Sony MDS-S50 MDS-JE470, SELF-DIAGNOSIS Function, Three- or five Digit code Cause/Remedy Message

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MDS-JE470

General

Power requirements

U.S.A. and Canadian models:

 

 

120 V AC, 60Hz

European model:

230

V AC, 50/60Hz

Australian model:

240

V AC, 50/60Hz

Hong Kong model:

220

– 240 V AC, 50/60Hz

Other models:

110

– 120/220 – 240 V

 

AC, 50/60Hz

 

Adjustable with voltage

Power consumption

selector

14 W (0.5 W in standby

 

mode)

Dimensions (approx.)

430 X 95 X285 mm

 

(w/h/d) incl. projecting

 

parts and controls

Mass (approx.)

3.0 kg

Supplied accessories

Audio connecting cords (2)

Optical cable (1)

Remote commander (remote) (1)

R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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. For details on how to check error codes during servicing, refer to the following “Procedure for using the Self- Diagnosis Function (Error History Display Mode)”.

Self-diagnosis function

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-

 

digit code/

Cause/Remedy

Message

 

 

 

 

The inserted MD is record-protected.

C11/Protected

, Take out the MD and close the record-

 

protect slot.

 

 

 

You tried to record a CD with a format

 

that the external device connected to the

C12/Cannot Copy

deck does not support, such as CD-ROM

or video CD.

 

 

, Remove the disc and insert a music

 

CD.

 

 

 

The recording was not made properly.

 

, Set the deck in a stable surface, and

 

repeat the recording procedure.

 

 

C13/REC Error

The inserted MD is dirty (with smudges,

fingerprints, etc.), scratched, or

 

 

substandard in quality.

 

, Replace the disc and repeat the

 

recording procedure.

 

 

 

The deck could not read the TOC on the

C13/Read Error

MD properly.

 

, Take out the MD and insert it again.

Three- or five-

 

digit code/

Cause/Remedy

Message

 

 

 

 

The deck could not read the TOC on the

 

MD properly.

C14/Toc Error

, Insert another disc.

 

, If possible, erase all the tracks on the

 

MD .

 

 

 

The sound source is a copy of

 

commercially available music software, or

 

you tried to record a CD-R (Recordable

C41/Cannot Copy

CD).

 

, The Serial Copy Management System

 

prevents making a digital copy.

 

You cannot record a CD-R.

 

 

 

The sporadic appearance of this message

 

is caused by the digital signal being

 

recorded. This will not affect the

 

recording.

 

 

 

While recording from a digital component

C71/Din Unlock

connected through the DIGITAL IN

 

connector, the digital connecting cable

 

was unplugged or the digital component

 

turned off.

 

, Connect the cable or turn the digital

 

component back on.

 

 

E0001/

There is an error in the internal data that

the deck needs in order to operate.

MEMORY NG

, Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

 

 

 

There is a problem with the optical

E0101/

pickup.

LASER NG

, The optical pick-up may have failed.

 

Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

 

 

Procedure for using the Self-Diagnosis Function (Error History Display Mode).

Note: Perform the self-diagnosis function in the “error history display mode” in the test mode. The following describes the least required procedure. Be careful not to enter other modes by mistake. If you set other modes accidentally, press the MENU/NO button to exit the mode.

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Contents Specifications 873-891-11Three- or five Digit code Cause/Remedy Message MDS-JE470SELF-DIAGNOSIS Function Items of Error History Mode Items and Contents Diagrams Table of ContentsDisassembly Exploded ViewsFlexible Circuit Board Repairing MDS-JE470 Section Service NotesSafety CHECK-OUT LeakageJIG for Checking BD Board Waveform IOPRecord Precedure KSN-260E Optical PICK-UP Block Type DiscriminationMain Board Component Side Checks Prior to Parts Replacement and AdjustmentsForced Reset Retry Cause Display Mode Bit BinaryHexadecimal Binary Bit When BinaryHigher Bits Lower Bits Hexa Details MDS-JE470 Section General Button DescriptionsMDS-JE470 Section Disassembly Disassembly FlowFront Panel Section Main Board PT BOARD, VOL-SEL Board SP modelMechanism Deck Section MDM-7A Over Light Head HR901, BD BoardHolder Assy Loading Motor Assy M103Sled Motor Assy M102, Slider Optical PICK-UPSpindle Moter Assy M101 Setting the Test Mode MDS-JE470 Section Test ModePrecautions for USE of Test Mode Exiting the Test ModeSelecting the Test Mode DisplayOperating the Continuous Playback Mode MENU/NOError rate display Test Mode DisplaysMode display Functions of Other ButtonsAutomatic SELF-DIAGNOSIS Function When Memory NG is DisplayedMeanings of Other Displays InformationCheck before replacement MDS-JE470 Section Electrical AdjustmentsParts Replacement and Adjustment Adjustment flow Precautions for Adjustments Precautions for Checking Laser Diode EmissionPrecautions for USE of Optical PICK- UP KMS-260B/260E Using the Continuously Recorded Disc Checks Prior to RepairsTraverse Check Auto CheckOther Checks Traverse WaveformFocus Bias Check Play Check MO Error Rate CheckCD Error Rate Check Self-Recording/playback CheckLaser Power Adjustment Initial Setting of Adjustment ValueTemperature Compensation Offset Adjutment Traverse Adjustment Iop NV SaveFocus Bias Adjustment CD Auto Gain Control Output Level Adjustment Error Rate CheckAuto Gain Control Output Level Adjustment MO Auto Gain Control Output Level AdjustmentAdjusting Points and Connecting Points MDS-JE470 Section Diagrams Circuit Boards LocationBD Board For schematic diagramsFor printed wiring boards Main BoardIC190 Block Diagrams BD SectionIC171 IC1 2/2 Main SectionIC360 2/2 SemiconductorOVER SemiconductorBoard Board Main Display Board Schematic Diagram Main /2 See page 51 for IC Block DiagramsIC1 KEY-SW Board Schematic Diagram Display Section Indicator TubePT Board 230VSchematic Diagram Power Section IC Block Diagrams IC101 CXA2523AR BD BoardIC500 AK4524 Main Board Pin No Pin Name Description IC PIN Function DescriptionIC101 CXA2523AR RF Amplifier BD Board Pin No Pin Name Desription SqsyMvci Abbreviation EFM Eight to Fourteen Modulation IC1 M30803MG-107FP System Control Main Board ADA. Latch STB Section Exploded Views Chassis SectionFL750 Mechanism MDM-7A M101 Electrical Parts List CoilsMetal Chip Display MDS-JE470 KEY-SW MainMDS-JE470 Main CN2TC7WHU04FUTE12R MDS-JE470 Main VOL-SEL Screw +KTP 2X6 TYPE2 NON-SLITMDS-JE470 MDS-JE470 Revision History

MDS-S50 specifications

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