Sony Car Stereo System MDX 65 User Manual

MDX-65  
SERVICE MANUAL  
US Model  
Canadian Model  
AEP Model  
UK Model  
E Model  
Dolby noise reduction extension manufactured under license  
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism MDX-62  
Mini Disc Mechanism Type  
Optical Pick-up Name  
MG-798K-133  
KMS-241A/J2N  
SPECIFICATIONS  
FEATURES  
System  
Laser Diode Properties  
Material: GaAlAs  
Mini disc digital audio system  
• Sony BUS system compatible with mobile MD  
changers.  
Direct-in system for inserting and removing  
MDs easily.  
No waiting time to change discs in continuous  
play.  
• The MD changer compartment has a built in light  
for easy use even in the dark.  
Wavelength: 780 nm  
Emission Duration: Continuous  
Laser output Power: Less than  
44.6 µW*  
* This output is the value measured at a distance of  
200 mm from the objective lens surface on the  
Optical Pick-up Block.  
• 1 bit Digital/Analog converter for high quality  
sound reproduction.  
Frequency response  
10 – 20,000 Hz  
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
95 dB  
Outputs  
Bus control output (8 PIN)  
Analog audio output (RCA PIN)  
Current drain 300 mA (MD playback)  
600 mA (during loading or ejecting a  
disc)  
Dimensions  
Approx. 176 × 83.5 × 142 mm  
3
18  
(7 × 3 /8 × 5  
/32 in.) (w/h/d) not incl.  
projecting parts and controls  
Approx. 1.1 kg (2 lb. 7 oz.)  
Mass  
Power requirement  
12 V DC car battery (negative  
ground)  
Supplied accessories  
Mounting hardware (1 set)  
Bus cable 5.5 m (1)  
RCA pin cord 5.5 m (1)  
U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
• Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
MINIDISC CHANGER  
MICROFILM  
 
SECTION 1  
SERVICE NOTE  
1-1.TO PLACE THE SET INTO PLAYBACK MODE  
The this set has no key control function and cannot be placed into  
the Playback mode alone.  
For key control, the this set is controlled through serial  
communication with a master unit (car audio player, TV tuner or  
source selector compatible with the Sony BUS system.)  
To service the this set, the set should be connected as given below:  
Master unit  
(CDX-C880,  
C880R, etc.)  
MDX-65  
BUS CONTROL OUT BUS CONTROL IN  
1-2. HOW TO CHECK THE SERVO BOARD  
WAVEFORMS  
1. Remove the panel (rear) assy, case (upper) and panel (front) assy.  
Then, remove the main board from the mechanism deck. (See  
page 8 of “SECTION 3. DISASSEMBLY”.)  
2. Remove the chassis (OP) block from the mechanism deck. (See  
page 10 of “SECTION 3. DISASSEMBLY”.)  
3. Short each bridge points BP1 and BP2 on the main board by  
solder bridge.  
– main board (conductor side) –  
BP1  
BP2  
4. Connect the power board with the main board by the main  
flexible board. Connect the main board with the servo board by  
the servo flexible board.  
5. Connect to a master unit. With the master unit OFF, press the  
preset buttons 4 n 5 n 1 (2 seconds or more each) in this  
turn to enter the TEST mode.  
6. Open the doors and insert a disc in the chassis (OP) assy. Use  
the SOURCE button on the master unit to select to MD to  
playback.  
7. Check the waveforms at each point on the servo board.  
Note: After this check is completed, remove solder between  
shorted bridge points BP1 and BP2 and open these points.  
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