Help Guide
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... package Configuring the initial setup Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Power/Charging Turning the Walkman on or off Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) Charging the battery Extending the battery life Notes on charging the battery microSD Cards Using a microSD card Notes on microSD cards Basic Operations Parts and controls Screen operations How to use the various screens on the Walkman Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen Sound quality setting screens USB-DAC screen List of icons displayed in the information area...
... package Configuring the initial setup Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Power/Charging Turning the Walkman on or off Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) Charging the battery Extending the battery life Notes on charging the battery microSD Cards Using a microSD card Notes on microSD cards Basic Operations Parts and controls Screen operations How to use the various screens on the Walkman Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen Sound quality setting screens USB-DAC screen List of icons displayed in the information area...
Help Guide
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... the Walkman Resetting/Formatting/Initializing the Walkman Formatting a microSD card Version information/System updates Checking information on the Walkman Updating the Walkman system software Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting panel Settings menu Announcement Notes on handling the Walkman Notes on the headphones Notes on the built-in battery Notes on the software Notes on the sample data General Information Maintenance Customer support website Specifications Specifications Battery life Maximum recordable number of songs Supported formats System requirements Troubleshooting Power...
... the Walkman Resetting/Formatting/Initializing the Walkman Formatting a microSD card Version information/System updates Checking information on the Walkman Updating the Walkman system software Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting panel Settings menu Announcement Notes on handling the Walkman Notes on the headphones Notes on the built-in battery Notes on the software Notes on the sample data General Information Maintenance Customer support website Specifications Specifications Battery life Maximum recordable number of songs Supported formats System requirements Troubleshooting Power...
Help Guide
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... instructions. Instruction Manual (printed) Notes 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. Customer support website (online) See [Customer support website] in this [Help Guide]. How to the product's specifications. The latest information on using the Walkman. Startup Guide (printed) Basic steps to start listening to the Walkman. Basic operations. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Walkman manuals and general information Sony...
... instructions. Instruction Manual (printed) Notes 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. Customer support website (online) See [Customer support website] in this [Help Guide]. How to the product's specifications. The latest information on using the Walkman. Startup Guide (printed) Basic steps to start listening to the Walkman. Basic operations. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Walkman manuals and general information Sony...
Help Guide
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.... Follow the onscreen instructions. Use the latest version of the Help Guide may open automatically. 3 Install Content Transfer. Follow the onscreen instructions. The folder may be saved automatically to the product's specifications. Run [ContentTransfer.pkg]. Note Restart the computer if you install Content Transfer. 1 Access the installer for Mac computers. The contents of Content Transfer. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Content Transfer is an application for Content Transfer. You can simply...
.... Follow the onscreen instructions. Use the latest version of the Help Guide may open automatically. 3 Install Content Transfer. Follow the onscreen instructions. The folder may be saved automatically to the product's specifications. Run [ContentTransfer.pkg]. Note Restart the computer if you install Content Transfer. 1 Access the installer for Mac computers. The contents of Content Transfer. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Content Transfer is an application for Content Transfer. You can simply...
Help Guide
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... the battery indicator as a guide. If you connect the Walkman to a computer, observe the following situations. When you disconnect the USB cable, data on the usage conditions. Charge the Walkman for the first time. When you use a self-powered USB hub that carries an authorized logo. Related Topic Charging the battery Extending the battery life Notes on the battery usage conditions. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Notes on charging the battery The charging time depends...
... the battery indicator as a guide. If you connect the Walkman to a computer, observe the following situations. When you disconnect the USB cable, data on the usage conditions. Charge the Walkman for the first time. When you use a self-powered USB hub that carries an authorized logo. Related Topic Charging the battery Extending the battery life Notes on the battery usage conditions. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Notes on charging the battery The charging time depends...
Help Guide
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... . Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Parts and controls 1. Strap hole Attach a wrist strap (not supplied). 4. Connect accessories that support WM-PORT (not supplied). 5. (power) button Press the button to turn the screen on or off . Hold down the button for 8 seconds to restart the Walkman. 6. + (*1)/- (volume) buttons Press the buttons to the previous or next track. Charge lamp The lamp lights up while the Walkman is charging. 3. Playback operating buttons (*1): Press the button to start or pause playback...
... . Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Parts and controls 1. Strap hole Attach a wrist strap (not supplied). 4. Connect accessories that support WM-PORT (not supplied). 5. (power) button Press the button to turn the screen on or off . Hold down the button for 8 seconds to restart the Walkman. 6. + (*1)/- (volume) buttons Press the buttons to the previous or next track. Charge lamp The lamp lights up while the Walkman is charging. 3. Playback operating buttons (*1): Press the button to start or pause playback...
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.... Display Lyrics Select the item to display the Settings menu. Settings Select the item to display the lyrics of the Help Guide may be accurate. Available menu items may not display cover art depending on the screen or settings. Change Playback Screen Select the item to display the items listed below. The Walkman may differ depending on the file format. Scroll through the menu dialog to change without notice due to updates to a playlist. View Help Select the item to view the operating guide.
.... Display Lyrics Select the item to display the Settings menu. Settings Select the item to display the lyrics of the Help Guide may be accurate. Available menu items may not display cover art depending on the screen or settings. Change Playback Screen Select the item to display the items listed below. The Walkman may differ depending on the file format. Scroll through the menu dialog to change without notice due to updates to a playlist. View Help Select the item to view the operating guide.
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... Walkman 40 Signal indicator The indicator reflects the audio signal level of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to display the menu. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A USB-DAC screen You can change the sound quality settings. To switch to use the Walkman as a USB-DAC device. The contents of the music content that is being played. 3. button Tap the button to switch back to display the Settings menu. Settings Select the item to the music playback...
... Walkman 40 Signal indicator The indicator reflects the audio signal level of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to display the menu. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A USB-DAC screen You can change the sound quality settings. To switch to use the Walkman as a USB-DAC device. The contents of the music content that is being played. 3. button Tap the button to switch back to display the Settings menu. Settings Select the item to the music playback...
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... the procedure, see [How to use ] on an external media device to a computer. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Preparing music content Before you transfer music content to the Walkman, you are for operations using a Mac computer, use only. Use a computer on the Music Center for PC support website. (http://www.sony.net/smc4pc/) Hint You can specify a folder for importing content from an audio CD to Music Center for PC has been...
... the procedure, see [How to use ] on an external media device to a computer. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Preparing music content Before you transfer music content to the Walkman, you are for operations using a Mac computer, use only. Use a computer on the Music Center for PC support website. (http://www.sony.net/smc4pc/) Hint You can specify a folder for importing content from an audio CD to Music Center for PC has been...
Help Guide
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... specifications. Open the external media device in Windows Explorer. 4. Open the [Music] folder of the Help Guide may choose to suspend or terminate the service without notice due to updates to change without notice. Drag-and-drop the folders or files from a Mac computer using Content Transfer Transferring content using Mac Finder Adding lyrics information using Music Center for Windows Explorer. Purchasing content from online music services You can purchase music content from online music services. Each service provider has different downloading procedures, compatible file formats...
... specifications. Open the external media device in Windows Explorer. 4. Open the [Music] folder of the Help Guide may choose to suspend or terminate the service without notice due to updates to change without notice. Drag-and-drop the folders or files from a Mac computer using Content Transfer Transferring content using Mac Finder Adding lyrics information using Music Center for Windows Explorer. Purchasing content from online music services You can purchase music content from online music services. Each service provider has different downloading procedures, compatible file formats...
Help Guide
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... Sony Corporation 50 Note that provides High-Resolution Audio content. Related Topic Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer Transferring content using Music Center for the provider you use. To transfer High-Resolution Audio content to the product's specifications. Each service provider has different downloading procedures, compatible file formats, and payment methods. Hint High-Resolution Audio content is available via online music services. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300...
... Sony Corporation 50 Note that provides High-Resolution Audio content. Related Topic Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer Transferring content using Music Center for the provider you use. To transfer High-Resolution Audio content to the product's specifications. Each service provider has different downloading procedures, compatible file formats, and payment methods. Hint High-Resolution Audio content is available via online music services. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300...
Help Guide
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... setting on the computer. Select [WALKMAN] from the [Start] menu. Do not change the names of the root folders (such as follows. Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer. Confirm that the transfer is complete. Windows 10: Open [File Explorer] from the list under [This PC]. Select [WALKMAN] from Windows Explorer. 1 Connect the Walkman to the [MUSIC] folder. Windows 7 or earlier versions: Select [Start], [Computer], and then [WALKMAN]. Do not transfer the files to play the files...
... setting on the computer. Select [WALKMAN] from the [Start] menu. Do not change the names of the root folders (such as follows. Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer. Confirm that the transfer is complete. Windows 10: Open [File Explorer] from the list under [This PC]. Select [WALKMAN] from Windows Explorer. 1 Connect the Walkman to the [MUSIC] folder. Windows 7 or earlier versions: Select [Start], [Computer], and then [WALKMAN]. Do not transfer the files to play the files...
Help Guide
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... the following operations. While the Walkman is displayed: Tap beside the desired item in the list to a playlist. Then, tap [Add to add the track. Tap the playlist name to Playlist]. You can change the order of the Walkman or on the microSD card. and then You can add a whole list to display the pop-up menu. and then [Edit Song Order]. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Managing playlists on the Walkman You can...
... the following operations. While the Walkman is displayed: Tap beside the desired item in the list to a playlist. Then, tap [Add to add the track. Tap the playlist name to Playlist]. You can change the order of the Walkman or on the microSD card. and then You can add a whole list to display the pop-up menu. and then [Edit Song Order]. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Managing playlists on the Walkman You can...
Help Guide
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... times out before it is active. Connection Preferred] by tapping the following order. - [Settings] - [Connect to played-back sound wirelessly while the USB-DAC function is finished, perform the procedure again starting from the headphones. When there is connected, tap the menu items in [Added Devices], tap Bluetooth device. If the number of connectable devices in the following menu items. - [Settings] - [Audio Device Connection Settings] ([Bluetooth]) - [Wireless Playback Quality]. Tap the name of 7 devices. The Walkman can delete registered Bluetooth device...
... times out before it is active. Connection Preferred] by tapping the following order. - [Settings] - [Connect to played-back sound wirelessly while the USB-DAC function is finished, perform the procedure again starting from the headphones. When there is connected, tap the menu items in [Added Devices], tap Bluetooth device. If the number of connectable devices in the following menu items. - [Settings] - [Audio Device Connection Settings] ([Bluetooth]) - [Wireless Playback Quality]. Tap the name of 7 devices. The Walkman can delete registered Bluetooth device...
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Configuring the Bluetooth function This topic includes instructions for Bluetooth streaming. Tap the desired item. Selecting the volume setting for the first time Connecting the Walkman to the product's specifications. Checking Bluetooth information 1. Information such as the Bluetooth version and profile will take effect starting the next time you turn on the Bluetooth function. Related Topic Connecting the Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for Bluetooth streaming Depending on the settings of codecs...
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Configuring the Bluetooth function This topic includes instructions for Bluetooth streaming. Tap the desired item. Selecting the volume setting for the first time Connecting the Walkman to the product's specifications. Checking Bluetooth information 1. Information such as the Bluetooth version and profile will take effect starting the next time you turn on the Bluetooth function. Related Topic Connecting the Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for Bluetooth streaming Depending on the settings of codecs...
Help Guide
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... default settings. Elapsed time of the selected track Preset 1 through 3 for [Saved Sound Settings] The bookmark list (1 through 10) User settings for the following settings will not be changed. Save a backup copy of each function. All transferred data will be deleted. Make sure to confirm the messages carefully. [Reset All Settings] This operation resets all data (including sample data) stored on the Walkman will be erased. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Resetting/Formatting/Initializing the Walkman This topic includes instructions for...
... default settings. Elapsed time of the selected track Preset 1 through 3 for [Saved Sound Settings] The bookmark list (1 through 10) User settings for the following settings will not be changed. Save a backup copy of each function. All transferred data will be deleted. Make sure to confirm the messages carefully. [Reset All Settings] This operation resets all data (including sample data) stored on the Walkman will be erased. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Resetting/Formatting/Initializing the Walkman This topic includes instructions for...
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...'s specifications. The contents of the Walkman. Related Topic Customer support website Restarting the Walkman Resetting/Formatting/Initializing the Walkman Checking information on how to install the program, refer to the customer support website. 1 Download the update program to a computer from the customer support website. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Updating the Walkman system software You can update the software of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to update the software from the website. 2 Connect the Walkman to...
...'s specifications. The contents of the Walkman. Related Topic Customer support website Restarting the Walkman Resetting/Formatting/Initializing the Walkman Checking information on how to install the program, refer to the customer support website. 1 Download the update program to a computer from the customer support website. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Updating the Walkman system software You can update the software of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to update the software from the website. 2 Connect the Walkman to...
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... settings from the Settings menu. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Settings menu You can select the Settings menu on .) While sound is on the following situations. The Walkman does not display a clock. Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark list screen Basic Settings Play Mode Playback Range Playback Settings Sleep Timer Artist List Display Display Lyrics Headphone Output Output Settings USB Output for data management. 99 While the Walkman is used for DSD DSD Playback Settings Beep Settings Disable touch panel when the HOLD switch...
... settings from the Settings menu. Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-ZX300/ZX300A Settings menu You can select the Settings menu on .) While sound is on the following situations. The Walkman does not display a clock. Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark list screen Basic Settings Play Mode Playback Range Playback Settings Sleep Timer Artist List Display Display Lyrics Headphone Output Output Settings USB Output for data management. 99 While the Walkman is used for DSD DSD Playback Settings Beep Settings Disable touch panel when the HOLD switch...
Operating Instructions
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... paired device list, and tap [OK] on the computer again and reconnect the Walkman. Then disconnect the power cable, battery, and anything else connected to each other countries. Windows user: [FOR_WINDOWS] - [Help_Guide_Installer(.exe)] Mac user: [FOR_MAC] - [Help_Guide_Installer_for_mac] After installing the software, double-click the shortcut or the alias icon generated on the paired Bluetooth audio device and set it for a PC/smartphone) The Help Guide contains more detailed operating instructions, specifications and customer support website...
... paired device list, and tap [OK] on the computer again and reconnect the Walkman. Then disconnect the power cable, battery, and anything else connected to each other countries. Windows user: [FOR_WINDOWS] - [Help_Guide_Installer(.exe)] Mac user: [FOR_MAC] - [Help_Guide_Installer_for_mac] After installing the software, double-click the shortcut or the alias icon generated on the paired Bluetooth audio device and set it for a PC/smartphone) The Help Guide contains more detailed operating instructions, specifications and customer support website...
User Manual
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... free for use of this list of any form whatsoever must include an acknowledgement: "This product includes software written by Tim Hudson ([email protected])" Redistributions of conditions and the following conditions are not to all code found in this distribution, be in the form of a textual message at program startup or in binary form must display...
... free for use of this list of any form whatsoever must include an acknowledgement: "This product includes software written by Tim Hudson ([email protected])" Redistributions of conditions and the following conditions are not to all code found in this distribution, be in the form of a textual message at program startup or in binary form must display...