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MDS-PC2 SERVICE MANUAL US Model Canadian Model AEP Model UK Model E Model Model Name Using Similar Mechanism MDS-S40 MD Mechanism Type MDM-5A Optical Pick-up Type KMS-260B/J1N SPECIFICATIONS — Continued on next page — MINIDISC DECK MICROFILM...
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SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION The self-diagnosis function consists of error codes for customers which are displayed automatically when errors occur, and error codes which show the error history in the test mode during servicing. For details on how to view error codes for the customer, refer to the following box in the instruction manual.
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ITEMS OF ERROR HISTORY MODE ITEMS AND CONTENTS Selecting the Test Mode Display Details of History Displays the recording time. total rec Displayed as “rππππππh”. The displayed time is the total time the laser is set to the high power state. This is about 1/4 of the actual recording time.
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LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES 4-220-579-0π Singapore model PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT TABLE OF CONTENTS After correcting the original service problem, perform the follow- 1. SERVICING NOTE ............6 ing safety checks before releasing the set to the customer: Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs, screws, 2. GENERAL ................
SECTION 1 SERVICING NOTE JIG FOR CHECKING BD BOARD WAVEFORM The special jig (J-2501-149-A) is useful for checking the waveform of the BD board. The names of terminals and the checking items to be performed are shown as follows. GND : Ground I+3V : For measuring IOP (Check the deterioration of the optical pick-up laser) IOP : For measuring IOP (Check the deterioration of the optical pick-up laser) TEO : TRK error signal (Traverse adjustment)
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IOP DATA RECORDING AND DISPLAY WHEN OPTICAL PICK-UP AND NON-VOLATILE MEMORY (IC171 OF BD BOARD) ARE REPLACED The IOP value labeled on the optical pick-up can be recorded in the non-volatile memory. By recording the value, it will eliminate the need to look at the value on the label of the optical pick-up.
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CHECKS PRIOR TO PARTS REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS Before performing repairs, perform the following checks to determine the faulty locations up to a certain extent. Details of the procedures are described in “5 Electrical Adjustments”. Criteria for Determination Measure if unsatisfactory: (Unsatisfactory if specified value is not satisfied) Laser power check •...
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FORCED RESET The system microprocessor can be reset in the following procedure. Use these procedure when the unit cannot be operated normally due to the overrunning of the microprocessor, etc. The line output level and PHONES output level can be varied in the range from 0 dB to -40 dB using the remote commander of this unit. When forced reset is executed, these levels will be set to the initial value of -20 dB.
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RETRY CAUSE DISPLAY MODE • In this test mode, the causes for retry of the unit during recording can be displayed on the fluorescent indicator tube. During playback, the “track mode” for obtaining track information will be set. This is useful for locating the faulty part of the unit. •...
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Reading the Track Mode Display Higher Bits Lower Bits Details Hexa- Hexadecimal decimal b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0 When 0 When 1 Binary Emphasis ON Emphasis OFF Stereo Monaural This is 2-bit display. Normally 01. 01:Normal audio. Others:Invalid Invalid Audio (Normal) Digital copy...
SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. 3-1. CASE AND FRONT PANEL 2 Two screws (Flat head) 1 Two screws (Flat head) 3 Case 7 Screw Claw (M2 x 6.0) 5 Screw (BTT M3) Claw 8 Front panel (Take not of two claws)
3-3. SLIDER (CAM) 6 Slider (Cam) • Note for Installation of Slider (Cam) Set the shaft of Cam gear to be at the position in the figure. 2 Bracket (Guide L) 1 Two screws (BTP 2.6 x 6) Set the shaft of Lever (O/C) to 3 Leaf spring be at the position in the figure.
3-5. SW BOARD AND LOADING MOTOR (M103) 1 Screw (PTPWH M2.6 x 6) 2 Gear B 3 Two screws (PWH 1.7 x 3) 4 Loading motor (M103) 6 SW board 5 Three screws (BTP2.6 x 6)
SECTION 4 TEST MODE *Note: As this unit has only a few buttons, one button is assigned with several functions in the test mode.” Press the INPUT button to switch the functions. Each time the INPUT button is pressed, the display switches in the following order;” “PROGRAM”...
4-5. SELECTING THE TEST MODE There are 27 types of test modes as shown below. The groups can be switched by pressing the = and = buttons. After selecting the group to be used, press the ^ “PROGRAM” button. After setting a certain group, pressing the = and = buttons switches between these modes.
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4-5-1. Operating the Continuous Playback Mode 1. Entering the continuous playback mode 1 Set the disc in the unit. (Whichever recordable discs or discs for playback only are available.) 2 Press the + button and display “CPLAY MODE”. 3 Press the ^ “PROGRAM” button to change the display to “CPLAY MID”. 4 When access completes, the display changes to “C1 = AD = ”.
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4-6. FUNCTIONS OF OTHER BUTTONS Contents Function Sets continuous playback when pressed in the STOP state. When pressed during continuous playback, the tracking servo turns ON/OFF. Stops continuous playback and continuous recording. “PROGRAM” The sled moves to the outer circumference only when this is pressed. “PROGRAM”...
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MEANINGS OF OTHER DISPLAYS Contents Display When Lit When Off During continuous playback (CLV: ON) STOP (CLV: OFF) Tracking servo OFF Tracking servo ON Recording mode ON Recording mode OFF CLV low speed mode CLV normal mode SYNC ABCD adjustment completed L.SYNC Tracking offset cancel ON OVER...
SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 5-1. PARTS REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT • Check and adjust the MDM and MBU as follows. The procedure changes according to the part replaced • Abbreviation : Optical pick-up OWH: Overwrite head • Temperature compensation offset check •...
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5-2. PRECAUTIONS FOR CHECKING LASER DIODE 4) Use the following tools and measuring devices. • Check Disc (MD) TDYS-1 EMISSINON (Parts No. 4-963-646-01) To check the emission of the laser diode during adjustments, never • Test Disk (MDW-74/AU-1) (Parts No. 8-892-341-41) view directly from the top as this may lose your eye-sight.
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5-6. CHECKS PRIOR TO REPAIRS Note 1: After step 4, each time the ^ “PROGRAM” button is pressed, the display will be switched between “0.7 mW*** These checks are performed before replacing parts according to ”, “6.2 mW*** $ ”, and “WP *** $ ”.
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10. Observe the waveform of the oscilloscope, and check that the 5-6-4. Focus Bias Check specified value is satisfied. Do not press the = , + but- Change the focus bias and check the focus tolerance amount. tons. Checking Procedure : 1.
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5-7. INITIAL SETTING OF ADJUSTMENT VALUE 5-9. TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION OFFSET ADJUTMENT Note: Save the temperature data at that time in the non-volatile memory Mode which sets the adjustment results recorded in the non-volatile as 25 ˚C reference data. memory to the initial setting value. However the results of the Note : temperature compensation offset adjustment will not change to the 1.
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6. Press the = , + buttons so that the reading of the laser 5-11. TRAVERSE ADJUSTMENT power meter becomes 6.9 to 7.1 mW, press the ^ “PRO- Connection : Oscilloscope GRAM” button and save it. Note : Do not perform the emission with 7.0 mW more than 15 seconds continuously.
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11. Press the = , + buttons until the waveform of the oscil- 5-12. FOCUS BIAS ADJUSTMENT loscope moves closer to the specified value. Adjusting Procedure : In this adjustment, waveform varies at intervals of approx. 2%. 1. Load a test disk (MDW-74/AU-1). Adjust the waveform so that the specified value is satisfied as 2.
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5-13. ERROR RATE CHECK 5-15. AUTO GAIN CONTROL OUTPUT LEVEL 5-13-1. CD Error Rate Check ADJUSTMENT Checking Procedure : Be sure to perform this adjustment when the pickup is replaced. 1. Load a check disc (MD) TDYS-1. If the adjustment results becomes “Adjust NG!”, the pickup may be 2.
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5-15. ADJUSTING POINTS AND CONNECTING POINTS [BD BOARD] (SIDE A) CN101 D101 CN110 I+3V NOTE IC171 [BD BOARD] (SIDE B) IC101 IC121 IC192 NOTE: It is useful to use the jig. for checking the waveform. (Refer to Ser- vicing Note on page 6.)
MDS-PC2 DIGITAL SERVO SIGNAL PROCESSOR, DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR EFM/ACIRC ENCODER/DECODER, SHOCK-PROOF MEMORY CONTROLLER, 6-2. BLOCK DIAGRAM – BD SECTION – ATRAC ENCODER/DECODER IC121 OVER WRITE HEAD DRIVE IC181 SCTX XINIT HR901 OVER WRITE DIN0 • HEAD DIN0 • HEAD DIN1...
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MDS-PC2 – MAIN SECTION – IC601 OPT IN 1 IC611 A/D,D/A CONVERTER IC301 J101 IC601 OPT IN 2 DATAO VINL1 DIGITAL DIN0 IC621 (OPTICAL) R-CH LINE AMP J101 VINR1 R-CH DIN1 IC381, 382 OPT OUT LINE (ANALOG) DOUT IC661 VOUTL...
MDS-PC2 WAVEFORMS Note on Schematic Diagram: Note: – BD (1/2) SECTION – – MAIN SECTION – • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF: µµF 50 WV or less are not indicated except for electrolytics and tantalums. • All resistors are in Ω and W or less unless otherwise 3.2Vp-p...
MDS-PC2 6-6. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM – MAIN (1/2) SECTION – • See page 51 for IC Pin Function. • See page 33 for Waveform. • See page 39 for Printed Wiring Board. (Page 38) SW BOARD (Page 44) BD BOARD (2/2)
MDS-PC2 6-7. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM – MAIN (2/2) SECTION – • See page 33 for Waveform. • See page 47 for IC Block Diagrams. PANEL BOARD (Page (Page 40) (Page (Page LINE (ANALOG) (Page...
MDS-PC2 6-12. PRINTED WIRING BOARD – POWER SECTION – • See page 30 for Circuit Boards Location. MAIN BOARD (Page 39) BD BOARD (Page 34) IN 2 DIGITAL IN 1 (OPTICAL) CONTROL A1 II • SEMICONDUCTOR • SEMICONDUCTOR LOCATION LOCATION Ref.
6-16. IC PIN FUNCTIONS • IC101 RF Amplifier (CXA2523AR) (BD board) Pin No. Pin Name Function I-V converted RF signal I input I-V converted RF signal J input Middle point voltage (+1.5V) generation output 4 to 9 A to F Signal input from the optical pick-up detector Light amount monitor input Laser APC output...
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• IC121 Digital Signal Processor, Digital Servo Signal Processor, EFM/ACIRC Encoder/Decoder, Shock-proof Memory Controller, ATRAC Encoder/Decoder, 2M Bit DRAM (CXD2654R) (BD board) Pin No. Pin Name Function FOK signal output to the system control (monitor output) MNT0 (FOK) “H” is output when focus is on MNT1 (SHCK) Track jump detection signal output to the system control (monitor output) MNT2 (XBUSY)
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Pin No. Pin Name Function Data input/output for DRAM 50, 51 D2, D3 MVCI Clock input from an external VCO (Fixed at “L”) I (S) ASYO Playback EFM duplex signal output ASYI I (A) Playback EFM comparator slice level input AVDD —...
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• IC501 System Control (M30620MC-406FP) (MAIN board) Pin No. Pin Name Function Not used (Fixed at “L”) 1, 2 C1 error rate voltage output (Fixed at “L”) (Not used) C1ER AD error rate voltage output (Fixed at “L”) (Not used) ADER ADIP sync or subcode Q sync input from CXD2654R SQSY...
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Pin No. Function Pin Name Detection signal input from the playback position detection switch PB-P Not used Write: “H” REC/PB +3.3V power supply +3.3V — Not used (Fixed at “L”) — Ground Data signal input/output pin with the backup memory MNT3 (SLOCK) In the state of spindle servo lock from the CXD2564R WR PWR...
SECTION 7 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: The components identified by • Abbreviation • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are mark ! or dotted line with mark seldom required for routine service. Some delay CND : Canadian model ! are critical for safety. : Singapore model should be anticipated when ordering these items.
7-3. BASE UNIT SECTION (MBU-5A) HR901 not supplied not supplied M101 S102 M102 The components identified by mark ! Les composants identifiés par une or dotted line with mark ! are critical marque ! sont critiques pour la sécurité. for safety. Ne les remplacer que par une piéce Replace only with part number specified.
SECTION 8 BACK UP ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Note: • Due to standardization, replacements in the parts list • SEMICONDUCTORS 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...
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MAIN Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark IC152 8-759-430-25 IC BH6511FS-E2 R136 1-216-049-91 RES,CHIP 1/10W IC171 8-759-487-04 IC BR24C02F-E2 R137 1-216-295-91 SHORT IC181 8-759-481-17 IC MC74ACT08DTR2 R140 1-216-029-00 METAL CHIP 1/10W IC192 8-759-460-72 IC BA033FP-E2 R142 1-216-073-00 METAL CHIP 1/10W...