 237 What is video format? What is photo format?