• HCD-GX90D/RV800D are the tuner, deck, DVD
and amplifier section in MHC-GX90D/RV800D.
This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, Pro Logic
Surround, DTS**, and the DTS Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround”
are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
Amplifier section
North American model:
HCD-GX90D
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
Front speaker:60 + 60 watts
Center speaker:45 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz,
Rear speaker:40 + 40 watts
Sub woofer:55 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz,
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07%
European model:
HCD-RV800D
DIN power output
Front speaker:45 + 45 watts
Center speaker:33 watts
Rear speaker:30 watts
Sub woofer:
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
Front speaker:60 + 60 watts
Center speaker:45 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz,
Rear speaker:40 + 40 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
10% THD)
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
10% THD)
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 70 W)
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
38 watts
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
10% THD)
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Sub woofer:55 watts
Music power output (reference)
Front speaker:120 + 120 watts
Center speaker:90 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz,
Rear speaker:80 + 80 watts
Sub woofer:110 watts
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT:
PHONES (stereo mini jack):
Front speaker:accepts impedance of 6 to
Rear speakeraccepts impedance of
Center speakeraccepts impedance of
Photo : HCD-R V800D
DVD
Section
Tape deck
Section
SPECIFICATIONS
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
10% THD)
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
P
B
accepts headphones of
8 ohms or more
16 ohms
24 ohms
24 ohms
MINI HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
Model Name Using Similar MechanismNEW
DVD Mechanism Type
Base Unit NameDVBU17
Model Name Using Similar MechanismNEW
Tape T ransport Mechanism T ypeCWM43RR-01
Sub woofer speakeraccepts impedance of
Disc player section
SystemCompact disc and digital
LaserSemiconductor laser
Wavelength780 – 790 nm
Frequency responseDVD (PCM 48 kHz):
Home Audio Company
Published by Sony Engineering Corporation
HCD-GX90D/RV800D
Self-diagnosis function
(When letters/numbers appear in the
display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to
prevent the system from malfunctioning, a fivecharacter service number (e.g., C 13 00) with a
combination of a letter and digits appears on
the screen. In this case, check the following
table.
C:13:00
First three
characters of
the service
number
Cause and/or
corrective
action
C 13The disc is dirty.
, Clean the disc with a soft cloth
(see page 70).
C 31
The disc is not inserted correctly.
, Re-insert the disc correctly.
To prevent a malfunction, the
system has performed the selfdiagnosis function.
, Contact your nearest Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and give the
5-character service number.
Example: E 61 10
Power requirements
North American model:120 V AC, 60 Hz
European model:230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
North American model:
HCD-GX90D270 watts
European model:
HCD-RV800D270 watts
Dimensions (w/h/d)
HCD-GX90D
HCD-RV800DApprox. 280 × 325 ×
Mass
HCD-GX90DApprox. 11.1 kg
HCD-RV800DApprox. 11.3 kg
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
using Sony TYPE I
cassette
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
531 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
interval set at 9 kHz)
0.25 watts (in Power
Saving Mode)
Approx. 280 × 325 ×
368 mm
370 mm
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
— BACK PANEL —
2
US model
Canadian model
AEP, UK model
MODEL
Parts No.
PARTS No.
4-240-189-0s
4-240-189-1s
4-240-189-2s
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 flexible 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 reflective 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.
Laser component in this product is capable
of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for
Class 1.
HCD-GX90D/RV800D
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL ·········································································· 4
2-1. Case (Top) ····································································· 7
2-2. Lid (DVD)·····································································7
2-3. Front Panel Section······················································· 8
2-4. DVD Mechanism Deck (CDM58D-DVBU17)············· 8
2-5. Tape Mechanical Deck (CWM43RR-01) ····················· 9
2-6. PANEL Board, SUB PANEL Board,
REMOTE Board ························································· 10
2-7. Cassette Holder ··························································· 11
2-8. SUB TRANSFORMER Board, Back Panel,
DC Fan (M961)··························································· 11
2-9. TRANSFORMER Board, MAIN Board····················· 12
2-10. FRONT AMP Board, SURROUND Board,
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
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
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.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
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 .
34, 36, 37, 38, 41, 55)
DVD MENU 8 (26)
DVD TOP MENU 8 (26)
ECHO LEVEL control*
EFFECT ON/OFF 4 (51, 52)
ENTER qf (16, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26,
27, 34, 36, 37, 38, 43, 46, 49,
50, 52, 55, 57, 59)
FM MODE 8 (45)
GAME ea (56, 61)
GAME EQ wd (51)
GAME MIXING wf (56)
GROOVE 3 (51)
1
wk (58)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
K – Z
KARAOKE PON*12 (57)
MD (VIDEO)*
MIC jack*
MIC LEVEL control*
MOVIE EQ 9 (51)
MUSIC EQ 6 (51)
P FILE wa (52)
PHONES jack qh
PLAY MODE 8 (18, 20, 49)
PTY*
REC PAUSE/START w; (48, 50,
58)
REPEAT 8 (23)
SURROUND*
TAPE A/B ed (47, 48, 58)
TUNER MEMORY 8 (43)
TUNER/BAND ef (43, 44)
VIDEO jack e; (61)
VIDEO (MD)*
VOLUME control qg (33, 53, 59)
4
8 (46)
3
wj (57)
2
es (62)
5
5 (53)
6
es (62)
3
wk (57)
?/1 (power) 1
v/V/b/B 7
Z OPEN/CLOSE qd
Z PUSH (deck B) qj
– m/M + ws
hH ws
./> ws
X ws
x ws
Z PUSH (deck A) wh
1
MHC-RV900D (except for
*
Latin American model) and
RV600D/RV600DJ (except
for Latin American model)
only
2
except for MHC-GX90D
*
3
*
MHC-RV900D and RV600D/
RV600DJ only
4
*
European model only
5
MHC-RV600D/RV600DJ only
*
6
*
MHC-GX90D only
12 34567098qa
eg
ef
ed
es
ea
e;
wl
wk
wj
wh
wg
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
wswdwf
qlw;wa
4
HCD-GX90D/RV800D
Remote control
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A – M
ALBUM +/– wd wl (19, 20, 26)
AMP MENU wa (57)
ANGLE w; (37)
AUDIO ed (35)
CLEAR qf (20, 22, 24, 25, 31)
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2
34, 36, 37, 38, 41, 55)
DVD MENU ef (26)
DVD SETUP ek (28, 33, 40)
DVD TOP MENU ef (26)
EFFECT ON/OFF es (51, 52)
ENTER wk (16, 18, 20, 21, 23,
24, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34, 36, 37,
38, 40, 43, 46, 49, 50, 52, 55,
57, 59)
GAME 8 (56, 61)
GAME EQ e; (51)
GAME MIXING 0 (56)
GROOVE es (51)
MD (VIDEO) 9 (62)
MOVIE EQ e; (51)
MULTI ROOM* ea
MUSIC EQ e; (51)
12345
rf
rd
rs
ra
r;
el
ek
ej
eh
eg
ef
ed
es
ea
e;
wl
N – Z
NEXT eh (18, 27)
Number buttons qs (19, 27, 39,
40, 42, 49)
P FILE ws (52)
PLAY MODE r; (18, 20, 21, 49)
PRESET +/– eh (43, 44)
PREV eh (18, 27)
REPEAT el (23)
RETURN O ej (27, 39, 41)
SCAN/SLOW
SLEEP 1 (59)
SUBTITLE ql (38)
SURROUND es (53)
TAPE rd (47, 48)
TUNER/BAND ra (43, 44)
TUNING +/– eg (43, 45)
TV ?/1 4 (15)
TV CH +/– rf (15)
TV/VIDEO 7 (15)
TV VOL +/– 6 (15)
VOL +/– wf (33, 53, 59)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
?/1 (power) 5
x qg
nN qh
X qj
M/m/</, wh
m eg
M eg
. eh
> eh
* This button does not function.
/qk (19)
6
7
8
9
0
qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
w;
wa
ws
wd
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
e
E
E
e
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. When the remote no longer operates the
system, replace both batteries with new ones.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage.
Setting the clock
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote.
3
Press M or m on the remote repeatedly
to set the hour.
4
Press , on the remote.
The minute indication flashes.
5
Press M or m on the remote repeatedly
to set the minute.
6
Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
To adjust the clock
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote.
2
Press M or m on the remote repeatedly to
select “CLOCK SET”, then press ENTER.
3
Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Note
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
wk
wj
wf
wg
wh
5
HCD-GX90D/RV800D
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
• The equipment can be removed using the following procedure.
FRONT PANEL SECTION
SET
CASE (TOP)
DVD LID
TAPE MECHANISM DECK
(CWM43RR-01)
PANEL BOARD, SUB PANEL BOARD,
REMOTE BOARD
CASSETTE HOLDER
DVD
MECHANISM DECK BLOCK
SUB TRANSFORMER BOARD,
BACK PANEL, DC FAN (M961)
TRANSFORMER BOARD,
MAIN BOARD
FRONT AMP BOARD,
SURROUND AMP BOARD,
REG BOARD
Note : Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
VIDEO BOARD, MB BOARD
RF BOARD, DRIVER BOARD
OPTICAL PICK-UP
MOTOR BOARD, DIODE BOARD,
TRAY, SENSOR BOARD
6
Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
)
2-1. Case (Top)
2
three screws (case 3 TP2)
4
case
HCD-GX90D/RV800D
3
seven screws (BVTT 3
×
6
2-2. Lid (DVD)
4
lid (DVD)
3
1
three screws (case 3 TP2)
DVD mechanism deck (CDM58D-DVBU17)
1
T
urn the pulley to the direction of arrow.
pulley
2
Pull-out the disc tray.
7
HCD-GX90D/RV800D
2-3. Front Panel Section
4
screw (BVTP 3
×
8
front panel section
8)
1
connector (CN502)
3
screw
(BVTP 3
×
8)
chassis section
5
three screws (BVTP 3
×
8)
2-4. DVD Mechanism Deck (CDM58D-DVBU17)
4
connector (CN103)
0
DVD mechanism deck
(CDM58D-DVBU17)
2
flat type wire (CN104)
6
connector (CN602)
2
flat type wire (CN605)
5
connector (CN505)
6
connector (CN508)
7
connector (CN603)
7
three
screws (BVTP 3
×
8)
9
five
screws
(BVTP 3
×
8)
8
two
screws
×
8)
1
connector (CN103)
3
connector
(CN709)
(BVTP 3
chassis section
8
)
2-5. Tape Mechanical Deck (CWM43RR-01)
panel section
1
six
screws (BVTP 2.6
HCD-GX90D/RV800D
×
8
2
tape mechanism deck
(CWM43RR-01)
9
HCD-GX90D/RV800D
2-6. PANEL Board, SUB PANEL Board, REMOTE Board
1
volume knob
6
two claws
front panel
qf
SUB PANEL board
5
qs
four screws
(BVTP 2.6
two claws
×
8)
9
REMOTE board
8
connector (CN1006)
3
five screws
(BVTP 2.6
×
8)
2
Remove the
three solderings
10
qd
two screws
(BVTP 2.6
×
8)
qa
connector (CN1002)
0
connector (CN1003)
4
six screws
(BVTP 2.6
×
8)
7
PANEL board
)
2-7. Cassette Holder
8
cassette, holder (R)
4
cassette, holder (L)
6
HCD-GX90D/RV800D
3
cassette door, spring (B)
2
1
5
7
cassette door, spring (A)
2-8. SUB TRANSFORMER Board, Back Panel, DC Fan (M961)
qf
back panel
1
connector (CN901)
2
connector (CN902)
qa
SUB TRANSFORMER board
3
connector (CN903)
0
three
(BVTP 3
screws
panel section
×
8)
7
(BVTP 3
two
screws
5
(BVTP 3
6
(BVTP 3
8
(BVTP 3
×
8)
qs
two
screws
(BVTP 3
five
screws
×
three
screws
×
two
screws
×
×
8)
8
8)
8)
chassis section
qd
dc fan (M961)
4
connector (CN704)
9
four
screws
(BVTP 3
×
8)
11
HCD-GX90D/RV800D
)
2-9. TRANSFORMER Board, MAIN Board
0
(BVTP 3
6)
two
6
TRANSFORMER board
4
two
screws
(BV 4
3
connector
(CN913)
2
connector
(CN915)
1
connector
(CN914)
5
two
(BV 4
×
8)
9
two
screws
(BVTT 3
screws
×
8)
×
screws
×
qa
qs
two claws
cover (heat sink)
8
three
(BVTT 3
screws
qg
×
6)
qj
SURROUND board and
FRONT AMP board assy
TC board
qd
connector (CN609)
qf
connector (CN608
8)
2-10.FRONT AMP Board, SURROUND Board, REG Board
4
bracket (PWB)
heat sink assy
2
bracket (PWB)
1
two
screws
×
(BVTP 3
8)
3
three
(BVTP 3
screws
×
8)
qh
qs
SURROUND board
MAIN board
9
four
screws
(BVTP 3
7
connector (CN302)
7
two
screws
(BVTP 3
8
two
screws
(BVTP 3
×
16)
×
×
8)
8)
12
6
REG board
5
s
crew
(BVTP 3
×
8)
qd
FRONT AMP board
0
five
screws
(BVTP 3
×
qa
two
screws
(BVTP 3
8)
×
16)
)
)
2-11.VIDEO Board, MB Board
1
flat type wire (CN501,CN202)
9
(BVTP 3
4
PWB holder
two
screws
3
two
screws
(BVTP 3
5
VIDEO board
×
8)
×
HCD-GX90D/RV800D
2
8)
flat type wire
(CN503,CN302)
qs
(BVTP 3
8
screw
(BVTP 3
qf
MB board
qd
bracket (AL)
7
screw
(BVTP 3
0
qa
heat sink (DVD
screw
×
×
6)
×
6)
8)
2-12.RF Board, DRIVER Board
7
cushion (DVD)
two
screws (PTP 2.6
qa
qs
RF board
×
12)
2
cushion (A)
3
1
screw
(BVTP 3
8
6
flat type wire (CN501)
×
8)
bracket (DVD)
6
cushion (DVD)
5
connector
0
9
4
flat type wire
qf
DRIVER board
qd
screw (BVTP 2.6
×
8
13
HCD-GX90D/RV800D
)
2-13.Optical Pick-up
3
6
step
screw (L)
insulator
2
2-14.MOTOR Board, DIODE Board, SENSOR Board
qa
qs
tray (DVD)
screw (PTPWH 2.6
5
connector (CN723)
×
4
step
screw (L)
7
insulator
9
optical pick-up
5
step
screw (L)
8
insulator
1
floating
screw (PTPWH M2.6
0
holder (DBU1) assy
8)
6
MOTOR board
1
two
screws (BVTP 2.6
×
8)
14
9
screw (BVTP 2.6
×
8)
8
DIODE board
0
qd
screw (BVTP 2.6
7
screw (BVTP 2.6
bracket (sensor)
×
×
3
flat type wire (CN721)
2
8)
8)
Remove the two solderings of motor.
4
connector (CN722)
qf
SENSOR board
SECTION 3
TEST MODE
HCD-GX90D/RV800D
[Cold Reset]
• The cold reset clears all data including preset data stored in the
RAM to initial conditions. Execute this mode when returning
the set to the customer.
Procedure:
1. Press three buttons x , ENTER , and ?/1 simultaneously.
2. The fluorescent indicator tube display “COLD RESET” and
the set is reset.
[Hot Reset]
1. Press three buttons x , GAME EQ , and DISPLAY simulta-
neously.
2. The fluorescent indicator tube becomes blank instantaneously,
and the set is reset
[T uner Step Change] (Except for European and Middle Eastern
models)
•A step of AM channels can be changed ov er between 9 kHz and
10 kHz.
Procedure:
1. Press `/1 button to turn the set ON.
2. Select the function “TUNER”, and press TUNER/BAND button
to select the BAND “AM”.
3. Press `/1 button to turn the set OFF.
4. Press ENTER and `/1 buttons simultaneously, and the display
of fluorescent indicator tube changes to “AM 9 k STEP” or
“AM 10 k STEP”, and thus the channel step is changed over.
[VIDEO/MD Function Change]
• Change of function VIDEO or MD ( also the input le vel changes).
Procedure:
1. Press `/1 button to turn the set ON.
2. Press VIDEO (MD) and `/1 buttons simultaneously, and the
display of fluorescent indicator tube changes to “MD” or
“VIDEO”, and thus the channel step is changed over.
3. Press `/1 button to turn the set OFF.
[GC Test Mode]
•This mode is used to check the FL tube, LED, keyboard, volume and phones.
Procedure:
1. Press three buttons x , GAME EQ , and DISC 2 simulta-
neously.
2. LEDs and fluorescent indicator tube are all turned on.
3. Press simultaneously the two buttons of GAME EQ and DISC
2 . Whenever these tw o buttons are pressed simultaneously , the
mode changes from Key check, Ke y count c heck, Headphones
input check and Volume check in this order.
4. When the Key check mode is entered, the display shows the
indication of “KEY 0 0 0”.
The keys that are assigned to the respective channels of the ke y
entry signal lines (KEY0, KEY1, KEY2) that are input to IC001
Display Controller on the panel board, are checked. While you
press the button, the number that corresponds to the key shown
in the table below, is displayed in the location of the
corresponding channel. (The ?/1 and DISPLAY buttons are
not included in these channels.)
5. When the Key count check mode is entered, the display shows
the indication of “KEY 0 1”.
Whenever the button is pressed, number in the first digit
increments. (RV90D: 38) At the same time, only when the key
is being pressed, the KEY channel is displayed in the second
digit. (KEY0: 1, KEY1: 2, KEY2: 3)
(The buttons that are already pressed once and the buttons of
?/1 and DISPLAY are not counted.)
6. When the Headphones input check mode is entered, the display
shows the indication of “H_P OFF” or “H_P ON” depending
on the PHONES jack status.
7. When the Volume check mode is entered, the display shows the
indication of “VOLUME FLAT” or “VOLUME DOWN” or
“VOLUME UP” depending on the VOLUME status.
8. You can exit the Test Mode when you press the GAME EQ
and DISC 2 buttons simultaneously.
15
HCD-GX90D/RV800D
[MC Test Mode]
•This mode is used to check operations of the respective sections
of Amplifier, Tuner , and Tape.
Procedure:
•To enter MC Test Mode
1. Press `/1 button to turn on the set.
2. Press the three buttons of x , GAME EQ and DISC 3 simul-
taneously.
* Check of Amplifier
Initial settings: Input , GAME
EQ, FLAT
Mode , MUSIC
VA CS , OFF
Output channel switching:
MUSIC key: L, LR , R through
MOVIE key: L, SLR , SR through
GAME key:L, L, SL, C R , R, SR, SW through
TOOL MODE key: L , CR , SW through
1. When VOLUME control knob is turned clockwise even
slightly, the sound volume increases to is maximum and a
message “VOLUME MAX” appears for two seconds, then the
display returns to the original display.
2. When VOLUME control knob is tuned counter-clockwise
even slightly, the sound v olume decreases to its minimum and a
message “VOLUME MIN” appears for two seconds, then the
display returns to the original display.
3. When you press the v button, the message “GEQ MAX” is
displayed and the entire band of the graphic equalizer is set to
the maximum level.
4. When you press the V button, the message “GEQ MIN” is
displayed and the entire band of the graphic equalizer is set to
the minimum level.
5. When you press the b , B or P FILE button, the message
“GEQ FLT” is displayed and the entire band of the graphic
equalizer is set to the center level.
6. Whenever you press the ENTER button, it toggles between
“VACS ON” and “VAC OFF” so that you can switch ON or
OFF of VACS.
*To return to normal mode again.
1. When you want to exit this mode, press `/1 button.
2. The cold reset is enforced at the same time.
[Aging Mode]
This mode can for operation check of tape deck section.
• If an error occurred:
The aging operation stops and display then status.
• If no error occurs:
The aging operation continues repeatedly.
Procedure:
1. Press the DVD button to select the function “DVD”.
2. Load the tapes into the decks A and B respectively.
3. Set a disk in “DISK1” tray.
4. Press the PLA Y MODE button to set the “ALL DISCS” mode,
and press the REPEAT button to “REPEAT” off.
5. Press three buttons of x , GAME EQ , and DISC SKIP/EX-
CHANGE simultaneously.
6. The florescent indicator tube display “AGING”, aging mode
start.
7. To exit from the aging mode, operate the cold reset.
•The sequence during the aging mode is following as below.
• If an error occurred, stop display that step.
Aging mode sequence (Tape deck section):
Rewind the tape A
“T APE A A G-1”
Shut off
Rewind the tape B
“T APE A A G-2”
Shut off
FWD play the tape A
“T APE A A G-3”
2 minutes
Fast forward the tape A
“T APE A A G-4”
Shut off or 20 seconds
RVS play the tape A
“T APE A A G-5”
2 minutes
Rewind the tape A
“T APE A A G-6”
Shut off
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FWD play the tape B
“TAPE B AG-3”
2 minutes
Fast forward the tape B
“TAPE B AG-4”
Shut off or 20 seconds
RVS play the tape B
“TAPE B AG-5”
2 minutes
Rewind the tape B
“TAPE B AG-6”
Shut off
HCD-GX90D/RV800D
[DVD Service Mode]
•The sequence during the aging mode is following as below.
Aging mode sequence (DVD section):
Tray Turn
Disc 1 Chucking
TOC Read
Track 1 Play
2 seconds
Last Track Play
2 seconds
Error History Display
1. BD Error History Display
11 digits are displayed after the D character.
Example of display : D00209010100
1st digit: Indicates the error history number.
0 is the latest error
2nd to 3rd digits: Indicates details of the problem.
01: Cannot focus
02: GFS NG
03: Start time over
04: Focus deviates continuously
05: Q code absent for some time
4th to 5th digits: Processing when problems occur
01: Currently SHIP processing
02: Currently POWER OFF processing
03: Currently initializing
04: Currently stopping
05: Currently STOP operation processing
06: Currently start processing
07: Currently TOC reading
08: Currently searching
09: Currently playing
0A: Currently pausing
0B: Currently PLAY manual searching
0C: Cur rently PAUSE manual searching
6th to 7th digits: Operations currently performed for problems
which have occurred
8th to 9th digits: Rotation speed of DISC when problems occur
01: x1 speed
02: x2 speed
10th to 11th digits : Fixed at 00
2. CDM Error History <CDM58D Error History Display>
11 digits are displayed after the M character.
Example of display : M0FF400220000
1st digit: Indicates the error history number.
0 is the latest error
2nd to 3rd digits: Indicates the details of the problem.
01 : Initialization table is currently rotating 1
02 : Initialization table is currently rotating 2
03 : Initialization table is currently rotating 3
04 : Currently DISC SKIP in OPEN mode
05 : CLOSE table is currently rotating
06 : Chucking table is currently rotating
07 : Currently performing SHIP operations
08 : Currently performing release operations
09 : Currently performing POWER OFF
operations
4th to 5th digits: Processing when problems occur
01 : Currently performing SHIP operations
02 : Currently performing POWER OFF
operations
03 : Currently initializing
04 : Currently performing release operations
05 : Currently in chuck stop state
06 : Currently performing CLOSE operations
07 : Currently performing exchange CLOSE
operations
08 : Currently performing OPEN operations
09 : Currently performing OPEN POP UP
operations
0A: Currently performing exchange OPEN
operations
6 to 7th digits: Operations currently performed for problems
which have occurred
8th to 9th digits: Targets of processing when problems occur
Same as 4th to 5th digits
10th to 11th digits : Fixed at 00
[DVD and CD Ship Mode (No Memory Clear)]
•This mode moves the position to the position durable to vibration Use this mode when returning the set to the customer after
repair.
Procedure:
1. Press `/1 button to turn the set ON.
2. Press three DVD button and
3. After the “STANBY” display blinks six times, a message
“LOCK” is displayed on the fluorescent indicator rube, and the
DVD ship mode is set.
[DVD and CD Ship Mode (Memory Clear)]
•This mode moves the pickup to the position durable to vibration. Use this mode when returning the set to the customer after
repair.
Procedure:
1. Press
2. Press three buttons ENTER , DISC 1 , and DVD button
simultaneously.
3. After the “STANDBY” display blinks six times, a message
“LOCK” is displayed on the fluorescent indicator tube, and the
DVD ship mode is set.
button to turn the set ON.
`/1
button simultaneously.
`/1
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HCD-GX90D/RV800D
SECTION 4
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
[REPEAT 5 LIMIT OFF MODE]
•This mode is used to enable infinite repetitions.
Normally, the number of repetitions allowed is 5.
Procedure:
1. Press
2. Set the function “DVD”.
3. Press three burtons x , MUSIC EQ and DISC 2 is simulta-
neously.
4. Infinite repetitions is enabled.
5. This state is maintained ( memorized ) until COLD RESET is
executed.
button to turn ON the power supply.
`/1
Precaution
1. Clean the following parts with a denatured alcohol-moistened
swab:
2. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head
demagnetizer.
3. Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustments.
4. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to the
parts adjusted.
5. The adjustments should be performed with the rated power
supply voltage unless otherwise noted.
Torque Measurement
Mode
FWD
FWD
back tension
REV
REV
back tension
FF/REW
FWD tension
REV tension
Torque meter
CQ-102C
CQ-102C
CQ-102RC
CQ-102RC
CQ-201B
CQ-403A
CQ-403R
Meter reading
3.06 N • m to 6.96 N • m
31 to 71 g • cm
(0.43 – 0.98 oz • inch)
0.19 N • m to 0.58 N • m
2 to 6 g • cm
(0.02 – 0.08 oz • inch)
3.06 N • m to 6.96 N • m
31 to 71 g • cm
(0.43 – 0.98 oz • inch)
0.19 N • m to 0.58 N • m
2 to 6 g • cm
(0.02 – 0.08 oz • inch)
6.96 N • m to 14.02 N • m
71 to 143 g • cm
(0.98 – 1.99 oz • inch)
9.80 N • m
100 g or more
(3.53 oz or more)
9.80 N • m
100 g or more
(3.53 oz or more)
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SECTION 5
r
MAIN
board
CN607
set
test tape
P-4-A100
(10 kHz, –10 dB)
pin
7
oscilloscope
L-CH
R-CH
V
H
waveform of oscilloscope
in phase 45°90°135°180
°
good
wrong
pin
6
pin
5
L
R
forward
reverse
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
HCD-GX90D/RV800D
DECK SECTION
0 dB=0.775 V
1. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head
demagnetizer.
2. Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustments.
3. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to the
parts adjust.
4. The adjustments should be performed with the rated power
supply voltage unless otherwise noted.
5. The adjustments should be performed in the order given in this
service manual. (As a general rule, playback circuit adjustment
should be completed before performing recording circuit
adjustment.)
6. The adjustments should be performed for both L-CH and RCH.
7. Switches and controls should be set as follows unless otherwise
specified.
•Test Tape
TapeSignalUsed for
P-4-A10010 kHz, –10 dBAzimuth Adjustment
WS-48B3 kHz, 0 dBTape Speed Adjustment
P-4-L300315 Hz, 0 dBLevel Adjustment
Record/Playback Head Azimuth Adjustment
DECK A DECK B
2. Turn the adjustment screw and check output peaks. If the peaks
do not match for L-CH and R-CH, turn the adjustment screw
so that outputs match within 1dB of peak.
Output
level
within
1dB
L-CH
peak
R-CH
peak
within
1dB
Screw
position
L-CH
peak
Screw
position
R-CH
peak
3. Mode: Playback
Note: Perform this adjustments for both decks
Procedure:
1. Mode: Playback
test tape
P-4-A100
(10 kHz, –10 dB)
set
main board
CN607
Pin
5
(L-CH)
7
(R-CH)
Pin
main board
CN607
6
(GND)
Pin
level mete
+
–
4. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to the
pats adjusted.