Sony NWD-B103, NWD-B105, NWD-B105F, NWD-B103F User Manual
© 2007 Sony Corporation Printed in China
3-210-125-13 (1)
Operation Guide
NWD-B103 / B105 / B103F / B105F
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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
For the Customers in Netherlands
Voor de klanten in Nederland
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar
lever deze in als klein chemisch
afval (KCA).
Notice for the customer in the 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.
For the Customers who purchased the
product in Japan
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.
• Sony is not responsible for incomplete
recording/downloading or damaged file due to
problems of the player or computer.
• The ability to display the languages on supplied
software will depend on the installed OS on
your computer. For better results, please ensure
that the installed OS is compatible with the
desired language you want to display.
– We do not guarantee all the languages will
be able to be displayed properly on supplied
software.
– User-created characters and some special
characters may not be displayed.
• Depending 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 capacity 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 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.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started ..........................................................................................................................................6
Supplied Accessories .............................................................................................................................6
Parts and Controls ...................................................................................................................................8
HOME menu ............................................................................................................................................10
Basic Operations ............................................................ 12
Turning the Player On and Off ......................................................................................................12
Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................13
Transferring Music Manually ..........................................................................................................15
Playing Music ................................................................. 17
Playing Music...........................................................................................................................................17
Searching for songs by folder and file name ........................................................... 18
Searching for songs by artist, album, or song name ...........................................19
Changing the Play Mode ................................................................................................................. 23
Setting the Sound Quality ...............................................................................................................25
Listening/Recording FM Radio
(NWD-B103F/B105F only) ............................................. 27
Listening to FM Radio in the Manual Tuning Mode ........................................................27
Listening to FM Radio in the Preset Tuning Mode ...........................................................29
Presetting Desired Broadcast Stations ......................................................................... 29
Selecting Broadcast Stations in the Preset Tuning Mode ................................32
Recording FM Radio ............................................................................................................................33
Playing Back Recorded FM Radio Programs .........................................................................34
Listening/Recording Voice ............................................ 36
Recording Sound .................................................................................................................................. 36
Playing Back the Recorded Sound Files ..................................................................................37
Settings .......................................................................... 39
Changing the Settings.......................................................................................................................39
Using “Auto Transfer” software .................................... 43
Transferring Music Automatically ...............................................................................................43
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 46
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................46
Messages....................................................................................................................................................57
Additional Information ................................................. 60
Precautions ............................................................................................................................................... 60
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................65
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 69
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Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the NWD-B103/B105/B103F/B105F*1.
By transferring songs from your computer to the player by drag and drop, you can enjoy
them wherever you go. You can also listen to FM radio (NWD-B103F/B105F only) and
record voice using the player.
The built-in flash memory of the player stores the “Auto Transfer” software. Since the
software can be used as is, stored on the flash memory, no installation on the computer is
necessary. You can transfer audio files automatically just by connecting to the computer
( page 43).
Supplied Accessories
Please check the accessories in the package.
Headphones (1)
Operation Guide (this manual)*2 (1)
Quick Start Guide*3 (1)
“Auto Transfer” software*
*1 Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be
available.
*2 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).
*3 The Quick Start Guide is not supplied when your Operation Guide is supplied by a printed manual.
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The “Auto Transfer” software is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player. For details about this
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software, see “Using “Auto Transfer” software” ( page 43).
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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 USB connector base of the player.
Serial number
Note on formatting the player
Operation Guide (PDF file) and the “Auto Transfer” software are stored in the built-in flash
memory of the player. If the built-in flash memory is formatted, all files including
Operation Guide (PDF file) and the “Auto Transfer” software 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 Operation
Guide (PDF file) or the “Auto Transfer” software from the support web site ( page 47)
and store it in the built-in flash memory of the player.
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Parts and Controls
Headphones
RearFront
REC/STOP button ( pages 33, 36)
Starts/stops recording. You can record the
sound from the microphone or the currently
received FM program (NWD-B103F/B105F
only).
VOL +*1/– button
Adjusts the volume.
/
(Power ON/OFF) button ( page 12)
Turns on/off the player.
/ button ( pages 11, 22)
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.
*1 button ( pages 11, 18)
Starts/pauses song playback or pauses/
restarts recording. When a menu appears
on the display, use this button to confirm
menu item.
BACK/HOME*2 button ( page 11)
Returns to the previous menu. Press and hold
this button to display the HOME menu.
Display ( page 21)
Microphone ( page 36)
(Headphone) jack
When connecting the headphones, insert the
plug until it clicks into place. If connected
improperly, it may not sound right.
*1 There are tactile dots. Use them to help with
button operations.
*2 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.
HOLD switch
You can protect the player against accidental
operation by using the HOLD switch when
carrying it.
By rotating 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 41).)
If you rotate the HOLD switch to the
opposite position, the HOLD function is
released.
Strap hole
This is used to attach a strap (sold
separately).
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 46)
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 activates resuming the previous
setting items.
USB connector
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HOME menu
The HOME menu appears when you turn on the player or press and hold the BACK/
HOME button of the player. The HOME menu is the starting point to play songs, listen to
FM radio*1, play recorded sound files, and change settings.
HOME menu
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.
When menu items appear on the HOME menu and you press the BACK/HOME button,
the screen returns to the previous menu. If you press and hold it, the screen returns to the
HOME menu.
For example, when you want to play back a song by selecting (Music Library) on the
HOME menu, the menu changes as follows.
4 icons appear in the display with the current selection in the center. The current icon
changes depending on the function you use.
Voice
Music Library
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FM*
Settings
*1 NWD-B103F/B105F only
Plays/deletes recorded sound file ( page 37).
Plays transferred songs on the player ( page 17).
Plays FM radio, or plays back or deletes a recorded FM program ( page 27).
Sets function settings of music, FM*1, voice recording, or the player ( page 39).
HOME menu
Select (Music Library) and press the button.
Music Library
Song (File) list
Now Playing screen
Press the BACK/HOME button.
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button.
Select your desired folder, and press the button.
Select your desired Song (File), and press the
button. Playback begins.
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Basic Operations
Turning the Player On and Off
To turn on the player
Press the / (Power ON/OFF) button so that the screen appears. The player activates
resuming the previous setting items.
To turn off the player
When the player is turned on, press and hold the / (Power ON/OFF) button until
“POWER OFF...” appears.
Hint
• If there is no operation for a certain period of time, the display turns off automatically and the player
enters stand-by status. In this status, the player consumes very little battery power.
Basic Operations
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.
To
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 67.
Note
• Be careful not to accidentally bump or put stress on the player when it is connected to your computer.
It may be damaged.
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Basic Operations (continued)
On the remaining battery indication
The battery icon in the display ( page 21) changes as shown below. See page 67 for
details on battery duration.
The battery power gets low as shown in the battery icon. If “LOW BATTERY” appears, you
cannot operate the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer.
Notes
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Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 to 35 ºC.
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The number 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.
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The battery 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.
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“DATA 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.
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When disconnecting the player from your computer, follow the procedure below.
Double-click (Remove Hardware) in the task tray in the lower right portion of the screen. In
the windows that appears, click [USB Mass Storage Device] or [USB Disk], and then click [Stop].
Click [OK].
When “Safe To Remove Hardware” appears on the screen, disconnect the player from the
computer.
The icon and the messages displayed may be different depending on the installed OS.
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The control buttons on the player are all disabled while it is connected to a computer.
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Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with the proper operation of the player.
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We do not guarantee the recharge of the battery using personally assembled computers or modified
computers.
Transferring Music Manually
Connect the player to your computer and transfer an audio file to the player.
Note
• Only MP3/WMA files can be played on the player (
Connect the player directly to a USB port on your computer.
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If the screen for selecting what you want Windows to do appears, select [Open folder
to view files] and click [OK], and then go to step 3.
Double-click [My Computer] - [WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk].
page 65).
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Open the folder ([My Music], etc.) from where you want to transfer the
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audio files, and then drag and drop them onto the player’s drive.
The audio files are transferred to the player.
You can also transfer files to the player by dragging and dropping a folder.
To delete songs transferred to the player
Connect the player to your computer, and then delete any unnecessary audio files using
Windows Explorer.
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Basic Operations (continued)
Playing Music
Hint
• You can transfer audio files automatically from a desired folder every time you connect the player to
your computer using the “Auto Transfer” software ( page 43).
Notes
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Be careful not to accidentally bump or put stress on the player when it is connected to your computer.
It may be damaged.
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The player 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.
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Do not disconnect the player while a file is being transferred. If you do, the file being transferred may
be damaged.
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When disconnecting the player from your computer, follow the procedure below.
Double-click (Remove Hardware) in the task tray in the lower right portion of the screen. In
the windows that appears, click [USB Mass Storage Device] or [USB Disk], and then click [Stop].
Click [OK].
When “Safe To Remove Hardware” appears on the screen, disconnect the player from the
computer.
The icon and the messages displayed may be different depending on the installed OS.
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If the player is disconnected while files are being transferred, unnecessary files may be left in the
player. In this case, transfer usable files back to the computer and format the player ( page 42).
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Some files may not be played back with the player due to copyright protection.
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The player can display up to a combined total of 999 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.
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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.
Playing Music
You can search for desired songs in the following ways.
• Searching for songs by folder and file name (“Folder/File Name Sort” mode)
• Searching for songs by artist, album, and song name (“Artist/Album/Song Sort” mode)
/ button
BACK/HOME button
Note
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Before playing songs:
– Confirm that the battery power is not low or exhausted (
recharge the battery ( page 13).
– Disconnect the player from the computer.
– Release the HOLD function (
– Turn on the player (
page 12).
button
page 9).
page 14). If it is low or exhausted,
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Playing Music (continued)
Searching for songs by folder and file name
You can search the desired song by the folder/file name.
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.
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Press the / button to select (Music Library), and then press
2
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4
button to confirm.
the
The following lists of transferred songs and folders appear.
• “Now Playing”: Plays back the last file* you listened to.
• “Play All”: Plays back all songs on the player.
• Folder name: Displays the level 1 folders.
• Song name: Displays the level 1 songs.
• “Artist/Album/Song Sort”: Switches to the “Artist/Album/Song Sort” mode. In this mode,
you can search for desired songs by artist, album, and song name.
* File includes the song, recorded FM radio program (NWD-B103F/B105F only), or
recorded sound using the “Voice” menu, that you last listened to.
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.
Notes
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The player can display up to a combined total of 999 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.
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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.
To return to the previous menu
Press the BACK/HOME button.
Searching for songs by artist, album, or song name
You can search the desired song by artist/album/song name.
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.
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Press the / button to select (Music Library), and then press
2
button to confirm.
the
The following lists appear.
• “Now Playing”: Plays back the last file* you listened to.
• “All Songs”: Searches for a song by song name.
• “Artist”: Searches for a song by artist.
• “Album”: Searches for a song by album.
• “Folder/File Name Sort”: Switches to the “Folder/File Name Sort” mode. In this mode,
you can search for desired songs by folder and file name.
* File includes the song, recorded FM radio program (NWD-B103F/B105F only), or
recorded sound using the “Voice” menu, that you last listened to.
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Playing Music (continued)
Press the / button to select an item, and then press the
3
button to confirm.
To find the song you want, repeat this step.
Press the / button to select a song, and then press the
4
button to confirm.
Playback starts.
Notes
• Only songs that have ID3 tag information can be automatically classified by the player.
• If an artist or album has no name, “Unknown” appears. If any songs have no name, assigned file
names for each song (without extension) appear.
• The player can display up to a combined total of 999 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 may 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.
Display
When selecting the “Folder/File Name Sort” mode When selecting “Artist/Album/Song Sort” mode
Song title/Folder name indication
For the “Folder/File Name Sort” mode,
displays song title and folder name currently
play back.
For the “Artist/Album/Song Sort” mode,
displays song title and album title currently
played back. When you select “All Songs,”
the current song title/current artist name is
displayed.
Playback range indication
Displays the playback range.
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).
Elapsed time indication
Displays the elapsed time.
Current song number/total song
number indication
Displays the song number currently selected
or being played back and the total number
of songs.
Play mode indication
Displays the current play mode icon ( page
24). If the play mode is set to “Normal,” no
icon appears.
Remaining battery indication
Displays the remaining battery power.
Equalizer mode indication
Displays the current equalizer mode (
page 26).
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