CDX-1200/3600
SERVICE MANUAL
Photo: CDX-3600
• The tuner and CD sections have no adjustments.
SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (US, Canadian model)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
18 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into
4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more
than 1% total harmonic distortion.
US Model
Canadian Model
CDX-1200
E Model
CDX-3600
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism CDX-1150, CDX-3700
CD Drive Mechanism Type MG-310-153
Other Specifications
CD player section
System Compact disc digital audio
system
Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB
Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Laser Diode Properties (US, Canadian model)
Material GaAs + GaAlAs
Wavelength 785 – 815 nm (Typ. 800 nm)
Emission Duration Continuous
Laser output power Less than 0.5 mW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance of
0.7 mm from the objective lens surface on the
Optical Pick-up Block.
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range
US, Canadian model: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz
E model: FM tuning interval:
50 kHz/200 kHz switchable
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)
87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity 12 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo),
68 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.7% (stereo),
0.5% (mono)
Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range
US, Canadian model: 530 – 1,710 kHz
E model: AM tuning interval:
9 kHz/10 kHz switchable
531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)
530 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
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FM/AM COMPACT DISC PLAYER
MICROFILM
1
General
Outputs Audio output
Power amplifier control
lead
Power antenna relay control
lead
Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz
Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 178 mm
(7 1/8 × 2 × 7 1/8 in.)
(w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm
(7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 1/2 in.)
(w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb. 10 oz.)
Supplied accessories Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
SERVICE NOTE
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Notes on Chip Component Replacement
• Never reuse a disconnected chip component.
• Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be dam-
aged by heat.
NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK OR
BASE UNIT
The laser diode in the optical pick-up block may suffer electrostatic
breakdown because of the potential difference generated by the
charged electrostatic load, etc. on clothing and the human body.
During repair, pay attention to electrostatic breakdown and also use
the procedure in the printed matter which is included in the repair
parts.
The flexible board is easily damaged and should be handled with
care.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL
Location of controls ................................................................ 3
Getting Started ........................................................................ 3
Setting the clock ..................................................................... 3
CD Player................................................................................ 3
Radio ....................................................................................... 3
Other Functions ...................................................................... 4
Connections ............................................................................5
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Front Panel Assy ................................................................. 7
2-2. Key Board ........................................................................... 7
2-3. Main Sub Assy .................................................................... 8
2-4. CD Mechanism Block ......................................................... 8
2-5. Heat Sink............................................................................. 9
2-6. Chassis (R) Block Assy....................................................... 9
2-7. Floating Block Assy.......................................................... 10
2-8. Roller Arm Assy................................................................ 10
2-9. Optical Pick-up Block ....................................................... 11
3. DIAGRAMS
3-1. IC Pin Description............................................................. 12
3-2. Block Diagram –Main Section–........................................ 14
3-3. Block Diagram –Display Section–.................................... 15
3-4. Printed Wiring Boards –Main Section– ............................16
3-5. Schematic Diagram –Main Section (1/3)–........................ 18
3-6. Schematic Diagram –Main Section (2/3)–........................ 19
3-7. Schematic Diagram –Main Section (3/3)–........................ 20
3-8. Schematic Diagram –Display Section–.............................21
3-9. Printed Wiring Board –Display Section– .......................... 22
4. EXPLODED VIEWS
4-1. Chassis Section .................................................................25
4-2. Front Panel Section ........................................................... 26
4-3. CD Mechanism Section (1)............................................... 27
4-4. CD Mechanism Section (2)............................................... 28
5. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST........................................ 29
NOTES ON LASER DIODE EMISSION CHECK
The laser beam on this model is concentrated so as to be focused on
the disc reflective surface by the objecti v e lens in the optical pick-up
block. Therefore, when checking the laser diode emission, observe
from more than 30 cm away from the objective lens.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE
WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN
THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION.
REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PAR TS WHOSE
P ART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANU AL OR
IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
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