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Sony HCD-DX8 Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
E Model
Australian Model
HCD-DX8
Ver 1.2 2001.11
9-929-221-13 Sony Corporation
2001K0500-1 Home Audio Company
C 2001.11 Published by Sony Engineering Corporation
HCD-DX8 is the tuner, tape player, CD player
and amplifier section in MHC-DX8.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Amplifier section
The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240V
50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated) 160 + 160 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
200 + 200 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Inputs
MD/VIDEO (AUDIO) IN: voltage 450 mV/250 mV,
(phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms
MIC: sensitivity 1 mV,
(phone jack) impedance 10 kilohms
Outputs
PHONES: accepts headphones of 8
(stereo mini jack) ohms or more
FRONT SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to
16 ohms
SATELLITE SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to
16 ohms
CD player section
System Compact disc and digital
audio system
Laser Semiconductor laser
(λ=780nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
Laser output Max. 44.6
µ
W*
*This output is the value
measured at a distance of
200 mm from the
objective lens surface on
the Optical Pick-up Block
with 7 mm aperture.
Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Wavelength 780 – 790 nm
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB
Dynamic range More than 90 dB
CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
(Square optical connector jack, rear panel)
Wavelength 660 nm
Output Level –18 dBm
This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B-
type noise reduction system*.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY and the double-D symbol ; are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
COMPACT DISC DECK RECEIVER
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism HCD-BX7
CD Mechanism Type CDM58-K2BD38
Base Unit Type BU-K2BD38
Optical Pick-up Type KSM-213DAP/Z-NP
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism NEW
Tape Transport Mechanism Type TCM-230AWR11
CD
SECTION
TAPE DECK
SECTION
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Sony HCD-DX8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSony
ModelHCD-DX8
CategoryStereo System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SPECIFICATIONS

Amplifier Section

Details amplifier input/output and power specifications.

CD Player Section

Provides specifications for the CD player, including laser and frequency response.

TAPE DECK SECTION

Lists specifications for the tape deck mechanism.

General Specifications

General specifications including power requirements, mass, and voltage selector.

FM Tuner Section

FM tuning range, antenna connection, and intermediate frequency.

AM Tuner Section

AM tuning range, antenna connection, and intermediate frequency.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

SERVICE NOTE

Panel Board Installation Notes

Notes on installing the panel board, including screw tightening and hot melt points.

GENERAL

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Identifies and describes the location of all front panel controls and indicators.

DISASSEMBLY

CASE (TOP) Removal

Procedure for removing the top case assembly during disassembly.

LOADING PANEL ASS'Y Removal

Steps for removing the loading panel assembly and CD mechanism deck.

TEST MODE

MC Cold Reset Procedure

Resets system data to initial conditions, clearing preset data.

CD Ship Mode Procedure

Moves the CD pickup to a safe position for shipping after repair.

MC Hot Reset Procedure

Resets the system while retaining preset data, simulating power cycling.

CD Service Mode Procedure

Allows free operation of the CD sled motor, useful for cleaning the pickup.

VACS ON/OFF Mode

Switches the VACS system on or off, indicated by a message.

AM Tuner Step Change

Allows changing the AM tuner step between 9 kHz and 10 kHz.

GC Test Mode

Checks software version, displays, LEDs, keyboard, and VACS status.

MC Test Mode

Checks operations of amplifier, tuner, CD, and tape sections.

Aging Mode

Checks CD and tape deck operations repeatedly, simulating long-term use.

Function Change Mode

Allows switching between external FUNCTION inputs like VIDEO or MD.

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS

Torque Measurement

Details torque measurements for various tape deck mechanisms like FWD, REV, and FF/REW.

ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS

Record/Playback Head Azimuth Adjustment

Adjusting the record/playback head azimuth for optimal performance on both decks.

Tape Speed Adjustment

Adjusting tape speed for Deck B using test mode and frequency counter.

Playback Level Adjustment

Adjusting playback signal levels for both decks to specified mV or dB values.

REC Bias Adjustment

Adjusting recording bias for Deck B using a specific test mode and signal.

REC Level Adjustment

Adjusting recording level for Deck B to ensure proper signal output.

FM Tuned Level Adjustment

Adjusting FM tuned level by tuning the indicator and measuring voltage.

S-Curve Check

Verifying the symmetry and peak-to-peak level of the CD section's S-curve waveform.

RF Level Check

Checking the clarity and signal level of the RF waveform in the CD section.

E-F Balance Check

Checking the E-F balance of the CD player's 1-track jump waveform.

RF PLL Free-run Frequency Check

Verifying the RF PLL free-run frequency using a frequency counter.

DIAGRAMS

CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION

Illustrates the physical placement of various circuit boards within the unit.

BLOCK DIAGRAMS

Shows the overall functional blocks and signal flow for the tuner/CD section.

PRINTED WIRING BOARD - BD SECTION

Shows the component layout and connections on the BD board.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - BD SECTION

Detailed schematic of the BD board, showing component interconnections and voltages.

PRINTED WIRING BOARD - MAIN SECTION

Component layout and connections for the main board.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - MAIN (1/3) SECTION

Part 1 of the main board schematic, detailing FM/AM and PLL circuits.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - MAIN (2/3) SECTION

Part 2 of the main board schematic, covering tape mechanism and amplifier circuits.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - MAIN (3/3) SECTION

Part 3 of the main board schematic, including power supply and digital output circuits.

PRINTED WIRING BOARD - POWER AMP SECTION

Component layout for the power amplifier board.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - POWER AMP SECTION

Schematic of the power amplifier board, showing output stages and protection circuits.

PRINTED WIRING BOARDS - PANEL SECTION

Component layout for the CD switch and panel boards.

PRINTED WIRING BOARDS - LEAF SW SECTION

Component layout for the leaf switch boards.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - LEAF SW SECTION

Schematic of the leaf switch boards, showing motor and sensor connections.

PRINTED WIRING BOARDS - DRIVER SECTION

Component layout for motor, driver, and sensor boards.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - DRIVER SECTION

Schematics for motor, driver, and sensor boards, detailing control logic.

PRINTED WIRING BOARD - TRANS SECTION

Component layout for the transformer and related connections.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - TRANS SECTION

Schematic of the transformer section, showing power supply and voltage selector.

IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Details pin functions for IC401 SYSTEM CONTROLLER on the main board.

IC BLOCK DIAGRAMS

Block diagrams for IC101 and IC102 on the BD board, illustrating internal functions.

EXPLODED VIEWS

COVER SECTION

Exploded view of the outer cover and related components.

FRONT PANEL SECTION

Exploded view of the front panel assembly and its parts.

CHASSIS SECTION

Exploded view of the main chassis and associated wiring and boards.

TAPE MECHANISM DESK SECTION

Exploded view of the tape mechanism deck, showing all sub-components.

CD MECHANISM DESK SECTION

Exploded view of the CD mechanism deck, detailing its parts.

BASE UNIT SECTION

Exploded view of the base unit, including the optical pickup and BD board.

ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST

BD BOARD PARTS

Parts list specifically for the BD board, including capacitors, connectors, ICs, and resistors.

CD SWITCH BOARD PARTS

Parts list for the CD switch board, including LEDs, transistors, resistors, and connectors.

DRIVER SECTION PARTS

Parts list for driver-related boards like Motor, Driver, and Sensor boards.

MAIN BOARD PARTS

Parts list for various components on the main board, categorized by type.

PANEL BOARD PARTS

Parts list for components on the panel board, including ICs, switches, and connectors.

POWER AMP BOARD PARTS

Parts list for components on the power amp board, including transistors and resistors.

TRANS BOARD PARTS

Parts list for the trans board, including fuses, resistors, switches, transformers, and miscellaneous items.

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