[Mini Review] Operate Walkman A in a bag.Slim & comfortable Bluetooth remote control -AV Watch

Mini -review

　The NW-A30, a high-resolution-compatible walkman released in October 2016, has evolved significantly compared to the conventional model A10/A20, including the adoption of touch panels and strengthening headphone output.However, it is also true that the body is thicker and the width is wide as the function is enhanced.When I put it in my pocket, it became more bulky than before.So I used the Bluetooth remote control "RMT-NWS20" that can be operated even if the walkman is put in a bag.

　The functions that can be used with this remote control are simple, only the basic operation of playing/pause, pause, and volume increase and decrease of compatible Walkman with Bluetooth wirelessly connected with Bluetooth.

　The models that can be operated are the high-end walkman's "NW-WM1Z" and "NW-WM1A", and the "A30" series of entry.In the case of WM1Z/A, the weight is about 267g (WM1A), about 455g (WM1Z), and it is widely and thick, so it is quite difficult to carry it in a pocket depending on the clothes.Therefore, if you use this "RMT-NWS20" (hereinafter NWS20), the advantage is that you can operate it with the walkman in your bag.The direct sales price is 4,880 yen.

　This remote control was announced in the release of the product (Signature Series) as an accessory to combine with WM1Z/A, so I thought it was an option for the WM1 series at first.However, if you check the compatible model on the product information site of NWS20, it also includes the A30 series.

　The Walkman A30 has both a touch panel and a physical button compared to WM1, and it is not difficult to operate it in your pocket.However, because the main unit is thicker than the conventional A10, etc., I thought that it would expand when put in a pocket, but it would be not so cool that it could be operated in a backpack or tote bag.I thought that the remote control operation was ideal for the iPhone app, but there seems to be no such app so far.

　If the headphone is a Bluetooth AVRCP compatible model, it can be operated with the headphone side button even if the Walkman is in the bag.However, even if there is no remote control on the wired headphone/earphone on hand, adding the remote control NWS20 will make the same use in the same way.This time, I tried using it in combination with NW-A30HN (model with noise cancellation earphone).

　The necessary preparations are only to choose attachments when carrying and pairing with the Walkman.There are three types of attachments, and two types of "cable attachments" are for thin cables and thick cables.NWS20 can be fixed to the earphone cable.In the case of the attached earphones of the Walkman, it seems that the thin cable is suitable."Clip Attachment" is equipped with a clip on the back that can hold the remote control in the chest pocket.Both can be easily replaced and used.

　The largest square button of the remote control is the volume increase or decrease on the top and bottom, and the song is sent/returned on the left and right, and below it is a slender playback/pause button.There is a hold switch below to prevent erroneous operations.

　For the pairing, select [Remote Configuration] in the [Bluetooth] item on the Walkman setting screen, turn it on, and tap [Remote control registration] to search for the surrounding remote control.Press the button on the NWS20 side to complete the pairing.I was able to pair in less than 15 seconds after turning on the remote control.

　Put the walkman in a bag and put the earphone on the ear in the form of putting out the cable from there.The attachment of the remote control was used with a clip type, and it was kept around the pocket of the coat and the place of the second button.If you use it as an earphone cable clip when you fasten it to your clothes, the cable will shake and do not get in the way when walking.The size is a little wider than a fountain pen, so it is not very noticeable to put it in a jacket or shirt pocket.

　The buttons were all small, and when they started using them, they had a mistake that they wanted to raise the volume, but they were simplified, but they were simple operation systems.It is gone.The button could be pressed even with gloves.

　I also tried the attachment attached to the cable.It was easy to remove, and once worn, it did not slip or missed, but the weight of the remote control itself pulled the earphones on the ears.Although the earphones are not as heavy as the ears out of the ears, it is not as lighter as the earphone with a general remote control, so it was easier to use clip -shaped attachments in clothes.

　It is comfortable to operate with a remote control, for example, if you put a walkman in a pocket or other pocket, it will be difficult to operate when sitting, but if you keep the remote control around your chest, the song will be immediately.You can send or lower the volume.Even if the remote control is put in the jacket pocket, it rarely takes the space, and it is easy to operate with the hand in the pocket.

　If you press and hold the song feed/return button, the fast forward/return is available, but since there is no display on the remote control, you cannot confirm the song name during playback, and it is not compatible with small settings such as shuffle/repeat.It specializes in the basic operation of regeneration.If you can divide it around that, you can use it without any problems.The power supply is a button battery, and it has been used almost every day for about two weeks after purchasing, but the battery has not been cut off yet.

　It was not just the go where the remote control was convenient.Another purpose of buying this product is when combining a Walkman cradle "BCR-NWH10" at home and a Walkman.You can operate with the Walkman body button even when placed on the cradle, but when the screen touch or hardware key is pressed, the lower wm port part is gripped and it is not stable, so operate while pressing the lower terminal so that it does not come off.Because it was a little annoying.With the remote control, it was convenient to send songs without touching the Walkman body.

　I used it not only for the combination of Walkman and earphones, but also when listening to Bluetooth -connected speakers.The portable speaker "SRS-X33" on hand has a compact sound more than a size, and it is convenient to use it in the bedroom, but it is not compatible with Bluetooth AVRCP, there is no operation button, and operations other than volume are used.It is necessary to do it on the Walkman side.

　Walkman can be listened to a Bluetooth speaker at any place, even if it is charged in a cradle or the like.By adding NWS20, operations such as playback/pause and song sending are possible.As long as the Bluetooth communication could be communicated, it was possible to regenerate and operate in a place with a walkman and another room.

　Because it is a Bluetooth connection, I thought that it could actually be used by players other than Walkman, so I tried pairing with the iPhone 6s.Although it was necessary to cancel the pairing with the Walkman once, it can be connected to the iPhone, and in addition to music players such as Apple genuine music apps, onkyo HF Player, and Korg IAudioGate, Radiko.In JP and YouTube, etc., it was possible to play/pause, send/return content, and operate the volume.Also, on hand (Windows 8).1) But it could be paired, and it was possible to play/pause iTunes and Windows Media Player.However, since these are not targeted models of NWS20, they do not guarantee the operation.

　In addition, I tried pairing in the old product of Walkman A, which is not eligible, but I could not connect.

　Although the NWS20 is for Walkman, for example, there is no dedicated setting function such as the song title or the ON/OFF of noise canceling, so the price of about 5,000 yen is higher than that of a low -cost general -purpose Bluetooth remote control.There may be.However, for those who use heavyweight players "NW-WM1Z", "NW-WM1A", and portable amplifiers, the benefits of small remote controls should be great.

　Even small players like A30 have the advantage of being able to operate them in their bags, and they were able to work with their equipment in the house, so they could feel convenient.The initial purpose of simply "I want to have a margin in my pocket" has been cleared, so it seems that I can continue to use it.I don't need to buy a new earphone, and it will be possible to operate the remote control, so I would like to recommend it to those who love the noise cancellation.