Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z Use this manual when you have trouble or when you need to know how to use your WALKMAN®. The color of Walkman sold in some countries/regions may differ from those shown above. 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 2.00 and later. aptX and aptX HD have been added to the compatible Bluetooth codec.
Walkman manuals and general information Checking the contents of the package Using the supplied accessories Using a leather case 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 operati
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 Using a Mac computer Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer Transferring content using Mac Finder Adding lyrics information using a computer Notes on transferring content from a computer Playing/Organizing/Deleting Music
Using USB Mass Storage mode Restarting / Formatting / Initializing Restarting the Walkman Resetting/Formatting/Initializing the Walkman Formatting a microSD card Version information/System updates Checking information on the Walkman Updating the Walkman system software Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting panel Settings menu Announcement 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 Maintenan
microSD Cards The computer does not recognize the microSD card in the Walkman. The Walkman does not recognize a microSD card. Playing Music A track is duplicated on the Walkman. The Walkman cannot play transferred content. Others You have spilled liquid (water, coffee, etc.) on the Walkman. You have washed the Walkman in a washing machine. The Walkman does not work properly.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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 4-593-855-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 8
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z Checking the contents of the package NW-WM1Z/WM1A (Common) Walkman (1) USB cable (1) Wrist strap (1) Startup Guide Instruction Manual NW-WM1Z Leather case (1) Note Headphones and a microSD card are not supplied with the Walkman. 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-WM1A/WM1Z Using a leather case (Only for models supplied with a leather case) To attach the leather case Place the Walkman inside the leather case. Attach the projecting parts of the leather case to the slots on the Walkman. To remove the Walkman from the leather case Notes on the genuine leather case The leather case is made of natural leather. Unlike artificial leather, natural leather may have scratches, wrinkles, or vein marks on the surface.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to turn off the Walkman.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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 ( ). Insert a microSD card until it clicks into place ( The gold contact pins should face up.
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. If the inserted microSD card contains a large amount of data, it may take about 10 minutes or longer for the Walkman to update the database. When you remove the microSD card, the following information will be deleted.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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. Small children may accidentally swallow the microSD card.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z Parts and controls 1. Touch screen Tap icons or items on the screen to operate the Walkman. 2. Strap hole Attach a wrist strap (supplied). 3. WM-PORT jack Connect the USB cable (supplied). Connect accessories that support WM-PORT (not supplied). 4. microSD card slot cover Open the cover to insert a microSD card. 5. Access lamp Do not remove the microSD card when the access lamp is lit up. 6.
Connect headphones with a stereo mini plug. Push in the headphone plug until it clicks into place. Connect the headphones properly. Otherwise, the output sound will be impaired. 12. Headphone jack (Balanced Standard) (*2) Connect headphones with a balanced standard plug. Push in the headphone plug until it clicks into place. Connect the headphones properly. Otherwise, the output sound will be impaired. Connect passive headphones (*3) to the headphone jack (Balanced Standard) only.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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.
Play Queue 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.
There are basic playback operating buttons in the lower area of each screen. (play) / (pause) Tap to start playback. While the Walkman is playing a track, tap to pause playback. (fast-rewind) Tap the button to go back to the beginning of the current track or previous track. Hold down the button to fast-rewind playback. (fast-forward) Tap the button to jump to the beginning of the next track. Hold down the button to fast-forward playback. (shuffle play) Tap the button to shuffle playback.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z Library screen You can select tracks from the library screen. Tracks are classified into various categories (such as [All Songs], [Album], [Artist], etc.). 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. Music categories ([All Songs], [Album], [Artist], etc.) Each track is classified into several categories. Select a track from the desired category. 2.
Add to Bookmark List Select the item to add a track or subcategory item to the bookmark list. Add to Playlist Select the item to add a track or subcategory item to a playlist. Detailed Song Information Select the item to display the details of the track. Delete Select the item to delete the selected track, folder, or playlist. Edit Playlist Name Select the item to change the playlist name. Delete from Playlist Select the item to remove the selected track from the playlist.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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.
Note The elapsed time and timeline bar indications may not be accurate. The Walkman may not display cover art depending on the file format. Option/setting menu Tap to display the menu. 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.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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. Available menu items may differ depending on the screen or settings.
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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z Sound quality setting screens You can adjust various sound quality settings. You can save sound quality settings as presets. Up to 3 presets can be stored. 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.
Tone Control Select the item to switch from the Equalizer screen to the Tone Control screen. Equalizer Select the item to switch from the Tone Control screen to the Equalizer screen. Hint You can flick any of the sound quality setting screens down to return to the playback screen. 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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. Volume bar Volume indicator Tap the volume bar to open the volume dialog. You can turn the volume knob to adjust the volume. AVLS Codec, sampling frequency, and bit depth/bit rate The indicator for High-Resolution Audio formats appears in color.
Battery status Hint Tap the volume bar to open the volume dialog. You can turn the volume knob to adjust the volume. 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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. The volume may be low when you use certain headphones.
AVLS prevents disturbances to others caused by loud volumes. AVLS allows you to listen at a more comfortable volume. 1. Tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [Output Settings] ([Basic Settings]). 2. Tap [AVLS (Volume Limit)] ([Headphone Output]) to add a check mark. Note [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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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].
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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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].
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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. MUSIC 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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. 1 Tap 2 Tap the desired category ( to open the library screen. ).
Note If the Walkman does not play tracks in the order you want, try the following. Use the bookmark function or playlist function on the Walkman. Create playlists with Music Center for PC or iTunes and transfer them. 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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 To shuffle all the tracks on the Walkman, select [All Songs] on the library screen. If you select a track from [Album] on the library screen, the Walkman will shuffle all the tracks in the selected album. When the Walkman finishes playing all the tracks in the album, playback will proceed to the next album. Then, the Walkman will shuffle all the tracks in the album. selected range are played in random order.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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.
1. On the library screen, tap [Playlists] to display the list of playlists. 2. Tap beside the playlist that you want to delete, and then tap [Delete]. 3. Follow the onscreen instruction. 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.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z Viewing a guide to enjoy high quality sound You can view information on enjoying content in high sound quality. 1 On the playback screen, tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [Guide to High Quality Sound] ([Sound]). 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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. You can listen to music wirelessly.
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”.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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. If sound is interrupted or skips during a Bluetooth connection, try the following. Place the Walkman and the Bluetooth device closer together.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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]. Direct Source (Direct) This setting outputs the file’s original sound quality directly without applying any sound effects.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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.
1. Tap the menu items in the following order. – [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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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.
Sony does not guarantee performance if you format the memory of the Walkman using a computer. If you execute [Restore to Factory Configuration]/[Reset All Settings], pairing information for Bluetooth devices will be deleted from the Walkman. If you rebuild the database, the following information will be erased. Elapsed time of the selected track Playback order 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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. The following procedure describes how to update the software from the customer support website.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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 and then [Settings]. 2 Tap the shortcut button for the desired function. 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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.
The Walkman does not display a clock. The clock setting is used for data management.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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.
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-WM1A/WM1Z Specifications Display Size/resolution 4.0-inch (10.2 cm) / FWVGA (854 × 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, Balanced standard-jack WM-PORT WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins External memory microSD microSDHC microSDXC Bluetooth Bluetooth Specifications Communication system Bluetooth Specification Version 4.
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. 7 hours Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (41 ºF to 95 ºF) w/h/d, projecting parts not included Approx. 65.3 mm × 123.4 mm × 19.9 mm (2.58 inches × 4.86 inches × 0.79 inches) Dimensions (Walkman) w/h/d Approx. 72.9 mm × 124.2 mm × 19.9 mm (2.87 inches × 4.89 inches × 0.79 inches) NW-WM1Z Approx. 455 g (16.1 oz) Mass (Walkman) NW-WM1A Approx.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z Battery life The values shown below are the approximate battery life when content is played continuously at the default settings. Music (Approx.) MP3 128 kbps 33 hours AAC 256 kbps 31 hours FLAC 96 kHz/24 bit 30 hours FLAC 192 kHz/24 bit 26 hours DSD 2.8224 MHz/1 bit 15 hours DSD 5.6448 MHz/1 bit 13 hours DSD 11.2896 MHz/1 bit 11 hours Bluetooth (Approx.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z Maximum recordable number of songs The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4 minute songs. Number (Approx.) NW-WM1Z (256 GB) NW-WM1A (128 GB) MP3 128 kbps 20,000 songs 20,000 songs AAC 256 kbps 20,000 songs 15,000 songs FLAC 44.1 kHz/16 bit 5,700 songs 2,800 songs FLAC 96 kHz/24bit 1,700 songs 860 songs FLAC 192 kHz/24 bit 870 songs 430 songs DSD 2.8224 MHz/1 bit 1,400 songs 700 songs DSD 5.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z Supported formats Music (*1, *2, *3) Audio Formats MP3 Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format File extension: .mp3 Bit rate: 32 kbps to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz WMA Media File format: ASF file format File extension: .wma Bit rate: 32 kbps to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz FLAC Media File format: FLAC file format File extension: .
File extension: .aif, .aiff, .afc, .aifc Bit depth: 16, 24, 32 bit (Float/Integer) Sampling frequency: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz DSD Media File format: DSF, DSDIFF File extension: .dsf, .dff Bit depth: 1 bit Sampling frequency: 2.8224, 5.6448, 11.2896 MHz APE File extension: .ape Bit depth : 8, 16, 24 bit Sampling frequency : 8 kHz - 192 kHz (Fast, Normal, High) MQA File extension: .mqa.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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. Furthermore, the following operations will deplete the battery more quickly than continuous use of the Walkman.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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. Then, reinsert the microSD card firmly.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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-WM1A/WM1Z 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.
