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Displaying lyrics [Display Lyrics]

You can display song lyrics when there is an LRC file for the song in the player. The LRC file must have the same file name as the song file, with extension “.lrc” (for example, “abc.lrc” for a song file “abc.mp3”). Place the LRC file in the same folder as the song file. The player synchronizes song lyrics with song playback. For how to create LRC files, see [Details].

Note

Some LRC files may not be playable on the player depending on the file format.

1.From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Music Settings] [Display Lyrics] desired display type.

Type	Description
[On]	Displays lyrics if the playing song has an LRC file. (Default setting)

[On (No	Displays lyrics if the playing song has an LRC file. The player will not turn off the
Screen	screen or run the screensaver during song playback regardless of whether an LRC
Off)]	file for the current song exists or not.

[Off]	Does not display lyrics. (*1)

(*1) When [Karaoke/Language Study] is set to [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum Karaoke Mode], lyrics will be displayed regardless of this setting [Details].

Music playback screen while displaying lyrics

Lyrics

Lyrics icon

Note

If lyrics are not displayed properly, save the LRC file in the UTF-8 encoding and transfer it again to the player.

The player can display up to 1,024 lines of lyrics for each song. Playback and lyrics may become slightly out of sync.

You cannot display lyrics on the audio podcast playback screen [Details].

When set to [On], the screen turns off or changes to slide show when there is no operation for the time set in [Delay] [Details].

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NWZ-E453/E454/E455 Getting Started Content Transfer How to Use the SoftwareWindows Media Player Windows Explorer Drag-and-Drop Music Playing songs using SensMe Channels SensMe ChannelsSensMe Channels Option Menu Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio FM Radio SettingsListening to FM Radio FM Radio Option Menu Making/Playing Voice Recordings Recording SettingsMaking Voice Recordings Playing Voice Recordings Setting the Timer Timer Common Settings Settings Selecting a level of recording quality Bit Rate Settings Troubleshooting Possible Causes of SymptomsTo Deal with a Trouble Important Information Specifications SpecificationsWhat are Format and Bit Rate Contents list Music Videos/Podcasts/Photos Playing voice recordings Deleting recorded voice files Troubleshooting Cleaning Storing Data 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 Changing the font size Returning to a previousPrinting out a What you can do with Walkman Videos/ Photos/ PodcastsEnjoying SensMe Channels Playing SensMe Channels Transferring music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music by drag-and-drop using Windows ExplorerOperation flow to enjoy music Hint Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer Transferring videos/photos using Windows Media PlayerOperation flow to enjoy videos, photos and podcasts Hint Turning the player on and off To turn on the playerTo turn off the player Charging the battery About the Battery Care modeAbout the battery indicator 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 Setting the current time Set Date-Time Parts and controls Back to top About the software Bundled software Content TransferWalkman Guide Compatible software Windows Media Player Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation About the information area About the Home menu Related Topics 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 Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer Playing podcast Podcasts 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 Searching for songs Search methodMethod Description 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 Removing a song from a bookmark list Removing all songs from a bookmark listRearranging songs in a bookmark list To cancel browsing Browsing cover arts to select an album Album ScrollCover art Deleting songs About the karaoke function Activating the karaoke function Music playback screen with karaoke activatedType Description About the karaoke function Back to top Changing the key of a song About language study Activating the language study function Activating the language study for musicMusic playback screen with language study activated 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 Option items appearing on the Bookmark screen Option items appearing on the music list screenDetailed information screen Option items *1 Description/reference File name 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 Troubleshooting Setting Important Information Listening with Clear Stereo Clear Stereo Adjusting the volume level Dynamic Normalizer Changing the default bookmark list Default Bookmark List Selecting the album display format Album Display Format TypeScreen Hint 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 SP Output Optimizer Optimizing the quality of the sound output from the speakers 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 Browsing and using the video screen Video playback screenOperations on the video playback screen Video list screen Icons of videosOperations on the video list screen 108 Searching for videos To cancel the browsing Scene interval settingBrowsing scenes Scene Scroll Deleting videos Deleting a currently playing videoDeleting videos by selecting from a list 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 Browsing and using the podcast screen Audio podcast playback screenOperations on the audio podcast playback screen Operations on the video podcast playback screen Video podcast playback screen Episode list screen Icons of episodesOperations on the episode list screen 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 123 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 125 Viewing photos Photos 127 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 130 Deleting photos Using the photo option menu Option item appearing on the photo folder/photo list screenOption items appearing on the photo display screen Setting the photo list display format Photo List Format Listening to FM radio FM Radio Browsing and using the FM radio screen Operations on the FM Radio screenIcon which appears by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button 136 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 Microphone Making voice recordings Voice Recording screen Recorded voice icon Playing voice recordings Deleting a recorded voice file Deleting recorded voice filesDeleting a recorded voice folder Deleting all recorded voice folders All the folders are deleted Select No to cancel deletion Option items appearing on the Voice Recording screen Using the voice recording option menu 149 Selecting a level of recording quality Bit Rate Settings 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 Hint 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 165 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 172 173 174 175 176 177 Setting Important Information 179 180 181 Screen 183 184 Top page Settings Music Settings How to create LRC files 186 187 188 189 Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation 191 Making/Playing Voice Thumbnail + Title 193 194 195 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 Power Battery life is shortPlayer cannot charge the battery 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 Transfer takes too long time Cannot return a song on the player to the computerFolders cannot be renamed or deleted SensMe Channels You cannot find your desired channelMorning always displayed for the time-based channel FM broadcasts are unclear FM RadioReception is weak and sound quality is poor FM broadcasts are affected by interference Recording Cannot recordRecorded files cannot be deleted Cannot play back an episode Podcast Other Sleep timer does not work Alarm is delayedSleep timer is delayed Cannot adjust the playback speed Messages 216 Important product information 218 Top page Important Information Precautions Warning Top page Important Information Precautions Caution 221 About sample data *1 Top page Important Information Precautions Notice for users Road safety Preventing hearing damageCaring for others Manuals Top page Important Information Cleaning Notes on cleaning Walkman Storing data Upgrading the player’s firmware License and trademark notice Video Provider Licensed to Provide VC-1 Video 230 Information on software applicable to GNU GPL/LGPL Important information on softwarePackage List Version 2.1, FebruaryPage 233 234 235 236 How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries No Warranty Version 2, June GNU General Public LicensePage 240 241 How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs 243 Supported file format SpecificationsMusic including podcasts *1 Video including podcasts *1 Maximum recordable time of videos Approx Maximum recordable number of songs and time ApproxPhoto *7 Voice Recording Operating temperature Output headphonesPower source Battery life continuous playback Music Player settings which affect battery lifeVideo FM radio Dimensions w/h/d Dimensions w/h/d, projecting parts not includedDisplay Mass Supplied items System requirements What is audio format? What is copyright protection?What is bit rate? 252 What is video format? What is photo format?