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    Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Use this manual when you have trouble or when you need to know how to use your player. The color of the player sold in some countries/regions may differ from those shown above. This [Help Guide] offers information for the latest version of the player's system
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    Before first use Manuals and general information Checking the contents of the package Configuring the initial setup Power and Charging Turning the power on Turning the power off Preventing
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    List of icons displayed in the status bar Viewing a guide to enjoy high quality sound Setting the screen lock Adjusting information using a computer Notes on transferring content from a computer Enjoying music services via Wi-Fi connection Connecting the player to a Wi-Fi network Google Account
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    Obtaining lyric information Displaying lyrics Importing playlists from a Windows computer, playing, or deleting playlists in "Music player" Managing Favorites in "Music player" Managing Bookmarks in "Music player" Deleting tracks from "Music player" Enjoying music with Bluetooth devices Connecting
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    Maintenance Customer support website Specifications Specifications Battery life Maximum recordable number of songs Supported formats System requirements 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 5
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Before first use Thank you for purchasing a player. For information on and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified. Before you start using the player,
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    Related Topic Manuals and general information System requirements Charging the battery Notes on handling the player Notes on the headphones Notes on the built-in battery Notes on the sample data General Information Maintenance Customer support website 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Manuals and general information Sony provides the following manuals and information regarding the player. The provided manuals explain the following operations and functions. Instruction Manual (printed) Notes on using the player Compliance information
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    Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Checking the contents of the package WALKMAN® (1) USB Type-C™ cable (USB-A to USB-C) (1) Startup Guide Instruction Manual Note Headphones and a microSD card are not supplied with the Walkman. Models to sell vary by country or region. The contents of the Help Guide may be
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Configuring the initial setup When you turn on the Instructional video There is an instructional video for the following operations. Initial setup Visit the following link. https://rd1.sony.net/help/dmp/mov0001/h_zz/ The contents of the Help Guide may
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    5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 11
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Turning the power on 1 Hold down the (power) button ( ) for 5 seconds until the player turns on. When you turn on the player for the first time, a screen for the initial setup will appear. Follow the onscreen instructions of the Help Guide may be subject to
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Turning the power off 1 Hold down the (power) button ( following order. [Settings] － [Battery] － [Auto power off]. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can lock . You can prevent unintentional operations on the touch screen. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Charging is insufficient, the computer may not recognize the player. In this case, the screen of the player will not turn on. Charge the about 30 minutes of charging. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Reducing the battery consumption You can reduce the battery consumption by using the player in the following manner. The battery life depends on usage conditions. For details on the battery life, see [Battery life]. Turn off the power manually when you
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 , the battery may be worn out. Contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. The computer may not recognize the player in the internal temperature of the player may become too hot. In this case, you may be unable to fully charge the battery. The
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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. Related Topic Charging the battery Reducing the battery consumption Notes on the built-in battery Battery life 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 18
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Using a microSD card This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Inserting a microSD card into the player. in the following order. (options) － [Storage settings] － [Format]. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete formatting. 19
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    the microSD card. Formatting a microSD card will delete all data stored on the microSD card. Save a backup of important data. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 20
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    Related Topic Notes on microSD cards Formatting a microSD card 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 21
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Notes on microSD cards Use a microSD card that has been formatted on the player. Sony does not guarantee the operation of other microSD cards. Sony card. Otherwise, the player may not function properly. Sony does not guarantee the operation of all types of
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    Related Topic Using a microSD card Formatting a microSD card 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 23
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Parts and controls 1. Charge lamp The lamp lights up while the player is charging. 2. Built-in antenna The Wi-Fi antenna and Bluetooth antenna are
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    device to this mark. The Bluetooth device (such as headphones or a speaker) must support the NFC function. You can connect the Bluetooth device to the player. 14. Built canceling function or Bluetooth function. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Home screen Widgets, shortcuts, folders, and more are displayed on the Home screen. 1. Status bar The status of the the following ways. Transferring music content from your computer to the player. Purchasing music content from online music services. 26
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    Google Chrome and view websites. Note Please note that Sony does not accept responsibility for any problems due to apps or services from other companies. Check the terms of service from each provider before use. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Displaying the All Apps screen The All Apps screen shows all apps installed on the at the top of the All Apps screen. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Displaying Quick Settings panel The Quick Settings panel , the setting screen opens when you hold down the icon. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Music player "Music player" is a music app preinstalled on the player. Connect the player to a Wi-Fi network and purchase music content from online music services " Sound adjustment screens for "Music player" 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 30
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 How to use the various screens of "Music player" This topic explains the layout of the various screens of "Music player" with the playback screen ( )
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    track. 3. (Play)/ (Pause) button Tap the (Play) button to start playback. Tap the (Pause) button during playback to pause playback. 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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    "Music player" Play queue screen in "Music player" Favorites/Bookmarks screen in "Music player" Sound adjustment screens for "Music player" 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 33
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Basic operating buttons on the "Music player" screens of "Music player". This button appears only on the library screen. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Library screen in "Music player" You can select tracks A purchased content or a transferred content may not appear in the library of "Music player". In this case, ensure that the music file is in the [Music] or the [Download] folder in the memory of
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    the item to display the default categories. Operation guide Select the item to view the operating guide. Context menu Tap (Context menu) to display (Options) － [Settings] － [Update database]. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Playback screen in "Music player" You can confirm a variety of information for the currently selected track. To display the playback screen On the Home screen,
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    . The player may not display cover art depending on the file format. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Music in "Music player" Displaying lyrics 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 38
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Play queue screen in "Music player" You can check the list of tracks that the player will play with the current settings. To display the
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    also display the context 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. Related Topic Music methods Managing Bookmarks in "Music player" 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 41
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Favorites/Bookmarks screen in "Music player" You can listen to tracks that you have added to Favorites or Bookmarks. To display the Favorites/Bookmarks screen
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    remain in the database for "Music player". In this case, when you reinsert the microSD card, the information will reappear. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to player" Managing Bookmarks in "Music player" 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 43
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Sound adjustment screens for "Music player" You can use various sound adjustments. You can quickly access the sound adjustment screens from the playback screen in "Music player". In this case, you do not need to launch the [Sound adjustment] app. You
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    item to save or retrieve customized settings. Operation guide Select the item to view the operating guide. Hint You can flick any of the sound adjustment downwards 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
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    Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Browsing the operating guide for "Music player" You can browse the operating guide in "Music player". 1 On menu items in the following order. (Options) － [Operation guide]. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 List of icons displayed in the status bar In the status bar function Wi-Fi network connected Airplane mode Battery status The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related
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    5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 48
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    Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Viewing a guide to enjoy high quality sound You can view information on enjoying content in high sound quality. 1 On the Home screen, tap [Guide to quality sound]. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Setting the screen lock If you activate the screen lock function, the screen will lock automatically when the screen turns off. This can help keep the player secure in case of loss. You can choose from several methods for unlocking the screen. 1 Swipe
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume for "Music player". 1. Press or hold down the +/- (volume) buttons ( ). To adjust the volume with the volume dialog 1. Turn
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    use certain headphones. In this case, switch the output setting to "Music player". In this case, adjust the volume according to app. In this case, adjust the volume with the dialog in the following cases. Adjust the volume using is not effective in the following cases. When sound is output through
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    Related Topic Music player Volume operation in compliance with European and Korean Directives 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 53
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Volume operation in compliance with European and Korean will not sound when there is an active Bluetooth connection. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Preparing music content Before you enjoy music content with the player, you need to prepare the music content. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Purchasing music content from online music services by using the player.
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    , see [How to use] on the Music Center for PC support website. (https://www.sony.net/smc4pc/) Importing music 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
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    NW-ZX505/ZX507 Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content by using a computer High-Resolution Audio refers to audio content in a format with higher sound quality than the CD standard. To purchase High-Resolution Audio content, connect your computer to the internet, and access an online music service
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Music Center for PC - [Installation procedure] on the Music Center for PC support website. (https://www.sony.net/smc4pc/) The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC You can transfer music content that is Click to transfer. For details on the procedure, see [How to use] on the Music Center for PC support website. (https://www.sony.net/smc4pc/) 59
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    Hint The ATRAC format is not supported on the player. ATRAC files will be converted to Instructional video There is an instructional video for the following operations. Transferring music content. Visit the following link. https://rd1.sony.net/help/dmp/mov0003/h_zz/ The contents of the Help Guide
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Transferring content using Windows Explorer You can － [Connected devices] － [USB]. 3 Open the [WALKMAN] folder as follows. Windows 10: Open [File Explorer] from the [Start] menu. Select [WALKMAN] from the left pane. Windows 8.1: Open [File Explorer]
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    computer. Hint Refer to [Supported formats] for details on compatible file formats. You can add cover art images for albums manually so that the image will . Do not shut down the computer. Instructional video There is an instructional video for the following operations. Transferring music content.
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    Music player Preparing music content Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content by using a computer Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Playing music Supported formats 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 63
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Importing content from "Music player" to Music Center for PC Note Ensure that the software version of Music [Import to PC]. For details on the procedure, see [How to use] on the Music Center for PC support website. (https://www.sony.net/smc4pc/) Note 64
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    computer. Do not restart the computer. Do not wake the computer from sleep mode. Do not shut down the computer. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Playing music
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Transferring content using Mac computer To transfer music content stored on a Mac computer to the player, you need to install additional software. An example of additional software is Android File Transfer (Google LLC). The following are instructions Sony
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    Preparing music content Supported formats 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 67
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Adding lyric information using a computer You can input lyrics to a be skipped. 5. Connect the player to the computer via USB. 6. Open the [WALKMAN] folder according to one of the following procedures. Windows 10: Open [File Explorer] from the [Start]
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    Windows 7: Select [Start], [Computer], and then [WALKMAN]. 7. Create a new folder in the [Music] folder under [ 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 to the product's specifications.
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Notes on transferring content from a computer Drag-and . Otherwise, "Music player" will not recognize the folders. Music The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Connecting the player to a Wi-Fi network Connect the player to a Wi-Fi network to enjoy the following. Music streaming services check the following items. Wi-Fi router Instruction manual for the Wi-Fi router Service agreement for the Wi-Fi network The
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    and "b (lowercase B)" "9 (numeral 9)" and "q (lowercase Q)" Instructional video There is an instructional video for the following operations. Setting up a Wi-Fi connection. Visit the following link. https://rd1.sony.net/help/dmp/mov0002/h_zz/ The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Setting up a Google Account Set up a Google Account to use services Google Account allows you to enjoy services as follows. Installing apps from account. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setting contents of the Help Guide may be subject to
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    Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Purchasing music content from online music services by using the player If you connect the player to a Wi-Fi network, you can purchase music content from online music services. You need to install an online music service app in advance. Check the service guide for the
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    NW-ZX505/ZX507 Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content by using the player High-Resolution Audio refers to audio content in a format with higher sound quality than the CD standard. To purchase High-Resolution Audio content, connect the player to the internet, and access an online music service
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Installing apps to enjoy online music services Access the Google Play store and install music apps on the player. You can enjoy music streaming services on the player. 1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function to connect the player to the internet. 2 On the Home
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 other problems may occur. To perform Wi-Fi communications outdoors, you may need to contract with a Wi-Fi service provider. , the Wi-Fi connection may deteriorate. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Playing music To play tracks, first select a category. You need to prepare music content in advance. You can purchase music content from online music services. Also, you can transfer music content from a computer to the player. On a Windows computer Use
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    may not appear in the library of "Music player". In this case, ensure that the file is in the [Music] folder or the with Music Center for PC and transfer them. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's (4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 79
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Playback methods This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Selecting the playback mode. Setting the playback range. The relationship between playback mode and playback range. Selecting the playback mode 1. On
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    selected playlist only. Tracks in other playlists will not be played even when [Playback range] is set to [All range]. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens of "Music player
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Obtaining lyric information To display lyric information on "Music 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 to the product's specifications.
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    Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Displaying lyrics Transfer tracks with lyric information to the player. Then, set "Music player" to display lyrics. 1 On the playback screen in "Music player", tap the menu items in the following order. (Options) － [Display lyrics]. The contents of the Help Guide may be
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Importing playlists from a Windows computer, playing, or deleting playlists in "Music player" You can import playlists stored on a Windows computer to "Music player". This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Importing playlists
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    Note You cannot edit playlists with "Music player". The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Managing Favorites in "Music player" You can add your favorite tracks to Favorites. This topic includes instructions the playback screen. The track will be added to [★ Favorites]. The black (Favorites) will switch to the white (Favorites). Hint You can change
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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. Related Topic Playback screen in "Music player" Favorites/Bookmarks screen in "Music player" 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 87
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Managing Bookmarks in "Music player" You can add your favorite tracks to Bookmarks. Up to 10 Bookmarks are available. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Adding tracks to Bookmarks. Listening to bookmarked tracks. Removing
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    the following order. (Options) － [Delete all Bookmarks] － [Yes]. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Library screen /Bookmarks screen in "Music player" 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 89
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Deleting tracks from "Music player" 1 On the library [Music]). Otherwise, "Music player" will not recognize the content. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Connecting the player to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time The BLUETOOTH® function enables wireless connections between devices. The devices need to support future. The following instructions are a basic step refer to the manual of the device.
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    are invalid. Instructional video There is an instructional video for the following operations. Pairing a Bluetooth device for the first time. Connecting to a paired Bluetooth device. Visit the following link. https://rd1.sony.net/help/dmp/mov0004/h_zz/ The contents of the Help Guide may be subject
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 of the Bluetooth device and tap [Forget]. Follow the onscreen instructions. The pairing information will be erased. Hint You can also BD address, refer to the manual of the Bluetooth device. If the Bluetooth device supports the NFC function, the player and
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    are invalid. Instructional video There is an instructional video for the following operations. Pairing a Bluetooth device for the first time. Connecting to a paired Bluetooth device. Visit the following link. https://rd1.sony.net/help/dmp/mov0004/h_zz/ The contents of the Help Guide may be subject
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) NFC is for close-range wireless communications. If a Bluetooth device supports Hold them together until instructions appear on the screen of the player. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions on the player to
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    Bluetooth device to the player (NFC). The battery life becomes considerably shorter when the Bluetooth function is active. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Turning the power on Notes on the Bluetooth
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Configuring the Bluetooth function You can select the combination of codecs and preferences for Bluetooth streaming. 1 touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) Notes on the Bluetooth function 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 97
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Notes on the Bluetooth function In this topic, [Bluetooth devices] refers to all Bluetooth-compatible devices. Bluetooth-compatible devices are audio devices that support bag or case. Do supports security functions that comply with the Bluetooth standard. Sony
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Adjusting the sound The player has various settings for adjusting the sound. You can adjust the sound with the following options. "Sound adjustment" app. The sound adjustment screens in "Music player". The following are instructions for using "Sound
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    share adjusted values. Note The sound adjustments are disabled in the following cases. There is an active Bluetooth connection. Sound is output from the USB is connected to the USB Type-C port. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Using the High-Res streaming function You can enjoy music streaming from online music services in high sound High-Res streaming] function does not support all online music service apps. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Settings menu in "Music player" You can adjust the following settings from the Settings menu in "Music player". To open the Settings menu, tap the
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    About Music player The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 103
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Restarting the player Restart the player if operations become unstable. button for 10 seconds to force the player to restart. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Formatting the player This operation restores the player to － [Detailed song information]. Note Sony does not guarantee performance if you format the memory of the player using a computer. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without
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    Restarting the player 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 106
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 settings] － [Format]. Confirm the message carefully. Follow the onscreen instructions. Hint When you back up a music file from "Music player", The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product
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    Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Checking information on the player You can check information such as the model name and system software version. 1 Swipe the Home screen upwards. 2 Tap the menu items in the following order. [Settings] － [System] － [About device]. The contents of the Help Guide may be
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Advanced] － [System updates]. Confirm the message carefully. Follow the onscreen instructions. Hint When you back up a music file from "Music player", [Detailed song information]. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Notes on handling the player Read the notes below and follow the instructions to use the player safely. Consult a doctor if you become injured or burned from using the product. Contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service may damage the casing or cause the
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    strong force to the surface of the display. Strong force may cause the following problems. Distorted colors or brightness. A malfunction of the display. Injury from a cracked the copyright holder. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Notes on the headphones Road safety Do not use headphones in the player in environments where sound leakage will disturb others. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 5-006
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Notes on the built-in battery Do not touch the off immediately with clean water. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 5-006-039-11(4) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 113
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Notes on the sample data Sample music is preinstalled on the player for trial listening. When formatting is complete, the player will restore its preinstalled content. Sample data is not installed in some countries or regions. The contents of the Help Guide
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 made from natural materials. Sony is not responsible for user data even if the following problems occur due to defects in to the internet for software update or receiving third party services. For software updates, these technical data may be communicated
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Maintenance Clean the player with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for skipping may occur if the plug is dirty. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 5-006-039-11(4)
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    For customers in China: https://service.sony.com.cn/ For customers in Asia-Pacific, Oceania, the Middle East and Africa: https://www.sony-asia.com/support For customers who purchased the overseas models: https://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Specifications Display Size 3.6-inch (9.1 cm) Resolution HD (1280 × 720 Pixels) Panel type TFT color display with white LED-backlight Touch panel Supported Interface USB Type-C (USB 2.0 compliant) Headphone Stereo mini jack, Balanced standard jack
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    NW-ZX507: Approx. 48.64 GB Note Available capacity may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Models to sell vary by country or region. When you update the system software, reserve about 2 GB of free space in the internal shared storage. The contents of the Help Guide
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Battery life Music For models available in Europe Stereo mini jack MP3 (128 kbps) Approx. 19 hours AAC (256 kbps) Approx. 19 hours WAV (44.1
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    For other models Stereo mini jack MP3 (128 kbps) Approx. 20 hours AAC (256 kbps) Approx. 20 hours WAV (44.1 kHz/16 bit) Approx. 20 hours FLAC (44.1 kHz/16 bit) Approx. 20 hours FLAC (96 kHz/24 bit) Approx. 18 hours FLAC (192 kHz/24 bit) Approx. 16 hours DSD (2.8224 MHz/1 bit) Approx. 10 hours DSD
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    20% shorter when the [High-Res streaming] function is active. The music app other than Sony original music player app may drain the battery faster than the above values. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 5-006-039
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Maximum recordable number of songs NW /24 bit) Approx. 20 songs DSD (2.8224 MHz/1 bit) Approx. 30 songs NW-ZX507 (64 GB) MP3 (128 kbps) Approx. 13,000 songs AAC (256 kbps contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates
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    Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 Supported formats Music MP3 (.mp3) 32 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) / 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz WMA (.wma) 32 kbps - 192 kbps (Supports , High) MQA (.mqa.flac) Supported Note Sampling frequency may not correspond Guide may be subject
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    Help Guide Digital Media Player NW-ZX505/ZX507 System requirements Supported OS Windows® 10 Windows® 8.1 Windows® 7 Note Additional software do not guarantee operation for all computers. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
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Help Guide
Digital Media Player
NW-ZX505/ZX507
Use this manual when you have trouble or when you need to know how to use your player.
The color of the player sold in some countries/regions may differ from those shown above.
This [Help Guide] offers information for the latest version of the player's system software.
Update the system software to the latest version to enjoy the latest features.
Features added to Ver. 1.20
[Auto power off] has been added to the menu to conserve battery power.
Features added to Ver. 2.00
A setting for the [High-Res streaming] function has been added.
Creation, deletion, and renaming of Bookmarks in “Music player” have been enabled.
A keyword search function has been added to the library screen in “Music player”.
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Getting Started
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