Sony MDS-S50 specifications Record Precedure

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MDS-JE470

Iop DATA RECORDING AND DISPLAY WHEN OPTICAL PICK-UP AND NON-VOLATILE MEMORY (IC195 OF BD 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 label of the optical pick-up. When replacing the optical pick-up or non-volatile memory (IC195 of BD board), record the Iop value on the optical pick-up according to the following procedure.

Record Precedure:

1.While pressing the lAMS L knob and x button, connect the power plug to the outlet, and release the lAMS L knob and x button.

2.Rotate the lAMS L knob to display “[Service]”, and press the YES button.

3.Rotate the lAMS L knob to display “Iop Write” (C05), and press the YES button.

4.The display becomes “Ref=@@@.@” (@ is an arbitrary number) and the numbers which can be changed will blink.

5.Input the Iop value written on the optical pick-up.

To select the number : Rotate the lAMS L knob.

To select the digit : Press the lAMS L knob.

6.When the YES button is pressed, the display becomes “Measu=@@@.@” (@ is an arbitrary number).

7.As the adjustment results are recorded for the 6 value. Leave it as it is and press the YES button.

8.“Complete!” will be displayed momentarily. The value will be recorded in the non-volatile memory and the display will become “Iop Write”.

9.Press the REPEAT button to complete.

Display Precedure:

1.While pressing the lAMS L knob and x button, connect the power plug to the outlet, and release the lAMS L knob and x button.

2.Rotate the lAMS L knob to display “[Service]”, and press the YES button.

3.Rotate the lAMS L knob to display “Iop Read” (C26).

4.“@@.@/##.#” is displayed and the recorded contents are displayed.

@@.@ : indicates the Iop value labeled on the optical pick-up.

##.# : indicates the Iop value after adjustment

5.To end, press the lAMS L button or MENU/NO button to display “Iop Read”. Then press the REPEAT button.

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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 Exploded Views Table of ContentsDisassembly DiagramsLeakage MDS-JE470 Section Service NotesSafety CHECK-OUT Flexible Circuit Board RepairingIOP 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 Exiting the Test Mode MDS-JE470 Section Test ModePrecautions for USE of Test Mode Setting the Test ModeDisplay Selecting the Test ModeMENU/NO Operating the Continuous Playback ModeFunctions of Other Buttons Test Mode DisplaysMode display Error rate displayInformation When Memory NG is DisplayedMeanings of Other Displays Automatic SELF-DIAGNOSIS FunctionParts 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 DiscTraverse Waveform Auto CheckOther Checks Traverse CheckSelf-Recording/playback Check Play Check MO Error Rate CheckCD Error Rate Check Focus Bias CheckTemperature Compensation Offset Adjutment Initial Setting of Adjustment ValueLaser Power Adjustment Iop NV Save Traverse AdjustmentFocus Bias Adjustment MO Auto Gain Control Output Level Adjustment Error Rate CheckAuto Gain Control Output Level Adjustment CD Auto Gain Control Output Level AdjustmentAdjusting Points and Connecting Points Circuit Boards Location MDS-JE470 Section DiagramsMain Board For schematic diagramsFor printed wiring boards BD 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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