Sony VGF-AP1 User Manual

Portable Music PlayerVGF-AP1 SeriesOperating Instructions

10G-sense pad buttonsVarious features of the player are controlled by on-screen buttons accessed by using the G-sensepad. These buttons are hidden unt

Introduction11Navigation buttonsUse the navigation buttons to move between display screens and change the sort order of lists.To display the navigatio

12Advanced operation buttonsUse the advanced operation buttons to modify the displayed list.To display the advanced operation buttons, move the cursor

Introduction13Advanced playback buttonsUse the advanced playback buttons available on the play screen to access advanced playbackfeatures, such as rep

14Button Function RemarksAdd the currently playing songto playlistShow the next imageShow the previous imageStart slide showSwitch display modeAssign

Operation15OperationListening to musicNoteAvoid shaking the player or subjecting it to shocks or vibration while music is playing. Such conditionsmay

161 Press the v or V side of theselector button to move thecursor to the appropriate item.2 Press the ENTER section of theselector button.Use the same

Operation174 Play the song.The basic operation button and the volume button work as follows:Operation Button action (on remote control)Start playback

18Finding songsYou can search for songs in the following ways:• Genre, Artist, Album, All songsMusic files are transferred to the player together with

Operation19Searching among previously played songs1 Select “My History”, and press the button.2 Select the year, month, and day.The song selection scr

2Trademarks• VAIO, , SonicStage, VAIO music transfer, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plusand the associated logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.• Microso

20Using playlistsBy adding songs stored on the player to playlists, you create sets of music that you can switchbetween. The player can store up to fi

Operation21Removing songs from a playlist1 On the main menu screen, select “My Playlist”.2 Move the cursor to the song you want to remove.3 Display th

221 Remove the supplied USB cable from the computer and the cradle.2 Connect the cable removed in step 1 to the digital camera and cradle,as shown bel

Operation23Viewing the transferred still imagesThis function is used to view still images copied from a digital camera.NoteAvoid shaking the player or

24Using the portable music player as a harddisk driveThe player can be used as an external USB hard disk for your personal computer, increasing theava

Other information25Other InformationSetup items and settingsTo adjust settings for the display and operation functions of the player, select “Setting”

26Setup item Setting and descriptionLanguage Selects the language for the menus and commands.G-sense setting Adjust G-sense pad parameters for optimum

Other information27About the internal batteryWhen the player is operated on the internal battery, the battery charge gradually decreases. Thebattery i

28PrecautionsUsage and storage• Use only the specified AC adapter.• Never short-circuit any of the connectors.• Do not leave the unit in locations tha

Other information29Hard disk precautions• Never disconnect a cable or turn thecomputer or the player off while data arebeing written to or read from t

3Table of ContentsIntroductionWhat you can do with the portable musicplayer ... 4System requirements ...

30MaintenanceCleaning the cabinetWipe the outside of the unit with a soft, drycloth. To remove stubborn stains, moisten thecloth with a mild, neutral

Other information31SpecificationsAmbient conditionsOperating temperature41°F to 95 °F (5°C to 35°C) (temperaturegradient less than 18°F (10°C)/hour)Op

32TroubleshootingIf a problem occurs during operation of the unit, please check the points listed in thistroubleshooting guide. For contact informati

Other information33Symptom Cause/remedyUnit does not respondto controls.The player does notoperate normallyThe unit becomes warm.No sound.Cannot chang

34G-sense padSymptom Cause/remedyG-sense pad does notfunction properly.“SonicStage” softwareAlso refer to the “SonicStage” online help.Symptom Cause/r

Other information35Symptom Cause/remedyThe player is not recognizedby the “SonicStage” software.A warning message appearswhen disconnectingthe player

36Other problemsSymptom Cause/remedyThe unit vibrates.A clicking noise is heardfrom the unit.The remote control does notfunction.When the player is co

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4IntroductionWhat you can do with the portable music playerThe Portable Music Player VGF-AP1 / AP1L incorporates a 20 GB* or 40 GB* hard disk, andallo

Introduction5System requirementsTo use the player, the following hardware and software requirements must be met.ComputerIBM PC/AT compatibleCPUPentium

6Names of partsPortable music player12 34 5 671 Display (page 9)2 POWER/HOLD switchWhen you slide this control in the arrow direction, operation of th

Introduction7Cradle12341 Support bracketSupports the cradle when in use. When the cradle is not in use, the bracket can be folded.2 LINE OUT connector

8Remote control1 Basic operation button : Play/Stop. : Rewind/Skip back> : Fast forward/Skip ahead2 Display3 Selector buttonv : Scroll cursor upE

Introduction9Reading the displayDisplay on the player12456 731 Play status icon2 Song title3 Playback time4 Equalizer setting5 Battery charge icon6 Ti