Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Use this manual when you have trouble or when you need to know how to use your WALKMAN®. The color of Walkman sold in some countries/regions may differ from those shown above. This Help Guide is also available as a PDF, which can be downloaded here. The following contents have been added to this “Help Guide” according to the updates of the Walkman software version 1.10 and later. aptX HD has been added to the compatible Bluetooth codec.
Using the supplied accessories Switching the earbuds Attaching the clip Configuring the initial setup Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Power/Charging Turning the Walkman on or off Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) Charging the battery Extending the battery life Notes on charging the battery microSD Cards Using a microSD card Notes on microSD cards Basic Operations Parts and controls Screen operations How to use the various screens on the Walkman Library
Browsing the operating guide Transferring Music Preparing music content Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content Using a Windows computer Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring content using Windows Explorer Importing content from the Walkman to Music Center for PC Transferring language study content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring language study content using Windows Explorer Using a Mac computer Transferring content from a Mac c
One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) Configuring the Bluetooth function Notes on the Bluetooth function Enjoying music content on a computer with Walkman sound quality (USB-DAC function) Adjusting the sound quality settings Using the Noise Canceling function Monitoring ambient sound while playing music (Ambient Sound Mode) What is Ambient Sound Mode? Using Ambient Sound Mode Using the [Clear Phase™ ] function Using useful functions for language learning Preparing language study content Usin
Notes on the software Notes on the sample data General Information Maintenance Customer support website Specifications Specifications Battery life Maximum recordable number of songs Supported formats System requirements Troubleshooting Power/Charging The built-in rechargeable battery becomes depleted quickly even after the Walkman is fully charged.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Customer registration websites We recommend that you register the Walkman to get better customer support. For customers in the US: http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg/ 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: www.sony.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Before first use Thank you for purchasing a Walkman. For 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. Before you start using the Walkman, read the topics under [Related Topic]. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Charging the battery Notes on handling the Walkman Notes on the headphones Notes on the built-in battery Notes on the software Notes on the sample data General Information Maintenance Customer support website 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 8
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Walkman manuals and general information Sony provides the following manuals and information regarding the Walkman. The provided manuals explain the following operations and functions. Basic operations. Unique functions that require explanations. Complicated operations that require instructions. Help Guide This Help Guide provides the standard operating procedures only. How to transfer content to the Walkman. How to use various functions.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Checking the contents of the package NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 (Common) Walkman (1) USB cable (1) Startup Guide Instruction Manual NW-A45HN/A46HN Headphones (1) IER-NW500N or IER-NW500NE (only for Europe and Korea) Earbuds (1 set) Clip (for Headphones) (1) Note A microSD card is not supplied with the Walkman. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Switching the earbuds (Only for models supplied with earbuds) To enjoy better sound quality, select earbuds with the appropriate size for each ear. 1 Detach the earbuds from the headphones. Hold the headphones, and then twist and pull the earbuds. If the earbuds are slippery, wrap them in a soft dry cloth. 2 Attach new earbuds to the headphones. Push the earbuds firmly onto the headphones.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Attaching the clip (Only for models supplied with a clip) Attach the clip to the headphones as shown in the following illustration. You can secure the clip to your clothes or bag. Using the clip may reduce noise from the cord rubbing against your clothes. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Configuring the initial setup When you turn on the Walkman for the first time, the initial setup wizard will launch. You can set the following items during the initial setup. Language Date and time 1 Hold down the button ( ) for 2 seconds until the Walkman turns on. The initial setup wizard will launch. Confirm the message and tap 2 Select the language and tap 3 Set date and time, and then tap . . . Follow the onscreen instructions.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Music Center for PC is an application for Windows computers. Use the latest version of Music Center for PC. You can use Music Center for PC to perform the following operations. Importing content (such as music) from CDs to a computer. Organizing and managing the content. For example, you can create playlists. Transferring content on a computer to the Walkman.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Content Transfer is an application for Mac computers. Use the latest version of Content Transfer. You can transfer content that you manage with iTunes or Finder. You can simply drag-and-drop the tracks or albums to transfer them to the Walkman. Confirm the system requirements before you install Content Transfer. 1 Access the installer for Content Transfer. http://www.sony.net/ct-mac/ 2 Open the downloaded file.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Turning the Walkman on or off 1 Hold down the button ( ) for 2 seconds until the Walkman turns on. When you turn on the Walkman for the first time, the initial setup wizard will launch. Follow the onscreen instructions. You can set the following items during the initial setup. Language Date and time To turn off the Walkman Hold down the button ( ) for 2 seconds while the screen is turned on.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can lock the Walkman to prevent accidental button operation. 1 Slide the switch ( ). The HOLD function is enabled. You cannot operate the buttons on the Walkman or the touch screen. Only the button ( ) is active and you can use it to perform the following operations. Turning the screen on or off. Turning on the Walkman (2 seconds). Restarting the Walkman (8 seconds).
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Charging the battery 1 Connect the Walkman to a running computer via USB. The charge lamp will light up. When charging is complete, the battery status icon switches to Then, the charge lamp turns off. 2 . Disconnect the Walkman from the computer. Hint For details on how long it takes to charge the battery fully, see [Specifications]. Note If the Walkman battery level is not sufficient, the computer will not recognize the Walkman.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Extending the battery life You can reduce the battery consumption by using the Walkman in the following manner. The battery life depends on usage conditions. For details on the battery life, see [Battery life]. Turn off the power manually when you do not use the Walkman. Set [Auto Power Off]. The Walkman will turn off automatically. ( – [Settings] – [Device Settings] ([Basic Settings]) – [Auto Power Off].) Set a shorter time for [Screen Off Timer].
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on charging the battery The charging time depends on the battery usage conditions. When the battery is sufficiently charged but the battery life has dropped to about half of its normal span, the battery may be worn out. Contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. The computer may not recognize the Walkman in the following situations. When you connect the Walkman to the computer for the first time.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using a microSD card This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Inserting a microSD card into the Walkman. Removing a microSD card from the Walkman. Formatting a microSD card on the Walkman. To use a microSD card on the Walkman, you first need to format the microSD card on the Walkman. 1 Insert a microSD card. Open the microSD card slot cover ( ).
3. Push the microSD card into the microSD card slot. The microSD card will pop out. 4. Remove the microSD card. Then, close the microSD card slot cover. Note On the Walkman, you cannot exchange data between the Walkman memory and a microSD card. If the Walkman does not recognize the microSD card, remove and reinsert the microSD card into the Walkman. Do not insert any object other than a microSD card into the microSD card slot.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on microSD cards Use a microSD card that has been formatted on the Walkman. Sony does not guarantee the operation of other microSD cards. Sony does not guarantee all operations for microSD cards that are used on multiple devices. Formatting a microSD card will delete all data stored on the microSD card. Save a backup copy in advance. Do not leave a microSD card within the reach of small children.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Parts and controls 1. Touch screen Tap icons or items on the screen to operate the Walkman. 2. Headphone jack (Stereo Mini) (*1) Push in the headphone plug until it clicks into place. Connect the headphones properly. Otherwise, the output sound will be impaired. 3. WM-PORT jack Connect the USB cable (supplied). Connect accessories that support WM-PORT (not supplied). 4. Charge lamp The lamp lights up while the Walkman is charging. 5.
9. Strap hole Attach a wrist strap (not supplied). 10. N-mark Touch the N-mark on a Bluetooth device to this mark. The Bluetooth device must support the NFC function. You can connect the Bluetooth device to the Walkman. 11. Built-in Bluetooth antenna The antenna allows the Walkman to connect with Bluetooth devices. Do not cover the antenna when a Bluetooth connection is active. Otherwise, the connection may be interrupted. 12. Access lamp Do not remove the microSD card while the access lamp is lit up.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 How to use the various screens on the Walkman This topic explains the layout of the various screens with the playback screen ( screen to switch to other screens (up/down/left/right). ) at the center. Flick the playback Playback screen You can control playback operations from the playback screen. You can also configure various settings for playback. Library screen You can select tracks from the library screen.
You can check the list of tracks that the Walkman will play with the current settings. Bookmark List screen You can listen to tracks that you have registered to a bookmark list beforehand. You can add tracks to bookmark lists on the playback screen, etc. The following operations can be performed from this screen. Adding tracks to a bookmark list. Removing tracks from a bookmark list. Changing the order of tracks in a bookmark list. Adding tracks to playlists. Checking the details of the track information.
(play) / (pause) Tap to start playback. While the Walkman is playing a track, tap to pause playback. (fast-rewind) Tap the button to go back to the beginning of the current track or previous track. Hold down the button to fast-rewind playback. (fast-forward) Tap the button to jump to the beginning of the next track. Hold down the button to fast-forward playback. (shuffle play) Tap the button to shuffle playback. (repeat play) Tap the button to repeat playback.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Library screen You can select tracks from the library screen. Tracks are classified into various categories (such as [All Songs], [Album], [Artist], etc.). You can also switch to functions other than music playback (FM radio, language study, and USB-DAC). To display the library screen Flick the playback screen down. You can also tap at the bottom of the screen to display the library screen. 1.
Tap to display the menu. Available menu items may differ depending on the screen or settings. Settings Select the item to display the Settings menu. Select Items to Display Select the item to set which categories to display or not to display. Reset display item order Select the item to display the default categories. View Help Select the item to view the operating guide. Pop-up menu Tap to display the pop-up menu. appears beside each item in a subcategory list.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Playback screen You can control playback operations from the playback screen. You can also configure various settings for playback. To display the playback screen Tap at the bottom of the screen. 1. Cover art 2. Track number / Total numbers of tracks 3. Elapsed time of the current track 4. Timeline bar 5. Track title / Artist name / Album title 6. Lyrics icon 7. Shuffle button / Previous button / Play (Pause) button / Next button / Repeat button 8.
Available menu items may differ depending on the screen or settings. Scroll through the menu dialog to display the items listed below. Settings Select the item to display the Settings menu. Add to Bookmark List Select the item to add the current track to a bookmark list. Add to Playlist Select the item to add the current track to a playlist. Detailed Song Information Select the item to display the details of the current track.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Play Queue screen You can check the list of tracks that the Walkman will play with the current settings. To display the play queue screen Flick the playback screen to the right. 1. Current track 2. Playback order 3. Pop-up menu icon 4. Track information Artist name Track title Codec Codecs for High-Resolution Audio formats appear in color. Length Option/setting menu Tap to display the menu.
Add to Bookmark List Select the item to add the selected track to the bookmark list. Add to Playlist Select the item to add the selected track to a playlist. Detailed Song Information Select the item to display the details of the track. Hint You can also display the pop-up menu by holding down an item in the list. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Bookmark List screen You can listen to tracks that you have registered to a bookmark list beforehand. You can add tracks to bookmark lists on the playback screen, etc. To display the bookmark list screen Flick the playback screen to the left. 1. Track information Cover art Artist name Track title Codec Length 2. Number of the current list The previous list and the next list buttons 3. Pop-up menu icon Option/setting menu Tap to display the menu.
Pop-up menu Tap to display the pop-up menu. Available menu items may differ depending on the screen or settings. Add to Another Bookmark List Select the item to add the selected track to another bookmark list. Add to Playlist Select the item to add the selected track to a playlist. Delete from Bookmark List Select the item to remove the selected track from the current bookmark list. Detailed Song Information Select the item to display the details of the track.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Sound quality setting screens You can adjust various sound quality settings. To display the sound quality setting screen Flick the playback screen up. To navigate the sound quality setting screens Flick the screen left or right to select the sound quality setting that you want to adjust. Tap the [ClearAudio+] switch to turn off the [ClearAudio+] function so that you can flick the screen.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 FM Radio screen You can listen to FM radio. To switch to the FM radio function Tap 1. on the library screen. button Tap the button to switch back to the music playback function. 2. FM radio switch (On/Off) Connect a pair of headphones to turn on the switch. The headphone cord works as an antenna. 3. Frequency Tap / to change the frequency. 4. Preset number Tap / to select a preset station. Option/setting menu Tap to display the menu.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Language Study screen The language study function provides the useful functions for learning languages. DPC (Digital Pitch Control) A-B Repeat Quick Replay You need to transfer tracks to the [LEARNING] folder for using the language study function. To switch to the language study function Tap on the library screen. Screen layout for the language study function The language study function has the screen layout shown in the following illustrations.
Library screen for the language study function Select a track from the desired category. Tap to switch back to the music playback function. Play queue screen for the language study function You can check the list of tracks that the Walkman will play with the current settings. Playback screen for the language study function Useful learning functions are available. DPC (Digital Pitch Control) A-B Repeat Quick Replay Option/setting menu Tap to display the menu.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 USB-DAC screen You can use the Walkman as a USB-DAC device. Use this function to listen to music on a computer. To switch to the USB-DAC function Tap 1. on the library screen. button Tap the button to switch back to the music playback function. 2. Signal indicator The indicator reflects the audio signal level of the music content that is being played. 3. Volume knob / VOLUME +/– buttons You can change the volume.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 List of icons displayed in the information area You can check the playback status and various settings using the icons displayed in the information area. The icons vary depending on the status of the Walkman. 1.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume On the Walkman: Press the button ( ) to adjust the volume. On the screen: Tap the area ( ) on the playback screen to display the volume dialog. Turn the knob ( volume. Tap to close the volume dialog. ) to adjust the Hint You can also use the +/– buttons at the bottom of the volume dialog to adjust the volume.
[AVLS (Volume Limit)] does not work while there is an active Bluetooth connection. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Volume operation in compliance with European and Korean Directives For European customers For Korean customers (models supplied with headphones) The alarm (beep) and warning [Check the volume level.] are intended to protect your ears. They occur when you initially turn the volume up to a harmful level. You can cancel the alarm and warning by tapping [OK] on the alert dialog. Note You can turn up the volume after you cancel the alarm and warning.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Browsing the operating guide You can browse the operating guide to take a quick tour of the operations on the Walkman. 1 and then [View Help]. On the library screen or the playback screen, tap The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Preparing music content Before you transfer music content to the Walkman, you need to prepare the content. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Importing content from an audio CD to Music Center for PC. Importing content stored on a computer to Music Center for PC. Importing content stored on an external media device to a computer. Purchasing content from online music services.
Importing content stored on an external media device to a computer Use an external media device that contains music content. The following instructions are for Windows Explorer. If you are using a Mac computer, use Finder. 1. Connect the external media device to a computer. 2. Open the external media device in Windows Explorer. 3. Open the [Music] folder of the computer in Windows Explorer. 4. Drag-and-drop the folders or files from the external media device to the [Music] folder on the computer.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content High-Resolution Audio refers to content in a format with higher sound quality than the CD standard. High-Resolution Audio content is available via online music services. Access an online music service that provides High-Resolution Audio content. Services vary by country or area. Check the service guide for the provider you use.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC You can transfer content that is stored on a Windows computer to the Walkman via Music Center for PC. 1 Use a computer on which Music Center for PC has been installed. 2 Launch Music Center for PC. 3 Connect the Walkman to the computer via USB. 4 Click in the bottom left of Music Center for PC to open the list of content on the Walkman.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Transferring content using Windows Explorer You can transfer content directly by dragging and dropping it from Windows Explorer. 1 Connect the Walkman to the computer via USB. 2 Open the [WALKMAN] folder as follows. Windows 10: Open [File Explorer] from the [Start] menu. Select [WALKMAN] from the left pane. Windows 8.1: Open [File Explorer] from [Desktop]. Select [WALKMAN] from the list under [This PC].
Do not transfer the files to folders other than [MUSIC] or [LEARNING]. Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer. Do not format the memory of the Walkman on the computer. The Walkman may not display music information for some content correctly depending on the language setting on the Walkman. Transferred content is limited to private use only. Use of content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Importing content from the Walkman to Music Center for PC 1 Use a computer on which Music Center for PC has been installed. 2 Launch Music Center for PC. 3 Connect the Walkman to the computer via USB. 4 Click in the bottom left of Music Center for PC to open the list of content on the Walkman. To import content from the microSD card in the Walkman: Select the microSD card from the device selection menu.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Transferring language study content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC You can transfer language study content to the Walkman using Music Center for PC. 1 Use a computer on which Music Center for PC has been installed. 2 Launch Music Center for PC. 3 Connect the Walkman to the computer via USB. 4 Select [Music Library] to open the list of content on Music Center for PC. 5 Select the content (track, album, etc.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Transferring language study content using Windows Explorer You can transfer language study content to the Walkman using Windows Explorer. 1 Connect the Walkman to the computer via USB. 2 Open the [WALKMAN] folder as follows. Windows 10: Open [File Explorer] from the [Start] menu. Select [WALKMAN] from the left pane. Windows 8.1: Open [File Explorer] from [Desktop]. Select [WALKMAN] from the list under [This PC].
Note Observe the following precautions. Otherwise, the Walkman may not be able to play the files. Do not change the names of the root folders (such as MUSIC). Do not transfer the files to folders other than [LEARNING]. Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer. Do not format the memory of the Walkman on the computer. The Walkman may not display music information for some content correctly depending on the language setting on the Walkman. Transferred content is limited to private use only.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer You can use Content Transfer. Content with copyright protection cannot be transferred. 1 Use a computer on which Content Transfer has been installed. 2 Launch Content Transfer. 3 Connect the Walkman to the computer via USB. 4 Select the destination memory on the Walkman (the internal memory or a microSD card). 5 Open Finder or iTunes. Then, select the content.
Operation may not be guaranteed depending on the version of iTunes. Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer. Otherwise, the data may be damaged. Transferred content is limited to private use only. Use of content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Transferring content using Mac Finder You can transfer content directly by dragging and dropping it from Finder. Content with copyright protection cannot be transferred. 1 Connect the Walkman to a running computer via USB. 2 Select [WALKMAN] in the sidebar of the Finder. You can also transfer content to a microSD card. Select the folder with the name of the microSD card instead of [WALKMAN]. 3 Open the [MUSIC] folder in [WALKMAN].
Transferred content is limited to private use only. Use of content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Transferring language study content using Mac Finder You can transfer language study content to the Walkman using Finder. Content with copyright protection cannot be transferred. 1 Connect the Walkman to a computer via USB. 2 Select [WALKMAN] in the sidebar of the Finder. You can also transfer language study content to a microSD card. Select the folder with the name of the microSD card instead of [WALKMAN].
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Adding lyrics information using a computer You can input lyrics to a text file (an LRC file). After you input lyrics to tracks, transfer the tracks to the Walkman. Creating lyrics in a text file (LRC file) 1. Open the [Notepad] in Windows Accessories. 2. Enter the lyrics into [Notepad]. 3. Play the track and enter the time to display each line of text. You can enter the time information to the left of each line of text in the following format.
Windows 7 or earlier versions: Select [Start], [Computer], and then [WALKMAN]. You can also transfer content to a microSD card. Select the folder with the name of the microSD card instead of [WALKMAN]. 7. Create a new folder in the [MUSIC] folder under [WALKMAN]. Then, drag-and-drop both the track and the LRC file into the new folder to transfer them. Hint The following numbers of characters are recommended when you display lyrics on the Walkman.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on transferring content from a computer Drag-and-drop content into the correct folder as shown in the following illustration. The Walkman can play back content stored in the first through eighth level of each folder. Note Do not rename the following default folders. Otherwise, the Walkman will not recognize the folders.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Playing music To play tracks, first select a category. You need to transfer music content from a computer to the Walkman in advance. On a Windows computer Use Music Center for PC to transfer content from a CD or the computer to the Walkman. Drag-and-drop content from Windows Explorer. On a Mac computer Use Content Transfer to transfer content from iTunes. Drag-and-drop content from Finder.
Hint You can move tracks, albums, or artists from the music library to the language study library. On the playback screen, tap the menu items in the following order. You can move the current track. – [Move Songs to Language Study]. On a track list, album list, or artist list, tap the menu items in the following order. You can move the selected track, album, or artist. – [Move Songs to Language Study]. Note If the Walkman does not play tracks in the order you want, try the following.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Playback methods This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Setting the playback mode. Setting the playback range. Setting the playback mode 1. Tap the area ( or ) to select a playback mode. : Shuffle Playback : Repeat 1 Song : Repeat All When and are lit up, the Walkman will play all tracks in the selected playback range randomly. To return to the normal playback mode, tap the icons so that both and darken.
Shuffle Playback Repeat Off Repeat 1 Song Repeat All *1 If you select a track from [Album] on the library screen, the Walkman will shuffle all the tracks in the selected album. When the Walkman finishes playing all the tracks in the album, playback will proceed to the next album. Then, the Walkman will shuffle all the tracks in the album. are played in random order. (*1) All tracks are played in sequential order. Tracks in the selected range are played in sequential order.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using [SensMe™ Channels] The [SensMe™ Channels] function automatically groups tracks by theme. You can play tracks to suit your mood, current activity, the time of day, and more. To use the [SensMe™ Channels] function on the Walkman, tracks must be analyzed by Music Center for PC before you transfer the tracks. To analyze tracks, activate the 12 TONE ANALYSIS function on Music Center for PC.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Obtaining lyrics information To display lyric information on the Walkman, you need to transfer a lyric text file (LRC file) together with the track file to the Walkman. You can obtain lyric information in the following ways. Obtain lyric information via the Internet, and then create a text file (LRC file). Input lyrics to a text file (LRC file) by yourself. For details on LRC files, refer to the relevant topic under [Related Topic].
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Displaying lyrics Transfer tracks with lyrics information to the Walkman. Then, set the Walkman to display lyrics. When lyrics information is available for a track, an icon ( ) lights up. 1 On the playback screen, tap and then [Display Lyrics]. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Managing playlists on the Walkman You can collect your favorite tracks and save them as playlists on the Walkman. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Adding tracks to playlists on the Walkman. Listening to playlists on the Walkman. Deleting playlists from the Walkman. Adding tracks to playlists on the Walkman Playlists can be saved either in the internal memory of the Walkman or on the microSD card.
Hint You can remove a track from a playlist. Display the list of tracks in the playlist and tap to display the pop-up menu. Then, select [Delete from Playlist]. Note Even if you delete a playlist, the tracks in the playlist will not be deleted from the Walkman. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Managing bookmarks on the Walkman You can add your favorite tracks to bookmark lists. Up to 10 bookmark lists are available. Up to 999 tracks can be added to a bookmark list. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Adding tracks to bookmark lists. Listening to bookmarked tracks on the Walkman. Removing tracks from a bookmark list on the Walkman. Adding tracks to bookmark lists 1. Perform one of the following.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Deleting tracks from the Walkman You can delete tracks from the Walkman. 1 On the library screen, display one of the following items. To delete tracks, tap the desired category (albums, artists, etc.), and the desired subcategory until a track list appears. To delete a folder, tap [Folder] and then the desired folder. 2 Tap to display the pop-up menu and tap [Delete]. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Connecting the Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time The BLUETOOTH® function enables wireless connections between devices. The devices need to support Bluetooth wireless technology. A wireless connection is possible at a range of up to 10 meters in an open area. You can use the Bluetooth function for the following operations. Listening to music. Connect a Bluetooth device such as headphones or speakers.
1. While the Bluetooth device is connected, tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [Connect to/Add Audio Device] ([Bluetooth]). 2. Tap the name of the Bluetooth device from [Added Devices]. Hint You can delete registered Bluetooth device. On the list of connectable devices in [Added Devices], tap Bluetooth device. Then, select [Delete Device]. beside the name of a The passkey may also be called a “passcode”, “PIN code”, “PIN number”, or “password”.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Connecting the Walkman to a paired Bluetooth device If the Walkman and a Bluetooth device have been paired before, the Bluetooth device is registered to the Walkman. You can connect the Walkman and the Bluetooth device easily. 1 Turn on the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device, if necessary. 2 On the library screen, tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [Connect to/Add Audio Device] ([Bluetooth]).
Note The battery life becomes considerably shorter when the Bluetooth function is active. There are some restrictions on sound output through a Bluetooth connection. Even if you connect a pair of headphones to a headphone jack, sound will not be output from the headphones. Sound is output from the Bluetooth device preferentially. Even if you connect a speaker to the WM-PORT jack, sound will not be output from the speaker. Sound is output from the Bluetooth device preferentially.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) If a Bluetooth device supports the NFC function, you can connect the Walkman and the device easily. You can simply touch the Walkman to the device to pair the devices and establish a Bluetooth connection. NFC is for close-range wireless communications. 1 If the Bluetooth device has an NFC switch, set the NFC switch to on. 2 Turn on the Walkman screen.
The NFC function is turned on as a default. If you want to turn off the NFC function, tap the menu items in the following order to remove the check mark. – [Settings] – [NFC] ([Bluetooth]). Hint Take the following measures if the connection is poor. Move the Walkman over the mark on the Bluetooth device ( ). If your Walkman is inside a case, take it out of the case. Make sure that the NFC function is on. Tap and then [Settings]. Confirm that there is a check mark in the check box for [NFC] ([Bluetooth]).
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Configuring the Bluetooth function This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Selecting the playback quality for Bluetooth streaming. Selecting the volume setting for Bluetooth streaming Checking Bluetooth information. Selecting the playback quality for Bluetooth streaming You can select the combination of codecs and preferences for Bluetooth streaming. 1. On the playback screen, tap the menu items in the following order.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on the Bluetooth function Depending on the Bluetooth device, network environment, and surrounding conditions, noise may be heard or the sound may be interrupted. To optimize Bluetooth communications, observe the following. Place the Walkman and the Bluetooth device as close together as possible. The Bluetooth standard supports distances of up to 10 meters (32.8 feet).
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Enjoying music content on a computer with Walkman sound quality (USB-DAC function) You can enjoy music content stored on a computer through the Walkman, without transferring the content to the Walkman. Because the sound quality settings of the Walkman also apply to the output sound, music content on the computer can be played with the same sound quality as the Walkman. The following applications are compatible with the USB-DAC function.
Hint If you do not want the Walkman to charge from the computer, remove the check mark from [Charge this player from the connected device]. Tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [USB DAC Settings] ([Function Settings]) – [Charge this player from the connected device]. However, if the USB port on the computer is set to supply power constantly to the connected device, the Walkman may be charged by the computer.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Adjusting the sound quality settings The Walkman has various settings for adjusting the sound quality. From the [Settings] menu On the playback screen, tap and then [Settings]. You can set the following sound settings from the menu listed under [Sound] or [Headphones]. ClearAudio+™ This function automatically applies the recommended sound quality settings to the output sound.
The sound quality settings do not apply to FM radio. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using the Noise Canceling function The Noise Canceling function reduces ambient noise. You can enjoy music at a low volume. You need a pair of headphones equipped with the Noise Canceling function. The following headphones are compatible with the Walkman. IER-NW500N IER-NW500NE MDR-NW750N MDR-NW750NE This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Selecting the headphones. Turning on the Noise Canceling function.
The sound may skip when you listen to the Walkman on public transportation. This is caused by the Noise Canceling system and is not a malfunction. Sound skipping may be reduced if you adjust the Noise Canceling effect. Note Use headphones that are compatible with the Noise Canceling function. Otherwise, the Noise Canceling function will not work. Select an appropriate earbud size to enjoy the full effects of the Noise Canceling function. You may hear rubbing noises while wearing headphones.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 What is Ambient Sound Mode? Ambient Sound Mode uses the microphones built into the headphones that support Ambient Sound Mode to allow you to hear ambient sound even while wearing headphones. Pay attention to the sounds around you to enjoy listening to music safely. Note Ambient Sound Mode allows you to hear ambient sound even while wearing headphones. However, note that this mode does not enable you to hear all sounds around you.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using Ambient Sound Mode You can enjoy music while monitoring ambient sounds. Use the IER-NW500N/NW500NE when you use Ambient Sound Mode. Do not use headphones that are incompatible with Ambient Sound Mode. 1 Select the headphones that are compatible with Ambient Sound Mode. On the playback screen, tap under [Headphones]. 2 and then [Settings]. Then, select the [IER-NW500N/NE] from the pull-down menu Turn on Ambient Sound Mode.
Depending on the surrounding environment or the volume of the ambient sounds, Ambient Sound Mode may turn off temporarily. This is not a malfunction. Adjust the level setting for Ambient Sound Mode ([Ambient Sound Level]). It may improve the problem. When you disconnect the headphones from the Walkman, turn off Ambient Sound Mode beforehand. If you cannot hear the ambient sounds well, try changing [Ambient Sound Level]. This setting may improve the level of the ambient sounds.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using the [Clear Phase™ ] function You can enjoy the full effects of the Noise Canceling or [Clear Phase™ ] function by selecting the compatible headphones. and then [Settings]. 1 On the library screen, tap 2 Select [IER-NW500N/NE] or [MDR-NW750N/NE] from the pull-down menu under [Headphones]. 3 Tap [Clear Phase™ ] to add a check mark. Hint [Clear Phase™ ] cannot be set when [ClearAudio+] is set to [On].
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Preparing language study content You need to transfer tracks to the [LEARNING] folder on the Walkman before you can use the language study function. You can use the following methods to transfer language study content. On the Walkman: You can move tracks, albums, or artists from the music library to the language study library. On the playback screen, tap the menu items in the following order. You can move the current track.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using the language study function The language study function provides the following useful functions for language learning. DPC (Digital Pitch Control) A-B Repeat Quick Replay 1 On the library screen, tap . The Walkman will switch to the language study function. Then, the library screen for the language study function will appear. 2 Select a category and subcategories until a track list appears, and then select a track. Playback will start.
You can move tracks, albums, or artists from the language study library to the music library. On the playback screen, tap the menu items in the following order. You can move the current track. – [Move Songs to Music]. On a track list, album list, or artist list, tap the menu items in the following order. You can move the selected track, album, or artist. – [Move Songs to Music]. Note There needs to be at least one second between the start point (A) and the end point (B) for the A-B Repeat function.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Listening to FM radio broadcasts Connect a pair of headphones to listen to FM radio. The headphone cord works as an antenna. 1 Connect a pair of headphones to the Walkman. 2 On the library screen, tap . The Walkman will switch to the FM radio function. The FM radio switch ( ) will turn on automatically. 3 Tap / ( ) repeatedly to select a frequency ( If you have preset a broadcast station, tap / ( ).
While the FM radio function is active, Ambient Sound Mode is disabled. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Presetting FM radio stations You can preset FM radio stations either automatically or manually. Presetting FM radio stations automatically 1. In the FM radio function, tap the menu items in the following order. – [Auto Preset] – [OK]. Receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order of frequency. Presetting FM radio stations manually 1. In the FM radio function, tune to a broadcast station. 2. Tap and then [Save to Preset].
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using USB Mass Storage mode When you connect the Walkman to a Windows computer, the following modes are available. USB Mass Storage mode The computer uses the Walkman as a USB storage device. Data can be transferred between the computer and the Walkman. You can access the [WALKMAN] and [SD_CARD] folders directly to manage files. The Walkman charges via the computer. You cannot operate the Walkman. USB mode The Walkman charges via the computer.
– [Settings] – [Device Settings] ([Basic Settings]) – [USB Connection Settings] – [Turn On USB Mass Storage] – [OK]. Note Before you disable USB Mass Storage mode, we recommend that you perform [Safely Remove Hardware] on the computer. Do not disconnect the Walkman while transferring content between the Walkman and the computer. Doing so will damage the data. On the computer screen, confirm that the data has finished transferring properly.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Restarting the Walkman Restart the Walkman if operations become unstable or the Walkman freezes. Restarting will not delete any data and pairing information. However, perform the following before you restart the Walkman. Otherwise, the data on the Walkman may be damaged. Disconnect the Walkman from the computer. Stop playback. 1 Hold down the button ( ) for 8 seconds until the Walkman restarts.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Resetting/Formatting/Initializing the Walkman This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Resetting the Walkman. Formatting the memory of the Walkman. Rebuilding the database on the Walkman. Initializing the Walkman. Confirm the details of each function. Then, select the appropriate menu item for your needs. 1 On the library screen, tap the menu items in the following order.
If you execute [Restore to Factory Configuration]/[Reset All Settings], pairing information for Bluetooth devices will be deleted from the Walkman. If you rebuild the database, the following information will be erased. Elapsed time of the selected track Playback order The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Formatting a microSD card You can format a microSD card on the Walkman. Formatting the microSD card will delete all data stored on the card. Save a backup copy in advance. Be careful not to delete important data. 1 On the library screen, tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [Device Settings] ([Basic Settings]) – [Reset/Format] – [Format SD Card]. Follow the onscreen instructions. Make sure to confirm the messages carefully.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Checking information on the Walkman You can check information such as the model name and system software version. 1 On the library screen, tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [Unit Information] ([Other]). The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Updating the Walkman system software You can update the software of the Walkman. You will receive update notices by the following methods. From Music Center for PC (You will receive update notices automatically.) From the customer support website (Access the site manually to receive update notices.) Access the customer support website to get the latest information.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting panel Shortcut buttons for some functions are available in the quick setting panel. You can activate certain functions directly without scrolling in the [Settings] menu. 1 Tap 2 Tap the shortcut button for the desired function. and then [Settings]. Available functions Shortcut button Function Tap the button to adjust the screen brightness. You can select a value from 1 to 100.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Settings menu You can adjust various settings from the Settings menu. To enter the Settings menu, tap and then [Settings]. You can select the Settings menu on the following screen.
ClearAudio+ (On/Off) – Equalizer DSEE HX Sound Settings DC Phase Linearizer VPT (Surround) Dynamic Normalizer Headphones IER-NW500N/NE MDR-NW750N/NE – Other Headphones On/Off Noise Canceling Select Environment Adjust Noise Canceling On/Off Ambient Sound Mode Ambient Sound Level Clear Phase™ (On/Off) – Bluetooth On/Off Connect to/Add Audio Device Add Device (Pairing) Added Devices Wireless Playback Quality Audio Device Connection Settings Use Enhanced Mode On/Off Added Remote Control Remote Contr
Mono/Auto USB DAC Settings Charge this player from the connected device Other Unit Information Model name, firmware version, total number of tracks, etc. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on handling the Walkman Read the notes below and follow the instructions to use the Walkman safely. Consult a doctor if you become injured or burned from using the product. Contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center if the Walkman does not operate properly. Observe the following precautions. Otherwise, an explosion, fire, electric shock, burns, or injury may result. Do not expose the Walkman to fire.
Do not use the Walkman in humid locations or during wet weather such as rain or snow. Do not place the Walkman against your body or clothes when you are sweating. Do not touch the Walkman with wet hands. Comply with announcements regarding the use of electronic devices when you are on an airplane. Heat may build up in the Walkman in the following situations, but this is not a malfunction. However, be careful because there is a risk of low-temperature burns. While the battery is charging.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on the headphones Road safety Do not use headphones in the following situations. While you are driving a car or riding a motorcycle or bicycle. Places where impaired hearing is dangerous. For example, on train platforms, in areas where there is vehicle traffic, or near construction sites. Preventing hearing damage Observe the following to protect your hearing. Keep the volume at a moderate level.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on the built-in battery Do not touch the rechargeable battery with your bare hands if the battery is leaking. The battery liquid may cause burns or blindness. If the liquid contacts your body or clothes, wash the liquid off immediately with clean water. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on the software Copyright laws prohibit the following actions without the permission of the copyright holder. Reproducing the software or the manual in whole or in part. Loaning out the software In no event will Sony be held liable for any of the following incidents that may arise out of the use of the supplied software.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on the sample data Sample music is pre-installed on the Walkman for trial listening. Sample data is not installed in some countries or regions. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 General Information Charging time and playback time depend on the following conditions. The number of times you have charged the battery Operating temperature When the battery is sufficiently charged but the battery life has dropped to about half of its normal span, the battery may be worn out. A lithium-ion rechargeable battery is built into the Walkman.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Maintenance Clean the Walkman with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. To clean a Walkman that has gotten very dirty, use a cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Be careful not to get water inside the Walkman. Do not clean with solvents such as alcohol, naphtha, or paint thinner. These solvents may damage the surface of the Walkman. Clean the headphone plug occasionally with a soft dry cloth.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Customer support website Visit the customer support website in your country or region in the following situations. When you have a question about the Walkman. When you have an issue with the Walkman. When you want information on compatible items. For customers in the US: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada: English http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ French http://www.sony.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Specifications Display Size/Resolution 3.1-inch (7.8 cm), WVGA (800 × 480 Pixels) Panel type TFT color display with white LED-backlight Capacitive touch screen Interface USB Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Headphone Stereo Mini-jack WM-PORT WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins External memory microSD microSDHC microSDXC FM radio FM Frequency range 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz Antenna Headphone cord antenna Bluetooth Version Ver.
Frequency response 20 Hz to 40,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement) Noise Canceling system Digital Noise Canceling (Select Environment) Full-auto AINC Bus/Train Airplane Office Ambient Sound Mode Ambient Sound Mode Supported General Power Source Built-in Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery USB power (from a computer via a USB connector of the player) Charging Time USB-based charging Approx.
NW-A47 Approx. 55.93 GB=60,055,519,232 byte Note Available capacity may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Battery life Music (Approx.) Ambient Sound Mode ON Ambient Sound Mode OFF MP3 (128 kbps) 30 hours 45 hours AAC (256 kbps) 27 hours 39 hours FLAC (96 kHz/24 bit) 27 hours 39 hours FLAC (192 kHz/24 bit) 23 hours 30 hours DSD (2.
Settings of the connected device. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Maximum recordable number of songs Music (Approx.) NW-A45/A45HN (16 GB) NW-A46HN (32 GB) NW-A47 (64 GB) MP3 (128 kbps) 3,300 songs 7,300 songs 15,000 songs AAC (256 kbps) 1,600 songs 3,600 songs 7,600 songs FLAC (44.1 kHz/16 bit) 300 songs 660 songs 1,300 songs FLAC (96 kHz/24 bit) 90 songs 200 songs 420 songs FLAC (192 kHz/24 bit) 40 songs 100 songs 210 songs DSD (2.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Supported formats Music MP3 ( .mp3) 32 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) / 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz WMA ( .wma) 32 kbps - 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) / 44.1 kHz FLAC ( .flac) 16 bit, 24 bit / 8 kHz - 192 kHz WAV ( .wav) 16 bit, 24 bit, 32 bit (Float/Integer) / 8 kHz - 192 kHz AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .3gp) 16 kbps - 320 kbps / 8 kHz - 48 kHz HE-AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 System requirements Supported OS Windows® 10 Windows® 8.1 Windows® 7 macOSTM v10.8 - 10.12 Note You need an Internet connection to download computer applications. We do not guarantee operation for all computers. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 The built-in rechargeable battery becomes depleted quickly even after the Walkman is fully charged. Limit the battery consumption to check if the battery condition improves. If the battery life becomes half as short as normal, consider replacing the battery. The battery life depends on the conditions of use, settings, and ambient temperature.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 What is the battery lifespan? The built-in rechargeable battery can be charged approximately 500 times. The battery can be charged approximately 500 times on average. However, the battery lifespan depends on the temperature and usage environment. When the life of a fully charged battery becomes half as short as normal, consider replacing the battery. To replace the battery, contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Can I replace the built-in rechargeable battery myself? Do not replace the battery yourself. The battery is built into the Walkman. Battery replacement requires professional knowledge and skills. Do not replace the battery yourself. The Walkman uses a designated rechargeable battery. Commercially available batteries cannot be used. To replace the battery, contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 The computer does not recognize the microSD card in the Walkman. Disconnect the Walkman from the computer, and then try the following measures. The computer will not recognize the microSD card in the following cases. The microSD card is not inserted firmly enough. You inserted the microSD card after you connected the Walkman to the computer. 1. Select [Mount/Unmount SD Card] on the Walkman. Tap the menu items in the following order.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 The Walkman does not recognize a microSD card. Try the following measures. Make sure that the microSD card is inserted firmly and securely. Select [Mount/Unmount SD Card] on the Walkman before you remove the microSD card. Then, reinsert the microSD card firmly into the Walkman. Make sure that the contact pins of the microSD card are clean. Clean the contact pins of the microSD card with a dry cloth or a cotton bud.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 A track is duplicated on the Walkman. A track may be duplicated on the Walkman if you transfer the same track using different transfer methods. A track may be duplicated for the following reasons. The same track is transferred repeatedly in different formats. The same track is transferred repeatedly with different track information.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 The Walkman cannot play transferred content. Try the following measures. [Cannot play; file format is not supported.] appears on the screen. The Walkman only plays content in compatible formats (bitrate, etc.). For details on supported formats, refer to the specifications section of the [Help Guide] or the model website. Make sure that the Walkman supports the format of the content you are trying to play.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 You have spilled liquid (water, coffee, etc.) on the Walkman. You have washed the Walkman in a washing machine. Contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Liquid may get inside the Walkman in the situations listed above. Stop using the Walkman immediately. Then, contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 The Walkman does not work properly. If one of the following situations occurs, restart the Walkman. The Walkman does not respond to operations. The Walkman screen freezes. Adequately charge the Walkman. Then, hold down the (power) button for 8 seconds until the Walkman restarts. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
