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Sony 4-185-044-11(1) MP3 Player User Manual

1. Delete Rec Data Add Preset cccccceeeees Delete Preset cccce Music Settings Play Mode 0 ee eeeeeeeeeeeeees 28 Equalizer 30 ZAPPIN Range 25 FM Settings F Scan Sensitivity 0 eee 40 FM Auto Preset 35 Rec Settings L Voice Record Codec 44 Common Settings Set Date Time 17 45 AVLS Volume Limit 46 Beep ccaicdanadcuseisnsaees 46 Power Save Mode 47 LED cs Reena 47 Contrast vccccscosssvcccccevassoseeces 47 Information cece 48 Language essees 16 49 Initialize F Reset All Settings 50 Format cnacas 51 NWZ B152F B153F only sjuaquo Jo ajgel 12 Basic Operations and Screens How to Use the Home Menu ETD 0 9 9e 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 ll button ef m Music Library BACK HOME button Shuttle switch From the Home menu you can select the desired item on the screen Rotate the shuttle switch to K lt 4 gt PI to select a menu item and then press the PIP button to confirm There is a tactile dot Use it to help with button operations lt PI Selects a menu item e Pll button Confirms a menu item In this ma
2. To turn off the player Press and hold the II button to turn off the player POWER OFF appears Q Hint e If there is no operation for a certain period of time while in stop mode the display turns off automatically to save the battery power If there is no operation for an extended period the player turns off completely The batteries are consumed a little in this status You cannot operate the player when it is connected to a computer Disconnect the player before operating the player il 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 ef m 2 Music Library The icons appear in the Home menu and the color of the selected icon is inverted eS Voice Plays back deletes a recorded sound file p 41 JJ Music Library Plays back transferred songs on the player p 21 gi FM Plays FM radio or plays back deletes a recorded FM program p 33 maa Settings Sets the function for music FM voice recording or player settings p 45 1 E and items related to the FM function appear on NWZ B152F B153F only Continued J s u U0 40 JqEL 11 Basic Operations and Screens Play Rec Data Delete Rec Data Play Rec Data
3. p 8 e When you select J Music Library the search menu appears You can select the desired search method to display the list screen and search for songs For details see Searching for Songs p 26 e When the player turns off from the song playback status you can start playback of the last song you listened to by pressing the PH button To screen indication Do this Play BP pause II Press the Pll button Skip to the beginning of the current song next song Rotate the shuttle switch to lt PP Fast rewind lt 4 fast forward gt gt the current song Rotate and hold the shuttle switch to lt PPI during playback and release it at the desired point When fast rewind fast forward a song JJ Song 12 p gt 012 Elapsed time Full length of the song file Continued J gt S T S cs 0 a 9e y JJ Playing Music Keg Hint m e You can change the song playback from the normal playback to ZAPPIN playback S p 23 So The player offers a variety of play modes including random play and selected repeat play aS p 28 e You can emphasize the low range Bass function p 29 You can also change the sound quality by selecting the equalizer p 30 23 JJ Playing Music Playing Music Using ZAPPIN playback gt S T S T J09 9e What is ZAPPIN playback ZAPPIN enables sequential playback of
4. 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 A S 3 S a 40 a 9e P Il button BACK HOME button Shuttle switch 1 During ZAPPIN playback and displaying the playback screen press and hold the ZAP button The setting screen appears Rotate the shuttle switch to select the desired setting and press the PII button to confirm fej Hint You can select the desired setting from the Home menu select Settings gt Music Settings gt ZAPPIN Range gt the desired setting List of the ZAPPIN Range settings Setting item Description ZAPPIN Short Plays back song clips for about 4 seconds each Default setting ZAPPIN Long Plays back song clips for about 15 seconds each 26 JJ Playing Music Searching for Songs T 3 T 0990 You can search for desired songs in various ways such as by folder artists album name etc il button BACK HOME button Shuttle switch From the Home menu select JJ Music Library gt the desired search method the desired song e Select items as follows until a song list appears Search method Method Description Now Playing Start playback of the last file you listened to Folder Select a folder a song All Songs Select a song from the song list Artist Select an artist
5. OK The selected sound file is deleted Select Cancel to cancel deletion To delete all recorded sound files select Delete All 43 Recording Listening Voice Playing Back Recorded Sound Files a S T S T 30 9 9e You can play back sound files recorded by the player To play back sound files select Voice from the Home menu P Il button BACK HOME button Shuttle switch From the Home menu select Voice gt Play Rec Data gt the recorded sound file you want The playback screen appears and the playback of the recorded sound file begins e For details on the playback screen see Playback screen p 8 e To listen to all recorded sound files select Play All 44 Recording Listening Voice Changing the Rec Settings A S 3 S a J0a 9e To change the voice record settings select i Settings from the Home menu then select Rec Settings il button BACK HOME button Shuttle switch 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 1 From the Home menu select s Settings gt Rec Settings gt Voice Record Codec gt Low Mid default setting or High ts Settings Changing the Common Settings sua u0 0 9 9e To change the common settings of the player select Sa S
6. s firmware Firmware update is completed iG Hint Version information for the player s firmware can be displayed by selecting Settings gt Information from the Home menu p 48 56 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Sg oD If the player does not function as expected try the following steps to resolve es the issue 1 Find the symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables and try any corrective actions listed 2 Connect the player to your computer to charge the battery You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery 3 Press the RESET button with a small pin etc If you press the RESET button while operating the player stored data and settings on the player may be deleted After resetting the player press the PH button to turn on the player RESET button 4 Check information on the issue in the Help of each software 5 Look up information on the issue on one of the customer support Web sites p 74 6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue consult your nearest Sony dealer Continued J 57 Troubleshooting There is no sound ESD 0 a ge e The volume level is set to zero gt Turn the volume up p 5 The headphone jack is not connected properly gt Connect the headphone jack properly p 6 The headphone plug is dirty gt Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth e No audio files are stored i
7. 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 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 p 51 Some files may not be played back on the player due to copyright protection For details on the capacity for files and folders see Maximum recordable number of files or folders Approx p 77 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 U0 U0 Joajgey 21 JJ Playing Music Playing Music Music Library You can listen to transferred songs on the player The transferred songs are stored in Music Library To play music select d 4 Music Library from the Home menu to display the music playback screen ll button ef s Music Library BACK HOME button Shuttle switch 1 From the Home menu select JJ Music Library gt Now Playing The music playback screen appears and playback begins from the last song you listened to e About the playback screen see Playback screen
8. change the Scan Sensitivity setting to Low p 40 s u U0 40 9 9e 36 G Listening to Recording FM Radio NWZ B152F B153F only Presetting broadcast stations manually You can preset broadcast stations which FM Auto Preset cannot detect amp p 35 EMD 0 9 9e From the Home menu select d FM gt Manual the desired frequency Press the BACK HOME button Select Add Preset gt the desired preset number The frequency you select in step 1 is preset to the selected preset number e If you select a preset number that is already assigned to another frequency the message confirming whether to replace the setting appears Selecting OK will replace the setting X Hint e You can preset up to 30 stations Deleting preset broadcast stations On the FM radio screen press the BACK HOME button Select Delete Preset gt the preset number you intend to delete gt OK The preset broadcast station is deleted 37 G Listening to Recording FM Radio nwz 8152F B153F only Recording FM Radio You can record FM radio on the player and play recorded FM radio programs sjua u0 40 9 9e REC STOP button Press and hold the REC STOP button while listening to the station you want to record The player goes into standby for recording e You can also record FM radio by pressing the REC STOP button Press the REC STOP button Rotate the shuttl
9. file format Codec File extension mp3 Bit rate 32 to 320 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR Sampling frequency 32 44 1 48 kHz WMA Media File format ASF file format File extension wma Bit rate 32 to 192 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz 1 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 Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format NWZ B152 B152F NWZ B153 B153F Bit rate Number Time Number Time 48 kbps 1 250 83 hr 20 min 2 550 170 hr 00 min 64 kbps 950 63 hr 20 min 1 950 130 hr 00 min 128 kbps 470 31 hr 20 min 980 65 hr 20 min 256 kbps 240 16 hr 00 min 490 32 hr 40 min 320 kbps 190 12 hr 40 min 390 26 hr 00 min Continued J 71 Additional Information Maximum recordable time Approx The times below are estimated for the case where only FM NWZ B152F B153F only or 9 a Voice audio files are stored The time may differ depending on the conditions under T J which the player is used T NWZ B152 B152F NWZ B153 B153F Codec Time Time Voice Recording High 23 hr 20 min 47 hr 50 min Voice Recording Mid 46 hr 40 min 95 hr 40 min Voice Recording Low 93 hr 20 min 191 hr 20 min FM Reco
10. gt Format gt OK FORMATTING appears and formatting starts When formatting is completed COMPLETE appears e To cancel the operation select Cancel on the confirmation screen s u U0 0 9 Ge 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 EEN 0 9 92 Turn off the player manually If you press and hold the HI button after POWER OFF appears the display disappears and the player is turned off The batteries are consumed a little in this status Longer battery life settings You can save battery power by changing the default to Longer battery life setting items For details on the battery life according to battery life setting see Battery life continuous playback p 78 Setting Default setting Longer battery life setting Settings for screen Power Save Mode Save ON Normal Save ON Super p 47 Settings for sound Equalizer p 30 None None effect BASS p 29 Activate Deactivate Settings for the power LED p 47 LED ON LED OFF illuminator Settings for recording Voice Record Codec Mid Low quality p 44 Adjust data format and bit rate Playing time will vary as battery charge can be affected by the format and bit rate of songs
11. 28 1 Repeat 1 song oe 28 CG gt SHUF Repeat shuffle all 28 ZAPPIN playback 8 24 JHCU Custom cues 30 HHH Heavy ivssecsscsscesosvasavesttseeeavina 30 HHI Jazz sripit 30 HEP Pop scesssisapreciesssacenenteatanssecieds 30 HHU Unique ose eeeeeseeesteeeeeeees 30 Adobe Reader c csccssscssseesesseseesees 2 ADPCM sivsseissicsasditsiiosesiseieneses 41 77 Artist sinamnsun ns 26 AVLS Volume Limit 0 46 BACK HOME button 6 12 BASS PLAY MODE button soa saeiseucnevtesGvoucbovisusvensdsusvcenesss 5 28 29 Bass function cceeseeseseeseeeeesees 8 29 Battery piires raisini 14 78 B ep veisiiisiirsepsiirseiriiosiissas 46 Bit rate v ccveescessccseteaseasconstcasensraeceaees 53 Computer eseese 14 62 80 Contrast sissen eunninioinn 47 Date and Time ecceeeseeseteeee 17 Delete Recorded data cccceseseeseeees 38 42 SONGS vesivscecsssetisvessastossves ivesssnsdstesantises 32 Display sisisi reniir 6 8 34 Equalizer sirsiissiiesieirsssisrsas 30 Explorer sisseieiireirisisiiieiiuisesrei 19 Fast forward ccceccscsssessesseeeeseees 21 Fast rewind ccseescsesesssseeeeeeeees 21 EM e nans 10 33 FM Auto Preset eeeccseeeececse 35 FM radio screen s sessssssssessesesesseses 34 F rmat cscsscccccsvacdsvaredvcaccisievsiveteaes 51 Headphones s ccscccsetee 6 71 77 79 HOLD switch s essessesesssssesessesesssssee 7 HOME MENU ssssnsnccenenonan 10 I
12. BACK HOME button Shuttle switch From the Home menu select s Settings gt Language gt the desired language setting Language Messages and menus are displayed in English English Espa ol Spanish Fran ais French Portugu s Portuguese Pyccxnit Russian fa Bz Simplified Chinese ESEA Traditional Chinese eS Korean 17 Getting Started Setting the Date and Time END 30 JqEL The date and time are not set by default Set the current date and time according to the following P Il button BACK HOME button Shuttle switch 1 From the Home menu select s Settings gt Common Settings gt Set Date Time 2 Rotate the shuttle switch to select the year and then press the Pll button to confirm e The year month date hour and minutes can be set Repeat this step to set each item To display the current time While the hold function is activated press any button If you leave the player for a while with the battery used up the date and time may be reset If the player is not used for a long time your settings for date and time may need to be set again The clock may develop an inaccuracy of up to 60 seconds per month In this case set the current time again 18 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
13. Radio Programs il button BACK HOME button Shuttle switch From the Home menu select Gi FM gt Play Rec Data gt the recorded FM radio program you want The playback screen appears and playback of the recorded FM radio program begins e About the playback screen see Playback screen p 8 e To listen to all recorded FM radio program select Play All U0 U0 Joajgey Ap G Listening to Recording FM Radio Nwz 8152F B153F only Changing the FM Settings sjuajuo 0 9 92 To change the FM radio settings select Sa Settings from the Home menu then select FM Settings il button BACK HOME button Shuttle switch 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 In this case set the reception to Low High is set by default From the Home menu select s Settings gt FM Settings gt Scan Sensitivity gt Low e To set the reception sensitivity back to the default select High 4 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 Voice from the Home menu p 43 Microphone You cannot record sound during FM re
14. an album gt a song Album Select an album gt a song Playlists Select a playlist a song Genre Select a genre an album gt a song Release Year Select a release year a song To return to the previous menu Press the BACK HOME button Continued J 27 JJ Playing Music Q Hint e 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 e Only songs that have ID3 tag information can be automatically classified by the player e 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 For details on the capacity for files and folders see Maximum recordable number of files or folders Approx p 77 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 A os S a Joajgey 2B JJ Playing Music Changing the Play Mode Play Mode The player offers a variety of play modes including random play and selected repeat play BASS PLAY MODE button ll button BACK HOME button Shuttle switch Press and hold the BASS PLAY MODE button during playback or pause The setting screen appears Rotate the
15. is changed by 0 1 MHz Tf the sensitivity is too high change the Scan Sensitivity setting to Low p 40 FM radio screen in the preset tuning mode P01 90 0mHz Preset number Lej Hint e To use the preset tuning mode Preset you need to first register preset stations You can preset a receivable station using the FM Auto Preset function p 35 or preset the receivable stations manually p 36 Operations in the preset tuning mode To Do this Select the previous next preset Rotate the shuttle switch to k lt PP1 number Pause resume the FM reception Press the Il button 35 G Listening to Recording FM Radio Nwz 8152F B153F only Presetting broadcast stations automatically FM Auto Preset 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 From the Home menu select s Settings gt FM Settings gt FM Auto Preset gt OK The receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order from low to high frequency COMPLETE appears when presetting is completed then the first preset station is received e Select Cancel to cancel automatic presetting Lej Hint e If high sensitivity causes the player to receive many unwanted broadcast stations
16. or off the power illuminator around the II button From the Home menu select s Settings gt Common Settings gt LED gt the desired setting type Type Description LED ON Turns on the power illuminator Default setting LED OFF Turns off the power illuminator You can set the display contrast to one of 15 levels 1 From the Home menu select s Settings gt Common Settings gt Contrast Rotate the shuttle switch to adjust the contrast level and then press the PII button to confirm You can set to one of 15 levels 0 is set by default s u u0 09 ge 48 cas Settings Displaying the Player Information Information s u U0 30 JqEL Information such as model name memory capacity and firmware version can be displayed P Il button BACK HOME button Shuttle switch From the Home menu select 3 Settings gt Information 1 model name 2 memory capacity 3 version information for the player s firmware 49 Settings Selecting the Display Language Language You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and messages on the player ll button BACK HOME button Shuttle switch From the Home menu select s Settings gt Language gt the desired language setting Language Messages and menus are displayed in English English Espa ol Spanish Fr
17. recording Approximately 3 hours NWZ B152F B153F only Voice recording Approximately 6 hours Actual battery life may vary depending on settings The above estimated battery usage hours are based on typical usage conditions with Basic setting of battery life measurement Longer battery life setting as shown in the table below Note that even if the player is turned off for an extended period a small amount of battery power is still consumed Battery life may vary depending on volume setting conditions of use and ambient temperature Setting Default setting Basic setting of battery life measurement Longer battery life setting Settings for screen Power Save Mode p 47 Save ON Save ON Super Normal Settings for sound Equalizer p 30 None None effect BASS p 29 Activate Deactivate Settings for the power LED p 47 LED ON LED OFF illuminator Settings for recording Voice Record Codec Mid Low quality p 44 When Power Save Mode is set to Save ON Normal the battery life becomes approximately 30 shorter than Save ON Super When Power Save Mode is set to Save OFF the battery life becomes approximately 70 shorter than Save ON Super 2 When Equalizer is set to Heavy Pop Jazz Unique or Custom the battery life becomes approximately 50 shorter than None When BASS is activated and LED is set to LED ON the battery l
18. shuttle switch to select the desired setting and press the PII button to confirm ej Hint You can select the desired setting from the Home menu select Settings gt Music Settings Play Mode gt the desired setting List of the Play Mode settings Play mode type Icon Description Normal No icon After the current song ends all songs of the selected folder album artist are played once Default setting Repeat all amp After the current song ends all songs of the selected folder album artist are played repeatedly Repeat 1 song 1 The current song is played repeatedly Repeat shuffle all C gt SHUF After the current song ends all songs of the selected folder album artist are played in random order gt S T S a 40 JqEL 29 JJ 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 The Bass function is activated by default gt S T S a 40 a 9e BASS PLAY MODE button Press the BASS PLAY MODE button Each time you press the BASS PLAY MODE button the Bass function is activated or deactivated e When the Bass funct
19. via a USB hub may not work However a USB hub that supplies power can be used Continued J IES 0 a ge 63 Troubleshooting FM Radio NWZ B152F B153F only You cannot hear the FM broadcast well e The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in gt Select the frequency manually to improve reception p 34 5juajuo 0 9 9E Reception is weak and sound quality is poor e The radio signal is weak gt 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 gt The headphone cord functions as an antenna Extend the headphone cord as far as possible The FM broadcast is affected by interference e A device emitting radio signals such as a mobile phone is being used near the player gt When using such devices as mobile phones keep them away from the player Continued J 64 Troubleshooting There is no beep sound when the player is operated Beep is set to Beep OFF gt Set Beep to Beep ON p 46 sjuajuo 0 9 92 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 date and time have been reset Ifyou left the playe
20. 0a 9e 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 om computer When the remaining battery indication of the display shows charging is completed charging time is approx 70 minutes 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 the battery indication is displayed About the battery indicator The battery icon in the display shows the approximate remaining power As battery power is depleted the icon shows as follows vba Z gt gt LA gt d gt ZTT If LOW BATTERY appears you cannot operate the player In this case charge the battery by connecting to your computer See amp p 78 on battery duration xe Hint When charging a depleted battery the power illuminator blinks clockwise and nothing appears in the display Continued J 15 Getting Started 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 Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F If you try to charge the battery in an ambient temperature outside this range the E4 icon may appear and charging cannot be performed If you d
21. 40 9 9 ll button BACK HOME button Shuttle switch The headphone cord serves as an antenna so extend it as far as possible Listening to FM radio From the Home menu select Gi FM gt Manual or Preset The FM radio screen appears e Manual In the manual tuning mode you can select broadcast stations by frequency e Preset In the preset tuning mode you can select broadcast stations by preset number Select the desired frequency or preset number e For details on how to operate the FM radio see FM radio screen amp p 34 ej Hint To use the preset tuning mode Preset you need to first register preset stations You can preset a receivable station using the FM Auto Preset function p 35 or preset the receivable stations manually p 36 34 G Listening to Recording FM Radio Nwz 8152F B153F only FM radio screen sjua uo 0 9 90 FM radio screen in the manual tuning mode FM 90 0MHz BASSZ Frequency Preset number The preset number is displayed only when the current frequency is preset p 36 Operations in the manual tuning mode To Do this Select the previous next Rotate the shuttle switch to F lt gt gt I frequency Select the previous next Rotate and hold the shuttle switch to F lt PP 1 receivable broadcast station Pause resume the FM reception Press the II button The frequency
22. SONY Vie horam TAAA TAY Operation Guide NWZ B152 B153 B152F B153F 2010 Sony Corporation 4 185 044 11 1 Depending on the country region in which you have purchased the player some models may not be available s u U0 30 JqEL 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 About the Home Menu or Index Jumps to the table of contents Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the manual Jumps to the Home menu list Find what you are looking for from a list of the option items in the player s menu Jumps to the index Find what you are looking for from a list of key words mentioned in the manual Hint You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page number in the table of contents or in the index You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page reference indication e g p 5 on each page e To search for a reference page by keyword enter the keyword into the find text field on the Adobe Reader window Operation procedures may differ depending on your Adobe Reader version To change the page layout The buttons on the Adobe Reader window enable you to select how pages are displayed aa G Bl jis eeh Et fe Text field to find text Continuous tl Single Page Pages are dis
23. a computer gt Delete the data using Windows Explorer e The battery power is low or exhausted gt Charge the battery fully p 14 The folder is not deleted even though recorded files have all been deleted e Files other than the recorded files are included in the folder gt Open the folder using Windows Explorer and delete all the files other than files recorded by the player Continued J 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 gt Disconnect the player and then reconnect it A USB hub is being used gt Connect the player directly to a USB connector 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 gt 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 The USB connector on your computer may have a problem Connect the player s USB connector to another USB connector on your computer The remaining battery power is insufficient gt Charge the battery by connecting the player to a running computer for at least 5 minutes When charging a depleted battery the power illuminator blinks clockwise and nothing appears in the
24. an ais French Portugu s Portuguese Pyccknit Russian ep Simplified Chinese ESEA Traditional Chinese B Korean END 40 JqEL 50 tas Settings Resetting to Factory Settings Reset All Settings s u U0 40 a Ge You can reset the player to the default settings Resetting the player does not delete the songs you have transferred to the player P Il button BACK HOME button Shuttle switch From the Home menu select 3 Settings gt Initialize gt Reset All Settings gt OK COMPLETE appears and the player is reset to the default settings e To cancel the operation select Cancel on the confirmation screen e If the date and time have already been set under Set Date Time the date and time are not reset Formatting Memory Format 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 il button BACK HOME button Shuttle switch When the remaining battery is low you cannot format the player Charge the battery before formatting Do not format the memory using Windows Explorer e After formatting set the date and time p 17 45 From the Home menu select amp 3 Settings gt Initialize
25. as it may mar the finish of the case e Be careful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the connector e Clean the headphone plug periodically If you have any questions or problems concerning the player please consult your nearest Sony dealer Continued J 13 Additional Information On Software 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 e 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 e The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other than that to which it is so designated e Please note that due to continued efforts to improve quality the software specifications may be changed without notice e Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty e 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 want to display We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be displayed properly on the supplied software User created characters and some special characters may not be displayed e The explanations in
26. ased the product sjuajuo 0 9 92 Continued J 69 Additional Information On safety m Be sure not to short circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic Z objects S S wa 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 e 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 disconnect the player and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center Do not put the player into 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 Continued J 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 e Never use the player where it will be subjected t
27. ception NWZ B152F B153F only or with the Settings function Select Se Voice or Ji Music Library from the Home menu to record sound Press and hold the REC STOP button The player goes into standby for recording e You can also record sound by pressing the REC STOP button Press the REC STOP button Rotate the shuttle switch to select OK and then press the II button to confirm Press the REC STOP button Recording starts e To pause recording press the II button Press it again to resume recording Press the REC STOP button again to stop recording e The recording is saved as a file named VRnnnn in the Record Voice folder File names are automatically assigned from VR0001 to VR9999 vey Hint The programs and sound files recorded by the player can be played back on the player p 43 or on a computer You can change the bit rate of the audio file For details see Changing the Rec Settings p 44 e 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 sjua uo 0 9 90 4 Recording Listening Voice Deleting recorded sound files a S S ll button zs 0 9 90 BACK HOME button Shuttle switch From the Home menu select Voice gt Delete Rec Data gt the recorded sound file you intend to delete gt
28. cnntecsscccsdetancchegedssttee Presetting broadcast stations automatically FM Auto Preset scssssccsssesscsssssecseseecsneesennees 35 Presetting broadcast stations manually 36 Deleting preset broadcast stations 36 Recording FM Radio scssssesssseeees 37 Deleting recorded FM radio programs 38 Playing Back Recorded FM Radio Programs ccsssecssecessecessssssrseeceeeeees Changing the FM Settings Scan Sensitivity sccsscessessesseeseseseeeeeeseesseesees Recording Sound ccsssssseseesesseeees Al Deleting recorded sound files 0 0 eee 42 Playing Back Recorded Sound Files 43 Changing the Rec Settings Voice Record Codec Changing the Common Settings 45 Set Date Time wcciisies stsssesscvinesstscsasssveenseeavsessccvses 45 AVLS Volume Limit ssseessseesssseessseesssesssneesee 46 Beep vevissscesnstacesnsvencens Power Save Mode LED sirtini Contrast scscssessesssedse sass sesesssdcassaseeessecs cee oeee seweae Displaying the Player Information Information is ccssccsessevssessseserseesvssiesesses 48 Selecting the Display Language Lang age lt cosusssvsevenssessesscoacsossossssossasaecoes 49 Resetting to Factory Settings Reset All Settings ccccsssessssssceecceceessees 50 Formatting Memory Format 00606 51 Continued J s u u0 J0age About Battery Life cessssctssseeees What are Forma
29. display Audio files cannot be transferred to the player from your computer Transferring may be stopped due to influences such as static electricity etc gt This happens to protect data information Disconnect the player then reconnect it The player s USB connector is not connected to a USB connector on your computer properly Make sure that DATA ACCESS or CONNECTED USB appears on the display gt Disconnect the player and then reconnect it There is not enough free space in the memory gt Delete unnecessary songs to increase free space Abnormal file s exists on the player gt Transfer your necessary files back to your computer and format the player p 51 An audio file is damaged gt Delete the audio file then transfer it again When transferring the audio file close any other applications to avoid file damage You tried to transfer contents with copyright protection gt You cannot transfer contents with copyright protection since the player does not support them Only a small number of songs can be transferred to the player There is not enough free space in the memory gt Delete unnecessary songs to increase free space Non audio data is stored in the memory gt Move non audio files to the computer to increase free space The player becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer A USB hub is being used gt Connect the player directly to a USB connector as connection
30. e storage space for the same length of audio so you can store fewer songs on the player Lower bit rates enable you to store more songs but at a lower sound quality If you import a song from a CD to your computer at a low bit rate you cannot improve the song s sound quality by selecting a high bit rate when further transferring the song from the computer to the player EMD 0 9 90 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 e Do not disconnect the player while DATA ACCESS appears on the player during data transfer The data could be damaged Do not format the memory of the player in Windows Explorer If you format the player in Windows Explorer accidentally do it again on the player p 51 s u U0 30 JqEL Upgrading the Player s Firmware s u U0 40 JqEL 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 74 Download the update program to your computer from the Web site Connect the player to your computer and then start the update program Follow the on screen instructions to update the player
31. e free space on the player Continued J 5 Troubleshooting The title of a song is not displayed correctly e If unsupported characters are included in the title the title will be displayed without the unsupported characters gt Rename the title with appropriate characters on the computer s u U0 30 a 9e Garbled characters are displayed e The wrong language is selected gt Select the correct language from Language p 16 49 and then transfer data to the player again Continued J 60 Troubleshooting The power does not turn on e The HOLD switch is set to the direction of the arrow gt gt Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the arrow p 7 e Ifyou press the Pll 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 e The remaining battery power is insufficient gt Charge the battery power by connecting to the computer p 14 If the player does not react even after charging the battery press the RESET button to reset the player p 56 e There is not enough free space in the memory gt For details on the capacity for files and folders see Maximum recordable number of files or folders Approx p 77 gt At least 20 MB of free space is necessary to function normally If you want to check the free space open My Computer or Com
32. e switch to select OK and then press the II button to confirm Press the REC STOP button Recording starts e To pause recording press the II button Press it again to resume recording Press the REC STOP button again to stop recording e The recording is saved as a file named FRnnnn in the Record FM folder File names are automatically assigned from FR0001 to FR9999 4 Hint Recording in poor reception areas may result in noise Record in a stronger reception area The programs and sound files recorded by the player can be played back on the player p 39 or on a computer e 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 You cannot change the bit rate for recording FM programs Only High is available 38 G Listening to Recording FM Radio Nwz 8152F B153F only Deleting recorded FM radio programs il button s u U0 40 JqE1 BACK HOME button Shuttle switch From the Home menu select d FM gt Delete Rec Data gt the recorded FM radio program you intend to delete gt OK The selected FM radio program is deleted Select Cancel to cancel deletion e To delete all recorded FM radio programs select Delete All 39 G Listening to Recording FM Radio NWZ B152F B153F only Playing Back Recorded FM
33. ettings from the Home menu then select Common Settings ll button BACK HOME button Shuttle switch The date and time are not set by default Set the current date and time as follows 1 From the Home menu select s Settings gt Common Settings gt Set Date Time 2 Rotate the shuttle switch to select the year and then press the PII button to confirm e The year month date hour and minutes can be set Repeat this step to set each item To display the current time While the hold function is activated press any button e If you leave the player for a while with the battery used up the date and time may be reset e If the player is not used for a long time your settings for date and time may need to be set again e The clock may develop an inaccuracy of up to 60 seconds per month In this case set the current time again 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 a i ay Ss at 0 a 9e From the Home menu select s Settings gt Common Settings gt AVLS Volume Limit gt the desired setting type Type Description AVLS ON Keeps the volume at a moderate level AVLS OFF Plays back audio at the original volume Default setting T Hi
34. hone plug to unplug it Pulling the headphone cord itself may cause damage to the headphone cord Continued J 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 s u U0 0 9 92 On heat build up Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time On the headphones Road safety Avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired 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 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 Warning 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 Continued J 72 Additional Informati
35. ife shortens by approximately 50 Continued J sjuajuo 0 9 92 79 Additional Information Display 3 line LCD s u U0 0 a Ge Dimension w h d projecting parts not included 90 7 x 22 x 14 7 mm 3 5 8 x 7 8 x 19 32 inches Dimension w h d 90 9 x 23 3 x 15 2 mm 3 5 8 x 15 16 x 5 8 inches Mass Approx 28 g Approx 1 0 oz Supplied items Headphones 1 Quick Start Guide 1 The following folders are stored in the Storage Media folder of the memory of the player The following items PDF files and shortcuts are included in these folders Operation Guide folder Contains PDF files of the Operation Guide Support folder Contains shortcut icons to Customer Support and Customer Registration in the country region folders e PC_Application_Software folder Contains a shortcut icon to the Windows Media Player 11 download site If you use Windows Media Player 10 or less on your computer download Windows Media Player 11 from this web site 1 PDF files named xxx_NWZB150 pdf in this folder are the Operation Guide The language name is displayed in the place of xxx Choose the manual of your language Continued J 80 Additional Information System Requirements for the player Computer 9 z IBM PC AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating T J systems sk Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or later Window
36. ime 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 Continued J 58 Troubleshooting The transferred songs cannot be found e The memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer gt Format the memory using the Format menu of the player p 51 e The player was disconnected from the computer while files were being transferred gt Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the memory using the Format menu of the player p 51 5juajuo 0 9 Ge There is no sound from the right channel of the headphones Or the right channel sound is heard from both sides of the headphones e The headphone jack is not fully inserted gt Ifthe headphones are not connected correctly sound will not be output properly Connect the headphones into the jack until it clicks p 6 Playback has stopped suddenly e The remaining battery power is insufficient gt Charge the battery power by connecting to the computer p 14 The player cannot be formatted e The remaining battery power is low or insufficient gt Charge the battery power by connecting to the computer p 14 The player does not work e There is not enough free space in the memory gt Connect the player to the computer and delete any unnecessary songs or files to increas
37. ion is activated the BASS icon is displayed on the screen ey Hint e At high volume the effect of the Bass function is limited for hearing safety e If you turn on the Bass function while the equalizer setting is activated the equalizer setting is disabled The equalizer setting will be resumed when the Bass function is turned off e When the Bass function is activated the power illuminator lights up p 6 However the power illuminator does not light up during FM reception p 33 or when the LED setting is set to LED OFF p 47 5 JJ Playing Music Changing the sound quality Equalizer You can set your desired sound quality for each according to the music genre etc ll button BACK HOME button Shuttle switch From the Home menu select s Settings gt Music Settings gt Equalizer gt the desired equalizer setting List of the Equalizer settings Setting item Icon Description None No icon Turns off the equalizer Default setting Heavy ttt H Emphasizes the high and low ranges for a powerful sound Pop tt F Stresses the middle range audio ideal for vocals Jazz 4T Emphasizes the high and low ranges for a lively sound Unique 4 f U Emphasizes the high and low ranges so low levels can be heard more clearly Custom JCU User customizable sound settings See p 31 for setting e If you turn on the Bass function while the equalizer
38. irm a menu item p 12 6 Shuttle switch Rotate to find the beginning of a song or fast rewinds forwards amp p 21 When a menu appears on the display rotate to select a menu item p 12 Continued J 6 Basic Operations and Screens Front Headphones N 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 p 8 10 21 33 41 45 A D S a 0 9 90 9 BACK HOME button Returns to the previous menu Press and hold this button to display the Home menu p 12 Power illuminator Illuminated by LED p 47 The illumination pattern varies according to the operation Continued J 7 Basic Operations and Screens Rear 3 ass MIC Microphone USB cap See p 41 When connecting with USB remove the USB cap Strap hole p To remove the USB cap 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 USB connector HOLD switch You can protect the player against accidental operation while carrying it by setting the HOLD switch By sliding the HOLD
39. n the memory gt If NO DATA appears transfer music from the computer Songs cannot be played The battery power is consumed gt Charge the battery fully p 14 gt Ifthe player does not react even after charging the battery press the RESET button to reset the player p 56 Noise is generated e A device emitting radio signals such as a mobile phone is being used near the player gt When using such devices as mobile phones keep them away from the player e Music data is damaged gt Delete the data then transfer again When transferring data close any other applications to avoid file damage The headphone plug is dirty gt Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth Buttons do not work e The HOLD switch is set to the direction of the arrow gt gt Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the arrow p 7 e The player contains moisture condensation gt Wait a few hours to let the player dry e The remaining battery power is low or insufficient gt Charge the battery power by connecting to the computer p 14 gt Ifthe player does not react even after charging the battery press the RESET button to reset the player p 56 Playback does not stop e With the player there is no difference between stopping and pausing When you press the II button If appears and playback pauses stops It takes time to start up the player It may take t
40. nformation ou cece 48 Initialize sisccc dcscesvetetecavess acvsivetvees 51 Language sicctixsteterarcastebeageacs 16 49 LED sisien geier 6 47 Manual tuning eessseeseeseeeesseresrss 33 Messages neniarn ni 65 Microphone ssssssssssesssesrssreersress 7 41 MPO eae e EA 19 53 76 Music Library essees 10 12 21 Playback ssssesseesssessssssrrssrrsssrrsss 21 23 Play back recorded data 39 43 Playback screen susssessesssesssssssrerssssss 8 Play Mode sssssesessesisssisssissrrsssee 28 POWT cecccacsacssnescaessactaeseaecsaedeessaessnessaee 9 Power illuminator sessesnsnsenses0s000000 6 Power Save Mode ccccceeeeee 47 Preset tuning ursii ariista 33 Continued 3 END 0 9 9e 82 Additional Information om Radio S A 33 REC STOP button 5 37 41 Recharging nccsaicctniaeaae 14 R c rding sassnsraniuss 37 41 Remaining battery sesse 8 14 Repeat cevscsespecsssicseestiaderssereseadvteneseiers 28 Reset All Settings eesse 50 RESET button esseesesseesssesssrssee 7 56 Reset the player sesers 56 Scan Sensitivity seess 40 Search for songs esesssssesssserssersee 26 Set Date Time ce eee 17 45 Settings acta achca peace cea seaetacs 10 45 Shuffle sts cdincenarececctecticttecenstarteentaese 28 Shuttle switch cccsccssetcsccehesherecseneece 5 Sound quality ossssssssesesessseseesess 29 30 Strap hole pississsisseisssssissresarississeisssiens 7 Supplied items nssss
41. nt e When AVLS Volume Limit is set to AVLS ON and the volume level reaches the maximum limit AVLS appears when the VOL button is pressed In this status the volume cannot be turned up any more You can turn on or off the operation sounds of the player From the Home menu select s Settings gt Common Settings gt Beep gt the desired setting type Type Description Beep ON Produces beep sounds Default setting Beep OFF Does not produce beep sounds e Error beeps and guidance remain on regardless of the Beep setting 4y 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 s Settings gt Common Settings gt Power Save Mode the desired setting type Type Description Save ON Normal The power save screen appears in the display when no operation is performed for about 15 seconds during playback or FM reception Default setting Save ON Super The screen disappears when no operation is performed for about 15 seconds during playback or FM reception This setting uses the least battery consumption Save OFF The icon s or letter s appears in the display constantly during playback or FM reception NWZ B152F B153F only You can turn on
42. nual operating instructions from the Home menu are described as below Example From the Home menu select JJ Music Library gt Folder gt the desired folder gt the desired song The actual operations for the example above are shown below Press and hold the BACK HOME button until the Home menu appears The Home menu appears BACK HOME button Continued J Basic Operations and Screens Press the PII button to confirm The Music Library menu screen appears ef m Music Library UEC 0 9 90 Rotate the shuttle switch to He PI to select Folder and then press the PII button to confirm The Folder list screen appears e You can scroll the list by rotating and holding the shuttle switch to Haa PPI Rotate the shuttle switch to He PPI to select the desired folder and then press the Pll button to confirm The song list screen of the selected folder appears LP n o Q M N vv Rotate the shuttle switch to lt q PPI to select the desired song and then press the Pll button to confirm The music playback screen appears and playback begins JJ Song 12 Folder 1 mB 012 SSHUF BASST To return to the Home menu during operation Press and hold the BACK HOME button To return to the previous screen during operation Press the BACK HOME button 14 Getting Started Charging the Battery s u U0 J
43. o extremes of light temperature moisture or vibration The player may become discolored distorted or damaged Never leave the player exposed to high temperature such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight 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 e If the player causes interference to radio or television reception turn the player off and move it away from the radio or television e When using the player remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the player to malfunction Make sure not to sit down with the player in your back pocket fy sjuajuo 0 9 92 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 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 container filled with water Do not use the player in humid locations or bad weather such as in the rain or snow Do not get the player wet 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 e When you unplug the headphones from the player make sure to hold the headp
44. o not intend to use the player for over half a year charge the battery at least once during this time to maintain battery performance The number of times the battery can be recharged before it is used up is approximately 500 times This number may vary depending on the conditions under which you use the player Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with proper operation of the player We do not guarantee operation of the player using a personally assembled modified computer e If the computer enters a power saving mode such as the Sleep or Hibernation mode even during USB connection the player s battery is not charged Instead the player continues to draw power from the battery discharging it Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not connected to AC power since the player may discharge the computer s battery e While the player is connected to a computer do not turn on restart wake up from Sleep mode or shut down the computer These operations may cause the player to malfunction Disconnect the player from the computer before performing these operations Heat may build up while charging This is not malfunction s u U0 40 a Ge 16 Getting Started Selecting the Display Language Language You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and messages on the player s u U0 40 JqEL P Il button
45. on On the use e 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 e Refrain from using the player according to the in flight announcements during take off or landing in an aircraft e 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 sjuajuo 0 9 92 On the LCD Do not push the LCD screen strongly Color spots may appear or the LCD panel may be damaged e If the player is used in a cold place ghosting may occur This does not indicate a failure e If the player is used in a cold or hot place contrast may be affected On cleaning e Clean the player s case with a soft cloth such as a 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 Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene
46. on is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives 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 Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems gt This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Applicable accessories Headphones Continued J 68 Additional Information Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other Eur
47. opean countries with separate collection systems H 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 The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purch
48. played as a continuous Pages are displayed one at a time roll of pages fitting the page width fitting the page into the window inside the window When you scroll When you scroll the display changes the previous or next pages scroll up to the previous or next page or down continuously Table of Contents Parts and Controls ccscccsscssssseceeeees 5 Playback Screen aiccsscsisdessessczsstestessentossseuedvenseases 8 Turning the Player On and Off About the Home Menw cccecseeeees How to Use the Home Menu 12 Charging the Battery esses 14 Selecting the Display Language Language sssisssscsccsiesiessisexsssscscesscancsersexss 16 Setting the Date and Time 17 Getting MUSIC essessessessersseseessessesseeseesees Transferring Music Playing Music Music Library 21 Playing Music Using ZAPPIN playback wuceuss vasbestvastacsentasspscsssenssuncenesiessviessenseisrs 23 What is ZAPPIN playback ue 23 Changing to ZAPPIN playback 00000 24 Changing the playback range of song clips in ZAPPIN playback wid Searching for Songs ssesseeee Changing the Play Mode Play Mode 28 Setting the Sound Quality 29 Activating the Bass function 0 12d Changing the sound quality Equalizer 30 Deleting Songs ccscssseceseseesssseeees 32 Listening to FM Radio ccsssseeeeeees 33 Listening to FM radio EM radio SCre eM iecieisscecssti
49. pport sony europe com DNA 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 http www sony co jp overseas support 15 Additional Information License and Trademark Notice e WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation e ZAPPIN and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation e Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Adobe Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash Player are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries e MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson e IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation e Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc e All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders In this manual and marks are not specified s u U0 40 JqEL Program 2010 Sony Corporation Documentation 2010 Sony Corporation 16 Additional Information s u U0 J0a 9e e e e Specifications Supported file format Music Audio Formats MP3 Media File format MP3 MPEG 1 Layer3
50. puter WALKMAN right click Storage Media to display the menu and then select Properties Data hierarchy may differ depending on your computer environment IES 0 a ge Battery life is short e The operating temperature is below 5 C 41 F gt Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery characteristics This is not malfunction Battery charging time is not enough gt Charge the battery until dai appears e 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 p 52 The battery needs to be replaced gt Consult your nearest Sony dealer The player cannot charge the battery The player is not connected to a USB connector on your computer properly gt Disconnect the player and then reconnect it The battery is charged in an ambient temperature out of the range of 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F gt You cannot charge the battery when th icon appears Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F e Your computer is not on gt Turn on the computer e Your computer is in Sleep or Hibernate status gt Disconnect the player from the computer and then release the computer from Sleep or Hibernate status Reconnect the player to the computer Charging completes very quickly e Ifthe battery is already almost fully charged when charging begins lit
51. r for a while with the battery used up the date and time may be reset gt This is not a malfunction Charge the battery until appears on the screen p 14 and set the date and time again p 17 45 All settings of the player have been reset e You moved deleted or renamed the system files Or the memory of the player was formatted using other than the Format menu of the player gt 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 memory using the Format menu of the player p 51 65 Troubleshooting Messages sjuajuo 0 9 92 Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display AVLS blinks e The volume level exceeds the rated value while AVLS Volume Limit is enabled gt Turn the volume down or disable AVLS Volume Limit p 46 BOOT ERROR e The memory was not formatted properly e The memory was formatted on a computer gt Press II button then Format OK appears Select OK to press PHI button to confirm All data songs etc including sample data installed at the factory bundled software installer and the Operation Guide will be erased CANNOT EXECUTE e You are trying to p
52. rding 11 hr 40 min 23 hr 50 min 1 The player uses MS ADPCM codec for recording the sound and the FM programs Maximum recordable number of files or folders Approx e Files 2 640 e Folders 500 Capacity User available capacity NWZ B152 B152F 2 GB Approx more than 1 73 GB 1 853 587 456 bytes NWZ B153 B153F 4 GB Approx more than 3 54 GB 3 798 007 808 bytes 1 Available storage capacity of the player may vary A portion of the memory is used for data management functions Output headphones Frequency response 20 to 20 000 Hz when playing data file single signal measurement FM radio NWZ B152F B153F only Preset 30 presets e FM Frequency range 87 5 to 108 0 MHz The frequency is changed by 0 1 MHz IF FM Unsupported Antenna Headphone cord antenna Interface Headphone Stereo mini jack Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Continued J 18 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 NWZ B152 B153 B152F B153F Playback at MP3 128 kbps Approximately 18 hours Playback at WMA 128 kbps Approximately 17 hours At receiving FM broadcasting Approximately 6 hours NWZ B152F B153F only FM
53. reset delete broadcast stations while the player is not in the FM function gt Change the function to FM and then preset delete broadcast stations e You are trying to change the equalizer setting while the Bass function is activated gt Disable the Bass function and then change the equalizer setting CAN NOT CHARGE The battery is charged in an ambient temperature out of the range of 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F gt You cannot charge the battery when th icon appears Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F CHARGING The battery is being charged gt This is not an error Wait until the battery is charged fully However you can use the player with the battery not charged fully CONNECTED USB The player is connected to a computer gt This is not an error You cannot operate the controls on the player while connected to a computer DRM ERROR e The player cannot play the audio files that use the digital rights management technology for Windows Media WM DRM gt Transfer the normal audio file back to the computer and then format the memory Continued J 66 Troubleshooting FILE ERROR e The file cannot be read e The file is not normal e The player cannot play certain files because of incompatible formats e Transferring has been interrupted gt Transfer the normal audio file back to the computer and then format the player g
54. s XP Professional Service Pack 2 or later Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1 or later Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 or later Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1 or later Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1 or later Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Supported 64 bit version OS for Windows Vista amp Windows 7 Not supported by OSs other than above Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft e CPU 300 MHz or more For Windows Vista 800 MHz or more For Windows 7 1 GHz or more e RAM 128 MB or more For Windows Vista 512 MB or more For Windows 7 1 GB 32 bit 2GB 64 bit or more USB connector Hi Speed USB is recommended Internet Explorer 6 0 or later Windows Media Player 11 or 12 need to be installed Broadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution EMD or to visit the web site We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements 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 Multi monitor environment Macintosh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 81 Additional Information Index Repeat all eesse
55. sesisesesseessssesssessee 79 Time s tting sesrmunisress 17 45 Transferring sesesseseerreerrreerrrerres 19 Troubleshooting scsccsteccsessesescesanvsee 56 USB connector wee 7 14 19 Voice cseteieet ehased ieeretieets 10 41 Voice Record Codec ou 44 VOL button cic scicredescteliegsctatss 5 Volume nesssesssessressrrrssriesresse 5 46 71 WMA csiiuiseuiecaniincs 19 53 76 ZAP button sxcccsscceted ctesticeecianiiods 5 24 ZAPPIN playback siccscccccscsssscsscctien 23 ZAPPIN Range sssr 25
56. setting is activated the equalizer setting is disabled The equalizer setting will be resumed when the Bass function is turned off e While the Bass function is activated you cannot change the equalizer setting e If the equalizer setting you select causes distortion turn down the volume Continued J A S 3 S a 30 JqE 31 JJ Playing Music To set custom values You can preset the value of the 5 band equalizer as a Custom setting A 9 T S T Joajgey il button BACK HOME button Shuttle switch 4 From the Home menu select s Settings gt Music Settings gt Equalizer gt Edit displayed under Custom The setting screen appears Rotate the shuttle switch to select the sound level 7 levels 3 to 3 and press the P Il button to confirm e The 5 bands 100 Hz to 10 kHz can be set Repeat this step to set the sound level of every band sy JJ Playing Music Deleting Songs A S a 40 9 90 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 e The player itself cannot delete songs without being connected to a computer 33 G Listening to Recording FM Radio NWZ B152F B153F only Listening to FM Radio To Listen to FM Radio select amp FM from the Home menu to display the FM radio screen EMD
57. song clips at a preset duration Normal Playback Changes to ZAPPIN e e I ZAPPIN Playback w Zappin in es Lee ee ee n 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 Returns to normal playback and restarts playback of the current song from the beginning Normal Playback D f lt Zappin out Changing to ZAPPIN playback You can select normal playback or ZAPPIN playback A S T S a 30 a 9e ZAP button 1 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 e When ZAPPIN playback is selected is displayed on the screen e The song is played back from approx 45 seconds into the song If the length of the song is under 45 seconds the song is played back from some point before the end of the song To skip to the previous next song or shuffle playback during ZAPPIN playback You can move to the previous next song or play back songs in random order The method of operation is the same as normal playback To return to normal playback Press the ZAP button during ZAPPIN playback when the playback screen is displayed When normal playback is resumed Zappin out is heard 25 JJ Playing Music
58. switch in the direction of the arrow gt all operation buttons are disabled If you press buttons while the hold function is activated HOLD appears in the display If you slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position the hold function is released 8 Basic Operations and Screens Playback screen A S T S T 0 9 90 TETTEY Song 12 ZZ 1 Song title File name indication a 2 Playback range indication 3 Playback progress bar 4 Playing status indication Displays the current play mode B playback II pause lt 4 fast rewind fast forward Current song number indication 6 Play mode indication Displays the current play mode icon p 28 If the play mode is set to Normal no icon appears ZAPPIN playback indication Indicates ZAPPIN playback status p 23 Bass function equalizer mode indication Displays whether the Bass function p 29 is activated or which equalizer mode is activated amp p 30 9 Remaining battery indication 9 Basic Operations and Screens Turning the Player On and Off a S T S T 40 9 90 P Il button To turn on the player Press the AI button to turn on the player The player resumes the operation from the point where you last turned off o Hint If HOLD appears in the display slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow gt to release the hold function
59. t Ifthe song which cannot be played is unnecessary you can delete it from the memory HOLD e The player cannot be operated because the HOLD switch is set to the hold position gt To operate the player slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position p 7 LOW BATTERY The battery is low gt Charge the battery p 14 MEMORY FULL e There is not enough free space in the memory e You are trying to record an FM radio program NWZ B152F B153F only with the player already having 999 files of recorded FM radio programs e You are trying to record sound with the player already having 999 files of recorded sound files gt Connect the player to the computer and delete any unnecessary songs or files to increase free space on the player gt Delete unnecessary recorded FM radio programs gt Delete unnecessary recorded sound files NO DATA e There are no audio files in the memory gt Transfer audio files NO ITEM e There are no audio files in the selected item gt Transfer audio files gt Record sound gt Record FM radio NWZ B152F B153F only e There is no preset FM station NWZ B152F B153F only gt Preset FM broadcast stations READ ONLY e You are trying to delete read only songs gt Delete the data using Windows Explorer s u U0 0 9 92 67 Additional Information Precautions EMD 40 9 90 Notice for customers the following informati
60. t and Bit Rate 53 What is audio format sessies 53 Storing Data ccscsssssssesseesestesseeeees 54 Upgrading the Player s Firmware 55 Precautions issiiscsiscicesecsssccsncsseseessessansensss 67 License and Trademark Notice 75 Specifications ssessossssessesssosesssssssossesse 76 sjuaquo Jo age 5 Basic Operations and Screens Parts and Controls Front gt S T S a 30 9 9e Headphones 1 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 VOL button Adjusts the volume ZAP button Changes between normal playback and ZAPPIN playback p 24 You can also change the playback range of song clips in ZAPPIN playback p 25 There are tactile dots Use them to help with button operations The function marked with on the player is activated when you press and hold the corresponding button 4 BASS PLAY MODE button Activates the Bass function to emphasize the low sound range p 29 You can also change the play mode p 28 gt I1 button Turns on off the player p 9 Starts pauses song playback p 21 or pauses restarts recording p 37 41 When a menu appears on the display use this button to conf
61. that are played For details on charging time and usage time see p 78 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 MP3 MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer3 is a common audio compression technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO International Organization for Standardization MP3 can compress audio files to about 1 10 the size of standard CD audio files WMA WMA Windows Media Audio is a common audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation The WMA format produces the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format with a smaller file size What is copyright protection Certain music files or video files etc that you purchase from a music download service site etc may apply access control technologies such as encryption to limit usage and duplication of material in accordance with copyright laws What is bit rate Bit rate refers to the amount of data used to store each second of audio expressed in kbps kilo bits per second such as 64 kbps Generally higher bit rates provide better sound quality but require more storage space for the same length of audio What is the relationship between bit rate sound quality and storage size Generally higher bit rates provide better sound quality but require mor
62. the Internet etc To import the data into your computer use appropriate software such as Windows Media Player 11 or 12 For detailed information on how to import data refer to the Help of each software For details about supported file formats see Supported file format p 76 5juajuo 0 9 Ge 19 Getting Started Transferring Music EEN 0 9 92 You can directly transfer data by dragging and dropping in Windows Explorer on your computer Q Hint e 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 Only MP3 WMaA files can be played on the player p 76 e If you turn on or restart the computer while the player is connected to the computer the player may malfunction In this case press the RESET button of the player to reset it p 56 Disconnect the player from the computer before turning on or restarting the computer 1 Connect the USB connector of the player to your computer Insert the USB connector fully 2 Open My Computer or Computer WALKMAN 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 Continued J 20 Getting Started
63. 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 Continued J s u U0 40 9 9e 74 Additional Information About sample data The player is pre installed with sample data If you delete the sample data you cannot restore it and we will not supply any replacement data s u U0 40 Ge L In some countries regions some sample data is not installed e The recorded song is limited to private use only Use of the song beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders e Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording downloading or damaged data due to problems of the player or computer Depending on the type 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 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 For customers in the USA http www sony com walkmansupport For customers in Canada http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport For customers in Europe http su
64. tle time is needed to reach full charge Continued J 6 Troubleshooting Recording The remaining recording time remains the same even though files are deleted IES 0 a ge Due to system restrictions the remaining recording time may not improve if only short files are deleted The player cannot record e There is not enough free space in the memory gt Delete unnecessary files gt Export the recorded files to a computer Necessary free space may vary depending on the bit rate or recording time e The maximum number of files that can be recorded has been reached The maximum number of files that can be recorded is 999 files each for FM radio programs NWZ B152F B153F only and recorded sound files gt Delete unnecessary files until recorded FM radio programs NWZ B152F B153F only and recorded sound files become 999 or less respectively gt Export the recorded files to a computer e The player is connected to a computer gt Disconnect the player from the computer The combined total of the recorded time and the remaining time does not equal the maximum recording time e 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 Recorded files cannot be deleted e The file or the folder that cannot be deleted is set to be read only on

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