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Power amplifier section Note This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier Outputs Speaker outputs or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible. (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Design and specifications are subject to change Maximum power output 50 W ×...
LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUB- LISHED BY SONY.
MDX-CA790X SECTION 1 SERVICING NOTES SERVICE POSITION NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP In checking the key board and main board, prepare two jigs BLOCK OR BASE UNIT (connection cable J-2502-011-1 and The laser diode in the optical pick-up block may suffer electro- connection cable for F/P to main J-2502-071-1).
MDX-CA790X SECTION 2 This section is extracted from instruction manual. GENERAL Location of controls AUDIO OUT FRONT AUDIO OUT REAR SEEK BUS AUDIO IN DISC SHUF GP/ALBM LIST SENS BUS CONTROL IN a SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD* n PTY (programme type) /LIST*...
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MDX-CA790X Note for the aerial connecting Nota per il collegamento dell’antenna If your car aerial is an ISO (International Se l’antenna dell’auto è di tipo ISO Organisation for Standardisation) type, (International Organization use the supplied adaptor 5 to connect it.
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MDX-CA790X Orient the release key correctly. Richten Sie den Löseschlüssel korrekt aus. Face the hook inwards. Der Haken muss nach innen Orientez correctement la clé de déblocage. weisen. Tournez le crochet vers Orientare la chiave di rilascio nel modo corretto.
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MDX-CA790X Power connection diagram Schema dei collegamenti di alimentazione Auxiliary power connector may vary depending on the car. Check your car’s auxiliary power connector Il connettore di alimentazione ausiliaria può variare diagram to make sure the connections match a seconda della macchina.
MDX-CA790X SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY • This set can be disassembled in the order shown below. 3-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW Note 1: The process described in can be performed in any order. Note 2: Without completing the process described in , the next process can not be performed.
MDX-CA790X 3-6. MD COVER ASSY 1 four screws (BVTT2 × 4) 3 MD cover assy shaft (MD cover guide) cassette holder 2 Pushing the cassette holder in the direction of the arrow A with a screwdriver, etc., disengage the shaft (MD cover guide) from the slot in the MD cover assy.
MDX-CA790X 3-8. LEVER (LE23) ASSY 2 stopper washer 3 lever (LE23) assy 4 roller (GLE) 3-9. HOLDER ASSY 4 Remove the holder assy in the direction of the arrow. 2 type-E stop ring 1.5 1 spring (CHKG) 2 type-E stop ring 1.5 2 type-E stop ring 1.5...
MDX-CA790X SECTION 4 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS TEST MODE This set have the test mode function. <Set the Test Mode> 1. Turn ON the regulated power supply. (The clock is displayed) [OFF] Note: Press the button, if the clock is not displayed.
MDX-CA790X 5-1. BLOCK DIAGRAM – SERVO Section – MD DSP • R-ch is omitted due to same as L-ch. IC4 (1/2) • SIGNAL PATH DADT : MD PLAY XBCK LRCK FILI FS256 CLTV FILO AOUTL L-CH (PAGE 21) CONVERTER AOUTR...
MDX-CA790X 5-3. BLOCK DIAGRAM – PANEL/BUS CONTROL/POWER SUPPLY Section – CNJ400 SONY BUS INTERFACE IC400 BUS CONTROL IN RESET RESET SWITCH MD MECHANISM CONTROLLER IC7 (2/2) D405 (1/2) DATA I/O DATA IN UNISO UNISO UNISO DATA UNISI UNISI MDMON_CHECK LO_6V...
MDX-CA790X 5-4. NOTE FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS • Circuit Boards Location Note on Printed Wiring Board: Note on Schematic Diagram: • X : parts extracted from the component side. • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF: µµF •...
MDX-CA790X 5-8. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS – MAIN Section – • See page 23 for Circuit Boards Location. • Semiconductor Location (FRONT VIEW) PJ210 J370 Ref. No. Location BUS AUDIO AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT REMOTE IN REAR FRONT CNJ400 SERVO BOARD...
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MDX-CA790X 5-9. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM – MAIN Section (1/3) – • • See page 31 for Waveform. See page 16 for IC Block Diagrams. PJ210 (1/3) AUDIO OUT BUS AUDIO REAR FRONT TU10 TUX-030 (FM/AM TUNER PACK) C305 C306 C307 0.22 0.22...
R700 100k D375 CN371 CN372 R375 MA111 RCIN1 D701 RCIN0 J370 MA2YD1500L REMOTE IN (Page 29) DOORIND RESET SONY BUS INTERFACE CNJ400 JC403 UNI_SI BUS CONTROL IN R408 IC400 220k JC407 BA8271F-E2 BU_IN D405 MA721WK BUS ON DATA UNI_SO BUS DATA...
MDX-CA790X 5-16. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION • SERVO BOARD IC1 CXA2523AR (RF AMP, FOCUS/TRACKING ERROR AMP) • SERVO BOARD IC4 CXD2667R (MD DSP) Pin No. Pin Name Description Pin No. Pin Name Description GFS/SLD GFS output or sled servo drive signal output terminal Not used...
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MDX-CA790X Pin No. Pin Name Description Address signal output terminal Not used VSIO1 — Ground terminal Output enable signal output terminal Not used XCAS Column address strobe signal output terminal Not used Address signal output terminal Not used XRAS Row address strobe signal output terminal Not used...
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MDX-CA790X Pin No. Pin Name Description DDOUT Open terminal in this set ASYO Playback EFM full-swing output terminal ASYI Playback EFM asymmetry comparator voltage input terminal AVD1 — Power supply terminal (+3.3V) BIAS Playback EFM asymmetry circuit constant current input terminal...
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Pin Name Description MDMON Power supply on/off control signal output of the MD mechanism deck section LINKOFF Uni-link on/off control signal output for the SONY bus interface “L”: link on ERR-PWM Error rate PWM output terminal Not used Not used 3TPWM...
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MDX-CA790X Pin No. Pin Name Description Not used ADER-PWM ADIP error PWM output terminal Not used 61 to 68 For test terminal Not used Power supply detection of MD mechanism deck section (MDMON) MDMON_CHECK Power supply detection of servo section (MDON)
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UNISO Serial data output to the SONY bus interface IC UNISI Serial data input from the SONY bus interface IC Serial data transfer clock signal output to the SONY bus interface IC and MD mechanism UNICKO controller 36 to 38...
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MDX-CA790X Pin No. Pin Name Description DIAG DIAG signal input from the power amplifier VOLATT Muting on/off control signal output to the electrical volume NCO (AUX) Not used NOSESW Front panel remove/attach detection signal input terminal “L”: front panel is attached...
MDX-CA790X SECTION 6 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 may have some difference from the original are seldom required for routine service.
MDX-CA790X 6-2. FRONT PANEL SECTION not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied supplied (key board) supplied LCD901 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark A-3337-390-A PANEL COMPLETE ASSY, FRONT...
MDX-CA790X 6-5. MECHANISM DECK SECTION-3 (MG-165A-138) (including M903) M901 M902 The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No.
MDX-CA790X SECTION 7 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: • Due to standardization, replacements in the • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark parts list may be different from the parts speci- are seldom required for routine service.
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MDX-CA790X MAIN Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark R921 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W 1-124-584-00 ELECT 100uF R927 1-216-025-11 RES-CHIP 1/10W 1-162-970-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.01uF R928 1-216-021-00 METAL CHIP 1/10W 1-162-970-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.01uF R929...
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MDX-CA790X MAIN Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark JC141 1-216-864-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W JC142 1-216-864-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W JC300 1-216-296-11 SHORT CHIP...
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MDX-CA790X MAIN MINI JACK SENSOR SERVO Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark R372 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W < TUNER PACK > R373 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W TU10 A-3220-887-A TUNER UNIT (TUX-030) R374 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP...