Sony - Walkman Hi-Res NW-A45 16GB* MP3 Player - Grayish Black
- Key Specs
- Bluetooth Enabled: true (The device is capable of communicating with another device via Bluetooth, provided they are within the required range of each other. A Bluetooth-enabled device must also be the same Bluetooth version or higher than the accessory it is intended to pair with.)
- Storage Capacity: 16 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- General
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: NWA45/B
- Product Name: Walkman Hi-Res NW-A45 16GB* MP3 Player
- Color: Grayish Black
- Audio
- High Resolution Audio: true (Hear music the way musicians and sound technicians intended it to be heard. Products that support hi-res audio deliver audio signals with a dynamic range and bandwidth far greater than that of a standard CD so you'll be able to enjoy pure music with outstanding sound quality. The device supports high-resolution audio signals, which more closely resemble the quality of music as it was originally recorded, with more texture and detail than can be heard via typical music streaming services or CDs.)
- Supported File Formats: AAC, MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, APE, HE-AAC, ATRAC, DSD
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi Compatible: false
- Input(s): 3.5mm audio
- Display
- Screen Size: 3.1 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Display Screen: true
- Screen Resolution: 800 x 480 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Features
- Memory Card Slot: true
- Included
- Integrated Camera: None
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 3.8 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 2.2 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 0.4 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 0.2 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 90 days
- Other
- UPC: 027242906266
Discern true high-resolution audio with this Sony Walkman MP3 player. Its S-Master HX digital amplifier lets you hear studio-quality sound, and it has 16GB of built-in memory and a microSD card slot for expandable storage. This Sony Walkman MP3 player is NFC-compatible, and its DSEE HX upscaling function enhances the quality of compressed audio files.
- 16GB* internal flash memory: Offers ample space for storing media. Also supports microSDHC, microSD and microSDXC for expanded storage options.
- High resolution audio compatible: Enjoy up to 45 hours MP3, and 39 hours Hi-Res playback on a single charge.
- Supported formats: Include Apple® Lossless, WMA, AAC, MP3 and more audio formats so you can enjoy your music collection.
- 3.1" TFT display: Features touch screen.
- Radio FM tuner: Allows playing of your favorite FM stations.
- Adjustable 6-band equalizer: Lets you adjust the sound according to genre.
- Bluetooth: Enables easy connectivity. The mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm headphone jack enable private listening.
- PC compatible: For multifunctional use.
Whats Included
- A Micro SD card is not supplied with the Walkman
- Instruction Manual
- Startup Guide
- USB cable (1)
- Walkman (1)
Q: How does this work with Apple Airpods?
A: It works with Apple Airpods and you can change the volume. The tricks are 1) Open the airpods case, press and hold the white dot on the airpods case so that it can pair with non-apple devices. The light inside the case should be flashing white in this process. Search the Bluetooth device on your sony device and connect the airpods. 2) After the connection, you may encounter the problem that the volume can't be changed, as mentioned by other answers. You can solve it by going to the menu "Setting->Bluetooth: Audio Device Connection Settings -> Use Enhanced Mode". The small words under it say "Select this check box if you cannot change the volume". So just select it and now you are all set.
Q: Can i use the NW- A45 to play music via usb on my car radio
A: No, you must connect it through a line in jack or via bluetooth. But beware, though it connects to my Jeep Cherokee via bluetooth just fine the playback is horrible and very choppy. I can only connect it reliably through the line in jack, which is unfortunate. I have no issues with any other bluetooth device in my Jeep. Not sure where the fault lies but worth noting.
Q: Will this player display album art? Play audio books? Podcasts?
A: It does display album art but has zero support for audio books and podcasts. You can technically throw them in the "Music" folder, but they are just treated and grouped in as songs at that point. The Walkman will not remember where you left off last or mark podcast episodes as unplayed etc. I wish the previous answer was a little more specific as I would have never purchased this if I had known that.
A: No, you cannot bookmark a particular position (time position where you stopped listening) within an mp3 file to start listening again later. The Sony player does have a "bookmark" feature, but it is only for bookmarking mp3 files themselves, and when you go back and listen to one of those, it always staqrts at the beginning of that file (so it's not for audio-book purpose). I think it's astounding that this really nice Sony player cannot really be used for audio books!
Q: Will this player work with my Mac?
A: Yes, you can either drag and drop music (from itunes or even music from a USB) onto the Walkman using Mac Finder or use Content Transfer to transfer your music as well. Personally, I've found that using Mac Finder is a lot faster and easier.
Q: Does this work with any type of music files?
A: Hi Jim, Here are the supported formats for this Walkman: http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwa40/v1/en/contents/TP0001449072.html Regards, Vincent
A: I've experienced zero problems connecting the player via Bluetooth to any of my sound bars, headphones or car stereo. The player is actually fantastic, and I'm very happy with the purchase.
Q: how much expandable storage can it take?
A: Hi blue, MicroSD cards up to 128GB are compatible. Using a higher capacity memory card may work, but isn't guaranteed. Regards, Vincent
