NZW A845 A846 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
Sony Corporation
New Mobile Division
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
NWZ-A845/A846
SPECIFICATIONS
DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER
9-889-731-01
2010A05-1
2010.01
AEP Model
UK Model
Chinese Model
NWZ-A845
E Model
Australian Model
Tourist Model
NWZ-A845/A846
Ver. 1.0 2010.01
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-A845
Continued on next page
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Audio Formats
(Codec)
MP3
File extension: .mp3
Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencv
2
: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
WMA
File extension: .wma
Sampling frequencv
2
: 44.1 kHz
Compatible with WM-DRM 10
AAC-LC
3
File extension: .mp4, .m4a, .3gp
4
Sampling frequencv
2
: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Linear PCM
File extension: .wav
Bit rate: 1,411 kbps
Sampling frequencv
2
: 44.1 kHz
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Video Formats
(Codec)
Frame rate: Max. 30 fps
Resolution: Max. 720 480
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AVC
(H.264/AVC) File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Level: 1.2, 1.3, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 3
Bit rate: Max. 10 Mbps
MPEG-4
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Windows Media
Video 9
6
File extension: .wmv
Audio Formats
(Codec)
AAC-LC
(for AVC, MPEG-4)
Channel number: Max. 2 channels
Sampling frequencv
2
: 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Bit rate: Max. 288 kbps / channel
WMA
(for Windows Media
Video 9)
Sampling frequencv
2
: 44.1 kHz
Compatible with WM-DRM 10
File size Max. 2 GB
|hete
Photo Format
(Codec) File extension: .jpg
Number of pixels: Max. 4,096 4,096 pixels (16,000,000 pixels)
Max. 20,000
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2
Sampling frequencv mav not correspond to all encoders.
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4
Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequencv.
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7
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Bit rate Number Time Number Time
48 kbps 10,000 666 hr. 40 min. 20,000 1,333 hr. 20 min.
64 kbps 7,450 496 hr. 40 min. 15,000 1,000 hr. 00 min.
128 kbps 3,700 246 hr. 40 min. 7,500 500 hr. 00 min.
256 kbps 1,850 123 hr. 20 min. 3,750 250 hr. 00 min.
320 kbps 1,500 100 hr. 00 min. 3,000 200 hr. 00 min.
Max|mam recerdab|e t|me ef r|dees |pprex.)
NWl-k4 NWl-k4
Bit rate Time Time
Video Format: 384 kbps
59 hr. 40 min. 120 hr. 20 min.
Audio Format: 128 kbps
Video Format: 768 kbps
34 hr. 00 min. 68 hr. 40 min.
Audio Format: 128 kbps
Max|mam recerdab|e aamber ef phetes that caa be traasferred |pprex.)
Max. 20,000
NWZ-A845/A846
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fapac|ty |0ser ara||ab|e capac|ty)
NWZ-A845: 16 GB (Approx. 14.1 GB = 15,224,668,160 bvtes)
NWZ-A846: 32 GB (Approx. 28.5 GB = 30,699,978,752 bvtes)
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Available storage capacitv of the plaver mav varv.
A portion of the memorv is used for data management functions.
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0atpat |headpheaes)
Frequencv response
Ne|se faace||a faact|ea
Digital Noise Canceling function
Noise Canceling Modes: Normal Mode / Ouiet Mode / External Input Mode
Ieta| Ne|se 5appress|ea kat|e
Approx. 17 dB
2
1
Under the Sonv measurement standard.
2
Equivalent to approx. 98.0 reduction of energv of sound compared with not wearing
headphones. ([Select NC Environment]: [Airplane])
lM rad|e
FM Frequencv range
87.5 to 108.0 MHz
ll |lM)
128 kHz
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Headphone cord antenna
laterface
Headphone: Stereo mini-jack
WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
0perat|a temperatare
5 C to 35 C (41 F to 95 F)
lewer searce
uilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion batterv
USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable)
fhar|a t|me
USB-based charging
Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx. 1.5 hours (approx. 80 )
8attery ||fe |ceat|aaeas p|ayback)
below are based on tvpical usage conditions with Basic setting of batterv life measurement
(Longer batterv life setting)" as shown in the table below. Note that even if the plaver is turned
varv depending on volume setting, conditions of use, and ambient temperature.
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Plavback at MP3 128 kbps Approx. 29 hours
Plavback at WMA 128 kbps Approx. 29 hours
Plavback at AAC-LC 128 kbps Approx. 29 hours
Plavback at Linear PCM 1,411 kbps Approx. 31 hours
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Plavback at MPEG-4 384 kbps Approx. 9 hours
Plavback at AVC Baseline 384 kbps Approx. 8 hours
Plavback at WMV 384 kbps Approx. 8 hours
kt rece||ae |Mhrea6cast|ae Approx. 14 hours
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Noise Canceling 1 [On]
Common settings
[Brightness]
2 [3] [3]
[Batterv Care]
3
Music settings
[Equalizer]
4 [None] [None]
[VPT(Surround)]
4 [None] [None]
[DSEE(Sound Enhance)]
4
[Clear Stereo]
4
[Dvnamic Normalizer]
4
[DPC (Speed Control)]
5
[TV Output(Music)]
6
Video Settings
[TV Output(Video)]
7
1
2
3
4
Setting [Equalizer] to other than [None], [VPT(Surround)] to other than [None], [DSEE(Sound Enhance)] to
[On], [Clear Stereo] to [On] and [Dvnamic Normalizer] to [On] shortens the batterv life about 40 compared
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6
7
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2.8-inch, OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) color displav, WOVGA (400 240 pixels),
262,144 colors
0|meas|eas |w/h/d, preject|a parts aet |ac|aded)
46.8 104.9 7.2 mm (1 7/8 4 1/4 5/16 inches)
0|meas|eas |w/h/d)
47.4 104.9 7.7 mm (1 7/8 4 1/4 5/16 inches)
Mass
Approx. 62 g (2.2 oz)
5app||ed |tems
eadphones (1)
Earbuds (Size S, L) (1)
USB cable (1)
Attachment (1)
Use when connecting the plaver to the optional cradle, etc.
Audio input cable (1)

Ouick Start Guide (1)
items. For details on how to install, refer to Ouick Start Guide."
Content Transfer
WALKMAN Guide
Operation Guide, etc.
ATRAC is trademark of Sonv Corporation.
WALKMAN" and WALKMAN" logo are registered trademarks of Sonv
Corporation.
is trademark of Sonv Corporation.
countries.
Adobe, Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash Plaver are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Adobe Svstems Incorporated in the United States and/or other
countries.
MPEG Laver-3 audio coding technologv and patents licensed from Fraunhofer
IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Apple, Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
USE OF A CONSUMER FOR
(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL
STANDARD (MPEG-4 VIDEO") AND/OR
(ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY
MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A
CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEOIN 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 INFORMATIONMAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
SEE HTTP://MPEGLA.COM
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-1 PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A
CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEOIN COMPLIANCE WITH THE VC-1 STANDARD
(VC-1 VIDEO") AND/OR
(ii) DECODE VC-1 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED
TO PROVIDE VC-1 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual,
TM
and marks are not
Use or distribution of such technologv outside of this product is prohibited without a license
Content providers are using the digital rights management technologv for Windows Media
contained in this device (WM-DRM") to protect the integritv of their content (Secure
Content") so that their intellectual propertv, including copvright, in such content is not
misappropriated.
tv to plav unprotected content. A list
ur device whenever vou download a license for
license, also download revocation lists onto vour device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.
Program2009 Sonv Corporation
Documentation 2009 Sonv Corporation
NWZ-A845/A846
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1. SERVICING NOTES ............................................. 4
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Disassembly Flow ........................................................... 5
2-2. Rear Assy ........................................................................ 5
2-3. Support (PWB) ............................................................... 6
2-4. SVX Battery Assy (BAT1) .............................................. 6
2-5. MAIN Board ................................................................... 7
2-6. SVX HP Jack Assy (HPJ1) ............................................. 8
2-7. Main Chassis Block, SVX VOL Key FPC ..................... 8
2-8. Sheet Key (7Key), Front Panel Assy .............................. 9
3. TEST MODE ............................................................ 10
4. EXPLODED VIEWS
4-1. Rear Panel Section .......................................................... 20
4-2. Main Section ................................................................... 21
4-3. Front Panel Section ......................................................... 22
5. ACCESSORIES ....................................................... 23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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.
NWZ-A845/A846
SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
ABOUT THE REPAIRING OF BOARD
When electric parts installed by this machine are defective, replace
the entire board.
Individual electrical parts that the mount is done cannot be ex
changed.
ABOUT THE HANDLING OF THE SVX BATTERY ASSY
(BAT1)
When the SVX battery assy (BAT1) is removed, insulate the end
of wire by a tape etc. to prevent shortcircuited of the wire part of
SVX battery assy (BAT1).
SVX battery assy {BAT1)
wre
wre
Wrap by the tape etc. and
nsu!ate the end of wre.
5ystem keoa|remeats
Computer
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating
svstems
1
:
Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Professional
(Service Pack 2 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
Home Basic / Windows 7 Home Premium / Windows 7 Professional / Windows 7
Ultimate
Supported 64 bit version OS for Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Not supported bv OSs other than above.
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CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher for Windows XP, Pentium III 800 MHz or higher
for Windows Vista, Pentium III 1 GHz or higher for Windows 7
RAM: 256 MB or more for Windows XP, 512 MB or more for Windows Vista, 1 GB or
more for Windows 7 32-bit version, 2 GB or more for Windows 7 64-bit version
Hard Disk Drive: 400 MB or more of available space
Displav:
- Screen Resolution: 800 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,024 768 or higher)
- Colors: 8 bit or higher (16 bit recommended)
CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD plavback capabilities using WDM)
Sound board
USB connector (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)
Internet Explorer 7 or later and Windows Media Plaver 11 or later are required.
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 thev meet the above Svstem
Requirements.
Not supported bv the following environments:
- Personallv constructed computers or operating svstems
- An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating
svstem
- Multi-boot environment
- Multi-monitor environment
- Macintosh
NOTE THE MAIN BOARD REPLACING
When the MAIN board is replaced, process it according to the fol
lowing.
1. Format
lermatt|a memery |lermat]
Note
If the memorv is formatted, all data (songs, videos, photos, etc., including sample data
staller, and the Operation Guide) will be
erased. Be sure to verifv the data stored in memorv prior to formatting, and export anv
important data to the hard disk of vour computer.
B
Explorer. If vou have formatted with Windows Explorer, format again using the plaver.
From tbe Home menu, seIect [Settings] [Common Settings]
[Reset/Format] [Format].
[All data including songs will be deleted. Proceed:] appears.
SeIect [Yes].
[All data will be deleted. Proceed:] appears.
To cancel the operation, select [No].
SeIect [Yes].
To cancel the operation, select [No].
2. Reset aII setting
ketara|a te the factery sett|as |keset || 5ett|as]
You can reset the plaver to the default settings. Resetting the plaver will not
delete data such as music, video, and photo data.
Note
If vou select this function during plavback, the plaver pauses plavback before performing
the reset process.
From tbe Home menu, seIect [Settings] [Common Settings]
[Reset/Format] [Reset AII Settings] [Yes].
[Restored factorv settings.] appears.
3. WaIIpapers setting
It is necessary to install the Wallpapers. Conrm details to each
service headquarters.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
NWZ-A845/A846
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
2-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW
Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
2-2. REAR ASSY
Note 1: This illustration sees the set from rear side.
2-5. MA!N BOAHD
{Paqe 7)
2-6. SVX HP JACK ASSY {HPJ1)
{Paqe 8)
2-4. SVX BATTHY ASSY {BAT1)
{Paqe 6)
2-7. MA!N CHASS!S BLOCK,
SVX VOL KY !PC
{Paqe 8)
2-8. SHT KY {7KY),
!HONT PANL ASSY
{Paqe 9)
ST
2-3. SUPPOHT {PWB)
{Paqe 6)
2-2. HAH ASSY
{Paqe 5)
W
When removing the rear assy, please remove claw
in the following order.
There is a possibility that the EL indicator element
is damaged if claw is not removed in the order.
Procedure:
1. !nsert your na! n the qap between rear assy and
front b!ock. Then s!de your na! to arrow drecton
2. Adhesve sheet {ho!der jack) s f!oated a !tt!e.
3. !nsert your na! n the qap. Then s!de your na! to
4. C!aw {) two p!aces of the hqhest runq are
removed at the end.
W two c!aws {)
{Hefer to "Note 2".)
W
W c!aw {C)
W two screws {1.4 X 5)
G adhesve sheet
{ho!der jack)
rear assy
W shaft
{quard)
W
W c!aw {A)
W Adhesve sheet
{ho!der jack)
two c!aws {)
front b!ock
c!aw {C)
adhesve sheet {ho!der jack)
c!aw {A)
Rear view
NWZ-A845/A846
2-3. SUPPORT (PWB)

Note: This illustration sees the front block from MAIN board side.
2-4. SVX BATTERY ASSY (BAT1)
Note 1: This illustration sees the front panel block from battery side.
W support {PWB)
W sheet {battery wre)
W sheet {VOL wre)
W spacer {L!N !N)
W kapton sheet {CN1)
W adhesve sheet
{support PWB)
MA!N board
front pane! b!ock
W adhesve sheet {BATT)

W Hemove two so!ders of
SVX battery assy {BAT1).
W spacer {BATT)
W
W SVX battery assy {BAT1)
When the SVX battery assy (BT1)
s removed, refer to BOUTTHE
HNDLINC OF THE SVX BTTEPY
SSY (BT1) (page 4).
front pane! b!ock
When nsta!!nq SVX battery assy {BAT1), put wre n
the space between man chasss and SVX battery
assy {BAT1) as shown n the fqure be!ow.
SVX battery assy
{BAT1)
wre of SVX battery
assy {BAT1)
red
red
b!ack
b!ack
man chasss
SVX battery assy
{BAT1)
wre of SVX battery
assy {BAT1)
man chasss
NWZ-A845/A846
2-5. MAIN BOARD

Note: This illustration sees the front panel block from MAIN board side.
SVX battery assy

{BAT1)
wre of SVX battery
assy {BAT1)
man chasss
SVX battery assy
{BAT1)
wre of SVX battery
assy {BAT1)
man chasss
!rame of man chasss
!rame of man chasss
wre of SVX VOL key !PC
wre of SVX VOL key !PC
When nsta!!nq SVX battery assy {BAT1), put wre n
the space between man chasss and SVX battery
assy {BAT1) as shown n the fqure be!ow.
When nsta!!nq SVX VOL key !PC, arranqes wre outsde of
the frame of the man chasss as shown n the fqure be!ow.
red b!ack
red
b!ack
red
b!ack
red
b!ack
SVX VOL key !PC.
W MA!N board
W L ndcator e!ement f!exb!e board
W screw {B1.4)
W screw {B1.4)
SVX battery assy {BAT1).
W screw {M1.4)
W
W HP jack f!exb!e board
W sheet key {7key) f!exb!e board
battery b!ock
NWZ-A845/A846
2-7. MAIN CHASSIS BLOCK, SVX VOL KEY FPC

Note: This illustration sees the chassis block from chassis side.
2-6. SVX HP JACK ASSY (HPJ1)
Note 1: This illustration sees the battery block from battery side.
W
W
W Put out the wre of SVX VOL key !PC to outsde.
W man chasss b!ock
W adhesve sheet {PWB VOL)
front pane! assy b!ock
W SVX VOL key !PC
W jack ho!der
W screw {B1.4)
W SVX HP jack assy {HPJ1)
chasss b!ock
c!aw of chasss b!ock
HP jack f!exb!e board
HP jack b!ock s pushed.
catch
!b of HP jack b!ock
Settnq the poston of !b of HP jack b!ock and c!aw
of chasss b!ock, and nsertnq the HP Jack b!ock.
HP ack flexble
board s put on
catch.
NWZ-A845/A846
2-8. SHEET KEY (7KEY), FRONT PANEL ASSY

Note: This illustration sees the front panel assy block from front plate side.
W
O
W L ndcator e!ement f!exb!e board s turned over.
front pane! assy
W Wh!e !ftnq ths part, the s!de s
done n the drecton of arrow O.
W Lqht!y pushnq ths part to
nsde, remove the hook.
G cushon {dsp!ay)
W front key assy
W sheet key {7key)
W front p!ate
W three c!aws
three c!aws
W sheet {front p!ate)
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SECTION 3
TEST MODE
1. SETTING THE TEST MODE
Note: Perform the test mode in the state of 8.b 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.
8. Slide the |HOID| key from OFF to ON.
4. Press the key as following order.
|| || |VOI | || || |VOI |
|OPTION| |OPTION| |BACK| |BACK|
5. The set reboots and the color bar is displayed on the liquid
crystal display.
b. Inter the test mode when any keys are pressed in the state of
step 5.
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 ||/|| keys to select the IXITTIST`, and press
the || key to select the SURI 7`.
8. Press the || key, turn the power off and release the test
mode.
3. CONFIGURATION OF THE TEST MODE
key
Major tem
Major tem swtchnq:
/ keys
key
Mnor tem
!nsh
or
Hesu!t
Start
Automatc
key

Mnor tem swtchnq:
/ keys
key
4. OPERATION OF THE TEST MODE
4-1. Power (POWER)
Screen dsp!ay
MPTAPP {X.XX.XX)
POWH VCHK
AUD!O ACHK
V!DO DSVCHK
V!DO OUT CHGCHK
OTHH BATTCHK
CLST
!M
NC
SHUTDOWN
X!TTST
4-1-1. Power suppIy voItage 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. Inter the test mode.
2. Press the ||/|| keys to select the POWIR`, and press the
|| key to enter the minor item.
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the VCHK`.
4. Press the || key, all power supply lines are started.
Screen dsp!ay
POWH VCHK
STAHT
In this state, the power supply voltage of each power supply
line can be conrmed by measuring the voltage.
5. Press the |BACK| key, return to minor item selection screen.
4-1-2. Consumption current (audio pIayback) check
(ACHK)
This mode is used in case consumption current (audio playback)
is checked in the state where 1 kHz O dBs Ich/Rch VOIUMI:
15` audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the ACHK`.
4. Press the || key, 1 kHz O dBs Ich/Rch VOIUMI: 15`
audio signal is outputted.
Screen dsp!ay
POWH ACHK
1kHz 0dBs L/Hch
HPOUT ] VOL: 15 ]
STAHT
5. In this state, each time the || key is pressed, ICD back light
on/off switch is performed.
b. Press the |BACK| key, return to minor item selection screen.
Note 1: lnformation on the test mode must correspond in enough
security. When the leakage has been revealed by any
chance, the source of information is specied.
Note 2: Execute EXlTTEST 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:
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the DSVCHK`.
4. Press the || key, enter the state of the deep sleep.
5. Press the |BACK| key, release the state of the deep sleep.
Screen dsp!ay
POWH DSVCHK
OK
4-1-4. Charge current check (CHGCHK)
This mode is used in case charge current is checked.
Checking method:
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the CHGCHK`.
4. Press the || key, the charge setting is displayed.
Screen dsp!ay
POWH CHGCHK
AC
AC
5. In this state, each time the || key is pressed, the port setting
for the charge is changed as shown in the table below.
Port controI
Display CHG_XCHGEN CHG_PEN1 CHG_PEN2
AC L H H
USB500 L H H
USB100 L H L
4-1-5. Battery voItage detection check (BATTCHK)
This mode is used in case battery voltage is checked.
Checking method:
8. Press the ||/|| keys key to select the BATTCHK`.
4. Press the || key, the battery voltage is displayed.
When the battery voltage cannot be conrmed, IRROR` is
displayed.
Screen dsp!ay
POWH BATTCHK
X.XXXV
X.XXXV: Battery voltage
4-2. Audio (AUDIO)
While playing the audio track, its in a repeat state. If |BACK| key
is pressed, its stopped.
Press the || key to switch the HP/IINI/SPIAKIR.
Screen dsp!ay
MPTAPP {X.XX.XX)
POWH
AUD!O OUTPUT
V!DO SN
V!DO OUT !1
OTHH !2
CLST SPLH
!M SPHL
NC MAXOUT
SHUTDOWN NML7H
X!TTST SPCHK
SPKCHK
USH1
USH2
USH3
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4-2-1. Output check (OUTPUT)
1 kHz O dBs Ich/Rch VOIUMI: 25` audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
2. Press the ||/|| keys to select the AUDIO`, and press the
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the OUTPUT`.
4. Press the || key, 1 kHz O dBs Ich/Rch VOIUMI: 25`
Screen dsp!ay
AUD!O OUTPUT
1kHz 0dBs L/Hch
HPOUT ] VOL: 25 ]
STAHT
4-2-2. S/N check (SN)
Innity Zero VOIUMI: 8O` audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the SN`.
4. Press the || key, Innity Zero VOIUMI: 8O` audio signal
is outputted.
Screen dsp!ay
AUD!O SN
!nnty 7ero
HPOUT ] VOL: 30 ]
STAHT
4-2-3. Frequency characteristic 1 check (F1)
2O Hz O dBs Ich/Rch VOIUMI: 25` audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the F1`.
4. Press the || key, 2O Hz O dBs Ich/Rch VOIUMI: 25`
Screen dsp!ay
AUD!O !1
20Hz 0dBs L/Hch
HPOUT ] VOL: 25 ]
STAHT
4-2-4. Frequency characteristic 2 check (F2)
2O kHz O dBs Ich/Rch VOIUMI: 25` audio signal is output
ted.
Checking method:
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the F2`.
4. Press the || key, 2O kHz O dBs Ich/Rch VOIUMI: 25`
Screen dsp!ay
AUD!O !2
20kHz 0dBs L/Hch
HPOUT ] VOL: 25 ]
STAHT
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4-2-5. CH separation (L-ch) check (SEPLR)
1 kHz O dBs Ich VOIUMI: 25` audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the SIPIR`.
4. Press the || key, 1 kHz O dBs Ich VOIUMI: 25` audio
signal is outputted.
Screen dsp!ay
AUD!O SPLH
1kHz 0dBs Lch
HPOUT ] VOL: 25 ]
STAHT
4-2-6. CH separation (R-ch) check (SEPRL)
1 kHz O dBs Rch VOIUMI: 25` audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the SIPRI`.
4. Press the || key, 1 kHz O dBs Rch VOIUMI: 25` audio
Screen dsp!ay
AUD!O SPHL
1kHz 0dBs Hch
HPOUT ] VOL: 25 ]
STAHT
4-2-7. Maximum output check (MAXOUT)
1 kHz O dBs Ich/Rch VOIUMI: 8O` (Headphone output when
AVIS operates: 1 kHz O dBs Ich/Rch VOIUMI: 14`) audio
Checking method:
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the MAXOUT`.
4. Press the || key, 1 kHz O dBs Ich/Rch VOIUMI: 8O`
(Headphone output when AVIS operates: 1 kHz O dBs I
ch/Rch VOIUMI: 14`) audio signal is outputted.
Screen dsp!ay
AUD!O MAXOUT
1kHz 0dBs L/Hch
HPOUT ] VOL: 30 ]
AVLS O!!
STAHT
5. In this state, each time the || key is pressed, AVIS on/off
switch is performed.
4-2-8. NormaIizer check (NMLZR)
1 kHz 24 dBs Ich/Rch VOIUMI: 8O` audio signal is output
ted.
Checking method:
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the NMIZR`.
4. Press the || key, 1 kHz 24 dBs Ich/Rch VOIUMI: 8O`
Screen dsp!ay
AUD!O NML7H
1kHz 24dBs L/Hch
HPOUT ] VOL: 30 ]
STAHT
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4-2-9. Sound pressure reguIation IeveI check (SPCHK)
1 kHz O dBs Ich/Rch VOIUMI: 8O` audio signal is outputted.
Checking method:
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the SPCHK`.
4. Press the || key, 1 kHz O dBs Ich/Rch VOIUMI: 8O`
Screen dsp!ay
AUD!O SPCHK
1kHz 0dBs L/Hch
HPOUT ] VOL: 30 ]
STAHT
4-2-10. Speaker check
2O 2OkHz OdBs Ich/Rch VOIUMI: 8O` audio signal is out
putted.
Checking method:
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the SPKCHK`.
4. Press the || key, 2O 2OkHz OdBs Ich/Rch VOIUMI:
8O` audio signal is outputted.
Screen dsp!ay
AUD!O SPKCHK
20-20kHz 0dBs L/Hch
HPOUT ] VOL: 30 ]
STAHT
4-2-11. User specication contents pIayback 1 (USER1)
/User1.oma` is reproduced.
Checking method:
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the USIR1`.
4. Press the || key, /User1.oma` is reproduced.
Screen dsp!ay
AUD!O USH1
HPOUT ] VOL: 15 ]
XX:XX
STAHT
XX:XX : Repetition expert totaling time
Checking method:
Screen dsp!ay
AUD!O USH2
HPOUT ] VOL: 15 ]
XX:XX
STAHT
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Checking method:
Screen dsp!ay
AUD!O USH3
HPOUT ] VOL: 15 ]
XX:XX
STAHT
4-3. Video (VIDEO)
Screen dsp!ay
MPTAPP {X.XX.XX)
POWH
AUD!O
V!DO LCD
V!DO OUT USH1
OTHH USH2
CLST USH3
!M
NC
SHUTDOWN
X!TTST
4-3-1. LCD dispIay check (LCD)
Screen display is checked.
Checking method:
2. Press the ||/|| keys to select the VIDIO`, and press the
|| key to select the ICD`.
8. Press the || key, all black is displayed on the screen.
4. In this state, each time the |OPTION| key is pressed, the screen
display changes in the following order.
All black (default) Color bar (standard) Color bar
(brightness minimum) Color bar (brightness maximum)
All red All green All blue All white Maximum
drawing size conrmation diagonal gradation (red) di
agonal gradation (green) diagonal gradation (blue) di
agonal gradation (white)
Maximum drawing size conrmation:
All blue (All sides are red) is displayed. Whether red in all
sides is seen is conrmed.
5. In this state, each time the |VOI | key is pressed, brightness
min/max/middle switch is performed.
/User1.mp4` is reproduced.
Checking method:
4. Press the || key, /User1.mp4` is reproduced.
Screen dsp!ay
V!DO USH1
HPOUT ] VOL: 15 ]
] W!!!: O!! ]
] CHAHG: AC ]
XX:XX
STAHT
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Checking method:
Screen dsp!ay
V!DO USH2
HPOUT ] VOL: 15 ]
] W!!!: O!! ]
] CHAHG: AC ]
XX:XX
STAHT
Checking method:
Screen dsp!ay
V!DO USH3
HPOUT ] VOL: 15 ]
XX:XX
STAHT
4-4. Video output (VIDEO OUT)
Screen dsp!ay
MPTAPP {X.XX.XX)
POWH
AUD!O
V!DO
V!DO OUT COLOH
OTHH
CLST
!M
NC
SHUTDOWN
X!TTST
4-4-1. CoIor bar output (COLOR)
Checking method:
2. Press the ||/|| keys to select the VIDIO OUT`, and press
the || key to select the COIOR`.
8. Press the || key, the video signal is outputed.
Screen dsp!ay
V!DO OUT
]75%-75% Co!or Bar]
TV Mode ]NTSC 0]
4. In this state, each time the |OPTION| key is pressed, the video
signal changes in the following order.
Color bar (white: 75%/except white: 75%) (default) Color
bar (white: 1OO%/except white: 75%) Color bar (white:
1OO%/except white: 1OO%) White: 1OO% White: 75%
4-5. Other (OTHER)
Screen dsp!ay
MPTAPP {X.XX.XX)
POWH
AUD!O
V!DO
V!DO OUT
OTHH CLOCK
CLST KY
!M KYNUM
NC !OHMAT
SHUTDOWN DST
X!TTST SPST
!WVH
NCAPCHK
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4-5-1. CIock check (CLOCK)
The movement of an internal clock is conrmed.
Checking method:
2. Press the ||/|| keys to select the OTHIR`, and press the
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the CIOCK`.
4. Press the || key, date and time are displayed.
START` changes into OK` if the movement of an internal
clock is conrmed.
Screen dsp!ay
OTHH CLOCK
XX, XX XX XXXX
##:##:##.######
STAHT
XX, XX XX XXXX : Date
##:##:##.###### : Time
4-5-2. Key check (KEY)
The operation of the key is conrmed.
Checking method:
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the KIY`.
4. Press the || key, all keys are displayed.
Screen dsp!ay
OTHH KY
UP VOL+
HW PLAY !! VOL
DOWN OPT!ON
HOLD BACK
STAHT
5. The character corresponding to the key is selected every time
the key is pressed. OK` is displayed if all keys are pressed.
b. Slide the |HOID| key from ON to OFF, return to minor item
selection screen.
4-5-3. Frequency check that presses key (KEYNUM)
The frequency to which the key is pressed, insert/pull out frequen
cy of cradle and insert/pull out frequency of the headphone are
displayed.
Note: Not used for the servicing.
4-5-4. Format (FORMAT)
The users area is formatted, and ICV for the video and ICV for
audio are initialized.
Format the set from Settings` Common settings` Format`
when it home menu in usually operates when the set should format
it.
4-5-5. Destination setting (DEST)
The destination setting, language information, and sound pressure
regulation information are written in the NAND ash memory.
4-5-6. Sound pressure reguIation setting (SPSET)
ON/OFF of sound pressure regulation is conrmed.
4-5-7. Firmware version check (FWVER)
The rmware version is displayed.
Checking method:
2. Press the ||/|| keys to select the OTHIR` and press the
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the FWVIR`.
4. Press the || key, the rmware version is displayed.
Screen dsp!ay
OTHH !WVH
X.XX.XX
MODL NAM
NW7-####
SH!AL NO
@@@@@@@
X.XX.XX : Firmware version
#### : Model name
: Serial No.
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4-5-8. NAND capacity check (NCAPCHK)
Capacity of NAND ash memory, present bad block, maximum
bad block, and vender ID are displayed.
Checking method:
8. Press the ||/|| keys to select the NCAPCHK`.
4. Press the || key, capacity of NAND ash memory, present
bad block, maximum bad block, and vender ID are displayed.
Screen dsp!ay
OTHH NCAPCHK
X GB
BAD BLOCK
CUH {####)/MAX {@@@@)
VNDOH {XXXXXXXX)
5555
X : Capacity of NAND ash memory
: Number of present bad block
(It makes an error the acquisition of the number of
bad blocks at 1`)
#### : Number of maximum bud block
(It makes an error the acquisition of the vender ID
at 1`)
$$$$ : Vender of NAND ash memory
4-6. CLESTE
Screen dsp!ay
MPTAPP {X.XX.XX)
POWH
AUD!O
V!DO
V!DO OUT
OTHH
CLST WCABL
!M WOCABL
NC
SHUTDOWN
X!TTST
4-6-1. CIear stereo setting (With cabIe) (WCABLE)
This mode is according to an original sound playback, for adjust
ment to right and left sound.
4-6-2. CIear stereo setting (No cabIe) (WOCABLE)
This mode is according to an original sound playback, for adjust
ment to right and left sound.
4-7. FM
Screen dsp!ay
MPTAPP {X.XX.XX)
POWH
AUD!O
V!DO
V!DO OUT
OTHH
CLST
!M HCVCHK
NC
SHUTDOWN
X!TTST
4-7-1. Reception output check (RCVCHK)
FM tuning checked.
Checking method:
2. Press the ||/|| keys to select the FM`, and press the ||
key to select the RCVCHK`.
8. Press the || key, 9O.OO MHz` is displayed.
4. In this state, each time the || key is pressed, frequency is
changes in the following order.
Screen dsp!ay
!M HCVCHK
90.00 MHz
]VOL : 30]
]HSS! : XX]
]Sense-H : XX]
]Sense-L : XX]
9O.OO MHz (default) 7b.OO MHz 95.75 MHz 1O7.75
MHz 87.5O MHz 98.OO MHz 1O8.OO MHz 1OO.OO
MHz
5. In this state, each time the || key is pressed, the ICD back
light brightness is swithed.
b. In this state, each time the |OPTION| key is pressed, color bar
is displayed.
7. In this state, slide the |HOID| key from OFF to ON. Iach time
the ||/|| keys are pressed, frequency changes in O.O5 MHz.
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4-8. NC
Screen dsp!ay
MPTAPP {X.XX.XX)
POWH
AUD!O
V!DO
V!DO OUT
OTHH
CLST
!M
NC GA!N-L
SHUTDOWN GA!N-H
X!TTST
4-8-1. Microphone gain (L-ch) adjustment (GAIN-L)
Microphone gain (Ich) is adjusted.
4-8-2. Microphone gain (R-ch) adjustment (GAIN-R)
Microphone gain (Rch) is adjusted.
4-9. Shutdown (SHUTDOWN)
Function that power supply of set can be turned off without ending
static test mode.
Procedure:
2. Press the ||/|| keys to select the SHUTDOWN`, and press
the || key to select the SURI 7`.
8. Press the || key, turn the power off while having entered the
test mode.
NWZ-A845/A846
SECTION 4
EXPLODED VIEWS
1 9-885-140-61 REAR ASSY (NWZ-A845: AEP, UK)
1 9-885-140-64 REAR ASSY (NWZ-A845: EE)
1 9-885-141-31 REAR ASSY (NWZ-A845: CH)
1 9-885-141-32 REAR ASSY (NWZ-A845: E, AUS, JE)
1 9-885-141-33 REAR ASSY (NWZ-A846)
2 4-154-989-01 SHEET (VOL WIRE)
3 4-154-988-02 SHEET (BATTERY WIRE)
4 4-154-958-01 SUPPORT (PWB)
5 4-166-265-01 KAPTON SHEET (CN1)
6 3-242-558-11 SPACER (LINE IN)
7 4-164-283-01 ADHESIVE, SHEET (SUPPORT PWB)
8 4-159-411-01 ADHESIVE, SHEET (HOLDER JACK)
9 4-163-141-11 SCREW, 0+P 1.4 X 5
10 4-158-958-01 SHAFT (GUARD)
Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark
Note:
-XX and -X mean standardized parts, so
they may have some difference from the
original one.
ltems marked * are not stocked since
they are seldom required for routine ser-
vice. Some delay should be anticipated
when ordering these items.
The mechanical parts with no reference
number in the exploded views are not sup-
plied.
Color lndication of Appearance Parts Ex-
ample:
KNOB, BALANCE (WHlTE) . . . (RED)

Parts Color Cabinet's Color
4-1. REAR PANEL SECTION
Note: This illustration sees the set from rear side.
Abbreviation
AUS : Australian model
CH : Chinese model
EE : East European model
JE : Tourist model
1
10
9
8
man secton
3
2
4
5
6
7
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4-2. MAIN SECTION
Note 1: This illustration sees the main block from MAIN board side.
Note 2: When the SVX battery assy (BAT1) is removed, refer to ABOUT THI HANDIING OF THI SVX BATTIRY ASSY (BAT1)` (page 4).
51 4-159-721-01 SPACER (BATT)
52 4-154-984-01 GASKET (B)
53 4-104-173-01 SHEET (BATT) ADHESIVE
54 9-885-142-62 MAIN BORAD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (16G)
(NWZ-A845: AEP, UK)
(NWZ-A845: E, AUS, JE)
(NWZ-A845: CH)
(NWZ-A846)
(NWZ-A845: EE)
55 3-234-449-19 SCREW (M1.4)
56 4-154-946-01 MAIN CHASSIS
57 4-154-959-01 JACK HOLDER
58 3-254-136-11 SCREW (B1.4)
59 4-159-454-01 SHEET (CHASSIS)
BAT1 X-2546-032-1 SVX BATTERY ASSY
HPJ1 X-2515-724-1 SVX HP JACK ASSY
54
55
56
57
58
front pane! secton
HPJ1
58
58
59
51
52
53
BAT1
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4-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION
Note: This illustration sees the front panel block from rear side.
101 4-169-362-01 KAPTON (OLED)
102 A-1745-056-A FRONT PANEL (B) ASSY
103 4-155-993-01 ADHESIVE, SHEET (PWB VOL)
104 4-154-986-01 SHEET (FRONT PLATE)
105 X-2514-504-1 FRONT KEY (B) ASSY
(BACK, , , , , , OPTION)
106 1-880-671-11 SHEET KEY (7KEY)
107 4-154-947-01 FRONT PLATE
108 X-2515-347-1 SVX VOL KEY FPC
109 4-154-985-02 CUSHION (DISPLAY)
101
102
103
104
105
106
not supp!ed
108
109
107
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SECTION 5
ACCESSORIES
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(Aud|o |upu| cao|e
183594011 C0Rl, lC C0NNECTl0N (uS8 cao|e
(EXCElT Cl
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(luc|uded |u VlRNC033ll
321525502 llECE (S, EAR (Ea(oud (s|ze S
321525o02 llECE (l, EAR (Ea(oud (s|ze l
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couuec||uu ||e p|ave( |o ||e op||oua| c(ad|e, e|c.
415o14o11 VANuAl (0SC (0u|c| S|a(| Cu|de (ENCllSl
415o14o21 VANuAl (0SC (0u|c| S|a(| Cu|de (FRENCl
(AEl, uK
415o14o31 VANuAl (0SC (0u|c| S|a(| Cu|de (CERVAN
(AEl, uK
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(AEl, uK
415o14o51 VANuAl (0SC (0u|c| S|a(| Cu|de (lTAllAN
(AEl, uK
415o14oo1 VANuAl (0SC (0u|c| S|a(| Cu|de (RuSSlAN
(EE
415o14o11 VANuAl (0SC (0u|c| S|a(| Cu|de
(SlVlllFlEl CllNESE (E, AuS, Cl, 1E
415o14o81 VANuAl (0SC (0u|c| S|a(| Cu|de
(TRAllTl0NAl CllNESE (E, AuS, 1E
415o14o91 VANuAl (0SC (0u|c| S|a(| Cu|de (K0REAN
(E, AuS, 1E
415o14111 VANuAl (0SC (0u|c| S|a(| Cu|de (uKRAlNlAN
(EE
415o14121 VANuAl (0SC (0u|c| S|a(| Cu|de (ARA8lC
(E, AuS, 1E
415o14131 VANuAl (0SC (0u|c| S|a(| Cu|de (TuRKlSl
(EE
A1138051A VlRNC033ll/8V (SET (leadp|oues
(luc|ud|uu Ea(ouds (s|ze S/V/l
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(uS8 cao|e W||| |e((||e co(e (Cl
Re|. No. la(| No. lesc(|p||ou Rera(|
Abbreviation
AUS : Australian model
CH : Chinese model
EE : East European model
JE : Tourist model
NWZ-A845/A846
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