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Help Guide

Digital Music Player

NW-A55/A55HN/A56/A56HN/A57

Use this manual when you have trouble or when you need to know how to use your player.

The color of the player sold in some countries/regions may differ from those shown above.

The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.

Getting Started

Customer registration websites

Before first use

Manuals and general information

Checking the contents of the package

Using the supplied accessories

Switching the earbuds

Attaching the clip

Configuring the initial setup

Summary of Contents for NW-A55

Page 1: ...egions may differ from those shown above The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications Getting Started Customer registration websites Before first use Manuals and general information Checking the contents of the package Using the supplied accessories Switching the earbuds Attaching the clip Configuring the initial setup 1 ...

Page 2: ...ard Notes on microSD cards Basic Operations Parts and controls Screen operations How to use the various screens Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen Sound quality setting screens FM Radio screen Language Study screen USB DAC screen Bluetooth Receiver screen List of icons displayed in the information area Adjusting the volume Volume operation in compliance with Euro...

Page 3: ...ing language study content using Mac Finder Adding lyric information using a computer Notes on transferring content from a computer Playing Organizing or Deleting Music Playing music Playback methods Using SensMe Channels Displaying lyrics Obtaining lyric information Displaying lyrics Managing playlists on the player Managing bookmarks on the player Deleting tracks from the player Enjoying Music T...

Page 4: ...unction Monitoring ambient sound while playing music Ambient Sound Mode What is Ambient Sound Mode Using Ambient Sound Mode Using the Clear Phase function Using useful functions for language learning Preparing language study content Using the language study function FM Radio Listening to FM radio broadcasts Presetting FM radio stations Using USB Mass Storage mode Restarting formatting or initializ...

Page 5: ...andling the player Notes on the headphones Notes on the built in battery Notes on the sample data General Information Maintenance Customer support website Specifications Specifications Battery life Maximum recordable number of songs Supported formats System requirements 5 ...

Page 6: ...ration sony ca For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com registration For customers in Europe http www sony eu mysony For customers in China https www sonystyle com cn b2c_sony b2c productRegister do For customers in other countries regions https extra sony asia com dmpwalkman register 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to chan...

Page 7: ...wing information Model names Several model names appear in this Help Guide Some models are not available depending on the country or region where you purchased the player Computer system requirements When you connect the player to a computer check the computer system requirements Battery charging The battery might be low when you use the player for the first time Charge the battery before use micr...

Page 8: ...ng the battery Notes on handling the player Notes on the headphones Notes on the built in battery Notes on the sample data General Information Maintenance Customer support website 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 8 ...

Page 9: ...yer The Help Guide refers to the product as player Startup Guide printed Basic steps to start listening to music after you purchase the player Instruction Manual printed Notes on using the player Compliance information How to access Important Information Important Information Information on copyrights laws and regulations See Before first use for details on viewing the information Customer support...

Page 11: ...Guide Instruction Manual NW A55HN A56HN Headphones 1 IER NW500N or IER NW500NE only for Europe and Korea Earbuds 1 set Clip for Headphones 1 Note A microSD card is not supplied with the Walkman 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 11 ...

Page 12: ... drain off the water and reattach the earbuds Related Topic Checking the contents of the package Detach the earbuds from the headphones Hold the headphones and then twist and pull the earbuds If the earbuds are slippery wrap them in a soft dry cloth 1 Attach new earbuds to the headphones Push the earbuds firmly onto the headphones Align the ends of the earbuds with on the headphones To prevent the...

Page 14: ...e following illustration You can secure the clip to your clothes or bag Using the clip may reduce noise from the cord rubbing against your clothes Related Topic Checking the contents of the package 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 14 ...

Page 15: ...yer does not display a clock The clock setting is used for data management 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Hold down the button for 4 seconds until the player turns on The initial setup wizard will launch Confirm the message and tap 1 Select the language and tap 2 Set date and time and then tap Follow the onscreen instructions 3 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to chang...

Page 16: ...omputer to the player Confirm the system requirements before you install Music Center for PC Related Topic Preparing music content Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC System requirements 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Access the Music Center for PC download website https www sony net smc4pc 1 Install Music Center for PC For details on installation...

Page 17: ... the onscreen instructions Related Topic Preparing music content Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer System requirements 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Access the installer for Content Transfer https www sony net ct mac 1 Open the downloaded file ContentTransfer dmg will be saved automatically to the download folder The folder may open automatically 2 In...

Page 18: ...r a certain period of time after you pause playback Tap the menu items in the following order Settings Device Settings Basic Settings Auto Power Off Note The player does not display a clock The clock setting is used for data management Related Topic Preventing unintentional operations HOLD Configuring the initial setup 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Hold down the button for 4 secon...

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Page 20: ...ase the HOLD function Related Topic Parts and controls Slide the switch The HOLD function is enabled You cannot operate the buttons on the player or the touch screen Only the button is active and you can use it to perform the following operations Turning the screen on or off Turning on the player 4 seconds Restarting the player 8 seconds 1 Tap the menu items in the following order Settings Device ...

Page 22: ...battery fully It may take about 10 minutes before the screen of the player turns on again Related Topic Reducing the battery consumption Notes on charging the battery Specifications 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Connect the player to a running computer via USB Or use a USB AC adaptor not supplied to connect the player to a wall socket wall outlet via USB The charge lamp will light...

Page 23: ...e Settings Basic Settings Screen Off Timer Adjust the screen brightness Set all sound quality settings to off Turn off the Bluetooth function when you are not using it Turn off the NFC function when you are not using it Turn off the Noise Canceling function Turn off Ambient Sound Mode Related Topic Charging the battery Turning the power on or off Settings menu Sound quality setting screens One tou...

Page 24: ...ery 6 months Charging is not guaranteed when you use a homebuilt or modified computer Charging from a USB hub is only guaranteed when you use a self powered USB hub that carries an authorized logo When you connect the player to a computer for a long period of time connect the computer to an AC power supply Otherwise the computer s battery may run out While the player is connected to a computer obs...

Page 25: ... until it clicks into place Make sure to insert the microSD card in the correct direction The gold contact pins should face up Close the cover The player will start updating the database When the update is complete the library screen will appear 1 Format the microSD card Tap the menu items in the following order Settings Device Settings Basic Settings Reset Format Format SD Card Follow the onscree...

Page 26: ...croSD card the following information will be deleted The content that is currently being played The playback position Tracks and the playback order on the play queue screen Bookmark information for tracks on the microSD card Formatting a microSD card will delete all data stored on the microSD card Save a back up copy of important data Related Topic Notes on microSD cards Formatting a microSD card ...

Page 27: ...n where there is static electricity or electrical noise Sony assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage of stored data Sony recommends that you save a backup copy of important data regularly Observe the following cautions when you handle microSD cards Do not apply strong force to a microSD card Do not bend a microSD card Do not drop a microSD card Do not disassemble a microSD card Do not mod...

Page 28: ...ing 5 power button Press the button to turn the screen on or off Hold down the button for 4 seconds to turn on the player and 2 seconds to turn off the player If operations become unstable hold down the button for 8 seconds to restart the player 6 1 volume buttons Press the buttons to adjust the volume 7 Playback operating buttons 1 Press the button to start or pause playback Press the buttons to ...

Page 29: ...tion is active Otherwise the connection may be interrupted 11 microSD card slot cover Open the cover to insert a microSD card not supplied 12 Access lamp The lamp is inside the slot cover Do not remove the microSD card while the access lamp is lit up 13 microSD card slot The card slot is inside the slot cover Insert a microSD card until it clicks into place 14 There are tactile dots on the button ...

Page 30: ... screen to switch to other screens up down left right Playback screen You can confirm a variety of information for the currently selected track Library screen You can select tracks from the library screen Tracks are classified into various categories such as All Songs Album Artist etc You can also switch to functions other than music playback FM radio language study USB DAC and Bluetooth Receiver ...

Page 31: ...r DSEE HX DC Phase Linearizer VPT Surround Dynamic Normalizer Vinyl Processor Hint You can also configure sound quality settings from the menu Tap the menu items in the following order Settings Sound Settings Sound Basic operating buttons There are 4 basic operating buttons at the bottom of each screen These buttons may not always be active depending on the screen back Tap the button to return to ...

Page 32: ...the button to fast forward playback shuffle play Tap the button to shuffle playback repeat play Tap the button to repeat playback You can choose to repeat one track or all tracks Hint Drag the timeline bar to change the playback position in a track Related Topic Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen Sound quality setting screens Playback methods FM Radio screen Lang...

Page 33: ...DAC and Bluetooth Receiver To display the library screen Flick the playback screen down You can also tap at the bottom of the screen to display the library screen Function buttons You can switch to the following functions 1 FM Radio Language Study USB DAC Bluetooth receiver Music categories All Songs Album Artist etc Each track is classified into several categories Select a track from the desired ...

Page 34: ...ct the item to display the Settings menu Select Items to Display Select the item to set which categories to display or not to display Reset display item order Select the item to display the default categories View Help Select the item to view the operating guide Add to Bookmark List Select the item to add a track or subcategory item to the bookmark list Add to Playlist Select the item to add a tra...

Page 36: ... numbers of tracks 2 Elapsed time of the current track 3 Timeline bar 4 Track title Artist name Album title 5 Lyrics icon 6 Shuffle button Previous button Play Pause button Next button Repeat button 7 Length of the track 8 High Resolution Audio icon 9 Settings Select the item to display the Settings menu Add to Bookmark List Select the item to add the current track to a bookmark list Add to Playli...

Page 37: ...se the various screens Playing music Playback methods Displaying lyrics Adjusting the sound quality settings 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Move Songs to Language Study Select the item to move the current track to the language study library View Help Select the item to view the operating guide The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to ...

Page 38: ...splay the pop up menu Available menu items may differ depending on the screen or settings Current track 1 Playback order 2 Pop up menu icon 3 Track information Artist name Track title Codec Codecs for High Resolution Audio formats appear in color Length 4 Settings Select to display the Settings menu Add All Songs to Bookmark List Select the item to add the current play queue to a bookmark list Add...

Page 39: ...ists on the player Managing bookmarks on the player 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Add to Playlist Select the item to add the selected track to a playlist Detailed Song Information Select the item to display the details of the track The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 39 ...

Page 40: ...rt Artist name Track title Codec Length 1 Number of the current list The previous list and the next list buttons 2 Pop up menu icon 3 Settings Select the item to display the Settings menu Edit Song Order Select the item to change the order of tracks in the selected bookmark list Drag and drop until they are in the desired order Add All Songs to Bookmark List Select the item to add all tracks in th...

Page 41: ...s Managing playlists on the player Managing bookmarks on the player 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Add to Another Bookmark List Select the item to add the selected track to another bookmark list Add to Playlist Select the item to add the selected track to a playlist Delete from Bookmark List Select the item to remove the selected track from the current bookmark list Detailed Song I...

Page 42: ...ClearAudio switch to turn off the ClearAudio function so that you can flick the screen Adjustable sound quality settings Equalizer DSEE HX DC Phase Linearizer VPT Surround Dynamic Normalizer Vinyl Processor Hint You can flick any of the sound quality setting screens down to return to the playback screen Name of the sound quality setting 1 ClearAudio switch You can turn the ClearAudio function on o...

Page 43: ... the various screens Adjusting the sound quality settings 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 43 ...

Page 44: ...onnect a pair of headphones to turn on the switch The headphone cord works as an antenna 2 Frequency Tap to change the frequency 3 Preset number Tap to select a preset station 4 Save to Preset Select the item to save the currently selected broadcast station as a preset Delete from Preset Select the item to delete the currently selected broadcast station from the presets Auto Preset Select the item...

Page 45: ... Library screen Listening to FM radio broadcasts Presetting FM radio stations 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 45 ...

Page 46: ...o the LEARNING folder for using the language study function To switch to the language study function Tap on the library screen Screen layout for the language study function The language study function has the screen layout shown in the following illustrations You can flick to navigate the screens Library screen for the music playback function Tap on the library screen to switch to the language stu...

Page 47: ...splay the details of the current track Display Lyrics Select the item to display lyric information Edit Song Order Select the item to change the order of tracks in the selected playlist Drag and drop until they are in the desired order Add All Songs to Playlist Select the item to add all tracks in the list to a playlist Move Songs to Music Select the item to move the current track to the music lib...

Page 48: ...language study function Transferring language study content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring language study content using Windows Explorer Transferring language study content using Mac Finder 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 48 ...

Page 49: ...music from a computer using the USB DAC function the following information appears on the USB DAC screen File format of the current track Sampling frequency of the current track button Tap the button to switch back to the music playback function 1 Signal indicator The indicator reflects the audio signal level of the music content that is being played 2 Volume knob VOLUME buttons You can adjust the...

Page 50: ...Related Topic How to use the various screens Library screen Enjoying music content on a computer using the sound quality of the player USB DAC function 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 50 ...

Page 51: ... screen to change the sound quality settings You can listen to music on a smartphone using the sound quality of the player button Tap the button to switch back to the music playback function 1 Add Device Pairing Tap the button to prepare for pairing Cancel appears while the player is pairing If the player cannot complete pairing within 5 minutes Add Device Pairing will appear again If paired devic...

Page 52: ...nnecting the player to an unpaired smartphone for the first time Connecting the player to a paired smartphone One touch connections with a smartphone NFC Configuring the Bluetooth function Bluetooth receiving mode 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 52 ...

Page 53: ...p the information area to open the volume dialog You can turn the volume knob to adjust the volume Information area 1 Volume status AVLS Playback status Play pause find the beginning of the next track find the beginning of the current or previous track HOLD indicator Sleep Timer Bluetooth function NFC Noise Canceling Ambient Sound Mode Battery status The contents of the Help Guide may be subject t...

Page 55: ...st the volume Limiting the volume The AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function reduces the risk of damage to ears from loud volumes Using AVLS limits the maximum volume AVLS has the following features AVLS limits the volume to a certain level AVLS prevents disturbances to others caused by loud volumes AVLS reduces risks that occur when you cannot hear ambient sound AVLS allows you to listen a...

Page 56: ...etooth connection Related Topic Volume operation in compliance with European and Korean Directives 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 56 ...

Page 57: ...alarm and warning After the initial warning the alarm and warning will repeat every 20 cumulative hours that the volume is set to a level that is harmful to your ears When this happens the volume will turn down automatically If you turn off the player after you have selected a high volume that may damage your eardrums the volume level will automatically be lower when you turn on the player the nex...

Page 58: ... operating guide to take a quick tour of the operations on the player 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation On the library screen or the playback screen tap and then View Help 1 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 58 ...

Page 59: ...ent Transfer Importing music content from an audio CD to Music Center for PC For details on the procedure see How to use on the Music Center for PC support website https www sony net smc4pc Hint You can also use iTunes instead of Music Center for PC to import audio CDs Importing music content stored on a computer to Music Center for PC Use a computer on which Music Center for PC has been installed...

Page 60: ...ng Content Transfer Mac Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring content using Windows Explorer Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer Transferring content using Mac Finder Adding lyric information using a computer Playing music 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Click menu in the top left of the Music Center for PC sc...

Page 61: ... terminate the service without notice To transfer High Resolution Audio content to the player On a Windows computer Use Music Center for PC or Windows Explorer On a Mac computer Use Content Transfer or Finder Hint High Resolution Audio content is indicated with an icon both on the player and in Music Center for PC Related Topic Installing Music Center for PC Windows Installing Content Transfer Mac...

Page 62: ... music content is limited to private use only Use of music content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders On the player you cannot exchange data between the player memory and a microSD card The use of a USB hub is only guaranteed when you use a self powered USB hub that carries an authorized logo Use a computer on which Music Center for PC has been installed 1 Launch M...

Page 63: ... standby mode The data may be lost or Music Center for PC may not reboot normally Related Topic Installing Music Center for PC Windows Preparing music content Purchasing High Resolution Audio content Transferring content using Windows Explorer Transferring language study content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring language study content using Windows Explorer Playing mus...

Page 64: ...s on compatible file formats Connect the player to the computer via USB 1 Open the WALKMAN folder as follows Windows 10 Open File Explorer from the Start menu Select WALKMAN from the left pane Windows 8 1 Open File Explorer from Desktop Select WALKMAN from the list under This PC Windows 7 Select Start Computer and then WALKMAN You can also transfer music content to a microSD card Select the folder...

Page 65: ...ntent correctly depending on the language setting on the player Transferred music content is limited to private use only Use of music content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders The use of a USB hub is only guaranteed when you use a self powered USB hub that carries an authorized logo While the player is connected to a computer observe the following cautions Otherwi...

Page 66: ... hub is only guaranteed when you use a self powered USB hub that carries an authorized logo While the player is connected to a computer observe the following cautions Otherwise the player may not function properly Use a computer on which Music Center for PC has been installed 1 Launch Music Center for PC 2 Connect the player to the computer via USB 3 Select the connected device from Transfer and M...

Page 67: ...ep mode Do not shut down the computer Related Topic Installing Music Center for PC Windows Playing music Supported formats 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 67 ...

Page 68: ...r PC support website https www sony net smc4pc Note Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer Transferred language study content is limited to private use only Use of language study content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders Use a computer on which Music Center for PC has been installed 1 Launch Music Center for PC 2 Connect the player to the computer vi...

Page 69: ...a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring language study content using Windows Explorer Using the language study function 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 69 ...

Page 70: ...or artists from the music library to the language study library Connect the player to the computer via USB 1 Open the WALKMAN folder as follows Windows 10 Open File Explorer from the Start menu Select WALKMAN from the left pane Windows 8 1 Open File Explorer from Desktop Select WALKMAN from the list under This PC Windows 7 Select Start Computer and then WALKMAN You can also transfer language study...

Page 71: ...ct the USB cable during data transfer Do not format the memory of the player on the computer The player may not display information for some language study content correctly depending on the language setting on the player Transferred language study content is limited to private use only Use of language study content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders Related Topic ...

Page 72: ...n you connect the player to a computer for a long period of time connect the computer to an AC power supply Use a computer on which Content Transfer has been installed 1 Launch Content Transfer 2 Connect the player to the computer via USB 3 Select the destination memory on the player the internal memory or a microSD card 4 Open Finder or iTunes Then select the music content 5 Drag and drop the mus...

Page 73: ...you use a self powered USB hub that carries an authorized logo While the player is connected to a computer observe the following cautions Otherwise the player may not function properly Do not turn on the computer Do not restart the computer Do not wake the computer from sleep mode Do not shut down the computer Related Topic Installing Content Transfer Mac Preparing music content Purchasing High Re...

Page 74: ...he LEARNING folder You can add cover art images for albums manually so that the image will appear on the player screen First rename the image file with the same name as the folder for the album Do not change the extension for the image file at this time Then add the image file to the folder for the album The player displays the following files for cover art images Connect the player to a running c...

Page 75: ...r other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders The use of a USB hub is only guaranteed when you use a self powered USB hub that carries an authorized logo While the player is connected to a computer observe the following cautions Otherwise the player may not function properly Do not turn on the computer Do not restart the computer Do not wake the computer from sleep mode Do not ...

Page 76: ...t be able to play the files Do not change the names of the root folders such as MUSIC Do not transfer the files to folders other than LEARNING Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer Do not format the memory of the player on the computer The player may not play some files due to copyright protection Connect the player to a computer via USB 1 Select WALKMAN in the sidebar of the Finder...

Page 77: ...e use only Use of language study content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders Related Topic Preparing music content Transferring content using Mac Finder Using the language study function 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 77 ...

Page 78: ... can separate seconds and hundredths of a second using a period instead of a colon 3 You can omit hundredths of a second 1 Save the file Select UTF 8 as the character encoding Set the same file name as the music file Set lrc as the extension The maximum file size is 512 KB If a text line cannot fit on the screen it will be wrapped The number of lines of text that can be displayed simultaneously de...

Page 79: ... setting Copyright notice When you create LRC files using copyrighted materials authored by others the LRC files are limited to private use only Use of LRC files for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders Related Topic Obtaining lyric information Displaying lyrics 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Windows 7 Select Start Computer and then WALKMAN You can also t...

Page 80: ...ustration The player can play back music files stored in the first through eighth level of each folder Note Do not rename the following default folders Otherwise the player will not recognize the folders MUSIC LEARNING 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 80 ...

Page 81: ...perating buttons on the player Tap to open the library screen 1 Tap the desired category You can flick the screen to the left or right to switch pages The number of dots represents the number of available pages 2 Select subcategories until a track list appears and then select the desired track Playback will start 3 Operation button Function Press the button to start or pause playback Press the but...

Page 82: ...unction or playlist function on the player Create playlists with Music Center for PC or iTunes and transfer them Related Topic Turning the power on or off How to use the various screens Installing Music Center for PC Windows Library screen Playback screen Preparing music content Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring content using Windows Explorer Trans...

Page 83: ...from Play Mode Setting the playback range Diagram of the relationship between playback mode and playback range Tap the area or to select a playback mode Shuffle Playback Repeat 1 Song Repeat All When and are lit up the player will play all tracks in the selected playback range randomly To return to the normal playback mode tap the icons so that both and darken 1 Tap the menu items in the following...

Page 84: ...ary screen If you select a track from Album on the library screen the player will shuffle all the tracks in the selected album When the player finishes playing all the tracks in the album playback will proceed to the next album Then the player will shuffle all the tracks in the album selected range are played in random order 1 Repeat Off All tracks are played in sequential order Tracks in the sele...

Page 85: ...on operation see the Music Center for PC support website Hint SensMe Channels can be used for tracks that were transferred from applications that support the 12 TONE ANALYSIS technology developed by Sony When you open a channel using the SensMe Channels function or switch to a different channel the track is played starting from the most melodic or rhythmical section Tracks are played in random ord...

Page 86: ...ate a text file LRC file Input lyrics to a text file LRC file by yourself For details on LRC files refer to the relevant topic under Related Topic Note Lyric information is limited to private use only Use of lyric content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders Related Topic Displaying lyrics Adding lyric information using a computer 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony C...

Page 87: ...When lyric information is available for a track an icon lights up Related Topic Obtaining lyric information Adding lyric information using a computer 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation On the playback screen tap and then Display Lyrics 1 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 87 ...

Page 88: ...e order of tracks You can change the name of a playlist from the pop up menu On the library screen tap Playlists Tap beside the desired playlist and then Edit Playlist Name You can transfer playlists created using Music Center for PC or iTunes to the player Playlists in the m3u file format can be managed on the player You can create a new playlist on the player To create a new playlist tap the men...

Page 89: ...om the player Related Topic Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation On the library screen tap Playlists to display the list of playlists 1 Tap beside the playlist that you want to delete and then tap Delete 2 Follow the onscreen instruction 3 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to up...

Page 90: ...o rearrange the tracks Tap Complete to save the order of tracks Note You cannot import bookmark lists to a computer You cannot add language study content to bookmark lists Listening to bookmarked tracks on the player Removing tracks from a bookmark list on the player Hint You can remove all the tracks from a bookmark list On the bookmark list screen tap and then Delete All Perform one of the follo...

Page 91: ...een Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 91 ...

Page 92: ... Finder do not delete or rename the root folder such as MUSIC Otherwise the player will not recognize the content Related Topic Library screen 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation On the library screen display one of the following items To delete tracks tap the desired category albums artists etc and the desired subcategory until a track list appears To delete a folder tap Folder and the...

Page 93: ...e The following instructions are a basic step by step procedure for connecting the player and a Bluetooth device To disconnect from a paired Bluetooth device Turn on the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device if necessary 1 On the library screen of the player tap the menu items in the following order Settings Connect to Add Audio Device Bluetooth The Bluetooth connection screen will appear 2 T...

Page 94: ...e some restrictions on sound output through a Bluetooth connection Even if you connect a pair of headphones to a headphone jack sound will not be output from the headphones Sound is output from the Bluetooth device preferentially You cannot listen to FM radio while there is an active Bluetooth connection You cannot listen to played back sound wirelessly while the USB DAC function is active If soun...

Page 96: ...luetooth device are displayed check the BD address of the Bluetooth device For details on the BD address refer to the manual of the Bluetooth device If the Bluetooth device supports the NFC function the player and the Bluetooth device can be paired and connected by touching them together The player stays connected to a Bluetooth device until you turn off the Bluetooth function To conserve the batt...

Page 97: ...luetooth device closer together Select SBC Connection Preferred by tapping the following menu items Settings Audio Device Connection Settings Bluetooth Wireless Playback Quality A Bluetooth connection is terminated automatically in the following cases The battery of the player has run out The player is turned off When there is an active Bluetooth connection the sound quality settings are invalid R...

Page 98: ...connect the player and the Bluetooth device using the NFC function Turn on the screen of the player Then touch the player and the Bluetooth device and together again to disconnect If the Bluetooth device has an NFC switch set the NFC switch to on 1 Turn on the screen of the player 2 Touch the mark on the player and the Bluetooth device together Hold them together until instructions appear on the s...

Page 99: ... the connection If the screen is turned off you cannot connect the Bluetooth device by touching the Bluetooth device to the player NFC The battery life becomes considerably shorter when the Bluetooth function is active You cannot connect the player to a Bluetooth device using NFC while the following functions are active The USB DAC function The FM radio function Turn off the Bluetooth Receiver fun...

Page 100: ...ding on the Bluetooth device the volume may not be adjustable using the player In this case try Use Enhanced Mode Checking Bluetooth information Related Topic Connecting the player to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time Connecting the player to a paired Bluetooth device One touch connections with a Bluetooth device NFC Notes on the Bluetooth function On the playback screen tap the menu...

Page 102: ... The following instructions are a basic step by step procedure for connecting the player and a smartphone Before you start terminate the Bluetooth connection on the smartphone if the player is already connected to another smartphone To turn off the Bluetooth Receiver function Tap in the top left of the Bluetooth Receiver screen Then tap OK when a message appears The player will return to the music...

Page 103: ...egister the player and the smartphone to each other again The battery life becomes considerably shorter when the Bluetooth Receiver function is active You can pair the player with a maximum of 7 devices If the number of paired devices exceeds the maximum the player will delete the oldest connected device If the pairing times out before it is finished perform the procedure again starting from the B...

Page 104: ...with a smartphone NFC Configuring the Bluetooth function Bluetooth receiving mode Notes on the Bluetooth function 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 104 ...

Page 105: ... available If you connect a USB charger not supplied the player will charge while maintaining the Bluetooth connection If the same smartphone appears multiple times check the BD address of the smartphone under Device Information For details on the BD address refer to the manual of the smartphone On the library screen of the player tap 1 Confirm the message and tap OK The player will switch to the ...

Page 106: ...pted or skips during a Bluetooth connection try the following Place the player and the smartphone closer together Select Connection Preferred by tapping the following menu items Settings Receiver Playback Quality Bluetooth Connection Preferred Then terminate the Bluetooth connection and reconnect to the smartphone to apply the new setting A Bluetooth connection is terminated automatically in the f...

Page 107: ...NFC function Turn on the player screen Then touch the player and the smartphone and together again to disconnect To turn off the NFC function Turn on the NFC function on the smartphone 1 On the library screen of the player tap 2 Confirm the message and tap OK The player will switch to the Bluetooth Receiver function 3 Touch the mark on the player and the smartphone together Hold the devices togeth...

Page 108: ...e connection If the screen is turned off you cannot connect the smartphone by touching the smartphone to the player NFC The battery life becomes considerably shorter when the Bluetooth Receiver function is active You cannot use the Bluetooth Receiver function while any of the following functions is active Turn off the function and switch to the Bluetooth Receiver function FM radio function Languag...

Page 109: ... Topic Connecting the player to an unpaired smartphone for the first time Connecting the player to a paired smartphone One touch connections with a smartphone NFC Notes on the Bluetooth function 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation On the Bluetooth Receiver screen tap the menu items in the following order Settings Receiver Playback Quality Bluetooth 1 Select Sound Quality Preferred or Co...

Page 110: ...ices or wireless LAN environments The battery life may become about 70 shorter if you activate certain sound quality settings for example Equalizer or DSEE HX under Sound Settings while you are using the Bluetooth Receiver function The battery life also depends on the volume conditions of use and surrounding temperature Due to a characteristic of Bluetooth wireless technology the sound may lag sli...

Page 111: ... go back to the music playback function Tap in the top left of the screen When a message is displayed tap OK Install the USB DAC compatible application on a computer Windows Music Center for PC To install the application access the customer support website https www sony net smc4pc Refer to the appropriate topic under Related Topic Sony Audio USB Driver for Windows Access the customer support webs...

Page 112: ...lessly while the USB DAC function is active The USB DAC function is designed exclusively for enjoying music The player processes the audio signals prior to playback As a result the audio on the player becomes slightly delayed compared to the computer This means that images and audio may not be synchronized when you use the USB DAC function for the following purposes Playing videos Playing games Us...

Page 113: ...djust to adjust the equalizer setting DSEE HX This function upscales the sound quality of audio files The sound quality will become almost equal to that of High Resolution Audio The function reproduces the clear high range sound that is often lost DC Phase Linearizer This function adjusts low frequency phase shifts to reproduce the audio characteristics of analog amplifiers VPT Surround This funct...

Page 114: ...t apply to FM radio Related Topic How to use the various screens Sound quality setting screens 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 114 ...

Page 115: ...able Clear Phase Select Other Headphones to use headphones that do not support the Noise Canceling function Select the Noise Canceling headphones On the playback screen tap and then Settings Then select the Noise Canceling headphones from the pull down menu under Headphones 1 Turn on the Noise Canceling function After you select the Noise Canceling headphones tap Noise Canceling The settings menu ...

Page 116: ... operating correctly you may hear a slight hissing noise This is not a malfunction Keep the player away from mobile phones or smartphones These devices may cause noise Turn off the Noise Canceling function in quiet places where the Noise Canceling may not be effective Remove headphones from your ears before you connect them to the player Also remove the headphones from your ears before you disconn...

Page 117: ...t sound may not be heard well depending on the surrounding environment type of the music being played on the player or the volume level Be very careful when using the headphones in places where an inability to hear ambient sound would be dangerous such as on roads where there is car or bicycle traffic Ambient Sound Mode may not function properly if you use the headphones with earbuds that do not f...

Page 118: ...our hands while you are using Ambient Sound Mode Depending on the surrounding environment or the volume of the ambient sounds Ambient Sound Mode may turn off temporarily This is not a malfunction Adjust the level setting for Ambient Sound Mode Ambient Sound Level It may improve the problem Select the headphones that are compatible with Ambient Sound Mode On the playback screen tap and then Setting...

Page 119: ...e generated when the headphone cable rubs against clothing or when hair rubs against the headphones etc In this case adjust Ambient Sound Level The rubbing noise may be reduced Ambient Sound Mode is disabled while the following functions are active The USB DAC function The FM radio function The Noise Canceling function Related Topic What is Ambient Sound Mode 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Cor...

Page 120: ...dphones that do not support the Noise Canceling function When Other Headphones is selected you cannot enable the Noise Canceling function or the Clear Phase function Related Topic Using the Noise Canceling function Adjusting the sound quality settings 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation On the library screen tap and then Settings 1 Select IER NW500N NE or MDR NW750N NE from the pull dow...

Page 121: ... menu items in the following order You can move the selected track album or artist Move Songs to Language Study In Music Center for PC Specify the genre for the language study content and then transfer the content to the player In Windows Explorer or Mac Finder Drag and drop the language study content to the LEARNING folder on the player Related Topic Transferring language study content from a Win...

Page 122: ...from A to B repeatedly Tap to go back to the point A Tap to jump to the next track A B Repeat function will be off If you want to listen to the whole track tap A B Repeat function will be off Quick Replay You can jump 10 seconds back 3 seconds back or 5 seconds ahead in the track To go back to the music playback function Tap at the top left of the library screen On the library screen tap The playe...

Page 123: ...ween the start point A and the end point B for the A B Repeat function High Resolution Audio files will be converted to PCM format Related Topic How to use the various screens Library screen Language Study screen Preparing language study content Transferring language study content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring language study content using Windows Explorer Transferr...

Page 124: ...ou cannot listen to FM radio while there is an active Bluetooth connection If you disconnect the headphones while you are listening to the FM radio the FM radio switch will turn off automatically Even if you reconnect the headphones the switch will not turn back on automatically To listen to the FM radio again reconnect the headphones and tap the FM radio switch again The radio reception may not b...

Page 125: ...elated Topic How to use the various screens Library screen FM Radio screen Presetting FM radio stations 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 125 ...

Page 126: ...can preset up to 30 stations Note Tapping Auto Preset clears all previous presets Related Topic FM Radio screen Listening to FM radio broadcasts 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation In the FM radio function tap the menu items in the following order Auto Preset OK Receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order of frequency 1 In the FM radio function tune to a broadcast station 1 Ta...

Page 127: ...layer is connected to the computer Data cannot be transferred This topic includes instructions for the following operations Switching from USB Mass Storage mode to USB mode Switching from USB mode to USB Mass Storage mode Switching from USB Mass Storage mode to USB mode When you connect the player to a computer the player enters USB Mass Storage mode Switching from USB mode to USB Mass Storage mod...

Page 128: ...r Doing so will damage the data On the computer screen confirm that the data has finished transferring properly Related Topic Charging the battery 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Settings Device Settings Basic Settings USB Connection Settings Turn On USB Mass Storage OK The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specificati...

Page 129: ...re you restart the player Otherwise the data on the player may be damaged Disconnect the player from the computer Stop playback Related Topic Restarting formatting or initializing the player Formatting a microSD card 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Hold down the button for 8 seconds until the player restarts 1 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice du...

Page 130: ...c Settings Reset Format 1 Tap the operation that you want to perform Follow the onscreen instructions Make sure to confirm the messages carefully 2 Reset All Settings This operation resets all setting parameters to the default settings If you select this operation the player will restart automatically Format System Storage This operation formats the internal memory of the player Note that all data...

Page 131: ...player Restore to Factory Configuration Reset All Settings If you rebuild the database the following information will be erased Elapsed time of the selected track Playback order Related Topic Restarting the player Formatting a microSD card 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specificat...

Page 132: ...erwise some functions of the player may be limited Related Topic Restarting the player Restarting formatting or initializing the player 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation On the library screen tap the menu items in the following order Settings Device Settings Basic Settings Reset Format Format SD Card Follow the onscreen instructions Make sure to confirm the messages carefully 1 The co...

Page 133: ...ame and system software version Related Topic Updating the system software 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation On the library screen tap the menu items in the following order Settings Unit Information Other 1 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 133 ...

Page 134: ...er support website For details on how to install the program refer to the customer support website Hint To check the version information for the player tap the menu items in the following order Settings Unit Information Other Related Topic Customer support website Restarting the player Restarting formatting or initializing the player Checking information on the player 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018...

Page 135: ... if the connected headphones are different from the designated ones Ambient Sound Mode is not available if MDR NW750N NE or Other Headphones is selected as the Headphones setting Pair the player and the Bluetooth device audio device or remote control in advance Tap and then Settings 1 Tap the shortcut button for the desired function 2 Shortcut button Function Tap the button to adjust the screen br...

Page 136: ...oth device for the first time Using the Noise Canceling function Using Ambient Sound Mode 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 136 ...

Page 137: ... are not output while sound is being played back via a connected Bluetooth device The player does not display a clock The clock setting is used for data management Playback Settings Play Mode Playback Range Sleep Timer Artist List Display Display Lyrics Output Settings Headphone Output USB Output for DSD DSD Playback Settings Device Settings Beep Settings Disable touch panel when the HOLD switch i...

Page 138: ... Noise Canceling Ambient Sound Mode On Off Ambient Sound Level Clear Phase On Off Connect to Add Audio Device On Off Add Device Pairing Added Devices Audio Device Connection Settings Wireless Playback Quality Use Enhanced Mode Added Devices Bluetooth Receiver Receiver Playback Quality Sound Quality Preferred Connection Preferred Remote Control Settings 1 On Off Added Remote Control Add Remote Cont...

Page 139: ...ble on models sold in certain countries or regions 1 Language Study Settings Play Mode FM Radio Settings Scan Sensitivity Mono Auto USB DAC Settings Charge this player from the connected device Unit Information Model name system software version total number of tracks etc The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 139 ...

Page 140: ...ave the player in direct sunlight Do not leave the player in a car with all the windows closed especially during the summer Do not place the player in locations where it is exposed to vibration Do not drop the player from heights Do not apply a strong force or shock to the player Do not place the player in locations where there is magnetization For example do not place the player near a magnet spe...

Page 141: ...rightness A malfunction of the display Injury from a cracked display The player screen is made of glass The glass may crack if you drop the player on a hard surface or if you apply strong force to the screen Be careful when you handle the player If the glass is cracked or chipped do not use the player or touch the damaged part Otherwise you may get injured When you use a strap note the following T...

Page 142: ... use in ear headphones with a high degree of adhesion note the following Otherwise you may damage your ears or eardrums Do not insert the earbuds forcefully into your ears Do not remove the earbuds from your ears suddenly When you take off the headphones move the earbuds up and down gently When you unplug the headphones from the player hold the headphones by the plug Pulling the cord itself may da...

Page 143: ... hands if the battery is leaking The battery liquid may cause burns or blindness If the liquid contacts your body or clothes wash the liquid off immediately with clean water 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 143 ...

Page 144: ...mple music is pre installed on the player for trial listening Sample data is not installed in some countries or regions 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 144 ...

Page 145: ...nt deterioration of the battery charge the battery at least once every 6 months When you use the player in a cold location the onscreen display may become dark or may not respond quickly However these are not malfunctions You feel mild tingling against your ears particularly in dry air conditions This is a result of static electricity accumulated in the body This effect can be minimized by wearing...

Page 146: ...on Be careful not to get water inside the player Do not clean with solvents such as alcohol naphtha or paint thinner These solvents may damage the surface of the player Clean the headphone plug occasionally with a soft dry cloth Noise or sound skipping may occur if the plug is dirty 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notic...

Page 147: ...ort sony com For customers in Canada http esupport sony com CA For customers in Latin America http esupport sony com LA For customers in Europe http www sony eu support For customers in China https service sony com cn For customers in other countries regions http www sony asia com For customers who purchased the overseas models http www sony co jp overseas support 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Son...

Page 148: ...jack WM PORT WM PORT multiple connecting terminal 22 pins External memory microSD microSDHC microSDXC FM Frequency range 87 5 MHz to 108 0 MHz Antenna Headphone cord antenna Version Communication system Bluetooth Specification Version 4 2 Frequency band 2 4 GHz band 2 4000 GHz 2 4835 GHz Modulation method FHSS Supported Bluetooth profiles A2DP AVRCP Supported Codecs Transmission SBC LDAC aptX aptX...

Page 149: ...harging Approx 4 hours Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 ºF to 95 ºF Dimensions w h d projecting parts not included Approx 54 8 mm 97 3 mm 10 7 mm 2 16 inches 3 84 inches 0 43 inches w h d Approx 55 7 mm 97 3 mm 10 8 mm 2 20 inches 3 84 inches 0 43 inches Mass Approx 99 g 3 50 oz NW A55 16 GB NW A55HN 16 GB NW A56 32 GB NW A56HN 32 GB NW A57 64 GB NW A55 Approx 12 26 GB 13 164 150 784 byte NW A...

Page 150: ...y A portion of the memory is used for data management functions 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 150 ...

Page 151: ...5 hours AAC 256 kbps 27 hours 39 hours FLAC 96 kHz 24 bit 27 hours 39 hours FLAC 192 kHz 24 bit 23 hours 30 hours DSD 2 8224 MHz 1 bit 20 hours 25 hours Noise Cancel ON Noise Cancel OFF MP3 128 kbps 37 hours 45 hours AAC 256 kbps 33 hours 39 hours FLAC 96 kHz 24 bit 32 hours 39 hours FLAC 192 kHz 24 bit 27 hours 30 hours DSD 2 8224 MHz 1 bit 22 hours 25 hours Noise Cancel ON Noise Cancel OFF 27 ho...

Page 152: ... 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 temperature The battery is consumed considerably when the screen is on 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the pr...

Page 153: ...12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation NW A55 A55HN 16 GB NW A56 A56HN 32 GB NW A57 64 GB MP3 128 kbps 3 300 songs 7 300 songs 15 000 songs AAC 256 kbps 1 600 songs 3 600 songs 7 600 songs FLAC 44 1 kHz 16 bit 300 songs 660 songs 1 300 songs FLAC 96 kHz 24 bit 90 songs 200 songs 420 songs FLAC 192 kHz 24 bit 40 songs 100 songs 210 songs DSD 2 8224 MHz 1 bit 70 songs 160 songs 340 songs The contents ...

Page 154: ...4 bit 32 bit 8 kHz 384 kHz DSD dsf dff 1 bit 2 8224 MHz 5 6448 MHz 11 2896 MHz APE ape 8 bit 16 bit 24 bit 8 kHz 192 kHz Fast Normal High MQA mqa flac Supported Note Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders Copyright protected files cannot be played back Non standard bit rates or non guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the Sampling frequency Files that are 4 GB 2 GB for APE...

Page 156: ...Windows 7 macOS v10 10 10 13 Note You need an Internet connection to download computer applications We do not guarantee operation for all computers 4 740 523 12 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 156 ...

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