• HCD-EX66 is the amplifi er, USB, CD player
and tuner section in MHC-EX66.
• HCD-EX88 is the amplifi er, USB, CD player
and tuner section in MHC-EX88.
• HCD-EX99 is the amplifi er, USB, CD player
and tuner section in MHC-EX99.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/orother countries.
• This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property
rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this
product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.
Amplifi er section
The following measured at AC 127 V,
60 Hz (Mexican model)
The following measured at AC 220 V,
50/60 Hz (Argentine model)
The following measured at AC 230 V,
50/60 Hz (Other models)
HCD-EX99
Front Speaker:
Power output (rated):
80 W + 80 W (at 3 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
RMS output power (reference):
135 W + 135 W (per channel at 3 Ω,
1 kHz)
Subwoofer:
RMS output power (reference):
200 W (at 8 Ω, 100 Hz)
HCD-EX88
Power output (rated):
120 W + 120 W (at 4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
RMS output power (reference):
200 W + 200 W (per channel at 4 Ω,
1 kHz)
HCD-EX66
Power output (rated):
50 W + 50 W (at 4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1%
THD)
RMS output power (reference):
90 W + 90 W (per channel at 4 Ω,
1 kHz)
PHONES (stereo mini jack):
accepts headphones with an
impedance of 8 Ω or more
SPEAKERS: impedance
HCD-EX99: impedance 3 ΩHCD-EX88/EX66: impedance 4 Ω
SUBWOOFER (HCD-EX99 only):
impedance 8 Ω
System:
Compact disc and digital audio
system
Laser Diode Properties
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6μW
* This output is the value
measurement at a distance of
200mm from the objective lens
surface on the Optical Pick-up
Block with 7mm aperture.
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB
Dynamic range: More than 88 dB
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
Antenna:
FM lead antenna
AM loop antenna
Power requirements
Mexican model:
AC 127 V, 60 Hz
Argentine model:
AC 220 V ‒ 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Other models:
AC 120 V ‒ 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
HCD-EX99: 85 W
(0.5 W at the Power Saving Mode)
HCD-EX88: 70 W
(0.5 W at the Power Saving Mode)
HCD-EX66: 45 W
(0.5 W at the Power Saving Mode)
Dimensions (W/H/D) (excl. speakers)
Approx. 210 mm × 312 mm ×
375 mm
Mass (excl. speakers)
HCD-EX99/EX88: Approx. 3.8 kg
HCD-EX66: Approx. 3.6 kg
Design and specifi cations are subject to
change without notice.
NOTES ON CHIP COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
• Never reuse a disconnected chip component.
• Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be damaged by heat.
FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARD REPAIRING
• Keep the temperature of soldering iron around 270 °C during
repairing.
• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specifi ed herein may result in hazardous radia-
tion exposure.
This appliance is classifi ed as
a CLASS 1 LASER product.
This marking is located on the
rear exterior.
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 PARTS
WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS
MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
7. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST .............................. 55
Accessories are given in the last of the electrical parts list.
3
HCD-EX66/EX88/EX99
SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP
BLOCK OR BASE UNIT
The laser diode in the optical pick-up block may suffer electrostatic break-down because of the potential difference generated by
the charged electrostatic load, etc. on clothing and the human body.
During repair, pay attention to electrostatic break-down and also
use the procedure in the printed matter which is included in the
repair parts.
The fl exible board is easily damaged and should be handled with
care.
NOTES ON LASER DIODE EMISSION CHECK
The laser beam on this model is concentrated so as to be focused
on the disc refl ective surface by the objective lens in the optical
pickup block. Therefore, when checking the laser diode emission,
observe from more than 30 cm away from the objective lens.
UNLEADED SOLDER
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with
the lead free mark due to their particular size)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.
• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 °C higher
than ordinary solder.
Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be
applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.
Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to
about 350 °C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if
the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
• Strong viscosity
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to fl ow)
than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges
occur such as on IC pins, etc.
• Usable with ordinary solder
It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may
also be added to ordinary solder.
RELEASING THE DISC TRAY LOCK
The disc tray lock function for the antitheft of an demonstration
disc in the store is equipped.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
– Model Number Lavel –
Parts No.
ModelPart No.
EX99: MX model
EX99: AR model
EX88: E2, E51 models
EX88: MX model
EX88: AR model
EX66: E4 model
EX66: EA model
EX66: E2, E51 models
EX66: AR model
EX99: E2, E51 models
• Abbreviation
AR : Argentina model
E2 : 120V AC area in E model
E4 : 220 – 240V AC area in E model
E51 : Chilean and Peruvian models
EA : Saudi Arabia model
MX : Mexican model
4-263-771-0[]
4-263-772-0[]
4-263-773-0[]
4-263-774-0[]
4-263-775-0[]
4-263-778-0[]
4-263-779-0[]
4-263-780-0[]
4-263-782-0[]
*
Releasing Procedure:
1. Press [
] button to turn the power on.
?/1
2. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select CD function.
3. While pressing the [x] button for more 5 seconds.
4. The message “CHILD LOCK OFF” is displayed and the disc
tray is unlocked.
Note: When “CHILD LOCK ON” is displayed, the slot lock is not re-
leased by turning power on/off with the [
?/1
] button.
4
: Since the HCD-EX99: E2 and E51 models have their model
*
number labels marked directly on the back panel, the model
number labels have no relative part numbers.
Because of this, determine the model through the marked model
number when comparing the difference between these models.
SERVICE POSITION OF CDM76
top panel section
BD76 board
HCD-EX66/EX88/EX99
SERVICE POSITION OF BOARDS
stand
PANEL board
tuner unit
(TUNER board)
AMP SMPS board
5
HCD-EX66/EX88/EX99
HOW TO OPEN THE TRAY WHEN POWER SWITCH TURN OFF
bracket
pin
Pull the tray by the hand.
CAPACITOR DISCHARGE FOR ELECTRIC SHOCK PREVENTION
AMP SMPS board
(Right side view)
6
In checking the AMP SMPS board, make a capacitor
discharge of C624 (EX66) or C625 (EX88) or C631
(EX99) and C914 for electrical shock prevention.
800 :/2 W
AMP SMPS board
C624 (EX66)
C625 (EX88)
C631 (EX99)
800 :/2 W
C914
PRECAUTION WHEN INSTALLING A NEW OP UNIT/
PRECAUTION BEFORE UNSOLDERING THE STATIC
ELECTRICITY PREVENTION SOLDER BRIDGE
HCD-EX66/EX88/EX99
When installing a new OP unit, be sure to connect the fl exible
printed circuit board fi rst of all before removing the static electric-
ity prevention solder bridge by unsoldering.
Remove the static electricity prevention solder bridge by unsoldering after the fl exible printed circuit board has already been con-
nected.
(Do not remove nor unsolder the solder bridge as long as the OP
unit is kept standalone.)
7
HCD-EX66/EX88/EX99
DISASSEMBLY
• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
SET
2-1. SIDE CASE (L),
SIDE CASE (R)
(Page 9)
2-2. TOP PANEL SECTION
(Page 9)
SECTION 2
2-3. SHIELD (POWER-PWB)
(Page 10)
2-4. FRONT PANEL SECTION
(Page 10)
2-7. KNOB (VOL)
(Page 13)
2-5. BACK PANEL SECTION
(Page 11)
2-6. AMP SMPS BOARD
(Page 12)
2-8. CD MECHANISM DECK
(Page 13)
2-9. BASE UNIT
(Page 14)
2-10. OPTICAL PICK-UP
(Page 14)
8
Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
The cold reset clears all data including preset data stored in the
memory to initial conditions. Execute this mode when returning
the set to the customer.
Procedure:
1. In the standby status, press the [
] button to turn the power
?/1
on.
2. Press three buttons of [x], [FUNCTION] and [
] simultane-
?/1
ously.
3. When “RESET” appears, the set enters standby status.
PANEL TEST MODE
Enter The Panel Test Mode
Procedure:
1. In the standby status, press the [
] button to turn the power
?/1
on.
2. Press three buttons of [x], [OPTIONS] and [
] simultane-
?/1
ously.
3. When the panel test mode is activated, all LEDs and segments
of the liquid crystal display panel are all turned on.
Version Check
Procedure:
1. In the panel test mode (all LEDs and segments of the liquid
crystal display panel are turned on), press the [FUNCTION]
button.
2. On the liquid crystal display panel, date and version are displayed “xxxxVxxx”.
3. From this status, press the [u] button, and the destination and
model name are displayed.
4. To release from this mode, press three buttons of [x], [OPTIONS] and [
] simultaneously.
?/1
Key Test Mode
Procedure:
1. In the panel test mode (all LEDs and segments of the liquid
crystal display panel are turned on), press the [x] button.
2. The message “KEY0 0 0” displayed. Whenever any buttons
are pressed and the [VOLUME] control is turned, the value is
changed.
3. To release from this mode, press three buttons of [x], [OPTIONS] and [
] simultaneously.
?/1
CD TRAY LOCK
This mode is for the antitheft of CD disc in shop. (not for transport)
Procedure:
1. Press the [
] button to turn the power on.
?/1
2. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select CD function.
3. Insert a disc.
4. While pressing the [x] button for more 5 seconds.
5. The message “CHILD LOCK ON” is displayed and the disc
tray is locked. (Even if releasing from this mode, the disc tray
is still locked)
6. If press the [Z] button to eject the disc, the message “CHILD
LOCK” is displayed and can not eject the disc.
7. To release this lock, while pressing the [x] button for 5 seconds again.
8. The message “CHILD LOCK OFF” is displayed and the disc
tray is unlocked.
CD POWER MANAGE
This mode is for switch the CD power supply on/off. Even if this
state pulls out AC plug, it is held.
Procedure:
1. Press the [
] button to turn the power on.
?/1
2. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select CD function.
3. Press the [
] button again to turn the power off (clock
?/1
mode).
4. After pressing the [DISPLAY] button on the remote commander, while pressing the [x] button, press the [
?/1
] button.
5. It turns power on and display “CD/USB”, then display “PWR
ON” or “PWR OFF”.
CHANGE-OVER THE AM TUNING INTERVAL
The AM tuning interval can be changed over 9 kHz or 10 kHz.
Procedure:
1. Press the [
] button to turn the power on.
?/1
2. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select TUNER AM function.
3. Press the [
] button again to turn the power off (clock
?/1
mode).
4. After pressing the [DISPLAY] button on the remote commander, while pressing the [TUNING + M L] button,
press the [
?/1
] button.
5. It turns power on and display “9k STEP” or “10k STEP”, and
thus the tuning interval is changed over.
CD SHIP MODE
This mode can run the CD sled motor optionally. Use this mode,
for instance, when cleaning the optical pick-up.
Procedure:
1. Press the [
] button to turn the power on.
?/1
2. Confi rm there is no disc in tray.
3. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select CD function.
4. Press two buttons of [x] and [
] simultaneously.
?/1
5. Set to the CD ship mode (chucking on).
6. After blink “STANDBY”, “CHILD LOCK ON” is displayed,
disconnect the AC plug.
CD SHIP AND COLD RESET
Procedure:
1. Press the [
] button to turn the power on.
?/1
2. Confi rm there is no disc in tray.
3. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select CD function.
4. Press three buttons of [ENTER], [TUNING– l m] and
[
] simultaneously.
?/1
5. After blink “STANDBY”, “RESET” is displayed, disconnect
the AC plug.
15
HCD-EX66/EX88/EX99
SECTION 4
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
CD SECTION
Note:
1. CD Block is basically constructed to operate without adjustment.
2. Use YEDS-18 disc (Part No. 3-702-101-01) unless otherwise indicated.
3. Use an oscilloscope with more than 10 MΩ impedance.
4. Clean the object lens by an applicator with neutral detergent when the
signal level is low than specifi ed value with the following checks.
5. Check the focus bias check when optical pick-up block is replaced.
FOCUS BIAS CHECK
oscilloscope
(DC range)
BD76 board
CL102 (RFOUT)
CL117 (VREF)
Procedure:
1. Connect the oscilloscope to CL102 (RFOUT) and CL117
(VREF) on the BD76 board.
2. Press the [
] button to turn the power on, and press the
?/1
[FUNCTION] button to select CD function.
3. Set disc (YEDS-18) and press the [u] button to playback.
4. Confi rm that oscilloscope waveform is as shown in the fi gure
below (eye pattern).
A good eye pattern means that the diamond shape (◊) in the
center of the waveform can be clearly distinguished.
+
–
VOLT/DIV: 200 mV
TIME/DIV: 500 ns
TUNER SECTION
0 dB = 1 μV
FM AUTO STOP CHECK
signal
generator
set
+
75 :
–
Procedure:
1. Turn the power on.
2. Input the following signal from Signal Generator to FM antenna input directly.
Carrier frequency : A = 87.5 MHz, B = 98 MHz, C = 108 MHz
Deviation : 75 kHz
Modulation : 1 kHz
ANT input : 35 dBu (EMF)
Note: Please use 75 ohm “coaxial cable” to connect SG and the set. You
cannot use video cable for checking.
Please use SG whose output impedance is 75 ohm.
3. Set to FM tuner function and scan the input FM signal with
automatic scanning.
4. Confi rm that input Frequency of A, B and C detected and auto-
matic scanning stops.
Checking Location:
– BD76 Board (Side B) –
CL102
(RFOUT)
IC101
CL117
(VREF)
level:
1.1 ± 0.4 Vp-p
The stop of automatic scanning means “The station signal is received in good condition”.
L901,902 (EX88/EX99)
L903 (EX66)
L904 (EX66: EA MODEL)
F901
AC IN ~
HCD-EX66/EX88/EX99
1919
HCD-EX66/EX88/EX99
THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS.
(In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block.)
For Printed Wiring Boards.
Note:
• X : Parts extracted from the component side.
• : Pattern from the side which enables seeing.
(The other layers’ patterns are not indicated.)
Caution:
Pattern face side:
(SIDE B)
Parts face side:
(SIDE A)
• Abbreviation
AR : Argentina model
E2 : 120V AC area in E model
E4 : 220 – 240V AC area in E model
E51 : Chilean and Peruvian models
EA : Saudi Arabia model
MX : Mexican model
Parts on the pattern face side seen
from the pattern face are indicated.
Parts on the parts face side seen from
the parts face are indicated.
For Schematic Diagrams.
Note:
• All capacitors are in μF unless otherwise noted. (p: pF) 50
WV or less are not indicated except for electrolytics and
tantalums.
• All resistors are in Ω and 1/4 W or less unless otherwise
specifi ed.
• f : Internal component.
• 2 : Nonfl ammable resistor.
• C : Panel designation.
Note: The components identifi ed by mark 0 or dotted
line with mark 0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number specifi ed.
• A : B+ Line.
• B : B– Line.
• Voltages and waveforms are dc with respect to ground
under no-signal (detuned) conditions.
– BD76 Board –
no mark : CD PLAY
– Other Boards –
no mark : TUNER (FM/AM)
* : Impossible to measure
• Voltages are taken with VOM (Input impedance 10 MΩ).
Voltage variations may be noted due to normal production
tolerances.
• Waveforms are taken with a oscilloscope.
Voltage variations may be noted due to normal production
tolerances.
• Circled numbers refer to waveforms.
• Signal path.
F : TUNER (FM)
f : TUNER (AM)
J : CD
E : USB
q: DVD/PC IN
• Abbreviation
AR : Argentina model
E2 : 120V AC area in E model
E4 : 220 – 240V AC area in E model
E51 : Chilean and Peruvian models
EA : Saudi Arabia model
MX : Mexican model
• Waveforms
– BD76 Board –
1 IC101 2 (RFOUT)
(CD play mode)
200 mV/DIV, 500 nsec/DIV
2 IC101 us (XOUT)
16.934 MHz
1 V/DIV, 20 nsec/DIV
3 IC901 7 (CF2)
12 MHz
1 V/DIV, 20 nsec/DIV
0.6 to 1.5 Vp-p
2.6 Vp-p
3.1 Vp-p
– PANEL Board –
1 IC302 qd (Sub Clock)
32.768 kHz
1 V/DIV, 10 Psec/DIV
2 IC302 qh (Main Clock)
20 MHz
1 V/DIV, 50 nsec/DIV
– TUNER Board –
1 IC502 ql (X2)
32.768 kHz
200 mV/DIV, 5 Psec/DIV
3.3 Vp-p
2.9 Vp-p
0.6 Vp-p
• Circuit Boards Location
HCD-EX66/EX88/EX99
PANEL board
BD76 board
LOADING board
TUNER board
REGULATOR board
(EX88/EX99)
EFX-MODULE board
AMP SMPS board
2020
HCD-EX66/EX88/EX99
5-4. PRINTED WIRING BOARD – CD Section –
1
A
B
234567891011121314
BD76 BOARD (SIDE A) BD76 BOARD (SIDE B)
C303
R305
C304
C302
R304
C301
C
R415
R414
C415
C129
C124
D
E
F
R401
R901
R402
C401
C402
C953
C902 C903
X901
R129
C416
R904
C417
G
• See page 20 for Circuit Boards Location.
C127
C206
C208
C131
C209
R203
CP201
R201
C201
R202
E C B
Q201
C116
C207
• : Uses unleaded solder.
C119
11
1-883-378-
(11)
CL204
CL117
CL201
CL209
CL210
CL208
CL211
C107
CL207
SL302
CL203
C117
C102
C103
R102
CL205
CL212
28
222115
30
CL202
SL304
SL303
+
M
M401
(SPINDLE)
SL301
–
R301
R302
S001
S001
(LIMIT)
IC301
781
29
14
R303
+
CL401
CL116
CL121
C128
C130
60
41
C122
R405
C407
R404
C406
CL120
CN201
OPTICAL
PICK-UP
BLOCK
(DA11MMVGP)
CL118
CL115
R124
R123
R122
C202
R416
C418
CL113
CL110
CL109
CL214
CL410
R411
CL213
R910
R912
CL411
CL412
C905
R905
R906
C906
C907 R907
R908
C908
CL906
C909
R909
R911
R902
R914
CL907
CL908
CL909
91
82
CL904
PROGRAMMING
CL111
R408
R406
CL114
CL112
CL108
R118
R121
C113
R409
C126
R407
R120
C123
C125
CL107
R117
CL119
C204
CL206
CL101
R103
C118
C106
CL104
CL105
C110
R417
X101
C132
R126
8061
1
IC101
20
2140
C121
CL106
R116
R113 R114
C111
C112
116
C133
R101
C101
CL102
R104
R105
R106
R107
C104
C105
R108
C108
R109
R112
C120
SL201
R111
R913
C904
12
13
24
25
CL905
CN901
FLASH
CL413
IC901
R903
CL903
CL902
M402
(SLED)
CL408
CL409
C901
1
48
37
36
CL901
M
CL402
–
CL404
R413
CL405
R412
CL406
CN401
R924
R923
R922
C405
C951C952
C955
R955
CL416
R403
R953
R951R952
R954
20
2
CL419
21
CL414
1
CL420
CL421
1-883-378-
CL403
CL407
CL418
CL415
CL417
(11)
PANEL
BOARD
A
CN303
(Page 24)
11
HCD-EX66/EX88/EX99
2121
HCD-EX66/EX88/EX99
5-5. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM – CD Section (1/2) –
BD76 BOARD(1/2)
A
CN201
16P
16
VREF
15
VCC
E
GND
D
A
B
C
F
LD
VR
MD
F+
T-
T+
F-
B
C
OPTICAL
PICK-UP
BLOCK
(DA11MMVGP)
M401
(SPINDLE)
1234
D
M402
(SLED)
MM
E
F
CL212
14
CL211
13
CL210
12
CL209
11
CL208
10
CL207
9
8
CL206
7
6
CL205
5
CL204
4
CL203
3
CL202
2
CL201
1
SP+
SP-
SL+
SL-
• See page 20 for Waveforms. • See page 44 for IC Block Diagrams.