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SERVICE MANUAL
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
Sony Corporation
NW-S202/S202F/S203F/S205F
SPECIFICATIONS
DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYER
9-887-385-04
2007F05-1
C
2007.06
Connect Business Division
US Model
Canadian Model
E Model
Australian Model
Tourist Model
NW-S203F/S205F
AEP Model
UK Model
NW-S202/S202F/S203F/S205F
Chinese Model
NW-S202F/S203F/S205F
Ver. 1.3 2007.06
• SonicStage and the SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• OpenMG, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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• OpenMG, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered 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.
• IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
• CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright
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Audio compression technology
– MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3)
– Windows Media Audio (WMA)
– Windows Media Audio (WMA)
*
– Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)
– Advanced Audio Coding (AAC)
– Advanced Audio Coding (AAC)
*
* WMA/AAC format audio files that are copyright-protected cannot be played back.
Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)
*
* The approximate times are based on a transferred 4-minute ATRAC or MP3 format song. Other playable audio file
formats may be different from ATRAC or MP3 format.
NW-S202F/S202
NW-S203F
Bit rate
Songs
Time
Songs
Time
48 kbps
340
22 hr. 40 min.
685
45 hr. 00 min.
64 kbps
255
17 hr. 00 min.
515
34 hr. 20 min.
96 kbps
170
11 hr. 20 min.
345
23 hr. 00 min.
128 kbps
125
8 hr. 20 min.
260
17 hr. 20 min.
132 kbps
120
8 hr. 00 min.
250
16 hr. 40 min.
160 kbps
100
6 hr. 40 min.
205
13 hr. 40 min.
192 kbps
85
5 hr. 40 min.
170
11 hr. 20 min.
256 kbps
64
4 hr. 10 min.
130
8 hr. 40 min.
320 kbps
51
3 hr. 20 min.
100
6 hr. 40 min.
352 kbps
46
3 hr. 00 min.
94
6 hr. 10 min.
NW-S205F
Bit rate
Songs
Time
48 kbps
1,350
90 hr. 00 min.
64 kbps
1,000
66 hr. 40 min.
96 kbps
690
46 hr. 00 min.
128 kbps
520
34 hr. 40 min.
132 kbps
500
33 hr. 20 min.
160 kbps
415
27 hr. 40 min.
192 kbps
345
23 hr. 00 min.
256 kbps
260
17 hr. 20 min.
320 kbps
205
13 hr. 40 min.
352 kbps
185
12 hr. 20 min.
Capacity (User available capacity)
*
NW-S202F/S202: 512 MB (Approx. 482 MB = 505,724,928 bytes)
NW-S203F: 1 GB (Approx. 968 MB = 1,015,726,080 bytes)
NW-S205F: 2 GB (Approx. 1.89 GB = 2,035,974,144 bytes)
NW-S203F: 1 GB (Approx. 968 MB = 1,015,726,080 bytes)
NW-S205F: 2 GB (Approx. 1.89 GB = 2,035,974,144 bytes)
* Available storage capacity of the player may vary.
A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
Supported bit rates
MP3: 32 to 320 kbps variable bit rate-compliant
WMA: 32 to 192 kbps variable bit rate-compliant
ATRAC: 48/64/66 (ATRAC3)
WMA: 32 to 192 kbps variable bit rate-compliant
ATRAC: 48/64/66 (ATRAC3)
*/96/105 (ATRAC3)*/128/132 (ATRAC3)/160/192/256/320/352 kbps
* CD recording cannot be done using SonicStage software in ATRAC3 at 66/105 kbps.
AAC: 16 to 320 kbps variable bit rate-compliant
*
* Nonstandard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency.
Photo: NW-S203F
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NW-S202/S202F/S203F/S205F
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Notes on chip component replacement
• Never reuse a disconnected chip component.
• Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be
• Never reuse a disconnected chip component.
• Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be
damaged by heat.
Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
• Keep the temperature of soldering iron around 270˚C
• 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.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
1. SERVICING NOTES
.................................................. 3
2. GENERAL
....................................................................... 5
3. DISASSEMBLY
3-1. Disassembly Flow ............................................................... 6
3-2. HP Cap (Inner) .................................................................... 6
3-3. Window ............................................................................... 7
3-4. USB Holder ......................................................................... 7
3-5. Panel (Sub Assy) ................................................................. 8
3-6. Organic EL Indicator Module (EL401), MAIN Board ....... 8
3-7. Chassis ................................................................................ 9
3-8. HEADPHONE Board ......................................................... 9
4. TEST MODE
............................................................... 10
5. DIAGRAMS
5-1. Block Diagram ................................................................. 11
5-2. Printed Wiring Board – MAIN Board – ............................ 14
5-3. Printed Wiring Board – SWITCH Board – ....................... 15
5-4. Schematic Diagram – MAIN Section (1/3) – ................... 16
5-5. Schematic Diagram – MAIN Section (2/3) – ................... 17
5-6. Schematic Diagram – MAIN Section (3/3) – ................... 18
5-7. Printed Wiring Board – HEADPHONE Board – .............. 19
5-8. Schematic Diagram – HEADPHONE Board – ................. 20
6. EXPLODED VIEWS
6-1. Overall Section ................................................................. 27
6-2. USB Holder Section ......................................................... 28
6-3. Panel Section .................................................................... 29
6-4. Main Section ..................................................................... 30
7. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
................................. 31
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Audio compression technology
– MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3)
– Windows Media Audio (WMA)
*
– Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)
– Advanced Audio Coding (AAC)
*
* WMA/AAC format audio files that are copyright-protected cannot be played back.
Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)*
* The approximate times are based on a transferred 4-minute ATRAC or MP3 format song. Other playable audio file
formats may be different from ATRAC or MP3 format.
NW-S202F/S202
NW-S203F
Bit rate
Songs
Time
Songs
Time
48 kbps
340
22 hr. 40 min.
685
45 hr. 00 min.
64 kbps
255
17 hr. 00 min.
515
34 hr. 20 min.
96 kbps
170
11 hr. 20 min.
345
23 hr. 00 min.
128 kbps
125
8 hr. 20 min.
260
17 hr. 20 min.
132 kbps
120
8 hr. 00 min.
250
16 hr. 40 min.
160 kbps
100
6 hr. 40 min.
205
13 hr. 40 min.
192 kbps
85
5 hr. 40 min.
170
11 hr. 20 min.
256 kbps
64
4 hr. 10 min.
130
8 hr. 40 min.
320 kbps
51
3 hr. 20 min.
100
6 hr. 40 min.
352 kbps
46
3 hr. 00 min.
94
6 hr. 10 min.
NW-S205F
Bit rate
Songs
Time
48 kbps
1,350
90 hr. 00 min.
64 kbps
1,000
66 hr. 40 min.
96 kbps
690
46 hr. 00 min.
128 kbps
520
34 hr. 40 min.
132 kbps
500
33 hr. 20 min.
160 kbps
415
27 hr. 40 min.
192 kbps
345
23 hr. 00 min.
256 kbps
260
17 hr. 20 min.
320 kbps
205
13 hr. 40 min.
352 kbps
185
12 hr. 20 min.
Capacity (User available capacity)*
NW-S202F/S202: 512 MB (Approx. 482 MB = 505,724,928 bytes)
NW-S203F: 1 GB (Approx. 968 MB = 1,015,726,080 bytes)
NW-S205F: 2 GB (Approx. 1.89 GB = 2,035,974,144 bytes)
* Available storage capacity of the player may vary.
A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
Supported bit rates
MP3: 32 to 320 kbps variable bit rate-compliant
WMA: 32 to 192 kbps variable bit rate-compliant
ATRAC: 48/64/66 (ATRAC3)*/96/105 (ATRAC3)*/128/132 (ATRAC3)/160/192/256/320/352 kbps
* CD recording cannot be done using SonicStage software in ATRAC3 at 66/105 kbps.
AAC: 16 to 320 kbps variable bit rate-compliant*
* Nonstandard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency.
Sampling frequency*
MP3: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
WMA: 44.1 kHz
ATRAC: 44.1 kHz
AAC: 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
* Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.
Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz (single signal measurement)
FM Frequency range (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only)
87.5 to 108.0 MHz
IF (FM) (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only)
375 kHz
Antenna
Headphone cord antenna
Interface
Headphone: Stereo mini
Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
Operating temperature
5°C to 35°C (67°F to 95°F)
Power source
• Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• USB power (from a computer through supplied USB cable)
Battery life (continuous playback)*
ATRAC format: Approximately 18 hours (Playback at 132 kbps)
ATRAC format: Approximately 17 hours (Playback at 128 kbps)
ATRAC format: Approximately 18 hours (Playback at 48 kbps)
MP3 format: Approximately 17 hours (Playback at 128 kbps)
WMA format: Approximately 15 hours (Playback at 128 kbps)
AAC format: Approximately 18 hours (Playback at 128 kbps)
FM radio reception (NW-S202F/S203F/S205F only): Approximately 8 hours
* This is when power save setting is “ON-Super”, the sound quality setting (Equalizer) is “OFF” , and
G Sensor setting is “OFF”. The battery duration will vary depending on temperature and usage.
Dimension (w/h/d)
96.5 × 15.0 × 15.0 mm (3.8 × 0.6 × 0.6 inches)
(w/h/d, projecting parts not included)
Mass
Approx. 26 g (Approx. 0.9 oz)
Supplied Accessories
• Headphones (1)
• USB Cable (1)
• Arm band* (1)
• Clip* (1)
This is used to clip onto your clothes when carrying the player.
• CD-ROM** (1)
- SonicStage software
- Operation Guide (PDF file)
• Quick Start Guide (1)
* The supplied items may differ depending on the country/region in which
you have purchased the player.
** Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
NW-S202/S202F/S203F/S205F
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SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
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 viscou-s (sticky, less prone to flow)
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.
NOTE THE IC101 AND IC102 ON THE MAIN BOARD
REPLACING
Replacement of IC101 and IC201 on the MAIN board used in this
set requires a special tool
REPLACING
Replacement of IC101 and IC201 on the MAIN board used in this
set requires a special tool
NOTE THE IC1301 ON THE MAIN BOARD REPLACING
When IC1301 on the MAIN board is damaged, exchange the new
MAIN board for the MAIN board which IC damaged
When IC1301 on the MAIN board is damaged, exchange the new
MAIN board for the MAIN board which IC damaged
Minimum System Requirements (for the player)
Computer
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems:
– Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 3 or later)
– Windows XP Home Edition
– Windows XP Professional
– Windows XP Media Center Edition
– Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004*
– Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005*
OSs other than those indicated above are not supported.
CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher
RAM: 128 MB or more
Hard Disk drive: 200 MB or more of available space (1.5 GB or more is recommended)
More space may be required, depending on the version of the operating system. Additional space is
required for storing music data.
Display:
– Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,024 × 768 or higher)
– Colors: High Color (16 bit) (or higher) (SonicStage may not operate properly at color settings at or
below 256 colors.)
CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM)
To create original CDs or to back up audio CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required.
Sound board
USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
Internet Explorer 5.5 or later needs to be installed.
Internet connection is required to use the CD Data Base (CDDB) or Electronic Music Distribution
(EMD).
We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements.
No
No
*
Except China market.
t supported by the following environments:
– Personally constructed PCs or operating systems
– An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system
– Multi-boot environment
– Multi-monitor environment
– Macintosh
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On transferring from the computer
When you transfer songs to this player, use the supplied
SonicStage software. Songs which are transferred to the player
without using the supplied SonicStage software cannot be played
back on the player.
When you transfer songs to this player, use the supplied
SonicStage software. Songs which are transferred to the player
without using the supplied SonicStage software cannot be played
back on the player.
NOTE THE SET ASSEMBLING
When the set is resolved, perform “Hall Calib.” (Refer to page
10) of the test mode after assembling the set.
When the set is resolved, perform “Hall Calib.” (Refer to page
10) of the test mode after assembling the set.
NOTE THE MAIN BOARD REPLACING
When the MAIN board is replaced, format it according to the
following.
When the MAIN board is replaced, format it according to the
following.
Ver. 1.1
NW-S202/S202F/S203F/S205F
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COLOR VARIATION
Model
Destination
COLOR
BLACK
SILVER
PINK
NW-S202
CEW
z
z
CEW (Clamshell)
z
z
z
NW-S202F
CEW
z
z
z
CEW (Clamshell)
z
z
z
CEV
z
z
z
CH
z
z
NW-S203F
US (Clamshell)
z
CND (Clamshell)
z
z
z
CEW
z
z
z
CEW (Clamshell)
z
z
z
CEV
z
z
E, AUS, JE
z
z
MX
z
z
KR
z
CH
z
z
NW-S205F
US (Clamshell)
z
CND (Clamshell)
z
z
z
CEW
z
z
CEW (Clamshell)
z
z
z
CEV
z
z
E, AUS, JE
z
MX
z
KR
z
CH
z
• Abbreviation
AUS : Australian model
CEV : East European model
CEW : AEP, UK models
CH
AUS : Australian model
CEV : East European model
CEW : AEP, UK models
CH
: Chinese model
CND : Canadian model
JE
JE
: Tourist model
KR
: Korean model
MX
: Mexican model
Ver. 1.2