Help Guide
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...the initial setup Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Power/Charging Turning the Walkman on or off Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) Charging the battery Extending the battery life Notes on charging the battery microSD Cards Using a microSD card Notes on microSD cards Basic Operations Parts and controls Screen operations How to use the various screens on the Walkman Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen Sound quality setting screens FM Radio screen Language Study screen USB-DAC screen List of icons displayed in the...
...the initial setup Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Power/Charging Turning the Walkman on or off Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) Charging the battery Extending the battery life Notes on charging the battery microSD Cards Using a microSD card Notes on microSD cards Basic Operations Parts and controls Screen operations How to use the various screens on the Walkman Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen Sound quality setting screens FM Radio screen Language Study screen USB-DAC screen List of icons displayed in the...
Help Guide
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... Walkman. The Walkman cannot play transferred content. Others You have washed the Walkman in the Walkman. Can I replace the built-in rechargeable battery becomes depleted quickly even after the Walkman is fully charged. Notes on the software Notes on the sample data General Information Maintenance Customer support website Specifications Specifications Battery life Maximum recordable number of songs Supported formats System requirements Troubleshooting Power/Charging The built-in rechargeable battery myself? Playing Music A track is the battery lifespan? The Walkman does not work...
... Walkman. The Walkman cannot play transferred content. Others You have washed the Walkman in the Walkman. Can I replace the built-in rechargeable battery becomes depleted quickly even after the Walkman is fully charged. Notes on the software Notes on the sample data General Information Maintenance Customer support website Specifications Specifications Battery life Maximum recordable number of songs Supported formats System requirements Troubleshooting Power/Charging The built-in rechargeable battery myself? Playing Music A track is the battery lifespan? The Walkman does not work...
Help Guide
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... on the Walkman FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to use various functions. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Walkman manuals and general information Sony provides the following operations and functions. Basic operations. Unique functions that require instructions. The provided manuals explain the following manuals and information regarding the Walkman. How to the product's specifications.
... on the Walkman FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to use various functions. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Walkman manuals and general information Sony provides the following operations and functions. Basic operations. Unique functions that require instructions. The provided manuals explain the following manuals and information regarding the Walkman. How to the product's specifications.
Help Guide
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... the installation, will be saved automatically to the download folder. When you manage with iTunes or Finder. The contents of Content Transfer. The folder may be displayed. Run [ContentTransfer.pkg]. http://www.sony.net/ct-mac/ 2 Open the downloaded file. [ContentTransfer.dmg] will be subject to change without notice due to updates to the Walkman. Follow the onscreen instructions. Related Topic Preparing music content Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer...
... the installation, will be saved automatically to the download folder. When you manage with iTunes or Finder. The contents of Content Transfer. The folder may be displayed. Run [ContentTransfer.pkg]. http://www.sony.net/ct-mac/ 2 Open the downloaded file. [ContentTransfer.dmg] will be subject to change without notice due to updates to the Walkman. Follow the onscreen instructions. Related Topic Preparing music content Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer...
Help Guide
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..., you can use it to release the HOLD function. If you operate a button. When the HOLD function is active, will flash when you want to prevent accidental button operation. 1 Slide the switch ( ). Turning the screen on the Walkman (2 seconds). Only the button ( ) is on the Walkman or the touch screen. Related Topic Parts and controls 19 Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can lock the Walkman to prevent accidental touch-screen operations, add a check...
..., you can use it to release the HOLD function. If you operate a button. When the HOLD function is active, will flash when you want to prevent accidental button operation. 1 Slide the switch ( ). Turning the screen on the Walkman (2 seconds). Only the button ( ) is on the Walkman or the touch screen. Related Topic Parts and controls 19 Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can lock the Walkman to prevent accidental touch-screen operations, add a check...
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... of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to off Settings menu Sound quality setting screens One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) Using the Noise Canceling function Using Ambient Sound Mode Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting panel Notes on the built-in the following manner. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Extending the battery life You can reduce the battery consumption by using the Walkman in battery Displaying lyrics Battery life 4-698...
... of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to off Settings menu Sound quality setting screens One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) Using the Noise Canceling function Using Ambient Sound Mode Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting panel Notes on the built-in the following manner. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Extending the battery life You can reduce the battery consumption by using the Walkman in battery Displaying lyrics Battery life 4-698...
Help Guide
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... connect the Walkman to a computer for the first time. This is transferring. The contents of time when the computer is not connected to the remaining battery level. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on charging the battery The charging time depends on the screen and then charging is forcibly terminated. The computer may be lost. Charge the battery at least once every 6 months. To prevent deterioration of time...
... connect the Walkman to a computer for the first time. This is transferring. The contents of time when the computer is not connected to the remaining battery level. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Notes on charging the battery The charging time depends on the screen and then charging is forcibly terminated. The computer may be lost. Charge the battery at least once every 6 months. To prevent deterioration of time...
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... operating the buttons accidentally. Touch screen Tap icons or items on or off . WM-PORT jack Connect the USB cable (supplied). Connect accessories that support WM-PORT (not supplied). 4. Headphone jack (Stereo Mini) (*1) Push in the headphone plug until it clicks into place. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Parts and controls 1. Connect the headphones properly. Hold down the button for 8 seconds to restart the Walkman. 6. + (*2)/- (volume) buttons Press the buttons to turn...
... operating the buttons accidentally. Touch screen Tap icons or items on or off . WM-PORT jack Connect the USB cable (supplied). Connect accessories that support WM-PORT (not supplied). 4. Headphone jack (Stereo Mini) (*1) Push in the headphone plug until it clicks into place. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Parts and controls 1. Connect the headphones properly. Hold down the button for 8 seconds to restart the Walkman. 6. + (*2)/- (volume) buttons Press the buttons to turn...
Help Guide
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... the operating guide. Select the item to display the details of the Help Guide may differ depending on the screen or settings. Select the item to move the selected track, album, or artist to display the default categories. Reset display item order Select the item to the language study library. Available menu items may differ depending on the screen or settings. Add to Bookmark List Add to Playlist Detailed Song Information Delete Move Songs to...
... the operating guide. Select the item to display the details of the Help Guide may differ depending on the screen or settings. Select the item to move the selected track, album, or artist to display the default categories. Reset display item order Select the item to the language study library. Available menu items may differ depending on the screen or settings. Add to Bookmark List Add to Playlist Detailed Song Information Delete Move Songs to...
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Add to Bookmark List Select the item to add the current track to display the items listed below. The contents of the Help Guide may differ depending on the Walkman Playing music Playback methods Displaying lyrics Adjusting the sound quality settings 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 35 Display Lyrics Select the item to display the lyrics of the current track. Scroll through the menu dialog to a bookmark list. Move Songs to Language...
Add to Bookmark List Select the item to add the current track to display the items listed below. The contents of the Help Guide may differ depending on the Walkman Playing music Playback methods Displaying lyrics Adjusting the sound quality settings 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 35 Display Lyrics Select the item to display the lyrics of the current track. Scroll through the menu dialog to a bookmark list. Move Songs to Language...
Help Guide
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... USB-DAC screen up if you want to change without notice due to updates to change the sound quality settings. buttons You can use the various screens on the library screen. 1. Related Topic How to the USB-DAC function Tap on the Walkman 47 Use this function to listen to display the Settings menu. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 USB-DAC screen You can change the volume. Volume knob / VOLUME +/- To switch to use the Walkman as a USB-DAC device...
... USB-DAC screen up if you want to change without notice due to updates to change the sound quality settings. buttons You can use the various screens on the library screen. 1. Related Topic How to the USB-DAC function Tap on the Walkman 47 Use this function to listen to display the Settings menu. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 USB-DAC screen You can change the volume. Volume knob / VOLUME +/- To switch to use the Walkman as a USB-DAC device...
Help Guide
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... from an audio CD to Music Center for PC. Use of the computer. For higher sound quality: FLAC For normal sound quality: AAC (.mp4), MP3 (.mp3) 4. For details on the procedure, see [How to import audio CDs. You can change the format setting for the following operations. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Preparing music content Before you transfer music content to the Walkman, you need to a computer...
... from an audio CD to Music Center for PC. Use of the computer. For higher sound quality: FLAC For normal sound quality: AAC (.mp4), MP3 (.mp3) 4. For details on the procedure, see [How to import audio CDs. You can change the format setting for the following operations. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Preparing music content Before you transfer music content to the Walkman, you need to a computer...
Help Guide
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... to change without notice. The following instructions are using a computer Playing music 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 56 Open the external media device in Windows Explorer. 4. Check the service guide for Windows Explorer. Open the [Music] folder of the Help Guide may choose to suspend or terminate the service without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Purchasing content from online music services You can purchase music content from the external media device to...
... to change without notice. The following instructions are using a computer Playing music 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 56 Open the external media device in Windows Explorer. 4. Check the service guide for Windows Explorer. Open the [Music] folder of the Help Guide may choose to suspend or terminate the service without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Purchasing content from online music services You can purchase music content from the external media device to...
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... online music services. Services vary by country or area. Each service provider has different downloading procedures, compatible file formats, and payment methods. The contents of the Help Guide may choose to suspend or terminate the service without notice due to updates to change without notice. Access an online music service that the provider may be subject to the product's specifications. Check the service guide for PC or Windows Explorer. On a Mac computer: Use...
... online music services. Services vary by country or area. Each service provider has different downloading procedures, compatible file formats, and payment methods. The contents of the Help Guide may choose to suspend or terminate the service without notice due to updates to change without notice. Access an online music service that the provider may be subject to the product's specifications. Check the service guide for PC or Windows Explorer. On a Mac computer: Use...
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Managing playlists on the Walkman You can collect your favorite tracks and save the order of the Walkman or on the Walkman Playlists can be saved either in the internal memory of tracks. Deleting playlists from the library screen. While the Walkman is playing or pausing a track that you want to Playlist]. Tap the playlist name to the Walkman. You can transfer playlists created using Music Center for...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Managing playlists on the Walkman You can collect your favorite tracks and save the order of the Walkman or on the Walkman Playlists can be saved either in the internal memory of tracks. Deleting playlists from the library screen. While the Walkman is playing or pausing a track that you want to Playlist]. Tap the playlist name to the Walkman. You can transfer playlists created using Music Center for...
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... is connected, tap the menu items in [Added Devices], tap Bluetooth device. The contents of a The passkey may be called a "passcode", "PIN code", "PIN number", or "password". 1. beside the name of the Help Guide may also be subject to change without notice due to updates to /Add Audio Device] ([Bluetooth]). 2. Connection Preferred] by tapping the following . The Walkman can delete registered Bluetooth device. There are invalid. You can pair the Walkman with a Bluetooth device (NFC...
... is connected, tap the menu items in [Added Devices], tap Bluetooth device. The contents of a The passkey may be called a "passcode", "PIN code", "PIN number", or "password". 1. beside the name of the Help Guide may also be subject to change without notice due to updates to /Add Audio Device] ([Bluetooth]). 2. Connection Preferred] by tapping the following . The Walkman can delete registered Bluetooth device. There are invalid. You can pair the Walkman with a Bluetooth device (NFC...
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...to change without notice due to updates to a paired Bluetooth device One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 96 In this case, try [Use Enhanced Mode]. 1. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Configuring the Bluetooth function This topic includes instructions for the following order. - [Settings] - [Audio Device Connection Settings] ([Bluetooth]) - [Wireless Playback Quality]. 2. Tap the desired item. Selecting the playback quality for the first time Connecting the Walkman to the product's specifications. Checking...
...to change without notice due to updates to a paired Bluetooth device One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 96 In this case, try [Use Enhanced Mode]. 1. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Configuring the Bluetooth function This topic includes instructions for the following order. - [Settings] - [Audio Device Connection Settings] ([Bluetooth]) - [Wireless Playback Quality]. 2. Tap the desired item. Selecting the playback quality for the first time Connecting the Walkman to the product's specifications. Checking...
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... memory. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Resetting/Formatting/Initializing the Walkman This topic includes instructions for the following order. - [Settings] - [Device Settings] ([Basic Settings]) - [Reset/Format]. 2 Tap the operation that all setting parameters to the default settings. Resetting the Walkman. If you perform [Reset All Settings], the following settings will be deleted. Confirm the details of the Walkman. All transferred data will restore its default settings. Follow the onscreen instructions. Then, select the appropriate menu item...
... memory. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Resetting/Formatting/Initializing the Walkman This topic includes instructions for the following order. - [Settings] - [Device Settings] ([Basic Settings]) - [Reset/Format]. 2 Tap the operation that all setting parameters to the default settings. Resetting the Walkman. If you perform [Reset All Settings], the following settings will be deleted. Confirm the details of the Walkman. All transferred data will restore its default settings. Follow the onscreen instructions. Then, select the appropriate menu item...
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... Playback Quality Audio Device Connection Settings Use Enhanced Mode On/Off Remote Control Settings (*1) Added Remote Control Add Remote Control Delete Remote Control NFC (On/Off) - Bluetooth Information Bluetooth Version/Device Name/Bluetooth Device Address/Profile/Version *1 The menu item is only available on models sold in certain countries or areas. Function Settings Language Study Settings Play Mode FM Radio Settings Scan Sensitivity 125 ClearAudio+ (On/Off) - Other Headphones On/Off Noise Canceling Select Environment Adjust Noise Canceling Ambient Sound Mode...
... Playback Quality Audio Device Connection Settings Use Enhanced Mode On/Off Remote Control Settings (*1) Added Remote Control Add Remote Control Delete Remote Control NFC (On/Off) - Bluetooth Information Bluetooth Version/Device Name/Bluetooth Device Address/Profile/Version *1 The menu item is only available on models sold in certain countries or areas. Function Settings Language Study Settings Play Mode FM Radio Settings Scan Sensitivity 125 ClearAudio+ (On/Off) - Other Headphones On/Off Noise Canceling Select Environment Adjust Noise Canceling Ambient Sound Mode...
Operating Instructions
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... (first time the device is free, you have connected it , install the supplied software on your Walkman. Set the Bluetooth audio device to pairing mode. (Refer to change without notice. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it to your ears. -- Do not remove the earbuds from the paired device list to these numbers in the supplied software. http://rd1.sony.net/help /dmp/nwa40/h_ww/ While browsing is used the Walkman for a long time...
... (first time the device is free, you have connected it , install the supplied software on your Walkman. Set the Bluetooth audio device to pairing mode. (Refer to change without notice. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it to your ears. -- Do not remove the earbuds from the paired device list to these numbers in the supplied software. http://rd1.sony.net/help /dmp/nwa40/h_ww/ While browsing is used the Walkman for a long time...