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Digital Music Player
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Music
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Connecting with the Smartphone
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Getting Started
Parts and Controls
Parts and controls
Power/Charging
Turning the power on
Basic Operations
Using Supplied Remote Commander
Parts and controls of the Remote Commander
Using the Remote Commander
Music
Playing Music
Playing music
Connecting with the Smartphone
Making a Bluetooth Connection with the Smartphone
Turning the Bluetooth function on/off
Using with the Smartphone
Playing Music Saved on the Smartphone
Playing music on the smartphone
Talking on the Smartphone
Answering/hanging up a call
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Parts and Controls
Parts and controls
This section introduces the functions of buttons, jacks, and other parts of your Walkman.
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Power/Charging
Turning the power on
Turn on the power to start your Walkman.
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Using Supplied Remote Commander
Parts and controls of the Remote Commander
This section explains the functions of buttons and other parts of the Remote Commander (supplied).
Using the Remote Commander
Use the Remote Commander (supplied) to operate your Walkman wirelessly.
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Playing Music
Playing music
Play music that you imported from your computer to your Walkman.
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Making a Bluetooth Connection with the Smartphone
Turning the Bluetooth function on/off
Turn on the Bluetooth function when you make a Bluetooth connection.
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Playing Music Saved on the Smartphone
Playing music on the smartphone
Play music on your smartphone that is connected with your Walkman via the Bluetooth connection.
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Talking on the Smartphone
Answering/hanging up a call
You can answer and hang up a phone call to your smartphone that is connected with your Walkman via the active
Bluetooth connection.
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Parts and controls
This section explains the functions of buttons, jacks, and other parts of your Walkman.
1. Tactile dot
There is a tactile dot on the left part of your Walkman. Use it to distinguish left from right when you operate
it.
2. Neckband
3. Earbud
4. Headphone section
5. Bluetooth lamp
6. (Bluetooth) button
Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the Bluetooth function on or off.
Press and hold for 7 seconds while the Bluetooth function is turned off to pair with a Bluetooth device.
7. VOL (Volume) + (*1)/- button
Press to adjust the music playback, ringtone, and call volumes.
8. MODE button
Press to switch the playback mode (All Song/Repeat/Shuffle).
Press and hold for longer than 1 second to switch the playback filter (Folder/Playlist/Album).
9. Terminals
10. (Call/Play) button (*1)
Press to start/pause playback or to answer/hang up a call.
Press and hold for 2 seconds to switch the sound source (Walkman/Bluetooth device) or to reject an
incoming call.
Press and hold for 15 seconds to enter the formatting mode.
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11. RESET button
Press the RESET button with a pen or a paper clip, etc., to reset your Walkman.
12. OPR (Operation) lamp
13. (Power) button
Press and hold for 2.5 seconds to turn your Walkman on or off.
14. (Previous) button
Press to skip to the previous song.
Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds to skip to the beginning of the previous folder.
15. (Next) button
Press to skip to the next song.
Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds to skip to the beginning of the next folder.
16. Built-in Bluetooth antenna
Do not cover the antenna part with your hands or other object when a Bluetooth connection is active. Doing
so may interrupt the connection.
17. N-mark
Touch a Bluetooth device equipped with the NFC feature to this mark to connect it to your Walkman.
(*1) There is a tactile dot. Use it to help with button operations.
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Turning the power on
Turn on the power to start your Walkman.
1. Press and hold the button ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman for 2.5 seconds.
Your Walkman turns on and a startup sound will be heard. The lamp ( ) blinks in orange quickly while the
Walkman is turned on.
Hint
If there is no operation for an extended period, the lamp ( ) turns off and your Walkman will be turned off
automatically. In that case, press and hold the button ( ) to turn on the Walkman.
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Parts and controls of the Remote Commander
This section explains the functions of buttons and other parts of the Remote Commander (supplied).
1. VOL (Volume) +/- button
Press to adjust the music playback, ringtone, and call volumes.
2. / / button
Press to start/pause playback or to answer/hang up a call.
Press and hold for 2 seconds to switch the sound source (Walkman/Bluetooth device) or to reject an
incoming call.
3. Lamp (blue/red)
4. (Previous) button
Press to skip to the previous song.
Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds to skip to the beginning of the previous folder.
5. (Next) button
Press to skip to the next song.
Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds to skip to the beginning of the next folder.
6. Antenna (aerial)
Antennas are built-in. Do not cover the antenna part with your hands or other object when a connection is
active. Doing so may interrupt the connection.
7. Band
8. Band loop
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Using the Remote Commander
The Remote Commander (supplied) employs the Bluetooth technology to operate your Walkman wirelessly. The
Remote Commander and the Walkman are already paired at the factory, so just turn them on and they are ready
to use without pairing.
The power of your Walkman has to be turned on before performing the procedures below.
1. Press and hold the button ( ) for 2 seconds to turn the Remote Commander on.
Your Walkman and the Remote Commander are automatically connected with each other.
2. Press the desired button of the Remote Commander to operate your Walkman.
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Playing music
Play music imported to your Walkman.
1. Press the button ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman.
Press the button ( ) again to pause playback.
Hint
When playback of the last song is finished, your Walkman automatically restarts playback from the first song
and continues in sequential order.
Note
If there is no operation for an extended period while paused, the lamp ( ) turns off and your Walkman will be
turned off automatically. In that case, press and hold the button ( ) to turning on and press the button ( ) to
start playback music.
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Turning the Bluetooth function on/off
Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Walkman and the smartphone when you pair them or connect the paired
smartphone with the Walkman. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the smartphone for details.
1. Press and hold the button ( ) on the left ( ) side of your Walkman for 2 seconds to turn the Bluetooth
function on.
To turn off the Bluetooth function, press the button ( ) again for 2 seconds.
Hint
To reduce battery consumption, turn off the Bluetooth function when your Walkman is not connected with a
smartphone.
Note
The Bluetooth communications antenna is built in to your Walkman. If you cover the antenna ( ) with your
hands or other objects while using Bluetooth communications, the communication quality may be affected.
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Playing music on the smartphone
Play music on your smartphone that is connected with your Walkman via the Bluetooth connection.
1. Press and hold the button ( ) on the left ( ) side of your Walkman for 2 seconds to turn the Bluetooth
function on.
The lamp ( ) on the left ( ) side of your Walkman blinks in blue and the last connected smartphone is
connected.
2. Press the button ( ) to play the song.
Playback of the music on the smartphone starts.
Note
Music may not be played through the operation on your Walkman depending on the smartphone you use. If
this occurs, operate on the smartphone.
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Answering/hanging up a call
You can answer and hang up a phone call to your smartphone that is connected with your Walkman via the
Bluetooth connection.
1. Press the button ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman to answer a call.
2. Press the button ( ) on the right ( ) side of your Walkman to hang up the call.
Hint
To reject an incoming call, press and hold the button ( ) for 2 seconds while receiving a call.
If you answer a call during music playback, playback is paused. Playback is resumed when you hang up the
call.
Note
Do not cover the microphone part ( ) with your hands or other object when you talk on your Walkman.
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Important product information
Licence and trademark notice
Important product information
The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model
manufactured for sale in the USA.
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:
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.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.•
The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model
manufactured for sale in the USA.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model
manufactured for sale in the USA.
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-WS613 / WS615
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.
Notice for customers: the following information is only
applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-
0075 Japan
For EU product compliance: Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany
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equipment (applicable in the European Union and other
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the product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste. On
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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 products and 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. 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 and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated
properly, hand over these products 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
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where you purchased the product or battery.
Applicable accessories: USB Cradle
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.
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User-created characters and some special characters may not be
displayed.
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For users in Canada
Listening for a Lifetime
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is
only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how
you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This
manufacturer, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® and the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) want you to get
the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level; a level that
lets the sound come through clearly without annoying blaring or distortion
and, most importantly, without damaging your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to
higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud
and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment
at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
TO ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL:
Set your volume control to the lowest level where you can hear the
music comfortably and clearly. Prolonged exposure to anything over 85
decibels can cause gradual hearing loss.
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Once you have established a sound level where you can hear the
audio comfortably, clearly and without distortion, set the dial and leave
it there.
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See if your music player has a volume limiter that allows you to set a
safe listening level by establishing a maximum volume level on your
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player. This is a great solution for parents to ensure their children listen
at a safe level.
Limit listening time to give your hearing “quiet breaks.”•
BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WHEN
WEARING YOUR HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS:
Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear sounds around
you.
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Do not use headphones or earbuds while operating a motorized
vehicle; it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
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Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide years of fun and
enjoyment.
Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too
late, this manufacturer, CEA and ASHA recommend that you avoid
prolonged exposure to excessive noise. The following list of sound levels
is included for your information so that you can better protect your
hearing.
DECIBEL LEVEL EXAMPLES:
30 Whisper
40 Quiet room
50 Moderate rainfall
60 Normal conversation
70 Busy traffic, vacuum cleaner
80 Alarm clock
CONSTANT EXPOSURE TO THESE NOISES CAN BE
DANGEROUS:
90 Lawn mower, motorcycle
100 Chain saw
110 Rock concert
120 Jet plane takeoff
130 Jackhammer
140 Firecrackers
This information courtesy of the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (ASHA), the national professional, scientific and credentialing
association for more than 135,000 audiologists, speech-language
pathologists, and speech, language and hearing scientists.
For information on protection against noise-induced hearing loss, call the
ASHA Action Center (800-638-8255), Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m. To find an audiologist in your area, visit www.asha.org/findpro.
Parents can find helpful information about how to protect their children’s
hearing and how to teach them about safe listening at
www.listentoyourbuds.org, an ASHA award-winning public education
campaign sponsored in part by CEA.
A safety tip from the Consumer Electronics Association, 1919 South Eads
Street, Arlington, VA 22202 and the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850.
For customers who purchased the Tourist Model in Japan
The Bluetooth function designated for this product is applicable in
Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines,
Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and
Vietnam.
The following FCC/IC statement applies only to the version of this model
manufactured for sale in the USA and Canada.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to
comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
The following IC statement applies only to the version of this model
manufactured for sale in Canada.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard
(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Licence and trademark notice
WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
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trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
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IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
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Apple, Mac and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
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The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
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Clear Phase and Clear Phase logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
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Clear Bass is a trademark of Sony Corporation. •
The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc.
in the United States and in other countries.
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© 2013 CSR plc and its group companies. The aptX® mark and the
aptX logo are trade marks of CSR plc or one of its group companies
and may be registered in one or more jurisdictions.
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registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM
and ® marks are not specified.
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MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
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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.
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