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HCD-MD555 SERVICE MANUAL US Model AEP Model Ver 1.1 2001. 08 UK Model E Model Tourist Model • This set is the Amplifier, CD player, MD Deck and Tuner section in DHC-MD555. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Model Name Using Similar Mechanism Licensing Corporation.
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COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK ! OR DOTTED LINE WITH 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.
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0.15 µ F 1.5k Ω (0.75V) MODEL IDENTIFICATION – BACK PANEL – Earth Ground HCD-MD555 MODEL NO. COMPACT DISC DECK RECEIVER SERIAL Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage. MADE IN JAPAN AC: 230V ~ 50/60Hz 90W: AEP, UK model AC: 110 –...
8. You can exit the error history mode by pressing the MENU/NO button. The message “ERR DP MODE” is displayed. 9. You can exit the test mode by pressing the REPEAT . Then the HCD-MD555 enters the standby state, the disc is ejected, and the display exits the test mode.
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DISPLAYING CONTENTS OF THE ERROR HISTORY 1. Select the desired item of history using the MULTI JOG dial. 2. Press the MD WALKMAN SYNC button to display the desired content of the selected error item. 3. Press the MD WALKMAN SYNC button again to return to the history item display screen. Table 1 shows error history items and the contents.
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(Note 2) NO DISC code in the order of occurrence CD SECTION ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ OPERATING THE DISPLAYED HISTORIES When the three buttons of ENTER/YES , PRESET EQ , and CD3 are pressed simultaneously, and the mechanical error count and the count of “NO DISC”...
SECTION 2 SERVICE NOTE CD-TEXT TEST DISC This unit is able to display the test data (character information) written in the CD on its fluorescent indicator tube. The CD-TEXT TEST DISC (TGCS-313:4-989-366-01) is used for checking the display. To check, perform the following procedure. Checking Method: Turn ON the power, set the disc on a tray, and chuck the disc.
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Table 2: CD-TEXT TEST DISC Recorded Data Contents and Display (TRACKS NO. 33 to 99) (In this unit, some special characters cannot be displayed. This is no a fault.) TRACK Recorded contents Display 100Hz/0dB/R* 1kHz/0dB/R* Same as the values shown in the left column. ...
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IOP DATA RECORDING AND DISPLAY WHEN THE OPTICAL PICKUP AND NON-VOLATILE MEMORY (BD (MD) BOARD IC171) IS REPLACED The IOP value that is indicated on the optical pickup unit can be saved in the non-volatile memory. By saving the IOP value saved in the non- volatile memory, it is no more necessary to read the IOP value on the optical pickup unit.
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CHECK BEFORE STARTING PARTS REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT Cause of defect can be approximately located by performing the following checks before starting repair work. For the detailed procedure, refer to “SECTION 6 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS”. Criterion of judgement Countermeasure when result of judgement (If the value does not satisfy the following is defective specification value, it is judged as defective.)
SECTION 4 DISASSEMBLY Note : Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. 4-1. BACK PANEL • Remove the upper cover first. 5 Three connectors 6 Back panel 2 Cover (Back) 3 Ten screws (+BV 3 × 8) 4 Seven screws (+BV 3 ×...
4-9. CHASSIS (ELEVATOR) NEW 1 Chassis (Elevator) NEW assy 4-10. MOTOR (HEAD) ASSY (M905), HEAD RELAY BOARD 7 Remove soldering of the motor. 8 HEAD RELAY board 1 Connector 3 Screw (+BVTT 2.6 × 5) 6 Motor (Head) assy (M905) 2 Belt A Remove the motor assy in the direction of the arrow B .
4-11. MD BASE UNIT (MBU-C1E) 2 Four step screws 3 MD base unit (MBU-C1E) Note: Remove the MD base unit while 1 Connector being careful of the over-write head. Over-write head 4-12. BD BOARD 4 Two screws (+P 1.7 × 2.2) 6 OP translation flexible pc board 2 Connector...
4-13. OVER LIGHT HEAD (HR901) 1 Screw (+P1.7 × 2.5) 2 Over light head (HR901) 4-14. MD OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK (KMS-260A/J1N) 4 Optical pick-up block (KMS-260A/JIN) Remove the optical pickup block in the direction of the arrow. 1 Screw (M 1.7 × 1.4) 2 Stopper 3 Shaft (MAIN) —...
4-17. TRAY (SUB) 1 Turn the pulley (LD) and move the slider (selection) in the direction of the arrow L. 2 Turn the pulley (mode) in the direction of the arrow to adjust the tray (sub) that you want to remove. (It depends on the height and position of the stocker.) 3 Turn the pulley (LD) and move the slider...
4-19. HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE GEARS 3 Gear (Gear B) Attach the gear so that radius of the gear agrees with that of "A" portion as shown in the figure. 1 Move the slider (U/D) in the direction of the arrow as far as it can go.
4-21. HOW TO ATTACH THE STOCKER 2 Tray (Sub) A Engage the "A" portion of the 1 Stocker tray (sub) with the slider (selection). Tray (Sub) A "A" portion of the Catch of the tray (sub) slider (selection) 3 Two step screws 4 Two step screws 4-22.
SECTION 5 TEST MODE PRECAUTIONS FOR USE OF TEST MODE • Loading is performed regardless of the test mode operation. Therefore, be sure to check that the disc has stopped rotating before inserting or removing the disc. The disc does not stop rotating during continuous play, continuous record, and other modes even if you press the MD§ , so the disc will be ejected while it is rotating.
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Be very careful not to enter any test groups with an exclamation mark (!) in the Mark column because the non-volatile memory can be written in these test groups and the HCD-MD555 will not work correctly. Displays on Screen when the Test Mode is Selected •...
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OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK MODE 1. How to Enter the Continuous Playback Mode 1 Insert a disc in slot 1. (Either a recordable disc or playback-only disc can be used.) Press the MD§ button to load the disc. 2 Turn the MULTI JIG dial until “CPLAY MODE” (30) appears on the display. 3 Press the ENTER/YES button and the display changes to “CPLAY MID”.
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OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS RECORDING MODE (Use the following mode for the self record-and-playback check only) 1. How to Enter the Continuous Recording Mode 1 Insert a disc that can be used for recording, in slot 1. Press the MD§ button to load the disc. 2 Turn the MULTI JOG dial until “CREC MODE”...
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DISPLAY IN THE TEST MODE Each time the LOWER DISPLAY button pressed, the display changes in the following order. ↓ MODE display Mode display Displays “TEMP ADJUST”, “CPLAY MODE”, etc. ↓ Error rate display Error rate display Error rates are displayed as follows. ↓...
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CONTINUOUS RECORDING AGING MODE TEST MODE DISPLAY Repeat the five-second recording continuously over the entire 1. How to Enter the Test Mode recording area of the five discs. While pressing the ENTER/YES and REC buttons, press 1. How to Enter the Continuos Recording Mode the POWER button twice (i.e., turn off the main power and 1 Insert all of the five recordable discs on which data is back on again.)
SECTION 6 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT List of Service Tools MD SECTION • Oscilloscope • Digital voltmeter Precautions for Checking Laser Diode Emission • Thermometer To check the emission of the laser diode during adjustments, never • Laser power meter LPM-8001 view directly from the top as this may lose your eye-sight. (Part No.
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6) Use the jig disc that is free from finger print because it can Laser Power Check adversely affect the adjustment result. Before starting the laser power check : Check the IOP value of the optical pickup before starting the laser Note: power check.
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Traverse Check 10. Observe waveform on an oscilloscope to confirm that waveform Connection : on an oscilloscope satisfies the specified value. Do not rotate the MULTI JOG knob at this time. Oscilloscope (Traverse waveform) BD board TP233 (TEO) TP416 (VC) V : 0.5V/div H : 10ms/div Input : DC mode Specified value : Offset value 10% or less...
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Focus Bias Check Self-Record/Playback Check Change the focus bias and check the focus tolerance amount. The set that is being repaired, creates a continuous record/playback Checking Method : disc by itself and checks the error rate. Load a test disc (MDW-74/AU-1). Checking Method : Rotate the MULTI JOG knob and display “CPLAY MODE”...
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Recording and Display of IOP Information Temperature Compensation Offset Adjustment The IOP data can be recorded in the non-volatile memory. The two Save the temperature data at that time in the non-volatile memory types of IOP data can be recorded in the non-volatile memory. One as 25 ˚C reference data.
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Traverse Adjustment 5. Then the message “LD 7.0m W$ ” appears. 6. Rotate MULTI JOG so that the laser power meter reading is Connection : in the range of 6.9 to 7.1 mW. Press the ENTER/YES button Oscilloscope to save the resultant value of adjustment in the non-volatile memory.
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Focus Bias Adjustment 10. “EFB = MO-P” appears. The optical pickup moves toward inner circumference of the pit area. and the servo locks in. Adjusting Method : 11. Rotate MULTI JOG . The waveform changes at the step of 1. Load a test disc (MDW-74/AU-1). approx.
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Error Rate Check Auto Gain Control Output Level Adjustment CD Error Rate Check Be sure to perform this adjustment when the pickup is replaced. Checking Method : If the adjustment ends in the message “Adjust NG!”, it is suspected 1. Load a check disc (MD) TDYS-1. that the optical pickup is defective or the servo system circuit is 2.
Note: A clear RF signal waveform means that the shape “◊” can CD SECTION be clearly distinguished at the center of the waveform. Note: RF signal waveform CD Block is basically designed to operate without adjustment. Therefore, check each item in order given. VOLT/DIV : 200mV Use YEDS-18 disc (3-702-101-01) unless otherwise indicated.
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HCD-MD555 SECTION 7 DIAGRAMS 7-1. BLOCK DIAGRAMS — MD SECTION — IC121(1/2) A/D,D/A CONV. IC201 IC181,Q181,182 EFMO ADDT MD REC L OVER WRITE HR901 SDTO VIN L1 (PAGE 57) OVER WRITE HEAD HEAD DRIVE RF AMP SDTI VIN R1 R-CH...
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HCD-MD555 — CD SECTION — OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK (KSS-213BA/F-NP) DETECTOR RF AMP DIGITAL SERVO IC103 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR IC101 DIGITAL OUT D OUT (PAGE 54) RF EQ SUMMING RF AC CD L OUT L OUT (PAGE 57) INTEG- ASYI R OUT...
HCD-MD555 — AUDIO SECTION — R CH MD REC L RECA2 PHONES AUDIO (PAGE 54) CONTROL IC100 MD PLAY L INF2 (PAGE 54) TB800 CD PLAY L INA2 IC801 (PAGE 56) LPF O LPF 1 F OUT2 VOL IN2 INB2...
HCD-MD555 7-2. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION Note on Schematic Diagrams: Note on Printed Wiring Boards: • X : parts extracted from the component side. • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF: µµF TRANS-A board 50 WV or less are not indicated except for electrolytics •...
HCD-MD555 7-3. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM — CD SECTION — • Refer to page 103 for Waveforms. • Refer to page 105 for IC Block Diagrams. • Refer to page 111, 112 for IC Pin Function Description. The components identified by mark ! or dotted line with mark ! are critical for safety.
HCD-MD555 7-8. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM — MD SECTION (1/2) — • Refer to page 104 for Waveforms. • Refer to page 106, 107 for IC Block Diagrams. • Refer to page 113 to 116 for IC Pin Function Description. RN2304-TE85 The components identified by mark ! or dotted line with mark ! are critical for safety.
HCD-MD555 7-9. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM — MD SECTION (2/2) — • Refer to page 71 for IC Block Diagrams. • Refer to page 106 for Waveforms. • Refer to page 108 for IC Block Diagrams. • Refer to page 107 to 119 for IC Pin Function Description.
HCD-MD555 7-10. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM — RDS SECTION — • Refer to page 110 for IC Block Diagrams. 7-11. PRINTED WIRING BOARD — RDS SECTION — • Refer to page 61 for Circuit Boards Location. • Refer to page 120 for IC Pin Function Description.
HCD-MD555 7-15. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM — MAIN SECTION (1/3) — • Refer to page 109 for IC Block Diagrams. The components identified by mark ! or dotted line with mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.
HCD-MD555 7-16. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM — MAIN SECTION (2/3) — • Refer to page 83 for Printed Wiring Board. • Refer to page 104 for Waveforms. • Refer to page 123, 124 for IC Pin Function Description. JR404 0 JR403 — 87 —...
HCD-MD555 7-17. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM — MAIN SECTION (3/3) — • Refer to page 83 for Printed Wiring Board. • Refer to page 104 for Waveforms. • Refer to page 109 for IC Block Diagrams. • Refer to page 121, 122 for IC Pin Function Description.
HCD-MD555 7-18. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM — AMP SECTION — 1/4W 0.001 UN4112-TA SREAKER 0.001 The components identified by mark ! or dotted line with mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. — 91 — — 92 —...
HCD-MD555 7-22. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM — POWER SECTION — 2.5A US MODEL 250V F960 EXCEPT 125V US MODEL The components identified by mark ! or dotted line with mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. — 99 —...
7-25. IC Pin Function Description • IC101 Digital Signal Processor (CXD2587Q) (BD (CD) Board) Pin No. Pin Name Description SQSO SubQ 80-bit, PCM peak and level data output CD TEXT data output SQCK Clock input to read out SQSO XRST System reset.
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LPF output L-CH AVSS1, 73, 74 — Analog ground terminal AVSS2 L OUT2 LPF output R-CH A IN2 Analog input R-CH A OUT2 Analog output R-CH AVDD2 — Analog power supply RMUT Not used in the HCD-MD555 (open) LMUT — 112 —...
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• IC101 RF AMPLIFIER, FOCUS/TRACKING ERROR AMPLIFIER (CXA2523AR) (BD (MD) BOARD) Pin No. Pin Name Description I-V connected RF signal input (I) from optical pickup I-V connected RF signal input (J) from optical pickup Center point voltage (+ 1.65 V) generation output terminal 4 to 9 A to F Signal input from optical pickup (A to F)
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• IC121 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR, DIGITAL SERVO SIGNAL PROCESSOR, EFM/ACIRC ENCODER/DECODER, SHOCK PROOF MEMORY CONTROLLER, ATRAC ENCODER/DECODER) (CXD2654AR) (BD (MD) BOARD) Pin No. Pin Name Description MNT0 Focus OK signal output to the MD mechanism controller (IC316). “H” is output when focus is on (“L”: NG) (FOK) MNT1 Track jump detection signal output to the MD mechanism controller (IC316)
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Pin No. Pin Name Description XCAS Column address strobe signal output to the D-RAM (IC124) Address output to the D-RAM (IC124) XRAS Row address strobe signal output to the D-RAM (IC124) Write enable signal output to the D-RAM (IC124) 48 to 51 D1 to D3 Bi-directional data bus for the D-RAM (IC124) MVCI...
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Pin No. Pin Name Description TFDR Tracking servo drive PWM signal (+) output to the BH6511FS (IC152) DVDD — Power supply terminal (+3.3 V) (digital system) FFDR Focus servo drive PWM signal (+) output to the BH6511FS (IC152) FRDR Focus servo drive PWM signal (–) output to the BH6511FS (IC152) Clock signal (176.4 kHz) output terminal (X’tal system).
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• IC316 MD MECHANISM CONTROLLER (M30624MG-205C) (BD (MD) BOARD) Pin No. Pin Name Description WMOUT Data output to the MD WALKMAN WMCLK Clock input from the MD WALKMAN LEVEL-L L-CH level output LEVEL-R R-CH level output LEDDATA Data output to LED display. Not used in this set —...
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Pin No. Pin Name Description HEAD DOWN Over-write head UP/DOWN motor (M905) control signal output. *1 HEAD UP JOG0 JOG dial pulse input from rotary encoder. Not used in this set (pull up) JOG1 WMINV Output signal to invert phase of the clock input from the MD WALKMAN LEDLAT Data latch signal output to LED display.
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Pin No. Pin Name Description — Not used in this set (open) DIG RST Reset signal output to CXD2654AR (IC121) and BH6511FS (IC152). “L”: reset SENS Internal status (SENSE) input from CXD2654AR (IC121) MNT3 Monitor signal input from CXD2654AR (IC121) MNT2 Busy signal input from CXD2654AR (IC121) MNT1...
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• IC300 CD MECHANISM CONTROLLER (µPD784215AYFGF-501-3BA) (MAIN BOARD) Pin No. Pin Name Description 1, 2 — Not used in this set (open) LEDLAT Serial latch pulse signal output to LED driver. Not used in this set (open) DRVCS Chip select signal output to display devices. Not used in this set (open) Output enable signal output to static RAM (IC302).
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Pin No. Pin Name Description RESET Reset signal input. “L”: reset. The low voltage detection signal is used as reset signal 12CBSY I2C bus busy input — Not used in this set (close) SCOR Subcode sync (S0+S1) detection signal input from CXD2587Q (IC101) of the CD section —...
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• IC500 SYSTEM CONTROL (µPD784215YGF-505-3BA) (MAIN BOARD) Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 to 5 — Not used in this set (TP501 ~ TP505) OPT SEL CD CD = H STANDBY LED control signal output TIMER LED — Power supply terminal SPEC1 to 10 to 13 Fixed at “H”...
8-8. OPTICAL BLOCK (BU-K1BD33) not supplied not supplied M102 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks ! 401 8-848-379-31 OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK KSM-213BFN/C2NP 4-996-243-11 SCREW (M2), +PSW * 405 A-4724-330-A BD(CD) BOARD, COMPLETE 4-216-878-01 COLLAR 1-769-069-11 WIRE (FLAT TYPE) (16 CORE) The components identified by mark ! or dotted line with mark ! are critical for safety.
SECTION 9 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: • Due to standardization, replacements in the • CAPACITORS: • SEMICONDUCTORS parts list may be different from the parts uF: µF In each case, u: µ, for example: specified in the diagrams or the components •...
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HCD-MD555 US Model AEP Model SERVICE MANUAL UK Model E Model Tourist Model CORRECTION-1 Correct your service manual as shown below. Subject : Correction of Fuse (F964) (ECN-TA804327) (ECN-TA804404) Page INCORRECT CORRECT location: F-5 location: F-5 location: D-5 location: D-5...
HCD-MD555 REVISION HISTORY Clicking the version allows you to jump to the revised page. Also, clicking the version at the upper right on the revised page allows you to jump to the next revised page. Ver. Date Description of Revision 2001.08...