Sony Network Walkman User Guide

This document is a work in progress. It is intended to support the basic operation of Sony Network WALKMAN devices, many of which only have a Japanese language user interface.


Basic Operation

Use the Play/Pause button to make selections.
Use the navigation buttons (up, left, right, down) to navigate menus.
Press the BACK button once briefly to navigate back through menus.
Press and hold the BACK button (HOME) to jump directly back to the HOME menu.
Press the OPTION button once briefly to access sub-menus (where available).
Press and hold the OPTION button (PWR OFF) to power off the device.
Note that the device will automatically power off after several minutes when not in use.


Home Menu Navigation

While the top level menu will differ between models, many of the icons are commonly shared between devices. In general, the earlier models will have fewer icons than the later models.


The example above is from a Sony NW-S644. 

1) Video playback
If there are video files on the device this will jump straight to the video that was last accessed.

2) FM radio
The device uses the wire in the earphone/headphone cable as an antenna. Note that the FM band is either 76.0~90.0 MHz or 76.0~95.0 MHz.

3) Recording
It’s possible to record directly to the device using a WMC-NWR1 cable.

4) Photo
There are two default folders: DCIM and PICTURE.

5) Music
This is the top-level for all of the music files stored on the device. Detailed explanation below.

6) Video
This is the top-level for all of the video files stored on the device.

7) Settings
Detailed explanation below.

8) Podcast

9) Music playback
If there are music files on the device this will jump straight to the track that was last accessed or is currently being played.


Using the Music Menu

After selecting the Music icon, the device will display a list of search options:

  • All Music
  • Album
  • Artist
  • Genre
  • Year of Release
  • Playlist Folder
  • Recorded Tracks

The results will be different depending on the data currently stored on the device, but in general selecting any of these options will then take you to another list based on the option selected. The only exceptions to this are Playlist and Recorded Tracks. Playlists cannot be created on the device itself.

Select the search option you want, then navigate to the track using the navigation buttons. Tracks with English titles will remain in English when added to the device. If there are tracks with Japanese language titles stored on the device then these will also be listed in phonetic order in Japanese. Press the Play button to play the selected track.


Advanced Playback Options

Playback Mode
During playback press the Option button once. This will display a sub-menu. The first option should be Play Mode. Selecting it will display another sub-menu. Common options are:

  • Normal
  • Repeat
  • Shuffle
  • Shuffle Repeat
  • One Track Repeat

Select the required option, or return the setting to Normal.

Equalizer イコライザ
During playback press the Option button once. This will display a sub-menu. Select the  (Equalizer イコライザ) option. Common options are:

  • Off
  • Heavy
  • Pop
  • Jazz
  • Unique
  • Custom 1
  • Custom 2

Select the required option, create your own settings under Custom 1 and 2, or return the setting to Off.


Using the Settings Menu

The options available under the Settings menu will differ depending on the model, but these are the most commonly used option.

Common Settings 共通設定
The Common Settings option typically appears at the bottom of the list of options after selecting the Settings icon. Select the Common Settings option to display another list of options.

Device Information 本体情報
This will display information such as the model name and number, software version, storage capacity and usage, and so on.

AVLS
Automatic volume limiter system. When enabled this will limit the maximum volume output of the player.

操作確認音
When enabled the device will make a beep noise when making menu selections.

画面オフタイマー
Adjust the period of time before the display automatically turns off.

輝度設定
Adjust the brightness of the display panel.

壁紙設定
Change the background wallpaper settings. Depending on the model, this may only be possible if a user-applied wallpaper has already been set.

時計設定
Change the clock settings.

いたわり充電
Enable or disable battery care charging mode.

各種初期化
Initialise the device / factory reset.

USB Connection Mode
Adjust the device behaviour if a USB connection cannot be made.