Help Guide - Sony

1 Help GuideDigital Music PlayerNW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Use this manual when you have trouble or when you need to know how to use your color of the player sold in some countries/regions may differ from those shown contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's StartedBefore first useManuals and general informationChecking the contents of the packageUsing the supplied accessoriesSwitching the earbudsAttaching the clipConfiguring the initial setupInstalling Music Center for PC (Windows)1 Installing Content Transfer (Mac)Power and ChargingTurning the power on or offPreventing unintentional operations (HOLD)Charging the batteryReducing the battery consumptionNotes on charging the batterymicroSD CardsUsing a microSD cardNotes on microSD cardsBasic OperationsParts and controlsScreen operationsHow to use the various screensLibrary screenPlayback screenPlay Queue screenBookmark List screenSound quality setting screensFM Radio screen (Except for the NW-A55L)

2 Language Study screenUSB-DAC screenBluetooth Receiver screenList of icons displayed in the information areaAdjusting the volumeVolume operation in compliance with European and Korean DirectivesBrowsing the operating guideTransferring MusicPreparing music content2 Purchasing High-Resolution Audio contentUsing a Windows computerTransferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PCTransferring content using Windows ExplorerImporting content from the player to Music Center for PCTransferring language study content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PCTransferring language study content using Windows ExplorerUsing a Mac computerTransferring content from a Mac computer using Content TransferTransferring content using Mac FinderTransferring language study content using Mac FinderAdding lyric information using a computerNotes on transferring content from a computerPlaying, Organizing, or Deleting MusicPlaying musicPlayback methodsUsing [SensMe Channels]

3 Displaying lyricsObtaining lyric informationDisplaying lyricsManaging playlists on the playerManaging bookmarks on the playerDeleting tracks from the playerEnjoying Music Through a Wireless ConnectionEnjoying music with a Bluetooth audio device (Bluetooth transmitting mode)Connecting the player to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first timeConnecting the player to a paired Bluetooth deviceOne-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC)Configuring the Bluetooth function (Bluetooth transmitting mode)3 Enjoying music from a smartphone (Bluetooth receiving mode)Connecting the player to an unpaired smartphone for the first timeConnecting the player to a paired smartphoneOne-touch connections with a smartphone (NFC)Configuring the Bluetooth function (Bluetooth receiving mode)Notes on the Bluetooth functionVarious FunctionsEnjoying music content on a computer using the sound quality of the player (USB-DAC function)Adjusting the sound quality settingsUsing the Noise Canceling functionMonitoring ambient sound while playing music (Ambient Sound Mode)What is Ambient Sound Mode?

4 Using Ambient Sound ModeUsing the [Clear Phase ] functionUsing useful functions for language learningPreparing language study contentUsing the language study functionFM Radio (Except for the NW-A55L)Listening to FM radio broadcasts (Except for the NW-A55L)Presetting FM radio stations (Except for the NW-A55L)Using USB Mass Storage modeRestarting, formatting, or initializing the playerRestarting the playerRestarting, formatting, or initializing the playerFormatting a microSD cardVarious information and system updatesChecking information on the playerUpdating the system softwareUsing shortcut buttons from the quick setting panelSettings menu44-740-523-13(1)

5 Copyright 2018 sony CorporationAnnouncementNotes on handling the playerNotes on the headphonesNotes on the built-in batteryNotes on the sample dataGeneral InformationMaintenanceCustomer support websiteSpecificationsSpecificationsBatte ry lifeMaximum recordable number of songsSupported formatsSystem requirements5 Help GuideDigital Music PlayerNW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Before first useThank you for purchasing a information on laws, regulations, and trademark rights, refer to Important Information in the internal memory ofyour unit. To read it, open the following folders in the system storage after you connect the unit to your computer.

6 [WALKMAN] - [Information_HelpGuide] - [Important_Information] After you double-click the [ ] file, select a you start using the player, read the topics under [Related Topic].All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective this manual, TM and marks are not you start using the player, check the following namesSeveral model names appear in this [Help Guide ]. Some models are not available depending on the country or regionwhere you purchased the system requirementsWhen you connect the player to a computer, check the computer system chargingThe battery might be low when you use the player for the first time.

7 Charge the battery before cardsThe following memory cards are referred to as [microSD cards] in this [Help Guide ].microSD cardsmicroSDHC cardsmicroSDXC cardsImages and illustrationsThe screen images and illustrations shown in this [Help Guide ] are for reference only. They may differ from the actualproduct or onscreen and specifications are subject to change without TopicManuals and general informationThe contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's requirementsCharging the batteryNotes on handling the playerNotes on the headphonesNotes on the built-in batteryNotes on the sample dataGeneral InformationMaintenanceCustomer support website4-740-523-13(1)

8 Copyright 2018 sony Corporation7 Help GuideDigital Music PlayerNW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Manuals and general informationSony provides the following manuals and information regarding the provided manuals explain the following operations and functions that require operations that require GuideThis Help Guide provides the standard operating procedures to transfer content to the to use various on using the Help Guide refers to the product as player. Startup Guide (printed)Basic steps to start listening to music after you purchase the Manual (printed)Notes on using the playerCompliance informationHow to access [Important Information]Important InformationInformation on copyrights, laws, and regulationsSee [Before first use] for details on viewing the support website (online)See [Customer support website] in this [Help Guide ].

9 The latest information on the playerFAQ: Frequently Asked QuestionsRelated TopicBefore first useCustomer support websiteThe contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's (1) Copyright 2018 sony Corporation9 Help GuideDigital Music PlayerNW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 Checking the contents of the packageNW-A55/A55HN/A55L/A56/A56HN/A57 (Common)WALKMAN (1)USB cable (1)Startup GuideInstruction ManualNW-A55HN/A56 HNHeadphones (1) IER-NW500N or IER-NW500NE (only for Europe and Korea)Earbuds (1 set)Clip (for Headphones) (1)NoteA microSD card is not supplied with the (1)

10 Copyright 2018 sony CorporationThe contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's GuideDigital Music PlayerNW-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 the earbuds become worn, contact the nearest sony dealer or sony Service the earbuds get dirty, remove them from the headphones. Then, hand-wash the earbuds with a neutral detergent. Afterwashing, drain off the water and reattach the TopicChecking the contents of the packageDetach the earbuds from the the headphones, and then twist and pull the the earbuds are slippery, wrap them in a soft dry new earbuds to the the earbuds firmly onto the headphones.