[nc8000]

Is there a way in the player to check the region? I switched in the CFW settings, but was wondering if I can check if it applied? I also put the icons on green, but that didn't seem to happen.

You can use the nwdest rockbox tool to check the region and it also shows in the boot log file from the WalkmanOne fw as does all the settings. The icon colour change is subtle but noticeable

 

[el-jorge]

You can use the nwdest rockbox tool to check the region and it also shows in the boot log file from the WalkmanOne fw as does all the settings. The icon colour change is subtle but noticeable

I'm a bit colour blind, for me they all look white/grey . I can see in the boot file it applied. But I'm pretty sure it ddin't work, I tried all colours..

 

[nc8000]

I'm a bit colour blind, for me they all look white/grey . I can see in the boot file it applied. But I'm pretty sure it ddin't work, I tried all colours..

After changing the setting you need to reboot the player. It works for me both on 1Z and A55 but the colours are subtle, not pang neon colours

 

[el-jorge]

I did that, I see some more in the boot file I don't understand.

I says it has the neutral setting, but further down is says it didn't apply the tuning?

# February 22 (2022) - 20:22
# Booting [Walkman One] on a WM1A player
# Battery level: 68% (3.92 V)

=> Settings file (settings.txt) was found!

# Checking the sound signature settings...
=> The [SIG] setting was found in the settings file (0).
=> The in-use sound signature (Neutral) matches the sound signature set in the settings file (Neutral).
- Sound signature change not needed!

# Reading the rest of the settings...
=> The region set in the settings file, [CEW], is valid.
=> The [REM] setting was found in the settings file (0).
=> The [PMV] setting was found in the settings file (2).
=> The [PMD] setting was found in the settings file (1).
=> The [GMD] setting was found in the settings file (0).
=> The [DIM] setting was found in the settings file (0).
=> The [COL] setting was found in the settings file (1).

# Applying settings...
=> The 'Remote option with any region' setting is Off.
=> Settings region is [CEW], device region is [CEW], region change not needed.

# The [Neutral] tuning was not applied to the device.
# Please apply the [Neutral] tuning to complete the installation.
=> Loading default settings for this situation...
- Normal (no tuning) mode initialized.
- Normal gain initialized.
- Normal DAC mode initialized.

# Settings processor task is finished.
# This is the complete boot #20 since this firmware was installed.

 

[el-jorge]

Ok I found out I had to do the neutral installer. It also applied the colour after that.

 

[ops V]

Is there a way in the player to check the region? I switched in the CFW settings, but was wondering if I can check if it applied? I also put the icons on green, but that didn't seem to happen.

Go to settings.txt from your computer. In the text, change the letters to your version of the region settings, save and reboot.

 

[Redcarmoose]

If you switched it in settings then that’s what it is. No other way to confirm other than to recheck it.

Is there a way in the player to check the region? I switched in the CFW settings, but was wondering if I can check if it applied? I also put the icons on green, but that didn't seem to happen.

Edit:
Never thought of using the Rockbox Tool!

 

[matevana]

Does anyone know if the 1A/!Z (when used with the Sony WMC-NWH10 USB conversion cable) supplies the +5VDC necessary to trigger some USB receiver chips on external DACs?

Thanks,

 

[el-jorge]

Try Bright/TW or Neutral/CEW. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Trying the neutral/CEW they are growing on me

There are so many combinations. Is there somewhere a guideline what each region does with the sound

 

[ops V]

Trying the neutral/CEW they are growing on me

There are so many combinations. Is there somewhere a guideline what each region does with the sound

The best guide is your preferences and your IEMs. Right now I'm listening to a combination of WM1Z / E2.

 

[Taylor_]

Trying the neutral/CEW they are growing on me

There are so many combinations. Is there somewhere a guideline what each region does with the sound

Something to check out, when it comes to regions. Will also attach the file.

Credit to: @Mindstorms

 

[mungster]

Is there a way in the player to check the region? I switched in the CFW settings, but was wondering if I can check if it applied? I also put the icons on green, but that didn't seem to happen.

Nope. Need to connect to pc and download the rockbox tool to check or change region.

 

[MrWalkman]

Nope. Need to connect to pc and download the rockbox tool to check or change region.

Yep - you can check the boot log file on the Walkman One firmware, or change the region from the settings file.

 

[mungster]

Yep - you can check the boot log file on the Walkman One firmware, or change the region from the settings file.

Oh ok. Forgot about the walman one firmware.

 

[Vamp898]

Something to check out, when it comes to regions. Will also attach the file.

Credit to: @Mindstorms

Please don't forget to also point out the samples i recorded from my WM1Z.

I posted some samples i did with E, J and MX3.

Listening to those samples and analiysing them in Audacity shows absolutely no difference, they sound identical.

Afaik the development Team of the Walkman will answer this question about the region codes in their upcoming interview in march about the WM1 M2 releases. They seem to have noticed that there are a lot of myths going around the net and it seems that they want to share an official statement about that.