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Help Guide
Digital Music Player
DMP-Z1
Use this manual when you have trouble or when you need to know how to use your player.
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Getting Started
Customer registration websites
Before first use
Manuals and general information
Checking the contents of the package
Configuring the initial setup
Installing Music Center for PC (Windows)
Power and Charging
Turning the power on or off
Charging the battery
Switching the power source
Reducing the battery consumption
Notes on charging the battery
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  • Page 1 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Use this manual when you have trouble or when you need to know how to use your player. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
  • Page 2 microSD Cards Using a microSD card Notes on microSD cards Basic Operations Parts and controls Screen operations How to use the various screens Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen Sound quality setting screens USB-DAC screen Bluetooth Receiver screen List of icons displayed in the information area Adjusting the volume / Canceling the Auto Muting function Browsing the operating guide...
  • Page 3 Playback methods Using [SensMe™ Channels] Displaying lyrics Obtaining lyric information Displaying lyrics Managing playlists on the player Managing bookmarks on the player Deleting tracks from the player Viewing a guide to enjoy high quality sound Enjoying Music Through a Wireless Connection Enjoying music with a Bluetooth audio device (Bluetooth transmitting mode) Connecting the player to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time Connecting the player to a paired Bluetooth device...
  • Page 4 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 Specifications Specifications Battery life Maximum recordable number of songs Supported formats System requirements 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 5: Customer Registration Websites

    For customers in Europe: http://www.sony.eu/mysony/ For customers in China: https://www.sonystyle.com.cn/b2c_sony/b2c/productRegister.do For customers in other countries/regions: https://extra.sony-asia.com/dmpwalkman/register/ The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 6: Before First Use

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 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, open the following folders in the system storage after you connect the unit to your computer.
  • Page 7 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 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 8: Help Guide

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Manuals and general information Sony provides the following manuals and information regarding the player. The provided manuals explain the following operations and functions. Basic operations. Unique functions that require explanations. Complicated operations that require instructions.
  • Page 9 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 10: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Depending on your region/country. Note Headphones and a microSD card are not supplied with the Digital Music Player. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 11: Configuring The Initial Setup

    The player does not display a clock. The clock setting is used for data management. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 12 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Preparing music content Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC System requirements 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 13: Turning The Power On Or Off

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Turning the power on or off Hold down the button ( ) for 4 seconds until the player turns on. When you turn on the player for the first time, the initial setup wizard will launch. Follow the onscreen instructions.
  • Page 14 Configuring the initial setup 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Charging the battery Connect the AC power cord (supplied) and the AC adaptor (supplied). Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19.5V jack of the player. Then, connect the AC power cord to the wall socket (wall outlet).
  • Page 16 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Reducing the battery consumption Notes on charging the battery Switching the power source Specifications 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 17 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Switching the power source You can select the power source to use when you connect the player to an AC power source. There are 2 options: the built-in rechargeable battery (battery power), and AC power.
  • Page 18 The AC adaptor is connected to the player. The power source automatically switches to AC power when you connect the AC adaptor. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 19 Turning the power on or off Settings menu Sound quality setting screens One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting panel Notes on the built-in battery Displaying lyrics Battery life 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 20: Notes On Charging The Battery

    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. When the ambient temperature exceeds the recommended range, appears on the screen and then charging is forcibly terminated.

  • Page 21: Using A Microsd Card

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Using a microSD card This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Inserting a microSD card into the player. Removing a microSD card from the player. Formatting a microSD card on the player. To use a microSD card on the player, you first need to format the microSD card on the player.
  • Page 22 Formatting a microSD card will delete all data stored on the microSD card. Save a back up copy of important data. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Notes on microSD cards Formatting a microSD card 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 23: Notes On Microsd Cards

    DMP-Z1 Notes on microSD cards Use a microSD card that has been formatted on the player. Sony does not guarantee the operation of other microSD cards. Sony does not guarantee all operations for microSD cards that are used on multiple devices.

  • Page 24: Parts And Controls

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Parts and controls Access lamp (The lamp is inside the slot cover.) Do not remove the microSD cards (not supplied) when the access lamp is lit up. microSD card slot cover Open the cover to insert microSD cards.
  • Page 25 When you change the content or the sound quality settings. When you turn the power on or off. While the screen is off. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 27 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 How to use the various screens This topic explains the layout of the various screens with the playback screen ( ) at the center. Flick the playback screen ( ) to switch to other screens (up/down/left/right).
  • Page 28 You can check the list of tracks that the player will play with the current settings. Bookmark List screen You can listen to tracks that you have registered to a bookmark list beforehand. You can add tracks to bookmark lists on the playback screen, etc. The following operations can be performed from this screen.
  • Page 29 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen Sound quality setting screens Playback methods USB-DAC screen Bluetooth Receiver screen 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 30: Library Screen

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Library screen You can select tracks from the library screen. Tracks are classified into various categories (such as [All Songs], [Album], [Artist], etc.). You can also switch to functions such as USB-DAC and Bluetooth Receiver.
  • Page 31 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens Playing music USB-DAC screen Bluetooth Receiver screen 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 32: Playback Screen

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Playback screen You can confirm a variety of information for the currently selected track. To display the playback screen at the bottom of the screen. Cover art Track number / Total numbers of tracks...
  • Page 33 Tap the volume buttons to adjust the volume while a Bluetooth device is connected. You cannot use the volume knob on the player while there is an active Bluetooth connection. Playback screen while a USB device is connected When the player is playing music via a USB device (such as speakers), the following information appears. Sound quality (codec, sampling frequency, bit rate) / High-Resolution Audio icon Output destination Option/setting menu...
  • Page 34 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens Playing music Playback methods Displaying lyrics Adjusting the sound quality settings 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 35 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Play Queue screen You can check the list of tracks that the player will play with the current settings. To display the play queue screen Flick the playback screen to the right. Current track...
  • Page 36 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens Playing music Playback methods Managing playlists on the player Managing bookmarks on the player 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 37: Bookmark List Screen

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Bookmark List screen You can listen to tracks that you have registered to a bookmark list beforehand. You can add tracks to bookmark lists on the playback screen, etc. To display the bookmark list screen Flick the playback screen to the left.
  • Page 38 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens Playing music Playback methods Managing playlists on the player Managing bookmarks on the player 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 39: Sound Quality Setting Screens

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Sound quality setting screens You can adjust various sound quality settings. You can save sound quality settings as presets. Up to 3 presets can be stored. To display the sound quality setting screen Flick the playback screen up.
  • Page 40 You can flick any of the sound quality setting screens down to return to the playback screen. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens Adjusting the sound quality settings 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 41 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 USB-DAC screen You can use the player as a USB-DAC device. Use this function to listen to music on a computer. To switch to the USB-DAC function on the library screen. button Tap the button to switch back to the music playback function.
  • Page 42 How to use the various screens Library screen Enjoying music content on a computer using the sound quality of the player (USB-DAC function) 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 43 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Bluetooth Receiver screen You can use the player to enjoy music content stored on a smartphone (Bluetooth Receiver function). Use headphones with the player. The sound quality settings on the player apply to the output sound.
  • Page 44 How to use the various screens Library screen Connecting the player to an unpaired smartphone for the first time Connecting the player to a paired smartphone One-touch connections with a smartphone (NFC) Configuring the Bluetooth function (Bluetooth receiving mode) 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 45: List Of Icons Displayed In The Information Area

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 List of icons displayed in the information area You can check the playback status and various settings using the icons displayed in the information area. The icons vary depending on the status of the player.
  • Page 46 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Switching the power source 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Volume

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Adjusting the volume / Canceling the Auto Muting function Adjusting the volume Turn the volume knob ( ) to adjust the volume. Hint 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.
  • Page 48 If you turn off the Auto Muting function, the volume from the headphones may become extremely loud. Be very careful not to damage the headphones or your ears. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Switching the power source 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 49 You can browse the operating guide to take a quick tour of the operations on the player. On the library screen or the playback screen, tap and then [View Help]. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 50: Preparing Music Content

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Preparing music content Before you transfer music content to the player, you need to prepare the music content. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Importing music content from an audio CD to Music Center for PC.
  • Page 51 Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring content using Windows Explorer Transferring content using Mac Finder Adding lyric information using a computer Playing music 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 52: Purchasing High-Resolution Audio Content

    The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring content using Windows Explorer Transferring content using Mac Finder 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 53 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC You can transfer music content that is stored on a Windows computer to the player via Music Center for PC. Illustrations and operational procedures are examples when using Music Center for PC Version 2.0.
  • Page 54 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Preparing music content Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content Transferring content using Windows Explorer Playing music Supported formats 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 55: Transferring Content Using Windows Explorer

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Transferring content using Windows Explorer You can transfer music content directly by dragging and dropping it from Windows Explorer. Note If you connect the player to a battery-powered computer, the battery of the computer will deplete. When you connect the player to a computer for a long period of time, connect the computer to an AC power supply.
  • Page 56 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Preparing music content Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Playing music Supported formats 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 57 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Importing content from the player to Music Center for PC Illustrations and operational procedures are examples when using Music Center for PC Version 2.0. Note If you connect the player to a battery-powered computer, the battery of the computer will deplete. When you connect the player to a computer for a long period of time, connect the computer to an AC power supply.
  • Page 58 Do not shut down the computer. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Playing music Supported formats 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 59: Transferring Content Using Mac Finder

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Transferring content using Mac Finder You can transfer music content directly by dragging and dropping it from Finder. Music content with copyright protection cannot be transferred. Note If you connect the player to a battery-powered computer, the battery of the computer will deplete. When you connect the player to a computer for a long period of time, connect the computer to an AC power supply.
  • Page 60 Do not shut down the computer. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Preparing music content Purchasing High-Resolution Audio content Playing music Supported formats 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 61 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Adding lyric information using a computer You can input lyrics to a text file (an LRC file). Transfer both the text file (LRC file) and the music file to the player. Creating lyrics in a text file (LRC file) Open the [Notepad] in Windows Accessories.

  • Page 62: Copyright Notice

    Use of LRC files for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Obtaining lyric information Displaying lyrics 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 63: Notes On Transferring Content From A Computer

    Do not rename the following default folders. Otherwise, the player will not recognize the folders. MUSIC The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 64: Playing Music

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Playing music To play tracks, first select a category. You need to transfer music content from a computer to the player in advance. On a Windows computer Use Music Center for PC to transfer content from a CD or the computer to the player.
  • Page 65 Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) Library screen Playback screen Preparing music content Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC Transferring content using Windows Explorer Transferring content using Mac Finder Playback methods 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 66: Playback Methods

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Playback methods This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Selecting the playback mode. Setting the playback range. Selecting the playback mode Tap the area ( ) to select a playback mode. : Shuffle Playback...
  • Page 67 Tracks in other playlists will not be played even when [Playback Range] is set to [All Range]. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens Playback screen Playing music 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 68: Using [Sensme™ Channels]

    Tracks are played in random order. Each time you select a channel, the order of playback will be different. Note The player only displays channels that contain tracks. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Library screen 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 69 Lyric information is limited to private use only. Use of lyric content for other purposes requires the permission of the copyright holders. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Displaying lyrics Adding lyric information using a computer 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 70: Displaying Lyrics

    [Display Lyrics]. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Obtaining lyric information Adding lyric information using a computer 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 71 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Managing playlists on the player You can collect your favorite tracks and save them as playlists on the player. This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Adding tracks to playlists on the player.
  • Page 72 Even if you delete a playlist, the tracks in the playlist will not be deleted from the player. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 73 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Managing bookmarks on the player You can add your favorite tracks to bookmark lists. Up to 10 bookmark lists are available. Up to 999 tracks can be added to a bookmark list. This topic includes instructions for the following operations.
  • Page 74 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Library screen Playback screen Play Queue screen Bookmark List screen 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 75 When you delete tracks using Windows Explorer or Mac Finder, do not delete or rename the root folder (such as [MUSIC]). Otherwise, the player will not recognize the content. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Library screen 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 76: Viewing A Guide To Enjoy High Quality Sound

    – [Settings] – [Guide to High Quality Sound] ([Sound]). The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Library screen Sound quality setting screens Adjusting the sound quality settings 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 77 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Connecting the player to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time The BLUETOOTH® function enables wireless connections between devices. The devices need to support Bluetooth wireless technology. A wireless connection is possible at a range of up to 10 meters in an open area.
  • Page 78 While the Bluetooth device is connected, tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [Connect to/Add Audio Device] ([Bluetooth]). Tap the name of the Bluetooth device from [Added Devices]. Hint You can pair the player with only one Bluetooth device at a time. To pair with multiple Bluetooth devices, repeat the procedure in this topic for each device.
  • Page 79 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 80 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Connecting the player to a paired Bluetooth device If the player and a Bluetooth device have been paired before, the Bluetooth device is registered to the player. You can connect the player and the Bluetooth device easily.
  • Page 81 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Connecting the player to an unpaired Bluetooth device for the first time One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) Configuring the Bluetooth function (Bluetooth transmitting mode) Notes on the Bluetooth function 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 82 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 One-touch connections with a Bluetooth device (NFC) If a Bluetooth device supports the NFC function, you can connect the player and the device easily. You can simply touch the device to the player to pair the devices and establish a Bluetooth connection.
  • Page 83 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Turning the power on or off Configuring the Bluetooth function (Bluetooth transmitting mode) Notes on the Bluetooth function 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 84 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Configuring the Bluetooth function (Bluetooth transmitting mode) This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Selecting the playback quality for Bluetooth streaming. Selecting the volume setting for Bluetooth streaming. Checking Bluetooth information. Selecting the playback quality for Bluetooth streaming You can select the combination of codecs and preferences for Bluetooth streaming.
  • Page 85 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 86 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Connecting the player to an unpaired smartphone for the first time You can use the player to listen to music from a smartphone through a Bluetooth connection (Bluetooth Receiver function). Connect headphones to the player to listen to the music.
  • Page 87 To erase the registration of a smartphone Perform the following operations on the Bluetooth Receiver screen. You can erase the registration of a smartphone from the player. Tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [Added Devices - Bluetooth Receiver] ([Bluetooth]). next to the name of the smartphone whose registration you want to erase.
  • Page 88 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Connecting the player to a paired smartphone One-touch connections with a smartphone (NFC) Configuring the Bluetooth function (Bluetooth receiving mode) Notes on the Bluetooth function 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 89 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Connecting the player to a paired smartphone If the player and a smartphone have been paired before, the smartphone is registered to the player. You can connect the player and the smartphone easily. On the library screen of the player, tap Confirm the message and tap [OK].
  • Page 90 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Connecting the player to an unpaired smartphone for the first time One-touch connections with a smartphone (NFC) Configuring the Bluetooth function (Bluetooth receiving mode) Notes on the Bluetooth function 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 91 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 One-touch connections with a smartphone (NFC) If a smartphone supports the NFC function, you can connect the player and the smartphone easily. You can pair the devices and establish a Bluetooth connection simply by touching the smartphone to the player.
  • Page 92 Turning the power on or off Connecting the player to an unpaired smartphone for the first time Connecting the player to a paired smartphone Configuring the Bluetooth function (Bluetooth receiving mode) Notes on the Bluetooth function 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 93 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Connecting the player to an unpaired smartphone for the first time Connecting the player to a paired smartphone One-touch connections with a smartphone (NFC) Notes on the Bluetooth function 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 94: Notes On The Bluetooth Function

    The player supports security functions that comply with the Bluetooth standard. Sony bears no responsibility whatsoever for information leaks that occur as a result of your Bluetooth connection. Even if a Bluetooth device conforms to the standard, all connections and correct operations are not guaranteed.
  • Page 95 Music Center for PC: To install the application, access the customer support website. (https://www.sony.net/smc4pc/) Refer to the appropriate topic under [Related Topic]. Sony Audio USB Driver for Windows: Access the customer support website to install Sony Audio USB Driver for Windows. Follow the onscreen instructions.
  • Page 96 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Adjusting the sound quality settings Installing Music Center for PC (Windows) How to use the various screens USB-DAC screen Customer support website 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 97: Adjusting The Sound Quality Settings

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Adjusting the sound quality settings The player has various settings for adjusting the sound quality. From the [Settings] menu On the playback screen, tap and then [Settings]. You can set the following sound settings from the menu listed under [Sound].
  • Page 98 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic How to use the various screens Sound quality setting screens 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 99: Using Usb Mass Storage Mode

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Using USB Mass Storage mode When you connect the player to a Windows computer, the following modes are available. USB Mass Storage mode The computer uses the player as a USB storage device. Data can be transferred between the computer and the player.
  • Page 100 On the computer screen, confirm that the data has finished transferring properly. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Charging the battery 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 101 ) for 8 seconds until the player restarts. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Restarting, formatting, or initializing the player Formatting a microSD card 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 102 Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Restarting, formatting, or initializing the player This topic includes instructions for the following operations. Resetting the player. Formatting the memory of the player. Rebuilding the database on the player. Initializing the player. Confirm the details of each function. Then, select the appropriate menu item for your needs.
  • Page 103 Sony does not guarantee performance if you format the memory of the player using a computer. If you perform one of the following menu items, pairing information for Bluetooth devices will be deleted from the player. [Restore to Factory Configuration] [Reset All Settings] If you rebuild the database, the following information will be erased.

  • Page 104: Formatting A Microsd Card

    Format the microSD card on the player. Otherwise, some functions of the player may be limited. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Restarting the player Restarting, formatting, or initializing the player 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 105 On the library screen, tap the menu items in the following order. – [Settings] – [Unit Information] ([Other]). The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Updating the system software 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 106: Updating The System Software

    The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. Related Topic Customer support website Restarting the player Restarting, formatting, or initializing the player Checking information on the player 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 107: Using Shortcut Buttons From The Quick Setting Panel

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Using shortcut buttons from the quick setting panel Shortcut buttons for some functions are available in the quick setting panel. You can activate certain functions directly without scrolling in the [Settings] menu. and then [Settings].
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  • Page 109: Settings Menu

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Settings menu You can adjust various settings from the Settings menu. To enter the Settings menu, tap and then [Settings]. You can select the Settings menu on the following screen. Library screen Playback screen...
  • Page 110 Safety regulations/certification The menu item is only available on models sold in certain countries or regions. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 111 Consult a doctor if you become injured or burned from using the product. Contact the nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center if the player does not operate properly. Do not use the player inside a confined location, such as the carrying case or a bag. Heat may build up inside the player.
  • Page 112 Content that you record is for personal use only. Under copyright law, the content cannot be used without the permission of the copyright holder. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 113: Notes On The Headphones

    Consideration for others Avoid using the player in environments where sound leakage will disturb others. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 114: Notes On The Built-In Battery

    If the liquid contacts your body or clothes, wash the liquid off immediately with clean water. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 115 Sample music is pre-installed on the player for trial listening. Sample data is not installed in some countries or regions. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 116: General Information

    This effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from natural materials. Sony is not responsible for user data even if the following problems occur due to defects in the player or a computer. Recording or downloading of data is incomplete.

  • Page 117: Maintenance

    Clean the headphone plug occasionally with a soft dry cloth. Noise or sound skipping may occur if the plug is dirty. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 118: Customer Support Website

    For customers in Europe: http://www.sony.eu/support/ For customers in China: https://service.sony.com.cn/ For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/ The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 119: Specifications

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Specifications Display Size/Resolution 3.1-inch (7.8 cm), WVGA (800 × 480 Pixels) Panel type TFT color display Touch panel Supported Interface USB Type-C port Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Headphone Stereo Mini-jack, Balanced Standard-jack microSD card × 2 slots...

  • Page 120: Carrying Case

    Dimensions (w/h/d) (16.54 inches × 3.98 inches × 8.12 inches) Mass Approx. 1,400 g (48.33 oz) The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 121: Battery Life

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Battery life Music (Approx.) Stereo Mini-jack Balanced Standard-jack MP3 (128 kbps) 10 hours 10 hours AAC (256 kbps) 10 hours 10 hours FLAC (96 kHz/24 bit) 9 hours 9 hours FLAC (192 kHz/24 bit)
  • Page 122 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 123: Maximum Recordable Number Of Songs

    This product is confirmed to operate normally with up to a total of 20,000 tracks stored in the main memory and on the microSD card. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 124: Supported Formats

    Help Guide Digital Music Player DMP-Z1 Supported formats Music MP3 ( .mp3) 32 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) / 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz WMA ( .wma) 32 kbps - 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) / 44.1 kHz FLAC ( .flac)
  • Page 125 The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 126: System Requirements

    You need an Internet connection to download computer applications. We do not guarantee operation for all computers. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications. 4-740-666-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation...

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