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WALKMAN
NWZ-ZX1
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
What is Wi-Fi Communications?
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
Notes on Wi-Fi Connection
Notes on use
4-475-926-12(1)
Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation
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How to Use
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Page 1: ...e your Walkman DSD format is available for Walkman software that has been updated to Ver 1 10 or later Supported formats Getting Started Basic Operations Help Guide Experience WALKMAN like never before This introduces how to enjoy high quality sound with your NWZ F880 series and NWZ ZX1 Walkman How to Use ...
Page 2: ... Page Top Go to Page Top Go to Page Top Transferring Content Bluetooth NFC Wi Fi Wireless LAN Settings Announcement Specifications Troubleshooting Q A How to Use Troubleshooting Troubleshooting List of Topic ...
Page 3: ...y 83 Extending the battery life 85 Notes on charging the battery 87 Flow of Initial Settings 29 Flow of initial settings 88 Basic Operations 2 How to Use the Buttons 30 Using Play Pause Next and Previous buttons 94 Using the VOL and buttons 95 Volume operation Only for countries areas complying with European Directives 97 How to Use the Touch Screen 31 How to use the touch screen 98 Notes on the t...
Page 4: ...alizing Updating 37 Initializing your WALKMAN 122 Updating your WALKMAN 123 Resetting your WALKMAN 124 Using the Contents 38 Using the carrying pouch 125 Using the spacer 126 Transferring Content 6 Operation Flow to Transfer Content to Your WALKMAN 39 Preparing content using a Windows computer 127 Preparing content using a Mac computer 129 Installing Media Go 40 About Media Go 130 Installing Media...
Page 5: ...6 What is Bluetooth function 155 Making a Bluetooth Connection from the Settings Screen 47 Turning the Bluetooth function on off 156 Making your WALKMAN detectable by Bluetooth devices 157 Pairing registering a Bluetooth device 158 Connecting to a Bluetooth device 160 Disconnecting a Bluetooth device 161 Deleting a paired Bluetooth device 162 Making a Bluetooth Connection with NFC 48 Making a Blue...
Page 6: ...Limiting the volume 184 Setting the recommended sound quality 185 Setting sound quality yourself 186 Presetting your equalizer settings 188 Moderating the differences in volume level between songs 189 Changing the sound characteristics 190 Enjoying powerful sound 191 Bluetooth Settings 58 Setting wireless playback quality 164 Setting sound enhancements 165 Announcement 11 Precautions 59 Warning 19...
Page 7: ... 219 Cannot get my current position using the GPS 220 An application does not start 221 I want to find the product name model name of my WALKMAN 222 An alarm beep is heard and the message Check the volume level is displayed 223 Sound 64 There is no sound 224 Audio or video suddenly stops during playback 225 Noise is generated 226 Volume cannot be turned up or the volume remains low when the playba...
Page 8: ...cannot register the device 246 Cannot connect using the Bluetooth function 247 The screen to enter the passkey appears when a Bluetooth connection is made 248 Cannot hear sound from the connected Bluetooth audio device 249 Cannot change the volume when a Bluetooth connection is made 250 Sound is distorted or broken when a Bluetooth connection is made 251 Sound enhancements are disabled when a devi...
Page 9: ...Page Top WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 Getting Started Customer Registration Website Before Use Parts and Controls Power Charging Flow of Initial Settings Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 1 ...
Page 10: ...1 Basic Operations How to Use the Buttons How to Use the Touch Screen Home Screen Microphone Google Account Location Information Connecting Your WALKMAN to Your Computer Initializing Updating Using the Contents Notes on use Help Guide How to Use 2 ...
Page 11: ...ion wma Bit rate 5 to 384 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR Sampling frequency 1 8 to 48 kHz FLAC Media File format FLAC file format File extension flac Bit depth 16 24 bit Sampling frequency 1 8 11 025 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz Linear PCM Media File format Wave Riff file format File extension wav Bit depth 16 24 bit Sampling frequency 1 8 11 025 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 8...
Page 12: ...ion aif aiff afc aifc Bit depth 16 24 bit Sampling frequency 1 8 11 025 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz DSD 5 Media File format DSF DSDIFF File extension dsf dff Bit depth 1 bit Sampling frequency 1 2 8224 MHz Video Video Formats Codec AVC H 264 AVC Media File format MP4 file format Memory Stick video format File extension mp4 m4v Profile Baseline Profile Main Profile High Profile ...
Page 13: ... Profile Number of pixels Max 6 048 x 4 032 pixels 24 385 536 pixels PNG File extension png Number of pixels Max 2 048 x 2 048 pixels 4 194 304 pixels 1 Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders 2 Copyright protected WMA WMV files cannot be played back 3 Copyright protected AAC LC files cannot be played back 4 Non standard bit rates or non guaranteed bit rates are included depending on...
Page 14: ...ransfer Content to Your WALKMAN Installing Media Go Installing Content Transfer Importing Content to Media Go Transferring Content to Your WALKMAN Deleting Content from Your WALKMAN Operating with Media Go Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 6 ...
Page 15: ...h What is Bluetooth Function Making a Bluetooth Connection from the Settings Screen Making a Bluetooth Connection with NFC Bluetooth Settings Notes on Bluetooth Communication Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 7 ...
Page 16: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 NFC What Is NFC Function Using NFC Function Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 8 ...
Page 17: ...Go to Page Top WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 Wi Fi Wireless LAN What is Wi Fi Communications Connecting to a Wi Fi Network Notes on Wi Fi Connection Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 9 ...
Page 18: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 Settings Common Settings Sound Settings Bluetooth Settings Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 10 ...
Page 19: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 Announcement Precautions Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 11 ...
Page 20: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 Specifications Specifications Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 12 ...
Page 21: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 Troubleshooting What Can I Do to Solve a Problem Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 13 ...
Page 22: ...ack to Top Go to Page Top WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 Q A Operation Sound Power Connection to a Computer Bluetooth NFC Wi Fi Other Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 14 ...
Page 23: ...e operating explanations Parts and Controls Parts and controls Power Charging Turning the power on Turning the power off Turning the screen on and off Charging the battery Extending the battery life Notes on charging the battery Flow of Initial Settings Flow of initial settings Basic Operations How to Use the Buttons Using Play Pause Next and Previous buttons Help Guide List of Topics 15 ...
Page 24: ...Google account Location Information What is location information Enabling disabling GPS Setting to search for your current position with a wireless network Notes on the GPS function Connecting Your WALKMAN to Your Computer Connecting to a computer by USB cable Setting to automatically connect as USB storage Changing the USB connection method Exchanging data with a computer connected by USB Disconn...
Page 25: ...ent to Your WALKMAN Transferring content using Media Go Transferring iTunes content using Media Go Transferring content using Content Transfer Transferring content using Explorer or the Finder Notes for transferring music photos videos from your computer Deleting Content from Your WALKMAN Deleting content from your WALKMAN using Media Go Deleting content from your WALKMAN using Content Transfer De...
Page 26: ...reless playback quality Setting sound enhancements Notes on Bluetooth Communication Notes on the Bluetooth function NFC What Is NFC Function What is the NFC function Using NFC Function Making a Bluetooth connection using the NFC function Wi Fi Wireless LAN What is Wi Fi Communications What is Wi Fi Connecting to a Wi Fi Network Turning Wi Fi on off Connecting to a Wi Fi network Connecting to a Wi ...
Page 27: ... the differences in volume level between songs Changing the sound characteristics Enjoying powerful sound Bluetooth Settings Setting wireless playback quality Setting sound enhancements Announcement Precautions Warning Caution Notice for users Notes on the software Specifications Specifications Specifications Battery life Maximum recordable number of songs and time Approx Maximum recordable time o...
Page 28: ... Your WALKMAN power turns off screen turns off The touch screen does not operate properly A drink water coffee etc was spilled on your WALKMAN or the WALKMAN was washed in the washing machine I want to backup the content saved on my WALKMAN Cannot get my current position using the GPS An application does not start I want to find the product name model name of my WALKMAN An alarm beep is heard and ...
Page 29: ... Go does not start Your WALKMAN is not recognized by Media Go Data cannot be transferred from the computer to your WALKMAN Only a small amount of data can be transferred to your WALKMAN only a small amount of recording time available Your WALKMAN becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer Bluetooth Cannot pair with a Bluetooth device cannot register the device Cannot connect using the ...
Page 30: ...p Cannot connect to a Wi Fi network I want to turn the Wi Fi function off at the same time the WALKMAN screen is turned off Other Your WALKMAN gets warm Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 22 ...
Page 31: ...afari Ver 5 or later Mozilla Firefox latest version Google Chrome latest version For viewing on a smartphone or tablet Basic operation has been confirmed on the standard browser for the noted devices running the following operating systems Android 2 3 or later Xperia series Walkman running Android iOS 4 or later iPhone iPod touch iPad JavaScript JavaScript is used with this content for viewing con...
Page 32: ...ou need to set your browser to allow cookies Handling of personal information obtained from websites Sony may use cookies web beacons or similar technologies to make statistical analysis of customers usage of this content while preserving anonymity Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 24 ...
Page 33: ...Top WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 Customer Registration Website Customer registration website View information on websites where you can register your Walkman Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 25 ...
Page 34: ...the first time WALKMAN instruction manuals There is a wide variety of instruction manuals available in addition to this Help Guide How to use the operating explanations This section explains how the operating explanations are written in this Help Guide Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 26 ...
Page 35: ...Top WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 Parts and Controls Parts and controls This section introduces the functions of buttons jacks and other parts of your Walkman Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 27 ...
Page 36: ...not using your Walkman in order to prevent the touch screen from being operated accidentally Charging the battery Connect your Walkman to a computer that is turned on and running to charge the battery Extending the battery life This section introduces various ways to reduce battery consumption such as frequently turning the power off and changing various settings Notes on charging the battery This...
Page 37: ...gs Flow of initial settings The first time you turn your Walkman power on a screen for the initial settings is displayed Follow the instructions on the screen to set each of the settings Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 29 ...
Page 38: ...ide of your Walkman Using the VOL and buttons Use the VOL and buttons to adjust the master volume Volume operation Only for countries areas complying with European Directives An alarm beep and warning Check the volume level are meant to protect your ears when you raise the volume setting beyond a specific level for the first time Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Gui...
Page 39: ...Walkman is a touch screen and you operate the Walkman by directly touching the screen with your fingers This section explains basic touch screen operations Notes on the touch screen This section contains various notes about the touch screen Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 31 ...
Page 40: ...eration keys at the bottom of your Walkman screen Switching Home screens There are several Home screens You can switch Home screens by flicking right or left Main notification icons A list of the main notification icons that are displayed on the screen Notification panel You can check the details on notifications in the notification panel and start the relevant applications directly by tapping a n...
Page 41: ...p Go to Page Top WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 Microphone Using the microphone The built in microphone of your Walkman can be used to input sound Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 33 ...
Page 42: ...unt Set up a Google account to use services provided by Google Multiple accounts can be registered on your Walkman Deleting a Google account This section explains how to delete a registered Google account Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 34 ...
Page 43: ...t permission to use your current position information from the GPS function with applications that use location information such as Google Maps etc Setting to search for your current position with a wireless network Set to search for your current position with a wireless network Wi Fi Notes on the GPS function This section contains notes for using the GPS function Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyr...
Page 44: ...the USB connection method You can change the method of USB connection between your Walkman and a computer depending on what you use the connection for Exchanging data with a computer connected by USB You can exchange data between your Walkman and a computer connected by USB by dragging and dropping Disconnecting the USB cable Tap Turn off USB storage to disconnect the USB connection before removin...
Page 45: ...d and your Walkman is reset to the factory defaults Updating your WALKMAN Updating your Walkman to the latest firmware allows you to add new functions to the Walkman Resetting your WALKMAN Resets your Walkman if operations become unstable Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 37 ...
Page 46: ... the Contents Using the carrying pouch This section explains how to use the supplied carrying pouch Using the spacer This section explains how to use the supplied spacer Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 38 ...
Page 47: ...he memory of your Walkman enables you to import CDs download and manage content from online music services and transfer them to the Walkman Preparing content using a Mac computer Installing Content Transfer built into the memory of your Walkman enables you to transfer content to the Walkman Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 39 ...
Page 48: ...oftware that allows you to import various content to your Windows computer manage the content and transfer it to your Walkman Installing Media Go Connect your Walkman to your Windows computer and install Media Go Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 40 ...
Page 49: ... Content Transfer is software that allows you to transfer content managed with iTunes or the Finder to your Walkman Installing Content Transfer Connect your Walkman to your Mac computer and install Content Transfer Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 41 ...
Page 50: ...tent on your Windows computer into Media Go You can organize a wide range of media such as music photos and videos that you have already imported to your Windows computer using other software together using Media Go Importing podcasts into Media Go Media Go has a wide range of podcast functions and you can use Media Go to manage your podcast subscriptions Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014...
Page 51: ...ntent Transfer Use Content Transfer to transfer content or playlists on your Mac computer or managed with iTunes to your Walkman Transferring content using Explorer or the Finder Use drag and drop in Windows Explorer or the Finder to directly transfer content to your Walkman Notes for transferring music photos videos from your computer When transferring files and folders to your Walkman by draggin...
Page 52: ...saved on your Walkman Deleting content from your WALKMAN using Content Transfer Use Content Transfer to delete content saved on your Walkman Deleting content from your WALKMAN using Explorer or the Finder Use Windows Explorer or the Finder to delete content stored on your Walkman Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 44 ...
Page 53: ...ack with no gaps in between songs on your Walkman Deleting content imported to Media Go Use Media Go to delete content imported to Media Go Inputting the lyrics information using Media Go Input lyrics information using Media Go and display lyrics when playing songs on your Walkman that has the display lyrics function Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use...
Page 54: ...tion What is Bluetooth function Bluetooth function is based on short range wireless technology used in devices such as headphones and mini stereo music systems to connect digital devices Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 46 ...
Page 55: ...ng a Bluetooth device You need to pair your Walkman with a new Bluetooth device in order to connect to the device Once the devices are paired you can easily connect the Walkman with the Bluetooth device from the next time onwards using a simple operation Connecting to a Bluetooth device When the Bluetooth function is on your Walkman can connect to a paired Bluetooth device Disconnecting a Bluetoot...
Page 56: ...ion with NFC Making a Bluetooth connection using the NFC function You can pair and connect to a Bluetooth audio device that has the NFC function simply by touching your Walkman to the device Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 48 ...
Page 57: ...hether to prioritize the sound quality or the stability of the connection during Bluetooth communication Setting sound enhancements Enable sound enhancements when sending audio to a Bluetooth audio device connected to your Walkman Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 49 ...
Page 58: ...Top WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 Notes on Bluetooth Communication Notes on the Bluetooth function This section contains notes for using Bluetooth connections Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 50 ...
Page 59: ...Function What is the NFC function This function enables easy data communication between various devices such as mobile phones and IC tags simply by touching the devices together Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 51 ...
Page 60: ...on Making a Bluetooth connection using the NFC function You can pair and connect to a Bluetooth audio device that has the NFC function simply by touching your Walkman to the device Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 52 ...
Page 61: ...s What is Wi Fi You can use Wi Fi communication to connect wireless LAN devices use a public wireless LAN service to enjoy using your Walkman on the Internet and communicate with other devices Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 53 ...
Page 62: ...i Fi network from the settings screen If your Wi Fi router does not support WPS select the Wi Fi network that you can use from the list Connecting to a Wi Fi network using the WPS button If your Wi Fi router supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup make a Wi Fi connection easily by simply pressing the button Adding a Wi Fi network manually When the Wi Fi function is on you can manually add the Wi Fi net...
Page 63: ...Top Go to Page Top WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 Notes on Wi Fi Connection Notes on Wi Fi Connection This section contains notes for using Wi Fi Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 55 ...
Page 64: ...kman settings in the Settings menu Changing the language You can change the language used in the Walkman display Setting the screen lock If you set the screen lock the screen is locked automatically when the screen is turned off Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 56 ...
Page 65: ...resetting your equalizer settings You can preset CLEAR BASS and the 5 band equalizer as Custom User defined 1 or User defined 2 Moderating the differences in volume level between songs The volume is moderated between songs to minimize the differences in volume level When continually playing back songs that are recorded at different levels this function prevents large differences between volume lev...
Page 66: ...hether to prioritize the sound quality or the stability of the connection during Bluetooth communication Setting sound enhancements Enable sound enhancements when sending audio to a Bluetooth audio device connected to your Walkman Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 58 ...
Page 67: ...ined Be sure to follow these instructions Caution Important information for using your Walkman is explained Notice for users Important notices for users are explained Notes on the software Important notes for the software are explained Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 59 ...
Page 68: ...ime are explained Maximum recordable time of videos Approx The maximum recordable time of videos is explained Supported formats The file formats that are supported by your Walkman are explained System requirements Details on the system requirements needed to use your Walkman the operating system version and memory size etc are shown Contents A list of accessories and manuals supplied with your Wal...
Page 69: ...hen your Walkman does not function as expected or if a problem occurs during operation Customer support website Visit the customer support website if you have any questions or issues with your Walkman or if you would like information on compatible accessories etc Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 61 ...
Page 70: ...tically Cannot unlock the screen lock Your WALKMAN power turns off screen turns off The touch screen does not operate properly A drink water coffee etc was spilled on your WALKMAN or the WALKMAN was washed in the washing machine I want to backup the content saved on my WALKMAN Cannot get my current position using the GPS An application does not start Help Guide Troubleshooting 62 ...
Page 71: ...o Page Top I want to find the product name model name of my WALKMAN An alarm beep is heard and the message Check the volume level is displayed Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 63 ...
Page 72: ... during playback Noise is generated Volume cannot be turned up or the volume remains low when the playback volume is turned up Sound can only be heard from one side of the headphones Sound is interrupted or skips Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 64 ...
Page 73: ...now the battery life of the built in rechargeable battery The rechargeable battery needs to be replaced The battery duration is short I want to know the battery duration I want to know the charging time Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 65 ...
Page 74: ...lling the software Or the access lamp of the hard drive does not light for several minutes Media Go does not start Your WALKMAN is not recognized by Media Go Data cannot be transferred from the computer to your WALKMAN Only a small amount of data can be transferred to your WALKMAN only a small amount of recording time available Your WALKMAN becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer He...
Page 75: ...h connection is made Cannot hear sound from the connected Bluetooth audio device Cannot change the volume when a Bluetooth connection is made Sound is distorted or broken when a Bluetooth connection is made Sound enhancements are disabled when a device is connected by Bluetooth Noise is generated when a Bluetooth connection is made Video sound is delayed when a Bluetooth connection is made Help Gu...
Page 76: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 NFC Cannot listen to music with one touch Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 68 ...
Page 77: ...WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 Wi Fi Cannot connect to a Wi Fi network I want to turn the Wi Fi function off at the same time the WALKMAN screen is turned off Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 69 ...
Page 78: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 Other Your WALKMAN gets warm Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 70 ...
Page 79: ...lkmanreg For customers in Canada English http www Sony ca Registration French http www Sony ca Enregistrement For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com registration For customers in Europe http walkman sony europe com usb registration For customers in Asia Oceania Middle East Africa English Korean Traditional Chinese http www sony asia com dmpwalkman register Simplified Chinese https ...
Page 80: ...eative Commons 3 0 Attribution License For more information on laws regulations and trademark rights refer to Important Information contained in the supplied software To read it install the supplied software on your computer All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders In this manual TM and marks are not specified T 1380011 Abou...
Page 81: ...s Help Guide The screens and illustrations shown are images only and may differ from the actual product or screen Related Topic System requirements Charging the battery Customer support website Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 73 ...
Page 82: ...wing the Help Guide This contains information such as explanations of Walkman operations and software Help for applications Help is available for some applications such as Music player Video player Photo viewer and DLNA This help can be launched from the application or the application launcher Important Information Information on trademark rights laws and regulations are contained You can read it ...
Page 83: ...screen are shown as follows Sound Home Screen Tap to display Note The operating explanations assume that you are starting from the Home menu Operations may differ from the explanation in situations such as when using other applications The screens and illustrations shown are images only and may differ from the actual product or screen If a function or setting can be done in more than one way the s...
Page 84: ...Go to Page Top Related Topic Home screen Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 76 ...
Page 85: ...etc on the screen to operate your Walkman 2 Headphone jack Insert the headphone plug until it clicks into place If the headphones are connected improperly the sound from the headphones will be impaired Sound is not emitted from the headphones connected to the headphone jack when a Bluetooth connection is active End the Bluetooth connection 3 WM PORT jack Help Guide How to Use 77 ...
Page 86: ...e playing 5 minutes later If you press and hold the button tracks or videos are fast forwarded 10 button 1 Play back or pause music tracks or videos 11 button Skip to the previous or current music track the previous chapter of a video or a scene that played 5 minutes ago If you press and hold the button tracks or videos are fast rewinded 12 RESET button Press the RESET button with pen or a paper c...
Page 87: ... lock screen will be displayed 2 Drag from left to right Your Walkman is then unlocked and the Home screen will be displayed Note It may take some time before the lock screen is displayed Charge the battery if your Walkman cannot be turned on The lock screen differs depending on the screen lock type you have set on the security setting screen Help Guide How to Use 79 ...
Page 88: ... Top Go to Page Top Related Topic Parts and controls Turning the power off Turning the screen on and off Charging the battery Setting the screen lock Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 80 ...
Page 89: ... power when not using your Walkman for an extended period of time 1 Hold down the button 2 Tap Power off OK The power will then turn off Related Topic Parts and controls Turning the power on Turning the screen on and off Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 81 ...
Page 90: ...using your Walkman in order to prevent the touch screen from being operated accidentally 1 Press the button The screen will turn off Press the button again to turn the screen on Related Topic Parts and controls Turning the power on Turning the power off Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 82 ...
Page 91: ...alkman and then tap Turn off USB storage on the notification panel Tap Turn off USB storage displayed on the screen of your Walkman With a Mac computer click the WALKMAN eject icon in the sidebar of the Finder to disconnect your Walkman Hint When you use your Walkman for the first time or if you have not used the Walkman for a long time it is best to charge the battery fully Note If a large batter...
Page 92: ...Go to Page Top Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting to a computer by USB cable Extending the battery life Notes on charging the battery Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 84 ...
Page 93: ...manually Set for a shorter time in Sleep Adjust screen brightness Set all sound quality settings to off Turn off the Bluetooth function when not in use Turn off the Wi Fi function when not in use Turn off the GPS function when not in use Related Topic Turning the power on Turning the power off Setting the recommended sound quality Setting sound quality yourself Enabling disabling GPS Turning the B...
Page 94: ...Go to Page Top Battery life Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 86 ...
Page 95: ...ge the battery at least once every six months to a year even if you do not use your Walkman for a long period of time Charging is not guaranteed with homebuilt or modified computers Operation of a USB port extended with a USB hub is guaranteed only with a self powered USB hub with an authorized logo Do not leave your Walkman connected for extended periods of time to a laptop computer that is not c...
Page 96: ... are skipped at first and set as necessary later 1 Press the button to turn on your Walkman Your Walkman may not turn on if the battery power is insufficient Connect the Walkman to your computer with the USB cable supplied and wait about 10 minutes before turning it on 2 Tap a language to view the software license agreement in that language 3 Confirm the content of the software license agreement a...
Page 97: ...4 Tap Start The initial setup begins 5 Tap Skip Hint The settings for Wi Fi connections can be set as necessary later 89 ...
Page 98: ...ogle accounts can be set as necessary later After you have set up a Google account you can use the services provided by Google For details see Setting up a Google account 7 Tap Not now 8 Tap to confirm the enter content and then tap 90 ...
Page 99: ...9 Set the date and time and then tap 10 Confirm the content or enter content as necessary tap and then tap 11 Tap Finish on the completion screen 91 ...
Page 100: ...12 Confirm the content and then tap Yes or No Hint Data that specifies the Walkman in use and its user are not sent 13 Confirm the content and then tap OK 14 Confirm that the Home screen is displayed 92 ...
Page 101: ...age Top Go to Page Top This completes the initial settings of your Walkman Related Topic Connecting to a Wi Fi network Setting up a Google account Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 93 ...
Page 102: ...is button to start playback of a song or video During playback press this button to pause 3 button During music playback press this button to skip to the beginning of the previous or current song During video playback press this button to skip to the beginning of the previous or current chapter or scene 5 minutes rewind During music or video playback press and hold this button to fast rewind Note ...
Page 103: ...using the VOL and buttons on your Walkman For more customized volume control see Adjusting the volume Hint If there is no sound even if you press the VOL button tap Settings Sound Volumes and then slide Music video games other media to turn up the volume Related Topic Adjusting the volume Help Guide How to Use 95 ...
Page 104: ...Go to Page Top Limiting the volume Volume operation Only for countries areas complying with European Directives Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 96 ...
Page 105: ... not sound when connected to Bluetooth audio device Note You can turn up the volume beyond the specific level after canceling the alarm and warning After the initial warning the alarm and warning repeat for every 20 cumulative hours that the volume is set beyond the specific level when this happens the volume is changed to the initial setting automatically If the volume is set beyond the specific ...
Page 106: ...ations are explained as follows Tap Lightly touch an item such as an icon or menu with your finger and immediately remove your finger Tapping twice quickly is called double tapping Press and hold Keep pressing an item such as an icon or menu Flick Lightly move your finger across the touch screen This switches screens or quickly scrolls through a page Help Guide How to Use 98 ...
Page 107: ... release This moves icons etc and scrolls the screen Pinch in pinch out Touch the screen with two fingers and move the fingers apart pinch out or together pinch in On some screens pinching out zooms in and pinching in zooms out Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 99 ...
Page 108: ...s it may operate incorrectly or may not operate at all Do not operate your Walkman with objects on the touch screen If the touch screen is touched by objects other than your fingertip it may not react correctly Do not put the touch screen close to other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can make the touch screen malfunction If there are water droplets on the touch screen or if you touch ...
Page 109: ...KMAN NWZ ZX1 Home screen Application widgets shortcuts folders and more are displayed on the Home screen There are several Home screens and you can switch the screen by flicking the screen left or right Help Guide How to Use 101 ...
Page 110: ... files transferred by Media Go or drag and drop 4 Video player shortcut Starts video player 5 Apps Displays all your applications and widgets 6 Photo viewer shortcut Starts photo viewer 7 DLNA shortcut Starts DLNA application Related Topic Switching Home screens Notification panel Basic operation keys Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 102 ...
Page 111: ... explains the basic operation keys at the bottom of your Walkman screen 1 Back Returns to the previous screen 2 Home Returns to the Home screen 3 Recent Apps Displays recently used applications Related Topic Home screen Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 103 ...
Page 112: ...screens You can switch the Home screen by flicking the screen left or right 1 Flick the Home screen left or right The Home screen will be switched Hint You can check which Home screen currently is displayed by the location of displayed at the bottom of the screen Notes on use Help Guide How to Use 104 ...
Page 113: ...installed via Google Play etc System update notification Application update when an update for an installed application is available Event scheduled on calendar Song playing back USB connection active Error message Login sync error Notification not displayed by other icons Content being sent to another device for playback Updating the database Items displayed differ in some countries regions The d...
Page 114: ... panel Swipe the status bar to display the notification panel on which you can check the notification details You can also start the relevant application directly by tapping a notification on the panel Hint Tap to close the notification panel Help Guide How to Use 106 ...
Page 115: ...icrophone The built in microphone of your Walkman can be used to input sound 1 Built in microphone Do not cover the microphone when using it for functions such as voice recognition Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 107 ...
Page 116: ... etc Using applications such as e mail and calendar Using services provided by Google on other devices besides your Walkman Note Make sure your Walkman is connected to the Internet through a Wi Fi connection when setting up or logging in to your Google account You can also use your Walkman without setting up a Google account however in this case services provided by Google are not available 1 In t...
Page 117: ...delete accounts by following the procedures below 1 In the Home screen tap Settings Google 2 Tap the account to delete from the list 3 Tap and then Remove account Remove account Related Topic Setting up a Google account Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 109 ...
Page 118: ...some time Using a wireless network allows you to find your position quickly but accuracy may vary Using GPS and a wireless network together allows you to make the most of the merits of both methods 1 GPS stands for Global Positioning System GPS satellites emit positioning signals toward the earth and your Walkman uses those to display your current position Related Topic Enabling disabling GPS Note...
Page 119: ... In the Home screen tap Settings Location services 2 To set the GPS function tap GPS satellites Use of location information is enabled disabled each time you tap the setting Hint You can reduce battery consumption by turning off the GPS function when not using that function Related Topic Setting to search for your current position with a wireless network Notes on the GPS function Notes on use 4 47...
Page 120: ...Home screen tap Settings Location services Google s location service 2 Read the cautions about location information and agree to them Note Location information is collected without identifying the individual user Also location information may be collected even if the application is not running Related Topic Enabling disabling GPS Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Gui...
Page 121: ...mation Keep other electronic devices away from the Walkman When in an area with poor reception of GPS signals you may encounter positioning errors To receive more accurate information avoid using your Walkman in the following locations Inside buildings or in vehicles such as cars and trains In tunnels or underground Under elevated tracks Between tall buildings In dense trees In valleys If the wron...
Page 122: ...connected automatically as a mass storage device Your Walkman can then be accessed by clicking Computer or My Computer in the Windows Start menu Hint With a Mac computer you can access to your Walkman using the Finder If USB connected is displayed on the screen tap Turn on USB storage to complete the connection If you are prompted to make a Windows operation click Cancel or Related Topic Disconnec...
Page 123: ...Go to Page Top Changing the USB connection method Notes of USB connection Supported formats Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 115 ...
Page 124: ...to on by default 1 In the Home screen tap Settings Storage 2 Tap USB computer connection Connection settings USB auto connection A checkmark will be added and your Walkman will be connected automatically as a USB storage device when connected to a USB device using the WM PORT jack Related Topic Connecting to a computer by USB cable Changing the USB connection method Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Cop...
Page 125: ...USB computer connection The USB computer connection screen will be displayed 3 Tap the desired mode A checkmark will be added to the selected mode Hint The USB computer connection screen can also be displayed by tapping Connected as USB Storage or Connected as a media device on the notification panel while your Walkman is connected to a computer Related Topic Connecting to a computer by USB cable ...
Page 126: ...kman will be recognized by the computer and you will be able to drag and drop data Drag and drop music data to the Music folder video data to the Video folder and photo data to the Picture or DCIM folder Note Content may not be played back if you change the name of folders such as Music Video Picture and DCIM Hint Music video and picture files in data hierarchy levels 1 to 8 can be played Related ...
Page 127: ...een of your Walkman is off If your Walkman is connected to a computer as a media device MTP you do not need to follow the procedures below Just disconnect the USB cable 1 Tap Turn off USB storage displayed on the screen of your Walkman If this message is not displayed on the screen swipe the status bar and then tap Turn off USB storage on the notification panel Related Topic Help Guide How to Use ...
Page 128: ...Go to Page Top Connecting to a computer by USB cable Notification panel Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 120 ...
Page 129: ... being transferred and data on the Walkman Do not turn on restart wake up from sleep mode or shut down the computer with your Walkman connected to the computer by USB cable Doing so may cause the Walkman to malfunction Disconnect the Walkman from the computer before conducting those operations Related Topic Disconnecting the USB cable Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Hel...
Page 130: ... Setup exe file stored in Walkman memory for installation on your computer Be careful because the preinstalled content and the files in the FOR_WINDOWS and FOR_MAC folders will not be offered again It is best to back up such data to a computer before initializing the Walkman 1 Tap Settings Backup reset Factory data reset Reset device To delete transferred music or photos etc tap Erase USB storage ...
Page 131: ...e system software allows you to use the most recent functions in the optimal environment You will be notified of system updates by means such as the network Note It is best to back up data before updating your Walkman Related Topic Customer support website Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 123 ...
Page 132: ... played back otherwise the data may be damaged 1 Press and hold the button for about 8 seconds or press the RESET button with a pen or paper clip etc to reset your Walkman Note No data or settings will be deleted by resetting your Walkman Data and settings in use may not be saved when you reset your Walkman Related Topic Initializing your WALKMAN Customer support website Notes on use Help Guide Ho...
Page 133: ...p WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 Using the carrying pouch Load your Walkman into the carrying pouch in the direction shown in the figure and then close the snap button Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 125 ...
Page 134: ...the Walkman level using the supplied spacer by placing it between the portable headphone amplifier and the Walkman as shown in the figure For details on how to attach the Walkman refer to the portable headphone amplifier manual Note Bands are not supplied with your Walkman Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 126 ...
Page 135: ...ws computer 2 Import content to Media Go You can import music photos or videos on a media or your Windows computer to Media Go 3 Transfer the content to your Walkman Transfer the imported content from Media Go to your Walkman Note You can also transfer content directly from Windows Explorer to your Walkman by dragging and dropping Related Topic About Media Go Installing Media Go Importing content ...
Page 136: ...Go Transferring content using Explorer or the Finder Notes for transferring music photos videos from your computer Deleting content from your WALKMAN using Media Go Deleting content from your WALKMAN using Explorer or the Finder Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 128 ...
Page 137: ...content on your Mac computer to Content Transfer The content is transferred to your Walkman Note You can also transfer content directly from iTunes or the Finder to your Walkman by dragging and dropping Related Topic About Content Transfer Installing Content Transfer Transferring content using Content Transfer Transferring content using Explorer or the Finder Notes for transferring music photos vi...
Page 138: ...You can transfer content that you have imported from CDs or downloaded from online music services to your Walkman If you have already managed content such as music with iTunes etc you can use Media Go to transfer the content to the Walkman Related Topic Installing Media Go Importing content from media using Media Go Transferring content using Media Go Transferring iTunes content using Media Go Not...
Page 139: ...xtracted Depending on the version of Windows a User Account Control screen may appear In this case click Yes 5 Follow the on screen instructions to install Media Go When you click Finish after installation Media Go automatically starts Hint During installation you may be prompted to install additional software components that are necessary to run Media Go If prompted follow the on screen instructi...
Page 140: ...our computer may be required Follow the on screen instructions Related Topic Connecting to a computer by USB cable About Media Go Importing content from media using Media Go Transferring content using Media Go Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 132 ...
Page 141: ...t such as music photos or videos managed with iTunes or the Finder to your Walkman easily You can transfer files folders and playlists to the appropriate folder of the Walkman simply by dragging and dropping Related Topic Installing Content Transfer Transferring content using Content Transfer Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 133 ...
Page 142: ...creen instructions to install Content Transfer is displayed in the Dock when the installation is completed Click to start Content Transfer Hint Each software stored in the FOR_MAC and FOR_WINDOWS folders in the memory of your Walkman can be deleted after installation to increase the free space in the Walkman Before you delete them copy the data in the FOR_MAC folder to your computer as a backup if...
Page 143: ...s a window for CD information When Media Go obtains the CD information CD title song name artist name etc it is displayed in this window 2 Click Import CD Wait until all songs have been imported Hint Recommended file formats for ripping CDs are FLAC for higher sound quality and AAC mp4 and MP3 mp3 for normal sound quality Music in these formats can be transferred to your Walkman more effectively M...
Page 144: ...s are limited to private use only Use of a song for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders Related Topic Installing Media Go Transferring content using Media Go Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 136 ...
Page 145: ...3 Import content by dragging and dropping the content you want to import into the Content List area Hint You can also import data organized by programs such as iTunes by selecting File Add Remove Media from Library in Media Go For details refer to the Media Go help Note Commercial DVDs and Blu ray discs cannot be imported into Media Go Copy protected videos cannot be imported into Media Go Some vi...
Page 146: ...Go to Page Top Related Topic Transferring content using Media Go Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 138 ...
Page 147: ...tions on Windows and you can use Media Go to manage your podcast subscriptions The podcast directory is also convenient for finding the latest content or content you are interested in For details on importing podcasts refer to the Media Go help Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 139 ...
Page 148: ...nagement technology WM DRM Content with copyright protection cannot be transferred 1 Connect your Walkman to your Windows computer using the USB cable supplied and then start Media Go 2 Select the desired content and drag and drop it to your WALKMAN model name Media Go recognizes the type of data by the filename extension and sends it to the appropriate folder of your Walkman Related Topic Connect...
Page 149: ... Page Top Importing content from media using Media Go Importing content on your Windows computer into Media Go Importing podcasts into Media Go Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 141 ...
Page 150: ... be transferred Media Go supports transfer of data from iTunes to your Walkman 1 Connect your Walkman to your Windows computer using the USB cable supplied and then start Media Go 2 Start iTunes 3 Select the desired content from iTunes and drag and drop it to your Walkman model name Media Go recognizes the type of data by the filename extension and sends it to the appropriate folder of your Walkma...
Page 151: ...Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting to a computer by USB cable Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 143 ...
Page 152: ...ith copyright protection cannot be transferred 1 Connect your Walkman to your Mac computer using the USB cable supplied and then start Content Transfer 2 Display the desired content on the Finder or the desired content or playlists on iTunes 3 Drag and drop the content or playlists you want to transfer to Content Transfer Content is transferred to your Walkman Related Topic Help Guide How to Use 1...
Page 153: ...Go to Page Top Connecting to a computer by USB cable Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 145 ...
Page 154: ...ect Start Computer or My Computer and select the folder under WALKMAN Windows 8 Select Desktop from the Start screen to open File Explorer In the Computer list select the folder under WALKMAN folder Mac Select the folder under WALKMAN in the sidebar of the Finder 3 Open the folder to which you want to transfer data To transfer music files or folders Music folder To transfer photo files or folders ...
Page 155: ...to Page Top Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting to a computer by USB cable Notes for transferring music photos videos from your computer Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 147 ...
Page 156: ...the following illustrations Your Walkman can play back songs photos videos on the 1st to 8th level of each folder Note Do not rename the default folders such as Music Video Picture and DCIM Otherwise they will not be displayed on your Walkman anymore Copyright protected files that were transferred to your Walkman by drag and drop cannot be played back on the Walkman Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Hel...
Page 157: ... to your Windows computer using the USB cable supplied 2 Start Media Go 3 Double click WALKMAN model name and select the type of content you want to delete The content list is displayed 4 Select the content you want to delete 5 Click Edit Delete 6 A window to confirm to delete the item is displayed and click Yes Related Topic Connecting to a computer by USB cable Notes on use Help Guide How to Use...
Page 158: ...an to your Mac computer using the USB cable supplied 2 Start Content Transfer 3 Click at the right bottom of the screen 4 Click the icon of the folder such as Music which contains the content you want to delete The content list is displayed 5 Select the content you want to delete 6 Click Delete The selected content is deleted Related Topic Connecting to a computer by USB cable Notes on use Help Gu...
Page 159: ...ter and open a folder under WALKMAN Windows 8 Select Desktop from the Start screen to open File Explorer From the Computer list open a folder under WALKMAN Mac Open a folder under WALKMAN from the sidebar of the Finder 3 Open a file you want to delete To delete a music file or a folder which contains music Music folder To delete a photo file or a folder which contains photos Picture Pictures or DC...
Page 160: ... a live or concert album can be played back with no gaps in between songs on your Walkman For gapless playback import rip all songs on the album in the FLAC AAC or MP3 format at one time into Media Go Version 2 5 or later and then transfer them to the Walkman Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 152 ...
Page 161: ...to Media Go 1 Start Media Go 2 Select the type of content you want to delete from Library 3 Select the content you want to delete 4 Click Edit Delete A Confirm Delete window is displayed 5 Select a method to delete the content 6 Click OK Related Topic Deleting content from your WALKMAN using Media Go Notes on use Help Guide How to Use 153 ...
Page 162: ...edia Go 1 Start Media Go 2 Select the song you want to add the lyrics information to and right click on the song to select Properties 3 Input the lyrics information For details about how to input the lyrics refer to the help of Media Go Note If the lyrics information which was input using Media Go is not displayed on your Walkman that has the display lyrics function delete the song from the Walkma...
Page 163: ...since the Bluetooth function uses a wireless technology nor is it necessary for the devices to face one another as is the case with infrared technology For example you can use Bluetooth devices in a bag or pocket Bluetooth devices need to be paired with each other the first time a wireless connection is made Once paired the Bluetooth device and your Walkman can subsequently be connected with a sim...
Page 164: ...ote The Bluetooth communications antenna is built in to your Walkman If you cover the antenna with your hands or other objects while using Bluetooth communications the communication quality may be affected 1 In the Home screen tap Settings 2 Tap to switch ON OFF of Bluetooth Hint To reduce battery consumption turn off the Bluetooth function when not in use Related Topic Making your WALKMAN detecta...
Page 165: ... to establish a connection may vary Refer to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth device 1 In the Home screen tap Settings Bluetooth 2 Tap the name of your Walkman Your Walkman will be detectable by other Bluetooth devices for 120 seconds Related Topic Turning the Bluetooth function on off Pairing registering a Bluetooth device Connecting to a Bluetooth device Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 He...
Page 166: ...ap Settings Bluetooth 3 Tap the device you want to pair with from the list If a number is displayed on the screen of your Walkman make sure the same number is displayed on that device The pairing and connection status will be displayed under the Bluetooth device name With some devices a connection is established after pairing Hint If the Bluetooth device you want to connect with has the NFC functi...
Page 167: ...n on off Making your WALKMAN detectable by Bluetooth devices Connecting to a Bluetooth device Deleting a paired Bluetooth device Making a Bluetooth connection using the NFC function Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 159 ...
Page 168: ...ed devices list is not displayed or the device you want to connect with is not displayed in the Paired devices list pair the devices first Hint If the Bluetooth device you want to connect with has the NFC function pairing and connection are completed with one touch To reduce battery consumption turn off the Bluetooth function when not in use Related Topic Turning the Bluetooth function on off Maki...
Page 169: ...he device is disconnected 1 In the Home screen tap Settings Bluetooth 2 Tap the name of the device you want to disconnect in the list 3 Tap OK Hint If the Bluetooth device you want to disconnect with has the NFC function disconnection is completed with one touch Related Topic Turning the Bluetooth function on off Connecting to a Bluetooth device Making a Bluetooth connection using the NFC function...
Page 170: ...ration information of a Bluetooth device 1 In the Home screen tap Settings Bluetooth 2 Tap displayed on the right of the name of the device you want to unpair in the list 3 Tap Unpair Pairing ends Related Topic Turning the Bluetooth function on off Pairing registering a Bluetooth device Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 162 ...
Page 171: ...uch your Walkman to the Bluetooth audio device Touch the N mark of your Walkman to the N mark of the Bluetooth audio device Hold together until instructions appear on the screen of the Walkman 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection Hint Touch the devices together again to disconnect Take the following measures if the connection is poor Slowly move your Walkman over the N ma...
Page 172: ... playback quality Prioritize connection Sound quality may not be as good as the other mode but connection status will most likely be stable If the connection is unstable this setting is recommended Prioritize sound quality Sound is sent in high quality but the connection may become unstable Note Changing the wireless playback quality setting may not have any effect depending on the settings of the...
Page 173: ... sound enhancements when sending audio to a Bluetooth audio device connected to your Walkman 1 In the Home screen tap Settings 2 Tap Bluetooth in WIRELESS NETWORKS 3 Tap and then tap Sound enhancements 4 Tap ON Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 165 ...
Page 174: ...l interference may occur resulting in communication speed decrease noise or inability to connect if Bluetooth communications are used near a wireless LAN device In such cases take the following measures Perform Bluetooth communications at least 10 meters away from the wireless LAN device when connecting your Walkman and a Bluetooth device Place your Walkman and the Bluetooth device as close togeth...
Page 175: ...m to the Bluetooth standard specified by Bluetooth SIG and be certified Even if the connected device conforms to the above mentioned Bluetooth standard some devices may not be connected or work correctly depending on the features or specifications of the device Depending on the device to be connected the Bluetooth connection may take some time to be established Related Topic Parts and controls Not...
Page 176: ...reless communication between various devices such as mobile phones and IC tags You can perform easy data communication simply by touching the devices together in the marked spot Related Topic Making a Bluetooth connection using the NFC function Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 168 ...
Page 177: ...AN devices displaying the Wi Fi logo and use public wireless LAN service You can use Wi Fi to browse the Internet on your Walkman or connect to other communications devices 1 Wi Fi indicates that the compatibility of the wireless LAN device is certified Related Topic Turning Wi Fi on off Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 169 ...
Page 178: ...Internet using the Wi Fi function the communications quality may deteriorate 1 In the Home screen tap Settings 2 Tap and switch ON OFF of Wi Fi under WIRELESS NETWORKS Hint To reduce battery consumption turn off the Wi Fi function when not in use Wi Fi 1 communications is communications technology which allows you to connect wireless LAN devices displaying the Wi Fi logo and use public wireless LA...
Page 179: ... 1 Internet 2 Modem 3 Wi Fi router 4 Computer 5 Walkman Question Does your Wi Fi router have a WPS button Yes Go to Connecting to a Wi Fi network using the WPS button No Go to Connecting to a Wi Fi network from the settings screen Note For information about your wireless LAN environment please contact the manufacturer of your Wi Fi device the wireless LAN service provider that you subscribe to or ...
Page 180: ... to Page Top Turning Wi Fi on off Connecting to a Wi Fi network from the settings screen Connecting to a Wi Fi network using the WPS button Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 172 ...
Page 181: ...rk SSID of the access point that you want to use is not shown in the network list add the network manually If you are connecting to a Wi Fi network for the first time select a method for setting up a Wi Fi connection When you are in range and Wi Fi is on your Walkman will automatically reconnect to a network to which you have connected before To check the MAC address of your Walkman or other Wi Fi...
Page 182: ...Go to Page Top Adding a Wi Fi network manually Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 174 ...
Page 183: ...utton on the Wi Fi router within 2 minutes When the connection is made successfully the message to notify you that your Walkman is connected to a Wi Fi network will be displayed 4 Tap OK to complete the setting Hint When you first connect to a Wi Fi network check how to set up a Wi Fi connection When you are in range and Wi Fi is on your Walkman will reconnect to available networks to which you ha...
Page 184: ...Go to Page Top Adding a Wi Fi network manually Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 176 ...
Page 185: ... 3 Enter the Network SSID 1 of the network to use 4 Enter a password if needed and tap Save 1 The names of items such as the access point or password differ depending on the manufacturer encryption key KEY WEP key security key pass phrase network key etc Consult the manufacturer of the access point for details Hint To check the MAC address of your Walkman or other Wi Fi details tap Settings Wi Fi ...
Page 186: ...atus bar Connected to a Wi Fi network An open network is detected when Wi Fi network notification is set to on Hint You can check the troubleshooting when your Walkman has problems with the Wi Fi connection using Wi Fi checker Tap Wi Fi checker on the Home screen to display Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 178 ...
Page 187: ...ct with a Wi Fi connection service provider Data transfer rate and communications range may vary depending on the following conditions Distance between devices Presence of obstructions between devices Device configuration Signal conditions Surrounding environment wall material etc Software in use Communications may be cut off depending on signal conditions The data transfer rate is the theoretical...
Page 188: ...tings You can configure various settings from the Settings menu to use your Walkman 1 In the Home screen tap Settings 2 Tap the desired item Related Topic Changing the language Setting the screen lock Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 180 ...
Page 189: ...nguage You can change the language used for screen displays etc on your Walkman 1 In the Home screen tap Settings Language input Language 2 Tap the desired language Related Topic Changing the settings Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 181 ...
Page 190: ...he instructions displayed on the screen to complete the settings Hint If Attention is displayed read the warning given about the screen lock feature and tap I agree OK If you select None the screen will not be locked Note It is highly recommended that you make a note of the unlocking code that you have specified and keep it as a reminder for yourself If you forget the pattern password etc it will ...
Page 191: ...lumes 2 Drag the slider to adjust the individual volumes and then tap OK Note If the sound of music a video or a game cannot be heard turn up the volume by dragging the Music video games other media slider If you set the volume level of Music video games other media Notifications or Alarms to zero silent the sound will remain silent even if you increase the Master volume Related Topic Using the VO...
Page 192: ...ng others causing discomfort to your ears or preventing you from hearing sounds around you and allows you to listen at a more comfortable volume 1 In the Home screen tap Settings Sound AVLS Volume Limit Related Topic Using the VOL and buttons Adjusting the volume Volume operation Only for countries areas complying with European Directives Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 193: ...mended sound quality settings 1 In the Home screen tap Settings Sound ClearAudio to put a checkmark Note If you have set a desired sound quality the sound quality settings change to ClearAudio when ClearAudio is turned on but the settings revert to the original settings when ClearAudio is turned off Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 185 ...
Page 194: ...duction quality of the audio playback VPT which stands for Virtualphones Technology is a proprietary sound processing technology developed by Sony Off Studio Club Concert hall Matrix DSEE HX function This function upgrades the audio file to a High Resolution Audio file 1 and reproduces the clear high range sound which is often lost However the available playback time of the fully charged battery m...
Page 195: ...Go to Page Top Go to Page Top Related Topic Presetting your equalizer settings Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 187 ...
Page 196: ...ur Walkman to reproduce dynamic deep bass without distortion even at a high volume 1 In the Home screen tap Settings Sound Sound Settings 2 On the Equalizer tab select Custom User defined 1 or User defined 2 and then tap OK 3 Drag the sliders to adjust the frequency range and the CLEAR BASS setting Presetting is complete Related Topic Setting sound quality yourself Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copy...
Page 197: ...volume level Dynamic Normalizer You can use this setting to prevent the volume of certain songs from being too high or too low when shuffling songs from multiple albums with different recording levels 1 In the Home screen tap Settings Sound Sound Settings 2 On the Settings tab tap Dynamic normalizer Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 189 ...
Page 198: ...racteristics The Clear Phase function optimizes the sound characteristics for the built in speaker 1 In the Home screen tap Settings Sound Sound Settings 2 On the Settings tab tap Clear Phase Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 190 ...
Page 199: ...owerful sound You can enjoy powerful sound from the built in speaker using the xLOUD function 1 In the Home screen tap Settings Sound Sound Settings 2 On the Settings tab tap xLOUD Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 191 ...
Page 200: ...lkman immediately disconnect the USB cable and any other cables from the Walkman and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center Do not place your Walkman in fire Do not take apart or remodel your Walkman Doing so can result in electric shock Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries internal checks or repair Do not put any heavy obj...
Page 201: ...Walkman This effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from natural materials When using a strap not supplied be careful to avoid catching it on objects you pass by Also be careful not to swing your Walkman by the strap to avoid bumping people Refrain from using your Walkman as requested by in flight announcements during takeoff or landing in an aircraft If you see lightning or hear thunder ...
Page 202: ...otes on protecting your WALKMAN from getting wet Do not expose your Walkman to water The Walkman is not waterproof Be sure to follow the precautions below Be careful not to drop your Walkman into a sink or other container filled with water Do not use your Walkman in humid locations or wet weather such as rain or snow Do not get your Walkman wet If you touch your Walkman with wet hands or put the W...
Page 203: ... used in a room where a heater has just been turned on Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture in the air adheres to surfaces such as metal panels and then changes to liquid If condensation forms in your Walkman leave it turned off until the condensation disappears If you use the Walkman with condensation present a malfunction may result If you use your Walkman in a cold location images may ap...
Page 204: ...with software other than that supplied is not covered by the warranty The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic operations of Windows or Mac For details on the use of your computer and operating system please refer to the respective manuals For Windows users You can install the supplied software on another computer through the following procedure even if you delet...
Page 205: ... FWVGA 854 x 480 Pixels Panel type TFT color display Interface USB Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant Headphone Stereo mini jack WM PORT WM PORT multiple connecting terminal 22 pins Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11a b g n Bluetooth Communication system Bluetooth specification version 3 0 Sensor GPS receiver Accelerometer Help Guide How to Use 197 ...
Page 206: ...hium ion Battery USB power from a computer via a USB connector of the player Charging Time USB based charging Approx 3 hours Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 ºF to 95 ºF Dimensions w h d projecting parts not included 59 7 mm x 122 3 mm x 13 5 mm The thinnest part 9 8mm 2 3 8 inches x 4 7 8 inches x 9 16 inches The thinnest part 13 32 inches w h d 60 7 mm x 128 8 mm x 15 3 mm 2 1 2 inches x 4 7...
Page 207: ...73 741 824 bytes 1 Available capacity may vary A portion of the memory is used for data management functions 2 Actual available memory for application software includes the memory space which is used for factory preinstalled applications WALKMAN specifications and designs are subject to change without notice Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 199 ...
Page 208: ...ons with Settings for battery life measurement as shown in the table below Music MP3 128 kbps Bluetooth OFF approx 32 Hrs Bluetooth ON approx 23 Hrs Linear PCM 1 411 kbps Bluetooth OFF approx 34 Hrs Bluetooth ON approx 24 Hrs FLAC 96 kHz 24 bit Bluetooth OFF approx 25 Hrs Bluetooth ON approx 16 Hrs FLAC 192 kHz 24 bit Bluetooth OFF approx 16 Hrs Bluetooth ON approx 7 Hrs DSD 1 2 8224 MHz 1 bit Blu...
Page 209: ...ting OFF xLOUD 4 OFF default setting ON Clear Phase 4 OFF default setting ON 1 DSD format is available for Walkman software that has been updated to Ver 1 10 or later 2 The maxmum brightness setting shortens the battery life for continuous video playback by about 27 compared with the default setting 3 The On setting shortens the battery life about 37 compared with the Off setting 4 Setting Equaliz...
Page 210: ... format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format Number 128 kbps Approx 20 000 songs 1 411 kbps Linear PCM Approx 2 800 songs DSD 1 2 8224 MHz 1 bit Approx 700 songs Time H M 128 kbps Approx 1 333 hr 20 min 1 411 kbps Linear PCM Approx 186 hr 40 min DSD 1 2 8224 MHz 1 bit Approx 46 hr 40 min 1 DSD format is available for Walkman software that has been updated to Ver 1 10 or later Notes on...
Page 211: ...pproximate times are estimated in the case where only videos are transferred The time may differ depending on the conditions under which the player is used Time H M Video 384 kbps Music 128 kbps Approx 466 hr 40 min Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 203 ...
Page 212: ... or later Not supported by OSs other than above Compatibility mode for Windows XP included with Windows Vista and Windows 7 is not supported Pre installed 1 Excluding 64 bit OS versions CPU 1 GHz processor 2 6 GHz recommended for video playback RAM 1 GB or more 2 GB RAM required for Windows 8 64 bit Hard Disk Drive Solid State Drive 600 MB or more of available space Internet Explorer 7 or later In...
Page 213: ...Go to Page Top Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 205 ...
Page 214: ...ur Walkman WALKMAN 1 USB cable 1 Carrying Pouch 1 Spacer 1 Quick Start Guide Headphones are not supplied with your Walkman Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Related Topic Using the carrying pouch Using the spacer Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 206 ...
Page 215: ...provided by Google refer to the websites of the applications Music player Play back music files transferred by Media Go or drag and drop Video player Play back video files by intuitive operations Photo viewer View photos and slide shows Original apps Display a list of Sony applications Wi Fi checker 1 Check the Wi Fi connection status of your Walkman when problems occur with the Wi Fi connection D...
Page 216: ...he RESET button with a pen or paper clip etc to reset your Walkman Before resetting your Walkman check that no song video etc is being played back You can then reset the Walkman safely If you reset the Walkman during playback the data may be damaged 4 Check information on the issue in the help of the software having problems 5 Look up information on the issue on one of the customer support website...
Page 217: ...Go to Page Top Resetting your WALKMAN Customer support website Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 209 ...
Page 218: ...ansupport 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 support sony europe com dna wm For customers in Asia Oceania Middle East Africa English http www sony asia com support Korean http scs sony co kr walkman Simplified Chinese http service...
Page 219: ...Go to Page Top http service sony com tw For customers who purchased the overseas models http www sony co jp overseas support Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 211 ...
Page 220: ...let the Walkman dry out If the remaining battery power is low or insufficient charge the battery If your Walkman still does not operate after charging the battery press and hold the button for about 8 seconds or press the RESET button with a pen or paper clip etc to reset your Walkman Related Topic Parts and controls Charging the battery Resetting your WALKMAN Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright...
Page 221: ...B device e g computer to which it is connected is turned on or off without disconnecting the Walkman Press and hold the button for about 8 seconds or press the RESET button with a pen or paper clip etc to reset your Walkman Related Topic Resetting your WALKMAN Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 213 ...
Page 222: ...op WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 Your WALKMAN power turns off or on automatically If a malfunction occurs your Walkman turns off and then on again automatically Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 214 ...
Page 223: ...up a Google account you can unlock the screen lock by tapping Answer question or Enter Google account details to put a checkmark and then tapping Next Answer the Security question or enter your Google account and password You need a wireless LAN connection to unlock the screen lock using your Google account If you have set a password you cannot unlock the screen lock if you forget the password If ...
Page 224: ...ur Walkman automatically enters playback standby screen turns off after a fixed period of time You can turn it on by pressing the button The screen turns off if there is no operation for the time period set in Settings Display Sleep Press the button Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 216 ...
Page 225: ...e performing operations may be touching the screen Operations may not be recognized properly if other fingers touch the screen while performing operations Make sure other fingers do not touch the screen while performing operations Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 217 ...
Page 226: ...was washed in the washing machine If you spill a drink on your Walkman or wash it in a washing machine liquid may get inside the Walkman Stop using the Walkman immediately and consult your nearest Sony dealer Related Topic Customer support website Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 218 ...
Page 227: ...he files onto the computer If you have already deleted content transferred to your Walkman from Media Go transfer the content again from the Walkman to Media Go Related Topic Transferring content using Media Go Transferring content using Explorer or the Finder Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 219 ...
Page 228: ...ion where the sky can be seen without obstruction hold the unit still in the upright position and check whether the current position information can be displayed It may take up to 20 minutes to receive GPS positioning information Please note that in the following situations positioning information cannot be obtained When your Walkman power is turned off When you are travelling in a train or car et...
Page 229: ...rage Drag the status bar and then tap Turn off USB storage on the notification panel Tap Turn off USB storage displayed on the screen of the Walkman Music player Video player or Photo viewer may not start while a large amount of data is being processed Wait until in the status bar disappears Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 221 ...
Page 230: ...inted on the back of your Walkman If the Walkman is inside a case you need to remove it from the case to find the name If this part of your Walkman has become faded or scratched and you cannot read the product name you can also find it in the Walkman instruction manual or in the setting menu Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 222 ...
Page 231: ...An alarm beep is heard and the message Check the volume level is displayed You can turn up the volume beyond the specific level after canceling the alarm and warning Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 223 ...
Page 232: ...oth Check whether the song you want to play back is selected If it is not selected select a song on your Walkman Sound is not emitted from the headphones connected to the headphone jack when a Bluetooth connection is active If there is no sound from a Bluetooth audio device pairing or connection may not have been completed Check the Bluetooth connection If the problem still persists after performi...
Page 233: ...remaining battery power is low or depleted The content may not be supported on your Walkman Select and play back other content When a Bluetooth audio device is connected check the connection status Related Topic Supported formats Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 225 ...
Page 234: ... and transfer the files again from the computer to the Walkman Do not perform any other tasks on the computer when transferring tracks to the Walkman Doing so may cause the data to corrupt If the headphone plug is dirty wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth If your Walkman is connected to a Bluetooth audio device check the connection status Related Topic Deleting content from your WALKMAN using Medi...
Page 235: ...olume If the AVLS Volume Limit setting is activated deactivate it When listening on a Bluetooth audio device turn up the volume control of the Bluetooth audio device If the volume level cannot be adjusted directly on the Bluetooth audio device increase the volume on your Walkman Related Topic Parts and controls Limiting the volume Adjusting the volume Using the VOL and buttons Notes on use 4 475 9...
Page 236: ...be output properly if the headphone plug is not inserted correctly into the jack Insert the headphone plug until it clicks into place Wires inside the headphone cable may be broken due to unnecessary force etc being applied to the cable Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 228 ...
Page 237: ...e amount of skipping or interruptions Close the applications other than the music playback application Set the sound settings to OFF If you are listening to music using the Bluetooth function see the articles regarding the Bluetooth function as well Related Topic Setting wireless playback quality Sound is distorted or broken when a Bluetooth connection is made Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright...
Page 238: ...e to connect properly to your computer when using a USB hub Connect the Walkman directly to the USB connector on your computer Check whether the operating system and operating system version installed on the computer are compatible with your Walkman The battery may have deteriorated if you have not used your Walkman for more than a year Contact your nearest Sony dealer If the remedies above do not...
Page 239: ...s The battery life becomes shorter and capacity is reduced as a result of the number of times it is recharged or used and the environment in which it is used When the usable battery life becomes half the usual time even after charging the battery fully the battery should be replaced Consult your nearest Sony dealer for more details on the life of the built in battery Related Topic Customer support...
Page 240: ...able batteries your Walkman needs to be taken apart professionally Do not take apart the Walkman by yourself Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for replacement of rechargeable batteries Related Topic Customer support website Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 232 ...
Page 241: ... battery charge is consumed when the GPS function is used You can preserve the battery life and get more use from each charge by changing your Walkman settings and managing the power appropriately Depending on the environment in which your Walkman is used the battery may deteriorate if it is not used for over a year Contact your nearest Sony dealer If the usable battery life is half that when new ...
Page 242: ... Go to Page Top WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 I want to know the battery duration For details on the battery duration see Battery life Related Topic Battery life Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 234 ...
Page 243: ...ge Top WALKMAN NWZ ZX1 I want to know the charging time For details on the charging time see Charging time in the Specifications Related Topic Specifications Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 235 ...
Page 244: ...hub Connect the Walkman directly to the USB connector on your computer Make sure that the USB connection is not turned off Drag the status bar and then tap Turn on USB storage on the notification panel followed by Turn on USB storage then ON Some devices or software may not recognize your Walkman when USB debugging is enabled Tap then tap Settings Developer options USB debugging and uncheck the bo...
Page 245: ... on the computer There may not be enough free space on the hard drive Check the amount of free hard drive space required to install the software and delete any unnecessary files You may not be able to install the software if your account does not have administrator privileges or if you have not logged in as a computer administrator Log in using an account with administrator privileges or as the co...
Page 246: ...Go to Page Top Installing Content Transfer Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 238 ...
Page 247: ...ng the software Or the access lamp of the hard drive does not light for several minutes Wait until the installation is completed because it is progressing properly Installation may take 30 minutes or more depending on the computer used Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 239 ...
Page 248: ...X1 Media Go does not start The software may not start if the computer operating environment has been changed such as by updating the Windows operating system etc Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 240 ...
Page 249: ...in the notification panel and then tap Turn on USB storage OK USB debugging may be enabled Depending on the device and software your Walkman may not be recognized when USB debugging is enabled Tap Settings Developer options USB debugging and remove the checkmark If the remedies above do not solve the problem press and hold the button for about 8 seconds or press the RESET button with a pen or pape...
Page 250: ...um recordable time of videos Approx Songs with a limited playing period or playing count may not be transferred due to restrictions set by copyright holders For details on the settings of each audio file contact the distributor Some of the data on your Walkman may be damaged Return required data to the computer and initialize format the Walkman If the software is not compatible with your Walkman i...
Page 251: ...ing to automatically connect as USB storage Resetting your WALKMAN Supported formats Maximum recordable number of songs and time Approx Maximum recordable time of videos Approx Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 243 ...
Page 252: ...ncrease free space If data that cannot be played on your Walkman is stored on the Walkman fewer songs videos and photos can be transferred Transfer back to the computer data other than that which you will play on the Walkman to increase the available space on the Walkman Related Topic Maximum recordable number of songs and time Approx Maximum recordable time of videos Approx Notes on use 4 475 926...
Page 253: ...comes unstable while it is connected to the computer Your Walkman may be unstable if using a USB hub or USB extension cable Connect the Walkman directly to the computer s USB port Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 245 ...
Page 254: ...ice Pair the devices within the Bluetooth communication range If the support profiles are different your Walkman and Bluetooth device cannot be paired Related Topic Pairing registering a Bluetooth device Deleting a paired Bluetooth device Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 246 ...
Page 255: ...pleted charge it The registration pairing information on your Walkman or the Bluetooth device you want to connect with might have been deleted Place the Walkman and the Bluetooth device within 1 meter of each other and turn on the Bluetooth device In the Home screen of the Walkman tap Settings Bluetooth and then select the name of the Bluetooth device you want to connect with from the list Make su...
Page 256: ...hen establishing a connection with certain Bluetooth devices Enter the same passkey on your Walkman and the Bluetooth device The passkey on the Walkman is 0000 Refer to the manual for your Bluetooth device for instructions on how to enter the passkey on the Bluetooth device Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 248 ...
Page 257: ...sure your Walkman starts playback Turn on the connected Bluetooth device and make sure the Bluetooth function is activated Make sure the Bluetooth connection is not severed If your Walkman does not recognize playback operations on the Bluetooth audio device the profile of the connected Bluetooth audio device may not support AVRCP Perform the operations on the Walkman Related Topic Connecting to a ...
Page 258: ...olume when a Bluetooth connection is made The volume may not be adjusted on some Bluetooth audio devices Adjust the volume on your Walkman Related Topic Using the VOL and buttons Adjusting the volume Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 250 ...
Page 259: ...th communication is obstructed by for example metal walls or people Remove any obstructions or change the location to enable proper communication The stability of communication depends on the bit rate setting and the usage environment The following measures may improve the connection status Place your Walkman and the Bluetooth device close to each other Set Wireless playback quality to Prioritize ...
Page 260: ...Sound enhancements are disabled when a device is connected by Bluetooth Sound enhancements may not be enabled Set Sound enhancements to ON Related Topic Setting sound enhancements Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 252 ...
Page 261: ... and reestablish it You may hear noise in certain usage environments Change the location end the Bluetooth connection and reestablish it You may hear noise from only one side of the headphones depending on the connection status End the Bluetooth connection and reestablish the connection Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 253 ...
Page 262: ...N NWZ ZX1 Video sound is delayed when a Bluetooth connection is made The sound of video may slightly lag behind the picture with certain Bluetooth devices Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 254 ...
Page 263: ...ing may not be set Remove the case Depending on the Bluetooth audio device the NFC function or the power may need to be turned on Refer to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth device for details Tap Settings More and check that NFC is checked Related Topic Making a Bluetooth connection using the NFC function Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshoot...
Page 264: ...g to a Wi Fi Network If you have configured the Wi Fi settings correctly and still cannot connect to any Wi Fi network take the following measures Check the connection using the Wi Fi checker Restart the Wi Fi function Restart your Walkman Restart the access point router Re enter the encryption key for the Wi Fi settings Reset your Walkman Initialize your Walkman data Related Topic Connecting to a...
Page 265: ...to turn the Wi Fi function off at the same time the WALKMAN screen is turned off Tap in Wi Fi and then tap Advanced Keep Wi Fi on during sleep and tap the desired settings Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 257 ...
Page 266: ...KMAN gets warm Depending on the way to use your Walkman the Walkman may become warm while the battery is being charged or an application is in use This is not a malfunction Notes on use 4 475 926 12 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 258 ...
