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8GB Android Walkman Z MP3 Player

Model number: NWZ-Z1040BLK
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Series Highlights: 4.3" touch screen, S-Master™ MX for superior sound, Android™ 2.3 platform, Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® connectivity, tablet quality NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 processor, Music Unlimited access

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Introducing the first Android powered Walkman® mobile entertainment player. Get the ultimate on-the-go entertainment experience delivered by S-Master MX audio technology on a huge 4.3" LCD touch screen and enjoy an amazingly swift and smooth tablet quality experience thanks to the world's first mobile dual core CPU. Access Android Market™ for thousands upon thousands of exciting app options5 via Wi-Fi3. Use built-in Bluetooth connectivity to share your music wirelessly, stream audio with other compatible devices and get instant access to millions of songs on Music Unlimited by simply syncing to the cloud. Put your favorite clip on the big screen for everyone to enjoy via the HDMI™ micro output4.

The ultimate portable listening experience

Sony’s one-of-a-kind S-Master™ MX plus 8 other sound technologies maintain high sound resolution at any volume level.

Swift and smooth tablet quality experience

Experience the world’s first mobile dual-core CPU for fast web access, gaming and multitasking abilities3.

Connect wirelessly with Bluetooth®

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

Intuitive music browsing with W.control key and Music Player app

Access your music instantly with the W.control key. Organize and select your music by album cover art, artist/track list view or SensMe™ channels to personalize your view. User selectable screen visualizers match the rhythm of your music for a unique visual experience.

Boundless Versatility with the Android Market™3

Explore thousands of apps with the Android Market™3 via built-in Wi-F® and download useful, time-saving and entertaining apps3.

Discover new music with Music Unlimited service5

Music Unlimited service5 offers you instant access to millions of songs plus sync your personal library. Choose any album or song or sit back and enjoy channels.

Find music to match your mood with SensMe™ channels

SensMe™ application can organize your music into playlists that perfectly match your mood, scene and location, making it easier to choose the music that fits the moment.

View rich content and gaming

Large LCD touch-screen display with anti-reflective design for visual clarity and delivers incredible color for rich viewing of photos, videos, album artwork and game experiences.

Intuitive Connectivity3 including HDMI® micro output

Stream audio using the built-in Bluetooth®, stay connected to the web3 or view stored audio/video content on the big screen via the HDMI® output4.

Easy content transfer with Media Go for Windows®

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

Product Specifications

Bluetooth Feature & Device

Bluetooth Audio Feature

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

Profile

  • A2DP : Yes
  • AVRCP : Yes

Other Features

  • Device Name : NWZ-Z1000 series

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

General

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

Memory

  • Memory Size : 8 GB
  • User Memory Capacity (Approx.) : 4.58 GB (4,918,640,640 bytes)

Power

  • Battery Charging (Approx) : USB based charging: 5 Hours (full charge)
  • Battery Life (Approx) :
    Music: 20 Hrs. (Bluetooth OFF) / 14 Hrs. (Bluetooth ON);
    Video: 5 Hrs. (Bluetooth OFF) / 5 Hrs. (Bluetooth ON);
    FM Radio: 25 Hrs. (Bluetooth OFF)
  • Power Type : Built-in Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

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

Convenience

  • Recording Modes : Voice Recording

Hardware

  • Headphone Type : Earbuds
  • Interface : Hi-Speed USB with WM-PORT(22pin)
  • System Requirements :
    IBM PC/AT compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems (*1):
    Windows® XP Home Edition (*2) (Service Pack 3 or later)
    Windows® XP Professional (*2) (Service Pack 3 or later)
    Windows Vista® Home Basic (Service Pack 2 or later)
    Windows Vista® Home Premium (Service Pack 2 or later)
    Windows Vista® Business (Service Pack 2 or later)
    Windows Vista® Ultimate (Service Pack 2 or later)
    Windows® 7 Starter (Service Pack 1 or later)
    Windows® 7 Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later)
    Windows® 7 Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later)
    Windows 7 Professional (Service Pack 1 or later)
    Windows® 7 Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later)
    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 (2.6 GHz recommended for video playback)
    RAM: 1 GB or more
    Hard Disk Drive: 600 MB or more of available space
    Sound card
    USB connector USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
    Web Browser Internet Explorer 7 or later
    Internet Broadband Internet connection is required to use Gracenote® MusicID® service or podcast, or to visit the web store site.
    Guarantee operation We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements.

    Not supported by the following environments:
    Personally constructed computers or operating systems
    An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system
    Multi-boot environment
    Multi-monitor environment
    Macintosh
    Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Operating Conditions

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

Video

  • Format : MP4 / WMV

Audio Features

  • Simulated Surround : VPT (Studio / Live / Club / Arena / Matrix)
  • Sound Mode :
    S-Master MX;
    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;
    SP Output Optimizer ((Clear Phase On/Off);
    Dynamic Normalizer (On/Off)

Display

  • Display Technology : TFT color display with white LED-backlight, WQVGA (400 x 240 Pixels)
  • Screen Size : 4.3" WQVGA (800 x 480 Pixels)

Inputs and Outputs

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

Playback Features

  • Photo Playback : JPEG

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 70.9 x 134.4 x 11.1 mm (2 7/8 x 5 3/8 x 7/16 inches)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 156g (5.6 oz)

In the Box

  • Ear buds (Size 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
  • Earbud Headphones
  • Quick Start Guide

Product Profile

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NWZ-Z1040BLK 5 5 2 2
Fast and beautiful Beautiful design, EXCELLENT sound quality, amazing bass, pretty fast dual core processor. Music Unlimited constantly lags and will randomly close. SONY should fix the problems of Music Unlimited mobile app as soon as possible. April 17, 2012
fantastic gadget this device is great for everything. Do anything you want with the help of the android market. All i know is that Apple has some tough competition. April 9, 2012
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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 = 1 billion bytes, a portion of memory space is allocated to system functions. User content storage capacity is less.

3. Internet access with WiFi required.

4. HDMI cable sold sep.

5. Requires registration, subscription fee and Internet access with WiFi. Service subject to change or terminate without notice. Sync requires that music content exist in the service library. Copy protected content is not supported.

© 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. TRADEMARKS © 2012 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 . Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Google, Android and Android Market are trademarks of Google Inc. The Android robot is reproduced from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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