Sony NWZ-S754 / NWZ-S755 Service Manual ▷ View online
SERVICE MANUAL
Sony Corporation
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
NWZ-S754/S755
SPECIFICATIONS
DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER
9-889-987-01
2010I05-1
©
2010.09
Canadian Mode
Chinese Model
Mexican Model
NWZ-S754
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Australian Model
NWZ-S754/S755
Ver. 1.0 2010.09
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.
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Supported file format
Music (including podcasts (*1))
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 (*2): 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
File extension: .mp3
Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequency (*2): 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 (*2): 44.1 kHz
* Compatible with WM-DRM 10
File extension: .wma
Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequency (*2): 44.1 kHz
* Compatible with WM-DRM 10
AAC-LC (*3)
Media File format: MP4 file format
File extension: .mp4, .m4a, .3gp
Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
(*4)
Sampling frequency (*2): 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32,
44.1, 48 kHz
File extension: .mp4, .m4a, .3gp
Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
(*4)
Sampling frequency (*2): 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 (*2): 44.1 kHz
File extension: .wav
Bit rate: 1,411 kbps
Sampling frequency (*2): 44.1 kHz
Video (including podcasts (*1))
Video Formats
(Codec)
(Codec)
Frame rate: Max. 30 fps
Resolution: Max. 720 × 480 (*5)
Resolution: Max. 720 × 480 (*5)
AVC
(H.264/AVC)
(H.264/AVC)
Media File format: MP4 file format, “Memory Stick” video
format
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Baseline Profile
Level: 1.2, 1.3, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 3
Bit rate: Max. 10 Mbps
format
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Baseline Profile
Level: 1.2, 1.3, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 3
Bit rate: Max. 10 Mbps
MPEG-4
Media File format: MP4 file format, “Memory Stick” video
format
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Simple Profile
Bit rate: Max. 6 Mbps
format
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Simple Profile
Bit rate: Max. 6 Mbps
Windows Media Video 9
(*6)
(*6)
Media File format: ASF file format
File extension: .wmv
Profile: VC1 simple profile, main profile
Bit rate: Max. 6 Mbps
File extension: .wmv
Profile: VC1 simple profile, main profile
Bit rate: Max. 6 Mbps
Audio Formats
(Codec)
(Codec)
AAC-LC
(for AVC, MPEG-4)
(for AVC, MPEG-4)
Channel number: Max. 2 channels
Sampling frequency (*2): 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Bit rate: Max. 288 kbps / channel
Sampling frequency (*2): 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 (*2): 44.1 kHz
* Compatible with WM-DRM 10
Sampling frequency (*2): 44.1 kHz
* Compatible with WM-DRM 10
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Photo Format
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(Codec)
JPEG
Media File format: Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21 file
format
File extension: .jpg
Profile: Baseline Profile
Number of pixels: Max. 4,096 × 4,096 pixels (16,000,000
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format
File extension: .jpg
Profile: Baseline Profile
Number of pixels: Max. 4,096 × 4,096 pixels (16,000,000
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(*1) The maximum recordable number of podcasts is 20,000.
(*2) Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.
(*3) Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back.
(*4) Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency.
(*5) These numbers indicate the maximum resolution of playable video, and do not indicate the player’s display
(*2) Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.
(*3) Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back.
(*4) Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency.
(*5) These numbers indicate the maximum resolution of playable video, and do not indicate the player’s display
resolution. The display resolution is 320 × 240.
(*6) Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player.
(*7) Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats.
(*7) Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats.
Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)
The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer only 4 minute songs (not including videos and
photos) in the MP3 format. Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format.
photos) in the MP3 format. Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format.
NWZ-S754
NWZ-S755
Bit rate
Number Time
Number Time
48 kbps
4,950
330 hr. 00 min. 10,000
666 hr. 40 min.
64 kbps
3,650
243 hr. 20 min. 7,450
496 hr. 40 min.
128 kbps 1,800
120 hr. 00 min. 3,700
246 hr. 40 min.
256 kbps 925
61 hr. 40 min.
1,850
123 hr. 20 min.
320 kbps 740
49 hr. 20 min.
1,500
100 hr. 00 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.
differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is used.
NWZ-S754
NWZ-S755
Bit rate
Time
Time
Video Format: 384 kbps
Audio Format: 128 kbps
Audio Format: 128 kbps
29 hr. 20 min. 59 hr. 40 min.
Video Format: 768 kbps
Audio Format: 128 kbps
Audio Format: 128 kbps
16 hr. 40 min. 34 hr. 00 min.
Maximum recordable number of photos that can be transferred (Approx.)
Max. 20,000
Maximum containable number of songs in each folder: 1,000
Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes.
Maximum containable number of songs in each folder: 1,000
Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes.
Maximum recordable number of playlists
Maximum transferrable number of playlists: 8,192
Maximum containable number of songs in each playlist: 999
Maximum containable number of songs in each playlist: 999
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20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)
Noise Canceling function
Digital Noise Canceling function
Environment setting: Bus/Train / Airplane / Office
Noise Canceling Modes: Normal Mode / Quiet Mode / External Input Mode
Environment setting: Bus/Train / Airplane / Office
Noise Canceling Modes: Normal Mode / Quiet Mode / External Input Mode
Total Noise Suppression Ratio (*1)
Approx. 17 dB (*2)
(*1) Under Sony measurement standard.
(*2) Equivalent to approx. 98.0% reduction of energy of sound compared with not wearing headphones. ([Select NC
(*2) Equivalent to approx. 98.0% reduction of energy of sound compared with not wearing headphones. ([Select NC
Environment]: [Airplane])
FM radio
FM Frequency range
87.5 to 108.0 MHz
(You cannot use the FM radio function while the player is installed into the speaker system.)
87.5 to 108.0 MHz
(You cannot use the FM radio function while the player is installed into the speaker system.)
IF (FM)
128 kHz
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 ºF to 95 ºF)
Power source
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
USB power (from a computer via a USB connector of the player)
Charging time
USB-based charging
Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx. 1.5 hours (approx. 80 %)
Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx. 1.5 hours (approx. 80 %)
Battery life (continuous playback)
Actual battery life may vary depending on settings. The estimated battery usage hours shown below are based on
typical usage conditions with “Basic setting of battery life measurement” as shown in the table below.
typical usage conditions with “Basic setting of battery life measurement” as shown in the table below.
Note
Even if the player is turned off for an extended period, a small amount of battery power is still consumed.
Battery life may vary depending on volume setting, conditions of use, and ambient temperature.
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Playback at MP3 128 kbps
Approx. 40 hours
Approx. 50 hours
Playback at WMA 128 kbps
Approx. 40 hours
Approx. 50 hours
Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps
Approx. 39 hours
Approx. 48 hours
Playback at Linear PCM 1,411 kbps Approx. 45 hours
Approx. 56 hours
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Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps
Approx. 9 hours
Approx. 10 hours
Playback at AVC Baseline 384 kbps Approx. 9 hours
Approx. 10 hours
Playback at WMV 384 kbps
Approx. 9 hours
Approx. 10 hours
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Receiving FM broadcasting
Approx. 18 hours
Approx. 20 hours
Player settings which affect battery life
Setting
Basic setting of battery life measurement (Default
setting)
setting)
[Common
Settings]
Settings]
[Screensaver]:[On/Off] (*1)
[On]
[Screensaver]:[Type] (*1)
[Blank]
[Screensaver]:[Delay] (*2)
[30 Sec]
[Brightness] (*3)
[3]
[Battery Care] (*4)
[Off]
[Music Settings]
[Equalizer] (*5)
[None] (*6)
[VPT(Surround)] (*5)
[None]
[DSEE(Sound Enhance)] (*5)
[Off]
[Clear Stereo] (*5)
[Off]
[Dynamic Normalizer] (*5)
[Off]
[DPC (Speed Control)] (*7)
[Off]
[Display Lyrics] (*8)
[On]
[Karaoke/Language Study] (*9)
[Off]
[TV Output(Music)] (*10)
[Off]
[Video Settings]
[TV Output(Video)] (*11)
[Off]
(*1) The [Off] setting shortens the battery life by about 80% compared with the [On] - [Blank] setting.
(*2) The longer the waiting time, the shorter the battery life for continuous music playback.
(*3) The [5] setting shortens the battery life for continuous video playback by about 45% compared with the [3] setting.
(*4) The [On] setting shortens the battery life by about 10% compared with the [Off] setting.
(*5) Setting [Equalizer] to other than [None], [VPT(Surround)] to other than [None], [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] to [On],
(*2) The longer the waiting time, the shorter the battery life for continuous music playback.
(*3) The [5] setting shortens the battery life for continuous video playback by about 45% compared with the [3] setting.
(*4) The [On] setting shortens the battery life by about 10% compared with the [Off] setting.
(*5) Setting [Equalizer] to other than [None], [VPT(Surround)] to other than [None], [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] to [On],
[Clear Stereo] to [On] and [Dynamic Normalizer] to [On] shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by
about 50% compared with setting them to [None] or [Off].
about 50% compared with setting them to [None] or [Off].
(*6) The default setting of players sold in the Latin America region is [Custom 1]. The [Custom 1] setting shortens the
battery life for continuous music playback by about 20% compared with the [None] setting.
(*7) The [x2.0] setting shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 70% compared with the [Off]
setting.
(*8) The [On (No Screen Off)] setting shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 85% compared
with the [On] setting.
(*9) The [Maximum Karaoke Mode] setting shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 85%
compared with the [Off] setting.
(*10) The [On] setting while displaying the player’s screen on a television shortens the battery life about 90% compared
with the [Off] setting.
(*11) The [On] setting while displaying the player’s screen on a television shortens the battery life about 55% compared
with the [Off] setting.
Display
2-inch, TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA (240 × 320 pixels), 262,144 colors
Dimensions (w/h/d, projecting parts not included)
42.5 × 94.0 × 7.2 mm (1 11/16 × 3 3/4 × 5/16 inches)
Dimensions (w/h/d)
42.7 × 94.2 × 7.5 mm (1 11/16 × 3 3/4 × 5/16 inches)
Mass
Approx. 55 g (2 oz)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Supplied items
Headphones (1)
Earbuds (Size S, L) (1)
USB cable (1)
Attachment (1)
Use when connecting the player to the cradle (not supplied), etc.
Audio input cable (1)
Plug adaptor for in-flight use (single/dual) (1)
Quick Start Guide
Software
The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player, and includes the following items. For details
on how to install, refer to “Quick Start Guide.”
on how to install, refer to “Quick Start Guide.”
Content Transfer
WALKMAN Guide
User Guide, etc.
Capacity (User available capacity) (*1)
NWZ-S754: 8 GB (Approx. 6.99 GB = 7,513,210,880 bytes)
NWZ-S755: 16 GB (Approx. 14.1 GB = 15,224,635,392 bytes)
NWZ-S755: 16 GB (Approx. 14.1 GB = 15,224,635,392 bytes)
(*1) Available storage capacity of the player may vary.
A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
Output (headphones)
Frequency response
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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
............................................. 4
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Disassembly Flow ...........................................................
9
2-2. Panel (Rear) Assy Block ................................................. 10
2-3. Main Block ..................................................................... 11
2-4. Mechanical Front Assy ................................................... 11
2-5. Open The Short-land ....................................................... 12
2-6. EMMC Board ................................................................. 12
2-7.
2-3. Main Block ..................................................................... 11
2-4. Mechanical Front Assy ................................................... 11
2-5. Open The Short-land ....................................................... 12
2-6. EMMC Board ................................................................. 12
2-7.
Support (M) ..................................................................... 13
2-8. 5Pin HP Assy (HPJ1) ...................................................... 13
2-9. LCD Assy (LCD1) .......................................................... 14
2-10. MOTHER Board ............................................................. 15
2-11. VOL Key Assy ................................................................ 16
2-12. Battery Assy (BAT1) ....................................................... 16
2-9. LCD Assy (LCD1) .......................................................... 14
2-10. MOTHER Board ............................................................. 15
2-11. VOL Key Assy ................................................................ 16
2-12. Battery Assy (BAT1) ....................................................... 16
3.
TEST MODE
............................................................ 17
4.
EXPLODED VIEWS
4-1. Rear Panel Section .......................................................... 28
4-2. Front Panel Section ......................................................... 29
4-3. LCD, Battery Section ...................................................... 30
4-4. Chassis Section ............................................................... 31
4-2. Front Panel Section ......................................................... 29
4-3. LCD, Battery Section ...................................................... 30
4-4. Chassis Section ............................................................... 31
5. ACCESSORIES
....................................................... 32
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
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.
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.
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.
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ABOUT THE REPAIRING OF BOARD
When electric parts installed by this machine are defective, replace
the entire board.
Individual electrical parts that the mount is done cannot be ex-
changed.
Moreover, the EMMC board cannot exchange with single. When
exchanging the EMMC board, exchange it at the same time as the
MOTHER board. The MOTHER board can be exchanged alone.
When electric parts installed by this machine are defective, replace
the entire board.
Individual electrical parts that the mount is done cannot be ex-
changed.
Moreover, the EMMC board cannot exchange with single. When
exchanging the EMMC board, exchange it at the same time as the
MOTHER board. The MOTHER board can be exchanged alone.
ABOUT THE HANDLING OF THE BATTERY ASSY
(BAT1)
When the battery assy (BAT1) is removed, insulate the end of wire
by a tape etc. to prevent short-circuited of the wire part of battery
assy (BAT1).
(BAT1)
When the battery assy (BAT1) is removed, insulate the end of wire
by a tape etc. to prevent short-circuited of the wire part of battery
assy (BAT1).
battery assy (BAT1)
wire
wire
Wrap by the tape etc. and
insulate the end of wire.
insulate the end of wire.
SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
System requirements
• Computer
• Computer
IBM PC/AT compatible computer preinstalled with the follow-
ing Windows operating systems (*1):
ing Windows operating systems (*1):
- Windows XP Home Edition (*2) (Service Pack 3 or later)
- Windows XP Professional (*2) (Service Pack 3 or later)
- Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later)
- Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later)
- Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1 or later)
- Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later)
- Windows 7 Home Basic
- Windows 7 Home Premium
- Windows 7 Professional
- Windows 7 Ultimate
Not supported by OSs other than above.
[Compatibility mode] for Windows XP (included with Windows
Vista and Windows 7) is not supported.
(*1) Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft.
(*2) Excluding 64-bit OS versions.
• CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher for Windows XP, Pen-
[Compatibility mode] for Windows XP (included with Windows
Vista and Windows 7) is not supported.
(*1) Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft.
(*2) Excluding 64-bit OS versions.
• CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher for Windows XP, Pen-
tium III 800 MHz or higher for Windows Vista, Pentium III 1
GHz or higher for Windows 7
GHz or higher for Windows 7
• RAM: 256 MB or more for Windows XP, 512 MB or more for
Windows Vista, 1 GB or more for Windows 7 32-bit versions,
2 GB or more for Windows 7 64-bit versions
2 GB or more for Windows 7 64-bit versions
• Hard Disk Drive: 600 MB or more of available space
• Display:
• Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommend-
• Display:
• Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommend-
ed 1,024 × 768 or higher)
• Colors: 8 bit or higher (16 bit recommended)
• CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capa-
• CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capa-
bilities using WDM)
• Sound card
• USB connector (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
• Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP and Windows
• USB connector (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
• Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP and Windows
Vista, Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 7
• Internet Explorer 7 or later
• Broadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic
• 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.
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 manufac-
turer-installed operating system
turer-installed operating system
- Multi-boot environment
- Multi-monitor environment
- Macintosh
Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice.