Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol a are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
U.S and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
AEP Model
UK Model
Tourist Model
Model Name Using Similar MechanismMZ-R50
Mini Disc Mechanism TypeMT-MZR50-143
Optical Pick-up TypeKMS-280A/J2N
SPECIFICATIONS
System
Audio playing systemMiniDisc digital audio system
Laser diode propertiesMaterial: GaAlAs
Wavelength: λ = 780 nm
Emission duration : continuous
Laser output : less than 44.6 mW
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.
Recording and playback time
Maximum 74 minutes (MDW-74, stereo
recording)
Maximum 148 minutes (MDW-74, monaural
Lithium ion rechargeable battery LIP-8
(supplied)
Two LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry batteries (not
supplied)
Sony AC power adaptor (supplied) connected
to the DC IN 9V jack:
220 to 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz (European
model)
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Other models)
For longer recordings, we recommend using
the recorder attached to the station.
BatteriesRecording2)Playback
LIP-8 lithium ion Approx.Approx.
rechargeable3.5 hours5.5 hours
battery
Two LR6 (size-----
3)
Approx.
AA) Sony9 hours
alkaline dry
batteries
LIP– 8 + two LR6-----
3)
Approx.
(size AA)16 hours
1)
The battery life may be shorter due to
operating conditions and the temperature
of the location.
2)
When you record, use a fully charged
rechageable battery.
3)
Recording time may differ according to
the alkaline batteries.
Dimensions
Recorder: Approx. 104.5 × 20.1 × 77 mm
(4 1/8× 13/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Station: Approx. 232 × 61 × 154 mm
(9 1/4× 2 1/2× 6 1/8 in.) (w/h/d) not incl.
projecting parts and controls
Mass
Recorder: Approx. 185 g (6.6 oz)
Approx. 235 g (8.3 oz.) incl. a recordable
MD, headphones with remote control, and
LIP-8 lithium ion rechargeable battery
Station: Approx. 970 g (34.2 oz.)
Supplied accessories
AC power adaptor(1)
Card remote commander (1)
Headphones with remote control (1)
Lithium ion rechargeable battery LIP-8 (1)
Battery case (1)
Optical cable (1) (European model only)
Ear attachment (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
Optional accessories
Battery charger (for LIP-8) BC-LIP8
Lithium ion rechargeable battery LIP-8
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
When to replace the batteries
When the dry batteries or rechargeable
battery are weak, or “LoBATT”
flashes in the display of the recorder or the
remote control. Replace the dry batteries or
charge the rechargeable battery.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
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.
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ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE ! SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SERVICE NOTES ···························································· 4
MAIN FEATURES
2. GENERAL ·········································································· 5
– MD Power Supply, Switch Section – ···························· 71
6-15. Schematic Diagram
– MD Power Supply, Switch Section – ···························· 73
6-16. IC Block DIiagrams·························································· 75
6-17. IC Pin Function ································································ 79
MZ-R5ST is the new Sony portable MiniDisc Recorder using the
MiniDisc format.
•The MiniDisc station system – Use the recorder either by itself
or attached to the station dock. Use the recorder attached to the
station to enjoy full features and connectivity . Use the recorder
detached from the station for portability.
•High-fidelity recording – Low-noise, how-distortion, high –
fidelity recording through the optical digital input jack.
•Sampling rate converter – This unit enables you to record
programs form digital equipment using other sampling rates,
such as a BS tuner or DAT deck.
•Variety of recording options
– Long recording with monaural recording (up to 148 minutes).
– Time Machine recording enables you to record from the top
of a song even if you pressed the button after you heard the
beginning of the song.
– Connect to an audio-timer to record when you are not home.
•Easy editing with the large LCD panel and the editing buttons
– Title samples (21 words and phrases).
– UNDO function lets you undo an editing operation.
•Programmed playback – Play any set of tracks in the order of
your choice.
•Card remote commander – Operate the station from a distance.
Direct Selection available.
•Output jack for active speakers – Connect to the active speakers
SRS-Z1000 (not supplied), etc., to enjoy powerful MD playback
at your desktop.
8. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ·······································90
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SECTION 1
SERVICE NOTES
When MZ-R5ST cannot be removed from MZS-R5ST, remove it as follows:
1 Remove the CABINET (LOWER) ASSY and the RADIAL board of MZS-R5ST. (Refer to section 3. DISASSEMBLY on page 16.)
2 Move the LOCK SLIDER in the direction (A) as shown by the arrow. (Refer to the illustration shown below.)
Note :When the above described procedure is performed, MZ-R5ST is removed all of a sudden. Be careful not to drop MZ-R5ST.
MZS-R5ST (station)
MZ-R5ST (recorder)
LOCK SLIDER
A
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The recorder
SECTION 2
GENERAL
This section is extracted
from instruction manual.
1 MIC SENS (Mic sensitivity)
2 DIGITAL MEGA BASS switch
3 AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) switch
4 MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
5 VOL (volume) –/+ buttons
6 MODE button
7 DISPLAY button
8 p (stop) button
9 = (rewind / AMS) button
!º ( (play) button
!¡ + (fast forward / AMS) button
!™ HOLD switch
!£ Display window
!¢ CLOCK SET button (at the bottom)
!∞ Battery compartment
!§ END SEARCH button
!¶ T MARK button
!• P (pause) button
!ª REC switch
@º OPEN switch
@¡ 2 / REMOTE (headphones / remote) jack
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The display window of the recorder
1 REC indication
Lights up while recording. When flashing, the
recorder is in record standby mode.
2 Battery indication
Shows battery condition. Lights up when a
rechargeable battery is inserted. While charging
the rechargeable battery, this indication shows
the charging condition.
3 Disc indication
Shows that the disc is rotating for recording,
playing or editing an MD.
4 REC DATE (recorded/current date) indication
Lights up along with the date and time the MD
was recorded. When only “DATE” lights up, the
current date and time are displayed.
5 REMAIN (remaining time/tracks) indication
Lights up along with the remaining number of
tracks, remaining time of the track, or remaining
time of the MD.
6 AM/PM indication
Lights up along with the time indication in the
12-hour system.
7 MONO (Monaural) indication
8 Play mode indication
Shows the play mode of the MD.
f (all repeat) : All tracks play
repeatedly.
f1(single repeat) : One track plays
repeatedly.
f
SHUF
(shuffle repeat) : Tracks will
be repeated in random order.
9 Track number indication
Shows the track number playing currently.
!º HOLD indication
Lights up when the HOLD switch is set on.
!¡ AVLS indication
Lights up when the AVLS switch is set on.
!™ Time display
Shows the recorded time, current time, elapsed time
of the track being played and the remaining time of
the track or the disc.
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Front panel of the Station
1 ERASE/DELETE button
2 MODE button
3 MOVE/INSERT button
4 DISPLAY button
5 PUSH OPEN button
6 Display window
7 ( (play) button
8 OPEN•RELEASE switch
9 p (stop) button
!º POWER switch
!¡ ACTIVE SP LEVEL –/+ buttons
!™ 2 HEADPHONES jack for stereo plug
!£ LEVEL dial
Adjusts the volume of headphones
connected to the 2 HEADPHONES jack on the
station, not the recorder.
Lights up while charging the rechargeable
battery on the station.
3 Rechargeable battery compartment
4 ACTIVE SP OUT jack
5 DC IN 9V jack
6 CLOCK SET button
7 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
8 DIGITAL IN (OPT1, OPT2) jack
9 LINE (ANALOG) OUT jack
!º LINE (ANALOG) IN jack
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The display window of the Station
1 Character information display
Displays the disc and track names*,
date, error messages, track numbers, etc.
*Disc and track names appear only with MDs
that have been electronically labeled.
2 MONO (monaural) indication
3 Battery indication
Shows battery condition. Lights up when a
rechargeable battery is inserted. While charging
the rechargeable battery , this indication shows
the charging condition.
4 Disc indication
Shows that the disc is rotating for recording,
playing or editing an MD.
5 SYNC (synchronized recording) indication
Lights up while synchro-recording.
6 Play mode indication
Shows the play mode of the MD.
REPEAT (all repeat): All tracks play
repeatedly.
REPEAT1 (single repeat): One track
plays repeatedly.
REPEAT SHUFFLE (shuffle repeat):
Tracks will be repeated in random
order.
PROGRAM (program play):
Lights up when
programming for program
play or executing program play.
7 REC (record) indication
Lights up while recording. When flashing, the
recorder is in record standby mode.
8 Music calendar
Displays the number of tracks recorded in MD,
remaining tracks during shuffle play.
9 Position pointer
Shows the current location on the MD.
The point under recording or playing flashes. The
recorded position lights up.
!º Peak level meter
Shows the volume of the MD being played or
recorded.
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The headphones with a remote control
1 Headphones
Can be replaced with optional headphones.
2 Stereo mini plug
3 p (stop) button
4 Control
To play, turn to ( • + during stop.
Turn to ( • + during play to search the
beginning of the succeeding track; hold in this
position to fast-forward.
Turn to = during play to search the beginning
of the preceeding track; hold in this position to
rewind.
5 HOLD switch
Slide to lock the controls of the remote control.
6 P (pause) button
7 PLAY MODE button
8 DISPLAY button
9 VOL (volume) –/+ buttons
!º TRACK MARK button
!¡ Display window
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The display window of the remote control
1 Character information display
Displays the disc and track names, date,
elapsed time, etc.
2 Track number indication
Shows the track number of the track being
recorded or played.
3 Disc indication
Shows that the disc is rotating for recording,
playing or editing an MD.
4 REC (record) indication
Lights up while recording. When flashing, the
recorder is in record standby mode.
5 Battery indication
Shows battery condition. While charging the
rechargeable battery , this indication shows the
charging condition.
6 Play mode indication
Shows the play mode of the MD.
Card remote commander
1 Number keys
2 ( (play) button
3 = (rewind/AMS) button
4 + (fast forward/AMS) button
5 P (pause) button
6 p (stop) button
7 Transmitter
Direct it toward the receiver on the station.
8 POWER switch
9 PLAY MODE button
!º ACTIVE SP (active speaker) LEVEL
+/– buttons
!¡ Battery compartment
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DISASSEMBLY
D
• MZ-R5ST
• MZ-R5ST can be disassembled in the following order.
SECTION3
Set
Bottom Panel Assy
Top Panel Assy
MAIN Board
Mechanism Deck
Battery Case Assy
Note : Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
• MZS-R5ST can be disassembled in the following order.
MZS-R5ST Station
Cabinet (LOWER) Assy
3-9.CABINET (LOWER) ASS’Y
RADIAL BoardChassis Assy
LCD Block Assy
2
Screws (+P2.6 × 10)
Cabinet (bottom) assy
3
LCD Module, LCD/EL Board
2
Screws (+P2.6 × 10)
3-10.RADIAL BOARD
2
(16-conductors)
Screw
5
(tapping with
cross-recess head)
3
(6-conductors)
(CN953)
(CN952)
Flat cable
RADIAL board
1
Knob (REC VOL) assy
Flat cable
1
Cabinet cushion (B)
5
Screw
(tapping with cross-recessed head)
7
4
LCD/EL flexible board
1
Cabinet cushion (B
— 16 —
6
Flat cable (22-conductors)
(CN951)
3-11.CHASSIS ASSY
3
1
Screws (+P2.6 × 6)
2
Chassis assy
3-12.LCD BLOCK ASSY
2
Screws (+P2.6 × 8)
3
1
LCD block assy
Knob (LCD open)
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3-13.LCD MODULE, LCD/EL BOARD
1
Hinge cover-L
2
Screws (tapping No. 0, type-3, B1.7)
6
5
LCD module
(CN605)
3
3
Cushion
Claws
3
3
3
Claw
3
1
Hinge cover-R
4
LCD/EL flexible board
(CN604)
7
Remove soldering.
3
Claws
3
Claws
3
Remove the claws (10 claws) as shown by
the black start marks ( ) from
the white star marked ( ) positions.
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SECTION 4
k
TEST MODE
MD Block
Outline
•In this machine, the overall adjustment mode in which the
automatic adjustments of CD and MO are performed, is
established when the machine enters the test mode. In the overall
adjustment mode, the loaded disc is identified whether it is CD
or MO disc, and the various adjustments are performed in the
order as shown below. When a fault is found during the test
mode, location of a fault is displayed. In servo mode, the various
adjustments are performed automatically too in the order as
shown below.
How to enter the test mode
There are two methods to enter the test mode:
1. The method of enter the test mode by shorting the TEST
soldering bridge
Connect the solder bridge T AP803 (TEST) on the MAIN board
by soldering (i.e., connecting IC801 !∞ to GND), and turn on
the main power.
2. The method of enter the test mode by pressing the keys
While depressing the ( key , press the ke ys + , + , =
, = , + , = , + , = , P , P in this order.
How to exit the test mode
1. When the solder bridge TAP803 is shorted to enter the test mode,
turn off the main power and remov e soldering from the T AP803
to open the solder bridge.
2. When the machine has entered by pressing the key, turn of f the
main power of the machine to exit the test mode.
Operation when setting the test mode
When machine enters the test mode, the following initial display
appears on LCD and the display changes as described below.
Test mode configuration
Test mode of this machine consists of the following five modes.
+
key
(on the machine)
p
key
Display when setting the test mode
=
key
•In the modes other than the overall adjustment mode, the mode
number appears in the 000 block.
Servo mode
Segment block:
Audio mode
Segment block:
Function mode
Segment block:
Power supply mode
Segment block:
Overall adjustment mode
Segment block:
000
100
200
300
040
VOLUME + key and VOLUME – key
< LCD display on the machine >
100
SHUF
}
Segment bloc
}
ROM version display
•On the LCD of the machine, the sequence of display starting
from the all segments turn on → all segments turn off → ROM
version display, is repeated.
< LCD display on remote control >
Segment block
•On the LCD of remote control, the sequence of display starting
from ROM version display → all segments turn on → all
segments turn off, is repeated.
•On both of the machine and remote control, the display is held
as long as the P key is being pressed which enables to check
the LCD display.
Dot block
V1 . 00
ROM version display
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Servo mode
• How to enter the servo mode
After entering the test mode, while pressing + key , press the
VOLUME + key and VOLUME - key to enter the servo mode.
• When the machine enters the servo mode, the optical pickup
moves to the outer circumference and to the inner circumference
respectively by pressing the + key and = key. (In the
items marked by asterisk ∗∗ only)
• To enter the other modes of the test mode, re-enter the test mode
again. Refer to the section [Test mode configuration].
• Servo mode configuration
VOLUME + key and VOLUME – key
Mode: 000
Servo mode
p
key
p
key
Mode: 010
Offset correction value display
VOLUME + key and VOLUME – key
Mode: 020
Laser power adjustment
∗∗
p
key
p
key
p
key
p
key
p
key
p
key
∗∗
p
key
Laser MO read adjustment
(See page 21)
”
key
”
key
Mode: 011
VC offset adjustment
”
key
Mode: 012
Focus bias adjustment
”
key
Mode: 013
FE offset adjustment
”
key
Mode: 014
ABCD offset adjustment
”
key
Mode: 015
All servo adjustments
”
key
Mode: 016
Temperature adjustment
”
key
”
key
Mode: 021
∗∗
2
p
key
∗
1 : = key
∗
2 : RECORD
key
1
p
MO playback and
record adjustment
+
key
key
CD playback adjustment
4
3
p
p
key
p
key
p
key
p
key
p
p
p
p
Mode: 040
p
∗∗
key
key
key
key
key
∗∗
key
Mode: 031
MO focus search ON
Mode: 032
MO playback
EF balance adjustment
∗
2
Mode: 033
MO playback
ABCD level adjustment
∗
2
Mode: 034
MO record
EF balance adjustment
∗
2
Mode: 035
MO record
ABCD level adjustment
∗
2
Mode: 036
Laser MO read adjustment
Mode: 037
MO focus gain adjustment
Mode: 038
MO tracking gain adjustment
Mode: 039
MO focus bias variable
< Cluster display >
Mode: 041
Low reflection
CD focus search adjustment
Mode: 030
VOLUME + key and VOLUME – key
Low reflection
”
key
”
key
”
key
∗
1
”
key
”
key
∗
1
”
key
”
key
”
key
”
key
”
key
”
key
”
”
”
Mode: 024
”
”
key
∗∗
key
key
VOLUME + key and VOLUME – key
key
key
p
key
p
key
VOLUME + key and VOLUME – key
p
key
p
key
2345 6 78
Mode: 022
Laser MO write adjustment
Mode: 023
Sled normal adjustment
Sled intermittent adjustment
Mode: 025
Sled access adjustment
p
key
p
key
p
key
p
key
Mode: 042
Low reflection
CD EF level adjustment
”
key
Mode: 043
Low reflection CD
ABCD level adjustment
”
key
Mode: 044
Low reflection
CD read adjustment
”
key
Mode: 045
Low reflection
CD focus gain adjustment
”
key
”
key
∗
1
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5
* 0 7
Adjustment value
043
1SHUF
Mode number
* 0 7
Adjustment value
343
1SHUF
Mode number
(Automatic adjustment is in progress)
t
p
6
VOLUME + key and VOLUME – keyVOLUME + key and VOLUME – keyVOLUME + key and VOLUME – key
key
∗
1 : = key
+
Mode: 050
CD playback adjustment
key
7
p
key
p
key
∗∗
p
key
p
key
p
key
p
key
p
key
p
key
Mode: 046
Low reflection
CD tracking gain adjustment
Mode: 047
Low reflection
CD focus bias variable
< Cluster display >
Mode: 051
CD focus search ON
Mode: 052
CD EF balance adjustment
Mode: 053
CD ABCD level adjustment
Mode: 054
Laser CD read adjustment
Mode: 055
CD focus gain adjustment
Mode: 056
CD tracking gain adjustment
8
•Servo adjustment method
”
key
1. The adjustment values stored in EEPROM and the mode
numbers are displayed when the machine enters the respective
servo adjustment mode in accordance with the procedure shown
in the servo mode configuration.
”
key
”
key
”
key
< LCD display on the machine >
043
1SHUF
07
Mode number
}
Adjustment value
(Flashing)
< LCD display on remote control >
”
key
∗
1
2. When the P key is pressed, the following display appears and
the automatic adjustment of the servo mode starts.
”
key
”
key
”
key
< LCD display on the machine >
343
1SHUF
07
Mode number
(Automatic adjustmen
}
is in progress)
Adjustment value
(Flashing)
< LCD display on remote control >
”
key
p
key
∗
2 : RECORD key
p
key
Mode: 060
Full length recording
1
∗∗
p
key
p
key
p
key
(See page 20)
Mode: 057
CD focus bias variable
< Cluster display >
”
key
”
key
Mode: 061
32 clusters full recording
”
key
Mode: 062
REC shock
Mode: 063
REC check
< Cluster display >
”
key
∗
”
key
Note : The adjustment values can be changed as you want when
the VOLUME + and the VOLUME – key is pressed.
However , do not attempt to adjust the servo v alues because
it is dangerous.
2
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completed, the display returns to the item display on which the
adjustment values are shown.
< LCD display on the machine >
Mode number
043
}
1SHUF
07
Adjustment value
< LCD display on remote control >
• The cluster display (It is not displayed on LCD of the machine.)
< LCD display on remote control >
DISPLAY
or
• All key operations must be performed from the remote
When this indication is flashing, it indicates that the
automatic adjustment has ended in fail. When this
indication turns on, it indicates that the automatic
adjustment has ended without any errors.
p
key
043
947
947
947
key
Mode number
Cluster value
* 0 7
1FE*00
FF 00 00
Block
error rate
SYS*07
Adjustment value
DISPLAY
Focus bias value adjustment value
AT error rate (MO only)
DISPLAY
System gain mode
key
key
control.
1SHUF
1SHUF
1SHUF
1SHUF
•Audio mode configuration3. When all items of the servo mode automatic adjustment are