NW-S603, NW-S605, NW-S703F, NW-S705F, NW-S706F - Sony Audio Service Manual (repair manual)

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2008E05-1
© 2008.05

US Model

NW-S703F/S705F

Canadian Model

NW-S603/S705F/S706F

AEP Model

UK Model

NW-S603/S605/S703F/S705F/S706F

E Model

NW-S603/S703F/S705F/S706F

Australian Model

Tourist Model

NW-S703F/S705F/S706F

Chinese Model

NW-S603/S605/S705F

• SonicStage and the SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• OpenMG, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, ATRAC Advanced Lossless 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 Thomason.

• 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 © 2000-2006 Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-2006 Gracenote. This product and service 
   may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents 
   issued or pending. Some services supplied under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent: #6,304,523. Gracenote and CDDB are registed trademarks of Gracenote. 
   The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote. 
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, 

TM

 and 

®

 marks are not specified. 

– MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3)
– Windows Media Audio (WMA)

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– Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC) 
– Advanced Audio Coding (AAC)

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– Linear-PCM (PCM)

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Copyright protected WMA/AAC files cannot be played back.

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Except ATRAC Advanced Lossless. Compression rate of ATRAC Advanced Lossless varies depending on songs. 
For example, one CD (containing 15 4-minute songs) is approximately 200 to 500 MB.

Bit rate

Songs

Time

Songs

Time

48 kbps

685

45 hr. 40 min.

1350

90 hr. 00 min.

64 kbps

510

34 hr. 00 min.

1000

66 hr. 40 min.

66 kbps

500

33 hr. 20 min.

995

66 hr. 20 min.

96 kbps

340

22 hr. 40 min.

680

45 hr. 20 min.

128 kbps

255

17 hr. 00 min.

515

34 hr. 20 min.

132 kbps

250

16 hr. 40 min.

495

33 hr. 00 min.

160 kbps

205

13 hr. 40 min.

410

27 hr. 20 min.

192 kbps

170

11 hr. 20 min.

340

22 hr. 40 min.

256 kbps

125

8 hr. 20 min.

255

17 hr. 00 min.

320 kbps

100

6 hr. 40 min.

205

13 hr. 40 min.

352 kbps

94

6 hr. 10 min.

185

12 hr. 20 min.

1411 kbps
(Linear-PCM)

23

1 hr. 30 min.

47

3 hr. 00 min.

Bit rate

Songs

Time

48 kbps

2700

180 hr. 00 min.

64 kbps

2000

133 hr. 20 min.

66 kbps

2000

133 hr. 20 min.

96 kbps

1350

90 hr. 00 min.

128 kbps

1000

66 hr. 40 min.

132 kbps

1000

66 hr. 40 min.

The approximate times are based on a transferred or recorded 4-minute ATRAC

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, MP3 or Linear-PCM

format song. Other playable audio file formats may be different from ATRAC or MP3 format.

160 kbps

820

54 hr. 40 min.

192 kbps

685

45 hr. 40 min.

256 kbps

515

34 hr. 20 min.

320 kbps

410

27 hr. 20 min.

352 kbps

375

25 hr. 00 min.

1411 kbps
(Linear-PCM)

94

6 hr. 10 min.

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NW-S603/S703F: 1 GB (Approx. 968 MB = 1,015,726,080 bytes)
NW-S605/S705F: 2 GB (Approx. 1.89 GB = 2,035,974,144 bytes)
NW-S706F: 4 GB (3.79 GB = 4,075,716,608 bytes)

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Available storage capacity of the player may vary.
A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.

Bit rate

Songs

Time

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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
Linear-PCM: 44.1 kHz

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Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.

MP3: 32 to 320 kbps variable bit rate-compliant
WMA: 32 to 192 kbps variable bit rate-compliant
ATRAC: 48/64/66 (ATRAC3)

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/96/105 (ATRAC3)

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/128/132 (ATRAC3)/160/192/256/320/352 kbps

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ATRAC Advanced Lossless

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: 64/128/132 (ATRAC3 base layer)/ 256/352 kbps

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AAC: 16 to 320 kbps variable bit rate-compliant

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

The bit rate description of ATRAC Advanced Lossless shows the bit rate for the contents which enables fast transfer 
to ATRAC compatible devices or media.

CD recording cannot be done using the SonicStage software in ATRAC3 at 66/105 kbps.

Linear-PCM: 1411 kbps

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3-1.

Disassembly Flow ...........................................................

6

3-2.

Cover (Rear) Assy ...........................................................

7

3-3.

Window ...........................................................................

7

3-4.

Button (3D) Assy .............................................................

8

3-5.

Holder (Rear) ...................................................................

8

3-6.

MAIN Board Scetion .......................................................

9

3-7.

Lithium Ion Battery, MAIN Board ..................................

9

3-8.

OLED Sub Assy .............................................................. 10

3-9.

SWITCH Board ............................................................... 10

3-10. Knob (Jog) ....................................................................... 11
3-11. Headphone Assy .............................................................. 12

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5-1.

Block Diagram ................................................................ 14

5-2.

Printed Wiring Board – MAIN Board (Side A) – ............ 16

5-3.

Printed Wiring Board – MAIN Board (Side B) – ............ 17

5-4.

Schematic Diagram – MAIN Board (1/7) – .................... 18

5-5.

Schematic Diagram – MAIN Board (2/7) – .................... 19

5-6.

Schematic Diagram – MAIN Board (3/7) – .................... 20

5-7.

Schematic Diagram – MAIN Board (4/7) – .................... 21

5-8.

Schematic Diagram – MAIN Board (5/7) – .................... 22

5-9.

Schematic Diagram – MAIN Board (6/7) – .................... 23

5-10. Schematic Diagram – MAIN Board (7/7) – .................... 24
5-11. Printed Wiring Board – SUB Board – ............................. 25
5-12. Schematic Diagram – SUB Board – ................................ 25
5-13. Printed Wiring Board – SWITCH Board (Side A) – ....... 26
5-14. Printed Wiring Board – SWITCH Board (Side B) – ....... 27
5-15. Schematic Diagram – SWITCH Board – ........................ 28

6-1.

Cover (Rear) Assy Section (NW-S603/S605) ................. 38

6-2.

Cover (Rear) Assy Section
(NW-S703F/S705F/S706F) ............................................. 39

6-3.

Window Section .............................................................. 40

6-4.

MAIN Board Section ....................................................... 41

6-5.

SWITCH Board Section .................................................. 42

6-6.

Frame Scetion .................................................................. 43

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• Never reuse a disconnected chip component.

• Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be

damaged by heat.

• Keep the temperature of the 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.

20 to 20,000 Hz (single signal measurement)

87.5 to 108.0 MHz

375 kHz

Headphone cord antenna

Headphone: Stereo mini
WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pin
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

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°C to 35°C (67°F to 95°F)

 Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
 USB power (from a computer through supplied USB cable)

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This is when the power save setting is “Save ON Super,” and Equalizer, VPT ,Clear Stereo , or Dynamic Normalizer 
is set to “OFF”. The battery duration will vary depending on temperature and usage.

 

Playback at ATRAC 132 kbps

Approximately 48 hours

Playback at ATRAC 128 kbps

Approximately 44 hours

Playback at ATRAC 48 kbps

Approximately 46 hours

Playback at ATRAC Advanced 
Lossless 64 kbps

Approximately 33 hours

Playback at MP3 128 kbps

Approximately 44 hours

Playback at WMA 128 kbps

Approximately 39 hours

Playback at AAC 128 kbps

Approximately 45 hours

Playback at Linear-PCM 1411 kbps

Approximately 42 hours

At recording

Approximately 10 hours

With Noise Canceling 
function ON

With Noise Canceling 
function OFF

Playback at ATRAC 132 kbps

Approximately 44 hours

Approximately 50 hours

Playback at ATRAC 128 kbps

Approximately 41 hours

Approximately 46 hours

Playback at ATRAC 48 kbps

Approximately 43 hours

Approximately 48 hours

Playback at ATRAC Advanced 
Lossless 64 kbps

Approximately 28 hours

Approximately 35 hours

Playback at MP3 128 kbps

Approximately 41 hours

Approximately 46 hours

Playback at WMA 128 kbps

Approximately 37 hours

Approximately 41 hours

Playback at AAC 128 kbps

Approximately 42 hours

Approximately 47 hours

Playback at Linear-PCM 1411 kbps

Approximately 39 hours

Approximately 44 hours

At receiving FM broadcasting

Approximately 19 hours

Approximately 20 hours

At recording

Approximately 10 hours

(w/h/d, projecting parts not included)

87.2 

× 27.4 × 14.9 mm (3.4 × 0.9 × 0.6 inches)

Approx. 47 g (Approx. 2 oz)

Please check the accessories in the package.

Headphones (1)

Headphone extension cord (1)
Earbuds (Size S, L) (1)
USB cable (1)
Attachment (1)
Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle (BCR-NWU3)

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1

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etc.
CD-ROM

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2

 (1)

Quick Start Guide (1)

- SonicStage software
- Operation Guide (PDF file)

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1

Available soon.
Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the 
player, some optional accessories may not be available.

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2

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.

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

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Replacement of IC201, IC2701, IC3005 and IC3007 on the MAIN
board used in this set requires a special tool

When IC101, IC401 and IC3001 on the MAIN board is damaged,
exchange the new MAIN board for the MAIN board which IC
damaged

When IC1301 on the SUB board is damaged, exchange the new
SUB board for the SUB board (included in MAIN board) which IC
damaged

When the MAIN board is replaced, format it according to the
following.

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.

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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!

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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.

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Usable with ordinary solder
It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may
also be added to ordinary solder.

 

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Computer

IBM PC/AT orcompatible 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

Not supported by OSs other than above.

 

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CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz orhigher

 

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RAM: 128MB or more

 

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Hard Disk drive: 200MB or more of available space (1.5GB 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.

 

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Display:

– Screen Resolution: 800 

× 

600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,024 

× 

768 or higher)

– Colors: High Color (16bit) (or higher) (SonicStage may not operate properly at color settings at or

below 256 colors.)

 

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

  To create original CDs or to back up audio CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required.

 

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Sound board

 

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USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)

 

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Internet Explorer 5.5 or later needs to be installed.

 

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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.

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

If the memory is formatted, all music data, other stored data and registered 
jacket pictures will be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in memory prior 
to formatting and export any necessary data to SonicStage or the hard disk of 
your computer.

You can format the built-in flash memory of the player.

to 

 button

DISPLAY/HOME button

to 

Shuttle switch

“FORMATTING...” appears and formatting starts.
When formatting is completed, “COMPLETE” appears.

This function is only available in the stop mode.

Select “Cancel” in step 

 and press the 

 button.

Press the DISPLAY/HOME button.

Do not format the built-in flash memory of the player using Windows Explorer.

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Model

Destination

COLOR

BLACK

BLUE

GOLD

PINK

VIOLET

CND (Clamshell)

z

z

z

CE7

z

z

z

NW-S603

CEW

z

z

KR

z

CH

z

CE7

z

z

z

NW-S605

CEW

z

CH

z

US (Clamshell)

z

z

CE7

z

z

z

z

CEV

z

z

NW-S703F

CEW

z

z

E, AUS, JE

z

z

MX

z

z

KR

z

z

US (Clamshell)

z

CND (Clamshell)

z

z

CE7

z

z

z

z

NW-S705F

CEV

z

E, AUS, JE

z

z

MX

z

z

KR

z

z

CH

z

CND (Clamshell)

z

CE7

z

z

CEV

z

NW-S706F

E, AUS, JE

z

MX

z

KR

z

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Abbreviation
AUS : Australian model
CE7 : AEP and UK models
CEV : East European model
CEW : French model
CH

: Chinese model

JE

: Tourist model

KR

: Korean model

MX

: Mexican model