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8GB S Series Walkman® Video MP3 Player
Model number:
NWZ-S544BLK
Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
Series Highlights: Built-in stereo speakers, long battery life for up to 42 hours of music or 6.5 hours of video playback, FM tuner, voice and FM recording, built-in stand, 2.4" LCD (measured diagonally)
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Exercise your options with the slim and stylish 8GB S Series Walkman® video MP3 player. Featuring built-in stereo speakers, you can unplug your headphones and listen to your music out loud. In addition to superior sound quality, this S540 Series Walkman player lets you enjoy to up to 42 hours of music playback or up to 6.5 hours of video playback before needing to recharge. Plus, you can even record lectures, meetings and radio broadcasts via the voice and FM recording function. Headphones, mini USB cable and hands-free, flip-out stand included.
Speakers
Built-in stereo speakers deliver rich sound when you want to listen without headphones.
Battery
A long-lasting battery lets you listen to music for up to 42 hours1 or watch video for up to 6.5 hours5 before you need to recharge.
FM Tuner
Built-in FM radio tuner is perfect for listening to your favorite talk, sports and music stations.
Included
Headphones, mini USB cable, and hands-free stand included
Record
Voice and FM recording function lets you capture lectures, business meetings, and radio broadcasts.
Ease of Use
Easy drag-and-drop device management and easy-to-use GUI make creating and navigating through your digital library simple.
Alarm
Built-in alarm clock with sleep timer
LCD
A 2.4" QVGA incredibly bright, color LCD3 provides you with a rich viewing experience.
Sound
Clear Stereo and Clear Bass Audio Technologies for clearer, deeper sound with minimal distortion.
Formats
Multiple high-quality video formats are supported2, giving you more freedom to download the videos you want.
Size
8GB4 and 16GB6 models available
Product Specifications
Audio Features
- Play Mode : "Normal / Repeat / Shuffle / Shuffle&Repeat / Repeat 1 Song Shuffle All"
- Sound Mode : Clear Bass; Clear Stereo; Dynamic Normalizer; Digital Linear Phase Speaker (Speaker Optimizer)
Capability
- Clock : Alarm and Sleep Timer (30, 60, 90, 120 min.)
- MP3 Player : Flash Memory
- Radio : Digital FM Tuner
- Voice Recorder : Voice Recorder Built-In
Audio
- AVLS : AVLS Volume Limit ON/OFF
- Antenna System : Headphone Cord
- Audio Power Output : 5 + 5 mW
- Equalizer : 5 Band Equalizer + Clear Bass: Heavy/Pop/Jazz/Unique/Custom 1/Custom 2
- Format(s) Supported : Music: MP3, WMA (DRM), AAC, Linear PCM
- Frequency Range : 87.5 to 108.0 MHz The frequency is changed by 0.1MHz
- Frequency Response : 20 - 20,000Hz (When playing 44.1 kHz sampling data file, single measruement)
- Station Preset(s) : 30 FM Presets; Auto preset / Manual preset
- Tuner : Digital FM Tuner
- Tuner Frequency Range : 87.5 - 108 MHz
- Tuner Type : Mono / Auto (Stereo) Selection
Playback Features
- Photo Playback : Normal Slide Show Slide Show Repeat Slide Show Interval (Short (3sec)/Normal (5sec)/Long (10sec)
Memory
- Memory Size : 8GB
- User Memory Capacity (Approx.) : 7.1 GB 7,623,566,950 bytes4
Video
- Format : AVC, MPEG-4, WMV (DRM)
- Play Mode : Vertical and Horizontal
- Playback : Play/Pause/Fast Forward/Fast Rewind/Forward Slightly/Rewind Slightly/Beginning of Current Video
Hardware
- Display : 2.4inch, TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA(240 x 320 Pixels), 262,144 colors
- Headphone Type : MDR-E802YLP Earbud
- Interface : Headphone:Stereo mini-jack WM-PORT:22 pin terminal Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
- Memory : 8 GB
- System Requirements : IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems*1: - Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) - Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) - Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 1) - Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1) - Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1) - Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1) supported 64 bit version OS for Windows Vista Not supported by OSs other than above *1 Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft®.?
General
- Backlit Color : White LED-backlight
- Music Storage Capacity (Approx) : 7.1 GB 7,623,566,950 bytes4
- Recommended Use : Music, Video & Photo Playback, FM Radio Tuner, FM Radio & Voice Recording, PC External Storage
Convenience
- Automatic Shut-off : Stand-by Mode
Display
- Screen Size : 2.4" LCD QVGA (240x320 pixels), 262,144 colors
Audio Specs
- Audio Power Output : 5 + 5 mW
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 x 4 x 13/32 inches
- Weight (Approx.) : 2.4 oz.
Power
- Battery Charging (Approx) : USB-based charging Approx. 2.5 Hrs (full charge), Approx. 1 Hrs (approx. 80%)1
- Battery Life (Approx) : Music: 42 hrs. (MP3 128kbps); Video: 6.5 hrs. (MPEG-4 Simple Profile 384kbps); FM Radio:17 hrs.
- Output Power : 5 + 5 mW
- Power Type : Built-in Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Operating Conditions
- Operating Temperature : 41 'F to 95 'F (5 'C to 35 'C)
Convenience Features
- Multiple Language Display : English French Germany Spanish Italian Portuguese Russian Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Korean
- Noise Reduction : No
- Search Features : All Songs Album Artist Genre Release Year Folder Voice Recording FM Recording Playlists
Inputs and Outputs
- Headphone Output(s) : 1 (stereo mini jack)
- USB Port(s) : WM-PORT:22 pin terminal Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
In the Box
- Attachment (for connection to optional accessories)
- Software (1) This software is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player, and includes: Content Transfer, Walkman Guide, Operation Guide, etc.
- MDR-E802YLP (105cm) Black Earbuds
- Stand
- Warranty
- USB cable (1)
- Quick Start Guide (1)
Active Bluetooth Stereo Headsets
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Walkman® Bluetooth® Adapter
$69.99
Armbands & Cases
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S Series Walkman® Silicone Case
$19.99
Docking Stations & Speakers
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Walkman® Speaker Dock
$149.99
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Portable Speaker for Walkman® Players
$29.99
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Walkman® Speaker Dock
$129.99
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Walkman® Cradle with WM-PORT
$59.99
Adapters & Cables
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USB Cable
$17.99
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8' Audio Cable for MP3 Players
$12.99
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AC Adaptor
$39.99
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Portable USB Cable
$19.99
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Walkman® FM Modulator and Car Charger
$79.99
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Audio Connecting Cord
$5.49
AM/FM Clock Radio
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Mobile Phones + Walkman Clock Radio
$69.95
Personal Speakers Outlet
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REFURBISHED - Walkman® Bluetooth® Adapter
$49.99
Adapters
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FM Modulator and Car Charger Adapter
$
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AC Power Adapter
$19.99
Docking Stations & Speakers
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Walkman® Speaker Dock
$149.99
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 3.5 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 2 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
1 of 2 (50%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 3.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer: dado (bay shore NY)
Date: Oct 23, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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mpeg-4
Pros: good audio
Cons: mpeg-4 format support sucks
it cant open or read most mpeg-4 format... that's the only downside... i thought that the problem was fixed thats why i bought one...
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Gene1 (Ridgecrest, CA)
Date: Sep 22, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
48of 51 people found this helpful
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Nice features for price
Pros: Internal Speakers, sharp video, ease of use
Cons: No AC wallcharger - must be charged via USB port
I was looking for a single device to replace seperate MP3 player, mini-FM tuner and a portable DVD player for my daughter. She had got to the point of needing a seperate bag for all her electronics when we traveled. She likes to listen to music and watch short video clips. With the 8GB version, she can load up more than enough CD's to keep her going and with the FM tuner she can listen to off-the-air music as well. We haven't loaded any videos yet but one thing that sold me on this unit was the sharpness of the sample video and the clarity of the internal speakers. It is large enough to see well but still small enough to fit in your pocket. We looked at other brands and models and many of them did not have the HOLD switch to prevent undesired button pushes. The Walkman does have this which is a highly desired feature. The menuing system is easy to understand and easily managed with one hand. Size and weight are optimal, not being to small or light nor too big or heavy for your pocket or armband. The FM tuner is sensitive enough to pick up our limited number of local stations, some low power, with full FM signal threshold detection without background hiss or noise. It would have been nice to have a AC wall charger to allow the device to be charged without having to use the computer USB port just for charging. I have an external AC wall power block that the USB cable can plug into so the problem was overcome easily. Also the ability for the user to replace the battery (once it reaches it lifetime max charging or a spare when on the road) would have been nice but would probably had made the unit a little larger. As is the size is very optimal. So far it looks like a winner. I got hers at Best Buy and it made her a very happy girl on her 15th birthday.
- When playing back MP3 files at 128kbps. The times are approximate when all of the Equalizers and the VPT are set to "None", all of the DSEE, the Clear Stereo, Dynamic Normalizer and the New Song Pop Up are set to "Off", and the Type of Screensaver is set to "Blank". Actual battery life may vary based usage patterns, environment and battery condition. 2. WMV playback limited to Simple Profile, QVGA resolution (320x240) at a bitrate no higher than 1,700 kpbs. MPEG-4 playback limited to Simple Profile, QVGA resolution (320x240), at a bitrate no higher than 2,500 kpbs. AVC playback limited to Baseline Profile, QVGA resolution (320x240), at a bitrate no higher than 768 kpbs. 3. Viewable area measured diagonally. 4. User available memory 8GB = 7,840,956,416 bytes, A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. 5. When playing back MPEG 4 at 384kbps. The times are approximate when the Brightness of the Common Setting is set to "3". Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns, environment and battery condition. 6. User available memory 16 GB = 17,179,869,184 bytes. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. 7. 8GB models only
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