Sony MDS-S50 specifications Checks Prior to Parts Replacement and Adjustments, Forced Reset

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MDS-JE470

CHECKS PRIOR TO PARTS REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS

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”.

•5-6-2. Laser power check (see page 28)

•5-6-3. Iop Compare (see page 28)

•5-6-4. Auto Check (see page 29)

Note:

The criteria for determination above is intended merely to determine if satisfactory or not, and does not serve as the specified value for adjustments.

When performing adjustments, use the specified values for adjustments.

FORCED RESET

The system microprocessor can be reset in the following procedure.

Use these procedure when the unit cannot be operated normally due to the overrunning of the microprocessor, etc.

Procedure :

Remove the short-pin attached to CN406, and then attach it again.

[MAIN BOARD] (Component Side)

@CN406

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Contents 873-891-11 SpecificationsMDS-JE470 SELF-DIAGNOSIS FunctionThree- 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-260EChecks Prior to Parts Replacement and Adjustments Forced ResetMain Board Component Side Bit Binary Retry Cause Display ModeBit When Binary Higher Bits Lower Bits Hexa DetailsHexadecimal 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 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 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 CheckInitial Setting of Adjustment Value Temperature Compensation Offset AdjutmentLaser 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 BoardBlock Diagrams BD Section IC171IC190 Main Section IC360 2/2IC1 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 IC PIN Function Description IC101 CXA2523AR RF Amplifier BD BoardPin 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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