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Help Guide

Digital Music Player

NW-WM1A/WM1Z

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

The color of Walkman 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

Walkman manuals and general information

Checking the contents of the package

Using the supplied accessories

Using a leather case

Summary of Contents for WALKMAN NW-WM1A

Page 1: ...me 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 Walkman manuals and general information Checking the contents of the package Using the supplied accessories Using a leather case ...

Page 2: ...s Using a microSD card Notes on microSD cards Basic Operations Parts and controls Screen operations How to use the various screens on the Walkman Library screen Playback screen Lineup screen Bookmark List screen Sound quality setting screens List of icons displayed in the information area Adjusting the volume Browsing the operating guide Transferring Music Preparing music content Purchasing High R...

Page 3: ...ayback methods Using SensMe Channels Displaying lyrics Obtaining lyrics information Displaying lyrics Managing playlists on the Walkman Managing bookmarks on the Walkman Deleting tracks from the Walkman Viewing a guide to enjoy high quality sound Various Functions Bluetooth Connecting the Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time Connecting the Walkman to a paired Bluetooth device...

Page 4: ...andling the Walkman Notes on the headphones Notes on the built in battery Notes on the software General Information Maintenance Customer support website Specifications Specifications Battery life Maximum recordable number of songs Supported formats System requirements Troubleshooting Power Charging The built in rechargeable battery becomes depleted quickly even after the Walkman is fully charged W...

Page 5: ...ia Go Media Go cannot be installed on a computer Installation of Media Go fails Media Go does not recognize the Walkman Playing Music The Walkman cannot play transferred content A track is duplicated on the Walkman Others You have spilled liquid water coffee etc on the Walkman You have washed the Walkman in a washing machine The Walkman does not work properly ...

Page 6: ...sing a microSD card 21 Notes on microSD cards 23 Parts and controls 24 Screen operations ii How to use the various screens on the Walkman 27 Library screen 30 Playback screen 32 Lineup screen 34 Bookmark List screen 36 Sound quality setting screens 38 List of icons displayed in the information area 40 Adjusting the volume 42 Browsing the operating guide 44 Preparing music content 45 Purchasing Hig...

Page 7: ...uetooth device 84 Establishing a Bluetooth connection using NFC 86 Configuring the Bluetooth function 88 Notes on the Bluetooth function 89 Adjusting the sound quality settings 90 Using USB Mass Storage mode 92 Restarting Reformatting Initializing iii Restarting the Walkman 94 Resetting Reformatting Initializing the Walkman 95 Formatting a microSD card 97 Version information System updates iv Chec...

Page 8: ...Cards iv The computer does not recognize the microSD card in the Walkman 127 The Walkman does not recognize a microSD card 128 Media Go v Media Go cannot be installed on a computer Installation of Media Go fails 129 Media Go does not recognize the Walkman 130 Playing Music v The Walkman cannot play transferred content 132 A track is duplicated on the Walkman 133 Others v You have spilled liquid wa...

Page 9: ...istrement For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com registration For customers in Europe www sony eu mysony For customers in Asia Oceania the Middle East Africa English Korean Traditional Chinese http www sony asia com dmpwalkman register Simplified Chinese https www sonystyle com cn b2c_sony b2c productRegister do 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation The contents of the Hel...

Page 10: ...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 Walkman Computer system requirements When you connect the Walkman to a computer check the computer system requirements Battery charging The battery might be low when you use the Walkman for the first time Charge the battery before use microS...

Page 11: ...g the Walkman Notes on the headphones Notes on the built in battery Notes on the software General Information Maintenance Customer support website 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 3 ...

Page 12: ...ctions Notes on using the Walkman Startup Guide printed Basic steps to start listening to music after you purchase the Walkman Instruction Manual printed Notes on using the Walkman Compliance information How to access Important Information Important Information supplied with the Walkman memory Information on copyrights laws and regulations To read the file install the supplied software on your com...

Page 14: ...B cable 1 Wrist strap 1 Startup Guide Instruction Manual NW WM1Z Leather case 1 Note Headphones and a microSD card are not supplied with the Walkman 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 6 ...

Page 15: ...olors Leather is a soft material If you wrap the headphone cord around the leather case it may leave dents or cord marks on the leather case Before you use a cleaner read the instructions carefully Try the cleaner 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 fad...

Page 16: ... or dust Related Topic Checking the contents of the package 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 8 ...

Page 17: ...5 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Hold down the button for 3 seconds until the Walkman 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 You can view the Guide to High Quality Sound screen if you prefer 3 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice...

Page 18: ...m the system requirements before you install Media Go Hint Once you install Media Go the latest version of Media Go will be downloaded automatically Only when the computer is connected to the Internet If an installation dialog appears follow the onscreen instructions to install the software The installer may be downloaded automatically to the download folder on some web browsers Note Restart the c...

Page 19: ...sferring content from a Windows computer using Media Go System requirements 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 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 20: ... instructions Related Topic Preparing music content Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer System requirements 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Access the installer for Content Transfer for Mac http 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 Install ...

Page 21: ...te the Walkman for a certain period of time To turn on the screen press the button Related Topic Using the HOLD switch Configuring the initial setup Hold down the button for 3 seconds until the Walkman turns on When you turn on the Walkman for the first time the initial setup wizard will launch Follow the onscreen instructions You can set the following items during the initial setup Language Date ...

Page 22: ...D function is enabled you cannot turn off the Walkman Release the HOLD function Slide the switch The HOLD function is enabled You cannot operate the buttons on the Walkman 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 Walkman 3 seconds Restarting the Walkman 8 seconds 1 Tap the menu items in the foll...

Page 23: ...Related Topic Parts and controls 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 15 ...

Page 24: ...s case If this happens charge the battery fully It may take about 10 minutes before the Walkman screen turns on Related Topic Extending the battery life Connect the Walkman to a running computer via USB The charge lamp will light up When charging is complete the battery status icon switches to Then the charge lamp turns off 1 Disconnect the Walkman from the computer 2 The contents of the Help Guid...

Page 26: ...just the screen brightness Set all sound quality settings to off Disconnect the Bluetooth device when you are not using it Turn off the NFC function when you are not using it Related Topic Charging the battery Turning the Walkman on or off Settings menu Sound quality setting screens Establishing a Bluetooth connection using NFC Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting panel Notes on the built...

Page 27: ...e battery charge the battery at least once every 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 Do not connect the Walkman to a computer for a long period of time when the computer is not connected to an AC power supply Otherwise the computer s battery m...

Page 29: ... Insert a microSD card Open the microSD card slot cover Insert a microSD card 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 Walkman 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...

Page 30: ...rently being played The playback position Tracks and the playback order on the lineup 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 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Open the microSD card slot cover ...

Page 31: ...s 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 microSD card Do not drop a microSD card Do not disassemble a micr...

Page 32: ...ORT not supplied 3 microSD card slot cover Open the cover to insert a microSD card 4 Access lamp Do not remove the microSD card when the access lamp is lit up 5 microSD card slot Insert a microSD card until it clicks into place 6 power button Press the button to turn the screen on or off Hold down the button for 3 seconds to turn the Walkman on or off If operations become unstable hold down the bu...

Page 33: ...ll be impaired Connect passive headphones 3 to the headphone jack balanced standard only If you use an audio cable to connect the headphone jack balanced standard to the line in jack of an audio device it may damage the device The internal circuit of the Walkman uses a relay When a pair of headphones is connected to the headphone jack balanced standard you may hear sound from the relay in the foll...

Page 34: ...an help you operate the buttons without looking at them 1 When headphones are connected to both headphone jacks stereo mini and balanced standard output from one headphone jack balanced standard will be prioritized Disconnect from the Bluetooth connection to use wired headphones 2 Passive headphones Headphones without a Noise Canceling function or Bluetooth function 3 The contents of the Help Guid...

Page 35: ...M1A WM1Z How to use the various screens on the Walkman This topic explains the layout of the various screens with the playback screen at the center Flick the playback screen to switch to other screens up down left right Playback screen 27 ...

Page 36: ... can be performed from this screen Adding tracks to a bookmark list Removing tracks from a bookmark list Changing the order of tracks in a bookmark list Adding tracks to playlists Sound quality setting screens You can adjust various sound quality settings You can save sound quality settings as presets Up to 3 presets can be stored Equalizer Tone Control DSEE HX DC Phase Linearizer Dynamic Normaliz...

Page 37: ...lower area of each screen play pause Tap to start playback While the Walkman is playing a track tap to pause playback fast rewind Tap the button to go back to the beginning of the current track or previous track Hold down the button to fast rewind playback fast forward Tap the button to jump to the beginning of the next track Hold down the button to fast forward playback Related Topic Library scre...

Page 38: ... Artist etc Each track is classified into several categories Select a track from the desired category 1 Page indicator The number of dots represents the number of available pages 2 Subcategories After you select a music category select a subcategory until you find the desired track You can check the codecs for tracks such as FLAC Codecs for High Resolution Audio formats appear in color 3 Settings ...

Page 39: ... music 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 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 track or subcategory item to a playlist Delete Select the item to delete the selected track folder or playlist Edit Playlist Name Select the item to change the playlist name Delete from Playlist Select the item t...

Page 40: ...uts Standard Spectrum Analyzer Analog Level Meter Tap and then Change Playback Screen Spectrum Analyzer or Analog Level Meter will not be displayed when a Bluetooth connection is active Drag the timeline bar to change the playback position in a track Cover art 1 Track number Total numbers of tracks 2 Elapsed time of the current track 3 Timeline bar 4 Track title Artist name Album title 5 Lyrics ic...

Page 41: ...elect the item to display the Settings menu Repeat Select the item to repeat the current track Shuffle Select the item to play tracks in random order Add to Bookmark List Select the item to add the current track to a bookmark list Add to Playlist Select the item to add the current track to a playlist Change Playback Screen Select the item to change the layout of the playback screen Detailed Song I...

Page 42: ...menu items may differ depending on the screen or settings Pop up menu 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 track lineup to a bookmark list Add All Songs to Play...

Page 43: ...Walkman Playing music Playback methods Managing playlists on the Walkman Managing bookmarks on the Walkman 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Add to Bookmark List Select the item to add the selected track to the bookmark list Add to Playlist Select the item to add the selected track to a playlist The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to t...

Page 44: ...ilable menu items may differ depending on the screen or settings Track information Cover art 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 i...

Page 45: ...rks on the Walkman 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation List list Add All Songs to Playlist Select the item to add all tracks in the selected bookmark list to a playlist Delete All Select the item to remove all tracks from the selected bookmark list 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 s...

Page 46: ...left or right to select the sound quality setting that you want to adjust Tap the DIRECT switch to turn off the Direct Source DIRECT function so that you can flick the screen Adjustable sound quality settings Equalizer Tone Control DSEE HX DC Phase Linearizer Dynamic Normalizer Name of the sound quality setting 1 DIRECT switch You can turn the Direct Source DIRECT function on or off 2 Page indicat...

Page 47: ...kman Adjusting the sound quality settings 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Saved Sound Settings Select the item to save or retrieve customized settings Tone Control Select the item to switch from the Equalizer screen to the Tone Control screen Equalizer Select the item to switch from the Tone Control screen to the Equalizer screen The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to chan...

Page 48: ...tor Tap the volume bar to open the volume dialog You can turn the volume knob to adjust the volume AVLS Codec sampling frequency and bit depth bit rate The indicator for High Resolution Audio formats appears in color BALANCED indicator The indicator appears when headphones are connected to the headphone jack balanced standard Volume status Information area 2 Playback status Play pause find the beg...

Page 49: ...D indicator Shuffle indicator Shuffle Playback Repeat indicators Repeat All Repeat 1 Song Sleep Timer Bluetooth NFC Battery status The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 41 ...

Page 50: ... may be low when you use certain headphones In this case switch the output setting to High Gain Output To change the setting tap the menu items in the following order Settings Output Settings Basic Settings High Gain Output Headphone Output Then tap the appropriate item for the headphones that you are using The menu item is only available on models sold in certain countries or areas When you switc...

Page 51: ...a harmful level You can cancel the alarm and warning by tapping OK on the alert dialog Note You can turn up the volume after you cancel the 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 Protect your ears in the following ...

Page 52: ...ing guide to take a quick tour of the operations on the Walkman 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 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 44 ...

Page 53: ...structions below are for operations using Media Go Media Go is the recommended software for the Walkman Install Media Go in advance Note Imported content is limited to private use only Use of content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders If you are using a Mac computer use Content Transfer for Mac Importing content from an audio CD to Media Go Use a computer on which ...

Page 54: ... obtain information for the CDs However you can manually input music information using Media Go For details on operation refer to the online help information for Media Go Hint You can also use iTunes instead of Media Go to import audio CDs The recommended file formats for importing CDs are as follows For higher sound quality FLAC For normal sound quality AAC mp4 MP3 mp3 Media Go can simultaneously...

Page 55: ... formats and payment methods Note that the provider may choose to suspend or terminate the service without notice Related Topic Installing Media Go Windows Open Library Music on Media Go 4 Drag and drop the folders or files from Windows Explorer to Media Go 5 Connect the external media device to a computer 1 Open the external media device in Windows Explorer 2 Open the Music folder of the computer...

Page 56: ...nt from a Windows computer using Media Go Transferring content using Windows Explorer Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer Transferring content using Mac Finder Playing music 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 48 ...

Page 57: ...end or terminate the service without notice To transfer High Resolution Audio content to the Walkman On a Windows computer Use Media Go or Windows Explorer On a Mac computer Use Content Transfer or Finder Hint will appear beside the track title or album title on the Walkman and in Media Go You can browse High Resolution Audio content only In Media Go click and then select an appropriate item Relat...

Page 59: ... using Media Go You can transfer content that is stored on a Windows computer to the Walkman via Media Go Use a computer on which Media Go has been installed 1 Launch Media Go 2 Connect the Walkman to the computer via USB 3 Open Library Music in Media Go Select a category if necessary 4 51 ...

Page 60: ...layed as the destination Click WALKMAN model name to select the destination memory The internal memory of the Walkman A microSD card in the Walkman 6 Click to transfer When the transfer is complete the icon will change from to Disconnect the Walkman from computer 7 52 ...

Page 61: ...opyright protection Content that uses Windows Media digital rights management technology WM DRM Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer Otherwise the data may be damaged Transferred content is limited to private use only Use of content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders On the Walkman you cannot exchange data between the Walkman memory and a microSD ca...

Page 63: ...r and then WALKMAN Windows 8 1 Open File Explorer from Desktop Select WALKMAN from the list under This PC Windows 10 Open File Explorer from the Start menu Select WALKMAN from the left pane You can also transfer content to a microSD card Select the folder with the name of the microSD card instead of WALKMAN 2 Open the MUSIC folder in WALKMAN 3 Drag and drop the files or folders on the computer to ...

Page 64: ...on The Walkman may not display music information for some content correctly depending on the language setting on the Walkman Transferred content is limited to private use only Use of content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders Related Topic Preparing music content Purchasing High Resolution Audio content Transferring content from a Windows computer using Media Go Pl...

Page 65: ... Use a computer on which Media Go has been installed 1 Launch Media Go 2 Connect the Walkman to the computer via USB 3 Click beside the name of the Walkman and select MUSIC in the left pane You can browse the content on the Walkman 4 Select the content that you want to import to Media Go 5 57 ...

Page 66: ...dio formats refer to the online help information for Media Go Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer Otherwise the data may be damaged Imported content is limited to private use only Use of content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders If you want to import albums or artists select a category Click in Media Go Confirm that the import of the content is co...

Page 67: ...ling Media Go Windows Playing music Supported formats 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 59 ...

Page 68: ...opyright protection cannot be transferred Use a computer on which Content Transfer has been installed 1 Launch Content Transfer 2 Connect the Walkman to the computer via USB 3 Select the destination memory on the Walkman the internal memory or a microSD card 4 Open Finder or iTunes Then select the content 5 Drag and drop the content into Content Transfer 6 60 ...

Page 69: ... purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders Related Topic Installing Content Transfer Mac Preparing music content Purchasing High Resolution Audio content Playing music 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Confirm that the transfer is complete Then disconnect the Walkman from the computer The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates...

Page 70: ... running computer via USB 1 Select WALKMAN in the sidebar of the Finder You can also transfer content to a microSD card Select the folder with the name of the microSD card instead of WALKMAN 2 Open the MUSIC folder in WALKMAN 3 Drag and drop the files or folders to the MUSIC folder in WALKMAN Confirm that the transfer is complete Then disconnect the Walkman from the computer 4 62 ...

Page 71: ... not display music information for some content correctly depending on the language setting on the Walkman Transferred content is limited to private use only Use of content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders Related Topic Installing Content Transfer Mac Preparing music content Purchasing High Resolution Audio content Playing music 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony...

Page 72: ...he lyrics tab to add lyrics information For details on editing lyrics refer to the online help information for Media Go Note After you input lyrics information to tracks in Media Go transfer the tracks to the Walkman again Creating lyrics in a text file LRC file Open the Notepad in Windows Accessories 1 Enter the lyrics into Notepad 2 Play the track and enter the time to display each line of text ...

Page 73: ...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 depends on the Walkman model CR CRLF and LF line breaks are all recognized Blank text lines will be skipped 4 Connect your Walkman to the computer via USB 5 Open the WALKMAN folder according to one of the following...

Page 75: ...ation The Walkman can play back content stored in the first through eighth level of each folder Note Do not rename the following default folders Otherwise the Walkman will not recognize the folders MUSIC 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 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 76: ...er to the Walkman Drag and drop content from Windows Explorer On a Mac computer Use Content Transfer to transfer content from iTunes Drag and drop content from Finder 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...

Page 77: ...ng content using Windows Explorer Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer Transferring content using Mac Finder Playback methods 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Operation button Function Press the button to start or pause playback Press the button to skip to the beginning of the current track or the previous track Hold down the button to fast rewind the track...

Page 78: ...in random order To shuffle all the tracks on the Walkman select All Songs on the library screen If you select a track from Album on the library screen the Walkman will shuffle all the tracks in the selected album When the Walkman finishes playing all the tracks in the album playback will proceed to the next album Then the Walkman will shuffle all the tracks in the album Tracks in the selected rang...

Page 79: ...hen you select a track from a playlist the Walkman plays tracks in the selected playlist only Tracks in other playlists will not be played even when Playback Range is set to All Range Related Topic How to use the various screens on the Walkman Playback screen Playing music 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Selected range means one album or one artist for example 1 The contents of the ...

Page 80: ...an using Low Complexity Music Information Retrieval LCMIR technology Music file transfer from software and devices that support the 12 TONE ANALYSIS technology 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 order Each time you select a channel the order ...

Page 81: ...track using Media Go Creating lyrics in a text file an LRC file Both of the methods above must be performed on a computer Add lyrics on the computer and then transfer the tracks to the Walkman Related Topic Displaying lyrics Adding lyrics information using a computer 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates...

Page 82: ...rics information is available for a track an icon lights up Related Topic Obtaining lyrics information Adding lyrics information using a computer 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 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 74 ...

Page 83: ...f 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 Media Go or iTunes to the Walkman Playlists in the m3u file format can be managed on the Walkman You can create a new playlist on the Walkman To create a new playlist tap the menu items in the fo...

Page 84: ... Library screen Playback screen Lineup screen Bookmark List screen 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation On the library screen tap Playlists 1 Tap the desired playlist and then tap the desired track 2 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...

Page 85: ...s in a bookmark list Select a bookmark list Tap and then Edit Song Order Drag and drop to rearrange the tracks Tap Complete to save the order of tracks Note You cannot import bookmark lists to a computer Listening to bookmarked tracks on the Walkman Removing tracks from a bookmark list on the Walkman Perform one of the following While the Walkman is playing or pausing a track that you want to book...

Page 86: ...hen Delete All Related Topic Library screen Playback screen Lineup screen Bookmark List screen 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Tap Delete from Bookmark List 2 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 78 ...

Page 87: ...content Related Topic Library screen 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation On the library screen display one of the following items To delete tracks tap the desired category albums artists etc the desired subcategory and then the desired track To delete a folder tap Folder and then the desired folder 1 Tap to display the pop up menu and tap Delete Follow the onscreen instructions 2 The co...

Page 88: ...Topic Library screen Sound quality setting screens Adjusting the sound quality settings 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation On the playback screen tap the menu items in the following order Settings Guide to High Quality Sound Sound 1 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 80 ...

Page 89: ...se the Walkman with a Bluetooth device pair the Walkman and the device Once the Walkman and the device are paired you can easily connect the devices in the future The following instructions are a basic step by step procedure for connecting the Walkman and a Bluetooth device Turn on the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device if necessary 1 On the library screen tap the menu items in the followi...

Page 90: ...eadphones Sound is output from the Bluetooth device preferentially If sound is interrupted or skips during a Bluetooth connection try the following Place the Walkman and the Bluetooth 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 automatica...

Page 91: ...ishing a Bluetooth connection using NFC Configuring the Bluetooth function Notes on the Bluetooth function 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 83 ...

Page 92: ...st and tap Delete Device Follow the onscreen instructions The pairing information will be erased Turn on the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device if necessary 1 On the library screen tap the menu items in the following order Settings Connect to Add Audio Device Bluetooth The Bluetooth connection screen will appear 2 Tap the Bluetooth switch to turn on the Bluetooth function will appear in th...

Page 93: ...hrough 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 If sound is interrupted or skips during a Bluetooth connection try the following Place the Walkman and the Bluetooth device closer together Select SBC Connection Preferred by tapping the following menu items...

Page 94: ...s for close range wireless communications To disconnect the Walkman and the Bluetooth device using the NFC function If the Bluetooth device has an NFC switch set the NFC switch to on 1 Turn on the Walkman screen 2 Touch the mark on the Walkman to the mark on the Bluetooth device Hold them together until instructions appear on the screen of the Walkman 3 Follow the onscreen instructions on the Walk...

Page 95: ...on the Bluetooth device If your Walkman is inside a case take it out of the case Make sure that the NFC function is on Tap and then Settings Confirm that there is a check mark in the check box for NFC Bluetooth Note The battery life becomes considerably shorter when the Bluetooth function is active Related Topic Turning the Walkman on or off Configuring the Bluetooth function Notes on the Bluetoot...

Page 96: ...e settings of the Bluetooth device Checking Bluetooth information Related Topic Connecting the Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time Connecting the Walkman to a paired Bluetooth device Establishing a Bluetooth connection using NFC 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation On the playback screen tap the menu items in the following order Settings Audio Device Connection Set...

Page 97: ...s LAN environments Due to a characteristic of Bluetooth wireless technology the sound may lag slightly Bluetooth radiation may affect the operation of electronic medical devices Turn off the Walkman and other Bluetooth devices in the following locations in hospitals near priority seats on trains on airplanes in places where flammable gases are present gas stations etc near automatic doors near fir...

Page 98: ... You can also adjust the following settings from the sound quality setting screens Equalizer Tone Control You can customize the equalizer and tone control settings from their respective screens On the equalizer screen tap Adjust to adjust the setting On the tone control screen rotate the dials to adjust the settings Tap to select Equalizer or Tone Control The selected setting will take effect DSEE...

Page 99: ...s in the following cases When Direct Source DIRECT is set to On Related Topic How to use the various screens on the Walkman Sound quality setting screens 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 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 100: ...er You cannot operate the Walkman USB mode The Walkman charges via the computer You can operate the Walkman while the Walkman is connected to the computer Data cannot be transferred This topic includes instructions for the following operations Switching from USB Mass Storage mode to the USB mode Switching from USB mode to the USB Mass Storage mode Switching from USB Mass Storage mode to USB mode W...

Page 101: ...puter Doing so will damage the data On the computer screen confirm that the data has finished transferring properly Related Topic Charging the battery 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Tap the menu items in the following order Settings Device Settings Basic Settings USB Connection Settings Turn On USB Mass Storage OK 1 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without no...

Page 102: ...Walkman Otherwise the data on the Walkman may be damaged Disconnect the Walkman from the computer Stop playback Related Topic Resetting Reformatting Initializing the Walkman Formatting a microSD card 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Hold down the button for 8 seconds until the Walkman restarts 1 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to ...

Page 103: ... operation resets all setting parameters to the default settings If you select this operation the Walkman will restart automatically Format System Storage This operation reformats the internal memory of the Walkman Note that all data including sample data stored on the Walkman will be deleted Save a backup copy of important data Rebuild Database This operation rebuilds the database on the Walkman ...

Page 104: ...tee performance if you reformat the memory of the Walkman using a computer If you execute Restore to Factory Configuration Reset All Settings pairing information for Bluetooth devices will be deleted from the Walkman If you rebuild the database the following information will be erased Elapsed time of the selected track Playback order Related Topic Restarting the Walkman Formatting a microSD card 4...

Page 105: ... some functions of the Walkman may be limited Related Topic Restarting the Walkman Resetting Reformatting Initializing the Walkman 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 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 content...

Page 106: ...stem software version Related Topic Updating the Walkman system software 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 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 98 ...

Page 107: ...tion The following procedure describes how to update the software from the customer support website For details on how to install the program refer to the customer support website Hint To check the version information for the Walkman tap the menu items in the following order Settings Unit Information Other Download the update program to a computer from the website 1 Connect the Walkman to the comp...

Page 108: ...Related Topic Customer support website Restarting the Walkman Resetting Reformatting Initializing the Walkman Checking information on the Walkman 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 100 ...

Page 109: ...e Pair the Walkman 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 brightness You can select a value from 1 to 100 Tap the button to turn the Bluetooth function on or off 1 Tap the button to turn the Bluetooth remote control function on or off T...

Page 110: ...e Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 102 ...

Page 111: ...t screen Basic Settings 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 1 Disable touch panel when the HOLD switch is on Screen Off Timer Mount Unmount SD Card USB Connection Settings Battery Care Clock Settings Language Settings Text Input Reset Format ...

Page 112: ...ect to Add Audio Device On Off Add Device Pairing Added Devices Audio Device Connection Settings Wireless Playback Quality Remote Control Settings 1 On Off Added Remote Control Add Remote Control Delete Remote Control NFC On Off Bluetooth Information Bluetooth Version Device Name Bluetooth Device Address Profile Version The menu item is only available on models sold in certain countries or areas 1...

Page 114: ...unction Do not place the Walkman in direct sunlight Do not place the Walkman in locations where the temperature is extremely high Do not leave the Walkman in direct sunlight Do not leave the Walkman in a car with all the windows closed especially during the summer Do not place the Walkman in locations where it is exposed to vibration Do not drop the Walkman from heights Do not apply a strong force...

Page 115: ...cause there is a risk of low temperature burns While the battery is charging While the Walkman is playing for an extended period of time 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 a strap note the following The strap can get caught on obj...

Page 116: ...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 Walkman hold the headphones by the plug Pulling the cord itself may damage th...

Page 117: ...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 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 109 ...

Page 118: ...e Loss of profits Claims made by third parties The supplied software cannot be used with devices for which it is not designated Please note that the software specifications may be changed without notice for quality improvement The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic operations of a computer For details on the use of computers and operating systems refer to their...

Page 119: ...capacity at least once every 6 months When you use the Walkman 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 clothes made from natural materials Samp...

Page 120: ...an Clean the headphone plug occasionally with a soft dry cloth Noise or sound skipping may occur if the plug is dirty NW WM1Z 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 covered...

Page 121: ... customers in the US http www sony com walkmansupport For customers in Canada English http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport French http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com index crp For customers in Europe http www sony eu dna wm For customers in Asia Oceania the Middle East Africa English http www sony asia com support Korean https scs sony co kr sc...

Page 122: ... who purchased the overseas models http www sony co jp overseas support 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 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 123: ...RT WM PORT multiple connecting terminal 22 pins External memory microSD microSDHC microSDXC Communication system Bluetooth Specification Version 4 2 Frequency band 2 4 GHz band 2 4000 GHz 2 4835 GHz Modulation method FHSS Compatible Bluetooth profiles 1 A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile AVRCP Audio Video Remote Control Profile Supported Codec 2 SBC 3 LDAC Bluetooth profiles are standardized...

Page 124: ...rating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 ºF to 95 ºF Dimensions Walkman w h d projecting parts not included Approx 65 3 mm 123 4 mm 19 9 mm 2 58 inches 4 86 inches 0 79 inches w h d Approx 72 9 mm 124 2 mm 19 9 mm 2 87 inches 4 89 inches 0 79 inches Mass Walkman NW WM1Z Approx 455 g 16 1 oz NW WM1A Approx 267 g 9 5 oz Dimensions Leather case NW WM1Z only w h d projecting parts not included Approx 81 mm 1...

Page 125: ...1A Approx 114 15 GB 122 573 127 680 byte Available capacity may vary A portion of the memory is used for data management functions 1 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 117 ...

Page 126: ... battery life may become about 45 shorter when some of the sound quality settings are active A Bluetooth connection will shorten the battery life by up to 55 depending on the following conditions Format of the content Settings of the connected device MP3 128 kbps 33 hours AAC 256 kbps 31 hours FLAC 96 kHz 24 bit 30 hours FLAC 192 kHz 24 bit 26 hours DSD 2 8224 MHz 1 bit 15 hours DSD 5 6448 MHz 1 b...

Page 127: ...A 128 GB MP3 128 kbps 20 000 songs 20 000 songs AAC 256 kbps 20 000 songs 15 000 songs FLAC 44 1 kHz 16 bit 5 700 songs 2 800 songs FLAC 96 kHz 24bit 1 700 songs 860 songs FLAC 192 kHz 24 bit 870 songs 430 songs DSD 2 8224 MHz 1 bit 1 400 songs 700 songs DSD 5 6448 MHz 1 bit 710 songs 350 songs DSD 11 2896 MHz 1 bit 350 songs 170 songs The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change withou...

Page 128: ...t FLAC file format File extension flac Bit depth 16 24 bit Sampling frequency 8 11 025 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 384 kHz Linear PCM Media File format Wave Riff file format File extension wav Bit depth 16 24 32 bit float integer Sampling frequency 8 11 025 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 384 kHz AAC Media File format MP4 file format File extension mp4 m4a 3...

Page 129: ...mpling frequency 2 8224 5 6448 11 2896 MHz Note Files that are 4 GB or larger cannot be played back This product recognizes audio sources exceeding CD quality 44 1 kHz 16 bit quantization and DAT quality 48 kHz 16 bit quantization as High Resolution Audio The HR symbol is displayed for High Resolution Audio sources 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Sampling frequency may not correspon...

Page 130: ...ication for Mac Content Transfer for Mac application for Mac recommendation Internet connection Hard Disk Drive Solid State Drive 30 MB or more of available space Web browser OS standard browser Internet Internet connection for Gracenote MusicID service podcast features Store access or online help Guarantee operation Not supported by the following environments Personally constructed computers or o...

Page 132: ...wing operations will deplete the battery more quickly than continuous use of the Walkman Turning the Walkman on or off frequently Changing the Walkman settings frequently Charging and discharging the battery repeatedly This will gradually decrease the capacity of the battery As a result the battery may become depleted quickly even after it is fully charged To replace the battery contact the neares...

Page 133: ... When the life of a fully charged battery becomes half as short as normal consider replacing the battery To replace the battery contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center Do not replace the battery yourself The battery is built into the Walkman Battery replacement requires professional knowledge and skills 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide ma...

Page 134: ...t Sony dealer or Sony Service Center For your information The battery performance deteriorates due to the following factors The number of times you charge or discharge the battery How long the battery is used Usage environment The battery life can be an indicator for replacement When the life of a fully charged battery becomes half as short as normal the battery should be replaced The battery can ...

Page 135: ...lect Mount Unmount SD Card on the Walkman select it Then remove the microSD card from the Walkman and reinsert it securely To select Mount Unmount SD Card tap the menu items in the following order Settings Device Settings Basic Settings Mount Unmount SD Card The computer may not recognize the microSD card if the microSD card is inserted after you connect the Walkman to the computer Insert the micr...

Page 136: ...cloth or a cotton bud Then reinsert the microSD card The format of the microSD card is not supported by the Walkman Copy all the data on the microSD card onto a computer first Then reformat the microSD card on the Walkman Use the Walkman to reformat the microSD card Sony does not guarantee the operation of microSD cards that have been reformatted on other devices such as computers 4 593 855 11 1 C...

Page 137: ...he installer again and try installing Media Go Media Go download website http mediago sony com 1 Stop background programs and check if the installation can be completed properly When background programs are active the installation of Media Go may fail background programs security software etc Active programs may interfere with the installation of Media Go Stop all software including programs that ...

Page 138: ...ime 3 Connect the Walkman to the computer Use a different USB port from the one that did not recognize the Walkman Check if the Walkman is recognized Note on the USB 3 0 port If the Walkman is not recognized by the USB 3 0 port try another USB port USB 3 0 ports have five terminals on the plastic part inside the connector The plastic part of most manufacturers USB 3 0 ports is blue 4 If the comput...

Page 140: ...nt using Windows Explorer or Mac Finder Transfer the content to the appropriate folder or location When you transfer audio content in the MP4 format drag and drop the content into the MUSIC folder on the Walkman If you have performed one of the following operations on a computer the content may not be recognized on the Walkman In this case change the file name or file location back to the original...

Page 141: ...y not be displayed in other music management applications Therefore even if a track appears duplicated on the Walkman the track will not appear duplicated in music management applications If you manage tracks with multiple applications be careful to avoid duplicating tracks when you transfer them Note on using microSD cards If the same track is transferred to both the Walkman and the microSD card ...

Page 142: ...xample You transfer a playlist that includes Track A to the internal memory of the Walkman Track A will be transferred to the Walkman memory even if Track A is already stored on the microSD card This will result in duplication of Track A on the Walkman 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 4 If a confirmation dialog appears click Yes to delete the track 5 Connect the Walkman to the comput...

Page 143: ...est Sony dealer or Sony Service Center Liquid may get inside the Walkman in the situations listed above Stop using the Walkman immediately Then contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 135 ...

Page 144: ... The Walkman does not respond to operations The Walkman screen freezes Adequately charge the Walkman Then hold down the power button for 8 seconds until the Walkman restarts 4 593 855 11 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product s specifications 136 ...

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