Sony MDS-S50 specifications JIG for Checking BD Board Waveform, Iop

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MDS-JE470

JIG FOR CHECKING BD BOARD WAVEFORM

The special jig (J-2501-196-A) is useful for checking the waveform of the BD board. The names of terminals and the checking items to be performed are shown as follows.

GND : Ground

I+3V : For measuring IOP (Check the deterioration of the optical pick-up laser)

IOP

: For measuring IOP (Check the deterioration of the optical pick-up laser)

TE

: TRK error signal (Traverse adjustment)

VC

: Reference level for checking the signal

RF

: RF signal (Check jitter)

FE

: Focus error signal

CN105

IOP

TE

VC

I+3V

GND

FE

RF

1

I+3V

IOP

GND TE FE VC

RF

7

I+3V

 

Iop

 

GND

for

TE

MDM-7A

FE

 

VC

 

RF

 

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Contents Specifications 873-891-11MDS-JE470 SELF-DIAGNOSIS FunctionThree- or five Digit code Cause/Remedy Message 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 DiscriminationChecks Prior to Parts Replacement and Adjustments Forced ResetMain Board Component Side Retry Cause Display Mode Bit BinaryBit When Binary Higher Bits Lower Bits Hexa DetailsHexadecimal Binary 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 InformationMDS-JE470 Section Electrical Adjustments Parts Replacement and AdjustmentCheck before replacement Adjustment flow Precautions for Checking Laser Diode Emission Precautions for USE of Optical PICK- UP KMS-260B/260EPrecautions for Adjustments 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 CheckInitial Setting of Adjustment Value Temperature Compensation Offset AdjutmentLaser Power Adjustment 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 BoardBlock Diagrams BD Section IC171IC190 Main Section IC360 2/2IC1 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 IC PIN Function Description IC101 CXA2523AR RF Amplifier BD BoardPin No Pin Name Description 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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