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SERVICE MANUAL
Ver. 1.3 2009.10
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.
• NWZ-S636FK bundles SRS-NWGT010 (speaker kit).
Main unit section:
Supported file format
Music (Includes podcasts*
1
)
Audio Formats
MP3
Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format
(Codec)
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))*
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 (Includes podcasts*
1
)
Video Formats
Frame rate: Max. 30 fps
(Codec)
Resolution: Max. QVGA (320 × 240)
AVC
Media File format: MP4 file format, "Memory Stick" video format
(H.264/AVC)
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Baseline Profile
Level: Max. 1.3
Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps
MPEG-4
Media File format: MP4 file format, "Memory Stick" video format
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Simple Profile
Bit rate: Max. 2,500 kbps
Windows
Media File format: ASF file format
Media Video 9*
5
File extension: .wmv
Bit rate: Max. 1,700 kbps
Audio Formats
AAC-LC
Channel number: Max. 2 channels
(Codec)
(for AVC,
Sampling frequency*
2
: 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
MPEG-4)
Bit rate: Max. 288 kbps / channel
WMA
Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
(for Windows
Sampling frequency*
2
: 44.1 kHz
Media Video
* Compatible with WM-DRM 10
9)
File size
Max. 2 GB
The number of files
Max. 1,000
Sony Corporation
9-889-258-04
2009J05-1
New Mobile Division
©
2009.10
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/
SPECIFICATIONS
Photo*
6
Photo Format
JPEG
Media File format: Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21 file format
(Codec)
File extension: .jpg
Profile: Baseline Profile
Number of pixels: Max. 4,000 × 4,000 pixels (16,000,000 pixels)
The number of files
Max. 10,000
*
1
The maximum recordable number of podcasts is 10,000.
*
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
Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player 11.
*
6
Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats.
4
Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)
The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4
minutes songs (not including videos and photos) in the MP3 format. Other playable audio
file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format.
NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S736F
Bit rate
Songs
Time
48 kbps
2,450
163 hr. 20 min.
64 kbps
1,800
120 hr. 00 min.
128 kbps
915
61 hr. 00 min.
256 kbps
455
30 hr. 20 min.
320 kbps
365
24 hr. 20 min.
NWZ-S639F/S739F
Bit rate
Songs
Time
48 kbps
10,000
666 hr. 40 min.
64 kbps
7,700
513 hr. 20 min.
128 kbps
3,850
256 hr. 40 min.
256 kbps
1,900
126 hr. 40 min.
320 kbps
1,550
103 hr. 20 min.
DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYER ACTIVE SPEAKER KIT
S736F/S738F/S739F
NWZ-S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F
Canadian Model
NWZ-S636F/S638F/S639F/S736F
NWZ-S638F/S639F/S738F/S739F
NWZ-S636FK/S736F/S738F/S739F
East European Model
NWZ-S636F/S638F/S639F/S738F
Maximum recordable time of videos (Approx.)
The approximate recordable times are estimated in the case where only videos are
transferred. The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is
used.
Bit rate
Video Format: 384 kbps
Audio Format: 128 kbps
Video Format: 768 kbps
Audio Format: 128 kbps
Maximum recordable number of photos that can be transferred (Approx.)
Max. 10,000
Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes.
Capacity (User available capacity)*
NWZ-S636F/-S636FK/S736F: 4 GB (Approx. 3.46 GB = 3,725,197,312 bytes)
NWZ-S638F/S738F
NWZ-S638F/S738F: 8 GB (Approx. 7.19 GB = 7,725,514,752 bytes)
NWZ-S639F/S739F: 16 GB (Approx. 14.6 GB = 15,726,411,776 bytes)
Songs
Time
*
1
Available storage capacity of the player may vary.
5,050
336 hr. 40 min.
A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
3,750
250 hr. 00 min.
1,850
123 hr. 20 min.
Output (headphones)
950
63 hr. 20 min.
Frequency response
760
50 hr. 40 min.
20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)
FM radio
FM Frequency range
87.5 to 108.0 MHz
IF (FM)
128 kHz
NWZ-S636F/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F
DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER
US Model
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Chinese Model
NWZ-S636FK/S736F
Tourist Model
NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F
French Model
NWZ-S638F/S639F/S738F
Mexican Model
NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S736F NWZ-S638F/S738F
NWZ-S639F/S739F
Time
Time
Time
14 hr. 30 min.
30 hr. 10 min.
61 hr. 40 min.
8 hr. 20 min.
17 hr. 10 min.
35 hr. 10 min.
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  • Page 1 (not including videos and photos) in the MP3 format. Other playable audio File extension: .wav Capacity (User available capacity)* file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format. Bit rate: 1,411 kbps NWZ-S636F/-S636FK/S736F: 4 GB (Approx. 3.46 GB = 3,725,197,312 bytes) Sampling frequency* : 44.1 kHz NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S736F NWZ-S638F/S738F NWZ-S638F/S738F: 8 GB (Approx.
  • Page 2  12 TONE ANALYSIS and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 2-inch, TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA (240 × 320 pixels), 262,144  SensMe is a trademark or a registered trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobil colors Communications AB.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F SECTION 1 SERVICING NOTES TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. SERVICING NOTES Replace only with the same or equivalent type..........UNLEADED SOLDER GENERAL ..............Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead- free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
  • Page 4 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F Ver. 1.2 NOTE THE COMPLETE PC BOARD REPLACING  Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the When the complete PC board is replaced, format it according to Home menu appears. the following.  Press the /// button to select (Settings), and then press Moreover, it is necessary to do theme setting.
  • Page 5 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F 2-5. [ ] keys (S872 - S876) Note: Refer to page 19 for the schematic diagram. Refer to page Connection: 20 for the printed wiring boards. digital voltmeter METHOD OF JUDGING RIGHT AND WRONG OF PARTS RELATED TO SWITCH In this set, only a part of parts that relate to the switch are supplied.
  • Page 6: General

    NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F SECTION 2 This section is extracted GENERAL from instruction manual. Parts and Controls Front Rear  BACK/HOME button*  NOISE CANCELING switch (NWZ-  OPTION/PWR OFF button* S736F/S738F/S739F only) Press to go up one list screen level, or Displays the option menu.
  • Page 7: Disassembly

    NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY • This set can be disassembled in the order shown below. 3-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW 3-2. REAR ASSY (Page 7) 3-3. MAIN BOARD 3-4. BATTERY ASSY (Page 8) (Page 8) KEY FLEXIBLE PRINT BOARD, LCD ASSY (Page 9) 3-6.
  • Page 8: Main Board

    NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F 3-3. MAIN BOARD Note: This illustration sees set from rear side. two screws (DIA.1.4 × 3.5) adhesive sheet (escutcheon-A) spacer (line in) MAIN board escutcheon Turn over sheet (main-PWB) and holder (B) in the direction of arrow LCD flexible board...
  • Page 9: Key Flexible Print Board, Lcd Assy

    NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F Ver. 1.3 3-5. KEY FLEXIBLE PRINT BOARD, LCD ASSY 1 sheet (main-PWB) Note 1: This illustration sees set from rear side. 4 holder (B) 3 adhesive sheet (holder) 5 two self tap screws Note 2: When installing the self tap screw, refer to “NOTE OF INSTALLING THE SELF TAP...
  • Page 10: Test Mode

    NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F SECTION 4 TEST MODE 4-1-1. Power supply voltage check (VCHK) Note: Information on the test mode must correspond in enough This mode is used in case power supply voltage in the state where security. When the leakage has been revealed by any all power supply lines are starting is checked.
  • Page 11 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F 4-1-3. Standby current check (DSVCHK) 4-1-5. Battery voltage detection check (BATTCHK) This mode is used in case standby current is checked. This mode is used in case battery voltage is checked. Checking method: Checking method: 1. Enter the test mode.
  • Page 12 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F 4-2-1. Output check (OUTPUT) 4-2-3. Frequency characteristic 1 check (F1) “1 kHz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 25” audio signal is output- “20 Hz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 25” audio signal is output- ted. ted. Checking method: Checking method: 1. Enter the test mode.
  • Page 13 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F 4-2-5. CH separation (L-ch) check (SEPLR) 4-2-7. Maximum output check (MAXOUT) “1 kHz 0 dBs L-ch VOLUME: 25” audio signal is outputted. “1 kHz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 30” (Headphone output when AVLS operates: “1 kHz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 13”) audio Checking method: signal is outputted.
  • Page 14 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F 4-2-9. Sound pressure regulation level check (SPCHK) 4-2-11. User specifi cation contents playback 2 (USER2) “1 kHz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 30” audio signal is output- “/User2.oma” is reproduced. ted. Checking method: Checking method: 1. Enter the test mode.
  • Page 15 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F 4-3. Video (VIDEO) 4-3-2. User specifi cation contents playback 1 (USER1) “/User1.mp4” is reproduced. liquid crystal display Checking method: MPTAPP (X.XX.XX) 1. Enter the test mode. 2. Press the [ ] key to select the “VIDEO”, and press the [ POWER key to enter the minor item.
  • Page 16 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F Ver. 1.2 4-3-4. User specifi cation contents playback 3 (USER3) 4-4-1. Clock check (CLOCK) “/User3.mp4” is reproduced. The movement of an internal clock is confi rmed. Checking method: Checking method: 1. Enter the test mode. 1. Enter the test mode.
  • Page 17 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F 4-4-3. Frequency check that presses key (KEYNUM) 4-4-8. NAND capacity check (NCAPCHK) The frequency to which the key is pressed, insert/pull out frequen- Capacity of NAND fl ash memory, present bud block, maximum cy of cradle and insert/pull out frequency of the headphone are bud block, and vender ID are displayed.
  • Page 18 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F 4-5-2. Clear stereo setting (No cable) (WOCABLE) 4-7-1. Reception output check (RCVCHK) This mode is according to an original sound playback, for adjust- FM tuning checked. ment to right and left sound. Checking method: Note: Not used for the servicing.
  • Page 19: Diagrams

    NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F Ver. 1.1 SECTION 5 DIAGRAMS THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS. 5-1. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block.) For Printed Wiring Boards. For Schematic Diagrams. Note: Note: •...
  • Page 20: Printed Wiring Boards

    NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F Ver. 1.1 5-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS • : Uses unleaded solder. MAIN BOARD (SIDE B) MAIN BOARD (SIDE A) VDR854 VDR853 CN851 FB852 RESET R857 VDR857 C853 JL614 S603 C753 R752 JL909 R858 IC902 R753 C752 R932 VDR862 VDR861...
  • Page 21: Exploded Views

    REAR ASSY (SILVER) (NWZ-S639F: AEP, UK) 9-885-125-64 REAR ASSY (NWZ-S739F: E, JE) 9-885-125-94 REAR ASSY (RED) (NWZ-S639F: AEP, UK) 9-885-125-65 REAR ASSY (BLACK) (NWZ-S636F: CND) 9-885-125-95 REAR ASSY (BLACK) (NWZ-S639F: FR) 9-885-125-66 REAR ASSY (RED) (NWZ-S636F: CND) 9-885-125-96 REAR ASSY (SILVER) (NWZ-S639F: FR)
  • Page 22: Lcd Section

    NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F 6-2. LCD SECTION not supplied PC board section Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark 4-104-158-01 KNOB (HOLD) (HOLD N) (for BLACK, RED) 3-248-370-01 SCREW, SELF TAP 4-104-158-11 KNOB (HOLD) (HOLD N) (for GOLD)
  • Page 23: Pc Board Section

    (NWZ-S639F: US (Best Buy)) (NWZ-S738F: E, JE) X-2320-390-1 PC BOARD, COMPLETE (4GB) (for SERVICE) X-2320-413-1 PC BOARD, COMPLETE (16GB) (for SERVICE) (NWZ-S636F: CND) (NWZ-S739F: E, JE) X-2320-391-1 PC BOARD, COMPLETE (8GB) (for SERVICE) X-2320-414-1 PC BOARD, COMPLETE (8GB) (for SERVICE)
  • Page 24: Electrical Parts List

    MAIN BOARD (Included in PC BOARD, X-2320-409-1 MAIN BOARD (Included in PC BOARD, COMPLETE (4GB) (for SERVICE)) COMPLETE (8GB) (for SERVICE)) (NWZ-S636F: CND) (NWZ-S738F: AEP, EE, UK) X-2320-391-1 MAIN BOARD (Included in PC BOARD, X-2320-410-1 MAIN BOARD (Included in PC BOARD,...
  • Page 25 SW/AU BOARD (Included in PC BOARD, (NWZ-S738F: E, JE) COMPLETE (4GB) (for SERVICE)) X-2320-413-1 SW/AU BOARD (Included in PC BOARD, (NWZ-S636F: CND) COMPLETE (16GB) (for SERVICE)) X-2320-391-1 SW/AU BOARD (Included in PC BOARD, (NWZ-S739F: E, JE) COMPLETE (8GB) (for SERVICE))
  • Page 26 (NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F) 8-912-782-90 RECEIVER MDREX082LPW9 SET X-2320-350-2 FRONT ASSY (N) (GOLD) (Headphones: WHITE) (including ear buds: size S/M/L) (for Pink model: NWZ-S636F/S636FK) X-2320-352-2 FRONT ASSY (B) (BLACK) X-2319-246-4 SOFT APPLICATION ASSY (CD-ROM: Windows (NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F) Media Player 11, Content Transfer, Operation Guide...
  • Page 27 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F Ver. 1.2 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark 4-106-074-01 ATTACHMENT (NT) (Use when connecting the HEADPHONES (for NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F) player to optional cradle, etc.) A-1562-805-B MDR-NC020LP/BM (SET) (Headphones: BLACK) RUBBER RING RUBBER RING (for BLACK model: NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F)
  • Page 28 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F MEMO...
  • Page 29 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/ S736F/S738F/S739F US Model NWZ-S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F Canadian Model SERVICE MANUAL NWZ-S636F/S638F/S639F/S736F AEP Model UK Model Ver. 1.2 2009.03 NWZ-S638F/S639F/S738F/S739F E Model NWZ-S636FK/S736F/S738F/S739F Chinese Model NWZ-S636FK/S736F Tourist Model NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F French Model East European Model NWZ-S638F/S639F/S738F Mexican Model NWZ-S636F/S638F/S639F/S738F SUPPLEMENT-1 File this supplement with the service manual.
  • Page 30 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F Ver. 1.2 THEME SETTING Theme depending on color of Walkman is preset in factory. Therefore, the default theme should be set by using “Color Setting Tool” when the complete PC board is replaced in repairing. Confi rm “Color Setting Tool” used here to the service headquarters.
  • Page 31 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F 2. PREPARATION Note: Please use “Color Setting Tool” in Windows XP or later. Procedure: 1. Unzip the supplied ZIP fi le to get “NWZ_Color_Setting” folder. 2. There are the following two folders if you open “NWZ_Color_Setting” folder. 3. Copy the two folders in step 2 under C drive.
  • Page 32 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F 5. The following message is displayed. Then, color setting operation starts. 6. The walkman reboots automatically after color setting data is updated. After rebooting, check that connecting USB (MTP) is displayed on liquid crystal display of the walkman. 7. Input “EXIT” to close the command prompt application software.
  • Page 33 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/ S736F/S738F/S739F US Model NWZ-S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F Canadian Model SERVICE MANUAL NWZ-S636F/S638F/S639F/S736F AEP Model UK Model Ver. 1.3 2009.10 NWZ-S638F/S639F/S738F/S739F E Model NWZ-S636FK/S736F/S738F/S739F Chinese Model NWZ-S636FK/S736F Tourist Model NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F French Model East European Model NWZ-S638F/S639F/S738F Mexican Model NWZ-S636F/S638F/S639F/S738F SUPPLEMENT-2 File this supplement with the service manual.
  • Page 34 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F NOTE OF INSTALLING THE SELF TAP SCREW There is a possibility to damage clothes of battery assy, if self tap screw is not correctly installed, when installing the battery block. Install it noting the following points. – State of having seen from battery side, after removing the rear assy –...
  • Page 35 NWZ-S636F/S636FK/S638F/S639F/S736F/S738F/S739F MEMO...
  • Page 36 Date Description of Revision 2008.08 2008.10 Addition of Chinese model (NWZ-S736F) Addition of Mexican model (NWZ-S738F) Change of Part for Headphones (NWZ-S636F/S638F/S639F) Addition of “THEME SETTING” (SUPPLENEMT-1) (SMR-08143) 2009.03 Addition of NWZ-S636FK Addition of US model (Best Buy) (NWZ-S639F) (SMR-08214) 2009.10...

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