Sony NWZ-W202 Manual

NWZ-W202 [GB] 4-129-781-11(1)



 For details on operating Windows Media Player 

11, refer to the Help of the software or visit the 

following website: 

http://www.support.microsoft.com/

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 When you transfer songs from Windows Media 

Player 11 to the player, you cannot use Content 

Transfer.

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 You cannot operate the player during USB 

connection.



 Do not disconnect the USB cable while the status 

lamp blinks brightly. Otherwise, data being 

transferred or stored on the player may be 

damaged.



 If you transfer songs using Windows Media 

Player 11, the songs will not be analyzed by 12 

TONE ANALYSIS. The 12 TONE ANALYSIS 

function is loaded with Content Transfer, which 

can analyze the sound patterns of songs.

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 You cannot delete the transferred songs on the 

player directly. When you delete songs from the 

player, use the software you used to transfer the 

songs, or Windows Explorer.



 When playback of the last song is finished, the 

player automatically restarts playback from the 

first song and continues in sequential order.



 The playback time of the song clips is set to 

“Zappin short” by default. You can change the 

setting to “Zappin long.”



 If you turn off the player by uniting the left and 

right parts during ZAPPIN playback, the player 

starts ZAPPIN playback the next time that you 

turn on and start playback.

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 Songs stored on the player are played back in the 

order of the file or folder names (in numerical or 

alphabetical order). Also, 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 the player, 

the playback order of the songs can be changed. 

However, the renamed files or folders on the 

player are recognized as different from those of 

the original name, so the files or folders of the 

original name are transferred to the player again.

Adjust the volume with the VOL+/- 

button. The volume can be adjusted in 31 

steps: from 0 to 30. “15” is set by default.

If you turn off the player or stop playback 

with the volume set to “0,” the volume will 

be automatically set to “1” when you start 

playback next time.

If you set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter 

System) to on, you can limit the maximum 

volume to prevent auditory disturbance or 

distraction, and listen to music at a 

comfortable volume level.

AVLS is set to off by default.
1  Unite the left and right parts to turn 

off the player.

2  Separate the left and right parts.
3  Press and hold the jog dial for about 

5 seconds while pressing the VOL+ 
button, until the status lamp lights.

The status lamp turns off when you release the 

jog dial and the VOL+ button. The OPR lamp 

blinks green 2 times and AVLS is set to on.

The volume is kept to a moderate level.

To return the setting of AVLS to off, repeat steps 1 

to 3. When AVLS is set to off, the OPR lamp blinks 

red 2 times in step 3.

Content Transfer can transfer songs from 

the computer to the player. You can use 

iTunes or Windows Explorer by dragging 

and dropping songs to Content Transfer. 

Before transferring songs using iTunes or 

Windows Explorer, install Content 

Transfer to the computer as follows:
1  Connect the player to the computer 

by using the stand.

2  Select “start” - “My Computer” - 

“WALKMAN NWZ-W202” - “Storage 
Media,” and then copy the “PC_
Application_Software” folder to the 
computer.

3  Double-click 

“ContentTransferInstaller.exe” in the 
“PC_Application_Software” folder.

The install wizard of Content Transfer starts.

Install Content Transfer to the computer by 

following the on-screen instructions.

You can transfer songs using iTunes or 

Windows Explorer by dragging and 

dropping to Content Transfer.

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 Content Transfer cannot transfer DRM songs to 

the player.



 You cannot delete the transferred songs on the 

player directly. When you delete songs from the 

player, use Content Transfer.

through Content Transfer
Drag and drop the songs that you want to 

transfer to Content Transfer. For details on 

the operation of iTunes, refer to the Help 

of the software.



 For details on restrictions on transferring songs 

from iTunes, visit the support web sites ( 

“Customer support web sites”).

Explorer
There are 2 ways to transfer songs using 

Windows Explorer as follows:



 Drag and drop songs that you want to 

transfer to Content Transfer.



 Drag and drop songs directly to “My 

Computer” – “WALKMAN NWZ-

W202” – “Storage Media.”



 The songs transferred directly by dragging and 

dropping to the player are not analyzed through 

12 TONE ANALYSIS.

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 The folders up to the 8th level under “Storage 

Media” can be recognized.

If you format the player, all data will be 

erased and all settings will be returned to 

the default status.



 Formatting is only available when the player 

does not playback.



 If the OPR lamp lights red due to low remaining 

battery power, the player cannot be formatted.



 All data stored on the player will be erased.



 The Content Transfer software included with the 

player will also be deleted. If necessary, 

download Content Transfer from the customer 

support web site.

1  Unite the left and right parts to turn 

off the player.

2  Separate the left and right parts.
3  Press and hold the jog dial for about 

15 seconds until the status lamp 
blinks quickly.

Release the jog dial. The OPR lamp lights red.

4  Rotate the jog dial within 30 seconds 

after the OPR lamp lights red.

The status lamp turns off. The OPR lamp 

lights alternately green and red each time you 

rotate the jog dial.

5  Press the jog dial while the OPR lamp 

lights green.

The OPR lamp blinks green quickly and 

formatting is executed. When the OPR lamp 

turns off, formatting is complete.

If you press the jog dial while the OPR lamp 

lights red, or if 30 seconds have passed, 

formatting will be canceled.

You can update the player’s firmware, 

allowing you to add new features to the 

player. For details about the latest 

firmware information and how to install it, 

visit the customer support web site.
1  Download the update program to 

the computer from the web site.

2  Connect the player to the computer 

by using the stand, and then start up 
the update program.

3  Follow the on-screen instructions to 

update the player’s firmware.

Displaying the player information
Before updating the firmware, check the 

player’s information, such as the model 

name, etc. To check the information, 

connect the player to the computer by 

using the stand, and open “information.

txt” in “My Computer” – “WALKMAN 

NWZ-W202.”

To facilitate customer support, such as the 

player’s firmware upgrade service, please 

register your product.*

1

 Open the folder of 

your country/region’s name in: “My 

Computer” – “WALKMAN NWZ-W202” 

– “Storage Media” – “Support” folder, then 

double-click “Customer_Registration_

XX.” *

2

*

1

  The serial number provided for this player is 

required for your product registration. The 

number is shown on the rear of the player.

*

2

  Name of country/region is displayed in the 

place of “XX.”

If the player does not function as expected, 

try the following steps to resolve the issue.
1  Find the symptoms of the issue in 

“Symptoms and remedies,” and try 
any corrective actions listed.

2  Connect the player to the computer 

by using the stand to charge the 
battery.

You may be able to resolve some issues by 

charging the battery.

3  Press the RESET button with a small 

pin, etc., only when playback is 
stopped.

If you press the RESET button while operating 

the player, stored data and settings on the 

player may be deleted.

4  Look for information about the issue 

on the support web sites  
( “Customer support web sites”).

5  If the approaches listed above fail to 

resolve the issue, consult your 
nearest Sony dealer.



 The player is not connected to the supplied stand 

properly.



 Disconnect the USB connection, and then 

reconnect it.



 Use the supplied stand.



 The battery is charged in an ambient 

temperature out of the range of 5 °C (41 °F) to 35 

°C (95 °F).



 Charge the battery in an ambient temperature 

of 5 °C (41 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F).



 The computer is not on.



 Turn on the computer.



 The computer has entered sleep or hibernation 

status.



 Release the computer from sleep or 

hibernation status.



 If the symptom that you encountered does not 

apply to those listed above, press the RESET 

button, and then reconnect the USB connection.



 If the battery is already almost fully charged 

when charging begins, little time is needed to 

reach full charge.



 The left and right parts of the player are united.



 Separate them and press the jog dial.



 The remaining battery power is insufficient.



 Charge the battery by connecting the player to 

the computer ( “Charging the player” on the 

front side).



 It may take time to start if many files or folders 

are stored. While starting, the player makes the 

startup sound.



 Remaining battery is low.



 Recharge the battery ( “Charging the 

player” on the front side).



 Formatting the player failed to complete, or you 

formatted the player on the computer.



 Retry formatting the player ( “Formatting 

the player”). 



 The operating temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F).



 Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery 

characteristics. This is not a malfunction.



 Battery charging time is not sufficient.



 Charge the battery until the status lamp lights. 

The status lamp blinks slowly during charging.



 You have not used the player for a prolonged 

period.



 The efficiency of the battery will be improved 

by repeatedly charging and discharging it.



 When usable battery life becomes half the usual 

time, even after charging the battery fully, the 

battery should be replaced.



 Consult your nearest Sony dealer.



 The player is not connected to the supplied stand 

properly.



 Disconnect the USB connection, and then 

reconnect it.



 There is not enough free space in the built-in 

flash memory.



 Transfer any unnecessary data back to the 

computer to increase free space.



 The maximum number of songs that can be 

transferred to the player is 2,000.



 You cannot transfer files with formats not 

playable on the player.



 Transfer files in a playable format ( 

“Supported file format”).



 Songs with a limited playing period or playing 

count may not be transferred due to restrictions 

set by copyright holders. For details on the 

settings of each audio file, contact the distributor.



 The player is connected to the computer via USB 

connection.



 You cannot operate the player while it is 

connected to the computer.



 Transferred songs of the playlist are played back 

in the order according to the player’s rule, not in 

the song order of the playlist ( “Hints about 

playing music”).



 There is no song that can be played on the player.



 Transfer data to the player.



 You are trying to play an unsupported format or 

DRM file.



 Transfer files in a playable format ( 

“Supported file format”). If files that cannot be 

played are unnecessary, delete them from the 

player.



 The volume level is set to zero.



 Turn the volume up.



 AVLS is set to on.



 Change the setting of AVLS to off ( 

“Limiting the volume (AVLS (volume limit))”).



 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 website from which you 

purchased the song, and update it.



 If the song is unnecessary, delete it from the 

player.



 The song was not analyzed by the 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.”

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.

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:

– 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 for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or 

modifications not expressly approved in this 

manual could void your authority to operate this 

equipment.

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

Trade Name: 

SONY

Model No.: 

NWZ-W202

Responsible Party:  Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 

16530 Via Esprillo, San 

Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone 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.

The model and serial numbers are located on the 

back of the player. Record them in the space 

provided below. Refer to these numbers in the 

spaces whenever you call upon your Sony dealer 

regarding this product.

Model No. ________________________

Serial No.  ________________________

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.
At high volume, prolonged listening 

to the personal audio player can 

damage the user’s hearing.



 Do not leave the player connected for extended 

periods to a laptop computer that is not 

connected to AC power, because the player may 

discharge the computer’s battery.



 Charging time may vary, depending on the 

conditions under which you use the battery.



 If you do not intend to use the player for over 

half a year, charge the battery at least once per 6 

to 12 months for the battery maintenance.



 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 pour water or put any foreign object in 

the player. Doing so may cause fire or electric 

shock. 

If this occurs, turn off the player immediately, 

and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony 

Service Center.



 Do not put the player into fire.



 Do not take apart or remodel the player. Doing 

so can result in electric shock. Consult your 

nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for 

exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal 

checks or repair.



 Do not put any heavy object on top of the player 

or apply a strong shock to the player. It may 

cause a malfunction or damage.



 Never use the player where it will be subjected to 

extremes of light, temperature, moisture or 

vibration. The player may become discolored, 

distorted or damaged.



 Never leave the player exposed to high 

temperature, such as in a car parked in the sun 

or under direct sunlight.



 Do not leave the player in a place subject to 

excessive dust.



 Do not leave the player on an unstable surface or 

in an inclined position.



 If the player causes interference to radio or 

television reception, turn the player off and move 

it away from the radio or television.



 Do not expose the player to water. The player is 

not waterproof. Remember to follow the 

precautions below.

–  Be careful not to drop the player into a sink or 

other container filled with water.

–  Do not use the player in humid locations or 

bad weather, such as in the rain or snow.

–  Do not get the player wet. 

If you touch the player with wet hands, or put 

the player in a damp article of clothing, the 

player may get wet and this may cause a 

malfunction of the player.



 If you want to separate the left and right parts of 

the player, make sure to hold them each.  

Pulling the neckband may cause damage to the 

neckband.



 The earbuds may deteriorate due to long-term 

storage or use.



 When keeping the player stored on the supplied 

stand, put the stand on a flat place, and avoid 

shock.



 Do not put any cards such as cash cards or credit 

cards with magnetic coding near the player 

whenever the player is not stored in the supplied 

holder. Otherwise, your cards may become 

impaired due to the player’s magnetic effect.

In particularly dry air conditions, mild tingling 

may be felt on your ears. This is a result of static 

electricity accumulated in the body, and not a 

malfunction of the player.

The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes 

made from natural materials.



 Heat may build up in the player while charging if 

it is used for an extended period of time.

Do not use the player while operating a motorized 

vehilcle; it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal 

in many areas.

Road safety


 Avoid listening to the player in situations where 

hearing must not be impaired.

Preventing hearing damage


 Avoid using the player 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. 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 player immediately. 

If you experience an allergic reaction to the 

player, stop using them at once and contact a 

doctor.



 Do not use this player while driving, cycling, or 

operating any motorized vehicle. You should 

exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in 

potentially hazardous situations.



 Refrain from using the player according to the 

in-flight announcements during take off or 

landing in an aircraft.



 Note that condensation may form temporarily in 

cases such as when the player is moved quickly 

from a low-temperature environment to a high 

temperature environment or used in a room that 

has a heater just turned on. Condensation creates 

a phenomenon where moisture in the air adheres 

to surfaces such as metal panels, etc., and then 

changes to liquid. 

If condensation forms in the player, leave it 

turned off until the condensation disappears. If 

you use the player with condensation present, a 

malfunction may result.



 Clean the player’s case with a soft cloth, such as a 

cleaning cloth for eyeglasses.



 If the player’s case becomes very dirty, clean it 

with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or 

a mild detergent solution.



 Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring 

powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzene, 

as it may mar the finish of the case.



 Be careful not to let water get into the player 

from the opening near the connector.



 To clean the earbuds, remove them from the 

player, and hand wash with a mild detergent 

solution. Dry off sufficiently before use after 

washing.



 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 event will SONY be liable for any financial 

damage, or loss of profits, including claims made 

by third parties, arising out of the use of the 

software supplied with this player.



 In the event a problem occurs with this software 

as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will 

replace it. However, SONY bears no other 

responsibility.



 The software provided with this player cannot be 

used with equipment other than that to which it 

is so designated.



 Please note that, due to continued efforts to 

improve quality, the software specifications may 

be changed without notice.



 Operation 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 want to display.

–  We do not guarantee all the languages will be 

able to be displayed properly on the supplied 

software.

–  User-created characters and some special 

characters may not be displayed.



 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.



 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 data due to problems 

of the player or computer.

About sample data*

1

The player is pre-installed with sample data.

If you delete the sample data, you cannot restore it, 

and we will not supply any replacement data.

*

1

  In some countries/regions some sample data is 

not installed.

MP3

Media File format: MP3 

(MPEG-1 Layer3) file 

format

File extension: .mp3

Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps 

(Supports variable bit rate 

(VBR))

Sampling frequency*

1

: 32, 

44.1, 48 kHz

WMA

Media File format: ASF file 

format

File extension: .wma

Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps 

(Supports variable bit rate 

(VBR))

Sampling frequency*

1

: 

44.1 kHz

*  Compatible with WM-

DRM 10

AAC-LC*

2

Media File format: MP4 

file format

File extension: .mp4, .m4a

Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps 

(Supports variable bit rate 

(VBR))*

3

Sampling frequency*

1

: 8, 

11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 

32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Linear 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.

The approximate times are based on the case in which you 

transfer only 4 minutes songs in the MP3 format. Other 

playable audio file format song numbers and times may 

differ from MP3 format.

48 kbps

1,285

85 hr. 40 min.

64 kbps

965

64 hr. 20 min.

128 kbps

480

32 hr. 00 min.

256 kbps

240

16 hr. 00 min.

320 kbps

190

12 hr. 40 min.

 Type: Closed, dynamic
 Driver unit: 13.5 mm, dome type (CCAW adopted)

2 GB (Approx. 1.73 GB = 1,858,600,960 bytes)

*

1

  Available storage capacity of the player may vary. 

A portion of the memory is used for data management 

functions.

USB mini-B jack

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)

 Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
 USB power (from a computer via the supplied stand)

USB-based charging

Approx. 1.5 hours

Approx. 3 minutes charge enables up to approx. 90 

minutes playback.

The time below may differ depending on ambient 

temperature or the status of use.

Playback at MP3 128 kbps: Approx. 12 hours

Playback at WMA 128 kbps: Approx. 10 hours

Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps: Approx. 10 hours

Playback at Linear PCM 1,411 kbps: Approx. 10 hours

Approx. 35 g (Approx. 1.3 oz)

 Computer

IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the 

following Windows operating systems*

1

:

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.

*

1

 Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft.

 CPU: Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher
 RAM: 256 MB or more (for Windows XP), 512 MB or 

more (for Windows Vista)

 Hard Disk drive: 380 MB or more of available space
 Sound board
 Display:

Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) 

(recommended 1,024 × 768 or higher)

Colors: 8 bit or higher (16 bit recommended)
 USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
 Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher and Windows Media 

Player 11 are required.

 Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher needs 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.

If you have any questions or issues with this 

product, or would like information on compatible 

items with this product, use a shortcut file to access 

to your country/region’s customer support web site 

in the player’s memory. Open the folder of your 

country/region’s name in: “My Computer” – 

“WALKMAN NWZ-W202” – “Storage Media” – 

“Support” folder, then double-click “Customer_

Support_XX.” *

* Name of country/region is displayed in the place 

of “XX.”

If you do not use the shortcut files, visit one of the 

following 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/