Sony SA-CT260H - User Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
Sony Corporation
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
SPECIFICATIONS
9-893-767-02
2013K33-1
©
2013.11
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
Australian Model
Ver. 1.1 2013.11
• All of the units included in the HT-CT260H
(SA-CT260H/SA-WCT260H) are required to
confi rming operation of SA-CT260H. Check
in advance that you have all of the units.
HT-CT260H
SA-CT260H
HT-CT260H
HOME THEATRE SYSTEM
SA-CT260H
ACTIVE SPEAKER SYSTEM
COMPONENT MODEL NAME
HT-CT260H
Sound Bar (Active speaker system) SA-CT260H
Subwoofer (Active Subwoofer) SA-WCT260H
• Please refer to service manual separatery issued for subwoofer.
Formats supported by this system
HDMI
Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block)
Dolby Digital
DTS
Linear PCM 2ch 48 kHz or less
Amplifier section
U.S. models:
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION :
(FTC)
Front L + Front R:
With 4 ohms loads, both channels
driven , from 200 - 20,000 Hz; rated
25 Watts per channel minimum RMS
power, with no more than 1% to tal
harmonic distortion from
250 milliwatts to rated output.
POWER OUTPUT (reference)
Front L/Front R: 85 W
(per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz)
Canadian AEP, UK and Australian models:
POWER OUTPUT (rated)
Front L + Front R: 50 W + 50 W
(at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
POWER OUTPUT (reference)
Front L/Front R: 85 W (per channel at
4 ohms, 1 kHz)
Inputs
HDMI IN
ANALOG IN
OPTICAL IN
Output
HDMI TV OUT (ARC)
BLUETOOTH section
Communication system
BLUETOOTH Specification version
3.0
Output
BLUETOOTH Specification Power
Class 2
Maximum communication range
Line of sight approx. 10 m (33 feet)
1)
Frequency band
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz -
2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method
FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread
Spectrum)
Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles
2)
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile)
AVRCP 1.4 (Audio Video Remote
Control Profile)
Supported Codecs
3)
SBC
4)
Transmission range (A2DP)
20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (Sampling
frequency 44.1 kHz)
1) The actual range will vary depending
on factors such as obstacles between
devices, magnetic fields around a
microwave oven, static electricity,
cordless ph one, reception sensitivity,
operating system, software
application, etc.
2) BLUETOOTH standard profiles
indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH
communication between devices.
3) Codec: Audio signal compression and
conversion format
4) Subband Codec
Fron t speaker un it
Speaker system
Full range speaker system,
Bass Reflex
Speaker unit
Woofer: 55 mm × 80 mm
(2 1/4 in × 3 1/4 in) cone type
Ra ted impedance
4 ohms
General
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz (US and Canadian models)
220 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
(AEP, UK and Australian models)
Power consumption
On: 32 W
“Control for HD MI” is off (Standby
mode):
0.5 W or less
BLUETOOTH Standby mode: 0.5 W
or less
Dimensions (approx.)
940 mm × 102 mm × 95 mm
(37 1/8 in × 4 1/8 in × 3 3/4 in)
(with stands)
940 mm × 90 mm × 100 mm
(37 1/8 in × 3 5/8 in × 4 in)
(without stands)
Mass (approx.)
2.2 kg (4 lb 13 5/8 oz)
Wireless transmitter/receiver
Frequency band
2.4 GHz band (2.404 GHz -
2.476 GHz)
Modulation method
GFSK
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
s Standby power consumption: 0.5 W
or less (Sound Bar), 0.5 W or less
(Subwoofer)
File 2D
3D
Frame packing
Side-by-Side
(Half)
Over-Under 
(Top-and -
Bottom)
1920 × 1080p @ 59.94/60 Hz
1920 × 1080p @ 50 Hz
1920 × 1080p @ 23.98/24 Hz
1920 × 1080i @ 59.94/60 Hz
1920 × 1080i @ 50 Hz
1280 × 720p @ 59.94/60 Hz
1280 × 720p @ 50 Hz
720 × 480p @ 59.94/60 Hz
720 × 576p @ 50 Hz
640 × 480p @ 59.94/60 Hz
This system incorporates Dolby* Digital
and t he DTS** Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dol by Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license under
U.S. Pat ent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380;
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide
patents issued & pending. DTS, the
Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol
together are registered trademarks &
DTS Digital Surround and the DTS
logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
Product includes software. © DTS, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
The BLUETOOTH
®
word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by Sony Corporation is under
license.
This system incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™)
technology.
T
he terms HDMI and HDMI High-
Definition Multimedia Interface, and the
HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the
United States and other countries.
“x.v.Color”and “x.v.Color” logo are
trade marks of Sony Corporation.
Copyrights
“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are
registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
“PlayStation
®
” is a registered trademark
of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.

Summary

Safety Procedures and Warnings

Safety Check-out and Leakage Test

Outlines post-service safety checks, including AC leakage testing methods.

Critical Component Safety Alert

Warns about components marked with ▲ being critical for safety and requiring specific replacement parts.

Disassembly Flow

Disassembly Sequence Overview

Presents a flowchart illustrating the step-by-step disassembly process for the unit.

Disassembly - Rear Components

Back Case Block Removal

Details removing the back case block, including wire setting and connector installation notes.

Disassembly - Main Board

Main Board Removal Procedures

Details the steps for removing the MAIN board, including wire routing and connector checks.

System Block Diagrams

Block Diagram (Part 1)

Provides a high-level functional overview of the system's main components and signal flow.

Block Diagram (Part 2)

Continues the system block diagram, showing power distribution and detailed signal paths.

Schematic Diagrams - Main Board (1;7)

MAIN Board Power and Control Circuits

Details the initial section of the MAIN board schematic, focusing on power supply and basic control logic.

Schematic Diagrams - Main Board (2;7)

MAIN Board Interface Connections

Illustrates the MAIN board's connections to external inputs like HDMI, AUX, and OPTICAL.

Schematic Diagrams - Main Board (3;7)

MAIN Board Audio Processing Signals

Covers the audio processing pathways and control signals on the MAIN board, including DSP interfaces.

Schematic Diagrams - Main Board (4;7)

MAIN Board Power Amplification Stages

Details the power amplifier circuitry and associated components on the MAIN board.

Schematic Diagrams - Main Board (5;7)

MAIN Board MCU and Communication Interfaces

Shows the microcontroller (MCU) and communication protocols (SPI, I2C) on the MAIN board.

Schematic Diagrams - Main Board (6;7)

MAIN Board Audio Receiver Interface

Details the interface between the MAIN board and the audio receiver IC (CS8416) for digital audio input.

Schematic Diagrams - Main Board (7;7)

MAIN Board Flash and I2 C Configuration

Schematic Diagrams - HDMI Board (1;2)

HDMI Board EP92 A2 E Chip Details

Schematic Diagrams - HDMI Board (2;2)

HDMI Board ARC and Interface Connections

Schematic Diagrams - Power Board

Power Board Power Supply Circuitry

IC Pin Function Descriptions

MAIN Board MCU (M0516) Pin Assignments

Electrical Parts List

Board Assemblies and ICs

Lists replacement part numbers for circuit boards and integrated circuits.

Sony SA-CT260H Specifications

General

Total Power Output	300W
Subwoofer	Wireless
Connectivity	Bluetooth
Inputs	Optical, Analog
Sound Modes	Movie, Music
Dimensions (Subwoofer)	271 x 390 x 271 mm
Type	2.1ch Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer