Sony SupportNWZ-A17

Firmware Update

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download & Install

    IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

    This information is for the following models:

    • NWZ-A15
    • NWZ-A17

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    Esta utilidad actualiza el reproductor Walkman® a la versión del firmware 1.21 y resuelve un problema donde el Walkman no funciona correctamente durante la reproducción o se reinicia involuntariamente.

    Mejoras provistas por actualizaciones anteriores e incluidas en la versión 1.21:

    • Ahora se puede seleccionar el tipo de memoria (como una memoria incorporada / tarjeta SD) incluso si está conectado a través de USB.
    • Soluciona un problema donde, en casos excepcionales, es posible que no hay reproducción de sonido cuando el WALKMAN está conectado con el amplificador digital
    • Proporciona actualizaciones de funciones adicionales.
    • Admite LDAC (un códec de alta resolución recientemente desarrollado) durante la conexión Bluetooth®.
    • Mejora una condición donde el Walkman puede actuar lentamente cuando se reproduce un archivo FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec), y se mueve a la canción siguiente o anterior.

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Mac OS® X

    File Info

    File Name

    • NWZ-A10_V1_21.dmg

    File Version

    • 1.21

    File Size

    • 57.15 MB

    Release Date

    • 11-05-2015

    Before You Start

    Applicable Models

    This firmware update is intended only for NWZ-ZA10 series Walkman® Digital Media players. Please follow the steps below to check the model and firmware version of your player.

    Note: This update is not necessary if your Walkman player has already been updated by the automatic firmware update function to version 1.21.

    1. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
    2. Select settings (Settings), Common Settings and then Unit Information.
    3. Confirm that the Model number is NWZ-ZA10 Series, and the build number is lower than 1.21.

    IMPORTANT: If the Build number is 1.21 or higher, do not attempt to install this update.

    IMPORTANT:

    • It is strongly recommended that you transfer all tracks and data from the player to the computer before performing this update. Tracks and data that remain on the player may be damaged or deleted during the update process.
    • In order to install this update, there must be at least 80 MB of free space on the player. Please follow the steps below to check the amount of free space on the player:
      1. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
      2. Select settings (Settings), Common Settings and then Unit Information.
      3. Under Unit Information confirm that the Free/Total Memory Space is at least 80 MB.
    • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
    • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

    Download & Install

    Computer System Requirements

    • Operating systems: Mac® OS X® v10.6 - 10.13
    • CPU: 1 GHz or higher
    • Memory (RAM): 32-bit (1 GB or more) 64-bit (2 GB or more)

    Download and Installation Instructions

    1. IMPORTANT: It is strongly recommended that you transfer all tracks and data from the player to the computer before performing this update. Tracks and data that remain on the player may be damaged or deleted during the update process.
    2. WARNING!: This NWZ-A10 firmware update and any changes incurred by it are permanent. It is not possible to return to a previous firmware version after updating this firmware. By continuing this update process and downloading and updating this firmware, you acknowledge that you are aware and understand that this update cannot be reversed.
    3. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation on the computer, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    4. Click Download Now to begin the download process.
    5. Read the Software Download License Agreement and, if you agree, click Accept Agreement.
    6. Download the NWZ-A10_V1_21.dmg file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    7. Connect your Walkman player to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
    8. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the NWZ-A10_V1_21.dmg file to begin the installation.
    9. Carefully follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

    10. IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect the player from the computer while the update is in progress.

      Note: During the update the USB connection is automatically controlled and the Connecting USB message is not displayed. On some computers a USB Disconnect message may be displayed.

    11. When the Completed message is displayed, click Finish.

    Confirm Successful Update (optional)

    1. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the Home menu appears.
    2. Select settings (Settings), Common Settings and then Unit Information.
    3. If the Build number is 1.21, the update is successfully installed.