Article ID : 00157662 / Last Modified : 11/04/2018Print

How to transfer music from Mac OS to a Walkman player.

    You can transfer music by drag-and-drop directly from Finder of Mac OS or the Music library screen of iTunes to the MUSIC folder on your Walkman.

    NOTE:

    • If you import music from the Music library screen of iTunes, the individual music transfer as separate files rather than into a single folder with the album name.
    • Music with copyright protection, such as music purchased from iTunes Store, cannot be transferred.
    1. Connect your Walkman to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
      Once the connection is completed, WALKMAN icon (or microSD card name) will be displayed on the desktop of Mac OS.

      NOTE: With a Walkman that supports microSD card, you can specify the transferring destination for your content. For more details, refer to the manual supplied with the product.
    2. Select WALKMAN in the sidebar of the Finder, then open the MUSIC folder.
    3. Transfer music with one of the following methods.
      • Transferring from Finder
        1. Double-click the folder where music you want to transfer are stored in Mac OS to open it.
        2. Place the folder where the music you want to transfer are stored next to the MUSIC folder of your Walkman.
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      • Transferring from the library screen of iTunes
        1. Start up iTunes, then open the iTunes library window.
        2. Place the folder where the music you want to transfer are stored next to the MUSIC folder of your Walkman.
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    4. Drag-and-drop the music you want to transfer to the MUSIC folder of your Walkman.
      Once the music you want to transfer are displayed in the MUSIC folder, the transfer is complete.

      NOTE: Music and folders will be arranged in alphanumeric order. Hierarchy may differ depending on your computer environment.
    5. Drag-and-drop the WALKMAN icon to the Trash icon to eject your Walkman. Once the WALKMAN icon disappears from the Desktop, disconnect the Walkman from Mac OS.