“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
Adobe, Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash Player are trademarks or registered
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.
IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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 REL ATING 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
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,
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.
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 (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only) and photos) in the
MP3 format. Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from
MP3 format.
Bit rateSongsTimeSongsTime
48 kbps1,15076 hr. 40 min.2,450163 hr. 20 min.
64 kbps88559 hr. 00 min.1,850123 hr. 20 min.
128 kbps44029 hr. 20 min.92561 hr. 40 min.
256 kbps22014 hr. 40 min.46030 hr. 40 min.
320 kbps17511 hr. 40 min.37024 hr. 40 min.
Bit rateSongsTime
48 kbps5,050336 hr. 40 min.
64 kbps3,750250 hr. 00 min.
128 kbps1,850123 hr. 20 min.
256 kbps94563 hr. 00 min.
320 kbps84056 hr. 00 min.
NWZ-S515/S615FNWZ-S516/S616F
NWZ-S618F
Maximum recordable time of videos (Approx.) (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)
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 rateTimeTimeTime
Video Format: 384 kbps
Audio Format: 128 kbps
Video Format: 768 kbps
Audio Format: 128 kbps
NWZ-S615FNWZ-S616FNWZ-S618F
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. 10,000
Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes.
By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected.
e time below is approximated when “New Song Pop Up”, “Clear Stereo”, “DSEE
(Sound Enhance)”, “Dynamic Normalizer”, “Equalizer” and “VPT (Surround)” are
deactivated, and “Screensaver” is set to “Blank.”
Furthermore, for videos (NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only), the time approximated when
the brightness of the screen is set to “3.”
e time below may dier depending on ambient temperature or the status of use.
Music
Playback at MP3 128 kbpsApproximately 33 hoursApproximately 33 hours
Playback at WMA 128 kbpsApproximately 33 hoursApproximately 33 hours
Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbpsApproximately 32 hoursApproximately 32 hours
Playback at Linear PCM 1411 kbpsApproximately 35 hoursApproximately 35 hours
Video
(NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)
Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps
Playback at MPEG-4 768 kbpspproximately 8.5 hours
Playback at AVC 384 kbpspproximately 7.5 hours
Playback at AVC 768 kbpspproximately 7.5 hours
At receiving FM broadcasting
(NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)
NWZ-S515/S516NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F
pproximately 9.5 hours
pproximately 24 hours
Display
1.82-inch, TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA (240 × 320 pixels), 262,144
colors
5-2. Printed Wiring Board - MAIN Board (Side A) - ............ 18
5-3. Printed Wiring Board - MAIN Board (Side B) - ............ 19
5-4. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (1/10) - ................... 20
5-5. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (2/10) - ................... 21
5-6. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (3/10) - ................... 22
5-7. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (4/10) - ................... 23
5-8. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (5/10) - ................... 24
5-9. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (6/10) - ................... 25
5-10. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (7/10) - ................... 26
5-11. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (8/10) - ................... 27
5-12. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (9/10) - ................... 28
5-13. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (10/10) - ................. 29
6. EXPLODED VIEWS
6-1. Case (Upper) Section ...................................................... 42
6-2. LCD, MAIN Board Section ............................................ 43
6-3. Case (Lower) Section ...................................................... 44
7. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST .............................. 45
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 f 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.
NOTE THE IC301, IC302, IC303, IC404, IC405, IC501,
IC503, IC505, IC506, IC507, IC508, IC509, IC601, IC602,
IC701, IC751, IC752, IC802, IC803, IC901 AND IC903
ON THE MAIN BOARD REPLACING
When IC301, IC302, IC303, IC404, IC405, IC501, IC503, IC505,
IC506, IC507, IC508, IC509, IC601, IC602, IC701, IC751, IC752,
IC802, IC803, IC901 and IC903 on the MAIN board is damaged,
exchange the new MAIN board for the MAIN board which IC
damaged.
NOTE THE CN881 ON THE MAIN BOARD REPLACING
When CN881 on the MAIN board is damaged, exchange the new
MAIN board for the MAIN board which connector damaged.
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.
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.
NOTE THE C104 AND C204 ON THE MAIN BOARD
REPLACING
When C104 and C204 on the MAIN board is damaged, exchange
the new MAIN board for the MAIN board which capacitor damaged.
System Requirements
Computer
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating
systems*:
Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Professional
(Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Media Center Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) /
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Media
Center Edition 2005 (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista Home Basic / Windows
Vista Home Premium / Windows Vista Business / Windows Vista Ultimate
Not supported by 64 bit version OS.
Not supported by OSs other than above.
* Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft.
CPU: Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher
RAM: 128 MB or more (For Windows Vista, 512 MB or more)
Hard Disk drive: 380 MB or more of available space
Display:
Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,024 × 768 or higher)
Colors: 8 bit or higher (recommended 16 bit)
CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM)
To create original CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required.
Sound board
USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, Windows Media Player 10 or 11 (Windows Media Player
11 recommended. Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10
installed may encounter le limitation (AAC, video* les, etc.) that can be transferred by
dragging and dropping.).
* NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only
Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher needs to be installed.
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 const ructed c omputers or operat ing systems
An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating
system
Multi-boot environment
Multi-monitor environment
Macintosh
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Ver. 1.4
NOTE THE MAIN BOARD REPLACING
When the MAIN board is replaced, format it according to the following.
Formatting Memory
You can format the built-in flash memory of the player.
If the memory is formatted, all data and settings will be erased. Be sure to
verify the data 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 /// button to select (Settings), and then press
the button to conrm.
Settings
(Format)
BACK/HOME
button
5-way button
Press the /// button to select “Common Settings,” and then
press the button to conrm.
The list of “Common Settings” options appears.
Press the /// button to select “Format,” and then press the
button to conrm.
“All data including songs will be deleted. Proceed?” appears.
Press the / button to select “Yes,” and then press the button
to conrm.
“All data will be deleted. Proceed?” appears.
Press the / button to select “Yes,” and then press the button
to conrm.
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 button to confirm. You can also
cancel the operation by pressing the BACK/HOME button in step
To return to the previous menu
Press the BACK/HOME button.
Note
Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer, or the software you
used to transfer the data.
or .
COLOR VARIATION
ModelDestination
NWZ-S515AEP, UK
NWZ-S516AEP
UK
NWZ-S615FUS
US (Circuit City model)
US (Target model)
US (Valentine’s Day model)
US (Mother’s Day model)
Canadian
AEP
French
East European
E, Australian, Tourist
Mexican
Chinese
NWZ-S616FUS
US (Circuit City model)
Canadian
AEP
UK
French
East European
E, Australian, Tourist
Mexican
Chinese
NWZ-S618FUS
Canadian
AEP
UK
French
East European
E, Australian, Tourist
Mexican
Chinese
Color
BlackWhitePinkBlueSilverRed
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zzzz
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Parts and Controls
NWZ-S515/S516/S615F/S616F/S618F
SECTION 2
GENERAL
This section is extracted
from instruction manual.
Front
BACK/HOME button*
Press to go up one list screen level, or
to return to the previous menu.
Press and hold the BACK/HOME
button to display the Home menu.
5-way button*
Starts playback and enables
navigation of the player’s on-screen
menus.
RESET button
Resets the player when you press the
RESET button with a small pin, etc..
WM-PORT jack
Use this jack to connect the supplied
USB cable, or optional peripheral
devices, such as supported
accessories for the WM-PORT.
1
2
Rear
Headphone jack
For connecting the headphones.
Insert the jack pin until it clicks into
place. If the headphones are
connected improperly, the sound
from the headphones may not sound
right.
Strap hole
is is used to attach a strap (sold
separately).
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.
Display
e display may vary, depending on
functions.
VOL +*2/– button
Adjusts the volume.
OPTION/PWR OFF button*
1
Displays the option menu.
If you press and hold the OPTION/
PWR OFF button, the screen turns
off and the player enters the standby
mode. If you press any button while
the player is in the standby mode,
the “Now Playing” screen, etc.,
appears and the player is ready for
operation. Furthermore, if you leave
the player in the standby mode for
about a day, the player turns
completely off automatically. If you
press any button when the player is
turned off, the start up screen
appears rst, then the “Now Playing”
screen appears.
Note
e player consumes battery power very
slightly even when it is in the standby
mode. erefore, the player might
turn completely off in a short time,
depending on the power remaining in
the battery.
1
Functions of marked withon the
*
player are activated if you press and hold
the corresponding buttons.
2
ere are tactile dots. Use them to help
*
with button operations.
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SECTION 3
DISASSEMBLY
• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
3-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW
SET
3-2. CASE (UPPER) SUB ASSY
(Page 6)
3-3. LCD SUB ASSY (LCD801)
(Page 7)
3-4. MAIN BOARD
(Page 7)
3-5. LITHIUM ION BATTERY
(Page 8)
Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
3-2. CASE (UPPER) SUB ASSY
two claws
two claws
two claws
sheet switch
Note: Take care not to break
the sheet switch.
saranet cushion
model name label
two screws
(1.4)
Open the case (upper) sub assy
in the direction of arrow ".
"
#
sheet (SW CN)
R case (upper) sub assy
sheet switch
(CN881)
Lift up the LCD flexible board
in the direction of arrow #.
6
3-3. LCD SUB ASSY (LCD801)
LCD flexible board
(CN801)
NWZ-S515/S516/S615F/S616F/S618F
Ver. 1.3
four screws
(B1.4)
LCD sub assy
(LCD801)
Note: When the LCD SUB ASSY (LCD801) is replaced, refer to
SUPPLEMENT-2.
3-4. MAIN BOARD
holder (multi)
sheet (multi)
BATT wire sheet
MAIN board
connector
(CN901)
sheet (PWB rib)
screw (B1.4)
switch (S602)
Note: On installation of knob (hold),
adjust the position of switch (S602)
and knob (hold).
knob (hold)
Remove the MAIN board
in the direction of the arrow.
switch (S602)
knob (hold)
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3-5. LITHIUM ION BATTERY
lithium ion battery
adhesive sheet (BATT)
Note: Adhesive sheet (BATT) cannot re-used.
Please replace to brand-new part ones
adhesive sheet (BATT) is removed.
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SECTION 4
TEST MODE
Note: Information on the test mode must correspond in enough
security. When the leakage has been revealed by any
chance, the source of information is specif ed.
1. SETTING THE TEST MODE
Note: Perform the test mode in the state of 3.6 V or more in the battery
voltage.
Setting method:
1. Turn the power on.
2. Press the [BACK] key for 1.5 seconds or more, the home menu
is displayed.
3. Slide the [HOLD] key to set the hold on.
4. While pressing the [OPTION] key, press the key as following
order.
5. The set reboots when the [HOLD] key is slided to set the hold
off, and the color bar is displayed in the liquid crystal display.
6. Enter the test mode when the [BACK] key is pressed in the
state of step 5.
Note: The destination setting and sound pressure regulation setting can-
not be executed by this test mode.
2. RELEASING THE TEST MODE
1. Display the major item selection screen.
2. Press the [
] key to select the “SURE ?”.
[
B
]/[V] key to select the “EXITTEST”, and press the
v
3. Press the [u] key, turn the power off and release the test
mode.
3. CONFIGURATION OF THE TEST MODE
Major item
<> key
#C
<> key
Major item switching:
<>/ <> key
W
7
4-1-1. Power supply voltage check
This mode is used in case power supply voltage in the state where
all power supply lines are starting is checked.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “POWER”, and press the
[
] key to enter the minor item.
B
3. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “VCHK”.
4. Press the [
] key, all power supply lines are started.
u
liquid crystal display
POWER VCHK
START
In this state, the power supply voltage of each power supply
line can be conf rmed by measuring the voltage.
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-1-2. Consumption current (audio playback) check
This mode is used in case consumption current (audio playback)
is checked in the state where “1 kHz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME:
15” audio signal is outputed.
Minor item switching:
<>/ <> key
W
7
key
<>
key
V
Automatic
Finish
Result
Start
or
Minor item
<#"$,>
4. OPERATION OF THE TEST MODE
4-1. Power
liquid crystal display
MPTAPP MENU
POWER VCHK
AUDIO ACHK
VIDEO DSVCHK
OTHER CHGCHK
CLESTE BATTCHK
DAC
FM
SHUTDOWN
EXITTEST
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “POWER”, and press the
[
] key to enter the minor item.
B
3. Press the [
]/[V] key to select the “ACHK”.
v
4. Press the [u] key, “1 kHz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUE: 15”
audio signal is outputed.
liquid crystal display
POWER ACHK
1kHz 0dBs L/Rch
HPOUT [ VOL: 15 ]
START
5. In this state, each time the [OPTION] key is pressed, LCD
back light on/off switch is performed.
6. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
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4-1-3. Standby current check
This mode is used in case standby current is checked.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “POWER”, and press the
[B] key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [
]/[V] key to select the “DSVCHK”.
v
4. Press the [u] key, enter the state of the deep sleep.
5. Press the [BACK] key, release the state of the deep sleep.
liquid crystal display
POWER DSVCHK
OK
6. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-1-5. Battery voltage detection check
This mode is used in case battery voltage is checked.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “POWER”, and press the
[B] key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [
]/[V] key to select the “BATTCHK”.
v
4. Press the [u] key, the battery voltage is displayed.
When the battery voltage cannot be conf rmed, “ERROR” is
displayed.
liquid crystal display
POWER BATTCHK
X.XXXV
X.XXXV: Battery voltage
4-1-4. Charge current check
This mode is used in case charge current is checked.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [
] key to enter the minor item.
[
B
]/[V] key to select the “POWER”, and press the
v
3. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “CHGCHK”.
4. Press the [u] key, the charge setting is displayed.
liquid crystal display
POWER CHGCHK
AC
AC
5. In this state, each time the [OPTION] key is pressed, the port
setting for the charge is changed as shown in the table below.
6. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-2. Audio
While playing the audio track, it's in a repeat state. If [BACK] key
is pressed, it's stopped.
Press the [VOL +] key to switch the HP/LINE.
liquid crystal display
MPTAPP MENU
POWER
AUDIO OUTPUT
VIDEO SN
OTHER F1
CLESTE F2
DAC SEPLR
FM SEPRL
SHUTDOWN MAXOUT
EXITTEST NMLZR
SPCHK
Port control
DisplayCHG_XCHGENCHG_PEN1CHG_PEN2
ACLHH
USB500LHH
USB100LHL
6. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
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4-2-1. Output check
“1 kHz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 25” audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “AUDIO”, and press the [B]
key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [
4. Press the [
]/[V] key to select the “OUTPUT”.
v
] key, “1 kHz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 25”
u
audio signal is outputted.
liquid crystal display
AUDIO OUTPUT
1kHz 0dBs L/Rch
HPOUT [ VOL: 25 ]
START
4-2-3. Frequency characteristic 1 check
“20 Hz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 25” audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “AUDIO”, and press the [B]
key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [
4. Press the [
]/[V] key to select the “F1”.
v
] key, “20 Hz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 25”
u
audio signal is outputted.
liquid crystal display
AUDIO F1
20Hz 0dBs L/Rch
HPOUT [ VOL: 25 ]
START
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-2-2. S/N check
“Inf nity Zero VOLUME: 30” audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “AUDIO”, and press the [B]
key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “SN”.
4. Press the [u] key, “Inf nity Zero VOLUME: 30” audio signal
is outputted.
liquid crystal display
AUDIO SN
Inf nity Zero
HPOUT [ VOL: 30 ]
START
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-2-4. Frequency characteristic 2 check
“20 kHz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 25” audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “AUDIO”, and press the [B]
key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “F2”.
4. Press the [
] key, “20 kHz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 25”
u
audio signal is outputted.
liquid crystal display
AUDIO F2
20kHz 0dBs L/Rch
HPOUT [ VOL: 25 ]
START
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
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4-2-5. CH separation (L-ch) check
“1 kHz 0 dBs L-ch VOLUME: 25” audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “AUDIO”, and press the [B]
key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [
]/[V] key to select the “SEPLR”.
v
4. Press the [u] key, “1 kHz 0 dBs L-ch VOLUME: 25” audio
signal is outputted.
liquid crystal display
AUDIO SEPLR
1kHz 0dBs Lch
HPOUT [ VOL: 25 ]
START
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-2-6. CH separation (R-ch) check
“1 kHz 0 dBs R-ch VOLUME: 25” audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [
]/[V] key to select the “AUDIO”, and press the [B]
v
key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [
]/[V] key to select the “SEPRL”.
v
4. Press the [u] key, “1 kHz 0 dBs R-ch VOLUME: 25” audio
signal is outputted.
liquid crystal display
AUDIO SEPRL
1kHz 0dBs Rch
HPOUT [ VOL: 25 ]
4-2-7. Maximum output check
“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
signal is outputted.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [
]/[V] key to select the “AUDIO”, and press the [B]
v
key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [
]/[V] key to select the “MAXOUT”.
v
4. Press the [u] key, “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 signal is outputted.
liquid crystal display
AUDIO MAXOUT
1kHz 0dBs L/Rch
HPOUT [ VOL: 30 ]
AVLS OFF
START
5. In this state, each time the [OPTION] key is pressed, AVLS
on/off switch is performed.
6. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-2-8. Normalizer check
“1 kHz – 24 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 30” audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “AUDIO”, and press the [B]
key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “NMLZR”.
4. Press the [u] key, “1 kHz – 24 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME:
30” audio signal is outputted.
liquid crystal display
START
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
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AUDIO NMLZR
1kHz –24dBs L/Rch
HPOUT [ VOL: 30 ]
START
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
NWZ-S515/S516/S615F/S616F/S618F
4-2-9. Sound pressure regulation level check
“1 kHz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 30” audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “AUDIO”, and press the [B]
key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [
4. Press the [
]/[V] key to select the “SPCHK”.
v
] key, “1 kHz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 30”
u
audio signal is outputted.
liquid crystal display
AUDIO SPCHK
1kHz 0dBs L/Rch
HPOUT [ VOL: 30 ]
START
4-4. Other
liquid crystal display
MPTAPP MENU
POWER
AUDIO
VIDEO
OTHER CLOCK
CLESTE KEY
DAC FORMAT
FM DEST
SHUTDOWN SPSET
EXITTEST FWVER
NCAPCHK
4-4-1. Clock check
The movement of an internal clock is conf rmed.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “OTHER”, and press the [B]
key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [
]/[V] key to select the “CLOCK”.
v
4. Press the [u] key, date and time are displayed.
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-3. Video
liquid crystal display
MPTAPP MENU
POWER
AUDIO
VIDEO — LCD
OTHER
CLESTE
DAC
FM
SHUTDOWN
EXITTEST
4-3-1. LCD display check
Liquid crystal display is checked.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “VIDEO”, and press the [B]
key to select the “LCD”.
3. Press the [u] key, all black is displayed on the liquid crystal
display.
4. In this state, each time the [OPTION] key is pressed, the screen
display changes in the following order.
liquid crystal display
OTHER CLOCK
XX, XX XX XXXX
##:##:##.######
START
XX, XX XX XXXX : Date
##:##:##.###### : Time
“START” changes into “OK” if the movement of an internal
clock is conf rmed.
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
All black (default) → All red → All green → All blue → All
white → Color bar → Maximum drawing size conf rmation
Maximum drawing size conf rmation:
All blue (All sides are red) is displayed. Whether red in all
sides is seen is conf rmed.
5. In this state, each time the [VOL –] key is pressed, LCD back
light brightness min/max/middle switch is performed.
6. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
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4-4-2. Key check
The operation of the key is conf rmed.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “OTHER”, and press the [B]
key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [
]/[V] key to select the “KEY”.
v
4. Press the [u] key, all keys are displayed.
liquid crystal display
UP VOL+
DOWN OPTION
HOLD BACK
OTHER KEY
REW PLAY FF VOL–
START
5. The character corresponding to the key is selected every time
the key is pressed. “START” changes into “OK” if all keys are
pressed.
6. Slide the [HOLD] key from ON to OFF, return to minor item
selection screen.
4-4-6. Firmware version check
The f rmware version is displayed.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “OTHER” and press the [B]
key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [
]/[V] key to select the “FWVER”.
v
4. Press the [u] key, the f rmware version is displayed.
liquid crystal display
OTHER FWVER
X.XX.XX
MODEL NAME
NWZ-####
SERIAL NO
@@@@@@@
X.XX.XX : Firmware version
#### : S515, S516, S615F, S616F or S618F
@@@@@@@ : Serial No.
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-4-3. Format
The user’s area is formatted, and ICV for the video and ICV for
audio are initialized.
Note: Not used for the servicing.
Format the set from “Settings” → “Common settings” → “For-
mat” when it home menu in usually operates when the set should
format it.
4-4-4. Destination setting
The destination setting, language information, and sound pressure
regulation information are written in the NAND f ash memory.
Note: Not used for the servicing.
4-4-5. Sound pressure regulation setting
ON/OFF of sound pressure regulation is conf rmed.
Note: Not used for the servicing.
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NWZ-S515/S516/S615F/S616F/S618F
1515
4-4-7. NAND capacity check
Capacity of NAND f ash memory, present bud block, maximum
bud block, and vender ID are displayed.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “OTHER”, and press the [B]
key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [
v
]/[V] key to select the “NCAPCHK”.
4. Press the [
u
] key, capacity of NAND f ash memory, present
bud block, maximum bud block, and vender ID are displayed.
liquid crystal display
OTHER NCAPCHK
X GB
BAD BLOCK
CUR (####)/MAX (@@@@)
VENDOR ($$$$)
X : Capacity of NAND f ash memory
2/4/8 (2 GB/4 GB/ 8 GB)
@@@@ : Number of present bud block
(It makes an error the acquisition of the number of
bud blocks at “–1”)
#### : Number of maximum bud block
(It makes an error the acquisition of the vender ID
at “–1”)
$$$$ : Vender ID of NAND f ash memory
0x98/0xec (TOSHIBA/SAMSUNG)
(It makes an error the acquisition of the vender ID
at “–1”)
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-5. CLESTE
liquid crystal display
MPTAPP MENU
POWER
AUDIO
VIDEO
OTHER
CLESTE WCABLE
DAC WOCABLE
FM
SHUTDOWN
EXITTEST
4-5-1. Clear stereo setting (With cable)
This mode is according to an original sound playback, for adjustment to right and left sound.
Note: Not used for the servicing.
4-5-2. Clear stereo setting (No cable)
This mode is according to an original sound playback, for adjustment to right and left sound.
Note: Not used for the servicing.
4-6. DAC
liquid crystal display
MPTAPP MENU
POWER
AUDIO
VIDEO
OTHER
CLESTE
DAC B-GAIN
FM T-GAIN
SHUTDOWN
EXITTEST
4-6-1. BASS-Gain/Fc setting
This mode is adjustment for the sound of BASS when playback.
Note: Not used for the servicing.
4-6-2. TREBLE-Gain/Fc setting
This mode is adjustment for the sound of TREBLE when playback.
Note: Not used for the servicing.
4-7. FM
(NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F only)
liquid crystal display
MPTAPP MENU
POWER
AUDIO
VIDEO
OTHER
CLESTE
DAC
FM — RCVCHK
SHUTDOWN
EXITTEST
4-7-1. Reception output check
FM tuning checked.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] key to select the “FM”, and press the [B] key
to select the “RCVCHK”.
3. Press the [u] key, “90.00 MHz”.
4. In this state, each time the [OPTION] key is pressed, frequency
is changes in the following order.