Sony YY1301B1 Reference guide

Help Guide
Digital Media Player
NW-A306
Model: YY1301B1
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.
Getting Started
Before first use
Manuals and general information
Checking the contents of the package
Configuring the initial setup
Power and Charging
Turning the power on
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Turning the power off
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)
Charging the battery
Extending the battery lifespan
Reducing the battery consumption
Notes on charging the battery
microSD Cards
Using a microSD card
Notes on microSD cards
Basic Operations
Parts and controls
Home screen operations
[WALKMAN Home] screen
Android Home screen
Displaying the All Apps screen
Displaying Quick Settings panel
Switching the home screen
Screen operations
How to use the various screens of “Music player”
Library screen in “Music player”
Playback screen in “Music player”
Play queue screen in “Music player”
Favorites screen in “Music player”
Sound adjustment screens for “Music player”
List of icons displayed in the status bar
Setting the screen lock
Adjusting the volume
Volume operation in compliance with Directives
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Transferring Music
Preparing music content
Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content by using a computer
Using a Windows computer
Installing Music Center for PC (Windows)
Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC
Transferring content using Windows Explorer
Importing content from “Music player” to Music Center for PC
Transferring content using Mac computer
Adding lyric 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
Setting up a Google Account
Purchasing music content from online music services by using the player
Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content by using the player
Installing apps to enjoy online music services
Enjoying the 360 Reality Audio service
Notes on Wi-Fi connections
Notes on security when connecting to the internet
Playing, Organizing, or Deleting Music
Playing music
Playback methods
Displaying lyrics
Obtaining lyric information
Displaying lyrics
Managing playlists in “Music player”
Importing playlists from a Windows computer, playing, or deleting playlists in “Music player”
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Managing Favorites in “Music player”
Deleting tracks from “Music player”
Enjoying music with Bluetooth devices
Connecting the player to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time
Connecting the player to a paired Bluetooth device
Configuring the Bluetooth function
Notes on the Bluetooth function
Various Functions
Using the USB-DAC function
Enjoying music content on a computer using the sound quality of the player (USB-DAC function)
USB-DAC screen in “Music player”
Specifying the music folder for playback in “Music player”
Structure of the folders to be imported to “Music player”
Registering or unregistering folders to be imported to “Music player”
Adjusting the sound
Using the High-Res streaming function
Settings menu in “Music player”
Restarting, formatting, or initializing the player
Restarting the player
Formatting the player
Formatting a microSD card
Various information and system updates
Checking information on the player
Updating the system software
Announcement
Notes on handling the player
Notes on the headphones
Notes on the built-in battery
Notes on the sample data
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General Information
Maintenance
Customer support website
Specifications
Specifications
Battery life
Maximum recordable number of songs
Supported formats
System requirements
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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, copy the [Important_Information] file to your computer, and follow the steps below.
Double-click the [Important_Information] file. Then, select a language.
For some languages not listed, equivalent content is provided in print.
Before you start using the player, read the topics under [Related Topic].
Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
All other trademarks 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, check the following information.
Model names
Several model names appear in this [Help Guide]. Some models are not available depending on the country or region
where you purchased the player.
Computer system requirements
When you connect the player to a computer, check the computer system requirements.
Battery charging
The battery might be low when you use the player for the first time. Charge the battery before use.
microSD cards
The following memory cards are referred to as [microSD cards] in this [Help Guide].
microSD cards
microSDHC cards
microSDXC cards
Images and illustrations
The screen images and illustrations in this [Help Guide] are for reference only. They may differ from the actual
product or onscreen display.
Unless otherwise specified, the home screen images in this [Help Guide] are images of the [WALKMAN Home]
screen.
Unless otherwise specified, the screen images in this [Help Guide] are images of when the body color of the player is
black.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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
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Manuals and general information
Sony provides the following manuals and information regarding the player.
The provided manuals explain the following operations and functions.
Reference Guide (printed)
Notes on using the player
Compliance information
How to access [Important Information]
Operating Instructions (printed)
Basic steps to start listening to music after you purchase the player.
Help Guide (web manual)
This [Help Guide] provides the standard operating procedures only. You can view the [Help Guide] via the internet. Use a
computer, a smartphone, or the player connected to a Wi-Fi network.
How to transfer content to the player.
How to use various functions.
Notes on using the player.
The Help Guide refers to the product as “player.”
Important Information
Information on copyrights, laws, and regulations
See [Before first use] for details on viewing the information.
Customer support website (online)
See [Customer support website] in this [Help Guide].
The latest information on the player
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Related Topic
Before first use
Customer support website
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Checking the contents of the package
WALKMAN® (1)
USB Type-C® cable (USB-A to USB-C) (1)
Operating Instructions
Reference Guide
Note
Headphones and a microSD card are not supplied with the Walkman.
Models to sell vary by country or region.
Related Topic
Customer support website
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Configuring the initial setup
When you turn on the player for the first time, a screen for the initial setup will appear.
The following items can be set as necessary later.
Wi-Fi setup
Google Account
Instructional video
There is an instructional video for the following operations.
Initial setup
Visit the following link.
https://rd1.sony.net/help/dmp/mov0009/h_zz/
Hold down the (power) button ( ) for 5 seconds until the player turns on.
The player may not turn on if the battery level is low. Charge the player for about 30 minutes.
If necessary, select a language and go to the next step.
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Tap [START].
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Confirm the content of [End user license agreement], and then tap [Agree].
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Follow the onscreen instructions.
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On the [Select Home screen] menu, select the main home screen and tap [OK].
Whichever home screen you select here will be displayed when you tap the (home) button.
[Page 1 (default Home)]: Default Android™ Home screen
[Page 2 (WALKMAN® Home)]: Home screen customized for music playback
The [WALKMAN Home] screen features the Music player widget. You can control music playback on the home
screen without launching an app. We recommend selecting the [WALKMAN Home] screen as the main home
screen.
The [WALKMAN Home] screen appears when the initial setup is complete.
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You can change the main home screen after the initial setup.
On the home screen, hold down an empty space.
Tap the menu items in the following order.
[Home settings] － [Select Home screen].
Select the desired home screen.
Note
If you forget the method that you have set for unlocking the screen (PIN, password, pattern, etc.), you will not be able to unlock
the screen yourself.
Repair requires a fee.
All data will be erased because the repair requires reformatting.
Please remember how to unlock the screen.
If you configure a Wi-Fi connection during the initial setup, you can choose whether or not to transfer apps and data. However, it
may take some time to complete the initial setup depending on the amount of data to be transferred. We recommend not
transfering apps and data during the initial setup.
Related Topic
Connecting the player to a Wi-Fi network
Setting up a Google Account
Charging the battery
[WALKMAN Home] screen
Android Home screen
Switching the home screen
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Turning the power on
Hint
The screen will turn off automatically if you do not operate the player for a certain period of time. To turn on the screen, press the
(power) button ( ).
To conserve the battery power, 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. Swipe the [WALKMAN Home] screen upwards. Tap the menu items in the
following order.
[Settings] － [Battery] － [Auto power off].
Note
The player may not turn on if the battery level is low. Charge the player for about 30 minutes.
Related Topic
Configuring the initial setup
Charging the battery
Turning the power off
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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 to complete the setup.
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Turning the power off
Hint
To conserve the battery power, 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. Swipe the [WALKMAN Home] screen upwards. Tap the menu items in the
following order.
[Settings] － [Battery] － [Auto power off].
Related Topic
Turning the power on
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Hold down the (power) button ( ) for 2 seconds while the screen is turned on.
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Tap [Power off].
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Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)
You can lock the operating buttons on the player to prevent accidental button operations.
Hint
Slide the HOLD switch ( ) downwards to release the HOLD function.
When you carry the player, press the (power) button to turn off the screen. You can prevent unintentional operations on the
touch screen.
Related Topic
Parts and controls
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Slide the HOLD switch ( ) upwards.
The HOLD function is enabled. The status icon ( ) will appear in the status bar. You cannot operate the
following buttons.
Playback operating buttons
+/– (volume) buttons
You can operate the following parts even while you have enabled the HOLD function.
(power) button
Touch screen
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Charging the battery
Hint
For details on how long it takes to charge the battery fully, see [Specifications].
Note
If charging is insufficient, the computer may not recognize the player. In this case, the screen of the player will not turn on.
Charge the player sufficiently. The computer will recognize the player after about 30 minutes of charging.
Related Topic
Reducing the battery consumption
Notes on charging the battery
Specifications
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Connect the player to a running computer via USB.
The charge lamp in the bottom right of the screen lights up.
When charging is complete, the charge lamp turns off.
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Disconnect the player from the computer.
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Extending the battery lifespan
The [Battery Care] function reduces deterioration in the battery's performance by limiting the maximum charging capacity
of the battery.
Note
When the function is turned on, the maximum charging capacity is limited, and the battery will not fully charge. This is not a
malfunction.
While the function is turned on, will appear in the status bar even when the battery is not charging.
Related Topic
Charging the battery
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Swipe the [WALKMAN Home] screen upwards.
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Tap the menu items in the following order.
[Settings] － [Battery] － [Battery Care].
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Tap the switch to turn the function on.
will appear in the status bar.
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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.
Turn off apps when you are not using them.
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.
Swipe the [WALKMAN Home] screen upwards. Tap the menu items in the following order.
[Settings] － [Battery] － [Auto power off].
Adjust the screen brightness.
Turn off all sound adjustments.
Turn off the Bluetooth function when you are not using it.
Turn off the Wi-Fi function when you are not using it.
Related Topic
Charging the battery
Turning the power off
Sound adjustment screens for “Music player”
Connecting the player to a Wi-Fi network
Notes on the built-in battery
Displaying lyrics
Battery life
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Notes on charging the battery
Always use the supplied USB Type-C cable.
Firmly insert the USB Type-C cable all the way in. Charging will not start until you insert the USB Type-C cable
completely.
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.
When you connect the player to the computer for the first time
When the player has not been used for a long period of time
Charge the player for about 30 minutes. The player may start operating normally.
Charge the battery at an ambient temperature from 5 °C to 35 °C (41 ºF to 95 ºF).
When the ambient temperature exceeds the recommended range, appears on the status bar and then charging
is forcibly terminated. Even when the environment is within the recommended temperature range, the internal
temperature of the player may become too hot. In this case, you may be unable to fully charge the battery.
The battery can be recharged about 500 times from a completely depleted state. The exact number of times may
vary depending on the usage conditions.
To prevent deterioration of the battery, charge the battery at least once every 6 months.
Charging is not guaranteed when you use a homebuilt or modified computer.
Charging from a USB hub is only guaranteed when you use a self-powered USB hub that carries an authorized logo.
Even if the player is connected to a computer, the player cannot charge in the following situations.
When the computer is in sleep mode.
Wake the computer before you connect the player.
When you are not using the supplied USB Type-C cable.
Use the supplied USB Type-C cable.
When the player is connected via a USB hub.
Connect the player directly to the USB port of your computer.
When you connect the player to a computer for a long period of time, connect the computer to an AC power supply.
Otherwise, the computer’s battery may run out.
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.
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The player may become hot during usage conditions such as charging, or charging and using an app at the same
time. This is not a malfunction.
When the Battery Care function is turned on, the maximum charging capacity is limited, and the battery will not fully
charge. This is not a malfunction.
The battery indicator does not correspond exactly to the remaining battery level. Refer to the battery indicator as a
guide.
When you charge the player using a computer, do not remove the USB Type-C cable while data is transferring. If you
disconnect the USB Type-C cable, data on the player may be lost.
Related Topic
Charging the battery
Extending the battery lifespan
Reducing the battery consumption
Notes on the built-in battery
Battery life
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