1
2
Lithium battery CR2025
(not supplied)
1
2
To LINE OUT jack of portable
audio device
Connecting cord (not supplied)
To LINE IN jack
To a computer, etc.
USB cable (supplied with “WALKMAN”)
To WM-PORT jack
Attachment
Product name
Model name
Type A
A Series
NWZ-A820 series
NWZ-A826/A828/A829/
A826K/A828K/A829K
NWZ-A810 series
NWZ-A815/A816/A818
NW-A800 series
NW-A808/A806/A805
NWZ-A720 series
NWZ-A726/A728/A729
S Series
NWZ-S730 series
NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F
NWZ-S630 series
NWZ-S636F/S638F/S639F/
S636FK
E Series
NWZ-E430 series
NWZ-E435F/E436F/E438F/
E436FK
Type B
X Series
NWZ-X1000 series
NWZ-X1050/X1060
S Series
NWZ-S710 series
NWZ-S715F/S716F/S718F
NWZ-S610 series
NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F
NWZ-S510 series
NWZ-S515/S516
Type A
Type B
Preparing the remote commander
(See fig.
)
Before using the remote commander for the first time, remove the insulation film.
The battery is installed in the remote commander at the factory.
Replacing the lithium battery (See fig.
)
The working distance of the remote commander shortens as the battery becomes
exhausted.
Replace the battery with a new one following the procedure below. It will last about 6
months normally.
1
Take out the battery case. (See fig.
-1)
2
Replace the lithium battery CR2025 with a new one, with the + side facing
up. (See fig.
-2)
3
Place the battery case back in position.
Notes
Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong light of the fluorescent light to avoid a
malfunction of the remote commander.
Setting the
“
WALKMAN
”
(See fig.
)
1
Install the “WALKMAN” attachment.
Use the appropriate attachment supplied either with the “WALKMAN” or the main
unit.
There are two types of attachment supplied with the main unit. The attachment
shape may differ depending on the “WALKMAN.”
For details, see ““WALKMAN” models supported by the main unit.”
2
Insert the tab on the left side of the attachment (
) into left slot in the hole
of the WM-PORT plug, and then press down into the main unit (
). (See fig.
-1)
3
Set the
“
WALKMAN
”
on the main unit.
Tip
To remove the “WALKMAN” attachment, press firmly down on the area marked (
) (
), and
remove (
), as shown in the illustration. (See fig.
-2
) If the attachment is not removed, press
firmly down on the other side area marked (
).
To use the main unit as a battery charger
Plug the AC cord into the mains and set the “WALKMAN” on the main unit. Battery
charging starts automatically. The charging conditions appear in the “WALKMAN”
display. For details, refer to the Operation Guide of your “WALKMAN.”
Note
Playback and recharging can be done at the same time. Recharging time will be longer during
playback.
Tip
The “WALKMAN” can be charged while the main unit is in standby mode.
Listening to the sound
1
Press the
/
button to turn on the main unit.
The
/
indicator lights up.
2
Start playback on the “WALKMAN.”
When operating the “WALKMAN” while connecting to the main unit, brace it with
your other hand. When the LINE INPUT indicator lights up, press the LINE INPUT
button to turn it off.
3
Adjust the volume.
Press the /– button to adjust the volume.
4
Press the
/
button to turn off the main unit after use.
The
/
indicator goes off.
Notes
When the “WALKMAN” is turned on, there may be noise from the speaker,
depending on your“WALKMAN.” However it is not a malfunction.
Set the Bluetooth function to off when using a “WALKMAN” with built-in
Bluetooth function.
Availability of the Dynamic Normaliser, Equalizer, VPT (Virtual Phone Technology
surround), DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) or the function of speaker
output optimizer depends on the “WALKMAN” you are using. Set these settings to
off.
If connecting the main unit to the device with a built-in radio or tuner, radio
reception may not occur or sensitivity may be reduced significantly.
Sound is not output from the headphone jack of the “WALKMAN” if it is set to the
main unit.
Turn down the volume when the main unit is in standby mode to avoid playing back
at full volume when you use the main unit next time.
Tips
When a “WALKMAN” is set on the main unit, you can operate the “WALKMAN” to start playback
and pause, etc., by using the remote commander. Before operating the “WALKMAN” using the
remote commander, select the audio data playback mode such as “Music” or “Podcast” from the
library on the HOME menu of the “WALKMAN.”
When the main unit enters the standby mode by pressing the
/
button, the volume setting is
memorized. However, if you disconnect the AC power adaptor from the mains or disconnect the AC
power adaptor plug from the main unit, the volume will return to the factory setting.
Connecting external equipment (See fig.
)
You can connect a portable audio device to the main unit. Connect the device to the
LINE IN jack using a suitable connecting cord (not supplied).
Before connecting the device to the main unit, lower the volume of the device to avoid
sudden loud sound, which damage your hearing.
Note
Sound from an audio device connected to the LINE IN jack cannot be recorded on the
“WALKMAN.”
Listening to external equipment
1
Press the
/
button to turn on the main unit.
The
/
indicator lights up.
2
Press the LINE INPUT button to light up the LINE INPUT indicator.
3
Start playing on the source device connected.
4
Adjust the volume.
Adjust the volume using the /– button or the connected source device.
5
Press the
/
button to turn off the main unit after use.
The
/
indicator goes off.
Note
If connecting the main unit to a device with a built-in radio or tuner, radio reception may not occur
or sensitivity may be reduced.
Transferring data between a “WALKMAN” and
a computer (See fig.
)
By connecting a USB cable (supplied with the “WALKMAN”) to a computer, you can
transfer data between a “WALKMAN” set on the WM-PORT plug and the computer.
1
Press the
/
button to turn on the main unit.
The
/
indicator lights up.
2
Press the PC MODE button until the PC MODE indicator lights up.
The PC MODE indicator remains lit.
3
Transfer data between the “WALKMAN” and computer.
For details about transferring data, refer to the Operation Guide of the
“WALKMAN.”
When transferring data is finished and you want to start playback, press the PC
MODE button until the PC MODE indicator turns off.
4
Press the
/
button to turn off the main unit after use.
The
/
indicator goes off.
Notes
Before pressing the PC MODE button, confirm that the “Creating Library” message
is not displayed in the display of the “WALKMAN.”
Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable or AC power adaptor or press the PC
MODE button while transferring data from your computer. Your computer may not
recognize the “WALKMAN” or data transfer may be interrupted.
When detaching the “WALKMAN” by the operation of the computer, the PC MODE
indicator will not turn off. Press the PC MODE button to turn off the PC MODE
indicator.
If you switch from the data transfer to music playback by pressing the PC MODE
button, there may be noise from the speaker, depending on your“WALKMAN.”
However it is not a malfunction.
If the “WALKMAN” becomes detached from the main unit during data transfer,
attach it to the main unit and start data transfer again.
In the following cases, the PC MODE indicator will not light up, even if the PC
MODE button is pressed. (After it flashes several time, it goes off.)
- When not connecting the USB cable to the WM-PORT jack
- When the computer connected to the main unit is turned off
While the PC MODE indicator is lit, the “WALKMAN” set on the WM-PORT plug
will not playback sound.
If the main unit is connected to the computer by connecting the USB cable to the
WM-PORT jack, it will not be able to play back the sound of the computer. To do
that, connect the computer to the LINE IN jack of the main unit using the
connecting cord (not supplied).
Even if the video/audio cable is connected to the WM-PORT jack, the video and
audio signals cannot be output.
Tips
If the LINE INPUT indicator lights up by pressing the LINE INPUT button, the sound from the
device connected to the LINE IN jack can be output during data transfer from the computer.
Even if the main unit enters the standby mode by pressing the
/
button during data transfer, the
data transfer is continued.
“
WALKMAN
”
models supported by the main
unit
The main unit supports any “WALKMAN” device compatible with WM-PORT (22 pin).
For details on “WALKMAN” models compatible with the main unit, visit the following
customer support Web site or refer to the catalog.
Europe:
http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA
For details on “WALKMAN” models compatible with type A and type B attachments, see
fig.
.
When using a “WALKMAN” other than theses models (fig.
), use the attachment
supplied with the “WALKMAN.”
Notes
The main unit guarantees only music playback of “WALKMAN.” Operation of “WALKMAN”
models not listed here is not guaranteed.
Operation may not always be ensured even when using supported “WALKMAN” models.
Some “WALKMAN” models may not be available for purchase in certain areas.
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems concerning this system that are not covered in this manual,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
There is no sound.
Check the connections.
Press on the main unit. If the volume is still low, set the “WALKMAN” on the WM-
PORT plug of the main unit securely.
Remove the protective case of the “WALKMAN,” and make sure the “WALKMAN” is securely set.
Make sure the “WALKMAN” is playing music.
Press the PC MODE button until the PC MODE indicator turns off.
Press MUTING on the remote commander to set MUTING to OFF.
If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, press the RESET button of the “WALKMAN”
to reset it.
The remote commander does not function on the main unit or the
“
WALKMAN.
”
Bring the remote commander close to the remote sensor of the main unit.
Remove any obstacles between the main unit and the remote commander.
Set the “WALKMAN” on the WM-PORT plug securely.
Replace the battery.
Locate the main unit away from fluorescent lights.
Press the LINE INPUT button to turn off the LINE INPUT indicator.
There is severe hum or noise.
Move the main unit away from the source of noise.
Connect the main unit to a different mains spur.
The sound is distorted.
Press the VOLUME – button on the main unit to reduce the volume.
Set the sound mode of the “WALKMAN” to “Off” or a flatter setting.
Turn the volume down on the external equipment connected to the LINE IN jack.
The batteries cannot be inserted in the remote commander.
Check the polarity (+/–), and then insert correctly.
No radio reception is available.
When connecting the main unit to a “WALKMAN” with a built-in radio or to a radio via the LINE
IN jack, radio reception may not occur, or sensitivity may be reduced.
If the
/
(power/standby) indicator flashes, or if the main unit turns off automatically by playing back
at full volume, the protection circuit is operating. In this case, unplug the AC power adaptor from the
mains, and plug in again. If it still does not operate properly, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
