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Q: QuestionHow easy is it to add or delete songs/albums to this unit? My Ipod using Itunes is difficult to edit.

Asked 5 years ago by Thomas007.

• A:Answer To transfer files from a PC with Windows 10 you do not need special software or Sony’s Media Center. It took a few tries to get it working. If using a Micro SSD card, first insert it on the Sony and then go to Settings / Device Settings / Reset Format. There you will have the option of formating the card on the Sony, it must be done or it will not recognize it. Formating on the PC does not work. Then you can take the card out or leave it there, but if you want to use the Sony while you copy a bunch of music into the card, then take it out and use the Micro SD adapter or not and plug it to whatever USB card reader you have. The PC may already have a slot for writing/reading cards. Beware that some USB card readers have the bad habit of disconnecting after a while especially when copying a large amount of stuff leaving the last album incomplete. Now you will see the card on Windows Explorer and if you open it you will see a System folder and a MUSIC folder. The music folders to be transferred need to be organized as “Album Artist/Album”. So for example, there needs to be a Folder Named “Beatles” or “The Beatles” if preferred and then inside it the Albums, like “Revolver.” Make sure the ID tag matches by using a program like the free and excellent Mp3tag. Then you can just copy or drag the folders into the Sony card Music folder. To transfer into hte internal memory is the same but the Sony needs to be plugged into the PC.

  Answered 4 years ago by aricastudio

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Q: QuestionCan these connect to Airpods? I'm guessing no but...

Asked 5 years ago by CastleRockDave.

• A:Answer I think your Airpods should connect to the NW-A55, although there may be a few hicups with connecting. I use Jaybirds Vistas with them right now and when they work they work wonderfully but sometimes the connection isn't done right and you can't change the volume. That situation might happen with the airpods. A quick solution for me is just turn off the airpods, turn them back on and attempt to reconnect. The Sony Proprietary OS's bluetooth driver doesn't seem to work as good as well as android bluetooth drivers.

  Answered 5 years ago by SmokeVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you use plug in ear plugs with this or only blue tooth?

Asked 5 years ago by Dennyd.

• A:Answer It has a micro phono jack.

  Answered 5 years ago by Timothy

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Q: QuestionCan i mange , transfer, etc. all music from itunes to this player? If not, can i at least load all my itunes playlists on to this player?

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer You may able to do so with SONY app (Content Transfer for MAC OS). Most of files can be transferred by drag&drop, but some files cannot be played with that method. https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00176985

  Answered 5 years ago by NoonVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHello, can i change the language to german? can i simply copy folders different music on it or simply the complete music and must then laboriously create playlists? I hope the translation from Google is good so you can understand what i mean :)

Asked 3 years ago by Meyy.

Q: QuestionDoes anyone know if this is compatible with .aax files? I use audiobooks all the time and buy them from audible, so it would be great if this supported this file type as well.

Asked 3 years ago by Konshus.

• A:Answer no, it does not support .aax or audible file types audiobooks...

  Answered 2 years ago by Anonymous

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Q: QuestionDoes this device have a built in speaker so you can hear music out loud from the device without using earbuds or a speaker?

Asked 3 years ago by Katy.

• A:Answer No, it does not.

  Answered 3 years ago by Shibs

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Q: QuestionCan this be connected to a Apple devices such as a MacBook? I have iTunes I just don't know whether I would have to download a driver

Asked 3 years ago by SueB.

• A:Answer It definitely can and will transfer all of your music. Make sure to but at least a 1TB fast Micro-SD card.

  Answered 3 years ago by Eric007

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Q: QuestionCan you formulate play lists on this device?

Asked 3 years ago by fpa.

• A:Answer Absolutely!

  Answered 3 years ago by Eric007Verified Purchase

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Q: Questionwill the Sony walkman NW-A55 work with wireless Beats earbuds?

Asked 4 years ago by Doc.

• A:Answer It supports Bluetooth so yes.

  Answered 3 years ago by Eric007

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Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum number of songs that this player can can recognize? My last player maxed out at 14,999 files which was excellent considering that I had over 13,500 songs on it. Also, can it shuffle through available songs?

Asked 4 years ago by Larz.

• A:Answer The internal storage is said to hold 20,000 songs, but it is capable of using microsd cards as well. I stuck a 128gb card into mine and it has my entire music collection, at this point, on it. That is 855 folders, 10,566 songs and that has chewed up 54.27gb's of space. They are not all the same file format. So I still have the internal and remainder of the card memory for more. It will vary greatly depending on what format you have your music in.

  Answered 4 years ago by ChrisVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this connect and play through the Bluetooth in a vehicle

Asked 4 years ago by 4fun.

• A:Answer My experience with the Sony Walkman says "yes" to answer your question. However, the Walkman can sometimes be fickle about connecting with the several different forms of Bluetooth. My suggestion is to be persistent if you have a problem connecting the first time. I hope this helps...

  Answered 4 years ago by Hiland3217Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you use overdrives to download media for download audio books

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes you can.

  Answered 3 years ago by Eric007Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhen will this be back in stock?

Asked 4 years ago by Chris.

Q: QuestionWhat is the storage capacity of this product. How many gigs?

Asked 4 years ago by Hank.

• A:Answer I think it comes with 16 gigs, but I bought a 256 gig card because I use .wav lossless format which uses more space. I have over 1100 songs and counting.

  Answered 4 years ago by BKL516

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Q: QuestionCan this unit download vinyl music from a USB turntable?

Asked 4 years ago by Face.

• A:Answer Not sure, l don't own a turntable. Probably need to ask Sony.

  Answered 4 years ago by MeltVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI cannot get this device to pair using blue tooth. I have a pair of Samsung earbuds and it won't pair with them so I purchased some Sony WF-XB700 ear buds and it won't pair with them either. Instruction guides online did not help.

Asked 4 years ago by frustrated.

• A:Answer Sorry to hear you are having this issue. I own this Walkman and it has no problem connecting to a Bose Bluetooth speaker or to the Toyota Tacoma 2016 Entune Blurooth. It’s automatic on the Bose and in the truck I have to select it on the car radio and then it automatically connects. It shows a temporary window on the Walkman stating that is connecting and the music starts playing. For the he Sony headphones there is an icon on the Walkman, did you check that?

  Answered 4 years ago by aricastudioVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this player support the Ogg Vorbis format?

Asked 4 years ago by moodystbill.

Q: QuestionI have a 7 year old Walkman NWZ-E385. It plays movies and music. Battery is great. But it has no way to expand storage. I want to upgrade, but I am unsure if this new model will let Windows MP sync & manage playlists, or if it has a graphic equalizer. TY

Asked 4 years ago by Crunchies.

• A:Answer The player probably can sync with the Windows Media player. However, I have not used this player in years and went on to other media players that would not only accept HI Res but also DSD files. In addition, many media players allow you the option to configure the player for your operating system such as a DAC. Worth the look to get every ounce of music from the player! Good Luck

  Answered 3 years ago by 4Drums

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