POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven
from 150 - 10,000 Hz; rated 1.8 W per
channel-minimum RMS power, with no more
than 10% total harmonic distortion in AC
operation.
CD
Section
TC
Section
US Model
CFD-Z500/Z501/Z550
Canadian Model
CFD-Z500/Z550
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism CFD-ZW750/ZW770
CD Mechanism TypeKSM-213CDM
Optical Pick-up NameKSS-213C
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism NEW
T ape Transport Mechanism TypeMF-Z500-117
Other Specifications
CD player section
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wave length: 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(This output is the value measured at a distance of
about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
Spindle speed
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV)
Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 - 20,000 Hz +1/–2 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.6 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
Cassette-corder section
Recording system
4-track 2 channel stereo
Fast winding time
Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Frequency response
TYPE I (normal): 80 - 12,500 Hz
General
Speaker
Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia.,
3.2 ohms, cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones
Power output (excluding US model)
2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 ohm, 10% harmonic
distortion in AC operation)
AC power cord (1)
Remote controller (1) (RMT-CZ550A)
(CFD-Z550 only)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
• Keep the temperature of the 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.
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.
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 P ARTS WHOSE
P ART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANU AL OR
IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS 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 PIÈCES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
À LA SÉCURITÉ!!
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S801
SERVICING NOTES
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety check before releasing the set to the customer:
Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs, screws,
and all other exposed metal parts for A C leakage. Check leakage as
described below.
LEAKAGE TEST
The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and
from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a
return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes).
Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.
1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA
WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions to use these
instruments.
2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245
digital multimeter is suitable for this job.
3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a VOM
or battery-operated A C v oltmeter. The “limit” indication is 0.75
V, so analog meters must have an accurate low-voltage scale. The
Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples of a passive
VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital
multimeters that have a 2V AC range are suitable. (See Fig. A)
CHUCK PLATE JIG ON REPAIRING
On repairing CD section, playing a disc without the CD lid, use
Chuck Plate Jig.
• Code number of Chuck Plate Jig: X-4918-255-1
LASER DIODE AND FOCUS SEARCH OPERATION
CHECK
1. Turn on POWER button and press CD button to CD position.
2. Open the CD lid.
3. Turn on S801 as following figure.
4. Press the ( P (CD) button.
5. Confirm the laser diode emission while observing the objecting
lens. When there is no emission, Auto Po wer Control circuit or
Optical Pick-up is broken.
Objective lens moves up and do wn three times for focus search.
To Exposed Metal
Parts on Set
0.15µF
1.5k
Ω
Earth Ground
AC
voltmeter
(0.75V)
Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL
Playing a CD ........................................................................... 5
Listening to the radio...............................................................5
Playing a tape .......................................................................... 6
Recording on a tape ................................................................. 6
2. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head demagnetizer. (Do not bring the head magnetizer close to the erase head.)
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
ModeTorque meterMeter reading
FWDCQ-102C
FWD
Back Tension(0.021 – 0.076 oz • inch)
FFCQ-201B
REWCQ-201B
CQ-102C
30 – 70 g • cm
(0.42 – 0.97 oz • inch)
1.5 – 5.5 g • cm
more than 60 g • cm
(more than 0.83 oz • inch)
more than 60 g • cm
(more than 0.83 oz • inch)
TAPE SECTION 0 dB = 0.775 V
• Standard Output Level
Output terminalHP OUT
load impedance32 Ω
output signal level0.25 V (–10 dB)
• Test Tape
TypeSignalUsed for
WS-48A3 kHz, 0 dBtape speed adjustment
T ape Speed Adjustment
Procedure:
Mode: playback
test tape
WS-48A
(3 kHz, 0 dB)
set
phones jack
digital frequency
counter
Ω
32
T ape Tension Measurement
ModeTension meterMeter Reading
FWDCQ-403A
more than 100 g
(more than 3.53 oz)
Adjust so that the value on the frequency counter is 3 kHz.
Specification Value:
Digital frequency counter
2,985 to 3,015 Hz
Adjust so that the frequency at the beginning and that at the end of
tape winding are between 2,955 to 3,045 Hz.
Adjustment Location:
– 12 –
Tape speed adjustment
control inside motor
TUNER SECTION 0 dB = 1 µV
• FM Section
Setting:
RADIO BAND switch: FM
FM RF signal
generator
telescopic antenna
0.01 µF
22.5 kHz frequency
deviation by 400 Hz signal
output level : as low as possible
• AM Section
Setting:
RADIO BAND switch: AM
AM RF signal
generator
30% amplitude
modulation by 400 Hz signal
output level : as low as possible
Put the lead-wire
antenna close to
the set.
input
set
FM FREQUENCY COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT
Adjust for a maximum reading on level meter.
L2CT1-2
86.5 MHz109.5 MHz
FM TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
Adjust for a maximum reading on level meter.
L1CT1-1
86.5 MHz109.5 MHz
FM IF ADJUSTMENT
T1
10.7 MHz
AM FREQUENCY COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT
Adjust for a maximum reading on level meter.
L4CT1-4
520 kHz1,680 kHz
AM TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
Adjust for a maximum reading on level meter.
L3CT1-3
620 kHz1,400 kHz
• Repeat the procedures in each adjustment sev eral times, and the
frequency coverage and tracking adjustments should be finally
done by the trimmer capacitors.
• Remove telescopic antenna in FM section adjustments.
FM VCO Adjustment
Setting:
FM RF SSG
µ
F
0.001
Modulation: no modulation
Output level: 0.1 V (100 dB)
telescopic antenna
input
Procedure:
1. Adjust RV1 so that the reading on the frequenc y counter becomes
in 76.0 kHz ± 50 Hz.
Adjustment Location: See page 14.
AM IF ADJUSTMENT
Adjust for a maximum reading on level meter.
T2
455 kHz
Adjustment Location: See page 14.
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Adjustment Location:
T
T
– main board (component side) –
ADJUSTMENT
AM
TRACKING
ADJUSTMENT
RV1
FM VCO
CT1-3
L3
L4
CT1-4
L1
CT1-1
CT1-2
L2
T1
FM IF
ADJUSTMENT
T2
AM IF
ADJUSTMENT
AM
FREQUENCY
COVERAGE
ADJUSTMEN
FM
TRACKING
ADJUSTMEN
FM
FREQUENCY
COVERAGE
ADJUSTMENT
CD SECTION
CD section adjustments are done automatically in this set.
In case of operation check, confirm that focus bias.
FOCUS BIAS CHECK
1. Connect the oscilloscope between IC701 pin #£ (TP RFO) and
GND on CD board.
2. Insert the disc (YEDS-18). (Part No. : 3-702-101-01)
3. Press the ^ button.
4. Confirm that the oscilloscope waveform is as shown in the
figure below. (eye pattern)
A good eye pattern means that the diamond shape ( ) in the
center of the waveform can be clearly distinguished.