NWZ-S763, NWZ-S763BT, NWZ-S764, NWZ-S764BT, NWZ-S765 - Sony Audio Service Manual (repair manual)

2012C33-1

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2012.03

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: NWZ-S763

•  NWZ-S763/S764/S765 bundles MDR-EX083LP (Headphones).
•  NWZ-S763BT/S764BT bundles MDR-EX083LP (Headphones) and MDR-NWBT10 (Wireless Stereo Headphones).
•  “WALKMAN” name of NWZ-S763BT/S764BT is NWZ-S763/S764.

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Audio Formats 
(Codec)

MP3

Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format
File extension: .mp3
Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate 
(VBR))
Sampling frequency (*2): 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

WMA

Media File format: ASF file format
File extension: .wma
Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate 
(VBR))
Sampling frequency (*2): 44.1 kHz 
* Compatible with WM-DRM 10

AAC-LC (*3)

Media File format: MP4 file format
File extension: .mp4, .m4a, .3gp
Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate 
(VBR)) (*4)
Sampling frequency (*2): 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 
32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Linear PCM

Media File format: Wave-Riff file format
File extension: .wav
Bit rate: 1,411 kbps
Sampling frequency (*2): 44.1 kHz

Video Formats 
(Codec)

Frame rate: Max. 30 fps
Resolution: Max. 720 × 480 (*5)

AVC
(H.264/AVC)

Media File format: MP4 file format, “Memory Stick” video 
format
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Baseline Profile
Level: 1.2, 1.3, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 3
Bit rate: Max. 10 Mbps

MPEG-4

Media File format: MP4 file format, “Memory Stick” video 
format
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Simple Profile
Bit rate: Max. 6 Mbps

Windows Media Video 9 
(*6)

Media File format: ASF file format
File extension: .wmv
Profile: VC1 simple profile, main profile
Bit rate: Max. 6 Mbps

Audio Formats 
(Codec)

AAC-LC
(for AVC, MPEG-4)

Channel number: Max. 2 channels
Sampling frequency (*2): 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Bit rate: Max. 288 kbps / channel

WMA
(for Windows Media 
Video 9)

Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate 
(VBR))
Sampling frequency (*2): 44.1 kHz
* Compatible with WM-DRM 10

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Photo Format 
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JPEG

Media File format: Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21 file 
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File extension: .jpg
Profile: Baseline Profile
Number of pixels: Max. 4,096 × 4,096 pixels (16,000,000 
pixels)

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Audio Format 
(Codec)

MP3

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

(*1) The maximum recordable number of podcasts is 20,000.
(*2) Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.
(*3) Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back.
(*4) Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency.
(*5) These numbers indicate the maximum resolution of playable video, and do not indicate the display resolution 

of your “WALKMAN.” The display resolution is 320 × 240.

(*6) Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player.
(*7) Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats.

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 MP3 format.

Bit rate

Number Time

Number Time

Number Time

48 kbps

2,250

150 hr. 00 min. 4,750

316 hr. 40 min. 9,950

663 hr. 20 min.

64 kbps

1,650

110 hr. 00 min. 3,500

233 hr. 20 min. 7,400

493 hr. 20 min.

128 kbps 845

56 hr. 20 min.

1,750

116 hr. 40 min. 3,700

246 hr. 40 min.

256 kbps 425

28 hr. 20 min.

885

59 hr. 00 min.

1,850

123 hr. 20 min.

320 kbps 340

22 hr. 40 min.

710

47 hr. 20 min.

1,450

96 hr. 40 min.

The approximate times are estimated in the case where only videos are transferred. The time may differ, 
depending on the conditions under which your “WALKMAN” is used.

Bit rate

Time

Time

Time

Video Format: 384 kbps
Audio Format: 128 kbps

13 hr. 20 min.

28 hr. 00 min.

59 hr. 20 min.

Video Format: 768 kbps
Audio Format: 128 kbps

7 hr. 40 min.

16 hr. 00 min.

33 hr. 40 min.

Max. 20,000
Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes.

Maximum recordable number of voice recording files: 4,000
Maximum recordable number of voice recording folders: 255
Maximum recordable number of voice recording files in each folder: 255

Maximum transferable number of playlists: 8,192
Maximum containable number of songs in each playlist: 999

NWZ-S763/S763BT: 4 GB (Approx. 3.21 GB = 3,451,846,656 bytes)
NWZ-S764/S764BT: 8 GB (Approx. 6.71 GB = 7,209,156,608 bytes)
NWZ-S765: 16 GB (Approx. 14.0 GB = 15,138,652,160 bytes)
(*1) Available storage capacity of your “WALKMAN” may vary.
A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.

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

FM Frequency range
87.5 to 108.0 MHz

128 kHz

Headphone cord antenna

 Communication system: Bluetooth specification version 2.1+EDR (*1)

 Output: Bluetooth specification Power Class 2

 Maximum communication range: Line of sight approx. 10 meters (30 feet) (*2)

 Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)

 Modulation method: FHSS

 Compatible Bluetooth profiles (*3)

 A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

 AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)

 OPP (Object Push Profile)

 Supported Codec (*4): SBC (*5)

(*1) EDR stands for Enhanced Data Rate.
(*2) The range may vary depending on the communication environment.
(*3) Bluetooth profiles are standardized according to the purpose of the Bluetooth device.
(*4) Codec indicates the audio signal compression and conversion format.
(*5) SBC stands for Subband Codec.

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

5 °C to 35 °C (41 ºF to 95 ºF)

 Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

 USB power (from a computer via a USB connector of your “WALKMAN”)

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

Actual battery life may vary depending on settings. The estimated battery usage hours shown below are 
based on typical usage conditions with “Basic setting of battery life measurement” as shown in the table 
below.

 Even if your “WALKMAN” is turned off for an extended period, a small amount of battery power is still 

consumed.

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

Playback at MP3 128 kbps

Approx. 50 hours

Approx. 12 hours

Playback at WMA 128 kbps

Approx. 50 hours

Approx. 12 hours

Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps

Approx. 48 hours

Approx. 12 hours

Playback at Linear PCM 1,411 kbps Approx. 56 hours

Approx. 12 hours

Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps

Approx. 10 hours

Approx. 6 hours

Playback at AVC Baseline 384 kbps Approx. 10 hours

Approx. 6 hours

Playback at WMV 384 kbps

Approx. 10 hours

Approx. 6 hours

Receiving FM broadcasting

Approx. 20 hours

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[Common Settings]

[Screen Off Timer] (*1) (*2) 

 

[30 Sec]

[Brightness] (*3) 

 

[3]

[Battery Care] (*4) 

 

[Off]

[Music Settings]

[Equalizer] (*5) 

 

[None] (*6)

[VPT (Surround)] (*5) 

 

[None]

[DSEE (Sound Enhance)] (*5) 

  [Off]

[Clear Stereo] (*5) 

 

[Off]

[Dynamic Normalizer] (*5) 

 

[Off]

[DPC (Speed Control)] (*7) 

 

[Off]

[Display Lyrics] (*8) 

 

[On]

[Karaoke/Language Study] (*9) 

[Off]

[Bluetooth 
Settings]

[Wireless Playback Quality]

[Prioritize Connection]

(*1) The [Off] setting shortens the battery life by 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.

(*4) The [On] setting shortens the battery life by about 10% compared with the [Off] setting.
(*5) 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].

(*6) The default setting of your “WALKMAN” sold in the Latin America region is [Custom 1]. The [Custom 1] 

setting shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 20% compared with the [None] 

setting.

(*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.

2-inch (5.1 cm), TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA (320 × 240 pixels), 262,144 colors

Approx. 43.6 mm × 97.5 mm × 7.9 mm (1 3/4 inches × 3 7/8 inches × 5/16 inches)

Approx. 44.3 mm × 97.5 mm × 8.4 mm (1 3/4 inches × 3 7/8 inches × 11/32 inches)

Approx. 57 g (2.1 oz)

Bluetooth specification version 2.1+EDR (*1)

Bluetooth specification Power Class 2

Line of sight approx. 10 meters (30 feet) (*2)

2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz

FHSS

 A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

 AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)

SBC (*5)

 Built-in Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

 USB power (from a computer via a USB connector of the Bluetooth headphones)

50.5 mm × 24.5 mm × 11.3 mm (2 inches × 31/32 inches × 15/32 inches)

50.5 mm × 25.5 mm × 19.0 mm (2 inches × 1 1/16 inches × 3/4 inches)

Approx. 27 g (1.0 oz)

Approx. 4 hours

USB-based charging
Approx. 2.5 hours

(*1) EDR stands for Enhanced Data Rate.
(*2) The range may vary depending on the communication environment.
(*3) Bluetooth profiles are standardized according to the purpose of the Bluetooth device.
(*4) Codec indicates the audio signal compression and conversion format.
(*5) SBC stands for Subband Codec.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

 “WALKMAN” (1)

 Headphones (1)

 Earbuds (Size S, L) (1)

 Attachment (1)  

Use when connecting your “WALKMAN” to the cradle (not supplied), etc.

 Quick Start Guide

 Software 

The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of your “WALKMAN,” and includes the following 
items. For details on how to install, refer to “Quick Start Guide.”

 Media Go

 WALKMAN Guide

 User Guide, etc.

NWZ-S763/S764/S765 only

 USB cable (1) 

NWZ-S763BT/S764BT only

 Wireless Stereo Headphones (1)

 Earbuds for Wireless Stereo Headphones (Size S, L) (1)

 Micro USB cable (1)

 Charge cable (1)

 User Guide for Wireless Stereo Headphones (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

 “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

 12 TONE ANALYSIS and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

 SensMe™ and the SensMe™ logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile 

Communications AB.

 “PlayStation” and “PSP” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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

 Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are either trademarks or registered 

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

 IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

 Apple, Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

 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.

 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks 

by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective 
owners.

 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://WWW.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

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respective holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified.

This product is manufactured in compliance with “Embedded Memory with Playback and Recording 
Function System” (hereafter referred to as EMPR (*1)) standard. “MagicGate Type-R for Secure Video 
Recording for EMPR” is applied to this product as a content protection method.

(*1) “EMPR” is a name of a standard for systems that support copyright protection system developed by Sony 

Corporation. “MagicGate Type-R for Secure Video Recording for EMPR” has received approval from Dpa 
(The Association for Promotion of Digital Broadcasting) as a content protection method for making a 
recording of digital broadcasting.

This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or 
distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from 
Microsoft.

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Documentation ©2011 Sony Corporation

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Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that 
the following conditions are met:
1. Redistributions of source code must retain the copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following 
disclaimer.

2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the 
following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following 
acknowledgement:
“This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young ([email protected])”
The word ‘cryptographic’ can be left out if the rouines from the library being used are not cryptographic 
related :-).

4. If you include any Windows specific code (or a derivative thereof) from the apps directory (application 
code) you must include an acknowledgement:
“This product includes software written by Tim Hudson ([email protected])”
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT 
SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, 
SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 
PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR 
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN 
CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN 
ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH 
DAMAGE.
The licence and distribution terms for any publically available version or derivative of this code cannot be 
changed. i.e. this code cannot simply be copied and put under another distribution licence [including the 
GNU Public Licence.]

Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to protect their
intellectual property, including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM-
protected content. If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content, content owners may ask
Microsoft to revoke the software’s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content. 
Revocation does not affect unprotected content. When you download licenses for protected content,
you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses. Content owners may require
you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to
access content that requires the upgrade.     

  The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of 

such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are 
those of their respective owners.

  “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

FLEXIBLE  CIRCUIT  BOARD  REPAIRING
• 

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.

  .............................................   4

2-1. Disassembly 

Flow 

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

2-2.  Cabinet (Front) Block .....................................................   7
2-3. Open 

The 

Short-land 

.......................................................   8

2-4. Cap 

..................................................................................   8

2-5. Panel 

(Rear) 

Assy 

............................................................   9

2-6. EMMC 

Board 

.................................................................   9

2-7.  BT-VOL FPC (BTV1).....................................................   10
2-8. Support 

(M) 

.....................................................................  11

2-9. BT 

Board 

.........................................................................  12

2-10.  3Pin HP Jack Assy (HPJ1) ..............................................   12
2-11. Battery Assy (BAT1) .......................................................   13
2-12.  Chassis (Cover) Block ....................................................   14
2-13. LCD Assy (LCD1) ..........................................................   15
2-14. MOTHER Board .............................................................   16

TEST  MODE 

 ............................................................   17

4-1.  Cabinet (Front) Section ...................................................   29
4-2.  Panel (Rear) Section .......................................................   30
4-3. LCD 

Section 

...................................................................  31

4-4. Chassis 

Section 

...............................................................  32

  .......................................................   33

0  OR  DOTTED  LINE  

0  ON  THE  SCHEMATIC  DIAGRAMS  AND  IN  

0  SUR  

NOTE  THE  BOARDS  REPLACING
When each boards are replaced, the data writing processing etc. 
are necessary. 
For details, refer to supplement-1.

ABOUT  CONNECTION  WITH  THE  WIRELESS  STEREO  
HEADPHONE  AFTER  NWZ-S763BT/S764BT  REPAIR
When NWZ-S763BT/S764BT settings are initialized, or when the 
boards and attached wireless stereo headphone (MDR-NWBT10) 
are exchanged, it is necessary to make the Bluetooth connection. 
Make the Bluetooth connection according to the following proce-
dure.

Note 1: When the wireless stereo headphone (MDR-NWBT10) is ex-

changed, BD address in the wireless stereo headphone (MDR-
NWBT10) is changed.

 

Therefore, BD address registered into “WALKMAN” becomes 
invalid.

 

In order to search the device, press the key of wireless stereo 
headphone (MDR-NWBT10) for about 7 seconds, and search 
“WALKMAN”.

Prior confi rmation:
1. Confi rm that “WALKMAN” is NWZ-S763BT/S764BT by re-

ferring to “ABOUT THE METHOD OF DISTINGUISHING 
“WALKMAN”” (page 5).

2.  Delete the device of the wireless stereo headphone (MDR-

NWBT10) registered into “WALKMAN” at the time of factory 
shipments.

Deletion method:
1.  Press any key of “WALKMAN” to turn the power on.
2.  From the home menu, select “ ” 

 “Manage Added Devices”.

3.  Press the [OPTION/PWR OFF] key to bring up the option 

menu.

4.  Select “Delete Device” 

 “MDR-NWBT10”  “Yes”.

Note 2: In this sentence, the wireless stereo headphone (MDR-NWBT10) 

is written as Bluetooth headphones.

1.  Place your “WALKMAN” and the supplied Bluetooth head-

phones within 1 metre of each other.

2.  Press and hold the [

u

] button of the Bluetooth Headphones 

for approximately 2 seconds until the indicator starts to blink.

 u button
 Indicator (blue) (red)

3.  Press any button to turn your “WALKMAN” on. If “HOLD” 

appears on the top of the screen, slide the [HOLD] switch.

4.  A “WALKMAN” screen message informs you that connection 

is automatically established. It may take some time to connect 
with the supplied Bluetooth Headphones. Wait for a while.

Note 3: If connection fails, press and hold the [OPTION/POWER OFF] 

key to turn off your “WALKMAN” (“WALKMAN” screen dis-
plays “POWER OFF”). Turn on your “WALKMAN” again, and 
re-establish Bluetooth connection with the headphones.

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

System requirements
• Computer 
 

IBM PC/AT compatible computer preinstalled with any of the 
following Windows operating systems (*1):

 

- Windows XP Home Edition (*2) (Service Pack 3 or later)

 

- Windows XP Professional (*2) (Service Pack 3 or later)

 

- Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later)

 

- Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later)

 

- Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1 or later)

 

- Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later)

 

- Windows 7 Starter

 

- Windows 7 Home Basic

 

- Windows 7 Home Premium

 

- Windows 7 Professional

 

- Windows 7 Ultimate

Not supported by OSs other than above.
[Compatibility mode] for Windows XP (included with Windows 
Vista and Windows 7) is not supported.
(*1) Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft.
(*2) Excluding 64-bit OS versions.
• 

CPU: 1 GHz processor (2.6 GHz recommended for video play-
back)

• 

RAM: 1 GB or more

• 

Hard Disk Drive: 600 MB or more of available space

• Sound 

card

• 

USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)

•  Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP and Windows 

Vista, Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 7

• 

Internet Explorer 7 or later

•  Broadband Internet connection is required to use Gracenote 

MusicID service or podcast, or to visit the web store site.

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 manufac-
turer-installed operating system

 

- Multi-boot environment

 

- Multi-monitor environment

 - 

Macintosh

Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice.

ABOUT  THE  REPAIRING  OF  BOARD
When boards installed by this unit are defective, replace the entire 
board. Individual electrical parts that the mount is done cannot be 
exchanged.
Moreover, the EMMC board cannot exchange with single.
When exchange the EMMC board, exchange it at the same time as 
the MOTHER board.
The MOTHER board can be exchange alone.