Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Use this manual when you have trouble or when you need to know how to use your player. The color of the player sold in some countries/regions may differ from those shown above. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Turning the power off Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) Charging the battery Reducing the battery consumption Notes on charging the battery microSD Cards Using a microSD card Notes on microSD cards Basic Operations Parts and controls Home screen operations Home screen Displaying the All Apps screen Displaying Quick Settings panel Screen operations Music player How to use the various screens of “Music player” Basic operating buttons on the “Music player” screens Library screen in “Music player” P
Transferring Music Preparing music content Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content by using a computer Using a Windows computer Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring content using Windows Explorer Importing content from “Music player” to Music Center for PC Transferring content using Mac computer Adding lyric information using a computer Notes on transferring content from a computer Enjoying music services via Wi-Fi co
Enjoying music with Bluetooth devices Connecting the player to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time Connecting the player to a paired Bluetooth device One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) Configuring the Bluetooth function Notes on the Bluetooth function Various Functions Adjusting the sound Settings menu in “Music player” Restarting, formatting, or initializing the player Restarting the player Formatting the player Formatting a microSD card Various information and system updates
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Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Before first use Thank you for purchasing a player. For information on laws, regulations, and trademark rights, refer to “Important Information” in the internal memory of your unit. To read it, copy the [Important_Information] file to your computer, and follow the steps below. Double-click the [Important_Information] file. Then, select a language. For some languages not listed, equivalent content is provided in print.
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Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Manuals and general information Sony provides the following manuals and information regarding the player. The provided manuals explain the following operations and functions. Instruction Manual (printed) Notes on using the player Compliance information How to access [Important Information] Startup Guide (printed) Basic steps to start listening to music after you purchase the player.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Checking the contents of the package WALKMAN® (1) USB Type-C™ cable (USB-A to USB-C) (1) Startup Guide Instruction Manual Note Headphones and a microSD card are not supplied with the Walkman. Models to sell vary by country or region. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Configuring the initial setup When you turn on the player for the first time, a screen for the initial setup will appear. The following items can be set as necessary later. Wi-Fi setup Google™ Account 1 Hold down the (power) button ( ) for 5 seconds until the player turns on. The player may not turn on if the battery level is low. Charge the player for about 30 minutes. If necessary, select a language and go to the next step.
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Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Turning the power on 1 Hold down the (power) button ( ) for 5 seconds until the player turns on. When you turn on the player for the first time, a screen for the initial setup will appear. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup. Hint The screen will turn off automatically if you do not operate the player for a certain period of time. To turn on the screen, press the (power) button ( ).
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Turning the power off 1 Hold down the 2 Tap [Power off]. (power) button ( ) for 2 seconds while the screen is turned on. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can lock the operating buttons on the player to prevent accidental button operations. 1 Slide the HOLD switch ( ) upwards. The HOLD function is enabled. The status icon ( following buttons. ) will appear in the status bar. You cannot operate the Playback operating buttons +/– (volume) buttons You can operate the following parts even while you have enabled the HOLD function.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Charging the battery 1 Connect the player to a running computer via USB. The charge lamp will light up. When charging is complete, the charge lamp turns off. 2 Disconnect the player from the computer. Hint For details on how long it takes to charge the battery fully, see [Specifications]. Note If charging is insufficient, the computer may not recognize the player. In this case, the screen of the player will not turn on. Charge the player sufficiently.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Reducing the battery consumption You can reduce the battery consumption by using the player 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 player. Turn off apps when you are not using them. Adjust the screen brightness. Turn off all sound adjustments. Turn off the Bluetooth function when you are not using it.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Notes on charging the battery Always use the supplied USB Type-C cable. Firmly insert the USB Type-C cable all the way in. Charging will not start until you insert the USB Type-C cable completely. 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.
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Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Using a microSD card This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Inserting a microSD card into the player. Formatting a microSD card on the player. To use a microSD card on the player, you first need to format the microSD card on the player. Removing a microSD card from the player. 1 Insert a microSD card. Hook your fingernail in the notch ( ) of the microSD card slot to release the lock.
To remove the microSD card Before you remove a microSD card from the player, first unmount the microSD card from the player. 1. Swipe the Home screen upwards. 2. Tap the menu items in the following order. [Settings] － [Storage]. 3. Tap the eject icon to the right side of the microSD card name. 4. Hook your fingernail in the notch of the microSD card slot. Pull the microSD card tray straight out. Remove the microSD card. 5. Insert the tray straight into the card slot.
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Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Notes on microSD cards Use a microSD card that has been formatted on the player. 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.
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Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Parts and controls 1. Charge lamp The lamp lights up while the player is charging. 2. Built-in antenna The Wi-Fi antenna and Bluetooth antenna are built in. Do not cover the antennas while you use them. 3. Strap hole Attach a strap (not supplied). 4. Touch screen Tap icons or items on the screen to operate the player. 5. (power) button Press the button to turn the screen on or off. Hold down the button for 5 seconds to turn on the player.
9. 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. If you use an audio cable to connect the headphone jack (Balanced Standard) to the line-in jack of an audio device, it may damage the device. 10. USB Type-C port Connect the USB Type-C cable (supplied).
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Home screen Widgets, shortcuts, folders, and more are displayed on the Home screen. 1. Status bar The status of the player and notifications appear as icons. Swipe down on the status bar to display the notification panel and the Quick Settings panel. 2. Google search widget Tap the input field to show the keyboard. Enter text to search on Google. 3. Shortcuts to apps Tap a shortcut to launch an app. 4. Dock You can add up to 5 shortcuts for apps. 5.
[Sound adjustment] Use the app to adjust the sound. You can directly adjust the sound for the player. This is useful when you play content using apps other than “Music player”. [Play Store] Use the app to purchase and/or download various apps from Google Play Store. [Chrome] Use the app to launch Google Chrome and view websites. Note Please note that Sony does not accept responsibility for any problems due to apps or services from other companies. Check the terms of service from each provider before use.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Displaying the All Apps screen The All Apps screen shows all apps installed on the player. Find the desired app and launch it. 1 Swipe the Home screen upwards. The All Apps screen will appear. Scroll up or down on the screen to find the desired app. Tap the app icon to launch the app. Hint You can search for the desired app. Enter the name of the app in the input field at the top of the All Apps screen.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Displaying Quick Settings panel The Quick Settings panel allows you to quickly access various functions. You can turn the functions on or off, or adjust the settings. 1 On the Home screen, swipe down on the status bar twice. Alternatively, swipe down on the status bar with 2 fingers. The Quick Settings panel will appear. The following are some of the functions on the Quick Settings panel at the time of purchase.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Music player “Music player” is a music app preinstalled on the player. Connect the player to a Wi-Fi network and purchase music content from online music services. Enjoy listening to the purchased content as well as music content transferred from your computer to the player. You can also adjust the sound to suit your preferences. To launch “Music player” On the Home screen, tap [Music player].
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 How to use the various screens of “Music player” This topic explains the layout of the various screens of “Music player” with the playback screen ( the playback screen ( ) to switch to other screens (upwards/downwards/to the left/to the right). ) at the center. Flick Playback screen You can confirm a variety of information for the currently selected track. Library screen You can select tracks from the library screen.
Play queue screen You can check the list of tracks that the player will play with the current settings. Favorites/Bookmarks screen You can listen to tracks that you have added to Favorites or Bookmarks beforehand. The following operations can be performed from this screen. Adding tracks to Bookmarks. Removing tracks from Favorites or Bookmarks. Changing the order of tracks in Favorites or Bookmarks. Sound adjustment screens You can use the various sound adjustments. You can save sound settings as presets.
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Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Basic operating buttons on the “Music player” screens There are basic operating buttons in the upper area of each screen. Available buttons may differ depending on the screen. (Options) Tap the button to display the option menu. Displayed items may differ depending on the screen. Select [Settings] to adjust the basic setting for “Music player”. (Library top) Tap the button to display the library screen.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Library screen in “Music player” 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 in “Music player” downwards. Alternatively, tap (Library top) in the top right of the screen. 1. Music categories ([All songs], [Album], [Artist], etc.) Each track is classified into several categories.
Reset display item settings Select the item to display the default categories. Operation guide Select the item to view the operating guide. Context menu Tap (Context menu) to display the context menu. (Context menu) appears to the right side of each item in a subcategory list. Displayed items may differ depending on the screen or settings. Add to Bookmarks Select the item to add a track or subcategory item to Bookmarks. Detailed song information Select the item to display the details of the track.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Playback screen in “Music player” You can confirm a variety of information for the currently selected track. To display the playback screen On the Home screen, tap [Music player]. If a screen other than the playback screen appears, perform one of the following procedures. Flick the screen (upwards/downwards/to the left/to the right). Tap the mini player to display the playback screen. 1.
Settings Select the item to display the Settings menu for “Music player”. Add to Bookmarks Select the item to add the current track to Bookmarks. Display tape playback screen When you turn on the item, the playback screen changes to an animation of a cassette tape rotating. The type of cassette tape displayed varies according to the track being played back. Detailed song information Select the item to display the details of the current track.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Play queue screen in “Music player” You can check the list of tracks that the player will play with the current settings. To display the play queue screen Flick the playback screen in “Music player” to the right. 1. Playback unit 2. Current track 3. Playback order 4. Library button 5. Options button 6. Context menu button 7. Content list Artist name Track title Codec Codecs for High-Resolution Audio formats appear in color. Length 8.
Select the item to add the current play queue to Bookmarks. Context menu Tap (Context menu) to display the context menu. Displayed items may differ depending on the settings. (Context menu) will appear to the right side of each item. Add to Bookmarks Select the item to add the selected track to Bookmarks. Detailed song information Select the item to display the details of the track. Hint You can also display the context menu by holding down an item in the list.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Favorites/Bookmarks screen in “Music player” You can listen to tracks that you have added to Favorites or Bookmarks. To display the Favorites/Bookmarks screen Flick the playback screen in “Music player” to the left. 1. Pull-down menu for Favorites and Bookmarks 2. Content list Cover art Artist name Track title Codec Length 3. Library button 4. Options button 5. Context menu button 6. Scroll indicator Option menu Tap (Options) to display the option menu.
Select the item to add all tracks in the selected Favorites or Bookmarks to another Bookmarks. Remove all Select the item to remove all tracks from the selected Favorites or Bookmarks. Context menu Tap (Context menu) to display the context menu. (Context menu) will appear to the right side of each item. Displayed items may differ depending on the screen or settings. Add to another Bookmarks Select the item to add the selected track to another Bookmarks.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Sound adjustment screens for “Music player” You can use various sound adjustments. You can quickly access the sound adjustment screens from the playback screen in “Music player”. In this case, you do not need to launch the [Sound adjustment] app. You can save sound settings as presets. Up to 3 presets can be stored. To display the sound adjustment screens Flick the playback screen in “Music player” upwards.
Option menu Tap (Options) to display the option menu. Displayed items may differ depending on the screen or settings. Settings Select the item to display the Settings menu for “Music player”. Saved sound settings Select the item to save or retrieve customized settings. Operation guide Select the item to view the operating guide. Hint You can flick any of the sound adjustment screens downwards to return to the playback screen.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Browsing the operating guide for “Music player” You can browse the operating guide in “Music player”. [Music player]. 1 On the Home screen, tap 2 On the playback screen, the library screen or the sound adjustment screens, tap the menu items in the following order. (Options) － [Operation guide]. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 List of icons displayed in the status bar In the status bar, the various statuses of the player appear as icons. Running “Music player”. Updating the database of “Music player”. microSD card mounted HOLD indicator Bluetooth function Wi-Fi network connected Airplane mode Battery status The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
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Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Viewing a guide to enjoy high quality sound You can view information on enjoying content in high sound quality. 1 On the Home screen, tap [Guide to quality 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 Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Setting the screen lock If you activate the screen lock function, the screen will lock automatically when the screen turns off. This can help keep the player secure in case of loss. You can choose from several methods for unlocking the screen. 1 Swipe the Home screen upwards. 2 Tap the menu items in the following order. [Settings] － [Security & location] － [Screen lock]. 3 Tap the desired method to unlock the screen.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume for “Music player”. 1. Press or hold down the +/– (volume) buttons ( ). To adjust the volume with the volume dialog 1. Turn on the screen of the player. 2. Press the +/– (volume) buttons ( ) to display the volume panel. 3. Tap the volume scale or the digits on the volume panel to display the volume dialog.
The volume for the current sound output ( ) will be adjusted. You can also tap or hold down +/– (volume) ( ) to adjust the volume. Hint You can also display the volume dialog from the Quick Settings panel. On the Home screen, swipe down on the status bar twice. Then, tap the volume icon in the Quick Settings panel. The volume may be low when you use certain headphones. In this case, switch the output setting to High Gain. Tap (Options) ( ) to display the High gain output panel.
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Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 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 Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Preparing music content Before you enjoy music content with the player, you need to prepare the music content. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Purchasing music content from online music services by using the player. Importing music content from an audio CD to Music Center for PC. Importing music content stored on a Windows computer 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. Click (menu) in the top left of the Music Center for PC screen. Then, select the import method from the [File] menu. 4. Specify folders or files for the music content that you want to import. 5. Start importing music content. For details on the procedure, see [How to use] on the Music Center for PC support website. (https://www.sony.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content by using a computer High-Resolution Audio refers to audio content in a format with higher sound quality than the CD standard. To purchase High-Resolution Audio content, connect your computer to the internet, and access an online music service that provides High-Resolution Audio content. Services vary by country or region. Check the service guide for the provider you use.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Music Center for PC is a recommended application for Windows computers. Before you transfer music content from a Windows computer to the player, install Music Center for PC on the Windows computer. Ensure that the software version of Music Center for PC is 2.2 or later. In earlier versions, Music Center for PC will not recognize the player. You can use Music Center for PC to perform the following operations.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC You can transfer music content that is stored on a Windows computer to the player via Music Center for PC. Note Ensure that the software version of Music Center for PC is 2.2 or later. In earlier versions, Music Center for PC will not recognize the player. If you connect the player to a battery-powered computer, the battery of the computer will deplete.
Hint The ATRAC format is not supported on the player. ATRAC files will be converted to the AAC format to transfer to the player. If you want to convert ATRAC files to another file format, use [Batch convert ATRAC] in Music Center for PC. [Batch convert ATRAC] allows you to simultaneously convert all ATRAC files in the library of Music Center for PC to another file format. Note Do not disconnect the USB Type-C cable during data transfer (USB Type-C cable: supplied). Otherwise, the data may be damaged.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Transferring content using Windows Explorer You can transfer music content directly by dragging and dropping it from Windows Explorer. “Music player” can only play the audio for video content. Note If you connect the player to a battery-powered computer, the battery of the computer will deplete. When you connect the player to a computer for a long period of time, connect the computer to an AC power supply. 1 Connect the player to the computer via USB.
Confirm that the transfer is complete. Then, disconnect the player from the computer. Hint Refer to [Supported formats] for details on compatible file formats. You can add cover art images for albums manually so that the image will appear on “Music player”. First, rename the image file with the same name as the folder for the album. (Do not change the extension for the image file at this time.) Then, add the image file to the folder for the album.
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Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Importing content from “Music player” to Music Center for PC Note Ensure that the software version of Music Center for PC is 2.2 or later. In earlier versions, Music Center for PC will not recognize the player. If you connect the player to a battery-powered computer, the battery of the computer will deplete. When you connect the player to a computer for a long period of time, connect the computer to an AC power supply.
Do not disconnect the USB Type-C cable during data transfer (USB Type-C cable: supplied). Otherwise, the data may be damaged. Imported music content is limited to private use only. Use of music content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders. The use of a USB hub is only guaranteed when you use a self-powered USB hub that carries an authorized logo. While the player is connected to a computer, observe the following cautions. Otherwise, the player may not function properly.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Transferring content using Mac computer To transfer music content stored on a Mac computer to the player, you need to install additional software. An example of additional software is Android File Transfer (Google LLC). The following are instructions for using Android File Transfer. 1 Install Android File Transfer. Access the following URL to download files. Then, follow the instructions on the webpage to install the software. https://www.android.
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Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Adding lyric information using a computer You can input lyrics to a text file (an LRC file). Transfer both the text file (LRC file) and the music file to the player. 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: Select [Start], [Computer], and then [WALKMAN]. 7. Create a new folder in the [Music] folder under [Internal shared storage]. Then, drag-and-drop both the music file and the LRC file into the new folder to transfer them. You can also transfer music files to a microSD card. Select the folder with the name of the microSD card instead of [Internal shared storage]. Hint The following numbers of characters are recommended when you display lyrics on “Music player”.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Notes on transferring content from a computer Drag-and-drop music files into the correct folder as shown in the following illustration. The player can play back music files stored in the first through eighth level of each folder. Hint You can transfer video content to the [Music] folder. “Music player” can only play the audio for video content. Note “Music player” cannot recognize folders stored in the eighth level of a folder.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Connecting the player to a Wi-Fi network Connect the player to a Wi-Fi network to enjoy the following. Music streaming services Music downloads 1 Swipe the Home screen upwards. 2 Tap the menu items in the following order. [Settings] － [Network & internet] － [Wi-Fi]. 3 Tap the desired network in the list. 4 Enter a password and tap [Connect]. [Connected] will appear under the network name when the player establishes a connection.
Note The network password (Encryption key, etc.) is case sensitive. Make sure that you are entering correct uppercase and lowercase characters. Examples of easily mistaken characters: “I (uppercase I)” and “l (lowercase L)” “0 (numeral 0)” and “O (uppercase O)” “d (lowercase D)” and “b (lowercase B)” “9 (numeral 9)” and “q (lowercase Q)” Instructional video There is an instructional video for the following operations. Setting up a Wi-Fi connection. Visit the following link. https://rd1.sony.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Setting up a Google Account Set up a Google Account to use services provided by Google. You can register multiple accounts on the player. You can also register an existing Google Account, such as the account that you use on your computer. You can create a new Google Account for free. Having a Google Account allows you to enjoy services as follows. Installing apps from the Google Play store. Using apps such as e-mail and calendar.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Purchasing music content from online music services by using the player If you connect the player to a Wi-Fi network, you can purchase music content from online music services. You need to install an online music service app in advance. Check the service guide for the provider you use. Each service provider has different downloading procedures, compatible file formats, and payment methods.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content by using the player High-Resolution Audio refers to audio content in a format with higher sound quality than the CD standard. To purchase High-Resolution Audio content, connect the player to the internet, and access an online music service that provides High-Resolution Audio content. Services vary by country or region. Check the service guide for the provider you use.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Installing apps to enjoy online music services Access the Google Play store and install music apps on the player. You can enjoy music streaming services on the player. 1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function to connect the player to the internet. 2 On the Home screen, tap 3 Search for the desired app. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app. [Play Store]. Hint You need to have a Google Account to use the Google Play Store.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Notes on Wi-Fi connections Local regulations may restrict the use of Wi-Fi devices in some countries or regions. Wi-Fi devices work on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Various devices use these bands. Wi-Fi devices use technology to minimize radio interference from other devices on the same band. However, radio interference may cause the following effects.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Playing music To play tracks, first select a category. You need to prepare music content in advance. You can purchase music content from online music services. Also, you can transfer music content from a computer to the player. On a Windows computer Use Music Center for PC to transfer content to the player. Drag-and-drop content from Windows Explorer. On a Mac computer Use software such as Android File Transfer to transfer content to the player.
Note A content stored on the player may not appear in the library of “Music player”. In this case, ensure that the file is in the [Music] folder or the [Download] folder in the memory of the player, or in the [Music] folder on the microSD card. Also, tap (Update database). The tracks will be registered to the database for “Music player”. Then, the tracks will appear in the library. If the player does not play tracks in the desired order, try the following.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Playback methods This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Selecting the playback mode. Setting the playback range. The relationship between playback mode and playback range. Selecting the playback mode 1. On the playback screen in “Music player”, tap the area ( or ) to select a playback mode.
(Shuffle) All tracks are played in random order. To shuffle all the tracks in “Music player”, select [All songs] on the library screen. If you select a track from [Album] on the library screen, “Music player” will shuffle all the tracks in the selected album. When “Music player” finishes playing all the tracks in the album, playback will proceed to the next album. Then, “Music player” will shuffle all the tracks in the album. Repeat off All tracks are played in sequential order.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Obtaining lyric information To display lyric information on “Music player”, you need to transfer a lyric text file (LRC file) together with the track file to the player. 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 Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Displaying lyrics Transfer tracks with lyric information to the player. Then, set “Music player” to display lyrics. 1 On the playback screen in “Music player”, tap the menu items in the following order. (Options) － [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 Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Importing playlists from a Windows computer, playing, or deleting playlists in “Music player” You can import playlists stored on a Windows computer to “Music player”. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Importing playlists stored on a Windows computer to “Music player”. Listening to playlists on “Music player”. Deleting playlists from “Music player”.
Note You cannot edit playlists with “Music player”. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Managing Favorites in “Music player” You can add your favorite tracks to Favorites. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Adding tracks to Favorites. Listening to tracks in Favorites. Removing tracks from Favorites. Adding tracks to Favorites 1. While “Music player” is playing or pausing a track that you want to add to Favorites, tap playback screen. The track will be added to [★Favorites].
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Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Managing Bookmarks in “Music player” You can add your favorite tracks to Bookmarks. Up to 10 Bookmarks are available. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Adding tracks to Bookmarks. Listening to bookmarked tracks. Removing tracks from Bookmarks. Adding tracks to Bookmarks 1. Perform one of the following.
On the Favorites/Bookmarks screen, select the desired Bookmarks. Then, tap the menu items in the following order. (Options) － [Remove all]. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Deleting tracks from “Music player” 1 On the library screen in “Music player”, 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 3 Tap [Delete]. (Context menu) to the right side of the desired item. Hint You can also delete music content from the playback screen for “Music player”. Tap the menu items in the following order.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Connecting the player 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 (32.8 feet) in an open area. You can listen to music wirelessly by connecting the player to a Bluetooth device such as headphones or speakers.
If sound is interrupted or skips during a Bluetooth connection, try the following. Place the player and the Bluetooth device closer together. Select [SBC-Connection pref.] for [Wireless playback quality]. Swipe the Home screen upwards. Tap the menu items in the following order. [Settings] － [Connected devices] － [Connection preferences] － [Bluetooth] － [Wireless playback quality] － [SBCConnection pref.].
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Connecting the player to a paired Bluetooth device If the player and a Bluetooth device have been paired before, the Bluetooth device is registered to the player. You can connect the player and the Bluetooth device easily. 1 Turn on the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device. 2 Swipe the Home screen upwards on the player. 3 Tap the menu items in the following order. [Settings] － [Connected devices] － [Connection preferences] － [Bluetooth].
The battery life becomes considerably shorter when the Bluetooth function is active. If sound is interrupted or skips during a Bluetooth connection, try the following. Place the player and the Bluetooth device closer together. Select [SBC-Connection pref.] for [Wireless playback quality]. Swipe the Home screen upwards. Then tap the menu items in the following order. [Settings] － [Connected devices] － [Connection preferences] － [Bluetooth] － [Wireless playback quality] － [SBCConnection pref.].
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) NFC is for close-range wireless communications. If a Bluetooth device supports the NFC function, you can connect the player and the device easily. You can simply touch the device to the player to pair the devices and establish a Bluetooth connection. 1 If the Bluetooth device has an NFC switch, set the NFC switch to on. 2 Turn on the screen of the player.
To turn off the NFC function The NFC function is turned on as a default. If you want to turn off the NFC function, swipe the Home screen upwards. Then, tap the menu items in the following order. [Settings] － [Connected devices] － [Connection preferences]. Then tap the [NFC] switch. Hint Take the following measures if the connection is poor. Move the Bluetooth device over the mark on the player ( ). Make sure that the NFC function is on. Swipe the Home screen upwards.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Configuring the Bluetooth function You can select the combination of codecs and preferences for Bluetooth streaming. 1 Swipe the Home screen upwards on the player. 2 Tap the menu items in the following order. [Settings] － [Connected devices] － [Connection preferences] － [Bluetooth]. 3 Tap [Wireless playback quality], and then select the desired item.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Notes on the Bluetooth function In this topic, [Bluetooth devices] refers to all Bluetooth-compatible devices. Bluetooth-compatible devices are audio devices that support 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.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Adjusting the sound The player has various settings for adjusting the sound. You can adjust the sound with the following options. “Sound adjustment” app. The sound adjustment screens in “Music player”. The following are instructions for using “Sound adjustment” app. [Sound adjustment]. 1 On the Home screen, tap 2 Flick the screen to the left or right to select the sound adjustment. Be sure to turn off the [Direct Source] beforehand.
Hint You cannot select sound adjustments if you have turned on the following settings. Turn off the settings to enable the other sound adjustments. Direct Source Both the “Sound adjustment” app and the sound adjustment screens in “Music player” share adjusted values. Note The sound adjustments are disabled in the following cases. There is an active Bluetooth connection. Sound is output from the USB device that is connected to the USB Type-C port.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Settings menu in “Music player” You can adjust the following settings from the Settings menu in “Music player”. To open the Settings menu, tap the menu items in the following order. (Options) － [Settings].
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Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Restarting the player Restart the player if operations become unstable. Restarting will not delete any data and pairing information. 1 Hold down the 2 Tap [Restart]. (power) button ( ) for 2 seconds while the screen is turned on. Hint If the player freezes, hold down the (power) button for 10 seconds to force the player to restart. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Formatting the player This operation restores the player to its factory settings. The following data will be deleted. Content such as music and photos in the internal memory of the player Google Account information on the player Downloaded apps Save a backup copy in advance. Be careful not to delete important data. 1 Swipe the Home screen upwards. 2 Tap the menu items in the following order. [Settings] － [System] － [Advanced] － [Reset options].
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Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Formatting a microSD card You can format a microSD card on the player. 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 Swipe the Home screen upwards. 2 Tap the menu items in the following order. [Settings] － [Storage]. 3 Tap the name of the microSD card. 4 Tap (options) in the top right of the screen. Then, tap the menu items in the following order.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Checking information on the player You can check information such as the model name and system software version. 1 Swipe the Home screen upwards. 2 Tap the menu items in the following order. [Settings] － [System] － [About 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 Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Updating the system software Update the system software of the player to the latest version. This will allow you to use the most recent functions. Save a backup copy in advance. Be careful not to delete important data. 1 Connect the player to a power source. 2 Turn on the Wi-Fi function to connect the player to the internet. 3 Swipe the Home screen upwards. 4 Tap the menu items in the following order.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Notes on handling the player Read the notes below and follow the instructions to use the player 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 player does not operate properly. Observe the following precautions. Otherwise, an explosion, fire, electric shock, burns, or injury may result. Do not expose the player to fire.
The player is neither waterproof nor dustproof. Observe the following precautions. Otherwise, the player may become inoperable because of short-circuited terminals or corroded metal. Do not drop the player into water. Do not use the player in humid locations or during wet weather such as rain or snow. Do not place the player against your body or clothes when you are sweating. Do not touch the player with wet hands.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 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 Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 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 Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Notes on the sample data Sample music is preinstalled on the player for trial listening. When formatting is complete, the player will restore its preinstalled content. 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 Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 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 player.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Maintenance Clean the player with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. To clean a player that has gotten very dirty, use a cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Be careful not to get water inside the player. Do not clean with solvents such as alcohol, naphtha, or paint thinner. These solvents may damage the surface of the player. Clean the headphone plug occasionally with a soft dry cloth.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Customer support website Visit the customer support website in your country or region in the following situations. When you have a question about the player. When you have an issue with the player. When you want information on compatible items. For customers in the USA, Canada and Latin America: https://www.sony.com/am/support For customers in Europe: https://www.sony.eu/support/ For customers in China: https://service.sony.com.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Specifications Display Size 3.6-inch (9.1 cm) Resolution HD (1280 × 720 Pixels) Panel type TFT color display with white LED-backlight Touch panel Supported Interface USB Type-C (USB 2.0 compliant) Headphone Stereo mini jack, Balanced standard jack External memory microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC Wireless LAN Standard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Frequency band 2.
Microphone Monaural Headphone Out (Stereo mini jack) Frequency response 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz Headphone Out (Balanced standard jack) Frequency response 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz General Power Source Built-in battery: Built-in Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery Charging and Power supply: USB power (from a computer via a USB) Charging Time (USB charging) Approx. 6.5 hours Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 ºF to 95 ºF) Dimensions w/h/d, projecting parts not included: Approx. 57.3 mm × 121.8 mm × 14.8 mm (2.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Battery life Music For models available in Europe Stereo mini jack MP3 (128 kbps) Approx. 19 hours AAC (256 kbps) Approx. 19 hours WAV (44.1 kHz/16 bit) Approx. 19 hours FLAC (44.1 kHz/16 bit) Approx. 19 hours FLAC (96 kHz/24 bit) Approx. 17 hours FLAC (192 kHz/24 bit) Approx. 15 hours DSD (2.8224 MHz/1 bit) Approx. 9 hours DSD (5.6448 MHz/1 bit) Approx. 7 hours DSD (11.2896 MHz/1 bit) Approx. 5.5 hours Balanced standard jack MP3 (128 kbps) Approx.
For other models Stereo mini jack MP3 (128 kbps) Approx. 20 hours AAC (256 kbps) Approx. 20 hours WAV (44.1 kHz/16 bit) Approx. 20 hours FLAC (44.1 kHz/16 bit) Approx. 20 hours FLAC (96 kHz/24 bit) Approx. 18 hours FLAC (192 kHz/24 bit) Approx. 16 hours DSD (2.8224 MHz/1 bit) Approx. 10 hours DSD (5.6448 MHz/1 bit) Approx. 8 hours DSD (11.2896 MHz/1 bit) Approx. 6.5 hours Balanced standard jack MP3 (128 kbps) Approx. 19 hours AAC (256 kbps) Approx. 19 hours WAV (44.1 kHz/16 bit) Approx. 19 hours FLAC (44.
Note The values shown in this topic indicate the approximate battery life when content is played under all of the following conditions. The player is playing continuously with the default settings. The playback app is Sony original music player app. Even if the player is turned off for an extended period, a small amount of battery power is still consumed. Battery life may vary depending on volume setting, conditions of use and ambient temperature. The battery is consumed considerably when the screen is on.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Maximum recordable number of songs NW-ZX505 (16 GB) MP3 (128 kbps) Approx. 1,700 songs AAC (256 kbps) Approx. 800 songs FLAC (44.1 kHz/16 bit) Approx. 150 songs FLAC (96 kHz/24 bit) Approx. 40 songs FLAC (192 kHz/24 bit) Approx. 20 songs DSD (2.8224 MHz/1 bit) Approx. 30 songs NW-ZX507 (64 GB) MP3 (128 kbps) Approx. 13,000 songs AAC (256 kbps) Approx. 6,600 songs FLAC (44.1 kHz/16 bit) Approx. 1,200 songs FLAC (96 kHz/24 bit) Approx.
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 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 - 384 kHz WAV (.wav) 16 bit, 24 bit, 32 bit (Float/Integer) / 8 kHz - 384 kHz AAC (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp) 16 kbps - 320 kbps / 8 kHz - 48 kHz HE-AAC (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp) 32 kbps - 144 kbps / 8 kHz - 48 kHz Apple Lossless (.mp4, .
Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 System requirements Supported OS Windows® 10 Windows® 8.1 Windows® 7 Note Additional software is required to operate on a Mac. A Wi-Fi environment is required to use some features of this product. 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.
