Sony Walkman NWZ-S763 User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
Sony Corporation
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
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NWZ-S763/S763BT/S764/
S764BT/S765
SPECIFICATIONS
DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER
9-893-250-01
2011G33-1
© 2011.07
Ver. 1.0 2011.07
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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Supported file format
Music (including podcasts (*1))
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 (including podcasts (*1))
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 (*7)
Photo Format
(Codec) JPEG
Media File format: Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21 file
format
File extension: .jpg
Profile: Baseline Profile
Number of pixels: Max. 4,096 × 4,096 pixels (16,000,000
pixels)
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Voice Recording
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.
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(*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.
Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)
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.
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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.
Maximum recordable time of videos (Approx.)
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.
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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.
Maximum recordable number of photos that can be transferred (Approx.)
Max. 20,000
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Maximum recordable number of voice recordings
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 recordable number of playlists
Maximum transferable number of playlists: 8,192
Maximum containable number of songs in each playlist: 999
Capacity (User available capacity) (*1)
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.

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Output (headphones)
Frequency response
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
Antenna
Headphone cord antenna
Bluetooth Specifications
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.
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 ºF to 95 ºF)
Power source
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
USB power (from a computer via a USB connector of your “WALKMAN”)
Charging time
USB-based charging
Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx. 1.5 hours (approx. 80 %)
Battery life (continuous playback)
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.
Note
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.
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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
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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
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Receiving FM broadcasting Approx. 20 hours -
Voice recording Bluetooth function is off Bluetooth function is on
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Your “WALKMAN” settings which affect battery life
Setting Basic setting of battery life
measurement
[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.
Display
2-inch, TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA (320 × 240 pixels), 262,144 colors
Dimensions (w/h/d, projecting parts not included)
Approx. 43.6 mm × 97.5 mm × 7.9 mm (1 3/4 inches × 3 7/8 inches × 5/16 inches)
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 44.3 mm × 97.5 mm × 8.4 mm (1 3/4 inches × 3 7/8 inches × 11/32 inches)
Mass
Approx. 57 g (2.1 oz)
Specifications for Bluetooth headphones (NWZ-S763BT/S764BT only)
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
2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz
Modulation method
FHSS
Compatible Bluetooth profiles (*3)
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
Supported Codec (*4)
SBC (*5)
Power source
Built-in Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
USB power (from a computer via a USB connector of the Bluetooth headphones)
Dimensions (w/h/d)
50.5 mm × 24.5 mm × 11.3 mm (2 inches × 31/32 inches × 15/32 inches)
Dimensions (w/h/d, upright position)
50.5 mm × 25.5 mm × 19.0 mm (2 inches × 1 1/16 inches × 3/4 inches)
Mass
Approx. 27 g (1.0 oz)
Battery life (continuous playback)
Approx. 4 hours
Charging time
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.
Contents
“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.
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MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
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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.
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AND
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(ii) DECODE VC-1 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL
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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.
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.
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Documentation ©2011 Sony Corporation
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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.]
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.

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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.
1. SERVICING NOTES ............................................. 4
2. DISASSEMBLY
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
3. TEST MODE ............................................................ 17
4. EXPLODED VIEWS
4-1. Cabinet (Front) Section................................................... 29
4-2. Panel (Rear) Section ....................................................... 30
4-3. LCD Section ................................................................... 31
4-4. Chassis Section ............................................................... 32
5. ACCESSORIES ....................................................... 33
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED LINE
WITH MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN
THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION.
REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS
WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS
MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0SUR
LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES
PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONC-
TIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE
PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DON-
NÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS
PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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NOTE THE BOARDS REPLACING
When each boards are replaced, the data writing processing etc.
are necessary.
Confirm details to the service headquarters.
ABOUT PAIRING (NWZ-S763BT/S764BT)
When the following work are executed, it is necessary to do the
pairing of “WALKMAN” and wireless stereo headphones (MDR-
NWBT10).
• Exchange of boards on “WALKMAN”
• Exchange of wireless stereo headphones (MDR-NWBT10)
• Initialization of “WALKMAN” setting
Execute the pairing referring to the following.
Press and hold the button of the
Bluetooth Headphones for
approximately 2 seconds until the
indicator starts to blink.
button
Indicator (blue) (red)
Press any button to turn your “WALKMAN” on. If
appears on the top of the screen, slide the HOLD switch.
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.
Hint
If connection fails, press and hold the OPTION/POWER OFF* button to
turn off your “WALKMAN” (“WALKMAN” screen displays [POWER
OFF]). Turn on your “WALKMAN” again, and re-establish Bluetooth
connection with the headphones.
*For “WALKMAN” NWZ-A series, press the HOME button instead.
1Bluetooth connecting
Place your“WALKMAN” and the supplied Bluetooth
Headphones within 1 metre of each other.
SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
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 specifications 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.

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ABOUT THE HANDLING OF THE BATTERY ASSY
(BAT1)
When the battery assy (BAT1) is removed, insulate the end of wire
by a tape etc. to prevent short-circuited of the wire part of battery
assy (BAT1).
battery assy (BAT1)
wire
wire Wrap by the tape etc. and
insulate the end of wire.
COLOR VARIATION
Model Destination Color
Black White Violet Blue Gold Pink
NWZ-S763 East European zzz
NWZ-S763BT East European z
NWZ-S764
AEP, UK zzz
East European zz
E, Australian, Tourist zz z
Mexican z
Indian zz
Chinese zz z
NWZ-S764BT
US zz
Canadian zz z z
AEP, UK z
E, Tourist z
NWZ-S765
AEP, UK zz
East European z
E, Australian, Tourist z

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SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
2-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW
2-10. 3PIN HP JACK ASSY
(HPJ1)
(Page 12)
2-13. LCD ASSY (LCD1)
(Page 15)
2-11. BATTERY ASSY (BAT1)
(Page 13)
2-12. CHASSIS (COVER) ASSY
(Page 14)
2-14. MOTHER BOARD
(Page 16)
SET
2-3. OPEN THE SHORT-LAND
(Page 8)
2-7. BT-VOL FPC (BTV1)
(Page 10)
2-5. PANEL (REAR) ASSY
(Page 9)
2-4. CAP
(Page 8)
2-6. EMMC BOARD
(Page 9)
2-9. BT BOARD
(Page 12)
2-8. SUPPORT (M)
(Page 11)
2-2. CABINET (FRONT) BLOCK
(Page 7)

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Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
2-2. CABINET (FRONT) BLOCK
cabinet (front) block
cabinet (front) block
panel (rear) block
panel (rear) block
Left side:
3 four claws
3 three claws
7 claw
2 Insert the jig in the gap between cabinet
(front) block and panel (rear) block.
Then slide it to arrow direction to remove
claws of cabinet (front) block.
2 Insert the jig in the gap between cabinet
(front) block and panel (rear) block.
Then slide it to arrow direction to remove
claws of cabinet (front) block.
– Rear bottom view –
– Front bottom view –
– Front bottom view –
JIG
When disassembling the set, use the following jig.
Part No. 9-913-402-33 Tool for Disassembly
8 cabinet (front) block
Right side:
knob (hold)
switch
4
Note 5: When installing cabinet (front) block, the position
of switch and knob (hold) is set and installed.
Note 2: Take care because the plate bends outside
if the cabinet (front) block is rotated.
Note 2: Take care because the plate bends outside
if the cabinet (front) block is rotated.
5 adhesive sheet (chassis cover)
Note 3: Remove taking care not to
damage the cabinet (front)
block.
6 adhesive sheet (cap)
Note 4: Remove taking care not to
damage the cabinet (front)
block.
1 two screws (PTP1.4)
Note 1: When you tighten two screws (PTP1.4),
tighten according to the following.
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2-3. OPEN THE SHORT-LAND
Note 1: This illustration sees the mechanical commonness block from LCD assy side (lower half).
Note 2: Make sure to remove one solder to become an open state before disassembling the mechanical commonness block.
Note 3: Solder the short-land after all wirings are connected when you exchanged some mounted board.
2-4. CAP
1Remove the solder of short-land.
1 screw
(M1.4 u2.5)
2 Push the part A.A
3 Move the panel (rear) assy in the
direction of the arrow Ba little.
4 Remove the claw after moving the
cap in the direction of the arrow C.
4 Remove the claw after moving the
cap in the direction of the arrow C.
B
C
1 screw
(M1.4 u2.5)
5 cap
– Front bottom view –
Note: When installing the cap, take
care not to crush two claws.

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2-6. EMMC BOARD
Note 1: The EMMC board cannot exchange with single. When exchanging the EMMC board, exchange it at the same time as the MOTHER board.
2-5. PANEL (REAR) ASSY
3
41 screw
(M1.4 u2.5)
2 boss
2 boss
5 panel (rear) assy
1 screw
(M1.4 u2.5)
– Front bottom view –
3
1cushion (NAND)
4EMMC board
2connector
Note 2: Lift vertically the EMMC board
when you remove the connector.
– Rear bottom view –

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2-7. BT-VOL FPC (BTV1)
5 BT-VOL flexible
board
(CN2101)
7 BT-VOL flexible board
(CN2501)
0 BT-VOL FPC
(BTV1)
BT-VOL FPC (BTV1)
BT-VOL FPC (BTV1)
BT-VOL FPC (BTV1)
BT-VOL FPC (BTV1)
8
4 sheet (CN)
sheet (CN)
1 cushion (NAND)
2 sheet (FPC)
battery assy (BAT1)
sheet (FPC)
2 sheet (FPC)
6 sheet (BT)
9 sheet (cover LED)
3 sheet (D)
sheet (cover LED)
sheet (D)
sheet (BT)
BT board
MOTHER board
MOTHER board
EMMC board
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top side
top side
top side
top side
bottom side
bottom side
sheet (FPC)
Insert is straight
to the interior.
connector
Insert is incline.
flexible
cable
flexible
cable
connector
OK 1*
Note: When you install the flexible cable, please install
them correctly.
There is a possibility that this machine damages
when not correctly installing it.
bottom side
BT-VOL FPC (BTV1)
cushion (NAND)
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2-8. SUPPORT (M)
4
1sheet (M)
sheet (M)
Battery wires in slot. Battery wires not in slot.
3boss
3boss
6support (M)
5BT allignment label
support (M)
support (M)
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wire of battery
assy (BAT1)
2Lift wires of battery assy (BAT1).
bottom side
bottom side
bottom side
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battery assy (BAT1)
MOTHER board
OK NG
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2-10. 3PIN HP JACK ASSY (HPJ1)
2-9. BT BOARD
Note 1: When BT board is replaced, the data writing processing etc. are necessary.
Confirm details to the service headquarters.
Note 2: When BT board is replaced, it is necessary to do the pairing of “WALKMAN” and wireless stereo headphones (MDR-NWBT10).
Refer to “ABOUT PAIRING (NWZ-S763BT/S764BT)” on page 4 for the pairing method.
1 sheet (BT)
sheet (BT)
2 BT-VOL flexible board
(CN2501)
– Rear top view –
4 BT board
BT board
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top side
3 two screws
(P2 M1.4 u1.4)
Note 3: When you install the flexible cable, please install
them correctly.
There is a possibility that this machine damages
when not correctly installing it.
Insert is straight
to the interior.
connector
Insert is incline.
flexible
cable
flexible
cable
connector
OK NG
1two claws
3flexible board
83pin HP jack
assy (HPJ1)
7holder (HP)
2escutcheon (rear)
6
5three claws
– Rear top view –
4 screw
(P2 M1.4 u1.4)
Insert is straight
to the interior.
connector
Insert is incline.
flexible
cable
flexible
cable
connector
OK NG
Note: When you install the flexible cable, please
install them correctly.
There is a possibility that this machine
damages when not correctly installing it.

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2-11. BATTERY ASSY (BAT1)
5
2sheet (PWB)
3sheet (D)
6adhesive sheet (BATT)
7battery assy (BAT1)
battery assy (BAT1)
4Remove two solders of wire of battery assy (BAT1).
Note 3: When the battery assy (BAT1) is removed, refer to
“ABOUT THE HANDLING OF THE BATTERY
ASSY (BAT1)” (page 5).
wire of battery assy (BAT1)
MOTHER board
red
gap
black
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OK NG
1Remove the LCD assy flexible board in the
direction of arrow A.
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–5HDUYLHZ–
A
two ditchestwo ribs
Note 1: There is a possibility of damaging LCD assy flexible board when
removing excluding the direction of arrow A.
Note 2: Please match the position of two ditches and two ribs when you install
LCD assy flexible board.
If putting into the connector shift ditch and rib, connector will be broken.
OK NG
NG
sheet (PWB)
MOTHER board
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bottom side
sheet (D)
top side

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2-12. CHASSIS (COVER) BLOCK
5chassis (cover) block
4two bosses
4two bosses
1window assy
3 screw
(P2 M1.4 u1.4)
2 sheet (D)
3 two screws
(P2 M1.4 u1.4)
– Front bottom view –
battery assy (BAT1)
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– 5eDr view –
sheet (D)
top side
3 screw
(P2 M1.4 u1.4)

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2-13. LCD ASSY (LCD1)
4LCD assy (LCD1)
3Pull out the LCD assy flexible board
from the ditch of the chassis (main).
Note 3: Please pull it out carefully so
as not to damage.
1Remove the LCD assy flexible board in the
direction of arrow A.
A
two ditchestwo ribs
Note 1: There is a possibility of damaging LCD assy flexible board when
removing excluding the direction of arrow A.
Note 2: Please match the position of two ditches and two ribs when you install
LCD assy flexible board.
If putting into the connector shift ditch and rib, connector will be broken.
OK NG
NG
– Front bottom view –
2Peel off LCD assy (LCD1) from
the adhesive sheet (LCD).

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2-14. MOTHER BOARD
Note 1: When MOTHER board is replaced, the data writing processing etc. are necessary.
Confirm details to the service headquarters.
Note 2: When MOTHER board is replaced, it is necessary to do the pairing of “WALKMAN” and wireless stereo headphones (MDR-NWBT10).
Refer to “ABOUT PAIRING (NWZ-S763BT/S764BT)” on page 4 for the pairing method.
5
2sheet (PWB)
3Remove two solders of wire of battery assy (BAT1).
Note 5: When the battery assy (BAT1) is removed, refer to
“ABOUT THE HANDLING OF THE BATTERY
ASSY (BAT1)” (page 5).
6sheet (MOTHER)
8spacer
(button E)
7gusket
9MOTHER board
wire of battery assy (BAT1)
MOTHER board
sheet (PWB)
MOTHER board
red
gap
black
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4 two screws
(P2 M1.4 u1.4)
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1Remove the LCD assy flexible board in the
direction of arrow A.
A
two ditchestwo ribs
Note 3: There is a possibility of damaging LCD assy flexible board when
removing excluding the direction of arrow A.
Note 4: Please match the position of two ditches and two ribs
when you install LCD assy flexible board.
If putting into the connector shift ditch and rib,
connector will be broken.
OK NG
NG

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SECTION 3
TEST MODE
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 more 1.5 seconds, the home menu is
displayed.
3. Slide the [HOLD] key from OFF to ON.
4. Press the key as following order.
[
b] [VOL –] [VOL +] [B] [BACK] 
[
u] [B] [u] [BACK] [b]
5. The set reboots and the color bar is displayed on the liquid
crystal display.
6. Enter the test mode when any keys are pressed in the state of
step 5, and slide the [HOLD] key from ON to OFF.
Note: The destination setting and sound pressure regulation setting cannot
be executed by this test mode.
2. RELEASING THE TEST MODE
1. Display the major item selection screen.
2. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “EXITTEST”, and press
the [B] key to select the “SURE ?”.
3. Press the [u] key, turn the power off and release the test
mode.
3. CONFIGURATION OF THE TEST MODE
[ ] key
Major item Major item switching:
[ ]/ [ ] keys
[BACK] key
Minor item
Finish
or
Result
Start
Automatic
u
[ ] key
vV
vV
Minor item switching:
[ ]/ [ ] keys
B[ ]
key
b
4. OPERATION OF THE TEST MODE
4-1. Power (POWER)
Screen display
MPTAPP (X.XX.XX)
POWER
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
OTHER
CLESTE
BLUETOOTH
DIREC
DAC
FM
SHUTDOWN
EXITTEST
VCHK
ACHK
DSVCHK
CHGCHK
BATTCHK
RMVBATT
4-1-1. Power supply voltage check (VCHK)
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] keys to select the “POWER”, and press the
[B] key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “VCHK”.
4. Press the [u] key, all power supply lines are started.
Screen display
POWER VCHK
START
In this state, the power supply voltage of each power supply
line can be confirmed by measuring the voltage.
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-1-2. Consumption current (audio playback) check
(ACHK)
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 outputted.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “POWER”, and press the
[B] key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “ACHK”.
4. Press the [u] key, “1 kHz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 15”
audio signal is outputted.
Screen display
POWER ACHK
1kHz 0dBs L/Rch
HPOUT [ VOL: 15 ]
START
5. In this state, each time the [B] key is pressed, LCD back light
on/off switch is performed.
6. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
Note 1: Information on the test mode must correspond in enough
security. When the leakage has been revealed by any
chance, the source of information is specified.
Note 2: Execute “EXITTEST” when you release the test mode.

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4-1-3. Standby current check (DSVCHK)
This mode is used in case standby current is checked.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “POWER”, and press the
[B] key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “DSVCHK”.
4. Press the [u] key, enter the state of the deep sleep.
5. Press the [BACK] key, release the state of the deep sleep.
Screen display
POWER DSVCHK
OK
6. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-1-4. Charge current check (CHGCHK)
This mode is used in case charge current is checked.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “POWER”, and press the
[B] key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “CHGCHK”.
4. Press the [u] key, the charge setting is displayed.
Screen display
POWER CHGCHK
AC
AC
5. In this state, each time the [B] key is pressed, the port setting
for the charge is changed as shown in the table below.
Port control
Display CHG_XCHGEN CHG_PEN1 CHG_PEN2
AC L H H
USB500 L H H
USB100 L H L
6. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-1-5. Battery voltage detection check (BATTCHK)
This mode is used in case battery voltage is checked.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “POWER”, and press the
[B] key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [v]/[V] keys key to select the “BATTCHK”.
4. Press the [u] key, the battery voltage is displayed.
When the battery voltage cannot be confirmed, “ERROR” is
displayed.
Screen display
POWER BATTCHK
X.XXXV
X.XXXV: Battery voltage
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-1-6. Battery separation (RMVBATT)
When the battery is removed, this mode is used.
Note: Not used for the servicing.
4-2. Audio (AUDIO)
While playing the audio track, it’s in a repeat state. If [BACK] key
is pressed, it’s stopped.
Press the [b] key to switch the HPOUT/LINEOUT/SPEAKER.
Screen display
MPTAPP (X.XX.XX)
OUTPUT
SN
F1
F2
SEPLR
SEPRL
MAXOUT
NMLZR
SPCHK
SPKCHK
USER1
USER2
USER3
POWER
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
OTHER
CLESTE
BLUETOOTH
DIREC
DAC
FM
SHUTDOWN
EXITTEST

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4-2-1. Output check (OUTPUT)
“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] keys to select the “AUDIO”, and press the
[B] key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “OUTPUT”.
4. Press the [u] key, “1 kHz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 25”
audio signal is outputted.
Screen display
AUDIO OUTPUT
1kHz 0dBs L/Rch
HPOUT [ VOL: 25 ]
START
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-2-2. S/N check (SN)
“Infinity Zero VOLUME: 25” audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “AUDIO”, and press the
[B] key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “SN”.
4. Press the [u] key, “Infinity Zero VOLUME: 25” audio signal
is outputted.
Screen display
AUDIO SN
Infinity Zero
HPOUT [ VOL: 25 ]
START
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-2-3. Frequency characteristic 1 check (F1)
“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] keys to select the “AUDIO”, and press the
[B] key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “F1”.
4. Press the [u] key, “20 Hz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 25”
audio signal is outputted.
Screen display
AUDIO F1
20Hz 0dBs L/Rch
HPOUT [ VOL: 25 ]
START
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-2-4. Frequency characteristic 2 check (F2)
“20 kHz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 25” audio signal is output-
ted.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “AUDIO”, and press the
[B] key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “F2”.
4. Press the [u] key, “20 kHz 0 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 25”
audio signal is outputted.
Screen 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 (SEPLR)
“1 kHz 0 dBs L-ch VOLUME: 25” audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “AUDIO”, and press the
[B] key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “SEPLR”.
4. Press the [u] key, “1 kHz 0 dBs L-ch VOLUME: 25” audio
signal is outputted.
Screen 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 (SEPRL)
“1 kHz 0 dBs R-ch VOLUME: 25” audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “AUDIO”, and press the
[B] key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “SEPRL”.
4. Press the [u] key, “1 kHz 0 dBs R-ch VOLUME: 25” audio
signal is outputted.
Screen display
AUDIO SEPRL
1kHz 0dBs Rch
HPOUT [ VOL: 25 ]
START
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-2-7. Maximum output check (MAXOUT)
“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]/[V] keys to select the “AUDIO”, and press the
[B] key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “MAXOUT”.
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.
Screen display
AUDIO MAXOUT
1kHz 0dBs L/Rch
HPOUT [ VOL: 30 ]
AVLS OFF
START
5. In this state, each time the [B] 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 (NMLZR)
“1 kHz –24 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 30” audio signal is output-
ted.
Checking method:
1. Enter the test mode.
2. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “AUDIO”, and press the
[B] key to enter the minor item.
3. Press the [v]/[V] keys to select the “NMLZR”.
4. Press the [u] key, “1 kHz –24 dBs L-ch/R-ch VOLUME: 30”
audio signal is outputted.
Screen display
AUDIO NMLZR
1kHz –24dBs L/Rch
HPOUT [ VOL: 30 ]
START
5. Press the [BACK] key, return to minor item selection screen.