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HCD-VX8/VX8J SERVICE MANUAL E Model HCD-VX8/VX8J is the tuner, deck, CD and Photo: HCD-VX8 (SILVER) amplifier section in MHC-VX8/VX8J. Model Name Using Similar Mechanism HCD-GRX80/RXD8/RXD8S CD Mechanism Type CDM38L-5BD34L SECTION Base Unit Type BU-5BD34L Optical Pick-up Type KSS-213D/Q-NP Model Name Using Similar Mechanism HCD-GRX80/RXD8/RXD8S...
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REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS Carry out the “S curve check” in “CD section adjustment” and check WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS that the S curve waveform is output four times. MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. – 2 –...
SECTION 1 SERVICING NOTE HOW TO OPEN THE DISC TRAY WHEN POWER SWITCH TURNS OFF 1 Remove the Case. 3 Pull-out the disc tray. 2 Turn the cam to the direction of arrow. NOTE FOR INSTALLATION (ROTARY ENCODER) Note:When attaching the Base unit, Insert the BU cam section A into the groove of BU cam.
SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. 3-1. LOADING PANEL Claws 3 Loading panel 1 Turn the cam to the direction of arrow. 2 Pull-out the disc tray. 3-2. FRONT PANEL AND VIDEO BOARD !∞...
3-3. CASSETTE LID AND TAPE MECHANISM 9 Tape mechanism 8 Three screws (BVTP2.6x8) 7 Two screws (BVTP2.6x8) 6 Tension spring 4 Cassette holder (L) assembly Note for installation Portion A 2 Release (Refer to order No. 1 ) Portion A 3 Cassette holder (R) assembly 5 Tension spring...
3-5. DISC TRAY (Perform after removing the front panel.) Note:When installing the Disc tray, pull around the flat type wire to pass through the claw A and claw B , as shown in the figure. 3 Flat type wire (8 core) 4 Two claws 2 Pull-out the disc tray.
SECTION 4 SERVICE MODE MC Cold Reset • The cold reset clears all data including preset data stored in the RAM to initial conditions. Execute this mode when returning the set to the customer. Procedure: 1. Press three buttons p , ENTER/NEXT , and 1/u simultaneously. 2.
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AMS Test Mode • This mode is used for checking the AMS operations of the tape deck. 7-819-039-12 Alignment tape, AMS-110A Procedure: 1. Press the 1/u button to turn the unit ON. 2. Set the tape (AMS-110A). 3. Press the three buttons p , ENTER/NEXT , and DISC 3 button simultaneously. 4.
SECTION 5 TEST MODE VIDEO CD COLOR-BARS MODE On this mode, the data of the color-bars signal as a picture signal and the 1kHz sine wave signal as a sound signal are output by the mechanism control microcomputer (IC502) for video CD signal check. When measurement of the voltage and waveform on the VIDEO board, perform it in this mode.
SECTION 6 SECTION 7 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS Precaution DECK SECTION 0 dB=0.775V 1. Clean the following parts with a denatured alcohol-moistened swab: 1. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head damagnetizer. record/playback heads pinch rollers 2. Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustments. erase head rubber belts 3.
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3. Mode: Playback Tape Speed Adjustment (Deck A) test tape Note: Set the test mode using the following method and begin tape P-4-A100 speed adjustment. (10kHz, –10dB) oscilloscope In the test mode, the speed will switch to double speed or normal speed each time the HI DUB button is pressed.
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Record Bias Adjustment (Deck B) Record Level Adjustment (Deck B) Procedure: Procedure: INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When set to the test mode performed in Tape Speed Adjust- When set to the test mode performed in Tape Speed Adjust- ment, when the tape is rewound after recording, the “REC memory ment, when the tape is rewound after recording, the “REC memory mode”...
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Note: Clear RF signal waveform means that the shape “◊” can be CD SECTION clearly distinguished at the center of the waveform. Note: RF signal waveform 1. CD Block is basically constructed to operate without adjustment. Therefore, check each item in order given. VOLT/DIV : 200mV 2.
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Adjustment Location : [ BD BOARD ] — SIDE B — (RF) (VC) (TE) (FE) (AGCCON) (IOP) VIDEO SECTION Frequency adjustment frequency counter 1. Connect the frequency counter to check point of the VIDEO VIDEO board board. (29 MHz) 2. Adjust CT503 of the VIDEO board so that the frequency counter –...
SECTION 8 DIAGRAMS 8-1. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION VIDEO board CD SW board ENCAPSULATED COMPONENT (EXCEPT THAI) PANEL board TUNER unit (THAI) TRANS board SURROUND board MAIN board ENCAPSULATED COMPONENT/TUNER unit is supplied as the assembled block. MOTOR (TURN) board CONNECTOR board BD board SENSOR board MOTOR (SLIDE) board...
HCD-VX8/VX8J 8-2. BLOCK DIAGRAMS – CD SECTION – IC381 OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK CD DIGITAL (D/Q-Np) IC101 D+5V OPTICAL DIGITAL SERVO DETECTOR IC103 DIGITAL SIGNAL PRCESSOR RF AMP DIGITAL D OUT ERROR DOUT CORRECTOR PCM-D RF AC RF EQ REGISTER ADATA...
HCD-VX8/VX8J – DECK SECTION – PB A/B S1008 S1004 MS OUT A CrO B CrO RV311 MAIN SECTION 28 27 PLAYBACK IC611 A 120/70 LEVEL PB-A/B B 120/70 DECK A A IN PB OUT B IN PB L HP101 PB HEAD...
HCD-VX8/VX8J ECHO PROCESSOR IC711 LPF 1 IN LPF 2 OUT – MAIN SECTION – RV712 ECHO LEVEL J711 LEVEL R-CH IC712(1/2) (Page 30) SPE SIG IC712(2/2) WAKE UP DISPLAY IC181(2/2) IC181(1/2) SECTION STANDBY LED MUTE DJ-SIG DISPLAY IIC DATA Q181...
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HCD-VX8/VX8J – POWER SECTION – TM402 F RELAY SURROUND • R CH : Same as L ch SPEAKER • SIGNAL PATH THERMAL : FM • Abbreviation POWER AMP Q831, 832 IC801 THP831 : Saudi Arabia model. FAN MOTOR M901 RY401 : Singapore model.
HCD-VX8/VX8J – DISPLAY SECTION – D637 RIGHT LED SWITCH +5V (LED) Q607 LED SWITCH GRADATION L Q608 D638 LEFT IC604 • Q601,602 L/P SCK LED LA +5V (LED) PANEL LED SWITCH • L/P DAT • IIC DATA C DATA IIC CLK...
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HCD-VX8/VX8J WAVEFORMS – VIDEO SECTION – – MAIN (3/4) SECTION – THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR PRINTED WIRING – CD SECTION – BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS. (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block.) 4Vp-p 5.2Vp-p 5.8Vp-p...
HCD-VX8/VX8J 8-4. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM – CD SECTION – • See page 31 for Waveforms. • See page 77 for IC Block Diagrams. • See page 80 for IC Pin Functions. (Page 43) – 35 – – 36 –...
HCD-VX8/VX8J 8-14. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM – MAIN (3/4) SECTION – • See page 32 for Waveforms. • See page 49 for Printed Wiring Board. • See page 87 for IC Pin Functions. (Page 51) (Page 52) (Page 53) (Page (Page (Page...
HCD-VX8/VX8J 8-20. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM – PANEL (2/3) SECTION – • See page 34 for Waveforms. • See page 61 for Printed Wiring Board. • See page 78 for IC Block Diagrams. • See page 89 for IC Pin Functions. (Page 57)
8-29. IC PIN FUNCTIONS • IC101 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR (CXD3008Q) (BD Board) Pin Name Function Pin No. DVDD0 — Digital power supply XRST System reset MUTE Muting selection pin DATA Serial data input, supplied from CPU XLAT Latch input, supplied from CPU CLOK Serial data transfer clock input, supplied from CPU SENS...
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Pin No. Pin Name Function Tracking error signal input Center servo analog input RFDC RF signal input ADI0 Test pin (Not used) AVSS0 — Analog ground IGEN Power supply pin operational amplifiers AVDD — Analog power supply ASYO EFM full swing output ASYI Asymmetry comparate voltage input RFAC...
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• IC502 MPEG DECODER, MECHANISM CONTROL (M30620MC-A05FP) (VIDEO (1/3) Board) Pin Name Function Pin No. SENSE Internal state (SENSE) monitor input (IC101) SENSE CLK Serial data reading clock output (IC101) DSP DATA Serial data output (IC101) DSP LATCH Lach output (IC101) DSP CLK Serial data clock output (IC101) TSENS...
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Pin Name Function Pin No. BUS XWRL Not used LO. BOOST Not used AUDIO MUTE Audio mute output “L” : mute LOAD OUT Not used LOAD IN Not used INSW Not used OUTSW Not used MODEL 1 L : System input (Fixed at “L”) MODEL 2 L : System input (Fixed at “L”) TBLL...
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• IC505 CD DECODER, SYSTEM CONTROL (CL680T-D1) (VIDEO (2/3) Board) Pin No. Pin Name Function – Not used – Ground CD-BCK CD Decode bit clock CD-DATA CD Decode data CD-LRCK CD Decode Left or Right channel selection clock CD-C2PO CD Decode C2 error data –...
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Pin No. Pin Name Function Address data from CL680 to Microcode ROM/DRAM – Ground Address data from CL680 to Microcode ROM/DRAM VDD3 – +3.3V Power supply Address data from CL680 to Microcode ROM/DRAM Address data from CL680 to Microcode ROM/DRAM Address data from CL680 to Microcode ROM/DRAM –...
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Pin Name Function Pin No. PGIO0 Not used PGIO8 Not used PGIO2/VSYNC/CSYNC Vertical synchronized signal of video signal AVDD PLL – +3.3V Power supply – Not used – Not used – Not used AGND PLL – Ground – Ground – Not used PGIO3/HSYNC Not used...
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• IC501 MASTER CONTROL (M30622MA-A09FP) (MAIN Board) Function Pin No. Pin Name STK-MUTE Power amp ON/OFF signal output POWER Power ON/OFF signal output F-RELAY Front speaker relay control output REAR-RELAY Rear speaker relay control output (Not used) CD-POWER CD power on signal output LINE-MUTE Line mute ON/OFF selection output DBFB-H/L...
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Pin No. Pin Name Function STEREO Stereo detection for tuner TUNED Tuned detection for tuner ST-CE Tuner chip enable output ST-DOUT Tuner data output ST-DIN Tuner data input ST-CLK Tuned clock output SENS BD Condition signal input (Not used) HDLD Mode hold signal output (Not used) CD latch signal output (Not used) XRST...
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• IC601 DISPLAY CONTROL (TMP88CS76F-6005) (PANEL Board) Pin Name Function Pin No. SIRCS Remote commander signal input JOG A Rotary encoder (S601) pulse input L/P SCK LED/PAD clock output LED LA LED latch output L/P DAT LED/PAD data output PAD LA PAD latch output L SEL LED select signal...
SECTION 9 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: The components identified by • Abbreviation • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are mark ! or dotted line with mark : Saudi Arabia model seldom required for routine service. Some delay ! are critical for safety. : Hong Kong model should be anticipated when ordering these items.
9-2. CHASSIS SECTION not supplied not supplied T951 (EA,SP,MY,TW) M901 (E,IA) (HK) (E,IA,TH) (EA,HK,SP,MY,TW) not supplied The components identified by mark ! or dotted line with mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Ref. No. Part No.
9-6. BASE UNIT SECTION (BU-5BD34L) M101 M102 The components identified by mark ! or dotted line with mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark ! 301 8-820-020-02 OPTICAL PICK-UP KSS-213D/Q-NP...
9-7. TC MECHANISM SECTION-1 (TCM230AWR2/230PWR2) *NOTE: Two types of parts which are not interchangeable are available for the Head deck (A) ASSY and Head deck (B) ASSY. When replacing the parts, refer to the following figure, and use the appropriate part. Parts with “P”...
9-8. TC MECHANISM SECTION-2 (TCM230AWR2/230PWR2) *NOTE: Two types of parts which are not interchangeable are available for the mechanical block assembly. When replacing the parts, refer to the following figure, and use the appropriate part. Parts with “P” mark: 230PWR2 Parts without “P”...
SECTION 10 AUDIO ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Note: • CAPACITORS • Due to standardization, replacements in the parts list The components identified by uF : µ F may be different from the parts specified in the mark ! or dotted line with mark •...