Sony NWZ-B133F User Manual

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-13(1)

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F

3-877-773-13 (1)

Operation Guide

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

The following FCC statement applies only to the

version of this model manufactured for sale in the

USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC

technical regulations.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• R

eor

ient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

• Conne

ct the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Cons

ult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

If you have any questions about this product:

Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport

Contact: Sony Customer Information Service

Center at 1-(866)-456-7669

Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center

12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: NWZ-B133F/B135F

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San

Diego CA 92127 U.S.A.

Teleph

one Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) this device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic

Equipment (Applicable in the European

Union and other European countries

with separate collection systems)

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

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.

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 purchased the

product.

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Notice for customers: the following

information 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,

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.

Notice for users

• The recorded song is limited to private use

only. Use of the song beyond this limit requires

permission of the copyright holders.

• S

ony i

s not responsible for incomplete

recording/downloading or damaged file due to

problems of the player or computer.

• Dependin

g on the types of the text and

characters, the text shown on the player may not

be displayed properly on device. This is due to:

– The cap

acity of the connected player.

– The player is not functioning normally.

– Content information is written in the language

or the character that is not supported by the

player.

On sample audio data

The player is pre-installed with sample audio data.

To delete this audio data, delete it using Windows

Explorer.

If you delete sample audio data, you cannot restore

it. We cannot supply any replacement data.

On static electricity from the human body

On rare occasions, you may not be able to operate

the player due to strong static electricity from the

human body. If this happens, leave the player for

about 30 seconds to one minute. You will then be

able to operate the player normally again.

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Listening/Recording FM Radio

(NWZ-B133F/B135F only) ...................................................... 29

Listening to FM Radio in the Manual Tuning Mode ........................................................29

Listening to FM Radio in the Preset Tuning Mode ...........................................................31

Presetting Desired Broadcast Stations .........................................................................31

Selecting Broadcast Stations in the Preset Tuning Mode ................................35

Recording FM Radio ............................................................................................................................36

Playing Back Recorded FM Radio Programs .........................................................................37

Listening/Recording Voice ............................................ 39

Recording Sound ..................................................................................................................................39

Playing Back the Recorded Sound Files ..................................................................................40

Settings .......................................................................... 42

Changing the Settings.......................................................................................................................42

Troubleshooting ............................................................ 47

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................47

Messages....................................................................................................................................................58

Additional Information ................................................. 62

Precautions ...............................................................................................................................................62

Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................67

Index .............................................................................................................................................................71

Table of Contents

Getting Started ..........................................................................................................................................8

Supplied Accessories .............................................................................................................................8

Parts and Controls ................................................................................................................................10

HOME menu ............................................................................................................................................12

Basic Operations ............................................................ 14

Before Connecting the Player .......................................................................................................14

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................14

Turning the Player On and Off ......................................................................................................16

Transferring Music ................................................................................................................................17

Playing Music ................................................................. 19

Playing Music...........................................................................................................................................19

Searching for songs .................................................................................................................20

Setting the Play Mode .......................................................................................................................24

Setting the Sound Quality ...............................................................................................................26

Setting the Equalizer Setting .............................................................................................26

Activating the Bass Function .............................................................................................28

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

About the serial number

The serial number provided for the player is required for the customer registration. The

number is shown on the rear of the player.

Note on formatting the player

• Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. If you format the

built-in flash memory, format it on the player (



page 46).

• Th

e O

era

tion Guide (PDF file) is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player. If the

built-in flash memory is formatted, all files including the Operation Guide (PDF file) will

be erased. Be sure to verify the files stored in memory prior to formatting, and export

necessary files to the hard disk of your computer or other device.

If you format the built-in flash memory of the player by accident, download the

Operation Guide (PDF file) from the support web site (



page 47) and store it in the

built-in flash memory of the player.

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the NWZ-B133/B135/B133F/B135F*

By transferring songs from your computer to the player, you can enjoy them wherever you

go. You can also listen to FM radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) and record voice using the

player.

Supplied Accessories

Please check the accessories in the package.

Headphones (1)

Operation Guide (this manual)

(1)

Quick Start Guide

(1)

Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be

available.

Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, the Operation Guide is

supplied only by PDF file in the player’s memory (not a printed manual).

The Quick Start Guide is not supplied when your Operation Guide is supplied by a printed manual.

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

 USB cap

Remove the USB cap and connect the USB

connector of the player to a USB connector

on your computer.

To remove the USB cap

Remove the USB cap as shown below.

 RESET button (



page 47)

Resets the player when you press the RESET

button with a small pin, etc.

When you turn on the player after resetting

it, the player reactivates the previously set

items.

 Strap hole

This is used to attach a strap (sold

separately).

 HOLD switch

You can protect the player against accidental

operation by using the HOLD switch when

carrying it.

By sliding the HOLD switch in the direction

of the arrow (



), all the buttons are

inoperable. If you press buttons while the

HOLD function is activated, “HOLD” and

the current time appears in the display. (The

current time appears only when the clock is

set (



page 44).)

If you slide the HOLD switch to the opposite

position, the HOLD function is released.

RearFront

 REC/STOP button (



pages 36, 39)

Starts/stops recording. You can record the

sound from the microphone or the currently

received FM program (NWZ-B133F/B135F

only).

 VOL +*

/– button

Adjusts the volume.



BASS button

(



page 28)

Activates the Bass function to emphasize the

low sound range.

 *

button (



pages 13, 19)

Turns on/off the player (



page 16).

Starts/pauses song playback, or pauses/restarts

recording. When a menu appears on the display,

use this button to confirm the menu item.

 / button (



pages 13, 23)

Selects a song, album, artist, folder or menu

item. You can also skip to the beginning of

the song/album/artist/folder, fast-forward or

fast-rewind.

Parts and Controls

 Power Illuminator

Illuminated by LED (



page 44). The

pattern of the illumination varies according

to the operation.

 BACK/HOME*

button (



page 13)

Returns to the previous menu. Press and hold

this button to display the HOME menu.

 Display (



page 22)

 Microphone (



page 39)

  (Headphone) jack

When connecting the headphones, insert the

plug until it clicks into place. If connected

improperly, it may not sound right.

There are tactile dots. Use them to help with

button operations.

Functions which are marked



near the buttons

are activated if you press them. Likewise

functions marked

near the buttons, are

activated if you press and hold them.

Headphones

USB connector

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

To operate the HOME menu

When menu items appear on the HOME menu, press the / button to select an

item, and then press the  button to confirm.

You can return to the previous menu by pressing the BACK/HOME button, and you can

return to the HOME menu by pressing and holding it.

For example, when you want to play back a song by selecting

(Music Library) on the

HOME menu, the menu changes as follows.

Select (Music Library) and press the  button.

Select your desired folder, and press the  button.

HOME menu

Music Library

Song (File) list

Now Playing screen

Select your desired Song (File), and press the 

button. Playback begins.

 Press the BACK/HOME button.

 P

ress and hold the BACK/HOME button.

HOME menu

The HOME menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button of the player.

The HOME menu is the starting point to play songs, listen to FM radio*

, play recorded

sound files, and change settings.

HOME menu

The icons appear in the HOME menu and the color of the selected icon is inverted.

Voice

Plays/deletes recorded sound files (



page 39).

Music Library

Plays transferred songs on the player (



page 19).

FM*

Plays FM radio, or plays back or deletes a recorded FM program (



page 29).

Settings

Sets function settings of music, FM*

, voice recording, or the player (



page 42).

NWZ-B133F/B135F only

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-12(1)

Before Connecting the Player

Before connecting the player to your computer, make sure that the OS is Windows XP

(Service Pack 2 or later) or Windows Vista (Service Pack 1), and the installed Windows

Media Player version on your computer is 11.

Charging the Battery

The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer.

Remove the USB cap and connect the USB connector to a USB port on your computer.

USB connector

When the remaining battery indication of the display shows: , charging is complete.

When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player for a long

time, recharge it fully until

appears on the screen. For details on charging time or

battery life, see



page 69.

Basic Operations

Note

• Be careful not to accidentally bump or put stress on the player when it is connected to your computer.

It may be damaged.

On the remaining battery indication

The battery icon

in the display (



page 22) changes as shown below. See



page 69 for

details on battery duration.

If the “USB Bus Powered” setting is set to “Low-Power 100mA” (



page 45), appears next to the

battery icon.

The battery power decreases as shown by the battery icon. If “LOW BATTERY” appears,

you cannot operate the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your

computer.

Notes

•

Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41°F to 95°F).

•

The n

umber of times the battery can be recharged before it is used up is approximately 500 times.

This number differs, depending on the conditions under which you use the player.

•

The b

attery indicator on the display is only an estimate. For example, one section of black in the

indicator will not always indicate exactly one-fourth of the battery’s charge.

•

“D

ATA ACCESS” appears in the display while the player accesses the computer. Do not disconnect

the player while “DATA ACCESS” appears or the file being transferred may be destroyed.

•

The co

ntrol buttons on the player are all disabled while it is connected to a computer.

•

me USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with the proper operation of the player.

•

We do n

ot guarantee the recharge of the battery using personally assembled computers or modified

computers.

•

If y

ou charge the player when it has not been used for a long period, your computer may not

recognize the player or nothing may appear on the display. Charge the player for about 5 minutes, and

it starts operating properly.

Basic Operations

Continued



NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-12(1)

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.

To turn off the player

Press and hold the



button to turn off the player. “POWER OFF” appears.

 Hint

• If there is no operation for a certain period of time while in stop mode, the display turns off

automatically and the player enters standby status to save the battery power. If there is no operation

for a while, the player turns off completely.

Basic Operations (continued)

Transferring Music

Connect the player to your computer and transfer audio files to the player.

 Hints

• You can also transfer audio files using Windows Media Player 11. For details about usage, or support

on Windows Media Player, refer to the Windows Media Player information from the following web

site:

http://support.microsoft.com/

• Yo

u can also transfer audio files from Sony Hi-Fi component systems with USB port. For details about

how to transfer audio files to the player, refer to the operation instructions supplied with the device.

Notes

• Only MP3/WMA files can be played on the player (



page 67).

• While the player is connected, do not turn the computer or Sony Hi-Fi component systems on or off.

Also, if the computer or the Sony Hi-Fi component systems is turned off during data transfer to the

player, data may be damaged, or the player or the device may be broken.

Connect the USB connector of the player to your computer.

Insert the USB connector fully.

Open [My Computer] - [WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk] - [Storage

Media], and then select the folder you want to store the audio files.

Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.

Drag and drop the files to the selected folder.

Continued



Basic Operations

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

To delete songs transferred to the player

Connect the player to your computer, and then delete any unnecessary audio files using

Windows Explorer.

Notes

• Be careful not to accidentally bump or put stress on the player when it is connected to your computer.

It may be damaged.

• The pl

ayer does not use SonicStage software (SonicStage software, developed by Sony, manages music

on a computer or transfers music to other types of players). For this player, you can transfer music

simply by dragging and dropping, not using SonicStage.

• Do no

t disconnect the player while files are being transferred. If you do, the file being transferred may

be damaged.

• If th

e player is disconnected while files are being transferred, unnecessary files may be left in the

player. In this case, transfer usable files back to the computer and format the player (



page 46).

• Som

e files may not be played back on the player due to copyright protection.

• The player can display up to a combined total of 2,000 files and folders, and folders of up to 8 levels.

Although you can transfer more files or folders to the player, the player cannot display or play any

files, folders, or levels that exceed this limit.

• D

a 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.

Basic Operations (continued)

Playing Music

You can listen to transferred songs on the player. The transferred songs are stored in “Music

Library.”

BACK/HOME button

 button

/ button

Note

•

Before playing back songs:

– Disconnect the player from the computer.

– Release the HOLD function (



page 11).

– Turn o

n the player (



page 16).

– Conf

irm that the battery power is not low or exhausted (



page 15). If it is low or exhausted,

recharge the battery (



page 14).

Playing Music

Continued



Playing Music

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-12(1)

Searching for songs

You can search for desired songs in various ways, such as by folder, artist, album name, etc.

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.

Press the / button to select (Music Library), and then press

the  button to confirm.

The following lists appear.

• “Now Playing”: Plays back the last file you listened to.

• “Folder”: Search for songs by folder.

• “All Songs”: Searches for songs by song name.

• “

Artist”: Searches for songs by artist.

• “A

lbum”: Searches for songs by album.

• “Playlists”

: Search for songs by playlist.

• “Genre”: Search for songs by genre.

• “Release Year”: Search for songs by release year.

The playlists that are created on HiFi component systems cannot be transferred.

Press the / button to select an item, and then press the 

button to confirm.

To find the song you want, repeat this step.

Press the / button to select a song, and then press the 

button to confirm.

Playback starts.

Playing Music (continued)

 Hint

• You can edit or change ID3 tag information and the playlist using Windows Media Player 11. For

details about usage, or support on Windows Media Player, refer to the Windows Media Player

information from the following web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/

Notes

• Only songs that have ID3 tag information can be automatically classified by the player.

• If the song does not have artist or album information, “Unknown” appears. If the song does not have a

song name, name it on your computer.

• The p

layer can display up to a combined total of 2,000 files and folders, and folders of up to 8 levels.

Although you can transfer more files or folders to the player, the player cannot display or play any

files, folders, or levels that exceed this limit.

• It m

ay take time to start up the player or display the file/folder list when many files or folders are

stored on the player.

To return to the previous menu

Press the BACK/HOME button.

Continued



Playing Music

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Display

When playing back a song

Playing Music (continued)

Playing Music

 Song title/File name indication

Displays the song title or file name currently

being played back.

 Playback range indication

Displays the playback range.

 Playback progress bar

Displays playback progress.

 Playing status indication

Displays the current play mode (



playback,



: pause,



(



): fast-rewind

(or fast-forward),



(



): skip to the

beginning of the current (or next) song).

 Current song number indication

Displays the song number currently selected

or being played back.

 Play mode indication

Displays the current play mode icon (



page

25). If the play mode is set to “Normal,” no

icon appears.

 Bass function/equalizer mode

indication

Displays whether the Bass function (



page

28) is activated or which equalizer mode is

activated (



page 27).

 Remaining battery indication

Displays the remaining battery power.

On other operations for playback

To Button operation

Pause the song

Press the  button.

Restart playback

Press the  button while the song is paused.

Skip to the beginning of the current

(or next) song

Press the



(



) button.

Fast-rewind (or fast-forward) the

current song

Press and hold the  () button during playback and

release it at the desired point.

When fast-rewinding or fast-forwarding a song

Elapsed time Full length of the song/file



Hint

• The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play (



page

25). You can also change the sound quality with the equalizer settings (



page 27) or the Bass

function (



page 28).

Continued



NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Setting the Play Mode

The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play.

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.

Press the / button to select (Settings), and then press the 

button to confirm.

Press the / button to select “Music Settings,” and then press the

 button to confirm.

Press the / button to select “Play Mode,” and then press the 

button to confirm.

Press the / button to select the desired play mode, and then

press the  button to confirm.

To return to the previous menu

Press the BACK/HOME button.

Playing Music (continued)

List of play modes

Setting item/Icon Description

“Normal”/No icon

After the current song ends, all songs in the selected folder/

album/artist are played once. (Default setting)

Repeat all/

After the current song ends, all songs in the selected folder/

album/artist are played repeatedly.

Repeat 1 song/

The current song is played repeatedly.

Repeat shuffle all/ SHUF

After the current song ends, all songs in the selected folder/

album/artist are played in random order.

Playing Music

Continued



NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Setting the Sound Quality

Setting the Equalizer Setting

You can set your desired sound quality to match the song, etc.

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.

Press the





button to select (Settings), and then press the



button to confirm.

Press the





button to select “Music Settings,” and then press the



button to confirm.

Press the





button to select “Equalizer,” and then press the



button to confirm.

Press the





button to select the desired equalizer setting, and

then press the



button to confirm.

To return to the previous menu

Press the BACK/HOME button.

Playing Music (continued)

List of equalizer settings

Setting item/Icon Description

“None”/No icon

Turns off the equalizer (Default setting).

“Heavy”/

Emphasizes high and low ranges for a more powerful sound.

“Pop”/

Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals.

“Jazz”/

Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound.

“Unique”/

Emphasizes high and low ranges, so that even soft sound can

be heard easily.

“Custom”/

User-customizable sound settings.

When you press the / button to select “Edit,” and

then press the  button, you can edit the sound setting. To

edit the sound setting, press the / button to select

the band (5 bands: 100 Hz to 10 kHz) and press the 

button to confirm. Then press the / button to select

the sound level (7 levels: -3 to +3) and press the  button

to confirm. Repeat this step to set the sound level of every

band.

If you return to the previous menu using the BACK/HOME

button after setting the sound level, the setting you have

changed will be canceled. Be sure to press the  button to

confirm.

Notes

• If you turn on the Bass function while the equalizer setting is activated, the equalizer setting is

disabled temporarily. The equalizer setting will be resumed by disabling the Bass function.

• While th

e Bass function is activated, you cannot change the equalizer setting.

Continued



Playing Music

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Activating the Bass Function

You can also emphasize low range by pressing the BASS button. With each press, the Bass

function is activated or deactivated.

 Hint

• At high volume, the effect of the Bass function is limited for hearing safety.

Notes

• If you turn on the Bass function while the equalizer setting is activated, the equalizer setting is

disabled temporarily. The equalizer setting will be resumed by disabling the Bass function.

• When th

e Bass function is activated, the power illuminator lights up (



page 44). However, it does

not light up during FM reception.

Listening to FM Radio in the Manual Tuning Mode

Be sure to connect the headphones to the player, or the player cannot receive any FM

signal.

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.

Press the / button to select (FM), and then press the 

button to confirm.

Check that “Manual” is selected, and then press the  button to

confirm.

The player enters the manual tuning mode.

Preset number

Frequency

Note

• The preset number is shown only when the current frequency is already preset (



page 31).

Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only)

Continued



Listening/Recording FM Radio

(NWZ-B133F/B135F only)

Playing Music (continued)

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Press the





button to select the previous (or next) frequency.

The frequency is changed by 0.1 MHz.

To Button operation

Select the next frequency

Press the  button.

Select the previous frequency

Press the  button.

Select the next receivable broadcast

station

Press and hold the



button.

Select the previous receivable

broadcast station

Press and hold the  button.



Hints

• By pressing and holding the



(



) button during FM reception, the previous (or next) broadcast

station is found. If the broadcast station is receivable, the signal is accepted.

• By pres

sing the



button during FM reception, the player pauses the FM reception. If you press the



button again, the player resumes FM reception.

To return to the previous menu

Press the BACK/HOME button.

To improve the reception

The headphone’s cord serves as the antenna, so extend it as far as possible.

Listening/Recording FM Radio

(NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued)

Listening to FM Radio in the Preset Tuning Mode

Presetting Desired Broadcast Stations

You can automatically preset up to 30 receivable broadcast stations (P01 to P30) in your

area using the “FM Auto Preset” function.

When you use the FM tuner for the first time, or when you move to a new area, we

recommend presetting receivable broadcast stations using the “FM Auto Preset” function.

Note

• The “FM Auto Preset” operation will delete previously preset broadcast stations.

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.

Press the / button to select (Settings), and then press the 

button to confirm.

Press the / button to select “FM Settings,” and then press the 

button to confirm.

Press the / button to select “FM Auto Preset,” and then press the

 button to confirm.

Continued



Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only)

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-12(1)

Press the / button to select “OK,” and then press the  button

to confirm.

The receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order from low to high frequency.

“COMPLETE” appears when presetting is completed, then the lowest frequency

preset station is received.

 Hint

• By pressing the



button during FM reception, the player pauses the FM reception. If you press the



button again, the player resumes FM reception.

To stop automatic presetting

Select “Cancel” in step 5 and press the  button to confirm.

To return to the previous menu

Press the BACK/HOME button.

Listening/Recording FM Radio

(NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued)

To preset broadcasting stations manually

Select the desired frequency (



page 29, 35).

Press the BACK/HOME button to return to the FM menu, press the

/ button to select “

Add Preset,” and then press the  button to

confirm.

Press the





button to select the preset number you want to assign

to the current frequency, and then press the



button to confirm.

If you select a preset number that is already assigned to another frequency, the

message confirming whether to replace the setting appears. Selecting “OK” and

pressing the  button will replace the setting.

Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only)

Continued



NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

To delete a preset broadcast station

Start FM reception (



page 29, 35).

Press the BACK/HOME button to return to the FM menu, press the

/ button to select “Delete

Preset,” and then press the  button

to confirm.

Press the / button to select the preset number you want to

delete, and then press the  button to confirm.

Press the / button to select “OK,” and then press the  button

to confirm.

The preset broadcast station is deleted.

Note

• You can preset/delete broadcast stations only during FM reception.

Selecting Broadcast Stations in the Preset Tuning Mode

You cannot select broadcast stations if no broadcast stations are preset. Preset the receivable

stations using the “FM Auto Preset” function (



page 31), or preset the broadcast stations

manually (



page 33).

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.

Press the / button to select (FM), and then press the 

button to confirm.

Press the / button to select “Preset” and then press the 

button to confirm.

The player enters the preset tuning mode.

Preset Number

Press the





button t

o select the previous (or next) preset

number.

Listening/Recording FM Radio

(NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued)

Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only)

Continued



NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Recording FM Radio

Press and hold the REC/STOP button while listening to the station you

want to record.

The player goes to standby for recording.

Press the REC/STOP button.

Recording starts.

To stop recording, press the REC/STOP button.

The recording is saved as a file named FRnnnn*

.wav in the [Record] - [FM] folder.

File names are automatically assigned from “FR0001.wav” to “FR9999.wav.”

 Hints

• You can also record FM radio by pressing briefly the REC/STOP button in step 1, selecting “OK,” and

pressing the  button to confirm.

• Recor

ding in poor reception areas may result in noise. Record in a stronger reception areas.

• To pause recording, press the

 button. Press it again to resume recording.

Notes

• If you rename files of the [Record] folder on your computer, or put files which have been imported to

your computer back into the [Record] folder, you may not be able to play them on the player.

• The prog

rams and sound files recorded by the player can be played back on the player or on a

computer.

• You ca

nnot change the bit rate for recording FM programs. Only “High” is available.

Playing Back Recorded FM Radio Programs

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.

Press the / button to select (FM), and then press the 

button to confirm.

Press the / button to select “Play Rec Data,” and then press the

 button to confirm.

Press the / button to select a recorded FM radio program you

want, and then press the  button to confirm.

 Hint

• To listen to all recorded FM radio programs, select “Play All” in step 4.

To return to the previous menu

Press the BACK/HOME button.

Listening/Recording FM Radio

(NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued)

Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWZ-B133F/B135F only)

Continued



NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

To delete recorded FM radio programs

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.

Press the / button to select (FM), and then press the 

button to confirm.

Press the / button to select “Delete Rec Data,” and then press the

 button to confirm.

Press the / button to select the recorded FM radio program you

want to delete, and then press the  button to confirm.

Press the / button to select “OK,” and then press the  button

to confirm.

The selected FM radio program is deleted.

 Hints

• To delete all recorded FM radio programs, select “Delete All” in step 4.

• To stop deleting, select “Cancel” in step 5.

Listening/Recording Voice

Recording Sound

You can record sound from the microphone of the player and play recorded sound files

using the “Voice” menu. The recorded sound will be encoded into ADPCM format.

Note

• You cannot record sound during FM reception (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) or in the “Setting”

function. Change the function to “Voice” or “Music Library” to record sound.

In the “Voice” or “Music Library” function, press and hold the REC/STOP

button.

The player goes to standby for recording.

Press the REC/STOP button.

Recording starts.

To stop recording, press the REC/STOP button.

The recording is saved as a file named VRnnnn*

.wav in the [Record] – [Voice] folder.

File names are automatically assigned from “VR0001.wav” to “VR9999.wav.”

 Hints

• You can also record sound by pressing briefly the REC/STOP button in step 1, selecting “OK,” and

pressing the  button to confirm.

• To pau

se recording, press the  button. Press it again to resume recording.

• You ca

n change the bit rate of the audio file. For details, see “Rec Settings”(



page 43).

Listening/Recording Voice

Listening/Recording FM Radio

(NWZ-B133F/B135F only) (continued)

Continued



NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Notes

• If you rename files of the [Record] folder on your computer, or put files which have been imported to

your computer back into the [Record] folder, you may not be able to play them on the player.

• The prog

rams and sound files recorded by the player can be played back on the player or on a

computer.

Playing Back the Recorded Sound Files

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.

Press the / button to select (Voice), and then press the 

button to confirm.

Press the / button to select “Play Rec Data,” and then press the

 button to confirm.

Press the / button to select a recorded sound file you want, and

then press the  button to confirm.

 Hint

• To listen to all recorded sound files, select “Play All” in step 4.

To return to the previous menu

Press the BACK/HOME button.

To delete the recorded sound files

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.

Press the / button to select (Voice), and then press the 

button to confirm.

Press the / button to select “Delete Rec Data,” and then press the

 button to confirm.

Press the / button to select the recorded sound file you want to

delete, and then press the  button to confirm.

Press the / button to select “OK,” and then press the  button

to confirm.

The selected sound file is deleted.

 Hints

• To delete all recorded sound files, select “Delete All” in step 4.

• To stop deleting, select “Cancel” in step 5.

Listening/Recording Voice (continued)

Listening/Recording Voice

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Settings

Changing the Settings

You can change the various settings using the “Settings” menu. The following procedure is

the basic way to change settings.

Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.

Press the / button to select (Settings), and then press the 

button to confirm.

Press the / button to select the item you want, and then press

the  button to confirm.

Repeat step 3 and change its value, and then press the  button to

confirm each time.

To return to the previous menu

Press the BACK/HOME button.

“Music Settings”

Setting Description

“Play Mode”

Selects a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat

play. For details, see “Setting the Play Mode”(



page 24).

“Equalizer”

Selects a desired sound quality according to the music genre, etc. For

details, see “Setting the Sound Quality”(



page 26).

“FM Settings” (NWZ-B133F/B135F only)

Setting Description

“Scan Sensitivity”

Adjusts sensitivity to find broadcast stations. If the player does not find

your desired broadcast station due to weak reception, set to “High.” If the

reception is too sensitive and the player receives signals from unwanted

stations, set to “Low.”

“High” is set by default.

“F

Auto Preset”

Presets receivable broadcast stations automatically. For details, see

“Presetting Desired Broadcast Stations”(



page 31).

“Rec Settings”

Setting Description

“Voice Record Codec”

(voic

e record settings)

Selects a level of recording quality from “Low,” “Mid,” or “High.”

The higher the level is, the more memory the player uses for recording

sound. “Mid” is set by default.

Settings

Continued



NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-13(1)

“Common Settings”

Setting Description

“Set Date-Time”

Adjusts the date and time.

To set a numerical value, use the





button.

To move the highlighted slider, use the



button.

“AVLS(Volume Limit)”

Sets “AVLS(Volume Limit)” (Automatic Volume Limiter System) on or

off. “AVLS ON” limits the maximum volume to prevent disturbing others

nearby, while still providing a comfortable listening volume level. “AVLS

OFF” is set by default.

“Beep”

Sets the beep sound when buttons are pressed to on/off.

To turn on the beep sound, set to “Beep ON.”

To turn off the beep sound, set to “Beep OFF.” “Beep ON” is set by default.

“Power Save Mode”

Sets the power save setting.

When set to “Save ON Normal,” the power save screen appears in the

display when no operation is performed for about 15 seconds.

When set to “Save ON Super,” the screen goes blank when no operation is

performed for about 15 seconds. This setting consumes the least battery

power.

When set to “Save OFF,” the icon(s) or letter(s) appears in the display

constantly during playback or FM reception (NWZ-B133F/B135F only).

“Save ON Normal” is set by default.

“LED”

Turns the power illuminator on/off.

To turn on the power illuminator, set to “LED ON.”

To turn off the power illuminator, set to “LED OFF.”

“LED ON” is set by default.

Settings (continued)

Setting Description

“Contrast”

Adjusts the screen contrast.

To adjust the numerical value, use the / button.

You can adjust the contrast of the screen (+7 to -7).

“USB Bus Powered”

Sets the rate of battery charging.

When set to “High-Power 500mA,” the player will be charged at 500

milliampere per second. The player will be charged quickly.

When set to “Low-Power 100mA,” the player will be charged at 100

milliampere per second. Although the player is charged slower, the

stability of data transferring will be improved.

“High-Power 500 mA” is set by default.

“Information”

Information such as the model name, built-in flash memory capacity, and firmware version

can be displayed.

1: model name

2: built-in flash memory capacity

3: version information for the player’s firmware

“Language”

Selects the display language from “English,” “Español,” “Français,” “Português,” “Русский,” “ ,”

“

,” or “ .”

Settings

Continued



NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

“Initialize”

Setting Description

“Reset All Settings”

You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does

not delete the songs you have transferred to the player.

If you want to reset all the settings, select “OK” to confirm.

“Format”

You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. If the memory is

formatted, all files will be erased and all setting values returned to their

defaults. 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.

If you want to format the player, select “OK” to confirm.

Notes

• When the remaining battery power is low, you cannot format the player. Charge the battery before

formatting.

• Do not f

ormat the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer.

Troubleshooting

If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue.

Find the symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables,

and try any corrective actions listed.

Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc.

If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored files and settings on

the player may be deleted.

When you turn on the player after resetting it, the player reactivates the previously set

items.

RESET button

Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites.

For customers in the USA, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport

For customers in Canada, visit: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/

For customers in Europe, visit: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA

For customers in Latin America, visit: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp

For customers in other countries/regions, visit: http://www.sony-asia.com/support

For customers who purchased the overseas models, visit:

http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/

Troubleshooting

Continued



Settings (continued)

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

Operation

Symptom Cause/Remedy

There is no sound. • The vol

ume level is set to zero.

Turn the volume up (



page 10).

• The head

phone jack is not connected properly.

Connect the headphone jack properly (



page 10).

• The head

phone plug is dirty.

Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth.

• No audio fi

les are stored in the built-in flash memory.

If “NO DATA” appears, transfer audio file(s) from the

computer.

Songs cannot be played. • The bat

tery power is consumed.

Charge the battery fully (



page 15).

If the player does not react, even after charging the battery,

press the RESET button to reset the player (



page 47).

• F

ile con

tent, such as a subscription, etc., is beyond the

expiration/playback time restriction.

A file that is beyond its expiration/playback time restriction

cannot be played. Update the file using your software.

Symptom Cause/Remedy

Noise is generated. • A device emit

ting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being

used near the player.

When using such devices as mobile phones, keep them away

from the player.

• A

udio dat

a is damaged.

Delete the audio file(s) then transfer again. When

transferring audio files, close any other applications to avoid

file damage.

Buttons do not work.

• The HOLD sw

itch is set to the direction of the arrow (



Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the arrow

(



) (



page 11).

• Th

e pla

yer contains moisture condensation.

Wait a few hours to let the player dry.

• The rema

ining battery power is low or insufficient.

Charge the battery power by connecting to the computer (



page 14).

If the player does not react, even after charging the battery,

press the RESET button to reset the player (



page 47).

Playback does not stop. • With t

he player, there is no difference between stopping and

pausing. When you press the  button,  appears and

playback pauses/stops.

It takes time to start up the player. • It may t

ake time to start up the player if many files or folders are

stored on the player, or if audio data transferred to the player

has a lot of ID3 tag information. Wait until the start-up

animation appears.

Troubleshooting

Continued



Troubleshooting (continued)

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Symptom Cause/Remedy

The transferred songs cannot be

found.

• The buil

t-in flash memory of the player was formatted using

Windows Explorer.

Format the built-in flash memory using the “Format” menu

of the player (



page 46).

• Th

e pla

yer was disconnected from the computer while files were

being transferred.

Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the

built-in flash memory using the “Format” menu of the player

(



page 46).

There is no sound from the right

channel of the headphones. Or the

right channel sound is heard from

both sides of the headphones.

• Th

e head

phone jack is not fully inserted.

If the headphones are not connected correctly, sound will not

be output properly. Connect the headphones into the jack

until it clicks (



page 10).

Playback has stopped suddenly. • Th

e rema

ining battery power is insufficient.



Charge the battery power by connecting to the computer (



page 14).

The player cannot format. • The remaining battery power is low or insufficient.



Charge the battery power by connecting to the computer (



page 14).

Display

Symptom Cause/Remedy

The title of a song is not

displayed correctly.

• If unsu

pported characters are included in the title, the title will

be displayed without the unsupported characters.

Rename the title with appropriate characters on the computer.

Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom Cause/Remedy

“Unknown” is displayed for a

title.

• The tit

le has no name.

Select the song or the file from the “Folder” list.

Garbled characters are displayed. • The wro

ng language is selected.

Select the correct language from “Language” (



page 45),

and then transfer data to the player again.

Power

Symptom Cause/Remedy

The power does not turn on.

• The HOLD sw

itch is set to the direction of the arrow (



Slide the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the arrow

(



) (



page 11).

• I

f you p

ress the



button immediately after turning off the

player, the player does not start due to the shutting down

process. Wait for a few seconds, then turn on the power.

• Th

e rema

ining battery power is insufficient.



Charge the battery power by connecting to the computer (



page 14)

If the player does not react, even after charging the battery,

press the RESET button to reset the player (



page 47).

• D

elete unn

ecessary files.



Delete unnecessary files until the combined total of files and

folders becomes 2,000 or less.



At least 20 MB of free space is necessary to function normally.

If you want to check the free space, open [My Computer] –

[WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk], right-click [Storage Media]*

display the menu, and then select [Properties].

Data hierarchy may differ, depending on your computer environment.

Troubleshooting

Operation (continued)

Continued



NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Symptom Cause/Remedy

Battery life is short. • The opera

ting temperature is below 5 °C

(41°F).

Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery characteristics.

This is not malfunction.

• B

att

ery charging time is not enough.

Charge the battery until

appears.

• By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply

properly, it is possible to save battery power and use the player

for a longer time (



page 44).

• The bat

tery needs to be replaced.

Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

• Copy

right-protected contents are being played.

When copyright-protected contents are played, battery life

may be shorter.

The player cannot charge the

battery.

• The pla

yer is not connected to a USB port on your computer

properly.

Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.

• The bat

tery is charged in an ambient temperature outside the

range of 5 °C (41°F) to 35 °C (95°F).



Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 °C

(41°F)

to 35 °C (95°F).

• Your computer is not on.

Turn on the computer.

• Your com

puter enters Sleep or hibernate status.

Release the computer from Sleep or hibernate status.

Charging completes very quickly. • I

f the b

attery is already almost fully charged when charging

begins, little time is needed to reach full charge.

Troubleshooting (continued)

Recording

Symptom Cause/Remedy

“MEMORY FULL” is displayed

even though the maximum

recording time is not reached.

• The pla

yer can display up to a combined total of 999 files and

folders. Although you can transfer more files or folders to the

player, the player cannot display or play any files, folders, or

levels that exceed this limit.

Delete unnecessary files until the combined total of files and

folders becomes 999 or less.

Export the recorded files to a computer.

The remaining recording time

remains the same even though

files are deleted.

• D

ue to syst

em restrictions, the remaining recording time may

not improve if only short files are deleted.

Cannot record. • There is n

ot enough free space in the built-in flash memory.

Delete unnecessary files.

Export the recorded files to a computer.

Necessary free space may vary, depending on the bit rate or

recording time.

• Th

e pla

yer can display up to a combined total of 999 files and

folders. Although you can transfer more files or folders to the

player, the player cannot display or play any files, folders, or

levels that exceed this limit.

Delete unnecessary files until the combined total of files and

folders becomes 999 or less.

Export the recorded files to a computer.

• Th

e player is connected to a computer.

Disconnect the player from the computer.

Continued



Troubleshooting

Power (continued)

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom Cause/Remedy

The player is not recognized by

the computer when it is

connected to the computer.

• The pla

yer’s USB connector is not connected to a USB port on

your computer properly.

Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.

• A USB hub is being used.

Connect the player directly to a USB port, as connection via a

USB hub may not work. However, a USB hub that supplies

power can be used.

• The USB po

rt on your computer may have a problem. Connect

the player’s USB connector to another USB port on your

computer.

Audio files cannot be transferred

to the player from your computer.

• Transf

erring may be stopped due to influences such as static

electricity, etc.

This happens to protect data information. Disconnect the

player, then reconnect it.

• Th

e pla

yer’s USB connector is not connected to a USB port on

your computer properly. Make sure that “DATA ACCESS” or

“CONNECTED USB” appears on the display.

Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.

• There is n

ot enough free space in the built-in flash memory.

Delete unnecessary songs to increase free space.

• Abno

rmal file(s) exists on the player.

Transfer your necessary files back to your computer and

format the player (



page 46).

• An audio fi

le is damaged.

Delete the audio file then transfer it again. When transferring

the audio file, close any other applications to avoid file

damage.

Symptom Cause/Remedy

The combined total of the

recorded time and the remaining

time does not equal the

maximum recording time.

• W

hen yo

u 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. • Th

e file o

r the folder which cannot be deleted is set to [Read-

only] on a computer.

Delete the data using Windows Explorer.

• Th

e bat

tery power is low or exhausted.

Charge the battery fully (



page 14).

The folder is not deleted even

though recorded files have all

been deleted.

• F

iles ot

her than the recorded files are included in the folder.

Open the folder using Windows Explorer, and delete all the

files other than files recorded by the player.

Connection with the computer

Symptom Cause/Remedy

“CONNECTED USB” does not

appear when the player is

connected to the computer.

• Th

e pla

yer’s USB connector is not connected to a USB port on

your computer properly.

Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.

• A USB hub is being used.

Connect the player directly to a USB port, as connection via a

USB hub may not work. However, a USB hub that supplies

power can be used.

• A

not

her application is running on the computer.

Disconnect the player, wait a few minutes, and reconnect it. If

the problem persists, disconnect the player, restart the

computer, and then reconnect the player.

Troubleshooting

Recording (continued)

Continued



NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom Cause/Remedy

Only a small number of songs

can be transferred to the player.

• There is n

ot enough free space in the built-in flash memory.

Delete unnecessary songs to increase free space.

• Non-audio data is stored in the built-in flash memory.

Move non-audio files to the computer to increase free space.

The player becomes unstable

while it is connected to the

computer.

• A USB hub i

s being used.

Connect the player directly to a USB port, as connection via a

USB hub may not work. However, a USB hub that supplies

power can be used.

FM Tuner (NWZ-B133F/B135F only)

Symptom Cause/Remedy

You cannot hear the FM

broadcast well.

• The recei

ving frequency is not fully tuned in.

Select the frequency manually to improve reception (



page

29).

Reception is weak and sound

quality is poor.

• The radio signa

l is weak.

Listen to the FM broadcast near a window since the signal

may be weak inside buildings or vehicles.

• The head

phone cord is not extended enough.

The headphone cord functions as an antenna. Extend the

headphone cord as far as possible.

The FM broadcast is affected by

interference.

• A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being

used near the player.

When using such devices as mobile phones, keep them away

from the player.

Other

Symptom Cause/Remedy

There is no beep sound when the

player is operated.

• “Beep

” is set to “Beep OFF.”

Set “Beep” to “Beep ON” (



page 44).

The player gets warm. • The pla

yer 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.

• I

f you lef

t the player for a while with the battery used up, the

date and time may be reset.

This is not a malfunction. Charge the battery until

appears on the screen (



page 14) and set the date and time

again (



page 44).

All settings of the player have

been reset.

• Y

ou mo

ved, deleted, or renamed the system files. Or, the built-in

flash memory of the player was formatted using other than the

“Format” menu of the player.

If you do any of the above operations, the system will be

restructured and all settings of the player will be reset when

you disconnect the player from the computer or other devices.

If the player does not function normally after you format the

player using other than the “Format” menu of the player,

format the built-in flash memory using the “Format” menu of

the player (



page 46).

Continued



Troubleshooting

Connection with the computer (continued)

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

To initialize (format) the player

Be sure to format the built-in flash memory using the “Settings” menu on this

player, following the procedure below. (Check all contents before formatting, as all

data stored will be erased.)

1 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu

appears.

2 Select (Settings) – “Initialize” – “Format” – “OK,” in this order.

Press the / button to select the item, and then press the  button to

confirm.

After selecting “OK” and confirming, “FORMATTING…” appears and

formatting starts. When formatting is complete, “COMPLETE” appears.

Messages

Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.

Message Meaning Remedy

AVLS (blinks) The volume level exceeds the

rated value while

“AVLS(Volume Limit)” is

enabled.

Turn the volume down or disable

“AVLS(Volume Limit)” (



page 44).

Message Meaning Remedy

CANNOT EXCUTE • You ar

e trying to preset/

delete broadcast stations

while the player is not in the

FM function.

• Y

ou ar

e trying to change the

equalizer setting while the

Bass function is activated.

• Chan

ge the function to “FM”, and then

preset/delete broadcast stations.

• Disab

le the Bass function, and then change

the equalizer setting.

CHARGING The battery is being charged. This is not an error. Wait until the battery is

charged fully. However, you can use the

player with the battery not charged fully.

DATA ACCESS Accessing the built-in flash

memory.

This message appears while the built-in flash

memory is being accessed. Please wait for

access to complete.

DRM ERROR An unauthorized distribution

file is detected for copyright

protection.

Transfer the normal audio file back to the

computer and then format the built-in flash

memory.

EXPIRED You are trying to play a song

that has an expiration/

playback time restriction.

If the song which cannot be played is

unnecessary, you can delete it from the built-

in flash memory.

Troubleshooting (continued)

Troubleshooting

Continued



NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Message Meaning Remedy

FILE ERROR • The file c

annot be read.

• The file is not normal.

• The player cannot play

certain files because of

incompatible formats.

• Transf

erring has been

interrupted.

• Transf

er the normal audio file back to the

computer and then format the player.

• If the s

ong which cannot be played is

unnecessary, you can delete it from the

built-in flash memory.

FORMAT ERROR File systems have been

corrupted due to invalid

formatting.

Format the built-in flash memory using the

“Format” menu of the player (



page 46).

HOLD The player cannot be operated

because the HOLD switch is

set to the HOLD position.

To operate the player, slide the HOLD switch

to the opposite position (



page 11).

LOW BATTERY The battery is low.

Charge the battery (



page 14).

MEMORY FULL • Th

ere is n

ot enough free

space in the built-in flash

memory.

• Y

ou ar

e trying to record the

FM radio (NWZ-B133F/

B135F only) or sound while

the player has a combined

total of 2,000 files and

folders.

• C

onne

ct the player to the computer and

delete any unnecessary songs to increase

free space on the player.

• You ca

nnot record more than a combined

total of 999 files and folders. Connect the

player to the computer and delete any

unnecessary songs or files.

Message Meaning Remedy

MEMORY IS FULL

REMOVE CONTENT

• The dat

a base cannot be

made because the memory

of the player is full.

• You ar

e trying to record the

FM radio (NWZ-B133F/

B135F only) or sound while

the player has a combined

total of 2,000 files and

folders.

• D

elete unn

ecessary files.

At least 20 MB of free space is necessary to

function normally.

You can check the free space by clicking

[My Computer], right-clicking

[WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk], and

then opening the [Properties] window by

left-clicking.

• Y

ou ca

nnot record more than a combined

total of 999 files and folders. Connect the

player to the computer and delete any

unnecessary songs or files.

NO DATA There are no audio files in the

built-in flash memory.

Transfer audio files.

NO ITEM No song exists in the selected

item.

Transfer audio files.

READ ONLY You are trying to delete [Read-

only] songs.

Delete the data using Windows Explorer.

CONNECTED USB The player is connected to a

computer.

This is not an error. You cannot operate the

controls on the player while connected to a

computer.

Troubleshooting (continued)

Troubleshooting

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Precautions

On safety

• Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic objects.

• Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain

in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your

eyes, do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness. Wash out your eyes with clean water, and

consult a doctor.

Also, if the liquid gets on to your body or clothes, wash it off immediately. If you do not, it may cause

burns or injury. If you get burned or injured by the liquid from the battery, consult a doctor.

• Do not p

our water or put any foreign object in the player. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.

If this occurs, turn off the player immediately, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service

Center.

• Do not p

ut the player into the fire.

• Do not take apart or remodel the player. Doing so can result in electric shock. Consult your nearest

Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair.

On installation

• Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shock to the player. It may cause a

player to malfunction or damage.

• Never u

se the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or

vibration. The player may become discolored, distorted or damaged.

• Never le

ave the player exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct

sunlight.

• Do not le

ave the player in a place subject to excessive dust.

• Do not leave the player on an unstable surface or in an inclined position.

• If the player causes interference to radio or television reception, turn the player off and move it away

from the radio or television.

• When 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.

– Make s

ure 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 u

se the player in humid locations or bad weather,

such as in the rain or snow.

– Do not g

et 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.

• When yo

u unplug the headphone from the player, make sure to hold the headphone plug to unplug it.

Pulling the headphone cord itself may cause damage to the headphone cord.

Additional Information

Continued



NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

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.

On the use

• When using a strap (sold separately), be careful to avoid hooking it on objects you pass by.

Furthermore be careful not to swing the player by the strap to avoid bumping people.

• Refrain f

rom using the player according to the in-flight announcements during take off or landing in

an aircraft.

• Note t

hat 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.

On the LCD

• Do not push the LCD screen strongly. The LCD panel may be damaged.

• If the player is used in a cold place, ghosting may occur. This does not indicate a failure.

• If the player is used in a cold or hot place, contrast may be affected.

On the connection with USB devices

• While the player is connected, do not turn the USB device on or off. Also, if the USB device is turned

off during data transfer to the player, data may be damaged, or the player or device may be broken.

On cleaning

• Clean the player’s case with a soft cloth, such as cleaning cloth for eyeglasses.

• If the player’s case becomes very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild

detergent solution.

• Do not u

se any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzene, as it

may mar the finish of the case.

• Be car

eful 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.

Additional Information (continued)

Continued



Additional Information

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

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.

• In no ev

ent will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by

third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with player.

• In the e

vent a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will

replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility.

• The sof

tware provided with the player cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so

designated.

• Pleas

e note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may be

changed without notice.

• Operat

ion of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty.

• The ability to display the languages on supplied software will depend on the installed OS on your

computer. For better results, please ensure that the installed OS is compatible with the desired

language you like to display.

– We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be displayed properly on supplied

software.

– User-cr

eated characters and some special characters may not be displayed.

• The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic operations of Windows.

For details on the use of your computer and operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.

About the customer support Web sites

If you have any questions or issues with this product, or would like information on compatible items

with this product, visit the following web sites.

For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport

For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/

For customers in Europe: http://support.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/

Specifications

Audio compression technology (supported bit rates and sampling frequency*

)

• MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3)

32 to 320 kbps variable bit rate-compliant, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

• WMA (Windows Media Audio)

32 to 192 kbps variable bit rate-compliant, 44.1 kHz

Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.

Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)

The approximate times are based on a transferred 4-minute MP3 format song.

Other playable audio file format song and time number may be different than MP3 format.

NWZ-B133/B133F NWZ-B135/B135F

Bit rate Songs Time Songs Time

48 kbps 650 43 hr. 20 min. 1,320 88 hr. 00 min.

64 kbps 495 33 hr. 00 min. 1,000 66 hr. 40 min.

128 kbps 245 16 hr. 20 min. 500 33 hr. 20 min.

256 kbps 120 8 hr. 00 min. 250 16 hr. 40 min.

320 kbps 99 6 hr. 30 min. 200 13 hr. 20 min.

Additional Information (continued)

Continued



Additional Information

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Additional Information (continued)

Maximum recordable time (Approx.)

The times below are estimated for the case where only FM (NWZ-B133F/B135F only) or Voice audio

files are stored. The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is used.

NWZ-B133/B133F NWZ-B135/B135F

Codec*

Time Time

Voice Recording High 11 hr. 50 min. 24 hr. 20 min.

Voice Recording Mid 23 hr. 40 min. 48 hr. 50 min.

Voice Recording Low 47 hr. 30 min. 97 hr. 40 min.

FM Recording 5 hr. 50 min. 12 hr. 10 min.

The player uses MS-ADPCM codec for recording the sound and the FM programs.

Capacity (User available capacity)*

NWZ-B133/B133F: 1 GB (Approx. more than 889 MB = 932,773,888 bytes)

NWZ-B135/B135F: 2 GB (Approx. more than 1.77 GB = 1,903,001,600 bytes)

Available storage capacity of the player may vary.

A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Documents (PDF file): approx.

21 MB.

Output (headphones)

Frequency response:

20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)

FM tuner (NWZ-B133F/B135F only)

• Preset: 30 presets

• FM Frequency range*

: 87.5 to 108.0 MHz

The frequency is changed by 0.1MHz.

IF (FM)

Unsupported

Antenna

Headphone cord antenna

Interface

Headphone: Stereo mini

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

Operating temperature

5 °C to 35 °C (41°F to 95°F)

Power source

• Built-in 170 mA lithium-ion battery

• USB power (from a computer through a USB connector of the player)

Charging time

USB-based charging

Approx. 70 minutes

Battery life (continuous playback)*

(Approx.)

During continuous playback at power save mode (



page 44) “Save ON Super,” when “LED” (



page 44) is set to “LED OFF,” “Equalizer,” “Bass” are not in use. Actual battery life may vary based on

usage patterns, environment and battery condition.

Status of the player

NWZ-B133/B135/B133F/B135F

Playback at MP3 128 kbps 16 hours

Playback at WMA 128 kbps 14 hours

At receiving FM broadcasting

(NWZ-B133F/B135F only)

6 hours

Display

3-line LCD

Dimension (w/h/d, projecting parts not included)

89.5 × 25.0 × 15.0 mm (3

×1×

inches)

Dimension (w/h/d)

90.7 × 25.0 × 15.2 mm (3

×1×

inches)

Mass

Approx. 29 g (Approx. 1.1 oz)

Continued



Additional Information

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-12(1)

Additional Information (continued)

System Requirements

• 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) / Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 1) / Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1) /

Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1) / Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1)

Not supported by 64 bit version OS.

Not supported by OSs other than above.

• CPU: F

r Windows XP, Pentium III 300 MHz or higher (For Windows Vista, Pentium III 800 MHz or

higher)

• RAM: 64 MB o

r more (For Windows Vista, 512 MB or more)

• USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, and Windows Media Player 11 need to be installed.

• Broadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution(EMD) or to visit the

web site.

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.

Continued



Additional Information

Index

Symbols

(Custom) ...............................................27

(Heavy) ...................................................27

(Jazz) .......................................................27

(Pop) ........................................................27

(Unique) ................................................. 27

(Repeat all) ..............................................25

1 (Repeat 1 song) .....................................25

SHUF (Repeat shuffle all) .......................25

Accessories ...................................................... 8

ADPCM ...................................................39, 68

Artist ........................................................20, 22

AVLS (Volume Limit) ..................................44

BACK/HOME button ............................10, 13

BASS button ..................................................10

Battery ............................................................ 14

Beep (Beep sound) .......................................44

Bit rate ............................................................ 68

Computer....................................................... 70

Date setting..............................................44, 45

Display ........................................................... 22

Equalizer ........................................................ 27

Fast-forward ..................................................23

Fast-rewind ....................................................23

FM ............................................................29, 43

FM Auto Preset .............................................31

Format (Initialize) ............................46, 50, 60

Headphones ...................................8, 10, 64, 68

HOLD switch ................................................ 11

HOME menu ................................................. 12

Information ................................................... 45

Initialize (Format) ............................46, 50, 60

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Additional Information (continued)

Additional Information

Language ........................................................ 45

LED ................................................................44

Manual tuning...............................................29

Messages ........................................................58

Microphone ...................................................10

MP3 ....................................................17, 67, 69

Music Library ..........................................12, 20

Playback ......................................................... 19

Play Mode ...................................................... 25

Power ..............................................................16

Power illuminator .........................................10

Power Save Mode ..........................................44

Preset tuning .................................................35

Radio ........................................................29, 43

Recharging .....................................................14

Recording ................................................36, 39

Remaining battery ..................................15, 22

Repeat.............................................................25

RESET (the player) ....................................... 47

Reset All Settings ..........................................46

Serial Number ................................................. 9

Set Date-Time ............................................... 44

Settings ........................................................... 42

Shuffle ............................................................25

Sound quality ................................................26

Time setting ...................................................44

Transferring ...................................................17

Troubleshooting ............................................47

Tuner ........................................................29, 43

Voice .........................................................12, 39

Voice Record Codec ..................................... 43

Volume .....................................................10, 64

VOL +/– button ............................................ 10

WMA .......................................................67, 69

Wav ...........................................................36, 39

Continued



License and Trademark Notice

• “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Adob

e and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in

the United States and/or other countries.

• MPEG La

yer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

• IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.

• Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

• All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective holders. In this manual,

and ® marks are not specified.

This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or

distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or

an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained

in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their

intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated.

This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”). If the security

of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure

Content Owners”) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new

licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software’s

ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device

whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may,

in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure

Content Owners.

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F. GB. 3-877-773-11(1)

Additional Information (continued)

• Information on Expat

Copy

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and

associated documentation files (the “Software”), to deal in the Software without restriction, including

without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell

copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to

the following conditions:

e abo

ve copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial

portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS P

ROVIDED “AS IS,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.

IN NO EVENT SH

ALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY

CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT

OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR

THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

Sony NWZ-B133F

Product's Documents

User Manual

Specifications

Sony NWZ-B133F Questions and Answers

Related Products

Sony CDP-X202ES Compact Disc Player

Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone

Sony Alpha a6700 Mirrorless Camera E PZ 16-50mm Lens, Compact Design, Versatile Performance ILCE6700K/B

Sony ILME-FX3A FX3 Cinema Line Full-Frame Cinema Camera

Sony ILMEFX2 FX2 Cinema Line Full-Frame Cinema Camera

Sony ILMEFX2B FX2 Cinema Line Full-Frame Cinema Camera Body Only