SERVICE MANUAL
Sony Video & Sound Products Inc.
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA. NOT
(US and Canadian models only)
APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE
PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.
POUR LES CLIENTS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON
APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA
PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
CEA2006 Standard
Power Output: 17 Watts RMS × 4 at 4
Ohms < 1% THD+N
SN Ratio: 80 dBA
(reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)
Tuner section (US and Canadian models)
FM
Tuning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:
FM CCIR: -1,956.5 to -487.3 kHz and
+500.0 to +2,095.4 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB
Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Sensitivity: 26 μV
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and utter: Below measurable limit
Tuner section (AEP and UK models)
FM
Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:
FM CCIR: -1,956.5 to -487.3 kHz and
+500.0 to +2,095.4 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB
Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz
MW/LW
Tuning range:
MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz
LW: 153 – 279 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
Sensitivity: MW: 26 μV, LW: 50 μV
External antenna (aerial) connector
Tuner section
(E, Indian and Australian models)
FM
Tuning range:
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 100 kHz step)
87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)
FM tuning step:
50 kHz/100 kHz/200 kHz switchable
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:
FM CCIR: -1,956.5 to -487.3 kHz and
+500.0 to +2,095.4 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB
Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range:
531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)
530 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)
AM tuning step:
9 kHz/10 kHz switchable
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Sensitivity: 26 μV
The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only)
folders (albums): 150 (including root folder)
les (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than 300
if folder/le names contain many
characters)
displayable characters for a folder/le name: 32
(Joliet)/64 (Romeo)
Corresponding codec: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)
and AAC (.m4a)
USB Player section
Interface: USB (High-speed)
Maximum current: 1 A
The maximum number of recognizable tracks:
10,000
Corresponding codec:
MP3 (.mp3)
Bit rate: 8 - 320 kbps (Supports VBR (Variable
Bit Rate))
Sampling rate: 16 - 48 kHz
WMA (.wma)
Bit rate: 32 - 192 kbps (Supports VBR
(Variable Bit Rate))
Sampling rate: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
AAC (.m4a, .mp4)
Bit rate: 8 - 320 kbps
Sampling rate: 11.025 - 48 kHz
WAV (.wav)
Bit depth: 16 bit
Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
FLAC (.ac)
Bit depth: 16 bit, 24 bit
Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Wireless Communication
Communication System:
BLUETOOTH Standard version 3.0
Output:
BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 2
(Max. +4 dBm)
Maximum communication range:
Line of sight approx. 10 m (33 ft)*
1
Frequency band:
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 – 2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method: FHSS
Compatible BLUETOOTH Proles*
2
:
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole) 1.3
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Prole) 1.5
HFP (Handsfree Prole) 1.6
PBAP (Phone Book Access Prole)
SPP (Serial Port Prole)
MAP (Message Access Prole)
HID (Human Interface Device Prole)
Corresponding codec:
SBC (.sbc) and AAC (.m4a)
*1 The actual range will vary depending on factors such
as obstacles between devices, magnetic elds
around a microwave oven, static electricity,
reception sensitivity, antenna (aerial)’s performance,
operating system, software application, etc.
*2 BLUETOOTH standard proles indicate the purpose
of BLUETOOTH communication between devices.
Power amplier section
Output: Speaker outputs
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 55 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
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SPECIFICATIONS
9-896-191-02
2016B33-1
©
2016.02
US Model
Canadian Model
WX-850BT/900BT
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Australian Model
WX-900BT
Indian Model
WX-900BT/900BTM
Ver. 1.1 2016.02
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism MEX-N4100BT/N4150BT
Mechanism Type MG-101CF-188
Optical Pick-up Name DAX-25A
• The tuner and CD sections have no adjustments.
AUDIO SYSTEM
The service manual of the mechanism deck, used in
this model, has been issued in a separate volume.
Please refer to the service manual of the MG-101
series for the mechanism deck information.
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Photo: WX-900BT
WX-850BT/900BT/
900BTM