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• Audio connection cords (2) Jack type Input Rated Minimum • Remote commander (remote) (1) impedance input input • Sony R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) ANALOG IN Pin jack 47 kilohms 500 mVrms 250 mVrms DIGITAL Squqre Optical wave Design and specifications are subject to change...
To solve the problem refer to cErase all the recorded contents of the MD using the following list. If any problem persists, the All Erase Function. consult your nearest Sony dealer. C41/Cannot Copy The digitally dubbed material cannot be recorded digitally.
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MXD-D400 ITEMS OF ERROR HISTORY MODE ITEMS AND CONTENTS Selecting the Test Mode Display Details of History op rec tm Cumulative recording time is displayed. When cumulative recording time is over 1 minute, the hour and minute are displayed as they are.
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MXD-D400 Table of Error Codes Error Code Details of Error Loading failed Loading switch combination is illegal Head of PTOC could not be read within the specified time Head of PTOC could be read but its content is erroneous Access to UTOC could not be made within the...
MXD-D400 TABLE OF CONTENTS SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION 7-7. Base Unit Section (BU-30BD61M) ........ 89 ......2 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ....... 90 SERVICING NOTES ..........7 GENERAL ..............16 DISASSEMBLY 3-1. Disassembly Flow ............17 3-2. Case (409538) ..............18 3-3. Loading Panel (CD) ............18 3-4.
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LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUB- LISHED BY SONY.
MXD-D400 SECTION 1 SERVICING NOTES CLEANING OBJECTIVE LENS OF OPTICAL PICK-UP NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP • In cleaning the objective lens of optical pick-up, be sure the BLOCK OR BASE UNIT following below. The laser diode in the optical pick-up block may suffer electro- static break-down because of the potential difference generated 1.
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MXD-D400 SERVICE POSITION – Main board – main board – Front panel block section – front panel block section...
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MXD-D400 NOTE FOR POSITION OF THE CABLE (4P) Fix the cable (4P) between the transformer board and the main board with a lead pin keeping the cable from the powertransformer (TR651). power transformer (TR651) transformer board cable (4P) lead pin...
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MXD-D400 MD SECTION JIG FOR CHECKING BD (MD) BOARD WAVEFORM The special jig (J-2501-196-A) is useful for checking the waveform of the BD (MD) board. The names of terminals and the checking items to be performed are shown as follows.
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MXD-D400 IOP DATA RECORDING AND DISPLAY WHEN OPTICAL PICK-UP AND NON-VOLATILE MEMORY (IC195 OF BD (MD) 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 optical pick-up label.
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MXD-D400 CHECKS PRIOR TO PARTS REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS IN MD 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...
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MXD-D400 CD SECTION 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.
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MXD-D400 Table 2: CD-TEXT TEST DISC Recorded Contents and Display (In this unit, some special characters cannot be displayed. This is not a fault) TRACK Recorded contents Display ! ” # $ % & ´ (21h to 27h)1kHz 0dB L&R...
MXD-D400 SECTION 2 This section is extracted from instruction manual. GENERAL Main unit Remote control 90qa ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – I ALBUM wh AMS wa wg CD SYNCHRO NORMAL/HIGH 4 CLEAR ws Disc tray 3 DISPLAY ql Display window wf...
MXD-D400 SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY • This set can be disassembled in the order shown below. 3-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW 3-2. CASE (409538) (Page 18) 3-3. LOADING PANEL (CD) 3-6. TRANSFORMER BOARD 3-7. MAIN BOARD (Page 18) (Page 20) (Page 20) 3-4. MD MECHANISM DECK 3-8.
MXD-D400 Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. 3-2. CASE (409538) 3 case (409538) 1 two screws 2 two screws (case 3 TP2) (case 3 TP2) 3 two screws (case 3 TP2) 3-3. LOADING PANEL (CD) 3 four claws...
MXD-D400 3-14. TRAY (66) 3 Push the switch (S151) and releace two claws. switch (S151) claw of tray (66) 1 Turn the cam to the direction of arrow. claw of lever (SW) 4 hook 4 hook 6 hook 7 tray (66)
MXD-D400 SECTION 4 TEST MODE Setting the Test Mode Procedure: 1. Press the button to turn the power on. [INPUT] 2. Press the (CD) knob and button at the same time, press the (MD) knob. 3. Turn the (CD) knob to select the menu.
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MXD-D400 2. The MD version is displayed. 3. To exit from this mode, turn the (CD) knob. 4. Press the button to turn the power off. Initialize Procedure: 1. Enter the test mode, then turn the (CD) knob to display “Initialize”, and press the (CD) knob.
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MXD-D400 MD SECTION 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE OF TEST MODE • As loading related operations will be performed regardless of the test mode operations being performed, be sure to check that the disc is stopped before setting and removing it.
MXD-D400 5. SELECTING THE TEST MODE There are 26 types of test modes as shown below. The groups can be switched by turning the (MD) knob. After selecting [YES] the group to be used, press the button. After setting a certain group, turn the (MD) knob switches between these modes.
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MXD-D400 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) Turn the (MD) knob and display “CPLAY 2MODE” (C36).
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MXD-D400 7. AUTOMATIC SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION This test mode performs CREC and CPLAY automatically for mainly checking the characteristics of the optical pick-up. To perform this test mode, the laser power must first be checked. Perform AUTO CHECK after the laser power check and Iop check.
MXD-D400 SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS MD SECTION Note: Incorrect operations may be performed if the MD test mode is not entered properly. In this case, pull out the AC cord to turn the power off, and retry to enter the MD test mode.
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MXD-D400 Adjustment flow • Abbreviation Start OP: optical pick-up After turning off and then on the power, Replace IC195 initialize the non-volatile memory (EEPROM) 5-8. INITIAL SETTING OF ADJUSTMENT VALUE Replace OP or IC195 (See page 38) 5-10. TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION OFFSET...
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MXD-D400 5-2. PRECAUTIONS FOR CHECKING LASER DIODE EMISSION To check the emission of the laser diode during adjustments, never view directly from the top as this may lose your eye-sight. 5-3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE OF OPTICAL PICK-UP (KMS-262A/262E) As the laser diode in the optical pick-up is easily damaged by static electricity, solder the laser tap of the flexible board when using it.
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MXD-D400 5-5. PRECAUTIONS FOR ADJUSTMENTS 1. When replacing the following parts, perform the adjustments and checks with in the order shown in the following table. 2. Set the test mode when performing adjustments. After completing the adjustments, exit the test mode.
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MXD-D400 5-6. USING THE CONTINUOUSLY RECORDED Checking Procedure: 1. Set the laser power meter on the objective lens of the optical DISC pick-up. * This disc is used in focus bias adjustment and error rate check. Connect the digital volt meter to CN105 pin 1 (I+3V) and The following describes how to create a continuous recording CN105 pin 2 (IOP).
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MXD-D400 5-7-4. Auto Check 5-7-6. Traverse Check This test mode performs CREC and CPLAY automatically for mainly checking the characteristics of the optical pick-up. To Note 1: Data will be erased during MO reading if a recorded disc is used in this adjustment.
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MXD-D400 [YES] 8. Press the button to display “EFB = MO-P”. 5-7-8. C PLAY Check Then, the optical pick-up moves to the pit area automatically and servo is imposed. MO Error Rate Check 9. Observe the waveform of the oscilloscope, and check that the Checking Procedure: specified value is satisfied.
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MXD-D400 5-9. RECORDING AND DISPLAYING THE IOP 5-11. LASER POWER ADJUSTMENT INFORMATION Check the Iop value of the optical pick-up before adjustments. (Refer to 5-9. Recording and Displaying Iop Information) The Iop data can be recorded in the non-volatile memory. The Iop...
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MXD-D400 [YES] 9. Press the button once more to display “L 8.65 mW $ 5-13. TRAVERSE ADJUSTMENT ”. Check that the reading the laser power meter and digital Note 1:Data will be erased during MO reading if a recorded disc is voltmeter satisfy the specified value.
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MXD-D400 [YES] 7. Turn the (MD) knob so that the waveform of 17. Press the button, display “EFB = SAVE” for a mo- l AMS L the oscilloscope becomes the specified value. ment and save the adjustment results in the non-volatile...
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MXD-D400 5-15. ERROR RATE CHECK 5-17. AUTO GAIN CONTROL OUTPUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 5-15-1. CD Error Rate Check Be sure to perform this adjustment when the optical pick-up is Checking Procedure: replaced. 1. Load the check disc (MD) (TDYS-1). If the adjustment results becomes “Adjust NG!”, the optical pick- 2.
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MXD-D400 Adjustment and checking Location: – BD (MD) BOARD (Side A) – D101 CN101 – BD (MD) BOARD (Side B) – IC101 CN105 1. I+3V 2. IOP 3. GND IC701 4. TE 5. FE 6. VC 7. RF IC201 IC933...
MXD-D400 Note: A clear RF signal waveform means that the shape “◊” can be clearly CD SECTION distinguished at the center of the waveform. Note: RF signal waveform 1. CD Block is basically designed to operate without adjustment. There- VOLT/DIV: 200 mV fore, check each item in order given.
MXD-D400 6-2. BLOCK DIAGRAM – MD Section – MD DSP IC201 HR901 OVER WRITE CODEC DOUT OVER WRITE HEAD DRIVE EFMO DIN0 (Page 48) HEAD IC181, Q181, 182 D OUT TO MD (Page 46) MD DOUT D OUT (Page 48)
MXD-D400 6-4. NOTE FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS • Circuit Boards Location Note on Printed Wiring Boards: Note on Schematic Diagram: • X : parts extracted from the component side. • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF: µµF...
MXD-D400 6-13. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM – MAIN Board (2/4) – • See page 66 for IC Block Diagrams. ANALOG ANALOG (2/4) OUTPUT INPUT OPTICAL OPTICAL DIGITAL DIGITAL OUTPUT INPUT IC14 IC15 GP1FA551TZ GP1FA551RZ OPTICAL OPTICAL C129 C130 C134 C137 TRANSCEIVER RECEIVER...
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MXD-D400 IC103 CXA2647N-T4 ROM/RW DC OFST RFDCI – – RFDC – ROM/RW VOFST APC AMP RF OFF AT VCC RFAC EQ IN ROM/RW RFAC AC SUM SUMMING VOFST – – ROM/RW TE BAL ROM/RW – VOFST – – DVC OR Hi-Z...
MXD-D400 6-20. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION • BD (CD) BOARD IC101 CXD3068Q (CD DSP) Pin No. Pin Name Description DVDD0 — Power supply terminal (+3.3V) (digital system) XRST Reset signal input from the CD mechanism controller “L”: reset MUTE Muting on/off control signal input terminal “H”: muting on Not used...
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MXD-D400 Pin No. Pin Name Description AVDD0 — Power supply terminal (+3.3V) (analog system) ASYO EFM full-swing output terminal ASYI Asymmetry comparator voltage input terminal RFAC EFM signal input from the RF amplifier AVSS1 — Ground terminal (analog system) CLTV...
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MXD-D400 • BD (MD) BOARD IC101 CXA2523AR (RF AMP, FOCUS/TRACKING ERROR AMP) Pin No. Pin Name Description I-V converted RF signal I input from the optical pick-up block detector I-V converted RF signal J input from the optical pick-up block detector Middle point voltage (+1.65V) generation output terminal...
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MXD-D400 • MAIN BOARD IC6 M30624MGA-B20FP (SYSTEM CONTROLLER, CD MECHANISM CONTROLLER) Pin No. Pin Name Description DRVDAT Command data output to the FL/LED driver DRVCLK Command data transfer clock signal output to the FL/LED driver DRVCS Command data transfer request signal output to the FL/LED driver...
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MXD-D400 Pin No. Pin Name Description LDON Laser diode on/off control signal output to the automatic power control circuit “H”: laser on OPEN — Not used CDMP3SEL CD/MP3 select signal output terminal OPEN — Not used PULLUP Fixed at “H” in this set OPEN —...
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MXD-D400 Pin No. Pin Name Description KEY0 Key input terminal (A/D input) VREF Reference voltage (+5V) input terminal AVCC — Power supply terminal (+5V) (for analog system ) OPEN — Not used...
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MXD-D400 • MAIN BOARD IC12 M30624MGN-A23FP (MD MECHANISM CONTROLLER) Pin No. Pin Name Description FLDT Display serial data output terminal Not used FLCK Display serial data transfer clock signal output terminal Not used LEVEL-L L-channel level output to the system controller...
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MXD-D400 Pin No. Pin Name Description Command chip enable signal input terminal Not used EEP-WP Write protect signal output to the EEPROM XBUSY (MNT2) Busy signal input from the MD DSP Detection input from the loading-out detect switch OUTSW “L” at a load-out position, others: “H”...
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MXD-D400 Pin No. Pin Name Description Optical pick-up voltage input from the automatic power control circuit 90 to 95 OPEN — Not used AVSS — Ground terminal (for A/D converter) OPEN — Not used VREF Reference voltage (+3.3V) input terminal (for A/D converter) AVCC —...
MXD-D400 SECTION 7 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark may have some difference from the original are seldom required for routine service.
MXD-D400 7-3. CHASSIS SECTION TR651 not supplied The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description...
MXD-D400 7-5. MD MECHANISM DECK SECTION-2 (MDM-7S2C) HR901 361 356 supplied S102 M101 M102 supplied M103 The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Ref. No.
MXD-D400 7-7. BASE UNIT SECTION (BU-30BD61M) The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark...
MXD-D400 SECTION 8 BD (CD) ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: • Due to standardization, replacements in the • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark parts list may be different from the parts speci- are seldom required for routine service.
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MXD-D400 BD (CD) Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark CN105 1-784-861-21 CONNECTOR, FFC (LIF (NON-ZIF)) 9P R166 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP < SHORT/FERRITE BEAD > R167 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP R168 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP FB101 1-216-295-00 SHORT CHIP...
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MXD-D400 MAIN POWER SWITCH TRANSFORMER Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark R200 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W < COMPOSITION CIRCUIT BLOCK > 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP...
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MXD-D400 REVISION HISTORY Clicking the version allows you to jump to the revised page. Also, clicking the version at the upper right on the revised page allows you to jump to the next revised page. Ver. Date Description of Revision...