Sony NWZ-E435F / NWZ-E436F / NWZ-E436FK / NWZ-E438F Service Manual ▷ View online
SERVICE MANUAL
Sony Corporation
New Mobile Division
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
NWZ-E435F/E436F/
E436FK/E438F
9-889-259-03
2009I05-1
©
2009.09
US Model
UK Model
UK Model
E Model
Tourist Model
East European
Model
NWZ-E435F/E436F/E438F
AEP Model
Australian Model
NWZ-E435F/E436F/E436FK/E438F
Canadian Model
NWZ-E436F/E438F
Chinese Model
NWZ-E436F
French Model
NWZ-E436F/E436FK/E438F
Ver. 1.2 2009.09
Supported file format
Music
Audio Formats
(Codec)
(Codec)
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*
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*
File extension: .wma
Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequency*
1
: 16, 22.05, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz (Stereo)
8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 32, 44.1 kHz (Mono)
* 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))*
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
(Stereo/Mono)
Linear PCM
Media File format: Wave-Riff file format
File extension: .wav
Bit rate: 1,411 kbps
Sampling frequency*
File extension: .wav
Bit rate: 1,411 kbps
Sampling frequency*
1
: 44.1 kHz (Stereo/Mono)
Video
Video Formats
(Codec)
(Codec)
Frame rate: Max. 30 fps
Resolution: Max. QVGA (320 × 240)
Resolution: Max. QVGA (320 × 240)
AVC
(H.264/AVC)
(H.264/AVC)
Media File format: MP4 file format
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Baseline Profile
Level: 1.3
Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Baseline Profile
Level: 1.3
Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps
MPEG-4
Media File format: MP4 file format
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Simple Profile
Bit rate: Max. 1,024 kbps
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Simple Profile
Bit rate: Max. 1,024 kbps
Windows
Media Video 9*
Media Video 9*
4
Media File format: ASF file format
File extension: .wmv
Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps
File extension: .wmv
Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps
Audio Formats
(Codec)
(Codec)
AAC-LC
(for AVC,
MPEG-4)
(for AVC,
MPEG-4)
Channel number: Max. 2 channels
Sampling frequency*
Sampling frequency*
1
: 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Bit rate: Max. 288 kbps / channel
WMA
(for Windows
Media Video
9)
(for Windows
Media Video
9)
Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequency*
Sampling frequency*
1
: 44.1 kHz
* Compatible with WM-DRM 10
File size
Max. 2 GB
The number of files
Max. 1,000
Main unit section:
– Continued on next page –
v ATRAC is trademark of Sony Corporation.
v “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
v Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered
v “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
v Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered
v Adobe, Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash Player are trademarks or registered trademarks
v MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
v IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
v Apple, Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
v QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple
v Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
v This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
v THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
v This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
v THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL
(ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
v THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN
FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://MPEGLA.COM
v THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-1 PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE VC-1 STANDARD
(ii) DECODE VC-1 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
v US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
v All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks
v All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks
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
Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a
Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows
(“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such
This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”).
compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may request that
licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the
WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure
license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content
v Information on Expat
Copyright ©1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd and Clark Cooper.
Copyright ©2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Expat maintainers.
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this
Copyright ©2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Expat maintainers.
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy,
permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR
CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN
Program ©2008 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2008 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2008 Sony Corporation
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Thomson.
Corporation.
other countries.
Inc., used under license therefrom.
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A
CONSUMER FOR
STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO
BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE
FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO
(“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR
A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG
FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO
(“VC-1 VIDEO”) AND/OR
A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
PROVIDE VC-1 VIDEO.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG
of their respective holders. In this manual,
TM
and ® marks are not specified.
license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
Media contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content
content is not misappropriated.
If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been
Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new
WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked
Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such
Owners.
software and associated documentation files (the “Software”), to deal
modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to
conditions:
substantial portions of the Software.
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES
NONINFRINGEMENT.
ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF
THE SOFTWARE.
Photo: NWZ-E435F
Note:
Be sure to keep your PC used for service and
checking of this unit always updated with the
latest version of your anti-virus software.
In case a virus affected unit was found during
service, contact your Service Headquarters.
Be sure to keep your PC used for service and
checking of this unit always updated with the
latest version of your anti-virus software.
In case a virus affected unit was found during
service, contact your Service Headquarters.
• NWZ-E436FK bundles SRS-NWGT010 (speaker kit).
NWZ-E435F/E436F/E438F
DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER
NWZ-E436FK
DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYER ACTIVE SPEAKER KIT
SPECIFICATIONS
NWZ-E435F/E436F/E436FK/E438F
2
Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)
The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4
minutes songs (not including videos and photos) in the MP3 format. Other playable audio
file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format.
minutes songs (not including videos and photos) in the MP3 format. Other playable audio
file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format.
NWZ-E435F
NWZ-E436F/E436FK
Bit rate
Songs
Time
Songs
Time
48 kbps
1,150
76 hr. 40 min.
2,450
163 hr. 20 min.
64 kbps
885
59 hr. 00 min.
1,850
123 hr. 20 min.
128 kbps
440
29 hr. 20 min.
925
61 hr. 40 min.
256 kbps
220
14 hr. 40 min.
460
30 hr. 40 min.
320 kbps
175
11 hr. 40 min.
370
24 hr. 40 min.
NWZ-E438F
Bit rate
Songs
Time
48 kbps
5,050
336 hr. 40 min.
64 kbps
3,750
250 hr. 00 min.
128 kbps
1,850
123 hr. 20 min.
256 kbps
945
63 hr. 00 min.
320 kbps
755
50 hr. 20 min.
Maximum recordable time of videos (Approx.)
The approximate recordable times are estimated in the case where only videos are
transferred. The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is
used.
transferred. The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is
used.
NWZ-E435F NWZ-E436F/E436FK
NWZ-E438F
Bit rate
Time
Time
Time
Video Format: 384 kbps
7 hr. 10 min.
15 hr. 00 min.
Audio Format: 128 kbps
Video Format: 768 kbps
Video Format: 768 kbps
4 hr. 00 min.
8 hr. 30 min.
Audio Format: 128 kbps
Maximum recordable number of photos that can be transferred (Approx.)
Max. 8,000
Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes.
Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes.
Capacity (User available capacity)*
1
NWZ-E435F: 2 GB (Approx. 1.69 GB = 1,811,415,040 bytes)
NWZ-E436F/E436FK: 4 GB (Approx. 3.49 GB = 3,744,464,896 bytes)
NWZ-E438F: 8 GB (Approx. 7.05 GB = 7,572,815,872 bytes)
*
NWZ-E436F/E436FK: 4 GB (Approx. 3.49 GB = 3,744,464,896 bytes)
NWZ-E438F: 8 GB (Approx. 7.05 GB = 7,572,815,872 bytes)
*
1
Available storage capacity of the player may vary.
A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
Output (headphones)
Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)
20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)
FM tuner
FM Frequency range
87.5 to 108.0 MHz
The frequency is changed by 0.1 MHz.
87.5 to 108.0 MHz
The frequency is changed by 0.1 MHz.
IF (FM)
Not applicable
Battery life (continuous playback)
By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected.
The times below are approximated when “Equalizer” is deactivated, and “Screensaver”
is set to “Blank.”
Furthermore, for videos, the time approximated when the brightness of the screen
is set to “3.”
The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use.
The times below are approximated when “Equalizer” is deactivated, and “Screensaver”
is set to “Blank.”
Furthermore, for videos, the time approximated when the brightness of the screen
is set to “3.”
The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use.
NWZ-E435F/E436F/E436FK/E438F
Music
Playback at MP3 128 kbps
Playback at MP3 128 kbps
Approximately 45 hours
Playback at WMA 128 kbps
Approximately 45 hours
Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps
Approximately 40 hours
Playback at Linear PCM 1411 kbps
Approximately 40 hours
Video
Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps
Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps
Approximately 8 hours
Playback at AVC 384 kbps
Approximately 6.5 hours
Playback at WMV 384 kbps
Approximately 7.5 hours
FM radio
At receiving FM broadcasting
At receiving FM broadcasting
Approximately 21 hours
Display
2.0-inch, TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA (240 × 320 pixels), 262,144
colors
colors
Dimensions (w/h/d, projecting parts not included)
44.0 × 83.9 × 8.5 mm (1
3
/
4
× 3
3
/
8
×
11
/
32
inches)
Dimension (w/h/d)
44.2 × 83.9 × 8.5 mm (1
3
/
4
× 3
3
/
8
×
11
/
32
inches)
Mass
Supplied Accessories
*
4
Approx. 50 g (Approx. 1.8 oz)
• Headphones (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• USB cable (1)
• Attachment (1)
• CD-ROM*
1
*
2
(1)
• Quick Start Guide (1)
Antenna
Headphone cord antenna
Interface
Headphone: Stereo mini-jack
WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
Operating temperature
5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Power source
• Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable)
Charging time
USB-based charging
Approx. 4 hours (full charge), Approx. 2 hours (approx. 80 %)
Approx. 4 hours (full charge), Approx. 2 hours (approx. 80 %)
Photo*
5
Photo Format
(Codec)
(Codec)
JPEG
Media File format: Compatible with Exif 2.21 file format
File extension: .jpg
Profile: Baseline Profile
Number of pixels: Max. 4,000 × 4,000 pixels (16,000,000 pixels)
Profile: Baseline Profile
Number of pixels: Max. 4,000 × 4,000 pixels (16,000,000 pixels)
The number of files
Max. 1,000
*
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.
*
4
Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player
11.
*
5
Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats.
30 hr. 40 min.
17 hr. 30 min.
Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc.
— Windows Media Player 11
— Media Manager for WALKMAN*
3
— Content Transfer
— Operation Guide (PDF file)
*
1
Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player.
*
2
Depending on the country/region in which you have purchages the player,
the bundled software may be afferent.
*
3
Media Manager for WALKMAN is not bundle with the packages sold in the
U.S.A. Please download it from the following web site:
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/download/wmm_lite
*
4
Refer to supplied accessories of NWZ-E436FK together with supplied accessories of
speaker section.
Continuous RMS power output (reference)*
1
: 1 W +1 W (1 kHz, 10% THD)
Input:
WM-PORT*
2
(22 pin)
See below for compatible “WALKMAN”
models.
models.
Speaker:
39 mm dia.
Dimensions (w/h/d):
Approx. 152 × 105 × 20 mm
(6 × 4
(6 × 4
1
/
4
×
13
/
16
inches)
Dimensions (w/h/d, upright position):
Approx. 152 × 105 × 60 mm
(6 × 4
(6 × 4
1
/
4
× 2
3
/
8
inches)
Mass:
Approx. 140 g (5 oz)
Operating temperature:
5°C to 35°C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Power requirements:
DC 5.2 V (100-240 V)
Power source (2 way power supply):
AC power adaptor (supplied)/
Battery supply from the “WALKMAN”
Battery supply from the “WALKMAN”
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1
When using the AC power adaptor.
*2
The WM-PORT is a dedicated multi-terminal connector, used to connect a
“WALKMAN” to its accessories.
“WALKMAN” to its accessories.
Supplied accessories:
• “WALKMAN”
• “WALKMAN”
• Headphones (1)
• Earbuds (Size S, L) (Supplied in pairs)
• USB cable (1)
• Attachment (1)
Use when connecting the “WALKMAN” to
the optional cradle, etc.
the optional cradle, etc.
• CD-ROM (1)
• Operation Guide (1)
• Speaker*
• Speaker*
1
(1)
• AC power adaptor*
1
*
2
(1)
• Operating Instructions*
1
(1)
*
1
The items (speaker, etc.) bundled with this kit are not described in “Supplied Accessories” in
the “Operation Guide” supplied with the “WALKMAN.”
the “Operation Guide” supplied with the “WALKMAN.”
*
2
The shape of the AC power plug varies depending on the country or region.
Speaker section (NWZ-E436FK):
Ver. 1.1
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE
WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN
THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION.
REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS
WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN
THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION.
REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS
WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS
MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR
LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES
PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONC-
TIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE
PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DON-
NÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS
PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES
PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONC-
TIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE
PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DON-
NÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS
PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
NWZ-E435F/E436F/E436FK/E438F
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UNLEADED SOLDER
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead-
free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead-
free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with
the lead free mark due to their particular size)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.
• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 °C higher
• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 °C higher
than ordinary solder.
Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be
applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.
applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.
Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to
about 350 °C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if
about 350 °C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if
the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
• Strong
viscosity
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to fl ow)
than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges
occur such as on IC pins, etc.
than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges
occur such as on IC pins, etc.
•
Usable with ordinary solder
It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may
also be added to ordinary solder.
also be added to ordinary solder.
NOTES ON CHIP COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
•
•
Never reuse a disconnected chip component.
•
Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be dam-
aged by heat.
aged by heat.
FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARD REPAIRING
•
•
Keep the temperature of soldering iron around 270 °C during
repairing.
repairing.
•
Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
circuit board (within 3 times).
•
Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
or unsoldering.
1.
SERVICING NOTES
............................................. 3
2. GENERAL
.................................................................. 6
3. DISASSEMBLY
3-1. Disassembly Flow ........................................................... 7
3-2. Rear Case ........................................................................ 7
3-3. SVX Front Case Assy, KEY Board ................................. 8
3-4. Battery (N) Assy ............................................................. 8
3-5. MINI Jack ....................................................................... 9
3-6. MAIN Board, Escutcheon ............................................... 9
3-7. Liquid Crystal Display Panel .......................................... 10
3-8. SVX VOL SW Assy ........................................................ 10
3-2. Rear Case ........................................................................ 7
3-3. SVX Front Case Assy, KEY Board ................................. 8
3-4. Battery (N) Assy ............................................................. 8
3-5. MINI Jack ....................................................................... 9
3-6. MAIN Board, Escutcheon ............................................... 9
3-7. Liquid Crystal Display Panel .......................................... 10
3-8. SVX VOL SW Assy ........................................................ 10
4.
TEST MODE
............................................................ 11
5. DIAGRAMS
5-1. Printed
Wiring
Boards
.................................................... 19
5-2. Schematic
Diagram
......................................................... 20
6.
EXPLODED VIEWS
6-1. Rear Case Section ........................................................... 21
6-2. Front Case Assy Section ................................................. 22
6-3. PC Board Section ............................................................ 23
6-4. LCD
6-2. Front Case Assy Section ................................................. 22
6-3. PC Board Section ............................................................ 23
6-4. LCD
Section
................................................................... 24
7.
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
.............................. 25
Accessories are given in the last of the electrical parts list.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
System Requirements
v Computer
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating
systems*
systems*
1
:
Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later)
Not supported by 64 bit version OS.
Not supported by OSs other than above.
*
Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later)
Not supported by 64 bit version OS.
Not supported by OSs other than above.
*
1
Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft.
v CPU: Pentium 4 1.0 GHz or higher
v RAM: 512 MB or more
v Hard Disk drive: 380 MB or more of available space
v RAM: 512 MB or more
v Hard Disk drive: 380 MB or more of available space
More free space may be required depending on the version of the operating system
installed. Also, more space is required to store data (such as music, videos, photos) on
the hard drive.
installed. Also, more space is required to store data (such as music, videos, photos) on
the hard drive.
v Display:
− Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,024 × 768 or higher)
− Colors: 8-bit color or higher (16-bit color recommended)
− Colors: 8-bit color or higher (16-bit color recommended)
v CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM)
To create original CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required.
v Sound board
v USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
v Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or 3.0, QuickTime 7.3, Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0,
v Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or 3.0, QuickTime 7.3, Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0,
Windows Media Player 10 or 11 (Windows Media Player 11 recommended. Some
computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file
limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping.).
computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file
limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping.).
v Installation of Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher is required.
v Broadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD)
v 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.
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
− M ulti-boot environment
− Multi-monitor environment
− M acintosh
− M acintosh
NWZ-E435F/E436F/E436FK/E438F
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NOTE THE COMPLETE PC BOARD REPLACING
When the complete PC board is replaced, format it according to the following.
When the complete PC board is replaced, format it according to the following.
Formatting Memory
(Format)
You can format the built-in flash memory of the player.
If the memory is formatted, all data will be erased. Be sure to verify the data
stored in memory prior to formatting and export any important data to the
hard disk of your computer.
If the memory is formatted, all data will be erased. Be sure to verify the data
stored in memory prior to formatting and export any important data to the
hard disk of your computer.
Settings
5-way button
BACK/HOME
button
Note
• This function is only available in the pause mode.
Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the
Home menu appears.
Home menu appears.
Press the W/7/C/# button to select
(Settings), and then press
the V button to confirm.
Press the W/7/C/# button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the V button to confirm.
V button to confirm.
to confirm.
to confirm.
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Press the W/7/C/# button to select “Format,” and then press the
“All data including songs will be deleted. Proceed?” appears.
Press the W/7 button to select “Yes,” and then press the V button
“All data will be deleted. Proceed?” appears.
Press the W/7 button to select “Yes,” and then press the V button
While the memory is being formatted, an animated display appears.
When initialization finishes, “Memory formatted.” appears.
When initialization finishes, “Memory formatted.” appears.
To cancel the operation
Select “No” in step
or
and press the V button to confirm. You can also
cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step
or
.
Notes
• Do not format the built-in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer.
•
•
appears instead of (Clock Display) if the player accesses certain online services
(available only in U.S.A.). To restore (Clock Display), format the memory of the
player.
player.
COLOR VARIATION
Model
Destination
Color
Black
Red
Pink
Blue
Silver
NWZ-E435F
US (Wal-Mart model)
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AEP, UK
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East European
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E, Australian, Tourist
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Mexican
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NWZ-E436F
US
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US (Best Buy model)
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US (Wal-Mart model)
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Canadian
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Canadian
(BMG contents preinstall model)
(BMG contents preinstall model)
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AEP, UK
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AEP (Hannah Montana model)
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French
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East European
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E, Australian, Tourist
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Chinese
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Mexican
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NWZ-E436FK
AEP
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French
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Australian
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NWZ-E438F
US
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US (Best Buy model)
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Canadian
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AEP, UK
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French
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East European
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E, Australian, Tourist
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Mexican
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