Supplied Accessories

Headphones (1) USB cable (1) Earbuds (Size S, L) (1) Attachment (1) Use when connectiong the player to the optical cradle, etc. Stand (1) CD-ROM*1 *2 (1) MP3 Conversion Tool Media Manager for WALKMAN Windows Media Player 11 Operation Guide (PDF file) Quick Start Guide (1) * 1 Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player. * 2 Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, the bundled software may be different. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Time 30 hr. 40 min. 17 hr. 30 min.
Time 62 hr. 00 min. 35 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.
Capacity (User available capacity)*1
NWZ-A826/A826K: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,638,976 bytes) NWZ-A828/A828K: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB = 7,840,956,416 bytes) NWZ-A829: 16 GB (Approx. 14.7 GB = 15,841,820,672 bytes) *1 Available storage capacity of the player may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.

Output (headphones)

Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)
NWZ-A826/A826K/A828/A828K/A829 SECTION 1 SERVICING NOTES
TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 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 CN601, CN602, IC301, IC302, IC305, IC453, IC501, IC503, IC508, IC509, IC601, IC602, IC701, IC751, IC752, IC901, IC902 AND IC903 ON THE MAIN BOARD REPLACING CN601, CN602, IC301, IC302, IC305, IC453, IC501, IC503, IC508, IC509, IC601, IC602, IC701, IC751, IC752, IC901, IC902 and IC903 on the MAIN board cannot exchange with single. When CN601, CN602, IC301, IC302, IC305, IC453, IC501, IC503, IC508, IC509, IC601, IC602, IC701, IC751, IC752, IC901, IC902 and IC903 on the MAIN board are damaged, exchange the entire mounted board. NOTE THE CN801, CN881 AND IC801 ON THE SW BOARD REPLACING CN801, CN881 and IC801 on the SW board cannot exchange with single. When CN801, CN881 and IC801 on the SW board are damaged, exchange the entire mounted board.

Bluetooth Specifications (continued)
Supported Codecs*3: SBC (Subband Codec) Transmission range (A2DP): 20 - 20,000Hz (Sampling frequency 44.1kHz) *1 The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields, static electricity, reception sensitivity, antenna (aerial) performance, operating system, software application, etc. *2 Bluetooth profiles are standardized according to the purpose of the Bluetooth device. *3 Codec indicates the audio signal compression and conversion format.

1. 2. 3.

3-1. 3-2. 3-3. 3-4. 3-5.
SERVICING NOTES.. GENERAL... DISASSEMBLY
Disassembly Flow... Cover (Rear), Rear Assy.. Battery.... MAIN Board.. LCD Assy..

TEST MODE.. DIAGRAMS

5-1. Block Diagram - MAIN Section -.. 5-2. Block Diagram - PANEL, POWER SUPPLY Section -.. 5-3. Printed Wiring Board - MAIN Board (Side A) -. 5-4. Printed Wiring Board - MAIN Board (Side B) -. 5-5. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (1/7) -. 5-6. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (2/7) -. 5-7. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (3/7) -. 5-8. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (4/7) -. 5-9. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (5/7) -. 5-10. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (6/7) -. 5-11. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Board (7/7) -. 5-12. Printed Wiring Board - SW Board -.. 5-13. Schematic Diagram - SW Board (1/2) -. 5-14. Schematic Diagram - SW Board (2/2) -.

6-1. 6-2. 6-3. 6-4.

EXPLODED VIEWS
Cover (Rear) Section.. Rear Assy Section... MAIN Board Section.. Front Section.. 45 46
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST.. 47
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.

System Requirements

Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems*1: Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Professional (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. *1 Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft. CPU: Pentium 4 1.0 GHz or higher RAM: 512 MB or more Hard Disk drive: 380 MB or more of available space Display: Screen Resolution: pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,or higher) Colors: 8 bit or higher (16 bit recommended) 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) Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0 or 3.0, QuickTime 7.2, Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0, Windows Media Player 10 or 11 (Windows Media Player 11 recommended. Some computers that already have Windows Media Player 10 installed may encounter file limitation (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping.). 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 constructed computers or operating systems An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment Macintosh

Note 2: IC501, IC503, IC508 and IC509 on the MAIN board cannot exchange with single. When IC501, IC503, IC508 and IC509 on the MAIN board are damaged, exchange the entire mounted board.
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - MAIN Board (5/7) -
VDD_DDC2_J RVDD_HP_F R304 150k EN2 VIN EN1
VOUT2 IC301 XC6401FF58DR VOUT1 GND 7 VSS 4 CC6.3V RR312 0
HEADPHONE/WM-PORT SELECTOR R120 R470 CL201 CL101 LINE_OUT_R LINE_OUT_L

R305 220k

3 C305 10
Q301, 304 MUTING CONTROL SWITCH Q304 UNR31A600LS0 IC305 MAX4745ELB+TGCOMNCVCC 7 NC2 NO6 COM2 CB2 5
+1.8V REGULATOR HP_XMUTE XCRD_LINEOUT
AFILTB AIN1B AIN1A AFILTA AIN2B/BIAS AIN2A MICIN2/AIN3B/BIAS MICIN1/AIN3A

Q301 UNR31A600LS0

C312 22

ADC_FILT+ VQ

C303 C301 0.001
nRESET VL VD DGND SDOUT MCLK SCLK SDIN AGND

ADA_XRST

CCC116 0.0047 C310 0.1 C208 0.1 RCR307 1k R313 1k R206 RR106 R106, 206 5.6 (EXCEPT NWZ-A826: FR/A828: FR/A829: FR) 43 (NWZ-A826: FR/A828: FR/A829: FR) FB201 FB101 2.2 2.2 CL202 CL102 CN301 11P D201 RSB6.8STE61 FB301 C210 0.22 D301 VMZ6.8NT2L 11 MIC_RIN MIC_RIN HP_R HP_R COM COM COM MIC_L MIC_L HP_L HP_L HP FLEXIBLE PRINT BOARD J301 C216 0.0047
A/D CONVERTER, D/A CONVERTER, HEADPHONE AMP IC302 CS43L21-CNZR
DAC_FILT+ AGND VA AOUTA AOUTB VSS_HP
PCM0_ADDT CPU_REFCLKO PCM0_BCK PCM0_DADT RR315 220
SCL/CCLK SDA/CDIN AD0/nCS GND_HP VA_HP LRCK FLYN FLYP

C107 0.068

C207 0.068

8 CRRC319 4.7 C321 0.022

R-1 -2

R208 470

R209 470

PCM0_LRCK

C110 0.22 Q302 EMX18 MUTING Q303 EMX18 MUTING
SPI0_MOSI SPI0_CLK SPI0_XCS2 AGND C326 0.47 DGND CCCCC306 0.1
Note 2: IC301, IC302 and IC305 on the MAIN board cannot exchange with single. When IC301, IC302 and IC305 on the MAIN board are damaged, exchange the entire mounted board.

RSB6.8STE61

5-10. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - MAIN Board (6/7) -

2 MAIN BOARD (6/7)

VDD_BT1.8_ VDD_UNREG_J

PIO5 PCM_IN

DBG_UART_TXD DBG_UART_RXD
E4 E3 E2 E1 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 PIO4 GND PIO3 USB_DP USB_DN PIO1 PIO0

BT_XRST R474 1k 2.2

L451 4.7nH

R467 0

E5 GND E6 RF_IO F1 GND

PCM_CLK

BLUETOOTH CONTROLLER IC453 UGNZ4-GA5A CSP (Chip Size Package)
VCC_18V C6 RESETB C5 AIO0 C4 GND C3 PCM_SYNC PCM_OUT C2 CVCC_IO C455 0.01 D451 RB520S-30FJTE61

FB451 0

RR460 47k D452 SMLA13BDTT86ST (BLUETOOTH) R463 150
F2 PIO6 F3 NC F4 PIO2 F5 GND

C453 1.8p

Q451, 452 LED DRIVE JL006 R464 150

R459 2.2M

NC VCC

VCC B6

UART_RXD

UART_TXD

UART_CTS

UART_RTS

Q451 SSM3K15FV(TL3SONYZ) Q452 SSM3K15FV(TL3SONYZ)
4 Q454 SSM3J15FV(TL3SONYZ) S Q454 B+ SWITCH

BT_LEDCTL1 S

IC454 TC7S14FU(TE85R)
A3 A4 A5 A6 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5

LED DRIVE R456 0

BT_LEDCTL2 S R468 470k

JL007 VDD_GP5

C456 0.1

C458 2.2

R462 470k

R465 470k DGND UART_XRTS

UART_XCTS
MULTIPLEXER IC451 TC7PA53FU(TE85L.F) CH0 GND CH1

R470 0

MULTIPLEXER IC452 TC7PA53FU(TE85L.F) 6 COMON VCC A

R469 0

COMON VCC A

CH0 GND CH1

C451 0.1
VDD_GP1_FB_J C459 100p UART_SEL

R471 470k

R461 10k

BT_DET UART_RXD UART_TXD

Note 2: IC453 on the MAIN board cannot exchange with single. When IC453 on the MAIN board is damaged, exchange the entire mounted board.
5-11. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - MAIN Board (7/7) -
DBG_UART_RXD DBG_UART_TXD VDD_UNREG_J VDD_BT1.8_ VCC_VBUS RCCTH901 C470k 470k 470k S C917 0.1 22k VDD_UNREG_J VCC_VBAT

R918 8200

VDD_GP1_FB_J 2.9 Q901 SSM3K15FV(TL3SONYZ) CHARGE CONTROL CHG_XFLT CL911 XCHG_DET CHG_PEN2 R0 CL916 CL910 USB_SUSPEND VCC_DCIN VCC_VBUS CL912 CHG_ICTL
CRD_AD TXD_PUCTL VDD_GP1_J CRD_DET

R858 10k

R862 10k R855 47k

0 R920 10k

USB_DM USB_DP CN851 22P (WM-PORT) GND RESERVE(OTG) D+ DGND FBCR910 220k CL901 4.7uH 0 C855 470p VDR852 D851 RB060M-30TR C853 100p VDR851 LF851 470k R857

R851 1k

R853 1k

R906 R911 470k R929 0

VDD_UNREG_J

R932 470k

Q903 SSM3J15FV(TL3SONYZ) POWER ON/OFF CONTROL

THM PEN2 PEN1 SYS CST1 CST2 /UOK BAT CISET R922 150k B2 RVIN R933 100k A1 GND VCONT CT

BT_PWRCTL

RESERVE
RXD/WAKE CRD_AD TXD/SLEEP USB_DET UNREG_OUT AU_L_IN AU_L_OUT
0.01 R908 220k FB858 CC902 4.7 C903 4.3.7 2.DISET 0

CL914 B1 VOUT

FBFB852 0
USUS DC USB FB5 PV5 OUT5 PG2 LX2 PV2 /CEN
POWER CONTROL IC901 MAX8671CETL+TG069
FB3 VL PV3 LX3 PG3 PG1 LX1 PV1 SSKP

0 3.7 C918 0.1

A2 IC903 TK63118BCB-G CCL913 VDD_DDC3_J 4.7
AU_COM AU_R_IN AU_R_OUT VIDEO-GND/GND VIDEO-IN/OUT/OPEN DCIN DIGITAL_OUT/OPEN

3.3 3.7 0

FB854 0
RCCR927 68k 3.7 RC924 0.1

R926 10k GND FB1 EN

VOLTAGE DETECT IC902 XC61GN3102HR OUT C922 0.1 SS IN 3
TOTAL CURRENT PLAY: 150mA

LINE_OUT_L R912 0

LINE_OUT_R

C920 10

CN901 2P
DGND RJL907 CC913 C914 0.01 2.2 CHG_XCHGEN R909 10k C856 0.47

BATT + BATT -

AGND RCL915 VDD_DDC2_J

TB851 TB901

Note 2: IC901 and IC902 on the MAIN board cannot exchange with single. When IC901 and IC902 on the MAIN board are damaged, exchange the entire mounted board.
5-12. PRINTED WIRING BOARD - SW Board 3

SW BOARD (SIDE B)

SW BOARD (SIDE A)

HOME BACK

PWR OFF OPTION
S895 R887 C808 R888 C807 R808 R829
S892 JL803 JL802 JL805 JL804 CL891

JL801 CL890 CL888 C881

(Page 20)

MAIN BOARD CN601

FB807 FB806 FB805 FB804 FB803 FB802 FB813 FB812 FB811 FB810 FB809 FB808

1 C806

FB819 FB817 FB815

FB818 FB816 FB814

1-875-442-
Note: CN801, CN881 and IC801 on the SW board cannot exchange with single. When CN801, CN881 and IC801 on the SW board are damaged, exchange the entire mounted board.
5-13. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - SW Board (1/2) -

R887 15k

SW BOARD (1/2) A

R881 10k R0.047

R882 10k

R883 15k

R884 22k

C882 0.01

SPI0_LCD_XCS DGND LCD_BLTCTL LCD_PWMVDD_UNREG_J LCD_B0 LCD_B1 LCD_B2 LCD_B3 LCD_B4 LCD_B41
KEY_AD0 KEY_AD1I SPI0_LCD_XCS DGND LCD_BLTCTL LCD_PWM1 DGND VDD_UNREG_J LCD_B0 LCD_B1 LCD_B2 LCD_B3 LCD_B4 LCD_B5 LCD_ENABLE LCD_PXCLK LCD_HSYNC LCD_VSYNC LCD_PON VDD_ANA_F VDD_LOG_F
KEY_GND KEY_AD1O KEY_WAKE DGND SPI0_MOSI SPI0_CLK DGND VDD_UNREG_J LCD_G5 LCD_G4 LCD_G3 LCD_G2 LCD_G1 LCD_G0 LCD_R5 LCD_R4 LCD_R3 LCD_R2 LCD_R1 LCD_R0 DGND

42 CL888

LCD_ENABLE LCD_PXCLK LCD_HSYNC

SW BOARD (2/2)

LCD_VSYNC LCD_PON VDD_ANA_F VDD_LOG_F

6 CH1 GND CHA

XRESET D1 CLKIN D8 XRD G3 XWRL H3 F3 XWRH H2 E3 G4 F4 XCS XINT XDREQ XDACK D2 XBEL C4 E1 C5 E2 D3 G1 F1 F2 CA1 CA2 CA3 CA4 CA5 CA6 CA7 CA8 H4 CD0

F6 G6 H6 E6 F5 H5 G5

CD7 CD6 CD5 CD4 CD3 CD2 CD1
5 VCC MALTIPLEXER/ DEMALTIPLEXER 4 COMMON
IC503, 602 TK63731AB1G0B IC453 UGNZ4-GA5A
RF_IO GND GND PIO2 NC PIO6 GND VCONT

IC504 TK63718HCL-G

A2 B2 VIN THERMAL & OVER CURRENT PROTECTION
VIN 1 THERMAL & OVER CURRENT PROTECTION GND 2 ON / OFF CONTROL VOLTAGE REFERENCE REGULATOR REGULATOR VOLTAGE REFERENCE ON / OFF CONTROL

F5 F4 F3 F2 F1

E6 E5 RF FRONT-END 26 MHz CRYSTAL GND A1

VCONT GND NC

RF TRANSMITTER RF SYNTHESIZER RF RECEIVER X_IN UART_RTS PIO7 GND UART_TXD UART_RXD UART_CTS A3 A4 A5 A6 B1 B2 B3

VOUT 3 B1 VOUT

2ND LOCAL SYNTH CLOCK GENERATION

BASE BAND AND LOGIC

E4 E3 E2 E1

PIO1 PIO4 USB_DP USB_DN

IC509 SN74AVC1T45YZPR
PIO8 B4 MICRO CONTROLLER D6 D5 D4 D3 GND PIO3 PIO0 PIO5 VCCA A1 A2 VCCB B2 D2 PCM_IN VCC_IO B5 +1.8V REGULATOR GND B1 DIR
A C1 B6 VCC_IO C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 D1 PCM_OUT PCM_SYNC GND AIO0 RESETB VCC_18V PCM_CLK

IC901 MAX8671CETL+TG069

EP PEN2 CST1 /UOK CST2 PEN1 THM CT CISET 31 SYS 35 BAT 34
30 DISET Li+/Li-PoLY BATTERY CHARGER & SYSTEM LOAD SWITCH

USUS 1

SMART POWER SELECTOR
DC 2 USB 3 HIGHEST VOLTAGE SELECTOR FBPVOUT5 6
SMART POWER SELECTOR & CHARGER BIAS 29 FBVL

3.3V LOW DROPOUT

REG5 LOW DROPOUT

REG3 DC-DC CONVERTER

27 PVLXPG3

PGLXPV/CEN 10

REG2 DC-DC CONVERTER

REG1 DC-DC CONVERTER

24 PGLXPV1

REG4 LOW DROPOUT REF

21 SSKP

11 FB2

/DOK REG3L

OUT4 PV4

17 BVSET

20 GND FB1 EN

IC903 TK63118BCB-G
SW Board IC801 TPS60231RGTR
EN2 EN1 GND VIN 13 REFERENCE REGULATOR

B2 GND A1

ON / OFF CONTROL

Pin No. U1 to U5 U8 U9 U10 to U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 U22 U23 U24 U25 U26 V1 to V3 V4, V5 V8 V9 V10 V11 V12 to V15 V16 V17 V18 V19 V22 V23 V24 V25 V26 W1 W2 W3 W4, W5 W8 W9 W10 W11 to W18 W19 W22 W23 W24, W25 W26 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4, Y5 Y22, Y23 Y24, Y25 Y26 AA1 AA2
Pin Name SDR_A12 to SDR_A8 SDR_CASZ GND NC WAKEUP PSM_LODET L1_DET ERR_RST_REQZ NC REFCLKO NC_OUT_SEL C_TDO VLOGIN C_TCK VPLL CKI IO_A SDR_A6, SDR_A5 SDR_A7 GND CHG_XCHGEN NC GND DSP_DET LCD_BLTCTL UART_SEL NCHP_DET C_RTCK C_TRSTZ VPLLIN VDSPIN VDSP IOGND NC LCD_PON SDR_A4, SDR_A3 CHG_PEN2 GND NC GND WR_ERR NC_PLUG_PWR C_TDI IO_B VLO IOVDD CHG_ICTL HP_XMUTE SDR_A2, SDR_A1 TM1, TM0 VDD_DSP VHP CRD_LINEOUT WAKEUP_INT
I/O O O O O O O O I I O I O O O O O I I I I I O O O O I O I O O O I O O I Address signal output to the SD-RAM
Description Column address strobe signal output to the SD-RAM Ground terminal Not used Wake up signal output terminal USB power control signal output terminal Not used Not used Not used Master clock signal output to the A/D, D/A converter Line output selection signal output terminal Data output terminal for JTAG Power supply input terminal (+2.9 - 4.2V) Clock signal input terminal for JTAG Power supply output terminal (+1.2V) Main system clock input terminal (11.2896 MHz) Not used Address signal output to the SD-RAM Address signal output to the SD-RAM Ground terminal Charge enable signal output to the power control Not used Ground terminal Not used LCD back light control signal output to the LED control Serial data select signal output to the multiplexer Headphone detection signal input terminal Clock signal input terminal for JTAG Reset signal input terminal for JTAG Power supply input terminal (+2V) Power supply input terminal (+2.9 - 4.2V) Not used Ground terminal Not used Reset signal output to the liquid crystal display Address signal output to the SD-RAM Charge enable signal output to the power control Ground terminal Not used Ground terminal Not used Power control signal output terminal Data input terminal for JTAG Not used Power supply output terminal (+1.2V) Power supply input terminal (+2.85V) Charge control signal output to the power control Analog muting control signal output terminal Address signal output to the SD-RAM Not used Power supply input terminal (+1.2V) Power supply output terminal (+2.9V) Line output selection signal output terminal Wake up signal input terminal Not used Not used Not used

Pin No. AD4 AD5 AD6 AD7 AD8 AD9 AD10 to AD13 AD14 AD15 AD16 AD17 AD18 AD19 AD20 AD21 AD22 AD23 AD24 AD25 AD26 AE1, AE2 AE3 AE4 AE5 AE6 AE7 AE8 AE9 AE10, AE11 AE12 AE13 AE14 AE15 AE16 AE17 AE18 AE19 AE20 AE21 AE22 AE23 AE24 AE25, AE26 AF1 to AF3 AF4 AF5, AF6 AF7 to AF9 AF10, AF11 AF12, AF13 AF14, AF15
Pin Name XHOLD_KEY KEY_WAKE NC SPI0_CSZ2 VDD_L1 IO_C NC AVDD_LPLL AVDD_HPLL NC BKBAT IO_A NC USB_PWRCTL GND2 PM0_SI LCD_PWM1 MICR_DET GND3 NC NC DD2VFBK DD2VFBSW DD2GNDA DD2INA VDD_L0 VDD_L1 IO_C NC DD1INA IO_B AVDD_LPLL AVDD_HPLL GND DD1VFBK VDD_DSP IO_A VGP12IN VGP3IN VGP4 VGP5 VGP45IN NC NC DD2VFB2 DD2INB1, DD2INB2 DD2LX3, DD2LX1, DD2LX2 DD2GNDB1, DD2GNDB2 DD1GNDB1, DD1GNDB2 DD1LX1, DD1LX2
I/O I I O I I I I I O I I O I I I I I I I I I I O O I I I O O HOLD switch input terminal Wake up signal input terminal Not used
Chip select signal output to the A/D, D/A converter Power supply input terminal (+1.2V) Not used Not used Power supply input terminal (+1.2V) Power supply input terminal (+1.2V) Not used Rechargeable battery voltage detection signal input terminal Not used Not used Not used Ground terminal Serial audio data input from the A/D, D/A converter PWM signal output to the LED control Microphone detection signal input terminal Ground terminal Not used Not used Power supply voltage feedback terminal Power supply output terminal (+1.8V) Ground terminal Power supply input terminal (+2.9 - 4.2V) Power supply input terminal (+1.2V) Power supply input terminal (+1.2V) Not used Not used Power supply input terminal (+2.9 - 4.2V) Not used Power supply input terminal (+1.2V) Power supply input terminal (+1.2V) Ground terminal Power supply voltage feedback terminal Power supply input terminal (+1.2V) Not used Power supply input terminal (+2.9 - 4.2V) Power supply input terminal (+2.9 - 4.2V) Reference voltage output terminal Power supply output terminal Power supply input terminal (+2.9 - 4.2V) Not used Not used Power supply voltage feedback terminal Power supply input terminal (+2.9 - 4.2V) Power supply output terminal (+1.8V) Ground terminal Ground terminal Power supply output terminal (+1.2V) Not used
Pin No. AF16, AF17 AF18 AF19 AF20 AF21 AF22 AF23 AF24 to AF26
Pin Name DD1INB1, DD1INB2 DD1VFBK2 DD1GNDA VGP1 COM NC VGP3 NC

I/O I I O O -

Description Power supply input terminal (+2.9 - 4.2V) Power supply voltage feedback terminal Ground terminal Power supply output terminal (+2.85V) Not used Not used Power supply output terminal (+2.85V) Not used

NWZ-A826/A826K/A828/A828K/A829 SECTION 6 EXPLODED VIEWS
Note: -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they may have some difference from the original one. Items marked * are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items. The mechanical parts with no reference number in the exploded views are not supplied. Color Indication of Appearance Parts Example: KNOB, BALANCE (WHITE). (RED) R R Parts Color Cabinets Color Accessories are given in the last of the electrical parts list. Refer to COLOR VARIATION in the SERVICING NOTES (page 4) about color variation of model and destination. Abbreviation AUS : Australian model CH : Chinese model CND : Canadian model EE : East European model FR : French model JE : Tourist model MX : Mexican model

COVER (REAR) SECTION

rear assy section

Ref. No. 2 2

Part No. 3-279-345-01 3-279-345-11 3-279-345-21 3-279-345-31 3-279-357-41 3-279-357-51
Description LID (ACC) (for BLACK) LID (ACC) (for WHITE, SILVER) LID (ACC) (for PINK) LID (ACC) (for GOLD) COVER (REAR) (for BLACK) COVER (REAR) (for WHITE, SILVER)

Remark

Ref. No. 4
Part No. 3-279-357-61 3-279-357-71 3-234-449-25 3-234-449-27 3-279-358-01
COVER (REAR) (for PINK) COVER (REAR) (for GOLD) SCREW (M1.4) (for BLACK, GOLD) SCREW (M1.4) (for WHITE, PINK, SILVER) WINDOW (LED)

REAR ASSY SECTION 52 51

MAIN board section

Ref. No. 51 51

Part No. X-2190-864-1 X-2190-865-1 X-2190-866-1 X-2190-867-1 X-2190-868-1 X-2190-869-1 X-2190-870-1 X-2190-871-1 X-2190-872-1 X-2190-873-1 X-2190-874-1 X-2190-875-1 X-2190-876-1 X-2190-877-1 X-2190-878-1 X-2190-879-1 X-2190-880-1 X-2190-881-1 X-2190-882-1 X-2190-883-1 X-2190-884-1 X-2190-885-1 X-2190-886-1 X-2190-887-1 X-2190-888-1 X-2190-889-1 X-2190-890-1 X-2190-891-1

Ref. No. 54 55

Part No. X-2190-892-1 X-2190-893-1 X-2190-894-1 X-2190-895-1 X-2190-896-1 X-2190-897-1 X-2190-898-1 X-2190-899-1 X-2190-900-1 X-2190-901-1 X-2190-902-1 X-2190-903-1 X-2190-904-1 X-2190-905-1 X-2190-908-1 X-2190-910-1 X-2190-912-1 X-2190-913-1 X-2190-914-1 X-2190-917-1 X-2190-918-1 3-234-449-31 3-279-359-01 3-279-359-11 3-874-256-01 3-874-257-01
Description REAR ASSY (BLACK) (NWZ-A828: E) REAR ASSY (PINK) (NWZ-A828: E)
REAR ASSY (BLACK) (NWZ-A826: AEP, UK) REAR ASSY (SILVER) (NWZ-A826: AEP, UK) REAR ASSY (PINK) (NWZ-A826: AEP, UK) REAR ASSY (GOLD) (NWZ-A826: AEP, UK) REAR ASSY (BLACK) (NWZ-A826: FR) REAR ASSY (SILVER) (NWZ-A826: FR) REAR ASSY (PINK) (NWZ-A826: FR) REAR ASSY (GOLD) (NWZ-A826: FR) REAR ASSY (BLACK) (NWZ-A826: EE) REAR ASSY (SILVER) (NWZ-A826: EE) REAR ASSY (PINK) (NWZ-A826: EE) REAR ASSY (GOLD) (NWZ-A826: EE) REAR ASSY (BLACK) (NWZ-A826: CH) REAR ASSY (WHITE) (NWZ-A826: CH) REAR ASSY (BLACK) (NWZ-A826: E) REAR ASSY (BLACK) (NWZ-A828: AEP, UK) REAR ASSY (SILVER) (NWZ-A828: AEP, UK) REAR ASSY (PINK) (NWZ-A828: AEP, UK) REAR ASSY (GOLD) (NWZ-A828: AEP, UK) REAR ASSY (BLACK) (NWZ-A828: FR) REAR ASSY (SILVER) (NWZ-A828: FR) REAR ASSY (PINK) (NWZ-A828: FR) REAR ASSY (GOLD) (NWZ-A828: FR) REAR ASSY (BLACK) (NWZ-A828: EE) REAR ASSY (SILVER) (NWZ-A828: EE) REAR ASSY (PINK) (NWZ-A828: EE) REAR ASSY (GOLD) (NWZ-A828: EE) REAR ASSY (BLACK) (NWZ-A828: CH)

MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (8G) (NWZ-A828: E) MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (16G) (NWZ-A829: E, MX, JE) MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (4G) (NWZ-A826: CH) MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (8G) (NWZ-A828: CH) SCREW (B1.4) SHEET (BATT), ADHESIVE BATTERY, LITHIUM ION STORAGE (E, MX, AUS, CH, JE) BATTERY ASSY (US, CND, AEP, UK, FR, EE) SHEET, BATT WIRE CUSHION (WM-P) SHEET (WM-P) SPACER (PWB-S) CUSHION (PWB) CUSHION (PWB) SPACER (BT-P) PLATE, SHIELD

113 114

FRONT SECTION

170 162

169 177

159 158

not supplied

154 155

Ref. No. 161
Part No. X-2190-680-1 X-2190-681-1 X-2190-682-1 X-2190-696-1 3-279-338-01 3-279-338-11 3-279-338-21 3-279-338-31 3-279-332-11 3-279-339-01 3-279-336-01 3-279-334-01 3-398-061-01 3-234-449-27 A-1506-857-A X-2190-604-1 3-279-351-01

Ref. No. 177 J301

Part No. 1-875-533-11 3-279-342-01 3-254-135-01 3-398-056-01 3-254-136-01 3-874-255-01 3-279-340-01 1-798-110-11 3-289-896-01 3-874-258-01 3-874-838-01 3-279-333-01 3-279-335-01 3-279-335-11 3-279-335-21 3-279-335-31 3-873-664-01 3-876-067-01 3-279-354-01 1-821-708-11
Description HP FLEXIBLE PRINT BOARD PLATE (HP), FIXED SCREW (B1.4) SHEET (LCD-B) SCREW (B1.4) SHEET (WR) CHASSIS, MAIN KEY, SHEET SPACER (HP) SPACER (WM-P) SHEET (COVER HP) LIGHT, GUIDE BUTTON (BT) (for BLACK) BUTTON (BT) (for WHITE, SILVER) BUTTON (BT) (for PINK) BUTTON (BT) (for GOLD) SPACER (BT-C) LEAF (CHASSIS), COPPER SHEET (ORNAMENT), ADHESIVE JACK, WATERPROOF (i)
FRONT ASSY (B) (for BLACK) FRONT ASSY (P) (for PINK) FRONT ASSY (N) (for GOLD) FRONT ASSY (W/S) (for WHITE, SILVER) BUTTON, FRONT (for BLACK) (BACK, v B V b, u, OPTION) BUTTON, FRONT (for WHITE, SILVER) (BACK, v B V b, u, OPTION) BUTTON, FRONT (for PINK) (BACK, v B V b, u, OPTION) BUTTON, FRONT (for GOLD) (BACK, v B V b, u, OPTION) BELT, ORNAMENTAL BRACKET, STRAP KNOB (HOLD) BUTTON (VOL) ( VOL +) SHEET (OB), ADHESIVE SCREW (M1.4) SW BOARD, COMPLETE LCD ASSY CONNECTOR (A), RUBBER
NWZ-A826/A826K/A828/A828K/A829 SECTION 7 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
Note: Due to standardization, replacements in the parts list may be different from the parts specied in the diagrams or the components used on the set. -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they may have some difference from the original one. Items marked * are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items. CAPACITORS uF: F COILS uH: H Ref. No. Part No. X-2190-606-1 X-2190-607-1 X-2190-608-1 X-2190-609-1 X-2190-610-1 X-2190-611-1 X-2190-612-1 X-2190-613-1 X-2190-614-1 X-2190-615-1 X-2190-616-1 X-2190-617-1 X-2190-618-1 X-2190-619-1 Description RESISTORS All resistors are in ohms. METAL: Metal-lm resistor. METAL OXIDE: Metal oxide-lm resistor. F: nonammable SEMICONDUCTORS In each case, u: , for example: uA. : A. , uPA. , PA. , uPB. : PB. , uPC. , PC. , uPD. : PD. Abbreviation AUS : Australian model CH : Chinese model CND : Canadian model EE : East European model Remark Ref. No. C310 C311 C312 C313 C314 C315 C316 C319 C321 C326 C327 C328 C329 C330 C451 C453 C455 C456 C457 C458 C459 C501 C502 C503 C504 C505 C506 C507 C508 C509 C510 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 20% 10% 20% 10% 10V 6.3V 6.3V 10V 10V 6.3V 6.3V 16V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V C511 C512 C516 C517 C518 C601 C602 C603 C604 C606 C607 C608 C609 C610 Part No. 1-112-716-11 1-112-717-91 1-100-611-91 1-112-716-11 1-112-717-91 1-112-717-91 1-100-786-91 1-100-507-91 1-107-819-11 1-100-415-91 1-218-990-81 1-218-990-81 1-218-990-81 1-218-990-81 1-125-777-11 1-114-821-21 1-164-943-81 1-125-777-11 1-100-742-91 1-165-884-11 1-164-931-11 1-164-856-81 1-164-854-11 1-100-352-91 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-717-91 1-112-717-91 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-717-91 1-112-717-91 1-112-717-91 1-112-717-91 1-112-717-91 1-112-717-91 1-112-717-91 1-119-923-11 1-112-716-11 FR JE MX : French model : Tourist model : Mexican model

When indicating parts by reference number, please include the board name. The components identied by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specied. Les composants identis par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la scurit. Ne les remplacer que par une pice portant le numro spci. Description CERAMIC CHIP 0.1uF CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP TANTAL. CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP SHORT CHIP SHORT CHIP SHORT CHIP SHORT CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP 1uF 22uF 0.1uF 1uF 1uF 22uF 4.7uF 0.022uF 0.47uF 0.1uF 1.8PF 0.01uF 0.1uF 2.2uF 2.2uF 100PF 18PF 15PF 1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 1uF 1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 1uF 1uF 1uF 1uF 1uF 1uF 1uF 0.047uF 0.1uF 10% 10% 20% 10% 10% 10% 20% 20% 10% 10% Remark 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 16V 6.3V
MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (4G) (NWZ-A826K: CND) MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (8G) (NWZ-A828K: US) MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (16G) (NWZ-A829: US, CND) MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (4G) (NWZ-A826: FR) MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (8G) (NWZ-A828: FR) MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (16G) (NWZ-A829: FR) MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (4G) (NWZ-A826: AEP, UK, EE/A826K: AEP, UK, EE) MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (8G) (NWZ-A828: AEP, UK, EE/A828K: UK) MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (16G) (NWZ-A829: AEP, UK, EE) MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (4G) (NWZ-A826: E/A826K: E, AUS) MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (8G) (NWZ-A828: E) MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (16G) (NWZ-A829: E, MX, JE) MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (4G) (NWZ-A826: CH) MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (8G) (NWZ-A828: CH) ******************** < ANTENNA >
10% 0.1PF 10% 10% 20% 10% 10% 5% 5% 20% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%
10V 50V 16V 10V 10V 6.3V 50V 50V 50V 16V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 10V 6.3V

1-754-380-11

HELICAL ANTENNA < CAPACITOR >
C107 C110 C116 C207 C208 C210 C216 C301 C302 C303 C305 C306 C307 C308
1-137-987-81 1-165-887-91 1-128-630-91 1-137-987-81 1-125-777-11 1-165-887-91 1-128-630-91 1-128-627-91 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-815-91 1-112-716-11 1-112-815-91 1-112-717-91

CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP
0.068uF 0.22uF 0.0047uF 0.068uF 0.1uF 0.22uF 0.0047uF 0.001uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 10uF 0.1uF 10uF 1uF
Ref. No. C611 C612 C613 C616 C619 C620 C625 C626 C629 C632 C633 C634 C638 C640 C641 C643 C644 C645 C646 C648 C651 C652 C654 C656 C661 C662 C664 C666 C668 C669 C673 C674 C675 C679 C681 C683 C690 C691 C698 C699 C701 C703 C705 C707 C709 C711 C713 C752 C753 C754 C755 C853 C854 C855 C856 C902 C903 C904 Part No. 1-128-627-91 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-164-943-81 1-112-716-11 1-117-748-81 1-117-748-81 1-112-717-91 1-100-352-91 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-717-91 1-112-717-91 1-100-611-91 1-112-717-91 1-100-611-91 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-164-937-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-117-743-81 1-117-743-81 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-128-632-91 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-112-716-11 1-128-622-91 1-164-943-81 1-164-935-11 1-100-415-91 1-100-670-11 1-112-746-11 1-112-815-91 Description CERAMIC CHIP 0.001uF CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.01uF 0.1uF 10PF 10PF 1uF 1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 1uF 1uF 22uF 1uF 22uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.001uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 5PF 5PF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.01uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 0.1PF 0.1PF 10% 20% 10% 10% 10% 10% 20% 10% 20% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 0.1PF 0.1PF 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% Remark 16V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 16V 6.3V 16V 16V 6.3V 16V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 50V 6.3V 6.3V 16V 16V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V Ref. No. C905 C908 C909 C910 C912 C913 C914 C916 C917 C918 C919 C920 C921 C922 C923 C924 C925 Part No. 1-112-815-91 1-100-966-91 1-100-611-91 1-100-611-91 1-100-611-91 1-164-943-81 1-114-172-91 1-100-506-91 1-125-777-11 1-125-777-11 1-112-746-11 1-112-815-91 1-112-815-91 1-125-777-11 1-112-717-91 1-164-937-11 1-112-815-91 Description CERAMIC CHIP 10uF CERAMIC CHIP 10uF CERAMIC CHIP 22uF CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP < CONNECTOR > CN301 CN601 CN602 CN851 CN901 1-820-770-21 (Not supplied) (Not supplied) 1-820-771-31 1-820-726-21 CONNECTOR, FFC/FPC (ZIF) 11P CONNECTOR, BOARD TO BOARD 20P CONNECTOR, FPC (ZIF) 4P MULTIPLE, CONNECTOR (RECEPTACL (WM-PORT) RECEPTACLE, CONNECTOR < DIODE > D101 D201 D301 D451 D452 D851 8-719-083-04 8-719-083-04 6-500-776-01 8-719-069-29 6-502-375-01 6-501-877-01 DIODE RSB6.8STE61 DIODE RSB6.8STE61 DIODE MAZW068H0LS0 DIODE RB520S-30FJTE61 LED SMLA13BDTT86ST (BLUETOOTH) DIODE RB060M-30TR < FERRITE BEAD/JUMPER RESISTOR > FB101 FB201 FB301 FB451 FB601 FB608 FB609 FB851 FB852 FB854 FB855 FB857 FB858 1-400-851-11 1-400-851-11 1-400-915-21 1-218-990-81 1-218-990-81 1-481-258-21 1-400-829-11 1-218-990-81 1-218-990-81 1-218-990-81 1-218-990-81 1-218-990-81 1-400-392-21 EMI, FERRITE (SMD) (1005) EMI, FERRITE (SMD) (1005) INDUCTOR (EMI FERRITE) (2012) SHORT CHIP 0 SHORT CHIP 0 SMD EMI FERRITE BEAD, FERRITE (1005) SHORT CHIP 0 SHORT CHIP 0 SHORT CHIP 0 SHORT CHIP 0 SHORT CHIP 0 INDUCTOR, FERRITE BEAD (1608) < FILTER > FL501 FL601 FL701 1-234-939-21 1-234-939-21 1-234-939-21 FILTER, EMI REMOVAL (SMD) FILTER, EMI REMOVAL (SMD) FILTER, EMI REMOVAL (SMD) 22uF 22uF 0.01uF 2.2uF 1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 4.7uF 10uF 10uF 0.1uF 1uF 0.001uF 10uF 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 10% 20% 20% 10% 10% 10% 20% 20% 10% 10% 10% 20% Remark 6.3V 10V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 16V 4V 6.3V 10V 10V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V 10V 6.3V 50V 6.3V

3-289-810-61 3-289-810-71
MANUAL (QSG), INSTRUCTION (Quick Start Guide) (ITALIAN) (NWZ-A826: AEP, UK/NWZ-A826K: AEP/ NWZ-A828: AEP, UK/NWZ-A828K: AEP/ NWZ-A829: AEP, UK) MANUAL (QSG), INSTRUCTION (Quick Start Guide) (RUSSIAN) (NWZ-A826: EE/NWZ-A828: EE/NWZ-A829: EE) MANUAL (QSG), INSTRUCTION (Quick Start Guide) (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE) (NWZ-A826: E, CH/NWZ-A826K: E/ NWZ-A828: E, CH/NWZ-A829: E, JE) MANUAL (QSG), INSTRUCTION (Quick Start Guide) (TRADITIONAL CHINESE) (NWZ-A826: E/NWZ-A828: E/NWZ-A829: E, JE) MANUAL (QSG), INSTRUCTION (Quick Start Guide) (KOREAN) (NWZ-A826: E/NWZ-A828: E/NWZ-A829: E, JE) MANUAL (QSG), INSTRUCTION (Quick Start Guide) (UKRAINIAN) (NWZ-A826: EE/NWZ-A828: EE/NWZ-A829: EE) MANUAL (QSG), INSTRUCTION (Quick Start Guide) (PORTUGUESE) (NWZ-A829: MX) MANUAL (QSG), INSTRUCTION (Quick Start Guide) (TURKISH) (NWZ-A826: EE/NWZ-A828: EE/NWZ-A829: EE) RECEIVER (MDREX082LPB9 SET) (Headphones) (for BLACK, GOLD) RECEIVER (MDREX082LPW9 SET) (Headphones) (for WHITE, PINK, SILVER) SOFT APPLICATION ASSY (CD-ROM: MP3 Con version Tool, Media Manager for WALKMAN, Windows Media Player 11, Operation Guide (PDF le)) (US) SOFT APPLICATION ASSY (CD-ROM: MP3 Conversion Tool, Media Manager for WALKMAN, Windows Media Player 11, Operation Guide (PDF le)) (EXCEPT US) ATTACHMENT (AS) (Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle, etc.) STAND (B/N) ASSY (for BLACK, GOLD) STAND (P/W) ASSY (for WHITE, PINK, SILVER)
3-289-810-81 3-289-810-91 3-289-811-11 3-289-811-21 3-289-811-31
8-912-781-90 8-912-782-90 X-2189-179-1

X-2189-182-1

3-272-846-21 3-272-847-11 3-272-847-21 3-289-810-11 3-289-810-21
3-279-909-01 X-2189-220-2 X-2189-221-2

ATTACHMENT (AS) 1

STAND ASSY 1

3-289-810-31

3-289-810-41

REVISION HISTORY

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Ver. 1.0 Date 2008.03 New Description of Revision

5-way button*2 Starts playback and enables navigation of the players on-screen menus ( page 14). Display The display may vary, depending on functions ( page 13). Bluetooth antenna (aerial) Bluetooth indicator Indicates the status of the Bluetooth function ( page 85). VOL +*2/ button Adjusts the volume. BLUETOOTH button Press and hold to turn on or off the Bluetooth function, and to establish or to end Bluetooth connection.
HOLD switch You can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD switch when carrying it. By sliding the HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow , all operation buttons are disabled. If you slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position, the HOLD function is released. OPTION/PWROFF button*1 Displays the option menu ( page 20, 35, 63, 74, 98). If you press and hold the OPTION/ PWROFF button, screen turns off and the player enters standby mode. If you press any button while the player is in standby mode, the Now Playing screen, etc., appears and the player is ready for operation. Furthermore, if you leave the player in 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 first, then the Now Playing screen appears.
Strap hole Used to attach a strap (sold separately). You can attach the supplied stand and a strap at the same time ( page 12).
on the *1Functions marked with player are activated if you press and hold the corresponding buttons. *2There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations.
The player consumes battery power very slightly even when it is in standby mode. Therefore, the player might turn completely off in a short time, depending on the power remaining in the battery.
RESET button Resets the player when you press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. ( page 124).
Accessory hole (type I) Used to attach the supplied stand or the optional accessories. Using the supplied stand You can stand up the player using the supplied stand.
When standing the player with the stand, be careful not to press down or knock the player. Stand up the player horizontally as shown. Do not stand it up vertically.
Player Controls and Screens
Use the 5-way button and the BACK/HOME button to navigate through screens, play songs, videos and photos, and to change the players settings. The Home menu appears when you press and hold the BACK/HOME button. The diagram below shows how the screen changes when you press various operation buttons. For example, the players screen changes as shown below when you select Music Library Album from the Home menu.

Home menu

Select (Music Library), and press the button.
Music Library Press the BACK/ HOME button. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button.
Select Album, and press the button.
Album list Press the BACK/ HOME button. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button.

*1Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of a piece of cover art, one scene of a video, or a photo. To display thumbnails for albums, see page 40; for video files, see page 60.
How to use the 5-way button on the Now Playing screen

Song name

Artist name Album title Genre Release year Playing status
Starts song playback. When playback starts, appears on the display, and if the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*1 This pause and resume feature is available only on the Now Playing screen. Press the / button to display the cursor and scroll through the displayed items. When genre, album title, or other characteristic is selected by the cursor, press the button to display a list of artists matching the genre of the currently playing song or the song lists of the album that is currently playing. When the / button is set to Folder +/ ( page 42) Starts play back from the first song of the next folder*2, the current folder or the previous folder. Press the button to the skip the first song of the current folder or the previous folder. Press the button to skip to the first song of the next folder. Moves playback to the beginning of the current, previous, or next song when pressed once or repeatedly. Press and hold to scan a playing song backwards or forwards quickly.
*1If there is no operation for more than 3 minutes while a song is paused, the screen turns off and the player enters standby mode. 2 * The folder units that the player skips vary by the list before the song list. For example, if you select a song in the following order; Artist- album list - song list, you can search for songs by skipping albums.

Playing status

When you change the display orientation to horizontal, the /// button orientation and functions will also be changed.
Starts video playback. When playback starts, appears on the display, and if the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses.*1 You can play and pause videos only from the Now Playing screen of the video. Press the / button to find the beginning of the next, previous or the currently playing video.*2 Press the / button to scan a playing video backwards or forwards quickly. During playback, the speed of fast forward/backward changes through 3 levels by repeatedly pressing the / button ((10), (30), (100)). By pressing and holding, the speed increases 1 level, and by releasing, returns to the normal playback. While pausing playback, the scene moves forward or backward slightly by pressing the / button.

Playback of songs continues even while you are searching for photos in the photo folder lists, or photo lists or when the Now Playing screen of the Photo is displayed. You can display the photos in a selected folder continuously (slide show play) ( page 69). You can arrange photos transferred to the player by folder. Select the player (as [WALKMAN]) using Windows Explorer, drag and drop a new folder just under the PICTURES or PICTURE folder. For details on data hierarchy, see page 119.
Up to 1,000 photo folders can be displayed in the photo folder lists, and up to 10,000 photos can be displayed in the photo lists. If there are photos stored in several folders, up to a maximum of 10,000 photos can be displayed. appears, and the If the size of the photo is too large, or the photo file is damaged, photo cannot be displayed. If photos are not compliant with DCF 2.0 (or folder/file name is long., etc.), operation time (to display photos or slideshow) may take more time.
Setting the Photo Orientation
You can set the photo orientation to Vertical, Horizontal (right), or Horizontal (left).
Press the /// button to select Photo Settings, and then
press the button to confirm. The list of Photo Settings options appears. press the button to confirm.
Press the /// button to select Photo Orientation, and then
press the button to confirm. Vertical: Displays at pixels. (Default setting) Horizontal (right) or Horizontal (left): Displays at pixels. The operation of the 5-way button is switched according to the setting of Photo Orientation ( page 18).

Vertical Horizontal

The photo orientation can be set on the Now Playing screen of the photo. Press the OPTION/PWROFF button, and select Photo Orientation from the option menu.
Setting the Display of the Photo Screen
You can display or hide the detailed information of a photo, such as an icon that shows playback status, etc., while displaying a photo.
press the button to confirm. The list of Photo Settings options appears.
press the button to confirm. On: Displays the title of the current photo, the shooting date, playback status, photo number, etc. Off : Hides the information of the current photo. (Default setting)
The display setting can be set on the Now Playing screen of the photo. Press the OPTION/PWROFF button, and select Display from the option menu.

If Photo Orientation is set to Horizontal (right), or Horizontal (left) ( page 66), the title of the photo is not displayed, even if Display is set to On.

Playing a Slide Show

You can display photos in a selected folder continuously.
press the button to confirm. The list of photo folders appears.
Press the /// button to select a photo folder, and then press
and hold the button. A slide show starts.
You can start playback of a slide show by any of the following operations: Press and hold the button in the photo list. Press the button on the Now Playing screen of the photo. Press the OPTION/PWROFF button on the photo folder list, or a photo list, and then select Begin slide show from the option menu.
The screen does not turn off automatically or change to a screensaver ( page 101) while a slide show is playing.
Setting the Slide Show Play Mode
You can display photos as a slide show repeatedly.
Press the /// button to select Slide Show Repeat, and then Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the button to confirm. On: Displays photos in a photo folder continuously and repeatedly. Off : Displays photos in a photo folder continuously, to the last photo, then returns to the first photo, and playback pauses. (Default setting)
The play mode of a slide show can be set on the Now Playing screen of the photo. Press the OPTION/PWROFF button, and select Slide Show Repeat from the option menu.
Setting the Interval of a Slide Show
You can set the time each photo is displayed.
Press the /// button to select Slide Show Interval, and then Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the button to confirm. Photos switch to the next photos at the selected interval from Short, Normal (default setting), or Long.
The slide show interval can be set on the Now Playing screen of the photo. Press the OPTION/PWROFF button, and select Slide Show Interval from the option menu.
It may take time to display a photo if its size is large.
Setting the Photo List Display Format
The player offers 3 display formats. You can set the display format of the photo list as Title Only, Title With Thumbnail*1, or Thumbnail Only.
Press the /// button to select Photo List Format, and then Press the /// button to select the desired setting, and then
press the button to confirm. Title Only: Displays only a photo title in the photo list. Title With Thumbnail: Displays a photo title with a thumbnail image in the photo list. Thumbnail Only: Displays only thumbnails in the photo list. (Default setting)
*1Thumbnail refers to a reduced size image of a photo.
The photo list display format can be set on the photo list screen. Press the OPTION/ PWROFF button, and select Photo List Display Format from the option menu.

Selecting a Device for Quick Connection
You can establish Bluetooth connection simply by pressing and holding the BLUETOOTH button of the player (Quick Connection) ( page 81). You can designate a device for this operation.
Press the /// button to select Bluetooth Settings, and then
press the button to confirm.
Press the /// button to select Quick Connection, and then
Press the /// button to select a device, and then press the
button to confirm. The selected device is set for Quick Connection. By default setting, the first paired device is designated for Quick Connection.
Checking the Information of Bluetooth Devices
You can check the information of the paired devices, such as, device name, device address, and support profiles.
BACK/HOME button OPTION/PWR OFF button 5-way button
press the button to confirm. The list of Bluetooth device appears. OPTION/PWR OFF button. The option menu appears.
Press the /// button to select a device, and then press the
Press the /// button to select Device Information, and then
press the button to confirm. The information of the Bluetooth device appears. The information to be appeared varies depending on the devices.
Deleting a Paired Bluetooth Device from the Player
The player can be paired with up to 8 different devices ( page 78). If you want to pair the player with additional devices, delete an unnecessary Bluetooth device from the list of Bluetooth devices.
press the button to confirm. The list of Bluetooth devices appears. OPTION/PWR OFF button. The option menu appears. button to confirm.
Press the /// button to select Delete, and then press the Press the /// button to select Yes, and then press the
button to confirm. The selected device will be deleted from the player.
Setting the Sound Quality (Sound Quality Mode)
You can adjust the sound quality for Bluetooth communication by adjusting the bit rate (A2DP audio streaming).
press the button to confirm. press the button to confirm. The list of sound quality appears.
Press the /// button to select Sound Quality Mode, and then
press the button to confirm. Normal Mode: (Default setting) High Quality Mode: Songs or video sound are transmitted at high sound quality, but the connection status may become unstable. Connect Priority: The sound quality may not be as good as the other modes, but songs or video sound are transmitted with a stable connection. If the connection is unstable, Connect Priority is recommended.

Applying Sound Effects Setting
You can choose whether or not to apply the sound effects (Equalizer, VPT(Surround), DSEE(Sound Enhancer), Dynamic Normalizer). If you choose to apply, all of the sound effects are set.
Press the /// button to select Sound Effect Preset, and then
press the button to confirm. The list of Bluetooth devices with the check box appears. The check box is checked when the sound effect setting is applied (Default setting.) press the button to check the check box on or off. The sound effects applied or disabled for Bluetooth communication. button to confirm.
Press the /// button to select the desired device, and then
Press the /// button to select Close, and then press the
You cannot change the sound effects settings of Bluetooth devices from the player. Clear Stereo does not work during Bluetooth communication.
Check the Bluetooth Information of the Player

(Bluetooth Information)

You can check the Bluetooth information of the player, such as, version, model name, BD address, or support profiles.
Press the /// button to select Bluetooth Information, and
then press the button to confirm. The Bluetooth information of the player appears. Bluetooth Version:: Displays the Bluetooth version. Device Name:: Displays the model name. Device Address:: Displays BD address. Profile Version:: Displays the support profiles and their version.
Turning off the Bluetooth Function (Bluetooth Off)
You can turn off the Bluetooth function from the Home menu as well as using the Bluetooth button ( page 81).
Press the /// button to select Bluetooth Off, and then press
the button to confirm. The Bluetooth function turns off.
In the following cases, the Bluetooth function is also turned off. When the OPTION/PWR OFF button is pressed and held When the BLUETOOTH button is pressed and held When the battery is empty If you end Bluetooth connection from the Bluetooth device, the player enters the standby status for establishing a connection. If a connection is not established within 10 minutes, the Bluetooth function turns off automatically.

You can adjust the brightness of the screen while you are playing a video or photo. Press the OPTION/PWROFF button, and then select Brightness from the option menu. If you adjust the brightness of the screen to a lower level, the charge will last longer ( page 115).
Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time)
You can set the current time by adjusting it manually.
press the button to confirm. The list of Common Settings options appears.
Press the /// button to select Set Date-Time, and then press
the button to confirm. The screen used to set the date and time appears.
Press the / button to select a year, and press the / button to
increment/decrement the value, and then press the button to confirm. minute.
As you did in step , adjust the settings for month, date, hour, and
To display the current time Press the OPTION/PWR OFF button on the Now Playing screen and select Clock Display from the option menu.
You can select the date format from among YYYY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YYYY, and DD/MM/YYYY. Furthermore, you can select the time format from either 12-hour or 24-hour. For details, see Setting the Date Format (Date Display Format) ( page 106), or Setting the Time Format (Time Display Format) ( page 107).
If the battery power is used up, for example, when the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may be reset and - will be displayed instead of the current date and time. The clock may gain or lose up to 60 seconds per month. In this case, set the clock again.

Setting the Date Format

You can set the date format displayed for the current time ( page 104) as YYYY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YYYY, or DD/MM/YYYY.
Press the /// button to select Date Display Format, and then
press the button to confirm. The screen used to set the display format appears.
press the button to confirm. You can select the format from the following 3 types. YYYY/MM/DD: The date appears as year/month/day. MM/DD/YYYY: The date appears as month/day/year. DD/MM/YYYY: The date appears as day/month/year.

Battery life is short.

Power (continued)
Charging completes very If the battery is already almost fully charged when quickly. charging begins, little time is needed to reach full charge. Connection with a computer
MP3 Conversion Tool or Your computers system environment has changed, Media Manager for perhaps due to an update of the Windows operating WALKMAN does not system. start up. Connecting does not The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on appear when connected your computer properly. to the computer with the Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. supplied USB cable. Use the supplied USB cable. A USB hub is being used. Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work. Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The computer is running another software other than the one used for transferring. Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few minutes, and reconnect it. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the USB cable. Connecting may not appear on the player, depending on the software environment that is running on your computer. Activate Windows Media Player, or Windows Explorer. The player is not The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on recognized by the your computer properly. computer when it is Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. connected to the A USB hub is being used. computer. Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work. Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The USB port on your computer may have a problem. Connect the player to another USB port on your computer.
Connection with a computer (continued)
Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer.
Transferring may be stopped due to noise such as static electricity, etc. This happens to protect data information. Disconnect the player, then reconnect it. If you transfer files by dragging and dropping on some computers that do not have Windows Media Player 11 installed, there may be limited files (AAC, video files, etc.) that can be transferred by dragging and dropping. Install Windows Media Player 11 from the supplied CD-ROM, then transfer files by dragging and dropping again. Before installing the supplied Windows Media Player 11 on your computer, make sure to check whether your software or service corresponds to Windows Media Player 11. For details on usage, or support on Windows Media Player, visit the following web site: http://support.microsoft.com/ The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory. Transfer any unnecessary data back to your computer to increase free space. Songs with a limited playing period or playing count may not be transferred due to restrictions set by copyright holders. For details on the settings of each audio file, contact the distributor. Abnormal data exists on the player. Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the built-in flash memory on the player ( page 110).

There is no beep sound when the player is operated.
Beep Settings is set to Off. Set Beep Settings to On ( page 100). The beep does not sound when the player is connected to the optional cradle, or another device. The beep does not sound while the Bluetooth function is turned on. The player may be warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging. The player also may get warm when a large amount of data is transferred. This behavior is normal and not cause for concern. Set the player aside for a while to allow it to cool down. New Song Pop Up is set to On. Set New Song Pop Up to Off ( page 33). If you left the player for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may be reset. This is not a malfunction. Charge the battery until appears on the screen and set the date and time again ( page 104).

The player gets warm.

The screen turns on whenever songs change. The date and time have been reset.

Messages

Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.

Message Meaning Remedy

Songs exceeding the limit are stored in Others. If you cannot find a song, search for it in the Others list first. If you do not want to store songs that exceed the limit in the Others list, delete unnecessary songs from the player using the software you used to transfer the songs, or Windows Explorer. If the total number of playlists registered to the player exceeds 65,535, playlists exceeding this number cannot be displayed. Decrease the number of playlists (delete the playlists) using the software you used to transfer the playlists. Select Search again from The player cannot find Bluetooth device not found. Bluetooth devices that are the list. available for pairing. Set the screensaver type to You are trying to set Cannot change Screensaver other than None. Screensaver timing Timing when Type is None. while Type is set to None. You are trying to select an Pause playback, and try Cannot complete during playback. Please pause playback unselectable item during the operation again. playback. and then try again. Cannot complete while Bluetooth You are trying to operate Turn off the Bluetooth function. functions that are not function is enabled. End compatible with the Bluetooth function. Bluetooth function. End the Bluetooth You are trying to delete Cannot delete the connected connection ( page 81), the currently connected Bluetooth device. Please and then delete Bluetooth Bluetooth device. disconnect. device ( page 90). All group numbers have been used. The total number of list items (except for the song lists) exceeds the limit (8,192 items). The total number of songs registered in the playlists has reached 65,535.

Library error encountered. Please The database for songs, connect to compliant software or videos or photos is damaged. device and transfer again.
Enter the passkey to complete the pairing ( page 78). Follow the instructions displayed on your computer to retry updating the firmware.
No songs available for playback. Please connect to compliant software or device and transfer songs. No songs in selected item.
You are trying to start playback even when there are no songs on the player, or no songs in the selected playlist. There are no songs in the selected folder.
Transfer songs to the player.
Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable, and then delete any unnecessary data from the player using another software used for transferring, or Windows Explorer. To operate the player, slide The player cannot be On hold. the HOLD switch to the Cancel HOLD function to activate operated because the HOLD switch is set to the opposite position ( controls. page 11). HOLD position. The pairing is failed to Pairing failed. Perform pairing again ( complete. page 78). No devices are designated Designate a Bluetooth Quick Connection target is not for Quick Connection. device for Quick set. Connection ( page 88). Select SettingsThe devices memory was not The built-in flash Common Settingsformatted correctly. Please rememory was not Format to format the format using Settings menu. formatted properly. built-in flash memory The built-in flash memory was formatted again ( page 110). on a computer. The player has received a Select Yes if you want You have received a pairing request from a Bluetooth device. request for pairing from the pairing or select No if you do not want the Bluetooth devices. Start pairing? pairing.
No videos available for playback. Please connect to compliant software or device and transfer videos. Not enough free space in memory. Delete files to ensure free space.
You are trying to start playback when there are no videos stored on the player. The players available capacity is insufficient.
Transfer songs into folders under the MUSIC folder using Windows Explorer, or another software for transferring. Transfer videos to the player.

Precautions

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives Continued The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minatoku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

On safety

Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic objects. Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness. Wash out your eyes with clean water, and consult a doctor. Also, if the liquid gets on to your body or clothes, wash it off immediately. If you do not, it may cause burns or injury. If you get burned or injured by the liquid from the battery, consult a doctor. Do not pour water or put any foreign object in the player. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. If this occurs, turn off the player immediately, disconnect the USB cable from the player, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Do not put the player into fire. Do not take apart or remodel the player. Doing so can result in electric shock. Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair.

On installation

Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shock to the player. It may cause a malfunction or damage. Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. The player may become discolored, distorted or damaged. Never leave the player exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. Do not leave the player in a place subject to excessive dust. Do not leave the player on an unstable surface or in an inclined position. If the player causes interference to radio or television reception, turn the player off and move it away from the radio or television. When using the player, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the player to malfunction. Make sure not to sit down with the player in your back pocket.

Maximum recordable time of videos (Approx.)
The approximate recordable times are estimated in the case where only videos are transferred. The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is used.
Bit rate Video Format: 384 kbps Audio Format: 128 kbps Video Format: 768 kbps Audio Format: 128 kbps Time 15 hr. 00 min. 8 hr. 30 min.
Time 30 hr. 40 min. 17 hr. 30 min.
Time 62 hr. 00 min. 35 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.
Capacity (User available capacity)*1
NWZ-A826: 4 GB (Approx. 3.57 GB = 3,840,638,976 bytes) NWZ-A828: 8 GB (Approx. 7.30 GB = 7,840,956,416 bytes) NWZ-A829: 16 GB (Approx. 14.7 GB = 15,841,820,672 bytes) *1Available storage capacity of the player may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.

Output (headphones)

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

Interface

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

Operating temperature

5 C to 35 C (41 F to 95 F)

Power source

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable)

Charging time

USB-based charging Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx.1.5 hours (approx. 80 %)
Battery life (continuous playback)
By setting as follows, a longer battery life can be expected. The times below are approximated when New Song Pop Up ( page 33), Clear Stereo ( page 48), DSEE(Sound Enhancer) ( page 49), Dynamic Normalizer ( page 51), Equalizer ( page 43) and VPT(Surround) ( page 46) are deactivated, and Screensaver ( page 101) is set to Blank. Furthermore, for videos, the time approximated when the brightness of the screen ( page 103) is set to 3, or when Sound Quality Mode is set to Normal Mode ( page 91). The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use. Battery life may be shortened by the radio waves generated by ambient Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices, or by the communication distance between the player and the communicating device.

album..22. artist..23 genre..24 initial letter..27 playlists..28. release year..25 song name..21
Shuffle All..32 Time Machine Shuffle..30 Slide Show Interval..71 Slide Show Repeat.70.
Sound Effect Preset. 92 Sound quality. 43 Sound Quality Mode. 91 Stand.. 12. Studio.. 47
T Thumbnail.. 15, 60, 72, 129 Time Display Format. 107 Time Machine Shuffle. 30. Time setting. 104. Total photos.. 108 Total songs.. 108 Total videos.. 108 Troubleshooting.. 124. Turning off the player manually. 115
U Unique.. 44 Upgrading.. 123. USB cable.. 8 V Video format.. 121 Video Library.. 6, 52 Video List Display Format. 60 Video Orientation.. 54 VOL+/ button.. 10 Volume.. 51 VPT(Surround).. 46 W Windows Explorer.52, 122. Windows Media Player.. 9 WM-PORT..10, 108 WMA..120, 154 Z Zoom.. 57