©2008 Sony Corporation Printed in China 3-877-773-13 (1) Operation Guide NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F
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Table of Contents Getting Started...........................................................................................................................................8 Supplied Accessories..............................................................................................................................8 Parts and Controls.................................................................................................................................10 HOME menu...............................
Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the NWZ-B133/B135/B133F/B135F*1. By transferring songs from your computer to the player, you can enjoy them wherever you go. You can also listen to FM radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) and record voice using the player. Supplied Accessories Please check the accessories in the package.
Parts and Controls Front Rear Headphones REC/STOP button ( pages 36, 39) Starts/stops recording. You can record the sound from the microphone or the currently received FM program (NWZ-B133F/B135F only). VOL +*1/– button Adjusts the volume. BASS button ( page 28) Activates the Bass function to emphasize the low sound range. *1 button ( pages 13, 19) Turns on/off the player ( page 16). Starts/pauses song playback, or pauses/restarts recording.
HOME menu The HOME menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button of the player. The HOME menu is the starting point to play songs, listen to FM radio*1, play recorded sound files, and change settings. HOME menu To operate the HOME menu When menu items appear on the HOME menu, press the / button to select an item, and then press the button to confirm. You can return to the previous menu by pressing the BACK/HOME button, and you can return to the HOME menu by pressing and holding it.
Basic Operations Note Before connecting the player to your computer, make sure that the OS is Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) or Windows Vista (Service Pack 1), and the installed Windows Media Player version on your computer is 11. Charging the Battery The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer. Remove the USB cap and connect the USB connector to a USB port on your computer.
Basic Operations (continued) To turn on the player Press the button to turn on the player. The player resumes the operation from the point where you last turned off. To turn off the player Press and hold the button to turn off the player. “POWER OFF” appears. Hint • If there is no operation for a certain period of time while in stop mode, the display turns off automatically and the player enters standby status to save the battery power.
Basic Operations (continued) To delete songs transferred to the player Notes • Be careful not to accidentally bump or put stress on the player when it is connected to your computer. It may be damaged. • The player does not use SonicStage software (SonicStage software, developed by Sony, manages music on a computer or transfers music to other types of players). For this player, you can transfer music simply by dragging and dropping, not using SonicStage.
Playing Music (continued) Searching for songs Hint 1 2 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. Notes (Music Library), and then press The following lists appear. • • • • • • • • “Now Playing”: Plays back the last file you listened to. “Folder”: Search for songs by folder. “All Songs”: Searches for songs by song name. “Artist”: Searches for songs by artist. “Album”: Searches for songs by album.
Playing Music (continued) Display On other operations for playback Song title/File name indication Current song number indication Playback range indication Play mode indication Displays the song title or file name currently being played back. Displays the playback range. Playback progress bar Displays playback progress.
Playing Music (continued) List of play modes The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. Setting item/Icon Description 1 2 3 4 5 “Normal”/No icon After the current song ends, all songs in the selected folder/ album/artist are played once. (Default setting) Repeat all/ After the current song ends, all songs in the selected folder/ album/artist are played repeatedly. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.
Playing Music (continued) Setting the Sound Quality List of equalizer settings Description “None”/No icon Turns off the equalizer (Default setting). You can set your desired sound quality to match the song, etc. “Heavy”/ Emphasizes high and low ranges for a more powerful sound. 1 2 3 4 5 “Pop”/ Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals. “Jazz”/ Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound. “Unique”/ Emphasizes high and low ranges, so that even soft sound can be heard easily.
Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) Playing Music (continued) Listening to FM Radio in the Manual Tuning Mode You can also emphasize low range by pressing the BASS button. With each press, the Bass function is activated or deactivated. Be sure to connect the headphones to the player, or the player cannot receive any FM signal. Hint • At high volume, the effect of the Bass function is limited for hearing safety.
Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued) 4 Press the / button to select the previous (or next) frequency. The frequency is changed by 0.1 MHz. Button operation Select the next frequency Press the button. Select the previous frequency Press the button. Select the next receivable broadcast station Press and hold the button. Select the previous receivable broadcast station Press and hold the button.
Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued) 5 Press the / button to select “OK,” and then press the button to confirm. Hint • By pressing the button during FM reception, the player pauses the FM reception. If you press the button again, the player resumes FM reception. To stop automatic presetting Select “Cancel” in step 5 and press the button to confirm. To return to the previous menu 1 2 3 Select the desired frequency ( page 29, 35).
Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued) To delete a preset broadcast station 3 4 Start FM reception ( page 29, 35). Press the BACK/HOME button to return to the FM menu, press the / button to select “Delete Preset,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select the preset number you want to delete, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select “OK,” and then press the button to confirm. The preset broadcast station is deleted.
Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued) Recording FM Radio Playing Back Recorded FM Radio Programs 1 1 2 3 4 The player goes to standby for recording. Press the REC/STOP button. Recording starts. To stop recording, press the REC/STOP button. The recording is saved as a file named FRnnnn*1.wav in the [Record] - [FM] folder. *1 File names are automatically assigned from “FR0001.wav” to “FR9999.wav.
Listening/Recording Voice Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued) Recording Sound To delete recorded FM radio programs Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select button to confirm. (FM), and then press the Press the / button to select “Delete Rec Data,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select the recorded FM radio program you want to delete, and then press the button to confirm.
Listening/Recording Voice (continued) To delete the recorded sound files Notes • If you rename files of the [Record] folder on your computer, or put files which have been imported to your computer back into the [Record] folder, you may not be able to play them on the player. • The programs and sound files recorded by the player can be played back on the player or on a computer. 1 2 3 4 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select button to confirm.
Settings Changing the Settings “FM Settings” (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) You can change the various settings using the “Settings” menu. The following procedure is the basic way to change settings. Description “Scan Sensitivity” Adjusts sensitivity to find broadcast stations. If the player does not find your desired broadcast station due to weak reception, set to “High.” If the reception is too sensitive and the player receives signals from unwanted stations, set to “Low.” “High” is set by default.
Settings (continued) “Common Settings” Description “Set Date-Time” Adjusts the date and time. To set a numerical value, use the / button. To move the highlighted slider, use the button. “AVLS(Volume Limit)” Sets “AVLS(Volume Limit)” (Automatic Volume Limiter System) on or off. “AVLS ON” limits the maximum volume to prevent disturbing others nearby, while still providing a comfortable listening volume level. “AVLS OFF” is set by default.
Troubleshooting Settings (continued) Troubleshooting “Initialize” Description “Reset All Settings” You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete the songs you have transferred to the player. If you want to reset all the settings, select “OK” to confirm. “Format” You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. If the memory is formatted, all files will be erased and all setting values returned to their defaults.
Troubleshooting (continued) 4 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Cause/Remedy Noise is generated. • A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being used near the player. When using such devices as mobile phones, keep them away from the player. • Audio data is damaged. Delete the audio file(s) then transfer again. When transferring audio files, close any other applications to avoid file damage. Buttons do not work.
Troubleshooting (continued) Operation (continued) Cause/Remedy The transferred songs cannot be found. • The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer. Format the built-in flash memory using the “Format” menu of the player ( page 46). • The player was disconnected from the computer while files were being transferred. Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash memory using the “Format” menu of the player ( page 46).
Troubleshooting (continued) Power (continued) Recording Cause/Remedy Symptom Cause/Remedy Battery life is short. • The operating temperature is below 5 °C (41°F). Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery characteristics. This is not malfunction. • Battery charging time is not enough. appears. Charge the battery until • By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save battery power and use the player for a longer time ( page 44).
Troubleshooting (continued) Recording (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy • When you record many short files, they may be recorded with The combined total of the automatically inserted blank spaces between files due to system recorded time and the remaining restrictions. This causes an increase in total recorded time and time does not equal the results in the mismatch. maximum recording time. The folder is not deleted even though recorded files have all been deleted.
Troubleshooting (continued) Connection with the computer (continued) Other Symptom Cause/Remedy Symptom Only a small number of songs can be transferred to the player. • There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory. Delete unnecessary songs to increase free space. • Non-audio data is stored in the built-in flash memory. Move non-audio files to the computer to increase free space. There is no beep sound when the • “Beep” is set to “Beep OFF.” player is operated.
Troubleshooting (continued) To initialize (format) the player Be sure to format the built-in flash memory using the “Settings” menu on this player, following the procedure below. (Check all contents before formatting, as all data stored will be erased.) Meaning CANNOT EXCUTE • Change the function to “FM”, and then • You are trying to preset/ delete broadcast stations preset/delete broadcast stations. while the player is not in the • Disable the Bass function, and then change FM function.
Troubleshooting (continued) Meaning Remedy Message FILE ERROR • The file cannot be read. • The file is not normal. • The player cannot play certain files because of incompatible formats. • Transferring has been interrupted. • Transfer the normal audio file back to the computer and then format the player. • If the song which cannot be played is unnecessary, you can delete it from the built-in flash memory. FORMAT ERROR File systems have been corrupted due to invalid formatting.
Additional Information Precautions On safety On installation • Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shock to the player. It may cause a player to malfunction or damage. • Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. The player may become discolored, distorted or damaged. • Never leave the player exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
Additional Information (continued) On heat build-up On the LCD Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time. • Do not push the LCD screen strongly. The LCD panel may be damaged. • If the player is used in a cold place, ghosting may occur. This does not indicate a failure. • If the player is used in a cold or hot place, contrast may be affected.
Additional Information (continued) On software – We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be displayed properly on supplied software. – User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed. • The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic operations of Windows. For details on the use of your computer and operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.
Additional Information (continued) Maximum recordable time (Approx.) The times below are estimated for the case where only FM (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) or Voice audio files are stored. The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is used. NWZ-B133/B133F NWZ-B135/B135F Codec*1 Time Time Voice Recording High 11 hr. 50 min. 24 hr. 20 min. Voice Recording Mid 23 hr. 40 min. 48 hr. 50 min. Voice Recording Low 47 hr. 30 min. 97 hr. 40 min. FM Recording 5 hr. 50 min. 12 hr.
Additional Information (continued) System Requirements – Personally constructed computers or operating systems – An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system – Multi-boot environment – Multi-monitor environment – Macintosh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 70 Index Symbols (Custom)................................................ 27 (Heavy).................................................... 27 (Jazz)..............................
Additional Information (continued) L Language......................................................... 45 LED................................................................. 44 M Manual tuning............................................... 29 Messages......................................................... 58 Microphone.................................................... 10 MP3.....................................................17, 67, 69 Music Library...........................................
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