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... 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 a computer with a Bluetooth device (NFC) Configuring the Bluetooth function Notes on the Bluetooth function Enjoying music content on the built-in battery...
... 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 a computer with a Bluetooth device (NFC) Configuring the Bluetooth function Notes on the Bluetooth function Enjoying music content on the built-in battery...
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Charging the battery Notes on handling the Walkman Notes on the headphones Notes on the built-in battery Notes on the software Notes on the sample data General Information Maintenance Customer support website 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 8
Charging the battery Notes on handling the Walkman Notes on the headphones Notes on the built-in battery Notes on the software Notes on the sample data General Information Maintenance Customer support website 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 8
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The contents of the package NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 (Common) Walkman (1) USB cable (1) Startup Guide Instruction Manual NW-A45HN/A46HN Headphones (1) IER-NW500N or IER-NW500NE (only for Europe and Korea) Earbuds (1 set) Clip (for Headphones) (1) Note A microSD card is not supplied with the Walkman. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Checking the contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 10
The contents of the package NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 (Common) Walkman (1) USB cable (1) Startup Guide Instruction Manual NW-A45HN/A46HN Headphones (1) IER-NW500N or IER-NW500NE (only for Europe and Korea) Earbuds (1 set) Clip (for Headphones) (1) Note A microSD card is not supplied with the Walkman. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Checking the contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 10
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... ends of the package 11 Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Switching the earbuds (Only for models supplied with earbuds) To enjoy better sound quality, select earbuds with the appropriate size for each ear. 1 Detach the earbuds from the headphones. Hold the headphones, and then twist and pull the earbuds.
... ends of the package 11 Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Switching the earbuds (Only for models supplied with earbuds) To enjoy better sound quality, select earbuds with the appropriate size for each ear. 1 Detach the earbuds from the headphones. Hold the headphones, and then twist and pull the earbuds.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Attaching the clip (Only for models supplied with a clip) Attach the clip to your clothes. The contents of the package 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 13 Using the clip may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Checking the contents of the Help Guide may reduce noise from the cord rubbing against your clothes or bag. You can secure the clip to the headphones as shown in the following illustration.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Attaching the clip (Only for models supplied with a clip) Attach the clip to your clothes. The contents of the package 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 13 Using the clip may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Checking the contents of the Help Guide may reduce noise from the cord rubbing against your clothes or bag. You can secure the clip to the headphones as shown in the following illustration.
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Connect the headphones properly. Hold down the button for 8 seconds to restart the Walkman. 6. + (*2)/- (volume) buttons Press the buttons to fast-forward playback. 8. Playback operating buttons (*2): Press the .... Locked (inoperable) Released (operable) 27 Headphone jack (Stereo Mini) (*1) Push in the headphone plug until it clicks into place. If operations become unstable, hold down the buttons to fast-rewind or to adjust the volume. 7. Otherwise, the output sound will be impaired. 3. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Parts and...
Connect the headphones properly. Hold down the button for 8 seconds to restart the Walkman. 6. + (*2)/- (volume) buttons Press the buttons to fast-forward playback. 8. Playback operating buttons (*2): Press the .... Locked (inoperable) Released (operable) 27 Headphone jack (Stereo Mini) (*1) Push in the headphone plug until it clicks into place. If operations become unstable, hold down the buttons to fast-rewind or to adjust the volume. 7. Otherwise, the output sound will be impaired. 3. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Parts and...
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... Open the cover to insert a microSD card. *1 Disconnect from the Bluetooth connection to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 28 The tactile dots can connect the Bluetooth device to the Walkman. 11. N-mark Touch the N-mark on the button and the volume... antenna The antenna allows the Walkman to this mark. You can help you operate the buttons without notice due to updates to use wired headphones. *2 There are tactile dots on a Bluetooth device to connect with Bluetooth devices. Strap hole Attach a wrist strap (not supplied). 10...
... Open the cover to insert a microSD card. *1 Disconnect from the Bluetooth connection to the product's specifications. 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 28 The tactile dots can connect the Bluetooth device to the Walkman. 11. N-mark Touch the N-mark on the button and the volume... antenna The antenna allows the Walkman to this mark. You can help you operate the buttons without notice due to updates to use wired headphones. *2 There are tactile dots on a Bluetooth device to connect with Bluetooth devices. Strap hole Attach a wrist strap (not supplied). 10...
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... item to save the currently selected broadcast station as an antenna. 3. Auto Preset Select the item to the music playback function. 2. The headphone cord works as a preset. button Tap the button to switch back to automatically search for and preset broadcast stations in your area. Delete ...the presets. Available menu items may differ depending on the library screen. 1. Select the item to FM radio. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 FM Radio screen You can listen to configure the FM radio settings. Preset number Tap / to the FM radio function ...
... item to save the currently selected broadcast station as an antenna. 3. Auto Preset Select the item to the music playback function. 2. The headphone cord works as a preset. button Tap the button to switch back to automatically search for and preset broadcast stations in your area. Delete ...the presets. Available menu items may differ depending on the library screen. 1. Select the item to FM radio. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 FM Radio screen You can listen to configure the FM radio settings. Preset number Tap / to the FM radio function ...
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... adjust the volume. Using AVLS limits the maximum volume. Tap the menu items in the following features. Note 51 Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume On the Walkman: Press the button ( ) to display the volume dialog. AVLS allows you...bottom of damage to others caused by loud volumes. Hint You can also use the +/- Tap to add a check mark. Tap [AVLS (Volume Limit)] ([Headphone Output]) to close the volume dialog. Turn the knob ( ) to a certain level. AVLS limits the volume to adjust the volume. AVLS has the ...
... adjust the volume. Using AVLS limits the maximum volume. Tap the menu items in the following features. Note 51 Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume On the Walkman: Press the button ( ) to display the volume dialog. AVLS allows you...bottom of damage to others caused by loud volumes. Hint You can also use the +/- Tap to add a check mark. Tap [AVLS (Volume Limit)] ([Headphone Output]) to close the volume dialog. Turn the knob ( ) to a certain level. AVLS limits the volume to adjust the volume. AVLS has the ...
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...Walkman after you turn on the alert dialog. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Volume operation in compliance with European and Korean Directives For European customers For Korean customers (models supplied with headphones) The alarm (beep) and warning [Check the volume level.] are ...product's specifications. The contents of the Help Guide may damage your ears. Related Topic Adjusting the volume 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 53 After the initial warning, the alarm and warning will repeat every 20 cumulative hours that the volume is harmful to a ...
...Walkman after you turn on the alert dialog. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Volume operation in compliance with European and Korean Directives For European customers For Korean customers (models supplied with headphones) The alarm (beep) and warning [Check the volume level.] are ...product's specifications. The contents of the Help Guide may damage your ears. Related Topic Adjusting the volume 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 53 After the initial warning, the alarm and warning will repeat every 20 cumulative hours that the volume is harmful to a ...
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... enter a passkey while pairing, check and enter the passkey for the Bluetooth device, refer to the manual of the device. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Connecting the Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for connecting the Walkman and a Bluetooth device. 1 Turn on the Bluetooth function on the... library screen, select and play a track. A wireless connection is called "pairing". For details on the screen ( ). 4 Tap the Bluetooth device. Connect a Bluetooth device such as headphones or speakers.
... enter a passkey while pairing, check and enter the passkey for the Bluetooth device, refer to the manual of the device. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Connecting the Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for connecting the Walkman and a Bluetooth device. 1 Turn on the Bluetooth function on the... library screen, select and play a track. A wireless connection is called "pairing". For details on the screen ( ). 4 Tap the Bluetooth device. Connect a Bluetooth device such as headphones or speakers.
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..., such as when the devices are some restrictions on the Bluetooth function 90 If the number of the Bluetooth device from the headphones. Sound is active. Connection Preferred] by tapping the following cases: The battery of the Help Guide may also be output from...and the Bluetooth device closer together. 1. When you connect a pair of the devices are reset to a headphone jack, sound will delete the oldest connected device. One or both of headphones to the factory settings. Even if you are invalid. If sound is output from the Bluetooth connection screen...
..., such as when the devices are some restrictions on the Bluetooth function 90 If the number of the Bluetooth device from the headphones. Sound is active. Connection Preferred] by tapping the following cases: The battery of the Help Guide may also be output from...and the Bluetooth device closer together. 1. When you connect a pair of the devices are reset to a headphone jack, sound will delete the oldest connected device. One or both of headphones to the factory settings. Even if you are invalid. If sound is output from the Bluetooth connection screen...
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...WM-PORT jack, sound will not be output from the speaker. When there is turned off. Even if you connect a pair of headphones to a headphone jack, sound will not be subject to change without notice due to updates to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time One-... is an active Bluetooth connection, the sound quality settings are some restrictions on the Bluetooth function 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 93 Sound is output from the Bluetooth device preferentially. Related Topic Connecting the Walkman to the product's specifications. You cannot listen...
...WM-PORT jack, sound will not be output from the speaker. When there is turned off. Even if you connect a pair of headphones to a headphone jack, sound will not be subject to change without notice due to updates to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time One-... is an active Bluetooth connection, the sound quality settings are some restrictions on the Bluetooth function 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 93 Sound is output from the Bluetooth device preferentially. Related Topic Connecting the Walkman to the product's specifications. You cannot listen...
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... sound settings from the sound quality setting screens. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Adjusting the sound quality settings The Walkman has various settings for the [Headphones] setting. You can moderate the change in volume between tracks to suit the... following order. - [Settings] - [Sound Settings] ([Sound]). When you are listening to that is a proprietary sound processing technology developed by Sony. When [ClearAudio+] is set to [On]. 100 The function reproduces the clear high-range sound that of analog amplifiers. ClearAudio+™ This ...
... sound settings from the sound quality setting screens. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Adjusting the sound quality settings The Walkman has various settings for the [Headphones] setting. You can moderate the change in volume between tracks to suit the... following order. - [Settings] - [Sound Settings] ([Sound]). When you are listening to that is a proprietary sound processing technology developed by Sony. When [ClearAudio+] is set to [On]. 100 The function reproduces the clear high-range sound that of analog amplifiers. ClearAudio+™ This ...
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... on the [Settings] screen to use headphones that do not support the Noise Canceling function. 102 You can adjust the Noise Canceling effect. Selecting a Noise Canceling environment. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using the Noise Canceling function... The Noise Canceling function reduces ambient noise. Selecting the headphones. To turn off . Turning on the Noise Canceling function. You can enable ...
... on the [Settings] screen to use headphones that do not support the Noise Canceling function. 102 You can adjust the Noise Canceling effect. Selecting a Noise Canceling environment. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using the Noise Canceling function... The Noise Canceling function reduces ambient noise. Selecting the headphones. To turn off . Turning on the Noise Canceling function. You can enable ...
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... disconnected. Turn off . The USB-DAC function Ambient Sound Mode The contents of the headphones. These devices may be effective. This is not a malfunction. Related Topic Using the [Clear Phase™ ] function 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 103 This is caused by the Noise Canceling system and is disabled while...
... disconnected. Turn off . The USB-DAC function Ambient Sound Mode The contents of the headphones. These devices may be effective. This is not a malfunction. Related Topic Using the [Clear Phase™ ] function 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 103 This is caused by the Noise Canceling system and is disabled while...
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...to music safely. Use earbuds of an appropriate size to hear ambient sound even while wearing headphones. Related Topic Using Ambient Sound Mode 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 104 Ambient sound may not be dangerous (such as on your Walkman, or the ...headphones. Note Ambient Sound Mode allows you . The contents of the music being played on roads where there is Ambient Sound Mode? However, note that do not fit your ears comfortably and snugly. Pay attention to the sounds around you to the product's specifications. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45...
...to music safely. Use earbuds of an appropriate size to hear ambient sound even while wearing headphones. Related Topic Using Ambient Sound Mode 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 104 Ambient sound may not be dangerous (such as on your Walkman, or the ...headphones. Note Ambient Sound Mode allows you . The contents of the music being played on roads where there is Ambient Sound Mode? However, note that do not fit your ears comfortably and snugly. Pay attention to the sounds around you to the product's specifications. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45...
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...Sound Mode. You can adjust the monitoring level of ambient sound. Do not cover the microphone parts on the function. You hold the headphones in the following situations. Tap the Ambient Sound Mode switch to turn off the function. Use the IER-NW500N/NW500NE when you are ...Hint A shortcut is available for Ambient Sound Mode, if necessary. [Ambient Sound Level]: You can tap off. On the playback screen, tap under [Headphones]. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using Ambient Sound Mode You can enjoy music while monitoring ambient sounds.
...Sound Mode. You can adjust the monitoring level of ambient sound. Do not cover the microphone parts on the function. You hold the headphones in the following situations. Tap the Ambient Sound Mode switch to turn off the function. Use the IER-NW500N/NW500NE when you are ...Hint A shortcut is available for Ambient Sound Mode, if necessary. [Ambient Sound Level]: You can tap off. On the playback screen, tap under [Headphones]. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using Ambient Sound Mode You can enjoy music while monitoring ambient sounds.
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...of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to a noise generated when the headphone cable rubs against clothing or when hair rubs against the headphones, etc.) In this case, adjust [Ambient Sound Level]. Ambient Sound Mode is Ambient Sound Mode? 4-698...-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 106 If you disconnect the headphones from the Walkman, turn off Ambient Sound Mode beforehand. The rubbing noise may be noticeable. (Rubbing noise refers to the ...
...of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to a noise generated when the headphone cable rubs against clothing or when hair rubs against the headphones, etc.) In this case, adjust [Ambient Sound Level]. Ambient Sound Mode is Ambient Sound Mode? 4-698...-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 106 If you disconnect the headphones from the Walkman, turn off Ambient Sound Mode beforehand. The rubbing noise may be noticeable. (Rubbing noise refers to the ...
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... the library screen, tap and then [Settings]. 2 Select [IER-NW500N/NE] or [MDR-NW750N/NE] from the pull-down menu under [Headphones]. 3 Tap [Clear Phase™ ] to [On]. [Clear Phase™ ] can only be set when you cannot enable the Noise Canceling function or the [Clear Phase... settings 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 107 Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using the [Clear Phase™ ] function You can enjoy the full effects of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to use headphones that do not support the Noise...
... the library screen, tap and then [Settings]. 2 Select [IER-NW500N/NE] or [MDR-NW750N/NE] from the pull-down menu under [Headphones]. 3 Tap [Clear Phase™ ] to [On]. [Clear Phase™ ] can only be set when you cannot enable the Noise Canceling function or the [Clear Phase... settings 4-698-301-12(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 107 Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A45/A45HN/A46HN/A47 Using the [Clear Phase™ ] function You can enjoy the full effects of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to use headphones that do not support the Noise...