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CDP-CX55 SERVICE MANUAL US Model Canadian Model AEP Model UK Model E Model Australian Model PX Model Model Name Using Similar Mechanism CDP-CX50/CX571 CD Mechanism Type CDM-46TE Base Unit Type KSM-213BFN/M-NP Optical Pick-up Type KSS-213B/S-N SPECIFICATIONS COMPACT DISC PLAYER MICROFILM...
MODEL IDENTIFICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS — BACK PANEL — 1. SERVICING NOTE ............3 2. GENERAL ................6 3. DISASSEMBLY 3-1. Front Panel ................. 16 3-2. Illumination ASSY .............. 16 3-3. CD Mechanism Deck ............17 MODEL PARTS No. 3-4. Base Unit and Magnet Holder ..........17 3-5.
REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
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CD-TEXT TEST DISC This unit is able to display the test data (character information) written in the CD on its fluorescent indicator tube. The CD-TEXT TEST DISC (TGCS-313:4-989-366-01) is used for checking the display. To check, perform the following procedure. Checking Method: 1.
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Table 2: CD-TEXT TEST DISC Recorded Contents and Display (In this unit, some special characters cannot be displayed. This is no a fault.) TRACK Display Recorded contents N All the same ! ” # $ % & ´ (21h to 27h)1kHz 0dB L&R N All the same + , –...
SECTION 2 GENERAL LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS Front Panel 1 POWER switch 12 CHECK button 2 Front cover 13 CLEAR button 3 CONTINUE button 14 ± button 4 Display window 15 ≠ button 5 SHUFFLE button 16 p button 6 PROGRAM button 17 P button 7 REPEAT button...
3-5. CD MECHANISM SECTION NOTE: Adjust the position of the gear as shown in the figure when attaching. 6 Screw (BTP2.6x8) 7 Cover (Lever) 9 Slider (Lock) !º Slider (Cam) 5 Screw (BTP2.6x8) 8 Disc holder 4 Cam cover !£ Slider (Loading) 3 Screw (BTP2.6x8)
SECTION 4 TEST MODE ADJ MODE FLUORESCENT INDICATOR TUBE, LED ALL LIT, AND KEY CHECK MODE 1. Press the POWER button to turn ON the power, and open the front cover. 1. Short-circuit the test point (TP302:ADJ) and test point 2.
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Partially lit 1 AGING MODE • Mode which repeatedly changes and plays back discs automati- A B C D E F G cally in the unit. • It will repeat aging as long as no errors occur. • If an error occurs during aging, it will stop all servos, motors, etc. Partially lit 2 instantaneously, display the error number, and stop operations.
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*3 Aging cycle count function: Error Display Functions which displays the number of agings carried out on 1 DISC the Fluorescent indicator tube in numbers. One aging cycle con- DISC sists of six discs. 1Err* 01 1 DISC TRACK MIN SEC DISC 0.02 Disc number...
SECTION 5 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS To adjust the mechanism section, enter the mechanism section adjustment mode. For how to enter the mechanism section adjustment mode, refer to each adjustment section. DISC SENSOR ALIGMENT 1. Make sure that there is no disc in the unit. 2.
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8. Move the holder (sensor) center so that the flat portion center at the top of the SENS (CH1) input waveform and the ‘’H” center of TEST (CH2) coincide. Flat portion center of TEST (CH2) waveform SENS (CH1) waveform SENS (CH1) waveform Fixed screw Holder (sensor) 9.
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MAGNET ASSY ALIGMENT 1. Check that there is no disc in the unit and then turn ON the power. Open the door, and set a disc in the PLUS ONE slit. 2. Turn OFF the power, close the door, and while pressing the CLEAR and PLUS ONE buttons simultaneously, turn ON the power again. 3.
SECTION 6 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS Note : 10. Confirm that oscilloscope waveform is clear and check RF sig- 1. CD Block is basically designed to operate without adjustment. nal level is correct or not. Therefore, check each item in order given. 11.
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RF PLL Free-run Frequency Check When a general remote commander is not used: 1. Solder lead wires to TP (DVDD) and TP (TOFF) on the BD Procedure : board severally. 1. Connect the frequency counter to TP (PLCK) of the BD board. 2.
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Adjustment Location : [ BD BOARD ] — CONDUCTOR SIDE — CN102 IC102 CN103 (PLCK) CN101 (TOFF) (DVDD) (RF) (FE) IC101 (VC) (TE) [ MAIN BOARD ] — CONDUCTOR SIDE — [ MAIN BOARD ] — COMPONENT SIDE — TP303 (GND) R504 TP302 (ADJ) R505...
SECTION 7 DIAGRAMS 7-1. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION LED board MAIN board POWER SW board AUDIO board DISPLAY board DISC SENSOR (S) board TABLE SENSOR board DISC SENSOR (R) board BD board SW board MOTOR board — 28 —...
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THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS • Waveforms AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS. BD SECTION (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block.) 1.4Vp-p NOTE • : parts extracted from the component side. • : parts extracted from the conductor side. (PLAY) •...
CDP-CX55 — MAIN SECTION — MIX AMP LINE AMP LOUT LINE OUT IC301 IC302 J301 2ND CD IN MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE Q331 Q301 Q302 Q303 MUTE POWER MUTE MUTE D841-D843 SWITCH ON/OFF MUTE SWITCH SWITCH S RAM IC502 RESET...
SECTION 8 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: The components identified by • Hardware (# mark) list and accessories and pack- • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are mark ! or dotted line with mark ing materials are given in the last of this parts list. seldom required for routine service.
8-3. CHASSIS SECTION T501 not supplied Les composants identifiés par The components identified by une marque ! sont critiques pour mark ! or dotted line with mark ! are critical for safety. la sécurité. Replace only with part number Ne les remplacer que par une specified.
8-6. OPTICAL PICK-UP SECTION (KSM-213 BFN/M-NP) not supplied M102 M101 The components identified by Les composants identifiés par mark ! or dotted line with mark une marque ! sont critiques pour ! are critical for safety. la sécurité. Replace only with part number Ne les remplacer que par une specified.
SECTION 9 AUDIO ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Note: • SEMICONDUCTORS • Due to standardization, replacements in the parts list The components identified by In each case, u: µ , for example: may be different from the parts specified in the mark ! or dotted line with mark uA...: µ...