Sony ICD-MS525 User Manual

ICD-MS525
AEP Model
UK Model
Tourist Model
SERVICE MANUAL
IC RECORDER
SPECIFICATIONS
Sony Corporation
Personal Audio Company
Published by Sony Engineering Corporation
9-877-928-01
2004E16-1
© 2004.05
Recording media “Memory Stick“, Monaural recording
Recording time
Frequency range SP: 120 Hz - 7,000 Hz
LP: 120 Hz - 3,500 Hz
Speaker approx. 23 mm (
29
/
32
in.) dia.
Power output 200 mW
Input/Output • Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 - 300 ohms ear
receiver/headphones
• Microphone jack (minijack, monaural)
Plug in power
Minimum input level: 0.7 mV 3 kilohms or
lower impedance microphone
•USB connector
Playback speed control +100% to -50% (DPC )
Power requirements Two size AAA (LR03) alkaline batteries: 3 V DC
Dimensions 34.4 x 106.3 x 18 mm (1
3
/
8
x 4
1
/
4
x
23
/
32
in.)
(w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls)
Mass 75 g (2.7 oz) (incl. batteries and a “Memory Stick“)
Supplied accessories “Memory Stick“ x 1
Application Software (CD-ROM) x 1
Ear receivers x 1
USB connecting cable x 1
Carrying case x 1
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries x 2 (excluding
some areas)
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories.
Please ask the dealer for detailed information.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Maximum recording time of a “Memory Stick“*
The maximum recording time for all the folders are as follows. You can
record messages for the maximum recording time in a single folder.
16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB
SP** 2hr 10min. 4hr 24min. 8hr 52min. 17hr 47min.
LP*** 5hr 47min. 11hr 45min. 23hr 38min. 47hr 26min.
(hr: hours /min.: minutes)
*When using each “Memory Stick“ for use with ICD-MS525 only and by the
initial setting with three folders.
** SP: Standard play recording mode (monaural sound)
*** LP: Long play recording mode (monaural sound)
Ver 1.0 2004.05

Sony ICD-MS525 Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	ICD-MS525
Category	Voice Recorder
Language	English

Summary

Specifications

Maximum Recording Time

Details on the device's recording duration based on memory capacity and mode.

Power Requirements

Information on the device's power source and voltage needs.

General Information

Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

Guidelines for safely repairing flexible circuit boards.

Chip Component Replacement Notes

Important considerations when replacing small chip components.

Disassembly Procedures

Test Mode Operations

1. LCD Test

Testing the LCD display's functionality and contrast settings.

3. Audio Test

Procedures for testing audio playback and sine wave output.

Diagrams and Schematics

4-1. Block Diagrams

High-level overview of the device's internal functional blocks.

Printed Wiring Boards

Component layouts for the AUDIO, MAIN, and SWITCH circuit boards.

Schematic Diagrams

Detailed circuit schematics for AUDIO, MAIN, and SWITCH boards.

Integrated Circuit Diagrams

Block diagrams and pin descriptions for key integrated circuits.

Exploded Views

5-1. Front Cabinet Section

Exploded view of the front assembly and its parts.