ICD-SX1000, ICD-SX733, ICD-SX733D, ICD-SX734 - Sony Audio Service Manual (repair manual)

2013A33-1

© 

2013.01

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. 

Photo: ICD-SX733

– Continued on next page –

ICD-SX733/SX733D
4 GB (approx. 3.20 GB = 3,435,973,837 Byte)
ICD-SX734
8 GB (approx. 6.40 GB = 6,871,947,674 Byte)
ICD-SX1000
16 GB (approx. 12.80 GB = 13,743,895,347 Byte)
A small amount of the built-in memory is used for file management and therefore not 
available for user storage.
Note that when the built-in memory is formatted, the Help Guide and the Sound 
Organizer software stored in the IC recorder will be deleted.

400 folders

199 files

4,074 files (When 21 folders are contained in a drive.)

LPCM 96kHz/24bit: 40 Hz - 40,000 Hz (*1)
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit: 40 Hz - 20,000 Hz
MP3 320kbps: 40 Hz - 20,000 Hz
MP3 192kbps: 40 Hz - 18,000 Hz
MP3 128kbps: 40 Hz - 16,000 Hz
MP3 48kbps(MONO): 40 Hz - 14,000 Hz

MP3 (*2)
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File extension: .mp3
WMA (*3)
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 192 kbps, (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
File extension: .wma

AAC-LC (*4)
Bit rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps, (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies: 11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File extension: .m4a
LPCM (*5)
Sampling frequencies: 22.05/44.1 kHz
Quantization bit rate: 16 bit
File extension: .wav
LPCM (*1)
Sampling frequencies: 22.05/44.1/48/96/176.4/192
Quantization bit rate: 16 bit
File extension: .wav
LPCM (*1)
Sampling frequencies: 44.1/48/96/176.4/192
Quantization bit rate: 24 bit
File extension: .wav

Approx. 10 mm × 6 mm (13/32 in. × 1/4 in.)

Microphone jack (minijack, stereo)
Input impedance: approx. 4 kƻ 
Input for plug in power, minimum input level: approx. 1.5 mV
Headphone jack (minijack, stereo)
Output for 16 ƻ to 32 ƻ impedance headphones
USB connector (Type-A)
High-Speed USB compatible
Card slot
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)/microSD memory card slot

3.00 times - 0.25 times

150 mW

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery: 3.7 V DC

5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)

ICD-SX733/SX733D/SX734
Approx. 39.6 mm × 108.6 mm × 14.9 mm (1 9/16 in. × 4 3/8 in. × 19/32 in.)
ICD-SX1000
Approx. 39.6 mm × 110.8 mm × 14.6 mm (1 9/16 in. × 4 3/8 in. × 19/32 in.)

ICD-SX733/SX733D/SX734
Approx. 81 g (2 3/4 oz)
ICD-SX1000
Approx. 82 g (3 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

*1

 ICD-SX1000 only 

*2

 The playback of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is also supported. Not all encoders 

are supported. 

*3

 WMA Ver. 9 is compatible, however, MBR (Multi Bit Rate), Lossless, Professional, and Voice 

are not supported. Copyright-protected file cannot be played back. Not all encoders are 
supported.

*4

 Copyright-protected file cannot be played back. Not all AAC encoders are supported.

*5

 ICD-SX733/SX733D/SX734 only

*6

 Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology 

Industries Association)

Stereo headphones (1)
USB connection support cable 
(1)
Carrying case (1)
Stand(1)
Wind Screen (ICD-SX1000 only) 
(1)
Application Software, Dragon 
NaturallySpeaking (DVD-ROM) 
(1)* (ICD-SX733D only)

Quick Start Guide (1)
Application Software, Sound 
Organizer(Installer file stored in  
the built-in memory so that you 
can install it to your computer.)

Help Guide (HTML file stored
in the built-in memory so it
can easily be copied to your 
computer.)

* supplied with some models in 

some regions.

Maximum recording time (*1)(*2)

The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.

Built-in memory
6 h. 35 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 55 m.
4 GB: 1 h. 50 m.
8 GB: 3 h. 40 m.
16 GB: 7 h. 25 m.
32 GB: 14 h. 50 m.

Built-in memory
ICD-SX733/SX733D: 5 h. 20 m.
ICD-SX734: 10 h. 45 m.
ICD-SX1000: 21 h. 35 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 3 h.
4 GB: 6 h. 5 m.
8 GB: 12 h. 10 m.
16 GB: 24 h. 20 m.
32 GB: 48 h. 40 m.

Built-in memory
ICD-SX733/SX733D: 23 h. 50 m.
ICD-SX734: 47 h. 40 m.
ICD-SX1000: 95 h. 25 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 13 h. 25 m.
4 GB: 26 h. 50 m.
8 GB: 53 h. 40 m.
16 GB: 107 h.
32 GB: 214 h.

Built-in memory
ICD-SX733/SX733D: 39 h. 45 m.
ICD-SX734: 79 h. 30 m.
ICD-SX1000: 159 h.
Memory card
2 GB: 22 h. 20 m.
4 GB: 44 h. 40 m.
8 GB: 89 h. 25 m.
16 GB: 178 h.
32 GB: 357 h.

Built-in memory
ICD-SX733/SX733D: 59 h. 35 m.
ICD-SX734: 119 h.
ICD-SX1000: 238 h.
Memory card
2 GB: 33 h. 30 m.
4 GB: 67 h. 5 m.
8 GB: 134 h.
16 GB: 268 h.
32 GB: 536 h.

Built-in memory
ICD-SX733/SX733D: 159 h.
ICD-SX734: 318 h.
ICD-SX1000: 636 h. 
Memory card
2 GB: 89 h. 25 m.
4 GB: 178 h.
8 GB: 357 h.
16 GB: 715 h.
32 GB: 1,431 h.
(h.: hours/m.: minutes)

*1

 When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may need an USB AC adaptor 

(not supplied). For details on the battery life, see “

Battery life

.”

*2

 The maximum recording time in this topic for your reference only, and may differ depending 

on the card specifications.

*3

 ICD-SX1000 only

The maximum playback time of a music file/number of files (*1)

ICD-SX733/SX733D
Playback time: 159 h.
Number of files: 2,385 files
ICD-SX734
Playback time: 318 h.
Number of files: 4,770 files
ICD-SX1000
Playback time: 636 h.
Number of files: 9,540 files

ICD-SX733/SX733D
Playback time: 59 h. 35 m.
Number of files: 893 files
ICD-SX734
Playback time: 119 h.
Number of files: 1,785 files
ICD-SX1000
Playback time: 238 h.
Number of files: 3,570 files

ICD-SX733/SX733D
Playback time: 29 h. 45 m.
Number of files: 446 files
ICD-SX734
Playback time: 59 h. 35 m.
Number of files: 893 files
ICD-SX1000
Playback time: 119 h.
Number of files: 1,785 files
(h.: hours/m.: minutes)

*1

 In the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder.

System requirements 

When you use the IC recorder connected to a computer or as a USB mass storage 
device, your computer must meet the operating system requirements and port 
environment described below. 

Operating systems 

Windows 8 

‡

Windows 8 Pro 

‡

Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1 or higher

‡

Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 or higher

‡

Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 or higher

‡

Windows 7 Home Basic Service Pack 1 or higher

‡

Windows 7 Starter Service Pack 1 or higher

‡

Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher

‡

Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher

‡

Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher

‡

Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher

‡

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher

‡

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher (*) 

‡

Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3 or higher (*) 

‡

Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher

‡

Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher

‡

Mac OS X (v10.3.9-v10.8) 

‡

Pre-installed 

*

 Excluding China 

Note

One of the above operating systems should be by default pre-installed. Any 
operating system other than those indicated above (Windows 98, Windows 2000 
or Linux, etc.), upgraded operating systems or multi-boot environment are not 
supported.

‡

64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported. 

‡

For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, 
please access the support home page for the IC recorder (see “Customer support 
websites”).

‡

Hardware environment

Sound board: Sound boards compatible with any of the supported operating 
systems 

‡

Port: USB port 

‡

Disk drive: To create a music CD, you need a CD-R/RW drive. 

‡

Note

The following systems are not supported: 

Operating systems other than the ones indicated in this topic 

‡

Personally constructed computers or operating systems 

‡

Upgraded operating systems 

‡

Multi-boot environment 

‡

Multi-monitor environment 

‡

System requirements for using Sound Organizer

The following shows the system requirements for using Sound Organizer. 

Operating systems

Windows 8 

‡

Windows 8 Pro

‡

Windows 7 Ultimate 

‡

Windows 7 Professional 

‡

Windows 7 Home Premium 

‡

Windows 7 Home Basic 

‡

Windows 7 Starter 

‡

Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher

‡

Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher

‡

Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher

‡

Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher

‡

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher

‡

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher (*) 

‡

Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3 or higher (*) 

‡

Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher

‡

Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher

‡

Pre-installed

*

 Excluding China 

Note

One of the above operating systems should be by default pre-installed. Upgraded 
operating systems or multi-boot environment are not supported. 

‡

64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported. 

‡

IBM PC/AT or compatible 

CPU

‡

Windows XP: Pentium III processor of 500 MHz or faster 
Windows Vista: Pentium III processor of 800 MHz or faster 
Windows 7: Pentium III processor of 1 GHz or faster 
Windows 8: Pentium III processor of 1 GHz or faster

Memory

‡

Windows XP: At least 256 MB 
Windows Vista: At least 512 MB (In the case of Windows Vista 
Ultimate/Business/Home Premium, at least 1 GB is recommended.) 
Windows 7: At least 1 GB (32 bit version)/At least 2 GB (64 bit version) 
Windows 8: At least 1 GB (32 bit version)/At least 2 GB (64 bit version)

Free hard disk space

‡

At least 400 MB is required.
Depending on the version of Windows, more than 400 MB may be used.
Also, free space for handling music data is required.

Display settings

‡

Screen resolution: 800 × 600 pixels or higher (1,024 × 768 pixels is 
recommended.) 
Screen color: High Color (16 bit) or higher 

Sound card

‡

A SoundBlaster compatible card is recommended.

USB port

‡

A compatible USB port is required to use devices and media.
Operation via a USB hub is not guaranteed except for models for which operation 
has been specifically guaranteed.

Disk drive

‡

To create a music CD, you need a CD-R/RW drive.

Trademarks

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks 
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other 
countries.

‡

Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other countries.

‡

Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. 

‡

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS 
and Thomson. 

‡

microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. 

‡

“Memory Stick Micro,” “M2” and 

 are trademarks or registered trademarks 

of Sony Corporation. 

‡

“MagicGate” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 

‡

Nuance, the Nuance logo, Dragon, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and RealSpeak are 
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications Inc., and/or 
its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. 

‡

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned 
in each case in this Help Guide. 
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.
The “Sound Organizer” uses software modules as shown below: 
Windows Media Format Runtime

ABOUT  THE  BOARDS  REPLACING
When the boards installed in this unit are defective, exchange the 
complete mounted board.
However the microphone jack (J501), headphone jack (J601) 
[POWER ON/OFF•HOLD] switch (S701) and [DPC (SPEED)/
KEY CTRL] switch (S702) on the MAIN board are exchangeable. 
Refer to “4. EXPLODED VIEWS” (page 24).

ICD-SX733

US

z

Canadian

z

AEP

z

ICD-SX733D

US

z

Canadian

z

AEP

z

ICD-SX734

E

z

Chinese

z

Korean

z

ICD-SX1000

US

z

AEP

z

E

z

z

Chinese

z

z

 .............................................  

3

2-1. Disassembly 

Flow 

...........................................................   5

2-2. Panel 

(Rear) 

Assy 

............................................................   6

2-3. Battery 

Assy 

(BAT1) 

.......................................................   6

2-4. Panel 

(Front) 

Assy 

..........................................................   7

2-5.  Holder (Key) Assy (SP1), 

Sheet Switch Assy (SSW1) .............................................   8

2-6.  Stopper (MIC) Block (SX733/SX733D/SX734) ............   9
2-7.  Stopper (MIC) Block (SX1000) .....................................   9
2-8.  Holder (MIC) Block (SX733/SX733D/SX734) .............   10
2-9.  Holder (MIC) Block (SX1000) .......................................   11
2-10.  LCD Unit (LCD1) ...........................................................   12
2-11.  MAIN Board Block ........................................................   13
2-12. MAIN Board ...................................................................   14
2-13.  USB Slide Assy (USB1) .................................................   14

 ............................................................   15

4-1. Overall 

Section 

...............................................................  20

4-2.  Panel (Front) Section ......................................................   21
4-3.  Holder (MIC) Section .....................................................   22
4-4. LCD 

Section 

...................................................................  23

4-5.  MAIN Board Section ......................................................   24

 .......................................................   25

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

2.  While pressing the [VOL –] and [TRACK MARK] keys, slide 

the [DPC (SPEED)/KEY CTRL] switch to ON or OFF (Either 
ON or OFF is OK).

3.  Slide the [DPC (SPEED)/KEY CTRL] switch in the direction 

opposite to that specifi ed in step 2. while pressing the [VOL –] 
and [TRACK MARK] keys at the same time.

4.  Slide the [DPC (SPEED)/KEY CTRL] switch in the direction 

opposite to that specifi ed in step 3. while pressing the [VOL –] 
and [TRACK MARK] keys at the same time.

5.  The test mode menu is displayed, and enter the test mode. Re-

lease the [VOL –] and [TRACK MARK] keys.

 

(Displayed characters/values in the following fi gure are ex-
ample)

<Version>

<Sleep>
<Off Deep Sleep>
<Power Down>
<LCD Contrast>

X / x / [ENT]

B

6.  Press the [

v

] or [

V

] keys to select the “Version”, and press the 

[

N

] key.

7. Confi rm that the destination has been changed.
 

(Displayed characters/values in the following fi gure are ex-
ample)

<Version>
ICD-SX733 U
ARM 1.00.00
OMF 4.11.63
SYS 20111129B

C / c  [Stop]:Ret

8.  Press the [STOP/

x

] key, return to test mode menu.

9. Press 

the 

[

v

] or [

V

] keys to select the “Factory Ship”, and press 

the [

N

] key.

10. Press the [

N

] key again, and the initialization is performed.

 

(Displayed characters/values in the following fi gure are ex-
ample)

<Factory Ship>

Execute...

11. This unit is reboots, then the “Set Date&Time?” confi rmation 

message appears.

ABOUT  THE  DESTINATION  SETTING  WHEN  REPLAC-
ING  THE  MAIN  BOARD
When the MAIN board of this unit is replaced, perform processing 
according to the following procedure.

Precaution
The contents which are not opened to customers are included 
in the following procedure. After you are cautious of handling of 
information, execute work under the suffi cient administration.

1.  About the preparing of tools
Download the tools used by this work from the homepage of TISS. 
When the tools cannot be confi rmed by TISS, confi rm to the ser-
vice headquarters.

Note: The destination setting is impossible when battery voltage is not 

enough.

 

  Do perform after charging a battery.

Procedure:
1.  Connect this unit to the PC.

2.  On PC, unzip the model setting fi le to get folder on PC.
3.  On PC, open the unzipped folder, and select the folder corre-

sponding to the model name and destination of this unit.

4.  On PC, copy the “LOCAL.UPG” fi le included in the folder 

selected at step 4 to root folder of this unit.

5.  Remove this unit from the PC.

6.  This unit is rebooted automatically.
7.  The destination setting is completed.

3. Confi rmation and initialize method
Procedure:
1.  Slide the [POWER ON/OFF•HOLD] switch in the direction of 

“POWER” until the window display appears.