Sony HCD-S500/S800 Service Manual
Version 1.6, July 2003
This service manual provides technical information for the Sony HCD-S500 and HCD-S800 Compact AV Systems. These models represent the amplifier, DVD/CD, and tuner sections of the DAV-S500/S800 systems.
Available Models:
US Model, Canadian Model: HCD-S500
AEP Model, UK Model, E Model, Australian Model: HCD-S500/S800
Model Information
| Model Name Using Similar Mechanism | NEW |
|---|---|
| Mechanism Type | CDM-55D-DVBU8 |
| Base Unit Name | DVBU8 |
| Optical Pick-up Name | KHM-240AAA |
Specifications
Audio Power Specifications
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 10,000 Hz; rated 40 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
| Stereo mode | Surround mode | |
|---|---|---|
| S500 MODEL | 40 W + 40 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) | Front: 40 W + 40 W Center*: 40 W Rear*: 40 W + 40 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Subwoofer*: 80 W (3 ohms at 100 Hz, THD 10 %) |
| S800 MODEL | 50 W + 50 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) | Front: 50 W + 50 W Center*: 50 W Rear*: 50 W + 50 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Subwoofer*: 100 W (3 ohms at 100 Hz, THD 10 %) |
* Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
Inputs and Outputs
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Inputs (Analog) | VIDEO 1, 2: Sensitivity: 150 mV, Impedance: 50 kilohms |
| Inputs (Digital) | VIDEO 2 (optical): Sensitivity: |
| Outputs (Analog) | VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT): Voltage: 2 V, Impedance: 1 kilohms PHONES: Accepts low- and high-impedance headphones |
| Outputs (Digital) | DIGITAL OUT (CD): Sensitivity: |
SACD/DVD System
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Laser | Semiconductor laser |
| Signal format system | NTSC or NTSC/PAL |
| Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode) | DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (1.0 dB) CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (1.0 dB) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | More than 80 dB (VIDEO 1 (AUDIO) connectors only) |
| Harmonic distortion | Less than 0.03 % |
FM Tuner Section
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| System | PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system |
| Tuning range | US, Canadian models: 87.5 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) Other: 87.5 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) |
| Antenna | FM wire antenna |
| Antenna terminals | 75 ohms, unbalanced |
| Intermediate frequency | 10.7 MHz |
AM Tuner Section
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| System | PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system |
| Tuning range | US, Canadian models: 530 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz) AEP, UK, Saudi Arabia models: 531 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) Other models: 531 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) |
| Antenna | Loop antenna |
Video Section
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Inputs | Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms |
| Outputs | Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms, C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms |
General
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Power requirements | US, Canadian models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz AEP, UK models: 220 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Australian and E models: 220 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Other models: 110 240 V/220 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 98 W (120 V AC) 98 W (230 V AC) |
| Dimensions (approx.) | 355 70 378 mm (14 2 7/8 15 inches) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts |
| Mass (approx.) | 4.0 kg (9 lb 8 oz) |
| Operating temperature | 5C to 35C (41F to 95F) |
| Operating humidity | 5 % to 90 % |
| Supplied accessories | Check that you have the following items:
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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Important Notes and Abbreviations
Common Notes for Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams
General Notes:
- Capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF: µµF. 50 WV or less are not indicated except for electrolytics and tantalums.
- Resistors are in Ω and 1/4 W or less unless otherwise specified.
- 'f' indicates an internal component.
- 'C' indicates a panel designation.
Line Indicators:
- 'A' indicates a B+ Line.
- 'B' indicates a B- Line.
- 'H' indicates adjustment for repair.
Voltage and Waveform Conditions:
- Voltages and waveforms are DC with respect to ground under no-signal (detuned) conditions.
- Voltages and waveforms are DC with respect to ground in service mode.
- Waveforms are taken with an oscilloscope.
- Voltage variations may be noted due to normal production tolerances.
Diagram Notations:
- 'STOP' indicates no mark.
- Circled numbers refer to waveforms.
- Signal path is indicated by arrows.
Signal Path Symbols:
- FM: FM signal
- CD: CD signal
- DVD: DVD signal
- VIDEO: Video signal
- Y: Luminance signal
- CHROMA: Chrominance signal
Abbreviations for Model Designations:
- AR: Argentina model
- AUS: Australian model
- CND: Canadian model
- EA: Saudi Arabia model
- E12: 220-240V AC area in E model
- E32: 110-240V AC area in E model
- HK: Hong Kong model
- KR: Korean model
- MX: Mexican model
- MY: Malaysia model
- SP: Singapore model
- TW: Taiwan model
Notes for Printed Wiring Boards
- 'X' indicates parts extracted from the component side.
- 'a' indicates a through hole.
- 'b' indicates a pattern from the side which enables seeing (other layers' patterns are not indicated).
Pattern face side (Conductor B): Parts on the pattern face side seen from the pattern face are indicated.
Parts face side (Component A): Parts on the parts face side seen from the parts face are indicated.
Transistor Indication
Diagrams indicate transistor pinouts (B: Base, C: Collector, E: Emitter).
Waveforms
Waveform diagrams are provided for the RF-240 Board, DVD Board, AMP Board, and I/O Board, detailing specific signal measurements (voltage, time division) for key integrated circuits. These are essential for troubleshooting and verifying signal integrity.
Diagrams Overview
This service manual contains extensive technical diagrams crucial for diagnosis and repair. These include:
- Block Diagrams: Covering RF/Servo, Video Section, CPU Section, Power Section, and I/O Section. These diagrams provide a high-level overview of the system's architecture and signal flow between major functional blocks.
- Schematic Diagrams: Detailed schematics are provided for the RF Section, Tuner Block Unit, DVD Board (in multiple parts), Amp Board (in multiple parts), I/O Board (in multiple parts), and Power Section. These illustrate the precise circuit connections and component layouts.
- Waveform Diagrams: Specific waveforms measured on various boards (RF-240, DVD, AMP, I/O) are presented to illustrate signal behavior under test conditions, aiding in troubleshooting.
These diagrams are essential for understanding circuit operation, signal flow, and performing detailed troubleshooting and repair.
