Sony HCD-MX500i Service Manual

HCD-MX500i/MX550i
SERVICE MANUAL
Ver. 1.0 2010.05
• HCD-MX500i is the amplifi er, CD player, tuner, USB (Except Canadian) and iPod/iPhone section in CMT-MX500i.
• HCD-MX550i is the amplifi er, CD player, tuner, USB and iPod/iPhone section in CMT-MX550i.
• iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.
• iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
• This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Micro-
soft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, ™
and ® marks are not specifi ed.
Main unit
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 10,000 Hz; rated 30 watts
per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic
distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section
European model:
DIN power output (rated): 25 watts + 25 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 30 watts + 30 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD)
Music power output (reference): 30 watts + 30 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Other models:
DIN power output (rated): 25 watts + 25 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 30 watts + 30 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD)
Input
AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): Sensitivity 700 mV, impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs
SPEAKERS: Accepts impedance of 6 ohms
CD player section
System: Compact disc and digital audio system
Laser Diode Properties
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6μW
* This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200mm from the
objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.
Frequency response: 20 Hz 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB
Dynamic range: More than 90 dB
Tuner section
FM tuner section:
FM stereo, FM superheterodyne tuner
Tuning range:
North American model: 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)
Other models: 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna: FM lead antenna
Antenna terminals: 75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz
DAB/DAB+ tuner section (MX550i only):
FM stereo, DAB/FM superheterodyne tuner
Frequency range*
Band-III: 174.928 (5A) MHz 239.200 (13F) MHz
* For details, see "DAB/DAB+ frequency table" below.
Antenna: DAB/FM lead antenna
Antenna terminal: 75 ohms, F female
Sony Corporation
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2010.05 Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
Photo: HCD-MX550i
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism
CD Mechanism Type
Optical Pick-up Block Name

SPECIFICATIONS

DAB/DAB+ frequency table (Band-III)
Frequency Label Frequency
174.928 MHz 5A 209.936 MHz
176.640 MHz 5B 211.648 MHz
178.352 MHz 5C 213.360 MHz
180.064 MHz 5D 215.072 MHz
181.936 MHz 6A 216.928 MHz
183.648 MHz 6B 218.640 MHz
185.360 MHz 6C 220.352 MHz
187.072 MHz 6D 222.064 MHz
188.928 MHz 7A 223.936 MHz
190.640 MHz 7B 225.648 MHz
192.352 MHz 7C 227.360 MHz
194.064 MHz 7D 229.072 MHz
195.936 MHz 8A 230.784 MHz
197.648 MHz 8B 232.496 MHz
199.360 MHz 8C 234.208 MHz
201.072 MHz 8D 235.776 MHz
202.928 MHz 9A 237.488 MHz
204.640 MHz 9B 239.200 MHz
206.352 MHz 9C
208.064 MHz 9D
* Frequencies are displayed to two decimal places on this system.
Canadian Model
Chinese Model
Singapore Model
iPod/iPhone section
Compatible iPod/iPhone models:
Label
iPod touch 2nd generation
10A iPod touch 1st generation
iPod classic 120 GB, 160 GB (2009)
10B
iPod classic 160 GB (2007)
10C
iPod classic 80 GB
10D
iPod nano 5th generation (video camera)
iPod nano 4th generation (video)
11A
iPod nano 3rd generation (video)
11B
iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum)
11C
iPod nano 1st generation
11D iPod 5th generation (video)
iPod 4th generation (color display)
12A
iPod 4th generation
12B
iPod mini
12C
iPhone
iPhone 3G
12D
iPhone 3GS
13A
USB section (except for North American model)
13B
Supported bit rate:
13C
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32 kbps
WMA: 48 kbps 192 kbps, VBR
13D
AAC: 48 kbps 320 kbps
13E
Sampling frequencies:
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32/44.1/48 kHz
13F
WMA: 44.1 kHz
AAC: 44.1 kHz
(USB) port: Type A, maximum current 500 mA
General
Power requirements:
North American model: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Other models: AC 220 V 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 33 watts
Dimensions (W/H/D) (excl. speakers):
Approx. 309 mm × 122 mm × 247 mm
Mass (excl. speakers): Approx. 2.9 kg
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Standby power consumption: 0.5 W
Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed
wiring boards.
COMPACT DISC RECEIVER
HCD-MX500i
AEP Model
HCD-MX500i/MX550i
UK Model
HCD-MX550i
NEW
CDM85CD-DVBU102
KHM-313CAA
320 kbps, VBR