Sony NWZE-435-F, NWZE-436-F, NWZE-438-F Service manual

NWZ-E435F/E436F/E438F

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver. 1.0 2008.09

Photo: NWZ-E435F

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US Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Australian Model

Tourist Model

NWZ-E435F/E436F/E438F

Canadian Model

NWZ-E436F/E438F

Chinese Model

NWZ-E436F

SPECIFICATIONS

Supported ﬁle format

Music

Audio Formats (Codec)

Video

Video Form ats (Codec)

Audio Formats (Codec)

File size Max. 2 GB The number of files Max. 1,000

Photo*

Photo Format (Codec)

The number of files Max. 1,000

*1Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.

Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the samplingfrequency.

Some WMV filescanbeplayedbackonlybytransferringusingWindowsMediaPlayer

11.

Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats.

MP3 Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format

File extension: .mp3 Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variablebit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*

WMA Media File format: ASF file format

File extension: .wma Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variablebit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequency*

* Compatible with WM-DRM 10

AAC-LC*

Media File format: MP4 file format File extension: .mp4, .m4a Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports variablebit rate (VBR))* Sampling frequency*1: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz (Stereo/Mono)

Linear PCM Media File format: Wave-Rifffile format

File extension: .wav Bit rate: 1,411 kbps Sampling frequency*

Frame rate: Max. 30 fps Resolution: Max. QVGA (320 × 240)

AVC

Media File format: MP4 file format

(H.264/AVC)

File extension: .mp4, .m4v Profile: Baseline Profile Level: 1.3 Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps

MPEG-4 Media File format: MP4 file format

File extension: .mp4, .m4v Profile: Simple Profile Bit rate: Max. 1,024 kbps

Windows

Media File format: ASF file format

Media Vide o 9*

File extension: .wmv Bit rate: Max. 768 kbps

AAC-LC

Channel number: Max. 2 channels

(for AVC,

Sampling frequency*

MPEG-4)

Bit rate: Max. 288 kbps / channel

WMA

Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variablebit rate (VBR))

(for Windows

Sampling frequency*

Media Video

* Compatible with WM-DRM 10

JPEG Media File format: Compatible with Exif 2.21 file format

File extension: .jpg Profile: Baseline Profile Number of pixels: Max. 4,000 × 4,000 pixels (16,000,000 pixels)

: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 32, 44.1 kHz (Mono)

: 16, 22.05, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz (Stereo)

: 44.1 kHz (Stereo/Mono)

: 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

: 44.1 kHz

9-889-259-01

2008I05-1

2008.09

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DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER

Sony Corporation

Audio&Video Business Group Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation

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Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)

The approximatetimes 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.

Bit rate Songs Time Songs Time 48 kbps 1,150 76 hr. 40 min. 2,450 163 hr. 20 min. 64 kbps 885 59 hr. 00 min. 1,850 123 hr. 20 min. 128 kbps 440 29 hr. 20 min. 925 61 hr. 40 min. 256 kbps 220 14 hr. 40 min. 460 30 hr. 40 min. 320 kbps 175 11 hr. 40 min. 370 24 hr. 40 min.

Bit rate Songs Time 48 kbps 5,050 336 hr. 40 min. 64 kbps 3,750 250 hr. 00 min. 128 kbps 1,850 123 hr. 20 min. 256 kbps 945 63 hr. 00 min. 320 kbps 755 50 hr. 20 min.

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Maximum recordable time of videos (Approx.)

The approximaterecordable times are estimated in the case where only videos are transferred. The time may differ, dependingon the conditions under which the player is used.

Bit rate Time Time Time Video Format: 384 kbps Audio Format: 128 kbps Video Format: 768 kbps Audio Format: 128 kbps

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7 hr. 10 min. 15 hr. 00 min. 30 hr. 40 min.

4 hr. 00 min. 8 hr. 30 min. 17 hr. 30 min.

Maximum recordable number of photos that can be transferred (Approx.)

Max. 8,000 Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes.

Capacity (User available capacity)*

NWZ-E435F: 2 GB (Approx. 1.69 GB = 1,811,415,040 bytes) NWZ-E436F: 4 GB (Approx. 3.49 GB = 3,744,464,896 bytes) NWZ-E438F: 8 GB (Approx. 7.05 GB = 7,572,815,872 bytes)

Availablestorage capacity of the player may vary.

Aportionofthememoryisusedfordatamanagementfunctions.

Output (headphones)

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

FM tuner

FM Frequency range

87.5 to 108.0 MHz The frequency is changed by 0.1 MHz.

IF (FM)

Not applicable

Antenna

Headphone cord antenna

Interface

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

Operating temperature

5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)

Power source

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

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

Charging time

USB-based charging Approx. 4 hours (full charge), Approx. 2 hours (approx. 80 %)

Battery life (continuous playback)

By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected. The times below are approximatedwhen “Equalizer” is deactivated, and “Screensaver” issetto“Blank.” Furthermore,forvideos,thetimeapproximatedwhenthebrightnessofthescreen is set to “3.” The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use.

Music Playback at MP3 128 kbps Approximately 45 hours Playback at WMA 128 kbps Approximately 45 hours Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps Approximately 40 hours Playback at Linear PCM 1411 kbps Approximately 40 hours Video Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps Approximately 8 hours Playback at AVC 384 kbps Approximately 6.5 hours Playback at WMV 384 kbps Approximately 7.5 hours FM radio At receiving FM broadcasting Approximately 21 hours

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Display

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

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

44.0 × 83.9 × 8.5 mm (1 3/4 × 3 3/8 × 11/32 inches)

Dimension (w/h/d)

44.2 × 83.9 × 8.5 mm (1 3/4 × 3 3/8 × 11/32 inches)

Mass

Approx. 50 g (Approx. 1.8 oz)

Supplied Accessories

Headphones (1) USB cable (1)

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

1*2

CD-ROM* — Windows Media Player 11 — Media Manager for WALKMAN* — Content Transfer — Operation Guide (PDF file)

Quick Start Guide (1)

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

Depending on the country/region in which you have purchages the player,

* the bundled software may be afferent.

Media Manager for WALKMAN is not bundle with the packages sold in the U.S.A. Please download it from the following web site: http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/download/wmm_lite

(1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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SECTION 1

SERVICING NOTES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SERVICING NOTES ............................................. 3

2. GENERAL .................................................................. 6

3. DISASSEMBLY

3-1. Disassembly Flow ........................................................... 7

3-2. Rear Case ........................................................................ 7

3-3. SVX Front Case Assy, KEY Board ................................. 8

3-4. Battery (N) Assy ............................................................. 8

3-5. MINI Jack ....................................................................... 9

3-6. MAIN Board, Escutcheon ............................................... 9

3-7. Liquid Crystal Display Panel .......................................... 10

3-8. SVX VOL SW Assy ........................................................ 10

4. TEST MODE ............................................................ 11

5. DIAGRAMS

5-1. Printed Wiring Boards .................................................... 19

5-2. Schematic Diagram ......................................................... 20

6. EXPLODED VIEWS

6-1. Rear Case Section ........................................................... 21

6-2. Front Case Assy Section ................................................. 22

6-3. PC Board Section ............................................................ 23

6-4. LCD Section ................................................................... 24

7. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST .............................. 25

Accessories are given in the last of the electrical parts list.

NOTES ON CHIP COMPONENT REPLACEMENT

• Never reuse a disconnected chip component.

• Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be damaged by heat.

UNLEADED SOLDER

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree 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)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• 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!

• Strong viscosity

Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to ﬂ ow)

than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc.

• Usable with ordinary solder

It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may

also be added to ordinary solder.

System Requirements

v Computer

IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating

systems* Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later) Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later) Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later) Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1 or later) Windows XP HomeEdition (Service Pack 2 or later) Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) Not supported by 64 bit version OS. Notsupportedby OSs otherthanabove.

Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft.

v CPU: Pentium 4 1.0 GHz or higher v RAM: 512 MB or more v Hard Disk drive: 380 MB ormore of available space

More free space may be required depending on the version of the operating system installed. Also, more space is required to store data (such as music, videos, photos) on the hard drive.

splay:

v Di

− Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,024 × 768 or higher)

− Colors: 8-bit color or higher (16-bit color recommended)

M drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM)

v CD-RO

To create original CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required.

und board

v So v USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended) v Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or 3.0, QuickTime 7.3, Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0,

Windows Media Player 10 or 11 (Windows Media Player 11 recommended. Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping.).

v Installation of Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher is required. v Broadband Internet connection is required to use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD)

or to visit the web 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 computersor operating systems

− An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating

system

− Multi-boot environment

ulti-monitor environment

− M

− Macintosh

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.

CAUTION

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

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NOTE THE COMPLETE PC BOARD REPLACING

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



Formatting Memory

You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. Ifthememoryisformatted,alldatawillbe erased.Besuretoverifythedata stored in memory prior to formatting and export any important data to the hard disk of your computer.

Note

• This function is only available in the pause mode.



Press and hold the BACK/HOME button in the pause mode until the Home menu appears.



Press the W/7/C/# button to select (Settings), and then press the V button to confirm.

Settings

(Format)

BACK/HOME button

5-way button

Press the W/7/C/# button to select “Common Settings,” and then press the V button to confirm.

The list of “Common Settings” options appears.



Press the W/7/C/# button to select “Format,” and then press the V button to confirm.

“All data including songs will be deleted. Proceed?” appears.



Press the W/7 button to select “Yes,” and then press the V button to confirm.

“All data will be deleted. Proceed?” appears.



Press the W/7 button to select “Yes,” and then press the V button to confirm.

While the memory is being formatted, an animated display appears. When initialization finishes, “Memory formatted.” appears.

To cancel the operation

Select “No” in step  or  and press the V button to confirm. You can also cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step

Notes

Do not format the built-in flash memory using software or Windows Explorer.

•

appears instead of (Clock Display) if the player accesses certain online services

•

(available only in U.S.A.). To restore player.

 or  .

(Clock Display), format the memory of the

COLOR VARIATION

Model Destination

NWZ-E435F US (Wal-Mart)

AEP, UK French East European E, Australian, Tourist Mexican

NWZ-E436F US

US (Best Buy) US (Wal-Mart) Canadian Canadian

(BMG contents preinstall model) AEP, UK French East European E, Australian, Tourist Chinese Mexican

NWZ-E438F US

US (Best Buy) Canadian AEP, UK French East European E, Australian, Tourist Mexican

Color

Black Red Pink Blue Silver

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Note: Refer to page 20 for the schematic diagram.

Refer to page 19 for the printed wiring boards.

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. The right and wrong of the switch can be judged by the following two methods.

1. Judgment From The Test Mode

Judge the right and wrong of the switch referring to “4-4-3. Key check” (page 16).

2. Judgment from the voltage measurement

Judge the right and wrong of the switch by the voltage measurement with a test point.

2-1. RESET key (SW1)

Connection:

digital voltmeter

T8 (FM_GND)

+ –

When the voltage value is below, RESET key (SW1) is nomal.

• RESET key (SW1) is pressed : 0 V

• RESET key (SW1) is not pressed : 3.1 V

2-4. OPTION key (SW601) Connection:

digital voltmeter

J601 pin  J601 pin 

+ –

When the voltage value is below, OPTION key (SW601) is nomal.

• OPTION key (SW601) is pressed : 0 V

• OPTION key (SW601) is not pressed : 3.1 V

Connection location:

– MAIN Board (Side A) –

– MAIN Board (Side B) –

2-2. HOLD switch (SW610)

Connection:

digital voltmeter

J601 pin  J601 pin 

+ –

When the voltage value is below, HOLD switch (SW610) is nomal.

• HOLD switch (SW610) is turned on : 0 V

• HOLD switch (SW610) is turned off : 3.1 V

2-3. [u]/[B]/[b]/[v]/[V]/[BACK]/[OPTION]/[VOL +]/[VOL –]

keys

Connection:

digital voltmeter

D2 (anode)

J4 pin 

+ –

When the voltage value is below, [u]/[B]/[b]/[v]/[V]/[BACK] [OPTION]/[VOL +]/[VOL –] keys are nomal.

• Keys are not pressed : 3.1 V

• [u] key (SW605) is pressed : 1.35 to 1.53 V

• [B] key (SW606) is pressed : 1.71 to 1.85 V

• [b] key (SW607) is pressed : 2.03 to 2.15 V

• [v] key (SW608) is pressed : 2.36 to 2.46 V

• [V] key (SW609) is pressed : 2.69 to 2.85 V

• [BACK] key (SW604) is pressed : 1.09 to 1.20 V

• [VOL –] key is pressed : 0.12 to 0.40 V

• [VOL +] key was pushed : 0.68 to 0.95 V

– KEY Board (Side B) –

J601

T8 (FM_GND)

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Parts and Controls

Front

SECTION 2

GENERAL

This section is extracted from instruction manual.

BACK/HOME button*



Presstogoupone listscreen level,or to return to the previous menu. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button to display the Home menu.

Headphone jack



For connecting the headphones. Inserttheplug untilitclicks into place. If the headphones are connected improperly, the sound from the headphones may not sound right.

WM-PORT jack



Use this jack to connect the supplied USB cable, or optional peripheral devices, such as supported

sories for the WM-PORT.

acces

5-way button*



Starts playback and enables navigation of the player’s on-screen menus.

Display



The display may vary, depending on functions.



VOL +*

/– button

Adjusts the volume.

HOLD switch



You can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD switch when carrying it. By sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow #,all operation buttons are disabled. If you slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position, the HOLD function is released.

OPTION/PWROFF button



Displays the option menu. If you press and hold the OPTION/

FF button, the screen turns

PWR O offandtheplayer entersstandby mode.Ifyoupressanybuttonwhile

theplayeris in standbymode,the “Now Playing” screen, etc., appears and the player is ready for operation. Furthermore, if you leave the player instandbymodeforabout 4 hours, the player turns completely off automatically. If you press any button whentheplayeristurnedoff,the startupscreenappearsfirst,thenthe “Now Playing” screen appears.

Note

The player consumes battery power

•

very slightly even when it is in standby mode. Therefore, the player might turn completely off in a short time, depending on the power remaining in the battery.

Functions marked with on the

player are activated if you press and hold the corresponding buttons.

There are tactile dots. Use them to help

with button operations.

Rear

RESET button



Resetstheplayerwhenyoupressthe RESET button with a small pin, etc.

DISASSEMBLY

• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.

3-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW

3-2. REAR CASE (Page 7)

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SECTION 3

SET

3-3. SVX FRONT CASE ASSY,

KEY BOARD



(Page 8)

3-6. MAIN BOARD, ESCUTCHEON (Page 9)

3-7. LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL

(Page 10)

Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

3-4. BATTERY (N) ASSY (Page 8)

3-8. SVX VOL SW ASSY

(Page 10)

3-2. REAR CASE

Note: This illustration sees the set from rear side.

two claws



rear case



two claws



3-5 MINI JACK (Page 9)

two screws



(PTP1.4)

two claws







claw

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3-3. SVX FRONT CASE ASSY, KEY BOARD

claw



claw



KEY board



two claws



gasket (CPU)





connector



(J601)

two screws



(B1.4)

claw





3-4. BATTERY (N) ASSY

claw



SVX front case assy



(battery)

button (front)



batt sheet



protection sheet

Note: On installation of knob (hold), adjust the position of switch (SW610) and knob (hold).

knob (hold)

switch (SW610)

static shield shee



battery (N) assy





battery connector Note 1: Take care not to damage the battery (N) assy by applying an excessive force.

Note 2: Sheet (BATT) adhesive cannot be reused.

gasket (volume)



Turn over the protection sheet (VOL wire).



Turn over the protection sheet (wire).



sheet (BATT) adhesive



(J3)

3-5. MINI JACK

Note: This illustration sees the set from battery side.

screw



(PTP1.4)

holder (HP)



protection sheet



(HP)

sheet (JACK) adhesive



Note: Sheet (JACK) adhesive cannot be reused.



HP printed wirinig board



(J6)

Remove three solders.



mini jack



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3-6. MAIN BOARD, ESCUTCHEON

Note 1: This illustration sees the set from battery side.

static shield sheet



gasket (CPU)

R

condustive sheet

MAIN board

Remove two solders.



W (WMPORT) sheet

Turn over the protection sheet (wire).

battery connector



(J3)

LCD flexible board



(J5)

protection sheet (wire)





claw



HP printed wirinig board



(J6)

HP jack block



escutcheon

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Sony NWZE-435-F, NWZE-436-F, NWZE-438-F Service manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SERVICING NOTES

GENERAL

DISASSEMBLY

rear case

battery (N) assy

mini jack