SERVICE MANUAL US Model Canadian Model Ver 1.3 2003.10 AEP Nodel UK Model E Model HCD-FL7D is the amplifier, CD player, tape deck and tuner section in DHC-FL7D. Model Name Using Similar Mechanism DVD Mechanism Type CDM53N-DVBU14 Section Base Unit Name...
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100 watts European model: 325 watts Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), (8 ohms at 100 Hz, 10% 0.3 watts (at the Power using Sony TYPE I THD) Saving Mode) cassette Other models: 425 watts 2.1CH mode Tuner section Approx.
OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COM- SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS POSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUB- NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU LISHED BY SONY.
HCD-FL7D This system can play the Playing a disc with MP3 following discs audio tracks Notes About MP3 Format of discs Disc logo • With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1, 2 and MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard...
HCD-FL7D SECTION 1 SERVICING NOTES • MODEL IDENTIFICATION NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP – Back Panel – BLOCK OR BASE UNIT The laser diode in the optical pick-up block may suffer electro- static break-down because of the potential difference generated by the charged electrostatic load, etc.
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HCD-FL7D Ver 1.2 • RELEASING THE DISC TRAY LOCK The disc tray lock function for the antitheft of an demonstration disc in the store is equipped. Releasing Procedure : [DVD TOP MENU] Press two buttons of (DVD) and simulta- neously for five seconds. The message “UNLOCKED” is displayed and the tray is unlocked.
HCD-FL7D SECTION 2 This section is extracted from instruction manual. GENERAL LOCATION OF CONTROLS – Front Panel – DVD ed MIC LEVEL (Except for North ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS American and European DVD MENU qs models) w; DVD TOP MENU qa ?/1 (power) 1 A –...
HCD-FL7D Remote Control Setting the clock Turn on the system. ALPHABETICAL ORDER Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. A – E F – S T – V 2.1CH/MULTI* e; FUNCTION 0 TAPE A/B qs Press . or > repeatedly to set the...
HCD-FL7D SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY • This set can be disassembled in the order shown below. 3-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW 3-2. TOP PANEL ASSY (Page 12) 3-3. BACK COVER (Page 12) 3-4. SIDE PANEL (A)/(B) (Page 13) 3-5. CASE (Page 13) 3-6. FRONT PANEL ASSY (Page 14) 3-7.
HCD-FL7D Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. 3-2. TOP PANEL ASSY 1 four screws (hexagon socket tapping) 2 top panel assy 3-3. BACK COVER 1 five screws (BVTP3 × 8) 2 back cover...
HCD-FL7D 3-8. TAPE MECHANISM ASSY 3 Push two solenoids. 1 two screws (2.6 × 8) 5 tape mechanism assy 4 Open cassette lid. 2 two screws 3-9. BELT 4 belt (capstan B) 2 motor assy (capstan) 3 belt (capstan C)
HCD-FL7D 3-16. TRAY (SUB) 1 Rotating the pulley (LD), shift the slider (selection) in the arrow A direction. 2 Rotating the pulley (mode) in the arrow direction, adjust the tray (sub) to be removed. 3 Rotating the pulley (LD), shift the slider (selection) in the arrow B direction.
HCD-FL7D 3-18. VIDEO BOARD 2 video board 1 three screws (BVTP3 × 8) 3-19. SUB TRANS BOARD 1 connector (CN901) 3 three screws (BVTP3 × 8) 2 connector (CN902) 4 harness 5 SUB trans board...
HCD-FL7D SECTION 4 ASSEMBLY • This set can be assembled in the order shown below. 4-1. ASSEMBLY FLOW 4-2. GEARS INSTALLATION (Page 23) 4-3. SLIDER (SELECTION) INSTALLATION (Page 24) 4-4. STOCKER SECTION INSTALLATION (Page 24) 4-5. CHASSIS (MOLD B) SECTION INSTALLATION (Page 25) Note: Follow the assembly procedure in the numerical order given.
HCD-FL7D 4-3. SLIDER (SELECTION) INSTALLATION 6 two screws (PTPWH M2.6) 2 gear (chuking) rotary encoder 5 washer 4 compression spring 7 Insert the slider (selection) into the portion A. Align with the slot of rotary encoder. portion A 3 convex portion of...
HCD-FL7D 4-5. CHASSIS (MOLD B) SECTION INSTALLATION 3 three screws (BVTP M2.6) 2 Insert the gear (eject) 1 Insert the portion A of under the gear (LD chassis (mold B) section deceleration). portion A into the portion B of slider (selection).
HCD-FL7D SECTION 5 TEST MODE [COLD RESET] OPEN/CLOSE DETECT” switch is turned on, “C” value in- creases. • The cold reset clears all data including preset data stored in the Each time the “CASSETTE LID OPEN/CLOSE DETECT” RAM to initial conditions. Execute this mode when returning switch is pressed, “T”...
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HCD-FL7D Volume check: 3. After the “STANDBY” display blinks, a message “LOCK” is [VOLUME] 1. When the knob is turned clockwise even slightly, displayed on the fluorescent indicator tube, and the CD ship the sound volume increases to its maximum and a message mode is set.
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HCD-FL7D Ver 1.3 [DVD TEST MODE GENERAL DESCRIPTION] 0-1. All (All items continuous check) This menu checks all diagnostic items continuously. Normally, all The Test Mode allows you to make diagnosis and adjustment eas- items are checked successively one after another automatically un- ily using the remote commander and monitor TV.
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HCD-FL7D 0-2. Version 1. DRIVE AUTO ADJUSTMENT 0-2-2. Revision On the Test Mode Menu screen, press the key on the remote The revision number of ROM (IC205 (TYPE A) or IC204 commander, and the Adjustment Menu will be displayed. (TYPE B)) that the program for the DVD system processor (IC206) is stored.
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HCD-FL7D 2. DRIVE MANUAL OPERATION 2-1. Disc Type Note: This mode is used for design, and not used in service fundamen- tally. Disc Type On the Test Mode Menu screen, press the key on the remote Disc Type Select commander, and the Operation Menu will be displayed. For the manual operation, each servo on/off control and adjustment can 1.
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HCD-FL7D 2-1-3. Disc Type CD 2-3. Track/Layer Jump It sets up so that it may judge as a disc type of specification of the disc with which the set was inserted. Track/Layer Jump : CD disc (normal speed, 12 cm) FWD R.Lj L0>L1...
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HCD-FL7D 3. MECHA AGING • Code list of Emergency History 10: Communication to RF AMP (IC001) failed. On the Test Mode Menu screen, selecting executes the aging 11: Each servo for focus, tracking, and spindle is unlocked. of the mechanism deck.
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HCD-FL7D • Error code (aa) 6. VERSION INFORMATION FF : Complete the initializing. (normal operation) On the Test Mode Menu screen, selecting displays the ROM 11 : Stocker movement (to chucking position) failing in the midst version and region code.
HCD-FL7D SECTION 6 SECTION 7 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS Precaution DECK SECTION 0 dB=0.775 V 1. Clean the following parts with a denatured alcohol-moistened swab: 1. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head record/playback heads pinch rollers demagnetizer. erase head rubber belts 2.
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HCD-FL7D Turn the adjustment screw and check output peaks. If the TAPE SPEED ADJUSTMENT DECK B peaks do not match for L-CH and R-CH, turn the adjustment screw so that outputs match within 1dB of peak. Note: Start the Tape Speed adjustment as below after setting to the test mode.
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HCD-FL7D Ver 1.3 4. Mode: Record REC BIAS ADJUSTMENT DECK B DVD SECTION DSP board Procedure: AUTO SERVO ADJUSTMENT MD (VIDEO) (J701) In the MC test mode, the “REC memory mode” is convenient for After parts related to the servo circuit (RF amplifier (IC001), DSP 315 Hz, 50 mV (–23.8 dB)
HCD-FL7D 8-5. BLOCK DIAGRAM – POWER AMP Section – • Abbreviation CND : Canadian : Saudi Arabia J301 KR : Korean HP SW PHONES (Page 44) MX : Mexican : Singapore TM801 –2 FRONT L –2 – –1 –1 FRONT R (Page 41) –...
HCD-FL7D 8-6. BLOCK DIAGRAM – VIDEO Section – • SIGNAL PATH : VIDEO VDAC_0 : CHROMA SD0 – SD7 (Page 38) AV DATA BUS : COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO AMP, 75Ω DRIVER IC701 6 YIN VDAC_2 YOUT XDCK, XSAK, SDEF XDCK...
HCD-FL7D 8-7. BLOCK DIAGRAM – DISPLAY/POWER SUPPLY Section – CD/DVD DOOR OPEN/CLOSE MOTOR DRIVE IC302 EVER+4V S702 (LID) PRTC_SW OUT1 M301 DOOR MOTOR+ (ON: When CD/DVD lid is close.) MOTOR D103, 104 CD/DVD DOOR OUT2 DRIVE DOOR MOTOR– OPEN/CLOSE S701 (MID OUT)
HCD-FL7D 8-8. NOTE FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS • Circuit Boards Location SP relay board Note on Printed Wiring Boards: Note on Schematic Diagram: front rear AMP board • X : parts extracted from the component side. • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF: µµF •...
HCD-FL7D 8-20. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS – CHANGER Section – • See page 45 for Circuit Boards Location. CLAMP MOTOR BOARD INIT/COUNT SW BOARD SENSOR 2 BOARD OUT/MIDOUT SW BOARD S702 (LID) ON : WHEN CD LID IS CLOSE (11) 1-683-900-...
HCD-FL7D 8-21. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM – CHANGER Section – • See page 96 for IC Block Diagrams. D704 GL528VS1 CN708 CN702 DISC IN DETECT R711 SENSOR R707 R709 2.2k Q701 RT1N141 R708 LEVEL SHIFT S702 (LID) (ON:WHEN CD/DVD LED IS CLOSE.)
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HCD-FL7D 8-22. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS – CD DOOR Section – • See page 45 for Circuit Boards Location. • Semiconductor Location Ref. No. Location CD DOOR BOARD CD MOTOR BOARD D305 D341 D342 D343 D344 D345 DISC 1 IC302 CD DOOR...
HCD-FL7D 8-29. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM – MC Board – • See page 93 for Waveforms. (Page 53) CN112 CN105 ∗ CN105 ∗ SUPPLIED WITH ∗ (AEP,UK) (EXCEPT AEP,UK) RDS DATA (AEP,UK) THE ASSEMBLED RDS INT BLOCK R272 R273 NO USE RDS+3.3V...
HCD-FL7D 8-45. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM – GC Board – • See page 93 for Waveform. FL201 FLUORESCENT INDICATOR TUBE EP202 C209 C221 (CHASSIS) CN201 D204 1SS355 EVER+3.3V C210 LED A LED B Q212 2SC2785 Q203-206,212 LED GND C223 LED DRIVE LED5...
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HCD-FL7D – CLAMP MOTOR Board – IC701 BA6956AN CONTROL LOGIC – LOADING MOTOR Board – IC702 BA6956AN CONTROL LOGIC – CD MOTOR Board – IC302 BA6956AN CONTROL LOGIC...
HCD-FL7D 8-57. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION • MB BOARD IC509 CXD3068Q (DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR, DIGITAL SERVO PROCESSOR) Pin No. Pin Name Description DVDD0 — Power supply terminal (+3.3V) (digital system) XRST Reset signal input from the mechanism controller “L”: reset MUTE Muting on/off control signal input from the mechanism controller “H”: muting on...
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HCD-FL7D Pin No. Pin Name Description AVDD0 — Power supply terminal (+3.3V) (analog system) ASYO EFM full-swing output terminal ASYI Asymmetry comparator voltage input terminal RFAC EFM signal input from the DVD/CD RF amplifier AVSS1 — Ground terminal (analog system)
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HCD-FL7D • MB BOARD IC701 CXD1882R (DVD DECODER) Pin No. Pin Name Description 1, 2 D5, D6 Two-way data bus with the mechanism controller — Ground terminal (digital system) Two-way data bus with the mechanism controller Address signal input from the mechanism controller —...
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HCD-FL7D Pin No. Pin Name Description DVD mode: Serial data request signal input from the DVD system processor XSRQ SACD mode: Serial data request signal input from the DSD decoder HINT Not used XS16 Not used Not used XPDI Not used VDDS —...
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HCD-FL7D Pin No. Pin Name Description RFDCC Input terminal for adjusting DC cut high-pass filter for RF signal Not used RFIN RF signal input from the DVD/CD RF amplifier 118, 119 VCCA5, VCCA4 — Power supply terminal (+3.3V) (analog system) VCOR1 —...
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HCD-FL7D Pin No. Pin Name Description XTAL 33.8688 MHz clock signal input terminal — Ground terminal (digital system) XTA2 System clock output terminal (33.8688 MHz) XTA1 System clock input terminal (33.8688 MHz) — Power supply terminal (+3.3V) (digital system) 172 to 176...
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HCD-FL7D • MB BOARD IC801 CXD2752R (DSD DECODER) Pin No. Pin Name Description VSCA0 — Ground terminal (for core) XMSLAT Serial data latch pulse signal input from the mechanism controller MSCK Serial data transfer clock signal input from the mechanism controller...
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HCD-FL7D Pin No. Pin Name Description PHREFI Bit clock signal (2.8224 MHz) input terminal for DSD data output Not used PHREFO Bit clock signal (2.8224 MHz) output to the digital audio processor ZDFL Front L-ch Zero data flag detection signal output terminal Not used...
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HCD-FL7D Pin No. Pin Name Description WRFD Not used Operation clock signal input for PSP physical disc mark detection from the DVD decoder WAVDD0, 124, 125 — A/D power supply terminal (+2.5V) (for PSP physical disc mark detection) WAVDD1 WARFI...
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HCD-FL7D • MB BOARD IC901 CXP973064-223R (MACHANISM CONTROLLER) Pin No. Pin Name Description EEP SO Not used SDEN Serial data enable signal output to DVD/CD RF amplifier DOCTRL/ Digital out on/off control signal output to the digital signal processor ISBTEST “L”: digital out off, “H”: digital out on...
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HCD-FL7D Pin No. Pin Name Description MUTE DSD Muting on/off control signal output to the DSD decoder “H”: muting on SQCK Subcode Q data reading clock signal output to the digital signal processor — Ground terminal (digital system) TRAY IN...
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HCD-FL7D • MC BOARD IC101 M30622MGN-A07FP (SYSTEM CONTROLLER) Pin No. Pin Name Description AMP-DATA Serial data output to the M61520FP AMP-CLK Serial data transfer clock signal output to the M61520FP AMP-LAT Serial data latch pulse signal output to the M61520FP...
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HCD-FL7D Pin No. Pin Name Description M-RESET Reset signal output to the fluorescent indicator tube driver and front panel controller Serial data latch pulse output terminal Not used XRST Reset signal output to the DVD system processor “L”: reset VIDEO-MUTE, 44, 45 Video muting on/off control signal output terminal “L”: muting on...
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HCD-FL7D Pin No. Pin Name Description PB-A/B Deck-A/B selection signal output “L”: deck-B, “H”: deck-A EQ-H/N Normal/high speed selection signal output “L”: normal speed, “H”: high speed Automatic limiter control signal output “H”: limiter on DIR-RST Reset signal output to the digital audio interface receiver...
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HCD-FL7D • DSP BOARD IC601 CXD9720Q (AUDIO DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR) Pin No. Pin Name Description — Ground terminal XRST Reset signal input from the digital audio interface receiver “L”: reset EXTIN Master clock signal input terminal Not used L/R sampling clock signal input from the A/D converter or digital audio interface receiver or...
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HCD-FL7D Pin No. Pin Name Description Output enable signal output to the S-RAM Chip select signal output to the S-RAM Write enable signal output to the S-RAM VDDE — Power supply terminal (+3.3V) WMD1 S-RAM wait mode setting terminal Fixed at “H” in this set —...
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HCD-FL7D Pin No. Pin Name Description Address signal output to the S-RAM PLL reset signal input from the digital audio interface receiver SDI3 Audio serial data input from the digital audio processor SDI4 Audio serial data input from the digital audio processor...
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HCD-FL7D • GC BOARD IC201 MB90M407PF-G-122-BND (FLUORESCENT INDICATOR TUBE DRIVER, KEY CONTROL, CD/DVD MECHANISM DECK CONTROLLER) Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 to 8 G17 to G24 Grid drive signal output to the fluorescent indicator tube 9, 10 A36, 35 —...
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HCD-FL7D Pin No. Pin Name Description VSS-(CPU) — Ground terminal (for CPU) System clock input terminal (4 MHz) System clock output terminal (4 MHz) VCC-(CPU) — Power supply terminal (+3.3V) (for CPU) 85 to 100 G1 to G16 Grid drive signal output to the fluorescent indicator tube...
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HCD-FL7D • GC BOARD IC202 PT8300 (FRONT PANEL CONTROLLER) Pin No. Pin Name Description — Ground terminal RESET_B Reset signal input from the system controller Serial data transfer clock signal input from the fuluorescent indicator driver LATCH Serial data latch pulse input from the fuluorescent indicator driver...
HCD-FL7D SECTION 9 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are may have some difference from the original are seldom required for routine service.
HCD-FL7D 9-4. FRONT PANEL SECTION-3 front panel section-4 supplied with S341 not supplied not supplied Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark 1-684-205-11 CD DOOR SW2 BOARD 1-684-203-11 CD DOOR BOARD X-4954-585-1 BRACKET (PANEL PANEL, MOVING) ASSY 4-951-620-01 SCREW (2.6X8), +BVTP...
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HCD-FL7D 9-5. FRONT PANEL SECTION-4 EA, KR, MX, SP supplied with J351 not supplied Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark 4-238-994-01 KNOB (MIC) (EA, KR, MX, SP) A-4728-403-A PANEL (R) BOARD, COMPLETE 4-951-620-01 SCREW (2.6X8), +BVTP...
HCD-FL7D Ver 1.2 9-6. CHASSIS SECTION-1 not supplied CDM53N-DVBU14 IC802 IC803 IC801 IC804 not supplied supplied chassis section-2 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark 1-782-252-11 WIRE (FLAT TYPE) (9 CORE) 1-684-271-11 REGULATOR BOARD 1-824-686-11 WIRE (FLAT TYPE) (13 CORE)
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HCD-FL7D 9-7. CHASSIS SECTION-2 F913 T911 F919 F918 F916 F915 F914 F917 chassis section-3 The components identified by Les composants identifiés par une mark 0 or dotted line with marque 0 sont critiques pour la mark 0 are critical for safety.
HCD-FL7D 9-9. CHASSIS SECTION-4 not supplied M801 not supplied The components identified by Les composants identifiés par une mark 0 or dotted line with marque 0 sont critiques pour la mark 0 are critical for safety. sécurité. Replace only with part num- Ne les remplacer que par une pièce...
HCD-FL7D 9-14. BASE UNIT SECTION (DVBU14) The components identified by Les composants identifiés par une mark 0 or dotted line with marque 0 sont critiques pour la mark 0 are critical for safety. sécurité. Replace only with part num- Ne les remplacer que par une pièce ber specified.
HCD-FL7D SECTION 10 BLUE LED ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST CD DOOR CD DOOR SW1 CD DOOR SW2 NOTE: • Due to standardization, replacements in the • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they The components identified by parts list may be different from the parts speci- are seldom required for routine service.
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HCD-FL7D CD MOTOR CENTER SW AMP Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark 1-684-202-11 CD MOTOR BOARD C554 1-104-665-11 ELECT 100uF (EXCEPT US, CND) **************** C554 1-126-968-11 ELECT 100uF < CAPACITOR > (US, CND) C303 1-164-156-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1uF...
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HCD-FL7D Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark IC804 8-759-231-53 IC TA7805S IC921 8-759-518-68 IC PQ12RF21 IC922 8-759-701-59 IC TA7809S M301 1-763-790-11 MOTOR, DC (CD DOOR OPEN/CLOSE) M701 X-4950-341-1 MOTOR (CLAMP) ASSY M702 X-4950-342-1 MOTOR (LOADING) ASSY...
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HCD-FL7D US Model Canadian Model SERVICE MANUAL AEP Model UK Model E Model Ver 1.2 2002.12 SUPPLEMENT-1 Subject: Printed Wiring Boards Modification (MB/CD DOOR/CD MOTOR/CD DOOR SW1/ CD DOOR SW2/TC DOOR SW/TC SW (A)/ TC DOOR/GC/PANEL (L)/BLUE LED/ PANEL (R)/MIC Boards)
HCD-FL7D • NEW/FORMER TYPE DESCRIPTION New/former type of the MB board is discriminated by difference of the pattern. – MB BOARD (Component Side) – Former type New type C928 IC509 IC509...
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HCD-FL7D New/former type of the CD DOOR/CD MOTOR/CD DOOR SW1/CD DOOR SW2/TC DOOR SW/TC SW (A)/TC DOOR/GC/PANEL (L)/BLUE LED/PANEL (R)/MIC boards are discriminated by difference of the pattern of the PANEL (L) board. – PANEL (L) BOARD (Conductor Side) –...
HCD-FL7D DIAGRAMS 1-1. NOTE FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS Note on Printed Wiring Boards: Note on Schematic Diagram: • X : parts extracted from the component side. • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF: µµF •...
HCD-FL7D 1-11. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS – CD DOOR Section – • Semiconductor Location Ref. No. Location CD DOOR BOARD CD MOTOR BOARD D305 D341 D342 D343 D344 R340 D345 IC302 DISC 1 CD DOOR INDICATOR OPEN/CLOSE IC302 DISC 2 INDICATOR...
HCD-FL7D 1-16. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM – GC Board – (Page (Page 21) (Page (Page • Voltages and waveforms are dc with respect to ground under no-signal (detuned) conditions. no mark : TUNER...
HCD-FL7D ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST BLUE LED CD DOOR CD DOOR SW1 CD MOTOR CD DOOR SW2 CD MOTOR Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark C299 1-164-362-11 CERAMIC CHIP 470PF < IC > C300 1-164-362-11 CERAMIC CHIP...
HCD-FL7D REVISION HISTORY Clicking the version allows you to jump to the revised page. Also, clicking the version at the upper right on the revised page allows you to jump to the next revised page. Ver. Date Description of Revision 2002.07...