• HCD-RG295 is the amplifier, CD player, tape
deck and tuner section in MHC-RG295.
• HCD-RG495 is the amplifier, CD player, tape
deck and tuner section in MHC-RG495.
• HCD-RG595 is the amplifier, CD player, tape
deck and tuner section in MHC-RG595.
Photo: HCD-RG495
CDCD Mechanism TypeCDM74KF-K6BD83S
SectionBase Unit NameBU-K6BD83S-WOD
TAPEModel Name Using Similar MechanismHCD-RG490/RG590
SectionTape Transport Mechanism TypeCWN42FF609
AEP Model
E Model
HCD-RG295/RG495/RG595
UK Model
HCD-RG295/RG595
Australian Model
HCD-RG295/RG495
Model Name Using Similar MechanismHCD-RG490/RG590
Optical Pick-up Block NameKSM-213DCP
Amplifier section
European model:
HCD-RG595
Front speaker
Power output (rated): 110 W + 110 W
(at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
RMS output power (reference): 180 W +
180 W (per channel at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Subwoofer
RMS output power (reference): 180 W
(at 6 Ω, 80 Hz, 10% THD)
HCD-RG495
Front speaker
Power output (rated): 95 W + 95 W (at
6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
RMS output power (reference): 155 W +
155 W (per channel at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Subwoofer
RMS output power (reference): 155 W
(at 6 Ω, 80 Hz, 10% THD)
HCD-RG295
Power output (rated): 95 W + 95 W (at
6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
RMS output power (reference): 155 W +
155 W (per channel at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
SPECIFICATIONS
Other models:
HCD-RG595
The following are measured at AC 120, 127,
220 or 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Front speaker:
Power output (rated): 110 W + 110 W
(at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
RMS output power (reference): 180 W + 180 W
(per channel at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Subwoofer:
RMS output power (reference): 180 W
(at 6 Ω, 80 Hz, 10% THD)
HCD-RG495
The following are measured at AC 120, 127,
220, 240 V 50/60 Hz
Front speaker
Power output (rated): 95 W + 95 W (at
6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
RMS output power (reference): 155 W +
155 W (per channel at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Subwoofer
RMS output power (reference): 155 W
(at 6 Ω, 80 Hz, 10% THD)
HCD-RG295
The following are measured at AC 120, 127,
220, 240 V 50/60 Hz
Power output (rated): 95 W + 95 W (at
6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
RMS output power (reference): 155 W +
155 W (per channel at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Inputs:
AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): voltage
250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs:
PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts
headphones of 8 ohms or more
SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to
16 ohms
SUBWOOFER OUT (HCD-RG595/
RG495 only): accepts impedance of 6 to
16 ohms
Audio&Video Business Group
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
HCD-RG295/RG495/RG595
CD player section
System: Compact disc and digital audio system
Laser: Semiconductor laser (λ=790 nm)
Emission duration: continuous
Frequency response: 20 Hz − 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB
Dynamic range: More than 90 dB
Tape deck section
Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo
Frequency response: 50 − 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE I cassettes
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section:
Tuning range:
87.5 − 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna: FM lead antenna
Antenna terminals: 75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section:
Tuning range
European and Saudi Arabian models:
531 − 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval)
Other models:
530 − 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning interval)
531 − 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval)
Antenna: AM loop antenna, external antenna
terminal
Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz
General
Power requirements
European model: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Australian model: AC 230 − 240 V,
50/60 Hz
Saudi Arabian model: AC 120 − 127,
220 or 230 − 240 V, 50/60 Hz,
Adjustable with voltage selector
Other models: AC 120, 220 or 230 − 240 V,
50/60 Hz, Adjustable with voltage selector
Power consumption
European model:
HCD-RG595: 205 watts
0.5 W (in Power Saving Mode)
HCD-RG495: 245 watts
0.5 W (in Power Saving Mode)
HCD-RG295: 185 watts
0.5 W (in Power Saving Mode)
Other models:
HCD-RG595: 205 watts
HCD-RG495: 245 watts
0.5 W (in Power Saving Mode)
HCD-RG295: 200 watts
0.5 W (in Power Saving Mode)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers):
Except HCD-RG595: E, Saudi Arabian models:
Approx. 280 × 328 × 412.3 mm
HCD-RG595: E, Saudi Arabian models:
Approx. 280 × 348 × 412.3 mm
Mass (excl. speakers)
European model:
HCD-RG595: Approx. 9.5 kg
HCD-RG495: Approx. 9.5 kg
HCD-RG295: Approx. 9.3 kg
Other models:
HCD-RG595: Approx. 9.7 kg
HCD-RG495: Approx. 9.5 kg
HCD-RG295: Approx. 9.3 kg
Design and specifications 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 the 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 specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
This appliance
is classified
as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
This marking is
located on the rear
exterior.
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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
PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANU AL OR
IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
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.
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 viscou-s (sticky, less prone to flow)
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.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
– Back Panel –
Model number label
Label indicationModel
2-897-731-0[]RG595: AEP , UK
2-897-733-0[]RG595: E
2-897-734-0[]RG595: EA
2-897-736-0[]RG495: AEP
2-897-738-0[]RG495: E
2-897-739-0[]RG495: EA
2-897-740-0[]RG495: AUS
2-897-741-0[]RG295: AEP , UK
2-897-743-0[]RG295: E
2-897-744-0[]RG295: AUS
• Abbreviation
AUS: Australian model
EA: Saudi Arabia model
RELEASING THE ANTITHEFT LOCK
The disc table lock function for the antitheft of an demonstration
disc in the store is equipped.
Releasing Procedure :
1. Press the
I/1 button to turn the power on.
2. While pressing the x button, press the Z button until
“UNLOCKED” displayed on the fluorescent indicator tube
(around 5 seconds).
Note: When “LOCKED” is displayed, the antitheft lock is not released by
turning power on/off with the I/1 button.
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EXCEPT HCD-RG595:
E and Saudi Arabia models
SECTION 2
GENERAL
HCD-RG295/RG495/RG595
This section is extracted from
instruction manual.
Guide to parts and
controls
Unit
Remote
AUDIO IN button
Press to select the AUDIO IN function.
FUNCTION button
Press to select the function.
4
SUBWOOFER indicator (HCDRG595/RG495 only)
Lights up when the subwoofer is turned
on.
5
SUBWOOFER button (HCDRG595/RG495 only)
Press to turn on and off the subwoofer.
6
DISPLAY button
Press to change the information on the
display.
7
ILLUMINATION button
Press to change the illumination pattern
around the VOLUME control
8
Buttons for synchro recording or
qd
manual recording REC PAUSE/
START button, CD SYNC button
Press to record on a tape.
9
PUSH Z button
Press to insert or eject a tape.
q;
Playback buttons
Unit: NX (play/pause) button
Remote: N (play) button,
X (pause) button
Press to select a disc. Press to switch to
the CD function from other function.
Unit: DISC SKIP/EXCHANGE button
Press to select a disc. Press to
exchange a disc while playing.
Remote: DISC SKIP button
Press to select a disc.
ql
Remote sensor
This manual mainly explains operations using
the remote, but the same operations can also be
performed using the buttons on the unit having
the same or similar names.
1
"/1 (on/standby) button
Press to turn on the system.
2
STANDBY indicator
Lights up when the system is turned off.
3
CD button
Press to select the CD function.
TUNER/BAND button
Press to select the TUNER function. Press
to select FM or AM reception mode.
Unit: TAPE A/B button
Remote: TAPE button
Press to select the TAPE function. Press to
select TAPE A or TAPE B.
MULTI JOG dial (./> (go
back/go forward), +/– (tuning))
Turn to select a track or file. Turn to
tune in the desired station. (Same as the
./>, +/− buttons on the remote)
qa
PHONES jack
Connect the headphones.
w;
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT
button
CLOCK/TIMER SET button
Press to set the clock and the timers.
wa
REPEAT/FM MODE button
Press to listen to a disc, a single track
or file repeatedly. Press to select the FM
reception mode (monaural or stereo).
ws
Battery compartment lid
wd
CLEAR button
Press to delete a pre-programmed track.
wf
TUNER MEMORY button
Press to preset the radio station.
wg
PLAY MODE/TUNING
MODE button
Press to select the play mode of a CD,
MP3 or tape.
Press to select the tuning mode.
wh
SLEEP button
Press to set the Sleep Timer.
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HCD-RG295/RG495/RG595
HCD-RG595: E and Saudi Arabia models
Basic Operations
Adjusting the sound
To adjust the volume
Press VOLUME +/− on the remote (or turn the
VOLUME control on the unit)
To add a sound effect
ToPress
Reinforce the bass and
create a more powerful
sound
Set the surround effect
Select the preset sound
effect
To turn on the subwoofer
Press SUBWOOFER wg on the unit repeatedly until
“SUB ON” appears. The SUBWOOFER indicator
the unit lights up. If you later disconnect the subwoofer,
repeat the procedure until “SUB OFF” appears. The
volume of the subwoofer is linked to the front speakers.
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
1
Select the CD function.
Press CD
3
2
Place a disc.
Press Z (open/close)
with the label side up on the disc tray.
Before using the system
To use the remote
Slide and remove the battery compartment lid wj, and
insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, E side
fi rst, matching the polarities shown below.
Notes on using the remote
• With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of
batteries.
• If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the
batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
To set the clock
1
Turn on the system.
Press "/1 (on/standby)
2
Select the clock set mode.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET
current mode appears on the display, press ./>
8
repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET” and then press
ENTER
3
Set the time.
Press ./>8 repeatedly to set the hour, and
then press ENTER
the minutes.
When you turn off the system after setting the clock,
the clock display appears instead of the demonstration
display.
The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the
power cord or if a power failure occurs.
qd
.
qd
. Use the same procedure to set
1
.
wh
on the remote. If the
Selecting a music source
Press the following buttons (or press FUNCTION 3 on
the remote repeatedly).
To selectPress
CD
Tuner
Tape (deck A or B)TAPE on the remote (or
Component (connected
using an audio cord)
3
.
CD
TUNER/BAND
3
.
TAPE A/B on the unit)
AUDIO IN
3
on the unit.
3
To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP qj to
rotate the disc tray.
To close the disc tray, press Z (open/close)
unit again.
Do not force the disc tray closed with your fi nger, as
this may damage the unit.
3
Start playback.
Press N (play) on the remote (or NX (play/pause)
on the unit)
ToPress
Pause playback
Stop playback
Select a folder on an
MP3 disc
Select a track or fi le
Find a point in a
track or fi le
Select Repeat Play
Select a discDISC SKIP (or DISC 1 − 3 on
Switch to CD
function from other
function
Exchange other
discs while playing
To change the play mode
Press PLAY MODE qg repeatedly while the player is
stopped. You can select normal play (“ALL DISCS”
for all discs or “1 DISC” for a disc or “
MP3 fi les in the folder on the disc), shuffl e play (“ALL
DISCS SHUF” or “1 DISC SHUF” or “
program play (“PGM”).
* When playing a CD-DA disc, (SHUF) Play performs the same
operation as 1 DISC (SHUF) Play.
Notes on Repeat Play
• All tracks or fi les on a disc are played repeatedly up to fi ve times.
• You cannot select “REP” and “ALL DISCS SHUF” at the same
.
time.
• “REP1” indicates that a single track or fi le is repeated until you stop
it.
Notes on playing MP3 discs
• Do not save other types of fi les or unnecessary folders on a disc that
has MP3 fi les.
••Folders that have no MP3 fi les are skipped.
MP3 fi les are played back in the order that they are recorded onto
the disc.
• The system can only play MP3 fi les that have a fi le extension of
“.MP3.”
• If there are fi les on the disc that have the “.MP3” fi le extension,
but that are not MP3 fi les, the unit may produce noise or may
malfunction.
qa
.
GROOVE
repeatedly until “GROOVE”
appears.
SURROUND
repeatedly until “SURR”
appears.
EQ on the remote (or
PRESET EQ on the unit)
ws repeatedly. To cancel,
press EQ on the remote (or
PRESET EQ on the unit)
repeatedly until “EQ OFF”
appears.
.
qh
on the unit, and place a disc
8
.
X (pause) on the remote (or
NX (play/pause) on the unit)
8
. To resume play, press the
button again.
8
.
x (stop)
+/− (select folder) 8.
./> (go back/go forward)
(or turn the MULTI JOG dial on
8
.
the unit)
Hold down m/M (rewind/fast
8
during playback,
forward)
and release the button at the
desired point.
REPEAT
qf
repeatedly until
“REP” or “REP1” appears.
the unit)
qj
in stop mode.
DISC 1 − 3
qj
(Automatic Source Selection).
EX-CHANGE
ws on the unit
ws on the unit
qh
on the unit
qj
on the unit.
*” for all
SHUF*”), or
• The maximum number of:
− − folders is 150 (including the root folder).
fi les is 255.
MP3
MP3 fi les and folders that can be contained on a single disc is 300.
−
− folder levels (the tree structure of fi les) is 8.
• Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing software, recording
device, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play
at all.
Notes on playing multisession discs
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA (or MP3) session, it is recognized
as a CD-DA (or MP3) disc, and playback continues until another
session is encountered.
• A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a CD-DA (audio)
disc.
Listening to the radio
1
Select “FM” or “AM.”
Press TUNER/BAND
2
Select the tuning mode.
ws
Press TUNING MODE
appears.
3
Tune in the desired station.
Press +/− on the remote (or TUNING +/− on the unit)
8
wf
on the
on
. Scanning stops automatically when a station is
tuned in, and then “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for
stereo programs) appear.
To stop automatic scanning
Press x (stop) 8.
To tune in a station with a weak signal
If “TUNED” does not appear and the scanning does
not stop, press TUNING MODE
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear, and then press
+/− on the remote (or TUNING +/− on the unit)
repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo
station
Press FM MODE qf on the remote repeatedly until
“MONO” appears to turn off stereo reception.
Playing a tape
1
Select a tape deck.
Press TAPE (or TAPE A/B on the unit)
2
Insert a tape.
Press PUSH Z
I (normal) tape into the cassette holder with the side
you want to play facing forward. Make sure there is
no slack in the tape to avoid damaging the tape or
the tape deck. Press PUSH Z
close the cassette holder.
3
Start playback.
Press N (play) on the remote (or NX (play/pause)
on the unit)
or recording, as this may cause irreparable damage to
the tape and the cassette holder.
ToPress
Pause playback
Stop playback
Rewind or fast
forward
Select Relay
Play*
* After the playback of the front side of deck A, deck B plays the
front side, and then stops.
3
7
on the unit, and insert the TYPE
8
. Do not eject the tape during playback
X (pause) on the remote (or NX
(play/pause) on the unit)
resume play, press the button again.
x (stop)
m/M (rewind/fast forward)
PLAY MODE
“RELAY” appears.
Changing the display
ToPress
Change the
illumination
pattern around the
VOLUME control
qa
Change
information on the
display*
Change Display
mode (See below.)
* For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information, such as the
track or fi le number or folder name during normal play, or the total
playing time while the player is stopped.
ILLUMINATION 4 on the unit
repeatedly.
DISPLAY
system is turned on.
DISPLAY
system is turned off.
repeatedly.
qg
repeatedly until “AUTO”
qg
repeatedly until
3
repeatedly.
7
on the unit again to
8
8
.
qg
repeatedly until
5 repeatedly when the
5 repeatedly when the
. To
The system offers the following display modes.
Display mode When the system is off1),
Demonstration The clock display is replaced by
ClockThe clock is displayed.
Power Saving
Mode
1)
The STANDBY indicator 2 on the unit lights up when the system
is off.
2)
When the system is in Power Saving Mode, the following functions
are unavailable:
− setting the clock.
− changing the AM tuning interval (except for Saudi Arabian
model).
− turning on the system by pressing the function buttons (for
example, CD 3).
− changing the CD power manage function.
− resetting the system to factory settings.
Notes on the display information
• The following are not displayed;
− total playing time for a CD-DA disc depending on the play mode.
− total playing time for an MP3 disc.
− remaining playing time for an MP3 fi le.
• The following are not displayed correctly;
− elapsed playing time of an MP3 fi le encoded using a VBR
(variable bit rate).
− folder and fi le names that do not follow either the ISO9660 Level
1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.
• The following are displayed;
− ID3 tag information for MP3 fi les when ID3 version 1 and version
2 tags are used.
− up to 30 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters
(A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (˝ $ % ’ ( ) * , – . / < = >
@ [ \ ] _ ` { | } ! ? ^).
lighting and fl ashing of the display
window.
The display is turned off to conserve
2)
power. The timer and clock continue
to operate.
Using optional audio
components
8
To connect an optional headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack 9 on the
unit.
To connect an optional component
Connect additional audio component to the AUDIO
q;
on the unit using an audio analog cord (not
IN jack
supplied). Turn down the volume on the system, and then
select the AUDIO IN function.
8
.
6
Other Operations
Creating your own CD program
(Program Play)
Use buttons on the remote to create your own program.
1
Press CD 3 to select the CD function.
2
Press PLAY MODE qg repeatedly until “PGM”
appears while the player is stopped.
3
Press DISC SKIP qj repeatedly to select a disc.
4
Press ./> 8 repeatedly until the desired
track number appears.
When programming MP3 fi les, press
8
repeatedly to select the desired folder, and
folder)
then select the desired fi le.
Disc tray number Selected track or fi le number
Total playing time of program
5
6
7
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE qg repeatedly until “PGM”
disappears while the player is stopped.
To delete the last track or fi le of the program
Press CLEAR wa while the player is stopped.
To view program information, such as total
playing time and the number of tracks
Press DISPLAY 5 repeatedly while the player is
stopped.
(including selected track or fi le)
Press ENTER qd to add the track or file to the
program.
“– –.– –” appears when the total program time
exceeds 100 minutes for a CD, or when you select an
MP3 fi le.
Repeat steps 3 through 5 to program additional
tracks or files, up to a total of 25 tracks or files.
To play your program of tracks or files, press N
8
.
(play)
The program remains available until you open the
disc tray. To play the same program again, press N
8
.
(play)
Presetting radio stations
You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune
them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset
number.
Use buttons on the remote to preset stations.
1
Tune in the desired station (see “Listening to the
radio”).
2
Press TUNER MEMORY wk.
3
Press +/− 8 repeatedly to select your desired
preset number.
If another station is already assigned to the selected
preset number, the station is replaced by the new
stations.
4
Press ENTER qd.
5
Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.
You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. The
preset stations are retained for about half a day even
if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
6
To call up a preset radio station, press TUNING
qg
repeatedly until “PRESET” appears,
MODE
and then press +/−
desired preset number.
8
repeatedly to select the
Recording onto a tape
You can record on a TYPE I (normal) tape in two ways:
CD Synchro Recording:
You can record an entire CD onto a tape.
Manual Recording:
You can record just the portions you like from a sound
source, including connected audio components.
Use buttons on the unit to control tape recording.
1
Load a recordable tape into deck B with the
side you want to record facing forward, and then
press TAPE A/B
2
Prepare the recording source.
For CD Synchro Recording:
Press CD
disc you want to record, and press DISC SKIP
repeatedly to select the disc.
3
repeatedly to select TAPE B.
3
to select the CD function. Load the
Preset number
+/− (select
qj
When recording a folder from an MP3 disc, press
PLAY MODE
press
the desired folder.
To record only your favorite CD tracks or MP3 fi les in
your desired order, perform steps 2 to 6 of “Creating
your own CD program.”
For Manual Recording:
Select the desired source to record.
3
Set deck B to stand by for recording.
For CD Synchro Recording:
Press CD SYNC
For Manual Recording:
Press REC PAUSE/START
4
Start recording.
While recording, you cannot listen to other sources.
For CD Synchro Recording:
Press REC PAUSE/START
is completed, the CD player and the tape deck stop
automatically.
For Manual Recording:
Press REC PAUSE/START
the desired recording source.
If there is noise while recording from the tuner,
reposition the appropriate antenna to reduce the noise.
To stop recording
Press x (stop) 8.
Notes
• Recording stops if you change to a different function.
• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro Recording.
qg
repeatedly to select “
+/− (select folder) 8 repeatedly to select
6
.
6
6
6
,” and then
.
. When the recording
, and then start playing
Creating your own sound effect
You can raise or lower the levels of specifi c frequency
ranges, and then store the setting as “USER” in the
memory.
Use buttons on the unit to create your own sound effect.
1
Press BASS, VOCAL or GUITAR wd to select a
frequency band.
2
Press SELECT B/b ql repeatedly to select
a frequency, and then press SELECT +/−
repeatedly to adjust the frequency level. Repeat
this for each band you want to adjust.
Frequency
Frequency band
3
Hold down PRESET EQ ws until “COMPLETE”
appears.
The setting is stored in the memory.
4
To call up the personal sound effect, press
PRESET EQ
appears.
To cancel the sound effect
Press PRESET EQ ws repeatedly until “EQ OFF”
appears.
Frequency level
ws
repeatedly until “USER”
ql
Using the Timers
The system offers three timer functions. You cannot
activate both the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the
same time. If you use either with the Sleep Timer, the
Sleep Timer has priority.
Sleep Timer:
You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if
the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP
qs
system automatically turns off after the current disc or
tape stops or in 100 minutes.
Do not select “AUTO” during Synchro Recording of a
tape.
Play Timer:
You can wake up to CD, tape or tuner at a preset time.
Rec Timer:
You can record a preset radio station at a specifi ed time.
Use buttons on the remote to control the Play Timer and
the Rec Timer. Make sure you have set the clock.
1
2
3
repeatedly. If you select “AUTO,” the
Prepare the sound source.
For Play Timer:
Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME
qa
to adjust the volume.
+/−
To start from a specifi c CD track or MP3 fi le, create
your own program.
For Rec Timer:
Tune in the preset radio station.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET wh.
Press ./> 8 repeatedly to select ìPLAY
SETî or “REC SET,” and then press ENTER
“ON” appears, and the hour indication fl ashes.
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4
Set the time to start playing or recording.
Press ./>
and then press ENTER
The minute indication fl ashes. Use the procedure
above to set the minutes.
5
Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the
time to stop playing or recording.
6
Select the sound source or prepare the tape.
For Play Timer:
Press ./>
sound source appears, and then press ENTER
display shows the timer settings.
For Rec Timer:
Load a recordable tape into deck B. The display
shows the timer settings.
7
Press "/1 (on/standby) 1 to turn off the system.
The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time. If the system is on at the preset time, the Play
Timer and the Rec Timer will not play or record.
To activate or check the timer again
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT wh, press ./> 8
repeatedly until “PLAY SELECT” or “REC SELECT”
appears, and then press ENTER
To cancel the timer
Repeat the same procedure as above until “TIMER OFF”
appears, and then press ENTER
To change the setting
Start over from step 1.
Tips
• The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled
manually.
• The volume is reduced to minimum during the Rec Timer.
• The Rec Timer is canceled automatically after the Rec Timer has
been activated.
.
8
repeatedly to set the hour,
qd
.
8
repeatedly until the desired
qd
.
qd
.
qd
. The
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• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
3-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW
SET
3-2. CASE (SIDE-L), CASE (SIDE-R)
(Page 9)
3-3. CASE (TOP)
(Page 9)
SECTION 3
DISASSEMBLY
3-4. LID (CD)
(Page 10)
3-5. CD MECHANISM DECK
(CDM74KF-K6BD83S)
(Page 10)
3-6. FRONT PANEL BLOCK
(Page 11)
3-7. MECHANICAL DECK
(CWM42FF609)
(Page 11)
3-8. BACK PANEL SECTION
(Page 12)
3-9. MAIN BOARD
(Page 12)
3-10. CD BOARD
(Page 13)
3-12. OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK
3-11. DRIVER BOARD,
SW BOARD
(Page 13)
(KSM-213DCP)
(Page 14)
3-13. SENSOR BOARD
(Page 14)
3-14. MOTOR (TB) BOARD
(Page 15)
3-15. MOTOR (LD) BOARD
(Page 15)
8
Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
3-2. CASE (SIDE-L), CASE (SIDE-R)
3
case (side-L)
2
two screws
1
three screws
(case 3 TP2)
(BVTP3
×
10)
HCD-RG295/RG495/RG595
6
case (side-R)
3-3. CASE (TOP)
2
Open the case (top).
4
four claws
2
Open the case (top).
3
4
three screws
(case 3 TP2)
1
5
two screws
(BVTP3
×
case (top)
5
two screws
(BVTP3
10)
×
10)
2
Open the case (top).
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3-4. LID (CD)
3
four claws
2
4
lid (CD
1
Turn the gear (loading A)
to the direction of the arrow.
3-5. CD MECHANISM DECK (CDM74KF-K6BD83S)
2
flexible flat (23 core) cable
(CN301)
4
CD mechanism deck
(CDM74KF-K6BD83S)
1
flexible flat (13 core) cable
(CN701)
3
three screws
(BVTP3
×
8)
10
3
screw
(BVTP3
×
8)
3
screw (BVTP3 × 8)
3-6. FRONT PANEL BLOCK
)
5
screw
(BVTP3
7
front panel block
HCD-RG295/RG495/RG595
×
8)
6
two
harnesses
3
two connectors
(CN301, CN302)
4
four screws
(BVTP3
×
8)
3-7. MECHA DECK (CWN42FF609)
4
2
flexible flat cable (9 core)
(CN061)
3
flexible flat cable (11core)
mecha deck
(CWN42FF609)
1
flexible flat cable (19 core)
(CN991)
1
six screws
(BVTP2.6
×
8
2
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3-8. BACK PANEL BLOCK
• Abbreviation
AUS: Australian model
EA : Saudi Arabia model
2
connector
(CN041)
4
back panel block
1
flexible flat cable (9 core)
(RG295: E, AUS/
RG495: E, EA, AUS/RG595: E, EA),
flexible flat cable (11 core)
(RG295: AEP, UK/
RG495: AEP/RG595: AEP, UK)
(tuner (FM/AM))
3
two screws
(BVTP3
(RG495/RG595)
3
two screws
(BVTP3
×
10)
×
10)
3-9. MAIN BOARD
3
connector
(CN907)
2
connector
(CN903)
3
two screws
(BVTP3
7
×
10)
two screws
(BVTT4
×
qa
6
8)
POWER board
screw
(BV3)
0
MAIN boar
9
connector
(CN031)
12
1
flexible flat cable (11 core)
(CN008)
8
4
screw
(BVTP3
5
screw
(BVTP3
×
8)
×
8)
3-10. CD BOARD
e
2
Remove soldering from the four points.
HCD-RG295/RG495/RG595
3
CD
board
1
flexible flat (16 core) cabl
(CN301)
3-11. DRIVER BOARD, SW BOARD
1
two
(BTTP (M2.6))
4
DRIVER
board
screws
CD machanism deck
(back side)
3
connector
(CN703)
5
screw
(BTTP (M2.6))
6
SW board
2
wire (flat type) (5 core)
(CN702)
CD machanism deck
(back side)
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)
3-12. OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK (KSM-213DCP)
2
h
older (213) assy
qd
optical pick-up block
(KSM-213DCP)
8
two
7
two
coil springs
(insulator)
6
two floating
(PTPWH M2.6)
insulators
screws
9
qs
qa
C
D board
1
floating
(PTPWH M2.6)
5
two
insulators
4
3
two floating
(PTPWH M2.6)
flexible flat
(CN301)
screw
two
coil springs
(insulator)
screws
cable (16 core
3-13. SENSOR BOARD
2
t
ray
1
floating
(PTPWH M2.6)
6
floating
(PTPWH M2.6)
7
g
ear (geneva)
0
screw
8
s
(BTTP (M2.6))
screw
Remove the four solders of motor.
crew
0
SENSOR board
9
connector
(
CN731)
3
b
elt (table)
4
floating
(PTPWH M2.6)
5
p
screw
ulley (table)
14
3-14. MOTOR (TB) BOARD
2
stopper
4
HCD-RG295/RG495/RG595
1
stopper
7
t
able motor assy (M741)
3-15. MOTOR (LD) BOARD
3
Remove the two solderings of motor.
4
l
oading motor assy (M751)
8
6
5
two
screws
(BTTP (M2.6))
2
two
(BTTP (M2.6))
wire (flat type) (5 core) (CN742)
3
MOTOR (TB) board
Remove the two solderings of motor.
screws
5
MOTOR (LD) board
1
b
elt (loading)
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SECTION 4
TEST MODE
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 of x , u and [DISC 1] simultaneously.
2. The message “COLD RESET” is displayed on the fluorescent
indicator tube momentarily, then becomes standby states.
TUNING STEP CHANGE-OVER
(Except RG295: AEP and UK/RG495: AEP and Saudi
Arabia/RG595: AEP, UK and Saudi Arabia models)
A step of AM tuning interval can be changed over between 9 kHz
and 10 kHz.
Procedure:
1. Press the I/1 button to turn the power on.
2. Press the [TUNER/BAND] button to select “AM”.
3. Press the I/1 button to turn the power off.
4. Press two buttons of [TUNING --] and I/1 simultaneously.
5. The message “AM 9K STEP” or “ AM 10K STEP” is displayed
on the fluorescent indicator tube, and thus the tuning interval
is changed over.
CD SHIP (LOCK) MODE
This mode moves the optical pick-up to the position durable to
vibration. Use this mode when returning the set to the customer
after repair.
Procedure:
1. Press the I/1 button to turn the power on.
2. Press the [CD] button to select “CD”.
3. Press two buttons of u and [POWER] simultaneously.
4. The message “LOCK” is displayed on the fluorescent indicator
tube, and the CD ship mode is set.
CD SHIP (LOCK) MODE & COLD RESET
This mode is used to perform CD ship (lock) mode and cold reset
simultaneously.
Procedure:
1. Press the I/1 button to turn the power on.
2. Press the [CD] button to select “CD”.
3. Press three buttons of x , [CD] and Z simultaneously.
4. The message “COLD RESET” is displayed on the fluorescent
indicator tube momentarily, then becomes standby states.
ANTITHEFT LOCK MODE
This mode is used to unable to take sample disc out of disc table in
the shop.
Procedure:
1. Press the I/1 button to turn the power on.
2. Press the [CD] button to select “CD”.
3. Press two buttons of x and Z for 5 seconds.
4. The message “LOCKED” is displayed on the fluorescent
indicator tube and the disc table is locked. (Even if pressing
the Z button, the message “LOCKED” is displayed on the
fluorescent indicator tube and the disc table is locked)
5. To release this mode, press two buttons of x and Z for 5
seconds.
6. The message “UNLOCKED” is displayed on the fluorescent
indicator tube and the disc table is unlocked.
AMP TEST MODE
This mode is used to display the parameter of amplifier IC and
display the VACS status.
Procedure:
1. Press the I/1 button to turn the power on.
2. Press three buttons of x , u and Z simultaneously.
3. When the AMP test mode is activated, the message “AMP
TEST IN” is displayed on the fluorescent indicator tube
momentarily, then amplif ier adjustment mode is displayed on
the fluorescent indicator tube.
4. Press the [REC PAUSE/START] button to changed over between
VACS status display mode and the amplifier IC parameter
display mode.
5. In this mode, press the [GROOVE] button to changed over
DBFB on/off, and “DBFB ON” or “DBFB OFF” is displayed
on the fluorescent indicator tube.
6. In this mode, press the [SURROUND] button to changed over
surround on/off, and “SUB ON” or “SUB OFF” is displayed
on the fluorescent indicator tube.
− Except HCD-RG595: E and Saudi Arabia models −
7. In this mode, press the [EQ BAND] button to enter the equalizer
adjustment mode.
In the equalizer adjustment mode, press the [EQ BAND] button
to change over the adjustment band as LO W/MID/HIGH. And
turn the multi jog knob to adjust the equalizer level of each
bands.
− HCD-RG595: E and Saudi Arabia models −
7. In this mode, press the [BASS], [VOCAL] or [GUITER] buttons
to enter the parametric equalizer adjustment mode.
In the parametric equalizer adjustment mode, press the [BASS],[VOCAL] and [GUITER] buttons to change over the adjustment
band. And press the B and b buttons to adjust the equalizer
frequency of each bands, or press the [+] and [--] buttons to
adjust the equalizer level of each bands.
8. To release the amplifier IC parameter display mode or equalizer
adjustment mode, press the I/1 button to the power off.
MC TEST MODE
This mode is used to check operations of microprocessor.
Procedure:
1. Press the I/1 button to turn the power on.
2. Press three buttons of x , u and [DISC 3] simultaneously.
3. When the MC test mode is activated, VACS level is displa yed
on the fluorescent indicator tube momentarily.
4. Turn the multi jog knob clockwise, the message “ALL EQ
MAX” is displayed on the fluorescent indicator tube
momentarily and turn the multi jog knob counterclockwise, the message “ALL EQ MIN” is displayed on
the fluorescent indicator tube momentarily.
5. Press the [ENTER] button, the message “ALL EQ FLAT” is
displayed on the fluorescent indicator tube momentarily.
6. Turn the [VOLUME] knob clockwise, the message “V OLUME
MAX” is displayed on the fluorescent indicator tube
momentarily and turn the [VOLUME] knob counterclockwise,
the message “VOLUME MIN” is displayed on the fluorescent
indicator tube momentarily.
7. Press the [REC PAUSE/START] button to changed over VACS
on/off.
8. Press the I/1 button to release from this mode, then cold reset
is performed.
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VERSION DISPLAY MODE
This mode is used to check the model, destination and software
version.
Procedure:
1. Press the I/1 button to turn the power on.
2. Press three buttons of x , u and [DISC 2] simultaneously.
3. Fluorescent indicator tube, and LEDs are all turned on.
4. Press the [REC PAUSE/START] button to display the software
version and year, month, day of the software creation.
5. Press the [CD SYNC] button to display the model and destination.
6. To release this mode, press three buttons of x , u and
[DISC 2] simultaneously.
CD ERROR CODE DISPLAY MODE
This mode can be used for error code display of CD section.
Procedure:
1. Press the I/1 button to turn the power on.
2. Press the [CD] button to select “CD”.
3. Press three buttons of x , [CD] and [DISC 1] simultaneously.
4. When this mode is activated, mechanism deck error code is
displayed on the fluorescent indicator tube.
5. Press the [REC PAUSE/START] button to changed over between
optical pick-up error code display mode and mechanism deck
error code mode.
6. Turn the multi jog knob to change over display of error history.
7. To release this mode, press the I/1 button to turn the power
off.
1. Mechanism Deck Error Code Mode
When this mode is entered, mechanism deck error code is displayed
with the 10-character format on the fluorescent indicator tube.
The first digit from the left indicates:
The first digit from the left indicates which mode the error history
is. In the mechanism deck error code mode, “M” is displayed on
the fluorescent indicator tube.
The second digit from the left indicates:
(Error history number display)
The second digit from the left indicates which order the error history
is. “1” indicates the latest error history, and each time the number
increases by one, the error history goes back to one-previous error.
The third and 4th digit from the left indicates:
(Error status display)
The third and 4th digit from the left indicates which error status is
indicated.
The 5th and 6th digit from the left indicates:
(Present status display)
The 5th and 6th digit from the left indicates which operating status
when an error occurred is indicated.
DisplayStatus
01Open completion status
02From open status, the movement to chucking down position
is under way
03From chucking down position, the open operation is under
way
04Chucking down completion status
10The chucking down operation is under way
11The chucking up operation is under way
12Close completion status
13From close status, the ex-open operation is under way
14From ex-open status, the close operation is under way
18Ex-pen completion status
The 7th and 8th digit from the left indicates:
(Motor status display)
The 7th and 8th digit from the left indicates which motor output
status when an error occurred is indicated.
DisplayStatus
× 0No table motor output
× 1Table motor forward output
× 2Table motor backward output
× 3Table motor break output
0 ×No loading motor output
1 ×Loading motor forward output
2 ×Loading motor backward output
3 ×Loading motor break output
The 9th and 10 th digit from the left indicates:
(Tray status display)
The 9th and 10th digit from the left indicates which target processing
when an error occurred is indicated.
DisplayStatus
01Open operation
12Close operation
18Ex-open operation
DisplayStatus
00No error
08Ta ble operation time-out (Table does not move to the target
position within the specified time)
16In the chucking down operation, the operation was retried
by the maximum number of times but the operation could
not be completed
17In the chucking up and down operation, the reverse
recovery processing was attempted but it could not be
recovered
18In the chucking up operation, the operation was retried by
the maximum number of times but the operation could not
be completed
20Loading operation time-out (Table does not move to the
target position within the specified time)
22As the chuck was in the ex-open status at the initialization,
the closing was attempted but could not be completed
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2. Optical Pick-up Error Code Mode
When this mode is entered, optical pick-up error code is displayed
with the 8-character format on the fluorescent indicator tube.
The first digit from the left indicates:
The first digit from the left indicates which mode the error history
is. In the optical pick-up error code mode, “D” is displayed on the
fluorescent indicator tube.
The second digit from the left indicates:
(Error history No. display)
The second digit from the left indicates which order the error history
is. “1” indicates the latest error history, and each time the number
increases by one, the error history goes back to one-previous error.
The third and 4th digit from the left indicates:
(Error status display)
The third and 4th digit from the left indicates which error status is
indicated.
DisplayStatus
01Not focused (TOC read without a disc)
02GFS NG (TOC read with a disc chucked)
03Start operation time-over
04Defocused continuously (Defocused during TOC reading)
05Q code not entered for specified time
06Tr acking not turned ON
07Blank disc (Blank disc TOC read)
5 REPEAT LIMIT CANCEL MODE
Number of repeat for CD playback is 5 times when the repeat mode
is “REPEAT”. This mode is used to enables CD to repeat playback
for limitless times.
Procedure:
1. Press the I/1 button to turn the power on.
2. Press the [CD] button to select “CD”.
3. Press three buttons of x , [CD] and u simultaneously.
4. The message “LIMIT OFF” is displayed on the fluorescent
indicator tube momentarily, CD repeat 5 limit is cancelled.
CD POWER MANAGE
This mode is used to changed over CD power on/off for decreasing
of reception noise in the tuner mode.
Procedure:
1. Press the I/1 button to turn the power on.
2. Press the [CD] button to select “CD”.
3. Press the I/1 button to turn the power off.
4. Press two buttons of x and I/1 simultaneously.
5. The message “CD POWER ON” or “CD POWER OFF” is
displayed on the fluorescent indicator tube, and CD power
on/off changed over in the tuner mode.
The 5th and 6th digit from the left indicates:
(Error step display)
The 5th and 6th digit from the left indicates which processing when
a trouble occurred
DisplayContents
01Power OFF in progress
02Initialize in progress
03Oscillation stopping
04From oscillation stop, oscillation starting
05Stopping
06Stop operation is under way
07Start operation in progress
08TOC read in progress
09Search operation is under way
0A Playback operation is under way
0B Pause operation is under way
0C Playback manual search operation is under way
0D Pause manual search operation is under way
0E —
The 7th and 8th digit from the left indicates:
The 7th and 8th digit from the left indicates which operation in
progress when a trouble occurred. (Step of each processing of the
5th and 6th digits is indicated)
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SECTION 5
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
PRECAUTION
1. Clean the following parts with a denatured-alcohol-moistened
swab :
2. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head
demagnetizer. (Do not bring the head magnetizer close to the
erase head.)
3. Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustments.
4. After the adjustments, appiy suitable locking compound to
the parts adjusted.
5. The adjustments should be performed with the rated power
supply voltage unless otherwise noted.
TORQUE MEASUREMENT
ModeTorque MeterMeter Reading
2.6 – 6.9 mN⋅m
FWDCQ-102C(30 – 70 g⋅cm)
(0.41 – 0.97 oz⋅inch)
FWD
Back Tension
FF/REWCQ-201B55 – 170 g⋅cm)
CQ-102C(1.5 – 6.0 g⋅cm)
0.15 – 0.59 mN⋅m
(0.021 – 0.083 oz⋅inch)
5.4 – 16.7 mN⋅m
0.76 – 2.35 oz⋅inch)
HCD-RG295/RG495/RG595
TAPE TENSION MEASUREMENT
ModeTension MeterMeter Reading
FWDCQ-403A
(more than 3.53 oz)
more than 100 g
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SECTION 6
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
0 dB=0.775 VDECK SECTION
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.
TEST TAPE
TapeSignalUsed for
P-4-A0636.3 kHz, -10 dBAzimuth Adjustment
RECORD/PLA YBA CK HEAD AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT
Note 1:Remove the mecha deck before this adjustment.
(Refer to Section 3. DISASSEMBLY (See page 8))
Note 2:Perform this adjustment for both decks.
Procedure:
1. Mode: Playback
test tape
P-4-A063
(6.3 kHz, –10 dB)
MIC. AUX. HP board
PHONES jack
(J701)
set
level mete
+
–
4. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to
the pats adjusted.
Adjustment Location: Playback Head (DECK-A)
Record/Playback/Erase Head (DECK-A)
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
test tape
P-4-A063
(6.3 kHz, –10 dB)
MIC. AUX. HP board
PHONES jack
(J701)
set
oscilloscope
H
V
20
waveform of oscilloscope
in phase 45°90°135°180
good
wrong
°
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e
VOLT/DIV: 200 mV
TIME/DIV: 500 ns
level:
0.9
±
0.4 Vp-p
TUNER SECTION
FM TUNE LEVEL CHECK
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
Note: Use 75 ohm coaxial cable to connect signal generator and the set.
You cannot use video cable for checking.
Use signal generator whose output impedance is 75 ohm.
3. Set to FM tuner function and tune A, B and C signals.
4. Confirm “TUNED” is lit on the display for A, B and C signals.
When the selected station signal is received in good condition,
“TUNED” is displayed.
CD SECTION
Note:
1. CD Block is basically constructed to operate without adjustment.
2. Use YEDS-18 disc (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 specif ied value with the follo wing checks.
5. Check the focus bias check when optical pick-up block is replaced.
FOCUS BIAS CHECK
oscilloscop
(DC range)
CD board
TP (RFACI)
TP (VC)
Procedure :
1. Connect oscilloscope to TP (RFACI) and TP (VC) on the CD
board.
2. Press the I/1 button to turn the power on, and press
the Z button to open the CD disc table.
3. Set disc (YEDS-18) on the tray and press the u button to
playback.
4. Confirm that oscilloscope waveform is as sho wn in the figure
below. (eye pattern)
A good eye pattern means that the diamond shape (◊) in the
center of the waveform can be clearly distinguished.