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8GB A Series Walkman Video MP3

Model number: NWZ-A864BLK
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Series Highlights: 2.8" touch screen, built-in Bluetooth®, wireless personal photo sharing, Senseme™ Channel, drag-and-drop file transfer, Clear Audio technologies, EX premium earbuds and integrated mic.

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With an A Series by your side, there's never a dull moment. The dazzling 2.8" (400x240) touch screen delivers incredible color and quickly serves up photos, videos, album artwork and more. Easily navigate your media library with the tap of a finger or via traditional button controls if you prefer. Experience your music wirelessly and stream audio to other compatible devices with integrated Bluetooth®. Sony Clear Audio technologies work as a team to make your music sound the best it can – Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, Clear Stereo and Clear Bass Audio Technologies offer deeper, richer sound plus S-Master™ MX amplification makes for higher signal to noise ratios and less distortion. Upload the matching lyric file and learn the words to your favorite song as your A Series scrolls them along the screen in sync with the music. Premium EX earbuds and USB cable included.

Lightning-fast Touch Screen Display

A 2.8" WQVGA (400x240) TFT touch screen delivers incredible color for fast, rich viewing of photos, videos, and album artwork. The hybrid operation system provides intuitive touch panel controls and traditional button controls for playback.

Easy Content Transfer

The Media Go™ application for Windows® allows you to transfer your favorite music, videos, playlists, and photos to your Walkman® easily. You can drag and drop the data from iTunes® for Windows, Windows Media Player or Windows Explorer.

Built-in Voice Recording

Voice recording function lets you record personal notes.

Open, charge and listen

USB cable and premium EX headphones are included.

High Quality Sound

Exclusive Sony Clear Audio Technologies – Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, Clear Stereo and Clear Bass Audio Technologies for deeper, richer sound plus S-Master™ MX amplification for higher signal to noise ratios and less distortion.

Synchronized Lyric Feature

Load the matching lyric file and sing along to your favorite songs while the lyrics appear in sync to the music.

Audio and video on the go

Multiple high-quality audio and video formats are supported, giving you more freedom to download the files you want.

Integrated Bluetooth® technology

Experience your music wirelessly and stream audio to other compatible devices with integrated Bluetooth®.

Wireless Personal Photo Transfer

With the Photo Transfer feature, users can share their personal photos3 taken with a compatible Bluetooth® enabled devices.

Long Battery Life

A long-lasting battery lets you listen to music for up to 25 hours or watch video for up to 5 hours before you need to recharge.1

Product Specifications

Bluetooth Feature & Device

Bluetooth Audio Feature

  • CUE/REV : Yes
  • Meta Data Indication : Yes
  • PAUSE : Yes
  • TRACK +/- : Yes

Profile

  • A2DP : Yes
  • AVRCP : Yes
  • OPP : Yes

Other Features

  • Device Name : NWZ-A864

BT Spec.

  • Secure Simple Pairing : Yes
  • Version : Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR

Capability

  • Clock : Alarm Settings: Alarm ON/OFF / Alarm Time / Repeat / Alarm Sound Settings
  • MP3 Player : Flash Memory
  • Radio : Digital FM Tuner
  • Voice Recorder : Built-in mic, MP3 CODEC

Display

  • Display Technology : TFT color display with white LED-backlight, WQVGA (400 x 240 Pixels)
  • Screen Size : 2.8" WQVGA (400 x 240 Pixels)

Inputs and Outputs

  • Headphone Output(s) : 1 (1/8" stereo mini jack)

Playback Features

  • Photo Playback : JPEG

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 52.5 x 96.9 x 9.3 mm (2 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 3/8 inches)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 77g (2.8oz)

Audio

  • AVLS : Volume Limit ON/OFF
  • Antenna System : FM: Headphone Cord Antenna
  • Equalizer : 5 Band Equalizer with 6 presets: Heavy/Pop/Jazz/Unique/Custom 1/Custom 2
  • Format(s) Supported : MP3 / WMA / AAC-LC / L-PCM
  • Frequency Response : 20 - 20,000Hz (When playing data file, single signal measruement)
  • Station Preset(s) : up to 30 FM presets
  • Tuner Frequency Range : 87.5 - 108 MHz
  • Tuner Type : Digital FM Tuner
  • Audio Power Output : 5 + 5mW

Convenience

  • Automatic Shut-off : Sleep Timer Settings: Off / After 30 Min / After 60 Min / After 90 Min / After 120 Min
  • Recording Modes : Voice Recording

General

  • Backlit Color : White LED-backlight
  • Recommended Use : Music / Video / Photo / FM / Podcast playback

Memory

  • Memory Size : 8 GB
  • User Memory Capacity (Approx.) : 6.71 GB (7,209,156,608 bytes)

Power

  • Battery Charging (Approx) : USB based charging: 2 Hours (full charge), 1 Hour (80%)
  • Battery Life (Approx) :
    Music: 25 Hrs. (Bluetooth OFF) / 8 Hrs. (Bluetooth ON);
    Video: 5 Hrs. (Bluetooth OFF) / 3 Hrs. (Bluetooth ON);
    FM Radio: 13 Hrs. (Bluetooth OFF);
    Voice Recording: 5 Hrs. (Bluetooth OFF)
  • Power Type : Built-in Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Wireless Connectivity

  • Frequency Band : 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)
  • Maximum Range : Line of sight approx. 10 meters (30 feet)
  • Modulation Method : FHSS

Audio Features

  • Play Mode : Normal / Repeat / Shuffle / Shuffle & Repeat / Repeat song / Karaoke / Language Study / Playback Range / Display Lyrics
  • Simulated Surround : VPT (Studio / Live / Club / Arena / Matrix)
  • Sound Mode :
    DSEE: Digital Sound Enhancement Engine;
    5-band equalizer (None/Heavy/Pop/Jazz/Unique/Custom 1/Custom 2);
    VPT (Studio/Live/Club/Arena/Matrix);
    Clear Stereo (On/Off);
    Clear Bass;
    Dynamic Normalizer (On/Off);
    DPC (Speed Control: x0.5/x0.7/x0.9/Off/x1.1/x1.25/x1.5/x1.75/x2.0)

Convenience Features

  • Karaoke : Karaoke / Language study: Off / Language study / Maximum Karaoke Mode / Minimum Karaoke Mode)
  • Multiple Language Display : English / German / Spanish / French / Italian / Polish / Portuguese / Russian / Turkish / Japanese / Korean / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese
  • On-Screen Display : Portrait orientation (Landscape orientation during video play mode)
  • Search Features : All Songs / Album / Artist / Genre / Release Year / Playlists / Bookmark / Folder / Voice Recording / Received Songs / SensMe™ Channels

Hardware

  • Headphone Type : MDR-EX0300 Earbuds
  • Interface : Hi-Speed USB with WM-PORT(22pin)
  • System Requirements : IBM PC/AT compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems1:
    Windows XP Home Edition2 (Service Pack 3 or later)
    Windows XP Professional2 (Service Pack 3 or later)
    Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later)
    Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later)
    Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1 or later)
    Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later)
    Windows 7 Starter
    Windows 7 Home Basic
    Windows 7 Home Premium
    Windows 7 Professional
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Not supported by OSs other than above.
    Compatibility mode for Windows XP (included with Windows Vista and Windows 7) is not supported.
    1- Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft.
    2 - Excluding 64-bit OS versions.
    CPU: 1 GHz processor (2.6GHz recommended for video playback)
    RAM: 1 GB or more
    Hard Disk Drive: 600 MB or more of available space
    Sound card
    USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
    Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP and Windows Vista
    Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 7
    Internet Explorer 7 or later
    Broadband Internet connection is required to use Gracenote® MusicID® service or podcast, or to visit the web store site.

Operating Conditions

  • Operating Temperature : 41 'F to 95 'F (5 'C to 35 'C)

Video

  • Format : MP4 / WMV

In the Box

  • Earbud adapters (S, M, L)
  • Software: The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player, and includes the following items: Media Go, Walkman Guide & User Guide. For details on how to install, refer to “Quick Start Guide”.
  • Walkman® player
  • USB cable
  • MDR-EX0300 Earbud headphones
  • Quick Start Guide

Product Profile

Support

Product Warranty

  • Portable Speaker

    Portable Speaker

    $29.99

  • Walkman Speaker Dock

    Walkman Speaker Dock

    $149.99

NWZ-A864BLK 4.7 5 3 3
Excellent sound!! I have bought this after a lot of research.I previosly owned a ipod shuffle which stopped working recently.My initial thought was to buy ipod touch but the sound quality was way better in this player even though ipod was packed with other features.This player also has a fm radio which i use.Another feature is ease of use ,u can tranfer a song from your phone via bluetooth.If u want a quality mp3 player with fm,i would recommend this.For all other needs smart phones are present nowadays. One thing i would have liked it to have had was a microsd slot nevertheless its a GREAT MUSIC PLAYER!! July 1, 2012
For exemplary sound, look no further This A Series Walkman is the final word in high quality, high quantity sound! And you can take that to the bank! I bought this after truly exhaustive research trying to find a Player that not only met my audiophiliac needs in terms of how loud it can get (and this can get literally ear damaging-ly loud, a special pamphlet comes with it to tell you how best to use it to avoid that, which frankly impressed me that it "could" be that loud if so should i choose) and sound quality (this monster has a 5 segment EQ, Stereo Boost, 4 stage Bass Boost, Dynamic Normalizer, and Environment Simulation allowing the device to emulate a Studio, a Live Performance, an Arena, a Matrix whatever that is, sounds good though! lol and finally it has a built in Digital Amplifier called S-Master MX and that's what makes the most difference, i'll never own another MP3 with out this feature. The S-Master puts out serious sound with clarity i've hardly heard on my computer which has a sound card the size of this whole MP3!!!! it's THAT good) When you put all of those technologies together, it equals Un-Holy, Ear-shattering, Earth-moving, Brain-melting, Demon-stopping sound!!! The one thing that really sold me on it though was the fact that it has a large capacity battery (by large capacity i mean it can simply handle high-power headphones without taking a hit to the length of the charge) that can handle my 50mm Driver equipped headphones which have an impedance of 40ohms. Due to the high impedance it is hard to find a portable device that can handle them without losing significant loudness in the maximum volume department. Not an issue with this device, it can handle all the impedance they put out and still be as loud as earbuds with 1/3 the impedance, a rarity in portable music, and a must for anyone who REALLY appreciates their melodic moments. The whole machine is made from plastic, but this is really, really high quality stuff, not the trash that get a chip from a 1 foot fall unto carpet, hahaha. Just as much quality went into the casing as did into the sound, of that there is no doubt. The touch screen is responsive and fun and bright and fun, lol. What is there to say? It's a screen and it is good. Don't buy an E-series, you'll be looking to move up your sound in 2 months if you're anything like me and think of music as more then something to just have going on while your walking. Something that you go for a walk for, just to listen to it. The S-series? same story. Z-series? Too much money for a bunch of gizmos and gadgets and wi-fi and stuff, if you want those things get a blasted Smartphone! In my opinion a Music player isn't a multi-media device, it should just do one thing and do it well. That's the A-Series. It is your one and only choice if you at all respect yourself or the artists that you are listening to. Remember: Great Headphones are only half the battle ;) May 8, 2012
No regrets This is my second Sony Bluetooth Walkman. I dropped (many times) and finally destroyed the first one. The specifications on the new one suggest the battery will last 8 hours on Bluetooth. However, I've been experiencing only about five hours. I pair the player with a Sony's wireless stereo headset DR-BT21G. The Walkman has a nice screen, intuitive controls, and maintains a good (albeit not perfect) Bluetooth connection with the headset. I was happy enough with the Sony brand to replace the broken one with another Sony, and I have no regrets. October 23, 2011
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VIEW FOOTNOTES


1. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.

2. 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.

3. It may be prohibited to transfer content, without the copyright holder’s permission, for other than your personal/private enjoyment under applicable copyright law.

© 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Sony, Media Go, S-Master, Walkman and the Sony logo are trademarks of Sony. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc . All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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