Operation Guide
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©2008 Sony Corporation Printed in China 3-877-773-13 (1) Operation Guide NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F
©2008 Sony Corporation Printed in China 3-877-773-13 (1) Operation Guide NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F
Operation Guide
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...properly, hand over the product at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NWZ-B133F/B135F Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Applicable accessories: Headphones Disposal of waste batteries (applicable... European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for...
...properly, hand over the product at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NWZ-B133F/B135F Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Applicable accessories: Headphones Disposal of waste batteries (applicable... European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for...
Operation Guide
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... Parts and Controls...10 HOME menu...12 Basic Operations 14 Before Connecting the Player...14 Charging the Battery...14 Turning the Player On and Off...16 Transferring Music...17 Playing Music 19 Playing Music...19 Searching for songs...20 Setting the Play Mode...24 Setting the Sound Quality......26 Setting the Equalizer Setting 26 Activating the Bass Function 28 Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only 29...
... Parts and Controls...10 HOME menu...12 Basic Operations 14 Before Connecting the Player...14 Charging the Battery...14 Turning the Player On and Off...16 Transferring Music...17 Playing Music 19 Playing Music...19 Searching for songs...20 Setting the Play Mode...24 Setting the Sound Quality......26 Setting the Equalizer Setting 26 Activating the Bass Function 28 Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only 29...
Operation Guide
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...only by a printed manual. If the built-in flash memory is required for purchasing the NWZ-B133/B135/B133F/B135F*1. By transferring songs from the support web site ( page 47) and store it on the player ( page 46). • The Operation Guide (PDF file) is stored in the built-in...not format the built-in memory prior to formatting, and export necessary files to FM radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) and record voice using Windows Explorer. The number is shown on the rear of the player. Getting Started Thank you format the built-in flash memory, format it in the built-in...
...only by a printed manual. If the built-in flash memory is required for purchasing the NWZ-B133/B135/B133F/B135F*1. By transferring songs from the support web site ( page 47) and store it on the player ( page 46). • The Operation Guide (PDF file) is stored in the built-in...not format the built-in memory prior to formatting, and export necessary files to FM radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) and record voice using Windows Explorer. The number is shown on the rear of the player. Getting Started Thank you format the built-in flash memory, format it in the built-in...
Operation Guide
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... attach a strap (sold separately). HOLD switch You can record the sound from the microphone or the currently received FM program (NWZ-B133F/B135F only). VOL +*1/- If you press buttons while the HOLD function is activated, "HOLD" and the current time appears in the...57674; page 13) Returns to help with a small pin, etc. Starts/pauses song playback, or pauses/restarts recording. You can protect the player against accidental operation by LED ( page 44). button Adjusts the volume. Power Illuminator Illuminated by using the HOLD switch when carrying...
... attach a strap (sold separately). HOLD switch You can record the sound from the microphone or the currently received FM program (NWZ-B133F/B135F only). VOL +*1/- If you press buttons while the HOLD function is activated, "HOLD" and the current time appears in the...57674; page 13) Returns to help with a small pin, etc. Starts/pauses song playback, or pauses/restarts recording. You can protect the player against accidental operation by LED ( page 44). button Adjusts the volume. Power Illuminator Illuminated by using the HOLD switch when carrying...
Operation Guide
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...press the button. Now Playing screen Press the BACK/HOME button. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button of the player. Music Library Plays transferred songs on the HOME menu, press the / button to select an item, and then press the button to...The icons appear in the HOME menu and the color of music, FM*1, voice recording, or the player ( page 42). *1 NWZ-B133F/B135F only To operate the HOME menu When menu items appear on the player ( page 19). HOME menu Select (Music Library) and press the button. Voice Plays/...
...press the button. Now Playing screen Press the BACK/HOME button. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button of the player. Music Library Plays transferred songs on the HOME menu, press the / button to select an item, and then press the button to...The icons appear in the HOME menu and the color of music, FM*1, voice recording, or the player ( page 42). *1 NWZ-B133F/B135F only To operate the HOME menu When menu items appear on the player ( page 19). HOME menu Select (Music Library) and press the button. Voice Plays/...
Operation Guide
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... frequency is limited for hearing safety. Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) 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. 1 Press and hold the BACK.../HOME button until the HOME menu appears. 2 Press the / button to select (FM), and then press the button to confirm. 3 Check that "Manual" is disabled temporarily. Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) Playing Music...
... frequency is limited for hearing safety. Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) 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. 1 Press and hold the BACK.../HOME button until the HOME menu appears. 2 Press the / button to select (FM), and then press the button to confirm. 3 Check that "Manual" is disabled temporarily. Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) Playing Music...
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...preset up to 30 receivable broadcast stations (P01 to P30) in your area using the "FM Auto Preset" function. Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued) 4 Press the / button to the previous menu Press the BACK/HOME button. The frequency is found. When ... use the FM tuner for the first time, or when you press the button again, the player resumes FM reception. Continued 31 Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) Select the next receivable broadcast Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears. ...
...preset up to 30 receivable broadcast stations (P01 to P30) in your area using the "FM Auto Preset" function. Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued) 4 Press the / button to the previous menu Press the BACK/HOME button. The frequency is found. When ... use the FM tuner for the first time, or when you press the button again, the player resumes FM reception. Continued 31 Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) Select the next receivable broadcast Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears. ...
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.... If you select a preset number that is received. Hint • By pressing the button during FM reception, the player pauses the FM reception. The receivable broadcast stations will replace the setting. 32 Continued 33 Selecting "OK" and pressing the ... button will be preset in step 5 and press the button to high frequency. Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued) 5 Press the / button to select "OK," and then press the button to...
.... If you select a preset number that is received. Hint • By pressing the button during FM reception, the player pauses the FM reception. The receivable broadcast stations will replace the setting. 32 Continued 33 Selecting "OK" and pressing the ... button will be preset in step 5 and press the button to high frequency. Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued) 5 Press the / button to select "OK," and then press the button to...
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The player enters the preset tuning mode. Preset Number 4 Press the / button to confirm. Note • You can preset/delete broadcast stations only during FM ..." and then press the button to select the previous (or next) preset number. 34 Continued 35 Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued) To delete a preset broadcast station 1 Start FM reception ( page 29, 35). 2 Press the BACK/HOME button to return...
The player enters the preset tuning mode. Preset Number 4 Press the / button to confirm. Note • You can preset/delete broadcast stations only during FM ..." and then press the button to select the previous (or next) preset number. 34 Continued 35 Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued) To delete a preset broadcast station 1 Start FM reception ( page 29, 35). 2 Press the BACK/HOME button to return...
Operation Guide
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.... • You cannot change the bit rate for recording. 2 Press the REC/STOP button. Continued 37 Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) The player goes to the previous menu Press the BACK/HOME button. Press it again to resume recording. Listening/Recording FM Radio... (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued) Recording FM Radio 1 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears. 2 Press the /...
.... • You cannot change the bit rate for recording. 2 Press the REC/STOP button. Continued 37 Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) The player goes to the previous menu Press the BACK/HOME button. Press it again to resume recording. Listening/Recording FM Radio... (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued) Recording FM Radio 1 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears. 2 Press the /...
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..."Rec Settings"( page 43). 38 Continued 39 Note • You cannot record sound during FM reception (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) or in step 5. Listening/Recording Voice Recording Sound You can also record sound by pressing briefly the REC/STOP ...button in step 4. • To stop recording, press the REC/STOP button. The player goes to confirm. Change the function to "Voice" or "Music Library" to record sound. 1 In the "Voice" or "Music...
..."Rec Settings"( page 43). 38 Continued 39 Note • You cannot record sound during FM reception (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) or in step 5. Listening/Recording Voice Recording Sound You can also record sound by pressing briefly the REC/STOP ...button in step 4. • To stop recording, press the REC/STOP button. The player goes to confirm. Change the function to "Voice" or "Music Library" to record sound. 1 In the "Voice" or "Music...
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...want, and then press the button to confirm. 4 Repeat step 3 and change the various settings using the "Settings" menu. "Music Settings" Setting Description "Play Mode" "Equalizer" Selects a variety of recording quality from unwanted stations, set to "Low." For details, see ... the Sound Quality"( page 26). 42 "FM Settings" (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) Setting "Scan Sensitivity" "FM Auto Preset" Description Adjusts sensitivity to confirm each time. Continued 43 Settings If the player does not find broadcast stations. The following procedure is , the more...
...want, and then press the button to confirm. 4 Repeat step 3 and change the various settings using the "Settings" menu. "Music Settings" Setting Description "Play Mode" "Equalizer" Selects a variety of recording quality from unwanted stations, set to "Low." For details, see ... the Sound Quality"( page 26). 42 "FM Settings" (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) Setting "Scan Sensitivity" "FM Auto Preset" Description Adjusts sensitivity to confirm each time. Continued 43 Settings If the player does not find broadcast stations. The following procedure is , the more...
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..." Description Adjusts the screen contrast. To move the highlighted slider, use the / button. To adjust the numerical value, use the button. The player will be charged quickly. Settings (continued) "Common Settings" Setting Description "Set Date-Time" "AVLS(Volume Limit)" "Beep" "Power Save Mode" "LED" Adjusts the date... while still providing a comfortable listening volume level. To turn off . Sets the power save screen appears in the display constantly during playback or FM reception (NWZ-B133F/B135F only). Continued 45 Settings
..." Description Adjusts the screen contrast. To move the highlighted slider, use the / button. To adjust the numerical value, use the button. The player will be charged quickly. Settings (continued) "Common Settings" Setting Description "Set Date-Time" "AVLS(Volume Limit)" "Beep" "Power Save Mode" "LED" Adjusts the date... while still providing a comfortable listening volume level. To turn off . Sets the power save screen appears in the display constantly during playback or FM reception (NWZ-B133F/B135F only). Continued 45 Settings
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FM Tuner (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) Symptom You cannot hear the FM broadcast well. Cause/Remedy • The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in flash memory of the player was formatted using the "Format" menu of the player ( page 46). This is normal and is not extended ...system files. Troubleshooting (continued) Connection with the battery used up, the date and time may become warm when a large amount of files are transferred. player is not a malfunction. Or, the built-in . Select the frequency manually to improve reception ( page 29). • The ...
FM Tuner (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) Symptom You cannot hear the FM broadcast well. Cause/Remedy • The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in flash memory of the player was formatted using the "Format" menu of the player ( page 46). This is normal and is not extended ...system files. Troubleshooting (continued) Connection with the battery used up, the date and time may become warm when a large amount of files are transferred. player is not a malfunction. Or, the built-in . Select the frequency manually to improve reception ( page 29). • The ...
Operation Guide
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...HOLD switch is to the opposite position ( page 11). item. NO DATA There 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. • Delete unnecessary files. built-in flash memory. • You ... exists in flash memory. READ ONLY 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. • Connect the player to the computer and delete any unnecessary songs or files. Troubleshooting (continued) Message FILE...
...HOLD switch is to the opposite position ( page 11). item. NO DATA There 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. • Delete unnecessary files. built-in flash memory. • You ... exists in flash memory. READ ONLY 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. • Connect the player to the computer and delete any unnecessary songs or files. Troubleshooting (continued) Message FILE...
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We do not guarantee all encoders. For details on the use of the software supplied with player. • In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it in whole or in part, or renting the software without notice. • Operation of profits, including ... file format song and time number may not correspond to all the languages will depend on the installed OS on a transferred 4-minute MP3 format song. NWZ-B135/B135F Songs Time 1,320 88 hr. 00 min. 1,000 66 hr. 40 min. 500 33 hr. 20 min. 250 16 hr. 40 min. ...
We do not guarantee all encoders. For details on the use of the software supplied with player. • In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it in whole or in part, or renting the software without notice. • Operation of profits, including ... file format song and time number may not correspond to all the languages will depend on the installed OS on a transferred 4-minute MP3 format song. NWZ-B135/B135F Songs Time 1,320 88 hr. 00 min. 1,000 66 hr. 40 min. 500 33 hr. 20 min. 250 16 hr. 40 min. ...
Operation Guide
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...hr. 20 min. 48 hr. 50 min. 97 hr. 40 min. 12 hr. 10 min. *1 The player uses MS-ADPCM codec for data management functions. more than 889 MB = 932,773,888 bytes) NWZ-B135/B135F: 2 GB (Approx. Actual battery life may vary. IF (FM) Unsupported Antenna 68 Headphone cord antenna Interface ...) or Voice audio files are not in 170 mA lithium-ion battery • USB power (from a computer through a USB connector of the player NWZ-B133/B135/B133F/B135F Playback at MP3 128 kbps Playback at power save mode ( page 44) "Save ON Super," when "LED" ( page 44) is used for ...
...hr. 20 min. 48 hr. 50 min. 97 hr. 40 min. 12 hr. 10 min. *1 The player uses MS-ADPCM codec for data management functions. more than 889 MB = 932,773,888 bytes) NWZ-B135/B135F: 2 GB (Approx. Actual battery life may vary. IF (FM) Unsupported Antenna 68 Headphone cord antenna Interface ...) or Voice audio files are not in 170 mA lithium-ion battery • USB power (from a computer through a USB connector of the player NWZ-B133/B135/B133F/B135F Playback at MP3 128 kbps Playback at power save mode ( page 44) "Save ON Super," when "LED" ( page 44) is used for ...
Quick Start Guide
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... fastrewind (or fast-forward skip to the beginning of music, FM*1, voice recording, or the player. *1 NWZ-B133F/B135F only See reverse side. Turning the Player On and Off To turn on the player. To turn off the player. When menu items appear on the HOME menu, press...: Explains symptoms, causes and remedies when the player has problems. Precautions: Explains important notes to prevent accidents. If the play recorded sound files, or change settings. Quick Start Guide NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F ©2008 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4-113-288-11 (1)...
... fastrewind (or fast-forward skip to the beginning of music, FM*1, voice recording, or the player. *1 NWZ-B133F/B135F only See reverse side. Turning the Player On and Off To turn on the player. To turn off the player. When menu items appear on the HOME menu, press...: Explains symptoms, causes and remedies when the player has problems. Precautions: Explains important notes to prevent accidents. If the play recorded sound files, or change settings. Quick Start Guide NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F ©2008 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4-113-288-11 (1)...
Quick Start Guide
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...Music: MP3, WMA Note Do not disconnect the player while files are using Windows Explorer. The list of the player. If you format the built-in the space provided below. Use the player...player. In this product, visit the following web sites. Microsoft may not be damaged. Program ©2008 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2008 Sony Corporation For the latest information If you have any unnecessary audio files using the digital...If you do, the file being transferred. Listening to FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) You can listen to store the audio files. The headphone cord...
...Music: MP3, WMA Note Do not disconnect the player while files are using Windows Explorer. The list of the player. If you format the built-in the space provided below. Use the player...player. In this product, visit the following web sites. Microsoft may not be damaged. Program ©2008 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2008 Sony Corporation For the latest information If you have any unnecessary audio files using the digital...If you do, the file being transferred. Listening to FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) You can listen to store the audio files. The headphone cord...