Sony WALKMAN NW-WM1A User manual

Digital Music Player
NW-WM1A/WM1Z
Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume
On the Walkman: Press the button ( ) to adjust the volume.
On the screen: Tap the volume bar ( ) on the playback screen to display the volume dialog.
Turn the knob ( ) to adjust the volume. Tap to close the volume dialog.
Hint
You can also use the +/– buttons at the bottom of the volume dialog to adjust the volume.
The volume may be low when you use certain headphones. In this case, switch the output
setting to [High Gain Output]. To change the setting, tap the menu items in the following order.
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– [Settings] – [Output Settings] ([Basic Settings]) – [High Gain Output] ([Headphone
Output]).
Then, tap the appropriate item for the headphones that you are using. (The menu item is only
available on models sold in certain countries or areas.)
When you switch between the headphone jack (balanced standard) and the headphone jack
(stereo mini), the volume may become unexpectedly loud. To avoid loud volumes, the Walkman
may lower the volume automatically.
Limiting the volume
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function reduces the risk of damage to ears
from loud volumes. Using AVLS limits the maximum volume.
AVLS has the following features.
AVLS limits the volume to a certain level.
AVLS prevents disturbances to others caused by loud volumes.
AVLS allows you to listen at a more comfortable volume.
Note
[AVLS (Volume Limit)] does not work while there is an active Bluetooth connection.
Volume operation (Only for countries/areas complying with
European Directives)
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.
Note
You can turn up the volume after you cancel the alarm and warning.
After the initial warning, the alarm and warning will repeat every 20 cumulative hours that the
volume is set to a level that is harmful to your ears. When this happens, the volume will turn
Tap the menu items in the following order.
– [Settings] – [Output Settings] ([Basic Settings]).
1.
Tap [AVLS (Volume Limit)] ([Headphone Output]) to add a check mark.
2.
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down automatically.
Protect your ears in the following ways:
Turn off the Walkman and take a break.
Turn down the volume.
The alarm 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.
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