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How to connect a Walkman player to a Headphone Amplifier that has a USB Type-C port

    This article uses various devices as examples. You can see the applicable Walkman models in the Applicable Products and Categories of This Article.

    What you need

    Note: Make sure that the cable supports USB On-The-Go (OTG).

    • Micro-USB cable: Standard-A-male to Micro-B-male

      Note: For the PHA-2A, a Micro USB cable is supplied with the product.
    • USB cable or USB conversion adapter: Standard-A-female to Micro-C-male.

    Connection method

    For PHA-2A:
    Connection diagram

    • A: PHA-2A
    • B: Walkman
    • C: Micro USB cable (supplied）
    • D: USB cable or USB conversion adapter（commercially available）

    Refer to the following for the connection method.

    1. Connect a USB cable or USB conversion adapter to the USB Type-C port of the Walkman.
    2. Connect the Micro USB cable to the Xperia/WALKMAN/PC port of the PHA-2A.
    3. Connect the USB cable or USB conversion adapter to the Micro USB cable.

    Note: The connected Walkman will not be charged even if the USB AC adapter AC-UD20 (sold separately) is used.

    For TA-ZH1ES:
    Connection diagram

    • A: TA-ZH1ES
    • B: Walkman
    • C: Micro USB cable（commercially available）
    • D: USB cable or USB conversion adapter（commercially available）

    Refer to the following for the connection method.

    1. Connect a USB cable or USB conversion adapter to the USB Type-C port of the Walkman.
    2. Connect a Micro USB cable to the WALKMAN port of the TA-ZH1S.
    3. Connect the USB cable or USB conversion adapter to the Micro USB cable.

    Note: The connected Walkman will not be charged.