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ORDER NO. MD0704052CE CD Stereo System SA-AK250E SA-AK250EB SA-AK250EG SA-AK250EE Colour (S)... Silver Type Notes: This model’s CD mechanism changer unit is CRS1. Please refer to the original Service Manual (Order No. MD0509368C0) for this mechanism. Specifications RMS output power...
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE Decoding 16 bit linear (For EB only) 7.1 kg Digital filter 8 fs Operating temperature range +5 to +35°C D/A converter MASH (1 bit DAC) Operating humidity range 5 to 90% RH (no condensation)
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 13 Procedure for Checking Operation of Individual Parts of Deck 19.3. (C) Panel Circuit Mechanism Unit 19.4. (D) Sub Panel Circuit & (G) Deck Mechanism Circuit 13.1. Operation Check with Cassette Tape 19.5. (E) Power Circuit 13.2.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 1 Safety Precautions 1.1. General Guidelines 1. When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a short circuit is found, replace all parts which have been overheated or damaged by the short circuit.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 1.2. Caution for AC Mains Lead 1.3. Before repair and adjustment Disconnect AC power, discharge Power Capacitors C5101, C5104, C5171, C5172, C5920, C5940 and C5950 through a 10Ω, 5W...
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE resistor to ground. DO NOT SHORT-CIRCUIT DIRECTLY (with a screwdriver blade, for instance), as this may destroy solid state devices. After repairs are completed, restore power gradually using a variac, to avoid overcurrent.
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 4. Use only an anti-static solder remover device. Some solder removal devices not classified as “anti-static (ESD protected)” can generate electrical charge to damage ES devices. 5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ES devices.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 3 Handling Precautions For Traverse Unit The laser diode in the traverse unit (with optical pickup) may break down due to potential difference caused by the static electricity of clothes or our human body.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 4 Precaution of Laser Diode Caution : This product utilizes a laser diode with the unit turned "ON", invisible laser radiation is emitted from the pick up lens. Wavelength : 780 nm Maximum output radiation power from pick up : 100 µW/VDE Laser radiation from pick up unit is safety level, but be sure the followings: 1.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 5 About Lead Free Solder (PbF) 5.1. Service caution based on legal restrictions 5.1.1. General description about Lead Free Solder (PbF) The lead free solder has been used in the mounting process of all electrical components on the printed circuit boards used for this equipment in considering the globally environmental conservation.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 6 Accessories Note: Refer to “Replacement Parts List” (Section 24) for part number. Remote Control FM Antenna Wire AC Cord (For E/ EG/ EE only) AC Cord (For EB only) AM Loop Antenna...
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 8 New Features 8.1. Using the Music Port This feature enables you to enjoy music from a portable audio equipment. With reference to page 15 of the operating instruction manual.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 9 Self diagnosis and special mode setting This unit is equipped with functions for checking and inspecting namely: Self-Diagnostic and Test Mode. 9.1. Service Mode Summary Table The service modes can be activated by pressing various button combination on the main unit and remote control unit. Below is the...
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE Below are the procedures for this mode. Step 1: Enter into Doctor mode (for more information, refer to section 9.2 on the key operation to enter into this mode. Step 2: Check for firmware version and EEPROM checksum (By pressing STOP button on main unit followed by “4” and “7” on remote control).
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 9.4. Error code Table Display Self-Diagnosis Function (refer Section 9.2) provides information on any problems occuring for the unit and its respective components by displaying the error codes. These error code such as U**, H** and F** are stored in memory and held unless it is cleared.
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 9.4.2. Error Code Table For CD Changer Block...
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 9.4.3. Error Code Table For Power Supply 9.4.4. CRS1 Error Code display CRS1 Error Code display 1. The errors that occured in CRS1 Mechanism can be recalled and displayed, in the order of the occurence under self-diagnostic for procedures to enter this mode.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 10 Assembling and Disassembling 10.1. Caution Special Note: This model uses a new CD changer unit CRS1. In this following section does not contain the necessary disassembly & assembly information for the CD changer unit (CRS1) except the disasembly & assembly of traverse unit. Kindly refer to the original service manual for the CD changer unit.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 10.2. Disassembly flow chart The following chart is the procedure for disassembling the casing and inside parts for internal inspection when carrying out the servicing. To assemble the unit, reverse the steps shown in the chart as below.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 10.4. Disassembly of Top Cabinet Step 1 Remove 3 screws on both sides on top cabinet. Step 2 Remove 5 screws at the rear. Step 3 Lift the sides of top cabinet outwards.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE Step 4 Lift the CD changer unit upwards to remove it. Step 5 Remove 2 screws. · Disassembly of Mecha Chassis Step 6 Remove the Mecha Chassis. Note: For disassembly & assembly of traverse unit, please refer to section 10.15 of this service manual.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE Step 4 Release 2 claws outwards. Step 3 Bent the front panel unit slightly forward as arrow shown. Step 5 Remove the front panel unit. Note: Ensure 2 claws located at the bottom chassis is seated into the 2 slots at bottom of front panel at 2 catches (one on each side) of bottom chassis to be aligned to front panel’s slot.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE Step 3: Remove the traverse unit as arrow shown. · Assembly of Traverse Unit Step 2: Push the traverse slide plate as arrow shown to lock the traverse unit. Step 1: Turn over the unit and install the traverse unit.
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 10.16.1. Replacement of Pinch Roller and Head Block...
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 10.16.2. Replacement of Motor, Capstan Belt A, Capstan Belt B, and Winding Belt...
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 11 Service Fixture and Tools Service Tools Extension FFC (A) Deck P.C.B. - Main P.C.B. REEX0485 (14 Pins) 12 Service Positions Note: For description of the disassembly procedures, see the Section 10. 12.1. Checking and Repairing of Main P.C.B.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 13 Procedure for Checking Operation of Individual Parts of Deck Mechanism Unit 13.1. Operation Check with Cassette Tape 1. Pull up the EJECT lever using a rubber band. (Fig. 6) 2. Supply DC5V to MOTOR. (→ MOTOR rotates.) (Fig. 5) 3.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE Fig. 10 Fig. 11 14.1.5. Bias Voltage Check 1. Connect an electrical voltmeter. (Fig 12) (Fig 9 for location of test points) 2. Set the function to “TAPE” position. 3. Insert a normal blank cassette tape (QZZCRA).
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 15 Voltage and Waveform Chart Note: Circuit voltage and waveform described herein shall be regarded as reference information when probing defect point, because it may differ from an actual measuring value due to difference of Measuring instrument and its measuring condition and product itself.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 16 Wiring Connection Diagram 9 ..1 CN3601 H5104 CN2810 TO TUNER PACK MOTOR CN2809 POWER P.C.B. SOLDER SIDE CN2801 MAIN P.C.B. SOLDER SIDE RIGHT SPEAKER TO CRS1 JK5103...
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 17.4. Panel Diagram FL6602 A2BD00000172 FL DISPLAY 5-11 25-40 TRANSFORMER 31-41 14-29 IC6601 C0HBB0000057 FL DRIVER TO MAIN (2/2) Z6481 REMOTE SENSOR JK6751 TO MAIN MUSIC PORT (1/2) S6201-S6207 TO MAIN (2/2) JK6551...
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 18 Notes Of Schematic Diagram (All schematic diagrams may be modified at any time with : FM/AM Signal line the development of new technology) : Tape Record Signal line Notes: S971: Mode switch.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 19 Schematic Diagram 19.1. (A) CD Servo Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 1 CD SERVO CIRCUIT OPTICAL PICKUP CIRCUIT : + B SIGNAL LINE : CD DA SIGNAL LINE : CD SIGNAL LINE (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 19.2. (B) Main Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 2 MAIN CIRCUIT : TAPE PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE : FM/AM SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE : AUX SIGNAL LINE : +B SIGNAL LINE : CD SIGNAL...
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 3 MAIN CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE : TAPE RECORD SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE Q2317,Q2417 W587 B1ABCF000176 MUTING SWITCH CN2809 C2437 F_HOP R2316 4700p 2.2k T-GND R2437 TO MAIN SECTION (1/4)
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 4 MAIN CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE : CD SIGNAL LINE : FM/AM SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE : AUX SIGNAL LINE R2284 W617 R2285 D2811 W658 B0ADCJ000020 R2894 R2121 3.3k...
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 5 MAIN CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE : AUX SIGNAL LINE : USB SIGNAL LINE TO MAIN SECTION (2/4) IDCDET 0.1u C2940 Q2942 R2940 B1ACKD000006 820k...
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 19.3. (C) Panel Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 6 PANEL CIRCUIT :+B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE : AUX SIGNAL LINE TRANSFORMER CIRCUIT (CN5951) IN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM-11 H6555 W911 R6631 D6301 B0ACCK000005 GND2...
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 19.5. (E) Power Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 8 POWER CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE : +B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE Q5154 Q5173 R5154 W679 B1ABCF000176 2SB0709AHL R5153 PCONT SWITCH SWITCH R5148...
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 9 POWER CIRCUIT : MAIN SIGNAL LINE : +B SIGNAL LINE : -B SIGNAL LINE RIGHT + RIGHT - SPEAKERS LEFT+ LEFT- JK5103 C5344 0.015 C5434 L5601 0.015 G0B9R5K00001 C5439 0.015...
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 20 Printed Circuit Board Note: Circuit board diagrams may be modified at any time with the development of new technology.
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 22 Terminal Function of IC's 22.1. IC7001 (MN6627954MA) Servo Processor,Digital Signal Processor/Digital filter and D/A Converter Pin No. Mark Function Pin No. Mark Function DRAM address signal O/P 11 DSLF Loop Filter Terminal (For DSL)
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 22.2. IC7002 (BA5948FPE2) IC 4CH Drive Pin No. Mark Function Pin No. Mark Function Motor Driver 92 Input Motor Drive (3) reverse - action output Turntable Motor Drive Signal (“L”:ON) Motor Drive (3) forward - action...
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE Pin No. Mark Function CD_RST CD Reset output CLOSE_SW CLOSE switch for CRS1 OPEN_SW Open switch for CRS1 CRS1 motor CW CRS1 motor CCW ST_SW Stock switch for CRS1 PLAY_SW Play switch for CRS1...
SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE 24 Replacement Parts List Notes: · Important safety notice: Components identified by mark have special characteristics important for safety. Furthermore, special parts which have purposes of fire-retardent (resistors), high-quality sound (capacitors), low noise (resistors), etc are used.
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks RXL0126 WINDING ARM ASS’Y Q2242 B1ABCF000176 TRANSISTOR [M]E/ EB/ EG RXQ0412-3 HEAD PANEL ASS’Y Q2311...
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks D5107 B0BA01500003 DIODE CN2803 K1MN21A00005 21P CONNECTOR D5109 B0BA01100004 DIODE CN2805 K1MN14A00049 15P FFC CONNECTOR...
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks W613 ERJ3GEY0R00V CHIP JUMPER FUSE HOLDER W614 ERJ6GEY0R00V CHIP JUMPER W615 ERJ3GEY0R00V CHIP JUMPER EYF52BCY...
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks W712 ERJ3GEY0R00V CHIP JUMPER RPFX0198 MIRAMAT SHEET W744 D0GBR00JA008 CHIP JUMPER [M]E/ EB/ EG ACCESSORIES...
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R2104 D0GB273JA007 27K 1/16W R2401 D0GB153JA007 15K 1/16W R2111 D0GB222JA041 2.2K 1/16W R2411 D0GB471JA008 470 1/16W...
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R2844 D0GB222JA041 2.2K 1/16W R5136 D0AE2R2JA048 2.2 1/4W R2845 D0GB101JA007 100 1/16W R5137 D0AE2R2JA048 2.2 1/4W...
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R6306 D0GB222JA041 2.2K 1/16W C1204 F1H1E273A002 0.027 25V R6307 D0GB272JA007 2.7K 1/16W C1205 F1H1H471A219 470P 50V...
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C2315 F2A1H220A216 22 50V C2965 ECJ1VC1H102J 1000P 50V [M]E/ EB/ EG C2321 F1H1A105A025 1 10V...
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SA-AK250E / SA-AK250EB / SA-AK250EG / SA-AK250EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C5322 ECJ1VB1H104K 0.1 50V C7227 ECA1HAK010XI 1 50V C5323 ECJ1VB1H104K 0.1 50V C7228 ECA1HAK010XI 1 50V...
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