Sony NWZ-W262BLK, User Manual

Page 1: ...he Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page NWZ W262 W263 User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems or have any questions about the player Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 1 ...

Page 2: ...e Water Resistant Specifications Operation flow of WALKMAN Operation flow to transfer music Power Charging Turning your WALKMAN on and off Charging the battery Extending the battery life Parts and Controls Parts and controls About the status of the OPR lamp How to install the earbuds How to place your WALKMAN on your ears How to store your WALKMAN in the holder About the Software About the softwar...

Page 3: ...op page How to Use the Software How to Use the Software Windows Media Player Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Windows Media Player Content Transfer Transferring music using Content Transfer Windows Explorer Drag and Drop Transferring content using Windows Explorer Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 3 ...

Page 4: ...rmation Specifications Contents list Top page Music Music Playing Music Playing music Skipping to the previous next song Skipping to the previous next folder Shuffle playback Playing songs in a playlist ZAPPIN playback Adjusting the volume Deleting songs Deleting songs Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 4 ...

Page 5: ...the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Settings Settings Common Settings Limiting the volume AVLS Volume Limit Music Settings Setting the play mode Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 5 ...

Page 6: ...mation Specifications Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Dealing with Troubles What can I do to solve a problem Customer support web sites Possible Causes of Symptoms List of symptoms and possible causes Operation Power Connection to a computer ZAPPIN Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 6 ...

Page 7: ... information Warning Caution Notice for users Notes on safe listening Notes on the software Cleaning Notes on cleaning Storing Data Storing data Upgrading the firmware of your WALKMAN Upgrading the firmware of your WALKMAN Formatting your WALKMAN Formatting your WALKMAN Deleting the bundled software Deleting the bundled software License and Trademark Notice License and trademark notice Go to page ...

Page 8: ...ow to Use the Software Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Contents System requirements Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 8 ...

Page 9: ...tery life Parts and Controls Parts and controls About the status of the OPR lamp How to install the earbuds How to place your WALKMAN on your ears How to store your WALKMAN in the holder About the Software About the software Go to page top How to Use the Software Windows Media Player Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Windows Media Player Content Transfer ...

Page 10: ...em Customer support web sites Possible Causes of Symptoms List of symptoms and possible causes Operation Power Connection to a computer ZAPPIN Go to page top Important Information Precautions Important product information Warning Caution Notice for users Notes on safe listening Notes on the software Cleaning Notes on cleaning Storing Data Storing data Upgrading the firmware of your WALKMAN Upgradi...

Page 11: ... bundled software License and Trademark Notice License and trademark notice Go to page top Specifications Specifications Specifications Contents System requirements Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 11 ...

Page 12: ...ormation in the side bar on the left of the browser window The Quick Start Guide supplied with your WALKMAN also contains important information For information about customer support web sites see Details About model names mentioned in this User Guide Depending on the country region in which you have purchased your WALKMAN some models may not be available About Windows operating system and Windows...

Page 13: ...Searching this User Guide Returning to a previous page Printing out a page This User Guide explains how to use each function of your WALKMAN how to change settings and how to troubleshoot problems Selecting a topic to display Internet Explorer 7 is used for illustration purposes 1 Click a title in the side bar on the left side of the browser window The title s topic list appears in the right pane ...

Page 14: ...e Searching this User Guide You can search by keyword in the context of a desired topic Enter the keyword in the window and click the search button Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser or breadcrumb trail navigation to return to a page you have previously viewed Printing out a page Click the print button to print out a page you are viewing 14 ...

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Page 16: ...aning after use Water resistant performance of this WALKMAN The water resistant specifications 1 of this WALKMAN are equivalent to IEC60529 Degrees of protection against ingress of water IP Code IPX5 2 that specifies as Degrees of protection against ingress of water Please note however that your WALKMAN is not completely water tight 1 The water resistant specifications are met only when the USB ja...

Page 17: ... hair dust or other minute foreign material to pevent the cover from closing properly Even a minute foreign object can cause a water leak Never open or close the USB jack cover when using your WALKMAN outdoors or when water perspiration or sand is on your hands Water or sand entering your WALKMAN may cause a malfunction See Cleaning after use before opening the cover Be sure that your WALKMAN is c...

Page 18: ...dry cloth Put a dry cloth over the aperture of the headphone and shake the headphone about 20 times Put a dry cloth under the headphones and leave your WALKMAN at room temperature for about 2 or 3 hours The rubber gasket used in the USB jack cover may become cracked or deformed by prolonged use or due to use in certain environments We recommend that you check the condition of the USB jack cover pe...

Page 19: ...er Details For details about how to use Windows Media Player or for product support refer to the Help of the software or visit the following web site http support microsoft com Transferring music using Content Transfer You can transfer music stored on your computer to your WALKMAN using Content Transfer If you transfer music to your WALKMAN using Content Transfer you can enjoy ZAPPIN playback play...

Page 20: ...For details about supported file formats see Details Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 20 ...

Page 21: ...lide the POWER switch to the ON position to turn your WALKMAN on Turning off your WALKMAN Slide the POWER switch to the OFF position to turn your WALKMAN off Hint When paused if there is no operation for about 30 minutes your WALKMAN automatically enters standby mode In standby mode press the button to resume playback of music or slide the POWER switch to the OFF position and then back to ON to tu...

Page 22: ...rging status of your WALKMAN Lights up in red Being charged Turns off Charged fully or not being charged Your WALKMAN may consume battery power in this state 1 1 If the computer enters a power saving mode such as the Sleep or Hibernation mode while your WALKMAN is connected via the USB cable the battery of your WALKMAN will not be charged Instead your WALKMAN continues to draw power from the batte...

Page 23: ...the battery at an interval of at least every six months to a year If the computer enters a power saving mode such as the Sleep or Hibernation mode while your WALKMAN is connected via the USB cable the battery of your WALKMAN will not be charged Instead your WALKMAN continues to draw power from the battery discharging it Do not leave your WALKMAN connected for extended periods of time to a laptop c...

Page 24: ...e battery power for longer usage time between charges Turning off your WALKMAN manually Even while paused your WALKMAN consumes battery power To prevent the battery power from being depleted turn off your WALKMAN manually Adjusting data format and bit rate Playing time varies as battery life can be affected by the format and bit rate of songs that are played For details on charging time and batter...

Page 25: ... adjust the volume 1 There is a tactile dot Use it to help with button operations POWER switch Details OPR Operation lamp Details USB jack cover Connect the USB cable supplied button 1 Press to start pause playback Details Press and hold for longer than 1 second to start ZAPPIN playback Details 1 There is a tactile dot Use it to help with button operations button Details Press to skip to the previ...

Page 26: ...ttery power OPR lamp When you turn on your WALKMAN Condition indicated Status of OPR lamp Sound Starting up and initializing Lights up and then blinks Repeated startup sound An error has occurred Lights up Error sound When you turn off your WALKMAN Condition indicated Status of OPR lamp Sound Current remaining battery power 1 or or Lights up and then turns off slowly 1 When you turn off your WALKM...

Page 27: ...puter or AC adaptor Condition indicated Status of OPR lamp Sound Battery is being charged Lights up Battery has been fully charged Turns off Accessing to your WALKMAN via the USB cable such as when data is being transferred Blinks quickly You are trying to charge the battery in an ambient temperature out of the range of 5 ºC 41 ºF to 35 ºC 95 ºF Blinks twice repetitively AVLS setting Condition ind...

Page 28: ...have entered formatting setting mode Blinks Waiting for setting whether formatting is executed or not Lights up Waiting for execution of formatting Lights up Formatting is being executed Blinks quickly Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 28 ...

Page 29: ...chase M size earbuds are installed S and L sizes are also supplied To enjoy better sound quality change the size of the earbuds or adjust the earbud position to fit in your ears comfortably and snugly When you replace the earbuds twist them so they attach firmly on your WALKMAN to prevent the earbuds from detaching and remaining in your ear If an earbud becomes damaged optional earbuds EP EX1 are ...

Page 30: ... to turn on your WALKMAN 3 Hang the neckband over the back of your ears 4 Place the headphone sections into your ears 5 Adjust your WALKMAN so it feels comfortable Note If your WALKMAN does not feel comfortable replace the earbuds For details about how to install the earbuds see Details Do not use strong force to deform or bend the neckband If you bend the neckband at the same part repeatedly it m...

Page 31: ...ntents list Top page Getting Started Parts and Controls How to store your WALKMAN in the holder How to store your WALKMAN in the holder Whenever carrying or when not using your WALKMAN store your WALKMAN in the supplied holder 1 Turn off your WALKMAN 2 Attach your WALKMAN to the holder firmly Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 31 ...

Page 32: ... Windows Explorer or iTunes etc to drag and drop data to Content Transfer For details on operation refer to the Help of the software Transferable files MP3 WMA AAC WAV Walkman Guide The User Guide this manual and a useful list of links are available to you Compatible software Windows Media Player Windows Media Player can import music from CDs and transfer data to your WALKMAN Transferable files MP...

Page 33: ...st name etc and displays it in the window 3 Click Start Rip Windows Media Player begins to import the CD The imported songs are indicated as Ripped to library Wait until all songs have been imported Hint Imported songs are stored in the My Music folder Windows XP Windows 7 or Music folder Windows Vista of the computer Click the Library tab of the Windows Media Player window to find them Windows Me...

Page 34: ...Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring content using Windows Explorer Playing music Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 34 ...

Page 35: ... or for product support refer to Windows Media Player information from the following web site http support microsoft com 1 Start up Windows Media Player and then connect your WALKMAN to your computer using the USB cable supplied The Device Setup window appears 2 Click Cancel Close the auto play window if it appears by clicking Cancel or the Close icon If you click Finish instead of Cancel the enti...

Page 36: ...out the software Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring content using Windows Explorer Playing music Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 36 ...

Page 37: ...our WALKMAN For details on restrictions on transferring songs from iTunes visit the customer support web sites Details Do not disconnect the USB cable supplied while the OPR lamp is blinking Otherwise the data being transferred or the data stored in your WALKMAN may be damaged The control buttons on your WALKMAN become inoperatable while connected to a computer 1 Connect your WALKMAN and your comp...

Page 38: ...About the software Transferring music using Content Transfer Transferring content using Windows Explorer Playing music Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 38 ...

Page 39: ...t the MUSIC folder Data hierarchy may differ depending on your computer environment 3 Drag and drop songs or folders into the MUSIC folder or one of their subfolders About the data hierarchy Drag and drop songs or folders into the correct folder as shown in the following illustrations Your WALKMAN can play back songs on the 1st to 8th level of each folder Note Do not disconnect the USB cable suppl...

Page 40: ...nore Content Transfer as Content Transfer doesn t need to be used For details on setting automatic start of Content Transfer refer to the Help of Content Transfer Related Topics Transferring music using Windows Media Player Transferring music using Content Transfer Playing music Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 40 ...

Page 41: ... in the overall hierarchy of all files and folders songs belonging to each folder are played back in their hierarchical order If you rename the files or folders on your WALKMAN the playback order of the songs can be changed However the renamed files or folders on your WALKMAN are recognized as being different from those with the original name so the files or folders of the original name are transf...

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Page 43: ...Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Music Playing Music Skipping to the previous next song Skipping to the previous next song 1 Press the backward or forward button to skip to the previous next song Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 43 ...

Page 44: ...formation Specifications Contents list Top page Music Playing Music Skipping to the previous next folder Skipping to the previous next folder 1 Press and hold the backward or forward button for longer than 1 second to skip to the beginning of the previous next folder Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 44 ...

Page 45: ...g Music Shuffle playback Shuffle playback 1 Press the SHUF Shuffle PLAYLISTS button to play songs in random order To return to normal playback press the SHUF Shuffle PLAYLISTS button again Note During shuffle playback you cannot skip to the previous or next folder even if you press and hold the button for longer than 1 second Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 45 ...

Page 46: ... Media Player 1 Press and hold the SHUF Shuffle PLAYLISTS button for longer than 1 second to play songs in a playlist Press and hold the button for longer than 1 second to skip to the beginning of the previous next playlist To return to playback of all the songs transferred to your WALKMAN press and hold the SHUF Shuffle PLAYLISTS button for longer than 1 second during playback of songs in a playl...

Page 47: ...PPIN playback Changing the playback time of song clips in ZAPPIN playback Returning to normal playback Pausing playback during ZAPPIN playback What is ZAPPIN Playback ZAPPIN enables sequential playback of song clips for a preset duration Normal playback Press and hold the button for longer than 1 second during normal playback ZAPPIN playback The ZAPPIN playback can be set to either Zappin short fo...

Page 48: ...nt somewhere before the end of the song To find the most recognizable part of a song the song must first be analyzed through 12 TONE ANALYSIS Transfer songs using Content Transfer which will analyze songs by 12 TONE ANALYSIS Check that 12 TONE ANALYSIS is set to Automatic or Always ON Skipping to the previous next song shuffle playback or playlist playback during ZAPPIN playback During ZAPPIN play...

Page 49: ...ack 1 Press the button The voice guidance Zappin out is heard and your WALKMAN returns to normal playback 1 Press the button shortly Your WALKMAN restarts normal playback from the beginning of the song being played when you pressed the button Pausing playback during ZAPPIN playback 1 Press the button The voice guidance Zappin out is heard and your WALKMAN returns to normal playback 2 Press the but...

Page 50: ... page Music Playing Music Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume with the VOL button The volume can be adjusted in 31 steps from 0 to 30 10 is set by default If you turn off your WALKMAN with the volume set to 0 the volume will be automatically set to 1 when you start playback next time Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 50 ...

Page 51: ...on Specifications Contents list Top page Music Deleting songs Deleting songs Deleting songs When you delete songs from your WALKMAN use the software you used to transfer the songs or use Windows Explorer For details about using the software refer to the Help of the software Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 51 ...

Page 52: ...ssive feeling in the ear and danger from blocking outside sounds AVLS is set to off by default Note The AVLS setting is available only while playback is paused 1 Turn on your WALKMAN 2 Press and hold the button for about 5 seconds while pressing the VOL button until the OPR lamp lights in orange The OPR lamp turns off when you release the button and the VOL button The OPR lamp blinks green twice a...

Page 53: ...cription Normal The songs in your WALKMAN are played back in the song list order Details Shuffle The songs in your WALKMAN are played back in random order Details Playlist The songs in your WALKMAN are played back in the playlist order Details ZAPPIN Short The songs in your WALKMAN are sequentially played back in clips of 4 seconds each Details ZAPPIN Long The songs in your WALKMAN are sequentiall...

Page 54: ...ter to charge the battery You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery Details 3 Press the RESET button with a small pin etc When you reset your WALKMAN please make sure of the following The POWER switch is on the ON position Your WALKMAN is not connected to your computer Your WALKMAN is not playing back music 4 Check information on the issue in the Help of the individual softwar...

Page 55: ...nformation on items compatible 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 custo...

Page 56: ...ist Top page Troubleshooting Possible Causes of Symptoms List of symptoms and possible causes List of symptoms and possible causes The following topics show possible causes of and remedies for symptoms See the appropriate topic according to your problem Operation Power Connection to a computer ZAPPIN Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 56 ...

Page 57: ...cient volume AVLS Volume Limit is set to on Set AVLS Volume Limit to off Details Operation of skip folder does not work Your WALKMAN performs shuffle playback Return to normal playback by pressing the SHUF Shuffle PLAYLISTS button Details Playback in not in the order that you expected Your WALKMAN performs shuffle playback Return to normal playback by pressing the SHUF Shuffle PLAYLISTS button Det...

Page 58: ...etails on the maximum recordable number of files or folders see Details and capacity user available capacity see Details The OPR lamp blinks red while playing back and the voice guidance EXPIRED is heard Details The playback limitation period of the song has expired or the playback limitation count has been reached based on subscription conditions etc Visit the distributor s web site from which yo...

Page 59: ... as the Sleep or Hibernation mode while your WALKMAN is connected via the USB cable the battery of your WALKMAN will not be charged Instead your WALKMAN continues to draw power from the battery discharging it Disconnect the USB cable after fully charging Prevent your computer from entering Sleep or Hibernation mode Your WALKMAN cannot charge the battery The USB cable is not connected to a USB conn...

Page 60: ...Your WALKMAN takes a long time to start It may take time to start if many files or folders are stored While starting your WALKMAN emits a startup sound Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 60 ...

Page 61: ...to the supplied USB cable again The remaining battery power is low or insufficient Recharge the battery When you use your WALKMAN for the first time or if you have not used your WALKMAN for a long time it may take a few minutes to be recognized by the computer even if charging has already started the OPR lamp lights up in red Check that the computer recognizes your WALKMAN after you have connected...

Page 62: ...Transfer songs using Content Transfer which will analyze songs by 12 TONE ANALYSIS Check that 12 TONE ANALYSIS is set to Automatic or Always ON If the length of the song is under about 30 seconds the information on the most melodic or rhythmical section cannot be added Information on the most melodic or rhythmical section cannot be added to linear PCM wav files You cannot return to normal playback...

Page 63: ...d 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician...

Page 64: ...parate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol 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 ...

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Page 66: ...WALKMAN Doing so may cause fire or electric shock If fire or electric shock occurs turn off your WALKMAN immediately disconnect the USB cable from your WALKMAN and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center Do not place your WALKMAN in fire Do not take apart or remodel your WALKMAN Doing so can result in electric shock Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchan...

Page 67: ...to radio or television reception turn your WALKMAN off and move it away from the radio or television 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 it is not a malfunction of your WALKMAN The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from natural materials Refrain from using your WALKMAN according t...

Page 68: ...t condensation may form temporarily in cases such as when your WALKMAN is moved quickly from a low temperature environment to a high temperature environment or used in a room where a heater has been just turned on Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture in the air adheres to surfaces such as metal panels etc and then changes to liquid If condensation forms in your WALKMAN leave it turned off u...

Page 69: ...injury Avoid listening to your WALKMAN in situations where hearing must not be impaired Preventing hearing damage Avoid using your WALKMAN 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 your WALKMAN Turn up the volume grad...

Page 70: ...which it is designated Please note that due to continued efforts to improve quality the software specifications may be changed without notice Operation of your WALKMAN 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 ...

Page 71: ...xcessively dirty clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as doing so may damage the surface of your WALKMAN Be careful not to let water get into your WALKMAN from the USB jack when its cover is opened Cleaning the earbuds Remove the earbuds from your WALKMAN and was...

Page 72: ...uter using Windows Explorer or other transfer capable software If your WALKMAN is connected to the computer the built in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as WALKMAN Note Do not use the bundled software while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built in flash memory of your WALKMAN Do not disconnect the USB cable supplied while the OPR lamp is blinking Otherwise the data being trans...

Page 73: ...ustomer support web sites Details 1 Download the update program to your computer from the web site 2 Connect your WALKMAN to your computer and then start the update program 3 Follow the on screen instructions to update the firmware of your WALKMAN Firmware update is completed Displaying the information of your WALKMAN Before updating the firmware check the information of your WALKMAN such as the m...

Page 74: ...tware included with your WALKMAN will also be deleted if the memory is formatted If you need to reinstall it download Content Transfer from the customer support web sites Details The settings of shuffle playback playlist playback ZAPPIN playback AVLS Volume Limit and volume setting also return to their defaults if the memory is formatted 1 Turn on your WALKMAN 2 Press and hold the button for about...

Page 75: ...ware Deleting the bundled software You can delete the bundled software from built in memory by the following procedure or format your WALKMAN If necessary copy the data to your computer as a backup before deleting the bundled software 1 Connect your WALKMAN to your computer using the USB cable supplied 2 Select start My Computer or Computer WALKMAN Storage Media 3 Delete the Setup exe file Go to p...

Page 76: ...trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders In this manual TM and marks are not specified This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license s from Microsoft Content owners use Windows Me...

Page 77: ...near PCM Media File format Wave Riff file format File extension wav Bit rate 1 411 kbps Sampling frequency 1 44 1 kHz 1 Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders 2 Copyright protected AAC LC files cannot be played back 3 Non standard bit rates or non guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency Maximum recordable number of songs and time Approx The approximate ...

Page 78: ...95 ºF Power source Built in rechargeable lithium ion battery USB power from a computer via the supplied USB cable Charging time USB based charging Approx 1 5 hours Quick charge Approx 3 minutes charge enables up to approx 60 minutes playback Battery life continuous playback The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use Playback at MP3 128 kbps Approx 8 hours Playb...

Page 79: ... Contents Contents WALKMAN 1 Earbuds Size S L Supplied in pairs At purchase M size earbuds are installed USB cable 1 Holder 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Notes on Water Resistant Specifications 1 Software The software is stored in the built in flash memory of your WALKMAN and includes the following items Content Transfer WALKMAN Guide User Guide etc Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 79 ...

Page 80: ...Windows XP Pentium III 800 MHz or higher for Windows Vista Pentium III 1 GHz or higher for Windows 7 RAM 256 MB or more for Windows XP 512 MB or more for Windows Vista 1 GB or more for Windows 7 32 bit versions 2 GB or more for Windows 7 64 bit versions Hard Disk Drive 600 MB or more of available space Display Screen Resolution 800 600 pixels or higher recommended 1 024 768 or higher Colors 8 bit ...