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2008.09

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Corporation.

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 and 

 are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or 
other countries.

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trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other 
countries.

 MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from 

Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

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Machines Corporation.

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 This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
 THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT 

PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL 
USE OF A CONSUMER FOR
(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL 

STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR

(ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A 

CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL 
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER 
LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.

NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER 
USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO 
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND 
LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE 
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

 THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO 

LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A 
CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD 

(“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR

(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER 

ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND

NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A 
VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE 
IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, 
L.L.C. SEE HTTP://MPEGLA.COM 

 US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. 
 All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered 

trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, 

TM

 and ® marks are not 

specified.

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.

Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for 
Windows Media contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity 
of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including 
copyright, in such content is not misappropriated.  
This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM 
Software”).  If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been 
compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may 
request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new 
licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content.  Revocation does not alter 
the WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected content.  A list of revoked 
WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license 
for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC.  Microsoft may, in 
conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device 
on behalf of Secure Content Owners.

Program ©2007 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2007 Sony Corporation

File format

MP3(MPEG1 Layer3) file format, ASF file format, MP4 file format, Wave-Riff file 
format

File extension

MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC-LC*

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 (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp), Linear PCM (.wav)

Codec

MP3

Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequency*

2

: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

WMA

Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequency*

2

: 44.1 kHz

AAC-LC*

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Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))*

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Sampling frequency*

2

: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Linear PCM

Bit rate: 1,411 kbps
Sampling frequency*

2

: 44.1 kHz

Video (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)
File format

MP4 file format, “Memory Stick” video format

File extension

.mp4, .m4v

Codec

Video

AVC
(H.264/AVC)

Profile: Baseline Profile
Level: Max. 1.3
Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps

MPEG-4

Profile: Simple Profile
Bit rate: Max. 2,500 kbps

Frame rate: Max. 30 fps
Resolution: Max. QVGA (320 × 240)

Audio

AAC-LC

Channel number: Max. 2 channels
Sampling frequency*

2

: 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Bit rate: Max. 288 kbps per 1 channel

File size

Max. 2 GB

The number of files

Max. 1,000

File format

Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21file format

File extension

.jpg

Codec

Profile: Baseline Profile
Number of pixels: Max. 4,000 × 4,000 pixels (16,000,000 pixels)

The number of files

Max. 10,000

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Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back.

2

Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.

3

Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the 
sampling frequency.

4

Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats.

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The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4 
minutes songs (not including videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and photos) in the 
MP3 format. Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from 
MP3 format.

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.

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

840

56 hr. 00 min.

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.

Bit rate

Time

Time

Time

Video Format: 384 kbps

7 hr. 10 min.

15 hr. 00 min.

30 hr. 40 min.

Audio Format: 128 kbps

Video Format: 768 kbps

4 hr. 00 min.

8 hr. 30 min.

17 hr. 30 min.

Audio Format: 128 kbps

Max. 10,000
Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes.

NWZ-S515: 2 GB (Approx. 1.71 GB = 1,840,840,704 bytes)
NWZ-S516: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,704,512 bytes)
NWZ-S615F: 2 GB (Approx. 1.71 GB = 1,840,775,168 bytes)
NWZ-S616F: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,638,976  bytes)
NWZ-S618F: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB = 7,840,956,416 bytes)
*

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Available storage capacity of the player may vary.

  A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.

Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)

FM Frequency range
87.5 to 108.0 MHz

375 kHz

Headphone cord antenna

Headphone: Stereo mini-jack
WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins
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 USB cable)

USB-based charging
Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx.1.5 hours (approx. 80 %)

By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected.
The time below is approximated when “New Song Pop Up”, “Clear Stereo”, “DSEE 
(Sound Enhance)”, “Dynamic Normalizer”, “Equalizer” and “VPT (Surround)” are 
deactivated, and “Screensaver” is set to “Blank.”
Furthermore, for videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), 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.

Music

Playback at MP3 128 kbps

Approximately 33 hours

Approximately 33 hours

Playback at WMA 128 kbps

Approximately 33 hours

Approximately 33 hours

Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps

Approximately 32 hours

Approximately 32 hours

Playback at Linear PCM 1411 kbps

Approximately 35 hours

Approximately 35 hours

Video  
(NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)

Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps

 

pproximately 9.5 hours

Playback at MPEG-4 768 kbps

 

pproximately 8.5 hours

Playback at AVC 384 kbps

pproximately 7.5 hours

Playback at AVC 768 kbps

pproximately 7.5 hours

At receiving FM broadcasting 
(NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)

pproximately 24 hours

1.82-inch, TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA (240 × 320 pixels), 262,144 
colors

42.0 × 79.5 × 11.5 mm (1 

11

/

16

 × 3 

1

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4

 × 

15

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32

 inches)

42.0 × 79.5 × 11.5 mm (1 

11

/

16

 × 3 

1

/

4

 × 

15

/

32

 inches) 

Approx. 50 g (Approx. 1.8 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Headphones (1)
USB cable

*1

 (1)

Attachment (1)
Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc.
CD-ROM

*2 *3

 (1)

– MP3 Conversion Tool
– Windows Media Player 11
– Operation Guide (PDF fi le)
Quick Start Guide (1)

*1

  Do not use any USB cable other than the supplied USB cable or the specifi ed 

optional dedicated cables.

*2

  Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player.

*3

  Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, the sup-

plied software may be different.

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 

the lead free mark due to their particular size)

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.
•    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.

    Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to 

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.

•   Usable with ordinary solder
    It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may 

also be added to ordinary solder.

NOTE  THE  IC301,  IC302,  IC303,  IC404,  IC405,  IC501,  
IC503,  IC505,  IC506,  IC507,  IC508,  IC509,  IC601,  IC602,  
IC701,  IC751,  IC752,  IC802,  IC803,  IC901  AND IC903  
ON  THE  MAIN  BOARD  REPLACING
When IC301, IC302, IC303, IC404, IC405, IC501, IC503, IC505, 
IC506, IC507, IC508, IC509, IC601, IC602, IC701, IC751, IC752, 
IC802, IC803, IC901 and IC903 on the MAIN board is damaged, 
exchange the new MAIN board for the MAIN board which IC 
damaged.

NOTE  THE  CN881  ON  THE  MAIN  BOARD  REPLAC-
ING
When CN881 on the MAIN board is damaged, exchange the new 
MAIN board for the MAIN board which connector damaged.

NOTE  THE  C104  AND  C204  ON  THE  MAIN  BOARD  
REPLACING
When C104 and C204 on the MAIN board is damaged, exchange 
the new MAIN board for the MAIN board which capacitor dam-
aged.

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.

Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
•   Keep the temperature of soldering iron around 270 °C during 

repairing.

•   Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the 

circuit board (within 3 times).

•   Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering 

or unsoldering.

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3-1.   Disassembly Flow  ..........................................................   6
3-2.   Case (Upper) Sub Assy ...................................................   6
3-3.   LCD Sub Assy (LCD801) ...............................................   7
3-4.   MAIN Board ...................................................................   7
3-5.   Lithium Ion Battery ........................................................   8

TEST  MODE 

 ............................................................   9

5-1. Block 

Diagram 

................................................................  16

5-2.  Printed Wiring Board - MAIN Board (Side A) - ............   18
5-3.  Printed Wiring Board - MAIN Board (Side B) - ............   19
5-4.  Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (1/10) - ...................   20
5-5.  Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (2/10) - ...................   21
5-6.  Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (3/10) - ...................   22
5-7.  Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (4/10) - ...................   23
5-8.  Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (5/10) - ...................   24
5-9.  Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (6/10) - ...................   25
5-10.  Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (7/10) - ...................   26
5-11.  Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (8/10) - ...................   27
5-12.  Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (9/10) - ...................   28
5-13.  Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (10/10) - .................   29

6-1.  Case (Upper) Section ......................................................   42
6-2.  LCD, MAIN Board Section ............................................   43
6-3.  Case (Lower) Section ......................................................   44

  ..............................   45

CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

 Computer 

IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating 
systems*: 
Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Professional 
(Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Media Center Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / 
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Media 
Center Edition 2005 (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista Home Basic / Windows 
Vista Home Premium / Windows Vista Business / Windows Vista Ultimate
Not supported by 64 bit version OS.
Not supported by OSs other than above. 
* Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft.

 CPU: Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher
 RAM: 128 MB or more (For Windows Vista, 512 MB or more)
 Hard Disk drive: 380 MB or more of available space
 Display: 

 Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,024 × 768 or higher)
 Colors: 8 bit or higher (recommended 16 bit)

 CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM)

To create original CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required.

 Sound board
 USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
 Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, 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.). 
* NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only

 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

NOTE  THE  MAIN  BOARD  REPLACING
When the MAIN board is replaced, format it according to the fol-
lowing.

You can format the built-in flash memory of the player.
If the memory is formatted, all data and settings 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

 This function is only available in the pause mode.





/// button to select   (Settings), and then press 

 button to confirm.

Select “No” in step 



 or 



 and press the 

 button to confirm. You can also 

cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step 



 or 



.

Press the BACK/HOME button.

 Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer, or the software you 

used to transfer the data.

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

/// button to select “Common Settings,” and then 

 button to confirm.

The list of “Common Settings” options appears.



/// button to select “Format,” and then press the 

 button to confirm.
“All data including songs will be deleted. Proceed?” appears.



/ button to select “Yes,” and then press the  button 

to confirm.
“All data will be deleted. Proceed?” appears.



/ button to select “Yes,” and then press the  button 

to confirm.
While the memory is being formatted, an animated display appears.
When initialization finishes, “Memory formatted.” appears.