Sony RMT-NWS20 - Remote Commander Instruction Manual

Contents

• Remote Commander (1)
  
  
• Cable Attachment
  
  
• Clip Attachment (1)
  
  
• Instruction Manual (1) (This manual)

Parts and controls

Slide the HOLD switch down to release the HOLD status, and press any of the operating buttons () to turn on the remote commander.

1. VOL +
2. (Previous) button
3. VOL -
4. (Play/pause) button*
5. Built-in Bluetooth antenna
6. (Next) button
7. OPR (Operation) lamp
8. Battery compartment lid
9. Lock release button

* Use the tactile dot on the Play/pause) button as a guide when operating the Remote Commander.

Using Remote Commander

The Remote Commander supports Walkman models in the NW-A30 series and NW-WM1 series. (As of October 2016)
Please check the following website or the catalog for the latest information on applicable models.
Since the Remote Commander connects to the Walkman via Bluetooth, the battery life of the Walkman may decrease depending on the model. Also check the following website for the battery life of the Walkman.
http://www.sony-asia.com/support

How to pair the Remote Commander and the Walkman (Bluetooth connection)
You need to pair the Remote Commander and the Walkman when using the Remote Commander for the first time, or after replacing the battery or resetting the Remote Commander.

Example: Setting the NW-A30 series or NW-WM1 series

1. Tap - [ Settings] - [Remote Control Settings] under [Bluetooth] to enter the pairing menu.
2. Tap the Remote Commander setting switch on the Walkman screen to set it to [On].
3. Tap [Add Remote Control].
4. Press any of the operating buttons (/VOL+/VOL-/) while the search dialog is displayed on the Walkman.
   The Remote Commander will power on and pairing will be performed between the Remote Commander and the Walkman. When pairing is complete, [RMT-NWS20] will be displayed on the Walkman.
   Tap to return to the previous display.

How to use the Remote Commander
Press the button corresponding to the operation you would like to perform on the Walkman.

How to turn off the Remote Commander
A power button does not exist on the Remote Commander. The Remote Commander turns off automatically under the following conditions:

• When the W alkman is turned off, the Remote Commander setting switch on the Walkman is set to [Off], or pairing information for the Remote Commander is deleted from the Walkman
• When you do not perform any operations on the Remote Commander for about 2 hours
• When pairing or connection is not completed within 5 minutes

How to reset the Remote Commander
Reset the Remote Commander in the following situations. As the pairing information for the Remote Commander will be deleted from the Walkman when you reset the Remote Commander, pair the Remote Commander and the Walkman again.

• When you want to use the Remote Commander for another compatible Walkman
• When the Remote Commander is not working properly
• When [Not Added] is displayed under [Added Remote Control] after you have reset the Walkman or deleted the pairing information for the Remote Commander

1. Simultaneously press and hold the button and VOL - button for approximately 10 seconds.

OPR (Operation) lamp indication

OPR (Operation) lamp indication	Status of the Remote Commander
Blinks twice in blue*.	Power on.
Lights up in blue for 2 seconds.	Power off.
Blinks four times in blue*.	Resetting of the Remote Commander is complete.
Lights up in red continuously	Not operable due to loss of power.
Blinks in blue and red alternately.	Registration in progress. (Pairing)
Blinks twice in blue* repeatedly.	Connection in progress
Blinks once in blue*.	Button operation after the connection is established.

* When the battery level becomes low, the lamp lights up in red.

Using attachments

You can use the attachments to secure the Remote Commander to a headphone cable or clip it to your clothes. Use the attachments as is convenient for you.

Cable attachment:
Used to attach the Remote Commander to a headphone cable

Clip attachment:
Used to clip the Remote Commander to clothes, etc.

Note

• Properly secure the attachment to the Remote Commander according to one of the following procedures. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may fall off or get lost.

Cable attachment

Select either cable attachment A (for a thin cable) or B (for a thick cable) based on the thickness of the headphone cable. A or B is indicated on the reverse of each cable attachment.

How to set the cable attachment

How to attach to the headphone cable

Note

How to remove the cable attachment
Simultaneously pull up the tab () and push the attachment in the directions of the arrow () to remove the attachment.

Clip attachment

You can use the clip attachment to attach the Remote Commander to your breast pocket, etc.

How to set the clip attachment

Note

How to remove the clip attachment

Replacing a battery

When the lamp on the Remote Commander lights up in red, the battery is nearly depleted.
Always replace the battery with a new CR1620 lithium battery.

1. Open the battery compartment lid.
   
   
2. Remove the battery.
   
   
3. Insert a new battery.
   
   
4. Set the battery compartment lid horizontally aligning the tab and the concave portion of the Remote Commander (), then push down and slide the lid until it clicks ().
   
   
5. Confirm that the battery compartment lid has been locked.
   

Note

• When the battery is removed, the pairing information for the Remote Commander is deleted from the Walkman. Pair the Remote Commander and the Walkman again.

Precautions

Notes on the Bluetooth function

• Bluetooth wireless technology allows connection at a distance of up to about 10 m. However, the effective range may vary depending on obstructions (people, metals, walls, etc.) or signal status.
• Because Bluetooth and wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g) devices use the same frequency (2.4 GHz), signal interference may occur, resulting in communication speed decrease, noise, or inability to connect, if Bluetooth communications are used near a wireless LAN device. In such cases, take the following measures.
  • Perform Bluetooth communications at least 10 m away from the wireless LAN device when connecting your Walkman and a Bluetooth device.
  • Place your Walkman and the Bluetooth device as close together as possible.
  • Turn off the wireless LAN device when performing Bluetooth communications within about 10 m of a wireless LAN device.
• Radio waves emitted from a Bluetooth device may affect the operation of equipment such as electronic medical devices. Turn off your Walkman and other Bluetooth devices in the following locations as failure to do so may cause an accident.
  • In hospitals, near priority seats on trains, in airplanes, in places such as gasoline stations where flammable gases are present, near automatic doors or fire alarms

Notes on handling your Remote Commander

• Keep new and used batteries away from children.
• If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
• Be sure to follow the precautions below. Failure to do so may cause malfunction.
  • Do not subject the Remote Commander to excessive shock nor drop it.
• Do not place or leave the Remote Commander in the following locations.
  • Locations subject to extremely high temperature, such as the hot interior of a car parked in the sun and/or in summer
    
  • Locations subject to direct sunlight or near a heater
    
  • Locations subject to high humidity, dust, soot or steam
  • Locations on an unstable surface or in an inclined position
  • Locations subject to vibration
  • Locations subject to high humidity such as bathrooms
  • Locations close to magnetic objects such as magnets, speaker boxes, or TV sets
• If your Remote Commander causes interference to radio or television reception, turn the Remote Commander off and move it away from the radio or television.
• Be sure to follow the precautions below when using your Remote Commander. Failure to do so may warp the casing or cause the Remote Commander to malfunction.
  • Do not sit down with your Remote Commander in your back pocket.
    
    
• Please note that water doesn't splash, this product is not waterproof specification. Be sure to follow the precautions below.
  • Be careful not to drop your Remote Commander into a sink or other container filled with water.
  • Do not use your Remote Commander in humid locations or wet weather such as rain or snow.
  • Do not use your Remote Commander in situations where you will sweat. If you touch the Remote Commander with wet hands or put the Remote Commander in the pocket of sweaty clothes, the Remote Commander may get wet.
• In the event that a foreign object or liquid gets inside the Remote Commander, remove the battery immediately and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center.

Maintenance

• Do not use solvent such as alcohol, thinner or benzine.

Specifications

Remote Commander
Bluetooth Specifications

• Communication system: Bluetooth specification version 4.0
• Output: Bluetooth specification Power Class 2
• Maximum communication range: Line of sight approx. 10 m (30 feet) *¹
• Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)

Power Source
CR1620 Lithium Coin Cell Battery *²

Operating temperature
5°C to 35°C (41 ºF to 95 ºF)

Dimensions (Remote Commander)
w/h/d, projecting parts not included
Approx. 20.8 mm × 74.8 mm × 6.6 mm
(0.82 inches x 2.95 inches x 0.26 inches)
w/h/d
Approx. 20.8 mm × 74.8 mm × 7.9 mm
(0.82 inches x 2.95 inches x 0.32 inches)

Mass (Remote Commander)
Approx. 11 g (0.4 oz)

Battery Life
Approx. 8 months (2 hours usage every day)*³

^*1 The range may vary depending on the communication environment.
^*2 The battery supplied at the time of purchase may have a shorter battery life as it is installed at the factory to check the performance.
^*3 The battery life may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use. The value is for reference only.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting

You cannot operate your Walkman by the Remote Commander.

• Slide down the HOLD switch on the Remote Commander to release it from hold status.
• Check the lamp on the Remote Commander to determine the battery level and replace the battery if necessary.
• Reset the Remote Commander to pair the Remote Commander and the Walkman again.
  → See "Using Remote Commander." ˎ Restart your Walkman.
  → See the instruction manual of your Walkman.
• A device using the 2.4 GHz frequency, such as a wireless LAN device, Bluetooth audio device, or microwave oven, may disturb the Bluetooth connection. Use your Walkman and the connected Remote Commander away from these devices.
• The Bluetooth connection between your Walkman and the Remote Commander may be obstructed by, for example, metal, walls, or people. Remove any obstructions or change the location to enable proper communications.

You cannot pair the Remote Commander and your Walkman.

• Place the Remote Commander and the Walkman at a distance that allows for Bluetooth connections.

Compliance

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Trademarks

WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by 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.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.