Sony MP3 Player 3 877 773 13 1 User Manual

Operation Guide  
©2008 Sony Corporation Printed in China  
3-877-773-13 (1)  
NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F  
 
Notice for customers: the following  
information is only applicable to  
equipment sold in countries applying EU  
directives  
Notice for users  
On sample audio data  
The player is pre-installed with sample audio data.  
To delete this audio data, delete it using Windows  
Explorer.  
• The recorded song is limited to private use  
only. Use of the song beyond this limit requires  
permission of the copyright holders.  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony  
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo,  
Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC  
and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH,  
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.  
For any service or guarantee matters please refer  
to the addresses given in separate service or  
guarantee documents.  
• Sony is not responsible for incomplete  
recording/downloading or damaged file due to  
problems of the player or computer.  
If you delete sample audio data, you cannot restore  
it. We cannot supply any replacement data.  
On static electricity from the human body  
• Depending on the types of the text and  
characters, the text shown on the player may not  
be displayed properly on device. This is due to:  
– The capacity of the connected player.  
– The player is not functioning normally.  
– Content information is written in the language  
or the character that is not supported by the  
player.  
On rare occasions, you may not be able to operate  
the player due to strong static electricity from the  
human body. If this happens, leave the player for  
about 30 seconds to one minute. You will then be  
able to operate the player normally again.  
 
Table of Contents  
 
About the serial number  
Getting Started  
The serial number provided for the player is required for the customer registration. The  
number is shown on the rear of the player.  
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.  
Note on formatting the player  
• Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. If you format the  
built-in flash memory, format it on the player ( page 46).  
Supplied Accessories  
• The Operation Guide (PDF file) is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player. If the  
built-in flash memory is formatted, all files including the Operation Guide (PDF file) will  
be erased. Be sure to verify the files stored in memory prior to formatting, and export  
necessary files to the hard disk of your computer or other device.  
Please check the accessories in the package.  
Headphones (1)  
Operation Guide (this manual)*2 (1)  
Quick Start Guide*3 (1)  
If you format the built-in flash memory of the player by accident, download the  
Operation Guide (PDF file) from the support web site ( page 47) and store it in the  
built-in flash memory of the player.  
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Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be  
available.  
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Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, the Operation Guide is  
supplied only by PDF file in the players memory (not a printed manual).  
The Quick Start Guide is not supplied when your Operation Guide is supplied by a printed manual.  
 
   
Parts and Controls  
Front  
Rear  
Headphones  
REC/STOP button ( pages 36, 39)  
Power Illuminator  
RESET button ( page 47)  
USB cap  
Starts/stops recording. You can record the  
sound from the microphone or the currently  
received FM program (NWZ-B133F/B135F  
only).  
Illuminated by LED ( page 44). The  
Resets the player when you press the RESET  
button with a small pin, etc.  
Remove the USB cap and connect the USB  
connector of the player to a USB connector  
on your computer.  
pattern of the illumination varies according  
to the operation.  
When you turn on the player after resetting  
it, the player reactivates the previously set  
items.  
BACK/HOME*2 button ( page 13)  
To remove the USB cap  
VOL +*1/– button  
Returns to the previous menu. Press and hold  
this button to display the HOME menu.  
Remove the USB cap as shown below.  
Adjusts the volume.  
Strap hole  
This is used to attach a strap (sold  
separately).  
BASS button  
(
Display ( page 22)  
Activates the Bass function to emphasize the  
low sound range.  
Microphone ( page 39)  
HOLD switch  
You can protect the player against accidental  
operation by using the HOLD switch when  
carrying it.  
*1 button ( pages 13, 19)  
(Headphone) jack  
When connecting the headphones, insert the  
plug until it clicks into place. If connected  
improperly, it may not sound right.  
Turns on/off the player ( page 16).  
USB connector  
Starts/pauses song playback, or pauses/restarts  
recording. When a menu appears on the display,  
use this button to confirm the menu item.  
By sliding the HOLD switch in the direction  
of the arrow (  
), all the buttons are  
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inoperable. If you press buttons while the  
HOLD function is activated, “HOLD” and  
the current time appears in the display. (The  
current time appears only when the clock is  
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There are tactile dots. Use them to help with  
button operations.  
/button ( pages 13, 23)  
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Functions which are marked near the buttons  
Selects a song, album, artist, folder or menu  
item. You can also skip to the beginning of  
the song/album/artist/folder, fast-forward or  
fast-rewind.  
are activated if you press them. Likewise  
functions marked  
near the buttons, are  
If you slide the HOLD switch to the opposite  
activated if you press and hold them.  
 
position, the HOLD function is released.  
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To operate the HOME menu  
HOME menu  
When menu items appear on the HOME menu, press the /button to select an  
item, and then press the button to confirm.  
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.  
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.  
For example, when you want to play back a song by selecting  
HOME menu, the menu changes as follows.  
(Music Library) on the  
HOME menu  
HOME menu  
Select (Music Library) and press the button.  
Music Library  
Song (File) list  
Now Playing screen  
Select your desired folder, and press the button.  
The icons appear in the HOME menu and the color of the selected icon is inverted.  
Select your desired Song (File), and press the   
button. Playback begins.  
Voice  
Plays/deletes recorded sound files ( page 39).  
Music Library  
Plays transferred songs on the player ( page 19).  
FM*1  
Plays FM radio, or plays back or deletes a recorded FM program ( page 29).  
Sets function settings of music, FM*1, voice recording, or the player ( page 42).  
Settings  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button.  
*1 NWZ-B133F/B135F only  
 
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Basic Operations  
Note  
Before Connecting the Player  
Be careful not to accidentally bump or put stress on the player when it is connected to your computer.  
It may be damaged.  
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.  
On the remaining battery indication  
*1  
The battery icon in the display ( page 22) changes as shown below. See  
details on battery duration.  
*1 If the “USB Bus Powered” setting is set to “Low-Power 100mA” ( page 45), appears next to the  
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.  
battery icon.  
The battery power decreases as shown by the battery icon. If “LOW BATTERY” appears,  
you cannot operate the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your  
computer.  
Notes  
Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41°F to 95°F).  
The number of times the battery can be recharged before it is used up is approximately 500 times.  
This number differs, depending on the conditions under which you use the player.  
To  
The battery indicator on the display is only an estimate. For example, one section of black in the  
indicator will not always indicate exactly one-fourth of the batterys charge.  
“DATA ACCESS” appears in the display while the player accesses the computer. Do not disconnect  
the player while “DATA ACCESS” appears or the file being transferred may be destroyed.  
USB connector  
The control buttons on the player are all disabled while it is connected to a computer.  
Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with the proper operation of the player.  
We do not guarantee the recharge of the battery using personally assembled computers or modified  
computers.  
If you charge the player when it has not been used for a long period, your computer may not  
recognize the player or nothing may appear on the display. Charge the player for about 5 minutes, and  
it starts operating properly.  
When the remaining battery indication of the display shows:  
When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player for a long  
time, recharge it fully until appears on the screen. For details on charging time or  
battery life, see page 69.  
, charging is complete.  
 
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Basic Operations (continued)  
Turning the Player On and Off  
Transferring Music  
Connect the player to your computer and transfer audio files to the player.  
To turn on the player  
Hints  
Press the  
button to turn on the player. The player resumes the operation from the point  
You can also transfer audio files using Windows Media Player 11. For details about usage, or support  
where you last turned off.  
on Windows Media Player, refer to the Windows Media Player information from the following web  
site:  
To turn off the player  
Press and hold the  
button to turn off the player. “POWER OFF” appears.  
You can also transfer audio files from Sony Hi-Fi component systems with USB port. For details about  
how to transfer audio files to the player, refer to the operation instructions supplied with the device.  
Notes  
Hint  
Only MP3/WMA files can be played on the player ( page 67).  
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. If there is no operation  
for a while, the player turns off completely.  
While the player is connected, do not turn the computer or Sony Hi-Fi component systems on or off.  
Also, if the computer or the Sony Hi-Fi component systems is turned off during data transfer to the  
player, data may be damaged, or the player or the device may be broken.  
Connect the USB connector of the player to your computer.  
Insert the USB connector fully.  
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Open [My Computer] - [WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk] - [Storage  
Media], and then select the folder you want to store the audio files.  
Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.  
Drag and drop the files to the selected folder.  
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Basic Operations (continued)  
Playing Music  
To delete songs transferred to the player  
Playing Music  
Connect the player to your computer, and then delete any unnecessary audio files using  
Windows Explorer.  
You can listen to transferred songs on the player. The transferred songs are stored in “Music  
Library.”  
Notes  
/button  
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.  
Do not disconnect the player while files are being transferred. If you do, the file being transferred may  
be damaged.  
If the player is disconnected while files are being transferred, unnecessary files may be left in the  
player. In this case, transfer usable files back to the computer and format the player ( page 46).  
Some files may not be played back on the player due to copyright protection.  
The player can display up to a combined total of 2,000 files and folders, and folders of up to 8 levels.  
Although you can transfer more files or folders to the player, the player cannot display or play any  
files, folders, or levels that exceed this limit.  
BACK/HOME button  
button  
Note  
Before playing back songs:  
– Disconnect the player from the computer.  
– Release the HOLD function ( page 11).  
Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.  
It may take time to start up the player or display the file/folder list when many files or folders are  
stored on the player.  
Turn on the player ( page 16).  
– Confirm that the battery power is not low or exhausted ( page 15). If it is low or exhausted,  
recharge the battery ( page 14).  
 
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Playing Music (continued)  
Hint  
Searching for songs  
You can search for desired songs in various ways, such as by folder, artist, album name, etc.  
You can edit or change ID3 tag information and the playlist using Windows Media Player 11. For  
details about usage, or support on Windows Media Player, refer to the Windows Media Player  
information from the following web site:  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.  
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Notes  
Press the /button to select (Music Library), and then press  
Only songs that have ID3 tag information can be automatically classified by the player.  
If the song does not have artist or album information, “Unknown” appears. If the song does not have a  
song name, name it on your computer.  
The player can display up to a combined total of 2,000 files and folders, and folders of up to 8 levels.  
Although you can transfer more files or folders to the player, the player cannot display or play any  
files, folders, or levels that exceed this limit.  
It may take time to start up the player or display the file/folder list when many files or folders are  
stored on the player.  
the button to confirm.  
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.  
• “Playlists”*1: Search for songs by playlist.  
• “Genre”: Search for songs by genre.  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
• “Release Year”: Search for songs by release year.  
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The playlists that are created on HiFi component systems cannot be transferred.  
Press the /button to select an item, and then press the   
button to confirm.  
To find the song you want, repeat this step.  
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Press the /button to select a song, and then press the   
button to confirm.  
Playback starts.  
 
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Playing Music (continued)  
Display  
On other operations for playback  
When playing back a song  
To  
Button operation  
Pause the song  
Press the button.  
Restart playback  
Press the button while the song is paused.  
Skip to the beginning of the current  
(or next) song  
Press the  
(
) button.  
   
Fast-rewind (or fast-forward) the  
current song  
Press and hold the () button during playback and  
release it at the desired point.  
When fast-rewinding or fast-forwarding a song  
Current song number indication  
Displays the song number currently selected  
or being played back.  
Song title/File name indication  
Displays the song title or file name currently  
being played back.  
Playback range indication  
Displays the playback range.  
Play mode indication  
Displays the current play mode icon ( page  
25). If the play mode is set to “Normal,” no  
icon appears.  
Playback progress bar  
Displays playback progress.  
Elapsed time  
Full length of the song/file  
Bass function/equalizer mode  
indication  
Playing status indication  
Hint  
Displays the current play mode (  
:
The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play ( page  
Displays whether the Bass function ( page  
playback, : pause,  
(
): fast-rewind  
   
25). You can also change the sound quality with the equalizer settings ( page 27) or the Bass  
28) is activated or which equalizer mode is  
(or fast-forward),  
(
): skip to the  
   
function ( page 28).  
activated ( page 27).  
beginning of the current (or next) song).  
Remaining battery indication  
Displays the remaining battery power.  
 
Continued  
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Playing Music (continued)  
List of play modes  
Setting the Play Mode  
The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play.  
Setting item/Icon  
Description  
After the current song ends, all songs in the selected folder/  
album/artist are played once. (Default setting)  
“Normal”/No icon  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.  
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After the current song ends, all songs in the selected folder/  
album/artist are played repeatedly.  
Repeat all/  
Press the /button to select (Settings), and then press the   
button to confirm.  
The current song is played repeatedly.  
Repeat 1 song/  
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After the current song ends, all songs in the selected folder/  
album/artist are played in random order.  
Repeat shuffle all/  
SHUF  
Press the /button to select “Music Settings,and then press the  
button to confirm.  
Press the /button to select “Play Mode,and then press the   
button to confirm.  
Press the /button to select the desired play mode, and then  
press the button to confirm.  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
 
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Playing Music (continued)  
List of equalizer settings  
Setting the Sound Quality  
Setting item/Icon  
“None”/No icon  
“Heavy”/  
Description  
Setting the Equalizer Setting  
You can set your desired sound quality to match the song, etc.  
Turns off the equalizer (Default setting).  
Emphasizes high and low ranges for a more powerful sound.  
Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals.  
Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound.  
“Pop”/  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.  
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“Jazz”/  
Emphasizes high and low ranges, so that even soft sound can  
be heard easily.  
“Unique”/  
Press the  
/
button to select (Settings), and then press the  
   
button to confirm.  
User-customizable sound settings.  
“Custom”/  
When you press the /button to select “Edit,” and  
then press the button, you can edit the sound setting. To  
edit the sound setting, press the /button to select  
the band (5 bands: 100 Hz to 10 kHz) and press the   
button to confirm. Then press the /button to select  
the sound level (7 levels: -3 to +3) and press the button  
to confirm. Repeat this step to set the sound level of every  
band.  
Press the  
/
button to select “Music Settings,and then press the  
   
button to confirm.  
Press the  
/
button to select “Equalizer,and then press the  
   
button to confirm.  
Press the  
/
button to select the desired equalizer setting, and  
button to confirm.  
   
then press the  
If you return to the previous menu using the BACK/HOME  
button after setting the sound level, the setting you have  
changed will be canceled. Be sure to press the button to  
confirm.  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
Notes  
If you turn on the Bass function while the equalizer setting is activated, the equalizer setting is  
disabled temporarily. The equalizer setting will be resumed by disabling the Bass function.  
While the Bass function is activated, you cannot change the equalizer setting.  
 
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Playing Music (continued)  
Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only)  
Activating the Bass Function  
Listening to FM Radio in the Manual Tuning Mode  
Be sure to connect the headphones to the player, or the player cannot receive any FM  
signal.  
You can also emphasize low range by pressing the BASS button. With each press, the Bass  
function is activated or deactivated.  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.  
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Hint  
At high volume, the effect of the Bass function is limited for hearing safety.  
Press the /button to select (FM), and then press the   
button to confirm.  
Notes  
If you turn on the Bass function while the equalizer setting is activated, the equalizer setting is  
Check that “Manual” is selected, and then press the button to  
confirm.  
The player enters the manual tuning mode.  
disabled temporarily. The equalizer setting will be resumed by disabling the Bass function.  
When the Bass function is activated, the power illuminator lights up ( page 44). However, it does  
not light up during FM reception.  
Preset number  
Frequency  
Note  
The preset number is shown only when the current frequency is already preset ( page 31).  
 
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Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued)  
Press the  
/
button to select the previous (or next) frequency.  
   
Listening to FM Radio in the Preset Tuning Mode  
The frequency is changed by 0.1 MHz.  
Presetting Desired Broadcast Stations  
To  
Button operation  
You can automatically preset up to 30 receivable broadcast stations (P01 to P30) in your  
Select the next frequency  
Press the button.  
Press the button.  
area using the “FM Auto Preset” function.  
Select the previous frequency  
When you use the FM tuner for the first time, or when you move to a new area, we  
recommend presetting receivable broadcast stations using the “FM Auto Preset” function.  
Select the next receivable broadcast  
station  
Press and hold the  
button.  
Note  
Select the previous receivable  
broadcast station  
The “FM Auto Preset” operation will delete previously preset broadcast stations.  
Press and hold the button.  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.  
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Hints  
By pressing and holding the  
(
) button during FM reception, the previous (or next) broadcast  
   
Press the /button to select (Settings), and then press the   
button to confirm.  
station is found. If the broadcast station is receivable, the signal is accepted.  
By pressing the button during FM reception, the player pauses the FM reception. If you press the  
button again, the player resumes FM reception.  
Press the /button to select “FM Settings,and then press the   
button to confirm.  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
Press the /button to select “FM Auto Preset,and then press the  
button to confirm.  
To improve the reception  
The headphone’s cord serves as the antenna, so extend it as far as possible.  
 
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Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued)  
To preset broadcasting stations manually  
Press the /button to selectOK,and then press the button  
5
to confirm.  
Select the desired frequency ( page 29, 35).  
The receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order from low to high frequency.  
“COMPLETE” appears when presetting is completed, then the lowest frequency  
preset station is received.  
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Press the BACK/HOME button to return to the FM menu, press the  
/button to selectAdd Preset,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.  
Press the  
/
button to select the preset number you want to assign  
button to confirm.  
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to the current frequency, and then press the  
To stop automatic presetting  
Select “Cancel” in step 5 and press the button to confirm.  
If you select a preset number that is already assigned to another frequency, the  
message confirming whether to replace the setting appears. Selecting “OK” and  
pressing the button will replace the setting.  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
 
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Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued)  
To delete a preset broadcast station  
Selecting Broadcast Stations in the Preset Tuning Mode  
Start FM reception ( page 29, 35).  
You cannot select broadcast stations if no broadcast stations are preset. Preset the receivable  
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stations using the “FM Auto Preset” function ( page 31), or preset the broadcast stations  
manually ( page 33).  
Press the BACK/HOME button to return to the FM menu, press the  
/button to selectDelete Preset,and then press the button  
to confirm.  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.  
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Press the /button to select the preset number you want to  
delete, and then press the button to confirm.  
Press the /button to select (FM), and then press the   
button to confirm.  
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Press the /button to selectOK,and then press the button  
to confirm.  
The preset broadcast station is deleted.  
Press the /button to selectPresetand then press the   
button to confirm.  
The player enters the preset tuning mode.  
Note  
You can preset/delete broadcast stations only during FM reception.  
Preset Number  
Press the  
number.  
/
button to select the previous (or next) preset  
   
4
 
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Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued)  
Recording FM Radio  
Playing Back Recorded FM Radio Programs  
Press and hold the REC/STOP button while listening to the station you  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.  
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want to record.  
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The player goes to standby for recording.  
Press the /button to select (FM), and then press the   
button to confirm.  
Press the REC/STOP button.  
Recording starts.  
Press the /button to select “Play Rec Data,and then press the  
button to confirm.  
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.”  
Press the /button to select a recorded FM radio program you  
want, and then press the button to confirm.  
Hints  
Hint  
You can also record FM radio by pressing briefly the REC/STOP button in step 1, selecting “OK,” and  
pressing the button to confirm.  
To listen to all recorded FM radio programs, select “Play All” in step 4.  
Recording in poor reception areas may result in noise. Record in a stronger reception areas.  
To pause recording, press the button. Press it again to resume recording.  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
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.  
You cannot change the bit rate for recording FM programs. Only “High” is available.  
 
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Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued)  
Listening/Recording Voice  
Recording Sound  
To delete recorded FM radio programs  
You can record sound from the microphone of the player and play recorded sound files  
using the “Voice” menu. The recorded sound will be encoded into ADPCM format.  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.  
1
Note  
Press the /button to select (FM), and then press the   
button to confirm.  
You cannot record sound during FM reception (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) or in the “Setting”  
function. Change the function to “Voice” or “Music Library” to record sound.  
Press the /button to select “Delete Rec Data,and then press the  
button to confirm.  
In the “Voice” or “Music Library” function, press and hold the REC/STOP  
1
button.  
The player goes to standby for recording.  
Press the /button to select the recorded FM radio program you  
want to delete, and then press the button to confirm.  
Press the REC/STOP button.  
Recording starts.  
Press the /button to select “OK,and then press the button  
to confirm.  
The selected FM radio program is deleted.  
To stop recording, press the REC/STOP button.  
The recording is saved as a file named VRnnnn*1.wav in the [Record] – [Voice] folder.  
*1 File names are automatically assigned from “VR0001.wav” to “VR9999.wav.”  
Hints  
To delete all recorded FM radio programs, select “Delete All” in step 4.  
To stop deleting, select “Cancel” in step 5.  
Hints  
You can also record sound by pressing briefly the REC/STOP button in step 1, selecting “OK,” and  
pressing the button to confirm.  
To pause recording, press the button. Press it again to resume recording.  
You can change the bit rate of the audio file. For details, see “Rec Settings”( page 43).  
 
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Listening/Recording Voice (continued)  
Notes  
To delete the recorded sound files  
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.  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.  
1
Press the /button to select  
button to confirm.  
(Voice), and then press the   
Playing Back the Recorded Sound Files  
Press the /button to select “Delete Rec Data,and then press the  
button to confirm.  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.  
Press the /button to select the recorded sound file you want to  
delete, and then press the button to confirm.  
1
Press the /button to select  
button to confirm.  
(Voice), and then press the   
Press the /button to select “OK,and then press the button  
to confirm.  
The selected sound file is deleted.  
Press the /button to select “Play Rec Data,and then press the  
button to confirm.  
Hints  
Press the /button to select a recorded sound file you want, and  
then press the button to confirm.  
To delete all recorded sound files, select “Delete All” in step 4.  
To stop deleting, select “Cancel” in step 5.  
Hint  
To listen to all recorded sound files, select “Play All” in step 4.  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
 
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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.  
Setting  
Description  
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.”  
“Scan Sensitivity”  
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.  
1
“High” is set by default.  
Press the /button to select (Settings), and then press the   
button to confirm.  
Presets receivable broadcast stations automatically. For details, see  
“Presetting Desired Broadcast Stations”( page 31).  
2
3
4
“FM Auto Preset”  
Press the /button to select the item you want, and then press  
the button to confirm.  
“Rec Settings”  
Setting  
Description  
Repeat step 3 and change its value, and then press the button to  
confirm each time.  
Selects a level of recording quality from “Low,” “Mid,” or “High.”  
The higher the level is, the more memory the player uses for recording  
sound. “Mid” is set by default.  
“Voice Record Codec”  
(voice record settings)  
To return to the previous menu  
Press the BACK/HOME button.  
“Music Settings”  
Setting  
Description  
Selects a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat  
“Play Mode”  
play. For details, see “Setting the Play Mode”( page 24).  
Selects a desired sound quality according to the music genre, etc. For  
“Equalizer”  
details, see “Setting the Sound Quality”( page 26).  
 
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Settings (continued)  
“Common Settings”  
Setting  
Description  
Setting  
Description  
Adjusts the screen contrast.  
“Contrast”  
To adjust the numerical value, use the /button.  
You can adjust the contrast of the screen (+7 to -7).  
Adjusts the date and time.  
“Set Date-Time”  
To set a numerical value, use the  
/
button.  
button.  
   
To move the highlighted slider, use the  
Sets the rate of battery charging.  
“USB Bus Powered”  
When set to “High-Power 500mA,” the player will be charged at 500  
milliampere per second. The player will be charged quickly.  
When set to “Low-Power 100mA,” the player will be charged at 100  
milliampere per second. Although the player is charged slower, the  
stability of data transferring will be improved.  
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.  
“AVLS(Volume Limit)”  
Sets the beep sound when buttons are pressed to on/off.  
To turn on the beep sound, set to “Beep ON.”  
To turn off the beep sound, set to “Beep OFF.Beep ON” is set by default.  
“Beep”  
“High-Power 500 mAis set by default.  
Sets the power save setting.  
“Power Save Mode”  
“Information”  
When set to “Save ON Normal,” the power save screen appears in the  
display when no operation is performed for about 15 seconds.  
When set to “Save ON Super,” the screen goes blank when no operation is  
performed for about 15 seconds. This setting consumes the least battery  
power.  
Information such as the model name, built-in flash memory capacity, and firmware version  
can be displayed.  
1: model name  
2: built-in flash memory capacity  
3: version information for the player’s firmware  
When set to “Save OFF,the icon(s) or letter(s) appears in the display  
constantly during playback or FM reception (NWZ-B133F/B135F only).  
“Save ON Normal” is set by default.  
“Language”  
Selects the display language from “English,” “Español,” “Français,” “Português,” “Русский,” “  
,”  
Turns the power illuminator on/off.  
“LED”  
,” or “  
.”  
To turn on the power illuminator, set to “LED ON.”  
To turn off the power illuminator, set to “LED OFF.”  
“LED ON” is set by default.  
 
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Settings (continued)  
Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue.  
“Initialize”  
Setting  
Description  
You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does  
not delete the songs you have transferred to the player.  
“Reset All Settings”  
Find the symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables,  
1
and try any corrective actions listed.  
If you want to reset all the settings, select “OK” to confirm.  
Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc.  
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. Be sure to verify the files stored in memory prior to formatting  
and export any necessary files to the hard disk of your computer or other  
device beforehand.  
“Format”  
If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored files and settings on  
the player may be deleted.  
When you turn on the player after resetting it, the player reactivates the previously set  
items.  
If you want to format the player, select “OK” to confirm.  
Notes  
When the remaining battery power is low, you cannot format the player. Charge the battery before  
formatting.  
Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer.  
RESET button  
Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites.  
For customers in the USA, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport  
For customers in Europe, visit: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA  
For customers in Latin America, visit: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp  
For customers in other countries/regions, visit: http://www.sony-asia.com/support  
For customers who purchased the overseas models, visit:  
 
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
nearest Sony dealer.  
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.  
Operation  
Audio data is damaged.  
Delete the audio file(s) then transfer again. When  
transferring audio files, close any other applications to avoid  
file damage.  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
There is no sound.  
The volume level is set to zero.  
Turn the volume up ( page 10).  
Buttons do not work.  
The HOLD switch is set to the direction of the arrow (  
).  
The headphone jack is not connected properly.  
Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the arrow  
Connect the headphone jack properly ( page 10).  
(
The headphone plug is dirty.  
The player contains moisture condensation.  
Wait a few hours to let the player dry.  
The remaining battery power is low or insufficient.  
Charge the battery power by connecting to the computer (  
Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth.  
No audio files are stored in the built-in flash memory.  
If “NO DATAappears, transfer audio file(s) from the  
computer.  
Songs cannot be played.  
The battery power is consumed.  
If the player does not react, even after charging the battery,  
Charge the battery fully ( page 15).  
press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 47).  
If the player does not react, even after charging the battery,  
Playback does not stop.  
With the player, there is no difference between stopping and  
pausing. When you press the button, appears and  
playback pauses/stops.  
press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 47).  
File content, such as a subscription, etc., is beyond the  
expiration/playback time restriction.  
A file that is beyond its expiration/playback time restriction  
cannot be played. Update the file using your software.  
It takes time to start up the player.  
It may take time to start up the player if many files or folders are  
stored on the player, or if audio data transferred to the player  
has a lot of ID3 tag information. Wait until the start-up  
animation appears.  
 
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Operation (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
“Unknown” is displayed for a  
title.  
The title has no name.  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Select the song or the file from the “Folder” list.  
The transferred songs cannot be  
found.  
The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using  
Windows Explorer.  
Garbled characters are displayed.  
The wrong language is selected.  
Select the correct language from “Language” ( page 45),  
Format the built-in flash memory using the “Format” menu  
and then transfer data to the player again.  
of the player ( page 46).  
The player was disconnected from the computer while files were  
being transferred.  
Power  
Symptom  
Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the  
built-in flash memory using the “Format” menu of the player  
Cause/Remedy  
(
The power does not turn on.  
The HOLD switch is set to the direction of the arrow (  
).  
Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the arrow  
There is no sound from the right  
channel of the headphones. Or the  
right channel sound is heard from  
both sides of the headphones.  
The headphone jack is not fully inserted.  
(
If the headphones are not connected correctly, sound will not  
be output properly. Connect the headphones into the jack  
If you press the  
button immediately after turning off the  
player, the player does not start due to the shutting down  
process. Wait for a few seconds, then turn on the power.  
The remaining battery power is insufficient.  
until it clicks ( page 10).  
Playback has stopped suddenly.  
The remaining battery power is insufficient.  
Charge the battery power by connecting to the computer (  
Charge the battery power by connecting to the computer (  
.
If the player does not react, even after charging the battery,  
The player cannot format.  
The remaining battery power is low or insufficient.  
press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 47).  
Charge the battery power by connecting to the computer (  
Delete unnecessary files.  
Delete unnecessary files until the combined total of files and  
folders becomes 2,000 or less.  
Display  
At least 20 MB of free space is necessary to function normally.  
If you want to check the free space, open [My Computer] –  
[WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk], right-click [Storage Media]*1 to  
display the menu, and then select [Properties].  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The title of a song is not  
displayed correctly.  
If unsupported characters are included in the title, the title will  
be displayed without the unsupported characters.  
Rename the title with appropriate characters on the computer.  
*
1 Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.  
 
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Power (continued)  
Recording  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
“MEMORY FULLis displayed  
even though the maximum  
recording time is not reached.  
The player can display up to a combined total of 999 files and  
folders. Although you can transfer more files or folders to the  
player, the player cannot display or play any files, folders, or  
levels that exceed this limit.  
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.  
Delete unnecessary files until the combined total of files and  
folders becomes 999 or less.  
Charge the battery until  
appears.  
By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply  
Export the recorded files to a computer.  
properly, it is possible to save battery power and use the player  
for a longer time ( page 44).  
The remaining recording time  
remains the same even though  
files are deleted.  
Due to system restrictions, the remaining recording time may  
not improve if only short files are deleted.  
The battery needs to be replaced.  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Copyright-protected contents are being played.  
When copyright-protected contents are played, battery life  
may be shorter.  
Cannot record.  
There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory.  
Delete unnecessary files.  
Export the recorded files to a computer.  
Necessary free space may vary, depending on the bit rate or  
recording time.  
The player can display up to a combined total of 999 files and  
folders. Although you can transfer more files or folders to the  
player, the player cannot display or play any files, folders, or  
levels that exceed this limit.  
Delete unnecessary files until the combined total of files and  
folders becomes 999 or less.  
The player cannot charge the  
battery.  
The player is not connected to a USB port on your computer  
properly.  
Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.  
The battery is charged in an ambient temperature outside the  
range of 5 °C (41°F) to 35 °C (95°F).  
Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 °C  
(41°F) to 35 °C (95°F).  
Your computer is not on.  
Turn on the computer.  
Your computer enters Sleep or hibernate status.  
Release the computer from Sleep or hibernate status.  
Export the recorded files to a computer.  
The player is connected to a computer.  
Disconnect the player from the computer.  
Charging completes very quickly.  
If the battery is already almost fully charged when charging  
begins, little time is needed to reach full charge.  
 
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Recording (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The player is not recognized by  
the computer when it is  
The player’s USB connector is not connected to a USB port on  
your computer properly.  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The combined total of the  
recorded time and the remaining  
time does not equal the  
When you record many short files, they may be recorded with  
automatically inserted blank spaces between files due to system  
restrictions. This causes an increase in total recorded time and  
results in the mismatch.  
connected to the computer.  
Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.  
A USB hub is being used.  
Connect the player directly to a USB port, as connection via a  
USB hub may not work. However, a USB hub that supplies  
power can be used.  
The USB port on your computer may have a problem. Connect  
the player’s USB connector to another USB port on your  
computer.  
maximum recording time.  
Recorded files cannot be deleted.  
The file or the folder which cannot be deleted is set to [Read-  
only] on a computer.  
Delete the data using Windows Explorer.  
The battery power is low or exhausted.  
Charge the battery fully ( page 14).  
Audio files cannot be transferred  
to the player from your computer.  
Transferring may be stopped due to influences such as static  
electricity, etc.  
This happens to protect data information. Disconnect the  
player, then reconnect it.  
The folder is not deleted even  
though recorded files have all  
been deleted.  
Files other than the recorded files are included in the folder.  
Open the folder using Windows Explorer, and delete all the  
files other than files recorded by the player.  
The player’s USB connector is not connected to a USB port on  
your computer properly. Make sure that “DATA ACCESS” or  
“CONNECTED USB” appears on the display.  
Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.  
There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory.  
Delete unnecessary songs to increase free space.  
Abnormal file(s) exists on the player.  
Connection with the computer  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
“CONNECTED USB” does not  
appear when the player is  
connected to the computer.  
The player’s USB connector is not connected to a USB port on  
your computer properly.  
Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.  
A USB hub is being used.  
Transfer your necessary files back to your computer and  
Connect the player directly to a USB port, as connection via a  
USB hub may not work. However, a USB hub that supplies  
power can be used.  
Another application is running on the computer.  
Disconnect the player, wait a few minutes, and reconnect it. If  
the problem persists, disconnect the player, restart the  
computer, and then reconnect the player.  
format the player ( page 46).  
An audio file is damaged.  
Delete the audio file then transfer it again. When transferring  
the audio file, close any other applications to avoid file  
damage.  
 
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Connection with the computer (continued)  
Other  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
There is no beep sound when the  
player is operated.  
“Beep” is set to “Beep OFF.”  
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.  
Set “Beep” to “Beep ON” ( page 44).  
Non-audio data is stored in the built-in flash memory.  
Move non-audio files to the computer to increase free space.  
The player gets warm.  
The player may be warm when the battery is being charged and  
just after charging. The player also may become warm when a  
large amount of files are transferred. This is normal and is not  
cause for concern. Set the player aside for a while to allow it to  
cool down.  
The player becomes unstable  
while it is connected to the  
computer.  
A USB hub is being used.  
Connect the player directly to a USB port, as connection via a  
USB hub may not work. However, a USB hub that supplies  
power can be used.  
The date and time have been  
reset.  
If you left the player for a while with the battery used up, the  
date and time may be reset.  
FM Tuner (NWZ-B133F/B135F only)  
This is not a malfunction. Charge the battery until  
appears on the screen ( page 14) and set the date and time  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
You cannot hear the FM  
broadcast well.  
The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in.  
All settings of the player have  
been reset.  
You moved, deleted, or renamed the system files. Or, the built-in  
flash memory of the player was formatted using other than the  
“Format” menu of the player.  
Select the frequency manually to improve reception ( page  
Reception is weak and sound  
quality is poor.  
The radio signal is weak.  
If you do any of the above operations, the system will be  
restructured and all settings of the player will be reset when  
you disconnect the player from the computer or other devices.  
If the player does not function normally after you format the  
player using other than the “Format” menu of the player,  
format the built-in flash memory using the “Format” menu of  
Listen to the FM broadcast near a window since the signal  
may be weak inside buildings or vehicles.  
The headphone cord is not extended enough.  
The headphone cord functions as an antenna. Extend the  
headphone cord as far as possible.  
the player ( page 46).  
The FM broadcast is affected by  
interference.  
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.  
 
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Message  
Meaning  
Remedy  
To initialize (format) the player  
CANNOT EXCUTE  
You are trying to preset/  
Change the function to “FM, and then  
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.)  
delete broadcast stations  
while the player is not in the  
FM function.  
preset/delete broadcast stations.  
Disable the Bass function, and then change  
the equalizer setting.  
You are trying to change the  
equalizer setting while the  
Bass function is activated.  
1 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu  
appears.  
CHARGING  
DATA ACCESS  
DRM ERROR  
EXPIRED  
The battery is being charged.  
This is not an error. Wait until the battery is  
charged fully. However, you can use the  
player with the battery not charged fully.  
2 Select  
(Settings) – “Initialize” – “Format” – “OK,in this order.  
Press the /button to select the item, and then press the button to  
confirm.  
Accessing the built-in flash  
memory.  
This message appears while the built-in flash  
memory is being accessed. Please wait for  
access to complete.  
After selecting “OK” and confirming, “FORMATTINGappears and  
formatting starts. When formatting is complete, “COMPLETE” appears.  
An unauthorized distribution Transfer the normal audio file back to the  
file is detected for copyright  
protection.  
computer and then format the built-in flash  
memory.  
Messages  
You are trying to play a song  
that has an expiration/  
playback time restriction.  
If the song which cannot be played is  
unnecessary, you can delete it from the built-  
in flash memory.  
Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.  
Message  
Meaning  
Remedy  
AVLS (blinks)  
The volume level exceeds the Turn the volume down or disable  
rated value while  
“AVLS(Volume Limit)” is  
enabled.  
“AVLS(Volume Limit)” ( page 44).  
 
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Message  
Meaning  
Remedy  
Message  
Meaning  
Remedy  
MEMORY IS FULL  
The data base cannot be  
Delete unnecessary files.  
FILE ERROR  
The file cannot be read.  
Transfer the normal audio file back to the  
REMOVE CONTENT  
made because the memory  
of the player is full.  
At least 20 MB of free space is necessary to  
function normally.  
The file is not normal.  
The player cannot play  
certain files because of  
incompatible formats.  
Transferring has been  
interrupted.  
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.  
You are trying to record the  
FM radio (NWZ-B133F/  
B135F only) or sound while  
the player has a combined  
total of 2,000 files and  
folders.  
You can check the free space by clicking  
[My Computer], right-clicking  
[WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk], and  
then opening the [Properties] window by  
left-clicking.  
You cannot record more than a combined  
total of 999 files and folders. Connect the  
player to the computer and delete any  
unnecessary songs or files.  
FORMAT ERROR  
HOLD  
File systems have been  
corrupted due to invalid  
formatting.  
Format the built-in flash memory using the  
“Format” menu of the player ( page 46).  
The player cannot be operated To operate the player, slide the HOLD switch  
because the HOLD switch is  
set to the HOLD position.  
to the opposite position ( page 11).  
NO DATA  
There are no audio files in the Transfer audio files.  
built-in flash memory.  
LOW BATTERY  
MEMORY FULL  
The battery is low.  
Charge the battery ( page 14).  
NO ITEM  
No song exists in the selected Transfer audio files.  
item.  
There is not enough free  
space in the built-in flash  
memory.  
Connect the player to the computer and  
delete any unnecessary songs to increase  
free space on the player.  
READ ONLY  
CONNECTED USB  
You are trying to delete [Read- Delete the data using Windows Explorer.  
only] songs.  
You are trying to record the  
FM radio (NWZ-B133F/  
B135F only) or sound while  
the player has a combined  
total of 2,000 files and  
folders.  
You cannot record more than a combined  
total of 999 files and folders. Connect the  
player to the computer and delete any  
unnecessary songs or files.  
The player is connected to a  
computer.  
This is not an error. You cannot operate the  
controls on the player while connected to a  
computer.  
 
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Additional Information  
When using the player, remember to follow the precautions  
below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the  
player to malfunction.  
Precautions  
– Make sure not to sit down with the player in your back  
On safety  
pocket.  
Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic objects.  
Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain  
in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your  
eyes, do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness. Wash out your eyes with clean water, and  
consult a doctor.  
Also, if the liquid gets on to your body or clothes, wash it off immediately. If you do not, it may cause  
burns or injury. If you get burned or injured by the liquid from the battery, consult a doctor.  
– Make sure not to put the player into a bag with the  
headphones/earphones cord wrapped around it and  
then subject the bag to strong impact.  
Do not pour water or put any foreign object in the player. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.  
If this occurs, turn off the player immediately, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service  
Center.  
Do not put the player into the fire.  
Do not take apart or remodel the player. Doing so can result in electric shock. Consult your nearest  
Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair.  
Do not expose the player to water. The player is not waterproof.  
Remember to follow the precautions below.  
– Be careful not to drop the player into a sink or other  
On installation  
container filled with water.  
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.  
– Do not use the player in humid locations or bad weather,  
such as in the rain or snow.  
Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or  
– Do not get the player wet.  
vibration. The player may become discolored, distorted or damaged.  
If you touch the player with wet hands, or put the  
player in a damp article of clothing, the player may get  
wet and this may cause a malfunction of the player.  
Never leave the player exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct  
sunlight.  
Do not leave the player in a place subject to excessive dust.  
Do not leave the player on an unstable surface or in an inclined position.  
If the player causes interference to radio or television reception, turn the player off and move it away  
from the radio or television.  
When you unplug the headphone from the player, make sure to hold the headphone plug to unplug it.  
Pulling the headphone cord itself may cause damage to the headphone cord.  
 
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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.  
On the headphones  
Road safety  
On the connection with USB devices  
Avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired.  
While the player is connected, do not turn the USB device on or off. Also, if the USB device is turned  
off during data transfer to the player, data may be damaged, or the player or device may be broken.  
Preventing hearing damage  
Avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and  
extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.  
Do not turn the volume up high all at once, especially when using headphones.  
Turn up the volume gradually so that loud sound will not hurt your ears.  
On cleaning  
Clean the players case with a soft cloth, such as cleaning cloth for eyeglasses.  
If the player’s case becomes very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild  
detergent solution.  
Caring for others  
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to  
the people around you.  
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzene, as it  
may mar the finish of the case.  
Warning  
Be careful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the connector.  
Clean the headphone plug periodically.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
If there is lightning when you are using the player, take off the headphones immediately.  
If you experience an allergic reaction to the supplied headphones, stop using them at once and contact  
a doctor.  
On the use  
When using a strap (sold separately), be careful to avoid hooking it on objects you pass by.  
Furthermore be careful not to swing the player by the strap to avoid bumping people.  
Refrain from using the player according to the in-flight announcements during take off or landing in  
an aircraft.  
Note that condensation may form temporarily in cases such as when the player is moved quickly  
from a low-temperature environment to a high temperature environment or used in a room that has  
a heater just turned on. Condensation creates a phenomenon where moisture in the air adheres to  
surfaces such as metal panels, etc., and then changes to liquid. If condensation forms in the player,  
leave it turned off until the condensation disappears. If you use the player with condensation present,  
a malfunction may result.  
 
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Additional Information (continued)  
On software  
Specifications  
Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part,  
or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder.  
Audio compression technology (supported bit rates and sampling frequency*1)  
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3)  
32 to 320 kbps variable bit rate-compliant, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by  
third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with player.  
WMA (Windows Media Audio)  
32 to 192 kbps variable bit rate-compliant, 44.1 kHz  
In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will  
replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility.  
The software provided with the player cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so  
designated.  
Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may be  
changed without notice.  
1
*
Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.  
Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)  
The approximate times are based on a transferred 4-minute MP3 format song.  
Other playable audio file format song and time number may be different than MP3 format.  
Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty.  
The ability to display the languages on supplied software will depend on the installed OS on your  
computer. For better results, please ensure that the installed OS is compatible with the desired  
language you like to display.  
NWZ-B133/B133F  
NWZ-B135/B135F  
Bit rate  
Songs  
650  
495  
245  
120  
99  
Time  
Songs  
1,320  
1,000  
500  
250  
200  
Time  
We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be displayed properly on supplied  
48 kbps  
64 kbps  
128 kbps  
256 kbps  
320 kbps  
43 hr. 20 min.  
33 hr. 00 min.  
16 hr. 20 min.  
8 hr. 00 min.  
6 hr. 30 min.  
88 hr. 00 min.  
66 hr. 40 min.  
33 hr. 20 min.  
16 hr. 40 min.  
13 hr. 20 min.  
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.  
About the customer support Web sites  
If you have any questions or issues with this product, or would like information on compatible items  
with this product, visit the following web sites.  
For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp  
For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support  
For customers who purchased the overseas models:  
 
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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.  
Interface  
Headphone: Stereo mini  
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)  
Operating temperature  
NWZ-B133/B133F  
Time  
11 hr. 50 min.  
23 hr. 40 min.  
47 hr. 30 min.  
5 hr. 50 min.  
NWZ-B135/B135F  
Time  
24 hr. 20 min.  
48 hr. 50 min.  
97 hr. 40 min.  
12 hr. 10 min.  
5 °C to 35 °C (41°F to 95°F)  
Codec*1  
Power source  
Voice Recording High  
Voice Recording Mid  
Voice Recording Low  
FM Recording  
1
Built-in 170 mA lithium-ion battery  
USB power (from a computer through a USB connector of the player)  
Charging time  
USB-based charging  
Approx. 70 minutes  
*
The player uses MS-ADPCM codec for recording the sound and the FM programs.  
Battery life (continuous playback)*1 (Approx.)  
Capacity (User available capacity)*1  
NWZ-B133/B133F: 1 GB (Approx. more than 889 MB = 932,773,888 bytes)  
NWZ-B135/B135F: 2 GB (Approx. more than 1.77 GB = 1,903,001,600 bytes)  
1
*
During continuous playback at power save mode ( page 44) “Save ON Super,” when “LED” (  
page 44) is set to “LED OFF,Equalizer,” “Bass” are not in use. Actual battery life may vary based on  
usage patterns, environment and battery condition.  
1
*
Available storage capacity of the player may vary.  
Status of the player  
NWZ-B133/B135/B133F/B135F  
A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Documents (PDF file): approx.  
21 MB.  
Playback at MP3 128 kbps  
Playback at WMA 128 kbps  
16 hours  
14 hours  
Output (headphones)  
Frequency response:  
At receiving FM broadcasting  
(NWZ-B133F/B135F only)  
6 hours  
20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)  
FM tuner (NWZ-B133F/B135F only)  
Display  
3-line LCD  
Preset: 30 presets  
FM Frequency range*1: 87.5 to 108.0 MHz  
Dimension (w/h/d, projecting parts not included)  
89.5 × 25.0 × 15.0 mm (35/8×1×19  
/
32 inches)  
1
*
The frequency is changed by 0.1MHz.  
Dimension (w/h/d)  
IF (FM)  
90.7 × 25.0 × 15.2 mm (35/8×1×5/8 inches)  
Unsupported  
Mass  
Antenna  
68 Headphone cord antenna  
Approx. 29 g (Approx. 1.1 oz)  
 
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Additional Information (continued)  
C
System Requirements  
Index  
Computer  
Computer.......................................................70  
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems:  
Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or  
later) / Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 1) / Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1) /  
Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1) / Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1)  
Not supported by 64 bit version OS.  
D
Symbols  
Display ...........................................................22  
(Custom)...............................................27  
(Heavy) ...................................................27  
(Jazz) .......................................................27  
(Pop)........................................................27  
(Unique).................................................27  
(Repeat all) ..............................................25  
1 (Repeat 1 song).....................................25  
SHUF (Repeat shuffle all).......................25  
Not supported by OSs other than above.  
CPU: For Windows XP, Pentium III 300 MHz or higher (For Windows Vista, Pentium III 800 MHz or  
higher)  
E
Equalizer........................................................27  
RAM: 64 MB or more (For Windows Vista, 512 MB or more)  
USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)  
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, and Windows Media Player 11 need to be installed.  
Broadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution(EMD) or to visit the  
web site.  
F
Fast-forward..................................................23  
Fast-rewind....................................................23  
FM Auto Preset.............................................31  
A
We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements.  
Accessories ...................................................... 8  
ADPCM...................................................39, 68  
Artist ........................................................20, 22  
AVLS (Volume Limit)..................................44  
Not supported by the following environments:  
– Personally constructed computers or operating systems  
– An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system  
– Multi-boot environment  
H
– Multi-monitor environment  
– Macintosh  
HOLD switch ................................................11  
HOME menu.................................................12  
B
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
BACK/HOME button ............................10, 13  
BASS button ..................................................10  
Battery............................................................14  
Beep (Beep sound) .......................................44  
Bit rate............................................................68  
I
Information...................................................45  
 
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L
S
Language........................................................45 Serial Number................................................. 9  
LED ................................................................44 Set Date-Time...............................................44  
Settings...........................................................42  
License and Trademark Notice  
WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
Shuffle ............................................................25  
Sound quality................................................26  
M
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in  
the United States and/or other countries.  
Manual tuning...............................................29  
Messages ........................................................58  
Microphone...................................................10  
T
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.  
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.  
MP3....................................................17, 67, 69 Time setting...................................................44  
Music Library..........................................12, 20 Transferring...................................................17  
Troubleshooting............................................47  
Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  
Tuner........................................................29, 43  
P
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified.  
Playback.........................................................19  
Play Mode......................................................25  
V
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or  
distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or  
an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.  
Power..............................................................16 Voice.........................................................12, 39  
Power illuminator.........................................10 Voice Record Codec.....................................43  
Power Save Mode..........................................44 Volume.....................................................10, 64  
Preset tuning .................................................35 VOL +/– button............................................10  
Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained  
in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their  
intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated.  
R
W
This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”). If the security  
of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure  
Content Owners”) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new  
licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software’s  
ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device  
whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may,  
in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure  
Content Owners.  
Radio........................................................29, 43 WMA .......................................................67, 69  
Recharging.....................................................14 Wav...........................................................36, 39  
Remaining battery..................................15, 22  
Repeat.............................................................25  
RESET (the player).......................................47  
Reset All Settings..........................................46  
 
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Additional Information (continued)  
Information on Expat  
Copyright ©1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd and Clark Cooper.  
Copyright ©2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Expat maintainers.  
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and  
associated documentation files (the “Software”), to deal in the Software without restriction, including  
without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell  
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to  
the following conditions:  
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial  
portions of the Software.  
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR  
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.  
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY  
CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT  
OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR  
THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.  
Program ©2008 Sony Corporation  
Documentation ©2008 Sony Corporation  
 
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