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Digital Music Player NW-A35/A35HN/A36HN/A37HN Getting Started Customer registration websites [1] Before first use [2] Walkman manuals and general information [3] Checking the contents of the package [4] Using the supplied accessories Switching the earbuds [5] Attaching the clip [6] Configuring the
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the operating guide [28] Transferring Music Preparing music content [29] Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content [30] Using a Windows computer Transferring content from a Windows computer using Media Go [31] Transferring content using Windows Explorer [32] Importing content from the Walkman to
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broadcasts [58] Presetting FM radio stations [59] Using USB Mass Storage mode [60] Restarting / Reformatting / Initializing Restarting the Walkman [61] Resetting/Reformatting/Initializing the Walkman [62] Formatting a microSD card [63] Version information/System updates Checking information on the
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Specifications [75] Battery life [76] Maximum recordable number of songs [77] Supported formats [78] System requirements [79] Troubleshooting Power/Charging The built-in rechargeable battery becomes depleted quickly even after the Walkman is fully charged. [80] What is the battery lifespan? [81] Can
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that you register the Walkman to get better customer support. For customers in the US: http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg/ For customers in Canada: English http://www.Sony.ca/Registration French http://www.Sony.ca/Enregistrement For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/registration For
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manuals and general information Sony provides the following manuals and information regarding the Walkman. The provided manuals explain the following operations and functions. Basic operations. Unique functions that require explanations. Complicated operations that require instructions. Help Guide
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support website (online) See [Customer support website] in this [Help Guide]. The latest information on the Walkman FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions The contents of the Help Guide the package NW-A35/A35HN/A36HN/A37HN (Common) Walkman (1) USB cable (1) Startup Guide Instruction Manual NW-A35HN/A36HN/
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, hand-wash the earbuds with a neutral detergent. After washing, drain off the water and reattach the earbuds. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [6] Getting Started Using the supplied accessories Attaching the clip
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Walkman turns on. The initial setup wizard will launch. Confirm the message and tap . 2 Select the language and tap . 3 Set date and time, and then tap . Follow the onscreen instructions. The contents of the Help Guide ) from CDs or online services to a computer. Organizing and managing the
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prompted. Follow the onscreen instructions. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change albums to transfer them to the Walkman. Confirm the system requirements before you install Content Transfer. the installer for Content Transfer for Mac. http://www.sony.net/ct-mac/ 2 Open the downloaded file.
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off the Walkman Hold down the button ( ) for 3 seconds while the screen is turned on. Follow the onscreen instructions to turn off the Walkman. Release the not operate the Walkman for a certain period of time. To turn on the screen, press the button ( ). The contents of the Help Guide may be subject
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is active, will flash when you operate a button. When the HOLD function is enabled, you cannot turn off the Walkman. Release the HOLD function. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [12] Power/Charging Charging the
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off the power manually when you do not use the Walkman. Set a contents of the Help Guide may be subject to Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. The computer may not recognize the Walkman in the following situations. When you connect the Walkman to the computer for the first time. When the Walkman
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. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [15] microSD Cards Using a microSD card This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Inserting a microSD card into the Walkman. Removing a microSD card from the
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instructions. Make sure to confirm the messages carefully. To remove the microSD card Before you remove a microSD card from the Walkman, first unmount the microSD card from the Walkman of important data. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the
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Unmount SD Card]) from the Walkman before you remove a microSD card. Otherwise, the Walkman may not function properly. Sony does not guarantee the operation into the microSD card slot. 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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, the output sound will be impaired. 3. WM-PORT jack Connect the USB cable (supplied). Connect accessories that support WM-PORT (not supplied). 4. Charge lamp The lamp lights up while the Walkman is charging. 5. (power) button Press the button to turn the screen on or off. Hold down the button
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operate the buttons without looking at them. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product Basic Operations Screen operations How to use the various screens on the Walkman This topic explains the layout of the various screens with the playback
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can also switch to functions other than music playback (language study and FM radio). Lineup screen You can check the list of tracks that the Walkman will play with the current settings. Bookmark List screen You can listen to tracks that you have registered to a bookmark list beforehand. You can add
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playback operating buttons There are basic playback operating buttons in the lower area of each screen. (play) / (pause) Tap to start playback. While the Walkman is playing a track, tap to pause playback. (fast-rewind) Tap the button to go back to the beginning of the current track or previous
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The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the you find the desired track. You can check the codecs for tracks, such as FLAC. Codecs for High-Resolution Audio formats appear in color. Option/setting menu Tap to display the menu. Available menu items may
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to change the order. You can also display the pop-up menu by holding down an item in the list. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [20] Basic Operations Screen operations Playback screen You can control playback
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Next button 8. Length of the track 9. Hi-Resolution Audio icon Hint Drag the timeline bar to change Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [21] Basic Operations Screen operations Lineup screen You can check the list of tracks that the Walkman
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menu icon 4. Track information Artist name Track title Codec Codecs for High-Resolution Audio formats appear in color. Length Option/setting menu Tap to display item in the list. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
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Bookmark List screen You can listen to tracks that you have registered to a bookmark list beforehand. You can add tracks to bookmark lists on the playback screen, etc. To display the bookmark list screen Flick the playback screen to the left. 1. Track information Cover art Artist name Track title
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menu by holding down an item in the list. Note When you remove a microSD card from the Walkman, tracks on the microSD card will be removed from the bookmark list. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [23] Basic
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a different page. Hint You can flick any of the sound quality setting screens down to return to the playback screen. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [24] Basic Operations Screen operations FM Radio screen You can
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your area. FM Radio Settings Select the item to configure the FM radio settings. (Scan Sensitivity, Mono/Auto) The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [25] Basic Operations Screen operations Language Study screen The
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Tap to switch back to the music playback function. Lineup screen for the language study function You can check the list of tracks that the Walkman will play with the current settings. Playback screen for the language study function Useful learning functions are available. DPC (Digital Pitch Control
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item to delete the track or the playlist. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's in the information area. The icons vary depending on the status of the Walkman. 1. Information area Volume status , , Playback status , Play, pause,
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Bluetooth NFC Noise Canceling Battery status AVLS The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the specifications. [27] Basic Operations Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume On the Walkman: Press the button ( ) to adjust the volume. Limiting the volume
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of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [29] Transferring Music Preparing music content Before you transfer music content to the Walkman, you need to prepare the content. This topic includes instructions for the following operations
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to the Walkman. Note the following when you use the CDDB service. CDDB provides obtain information for the CDs. However, you can manually input music information using Media Go. For details (.mp4), MP3 (.mp3) Media Go can simultaneously import and transfer an audio CD. Connect the Walkman to a
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Go. Importing content stored on an external media device to a computer Use an external media device that contains music content. The following instructions are for Windows Explorer. If you are using a Mac computer, use Finder. 1. Connect the external media device to a computer. 2. Open the external
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the service guide for the provider you use. Each service provider has different downloading procedures, compatible file formats, and payment methods. Note that the provider may choose to suspend or terminate the service without notice. To transfer High-Resolution Audio content to the Walkman On
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You can transfer content that is stored on a Windows computer to the Walkman via Media Go. 1 Use a computer on which Media Go has been installed. 2 Launch Media Go. 3 Connect the Walkman to the computer via USB. 4 Open [Library] - [Music] ( ) in Media Go. Select a category ( ) if necessary. 5 Select
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. 2. Import the m3u files to Media Go. 3. Transfer the playlists to the Walkman. For details on transferring content, refer to the online help information for Media Go. Note Media Go does not support the following content. Content with copyright protection. Content that uses Windows Media digital
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only. Use of content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders. On the Walkman, you cannot exchange data between the Walkman memory and a microSD card. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [32
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the permission of the copyright holders. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [33] Transferring Music Using a Windows computer Importing content from the Walkman to Media Go 1 Use a computer on which Media Go has been
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the import of the content is complete. Then, disconnect the Walkman from the computer. Hint For details on using Media Go, Go does not support the audio format, the content cannot be imported. For details on supported audio formats, . The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without
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on which the latest version of Media Go has been installed (version 3.2 or later). 2 Launch Media Go. 3 Connect the Walkman to the computer via USB. Connect a Walkman that supports the language study function. When you connect, [Language Study] will appear in the left pane of Media Go ( ). 4 Open
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for some content correctly depending on the language setting on the Walkman. Transferred content is limited to private use only. Use of content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates
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for some content correctly depending on the language setting on the Walkman. Transferred content is limited to private use only. Use of content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates
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or iTunes. Then, select the content. 6 Drag-and-drop the content into Content Transfer. Confirm that the transfer is complete. Then, disconnect the Walkman from the computer. Note Operation may not be guaranteed depending on the version of iTunes. Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer
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of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [37] Transferring Music Using a Mac computer Transferring content using Mac Finder You can transfer content directly by dragging and dropping it from Finder. 1 Connect the Walkman to a running
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requires the permission of the copyright holders. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the transfer language study content to the Walkman using Finder. 1 Connect the Walkman to a computer via USB. 2 Select [WALKMAN] in the sidebar of the Finder
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the permission of the copyright holders. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to (an LRC file). After you input lyrics to tracks, transfer the tracks to the Walkman. Adding lyrics to a track with Media Go You can edit lyrics information using Media
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with the name of the microSD card instead of [WALKMAN]. 7. Create a new folder in the [MUSIC] folder under [WALKMAN]. Then, drag-and-drop both the track and the the permission of the copyright holders. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the
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Note Do not rename the following default folders. Otherwise, the Walkman will not recognize the folders. MUSIC LEARNING The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [41] Playing/Organizing/Deleting Music Playing music To play
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then select the desired track. Playback will start. Manual buttons on the Walkman Operation button Function Press the button to start or Use the bookmark function on the Walkman. Create playlists with Media Go or iTunes and transfer them. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change
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. Note When you play a track using the [SensMe™ Channels] function, you cannot change the playback mode. When you select a track from a bookmark list, the Walkman plays tracks in the selected bookmark list only. Tracks in other bookmark lists will not be played even when [Playback Range] is set to
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Sony. 12 TONE ANALYSIS on the Walkman using Low-Complexity Music Information Retrieval (LCMIR) technology Music file transfer from software and devices that support will be different. Note The Walkman only displays channels that contain tracks. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change
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of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [46] Playing/Organizing/Deleting Music Managing playlists on the Walkman You can collect your favorite tracks and save them as playlists on the Walkman. This topic includes instructions for the
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Walkman 1. On the library screen, tap [Playlists] to display the list of playlists. 2. Tap beside the playlist that you want to delete, and then tap [Delete]. 3. Follow the onscreen instruction will not be deleted from the Walkman. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without
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instructions for the following operations. Adding tracks to bookmark lists. Listening to bookmarked tracks on the Walkman. Removing tracks from a bookmark list on the Walkman. Adding tracks to bookmark lists 1. Perform one of the following. While the Walkman Guide may be subject to
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Walkman will not recognize the content. The contents of the Help Guide Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time The Bluetooth function enables wireless connections between devices. The devices need to support instructions are a basic step-by-step procedure for connecting the Walkman
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. For details on the passkey for the Bluetooth device, refer to the manual of the device. When the connection is established, [Connected] will appear in called a "passcode", "PIN code", "PIN number", or "password". The Walkman can stay connected to a Bluetooth device until you turn off the Bluetooth
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quality settings are invalid. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [50] Various Functions Bluetooth Connecting the Walkman to a paired Bluetooth device If the Walkman and a Bluetooth device have been paired before, the
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device are displayed, check the BD address of the Bluetooth device. For details on the BD address, refer to the manual of the Bluetooth device. If the Bluetooth device supports the NFC function, the Walkman and the Bluetooth device can be paired and connected by touching them together. The
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on the screen of the Walkman. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions on the Walkman to complete the connection. 5 Once the connection is established, play a track on the Walkman. To disconnect the Walkman and the Bluetooth device using the NFC function Turn on the Walkman screen. Then, touch the devices
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Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [52] Various Functions Bluetooth Configuring the Bluetooth function This topic includes instructions the Walkman and the Bluetooth device as close together as possible. The Bluetooth standard supports
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doors near fire alarms The Walkman supports security functions that comply with the Bluetooth standard. Sony bears no responsibility whatsoever for some time to establish a Bluetooth connection. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product
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of High-Resolution Audio. The function reproduces the clear high-range technology developed by Sony. Dynamic Normalizer FM radio. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due Walkman. MDR-NW750N MDR-NW750NE This topic includes instructions for the following operations.
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to use headphones that do not support the Noise Canceling function. The sound may skip when you listen to the Walkman on public transportation. This is hear a slight hissing noise. This is not a malfunction. Keep the Walkman away from mobile phones or smartphones. These devices may cause noise. Turn
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disconnect them from the Walkman. Large noise may you may hear ambient sound. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates NE]. Select [Other Headphones] to use headphones that do not support the Noise Canceling function. When [Other Headphones] is selected,
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[A] to set a start point. Then, tap [B] to set an end point. The Walkman will play the section from [A] to [B] repeatedly. Tap to go back to the point for the A-B Repeat function. High-Resolution Audio files will be converted to PCM format. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change
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a pair of headphones to the Walkman. 2 On the library screen, tap . The Walkman will switch to the FM radio next receivable station Hold down / ( ). The Walkman will start searching and stop when it receives Bluetooth connection. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice
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frequency. Presetting FM radio stations manually 1. In the FM radio of the Help Guide may be subject to Walkman. USB mode The Walkman charges via the computer. You can operate the Walkman while the Walkman is connected to the computer. Data cannot be transferred. This topic includes instructions
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The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [61] Various Functions Restarting / Reformatting / Initializing Restarting the Walkman Restart the Walkman if operations become unstable or the Walkman freezes. Restarting will not
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The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [62] Various Functions Restarting / Reformatting / Initializing Resetting/Reformatting/Initializing the Walkman This topic includes instructions for the following operations.
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settings Note Sony does not guarantee performance if you reformat the memory of the Walkman using a computer instructions. Make sure to confirm the messages carefully. Note Format the microSD card on the Walkman. Otherwise, some functions of the Walkman may be limited. The contents of the Help Guide
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The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without support website. 1 Download the update program to a computer from the website. 2 Connect the Walkman to the computer. 3 Launch the update program. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Hint To check the version information for the Walkman
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function is not available if [Other Headphones] is selected as the [Headphones] setting. Pair the Walkman and the Bluetooth device (audio device or remote control) in advance. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [67
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You can select the Settings menu on the following screen. Library screen Playback screen Lineup 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 DSD DSD
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Headphones MDR-NW750N/NE Other Headphones Noise Canceling Clear Phase™ (On/Off) - On/Off Select Environment Noise Canceling Level - Bluetooth Connect to/Add Audio Device Audio Device Connection Settings Remote Control Settings (*1) NFC (On/Off) Bluetooth Information On/Off Add Device (Pairing)
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68] Announcement Notes on handling the Walkman Read the notes below and follow the instructions to use the Walkman safely. Consult a doctor if you become injured or burned from using the product. Contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center if the Walkman does not operate properly. Observe
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of the display. Strong force may cause the following problems. Distorted colors or brightness. A malfunction of the Walkman. Content that you record is for personal use only. Under copyright law, the content cannot be used without the permission of the copyright holder. The contents of the Help Guide
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ear headphones When you use in-ear headphones with a high degree of adhesion, note the following. Otherwise, you Walkman in environments where sound leakage will disturb others. The contents of the Help Guide may the manual in whole or in part. Loaning out the software In no event will Sony be held
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computers and operating systems, refer to their respective manuals. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due some countries or regions. Sony is not responsible for user data even if the following problems occur due to defects in the Walkman or a computer. Recording
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Customer support website Visit the customer support website in your country or region in the following situations. When you have a question about the Walkman. When you have an issue with the Walkman. When you want information on compatible items. For customers in the US: http://www.sony.com
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http://service.sony.com.tw/ For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [75] Specifications Specifications Display Size/resolution
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Bluetooth profiles (*1) AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Supported Codec (*2) SBC (*3), LDAC *1 Bluetooth profiles are in Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery USB power (from a computer via a USB connector of the player) USB-based charging Approx. 4 hours 5°C to 35°C (41 ºF to 95 ºF)
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byte NW-A35HN Approx. 12.26 GB 13,164,150,784 byte NW-A36HN Approx. 26.81 GB 28,794,585,088 byte NW-A37HN Approx. 55.93 GB 60,055,519,232 byte *1 Available capacity may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. The contents of the Help Guide may
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Connection Preferred (Auto): 13 hours Note Even if the player is turned off for an extended period, a small connected device. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due MP3 128 kbps NW-A35/A35HN (16 GB) 3,300 songs NW-A36HN (32 GB) 7,300 songs NW-A37HN (64 GB
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songs The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [78] Specifications Supported formats Music (*1, *2, *3) Audio Formats MP3 Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format File extension: .mp3 Bit rate: 32 kbps to 320
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) as High-Resolution Audio. The "HR" symbol is displayed for High-Resolution Audio sources . The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without Service Pack 2 or later) Windows® 7 (Service Pack 1 or later) Windows® 8.1 Windows® 10 Mac OS® X v10.8 10.11 Pre-installed OS only supported
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Requirements. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [80] Troubleshooting Power/Charging The built-in rechargeable battery becomes depleted quickly even after the Walkman is fully charged. Limit the battery consumption
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Sony Service Center. Do not replace the battery yourself. The battery is built into the Walkman. Battery replacement requires professional knowledge and skills. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [82] Troubleshooting
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. Insert the microSD card into the Walkman before you connect the Walkman to the computer. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [84] Troubleshooting microSD Cards The Walkman does not recognize a microSD card. Try
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. Then, check if the installation succeeds. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [86] Troubleshooting Media Go Media Go does not recognize the Walkman. Try the following series of operations and check if Media Go
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. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [87] Troubleshooting Playing Music The Walkman cannot play transferred content. Try the following measures. [Cannot play; file format is not supported.] appears on the screen. The
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using the menu on the Walkman. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [88] Troubleshooting Playing Music A track is duplicated on the Walkman. A track may be duplicated on the Walkman if you transfer the same track
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of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [89] Troubleshooting Others You have spilled liquid (water, coffee, etc.) on the Walkman.You have washed the Walkman in a washing machine. Contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center
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The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. [90] Troubleshooting Others The Walkman does not work properly. If one of the following situations occurs, restart the Walkman. The Walkman does not respond to operations. The

Section	Page
Digital Music PlayerNW-A35/A35HN/A36HN/A37HN	1
Getting Started	1
Customer registration websites [1]	1
Before first use [2]	1
Walkman manuals and general information [3]	1
Checking the contents of the package [4]	1
Using the supplied accessories	1
Configuring the initial setup [7]	1
Installing Media Go (Windows) [8]	1
Installing Content Transfer (Mac) [9]	1
Power/Charging	1
Turning the Walkman on or off [10]	1
Using the HOLD switch [11]	1
Charging the battery [12]	1
Extending the battery life [13]	1
Notes on charging the battery [14]	1
microSD Cards	1
Using a microSD card [15]	1
Notes on microSD cards [16]	1
Basic Operations	1
Parts and controls [17]	1
Screen operations	1
List of icons displayed in the information area [26]	2
Adjusting the volume [27]	2
Browsing the operating guide [28]	2
Transferring Music	2
Preparing music content [29]	2
Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content [30]	2
Using a Windows computer	2
Using a Mac computer	2
Adding lyrics information using a computer [39]	2
Notes on transferring content from a computer [40]	2
Playing/Organizing/Deleting Music	2
Playing music [41]	2
Playback methods [42]	2
Using [SensMe™ Channels] [43]	2
Displaying lyrics	2
Managing playlists on the Walkman [46]	2
Managing bookmarks on the Walkman [47]	2
Deleting tracks from the Walkman [48]	3
Various Functions	3
Bluetooth	3
Adjusting the sound quality settings [54]	3
Using the Noise Canceling function [55]	3
Using the [Clear Phase™ ] function [56]	3
Using the language study function [57]	3
FM Radio	3
Using USB Mass Storage mode [60]	3
Restarting / Reformatting / Initializing	3
Version information/System updates	3
Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting panel [66]	3
Settings menu [67]	3
Announcement	3
Notes on handling the Walkman [68]	3
Notes on the headphones [69]	3
Notes on the built-in battery [70]	3
Notes on the software [71]	3
General Information [72]	3
Maintenance [73]	4
Customer support website [74]	4
Specifications	4
Specifications [75]	4
Battery life [76]	4
Maximum recordable number of songs [77]	4
Supported formats [78]	4
System requirements [79]	4
Troubleshooting	4
Power/Charging	4
microSD Cards	4
Media Go	4
Playing Music	4
Others	4
[1] Getting Started Customer registration websites	4
For customers in the US:	5
For customers in Canada:	5
English	5
French	5
For customers in Latin America:	5
For customers in Europe:	5
For customers in Asia/Oceania/the Middle East/Africa:	5
English/Korean/Traditional Chinese	5
Simplified Chinese	5
[2] Getting Started Before first use	5
Model names	5
Computer system requirements	6
Battery charging	6
microSD cards	6
Images and illustrations	6
[3] Getting Started Walkman manuals and general information	6
Help Guide	6
Startup Guide (printed)	6
Instruction Manual (printed)	6
Important Information (supplied with the Walkman memory)	7
Customer support website (online)	7
[4] Getting Started Checking the contents of the package	7
NW-A35/A35HN/A36HN/A37HN (Common)	7
NW-A35HN/A36HN/A37HN	7
Note	7
[5] Getting StartedUsing the supplied accessories Switching the earbuds	7
Hint	8
[6] Getting StartedUsing the supplied accessories Attaching the clip	8
[7] Getting Started Configuring the initial setup	9
[8] Getting Started Installing Media Go (Windows)	9
Hint	10
Note	10
[9] Getting Started Installing Content Transfer (Mac)	10
Note	10
[10] Power/Charging Turning the Walkman on or off	11
To turn off the Walkman	11
Hint	11
[11] Power/Charging Using the HOLD switch	11
To enable the screen operation	12
Hint	12
[12] Power/Charging Charging the battery	12
Hint	12
Note	13
[13] Power/Charging Extending the battery life	13
[14] Power/Charging Notes on charging the battery	13
[15] microSD Cards Using a microSD card	14
To remove the microSD card	15
Note	15
[16] microSD Cards Notes on microSD cards	15
[17] Basic Operations Parts and controls	16
[18] Basic OperationsScreen operations How to use the various screens on the Walkman	18
Playback screen	19
Library screen	19
Lineup screen	19
Bookmark List screen	19
Sound quality setting screens	19
Hint	20
Basic operating buttons	20
Basic playback operating buttons	20
[19] Basic OperationsScreen operations Library screen	21
To display the library screen	21
Option/setting menu	21
Pop-up menu	22
Hint	22
[20] Basic OperationsScreen operations Playback screen	22
To display the playback screen	22
Hint	23
Note	23
Option/setting menu	23
[21] Basic OperationsScreen operations Lineup screen	23
To display the lineup screen	23
Option/setting menu	24
Pop-up menu	24
Hint	24
[22] Basic OperationsScreen operations Bookmark List screen	25
To display the bookmark list screen	25
Option/setting menu	25
Pop-up menu	25
Hint	26
Note	26
[23] Basic OperationsScreen operations Sound quality setting screens	26
To display the sound quality setting screen	26
To navigate the sound quality setting screens	26
Adjustable sound quality settings	26
Hint	27
[24] Basic OperationsScreen operations FM Radio screen	27
To switch to the FM radio function	27
Option/setting menu	27
[25] Basic OperationsScreen operations Language Study screen	28
To switch to the language study function	28
Screen layout for the language study function	28
Library screen for the music playback function	29
Library screen for the language study function	29
Lineup screen for the language study function	29
Playback screen for the language study function	29
Option/setting menu	29
Pop-up menu	30
[26] Basic Operations List of icons displayed in the information area	30
[27] Basic Operations Adjusting the volume	31
Adjusting the volume	31
Limiting the volume	31
Note	31
Volume operation (Only for countries/areas complying with European and Korean Directives)	31
Note	32
[28] Basic Operations Browsing the operating guide	32
[29] Transferring Music Preparing music content	32
Note	32
Importing content from an audio CD to Media Go	33
Music information	33
Hint	33
Importing content stored on a computer to Media Go	34
Importing content stored on an external media device to a computer	34
Purchasing content from online music services	35
[30] Transferring Music Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content	35
To transfer High-Resolution Audio content to the Walkman	35
Hint	35
[31] Transferring MusicUsing a Windows computer Transferring content from a Windows computer using Media Go	35
To transfer content from iTunes to the Walkman	37
Hint	37
Note	37
[32] Transferring MusicUsing a Windows computer Transferring content using Windows Explorer	38
Hint	38
Note	39
[33] Transferring MusicUsing a Windows computer Importing content from the Walkman to Media Go	39
Hint	40
Note	40
[34] Transferring MusicUsing a Windows computer Transferring language study content from a Windows computer using Media Go	40
Note	42
[35] Transferring MusicUsing a Windows computer Transferring language study content using Windows Explorer	42
Note	43
[36] Transferring MusicUsing a Mac computer Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer	44
Note	44
[37] Transferring MusicUsing a Mac computer Transferring content using Mac Finder	45
Hint	45
Note	45
[38] Transferring MusicUsing a Mac computer Transferring language study content using Mac Finder	46
Note	46
[39] Transferring Music Adding lyrics information using a computer	47
Adding lyrics to a track with Media Go	47
Note	47
Creating lyrics in a text file (LRC file)	47
Hint	48
Copyright notice	48
[40] Transferring Music Notes on transferring content from a computer	48
Note	49
[41] Playing/Organizing/Deleting Music Playing music	49
On a Windows computer	49
On a Mac computer	49
Manual buttons on the Walkman	50
Note	50
[42] Playing/Organizing/Deleting Music Playback methods	50
Setting the playback mode	50
Setting the playback range	51
Note	51
[43] Playing/Organizing/Deleting Music Using [SensMe™ Channels]	52
Hint	52
Note	52
[44] Playing/Organizing/Deleting MusicDisplaying lyrics Obtaining lyrics information	52
[45] Playing/Organizing/Deleting MusicDisplaying lyrics Displaying lyrics	53
[46] Playing/Organizing/Deleting Music Managing playlists on the Walkman	53
Adding tracks to playlists on the Walkman	53
Hint	54
Note	54
Listening to tracks in a playlist on the Walkman	54
Deleting playlists from the Walkman	54
Hint	54
Note	54
[47] Playing/Organizing/Deleting Music Managing bookmarks on the Walkman	54
Adding tracks to bookmark lists	55
Hint	55
Note	55
Listening to bookmarked tracks on the Walkman	55
Removing tracks from a bookmark list on the Walkman	55
Hint	55
[48] Playing/Organizing/Deleting Music Deleting tracks from the Walkman	55
Hint	56
Note	56
[49] Various FunctionsBluetooth Connecting the Walkman to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time	56
To disconnect from a paired Bluetooth device	57
Hint	57
Note	57
[50] Various FunctionsBluetooth Connecting the Walkman to a paired Bluetooth device	58
To turn the Bluetooth function on or off	58
To confirm the information for a device:	58
To erase a registered device:	58
Hint	59
Note	59
[51] Various FunctionsBluetooth Establishing a Bluetooth connection using NFC	59
To disconnect the Walkman and the Bluetooth device using the NFC function	60
To turn off the NFC function	60
Hint	60
Note	60
[52] Various FunctionsBluetooth Configuring the Bluetooth function	61
Selecting the playback quality for Bluetooth streaming	61
Note	61
Checking Bluetooth information	61
[53] Various FunctionsBluetooth Notes on the Bluetooth function	61
[54] Various Functions Adjusting the sound quality settings	62
From the [Settings] menu	62
ClearAudio+	62
Clear Phase™	62
From the [Settings] – [Sound Settings] menu	62
Equalizer	63
DSEE HX	63
DC Phase Linearizer	63
VPT (Surround)	63
Dynamic Normalizer	63
Note	63
[55] Various Functions Using the Noise Canceling function	63
To turn off the Noise Canceling function	64
Hint	64
Note	64
[56] Various Functions Using the [Clear Phase™ ] function	65
Hint	65
[57] Various Functions Using the language study function	65
Useful functions for playback	66
To go back to the music playback function	66
Note	66
[58] Various FunctionsFM Radio Listening to FM radio broadcasts	66
To scan the previous or next receivable station	67
To change the scan sensitivity	67
To change the monaural/auto setting	67
Note	67
[59] Various FunctionsFM Radio Presetting FM radio stations	67
Presetting FM radio stations automatically	67
Presetting FM radio stations manually	68
Hint	68
Note	68
[60] Various Functions Using USB Mass Storage mode	68
Switching from USB Mass Storage mode to USB mode	68
Switching from USB mode to USB Mass Storage mode	69
Note	69
[61] Various FunctionsRestarting / Reformatting / Initializing Restarting the Walkman	69
[62] Various FunctionsRestarting / Reformatting / Initializing Resetting/Reformatting/Initializing the Walkman	70
Hint	71
Note	71
[63] Various FunctionsRestarting / Reformatting / Initializing Formatting a microSD card	71
Note	71
[64] Various FunctionsVersion information/System updates Checking information on the Walkman	71
[65] Various FunctionsVersion information/System updates Updating the Walkman system software	72
Hint	72
[66] Various Functions Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting panel	72
Available functions	73
Note	73
[67] Various Functions Settings menu	73
Basic Settings	74
Sound	74
Headphones	75
Bluetooth	75
Function Settings	75
Other	75
[68] Announcement Notes on handling the Walkman	76
[69] Announcement Notes on the headphones	77
Road safety	77
Preventing hearing damage	77
About the in-ear headphones	78
Consideration for others	78
[70] Announcement Notes on the built-in battery	78
[71] Announcement Notes on the software	78
[72] Announcement General Information	79
[73] Announcement Maintenance	80
[74] Announcement Customer support website	80
For customers in the US:	80
For customers in Canada:	80
English	80
French	80
For customers in Latin America:	80
For customers in Europe:	80
For customers in Asia/Oceania/the Middle East/Africa:	80
English	80
Korean	80
Simplified Chinese	81
Traditional Chinese	81
For customers who purchased the overseas models:	81
[75] Specifications Specifications	81
Display	81
Interface	81
FM radio	81
Bluetooth	81
Output (headphones)	82
Noise Canceling system	82
General	82
Capacity	83
Actual available memory for other contents (*1)	83
[76] Specifications Battery life	83
Music (Approx.)	83
FM Radio (Approx.)	84
Bluetooth (Approx.)	84
Note	84
[77] Specifications Maximum recordable number of songs	84
Number (Approx.)	84
[78] Specifications Supported formats	85
Music (1, 2, *3)	85
Audio Formats	85
MP3	85
WMA	85
FLAC	85
Linear PCM	85
AAC	85
HE-AAC	86
Apple Lossless	86
AIFF	86
DSD (*4)	86
Note	86
[79] Specifications System requirements	86
Computer	86
PC application for Windows	87
PC application for Mac	87
Web browser	87
Internet	87
Guarantee operation	87
[80] TroubleshootingPower/Charging The built-in rechargeable battery becomes depleted quickly even after the Walkman is fully charged.	87
Limit the battery consumption to check if the battery condition improves. If the battery life becomes half as short as normal, consider replacing the battery.	87
[81] TroubleshootingPower/Charging What is the battery lifespan?	88
The built-in rechargeable battery can be charged approximately 500 times.	88
[82] TroubleshootingPower/Charging Can I replace the built-in rechargeable battery myself?	88
Do not replace the battery yourself.	88
[83] TroubleshootingmicroSD Cards The computer does not recognize the microSD card in the Walkman.	89
Disconnect the Walkman from the computer, and then try the following measures. Insert the microSD card into the Walkman before you reconnect the Walkman to the computer. Then, check if the computer recognizes the microSD card.	89
[84] TroubleshootingmicroSD Cards The Walkman does not recognize a microSD card.	89
Try the following measures.	89
[85] TroubleshootingMedia Go Media Go cannot be installed on a computer. Installation of Media Go fails.	90
Make sure that the computer supports the system requirements for Media Go. Then, follow the procedures below to install Media Go.	90
[86] TroubleshootingMedia Go Media Go does not recognize the Walkman.	90
Try the following series of operations and check if Media Go recognizes the Walkman.	90
[87] TroubleshootingPlaying Music The Walkman cannot play transferred content.	91
Try the following measures.	91
[Cannot play; file format is not supported.] appears on the screen.	91
When you cannot find the transferred content on the Walkman.	91
[88] TroubleshootingPlaying Music A track is duplicated on the Walkman.	92
A track may be duplicated on the Walkman if you transfer the same track using different transfer methods.	92
Why a track may be duplicated	92
Note on using microSD cards	92
How to delete tracks from the Walkman	92
To delete tracks on the Walkman	92
To delete tracks using Media Go	93
To delete tracks using Windows Explorer	93
Hint	93
[89] TroubleshootingOthers You have spilled liquid (water, coffee, etc.) on the Walkman.You have washed the Walkman in a washing machine.	93
Contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center.	93
[90] TroubleshootingOthers The Walkman does not work properly.	94