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NWZ-S763/S763BT/S764/S764BT/S765

Output (headphones)

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

FM radio

FM Frequency range
87.5 to 108.0 MHz

IF (FM)

128 kHz

Antenna

Headphone cord antenna

Bluetooth Specifications

Communication system: Bluetooth specification version 2.1+EDR (*1)

Output: Bluetooth specification Power Class 2

Maximum communication range: Line of sight approx. 10 meters (30 feet) (*2)

Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)

Modulation method: FHSS

Compatible Bluetooth profiles (*3)

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)

OPP (Object Push Profile)

Supported Codec (*4): SBC (*5)

(*1) EDR stands for Enhanced Data Rate.
(*2) The range may vary depending on the communication environment.
(*3) Bluetooth profiles are standardized according to the purpose of the Bluetooth device.
(*4) Codec indicates the audio signal compression and conversion format.
(*5) SBC stands for Subband Codec.

Interface

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

Operating temperature

5 °C to 35 °C (41 ºF to 95 ºF)

Power source

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

USB power (from a computer via a USB connector of your “WALKMAN”)

Charging time

USB-based charging
Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx. 1.5 hours (approx. 80 %)

Battery life (continuous playback)

Actual battery life may vary depending on settings. The estimated battery usage hours shown below are
based on typical usage conditions with “Basic setting of battery life measurement” as shown in the table
below.

Note

Even if your “WALKMAN” is turned off for an extended period, a small amount of battery power is still

consumed.

Battery life may vary depending on volume setting, conditions of use, and ambient temperature.

Playback at MP3 128 kbps

Approx. 50 hours

Approx. 12 hours

Playback at WMA 128 kbps

Approx. 50 hours

Approx. 12 hours

Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps

Approx. 48 hours

Approx. 12 hours

Playback at Linear PCM 1,411 kbps Approx. 56 hours

Approx. 12 hours

Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps

Approx. 10 hours

Approx. 6 hours

Playback at AVC Baseline 384 kbps Approx. 10 hours

Approx. 6 hours

Playback at WMV 384 kbps

Approx. 10 hours

Approx. 6 hours

Receiving FM broadcasting

Approx. 20 hours

Voice recording

Bluetooth function is off Bluetooth function is on

Your “WALKMAN” settings which affect battery life

Setting

Basic setting of battery life
measurement

[Common Settings]

[Screen Off Timer] (*1) (*2)

[30 Sec]

[Brightness] (*3)

[3]

[Battery Care] (*4)

[Off]

[Music Settings]

[Equalizer] (*5)

[None] (*6)

[VPT (Surround)] (*5)

[None]

[DSEE (Sound Enhance)] (*5)

[Off]

[Clear Stereo] (*5)

[Off]

[Dynamic Normalizer] (*5)

[Off]

[DPC (Speed Control)] (*7)

[Off]

[Display Lyrics] (*8)

[On]

[Karaoke/Language Study] (*9)

[Off]

[Bluetooth
Settings]

[Wireless Playback Quality]

[Prioritize Connection]

(*1) The [Off] setting shortens the battery life by about 80% compared with the [30 Sec] setting.
(*2) The longer the waiting time, the shorter the battery life for continuous music playback.
(*3) The [5] setting shortens the battery life for continuous video playback by about 45% compared with the [3]

setting.

(*4) The [On] setting shortens the battery life by about 10% compared with the [Off] setting.
(*5) Setting [Equalizer] to other than [None], [VPT (Surround)] to other than [None], [DSEE (Sound Enhance)] to

[On], [Clear Stereo] to [On] and [Dynamic Normalizer] to [On] shortens the battery life for continuous music
playback by about 50% compared with setting them to [None] or [Off].

(*6) The default setting of your “WALKMAN” sold in the Latin America region is [Custom 1]. The [Custom 1]

setting shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 20% compared with the [None]

setting.

(*7) The [x2.0] setting shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 70% compared with the

[Off] setting.

(*8) The [On (Screen Always On)] setting shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 85%

compared with the [On] setting.

(*9) The [Maximum Karaoke Mode] setting shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 85%

compared with the [Off] setting.

Display

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

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

Approx. 43.6 mm × 97.5 mm × 7.9 mm (1 3/4 inches × 3 7/8 inches × 5/16 inches)

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 44.3 mm × 97.5 mm × 8.4 mm (1 3/4 inches × 3 7/8 inches × 11/32 inches)

Mass

Approx. 57 g (2.1 oz)

Specifications for Bluetooth headphones (NWZ-S763BT/S764BT only)

Communication system

Bluetooth specification version 2.1+EDR (*1)

Output

Bluetooth specification Power Class 2

Maximum communication range

Line of sight approx. 10 meters (30 feet) (*2)

Frequency band

2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz

Modulation method

FHSS

Compatible Bluetooth profiles (*3)

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)

Supported Codec (*4)

SBC (*5)

Power source

Built-in Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

USB power (from a computer via a USB connector of the Bluetooth headphones)

Dimensions (w/h/d)

50.5 mm × 24.5 mm × 11.3 mm (2 inches × 31/32 inches × 15/32 inches)

Dimensions (w/h/d, upright position)

50.5 mm × 25.5 mm × 19.0 mm (2 inches × 1 1/16 inches × 3/4 inches)

Mass

Approx. 27 g (1.0 oz)

Battery life (continuous playback)

Approx. 4 hours

Charging time

USB-based charging
Approx. 2.5 hours

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Contents

“WALKMAN” (1)

Headphones (1)

Earbuds (Size S, L) (1)

Attachment (1)

Use when connecting your “WALKMAN” to the cradle (not supplied), etc.

Quick Start Guide

Software

The software is stored in the built-in flash memory of your “WALKMAN,” and includes the following
items. For details on how to install, refer to “Quick Start Guide.”

Media Go

WALKMAN Guide

User Guide, etc.

NWZ-S763/S764/S765 only

USB cable (1)

NWZ-S763BT/S764BT only

Wireless Stereo Headphones (1)

Earbuds for Wireless Stereo Headphones (Size S, L) (1)

Micro USB cable (1)

Charge cable (1)

User Guide for Wireless Stereo Headphones (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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