[MrWalkman]

By the way, I've managed to get hold of the WM1A/Z service manual, updated in 2018.

It seems that there is a way to enter the test mode.

1. Go to the Unit information screen
2. Set the Hold button in the On position
3. Press VOL+ for 5 times, then press VOL- for 5 times
4. Press Rewind (<<) for 3 times, press Play/Pause for 1 time, then press Forward (>>) for 3 times
5. Set the Hold button in the Off position

The player should restart automatically into the test mode. In the test mode you can basically test things, but you cannot change the region, for example, so this is if you really want to test something hardware related, or just if you are curious.

In the test mode you can use Play/Pause as Enter, Rewind (<<) and Forward (>>) or VOL+/VOL- to select options, and the Hold button as a "Back" button.

 

[captblaze]

By the way, I've managed to get hold of the WM1A/Z service manual, updated in 2018.

It seems that there is a way to enter the test mode.

1. Go to the Unit information screen
2. Set the Hold button in the On position
3. Press VOL+ for 5 times, then press VOL- for 5 times
4. Press Rewind (<<) for 3 times, press Play/Pause for 1 time, then press Forward (>>) for 3 times
5. Set the Hold button in the Off position

The player should restart automatically into the test mode. In the test mode you can basically test things, but you cannot change the region, for example, so this is if you really want to test something hardware related, or just if you are curious.

In the test mode you can use Play/Pause as Enter, Rewind (<<) and Forward (>>) or VOL+/VOL- to select options, and the Hold button as a "Back" button.

would be nice to unlock that hidden 128gb on the WM-1A, unless it is false reporting as 256gb

 

[MrWalkman]

would be nice to unlock that hidden 128gb on the WM-1A, unless it is false reporting as 256gb

I thought of this, and I've looked into it. There is no hidden 128GB unfortunately.

 

[Ofir_A]

I really appreciate the support! That's quite some money, and I really advise you to keep hold of it in these times... I'll most probably get a job pretty soon, and I'll be really ok with the A45/A55, so it's not really the end of the world for me...



I had a Sony A6500 which I had to let go several months ago. In any case, I wasn't using it as much since I couldn't go out too much anymore.



Well, I would still be able to enjoy this nice sound on the smaller players. This would make me spend a little more time on bringing a stable installation of ZX300-based firmware to these players.

Still doing it

 

[gerelmx1986]

would be nice to unlock that hidden 128gb on the WM-1A, unless it is false reporting as 256gb

My SD card is falsely reported as 256GB and h n in reality is 1TB

 

[Lpm3134]

hello Mrwalkman I just donated 100 € to you. go guys give what you can

 

[Dtuck90]

Thanks for all your hard work on the firmwares! I've been meaning to donate for ages but never got round to it but have now just sent you a few beers!

 

[captblaze]

My SD card is falsely reported as 256GB and h n in reality is 1TB

that's odd. I was referring to the menu in test mode that shows the 1A storage as 256gb internal ala 1Z

 

[audionewbi]

Mate, I hate to imagine you let go off the wm1a that has brought so much joy to the Walkman community, I'm sure there are enough of us to stop that from happening.

 

[Lpm3134]

for my part I made a donation and I encourage everyone to do so within their means

 

[Ofir_A]

for my part I made a donation and I encourage everyone to do so within their means

Same here. encourage you all to do so. - Ofir

 

[Scubadevils]

Sent mine tonight also.

 

[Excavation]

Here u go, best guide on the net, credit to the writer who compiled the info:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/nbba...ion-firmware-guide-for-nbba/1357486074627941/

Technically, the Japan region version has no volume capping, which was placed on Europe version cause of their EU laws. So after I did change my version to Japanese region, yeah it got louder.

The open_cmd_here .bat tool seems to be in accessible when i try to get it. it just leads to a page saying call cmd, where literally nothing happens. My idea is im clearly doing something wrong but idk what.

 

[Dim666]

With all my thanks and my thoughts MrWalkman ! I hope our contributions will help you

 

[nc8000]

The open_cmd_here .bat tool seems to be in accessible when i try to get it. it just leads to a page saying call cmd, where literally nothing happens. My idea is im clearly doing something wrong but idk what.

The first line displays the current region, the second line changes to J and turns volume cap off. Replace D: with whatever drive letter the internal storage has on your pc