Parts and controls
This section explains the functions of buttons, jacks, and other parts of your Walkman.
- Tactile dot
There is a tactile dot on the left part of your Walkman. Use it to distinguish left from right when you operate it.
- Earbud
- Headphone section
- MODE button
Press to switch the playback mode (All Song/Repeat/Shuffle).
Press and hold for longer than 3 seconds to switch the playback order (Folder/Playlist/Album).
- Ambient Sound Mode button
Press to monitor the ambient sounds even while wearing your Walkman.
- VOL (Volume) + (*1)/- button
Press to adjust the music playback volumes.
- Neckband
- Terminals
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(Power) button
Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn your Walkman on or off.
Press and hold for at least 10 seconds to restart your Walkman.
- OPR (Operation) lamp
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(Play/pause) button (*1)
Press to start/pause playback.
Press and hold for at least 17 seconds to enter the formatting mode.
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(Previous) button
Press to return to the beginning of the current or previous song, or press and hold to fast rewind the song.
Double-click this button to jump back to the beginning of the first song of the currently selected or previous folder or album.
- (Next) button
Press to skip to the next song or press and hold to fast-forward the song.
Double-click this button to skip to the beginning of the first song of the next folder or album.
(*1) There is a tactile dot. Use it to help with button operations.