NWZ-S636F, NWZ-S636FK, NWZ-S638F, NWZ-S639F, NWZ-S736F, NWZ-S738F, NWZ-S739F - Sony Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 2

 ATRAC is trademark of Sony Corporation.
 “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony 

Corporation.



 and 

 are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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Communications AB.

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registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or 
other countries.

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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.

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Machines Corporation.

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U.S. and other countries.

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of Apple Inc., used under license there from.

 Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
 This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
 THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT 

PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL 
USE OF A CONSUMER FOR
(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL 

STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR

(ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A 

CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL 
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER 
LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.

NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER 
USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO 
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND 
LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE 
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

 THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO 

LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A 
CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD 

(“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR

(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER 

ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND

NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A 
VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE 
IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, 
L.L.C. SEE HTTP://MPEGLA.COM 

 THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-1 PATENT PORTFOLIO 

LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A 
CONSUMER TO 
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE VC-1 STANDARD 

(“VC-1 VIDEO”) AND/OR

(ii) DECODE VC-1 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER 

ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY 
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED 
TO PROVIDE VC-1 VIDEO. 

NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER 
USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG 
LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

 US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. 
 All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered 

trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, 

TM

 and ® marks are not 

specified.

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.

Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media 
contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure 
Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not 
misappropriated.  
This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”). If 
the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of 
Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-
DRM Software’s right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. 
Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected content. A 
list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a 
license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction 
with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure 
Content Owners.

Program ©2008 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2008 Sony Corporation

*

Headphones (1)

USB cable (1)

Earbuds (Size S,L) (1)

Attachment (1) 
Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc.

Audio input cable*

1

Plug adaptor for in-flight use (single/dual)*

1

5

CD-ROM

2

3

 (1) 

− Windows Media Player 11 
− Media Manager for WALKMAN*

4

− Content Transfer
− Operation Guide (PDF file)

Quick Start Guide (1)

1

NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F only

2

Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player.

3

Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, the
bundled software may be different.

4

Media Manager for WALKMAN is not bundled with the packages sold in the

5

Refer to supplied accessories of NWZ-S636FK together with supplied accessories of 
speaker section.

U.S.A. Please download it from the following web site:
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/download/wmm_lite

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

With Noise Canceling function
deactivated

With Noise Canceling function
activated

Music

Playback at MP3 128 kbps

Approximately 40 hours

Approximately 30 hours

Playback at WMA 128 kbps

Approximately 40 hours

Approximately 30 hours

Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps

Approximately 38 hours

Approximately 29 hours

Playback at Linear PCM 1,411 kbps

Approximately 43 hours

Approximately 32 hours

Video

Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps

Approximately 10 hours

Approximately 9.0 hours

Playback at AVC 384 kbps

Approximately 8.5 hours

Approximately 7.5 hours

Playback at WMV 384 kbps

Approximately 10 hours

Approximately 9.5 hours

At receiving FM broadcasting

Approximately 22 hours

Approximately 18 hours

2-inch, TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA (240 × 320 pixels), 262,144 
colors

42.9 × 89.5 × 7.5 mm (1 

3

/

4

 × 3 

5

/

8

 × 

5

/

16

 inches)

42.9 × 89.5 × 7.5 mm (1 

3

/

4

 × 3 

5

/

8

 × 

5

/

16

 inches)

Approx. 46 g (Approx. 1.7 oz)

v

v

v

v

v

v

v

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)

• Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

• USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable)

USB-based charging
Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx.1.5 hours (approx. 80 %)

By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected.
The times below are approximated when “New Song Pop Up”, “Clear Stereo”,
“DSEE (Sound Enhancer)”, “Dynamic Normalizer”, “Equalizer”, “VPT(Surround)” are
deactivated, and “Screensaver” is set to “Blank.”
Furthermore, for videos, the time approximated when the brightness of the screen is set to “3.”

Continuous RMS power output (reference)*

1

: 1 W +1 W (1 kHz, 10% THD)

Input:

WM-PORT*

2

 (22 pin)

See below for compatible “WALKMAN” models.

Speaker:

39 mm dia.

Dimensions (w/h/d):

Approx. 152 × 105 × 20 mm (6 × 4 

1

/

4

 × 

13

/

16

 inches)

Dimensions (w/h/d, upright position):

Approx. 152 × 105 × 60 mm (6 × 4 

1

/

4

 × 2 

3

/

8

 inches)

Mass:

Approx. 140 g (5 oz)

Operating temperature:

5°C to 35°C (41 °F to 95 °F)

Power requirements:

DC 5.2 V (100-240 V)

Power source (2 way power supply):

AC power adaptor (supplied)/
Battery supply from the “WALKMAN”

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

*1

When using the AC power adaptor.

*2

The WM-PORT is a dedicated multi-terminal connector, used to connect a “WALKMAN” to its
accessories.

v “WALKMAN”
v Headphones (1)
v Earbuds (Size S, L) (Supplied in pairs)
v USB cable (1)
v Attachment (1)

Use when connecting the “WALKMAN” to
the optional cradle, etc.

v CD-ROM (1)
v Operation Guide (1)

v Speaker*

1

 (1)

v AC power adaptor*

1

*

2

 (1)

v Operating Instructions*

1

 (1)

*

1

The items (speaker, etc.) bundled with this kit are not described in “Supplied Accessories” in the
“Operation Guide” supplied with the “WALKMAN.”

*

2

The shape of the AC power plug varies depending on the country or region.

Supplied accessories: 

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