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Sony Walkman 4-185-044-11(1) Operation Manual

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NWZ-B152 / B153 / B152F / B153F
©2010 Sony Corporation
4-185-044-11(1)

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  • Page 1 Operation Guide NWZ-B152 / B153 / B152F / B153F ©2010 Sony Corporation 4-185-044-11(1)

  • Page 2: Browsing The Operation Guide

    Note  Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be available. Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of the pages of this manual to jump to “Table of Contents, ”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Basic Operations and Screens Parts and Controls ...5 Playback screen ...8 Turning the Player On and Off ...9 About the Home Menu ...10 How to Use the Home Menu ...12 Getting Started Charging the Battery ...14 Selecting the Display Language ...16 [Language] Setting the Date and Time ...17...
  • Page 4 Useful Facts About Battery Life ...52 What are Format and Bit Rate? ...53 What is audio format? ...53 Storing Data ...54 Upgrading the Player’s Firmware ...55 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...56 Messages ...65 Additional Information Precautions ...67 License and Trademark Notice ...75 Specifications...76 Index ...81...

  • Page 5: Basic Operations And Screens

    Basic Operations and Screens Parts and Controls Front Headphones  REC/STOP button Starts/stops recording. You can record sound using the player’s built-in microphone (  p. 41). You can also record the currently received FM program (NWZ-B152F/ B153F only) (  p. 37). ...
  • Page 6 Basic Operations and Screens Front Headphones   (Headphone) jack For connecting the headphones. Insert the jack pin until it clicks into place. If the headphones are connected improperly, the sound from the headphones will be impaired.  Display The display varies depending on the application that is currently active ( ...
  • Page 7 Basic Operations and Screens Rear  MIC (Microphone) See  p. 41.  Strap hole Used to attach a strap (sold separately).  RESET button Resets the player when you press the RESET button with a small pin, etc (  p. 56). When you turn on the player after resetting it, the player reactivates the previously set items.

  • Page 8: Playback Screen

    Basic Operations and Screens Playback screen  Song title/File name indication  Playback range indication  Playback progress bar  Playing status indication Displays the current play mode. : playback/: pause : fast-rewind/: fast-forward  Current song number indication Song 12 Folder 1 SHUF BASS...

  • Page 9: Turning The Player On And Off

    Basic Operations and Screens Turning the Player On and Off To turn on the player Press the  button to turn on the player. The player resumes the operation from the point where you last turned off.  Hint  If [HOLD] appears in the display, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow () to release the hold function.

  • Page 10: About The Home Menu

    Basic Operations and Screens About the Home Menu The following table shows the items of the Home menu. For details on the item list of each menu, see  p. 11. For details about each menu item, refer to the specified reference page. Home menu The icons appear in the Home menu and the color of the selected icon is inverted.
  • Page 11 Basic Operations and Screens [Voice] ... 41 [Play Rec Data] ... 43 [Delete Rec Data] ... 42 [Music Library] ... 21 [Now Playing] ...21, 26 [Folder] ... 26 [All Songs]... 26 [Artist] ... 26 [Album] ... 26 [Playlists] ... 26 [Genre] ...

  • Page 12: How To Use The Home Menu

    Basic Operations and Screens How to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is the starting point of each application, such as searching for songs, changing settings, etc. You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding the BACK/HOME button of the player.

  • Page 13: Now Playing

    Basic Operations and Screens  Press the  button to confirm. The Music Library menu screen appears.  Rotate the shuttle switch to  () to select [Folder], and then press the  button to confirm. The Folder list screen appears. ...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started 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 connector on your computer. When the remaining battery indication of the display shows: , charging is completed (charging time is approx.
  • Page 15 Getting Started Note  If you charge the player that 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. ...

  • Page 16: Selecting The Display Language [Language]

    Getting Started Selecting the Display Language You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and messages on the player.  From the Home menu, select desired language setting. Language [English] [Español] [Français] [Português] [Русский]  button BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch [Settings] Messages and menus are displayed in...

  • Page 17: Setting The Date And Time

    Getting Started Setting the Date and Time The date and time are not set by default. Set the current date and time according to the following.  From the Home menu, select [Set Date-Time].  Rotate the shuttle switch to select the year, and then press the  button to confirm.

  • Page 18: Getting Music

    Getting Started Getting Music To enjoy music on the player, you need to prepare the data on your computer. You can import music from audio CDs or from the Internet, etc. To import the data into your computer, use appropriate software, such as Windows Media Player 11 or 12.

  • Page 19: Transferring Music

    Getting Started Transferring Music You can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer on your computer.  Hint  You can also transfer music using Windows Media Player 11 or 12. For details about usage, or support on Windows Media Player, refer to the Windows Media Player information from the following web site: http://support.microsoft.com/ Note...
  • Page 20 Getting Started Note  Be careful not to accidentally bump or put stress on the player, especially when it is connected to your computer. It may be damaged.  Do not disconnect the player while files are being transferred. If you do, the file being transferred may be damaged.

  • Page 21: Playing Music

    Playing Music Playing Music You can listen to transferred songs on the player. The transferred songs are stored in [Music Library]. To play music, select music playback screen. BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch  From the Home menu, select The music playback screen appears and playback begins from the last song you listened to.
  • Page 22 Playing Music  Hint  You can change the song playback from the normal playback to ZAPPIN playback (  p. 23).  The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play (  p. 28). ...

  • Page 23: Playing Music Using Zappin Playback

    Playing Music Playing Music Using ZAPPIN playback What is ZAPPIN playback? ZAPPIN enables sequential playback of song clips at a preset duration. Normal Playback ZAPPIN Playback Short, recognizable song clips (approx. 45 seconds from beginning). The ZAPPIN playback range for song clips can be set to either [ZAPPIN Short] or [ZAPPIN Long]. Normal Playback Changes to ZAPPIN Returns to normal playback and restarts playback of the...

  • Page 24: Changing To Zappin Playback

    Playing Music Changing to ZAPPIN playback You can select normal playback or ZAPPIN playback.  During normal playback and displaying the playback screen, press the ZAP button. “Zappin in” is heard and ZAPPIN playback begins. The player plays back song clips for about 4 seconds ([ZAPPIN Short]) or 15 seconds ([ZAPPIN Long]) each.

  • Page 25: Changing The Playback Range Of Song Clips In Zappin Playback

    Playing Music Changing the playback range of song clips in ZAPPIN playback The playback range for song clips can be set to [ZAPPIN Short] or [ZAPPIN Long].  During ZAPPIN playback and displaying the playback screen, press and hold the ZAP button. The setting screen appears.

  • Page 26: Searching For Songs

    Playing Music Searching for Songs You can search for desired songs in various ways, such as by folder, artists, album name, etc.  From the Home menu, select search method  Select items as follows until a song list appears. Search method Method [Now Playing]...
  • Page 27 Playing Music  Hint  You can edit or change ID3 tag information and the playlist using Windows Media Player 11 or 12. For details about usage, or support on Windows Media Player, refer to the Windows Media Player information from the following web site: http://support.microsoft.com/ Note ...

  • Page 28: Button To Confirm

    Playing Music Changing the Play Mode The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. BASS/PLAY MODE button  Press and hold the BASS/PLAY MODE button during playback or pause. The setting screen appears. ...

  • Page 29: Setting The Sound Quality

    Playing Music Setting the Sound Quality You can emphasize the low range (Bass function) by pressing the BASS/PLAY MODE button. You can also change the sound quality according to the music genre, etc., by setting the equalizer. Activating the Bass function You can also emphasize the low range (Bass function) by pressing the BASS/ PLAY MODE button.

  • Page 30: Changing The Sound Quality [Equalizer]

    Playing Music Changing the sound quality You can set your desired sound quality for each according to the music genre, etc.  From the Home menu, select  [Equalizer] List of the [Equalizer] settings Setting item/Icon [None]/No icon [Heavy]/ [Pop]/ [Jazz]/ [Unique]/ [Custom]/...

  • Page 31: [Settings] [Music Settings]

    Playing Music To set custom values You can preset the value of the 5-band “equalizer” as a [Custom] setting.  From the Home menu, select  [Equalizer] The setting screen appears.  Rotate the shuttle switch to select the sound level (7 levels: -3 to +3) and press the ...

  • Page 32: Deleting Songs

    Playing Music Deleting Songs When you delete songs from the player, use the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. For details on using the software, see the Help of the software. Note  The player itself cannot delete songs without being connected to a computer.

  • Page 33: Listening To/Recording Fm Radio (Nwz-B15F/B15F Only)

    Listening to/Recording FM Radio Listening to/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B15F/B15F only) Listening to FM Radio To Listen to FM Radio, select radio screen. BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch Note  The headphone cord serves as an antenna, so extend it as far as possible. Listening to FM radio ...

  • Page 34: Fm Radio Screen

    Listening to/Recording FM Radio FM radio screen FM radio screen in the manual tuning mode The preset number is displayed only when the current frequency is preset (  p. 36). Operations in the manual tuning mode Select the previous/next frequency* Select the previous/next receivable broadcast station*...

  • Page 35: Presetting Broadcast Stations Automatically

    Listening to/Recording FM Radio Presetting broadcast stations automatically You can preset up to 30 receivable broadcast stations in your area automatically by selecting [FM Auto Preset]. When you use the FM radio for the first time, or when you move to a new area, we recommend to preset receivable broadcast stations by selecting [FM Auto Preset].

  • Page 36: Presetting Broadcast Stations Manually

    Listening to/Recording FM Radio Presetting broadcast stations manually You can preset broadcast stations which [FM Auto Preset] cannot detect (  p. 35).  From the Home menu, select frequency.  Press the BACK/HOME button.  Select [Add Preset] The frequency you select in step 1 is preset to the selected preset number. ...

  • Page 37: Recording Fm Radio

    Listening to/Recording FM Radio Recording FM Radio You can record FM radio on the player and play recorded FM radio programs.  Press and hold the REC/STOP button while listening to the station you want to record. The player goes into standby for recording. ...

  • Page 38: Deleting Recorded Fm Radio Programs

    Listening to/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B15F/B15F only) Deleting recorded FM radio programs  button BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch    From the Home menu, select [FM] [Delete Rec Data]  recorded FM radio program you intend to delete [OK]. The selected FM radio program is deleted. ...

  • Page 39: Playing Back Recorded Fm Radio Programs

    Listening to/Recording FM Radio Playing Back Recorded FM Radio Programs  From the Home menu, select recorded FM radio program you want. The playback screen appears and playback of the recorded FM radio program begins.  About the playback screen, see “Playback screen” (  p. 8). ...

  • Page 40: Changing The Fm Settings

    Listening to/Recording FM Radio Changing the FM Settings To change the FM radio settings, select then select [FM Settings]. [Scan Sensitivity] When you select stations using the [FM Auto Preset] function (  p. 35) or manual tuning mode (  p. 33), the FM receiver may receive many unwanted broadcast stations because sensitivity is too high.

  • Page 41: Recording/Listening Voice

    Recording/Listening Voice Recording Sound You can record sound using the player’s built-in microphone and play the recorded sound files. The recorded sound is encoded into ADPCM format. When you play recorded sound files, select (  p. 43). Note  You cannot record sound during FM reception (NWZ-B152F/B153F only) or with the [Settings] function.

  • Page 42: Deleting Recorded Sound Files

    Recording/Listening Voice Deleting recorded sound files  button BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch    From the Home menu, select [Voice] [Delete Rec Data]  recorded sound file you intend to delete [OK]. The selected sound file is deleted.  Select [Cancel] to cancel deletion. ...

  • Page 43: Playing Back Recorded Sound Files

    Recording/Listening Voice Playing Back Recorded Sound Files You can play back sound files recorded by the player. To play back sound files, select  From the Home menu, select recorded sound file you want. The playback screen appears and the playback of the recorded sound file begins.

  • Page 44: Changing The Rec Settings

    Recording/Listening Voice Changing the Rec Settings To change the voice record settings, select then select [Rec Settings]. [Voice Record Codec] You can select 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.

  • Page 45: Settings Changing The Common Settings

    Settings Changing the Common Settings To change the common settings of the player, select Home menu, then select [Common Settings]. [Set Date-Time] The date and time are not set by default. Set the current date and time as follows.  From the Home menu, select [Set Date-Time].

  • Page 46: [Avls(Volume Limit)]

    Settings [AVLS(Volume Limit)] You can set [AVLS(Volume Limit)] (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory disturbance or distraction. With [AVLS(Volume Limit)], you can listen to music at a comfortable volume level.  From the Home menu, select [AVLS(Volume Limit)] Type [AVLS ON]...

  • Page 47: [Power Save Mode]

    Settings [Power Save Mode] If you do not operate the player for about 15 seconds during playback or FM reception , the screen will change to the power save screen. You can change the power save screen settings.  From the Home menu, select [Power Save Mode] Type [Save ON Normal]...

  • Page 48: Displaying The Player Information [Information]

    Settings Displaying the Player Information Information such as model name, memory capacity, and firmware version can be displayed.  From the Home menu, select 1. model name 2. memory capacity 3. version information for the player’s firmware [Information]  button BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch ...

  • Page 49: Selecting The Display Language [Language]

    Settings Selecting the Display Language You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and messages on the player.  From the Home menu, select desired language setting. Language [English] [Español] [Français] [Português] [Русский]  button BACK/HOME button Shuttle switch [Settings]...

  • Page 50: Resetting To Factory Settings [Reset All Settings]

    Settings Resetting to Factory Settings You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete the songs you have transferred to the player.  From the Home menu, select  Settings] [OK]. [COMPLETE] appears and the player is reset to the default settings. ...

  • Page 51: Formatting Memory [Format]

    Settings Formatting Memory You can format the memory of the player. If the memory is formatted, all shortcut icons and 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.

  • Page 52: Useful Facts

    Useful Facts About Battery Life By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save battery power and use the player for a longer time. The following hints will yield a longer battery life. Turn off the player manually If you press and hold the ...

  • Page 53: What Are Format And Bit Rate

    Useful Facts What are Format and Bit Rate? What is audio format? Audio format refers to the method used to import audio data from the Internet or audio CDs to a computer, and then save it as an audio file. Common formats include MP3 and WMA, etc.

  • Page 54: Storing Data

    Useful Facts Storing Data You can store computer data into the memory of the player by transferring the data from your computer in Windows Explorer. If the player is connected to the computer, the memory appears in Windows Explorer as [WALKMAN]. Note ...

  • Page 55: Upgrading The Player's Firmware

    Useful Facts Upgrading the Player’s Firmware You can update the player’s firmware. Installing the latest player’s firmware allows you to add new features to the player. For details on the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the customer support Web sites (  p.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting

    Check information on the issue in the Help of each software. Look up information on the issue on one of the customer support Web sites (  p. 74). If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting RESET button Continued ...
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting Operation There is no sound.  The volume level is set to zero.  Turn the volume up (  p. 5).  The headphone jack is not connected properly.  Connect the headphone jack properly (  p. 6). ...
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting The transferred songs cannot be found.  The memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer.  Format the memory using the [Format] menu of the player (  p. 51).  The player was disconnected from the computer while files were being transferred. ...
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting Display 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. Garbled characters are displayed. ...
  • Page 60 (  p. 52).  The battery needs to be replaced.  Consult your nearest Sony dealer. The player cannot charge the battery.  The player is not connected to a USB connector on your computer properly.
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting Recording 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 player cannot record.  There is not enough free space in the memory. ...
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting Connection with the computer [CONNECTED USB] does not appear when the player is connected to the computer.  The player’s USB connector is not connected to a USB connector on your computer properly.  Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it. ...
  • Page 63 Troubleshooting FM Radio (NWZ-B152F/B153F only) You cannot hear the FM broadcast well.  The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in.  Select the frequency manually to improve reception (  p. 34). Reception is weak and sound quality is poor. ...
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting Other There is no beep sound when the player is operated.  [Beep] is set to [Beep OFF].  Set [Beep] to [Beep ON] (  p. 46). 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.

  • Page 65: Messages

    Troubleshooting Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. [AVLS] (blinks)  The volume level exceeds the enabled.  Turn the volume down or disable [AVLS(Volume Limit)] (  p. 46). [BOOT ERROR]  The memory was not formatted properly. ...
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting [FILE ERROR]  The file cannot be read.  The file is not normal.  The player cannot play certain files because of incompatible formats.  Transferring has been interrupted.  Transfer the normal audio file back to the computer and then format the player. ...

  • Page 67: Additional Information

    The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 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.
  • Page 68 Additional Information Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol.
  • Page 69  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.
  • Page 70 Additional Information On installation  Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shock to the player. It may cause a malfunction or damage.  Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.
  • Page 71 Additional Information Note on static electricity In particularly dry air conditions, mild tingling may be felt on your ears. This is a result of static electricity accumulated in the body, and not a malfunction of the player. The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from natural materials. On heat build-up Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time.
  • Page 72  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. Continued ...
  • Page 73  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 this player.
  • Page 74  Content information is written in language or character that are not supported by the player. About the customer support Web site If you have any questions or issues with a Sony product, or would like information on compatible items with a Sony product, visit the following Web sites.

  • Page 75: License And Trademark Notice

    Additional Information License and Trademark Notice  “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  ZAPPIN and its logo are 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.

  • Page 76: Specifications

    Additional Information Specifications Supported file format Music Audio Formats (Codec) Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.) The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4 minutes songs in the MP3 format.
  • Page 77 Additional Information Maximum recordable time (Approx.) The times below are estimated for the case where only FM (NWZ-B152F/B153F only) or Voice audio files are stored. The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is used. Codec* Voice Recording High Voice Recording Mid Voice Recording Low...

  • Page 78: Nwz-B152F/B153F Only

    Additional Information Power source  Built-in 170 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery  USB power (from a computer via a USB connector of the player) Charging time USB-based charging Approx. 70 minutes Battery life (continuous playback) Status of the player Playback at MP3 128 kbps Playback at WMA 128 kbps At receiving FM broadcasting (NWZ-B152F/B153F only)
  • Page 79 Additional Information Display 3-line LCD Dimension (w/h/d, projecting parts not included) 90.7 × 22 × 14.7 mm (3 5/8 × 7/8 × 19/32 inches) Dimension (w/h/d) 90.9 × 23.3 × 15.2 mm (3 5/8 × 15/16 × 5/8 inches) Mass Approx.
  • Page 80 Additional Information System Requirements (for the player)  Computer 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) ...

  • Page 81: Index

    Additional Information Index Symbols (Repeat all) ... 28 (Repeat 1 song) ... 28 (Repeat shuffle all) ... 28 (ZAPPIN playback) ... 8, 24 [Custom] ... 30 [Heavy] ... 30 [Jazz] ... 30 [Pop] ... 30 [Unique] ... 30 Adobe Reader ... 2 ADPCM ...
  • Page 82 Additional Information Radio ... 33 REC/STOP button ...5, 37, 41 Recharging ... 14 Recording ... 37, 41 Remaining battery ... 8, 14 Repeat ... 28 [Reset All Settings] ... 50 RESET button ... 7, 56 Reset the player ... 56 [Scan Sensitivity] ...

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