Sony Argentina HCD-EC590

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SERVICE MANUAL

Sony Corporation

Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation

HCD-EC59/EC590

SPECIFICATIONS

COMPACT DISC RECEIVER

9-889-885-02

2011F05-1

2011.06

E Model

HCD-EC59

Argentina Model

HCD-EC59/EC590

Ver. 1.1 2011.06

• HCD-EC59 is the ampliﬁ er, USB, CD player and

tuner section in MHC-EC59.

• HCD-EC590 is the ampliﬁ er, USB, CD player

and tuner section in MHC-EC590.

Model Name Using Similar Mechanism HCD-EX6/EX6T

Base Unit Name BU-D1BD74UR

Optical Pick-up Block Name DA11MMVGP

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

• Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

• This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or

distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Micro-

soft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

Main unit

Amplier section

e following measured at AC 127 V, 60 Hz

(Mexican model)

e following measured at AC 220 V,

50/60 Hz (Argentine model)

e following measured at AC 120 V, 220 V,

240 V, 50/60 Hz (Other models)

HCD-EC59

Power output (rated):

25 W + 25 W (at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1%

THD)

RMS output power (reference):

HCD-EC590

Power output (rated):

30W + 30W (at 6 Ω, 1kHz, 1%

THD)

60 W + 60 W (per channel at 6 Ω,

1 kHz)

Inputs

PC IN (stereo mini jack):

Sensitivity 800 mV, impedance

22 kilohms

Outputs

PHONES (stereo mini jack):

accepts headphones with an

impedance of 8 Ω or more

SPEAKERS: impedance: 6 Ω

USB section

Supported bit rate:

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):

32 kbps – 320 kbps, VBR

WMA: 48 kbps – 192 kbps

AAC: 48 kbps – 320 kbps

Sampling frequencies:

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):

32/44.1/48 kHz

WMA: 44.1 kHz

AAC: 44.1 kHz

(USB) port:

Maximum current:

500 mA

CD player section

System:

Compact disc and digital audio

system

Laser Diode Properties

Emission Duration: Continuous

Laser Output*: Less than 44.6μW

* is output is the value

measurement at a distance of

200mm from the objective lens

surface on the Optical Pick-up Block

with 7mm aperture.

Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB

Dynamic range: More than 88 dB

Tuner section

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner

Antenna:

FM lead antenna

AM loop antenna

FM tuner section:

Tuning range:

87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)

Intermediate frequency: 225 kHz

AM tuner section:

Tuning range

Latin American models:

530 kHz – 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)

531 kHz – 1,710 kHz (9 kHz step)

Other models:

531 kHz – 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)

530 kHz – 1,610 kHz (10 kHz step)

Intermediate frequency: 53 kHz

General

Power requirements

Mexican model:

AC 127 V, 60 Hz

Argentine model:

AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz

Other models:

AC 120 V, 220 V or 230 V – 240 V,

50/60 Hz, adjustable with voltage

selector

Power consumption: 85 W

(0.5 Wat the Power Saving Mode)

Dimensions (W/H/D) (excl. speakers)

Approx. 200 mm × 306 mm ×

305 mm

Mass (excl. speakers): Approx. 3.8 kg

Design and specications are subject to

change without notice.

Standby power consumption: 0.5 W

Halogenated ame retardants are not used

in the certain printed wiring boards.

Photo: HCD-EC59

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Summary

Servicing Notes

Optical Pick-up and Base Unit Handling

Procedures for handling the optical pick-up block and base unit.

Laser Diode Emission Check

Method to check laser diode emission safely.

Unleaded Solder Characteristics

Characteristics and handling of unleaded solder.

Laser Diode and Focus Search Check

How to check laser diode and focus search.

Capacitor Electrical Discharge Safety

Safety procedure for discharging capacitors.

Disassembly Procedures

Disassembly Flow Chart

Step-by-step guide for disassembling the unit.

Side Panel Removal

Procedure to remove side panels.

Top Panel Assembly Removal

Procedure to remove the top panel assembly.

Front Panel Block Removal

Procedure to remove the front panel block.

Main Board Removal

Procedure to remove the main board.

Optical Pick-up Block Removal

Procedure to remove the optical pick-up block.

Test Modes

Cold Reset Function

Procedure to clear all preset data.

Panel Test Mode Operation

How to enter and use panel test mode.

CD Service Mode

Mode for SLED movement and laser power control.

CD Factory Mode

Mode for factory settings adjustment.

Electrical Checks

CD Section Electrical Checks

Checks for the CD section, including focus bias.

Tuner Section Electrical Checks

FM Auto Stop Check procedure.

Diagrams and Layouts

Printed Wiring Board Layouts

Component layout diagrams for various boards.

Schematic Circuit Diagrams

Circuit diagrams for various sections and boards.

Signal Waveforms

Visual representations of key signal waveforms.

IC Block Diagrams

Block diagrams for key integrated circuits.

Exploded Views

Overall Unit Exploded View

Exploded view of the entire unit and parts.

Front Panel Exploded View

Exploded view of the front panel and its components.

Chassis Exploded View

Exploded view of the chassis and its components.

Top Panel Exploded View

Exploded view of the top panel and its components.

Electrical Parts Lists

2 CH AMP Board Parts List

Parts list for the 2CH AMP board.

MAIN Board Parts List

Parts list for the MAIN board.

PANEL Board Parts List

Parts list for the PANEL board.

USB BOARD Parts List

Parts list for the USB board.

PT-SWITCH BOARD Parts List

Parts list for the PT-SWITCH board.

Revision History