Sony MDS-S50 For schematic diagrams, For printed wiring boards, BD Board, Main Board

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THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS.

(In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block.)

For schematic diagrams.

Note:

•All capacitors are in ∝F unless otherwise noted. pF: ∝∝F 50 WV or less are not indicated except for electrolytics and tantalums.

•All resistors are in Ω and 1/4 W or less unless otherwise specified.

•f : internal component.

•C: panel designation.

Note:

Note:

The components identi-

Les composants identifiés par

fied by mark 0or dotted

une marque 0sont critiques

line with mark 0are criti-

pour la sécurité.

cal for safety.

Ne les remplacer que par une

Replace only with part

piéce portant le numéro

number specified.

spécifié.

 

 

•A: B+ Line.

•B: B– Line.

•H: adjustment for repair.

•Voltages and waveforms are dc with respect to ground under no-signal (detuned) conditions.

no mark : STOP

( ) : PLAY

<> : REC

∗: Impossible to measure

•Voltages are taken with a VOM (Input impedance 10 MΩ). Voltage variations may be noted due to normal produc- tion tolerances.

•Waveforms are taken with a oscilloscope.

Voltage variations may be noted due to normal produc- tion tolerances.

•Circled numbers refer to waveforms.

•Signal path.

E : PB

j : REC

p : PB (DIGITAL OUT)

l: REC (DIGITAL IN)

•Abbreviation

CND : Canadian model

SP

: Singapore model

HK

: Hong Kong model

AUS

: Australian model

For printed wiring boards.

Note:

•X: parts extracted from the component side.

•Y: parts extracted from the conductor side.

•a : Through hole.

•b: Pattern from the side which enables seeing. (The other layers' patterns are not indicated.)

Caution:

Pattern face side: Parts on the pattern face side seen from the

(Side B) pattern face are indicated.

Parts face side: Parts on the parts face side seen from the

(Side A)

parts face are indicated.

B C E

These are omitted.

B C E

These are omitted.

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q

 

 

These are omitted.

 

 

 

 

 

B E

•WAVEFORMS

–BD Board –

1 IC101 ek (RF)

1.3Vp-p

2 IC101 ef (FE) (Play mode)

0.2Vp-p

3 IC101 wh (TE) (Play mode)

1.6Vp-p

4 IC151 qh (OSCI)

3.1Vp-p

22 nesc

5 IC151 wj (LRCK)

3.2Vp-p

22.6 ∝sec

6 IC151 wk (XBCK)

3.8Vp-p

354 nsec

7 IC151 o; (FS4)

3.2Vp-p

5.67 ∝sec

8 IC171 3

1.0Vp-p

22 nsec

37 37

MDS-JE470

– MAIN Board –

1 IC1 qd (XOUT)

2.7Vp-p

100 nsec

2 IC550 qs

2.6Vp-p

22 nsec

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Contents 873-891-11 SpecificationsSELF-DIAGNOSIS Function MDS-JE470Three- or five Digit code Cause/Remedy Message Items of Error History Mode Items and Contents Disassembly Table of ContentsDiagrams Exploded ViewsSafety CHECK-OUT MDS-JE470 Section Service NotesFlexible Circuit Board Repairing LeakageIOP JIG for Checking BD Board WaveformRecord Precedure Optical PICK-UP Block Type Discrimination KSN-260EForced Reset Checks Prior to Parts Replacement and AdjustmentsMain Board Component Side Bit Binary Retry Cause Display ModeHigher Bits Lower Bits Hexa Details Bit When BinaryHexadecimal Binary Button Descriptions MDS-JE470 Section GeneralDisassembly Flow MDS-JE470 Section DisassemblyFront Panel Section PT BOARD, VOL-SEL Board SP model Main BoardOver Light Head HR901, BD Board Mechanism Deck Section MDM-7ALoading Motor Assy M103 Holder AssyOptical PICK-UP Sled Motor Assy M102, SliderSpindle Moter Assy M101 Precautions for USE of Test Mode MDS-JE470 Section Test ModeSetting the Test Mode Exiting the Test ModeDisplay Selecting the Test ModeMENU/NO Operating the Continuous Playback ModeMode display Test Mode DisplaysError rate display Functions of Other ButtonsMeanings of Other Displays When Memory NG is DisplayedAutomatic SELF-DIAGNOSIS Function InformationParts Replacement and Adjustment MDS-JE470 Section Electrical AdjustmentsCheck before replacement Adjustment flow Precautions for USE of Optical PICK- UP KMS-260B/260E Precautions for Checking Laser Diode EmissionPrecautions for Adjustments Checks Prior to Repairs Using the Continuously Recorded DiscOther Checks Auto CheckTraverse Check Traverse WaveformCD Error Rate Check Play Check MO Error Rate CheckFocus Bias Check Self-Recording/playback CheckTemperature Compensation Offset Adjutment Initial Setting of Adjustment ValueLaser Power Adjustment Iop NV Save Traverse AdjustmentFocus Bias Adjustment Auto Gain Control Output Level Adjustment Error Rate CheckCD Auto Gain Control Output Level Adjustment MO Auto Gain Control Output Level AdjustmentAdjusting Points and Connecting Points Circuit Boards Location MDS-JE470 Section DiagramsFor printed wiring boards For schematic diagramsBD Board Main BoardIC171 Block Diagrams BD SectionIC190 IC360 2/2 Main SectionIC1 2/2 Semiconductor SemiconductorOVERBoard Board Main Display Board See page 51 for IC Block Diagrams Schematic Diagram Main /2IC1 KEY-SW Board Indicator Tube Schematic Diagram Display Section230V PT BoardSchematic Diagram Power Section IC101 CXA2523AR BD Board IC Block DiagramsIC500 AK4524 Main Board IC101 CXA2523AR RF Amplifier BD Board IC PIN Function DescriptionPin No Pin Name Description Sqsy Pin No Pin Name DesriptionMvci Abbreviation EFM Eight to Fourteen Modulation IC1 M30803MG-107FP System Control Main Board ADA. Latch STB Chassis Section Section Exploded ViewsFL750 Mechanism MDM-7A M101 Coils Electrical Parts ListMetal Chip MDS-JE470 KEY-SW Main DisplayCN2 MDS-JE470 MainTC7WHU04FUTE12R Screw +KTP 2X6 TYPE2 NON-SLIT MDS-JE470 Main VOL-SELMDS-JE470 MDS-JE470 Revision History

MDS-S50 specifications

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