MZ-N1

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous ra- diation exposure.

On power sources

Use house curre nt, nikel metal hyd ride rechargeable battery, LR6 (S G) battery, or car

battery.

For use in your house: For the s uppl ied battery charging s ta nd, use the AC power adaptor

s uppl ied with this recorder. Do not use an y other AC power adaptor s ince it ma y cause the recorder to malfuncti on.

Polarity of the plug

Notes on chip component replacement

Never reuse a disconnected chip component.

Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be dam- aged by heat.

Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270 ˚C dur- ing repairing.

Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

UNLEADED SOLDER

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead- free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.

(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 ˚C higher than ordinary solder.

Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.

Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350 ˚C .

Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

Strong viscosity

Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc.

Usable with ordinary solder

It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

1.

SERVICING NOTES

4

2.

GENERAL

5

3.DISASSEMBLY

3-1.

Disassembly Flow

6

3-2.

Bottom Panel Assy

7

3-3.

Upper Panel Section

7

3-4.

LCD Module, Upper Panel Assy

8

3-5.

MAIN Board Section

8

3-6.

Battery Case Assy, MAIN Board

9

3-7.

MD Mechanism Deck (MT-MZN1-171),

 

 

Chassis Assy

9

3-8.

OP Service Assy (LCX-5R)

10

3-9.

Holder Assy

11

3-10. DC Motor (Sled) (M602)

11

3-11. DC SSM18B Motor (Spindle) (M601),

 

 

DC Motor (Over Write Head UP/DOWN) (M603)

12

4.

TEST MODE

13

5.

ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS

19

6.DIAGRAMS

6-1.

Block Diagram – SERVO/USB Section

30

6-2.

Block Diagram – AUDIO Section

31

6-3.

Block Diagram – DISPLAY/KEY CONTROL/

 

 

POWER SUPPLY Section

32

6-4.

Note for Printed Wiring Board and

 

 

Schematic Diagrams

33

6-5.

Printed Wiring Board

 

 

– MAIN Board (Component Side)

34

6-6.

Printed Wiring Board

 

 

– MAIN Board (Conductor Side)

35

6-7.

Schematic Diagram – MAIN Board (1/4)

36

6-8.

Schematic Diagram – MAIN Board (2/4)

37

6-9.

Schematic Diagram – MAIN Board (3/4)

38

6-10.

Schematic Diagram – MAIN Board (4/4)

39

6-11. IC Pin Function Description

46

7.EXPLODED VIEWS

7-1.

Upper Panel Section

53

7-2.

Bottom Panel Section

54

7-3.

Chassis Section

55

7-4.

Main Board Section

56

7-5. MD Mechanism Deck Section (MT-MZN1-171)

57

8.

ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST

58

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Sony MZ-N1 service manual Table of Contents, Disassembly, Diagrams, Exploded Views, Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

MZ-N1 specifications

The Sony MZ-N1, a revered model in the world of portable mini-disc players, holds a special place in the hearts of audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Launched as part of Sony's celebrated mini-disc lineup, it exemplifies the innovative spirit of its time with a sleek, compact design and a suite of features that appealed to music lovers.

At the heart of the MZ-N1 is its support for both standard and high-speed recording, allowing users to transfer their favorite tracks from CDs or other sources quickly and efficiently. The unit employs a unique mechanism known as the ATRAC codec, which optimizes audio compression while maintaining sound quality. This technology enables users to fit numerous tracks onto a single mini-disc, transforming how music was stored and played back.

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