Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 02/10/2010
NWZ-S738FBNC
A slim noise-canceling video MP3 player
Please visit the Dealer Source for current information at
www.sony.com/dealersource
Features
Exceptional sound quality
With five clear audio technologies: The NWZ-
S738FBNC houses five integrated clear audio technologies, allowing
you to enjoy all of your music and videos with exceptional crisp sound.
Integrated noise canceling system
The NWZ-S738FBNC features
integrated noise canceling technology that cancels up to 75 percent of
ambient noise . An in-box adaptor can also turn your Walkman®
player and EX headphones combination into noise canceling
headphones for other devices. For example, simply connect the
included adapter to your Walkman® player and the AV system in an
airplane via an audio jack, and you're ready to enjoy the benefit of
noise canceling technology while watching an in-flight movie.
2
Long battery life
A long-lasting battery lets you listen to music for up to
40 hours or watch video for up to 10 hours before you need to
recharge.
4
5
8GB Built-in Memory
Stores up to 1850 songs or 30H of video
1
6
6.
High-quality EX Headphones includedHigh-quality
EX Headphones are
specially designed produce a dynamic and wide range of acoustical
sound. Additionally, EX Headphones are engineered with an angular
design that fits comfortably in the ear. Even more, the EX Headphones
have a built-in noise cancelling function that reduce ambient noises
and enhance your overall listening experience.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
SensMe™
Supports multiple video codecs
Specifications
General
Music Storage Capacity (Approx):
7.19 GB
Approximately 7,725,514,752 bytes
Backlit Color:
TFT color display with white LED-backlight
Recommended Use:
Music, Video & Photo Playback, FM Radio Tuner, PC External
Storage
Audio
Equalizer:
5 Band: Heavy/Pop/Jazz/Unique/Custom
Format(s) Supported:
"MP3
WMA
AAC-LC (unsecured only)
Linear PCM
Antenna System:
Headphone Cord
Station Preset(s):
30 FM Presets; Auto preset / Manual preset
Frequency Response:
20 - 20,000Hz (when playing back data file, single signal
measurement)
Tuner Type:
Mono / Auto (Stereo) Selection
Tuner Frequency Range:
87.5 - 108 MHz
Tuner:
Digital FM Tuner
Audio Features
Sound Mode:
Clear Bass; Clear Stereo; Dynamic Normalizer; DSEE Sound Enhancer
Convenience Features
Multiple Language Display:
Yes (English/French/German/Spanish/Italian/Russian/
Japanese/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Korean/Portuguese)
Search Features:
All Songs
Album
Artist
Genre
Initial Letter
Playlists
Release Year
Folder
Display
Screen Size:
2" LCD QVGA (240 x 320 dots); 262,144 colors
Hardware
Headphone Type:
Earbud
Display:
2.0inch, TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA(240 x 320 Pixels),
262,144 colors
Memory:
8 GB
3
3
3
Interface:
Headphone:Stereo mini-jack
WM-PORT:22 pin terminal
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
System Requirements:
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 (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)
Not supported by 64 bit version OS.
Not supported by OSs other than above.
*1 Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft®.?
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature:
41 'F to 95 'F (5 'C to 35 'C)
Power
Recharging Time:
USB-based charging
Approx. 3 Hrs (full charge), Approx. 1.5 Hrs (approx. 80%)
Power Type:
Built-in Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
USB power (from a computer via the supplied USB cable)
Battery Charging (Approx):
USB-based charging
Approx. 3 Hrs(full charge), Approx. 1.5 Hrs(approx. 80%)
Video
Format:
MPEG 4, M4V
Playback:
Mode: Normal/Repeat/Shuffle/Shuffle&Repeat/Repeat 1 Song
Play Mode:
Normal / Repeat / Shuffle / Shuffle&Repeat / Repeat 1 Song
Shuffle All
Video Features
JPEG Playback:
Yes
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Output(s):
1 (stereo mini jack)
Headphone Jack:
Yes
Memory
Memory Size:
8GB
User Memory Capacity (Approx.):
7.19GB
Dimensions
Weight:
1.6 oz (46g)
Measurements:
W 1 3/4 x H 3 5/8 x D 5/16" (42.9 x H89.5 x D7.5mm)
Supplied Accessories
Headphones with earbuds (s/m/l)
Quick Start Guide
USB to WM-Port cable
Limited Waranty
CD-ROM (Microsoft Windows Media® Player 11, "Napster,""Content
Transfer,""Operation Guide")
Plug adaptor for in-flight use (single/dual)
Color:
Black
UPC Code:
027242747524
1. User available memory = 7,840,956,416 bytes, because a portion of the memory is used for data
management functions.
2. Reduces ambient noise by up to 75%. At 200Hz
3. WMV playback limited to QVGA resolution (320x240) at a bitrate no higher than 1,700 kpbs. MPEG -4
playback limited to Simple Profile, QVGA resolution (320x240), at a bitrate no higher than 2,500 kpbs. AVC
playback limited to Baseline Profile, QVGA resolution (320x240), at a bitrate no higher than 768 kpbs. linear
PCM limited to Bitrateof 1411kbps and a sampling frequency 44.1kHz
4. When playing back MP3 files at 128kbps. The times are approximate when all of the Equalizers and the VPT
are set to "None", all of the DSEE, the Clear Stereo, Dynamic Normalizer and the New Song Pop Up are set
to "Off", and the Type of Screensaver is set to "Blank". Actual battery life may vary based usage patterns,
environment and battery condition.
5. When playing back MPEG 4 at 384kbps. The times are approximate when the Brightness of the Common
Setting is set to "3". Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns, environment and battery
condition.
6. Calculated based on 4 minutes per song @ 128 kbps in MP3 format, not including videos or photos. Other
playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format. For video transfer the
approximate recordable times are estimated where only video is transferred to the device. Times may
vary depending on the conditions under which the player is used.
© 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is
prohibited. Sony, Walkman and their respective logos are trademarks of Sony. SensMe is a trademark of Sony
Ericsson Mobile Communications.All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Non-
metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.
1
3
