
SRS-A15/A25/PC15
SERVICE MANUAL
Photo : SRS-A15
SPECIFICATIONS
Amplifier section
Power output 1.5W + 1.5W
Input cord Left: Stereo mini plug
(A15,A25 : 1.0m/PC15 : 2.0m)
Right: monaural mini plug
(A15,A25 : 1.0m/PC15 : 1.5m)
Input impedance 4.7 kiloohms (at 1kHz)
US Model
SRS-A15/PC15
E Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
SRS-A15/A25/PC15
UK Model
Australian Model
SRS-A25
Speaker section
System Full-range, bass reflex type
Speaker unit Full-range (magnetically shielded):
Nominal impedance 8 ohms (OFF/DIRECT)
Rated input power 1.5W (OFF/DIRECT)
General
Power requirement DC 9V, six R6 (size AA) batteries
Battery life (at 5 mW + 5 mW output)
Dimensions Approx. 90 x 160 x 120 mm
Mass Left speaker : Approx. 360g
Optional accessories AC power adaptor (1) (A25)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
φ
57mm (2 1/4 in.)
(left speaker only)
Approx. 10 hours with Sony batteries R6,
Approx. 29 hours with Sony alkaline batteries LR6
(w / h / d) (3 5/8 x 6 3/8 x 4 3/4 in.)
(13 oz.) not incl. batteries
Approx. 470g (1lb 1 oz.) incl. batteries
Right speaker : Approx. 290g (10 oz.)
ACTIVE SPEAKER SYSTEM
MICROFILM

SECTION 3
EXPLODED VIEW
SRS-A15/A25/PC15
AMPLIFIER
SECTION 4
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
NOTE :
• -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they
may have some difference from the original
one.
• Color indication of Appearance Parts
Example :
KNOB, BALANCE (WHITE) ••• (RED)
↑↑
Parts color Cabinet's color
• Items marked “ * ”are not stocked since they
are seldom required for routine service. Some
delay should be anticipated when ordering
these items.
7
17
#1
SP1
3
2
1
• The mechanical parts with no reference
number in the exploded views are not
supplied.
• Hardware (# mark) list and accessories and
packing materials are given in the last of this
parts list.
#2
#1
13
5
4
6
NOTE :
The components identified by mark !
or dotted line with mark ! are critical
for safety.
Replace only with part number specified.
Les composants identifiés par une
marque ! sont critiques pour la sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une pièce
portant le numéro spécifié.
8
9
8
11
#2
10
12
#2
SP2
#1
16
#1
15
#2
• Due to standardization, replacements in the
parts list may be different from the parts
specified in the diagrams or the components
used on the set.
• -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they
may have some difference from the original
one.
• RESISTORS
All resistors are in ohms
METAL : Metal-film resistor
METAL OXIDE :Metal oxide-film resistor
F : nonflammable
• Items marked “ * ”are not stocked since
they are seldom required for routine service.
Some delay should be anticipated when
ordering these items.
Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark
* A-4542-508-A AMPLIFIER BOARD, COMPLETE
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< CAPACITOR >
C1 1-126-961-11 ELECT 2.2uF 20% 50V
C2 1-126-961-11 ELECT 2.2uF 20% 50V
C3 1-126-961-11 ELECT 2.2uF 20% 50V
C4 1-126-961-11 ELECT 2.2uF 20% 50V
C5 1-126-961-11 ELECT 2.2uF 20% 50V
C6 1-126-961-11 ELECT 2.2uF 20% 50V
C7 1-126-925-11 ELECT 470uF 20% 10V
C8 1-126-925-11 ELECT 470uF 20% 10V
C9 1-126-925-11 ELECT 470uF 20% 10V
C10 1-126-925-11 ELECT 470uF 20% 10V
C11 1-126-935-11 ELECT 470uF 20% 16V
C12 1-162-306-11 CERAMIC 0.01uF 20% 16V
C13 1-162-294-31 CERAMIC 0.001uF 10% 50V
C14 1-162-294-31 CERAMIC 0.001uF 10% 50V
C15 1-162-294-31 CERAMIC 0.001uF 10% 50V
14
C16 1-162-294-31 CERAMIC 0.001uF 10% 50V
C17 1-162-294-31 CERAMIC 0.001uF 10% 50V
C18 1-162-294-31 CERAMIC 0.001uF 10% 50V
C19 1-162-294-31 CERAMIC 0.001uF 10% 50V
C20 1-162-294-31 CERAMIC 0.001uF 10% 50V
• SEMICONDUCTORS
In each case, u : µ , for example :
uA.... : µ A.... , uPA.... : µ PA....
uPB.... : µ PB.... , uPC.... : µ PC....
uPD.... : µ PD....
• CAPACITORS
uF : µ F
• COILS
uH : µ H
• Abbreviation
SP : Singapore
AUS :Australian
HK : Hong Kong
C&SA : Central and South America
R6 1-249-429-11 CARBON 10K 5% 1/4W
R7 1-249-429-11 CARBON 10K 5% 1/4W
RV1 1-225-279-11 RES, VAR, CARBON 50K/50K (VOLUME L)
S1 1-692-040-11 SWITCH, PUSH (1 KEY) (POWER)
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15 1-696-003-41 CORD (WITH PLUG) (INPUT R-CH)
15 1-696-003-51 CORD (WITH PLUG) (INPUT R-CH)
16 1-559-891-31 CORD (WITH PLUG) (INPUT L/R)
16 1-559-891-41 CORD (WITH PLUG) (INPUT L/R) (SRS-PC15)
SP1 1-505-851-11 SPEAKER (L-CH)
SP2 1-505-851-11 SPEAKER (R-CH)
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The components identified by mark !
or dotted line with mark ! are critical
for safety.
Replace only with part number specified.
Les composants identifiés par une
marque ! sont critiques pour la sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une pièce
portant le numéro spécifié.
When indicating parts by reference number, please include the board.
< VARIABLE RESISTOR >
< SWITCH >
MISCELLANEOUS
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(SRS-PC15)
(SRS-A15/A25)
(SRS-A15/A25)
Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark
1 X-4949-631-1 CABINET (L) ASSY, FRONT (SRS-A15)
1 X-4949-633-1 CABINET (L) ASSY, FRONT (SRS-PC15)
1 X-4949-635-1 CABINET (L) ASSY, FRONT (SRS-A25)
2 4-998-759-01 KNOB (VOLUME)
3 2-141-216-01 SPACER (VOL)
4 4-998-760-01 BUTTON (POWER)
* 5 A-4542-508-A AMPLIFIER BOARD, COMPLETE
6 X-4949-632-1 CABINET (R) ASSY, FRONT (SRS-A15)
6 X-4949-634-1 CABINET (R) ASSY, FRONT (SRS-PC15)
6 X-4949-636-1 CABINET (R) ASSY, FRONT (SRS-A25)
7 3-555-858-01 CUSHION (25X15X0.5)
8 4-999-232-01 SPRING, BATTERY COIL
9 4-999-231-01 SPRING, MINUS COIL
10 4-981-128-01 CUSHION
11 4-998-800-01 LID, BATTERY CASE
12 4-941-496-01 TERMINAL, BATTERY
13 4-998-797-01 CABINET (L), REAR
14 4-998-798-01 CABINET (R), REAR
15 1-696-003-41 CORD (WITH PLUG) (INPUT R-CH)
(SRS-PC15)
15 1-696-003-51 CORD (WITH PLUG) (INPUT R-CH)
(SRS-A15/A25)
16 1-559-891-31 CORD (WITH PLUG) (INPUT L/R)
(SRS-A15/A25)
16 1-559-891-41 CORD (WITH PLUG) (INPUT L/R) (SRS-PC15)
17 4-902-509-01 CUSHION, F
SP1 1-505-851-11 SPEAKER (L-CH)
SP2 1-505-851-11 SPEAKER (R-CH)
– 5 – – 6 –
< DIODE >
D1 8-719-812-41 LED TLR124 (POWER)
< IC >
IC1 8-759-366-92 IC LA4525
IC2 8-759-366-92 IC LA4525
< JACK >
JK1 1-566-822-21 JACK (R OUT)
JK2 1-569-966-11 JACKE, DC (DC IN 9V)
< RESISTOR >
R1 1-249-425-11 CARBON 4.7K 5% 1/4W
R2 1-249-425-11 CARBON 4.7K 5% 1/4W
R3 1-249-411-11 CARBON 330 5% 1/4W
R4 1-249-411-11 CARBON 330 5% 1/4W
R5 1-249-429-11 CARBON 10K 5% 1/4W
Sony Corporation
9-923-334-11
Personal A&V Products Company
ACCESSORIES & PACKING MATERIALS
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! 1-467-852-11 ADAPTOR, AC (AC-E90HG) (SRS-A25:AUS)
! 1-473-578-11 ADAPTOR, AC (AC-S906)
(SRS-A25:Canadian,C&SA)
! 1-473-579-11 ADAPTOR, AC (AC-S906) (SRS-A25:AEP,SP)
! 1-473-582-11 ADAPTOR, AC (AC-S911) (SRS-A25:UK,HK)
3-862-083-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH,FRENCH,
GERMAN,SPANISH,DUTCH,SWEDISH,
ITALIAN,PORTUGUESE) (SRS-A15/PC15)
3-862-084-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH,FRENCH,
GERMAN,SPANISH,DUTCH,SWEDISH,
ITALIAN,PORTUGUESE) (SRS-A25)
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HARDWARE LIST
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#1 7-685-645-79 SCREW +BVTP 3X6 TYPE2 N-S
#2 7-685-648-79 SCREW +BVTP 3X12 TYPE2 N-S
98B0281-1
Printed in Japan © 1998.2
Published by Quality Engineering Dept.
(Shibaura)

SRS-A15/A25/PC15
SERVICE MANUAL
Ver 1.0 1998. 07
SUPPLEMENT - 1
File this Supplement with the Service Manual.
Subject :
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EAST EUROPEAN MODEL HAS BEEN ADDED FOR
SRS-PC15
US Model
SRS-A15/PC15
Canadian Model
AEP Model
E Model
SRS-A15/A25/PC15
UK Model
Australian Model
SRS-A25
(ECN-TA840129)
The SRS-PC15 (East European model) is approximately the same as the SRS-PC15 (AEP model) .
Only difference between SRS-PC15 (AEP model) and SRS-PC15 (East European model) are listed.
For other informations, please refer to the previously issued service manual (9-923-334-11) .
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DIFFERENCE PARTS LIST
ACCESSORIES & PACKING MATERIALS
Page 6
SRS-PC15 : AEP Model SRS-PC15 : East European Model
Part No. Description Remark Part No. Description Remark
3-862-083-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN,
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CORRECTION
Page 5
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Ref. No Part No. Description Part No. Description
2 4-998-759-01 KNOB (VOLUME) 4-998-759-01 KNOB (VOLUME) (EXCEPT SRS-PC15)
2
4 4-998-760-01 BUTTON (POWER) 4-998-760-01 BUTTON (POWER) (EXCEPT SRS-PC15)
4
11 4-998-800-01 LID, BATTERY CASE 4-998-800-01 LID, BATTERY CASE (EXCEPT SRS-PC15)
11
13 4-998-797-01 CABINET (L), REAR 4-998-797-01 CABINET (L), REAR (EXCEPT SRS-PC15)
13
14 4-998-798-01 CABINET (R), REAR 4-998-798-01 CABINET (R), REAR (EXCEPT SRS-PC15)
14
17 4-902-509-01 CUSHION, F
SPANISH, DUTCH, SWEDISH, ITALIAN, PORTUGUESE)
INCORRECT CORRECT
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3-862-083-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION
(ENGLISH, RUSSIAN, POLISH, CZECH, HUNGARIAN)
4-998-759-11 KNOB (VOLUME) (SRS-PC15)
4-998-760-11 BUTTON (POWER) (SRS-PC15)
4-998-800-11 LID, BATTERY CASE (SRS-PC15)
4-998-797-11 CABINET (L), REAR (SRS-PC15)
4-998-798-11 CABINET (R), REAR (SRS-PC15)
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9-923-334-81
Sony Corporation
Personal A&V Products Company
Printed in Japan © 1998.7
98G02075-1D
Published by Quality Engineering Dept.
(Shibaura)