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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.).

Play queue screen

You can check and edit the list of tracks that the player will play.

Favorites screen

You can check the tracks/albums/playlists that you have added to Favorites beforehand.
The following operations can be performed from this screen.

Playing tracks/albums/playlists in Favorites.
Removing tracks/albums/playlists from Favorites.

Changing the display order of tracks/albums/playlists in Favorites.
Adding tracks/albums/playlists in Favorites to a playlist or the play queue.

Summary of Contents for NW-WM1AM2

Page 1: ... 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 Before first use Manuals and general information Checking the contents of the package Using the supplied accessories Using the headphone jack caps Using the leather case 1 ...

Page 2: ...sic Operations Parts and controls Home screen operations WALKMAN Home screen Android Home screen Displaying the All Apps screen Displaying Quick Settings panel Switching the home screen Screen operations How to use the various screens of Music player Library screen in Music player Playback screen in Music player Play queue screen in Music player Favorites screen in Music player Sound adjustment sc...

Page 3: ...erring content using Mac computer Adding lyric information using a computer Notes on transferring content from a computer Enjoying music services via Wi Fi connection Connecting the player to a Wi Fi network Google Account Setting up a Google Account Purchasing music content from online music services by using the player Purchasing High Resolution Audio content by using the player Installing apps ...

Page 4: ...e Bluetooth function Various Functions Using the USB DAC function Enjoying music content on a computer using the sound quality of the player USB DAC function USB DAC screen in Music player Adjusting the sound Using the High Res streaming function Settings menu in Music player Restarting formatting or initializing the player Restarting the player Formatting the player Formatting a microSD card Vari...

Page 5: ...11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation General Information Maintenance Customer support website Specifications Specifications Battery life Maximum recordable number of songs Supported formats System requirements 5 ...

Page 6: ...ck the following 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 bef...

Page 7: ... player Notes on the headphones Notes on the built in battery Notes on the sample data General Information Maintenance Customer support website 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 7 ...

Page 8: ... Help Guide via the internet Use a computer a smartphone or the player connected to a Wi Fi network How to transfer content to the player How to use various functions Notes on using the player The Help Guide refers to the product as player Important Information Information on copyrights laws and regulations See Before first use for details on viewing the information Customer support website online...

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Page 10: ...Headphone jack cap Balanced Standard 1 1 NW WM1ZM2 Leather case 1 Note Headphones and a microSD card are not supplied with the Walkman Models to sell vary by country or region Related Topic Customer support website 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The headphone jack caps are attached to the Walkman 1 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to update...

Page 11: ...ack may cause the jack to corrode and result in a malfunction There is a charge for repairing malfunctions caused by corrosion of the headphone jacks Headphone jack cap Balanced Standard Headphone jack Balanced Standard Headphone jack cap Stereo Mini Headphone jack Stereo Mini Related Topic Checking the contents of the package 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help...

Page 12: ...leaner on an inconspicuous part first For cleaning do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or paint thinner Such solvents may damage the leather case For example they may cause color fading deformation or degradation Moisture such as rain or sweat or friction may cause discoloration or color transference to your clothes etc Do not use or store the leather case in the following kinds of plac...

Page 13: ...not place this product close to persons who use such medical devices Consult your doctor before using this product if you use any such medical device Related Topic Checking the contents of the package 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 13 ...

Page 14: ...ery level is low Charge the player for about 30 minutes If necessary select a language and go to the next step 1 Tap START 2 Confirm the content of End user license agreement and then tap AGREE 3 Follow the onscreen instructions 4 On the Select Home screen menu select the main home screen and tap OK Whichever home screen you select here will be displayed when you tap the home button Page 1 default...

Page 15: ...e the initial setup depending on the amount of data to be transferred We recommend not transfering apps and data during the initial setup Instructional video There is an instructional video for the following operations Initial setup Visit the following link https rd1 sony net help dmp mov0005 h_zz Related Topic Connecting the player to a Wi Fi network Setting up a Google Account Charging the batte...

Page 16: ...ap the menu items in the following order Settings Battery Auto power off Note The player may not turn on if the battery level is low Charge the player for about 30 minutes Related Topic Configuring the initial setup Charging the battery Turning the power off 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Hold down the power button for 5 seconds until the player turns on When you turn on the player...

Page 17: ... after you pause playback Swipe the WALKMAN Home screen upwards Tap the menu items in the following order Settings Battery Auto power off Related Topic Turning the power on 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Hold down the power button for 2 seconds while the screen is turned on 1 Tap Power off 2 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to th...

Page 18: ...ntentional operations on the touch screen Related Topic Parts and controls 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Slide the HOLD switch upwards The HOLD function is enabled The status icon will appear in the status bar You cannot operate the following buttons Playback operating buttons volume buttons You can operate the following parts even while you have enabled the HOLD function power bu...

Page 19: ...uter will recognize the player after about 30 minutes of charging Related Topic Reducing the battery consumption Notes on charging the battery Specifications 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Connect the player to a running computer via USB The charge lamp in the bottom left of the screen lights up When charging is complete the charge lamp turns off 1 Disconnect the player from the co...

Page 20: ...ly charge This is not a malfunction While the function is turned on will appear in the status bar even when the battery is not charging Related Topic Charging the battery 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Swipe the WALKMAN Home screen upwards 1 Tap the menu items in the following order Settings Battery Battery Care 2 Tap the switch to turn the function on will appear in the status bar...

Page 21: ...ime after you pause playback Swipe the WALKMAN Home screen upwards Tap the menu items in the following order Settings Battery Auto power off Adjust the screen brightness Turn off all sound adjustments Turn off the Bluetooth function when you are not using it Turn off the Wi Fi function when you are not using it Related Topic Charging the battery Turning the power off Sound adjustment screens for M...

Page 22: ... may become too hot In this case you may be unable to fully charge the battery The battery can be recharged about 500 times from a completely depleted state The exact number of times may vary depending on the usage conditions To prevent deterioration of the battery charge the battery at least once every 6 months Charging is not guaranteed when you use a homebuilt or modified computer Charging from...

Page 23: ...maining battery level Refer to the battery indicator as a guide When you charge the player using a computer do not remove the USB Type C cable while data is transferring If you disconnect the USB Type C cable data on the player may be lost Related Topic Charging the battery Extending the battery lifespan Reducing the battery consumption Notes on the built in battery Battery life 5 031 748 11 1 Cop...

Page 24: ...sp the microSD card tray and pull the tray straight out Set a microSD card inside the microSD card tray in the correct direction The gold contact pins should face the back side of the player Make sure to insert the microSD card correctly Otherwise the microSD card will fall out when you hold the tray upside down Insert the tray straight into the card slot Be sure to insert the tray firmly into the...

Page 25: ...ed The content that is currently being played The playback position Tracks and the playback order on the play queue screen When you remove the microSD card the following information will disappear Favorite information for tracks albums playlists stored on the microSD card Playlist registration information for tracks stored on the microSD card Formatting a microSD card will delete all data stored o...

Page 26: ...Notes on microSD cards Formatting a microSD card 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 26 ...

Page 27: ...ed off during a read or write operation When a microSD card is used in a location 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 micr...

Page 28: ... Using a microSD card Formatting a microSD card 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 28 ...

Page 29: ...estart the player If operations become unstable hold down the button for 10 seconds to force the player to restart 5 1 volume buttons Press the buttons to adjust the volume 6 Playback operating buttons play pause 1 Press the button to start or pause playback previous track next track Press the buttons to jump to the beginning of the current track previous track or next track Hold down the buttons ...

Page 30: ...he buttons accidentally Locked inoperable Released operable 11 microSD card tray Hook your fingernail in the notch and pull the tray straight out Set a microSD card not supplied inside the tray 12 There are tactile dots on the play pause button and the volume button The tactile dots can help you operate the buttons without looking at them 1 When headphones are connected to both headphone jacks Ste...

Page 31: ...own on the status bar to display the notification panel and the Quick Settings panel 1 Music player widget The widget shows the current track of Music player 2 Dock You can add up to 5 shortcuts for apps 3 Navigation bar The navigation bar contains the following 3 buttons Tap to operate them back button Tap the button to return to the previous screen home button Tap the button to display the WALKM...

Page 32: ...select Page 2 WALKMAN Home for Select Home screen during the initial setup the WALKMAN Home screen will appear when you tap the home button You can change the main home screen after the initial setup On the home screen hold down an empty space Tap the menu items in the following order Home settings Select Home screen Select the desired home screen Note Please note that Sony does not accept respons...

Page 33: ...appear as icons Swipe down on the status bar to display the notification panel and the Quick Settings panel 1 Google search widget Tap the input field to show the keyboard Enter text to search on Google 2 Shortcuts to apps Tap a shortcut to launch an app 3 Dock You can add up to 5 shortcuts for apps 4 Navigation bar The navigation bar contains the following 3 buttons Tap to operate them back butto...

Page 34: ...he app to register and set up your headphones Play Store Use the app to purchase and or download various apps from Google Play Store Chrome Use the app to launch Google Chrome and view websites Note Please note that Sony does not accept responsibility for any problems due to apps or services from other companies Check the terms of service from each provider before use Related Topic List of icons d...

Page 35: ...n and the Android Home screen You can search for the desired app Enter the name of the app in the input field at the top of the All Apps screen 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Swipe the WALKMAN Home screen upwards The All Apps screen will appear Scroll up or down on the screen to find the desired app Tap the app icon to launch the app 1 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject ...

Page 36: ...he status bar twice Alternatively swipe down on the status bar with 2 fingers The Quick Settings panel will appear The following are some of the functions on the Quick Settings panel at the time of purchase Wi Fi function Bluetooth function Volume 1 Tap the desired icon to switch the function on or off When you tap the volume icon the volume dialog appears Depending on the function the setting scr...

Page 37: ... the main home screen You can also switch between the two home screens at any time Set the main home screen Hint If you select Page 2 WALKMAN Home for Select Home screen during the initial setup the WALKMAN Home screen will be set as the main home screen Switch the home screen Related Topic Configuring the initial setup WALKMAN Home screen Android Home screen 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Cor...

Page 38: ...ent transferred from a computer to the player The music content stored on a computer USB DAC function You can also adjust the sound to suit your preferences To launch Music player On the WALKMAN Home screen tap Music player You can also launch Music player by tapping the cover art in the Music player widget This topic explains the layout of the various screens of Music player with the playback scr...

Page 39: ...check and edit the list of tracks that the player will play Favorites screen You can check the tracks albums playlists that you have added to Favorites beforehand The following operations can be performed from this screen Playing tracks albums playlists in Favorites Removing tracks albums playlists from Favorites Changing the display order of tracks albums playlists in Favorites Adding tracks albu...

Page 40: ...u items in the following order Options Operation guide Mini player The mini player appears at the bottom of each screen except for the playback screen Tap the mini player to display the playback screen Current playback position The area indicates the playback position within the current track 1 Cover art Track title Artist name Tap the area to display the playback screen Swipe the area to the left...

Page 41: ... Music player Play queue screen in Music player Favorites screen in Music player Sound adjustment screens for Music player Enjoying music content on a computer using the sound quality of the player USB DAC function 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 41 ...

Page 42: ...ck from the desired category Tap Hi Res to search tracks by the quality of sound with one of the following filters Hi Res CD quality Compressed Connect the player to a computer and tap USB DAC to enjoy the music stored on the computer with the same sound quality as the player 2 Page indicator The number of dots represents the number of available pages Swipe the screen to the left or right to switc...

Page 43: ...tem to add all tracks in Favorites to the position after the current track in the play queue Add to the end of Play queue Select the item to add all tracks in Favorites to the end of the play queue Empty Play queue and add Select the item to clear the current play queue and newly add all tracks in Favorites to the play queue Context menu Tap Context menu to display the context menu Context menu ap...

Page 44: ...ou can also update the database from the Settings menu for Music player Tap the menu items in the following order Options Settings Update database When Add to playlist or Add to another playlist is selected a playlist transferred from a computer cannot be selected as the addition destination In this case create a new playlist with the same content as the playlist transferred from the computer in a...

Page 45: ...ppears perform one of the following procedures Swipe the screen upwards downwards to the left to the right Tap the mini player to display the playback screen Option menu Cover art 1 Sound quality codec sampling frequency bit rate quantization bit rate High Resolution Audio icon 2 Track title Artist name Album title 3 Elapsed time of the current track 4 Timeline bar 5 Shuffle button Previous button...

Page 46: ...urs when you select the playback screen while there is a check mark in the box for Display tape playback screen To perform screen operations tap the cassette tape screen The display will temporarily switch back to the regular playback screen Then you can perform screen operations Even if there is a check mark in the box for Display tape playback screen the playback screen will not switch to the ca...

Page 47: ...c player Importing playlists from a Windows computer playing or deleting playlists in Music player Managing Favorites in Music player Displaying lyrics 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 47 ...

Page 48: ...r to the right Option menu Tap Options to display the option menu Displayed items may differ depending on the settings Settings Select the item to display the Settings menu for Music player Playback unit 1 Current track 2 Playback order 3 Library top button 4 Options button 5 Context menu button 6 Content list Artist name Track title Codec Codecs for High Resolution Audio formats appear in color L...

Page 49: ... item to add the selected track or all tracks in the selected item to the position after the current track in the play queue Add to the end of Play queue Select the item to add the selected track or all tracks in the selected item to the end of the play queue Empty Play queue and add Select the item to clear the current play queue and newly add the selected track or all tracks in the selected item...

Page 51: ...o display the Settings menu for Music player Edit Favorites order Select the item to change the order of the items in the selected category Drag and drop the reordering icons on the left sides of the items until they are in the desired order Category tabs Content lists are divided by category track album playlist Tap a category tab to display a list of content in the desired category 1 Content lis...

Page 52: ...eue Select the item to add the selected track or all tracks in the selected item to the end of the play queue Empty Play queue and add Select the item to clear the current play queue and newly add the selected track or all tracks in the selected item to the play queue Remove from this list Select the item to remove the item from Favorites Detailed song information Select the item to display the de...

Page 53: ...s in Music player Importing playlists from a Windows computer playing or deleting playlists in Music player Managing Favorites in Music player 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 53 ...

Page 54: ...ayer upwards To navigate the sound adjustment screens Swipe the screen to the left or right to select a sound adjustment You cannot select sound adjustments if you have turned on the following settings Turn off the settings to enable the other sound adjustments Direct Source DSD Remastering Sound adjustments available Equalizer DSEE Ultimate DC Phase Linearizer Dynamic Normalizer Vinyl Processor D...

Page 55: ...ayer Adjusting the sound 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Library top button 3 Options button 4 Saved sound settings button You can save the current state of the sound adjustments as Saved sound settings or load Saved sound settings that you have saved 5 Page indicator The number of dots represents the number of available pages Swipe the screen to the left or right to switch to a dif...

Page 56: ... of the player appear as icons Updating the database of Music player microSD card mounted HOLD indicator Bluetooth function Wi Fi network connected Airplane mode Battery status Battery Care function Related Topic The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 56 ...

Page 58: ...und You can view information on enjoying content in high sound quality 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation On the WALKMAN Home screen tap Guide to quality sound 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: ...en contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center The player will be formatted at a fee to erase the screen lock information Sony assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage of stored data 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Swipe the WALKMAN Home screen upwards 1 Tap the menu items in the following order Settings Security Screen lock 2 Tap the desired method to unlock the ...

Page 60: ...volume buttons to display the volume panel 2 Tap the volume scale or the digits on the volume panel to display the volume dialog Volume knob volume Current sound output Stereo mini or Balanced standard 1 Options button High gain output setting 1 Current setting for High gain output of the current sound output on or off 1 3 The menu items may not be available in some countries or regions 1 Turn the...

Page 61: ...ase adjust the volume with the volume buttons or the volume dialog You cannot adjust the volume with the volume dialog in the following cases Adjust the volume using the connected device When sound is output through a Bluetooth device that is connected to the player When sound is output through a USB device that is connected to the player Limiting the volume The AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter Syste...

Page 63: ...rm 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 next t...

Page 64: ...mple of additional software is Android File Transfer Google LLC Purchasing music content from online music services by using the player If you connect the player to a Wi Fi network you can purchase music content from online music services For details see Purchasing music content from online music services by using the player Importing music content from an audio CD to Music Center for PC For detai...

Page 65: ...t for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders Related Topic Connecting the player to a Wi Fi network Purchasing music content from online music services by using the player Installing Music Center for PC Windows Transferring content using Windows Explorer Transferring content using Mac computer Playing music Use a computer on which Music Center for PC has been installed 1 L...

Page 67: ...ice To transfer High Resolution Audio content from the computer to the player On a Windows computer You can use Music Center for PC version 2 4 or later or Windows Explorer On a Mac computer You need to install additional software An example of additional software is Android File Transfer Google LLC Hint High Resolution Audio content is indicated with an icon both on Music player and in Music Cent...

Page 68: ...omputer Organizing and managing the content For example you can create playlists Transferring content on a computer 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 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Access the Music Center...

Page 69: ...w sony net smc4pc Hint 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 Confirm the Use USB for menu on the player Select File Transfer and tap OK If the Use USB for menu does not appear you can access the menu from the Settings app Swipe the WALKMAN Home screen upwards Tap the menu items in the following ord...

Page 70: ...er 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 While you are transferring or importing music content on Music Center for PC make sure that the computer does not enter the sleep mode or standby mode The data may be lost or Music Center for ...

Page 71: ...le Transfer and tap OK If the Use USB for menu does not appear you can access the menu from the Settings app Swipe the WALKMAN Home screen upwards Tap the menu items in the following order Settings Connected devices USB 2 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 ...

Page 72: ...tly 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 Otherwise the playe...

Page 74: ...sic Center for PC has been installed 1 Launch Music Center for PC 2 Connect the player to the computer via USB 3 Confirm the Use USB for menu on the player Select File Transfer and tap OK If the Use USB for menu does not appear you can access the menu from the Settings app Swipe the WALKMAN Home screen upwards Tap the menu items in the following order Settings Connected devices USB The transfer sc...

Page 75: ...ected 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 Music Center for PC Windows Playing music Supported formats 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subje...

Page 76: ...roid File Transfer Access the following URL to download files Then follow the instructions on the webpage to install the software https www android com filetransfer 1 Connect the player to the computer via USB 2 Confirm the Use USB for menu on the player Select File Transfer and tap OK If the Use USB for menu does not appear you can access the menu from the Settings app Swipe the WALKMAN Home scre...

Page 78: ...n 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 depen...

Page 79: ...lain text 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 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Create a new folder in the Music folder under Internal...

Page 80: ...h folder Hint You can transfer video content to the Music folder Music player can only play the audio for video content Note Music player cannot recognize folders stored in the eighth level of a folder Do not rename the following default folders Otherwise Music player will not recognize the folders Music 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject t...

Page 81: ... determine the network name check the following items Wi Fi router Instruction manual for the Wi Fi router Service agreement for the Wi Fi network The following terms may also refer to the network name Network SSID SSID ESSID Access Point Name APN To determine the network password check the following items Wi Fi router Instruction manual for the Wi Fi router Service agreement for the Wi Fi network...

Page 82: ...nd q lowercase Q Instructional video There is an instructional video for the following operations Setting up a Wi Fi connection Visit the following link https rd1 sony net help dmp mov0006 h_zz Related Topic Notes on security when connecting to the internet Purchasing music content from online music services by using the player 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The contents of the Hel...

Page 83: ...pps such as e mail and calendar Note Ensure that the player is connected to the internet through a Wi Fi network when you perform the following Setting up a Google Account Signing in to a Google Account Related Topic Connecting the player to a Wi Fi network 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Turn on the Wi Fi function to connect the player to the internet 1 Swipe the WALKMAN Home scree...

Page 84: ...ot appear in the library of Music player Music folder in the memory of the player Download folder in the memory of the player Music folder on the microSD card In this case use the Files app to move the content to one of the folders listed above Related Topic Connecting the player to a Wi Fi network Library screen in Music player Turn on the Wi Fi function to connect the player to the internet 1 Sw...

Page 86: ...t Services vary by country or region Check the service guide for the provider you use Each service provider has different downloading procedures compatible file formats and payment methods Note that the provider may choose to suspend or terminate the service without notice Hint High Resolution Audio content is indicated with an icon on Music player Related Topic Connecting the player to a Wi Fi ne...

Page 87: ...he following apps are installed on the player at the time of purchase YouTube YouTube Music Related Topic Connecting the player to a Wi Fi network Setting up a Google Account 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Turn on the Wi Fi function to connect the player to the internet 1 Swipe the WALKMAN Home screen upwards and then tap Play Store 2 Search for the desired app 3 Follow the onscree...

Page 88: ...tion for 360 Reality Audio takes effect only when using compatible headphones For details on 360 Reality Audio refer to the following website https www sony net 360RA Related Topic Connecting the player to a Wi Fi network Updating the system software Turn on the Wi Fi function to connect the player to the internet 1 On the WALKMAN Home screen tap Sony Headphones Connect 2 Follow the onscreen instr...

Page 90: ...sfer rate and communication range may vary depending on the following conditions Distance between devices Obstructions between devices Device configuration Signal conditions Surrounding environment wall material etc Software in use Communications may cut off depending on signal conditions The data transfer rate is the theoretical maximum It does not indicate the actual data transfer rate Wi Fi dev...

Page 92: ... A router is a device that relays between an internet line and a local network line There are the following types Wired router ADSL modem with router function Optical network unit ONU with router function Wi Fi access point with router function Wall socket wall outlet device with network line 2 2 If you are uncertain whether a wall socket wall outlet device with a network line has a router functio...

Page 93: ...the player will play on the play queue screen The play queue can be edited freely by changing the order of tracks removing tracks or adding tracks or items Changing the order of the tracks in the play queue On the play queue screen tap the menu items in the following order Options Edit song order Drag and drop the reordering icons on the left sides of the tracks until they are in the desired order...

Page 94: ...ious track Hold down the button to fast rewind the track while playing next track Press the button to skip to the beginning of the next track Hold down the button to fast forward the track while playing Note A content stored on the player may not appear in the library of Music player In this case ensure that the file is in the Music folder or the Download folder in the memory of the player or in t...

Page 95: ...track list is displayed you can start shuffle playback with the displayed track list as the playback range by tapping the shuffle playback button Setting the playback range The relationship between playback mode and playback range On the playback screen in Music player tap the area or to select a playback mode Shuffle Repeat 1 song Repeat all When Shuffle and Repeat all are lit up Music player wil...

Page 96: ...ed in random order 1 Repeat off Tracks in the selected range are played in sequential order 1 Repeat all Tracks in the selected range are played repeatedly 1 Repeat 1 song The current track is played repeatedly Note When you select a track from a playlist or Favorites Music player plays tracks in the selected item only Tracks in other items will not be played even when Playback range is set to All...

Page 97: ...e 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 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Cor...

Page 98: ...ics Related Topic Obtaining lyric information Adding lyric information using a computer 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation On the playback screen in Music player tap the menu items in the following order Options Display lyrics 1 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 98 ...

Page 99: ...laylists that have been added to Favorites from the favorites screen as well On the favorites screen select the playlist tab and then tap the desired playlist On the library screen in Music player tap Playlists 1 Tap the menu items in the following order Options Create new playlist 2 Enter the name of the playlist and then tap OK 3 Add tracks to the playlist Perform one of the following While Musi...

Page 100: ...g playlists in Music player Deleting a playlist in Music player Hint On the library screen in Music player tap Playlists to display the list of playlists Playlist created in Music player Playlist transferred from the computer 1 Tap a playlist created in Music player to display the track list 2 Perform one of the following Changing the order of tracks in the playlist Tap the menu items in the follo...

Page 101: ...ete all playlists Confirm the message and tap YES Related Topic Library screen in Music player Importing playlists from a Windows computer playing or deleting playlists in Music player 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 101 ...

Page 102: ...r later This application is recommended to manage files on the player Note You cannot import a single playlist to both the player memory and a microSD card Listening to playlists on Music player Connect the player to the computer via USB 1 Confirm the Use USB for menu on the player Select File Transfer and tap OK If the Use USB for menu does not appear you can access the menu from the Settings app...

Page 103: ...it a playlist in Music player see Managing playlists in Music player Related Topic Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Library screen in Music player Managing playlists in Music player On the library screen in Music player tap Playlists to display the list of playlists 1 Tap the desired playlist 2 Tap the desired track 3 On the library screen in Music player tap ...

Page 105: ...cks albums playlists to the computer Listening to tracks albums playlists in Favorites Hint You can play items in Favorites on the library screen as well On the library screen tap Favorites and tap the desired category and then tap the desired item Removing tracks albums playlists from Favorites Perform one of the following While Music player is playing or pausing a track On the playback screen ta...

Page 106: ...n tap the menu items in the following order Options Remove all Related Topic Playback screen in Music player Favorites screen in Music player 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 106 ...

Page 107: ...2 4 or later Windows Explorer Note When you delete tracks using Windows Explorer do not delete or rename the default folder such as Music Otherwise Music player will not recognize the content Related Topic Library screen in Music player 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation On the library screen in Music player tap the desired category albums artists etc and the desired subcategory until ...

Page 108: ...at the procedure in this topic for each device You can erase a registered Bluetooth device On the list of devices under Connected devices tap the settings icon next to the name of the Bluetooth device that you want to erase The passkey may also be called a passcode PIN code PIN number or password The player stays connected to the Bluetooth device until you turn off the Bluetooth function To conser...

Page 109: ...ted 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 following sound adjustments are disabled DC Phase Linearizer Vinyl Processor DSD Remastering Instructional video There is an instructional video for the following operations Pairing a Bluetooth device for the first time Connecting to a paired Blue...

Page 110: ...the icon for Bluetooth function in the Quick Settings panel If multiple names for a Bluetooth 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 The player stays connected to a Bluetooth device until you turn off the Bluetooth function To conserve the battery power turn off the Bluetooth function or terminate ...

Page 111: ...battery of the player has run out The player is turned off When there is an active Bluetooth connection the following sound adjustments are disabled DC Phase Linearizer Vinyl Processor DSD Remastering Instructional video There is an instructional video for the following operations Pairing a Bluetooth device for the first time Connecting to a paired Bluetooth device Visit the following link https r...

Page 112: ...gs of the Bluetooth device Related Topic Connecting the player to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time Connecting the player to a paired Bluetooth device Notes on the Bluetooth function 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Swipe the WALKMAN Home screen upwards on the player 1 Tap the menu items in the following order Settings Connected devices Connection preferences Bluetooth ...

Page 113: ... frequency band 2 4 GHz If you use the player near a device equipped with a wireless LAN radio wave interference may occur It may cause a decrease in connection speed noise or connection failure In this case take the following measures When connecting the player to a Bluetooth audio device keep the player at least 10 meters 32 8 feet away from any device equipped with a wireless LAN Keep the playe...

Page 114: ...Related Topic Parts and controls 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 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: ...ble application on a computer Windows Music Center for PC To install the application access the customer support website https www sony net smc4pc Sony Audio USB Driver Windows Access the customer support website to install Sony Audio USB Driver Windows Follow the onscreen instructions Mac Hi Res Audio Player for Mac Access the customer support website to install the application Follow the onscree...

Page 116: ...gnals 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 Use the USB DAC function to enjoy music on its own Related Topic Installing Music Center for PC Windows USB DAC screen in Music player Adjustin...

Page 117: ...item to display the Settings menu for Music player Hint Swipe the USB DAC screen upwards if you want to adjust the sound Library top button Tap to turn off the USB DAC function 1 Input signal lamp The lamp indicates the presence and quality of the input signal Lights up in green PCM signal Lights up in blue DSD signal Off No signal is detected or there is an active Bluetooth connection 2 Sound qua...

Page 118: ... on a computer using the sound quality of the player USB DAC function 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 118 ...

Page 119: ...he desired frequency band to adjust it DSEE Ultimate 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 Select a sound t...

Page 120: ...zer Vinyl Processor DSD Remastering Sound adjustments are disabled when sound is output from a USB audio device that is connected to the USB Type C port To display the saved sound settings On one of the sound adjustment screens tap Saved sound settings Save Saved sound settings You can save the current state of the sound adjustments as Saved sound settings or overwrite Saved sound settings that yo...

Page 121: ...ALKMAN Home screen upwards 1 Tap the menu items in the following order Settings Sound High Res streaming 2 Tap the switch to turn on the High Res streaming function Music streamed using apps other than Music player is played in the following quality Use High Res streaming is on Up converted playback at 192 kHz 32 bit Use High Res streaming is off Down converted playback at 48 kHz 16 bit 3 The cont...

Page 122: ...the following order Options Settings Playback Shuffle Repeat Repeat off Repeat all Repeat 1 song Playback range All range Selected range Play on cassette tape screen Artist list display Album artist Artist DSD USB output for DSD Auto DoP Filtering during DSD playback Slow roll off Sharp roll off Gain during DSD playback 0 dB 3 dB Database Rebuild database Update database Other Audio played Stereo ...

Page 123: ...ettings Reset Sound adjustment settings About Music player 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 123 ...

Page 124: ...t If the player freezes hold down the power button for 10 seconds to force the player to restart Related Topic Formatting the player 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Hold down the power button for 2 seconds while the screen is turned on 1 Tap Restart 2 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 124 ...

Page 125: ...u items in the following order From the playback screen in Music player Options Detailed song information From the library screen play queue screen or favorites screen in Music player Context menu Detailed song information Note Sony does not guarantee performance if you format the memory of the player using a computer Swipe the WALKMAN Home screen upwards 1 Tap the menu items in the following orde...

Page 127: ...m the library screen play queue screen or favorites screen in Music player Context menu Detailed song information Note When you use a microSD card on the player for the first time format the microSD card with the player Otherwise some functions of the player may be limited 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Swipe the WALKMAN Home screen upwards 1 Tap the menu items in the following ord...

Page 128: ...system software version Related Topic Updating the system software 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Swipe the WALKMAN Home screen upwards 1 Tap the menu items in the following order Settings About device 2 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 128 ...

Page 129: ... Detailed song information From the library screen play queue screen or favorites screen in Music player Context menu Detailed song information Related Topic Charging the battery Connecting the player to a Wi Fi network Customer support website Checking information on the player 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Connect the player to a power source 1 Turn on the Wi Fi function to conn...

Page 130: ... in direct sunlight Do not place the player in locations where the temperature is extremely high Do not leave 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 ...

Page 131: ...Do not place the player in an airtight bag or wrap the player in cloth when you use the player for a long time The bag or cloth may trap heat and cause a malfunction Do not apply strong force to the surface of the display Strong force may cause the following problems Distorted colors or brightness A malfunction of the display Injury from a cracked display When you use the player in a cold location...

Page 132: ...to 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 cable itself may damage the headphones Do not sleep while you are wearing headphones The cable may become wrapped around your neck while you are sleeping About the use of headph...

Page 133: ...nds 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 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 133 ...

Page 134: ... When formatting is complete the player will restore its preinstalled content Sample data is not installed in some countries or regions Related Topic Formatting the player 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 134 ...

Page 135: ...st 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 clothes made from natural materials Sony is not responsible for user data even if the following problems occur due to defects in the player or a computer Recording or downloading of data is incomplete Data such as music is damaged or deleted Interne...

Page 136: ...er Clean the headphone plug occasionally with a soft dry cloth Noise or sound skipping may occur if the plug is dirty NW WM1ZM2 only This product contains gold plating with purity of about 99 7 gold Wipe gently without rubbing strongly when you clean the product The gold plated parts are more sensitive than regular plated parts When you clean the product Sony recommends working on a tabletop cover...

Page 137: ...SA Canada and Latin America https www sony com am support For customers in Europe https www sony eu support For customers in Mainland China https service sony com cn For customers in Asia Pacific Oceania the Middle East and Africa https www sony asia com support For customers who purchased the overseas models https www sony co jp overseas support 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The ...

Page 138: ...mini jack Balanced standard jack External memory microSD microSDHC microSDXC Wireless LAN Standard IEEE 802 11a b g n ac Frequency band 2 4 5 GHz band Encryption WEP WPA WPA2 Bluetooth Version Communication system Bluetooth Specification Version 5 0 Frequency band 2 4 GHz band 2 4000 GHz 2 4835 GHz Modulation method FHSS Supported Bluetooth profiles A2DP AVRCP SPP OPP DID Supported Codecs Transmis...

Page 139: ...m 2 98 inches 5 57 inches 0 82 inches w h d NW WM1AM2 Approx 80 5 mm 142 5 mm 20 8 mm 3 17 inches 5 62 inches 0 82 inches NW WM1ZM2 Approx 80 5 mm 142 5 mm 21 0 mm 3 17 inches 5 62 inches 0 83 inches Mass NW WM1AM2 Approx 299 g 10 55 oz NW WM1ZM2 Approx 490 g 17 29 oz Capacity Capacity NW WM1AM2 128 GB NW WM1ZM2 256 GB Actual available memory for other contents NW WM1AM2 Approx 103 GB NW WM1ZM2 Ap...

Page 141: ...hours DSD 2 8224 MHz 1 bit Approx 25 hours DSD 5 6448 MHz 1 bit Approx 18 hours DSD 11 2896 MHz 1 bit Approx 15 hours Balanced standard jack MP3 128 kbps Approx 40 hours AAC 256 kbps Approx 40 hours WAV 44 1 kHz 16 bit Approx 40 hours FLAC 44 1 kHz 16 bit Approx 40 hours FLAC 96 kHz 24 bit Approx 40 hours FLAC 192 kHz 24 bit Approx 35 hours DSD 2 8224 MHz 1 bit Approx 15 hours DSD 5 6448 MHz 1 bit...

Page 142: ...in this topic indicate the approximate battery life when the player is playing continuously with the default settings 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 The battery life may beco...

Page 143: ...20 000 songs AAC 256 kbps Approx 20 000 songs FLAC 44 1 kHz 16 bit Approx 5 300 songs FLAC 96 kHz 24 bit Approx 1 630 songs FLAC 192 kHz 24 bit Approx 810 songs DSD 2 8224 MHz 1 bit Approx 1 330 songs Note The approximate numbers are based on 4 minute a song This product is confirmed to operate normally with up to a total of 20 000 tracks stored in the main memory and on the microSD card 5 031 748...

Page 144: ...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 APE is 2 GB or larger cannot be played back This product recognizes au...

Page 145: ... product Compatible application software Music Center for PC Please check the supported OS from the support page Additional software is required to operate on a Mac 5 031 748 11 1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 145 ...

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