MDR-CD480/CD580/CD780
Marked position
(+ side)
The position marked with a marker
is on the + side. (indefinite)
Relay terminal
(no connection)
driver (L) driver (R)
RED (R)
RED (R)
NATURAL (GND)
RED (R)
WHITE (L)
BLACK (GND)
JACK (SMALL TYPE)
marked
position
marked
position
SERVICE MANUAL
Ver 1.0 2000. 02
(Photo: MDR-CD780)
SPECIFICATIONS
<MDR-CD480>
Type: Dynamic, closed
Driver units: ø 40 mm, dome type
Impedance: 40 ohms at 1 kHz
Sensitivity: 104 dB/mW
Power handling capacity: 1500 mW (IEC)
Frequency response: 10 – 25,000 Hz
Cord: Approx. 3.5 m long detachable OFC litz cord
with a gold-plated stereo unimatch plug
Mass: Approx. 250 g (without cord)
US Model
E Model
MDR-CD580/CD780
Canadian Model
MDR-CD480
AEP Model
MDR-CD480/CD580/CD780
• DRIVER DIAGRAM
<MDR-CD580>
Type: Dynamic, closed
Driver units: ø 40 mm, dome type
Impedance: 40 ohms at 1 kHz
Sensitivity: 106 dB/mW
Power handling capacity: 1500 mW (IEC)
Frequency response: 10 – 25,000 Hz
Cord: Approx. 3.5 m long detachable OFC litz cord
with a gold-plated stereo unimatch plug
Mass: Approx. 250 g (without cord)
<MDR-CD780>
Type: Dynamic, closed
Driver units: ø 50 mm, dome type
Impedance: 32 ohms at 1 kHz
Sensitivity: 106 dB/mW
Power handling capacity: 1500 mW (IEC)
Frequency response: 5 – 30,000 Hz
Cord: Approx. 3.5 m long detachable LC-OFC litz
cord with a gold-plated stereo unimatch plug
Mass: Approx. 300 g (without cord)
Supplied accessory: Unimatch plug adapter
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
• CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Note : The connection depends on the + side position
of the driver.
STEREO HEADPHONES
• EXPLODED VIEWS
NOTE:
• The mechanical parts with no reference
number in the exploded views are not supplied.
• Items marked “*” are not stocked since
they are seldom required for routine service.
Some delay should be anticipated
when ordering these items.
6
2
1
15
16
18
3
3
19
17
13
12
14
9
7
13
11
10
13
5
4
20
20
8
7
MDR-CD480
Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark
1 X-3379-039-1 BAND (F) ASSY, HEAD
2 X-3379-040-1 BAND (R) ASSY, HEAD
3 7-621-772-10 SCREW +P 2X4
4 X-3379-212-1 SUSPENDER ASSY
5 3-045-258-01 PAD, EAR (L)(CD780)
5
MDR-CD580/CD780
13 3-045-281-01 WHEEL
14 3-045-283-01 HOUSING (L) (CD580)
14 3-045-284-01 HOUSING (R) (CD580)
14 3-045-287-01 HOUSING (L) (CD480)
14 3-045-288-01 HOUSING (R) (CD480)
5 3-046-466-01 PAD (R), EAR (CD780)
5 3-046-843-01 PAD (L), EAR (CD580)
5 3-046-844-01 PAD (R), EAR (CD580)
5 3-046-845-01 PAD (L), EAR (CD480)
5 3-046-846-01 PAD (R), EAR (CD480)
6 3-045-273-01 HOLDER (L) (CD780)
6 3-045-273-11 HOLDER (L) (CD480/CD580)
6 3-045-274-01 HOLDER (R) (CD780)
6 3-045-274-11 HOLDER (R) (CD480/CD580)
7 7-685-133-19 SCREW +P 2.6X6 TYPE2 NON-SLIT
8 X-3379-041-1 PLATE (L) ASSY, FRONT (CD780)
8 X-3379-042-1 PLATE (R) ASSY, FRONT (CD780)
8 X-3379-043-1 PLATE (L) ASSY, FRONT (CD580)
8 X-3379-044-1 PLATE (R) ASSY, FRONT (CD580)
8 X-3379-207-1 PLATE (L) ASSY, FRONT (CD480)
8 X-3379-208-1 PLATE (R) ASSY, FRONT (CD480)
9 1-794-152-11 JACK (SMALL TYPE)
10 1-542-429-11 DRIVER (040F018)
10 1-542-434-11 DRIVER (050F027)
11 7-682-247-09 SCREW +K 3X6
12 3-045-271-01 HANGER (L)
12 3-045-272-01 HANGER (R)
9-927-662-11
14 X-3378-829-1 HOUSING (L) ASSY (CD780)
14 X-3378-830-1 HOUSING (R) ASSY (CD780)
15 1-792-447-11 CORD (WITH PLUG) (CD780)
15 1-792-448-11 CORD (WITH PLUG) (CD480/CD580)
16 1-506-589-11 PLUG, ADAPTOR
17 7-685-104-19 SCREW +P 2X6 TYPE2 NON-SLIT
18 3-045-275-01 LID (L), HOLDER (CD780)
18 3-045-275-11 LID (L), HOLDER (CD480/CD580)
18 3-045-276-01 LID (R), HOLDER (CD780)
18 3-045-276-11 LID (R), HOLDER (CD480/CD580)
19 3-045-269-01 CHASSIS (L)
19 3-045-270-01 CHASSIS (R)
20 3-318-203-62 SCREW (B1.7X4), TAPPING
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ACCESSORIES & PACKING MATERIALS
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3-045-851-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION
Sony Corporation
Personal Audio Division Company
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(ENGLISH,FRENCH,GERMAN,SPANISH,ITALIAN,
PORTUGUESE,RUSSIAN) (CD580/CD780)
2000B0481-1
Printed in Japan ©2000. 2
Published by General Engineering Dept.