HCD-VR90AV is the tuner, deck, CD and amplifier section in LBT-VR90AV.
Model Name Using Similar MechanismHCD-VR50/VR70
CD
Section
Tape deck
Section
CD Mechanism TypeCDM37L-5BD34L
Base Unit NameBU-5BD34L
Optical Pick-up NameKSS-213D/Q-NP
Model Name Using Similar MechanismNEW
T ape Transport Mechanism T ypeTCM-230AWR2/230PWR2
E Model
Amplifier section
Front Speaker:
The following measured at AC 120/220/240V, 50/60Hz
DIN power output (Rated)130 + 130W
(6 Ω at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (Reference)
160 +160W
(6 Ω at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Center Speaker:
DIN power output (Rated)30W
(8 Ω at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (Reference)
40W
(8 Ω at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Rear Speaker:
DIN power output (Rated)30 + 30W
(8 Ω at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (Reference)
40 + 40W
(8 Ω at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Inputs
PHONO IN (phono jacks): sensitivity 3mV,
impedance 47k Ω
MIX MIC (phone jack):sensitivity 1mV,
impedance 10k Ω
VIDEO1 IN (phono jacks): sensitivity 250mV,
impedance 47k Ω
VIDEO2 IN (phono jacks): sensitivity 250mV,
impedance 47k Ω
MD IN (phono jacks):sensitivity 450mV,
impedance 47k Ω
SPECIFICATIONS
DVD INPUT
FRONT (phono jacks):sensitivity 450mV,
impedance 47k Ω
REAR (phono jacks):sensitivity 450mV,
impedance 47k Ω
CENTER (phono jacks):sensitivity 450mV,
impedance 47k Ω
WOOFER (phono jacks):sensitivity 450mV,
impedance 47k Ω
Outputs
PHONES (stereo phone jack):
accepts headphones of
8 Ω or more
VIDEO OUT (phono jack): voltage 250mV,
impedance 1k Ω
MD OUT (phono jacks):voltage 250mV,
impedance 1k Ω
WOOFER OUT (phono jack):
voltage 1V,
impedance 1k Ω
FRONT SPEAKER:accepts impedance of 8
to 16 Ω
CENTER SPEAKER:accepts impedance of 8
to 16 Ω
REAR SPEAKER:accepts impedance of 8
to 16 Ω
COMPACT Hi-Fi STEREO SYSTEM
Video section
Inputs
VIDEO1 IN (phono jacks): 1Vp-p, 75 Ω
VIDEO2 IN (phono jacks): 1Vp-p, 75 Ω
DVD INPUT VIDEO (phono jacks):
1Vp-p, 75 Ω
Output
VIDEO OUT (phono jack): 1Vp-p, 75 Ω
S-VIDEO OUT (4-pin/mini-DIN jack):
Y : 1Vp-p, unbalanced,
Sync negative,
C : 0.286 V p-p,
load immpedance
75 Ω
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MICROFILM
VIDEO CD/CD player section
SystemCompact disc and digital audio and video system
LaserSemiconductor laser
(λ=780nm) Emission
duration: continuous
Laser outputMax. 44.6µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance of
200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical
Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.
Wave length780 – 790 nm
Frequency response2Hz – 20kHz (±0.5dB)
Signal-to-noise ratioMore than 90 dB
Dynamic rangeMore than 90 dB
Video color system format
NTSC, PAL
CD DIGITAL OUT
(square optical connector jack, rear panel)
Wave length:660 nm
Output level:–18dBm
Tape player section
Recording system4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF)
Tuning range
Middle Eastern model : 531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz)
Other models :531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz)
AntennaAM loop antenna, External antenna terminals
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
General
Power requirements
Thai model : 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other models :120 V, 220V, or 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage selector
Power consumption280 W
Dimensions (w/h/d)Approx. 356 × 423 × 446 mm
incl. projecting parts and controls
MassApprox. 15.0 kg
Supplied accessoriesAM loop antenna (1)
Remote RM-SV100AVB (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
FM wire antenna (1)
Speaker cords (2)
Video connecting cable
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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.
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.
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 DIODE AND FOCUS SEARCH OPERATION
CHECK
Carry out the “S curve check” in “CD section adjustment” and check
that the S curve waveform is output four times.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
The following caution label is located inside the unit.
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK ! OR DOTTED LINE WITH
MARK ! 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 .
• Abbreviation
IA: Indonesia model
EA: Saudi Arabia model
MY : Malaysia model
SP: Singapore model
TH: Thai model
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL ·········································································· 5
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Front Panel ········································································· 7
2-2. Main Board ········································································· 7
2-3. Sub Panel ············································································ 8
2-4. CD-L/CD-R Board and CD Lid Assembly························· 8
2-5. Tape Mechanism Deck and Cassette Lid···························· 9
2-6. CD Mechanism Deck ························································· 9
2-7. Base Unit ············································································9
2-8. Disc Table ········································································· 10
3. SERVICE MODE····························································11
BD Section ······································································· 20
Video Section ··································································· 21
Deck Section····································································· 22
Main (1/2) Section····························································23
Main (2/2) Section····························································24
Power Section···································································25
Display Section································································· 26
6-3. Printed Wiring Board BD Section ································ 28
6-4. Schematic Diagram BD Section ··································· 29
6-5. Printed Wiring Board Video Section ···························· 30
6-6. Schematic Diagram Video (1/3) Section ······················ 31
6-7. Schematic Diagram Video (2/3) Section ······················ 32
6-8. Schematic Diagram Video (3/3) Section ······················ 33
6-9. Printed Wiring Board Main Section ····························· 34
6-10. Schematic Diagram Main (1/5) Section ······················· 35
6-11. Schematic Diagram Main (2/5) Section ······················· 36
6-12. Schematic Diagram Main (3/5) Section ······················· 37
6-13. Schematic Diagram Main (4/5) Section ······················· 38
6-14. Schematic Diagram Main (5/5) Section ······················· 39
7-1. Case and Back Panel Section ··········································· 69
7-2. Front Panel Section 1 ······················································· 70
7-3. Front Panel Section 2 ······················································· 71
7-4. Chassis Section ································································· 72
7-5. TC Mechanism Section 1 (TCM230AWR2/230PWR2) ·· 73
7-6. TC Mechanism Section 2 (TCM230AWR2/230PWR2) ·· 74
7-7. CD Mechanism Section (CDM37M-5BD32L) ················75
7-8. Base Unit Section (BU-5BD32L)·····································76
8. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST······································· 77
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Front Panel
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
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Location of Parts and Controls
1 1/u (Power) button
2 POWER SAVE/DEMO (STANDBY)
button
3 DISPLAY button
4 SPECTRUM ANALYZER button
5 Display window
6 GEQ control button
7 SYNC BASS button
8 SYNC EQ button
9 Remote sensor
0 TUNING MODE button
!¡ STEREO/MONO button
!™ ENTER/NEXT button
!£ TUNER MEMORY button
!¢ TUNER/BAND button
!∞ TUNING - button
!§ TUNING + button
!¶ FUNCTION button
!• VOLUME knob
!ª PHONES jack
@º ECHO LEVEL knob
@¡ MIC LEVEL knob
@™ MIC 1 jack
@£ MIC 2 jack
@¢ GROOVE button
@∞ SUPER WOOFER button
@§ MODE button
%∞
%¢
@¶ ª (B Deck) button and indicator
@• · (B Deck) button and indicator
@ª p (B Deck) button
#º 0 (B Deck) button
#¡ ) (B Deck) button
#™ P (B Deck) button
#£ r REC (B Deck) button
#¢ HI-SPEED DUB button
#∞ CD SYNCHRO button
#§ PLAY MODE button
#¶ REPEAT button
#• 0 (CD) button
#ª ) (CD) button
$º ·P (CD) button and indicator
$¡ p (CD) button
$™ DISC SKIP button
$£ = AMS + knob
$¢ VIDEO2 INPUT jacks
$∞ PRO LOGIC button and indicator
$§ DVD 5.1 CH
$¶ KEY CONTROL # button
$• KEY CONTROL b button
$ª EDIT button
%º NON-STOP button and indicator
%¡ FLASH button
%™ LOOP button
%£ NEXT button
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@¡
@™
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%¢ PREV button
%∞ RETURN button
%§ DISC 5 button
%¶ DISC 4 button
%• DISC 3 button
%ª DISC 2 button
^º DISC 1 button
^¡ SELECT button
^™ ACTIVE button
^£ DOLBY NR button
^¢ DIRECTION button
^∞ ) (A Deck) button
^§ 0 (A Deck) button
^¶ p (A Deck) button
^• · (A Deck) button
^ª ª (A Deck) button
&º KARAOKE PON/MPX button
&¡ DSP button and indicator
&™ EFFECT button and indicator
&£ ENTER button and indicator
&¢ GEQ CONTROL button
&∞ P. FILE MEMORY
&§ Equalizer indicators
&¶ t/CLOCK SET button
&• SLEEP button
&ª REC button and indicator
*º DAILY button and indicator
• AMS is the abbreviation for Automatic
Music Sensor.
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This section is extracted
from instruction manual.
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SECTION 2
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DISASSEMBLY
Note : Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
2-1. FRONT PANEL
3
Connector (CN452)
2
Connector (CN702)
1
Three flat type wires
(CN303,CN304,CN431)
4
7
Front panel
Connector (CN802)
2-2. MAIN BOARD
!£
Back panel
!™
Power cord
6
Four screw (BVTP 3x8)
2
Two screws (BVTP 3x8)
5
Screw (BVTP 3x8
9
Four screws (BVTP 3x8)
0
Two screws (BVTP 3x8)
8
Five screws (BVTP 3x8)
7
Seven screws (BVTP 3x8)
!§
Main board
6
Connector (CN903)
!¡
Fan motor
5
Flat type wire (CN411)
4
Connector (CN412)
1
Flat type wire (CN1
3
!¢
Two screws (BVTP 3x8
T uner unit
7
2-3. SUB PANEL
4
Two screws (BTP 2.6x6)
3
Open the CD lid assembly
8
Sub panel block
5
Screw (BVTP 3x8)
7
Three screws (BVTP 2.6x8)
6
Two screws (BVTP 2.6x8)
1
Two screws (BVTP 2.6x8)
2
Front input board
9
Two screws (BVTP 2.6x8)
0
Bracket (CD-R2)
2-4. CD-L/CD-R BOARD AND CD LID ASSEMBLY
1
Three screws (BVTP 2.6x8)
3
Bracket (CD-L)
4
CD-L board
2
Three screws
(BVTP 2.6x8)
Torsion spring (CD-L)
!£
CD lid assembly
!™
Torsion spring (CD-L)
Sub panel assembly
5
Knob (CD)
6
Nut
0
CD-R board
!¡
Torsion spring (CD-R)
7
Three screws
(BVTP 2.6x8)
9
Bracket (CD-R)
8
Two screws (BVTP 2.6x8)
Sub panel assembly
8
CD lid assembly
2-5. TAPE MECHANISM DECK AND CASSETTE LID
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t
Claw
Holder assembly
Claw
Claw
6
Holder (A) assembly
(Refer to lower figure)
1
8
Torsion spring (TC-A)
Three screws (BVTP 2.6x8)
2
Three screw
(BVTP 2.6x8
Cassette lid assembly
4
Cassette lid (A) assembly
(Refer to upper figure)
5
(Refer to upper figure)
Claw
Cassette lid (B) assembly
Portion
A
Portion
B
Portion
9
Torsion spring (TC-B)
7
Holder (B) assembly
(Refer to lower figure)
Portion
A
B
3
T ape mechanism
2-6. CD MECHANISM DECK2-7. BASE UNIT
1
Five screws (BVTP3x8)
2
CD mechanism
deck
2
Boss
3
1
Yoke fitting
Base uni
9
2-8. DISC TABLE
Note:
When the disc table is installed, adjust the positions of
roller cam and mark ” as shown in the figure, then set to
the groove of disc table.
A
2
Screw (BVTP3X8)
3
Bracket (BU)
1
Screw (BVTP3X8)
4
Stop screw
5
Disc table
A
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SECTION 3
SER VICE MODE
About CD-TEXT display
This unit is provided with a simple CD-TEXT display function.
The CD-TEXT contents of 20 tracks are displayed on the fluorescent display tube.
Since the function is simple, some special characters may not be displayed, or may be displayed as other characters.
MC 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 t/CLOCK SET , ENTER , and 1/u simultaneously.
2. “COLD RESET” is displayed on the fluorescent display tube and reset is executed.
CD Delivery Mode
• This mode moves the pick-up to the position durable to vibration. Use this mode when returning the set to the customer after repair.
Procedure:
1. Press 1/u button to turn the set ON.
2. Press LOOP button and 1/u button simultaneously.
3. Press the 1/u button again to turn the set OFF.
4. A message “LOCK” is displayed on the fluorescent indicator tube, and the CD delivery mode is set.
MC Hot Reset
• This mode resets the set with the preset data kept stored in the memory. The hot reset mode functions same as if the po wer cord is plugged
in and out.
Procedure:
1. Press three buttons t/CLOCK SET , ENTER , and DISC 1 simultaneously.
2. The fluorescent indicator tube becomes blank instantaneously, and the set is reset.
Sled Servo Mode
• This mode can run the CD sled motor freely. Use this mode, for instance, when cleaning the pick-up.
Procedure:
1. Press 1/u button to turn the set ON.
2. Press three buttons t/CLOCK SET , ENTER , and DISC 5 simultaneously.
3. The Sled Servo mode is selected, if “CD” is blanking on the fluorescent indicator tube.
4. With the CD in stop status, When ) button is pressed, the pick-up moves outside. When 0 button is pressed, the pick-up moves
inside.
5. To exit from this mode, perform as follows:
1) Move the pick-up to the most inside track.
2) Execute MC cold reset. (Press the three buttons t/CLOCK SET , ENTER , and 1/u button simultaneously.)
Note:
• Always move the pick-up to most inside track when exiting from this mode. Otherwise, a disc will not be unloaded.
• Do not run the sled motor excessively, otherwise the gear can be chipped.
Change-over of AM Tuner Step between 9kHz and 10kHz
• A step of AM channels can be changed over between 9kHz and 10kHz.
Procedure:
1. Press 1/u button to turn the set ON.
2. Select the function “TUNER”, and press TUNER/BAND button to select the BAND “AM”.
3. Press 1/u button to turn the set OFF.
4. Press ENTER and 1/u buttons simultaneously, and the display of fluorescent indicator tube changes to “AM 9k STEP” or “AM 10k
STEP”, and thus the channel step is changed over.
LED and Fluorescent Indicator Tube All Lit, Key Check Mode
Procedure:
1. Press three buttons t/CLOCK SET , ENTER , and DISC 2 simultaneously.
2. LEDs and fluorescent indicator tube are all turned on.
Press DISC 2 button, and the key check mode is activated.
3. In the key check mode, the fluorescent indicator tube displays “K0 V0 J0”. Each time a button is pr essed, “K”value increases. Howe ver ,
once a button is pressed, it is no longer taken into account.
“J” Value increases like 1, 2, 3 ... if rotating = AMS + knob in “+” direction, or it decreases like 0, 9, 8 ... if rotating in “-”
direction.
“V” Value increases like 1, 2, 3 ... if rotating V OLUME knob in “+” direction, or it decreases lik e 0, 9, 8 ... if rotating in “-” direction.
4. To exit from this mode, press three buttons in the same manner as step 1, or disconnect the power cord.
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AMS Test Mode
• This mode is used for checking the AMS operations of the tape deck.
JIG
7-819-039-12 Alignment tape, AMS-110A
Procedure:
1. Press the 1/u button to turn the set ON.
2. Set the tape (AMS-110A).
3. Press the three buttons t/CLOCK SET , ENTER , and DISC 3 button simultaneously.
4. “TEST MODE” is displayed on the fluorescent display tube. At the same time, the VOLUME indicator blinks.
5. Press the FUNCTION button and switch the function to the deck with the tape (AMS-110A).
6. Press the CD SYNCHRO button. “AMS CHECK” is displayed on the fluorescent display tube and the tape is rewound.
7. AMS starts in the normal direction. If the AMS count is 2 at shut down, proceed to step 8.
“NG” is displayed at other times, and the deck stops.
8. AMS starts in the opposite direction. If the AMS count is 2 at shut down again, “OK” is displayed.
“NG” is displayed at other times.
Aging Mode
During the aging mode, both the CD player and tape deck are executed together.
• If an error occurs:
Aging stops, and the error state is displayed on the fluorescent display tube.
• If no error occurs:
Aging is repeated.
Procedure:
1. Press the 1/u button to turn the set ON.
2. Load 10 minute tapes with unbent rec-proof tabs in decks A and B.
3. Set CDs on the DISC 1 and DISC 4 tables.
4. Set the CD mode REPEAT to OFF and PLAY MODE to ALL DISCS.
(Press the PLAY MODE and REPEAT buttons to set these modes.)
5. Press the FUNCTION button to switch the function to “CD”.
6. Press the three buttons t/CLOCK SET , ENTER , and DISC 4 button simultaneously.
7. Aging starts.
8. To end aging, press the 1/u button to turn the set OFF.
Aging Sequence:
Aging is performed in the following sequence.
• Tape Deck
1. The tape in deck A is rewound. “TAPE A AG-1” is displayed.
2. The FWD side of deck A is played for two minutes.
“TAPE A AG-2” is displayed.
3. The tape in deck A is fast forwarded. “TAPE A AG-3” is displayed. Fast forward is carried out for 20 seconds or to the tape end.
4. The RVS side of deck A is played for two minutes.
“TAPE A AG-4” is displayed.
5. The tape in deck A is rewound. “TAPE A AG-5” is displayed.
6. The FWD side of deck B is played for two minutes.
“TAPE B AG-2” is displayed.
7. The tape in deck B is fast forwarded. “TAPE B AG-3” is displayed. Fast forward is carried out for 20 seconds or to the tape end.
8. The RVS side of deck B is played for two minutes.
“TAPE B AG-4” is displayed.
9. The tape in deck A is rewound. “TAPE A AG-5” is displayed.
10. Repeated from step 2.
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SELF-DIAGNOSIS
This model has the self-diagnosis function for the VIDEO and AUDIO decoder sections.
Immediately after the power on, the self-diagnosis function searches each operation of IC’s around the mechanism control microcomputer
(IC701).
The results can be checked by D502 of the VIDEO board.
• When D502 turns on the IC is normal.
• When D502 flashes twice, the MPEG decoder (IC505) is abnormal.
• When D502 flashes three times, the MPEG decoder (IC505) or
the DRAM (IC507) is abnormal.
[VIDEO BOARD] (SIDE A)
D502
IC505
91
90
65
64
100
1
32
33
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[VIDEO CD COLOR-BARS MODE]
On this mode, the data of the color-bars signal as a picture signal and the 1kHz sine wave signal as a sound signal are output by the
mechanism control microcomputer (IC502) for video CD signal check. When measurement of the voltage and waveform on the VIDEO
board, perform it in this mode.
For refernce, the color-bars signal can be observed at J302 (VIDEO OUT) and the sound signal can be observed at J101 (VIDEO/MD
(AUDIO) OUT) using an oscilloscope.
1. Connect the lead wire to both ends of the land of SL503 of the VIDEO board.
2. Turn the power on. Press FUNCTION button to select CD.
3. After 2 or 3 seconds later, connect the lead wire.
4. After measuring, remove the lead wire connected.
[VIDEO BOARD] (SIDE A)
D502
SL501
SL502
SL503
TEST MODE
IC505
[VIDEO BOARD] (SIDE B)
SL503
TEST
MODE
SL502
SL501
IC502
CT503
VIDEO
FREQUENCY
IC507
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SECTION 4
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
SECTION 5
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
Precaution
1. Clean the following parts with a denatured alcohol-moistened
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
31 to 71 g • cm
(0.43 – 0.98 oz • inch)
2 to 6 g • cm
(0.02 – 0.08 oz • inch)
31 to 71 g • cm
(0.43 – 0.98 oz • inch)
2 to 6 g • cm
(0.02 – 0.08 oz • inch)
71 to 143 g • cm
(0.98 – 1.99 oz • inch)
100 g or more
(3.53 oz or more)
100 g or more
(3.53 oz or more)
DECK SECTION0 dB=0.775V
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 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 RCH.
7. Switches and controls should be set as follows unless otherwise
specified.
TapeSignalUsed for
P-4-A100
WS-48B
P-4-L300
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)
10 kHz, –10 dB
3 kHz, 0 dB
315 Hz, 0 dB
MD OUT
Azimuth Adjustment
Tape Speed Adjustment
Level Adjustment
level meter
set
+
–
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 1 dB of peak.
L-CH
peak
screw
position
R-CH
peak
output
level
within
1 dB
L-CH
peak
R-CH
peak
within 1dB
screw
position
15
3. Mode: PlaybackTape Speed Adjustment (Deck A)
test tape
P-4-A100
(10kHz, –10dB)
oscilloscope
MD OUT
Note: Set the test mode using the following method and begin tape
speed adjustment.
In the test mode, the speed will switch to double speed or
normal speed each time the HI-SPEED DUB button is pressed.
set
Waveform of oscilloscope
in phase45
good
°
90
135
°
°
wrong
180
°
4. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to the
parts adjusted.
Adjustment Location: Playback Head (Deck A)
Record/Playback/Erase Head (Deck B)
Remove the cassette lid.
Procedure:
With the power turned ON, press the t/CLOCK SET button,
ENTER button, and DISC 3 button simultaneously.
(The “VOLUME” on the fluorescent display tube will blink while
in the test mode.)
To exit the test mode, press the 1/u button.
1. Insert the WS-48B into deck B.
2. Press the · button of deck B.
3.Press the HI-SPEED DUB button and play the tape at double speed.
4. Adjust RV1001 of the LEAF SW board so that the reading of
the frequency counter becomes 6000 ± 180 Hz.
5.Press the HI-SPEED DUB button and play the tape at normal speed.
6. Adjust RV1002 of the LEAF SW board so that the reading of
the frequency counter becomes 3000 ± 90 Hz.
Adjustment Location: LEAF SW board
Sample Value of Wow and flutter
W.RMS (JIS) less than 0.3%
(test tape: WS-48B)
Playback Level Adjustment (Deck A, Deck B)
Procedure:
Mode: Playback
ReverseFoward
test tape
P-4-L300
(315Hz, 0dB)
set
MD OUT
level meter
Deck A is RV311 (L-CH) and RV411 (R-CH), deck B is RV301
(L-CH) and RV401 (R-CH)
so that adjustment within the following adjustment level.
Adjustment level:
CN301 playback level: 301.5 to 338.3 mV (–8.2 to –7.2 dB)
level difference between the channels: within ± 0.5 dB
Adjustment Location: AUDIO board
When set to the test mode performed in T ape Speed Adjustment,
when the tape is rewound after recording, the “REC memory mode”
which rewinds only the recorded portion and playback is set.
This “REC memory mode” is convenient for performing this
adjustment. During recording, the input signal FUNCTION will
automatically switch to VIDEO 1.
(After recording, press the 0 button without stopping will return
to the position where recording was started.)
1. Press FUNCTION button to select VIDEO 1. (This step is not
necessary if the above test mode has already been set.)
2. Insert a tape into deck B, press the r REC button, and then
press the · button to start recording.
3. Mode: Record
4. Mode: Playback
VIDEO 1 (AUDIO) IN
1) 315 Hz
2) 10 kHz
AF OSC
attenuator
600
Ω
} 50 mV (–23.8 dB)
blank tape
CS-123
set
Procedure:
INTRODUCTION
When set to the test mode performed in T ape Speed Adjustment,
when the tape is rewound after recording, the “REC memory mode”
which rewinds only the recorded portion and playback is set.
This “REC memory mode” is convenient for performing this
adjustment. During recording, the input signal FUNCTION will
automatically switch to VIDEO 1.
(After recording, press the 0 button without stopping will return
to the position where recording was started.)
1. Press FUNCTION button to select VIDEO 1. (This step is not
necessary if the above test mode has already been set.)
2. Insert a tape into deck B, press the r REC button, and then
press the · button to start recording.
3. Mode: Record
4. Mode: Playback
5. Confirm playback the signal recorded in step 2 become
recorded
position
set
MD OUT
level meter
adjustment level as follows.
If these levels do not adjustment level, adjust the RV341 (LCH) and R V441 (R-CH) on the A UDIO board to repeat steps 3
and 4.
Adjustment level: The playback output of 10 kHz lev el dif ference
against 315 Hz reference should be ± 1.0 dB.
Adjustment Location: AUDIO board
Adjustment Location:
[AUDIO BOARD] (Conductor Side)
RV341(Lch),RV441(Rch)
Record Bias
RV311(Lch),RV411(Rch)
Playback Level (Deck A)
5. Confirm playback the signal recorded in step 2 become
recorded
position
set
MD OUT
level meter
adjustment level as follows.
If these levels do not adjustment level, adjust the RV301 (LCH) and R V351 (R-CH) on the MAIN board to repeat steps 3
and 4.
Adjustment level:
CN403 playback level: 47.2 to 53.0 mV (–24.3 to –23.3 dB)
Adjustment Location: MAIN board
[MAIN BOARD] (Conductor Side)
RV301 RV401
RV441 RV341
RV301(Lch),RV401(Rch)
Playback Level (Deck B)
RV311
RV411
Record Level (Lch)
RV301
1
3
14
15
28
1
IC301
RV351
Record Level (Rch)
29
56
42
43
17
CD SECTION
Note:
1. CD Block is basically constructed to operate without
adjustment. Therefore, check each item in order given.
2. Use YEDS-18 disc (3-702-101-01) unless otherwise indicated.
3. Use an oscilloscope with more than 10MΩ impedance.
4. Clean the object lens by an applicator with neutral detergent
when the signal level is low than specified value with the
following checks.
Note: Clear RF signal waveform means that the shape “◊” can be
clearly distinguished at the center of the waveform.
RF signal waveform
VOLT/DIV : 200mV
TIME/DIV : 500ns
level : 1.75 ± 0.25 Vp-p
S Curve Check
oscilloscope
BD board
TP (FE)
TP (VC)
+
–
Adjustment Location: BD board
Procedure :
1. Connect the oscilloscope to test points TP (FE) and TP (VC).
2. Connect TP (FEI) and GND, and TP (AGCCON) and GND of
the BD board with lead wires.
3. Press the 1/u button to turn the set ON.
4. With the disc (YEDS-18) loaded, press the ^ button and
perform focus search. (Focus search will be performed in the
same way even while the disc table is pushed in and out.)
5. Check the symmetry and peak to peak level of the oscilloscope
waveform (S curve) at this time.
S-curve waveform
symmetry
A
Within 4.0
B
±
1.0 Vp-p
6. After check, remove the lead wire connected in step 2.
Note: • Try to measure several times to make sure than the ratio
of A : B or B : A is more than 10 : 7.
• Take sweep time as long as possible and light up the
brightness to obtain best waveform.
Adjustment Location: BD board
E-F Balance (Traverse) Check
oscilloscope
BD board
TP (TE)
TP (VC)
+
–
Adjustment Location: BD board
Procedure :
1. Connect oscilloscpe to test point TP (TE) on BD board.
2. Short-circuit SL502 of the video board to GND.
3. Turned Power switch on. Press FUNCTION button to select
CD.
4. Put disc (YEDS-18) in to play the number five track.
5. Press the PLAY MODE button. (The tracking servo and the
sledding servo are turned OFF.)
6. Check the level B of the oscilliscope's waveform and the A
(DC voltage) of the center of the Traverse waveform.
Confirm the following :
A/B x 100 = less than ± 22%
Traverse waveform
Center of the waveform
B
0V
level : 1.3 ± 0.6 Vp-p
A (DC voltage)
7. Press the PLAY MODE button. (The tracking servo and
sledding servo are turned ON.) Confirm the C (DC voltage) is
almost equal to the A (DC voltage) is step 7.
RF Level Check
oscilloscope
BD board
TP (RF)
TP (VC)
+
–
Procedure :
1. Connect oscilloscope to test point TP (RF) and TP (VC) on
BD board.
2. Connect TP (AGCCON) and GND of the BD board with lead
wires.
3. Press the 1/u button to turn the set ON.
4. Put disc (YEDS-18) in and playback 5track.
5. Confirm that oscilloscope waveform is clear and check RF
signal level is correct or not.
6. After check, remove the lead wire connected in step 2.
18
Traverse waveform
C (DC
0V
Tracking servo
Sled servo
OFF
Tracking servo
Sled servo
ON
voltage)
8. Desolder the short-land (SL502) short-circuited at step 2.
Adjustment Location: BD board
Adjustment Location :
d
d
[ BD BOARD ] — SIDE B —
TP
(RF)
TP
(VC)
TP
TP
(TE)
TP
(AGCCON)
(FE)
6-1. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION
FL board
TC-A board
SECTION 6
DIAGRAMS
SURROUND AMP board
TUNER UNIT
JACK board
VIDEO boar
TC-B board
TP
(IOP)
VIDEO SECTION
Frequency adjustment
1. Connect the frequency counter to check point TP508 (27MHz)
of the VIDEO board.
2. Adjust CT503 of the VIDEO board so that the frequency counter
read 27MHz ± 80Hz at STOP condition.
Adjustment Location :
[ VIDEO BOARD ] – SIDE A –
D502
SL502
SL501
TEST MODE
SL503
frequency counter
VIDEO board
(27 MHz)
[ VIDEO BOARD ] – SIDE B –
TP508
(27MHz)
IC506
PANEL VR board
TRANS board
FRONT INPUT board
LED (PANEL) board
MAIN boar
+
–
CD-L board
DOOR SW board
CD-R board
PA board
TABLE SENSOR board
CT503
VIDEO
FREQUENCY
TP508
(27MHz)
(GND)
IC505
IC507
(GND)
SL503
TEST
SL502
MODE
SL501
IC502
LEAF SW board
AUDIO board
BD board
CD MOTOR board
LED (CD) board
1919
HCD-VR90AV
6-2. BLOCK DIAGRAMS
BD SECTION
OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK
(KSS-213D/Q-NP)
DETECTOR
E
A
A
C
D
B
F
C
D
B
VCC
VC
DIGITAL SERVO
RF AMP
IC103
A
5
C
7
D
8
B
6
RF
SUMMING
AMP
FOCUS
ERROR
AMP
RF EQ
AMP
RFO
RFI
16
17
FE
14
INTEGRATOR
DIGITAL SIGNAL PRCESSOR
IC101
RF AC
50
ASYI
49
ASYO
48
ASYMMETRY
CORRECTION
DEMODULATOR
DIGITAL
PLL
EFM
32K
RAM
REGISTER
SUB CODE
PROCESSOR
DATA BUS
ERROR
CORRECTOR
D/A
INTERFACE
DIGITAL
OUT
D OUT
PCM-D
BCLK
LRCK
C2PO
MUTE
64
66
67
65
14
3
1
DOUT
ADATA
BCLK
LRCK
C2PO
MUTE
IC781
CD DIGITAL
OUT
OPTICAL
E
F
LD
DRIVE
Q101
LD
LASER
TRACKING
COIL
FOCUS
COIL
DIODE
LD
POWER
M102
SLED
MOTOR
M101
SPINDLE
MOTOR
T+
T–
F+
F–
SD+
M
SD–
SP+
M
SP–
PD
16
E
11
F
10
LD
3
PD
4
FOCUS/TRACKING COIL DRIVE
SPINDLE/SLED MOTOR DRIVE
12
11
14
13
17
18
15
16
IC102
APC LD
AMP
TRACKING
ERROR
AMP
5
6
2
3
24
23
25
27
TFDR
TRDR
FFDR
FRDR
SFDR
SRDR
VC
BUFFER
VC
21
LD ON
TE
REF
13
DIGITAL
CLV
IC104
GENERATOR
SERVO
AUTO
SEQUENCER
SERVO
INTERFACE
CLOCK
CPU
INTERFACE
A/D
CONTROL
SIGNAL
BLOCK
SERVO
BLOCK
SERVO DSP
TRACKING
SERVO
FOCUS
SERVO
SLED
SERVO
DETECTOR
MIRR
DFCT
FOK
12
VC
38
INTEGRATOR
VC
RFDC
43
FE
39
TE
41
CE
42
VC
SE
40
TFDR
31
TRDR
32
FFDR
33
FRDR
34
SFDR
29
SRDR
30
MDP
25
OP AMP
ANALOG SW
GENERATOR
TRACKING
PWM
GENERATOR
FOCUS
PWM
GENERATOR
SLED
PWM
GENERATOR
CONVERTER
PWM
22
XTAI
XTSL
SENS
DATA
XLAT
CLOK
SCOR
SQSO
SQCK
S STOP
SCLK
XRST
71
69
7
4
5
6
15
76
77
26
8
82
S101
LIMIT SW
4
2
A+5V
(XTAL 33.8MHz)
MCK
CTRL1
SENS
DATA
XLT
CLK
SCOR
SUBQ
SQCK
SCLK
LPH
CTRL2
XRST
LD ON
• SIGNAL PATH
: CD AUDIO
: Digital out
: CD VIDEO
VIDEO
A
SECTION
(Page 21)
MUTE
XRST
20
2020
VIDEO SECTION
HCD-VR90AV
CD
SECTION
(Page 20)
D-RAM
IC507
RAS
UCAS
LCAS
A0
A8
DQ1
2-5•7-10•31-34•36-39
MECHA. CONTROL
IC502
RASO
16-19•22-26
CAS
ADATA
BCLK
LRCK
C2P0
LEVEL SHIFT
1
13
5
IC501
DATAI
DATAO
CLK1
HRDY
INT
HSEL
RST
INVERTER
CLK1, DATA0
Q502
13 14 28 29
38 4240
MWEWE
CD-DATA
4
10
8
4
CD-BCK
3
CD-LRCK
5
6 CD-C2P0
HD-OUT
112
HD-IN
119
HCK
117
HRDY
113
HINT
114
HSEL
121
RESET
60
PGIO2/VSYNC/CSYNC
93
A
DATA0
DATAI
CLK1
INT
HSEL
HRDY
RESET
DATA
XLT
CLK
SENS
SCLK
MUTE
CTRL1
CTRL2
LDON
SCOR
SUBQ
SQCK
31
DATA1O
32
DATA1I
33
CLK1
20
CL680 INT
CL680 HSEL
21
CL680 HRDY
23
24
680 RESET
45 BUS
3
DSP DATA
4
DSP LATCH
5
DSP CLK
1
SENSE
2
SENSE CLK
10
DSP MUTE
11
CTRL1(L:DOUBLE)
27
CTRL2
28
LDON
18
SCOR
36
SUBQ DATA
SUBQ CLK
37
DEVICE RESET
77
DQ16
VIDEO/CD DECODER
IC505
SHARPNESS
DF LATCH
A7
XIN
XOUT
NT/PAL
TEST LED
XRESET
2
I
C.CLK
2
I
C.DATA
O0
13-15•17-21 25•4•28•29•3•2•30 12-5•27•26•23
10-15•17•19•21•23-29
MD0
34
22
65
15
13
93
73
12
29
30
O7
10MHz
+5V
ROM
IC506
A11
58-56•54•52-50•48•46-44
MA0
MD15
X501
D502
A17
S501
SYSTEM
SELECT
A0
A10
22
37
MA10
Y-OUT
C-OUT
DA-DATA
DA-LRCK
DA-BCK
VCK-IN
DA-XCLK
NTSC
AUTO
PAL
CE
MCE
MAIN(1/2)
CD-L
XRST
CLK
DATA
SECTION
(Page 23)
B
J301
S VIDEO
OUT
C
MAIN(1/2)
SECTION
(Page 23)
D
MAIN(2/2)
SECTION
(Page 24)
OUTPUT AMP
IC401
69
75
110
108
111
106
86
BUFFER
Q301
TRAP
Q302,306,307
BUFFER
Q303,304
DATA0
CLK1
27MHz
6
384FS
8
768FS
12
18
19
17
9
8
7
LEVEL SHIFT
IC504
MIX AMP
Q308,310
DIGITAL FILTER & D/A CONVERTER
D/A
CONV
MODE
10204
RSTB
3
11
1
IC509
5
CLOCK
DIVIDER
PLM
21
3.3V REG
Q531
7
13
MUTE
Q454
MUTE
Q453
AMP
IC101
14
R-CH
11
1
24
X503
27MHz
CT503
VIDEO
FREQUENCY
+3.3VD5V
13
VCD VIDEO
4
132
• R CH is omitted
• SIGNAL PATH
: CD AUDIO
XRST
16
MCK
(XTAL 33.8MHz)
: CD VIDEO
: Y
: CHROMA
2121
HCD-VR90AV
DECK SECTION
HP101
PB HEAD
(DECK A)
REC/PB HEAD
(DECK B)
HRPE101
S1004
A CrO
RV311
IC611
L
R
L
R
R CH
R CH
IC602
IC601
1
3
R
P
4
PLAYBACK
LEVEL
DECK A
RV301
PLAYBACK
LEVEL
DECK B
RV341
REC
BIAS
REC BIAS
A IN
48
B IN
46
36
PB-A/B
+7.5V
38
RV301
REC LEVEL
16
Q623
17
A 120/70
RECOUT
39
S1008
2
B CrO
2
19
B NORM/CROM/METAL
70
120
DOLBY NR
IC301
DOLBY
TYPE B
BIAS SW
DOLBY NR
N
C
32 33
28
PAS
DOL
27
PB
REC/PB/PASS
MS
PB OUT
LIN
ALC ON/OFF
NORM/HIGH
BIAS ON/OFF
RM ON/OFF
LM ON/OFF
CN301
1
R CH
3
40
43
15
18
20
22
23NR ON/OFFNR ON/OFF
24
25
26
TC PB L
TC REC L
ALC ON/OFF
NORM/HIGH
BIAS ON/OFF
RM ON/OFF
REC/PB/PASS
LM ON/OFF
MS OUT
MAIN(1/2)
SECTION
(Page 23)
E
F
MAIN(1/2)
SECTION
(Page 23)
ERASE HEAD
ERASE BIAS
BIAS OSC
T621, Q621, 622
M1
CAPSTAN
MOTOR
PB A/B
RELAY
CAP MOTOR
CONTROL
Q336-343
M
SPEED
CONTROL
Q1001
SWITCH
Q335
CAPM CNT1
CAPM CNT2
CAP M H/L
• R CH : Same as L ch
• SIGNAL PATH
: PB (DECK A)
: PB (DECK B)
RV1002
NORMAL
SPEED
RV1001
HIGH
SPEED
: REC (DECK B)
+5V
S1001 (A PLAY)
S1002 (B PLAY)
S1003 (A HALF)
S1005 (REC A)
16
S1006 (B HALF)
S1009 (REC B)
+5V
A PLAY
B PLAY
A HALF
B HALF/REC A/REC B
G
MAIN(2/2)
SECTION
(Page 24)
• PLUNGER SOLENOID is supplied
as the MECHANICAL BLOCK ASSY.
A DECK/B DECK
PLUNGER
2222
REEL
DETECT
IC1001
REEL
DETECT
IC1002
TRIGGER MOTOR CONTROL
Q331-334
A SHUT
B SHUT
B TRIG
A TRIG
MAIN (1/2) SECTION
VIDEO
SECTION
(Page 21)
DECK
SECTION
(Page 22)
B
DVD VIDEO
FM/AM TUNER
TUNER UNIT IS
SUPPLED AS THE
ASSEMBLED
BLOCK