Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 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. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Power and Charging Turning the power on or off Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) Charging the battery Reducing the battery consumption 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 Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen Sound quality setting screens FM Radio screen (Except for the NW-A55L) Language Study sc
Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content Using a Windows computer Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring content using Windows Explorer Importing content from the player to Music Center for PC Transferring language study content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring language study content using Windows Explorer Using a Mac computer Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer Transferring content using Mac Finder Trans
Enjoying music from a smartphone (Bluetooth receiving mode) Connecting the player to an unpaired smartphone for the first time Connecting the player to a paired smartphone One-touch connections with a smartphone (NFC) Configuring the Bluetooth function (Bluetooth receiving mode) Notes on the Bluetooth function Various Functions Enjoying music content on a computer using the sound quality of the player (USB-DAC function) Adjusting the sound quality settings Using the Noise Canceling function Monitoring amb
Announcement 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 Specifications Specifications Battery life Maximum recordable number of songs Supported formats System requirements 4-740-523-13(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 5
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Before first use Thank you for purchasing a player. For information on laws, regulations, and trademark rights, refer to “Important Information” in the internal memory of your unit. To read it, open the following folders in the system storage after you connect the unit to your computer. [WALKMAN] - [Information_HelpGuide] - [Important_Information] After you double-click the [index.html] file, select a language.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Manuals and general information Sony provides the following manuals and information regarding the player. The provided manuals explain the following operations and functions. Basic operations. Unique functions that require explanations. Complicated operations that require instructions. Help Guide This Help Guide provides the standard operating procedures only. How to transfer content to the player. How to use various functions.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Checking the contents of the package NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 (Common) WALKMAN® (1) USB cable (1) Startup Guide Instruction Manual NW-A55HN/A56HN Headphones (1) IER-NW500N or IER-NW500NE (only for Europe and Korea) Earbuds (1 set) Clip (for Headphones) (1) Note A microSD card is not supplied with the Walkman. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Switching the earbuds (Only for models supplied with earbuds) To enjoy better sound quality, select earbuds with the appropriate size for each ear. 1 Detach the earbuds from the headphones. Hold the headphones, and then twist and pull the earbuds. If the earbuds are slippery, wrap them in a soft dry cloth. 2 Attach new earbuds to the headphones. Push the earbuds firmly onto the headphones.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Attaching the clip (Only for models supplied with a clip) Attach the clip to the headphones as shown in the following illustration. You can secure the clip to your clothes or bag. Using the clip may reduce noise from the cord rubbing against your clothes. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Configuring the initial setup When you turn on the player for the first time, the initial setup wizard will launch. You can set the following items during the initial setup. Language Date and time 1 Hold down the button ( ) for 4 seconds until the player 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.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Music Center for PC is an application for Windows computers. Use the latest version of Music Center for PC. You can use Music Center for PC to perform the following operations. Importing content (such as music) from CDs to a computer. Organizing and managing the content. For example, you can create playlists. Transferring content on a computer to the player.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Installing Content Transfer (Mac) Content Transfer is an application for Mac computers. Use the latest version of Content Transfer. You can transfer content that you manage with iTunes or Finder. You can simply drag-and-drop the tracks or albums to transfer them to the player. Confirm the system requirements before you install Content Transfer. 1 Access the installer for Content Transfer. https://www.sony.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Turning the power on or off 1 Hold down the button ( ) for 4 seconds until the player turns on. When you turn on the player for the first time, the initial setup wizard will launch. Follow the onscreen instructions. You can set the following items during the initial setup. Language Date and time To turn off the player Hold down the button ( ) for 2 seconds while the screen is turned on.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can lock the player to prevent accidental button operation. 1 Slide the switch ( ). The HOLD function is enabled. You cannot operate the buttons on the player or the touch screen. Only the button ( ) is active and you can use it to perform the following operations. Turning the screen on or off. Turning on the player (4 seconds). Restarting the player (8 seconds).
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Charging the battery 1 Connect the player to a running computer via USB. Or, use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to connect the player to a wall socket (wall outlet) via USB. The charge lamp will light up. When charging is complete, the battery status icon switches to Then, the charge lamp turns off. 2 . Disconnect the player from the computer. Hint You can also use an AC adaptor (not supplied) to charge the player.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 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 do not use the player. Set [Auto Power Off]. The player will turn off automatically if you do not operate the player for a certain period of time after you pause playback.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Notes on charging the battery The charging time depends on the battery usage conditions. When the battery is sufficiently charged but the battery life has dropped to about half of its normal span, the battery may be worn out. Contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. The computer may not recognize the player in the following situations.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Using a microSD card This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Inserting a microSD card into the player. Removing a microSD card from the player. Formatting a microSD card on the player. To use a microSD card on the player, you first need to format the microSD card on the player. 1 Insert a microSD card. Open the microSD card slot cover ( ). Insert a microSD card until it clicks into place ( ).
4. Remove the microSD card. Then, close the microSD card slot cover. Note On the player, you cannot exchange data between the player memory and a microSD card. If the player does not recognize the microSD card, remove and reinsert the microSD card into the player. Do not insert any object other than a microSD card into the microSD card slot. If the inserted microSD card contains a large amount of data, it may take about 10 minutes or longer for the player to update the database.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 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 does not guarantee all operations for microSD cards that are used on multiple devices. Formatting a microSD card will delete all data stored on the microSD card. Save a backup copy in advance. Do not leave a microSD card within the reach of small children.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Parts and controls 1. Touch screen Tap icons or items on the screen to operate the player. 2. Headphone jack (Stereo Mini) Push in the headphone plug until it clicks into place. Connect the headphones properly. Otherwise, the output sound will be impaired. 3. WM-PORT jack Connect the USB cable (supplied). Connect accessories that support WM-PORT (not supplied). 4. Strap hole Attach a wrist strap (not supplied). 5.
10. N-mark Touch the N-mark on a Bluetooth device or a smartphone to this mark. The Bluetooth device or the smartphone must support the NFC function. You can connect the Bluetooth device or the smartphone to the player. 11. Built-in Bluetooth antenna The antenna allows the player to connect with Bluetooth devices or smartphones. Do not cover the antenna when a Bluetooth connection is active. Otherwise, the connection may be interrupted. 12.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 How to use the various screens This topic explains the layout of the various screens with the playback screen ( screen ( ) to switch to other screens (up/down/left/right). ) at the center. Flick the playback Playback screen You can confirm a variety of information for the currently selected track. Library screen You can select tracks from the library screen.
Language study function USB-DAC function Bluetooth Receiver function Play Queue screen You can check the list of tracks that the player 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 tracks to bookmark lists on the playback screen, etc. The following operations can be performed from this screen. Adding tracks to a bookmark list. Removing tracks from a bookmark list.
Available menu items may differ depending on the screen or settings. To configure the basic settings for the player, select the [Settings] menu. Basic playback operating buttons There are buttons for basic playback operations in the lower area of each screen. (play) / (pause) Tap to start playback. While the player 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 track. Hold down the button to fast-rewind playback.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Library screen You can select tracks from the library screen. Tracks are classified into various categories (such as [All Songs], [Album], [Artist], etc.). You can also switch to functions other than music playback, such as the following: FM radio function (Except for the NW-A55L) Language study function USB-DAC function Bluetooth Receiver function To display the library screen Flick the playback screen down.
3. Page indicator The number of dots represents the number of available pages. 4. Subcategories After you select a music category, select a subcategory until 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 differ depending on the screen or settings. Settings Select the item to display the Settings menu.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Playback screen You can confirm a variety of information for the currently selected track. To display the playback screen Tap at the bottom of the screen. 1. Cover art 2. Track number / Total numbers of tracks 3. Elapsed time of the current track 4. Timeline bar 5. Track title / Artist name / Album title 6. Lyrics icon 7. Shuffle button / Previous button / Play (Pause) button / Next button / Repeat button 8. Length of the track 9.
Move Songs to Language Study View Help Select the item to move the current track to the language study library. Select the item to view the operating guide. Hint Drag the timeline bar to change the playback position in a track. Note The elapsed time and timeline bar indications may not be accurate. 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.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Play Queue screen You can check the list of tracks that the player will play with the current settings. To display the play queue screen Flick the playback screen to the right. 1. Current track 2. Playback order 3. Pop-up 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 the menu.
Add to Playlist Select the item to add the selected track to a playlist. Detailed Song Information Select the item to display the details of the track. Hint 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.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 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 Codec Length 2. Number of the current list The previous list and the next list buttons 3.
Pop-up menu Tap to display the pop-up menu. Available menu items may differ depending on the screen or settings. Add to Another Bookmark List Select the item to add the selected track to another bookmark list. Add to Playlist Select the item to add the selected track to a playlist. Delete from Bookmark List Select the item to remove the selected track from the current bookmark list. Detailed Song Information Select the item to display the details of the track.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Sound quality setting screens You can adjust various sound quality settings. To display the sound quality setting screen Flick the playback screen up. To navigate the sound quality setting screens Flick the screen left or right to select the sound quality setting that you want to adjust. Tap the [ClearAudio+] switch to turn off the [ClearAudio+] function so that you can flick the screen.
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 FM Radio screen (Except for the NW-A55L) You can listen to FM radio. To switch to the FM radio function Tap 1. on the library screen. button Tap the button to switch back to the music playback function. 2. FM radio switch (On/Off) Connect a pair of headphones to turn on the switch. The headphone cord works as an antenna. 3. Frequency Tap / to change the frequency. 4. Preset number Tap / to select a preset station.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Language Study screen The language study function provides the useful functions for learning languages. DPC (Digital Pitch Control) A-B Repeat Quick Replay You need to transfer tracks from the computer to the [LEARNING] folder for using the language study function. To switch to the language study function Tap on the library screen.
Select a track from the desired category. Tap to switch back to the music playback function. Play queue screen for the language study function You can check the list of tracks that the player will play with the current settings. Playback screen for the language study function Useful learning functions are available. DPC (Digital Pitch Control) A-B Repeat Quick Replay Option/setting menu Tap to display the menu. Available menu items may differ depending on the screen or settings.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 USB-DAC screen You can use the player as a USB-DAC device. Use this function to listen to music on a computer. To switch to the USB-DAC function Tap 1. on the library screen. button Tap the button to switch back to the music playback function. 2. Signal indicator The indicator reflects the audio signal level of the music content that is being played. 3. Volume knob / VOLUME +/– buttons You can adjust the volume.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Bluetooth Receiver screen You can use the player to enjoy music content stored on a smartphone (Bluetooth Receiver function). Use headphones with the player. The sound quality settings on the player apply to the output sound. To switch to the Bluetooth Receiver function Tap 1. on the library screen. button Tap the button to switch back to the music playback function. 2. [Add Device (Pairing)] Tap the button to prepare for pairing.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 List of icons displayed in the information area You can check the playback status and various settings using the icons displayed in the information area. The icons vary depending on the status of the player. 1.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume On the player: Press the button ( ) to adjust the volume. On the screen: Tap the area ( ) on the playback screen to display the volume dialog. Turn the knob ( volume. Tap to close the volume dialog. ) to adjust the Hint You can also use the +/– buttons at the bottom of the volume dialog to adjust the volume.
Note [AVLS (Volume Limit)] does not work while 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.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Volume operation in compliance with European and Korean Directives For European customers For Korean customers (models supplied with headphones) The alarm (beep) and warning [Check the volume level.] are intended to protect your ears. They occur when you initially turn the volume up to a harmful level. You can cancel the alarm and warning by tapping [OK] on the alert dialog.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Browsing the operating guide You can browse the operating guide to take a quick tour of the operations on the player. 1 and then [View Help]. On the library screen or the playback screen, tap The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Preparing music content Before you transfer music content to the player, you need to prepare the music content. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Importing music content from an audio CD to Music Center for PC. Importing music content stored on a computer to Music Center for PC. Importing music content stored on an external media device to a computer. Purchasing music content from online music services.
3. Click (menu) in the top left of the Music Center for PC screen. Then, select the import method from the [File] menu. 4. Specify folders or files for the music content that you want to import. 5. Start importing music content. For details on the procedure, 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.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content High-Resolution Audio refers to audio content in a format with higher sound quality than the CD standard. HighResolution Audio content is available via online music services. Access an online music service that provides High-Resolution Audio content. Services vary by country or region. Check the service guide for the provider you use.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC You can transfer music content that is stored on a Windows computer to the player via Music Center for PC. Illustrations and operational procedures are examples when using Music Center for PC Version 2.0. Note If you connect the player to a battery-powered computer, the battery of the computer will deplete.
While the player is connected to a computer, observe the following cautions. Otherwise, the player may not function properly. Do not turn on the computer. Do not restart the computer. Do not wake the computer from sleep mode. Do not shut down the computer. While you are transferring or importing music content on Music Center for PC, make sure that the computer does not enter the sleep mode or standby mode. The data may be lost or Music Center for PC may not reboot normally.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Transferring content using Windows Explorer You can transfer music content directly by dragging and dropping it from Windows Explorer. Note If you connect the player to a battery-powered computer, the battery of the computer will deplete. When you connect the player to a computer for a long period of time, connect the computer to an AC power supply. 1 Connect the player to the computer via USB. 2 Open the [WALKMAN] folder as follows.
If you want to transfer language study content, open the [LEARNING] folder. You can add cover art images for albums manually so that the image will appear on the player screen. First, rename the image file with the same name as the folder for the album. (Do not change the extension for the image file at this time.) Then, add the image file to the folder for the album. The player displays the following files for cover art images.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Importing content from the player to Music Center for PC Illustrations and operational procedures are examples when using Music Center for PC Version 2.0. Note If you connect the player to a battery-powered computer, the battery of the computer will deplete. When you connect the player to a computer for a long period of time, connect the computer to an AC power supply. 1 Use a computer on which Music Center for PC has been installed.
Do not turn on the 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.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Transferring language study content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC You can transfer language study content to the player using Music Center for PC. Illustrations and operational procedures are examples when using Music Center for PC Version 2.0. Note If you connect the player to a battery-powered computer, the battery of the computer will deplete.
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Transferring language study content using Windows Explorer You can transfer language study content to the player using Windows Explorer. Note If you connect the player to a battery-powered computer, the battery of the computer will deplete. When you connect the player to a computer for a long period of time, connect the computer to an AC power supply. 1 Connect the player to the computer via USB. 2 Open the [WALKMAN] folder as follows.
On the playback screen, tap the menu items in the following order. You can move the current track. – [Move Songs to Language Study]. On a track list, album list, or artist list, tap the menu items in the following order. You can move the selected track, album, or artist. – [Move Songs to Language Study]. Note Observe the following precautions. Otherwise, the player may not be able to play the files. Do not change the names of the root folders (such as MUSIC).
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Transferring content from a Mac computer using Content Transfer You can use Content Transfer. Music content with copyright protection cannot be transferred. Note If you connect the player to a battery-powered computer, the battery of the computer will deplete. When you connect the player to a computer for a long period of time, connect the computer to an AC power supply. 1 Use a computer on which Content Transfer has been installed.
Hint Refer to [Supported formats] for details on compatible file formats. Note Operation may not be guaranteed depending on the version of iTunes. Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer. Otherwise, the data may be damaged. Transferred music content is limited to private use only. Use of music content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders. The use of a USB hub is only guaranteed when you use a self-powered USB hub that carries an authorized logo.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Transferring content using Mac Finder You can transfer music content directly by dragging and dropping it from Finder. Music content with copyright protection cannot be transferred. Note If you connect the player to a battery-powered computer, the battery of the computer will deplete. When you connect the player to a computer for a long period of time, connect the computer to an AC power supply.
Baseline JPEG Non-interlaced PNG Maximum size: 4,096 × 4,096 Note Observe the following precautions. Otherwise, the player may not be able to play the files. Do not change the names of the root folders (such as [MUSIC]). Do not transfer the files to folders other than [MUSIC] or [LEARNING]. Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer. Do not format the memory of the player on the computer.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Transferring language study content using Mac Finder You can transfer language study content to the player using Finder. Language study content with copyright protection cannot be transferred. Note If you connect the player to a battery-powered computer, the battery of the computer will deplete. When you connect the player to a computer for a long period of time, connect the computer to an AC power supply.
The player may not display information for some language study content correctly depending on the language setting on the player. Transferred language study content is limited to private use only. Use of language study 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 to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Adding lyric information using a computer You can input lyrics to a text file (an LRC file). Transfer both the text file (LRC file) and the music file to the player. Creating lyrics in a text file (LRC file) 1. Open the [Notepad] in Windows Accessories. 2. Enter the lyrics into [Notepad]. 3. Play the track and enter the time to display each line of text.
Windows 7: Select [Start], [Computer], and then [WALKMAN]. You can also transfer music files to a microSD card. Select the folder 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 music file and the LRC file into the new folder to transfer them. Hint The following numbers of characters are recommended when you display lyrics on the player.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Notes on transferring content from a computer Drag-and-drop music files into the correct folder as shown in the following illustration. The player can play back music files stored in the first through eighth level of each folder. Note Do not rename the following default folders. Otherwise, the player will not recognize the folders.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Playing music To play tracks, first select a category. You need to transfer music content from a computer to the player in advance. On a Windows computer Use Music Center for PC to transfer content from a CD or the computer to the player. Drag-and-drop content from Windows Explorer. On a Mac computer Use Content Transfer to transfer content from iTunes. Drag-and-drop content from Finder.
Hint You can move tracks, albums, or artists from the music library to the language study library. On the playback screen, tap the menu items in the following order. You can move the current track. – [Move Songs to Language Study]. On a track list, album list, or artist list, tap the menu items in the following order. You can move the selected track, album, or artist. – [Move Songs to Language Study]. Note If the player does not play tracks in the order you want, try the following.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Playback methods This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Selecting the playback mode. Setting the playback range. Selecting the playback mode 1. Tap the area ( or ) to select a playback mode. : Shuffle Playback : Repeat 1 Song : Repeat All When and are lit up, the player will play all tracks in the selected playback range randomly. To return to the normal playback mode, tap the icons so that both and darken.
Shuffle Playback To shuffle all the tracks on the player, select [All Songs] on the library screen. If you select a track from [Album] on the library screen, the player will shuffle all the tracks in the selected album. When the player finishes playing all the tracks in the album, playback will proceed to the next album. Then, the player will shuffle all the tracks in the album. selected range are played in random order. (*1) Repeat Off All tracks are played in sequential order.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Using [SensMe™ Channels] The [SensMe™ Channels] function automatically groups tracks by theme. You can play tracks to suit your mood, current activity, the time of day, and more. To use the [SensMe™ Channels] function on the player, tracks must be analyzed by Music Center for PC before you transfer the tracks. To analyze tracks, activate the 12 TONE ANALYSIS function on Music Center for PC.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Obtaining lyric information To display lyric information on the player, you need to transfer a lyric text file (LRC file) together with the track file to the player. You can obtain lyric information in the following ways. Obtain lyric information via the Internet, and then create a text file (LRC file). Input lyrics to a text file (LRC file) by yourself. For details on LRC files, refer to the relevant topic under [Related Topic].
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Displaying lyrics Transfer tracks with lyric information to the player. Then, set the player to display lyrics. When lyric information is available for a track, an icon ( ) lights up. 1 On the playback screen, tap and then [Display Lyrics]. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Managing playlists on the player You can collect your favorite tracks and save them as playlists on the player. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Adding tracks to playlists on the player. Listening to playlists on the player. Deleting playlists from the player. Adding tracks to playlists on the player Playlists can be saved either in the internal memory of the player or on the microSD card.
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. Hint You can remove a track from a playlist. Display the list of tracks in the playlist and tap to display the pop-up menu. Then, select [Delete from Playlist]. Note Even if you delete a playlist, the tracks in the playlist will not be deleted from the player.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Managing bookmarks on the player You can add your favorite tracks to bookmark lists. Up to 10 bookmark lists are available. Up to 999 tracks can be added to a bookmark list. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Adding tracks to bookmark lists. Listening to bookmarked tracks on the player. Removing tracks from a bookmark list on the player. Adding tracks to bookmark lists 1. Perform one of the following.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Deleting tracks from the player You can delete tracks from the player. 1 On the library screen, display one of the following items. To delete tracks, tap the desired category (albums, artists, etc.), and the desired subcategory until a track list appears. To delete a folder, tap [Folder] and then the desired folder. 2 Tap to display the pop-up menu and tap [Delete]. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 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 Bluetooth wireless technology. A wireless connection is possible at a range of up to 10 meters in an open area. You can use the Bluetooth transmitting function for the following operations. Listening to music wirelessly.
1. While the Bluetooth device is connected, tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [Connect to/Add Audio Device] ([Bluetooth]). 2. Tap the name of the Bluetooth device from [Added Devices]. Hint You can pair the player with only one Bluetooth device at a time. To pair with multiple Bluetooth devices, repeat the procedure in this topic for each device. You can erase registered Bluetooth device. On the list of connectable devices in [Added Devices], tap Bluetooth device.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Connecting the player to a paired Bluetooth device If the player and a Bluetooth device have been paired before, the Bluetooth device is registered to the player. You can connect the player and the Bluetooth device easily. 1 Turn on the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device, if necessary. 2 On the library screen of the player, tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [Connect to/Add Audio Device] ([Bluetooth]).
Note The battery life becomes considerably shorter when the Bluetooth function is active. There are some restrictions on sound output through a Bluetooth connection. Even if you connect a pair of headphones to a headphone jack, sound will not be output from the headphones. Sound is output from the Bluetooth device preferentially. You cannot listen to FM radio while there is an active Bluetooth connection. (The NW-A55L does not have an FM radio function.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) If a Bluetooth device supports the NFC function, you can connect the player and the device easily. You can simply touch the device to the player to pair the devices and establish a Bluetooth connection. NFC is for close-range wireless communications. 1 If the Bluetooth device has an NFC switch, set the NFC switch to on. 2 Turn on the screen of the player.
To turn off the NFC function The NFC function is turned on as a default. If you want to turn off the NFC function, tap the menu items in the following order to remove the check mark. – [Settings] – [NFC] ([Bluetooth]). Hint Take the following measures if the connection is poor. Move the Bluetooth device over the mark on the player ( ). If your player is inside a case, take it out of the case. Make sure that the NFC function is on. Tap and then [Settings].
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Configuring the Bluetooth function (Bluetooth transmitting mode) This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Selecting the playback quality for Bluetooth streaming. Selecting the volume setting for Bluetooth streaming. Checking Bluetooth information. Selecting the playback quality for Bluetooth streaming You can select the combination of codecs and preferences for Bluetooth streaming. 1.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Connecting the player to an unpaired smartphone for the first time You can use the player to listen to music from a smartphone through a Bluetooth connection (Bluetooth Receiver function). Connect headphones to the player to listen to the music. You can also use the Noise Canceling function or Ambient Sound Mode with compatible headphones.
To erase the registration of a smartphone Perform the following operations on the Bluetooth Receiver screen. You can erase the registration of a smartphone from the player. 1. Tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [Added Devices - Bluetooth Receiver] ([Bluetooth]). 2. Tap next to the name of the smartphone whose registration you want to erase. Then, select [Delete Device]. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. Hint You can pair with only one smartphone at a time.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Connecting the player to a paired smartphone If the player and a smartphone have been paired before, the smartphone is registered to the player. You can connect the player and the smartphone easily. 1 On the library screen of the player, tap 2 Confirm the message and tap [OK]. . The player will switch to the Bluetooth Receiver function. 3 On the smartphone screen, select the name of the player from the list of paired devices.
If the smartphone supports the NFC function, the player and the smartphone can be paired and connected by touching them together. The player stays connected to the smartphone until you turn off the Bluetooth Receiver function. To conserve the battery power, turn off the Bluetooth Receiver function or terminate the Bluetooth connection with the smartphone. If the volume is low and you hear noise while you are using the Bluetooth Receiver function, try the following.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 One-touch connections with a smartphone (NFC) If a smartphone supports the NFC function, you can connect the player and the smartphone easily. You can pair the devices and establish a Bluetooth connection simply by touching the smartphone to the player. NFC is for close-range wireless communications. 1 Turn on the NFC function on the smartphone. 2 On the library screen of the player, tap 3 Confirm the message and tap [OK]. .
The NFC function is turned on as a default. If you want to turn off the NFC function, tap the menu items in the following order to remove the check mark. – [Settings] – [NFC] ([Bluetooth]). Hint Take the following measures if the connection is poor. Move the smartphone over the mark on the player ( ). If the player or the smartphone is inside a case, take it out of the case. Make sure that the NFC function is on. Check if the N mark appears in the information area.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Configuring the Bluetooth function (Bluetooth receiving mode) Selecting the playback quality for Bluetooth streaming You can select the playback quality while the Bluetooth Receiver function is active. 1. On the Bluetooth Receiver screen, tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [Receiver Playback Quality] ([Bluetooth]). 2. Select [Sound Quality Preferred] or [Connection Preferred].
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Notes on the Bluetooth function In this topic, [Bluetooth devices] refers to all Bluetooth-compatible devices. Bluetooth-compatible devices are audio devices, smartphones, etc. that support the Bluetooth function. Depending on the Bluetooth device, network environment, and surrounding conditions, noise may be heard or the sound may be interrupted. To optimize Bluetooth communications, observe the following.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Enjoying music content on a computer using the sound quality of the player (USBDAC function) You can enjoy music content stored on a computer through the player, without transferring the content to the player. Because the sound quality settings of the player also apply to the output sound, music content on the computer can be played with the same sound quality as the player. The following applications are compatible with the USB-DAC function.
Hint If you do not want the player to charge from the computer, remove the check mark from [Charge this player from the connected device]. Tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [USB DAC Settings] ([Function Settings]) – [Charge this player from the connected device]. However, if the USB port on the computer is set to supply power constantly to the connected device, the player may be charged by the computer. Note While the USB-DAC function is active, the following functions are disabled.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Adjusting the sound quality settings The player has various settings for adjusting the sound quality. From the [Settings] menu On the playback screen, tap and then [Settings]. You can set the following sound settings from the menu listed under [Sound] or [Headphones]. ClearAudio+™ This function automatically applies the recommended sound quality settings to the output sound.
When [ClearAudio+] is set to [On]. The sound quality settings do not apply to FM radio. (The NW-A55L does not have an FM radio function.) The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Using the Noise Canceling function The Noise Canceling function reduces ambient noise. You can enjoy music at a low volume. You need a pair of headphones equipped with the Noise Canceling function. The following headphones are compatible with the player. IER-NW500N IER-NW500NE MDR-NW750N MDR-NW750NE This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Selecting the headphones. Turning on the Noise Canceling function.
The sound may skip when you listen to the player on public transportation. This is caused by the Noise Canceling system and is not a malfunction. Sound skipping may be reduced if you adjust the Noise Canceling effect (Adjust Noise Canceling). Note Use headphones that are compatible with the Noise Canceling function. Otherwise, the Noise Canceling function will not work. Select an appropriate earbud size to enjoy the full effects of the Noise Canceling function.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 What is Ambient Sound Mode? Ambient Sound Mode uses the microphones built into the headphones that support Ambient Sound Mode to allow you to hear ambient sound even while wearing headphones. Pay attention to the sounds around you to enjoy listening to music safely. Note Ambient Sound Mode allows you to hear ambient sound even while wearing headphones. However, note that this mode does not enable you to hear all sounds around you.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Using Ambient Sound Mode You can enjoy music while monitoring ambient sounds. Use the IER-NW500N/NW500NE when you use Ambient Sound Mode. Do not use headphones that are incompatible with Ambient Sound Mode. 1 Select the headphones that are compatible with Ambient Sound Mode. On the playback screen, tap under [Headphones]. 2 and then [Settings]. Then, select the [IER-NW500N/NE] from the pull-down menu Turn on Ambient Sound Mode.
When you disconnect the headphones from the player, turn off Ambient Sound Mode beforehand. If you cannot hear the ambient sounds well, try changing [Ambient Sound Level]. This setting may improve the level of the ambient sounds. Depending on the surrounding environment, a rubbing noise may be noticeable. (Rubbing noise refers to a noise generated when the headphone cable rubs against clothing or when hair rubs against the headphones, etc.) In this case, adjust [Ambient Sound Level].
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Using the [Clear Phase™ ] function You can enjoy the full effects of the Noise Canceling or [Clear Phase™ ] function by selecting the compatible headphones. and then [Settings]. 1 On the library screen, tap 2 Select [IER-NW500N/NE] or [MDR-NW750N/NE] from the pull-down menu under [Headphones]. 3 Tap [Clear Phase™ ] to add a check mark. Hint [Clear Phase™ ] cannot be set when [ClearAudio+] is set to [On].
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Preparing language study content You need to transfer tracks to the [LEARNING] folder on the player before you can use the language study function. You can use the following methods to transfer language study content. On the player: You can move tracks, albums, or artists from the music library to the language study library. On the playback screen, tap the menu items in the following order. You can move the current track.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Using the language study function The language study function provides the following useful functions for language learning. DPC (Digital Pitch Control) A-B Repeat Quick Replay 1 On the library screen, tap . The player will switch to the language study function. Then, the library screen for the language study function will appear. 2 Select a category and subcategories until a track list appears, and then select a track.
Hint You can move tracks, albums, or artists from the language study library to the music library. On the playback screen, tap the menu items in the following order. You can move the current track. – [Move Songs to Music]. On a track list, album list, or artist list, tap the menu items in the following order. You can move the selected track, album, or artist. – [Move Songs to Music]. Note There needs to be at least one second between the start point (A) and the end point (B) for the A-B Repeat function.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Listening to FM radio broadcasts (Except for the NW-A55L) Connect a pair of headphones to listen to FM radio. The headphone cord works as an antenna. 1 Connect a pair of headphones to the player. 2 On the library screen, tap . The player will switch to the FM radio function. The FM radio switch ( ) will turn on automatically. 3 Tap / ( ) repeatedly to select a frequency ( If you have preset a broadcast station, tap / ( ).
While the FM radio function is active, Ambient Sound Mode is disabled. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Presetting FM radio stations (Except for the NW-A55L) You can preset FM radio stations either automatically or manually. Presetting FM radio stations automatically 1. In the FM radio function, tap the menu items in the following order. – [Auto Preset] – [OK]. Receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order of frequency. Presetting FM radio stations manually 1. In the FM radio function, tune to a broadcast station. 2.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Using USB Mass Storage mode When you connect the player to a Windows computer, the following modes are available. USB Mass Storage mode The computer uses the player as a USB storage device. Data can be transferred between the computer and the player. You can access the [WALKMAN] and the storage folder for the microSD card directly to manage files. The player charges via the computer. You cannot operate the player.
– [Settings] – [Device Settings] ([Basic Settings]) – [USB Connection Settings] – [Turn On USB Mass Storage] – [OK]. Note Before you disable USB Mass Storage mode, we recommend that you perform [Safely Remove Hardware] on the computer. Do not disconnect the player while transferring content between the player and the computer. Doing so will damage the data. On the computer screen, confirm that the data has finished transferring properly.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Restarting the player Restart the player if operations become unstable or the player freezes. Restarting will not delete any data and pairing information. However, perform the following before you restart the player. Otherwise, the data on the player may be damaged. Disconnect the player from the computer. Stop playback. 1 Hold down the button ( ) for 8 seconds until the player restarts.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Restarting, formatting, or initializing the player This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Resetting the player. Formatting the memory of the player. Rebuilding the database on the player. Initializing the player. Confirm the details of each function. Then, select the appropriate menu item for your needs. 1 On the library screen, tap the menu items in the following order.
Sony does not guarantee performance if you format the memory of the player using a computer. If you perform one of the following menu items, pairing information for Bluetooth devices will be deleted from the player. [Restore to Factory Configuration] [Reset All Settings] If you rebuild the database, the following information will be erased. Elapsed time of the selected track Playback order The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Formatting a microSD card You can format a microSD card on the player. Formatting the microSD card will delete all data stored on the card. Save a backup copy in advance. Be careful not to delete important data. 1 On the library screen, tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [Device Settings] ([Basic Settings]) – [Reset/Format] – [Format SD Card]. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Checking information on the player You can check information such as the model name and system software version. 1 On the library screen, tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [Unit Information] ([Other]). The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Updating the system software You can update the system software of the player. You will receive update notices by the following methods. From Music Center for PC (You will receive update notices automatically.) From the customer support website (Access the site manually to receive update notices.) Access the customer support website to get the latest information.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting panel Shortcut buttons for some functions are available in the quick setting panel. You can activate certain functions directly without scrolling in the [Settings] menu. 1 Tap 2 Tap the shortcut button for the desired function. and then [Settings]. Available functions Shortcut button Function Tap the button to adjust the screen brightness. You can select a value from 1 to 100.
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Settings menu You can adjust various settings from the Settings menu. To enter the Settings menu, tap and then [Settings]. You can select the Settings menu on the following screen.
Sound ClearAudio+ (On/Off) – Equalizer DSEE HX DC Phase Linearizer Sound Settings VPT (Surround) Dynamic Normalizer Vinyl Processor Headphones IER-NW500N/NE MDR-NW750N/NE – Other Headphones On/Off Noise Canceling Select Environment Adjust Noise Canceling On/Off Ambient Sound Mode Ambient Sound Level Clear Phase™ (On/Off) – Bluetooth On/Off Connect to/Add Audio Device Add Device (Pairing) Added Devices Wireless Playback Quality Audio Device Connection Settings Use Enhanced Mode Added Devices - Blu
Bluetooth Information *1 Bluetooth Version/Device Name/Bluetooth Device Address/Profile/Version The menu item is only available on models sold in certain countries or regions. Function Settings Language Study Settings Play Mode Scan Sensitivity FM Radio Settings (Except for the NW-A55L) Mono/Auto USB DAC Settings Charge this player from the connected device Other Unit Information Model name, system software version, total number of tracks, etc.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 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 Center if the player does not operate properly. Observe the following precautions. Otherwise, an explosion, fire, electric shock, burns, or injury may result. Do not expose the player to fire.
Do not drop the player into water. Do not use the player in humid locations or during wet weather such as rain or snow. Do not place the player against your body or clothes when you are sweating. Do not touch the player with wet hands. Comply with announcements regarding the use of electronic devices when you are on an airplane. Heat may build up in the player in the following situations, but this is not a malfunction. However, be careful because there is a risk of low-temperature burns.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Notes on the headphones Road safety Do not use headphones in the following situations. While you are driving a car or riding a motorcycle or bicycle. Places where impaired hearing is dangerous. For example, on train platforms, in areas where there is vehicle traffic, or near construction sites. Preventing hearing damage Observe the following to protect your hearing. Keep the volume at a moderate level.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Notes on the built-in battery Do not touch the rechargeable battery with your bare hands if the battery is leaking. The battery liquid may cause burns or blindness. If the liquid contacts your body or clothes, wash the liquid 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.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Notes on the sample data Sample music is pre-installed on the player for trial listening. Sample data is not installed in some countries or regions. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 General Information Charging time and playback time depend on the following conditions. The number of times you have charged the battery Operating temperature When the battery is sufficiently charged but the battery life has dropped to about half of its normal span, the battery may be worn out. A lithium-ion rechargeable battery is built into the player.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Maintenance Clean the player with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. To clean a player that has gotten very dirty, use a cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Be careful not to get water inside the player. Do not clean with solvents such as alcohol, naphtha, or paint thinner. These solvents may damage the surface of the player. Clean the headphone plug occasionally with a soft dry cloth.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Customer support website Visit the customer support website in your country or region in the following situations. When you have a question about the player. When you have an issue with the player. When you want information on compatible items. For customers in the USA, Canada and Latin America: https://www.sony.com/am/support For customers in Europe: https://www.sony.eu/support/ For customers in China: https://service.sony.com.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Specifications Display Size/Resolution 3.1-inch (7.8 cm), WVGA (800 × 480 Pixels) Panel type TFT color display with white LED-backlight Touch panel Supported Interface USB Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Headphone Stereo Mini-jack WM-PORT WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins External memory microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC FM radio (Except for the NW-A55L) FM Frequency range 87.5 MHz to 108.
Noise Canceling system Digital Noise Canceling (Select Environment) Full-auto AINC Bus/Train Airplane Office Ambient Sound Mode Ambient Sound Mode Supported General Built-in battery: Built-in Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery Power Source Charging and Power supply: USB power (from a computer via a USB) Charging Time USB-based charging Approx. 4 hours Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 ºF to 95 ºF) w/h/d, projecting parts not included Approx. 54.8 mm × 97.3 mm × 10.7 mm (2.16 inches × 3.
NW-A57 Approx. 55.93 GB=60,055,519,232 byte Note Available capacity may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Battery life Music (Approx.) Ambient Sound Mode ON Ambient Sound Mode OFF MP3 (128 kbps) 30 hours 45 hours AAC (256 kbps) 27 hours 39 hours FLAC (96 kHz/24 bit) 27 hours 39 hours FLAC (192 kHz/24 bit) 23 hours 30 hours DSD (2.
The battery life may become about 70 % shorter when some of the sound quality settings are active. Note The values shown in this topic are the approximate battery life when content is played continuously at the default settings. Even if the player is turned off for an extended period, a small amount of battery power is still consumed. Battery life may vary depending on volume setting, conditions of use and ambient temperature. The battery is consumed considerably when the screen is on.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Maximum recordable number of songs Music (Approx.) NW-A55/A55HN/A55L (16 GB) NW-A56/A56HN (32 GB) NW-A57 (64 GB) MP3 (128 kbps) 3,300 songs 7,300 songs 15,000 songs AAC (256 kbps) 1,600 songs 3,600 songs 7,600 songs FLAC (44.1 kHz/16 bit) 300 songs 660 songs 1,300 songs FLAC (96 kHz/24 bit) 90 songs 200 songs 420 songs FLAC (192 kHz/24 bit) 40 songs 100 songs 210 songs DSD (2.
Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 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 variable bit rate (VBR)) / 44.1 kHz FLAC ( .flac) 16 bit, 24 bit / 8 kHz - 384 kHz WAV ( .wav) 16 bit, 24 bit, 32 bit (Float/Integer) / 8 kHz - 384 kHz AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .3gp) 16 kbps - 320 kbps / 8 kHz - 48 kHz HE-AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .
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Help Guide Digital Music Player NW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 System requirements Supported OS Windows® 10 Windows® 8.1 Windows® 7 macOS® v10.10 - 10.13 Note You need an Internet connection to download computer applications. We 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.
