Recording system4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response
60 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE I
cassette
General
Power requirements
AEP, UK, German model:
220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Australian model:
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Mexican model:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Other model:
110 – 120V or 220 – 240 V
AC Adjustable, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
AEP, UK, German model:
90 watts
Other model:110 watts
Dimensions
Approx. 275 x 312 x 332 mm
(10 7/8 x 12 3/8 x 13 1/8 in) (w/h/d)
incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass
AEP, UK, German model:
Approx. 5.8 kg (12 lb 13 oz)
Other model:
Approx. 6 kg
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
— AC POWER SUPPLY CODE —
AEP, German model
(Without voltage selector)
E, Singapore model
(With voltage selector)
UK model
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Mexican model
Australian model
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CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
SERVICING NOTE
NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK
OR BASE UNIT
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.
Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation
exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
This caution
label is located
inside the 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-do wn 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 objectiv 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.
Jig
It will become easier to operate by using the following extension jig
between the front panel board (CN601) and the CD DECODER board
(1/2) (CN06) when repairing.
Part No.Description
J-2501-020-AEXTENSION CABLE 18P
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING !!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK ! OR DOTTED
LINE WITH MARK ! ON THE SCHEMA TIC DIA GRAMS AND
IN THE P ARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL T O SAFE OPERA TION.
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SectionTitlePage
SECTION 1. GENERAL ....................................................... 5
SECTION 2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. CD Block ............................................................................. 6
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
Torque
FWD
FWD
back tension
FF/REW
Torque meterMeter reading
CQ-102C
CQ-102C
CQ-201B
40 to 70 g • cm
(0.56 - 0.97 oz • inch)
1 to 5 g • cm
(0.01 - 0.07 oz • inch)
55 to 140 g • cm
(0.76 - 1.94 oz • inch)
DECK SECTION0 dB=0.775V
1. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head damagnetizer .
2. Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustments.
3. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to the
parts adjusted.
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 R-CH.
Tape
P-4-A100
WS-48B
Record/Playback Head Azimuth Adjustment
(Deck A, Deck B)
Note: Perform this adjustments for both decks.
Procedure:
1. Mode : Playback
test tape
P-4-A100
(10kHz, –10dB)
Signal
10 kHz, –10 dB
3 kHz, 0 dB
SPEAKER
terminal (JK301)
Used for
Azimuth Adjustment
Tape Speed Adjustment
level meter
set
+
–
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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 2 dB of peak.
L-CH
peak
output
level
within
2dB
within 2dB
4. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to the
parts adjusted.
Adjustment Location:
R-CH
screw
position
peak
3. Mode: Playback
test tape
P-4-A100
(10kHz, –10dB)
in phase
L-CH
peak
SPEAKER
terminal (JK301)
(L-CH)
L
set
R
SPEAKER
terminal (JK301)
(R-CH)
Waveform of oscilloscope
45˚
good
90˚
R-CH
peak
oscilloscope
135˚180˚
wrong
screw
position
Adjustment screws
REC/PB head (deck A)
or PB head (deck B)
Tape Speed Adjustment (Deck A)
Procedure:
Mode: Playback
test tape
WS-48B
(3kHz, 0dB)
set
SPEAKER
terminal (JK301)
frequency counter
+
–
Test tape
Tape
WS-48B
Signal
3 kHz, 0 dB
Used for
Tape Speed Adjustment
Adjust the SFR201 so that the frequency counter reads 3,000 Hz ±
90 Hz.
Adjustment Location:
Sample Value of Wow and flutter
W.RMS (JIS) less than 03.%
(test tape: WS-48B)
[MAIN BOARD] — Component side —
CN205
SFR201
CN301
T ape Speed Adjustment
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TUNER SECTION0 dB=1µV
FM Tuned Level Adjustment
Note:As a FM front end (U1) is difficult to repair if faulty, replace it
with new one. (AEP, UK, German model)
FM Section Adjustment
FM T uning Voltage Adjustment
(EXCEPT AEP, UK, German model)
DC voltmeter
Tuner board
G
VT
TP2
+
–
Procedure :
1. Set the reception frequency of the unit to 87.5 MHz.
2. Adjust L103 for 1.2 ± 0.05V reading on the DC voltmeter.
3. Set the reception frequency of the unit to 108 MHz.
4. Confirm that the voltage reading on the DC voltmeter is within
7.8 ± 0.5V.
FM T racking Adjustment
(EXCEPT AEP, UK, German model)