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Digital Media Player NW-A25/A25HN/A26HN/A27HN

How to Use

Getting Started

Customer Registration Website

Customer registration website [1]

Before Use

Before first use [2]

Walkman instruction manuals [3]

How to use the operating explanations [4]

Enjoying Using Your Walkman

3 steps to listening to music [5]

Various ways to enjoy using your Walkman [6]

Parts and Controls

Parts and controls [7]

Changing the earbuds [8]

Attaching the clip [9]

Help Guide

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Page 1: ...first use 2 Walkman instruction manuals 3 How to use the operating explanations 4 Enjoying Using Your Walkman 3 steps to listening to music 5 Various ways to enjoy using your Walkman 6 Parts and Controls Parts and controls 7 Changing the earbuds 8 Attaching the clip 9 Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 1 sur 237 08 06 16 16 25 ...

Page 2: ...ting the display language 17 Setting the date and time 18 Setting the date display format 19 Setting the time display format 20 Formatting a microSD card 21 Basic Operations microSD Card Inserting a microSD card 22 Removing a microSD card 23 Selecting the memory to use 24 Formatting a microSD card 25 Notes on microSD cards 26 Home Menu Option Menu Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en...

Page 3: ... Resetting to the factory settings 34 Formatting memory 35 Updating the system software of your Walkman 36 Displaying your Walkman information 37 Using the Contents Changing the earbuds 38 Attaching the clip 39 Transferring Deleting Content Operation Flow for Transferring Content to Your Walkman Preparing content using a Windows computer 40 Preparing content using a Mac computer 41 Installing Medi...

Page 4: ...ontent using Media Go 50 Transferring content using Content Transfer 51 Transferring content using Explorer 52 Transferring content using the Finder 53 Notes for transferring content such as music from your computer 54 Deleting Content from Your Walkman Deleting content from your Walkman using Media Go 55 Deleting content from your Walkman using Content Transfer 56 Deleting content received from a...

Page 5: ...nly for countries areas complying with European and Korean Directives 66 Browsing the music playback screen 67 Music playback operations 68 Searching for songs 69 Playing playlist songs 70 Choosing an album from the cover art images 71 Deleting Songs Deleting songs 72 Using Bookmarks What is the bookmark function 73 Adding a song to a bookmark list 74 Changing the default bookmark list 75 Help Gui...

Page 6: ...cs function 78 Adding lyrics to songs 79 Making lyrics information in a text file 80 Displaying lyrics 81 SensMe Channels What is SensMe Channels 82 Playing songs using SensMe Channels 83 Analyzing songs on your Walkman 84 Music Settings Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 6 sur 237 08 06 16 16 25 ...

Page 7: ...ualizer settings 92 Moderating the differences in volume level between songs 93 Optimizing the sound characteristics 94 Selecting the album display format 95 Photos Videos Podcasts Viewing Photos Preparing photos 96 Viewing photos 97 Browsing the photo screen 98 Operations on the photo screen 99 Deleting photos 100 Watching Videos Preparing videos 101 Watching videos 102 Browsing the video playbac...

Page 8: ...rations for audio podcast playback 112 Operations for video podcast playback 113 Deleting podcast episodes 114 Photo Settings Selecting how the photo list is displayed 115 Video Settings Displaying a video to match the screen size 116 Playing only the sound of a video 117 Playing videos continually 118 Changing the order of videos 119 FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Help Guide http helpguide sony n...

Page 9: ...sensitivity 126 Setting monaural auto for FM radio 127 microSD Card microSD Card Inserting a microSD card 128 Removing a microSD card 129 Selecting the memory to use 130 Formatting a microSD card 131 Notes on microSD cards 132 Noise Canceling Using the Noise Canceling Function What is noise canceling 133 Noise canceling compatible headphones 134 Selecting headphones 135 Help Guide http helpguide s...

Page 10: ...cting with Bluetooth Audio Devices Steps to use Bluetooth connection 144 Pairing and connecting with a Bluetooth audio device 145 Connecting with a paired Bluetooth audio device 146 Making a Bluetooth connection using the NFC function 147 Disconnecting a Bluetooth audio device 148 Listening to Sound Using a Bluetooth Audio Device Listening to sound using a Bluetooth audio device 149 Sending Receiv...

Page 11: ...g the pairing information of Bluetooth audio devices 157 Bluetooth Settings Setting automatic Bluetooth connection at startup 158 Setting wireless playback quality 159 Setting sound effects during a Bluetooth connection 160 Displaying Bluetooth information on your Walkman 161 Notes on the Bluetooth Function Notes on the Bluetooth function 162 NFC What Is the NFC Function What is the NFC function 1...

Page 12: ...ettings 171 Moderating the differences in volume level between songs 172 Changing the default bookmark list 173 Selecting the album display format 174 Displaying lyrics 175 Photo Settings Selecting how the photo list is displayed 176 Video Settings Displaying a video to match the screen size 177 Playing only the sound of a video 178 Playing videos continually 179 Changing the order of videos 180 F...

Page 13: ...g a Bluetooth connection 187 Displaying Bluetooth information on your Walkman 188 Deleting content received via a Bluetooth connection 189 Alarm Sleep Timer Settings Setting the alarm to on off 190 Setting the alarm time 191 Setting a song as the alarm sound 192 Setting the sleep timer 193 Selecting Headphones Selecting headphones 194 Optimizing the sound characteristics 195 Common Settings Displa...

Page 14: ...ing in the battery care mode 205 Resetting to the factory settings 206 Formatting memory 207 Rebuilding the library manually 208 Using USB connection mode 209 Language Settings Selecting the display language 210 Announcement Precautions Notes on handling your Walkman 211 Notes on headphones 212 Notes on the software 213 Maintenance of your Walkman 214 Customer Support Website Help Guide http helpg...

Page 15: ...rox 218 Maximum recordable time of videos Approx 219 Supported formats 220 System requirements 221 Contents 222 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What Can I Do to Solve a Problem What can I do to solve a problem 223 Customer support website 224 Q A Operation Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 15 sur 237 08 06 16 16 25 ...

Page 16: ... such as music stored on your Walkman 232 You want to find the product name model name of your Walkman 233 An alarm beep is heard and the message Check the volume level is displayed 234 Sound There is no sound 235 Content such as music suddenly stops during playback 236 Noise is generated 237 Volume cannot be turned up or the volume remains low when the playback volume is turned up 238 Sound can o...

Page 17: ...n if you use Safely Remove Hardware on the computer Connected USB Storage in use system storage or Connected USB Storage in use SD card remains displayed on your Walkman screen 252 You cannot install software to your computer 253 The progress bar on the install screen does not proceed while installing the software 254 Your Walkman is not recognized by Media Go 255 Content such as music cannot be t...

Page 18: ...s displayed in the screen 269 Unknown is displayed for the album name or artist name 270 You cannot delete content such as music using the Walkman functions 271 You cannot play a podcast episode 272 You cannot continually play podcast episodes 273 You cannot register podcasts to a bookmark list 274 You cannot find your desired channel 275 Morning is always displayed for the time based channel 276 ...

Page 19: ...g to sound via a Bluetooth audio device 287 Video sound is delayed when listening to sound via a Bluetooth audio device 288 You cannot display or delete content such as music received using the Bluetooth function 289 The cover art of a song received using the Bluetooth function is not displayed 290 NFC You cannot connect with one touch NFC 291 Noise Canceling The noise canceling function is not ef...

Page 20: ...ustomer Registration Website Customer registration website We recommend that you register your Walkman so we can provide better customer support Visit one of the following websites to register the Walkman For customers in the USA http www sony com walkmanreg For customers in Canada English http www Sony ca Registration French http www Sony ca Enregistrement Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp n...

Page 21: ...sia Oceania Middle East Africa English Korean Traditional Chinese http www sony asia com dmpwalkman register Simplified Chinese https www sonystyle com cn b2c_sony b2c productRegister do 2 How to Use Getting Started Before Use Before first use Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 21 sur 237 08 06 16 16 25 ...

Page 22: ...stered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders In this manual TM and marks are not specified About model names mentioned in this Help Guide Depending on the country region in which you have purchased your Walkman some models may not be available Computer system requirements when connecting your Walkman See System requirements for details on computer system re...

Page 23: ...aper Describes the notes on use compliance and other information Help Guide You are currently viewing the Help Guide This contains information such as explanations of Walkman operations and software Important Information Contains information on trademark rights laws and regulations You can read it by installing the software supplied on your computer 4 How to Use Getting Started Before Use How to u...

Page 24: ...tions such as during playback of music If a function or setting can be done in more than one way the simpler method is explained 5 How to Use Getting Started Enjoying Using Your Walkman 3 steps to listening to music Be sure to charge the battery before you use your Walkman for the first time You can transfer music while charging the battery You can listen to your music as soon as the transfer has ...

Page 25: ...alkman You can transfer music by drag and drop directly from Windows Explorer to your Walkman For Mac users Recommended Install the latest version of Content Transfer which is available on the Internet You can transfer music and playlists that are managed with iTunes to your Walkman by an easy operation You can transfer music by drag and drop directly from the Finder to your Walkman 2 Enjoy your m...

Page 26: ...a low volume Watching videos You can transfer videos from your computer to your Walkman and enjoy watching them on the Walkman Viewing photos You can enjoy viewing photos stored on your Walkman while you are listening to music You can also set a photo as the wallpaper of the Walkman Listening to podcasts You can enjoy listening and watching podcast episodes that you downloaded to your computer on ...

Page 27: ...le dot on the button to help you operate the buttons without looking 2 Headphone jack 1 Insert the headphone plug until it clicks into place Sound will be impaired if the headphones are not connected properly 3 WM PORT jack Connect the USB cable supplied or other accessories that support WM PORT not supplied 4 Display 5 VOL Volume button Press to adjust the volume There is a tactile dot on the but...

Page 28: ... Walkman 10 microSD card slot cover 11 Strap hole Use to attach a strap not supplied 12 Built in Bluetooth antenna Do not cover the antenna part with your hands or other object when a Bluetooth connection is active Doing so may interrupt the connection 13 N mark Touch a Bluetooth audio device equipped with the NFC function to this mark to connect it to your Walkman 14 RESTART button Press the REST...

Page 29: ...r size to fit your ears comfortably and snugly While holding the headphone twist and pull the earbud off If the earbud slips and cannot be detached wrap it in a soft dry cloth 1 Attach the earbuds to the headphone Push the earbud onto the headphone to where the end of the earbud s colored part aligns with Attach the earbud firmly to the headphones to prevent it from detaching and remaining in your...

Page 30: ...ff the water and reattach them 9 How to Use Getting Started Parts and Controls Attaching the clip Only for models supplied with clip Attach the clip to the headphones as illustrated below to affix it to your clothes etc Using the clip may reduce noise from the cord rubbing against your clothes Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 30 sur 237 08 06 16 16 25 ...

Page 31: ...ress any button Set the date and time before you start to use your Walkman If there is no operation for an extended period your Walkman will be turned off automatically When you turn on the Walkman again it will take a while before the power comes on 11 How to Use Getting Started Power Charging Turning the power off Turn off the power when not using your Walkman Help Guide http helpguide sony net ...

Page 32: ...ng the HOLD switch You can use the HOLD switch to prevent the buttons from being pressed and operated accidentally Slide the switch in the direction of the arrow The HOLD function is enabled and all operation buttons are disabled 1 Hint Slide the switch in the opposite position to release the HOLD function Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 32 sur 237 08 06 16 16 25 ...

Page 33: ...ter when charging is complete 2 Hint Using the Battery Care mode shortens the usage time for that charge but reduces deterioration of the battery For information about the time to fully charge the battery see Specifications Note When you charge your Walkman when it has not been used for a long period of time or when you use it for the first time your computer may not recognize it The Walkman shoul...

Page 34: ...mal This is because your Walkman stops charging at about 90 of the full charge and is not a malfunction 15 How to Use Getting Started Power Charging Extending the battery life You can reduce battery consumption by using your Walkman as follows For a comparison of battery life based on set effects default settings and functions see Battery life Turn off the power manually Set a shorter time for Scr...

Page 35: ...mperature between 5 C to 35 C 41 ºF to 95 ºF The number of times the battery can be recharged from complete discharge is approximately 500 times This number may vary depending on the conditions under which you use your Walkman To prevent battery deterioration charge the battery at least once every six months to one year Charging is not guaranteed with homebuilt or modified computers Operation with...

Page 36: ...yed Doing so may result in a loss of the data being transferred and data on the Walkman 17 How to Use Getting Started Initial Settings Selecting the display language You can select the language for menus and messages From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Language Settings desired language setting 2 Hint Select the display language before transferring content 18 How to Use Getting Started Ini...

Page 37: ...y is completely discharged the date and time you have set will be reset and will be displayed The clock may gain or lose up to 60 seconds per month 19 How to Use Getting Started Initial Settings Setting the date display format You can set the date format for displaying the current date as YYYY MM DD year month day MM DD YYYY month day year or DD MM YYYY day month year From the Home menu select Set...

Page 38: ...ard not supplied in your Walkman for the first time be sure to format the microSD card using the Walkman by following the steps below Formatting a microSD card will delete all data stored on the microSD card so be careful not to delete important data From the Home menu select SD Card Settings 1 Select Format SD Card Yes All data stored on the microSD card is deleted 2 Note Be sure to format the mi...

Page 39: ...content stops 2 Open the microSD card slot cover 3 While in the Insert Remove SD Card status insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot with the gold contact pins side facing down until it clicks into place 4 Close the microSD card slot cover 5 Press the button to exit the Insert Remove SD Card status The library is updated and you can access the content stored on the microSD card 6 Note If ...

Page 40: ... card is displayed on the screen and your Walkman enters the Insert Remove SD Card status Playback of content stops 2 Open the microSD card slot cover 3 While in the Insert Remove SD Card status check that the lamp is off and push the microSD card into the microSD card slot When the microSD card pops out remove it from the slot 4 Close the microSD card slot cover 5 Press the button to exit the Ins...

Page 41: ...ttings 1 Select the menu items using either of the procedures below To transfer content from a computer Select Location for USB Transfer System Storage or SD Card To receive content via a Bluetooth connection Select Location for Received File System Storage or SD Card 2 Hint System Storage is selected at the time of purchase The memory to use can be switched while your Walkman is connected to a co...

Page 42: ...d Yes All data stored on the microSD card is deleted 2 Note Be sure to format the microSD card using your Walkman when you use it on the Walkman for the first time 26 How to Use Basic Operations microSD Card Notes on microSD cards Use a microSD card not supplied that has been formatted using your Walkman Operations of microSD cards formatted with computers or other devices are not guaranteed If yo...

Page 43: ...with your hand or a metal object Do not strike bend or drop a microSD card Do not disassemble or modify a microSD card Do not expose a microSD card to water Do not use a microSD card under the following conditions Locations beyond the required operating conditions including locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in the sun and or in the summer outdoor areas exposed to direct sunlight o...

Page 44: ...technology 6 Podcasts Play podcast episodes transferred to your Walkman 7 Settings Set up your Walkman and its functions 8 SD Card Settings Set up functions regarding the microSD card 9 Bookmark Classify songs transferred to your Walkman according to personal taste 10 Videos Watch videos transferred to your Walkman 11 Bluetooth Connect with a Bluetooth device to listen to music or send receive 12 ...

Page 45: ...such as those for searching for songs and changing settings Press and hold the button until the Home menu appears 1 Press the button to select the desired menu for example Music and then press the button to confirm 2 Press the button to select the desired function for example Album and then press the button to confirm 3 Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 45 sur 237 08 06...

Page 46: ...d content for example a desired album and then press the button to confirm 4 Press the button to select the desired content for example a desired song and then press the button to confirm 5 Hint Press the button to return to the previous screen during an Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 46 sur 237 08 06 16 16 25 ...

Page 47: ...depending on the function and allow you to change the settings Press the button while your Walkman is playing for example while in the music playback screen 1 Press the button to select the desired menu for example Play Mode and then press the button to confirm 2 Press the button to select the desired menu for example Shuffle and then press the button to confirm 3 Help Guide http helpguide sony ne...

Page 48: ...ayed in the information area The icons vary according to the playback status setting and screen Information area 1 Icons in the information area Playback status play pause fast forward fast rewind find the beginning of the next song find the beginning of the previous or Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 48 sur 237 08 06 16 16 25 ...

Page 49: ...wer Alarm timer Sleep timer Music functions available Bluetooth status When a Bluetooth connection is established this icon turns blue 31 How to Use Basic Operations Connecting Your Walkman to Your Computer Connecting to a computer Connect your Walkman to a computer via USB to charge the Walkman or transfer data Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 49 sur 237 08 06 16 16 2...

Page 50: ...nnecting Your Walkman to Your Computer Notes on connecting your Walkman to a computer Do not disconnect your Walkman from your computer when transferring data between the Walkman and the computer via USB Doing so may result in loss of the data being transferred and data on the Walkman Do not turn on restart wake up from sleep mode or shut down the computer with your Walkman connected to the comput...

Page 51: ...therwise the data may be damaged Press the button with a pen or a paper clip etc to restart your Walkman 1 Note Restarting your Walkman will not delete any data or reset any settings 34 How to Use Basic Operations Initializing Updating Resetting to the factory settings Your Walkman can be reset to the default settings Resetting the Walkman will not delete content such as music Help Guide http help...

Page 52: ...m Storage or Format SD Card Yes 2 Follow the on screen instructions to format the memory 3 Note Be sure not to initialize format the memory of your Walkman using a computer If you have formatted it with a computer format it again using the Walkman Formatting the memory erases all content data songs etc including the sample data installed at the factory and the supplied software installer Be sure t...

Page 53: ... 2 Follow the on screen instructions to update the system software of your Walkman 3 Hint To confirm the version information of your Walkman select Settings Common Settings Unit Information 37 How to Use Basic Operations Initializing Updating Displaying your Walkman information Display information such as model name and system software version From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Common Set...

Page 54: ...here the end of the earbud s colored part aligns with Attach the earbud firmly to the headphones to prevent it from detaching and remaining in your ear 2 Hint If the earbuds become worn purchase new earbuds If the earbuds get dirty remove the earbuds from the headphones and hand wash them with neutral detergent After washing drain off the water and reattach them 39 How to Use Basic Operations Usin...

Page 55: ...ng the latest version of Media Go available on the Internet enables you to import CDs download and manage content from online music services and transfer them to the Walkman Install the latest version of Media Go available on the Internet on your Windows computer 1 Import content to Media Go You can import content on media or your Windows computer to Media Go 2 Transfer the content to your Walkman...

Page 56: ...on your Mac computer to Content Transfer The content is transferred to your Walkman 2 Hint You can also transfer content directly from iTunes or the Finder to your Walkman by drag and drop 42 How to Use Transferring Deleting Content Installing Media Go About Media Go Media Go is software for your Windows computer that allows you to import various content such as music photos or videos to your Wind...

Page 57: ... click Finish after installation Media Go automatically starts 3 Hint The installer is automatically downloaded to the Downloads folder with some web browsers When your Windows computer is connected to the Internet the latest version of Media Go is automatically searched and downloaded If a message to install the latest version of Media Go appears click the message and follow the on screen instruc...

Page 58: ...s the installer for Content Transfer for Mac http www sony net ct mac Confirm System requirements 1 Open the downloaded file The ContentTransfer dmg file saved automatically to the Downloads folder opens 2 Start installation Run ContentTransfer pkg and follow the on screen instructions to install Content Transfer for Mac is displayed in the Dock when the installation is completed Click to start Co...

Page 59: ...content on the audio CD to your Walkman Drag and drop the cover art of the desired CD to WALKMAN model name 5 Hint For details about how to use Media Go refer to the help of Media Go Songs transferred to your Walkman are imported to your computer at the same time Recommended file formats for ripping CDs are FLAC for higher sound quality and AAC mp4 and MP3 mp3 for normal sound quality Media Go obt...

Page 60: ...Go 47 How to Use Transferring Deleting Content Importing Content to the Software Importing content on your Windows computer into Media Go Import content such as music imported to your Windows computer into Media Go Start Media Go 1 Select the type of content you want to import from Library 2 Drag and drop the content into the Content List area 3 Hint You can also import data organized by programs ...

Page 61: ...u can use Media Go to manage your podcast subscriptions The podcast directory is also convenient for finding the latest content or content you are interested in For details on importing podcasts refer to the help of Media Go 49 How to Use Transferring Deleting Content Transferring Content to Your Walkman Transferring content using Media Go Transfer content such as music or playlists managed with M...

Page 62: ...hat uses Windows Media digital rights management technology WM DRM 50 How to Use Transferring Deleting Content Transferring Content to Your Walkman Transferring iTunes content using Media Go Media Go supports transfer of data from iTunes to your Walkman Transfer content such as music managed with iTunes on your computer to the Walkman Content with copyright protection cannot be transferred Connect...

Page 63: ...le format Then use Media Go to import the m3u files and transfer the playlists to the Walkman 51 How to Use Transferring Deleting Content Transferring Content to Your Walkman Transferring content using Content Transfer Transfer content such as music or playlists on your Mac computer or managed with iTunes to your Walkman Content with copyright protection cannot be transferred Connect your Walkman ...

Page 64: ...directly transferred by drag and drop using Windows Explorer Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB 1 Open WALKMAN using the procedure below that corresponds to your computer To store content on a microSD card select the folder that has the same name as the microSD card instead of WALKMAN Windows 7 or earlier Select Start Computer and then open WALKMAN Windows 8 Select Desktop from the...

Page 65: ...er 3 Drag and drop the desired files or folders to the applicable folder in WALKMAN 4 Note Do not change folder name placed in root memory such as MUSIC Some songs may not be played back on your Walkman due to copyright protection Depending on the language setting of your Walkman the information of the transferred content may not be displayed correctly 53 How to Use Transferring Deleting Content T...

Page 66: ...olders to the applicable folder in WALKMAN 4 Note Do not change folder name placed in root memory such as MUSIC Some songs may not be played back on your Walkman due to copyright protection Do not disconnect your Walkman while the data is transferred Otherwise data being transferred or stored on the Walkman may be damaged If the Walkman is disconnected while files are being transferred unnecessary...

Page 67: ...sic or folders into the correct folder as shown in the following illustrations Your Walkman can play back content stored in the 1st to 8th level of each folder The Walkman can play back podcast episodes in the 2nd level of the PODCASTS folder Note Do not rename the following default folders Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 67 sur 237 08 06 16 16 25 ...

Page 68: ... Go to delete content stored on your Walkman Connect your Walkman to a running computer via USB 1 Start Media Go 2 Double click WALKMAN model name and select the type of content you want to delete The content list is displayed 3 Select the content you want to delete 4 Click Edit Delete A window to confirm the deletion of the item is displayed 5 Click Yes 6 56 How to Use Transferring Deleting Conte...

Page 69: ... to delete The content list is displayed 4 Select the content you want to delete 5 Click Delete The selected content is deleted 6 57 How to Use Transferring Deleting Content Deleting Content from Your Walkman Deleting content received from a Bluetooth connection You can delete content received from a Bluetooth connection using your Walkman From the Home menu select Music 1 Select Received Songs Sy...

Page 70: ...has the same name as the microSD card instead of WALKMAN Windows 7 or earlier Select Start Computer and open WALKMAN Windows 8 Select Desktop from the Start screen to open File Explorer In the Computer list open WALKMAN Windows 8 1 Select Desktop to open File Explorer In the This PC list open WALKMAN Windows 10 Select File Explorer in the Start menu and then select WALKMAN from the left screen 2 O...

Page 71: ... running computer via USB 1 Open a folder under WALKMAN from the sidebar of the Finder To delete content stored on a microSD card select the folder that has the same name as the microSD card instead of WALKMAN 2 Open the folder containing the file s you want to delete To delete a music file or a folder that contains music MUSIC folder To delete a photo file or a folder that contains photos PICTURE...

Page 72: ... the FLAC AAC or MP3 format at once into the latest version of Media Go and then transfer them to the Walkman 61 How to Use Transferring Deleting Content Operating with Media Go Deleting content imported to Media Go You can delete content imported to Media Go Start Media Go 1 Select the type of content you want to delete from Library The content list is displayed 2 Select the content you want to d...

Page 73: ...out how to input the lyrics refer to the help of Media Go 3 Hint For details about how to use Media Go refer to the help of Media Go Note If lyrics information input using Media Go is not displayed on your Walkman delete the song from the Walkman and transfer it again 63 How to Use Music Playing Music Preparing music You need to transfer music from your computer to your Walkman in order to listen ...

Page 74: ... screen is displayed To pause playback press the button 2 Note If there is no operation for an extended period while paused your Walkman will be turned off automatically In this case turn on the power before performing step 1 above Depending on the way of transferring songs to your Walkman songs might be played in different order from the song order on your computer When you specify a song order o...

Page 75: ...abet Navigate the index by pressing the button to move to the next or previous letters 1 Hint The display format of the album list can be changed so that only the cover art is displayed 66 How to Use Music Playing Music Volume operation Only for countries areas complying with European and Korean Directives Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 75 sur 237 08 06 16 16 25 ...

Page 76: ...tive hours that the volume is set to a level that is harmful for your ears When this happens the volume is turned down automatically If the volume is set to a level that is harmful for your ears and you turn off your Walkman the volume is turned down to a level that is safe for your ears automatically The alarm beep does not sound when connected to a Bluetooth audio device 67 How to Use Music Play...

Page 77: ...ong from the Play Mode settings Selected Range from the Playback Range settings Lyrics 5 High Resolution Audio icon 6 Song title 7 Artist name 8 Album title 9 Note The elapsed time and the time line bar indications may be unstable and inaccurate when playing variable bit rate VBR songs 68 How to Use Music Playing Music Music playback operations The following operations are available on the music p...

Page 78: ...list individually Albums cannot be added To return to the list screen Press the button Hint If there is no operation for an extended period while paused your Walkman will be turned off automatically 69 How to Use Music Playing Music Searching for songs You can quickly search a song by artist genre etc On the music playback screen or the list screen display the option menu and select Search desired...

Page 79: ...r Playlists are created by using software like Media Go For information on how to create a playlist refer to the Help of your software Folder does not include the songs received using the Bluetooth function The Received Songs list contains songs received using the Bluetooth function and the pre installed sample data To search for a song stored on System Storage or SD Card select the memory to sear...

Page 80: ...er art images to albums refer to the Help of Media Go Press the button in the music playback screen to browse cover art images 1 Choose the cover art image registered to your desired album then press the button 2 Hint To return to the music playback screen during this operation press the button Note Cover art appears only when a cover art image is registered to the album or song Cover art in some ...

Page 81: ...n using your Walkman Hint Sample music is pre installed on your Walkman If you want to delete it use the software Note Do not delete or rename the MUSIC folder Otherwise songs may not be recognized by your Walkman 73 How to Use Music Using Bookmarks What is the bookmark function With the bookmark function you can classify songs according to personal taste and listen to your favorite songs as a col...

Page 82: ... Bookmark list information cannot be imported to Media Go If you add songs stored on a microSD card to bookmark lists the bookmark lists are cleared when you remove the microSD card from your Walkman 75 How to Use Music Using Bookmarks Changing the default bookmark list You can change the bookmark list that is set as the default bookmark list From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Music Setti...

Page 83: ...procedure below to sort songs Press the button to select a song then press the button A double headed arrow appears to the left of the selected song i Press the button to move the song to the desired location ii Press the button to fix the location of the song iii 4 After sorting press the button to return to the bookmark list screen 5 77 How to Use Music Using Bookmarks Removing songs from a book...

Page 84: ...o display the lyrics of a song for example by transferring lyrics information for that song to your Walkman 79 How to Use Music Displaying Lyrics Adding lyrics to songs Your Walkman has a Display Lyrics function that enables you to display the lyrics of a song corresponding to the progression of the song To display the lyrics you need to prepare the lyrics information and transfer it to the Walkma...

Page 85: ... Right click on Start screen Accessories Notepad Windows 10 Select All apps Windows Accessories in the Start menu and then open Notepad 1 Type the lyrics text into Notepad 2 Play the audio file to check the time minutes seconds and hundredths of a second for displaying each text line then enter the time information You can enter the time information to the left of the text line in the following fo...

Page 86: ...e screen iii Select UTF 8 in the Encode list iv Enter the file name into the File name text box v Click Save to save the LRC file vi The file name must be the same as the audio file with the extension lrc The maximum size for an LRC file is 512 KB If a text line cannot fit in the screen it will be wrapped up to 3 lines Characters beyond 3 lines will not be displayed CR CRLF and LF line breaks are ...

Page 87: ... to transfer them 7 Hint With a Mac computer you can create lyrics information using TextEdit etc Enter the lyrics or time information in the Plain text setting by following the same procedure as above To save it the file name must be the same as the audio file with the extension lrc When you transfer the text file to your Walkman create a new folder in the MUSIC folder under WALKMAN then transfer...

Page 88: ... playback screen You cannot display lyrics information from still images 82 How to Use Music SensMe Channels What is SensMe Channels SensMe Channels is a function that automatically groups songs by theme You can play songs according to your mood current activity the time of day etc by selecting a channel To use SensMe Channels songs must first be analyzed either on your computer before transferrin...

Page 89: ...n be played using the Shuffle All channel The result of the analysis may vary every time you perform Updating Channels To listen to Morning Daytime Evening Night or Midnight according to the timetable Set Date Time needs to be set If Set Date Time is not set Morning will be selected If you use the SensMe Channels function or change channels the songs are played from the most melodic and rhythmical...

Page 90: ...nnels from the option menu You cannot play podcast episodes using SensMe Channels Channels that do not contain any songs are not displayed in the list When playing a time based channel the channel will not shift to the next time based channel even if the set time has passed To listen to the next time based channel change to another channel and go back 84 How to Use Music SensMe Channels Analyzing ...

Page 91: ...t analyze songs during a Bluetooth connection Your Walkman analyzes all songs that have not been analyzed yet at once You cannot analyze songs individually The results of the analysis may vary between your Walkman Media Go and other devices When there are many songs to be analyzed it may take time to complete analysis 85 How to Use Music Music Settings Shuffle playback Play songs in random order T...

Page 92: ...of songs can be changed On the music playback screen display the option menu and select Play Mode desired setting 1 Note When Play Mode is selected and Shuffle or Shuffle Repeat with Playback Range is set to All Range your Walkman will not shuffle all of the songs at once Instead the Walkman will select an artist album etc and play all corresponding songs in random order before moving on to anothe...

Page 93: ...layback Range is set to All Range 88 How to Use Music Music Settings Upscaling compressed audio to quality almost that of High Resolution Audio The DSEE HX function upscales the audio file to quality almost that of High Resolution Audio quality and reproduces the clear high range sound that is often lost To enjoy High Resolution Audio quality use the headphones that are compatible with High Resolu...

Page 94: ...y easily with a single operation Turn on the ClearAudio function To set the sound quality yourself Change the settings of various functions Hint The following settings are not applied if ClearAudio is turned on Equalizer VPT Surround Clear Stereo 90 How to Use Music Music Settings Setting the sound quality easily with a single operation Turn on the ClearAudio function to enjoy audio with digital s...

Page 95: ...ct Settings 1 Select Music Settings Sound Settings desired function desired setting 2 Equalizer function You can set the sound quality according to the music genre You can also preset your equalizer settings as a custom setting VPT Surround function You can set sound effects and enrich the sound reproduction quality of the audio playback VPT which stands for Virtualphones Technology is a proprieta...

Page 96: ...work well with headphones other than the compatible ones Set Clear Stereo to Off when using headphones that are not compatible The Clear Stereo function does not work while listening to music using headphones connected via the Bluetooth function 92 How to Use Music Music Settings Presetting your equalizer settings You can preset the values of CLEAR BASS and the 5 band equalizer as custom settings ...

Page 97: ...ng the differences in volume level between songs You can moderate the volume between songs to minimize the differences in volume level Dynamic Normalizer You can use this setting to prevent the volume of certain songs from being too high or too low when shuffling songs from multiple albums with different recording levels From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Music Settings Dynamic Normalizer...

Page 98: ...o function off before setting the Clear Phase function The Clear Phase function does not have any effect on the sound of videos video podcasts or FM radio 95 How to Use Music Music Settings Selecting the album display format Select the album list display format The cover art registered in Media Go is displayed in the album list For details on registering cover art refer to the help of Media Go Fro...

Page 99: ...os Viewing photos You can view photos that you have transferred onto your Walkman The Walkman uses landscape display when viewing photos From the Home menu select Photos 1 Select the desired search method then browse the list until the photo you want to select appears 2 Select the desired photo 3 Hint Playback of songs continues while searching for photos in the photo screen photo folder or photo ...

Page 100: ...time remaining battery power etc are displayed 1 Photo file name 2 Shooting date and time 3 Hint These indications disappear after a while They will appear again with button operations 99 How to Use Photos Videos Podcasts Viewing Photos Operations on the photo screen Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 100 sur 237 08 06 16 16 25 ...

Page 101: ...Return to the list screen Press the button 100 How to Use Photos Videos Podcasts Viewing Photos Deleting photos You can delete photos that have been transferred onto your Walkman From the Home menu select Photos 1 Select the folder that contains the photo you want to delete 2 In the photo list screen display the option menu and select Select a 3 Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en p...

Page 102: ...rom your computer in order to watch videos on the Walkman After importing the video content you want to play onto your computer use Media Go to transfer the videos to the Walkman For a Mac computer you can use Content Transfer to transfer them You can also transfer them by drag and drop from Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder You can add thumbnails on your computer for video content to be imported...

Page 103: ...s 1 Select the desired search method then browse the list until the video you want to select appears 2 Select the video 3 Hint If you want to play only the sound of video set the On Hold Display option to No and then enable the HOLD mode The screen turns off and you can listen only to the sound Note The sound quality settings are not applied while playing a video 103 How to Use Photos Videos Podca...

Page 104: ...ile They will appear again with button operations 104 How to Use Photos Videos Podcasts Watching Videos Operations on the video playback screen You can use the following operations in the video playback screen Your Walkman uses landscape display when playing videos Play pause Press the button Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 104 sur 237 08 06 16 16 25 ...

Page 105: ...or next scene or chapter Press the button If no chapters are set for the video the scene jumps back or forward in five minute increments Return to the list screen Press the button Hint Your Walkman automatically enters playback standby if there is no operation for a fixed period of time while paused The speed of fast forward fast rewind while paused varies according to the length of the video 105 ...

Page 106: ...ideos Podcasts Watching Videos Browsing scenes from thumbnails You can display thumbnails as a guide for selecting a scene or chapter to play On the video playback screen display the option menu and select Scene Scroll 1 Press the button to scroll through images Scene interval setting You can set the interval of scenes displayed as thumbnails 1 2 Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en ...

Page 107: ...os Deleting videos You can delete videos that have been transferred onto your Walkman From the Home menu select Videos 1 Select the folder that contains the video you want to delete 2 In the video list screen display the option menu and select Select a Video to Delete The delete video screen is displayed 3 Repeat the following steps to delete videos Press the button to select the video you want to...

Page 108: ...s are added to the podcast you can download them to your computer and transfer them to your Walkman using Media Go For a Mac computer you can use Content Transfer to transfer them You can also transfer them by drag and drop from Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder 109 How to Use Photos Videos Podcasts Playing Podcasts Preparing podcasts You need to transfer podcast episodes onto your Walkman from y...

Page 109: ...nt to select appears 3 Select the desired episode 4 Note You cannot play podcast episodes continuously The sound quality settings are not applied while playing a video podcast 111 How to Use Photos Videos Podcasts Playing Podcasts Browsing the podcast playback screen There are 2 podcast playback screens an audio podcast playback screen and a video podcast playback screen Audio podcast playback scr...

Page 110: ...r 4 Video podcast playback screen Information area The playback status current time remaining battery power etc are displayed 1 Total time 2 Progress bar 3 Elapsed time 4 Hint These indications disappear after a while They will appear again with Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 110 sur 237 08 06 16 16 25 ...

Page 111: ...he episode being played Press the button Pressing either the button returns to the start of the episode being played Go to the next episode Press the button to display the episode list and select the episode you want to play Return to the list screen Press the button Hint Your Walkman automatically enters playback standby if there is no operation for a fixed period of time while paused Help Guide ...

Page 112: ...d to change between three fast forward and fast rewind speeds 10x 30x and 100x If you fast forward to the end of the episode playback pauses If you fast rewind to the beginning of the episode during playback playback restarts automatically If you fast rewind to the beginning of the episode while paused playback remains paused These buttons may not work as described above depending on the episode G...

Page 113: ...ete podcast episodes that have been transferred onto your Walkman From the Home menu select Podcasts 1 Select the memory System Storage or SD Card and the folder that contains the episode you want to delete 2 On the episode list screen display the option menu and select Delete Episode The Delete Episode screen is displayed 3 Repeat the following steps to delete episodes Press the button to select ...

Page 114: ...odcasts from the Home menu display the option menu in the podcast screen and select Delete All Podcasts 115 How to Use Photos Videos Podcasts Photo Settings Selecting how the photo list is displayed You can select a photo list display format On the photo list screen display the option menu and select Photo List Format desired photo list format 1 Note Thumbnails may not be displayed depending on th...

Page 115: ...the screen Full The video image is resized to fill the available display area maintaining the aspect ratio When a 4 3 video image is displayed it is resized as it is When a 16 9 video image is displayed the right left sides of the image dotted line frame are trimmed to fit Off Videos are displayed in the resolution in which they were saved If video resolution is too high the left right top and bot...

Page 116: ...he option menu and select On Hold Display No 1 Set the switch to the HOLD position 2 118 How to Use Photos Videos Podcasts Video Settings Playing videos continually You can play videos in the order of the video list From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Video Settings Continuous Playback On 2 119 How to Use Photos Videos Podcasts Video Settings Changing the order of videos Help Guide http he...

Page 117: ... your Walkman You cannot listen to FM radio without connecting headphones as the cord of the headphones works as the antenna Extend the cord as long as possible From the Home menu select FM Radio 1 Press the button to select the desired frequency To turn off FM radio press the button 2 Note The sound quality settings are not applied while listening to FM radio You cannot listen to FM radio while y...

Page 118: ...ning to FM Radio FM radio operations The following operations are available on the FM radio screen You cannot listen to FM radio without connecting headphones as the cord of the headphones works as the antenna Extend the cord as long as possible To select the previous or next frequency Press the button Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 118 sur 237 08 06 16 16 25 ...

Page 119: ... received while searching change the scan sensitivity setting 123 How to Use FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Presetting broadcast stations automatically You can use Auto Preset to automatically search for and preset broadcast stations that can be received in your area In the FM radio screen display the option menu and select Auto Preset Yes Receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order of f...

Page 120: ...rs are rearranged in order of frequency low to high 1 Display the option menu and select Save to Preset 2 Hint You can preset up to 30 stations 125 How to Use FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Deleting preset broadcast stations You can delete preset broadcast stations On the FM radio screen select the preset number of the frequency you want to delete from preset 1 Display the option menu and select D...

Page 121: ...etting 1 127 How to Use FM Radio FM Radio Settings Setting monaural auto for FM radio If noise occurs during FM reception set Mono Auto to Mono If you set it to Auto stereo or monaural is selected automatically depending on reception conditions In the FM radio screen display the option menu and select Mono Auto desired setting 1 128 How to Use microSD Card microSD Card Inserting a microSD card You...

Page 122: ...s side facing down until it clicks into place 4 Close the microSD card slot cover 5 Press the button to exit the Insert Remove SD Card status The library is updated and you can access the content stored on the microSD card 6 Note If the microSD card is not recognized remove it and then insert it into your Walkman again Do not insert any liquids metal flammable substances or any object other than a...

Page 123: ...into the microSD card slot When the microSD card pops out remove it from the slot 4 Close the microSD card slot cover 5 Press the button to exit the Insert Remove SD Card status Your Walkman starts updating the library 6 Note Data relating to content stored on a microSD card such as analysis results by SensMe Channels and bookmarks is deleted once the microSD card is removed from your Walkman and ...

Page 124: ...ard 2 Hint System Storage is selected at the time of purchase The memory to use can be switched while your Walkman is connected to a computer to transfer content such as music from the computer Follow the instructions shown on the display of the Walkman to switch the memory Note Music content with copyright protection cannot be transferred to a microSD card You cannot exchange data between the mem...

Page 125: ...tted with computers or other devices are not guaranteed If you format a microSD card containing data the data will be deleted Be careful not to delete important data Do not leave a microSD card within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it Do not insert or remove a microSD card when your Walkman is not in the Insert Remove SD Card status Doing so may cause a malfunction in ...

Page 126: ...ith corrosive substances present When using a microSD card make sure to check the correct insertion direction into the microSD card slot Do not insert foreign objects into the microSD card slot 133 How to Use Noise Canceling Using the Noise Canceling Function What is noise canceling The headphones equipped with the noise canceling function detect ambient noise using the built in microphone and out...

Page 127: ...ct are MDR NW750N MDR NW750NE 135 How to Use Noise Canceling Using the Noise Canceling Function Selecting headphones The effect of the noise canceling function or the Clear Phase function is optimized by selecting the compatible headphones From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Select Headphones headphones that you use Select Clear Phase On if you use the Clear Phase function 2 Hint Select Ot...

Page 128: ...played in the information area 3 Hint The noise canceling effect is adjustable 137 How to Use Noise Canceling Using the Noise Canceling Function Reducing noise to create a quiet environment You can use the noise canceling function to reduce ambient sound even when not playing back content such as music The noise canceling function is available only with noise canceling headphones The noise canceli...

Page 129: ...s no effect on noise in higher frequency bands Note that it does not cancel all sounds Do not cover the microphone part of the headphones with your hands or other objects Doing so may compromise the noise canceling effect You may hear a slight hissing noise when the noise canceling function is active This is operational noise of the noise canceling function and not a malfunction You may feel that ...

Page 130: ... Selecting a noise canceling environment You can set the noise canceling function most effective for the environment you are in by using noise canceling headphones and selecting the type of ambient noise The noise canceling function is available only with noise canceling headphones The noise canceling headphones that are compatible with this product are MDR NW750N MDR NW750NE From the Home menu se...

Page 131: ...steps The center position of the slider is the setting where the maximum effect is obtained in a standard environment Adjust as desired 2 Note Maximizing microphone sensitivity does not necessarily enhance the noise canceling effect 141 How to Use Bluetooth What Is the Bluetooth Function What is the Bluetooth function The Bluetooth function enables wireless data transfer between devices that suppo...

Page 132: ...n also use the Walkman to send and receive content Listening to music You can use a Bluetooth audio device to listen to music wirelessly Sending receiving content You can transfer content to from another Bluetooth device 143 How to Use Bluetooth What Is the Bluetooth Function What is pairing The registration between Bluetooth devices is called pairing Once the Help Guide http helpguide sony net dm...

Page 133: ...t to from another Bluetooth device Pairing in advance is not necessary because this is executed when your Walkman sends or receives content via a Bluetooth connection The pairing information is stored on the Walkman but is deleted in the following cases When the pairing information of your Walkman on the Bluetooth device is deleted When your Walkman is reset to the factory settings When the pairin...

Page 134: ... Bluetooth audio device Your Walkman can send information such as the song titles the settings of the Walkman or the battery status to certain Bluetooth audio devices You can wirelessly control the volume of certain Bluetooth audio devices using the VOL button of your Walkman You can select whether or not to apply the following sound effects when you send content from your Walkman to a Bluetooth a...

Page 135: ...e Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth audio device for details 2 From the Home menu of your Walkman select Bluetooth 3 Select Add Device Pairing The Scan Peripheral Device screen appears and is displayed in the information area 4 Select the Bluetooth audio device you want to connect with It may take time until the Bluetooth audio device is detected and displayed on your...

Page 136: ...screen for aborting the connection appears if the pairing fails to be completed and the screen returns to where you are asked to select Add Device Pairing Operate again from the Scan Peripheral Device screen Hint If more than one name for the Bluetooth audio device is displayed check the BD address of the device you want to pair with Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth ...

Page 137: ...Walkman to connect with and put the device in connection standby status Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth audio device for details 1 From the Home menu of your Walkman select Bluetooth 2 Select Connect to Audio Device If the Bluetooth audio device is not paired with your Walkman pair it first 3 Select the Bluetooth audio device to connect with The Processing Connectio...

Page 138: ...n the USB connection is prioritized If multiple names for a Bluetooth audio device are displayed check the BD address of the Bluetooth audio device you want to connect with Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth audio device for details on the BD address If the Bluetooth audio device you want to connect with has an NFC function pairing and connection can be made with one t...

Page 139: ...r on the screen of the Walkman 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection 3 Hint Touch the devices together again to disconnect Take the following measures if the connection is poor Slowly move your Walkman over the mark of the Bluetooth audio device If your Walkman is in a case remove the case From the Home menu select Settings Common Settings NFC Settings On Note One touch co...

Page 140: ...Audio Device 2 Hint If the Bluetooth audio device you want to connect with has an NFC function disconnection can be done with one touch Note The Bluetooth connection is disconnected automatically in the following cases The remaining battery power of your Walkman is low The battery of your Walkman has run out Your Walkman is connected to a computer via USB When you end the Bluetooth connection usin...

Page 141: ...sic on your Walkman 2 Hint You can change the setting so that the Bluetooth audio device is automatically connected when you turn on your Walkman The following operations are available with some Bluetooth audio devices The available operations vary depending on the Bluetooth audio device you use Play Pause Fast forward rewind Go to the beginning of the next song Go to the beginning of the current ...

Page 142: ...ndard or Prioritize Connection 150 How to Use Bluetooth Sending Receiving Content via a Bluetooth Connection Steps to transfer content via a Bluetooth connection You can transfer content to from another Bluetooth device via a Bluetooth connection Pairing in advance is not necessary because this is executed when your Walkman sends or receives content via a Bluetooth connection The pairing informati...

Page 143: ...ce 151 How to Use Bluetooth Sending Receiving Content via a Bluetooth Connection Sending content via a Bluetooth connection You can send content stored on your Walkman to another device via a Bluetooth connection Set the Bluetooth device to standby status to receive content Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth device for details 1 In the music playback screen display the...

Page 144: ...alkman and on the Bluetooth device check that they are the same A message confirming the connection appears and file transfer begins 4 Check that the content transfer is completed Exit the content reception standby status on the Bluetooth device 5 To cancel pairing Press the button while pairing If the Bluetooth device is not detected No devices found ensure a device is available to connect with a...

Page 145: ...nails for videos cannot be sent Cover art for songs may not be sent 152 How to Use Bluetooth Sending Receiving Content via a Bluetooth Connection Receiving content via a Bluetooth connection Your Walkman can receive content from a Bluetooth device via a Bluetooth connection On your Walkman select the memory System Storage or SD Card as the destination for receiving content 1 From the Home menu sel...

Page 146: ...d in step 3 above Although your Walkman can receive files in unsupported formats these files cannot be displayed or played You need to use Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder to search for them in the RECEIVED folder If files of the same name are received a file number is added between the filename and extension If your Walkman receives files in unsupported formats these files cannot be displayed o...

Page 147: ...Home menu select Photos Received Photos System Storage or SD Card desired content For video content from the Home menu select Videos Received Videos System Storage or SD Card desired content 1 Hint To play received podcasts select System Storage or SD Card under Received Songs for an audio podcast or select System Storage or SD Card under Received Videos for a video podcast The latest content is s...

Page 148: ...t Videos Received Videos System Storage or SD Card the content you want to delete 1 In the playback screen display the option menu and select Delete This Song Delete Photo or Delete Video Yes 2 Hint To delete all content received via a Bluetooth connection from the Home menu select Settings Bluetooth Settings Delete All Received Files Yes To delete all content in RECEIVED folder under System Stora...

Page 149: ...tions of the Bluetooth device Press the button to select the number and press the button to move the cursor 1 Press the button to enter 2 156 How to Use Bluetooth Information of Bluetooth Audio Devices Displaying the pairing information of Bluetooth audio devices Once paired you can display the pairing information of the connected Bluetooth audio device such as the model name BD address and the pr...

Page 150: ...aired if the number of paired devices exceeds the maximum number If you want to pair another device delete an unnecessary paired device beforehand From the Home menu select Bluetooth 1 Select Manage Added Devices 2 Display the option menu and select Delete Device device you want to delete Yes 3 Note To connect with a deleted Bluetooth audio device you need to pair with it again 158 How to Use Blue...

Page 151: ...onnected automatically while the alarm goes off 159 How to Use Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings Setting wireless playback quality You can set whether to prioritize the stability of the connection or the sound quality for a Bluetooth connection as you like From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Bluetooth Settings Wireless Playback Quality desired setting 2 Prioritize Sound Quality Sound is transmi...

Page 152: ...uality setting is automatically selected depending on the status of the connected Bluetooth audio device when Prioritize Sound Quality Standard or Prioritize Connection is selected The selected mode is displayed when the connection is established Note The Wireless Playback Quality setting cannot be changed while your Walkman is connected to a Bluetooth audio device To change the setting disconnect...

Page 153: ...tings on the other Bluetooth audio device refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device The Clear Stereo function does not work while listening to music on the other Bluetooth audio device 161 How to Use Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings Displaying Bluetooth information on your Walkman Display Bluetooth information such as Bluetooth version and profile From the Home menu select Settings ...

Page 154: ...n use nearby or in other areas where electromagnetic waves are being emitted When the antenna aerial built into your Walkman is covered by your hand or blocked by people in situations such as riding in a crowded train Because Bluetooth and wireless LAN IEEE802 11b g devices use the same frequency 2 4 GHz signal interference may occur resulting in communication speed decrease noise or inability to ...

Page 155: ... of using Bluetooth technology Your Walkman is not guaranteed to connect with all Bluetooth devices Bluetooth devices you connect to must conform to the Bluetooth standard specified by Bluetooth SIG and be certified Even if the connected device conforms to the above mentioned Bluetooth standard some devices may not be connected or work correctly depending on the features or specifications of the d...

Page 156: ...our Walkman to the Bluetooth audio device Touch the mark of your Walkman to the mark of the Bluetooth audio device Hold together until instructions appear on the screen of the Walkman 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection 3 Hint Touch the devices together again to disconnect Take the following measures if the connection is poor Slowly move your Walkman over the mark of the...

Page 157: ... Settings Shuffle playback Play songs in random order The playback range of songs can be changed On the music playback screen display the option menu and select Play Mode Shuffle or Shuffle Repeat 1 Note When Play Mode is selected and Shuffle or Shuffle Repeat with Playback Range is set to All Range your Walkman will not shuffle all of the songs at once Instead the Walkman will select an artist al...

Page 158: ...uffle all songs at once start from All Songs If you start from a bookmark list only the songs on the selected bookmark list will be played 167 How to Use Settings Music Settings Setting the playback range Set the playback range On the music playback screen display the option menu and select Playback Range desired setting 1 All Range Plays back all songs in the built in memory and microSD card by t...

Page 159: ...ound that is often lost To enjoy High Resolution Audio quality use the headphones that are compatible with High Resolution Audio MDR NW750N MDR NW750NE are compatible with High Resolution Audio You also need to select the High Resolution Audio headphones that you use in Select Headphones From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Music Settings DSEE HX On 2 Note The DSEE HX function cannot be ena...

Page 160: ...usic Settings Customizing sound quality settings You can use various functions to set the desired sound quality From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Music Settings Sound Settings desired function desired setting 2 Equalizer function You can set the sound quality according to the music genre You can also preset your equalizer settings as a custom setting VPT Surround function You can set sou...

Page 161: ...phones are MDR NW750N MDR NW750NE The effect of the Clear Stereo function may not work well with headphones other than the compatible ones Set Clear Stereo to Off when using headphones that are not compatible The Clear Stereo function does not work while listening to music using headphones connected via the Bluetooth function 171 How to Use Settings Music Settings Presetting your equalizer setting...

Page 162: ... Settings Moderating the differences in volume level between songs You can moderate the volume between songs to minimize the differences in volume level Dynamic Normalizer You can use this setting to prevent the volume of certain songs from being too high or too low when shuffling songs from multiple albums with different recording levels From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Music Settings ...

Page 163: ...er art registered in Media Go is displayed in the album list For details on registering cover art refer to the help of Media Go From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Music Settings Album Display Format desired display format 2 175 How to Use Settings Music Settings Displaying lyrics When you play songs to which lyrics have been previously added the lyrics are displayed on your Walkman as the...

Page 164: ...to Use Settings Photo Settings Selecting how the photo list is displayed You can select a photo list display format On the photo list screen display the option menu and select Photo List Format desired photo list format 1 Note Thumbnails may not be displayed depending on the file format 177 How to Use Settings Video Settings Displaying a video to match the screen size You can change the size of a ...

Page 165: ... When a 4 3 video image is displayed it is resized as it is When a 16 9 video image is displayed the right left sides of the image dotted line frame are trimmed to fit Off Videos are displayed in the resolution in which they were saved If video resolution is too high the left right top and bottom of the screen will be cut If video resolution is too low black bars will appear on the right left top ...

Page 166: ...Video Settings Playing videos continually You can play videos in the order of the video list From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Video Settings Continuous Playback On 2 180 How to Use Settings Video Settings Changing the order of videos You can arrange the video list by date or by title In the video list screen display the option menu and select Order of Video List desired video list order...

Page 167: ...creen display the option menu and select Scan Sensitivity desired setting 1 182 How to Use Settings FM Radio Settings Setting monaural auto for FM radio If noise occurs during FM reception set Mono Auto to Mono If you set it to Auto stereo or monaural is selected automatically depending on reception conditions In the FM radio screen display the option menu and select Mono Auto desired setting 1 18...

Page 168: ...ing Settings Adjusting noise canceling The noise canceling function is available only with noise canceling headphones The noise canceling headphones that are compatible with this product are MDR NW750N MDR NW750NE Your Walkman has been set to obtain the maximum effect of the noise canceling function However you may be able to enhance the effect depending on your ear shape or usage environment by i...

Page 169: ...1 Select Bluetooth Settings Autoconnect at Startup desired setting 2 Hint You can select a device from the paired Bluetooth audio devices displayed on the Autoconnect at Startup screen to connect to your Walkman automatically at startup Note Your Walkman may not be connected automatically while the alarm goes off 186 How to Use Settings Bluetooth Settings Setting wireless playback quality You can ...

Page 170: ...on is unstable Select You can set the wireless playback quality setting of your choice However the setting may be changed depending on the status of the connected Bluetooth audio device Hint Change the setting to Prioritize Connection if the connection is unstable due to the usage environment The wireless playback quality setting is automatically selected depending on the status of the connected B...

Page 171: ...a Bluetooth audio device From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Bluetooth Settings Sound Effect Preset desired device desired setting When you select On the following sound effects are applied Equalizer VPT Surround Dynamic Normalizer ClearAudio 2 Note For details about the sound effect settings on the other Bluetooth audio device refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device T...

Page 172: ...nt you want to delete To delete music from the Home menu select Music Received Songs System Storage or SD Card the content you want to delete To delete photos from the Home menu select Photos Received Photos System Storage or SD Card the content you want to delete To delete videos from the Home menu select Videos Received Videos System Storage or SD Card the content you want to delete 1 In the pla...

Page 173: ...ngs 1 Select Alarm Sleep Timer Alarm Settings Alarm On Off desired setting 2 Hint Press the button to stop the alarm Note When the alarm timer is set to On is displayed in the information area The alarm will automatically stop after 60 minutes When using headphones the alarm volume is limited by the AVLS function regardless of the AVLS Volume Limit settings Do not fall asleep while wearing headpho...

Page 174: ...arm time You can set the alarm time repeat setting and alarm sound From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Alarm Sleep Timer Alarm Settings desired item 2 Press the button to select the item you want to set If you have selected Alarm Time press the button to confirm 3 192 How to Use Settings Alarm Sleep Timer Settings Setting a song as the alarm sound You can select a song as the alarm sound I...

Page 175: ... radio While the alarm is going off If the power of your Walkman is turned off before the sleep timer is activated When your Walkman is connected to a computer via USB While processing a Bluetooth connection While deleting content on your Walkman 194 How to Use Settings Selecting Headphones Selecting headphones The effect of the noise canceling function or the Clear Phase function is optimized by ...

Page 176: ... use The compatible headphones for this product are MDR NW750N MDR NW750NE From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Select Headphones MDR NW750N NE On 2 Note The Clear Phase function does not work with headphone connected via the Bluetooth function Select Headphones Clear Phase cannot be set when the ClearAudio function is turned on Turn the ClearAudio function off before setting the Clear Phas...

Page 177: ...g others causing discomfort to your ears or preventing you from hearing sounds around you and it allows you to listen at a more comfortable volume From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Common Settings AVLS Volume Limit desired setting 2 Note When using headphones regardless of the AVLS Volume Limit settings the alarm volume is limited by AVLS Volume Limit AVLS Volume Limit does not work duri...

Page 178: ... Off Timer desired setting 2 Note The screen does not turn off in the following situations While playing or deleting videos or video podcasts While playing songs in the playback screen with Display Lyrics set to On Screen Always On for music While accessing creating or restoring databases While the alarm is going off While processing Bluetooth connections While scanning FM radio broadcast stations...

Page 179: ...een may be low while connecting to a computer and charging 201 How to Use Settings Common Settings Setting a photo as wallpaper You can set your desired photo as the wallpaper by designating a photo stored on your Walkman On the photo screen display the option menu and select Set as Wallpaper 1 202 How to Use Settings Common Settings Setting the date and time You can set the current date and time ...

Page 180: ...tery is completely discharged the date and time you have set will be reset and will be displayed The clock may gain or lose up to 60 seconds per month 203 How to Use Settings Common Settings Setting the date display format You can set the date format for displaying the current date as YYYY MM DD year month day MM DD YYYY month day year or DD MM YYYY day month year From the Home menu select Setting...

Page 181: ...of the battery by using the Battery Care mode The battery duration is approximately 10 shorter in the Battery Care mode as your Walkman stops charging at about 90 of the full charge From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Common Settings Battery Care On 2 Note In the Battery Care mode the first bar of the battery indicator will disappear somewhat more quickly than normal This is because your W...

Page 182: ...the connected Bluetooth devices will be deleted 207 How to Use Settings Common Settings Formatting memory You can initialize your Walkman by formatting the memory From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Common Settings Reset Format Format System Storage or Format SD Card Yes 2 Follow the on screen instructions to format the memory 3 Note Be sure not to initialize format the memory of your Walk...

Page 183: ...n System Storage or SD Card to the library again From the Home menu select Settings 1 Select Common Settings Reset Format Rebuild Library Yes 2 Hint If rebuilding of the library fails to be completed format System Storage Note Rebuilding the library erases the following data Bookmarks Alarm settings The results of analysis by SensMe Channels The current song and the elapsed time The elapsed time o...

Page 184: ...s 1 Select Common Settings USB Connection Mode Yes Your Walkman enters USB connection standby mode displaying the USB connection standby screen After connecting to a computer via USB Connected USB Storage in use system storage or Connected USB Storage in use SD card appears 2 210 How to Use Settings Language Settings Selecting the display language You can select the language for menus and messages...

Page 185: ...trong shock to it This may cause malfunction or damage The following descriptions are important for using your Walkman Be sure to follow the instructions below Charging time differs depending on battery usage conditions If the battery life is reduced to about half of its normal life even if sufficiently charged it has probably worn out Please contact your nearest Sony dealer Do not touch the recha...

Page 186: ...Mild tingling may be felt on your ears in particularly dry air conditions This is a result of static electricity accumulated in the body and it is not a malfunction of your Walkman This effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from natural materials When using a strap not supplied be careful to avoid catching it on objects you pass by Also be careful not to swing your Walkman by the strap t...

Page 187: ...or cause the Walkman to malfunction Do not sit down with your Walkman in your back pocket Do not put your Walkman in a bag with the headphones earphones cord wrapped around it and subject the bag to strong impact Do not expose your Walkman to water The Walkman is not waterproof Be sure to follow the precautions below Be careful not to drop your Walkman into a sink or other container filled with wa...

Page 188: ... for a long period of time causes deterioration of the battery and results in a decrease of battery capacity The deterioration is more severe when the battery is stored with a full charge and is accelerated by prolonged exposure to heat such as when leaving your Walkman in a car while connected to the power port Store the Walkman at temperatures below 35 C 95 ºF Charging or discharging the battery...

Page 189: ...allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you About the in ear headphones The earbuds seal your ears Therefore be aware that there is a risk of damage to your ears or eardrums if strong pressure is applied to the earbuds or the earbuds are suddenly removed from your ears After use be sure to take the earbuds off your ears gently 213 How to Use Announcement Precaut...

Page 190: ...How to Use Announcement Precautions Maintenance of your Walkman Clean your Walkman with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses If the headphone plug is dirty it may cause noise or sound skipping To enjoy listening with good sound wipe the headphone plug occasionally with a soft dry cloth Should your Walkman become excessively dirty clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with w...

Page 191: ... For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com index crp For customers in Europe http www sony eu dna wm For customers in Asia Oceania Middle East Africa English http www sony asia com support Korean https scs sony co kr scs handler ProductSupport Simplified Chinese http service sony com cn KB Traditional Chinese http service sony com tw For customers who purchased the overseas models htt...

Page 192: ...h white LED backlight Interface USB Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant Headphone Stereo mini jack WM PORT WM PORT multiple connecting terminal 22 pins External memory microSD microSDHC microSDXC FM radio FM Frequency range 87 5 MHz to 108 0 MHz Antenna Headphone cord antenna Bluetooth Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 192 sur 237 08 06 16 16 25 ...

Page 193: ...000 Hz when playing data file single signal measurement Noise canceling system Digital Noise canceling Select NC Environment Full auto AINC Bus Train Airplane Office Power Source Built in Rechargeable lithium ion Battery USB power from a computer via a USB connector of the player Charging Time USB based charging Approx 4 hours Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 ºF to 95 ºF Dimensions w h d proje...

Page 194: ...vice 2 Codec indicates the audio signal compression and conversion format 3 SBC stands for Subband Codec 217 How to Use Specifications Specifications Battery life The values shown below are the approximate battery life when content is played continuously at the default settings Music MP3 128 kbps Noise Cancel ON Approx 43 Hrs Noise Cancel OFF Approx 50 Hrs Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nw...

Page 195: ...oise Cancel OFF Approx 14 Hrs FM Radio Noise Cancel ON Approx 20 Hrs Noise Cancel OFF Approx 22 Hrs Bluetooth MP3 128 kbps SBC Connection Approx 23 Hrs FLAC 96 kHz 24 bit LDAC Standard Approx 16 Hrs Note Even if the player is turned off for an extended period a small amount of battery power is still consumed Battery life may vary depending on volume setting conditions of use and ambient temperatur...

Page 196: ...ed device 218 How to Use Specifications Specifications Maximum recordable number of songs and time Approx The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4 minute songs Number NW A25 16 GB MP3 128 kbps Approx 3 600 songs AAC 256 kbps Approx 1 800 songs FLAC 44 1 kHz 16 bit Approx 330 songs FLAC 192 kHz 24 bit Approx 50 songs NW A25HN 16 GB MP3 128 kbps Approx 3 600...

Page 197: ... hr 20 min AAC 256 kbps Approx 106 hr 40 min FLAC 44 1 kHz 16 bit Approx 19 hr 20 min FLAC 192 kHz 24 bit Approx 2 hr 40 min NW A25HN 16 GB MP3 128 kbps Approx 213 hr 20 min AAC 256 kbps Approx 106 hr 40 min FLAC 44 1 kHz 16 bit Approx 19 hr 20 min FLAC 192 kHz 24 bit Approx 2 hr 40 min NW A26HN 32 GB MP3 128 kbps Approx 480 hr 00 min AAC 256 kbps Approx 240 hr 00 min FLAC 44 1 kHz 16 bit Approx 4...

Page 198: ...re transferred The time may differ depending on the conditions under which the player is used NW A25 16 GB Video 384 kbps Music 128 kbps Approx 49 hr 00 min NW A25HN 16 GB Video 384 kbps Music 128 kbps Approx 49 hr 00 min NW A26HN 32 GB Video 384 kbps Music 128 kbps Approx 108 hr 40 min NW A27HN 64 GB Video 384 kbps Music 128 kbps Approx 228 hr 00 min 220 How to Use Specifications Specifications S...

Page 199: ...C file format File extension flac Bit depth 16 24 bit Sampling frequency 1 8 11 025 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz Linear PCM Media File format Wave Riff file format File extension wav Bit depth 16 24 bit Sampling frequency 1 8 11 025 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz AAC 3 Media File format MP4 file format File extension mp4 m4a 3gp Bit rate 16 kbps to 320 kbps Supp...

Page 200: ...File extension aif aiff afc aifc Bit depth 16 24 bit Sampling frequency 1 8 11 025 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz Video Video Formats AVC H 264 AVC Media File format MP4 file format Memory Stick video format File extension mp4 m4v Profile Baseline Profile Level 1 2 1 3 2 2 1 2 2 3 Bitrate Max 10 Mbps Frame rate Max 30 fps Resolution Max 720 x 480 5 MPEG 4 Media File format MP4 fil...

Page 201: ...Video 9 6 Bit rate 32 kbps to 192 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR Sampling frequency 1 44 1 kHz Photo 7 Photo Viewer Photo Formats JPEG Media File format Compatible with DCF 2 0 Exif 2 21 file format File extension jpg Profile Baseline Profile Number of pixels Max 4 096 x 4 096 pixels 16 000 000 pixels Note Files that are 4 GB or larger cannot be played back This product recognizes audio sourc...

Page 202: ...r 7 Some photo files cannot be played back depending on their file formats 221 How to Use Specifications Specifications System requirements Computer Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or later Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or later Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Windows 10 Mac OS X v10 6 or later Pre installed OS only supported Compatibility mode is not supported PC application for Windows Media Go application for Wi...

Page 203: ...t environment We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements 222 How to Use Specifications Specifications Contents List of accessories and manuals supplied with your Walkman Walkman 1 USB cable 1 Startup Guide 1 Instruction Manual 1 NW A25HN A26HN A27HN Headphones 1 MDR NW750N or MDR NW750NE only for Europe and Korea Earbuds 1 set Clip for Headphone...

Page 204: ...he Walkman safely Check the topic on the issue in Q A 1 Connect your Walkman to your computer to charge the battery You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery 2 Press the button with a pen or paper clip etc to restart your Walkman 3 Check information on the issue in the help of the software having problems 4 Look up information on the issue on one of the customer support websit...

Page 205: ...sites For customers in the USA http www sony com walkmansupport For customers in Canada English http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport French http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com index crp For customers in Europe http www sony eu dna wm For customers in Asia Oceania Middle East Africa English http www sony asia com support Korean https scs sony co...

Page 206: ...e Walkman from your computer If the HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position slide the switch to the opposite position If your Walkman contains moisture condensation wait a few hours to let the Walkman dry out If the remaining battery power is low or insufficient charge the battery If your Walkman still does not operate after charging the battery press the RESTART button with a pen or a paper clip ...

Page 207: ...er before it turns off automatically You can set the screen off timer settings in Screen Off Timer 229 Troubleshooting Q A Operation The date and time have been reset If you leave your Walkman for a while with the battery used up the date and time may be reset This is not a malfunction Charge the battery and then set the date and time again 230 Troubleshooting Q A Operation A drink water coffee et...

Page 208: ...ting Q A Operation You want to back up the content such as music stored on your Walkman Connect to a computer and copy the files onto the computer If you have already deleted content transferred to your Walkman from Media Go transfer the content from the Walkman to Media Go again 233 Troubleshooting Q A Operation You want to find the product name model name of your Walkman The model name is the al...

Page 209: ...at is harmful for your ears When this happens the volume is turned down automatically 235 Troubleshooting Q A Sound There is no sound Check that the volume level is not set to zero Check whether the plug is inserted firmly in the headphone jack Sound will be impaired if the headphones are not connected properly Insert the plug until it clicks into place If the plug is dirty wipe it clean with a so...

Page 210: ...s occurs turn the noise canceling function off The sound pressure sensitivity of the noise canceling headphones that are compatible with your Walkman is set to the highest level to obtain the maximum noise canceling effects when the headphones are used in places where there is a lot of noise such as outside or on trains and you may therefore hear more noise when using the headphones in a quiet loc...

Page 211: ...an is connected to a Bluetooth audio device check the connection status 238 Troubleshooting Q A Sound Volume cannot be turned up or the volume remains low when the playback volume is turned up If the HOLD switch is in the HOLD position slide it to the opposite position If the AVLS Volume Limit setting is activated deactivate it When listening on a Bluetooth audio device turn up the volume control ...

Page 212: ...ning to music using the Bluetooth function see Notes on the Bluetooth function When listening to songs with the noise canceling function on inside transportation such as a bus or train large vibrations other than the driving noise such as when the vehicle drives over a large bump may be transmitted to the headphone unit s built in microphone due to your seating position which may cause the sound t...

Page 213: ...mputer power on in order to charge your Walkman Check whether the computer is in standby sleep or hibernation status Check that the USB connection to the computer is made properly There may be bad electrical contact in the connector Disconnect your Walkman and then reconnect it Use the supplied USB cable Your Walkman may not be able to connect properly to your computer when using a USB hub Connect...

Page 214: ... a result of the number of times it is recharged or used and the environment in which it is used When the usable battery life is half the usual time even when the battery is fully charged the battery should be replaced Consult your nearest Sony dealer for more details on the life of the built in battery 245 Troubleshooting Q A Power The rechargeable battery needs to be replaced To replace recharge...

Page 215: ...ting in the first bar of the battery indication disappearing quickly You can preserve the battery life and get more use from each charge by changing your Walkman settings and managing the power appropriately Depending on the environment in which your Walkman is used the battery may deteriorate if it is not used for over a year Contact your nearest Sony dealer If the usable battery life is half tha...

Page 216: ... battery power is low charge the battery When you use your Walkman for the first time or if you have not used the Walkman for a long time it may take a few minutes to be recognized by the computer Check that the computer recognizes the Walkman after you have connected it to the computer for about 10 minutes Make sure that the USB connection to the computer is made properly and securely Use the sup...

Page 217: ... the data on the microSD card not supplied to your computer and then initialize format the microSD card with your Walkman 252 Troubleshooting Q A Connection to a Computer Even if you use Safely Remove Hardware on the computer Connected USB Storage in use system storage or Connected USB Storage in use SD card remains displayed on your Walkman screen When using Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Wind...

Page 218: ...in as a computer administrator Log in using an account with administrator privileges or as the computer s administrator Furthermore if two byte characters are used in the user name create a new account using only one byte characters in the user name With a Windows computer a message dialog may be hidden by the install screen making the install process seem stopped Press and hold the Alt key while ...

Page 219: ...made properly Use the supplied USB cable You may not be able to transfer content when using a USB hub Connect directly to the USB connector on your computer The version of the installed Media Go may not be the latest Install the latest version via the Internet To transfer content to a microSD card inserted in your Walkman set the destination for transferring content to the microSD card by followin...

Page 220: ...ed You may be attempting to transfer a file that is not in playable format See Supported formats Transferring may be stopped due to noise such as static electricity accumulated in the computer This happens to protect data Disconnect your Walkman and then reconnect it 257 Troubleshooting Q A Displaying Playing Deleting Content You cannot play content such as music transferred to your Walkman If the...

Page 221: ...rmatted the built in flash memory of your Walkman using Windows Explorer initialize format it again using the Walkman If you have initialized formatted the Walkman using the Mac Finder initialize format it again using the Walkman 258 Troubleshooting Q A Displaying Playing Deleting Content Songs are not played back in the expected order If songs are being played back using shuffle cancel shuffle to...

Page 222: ...Deleting Content Playback progresses to the next album when repeat playback is set If Playback Range is set to All Range change the playback range settings to Selected Range 261 Troubleshooting Q A Displaying Playing Deleting Content Songs are only played within a limited range such as within one album If Playback Range is set to Selected Range change the playback range settings to All Range 262 T...

Page 223: ...sing 264 Troubleshooting Q A Displaying Playing Deleting Content Sound is interrupted between songs To play songs without interruption gapless playback import rip content from media in AAC MP3 or FLAC format to the latest version of Media Go and then transfer them to your Walkman 265 Troubleshooting Q A Displaying Playing Deleting Content The content such as music is displayed repeatedly Content i...

Page 224: ...ot displayed Register the cover art in Media Go or iTunes Cover art may not be displayed for songs transferred from Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder When you transfer video content to your Walkman using Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder transfer a JPEG file with the same name as the video content in the VIDEO folder as well If photos do not have thumbnails that comply with Exif file format the ...

Page 225: ...ics information in a text file for information on the file naming rule and file format Your Walkman is unable to display lyrics information for songs that have been transferred to the Walkman using a Bluetooth connection even if the songs have lyrics information due to system restrictions Connect the Walkman to a computer via USB and transfer the song to the Walkman again using software 269 Troubl...

Page 226: ... format that supports data attachment such as FLAC and then add the information to the file before transferring it to your Walkman again 271 Troubleshooting Q A Displaying Playing Deleting Content You cannot delete content such as music using the Walkman functions You cannot delete content transferred using software such as Media Go or iTunes by using the function on your Walkman Delete them using...

Page 227: ... 274 Troubleshooting Q A Displaying Playing Deleting Content You cannot register podcasts to a bookmark list You cannot register podcasts to a bookmark list 275 Troubleshooting Q A Displaying Playing Deleting Content You cannot find your desired channel If there are no songs to match the theme of a channel the channel is not displayed on the SensMe Channels screen 276 Troubleshooting Q A Displayin...

Page 228: ...g Content Audio podcasts are not played by SensMe Channels Audio podcasts are not analyzed by 12 TONE ANALYSIS and you therefore cannot play them using SensMe Channels 279 Troubleshooting Q A FM Radio You cannot hear FM radio broadcasts The headphone cord functions as an antenna FM broadcasts cannot be received when the headphones are not connected The received station may not be fully tuned in Fu...

Page 229: ... away from your Walkman 281 Troubleshooting Q A Bluetooth Pairing cannot be done Pair the devices within the Bluetooth communications range If the supported profiles are different your Walkman and Bluetooth device cannot be paired See Specifications Your Walkman cannot be paired if the number of paired devices exceeds the maximum number If you want to pair another device delete unnecessary paired ...

Page 230: ... same passkey on your Walkman and the Bluetooth device The passkey on the Walkman is 0000 Refer to the manual for your Bluetooth device for instructions on how to enter the passkey on the Bluetooth device 284 Troubleshooting Q A Bluetooth You cannot hear sound from the Bluetooth audio device Check the volume on the connected Bluetooth audio device It may not be possible to adjust the volume of cer...

Page 231: ...less LAN device cordless telephone or microwave oven may disturb the Bluetooth connection Use your Walkman and the connected Bluetooth audio device away from these electronic devices The Bluetooth connection is impeded by obstructions such as metal walls or people Remove any obstructions or change the location to enable proper communication The Bluetooth connection may become unstable depending on...

Page 232: ...8 Troubleshooting Q A Bluetooth Video sound is delayed when listening to sound via a Bluetooth audio device The sound of videos may lag slightly behind the picture with certain Bluetooth audio devices 289 Troubleshooting Q A Bluetooth You cannot display or delete content such as music received using the Bluetooth function Make sure the transferred content is supported by your Walkman Unsupported c...

Page 233: ...ur Walkman does not recognize the Bluetooth audio device slowly move the Walkman in all directions with the N mark touching over the N mark of the Bluetooth audio device If a clip or case is attached to the device to connect with or to your Walkman remove the clip or case The NFC reception sensitivity of the device you use may be insufficient to make a one touch connection NFC In this case make th...

Page 234: ...ones fit your ears snugly by means such as changing the size of the earbuds or adjusting the earbud position If you change the size of earbuds attach them firmly on the headphones to prevent them from detaching and remaining in your ears The noise canceling function is not adjusted appropriately Your Walkman is preset to maximize the effect of noise canceling However you may attain more effectiven...

Page 235: ...canceling function is enabled 294 Troubleshooting Q A microSD Card Your Walkman does not recognize a microSD card that is inserted The microSD card not supplied is not inserted correctly Remove the microSD card and reinsert it The contact pins of the microSD card are not clean Clean the contact pins of the microSD card using a dry cloth or cotton bud and reinsert the microSD card The microSD card ...

Page 236: ...her Your Walkman gets warm Depending on the way you use your Walkman the Walkman may become warm while the battery is being charged or the Walkman is performing intensive data processing This is not a malfunction 297 Troubleshooting Q A Message Message list Unable to set photo as wallpaper is displayed You are trying to set a photo that is too large as wallpaper Reduce the file size of the selecte...

Page 237: ... cancel the alarm and warning by pressing any button You can turn up the volume after canceling the alarm and warning After the initial warning the alarm and warning repeat for every 20 cumulative hours that the volume is set to a level that is harmful for your ears When this happens the volume is turned down automatically Help Guide http helpguide sony net dmp nwa20 v1 en print html 237 sur 237 0...

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