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Ver 1.0 2001. 01
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism NEW
CD Drive Mechanism Type MG-393X-121//K
Optical Pick-up Name KSS-720A
SERVICE MANUAL
US Model
Canadian Model
CDX-CA650X/CA660X
E Model
CDX-CA690X
CDX-CA650X/CA660X/CA690X
FM/AM COMPACT DISC PLAYER
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (US Model)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
23 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into
4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more
than 5% total harmonic distortion.
CD player section
Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB
Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Laser Diode Properties (US, Canadian Model)
Material GaAlAs
Wavelength 780 nm
Emission Duration Continuous
Laser output power Less than 44.6 µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the
Optical Pick-up Block.
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range 87.5 – 107.9 MHz (US, Canadian model)
FM tuning interval (E Model):
50 kHz/200 kHz switchable
87.5 – 108 MHz (at 50 kHz step)
87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)
Antenna terminal External Antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Usable sensitivity 8 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 66 dB (stereo),
72 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.6% (stereo),
0.3% (mono)
Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range 530 – 1,710 kHz (US, Canadian model)
AM tuning interval (E model):
9 kHz/10 kHz switchable
531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)
530 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)
Antenna terminal External Antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
SPECIFICATIONS
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Outputs Audio outputs
Power Antenna relay control lead
Power amplifier control lead
Inputs Telephone ATT control lead
Tone controls Bass ±10 dB at 62 Hz (US, Canadian model)
Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz (E model)
Treble ±10 dB at 16 kHz (US, Canadian model)
Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz (E model)
Loudness (E model) +8 dB at 100 Hz
+2 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 176 mm
(7 1/8 × 2 × 7 in.) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm
(7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg
(2 lb. 10 oz.)
Supplied accessories Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
Card remote commander
RM-X114
Note
This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Photo: CDX-CA660X
• The tuner and CD sections have no adjustments.
Sony Corporation
Audio Entertainment Group
General Engineering Dept.
9-870-259-11
2001A0400-1
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