Sony PS-X555ES Service Manual

MICROFILM
US Model
Canadian Model
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SPECIFICATIONS
Turntable
Platter 32 cm (125/s in.), aluminum-alloy diecast
Motor Linear torque BSL (brushless and slotless)
motor
Drive system Direct drive
Control system Quartz lock control, magnedisc servo
control system
Speed 331/; rpm. 45 rpm
Starting
characteristics
Comes
to
nominal
speed
within
a
4h revolution (33! rpm)
Wow
and
flutter
0.015%
(WRMS)*.
0.02%
(WRMS)
+0.03% (DIN)
Signal-to-noise ratio 78 dB (DIN-B)
Load
characteristics
0%
up
to
100
g
stylus
force
(at
lead-in
groove of a record)
Speed deviation Within +0.0003%
Automatic
system
Lead-in.
return,
reject.
repeat.
arm
up/down.
record size selectiori
SAFETY-RELATED
COMPONENT
WARNING!!
COMPONENTS
IDENTIFIED
BY
SHADING
AND
MARK
ON
THE
SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAMS
AND
IN
THE
PARTS
LIST
ARE
CRITICAL
TO
SAFE
OPERATION.
REPLACE
THESE
COMPONENTS
WITH
SONY
PARTS
WHOSE
PART
NUMBERS
APPEAR
AS
SHOWN
IN
THIS
MANUAL.
OR
IN
SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED
BY
SONY.
Tonearm
Type Electronic linear tracking tonearm
Pivot-to-stylus length 130 mm (5:/в in.)
Overall arm length 212.5 mm (836 in.)
Tracking error +0.07°
Stylus force adjustment range 0.5 ~ 2.5 9
Cartridge shell weight 7.2g
Cartridge weight range (including cartridge shell)
10-150
14.5 - 19.5 g (with extra weight)
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Sony PS-X555ES Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	PS-X555ES
Category	Turntable
Language	English

Summary

Specifications

Turntable Specifications

Details on platter, motor, drive, control, speed, and automatic system.

Tonearm Specifications

Details on tonearm type, length, tracking error, stylus force, and weight.

Safety Information

Safety-Related Component Warning

Warning on critical safety components requiring specific replacement parts.

Safety Component Alert (French)

French warning on critical safety components and replacement parts.

General Specifications

Power, Dimensions, and Weight

Electrical requirements, consumption, physical dimensions, and weight.

Product Features

Tonearm Technology

Explains linear tracking and biotracer electronic tonearm systems.

User Operation and Convenience

Features like front panel operation, auto size selection, and muting system.

Drive System and Synchronization

Details on quartz lock, BSL motor, and cassette deck synchronization.

Safety Check Procedures

Leakage Test

Procedure to test AC leakage from exposed metal parts to earth ground.

Model Identification

Details on how to identify the model and its regional variations.

Controls and Operation

Control Panel Overview

Identifies and describes the function of each control on the unit.

Key Control Functions

Detailed explanations of auto-record-size, power, speed, stylus force, and repeat functions.

System Outline

Block Diagram

Visual representation of the system's functional blocks and signal flow.

Circuit Description

Biotracer Operation Theory

Explains the operation of the biotracer system's drive and sensor coils.

MFB and Window Comparator

Describes motional feedback (MFB) and window comparator circuits for servo control.

Circuit Operation

Key Input and Sensor Circuits

Explains key input detection and sensor coil operation for tonearm movement.

Arm Motor and Detection Systems

Describes arm motor rotation, horizontal, and vertical detection structures.

Disassembly Procedure

Component Removal Steps

Step-by-step instructions for disassembling the unit's main parts.

Adjustments

Mechanical Adjustments

Procedures for adjusting drop point for 30cm and 17cm records.

Electrical Adjustments

Procedures for adjusting stylus force and tonearm horizontal/vertical motor offset.

Diagrams and Schematics

Mounting Diagram

Diagram showing component placement on the conductor side of PCBs.

Exploded Views and Parts List

Exploded View (1)

Diagram showing exploded view of the turntable assembly.

Exploded View (2)

Diagram showing exploded view of the tonearm and base assembly.

Exploded View (3)

Diagram showing exploded view of the turntable and base assembly.

Exploded View (4)

Diagram showing exploded view of the tonearm and motor assembly.

Parts List

General Mechanical and Accessory Parts

Lists mechanical components, accessories, and packing materials.

Electrical Components

Lists all electrical parts including resistors, capacitors, transistors, ICs, and diodes.