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MDS-JA333ES SERVICE MANUAL US Model Canadian Model AEP Model UK Model Photo : GOLD U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Model Name Using Similar Mechanism MDS-JA555ES Licensing Corporation. MD Mechanism Type MDM-6J Base Unit Type MBU-5J Optical Pick-up Type...
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DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE VAROITUS REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU Parist voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for 1. SERVICING NOTE ·························································· 6 Class 1. 2. GENERAL ········································································ 12 3. DISAssembly 3-1. Case ·················································································· 16 3-2. Loading Panel ··································································· 16 3-3. Front Panel Assembly ······················································· 17 3-4.
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The deck’s self-diagnosis function automatically checks the condition of the MD deck when an error occurs, then issues a three- or five-digit code and an error message on the display. If the code and message alternate, find them in the following table and perform the indicated countermeasure. Should the problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Three- or five-...
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[ITEMS OF ERROR HISTORY MODE ITEMS AND CONTENTS] Display Details of History op rec tm Displays the total recording time. When the total recording time is one minute or longer, displays the time and minute. When the total recording time is less than one minute, displays “Under 1 min”. The displayed time is about 1/4 of the actual recording time when the laser is set to the high power state.
Forced Reset Use this function when the MDS-JA333ES cannot be operated normally due to hung-up of the microprocessor. It is recommended to use this function when you cannot exit the test mode or the retry-cause-display mode, or when the normal operation cannot be performed after the MDS-JA333ES is disassembled once then re-assembled.
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[BD Board Waveform Check Tool] Use of the exclusive tool (J-2501-149-A) is convenient to check the waveforms on the BD board. GND : Ground terminal I+3V : For measuring IOP (Checking deterioration of the optical pick-up laser) : For measuring IOP (Checking deterioration of the optical pick-up laser) TEO : TRK error signal (traverse adjustment) : Reference level for when checking signals : RF signal (jitter check)
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(BD Board IC171)] The IOP data that is indicated on the optical pick-up, can be saved in the non-volatile memory of the MDS-JA333ES. Saving the IOP data in the memory eliminates the needs to look at the printed value on the label that is attached on the surface of optical pick-up, and enables to view the IOP data on display.
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Note: The judgment criterion is shown for the purpose of judging if the performance is acceptable or not. This is not the specification value for adjustment. Use the specification value for adjustment when the MDS-JA333ES is going to be adjusted.
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8. When you want to enter the “Track mode”, press the N button to start playback. 9. To exit the test mode, press the ?/1 button. The message “TOC” flashes, the MDS-JA333ES enters the standby mode and exits the test mode.
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Higher Bits Lower Bits Details Hexa- Hexadecimal decimal When 0 When 1 b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0 Binary Emphasis OFF Emphasis ON Monaural Stereo This is 2-bit display. Normally 01. 01:Normal audio. Others:Invalid Audio (Normal) Invalid Original Digital copy Copyright exists No copyright...
SECTION 2 GENERAL This section is extracted from instruction manual. Front panel description 3456 1 ?/1 (power) switch/STANDBY indicator (14) (23) qh OPEN/CLOSE A button (14) (23) Press to turn on the deck. When you turn on the deck, Press to insert or eject the MD. the STANDBY indicator turns off.
Remote control description 8 x button (15) (23) Press to stop play or recording, or cancel the selected operation. OPEN/CLOSE 9 X button (14) (23) Press to pause play or recording. Press again to resume MENU/NO play or recording. 0 x button (14) (18) (19) DISPLAY SCROLL TIME...
Display window description 1 REMOTE indicator 5 INPUT indicators (14) Lights when the MD is being controlled by an external • “OPT1” lights when the program source connected device connected to the deck. to the DIGITAL IN OPT1 connector is selected. 2 Disc name and track name indicators display •...
Rear panel description 1 ANALOG IN jacks (11) (14) Use to input analog signals from other components. 2 ANALOG OUT jacks (11) Use to output analog signals to other components. 4 5 6 7 3 DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack (11) (14) Connect a digital coaxial cable to input digital signals from other components.
SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. Note : 3-1. CASE 4 Remove the upper case 3 Two screws in the direction of the arrow A ( TP,FLAT HEAD) 2 Two screws (TP,FLAT HEAD) 1 Two screws (TP,FLAT HEAD) 3-2.
3-5. TRAY ASSEMBLY 6 Bracket (top) 2 Two screws 4 Two screws (BV2.6) (BV2.6) 9 Screw 5 Lug (BV2.6) 0 Stopper (shaft B) 7 Three gears 3 Lug (top) qa Shaft 8 Three gears (top) qs Remove the tray assembly in the direction of the arrow B .
3-6. BU HOLDER ASSEMBLY 5 Two scews (BV2.6) 6 Two collars 2 Two scews (damper) (BV2.6) 3 Two collars (damper) 4 Two compression 7 Two compression springs springs 8 BU holder assembly Fig. A Slider 1 Turn the pully gear to align the slider with of the rib.
3-8. BASE UNIT (MBU-5J) 1 Leaf spring (UDL) 2 Leaf spring (UDR) 3 Remove the holder assembly in the direction of the arrow A . 6 Base unit 5 Two screws 4 Two screws (BV2.6) (BV2.6) 3-9. BD BOARD 6 Two precision screws (+P1.7 ×...
3-10. OVER LIGHT HEAD (HR901) 2 Screw 3 Over light head (P1.7 × 6) (HR901) 1 Flexible board (CN104) 3-11. MINI DISC DEVICE (KMS-260B/J1N) 3 Screw 4 Leaf spring (shaft) (B2 × 8) 5 Main shaft 6 Remove the mini disc device (KMS-260B/J1N) in the direction of the arrow A .
4-1. Precaution on Using the Test Mode • Be sure to insert and eject a disc after confirming that the disc in the MDS-JA333ES has come to complete stop because the loading related movements of the mechanism are performed without any relationship with the test mode.
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4-5. Selecting the Test Mode There are 26 types of the test mode. The group can be switched by rotating the lAMSL knob. All the adjustments and checks for service can be performed in the test mode of the service group. There is the Develop group, but it is not used for service.
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4-5-1. Operating the Continuos Playback Mode 1. Entering the continues playback mode 1) Load the disc into the unit. (recordable disc or disc for playback) The disc is loaded by pushing the tray. 2) Rotate the lAMSL knob to display “CPLAY1MODE” (C34). 3) Press the YES button to change the display to “CPLAY1MID”.
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4-5-2. Operating the Continuos Recording Mode (Use this mode for self record/playback check only) 1. Entering the continuos recording mode 1) Load the recordable disc to the unit. The disc is loaded by pushing the tray. 2) Rotate the lAMSL knob to display “CREC 1MODE” (C35). 3) Press the YES button to change the display to “CREC1MID”.
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4-7. Test Mode Displays The DISPLAY key is used to switch display modes. The display modes are switched in the following order each time the DISPLAY key is pressed. Order Description Example of display MODE display CPLAY1 ( Error rate display Address display Auto gain display Detrack display...
SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 5-1. On Part Replacement and Adjustment • Perform the checks and adjustments of the MDM and MBU blocks following the procedure below . The procedure is changed depending on the replaced part. Start • Abbreviation : Optical pick-up OWH : Overwrite head •...
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5-2. Precautions for Checking Laser Diode 2) Set the test mode when performing the adjustments. After completing the adjustments, exit the test mode. Emission Perform the adjustments and checks in “Group S” of the test To check the emission of the laser diode during adjustments, never mode.
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5-5. Creating Continuos Recorded Disc 5-6-2. Laser Power Check Before check: • This disc is used in focus bias adjustment and error rate check. • Refer to Section 1 “Service note” How to open the disc tray when The following describes how to create a continuos recording disc. power switch is turned off, and laser power check.
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5-6-3. Traverse Check 8. Observe the waveform of the oscilloscope and confirm it that is within the specified value. Do not rotate the lAMSL Note 1 : If the recorded disc is used for this adjustment, the knob at this time. data is deleted.
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• The error rate is checked using the self record/playback disc. Manufacture the self record/playback disc by user locally using Checking procedure: the MDS-JA333ES that is going to be measured of its error rate 1. Load the test disc (MDW-74/GA-1). by means of continuous recording.
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The IOP data that is indicated on the pick-up, can be saved in the Adjustment non-volatile memory of the MDS-JA333ES. The IOP data that is The temperature data at 25°C is used as the reference data and is printed on the optical pick-up and the IOP data after adjustment is saved in the non-volatile memory for offset adjustment.
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2. Rotate the lAMSL knob to display “LDPWR ADJUS” 5-11. Traverse Adjustment (C04). (laser power: for adjustment) Note1: If the recorded disc is used for this adjustment, the data 3. Press the YES button once to display “LD 0.9mW $ ”.
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8. Rotate the lAMSL knob so that the waveform of the 18. Press the YES button to save the adjustment results in the non- oscilloscope is the specified value. (The figure of the “ EFB volatile memory. (At this time “EFB = SAV”...
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9. Press the MENU/NO button and press the A button to eject 5-13. Error Rate Check the test disc. 5-13-1. CD Error Rate Check Checking procedure: Note 1 : If the C1 error and ADER are out of the specified value at 1.
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5-16. Adjusting Points and Connecting Points [BD BOARD] (SIDE A) CN101 D101 CN110 I+3V NOTE IC171 Note: It is recommended to use the tool for BD board waveform check when the waveform is checked. (Refer to page 7 of Service note.) [BD BOARD] (SIDE B) IC101 IC121...
MDS-JA333ES SECTION 6 DIAGRAMS 6-1. BLOCK DIAGRAMS MAIN SECTION IC402 IC404 IC404 DIGITAL OPT1 INPUT DIGITAL IC401 IN OPT IC405 IC404 IC404 DIGITAL DSSP/DSP OPT2 INPUT IC121 DIN0 J400 HR901 IC404 IC404 OVER WRITE DIGITAL HEAD EFMO IN COAXIAL OVER WRITE...
MDS-JA333ES DISPLAY/POWER SUPPLY SECTION P DOWN MAIN SECTION REGULATOR/ DISPLAY CONTROL J461 FL781 RESET GEN IC801(2/2) FL DRIVER IC280 CONTROL FLOURESCENT IC771 A1 II A1 IN INDICATOR TUBE P DOWN P DOWN RESET A1 OUT LF901 Q321 D+5V TR901 PH5V...
MDS-JA333ES 6-2. CIRCUIT BOARD LOCATION THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS. (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block.) AC board POW board Note on Schematic Diagram: Note on Printed Wiring Boards: •...
MDS-JA333ES 6-4. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM BD SECTION (1/2) • Refer to page 39 for Note on Schematic Diagrams. • Refer to page 60 for Waveforms. • Refer to page 61 for IC Block Diagram. • Refer to page 67 for IC Pin Function.
MDS-JA333ES 6-5. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM BD SECTION (2/2) • Refer to page 39 for Note on Schematic Diagrams. • Refer to page 60 for Waveforms. • Refer to page 61 for IC Block Diagrams. • Refer to page 66 for IC Pin Function.
MDS-JA333ES 6-8. PRINTED WIRING BOARD AD SECTION • Refer to page 39 for Note on Printed Wiring Boards. • Refer to page 39 for Circuit Board Location. There are few cases that the part printed on this diagram isn’t mounted in this model.
MDS-JA333ES 6-10. PRINTED WIRING BOARD DIO SECTION • Refer to page 39 for Note on Printed Wiring Boards. • Refer to page 39 for Circuit Board Location. There are few cases that the part printed on this diagram isn’t mounted in this model.
MDS-JA333ES 6-12. PRINTED WIRING BOARD DA SECTION • Refer to page 39 for Note on Printed Wiring Boards. • Refer to page 39 for Circuit Board Location. There are few cases that the part printed on this diagram isn’t mounted in this model.
MDS-JA333ES 6-14. PRINTED WIRING BOARD DIGITAL SECTION • Refer to page 39 for Note on Printed Wiring Boards. •Refer to page 39 for Circuit Board Location. There are few cases that the part printed on this diagram isn’t mounted in this model.
MDS-JA333ES 6-15. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM DIGITAL SECTION • Refer to page 39 for Note on Schematic Diagrams. • Refer to page 60 for Waveform. • Refer to page 70 for IC Pin Function. PIN FUNCTION...
MDS-JA333ES 6-17. PRINTED WIRING BOARD HP SECTION • Refer to page 39 for Note on Printed Wiring Boards. • Refer to page 39 for Circuit Board Location. There are few cases that the part printed on this diagram isn’t mounted in this model.
MDS-JA333ES 6-18. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM POWER SECTION • Refer to page 39 for Note on Schematic Diagrams. • Refer to page 65 for IC Block Diagram. (LITHIUM BATTERY) The components identified by Les composants identifiés par mark 0 or dotted line with mark une marque 0 sont critiques 0 are critical for safety.
MDS-JA333ES 6-19. PRINTED WIRING BOARD POWER SECTION • Refer to page 39 for Note on Printed Wiring Boards. There are few cases that the part printed on this diagram isn’t mounted in this model. (Page 43) • Semiconductor (Page 48)
MDS-JA333ES 6-20. PRINTED WIRING BOARD PANEL SECTION • Refer to page 39 for Note on Printed Wiring Boards. • Refer to page 39 for Circuit Board Location. There are few cases that the part printed on this diagram isn’t mounted in this model.
MDS-JA333ES 6-22. PRINTED WIRING BOARD AC SECTION • Refer to page 39 for Note on Printed Wiring Boards. • Refer to page 39 for Circuit Board Location. There are few cases that the part printed on this diagram isn’t mounted in this model.
MDS-JA333ES 6-23. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AC SECTION • Refer to page 39 for Note on Schematic Diagrams. The components identified by Les composants identifiés par mark 0 or dotted line with mark une marque 0 sont critiques 0 are critical for safety.
6-23. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION • BD BOARD IC101 CXA2523AR (RF AMPLIFIER, FOCUS/TRACKING ERROR AMPLIFIER) Pin No. Pin Name Description RF signal input (I) that is supplied form the optical pickup detector and has already been I-V converted RF signal input (J) that is supplied form the optical pickup detector and has already been I-V converted Middle point voltage (+1.65 V) generation output 4 to 9 A to F...
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• BD BOARD IC121 CXD2662R (DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR, DIGITAL SERVO SIGNAL PROCESSOR, EFM/ACIR ENCODER/DECODER, SHOCK-PROOF REMOTE CONTROLLER, ATRAC ENCODER/DECODER) Pin No. Pin Name Description Focus OK signal output to system controller (IC801) MNT0 (FOK) Outputs “H” when focus is set (“L”: NG) MNT1 (SHOCK) Track jump detection signal output to system controller (IC801) MNT2 (XBUSY)
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Pin No. Pin Name Description Address signal output to external D-RAM Not used (Blank terminal) DVSS — Ground (Digital) Output enable signal output to D-RAM (IC124) “L”: Active XCAS Column address strobe signal output to D-RAM (IC124) “L”: Active Address signal output to D-RAM (IC124) XRAS Low address strobe signal output to D-RAM (IC124) “L”: Active Write enable signal output to D-RAM (IC124) “L”: Active...
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Pin No. Pin Name Description TFDR Tracking servo drive PWM signal output to BH6511FS (IC152) DVDD — Power supply (+3.3 V) (Digital) FFDR Focus servo drive PWM signal output to BH6511FS (IC152) (+) FRDR Focus servo drive PWM signal output to BH6511FS (IC152) (-) 176.4 kHz clock signal output (X’tal system) Not used in this system (Blank terminal) SRDR Sled servo drive PWM signal output to BH6511FS (IC152) (-)
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• DIG BOARD IC801 M30805SGP (SYSTEM CONTROL) Pin No. Pin Name Description DATA(FL) Serial data output for FL display CLK(FL) Serial clock output for FL display A1-IN Control A1 signal input SIRCS Remote control signal input LOADING Chucking-in detect input CMD-REQ REC LED signal output CMD-BUSY...
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Pin No. Pin Name Description OUT-SW Pack-out position detect input Ready signal input (Not used) ALE/RAS Address latch enabel output (Not used) HOLD Hold signal input (Not used) HLDA/ALE Hold acknowlidge output (Not used) MNT2(XBUSY) Busy signal input from DSP —...
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Pin No. Pin Name Description Strobe signal output “L”=standby “H”=power on — Power supply (+3.3V) IOP level input (Not used) INPUT INPUT select input (A/D input) REC MODE REC MODE select input (A/D input) TIMER TIMER select input (A/D input) 137 to 139 KEY3 to KEY1 Key input (A/D input)
SECTION 7 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may • The mechanical parts with no reference number The components identified by mark 0 or have some differences from the original one. in the exploded views are not supplied. dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety.
SECTION 8 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: • Due to standardization, replacements in the • CAPACITORS: • SEMICONDUCTORS parts list may be different from the parts uF: µF In each case, u: µ, for example: specified in the diagrams or the components •...
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Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks < IC > R868 1-216-295-11 SHORT R869 1-216-295-11 SHORT IC801 8-759-677-81 IC M30805SGP R870 1-216-295-11 SHORT IC802 8-759-686-23 IC MT28F800B3WG10T-333 R872 1-216-295-11 SHORT IC805 8-759-460-72 IC BA033FP-E2 R873 1-216-295-11 SHORT <...