Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol ; are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
CD
Section
TC
Section
US Model
Model Name Using Similar MechanismNEW
CD Drive Mechanism Type
Optical Pick-up NameRAF0143A
Model Name Using Similar MechanismWX-C55
Tape Transport Mechanism TypeMG-25E-136
MG-318RW/
A-153
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
23 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into
4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more
than 5% total harmonic distortion.
CD player section
Signal-to-noise ratio92 dB
Frequency response10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutterBelow measurable limit
Laser Diode Properties
MaterialGaAlAs
Wavelength780 nm
Emission DurationContinuous
Laser output powerLess than 44.6 µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
the Optical Pick-up Block.
Cassette player section
Tape track4-track 2-channel stereo
Wow and flutter0.08 % (WRMS)
Frequency response30 – 18,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio
Cassette typeDolby B NRDolby NR off
TYPE II, IV67 dB58 dB
TYPE I64 dB55 dB
SPECIFICATIONS
Tuner section
FM
Tuning rangeFM tuning interval:
50 kHz/200 kHz switchable
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(at 50 kHz step)
87.5 – 107.9 MHz
(at 200 kHz step)
Antenna terminalExternal antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Usable sensitivity8 dBf
Selectivity75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio65 dB (stereo),
70 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.7% (stereo),
0.4% (mono)
Separation35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response30 – 15,000 Hz
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
General
OutputsAudio output
Subwoofer outout (mono)
Power antenna relay
control lead
Power amplifier control
lead
InputsTelephone ATT control lead
Illumination control lead
BUS control input
connector
BUS audio input connector
Remote controller input
connector
Antenna input connector
T one controlsBass ±10 dB at 62 Hz
Treble ±10 dB at 16 kHz
Loudness+8 dB at 100 Hz
+2 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
DimensionsApprox. 178 × 100 × 186 mm
(7 1/8× 4 × 7 3/8 in.)
(w/h/d)
Mounting dimensionApprox. 178 × 100 × 165 mm
(7 1/8× 4 × 6 1/2 in.)
(w/h/d)
MassApprox. 2.1 kg (4 lb. 10 oz.)
Supplied accessoriesParts for installation and
connections (1 set)
SERVICE NOTE
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 dam-
aged by heat.
NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK
OR BASE UNIT
The laser diode in the optical pick-up block may suffer electrostatic
breakdown because of the potential difference generated by the
charged electrostatic load, etc. on clothing and the human body.
During repair, pay attention to electrostatic breakdown 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.
NOTES ON PICK-UP FLEXIBLE BOARD
The pick-up flexible board in this set is secured to the optical pickup with an adhesive tape. Once the tape is removed, an adhering
force becomes weak, and it cannot be reused.
Therefore, if the optical pick-up is replaced, replace also the pickup flexible board with a new one.
NOTE
This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier
or an equalizer.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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 P ARTS WHOSE
PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR
IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WX-4500X
1. GENERAL
Location of Controls............................................................... 4