NWZ-E583, NWZ-E584, NWZ-E585 - Sony Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 2

Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.) 

The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record 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 those of the MP3 format.

128 kbps: Approx. 860 songs
1,411 kbps (Linear PCM): Approx. 78 songs

128 kbps: Approx. 1,800 songs
1,411 kbps (Linear PCM): Approx. 160 songs

128 kbps: Approx. 3,700 songs
1,411 kbps (Linear PCM): Approx. 340 songs

128 kbps: Approx. 57 hr. 20 min.
1,411 kbps (Linear PCM): Approx. 5 hr. 00 min.

128 kbps: Approx. 120 hr. 00 min.
1,411 kbps (Linear PCM): Approx. 10 hr. 40 min.

128 kbps: Approx. 246 hr. 40 min.
1,411 kbps (Linear PCM): Approx. 22 hr. 40 min.

Maximum recordable time of videos (Approx.)

The approximate times are estimated in thecase where only videos are transferred.  
The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is used.

Video: 384 kbps/Music: 128 kbps
Approx. 13 hr. 00 min.

Video: 384 kbps/Music: 128 kbps
Approx. 27 hr. 20 min.

Video: 384 kbps/Music: 128 kbps
Approx. 57 hr. 00 min.

Battery life

The time below may differ depending on am bient temperature or the status of use.

Actual battery life may vary depending on settings. The estimated battery usage 
hours shown below are based on typical usage conditions with “Settings for battery 
life measurement” as below.

MP3 128 kbps
Noise Cancel ON: approx. 62 Hrs
Noise Cancel OFF: approx. 77 Hrs

Linear PCM 1,411 kbps
Noise Cancel ON: approx. 63 Hrs
Noise Cancel OFF: approx. 81 Hrs

MPEG-4 384 kbps
Noise Cancel ON: approx. 13 Hrs
Noise Cancel OFF: approx. 14 Hrs

Noise Cancel ON: approx. 20 Hrs
Noise Cancel OFF: approx. 22 Hrs

Even if the player is turned off for an extended period, a small amount of battery power is 
still consumed. 

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Battery life may vary depending on volume setting, conditions of use and ambient 
temperature.

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(*1)

 The [Off] setting shortens the battery life about 80 % compared with the [30 Sec] 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.

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 The [On] setting shortens the battery life about 10 % compared with the [Off] setting.

(*5)

 The [On] setting shortens the battery life about 50% compared with the [Off] setting.

(*6)

 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]. 

(*7)

 The [x2.0] setting shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 70 % 

compared with the [Off] setting. 

(*8)

 The [On (Screen Always On)] 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. 

Specifications

2-inch (5.1 cm), QVGA (320 x 240 Pixels), 262,144 colors

TFT color display with white LED-backlight

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) 

Stereo mini-jack

WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins

87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz

Headphone cord antenna

Codec :  MP3
Bit rate :  64 kbps, 128 kbps, 256 kbps
Sampling Frequency :  44.1 kHz

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

ClearAudio+ (*1)

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Sound Settings 

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5 Band equalizer (None/Heavy/Pop/Jazz/Unique/Custom 1/Custom 2) & Clear Bass

VPT (None/Studio/Live/Club/Arena/Matrix)

DSEE (On/Off)

Clear Stereo (On/Off)

Dynamic Normalizer (On/Off)

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DPC (Speed Control) (x0.5/x0.75/x0.9/Off/x1.1/x1.25/x1.5/x1.75/x2.0)

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(*1)

 The sound settings cannot be used when ClearAudio + is set to On.

Built-in Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery
USB power (from a computer via a USB connector of the player) 

Approx. 4 hours

5 °C to 35 °C (41 ºF to 95 ºF)

41.7 mm x 92 mm x 7.5 mm (1 11/16 inches x 3 5/8 inches x 5/16 inches)

42.1 mm x 92.1 mm x 8 mm (1 11/16 inches x 3 3/4 inches x 11/32 inches)

49 g (1.8 oz)

Common Settings
Screen Off Timer (*1) (*2): 30 Sec
Brightness (*3): 3
Battery Care (*4): Off

ClearAudio+: Off (*5)
Equalizer (*6): None
VPT (Surround) (*6): None
DSEE (Sound Enhance) (*6): Off
Clear Stereo (*6): Off
Dynamic Normalizer (*6): Off
DPC (Speed Control) (*7): Off
Display Lyrics (*8): On
Dance/Karaoke/Language Study (*9): Off

Contents

List of accessories and manuals supplied with your Walkman.

Headphones (1)

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Earbuds (1 set)

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USB cable (1)

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“Quick Start Guide”

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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.