Sony NWZ-A82X service manual - Test mode works for S61X series also

[The DarkSide]

Here's the link for the download of the Sony NWZ-A82X series walkman which will allow access to test mode on the player as well as repair info. The key config also works on the S61X series as I've tested it out myself (almost screwed op my player in the process!!!). It in Adobe Acro Doc format:
http://stashbox.org/97717/NWZ-A826.pdf

PS: Spotted this trolling the forums at Head-Fi.

[CrowdAds]

[dr. zoidberg]

almost screwed op my player in the process!!!

I guess that's why they don't release these to the public. I don't think you could do much to it though, most of the stuff that is in there seems to be just for testing.

[The DarkSide]

I was only joking and said that for conversations sake. Now, you have the option of enabling the volume limit or removing it as well as adjusting the audio frequencies for each of the bands on the player. Some may find this info very useful but I never stated it was for the average Joe. I'm really happy with the sound of my S618 so I really don't need to do any tweaking meself!!!

[dr. zoidberg]

This has got to be one of the most detailed service manuals I've ever seen though. It even has a detailed and fully labeled diagram of the motherboard and all IC's!

[The DarkSide]

Used the manual to set the bass to -0.0 decibel on the A829, the default is -4.5. Going to give it a few days and see how it goes, to see if it makes the sq comparable to the S618 I had (RIP).

[evilking]

Originally Posted by nywytboy68

Used the manual to set the bass to -0.0 decibel on the A829, the default is -4.5. Going to give it a few days and see how it goes, to see if it makes the sq comparable to the S618 I had (RIP).

Well, how was it?

Can you flatten the entire spectrum?




EK

[The DarkSide]

DAC settings (firmware menu)
Press "Back", then activate "Hold" switch. Now press "Option" and hold down
while entering the following w/the direction pad:
up, up, down, down, right, left, up , down, up ,down, right, play/pause

These are MY settings - kills the over-processed sound the A72X/A82X series has.
Bass: -0.0 @ 50Hz (default is -4.5)
Treble: -4.5 @ 15kHz (default is -0.0)

These are my EQ settings - find whats best for you:
Clear Bass: +2
Equalizer: +2, -1, +1, +2, +1
DSEE, Clear Stereo: OFF and Normalizer: ON

These work for me. You can ONLY adjust the bass & treble - but it seems to be enough to make it sound sweet (like my S618 - but BETTER). Now it sounds like a Sony should - clean sound, powerful bass, excellent highs - but now they're not overpowering and "piercing".

PS: This also allows you to access the service menu on the S61X/A81X series as well FWIW.

[frimframsauce]

sweeet

[The DarkSide]

I may just sell my D2 now - it sounds THAT GOOD!!!

[frimframsauce]

sweet pdf, specs that shoulda been in the !#%@ manual!!

[frimframsauce]

Originally Posted by nywytboy68

DAC settings (firmware menu)
Press "Back", then activate "Hold" switch. Now press "Option" and hold down
while entering the following w/the direction pad:
up, up, down, down, right, left, up , down, up ,down, right, play/pause

These are MY settings - kills the over-processed sound the A72X/A82X series has.
Bass: -0.0 @ 50Hz (default is -4.5)
Treble: -4.5 @ 15kHz (default is -0.0)

These are my EQ settings - find whats best for you:
Clear Bass: +2
Equalizer: +2, -1, +1, +2, +1
DSEE, Clear Stereo: OFF and Normalizer: ON

These work for me. You can ONLY adjust the bass & treble - but it seems to be enough to make it sound sweet (like my S618 - but BETTER). Now it sounds like a Sony should - clean sound, powerful bass, excellent highs - but now they're not overpowering and "piercing".

PS: This also allows you to access the service menu on the S61X/A81X series as well FWIW.

what headphones are you using with these settings?

[tannn]

i have a sony a818 and the default settings where:

Bass -6.4 @ 50Hz
Treble 0.0 @ 5Hz

I changed only the bass:

B 0.0 @ 100Hz

And it sound quite well on my koss the plug's

Any idea what should i change if i'd like to get even more bass?

[Akhtar]

Anybody know how to access these settings on the new nwz-S638F ?

Would be really helpful, thanks.

Qays,

[The DarkSide]

Originally Posted by Akhtar

Anybody know how to access these settings on the new nwz-S638F ?

Would be really helpful, thanks.

Qays,

When I get 1 (16gb model) I'll post if I can get into the service menu or not. BTW, have you tried the instructions above?

[Akhtar]

Hello, I have the 8gb model and love it!

But the sound quality could be improved, it slightly suffers from that piercing sound, in general its amazing, but it would be great to subdue the treble and improve the bass.

I tried the above key combination and failed, maybe I'm just being stupid, but I don't think it works.

[The DarkSide]

FYI they all seem to use the same combo to access the service menu. Give it another try an see if you get the desired result.

[Akhtar]

I can't get onto it,

I held back, switched on hold, pressed option while entering the specified keys, switched off hold and nothing happens!

[mugen428]

Originally Posted by Akhtar

I can't get onto it,

I held back, switched on hold, pressed option while entering the specified keys, switched off hold and nothing happens!

me too...
the specified keys not work for the new S series...

[mugen428]

Originally Posted by Akhtar

I can't get onto it,

I held back, switched on hold, pressed option while entering the specified keys, switched off hold and nothing happens!

hi Akhtar , could find out the specified keys to get in the test mode??

[The DarkSide]

Hmmmm, tha' RAT BLEEPS changed the code!!!! Now we gotta' hunt THIS 1 down, damn!!!!