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Table of contents

Recorder Operations

To stop recording, press x.
Record from the end of the Press END SEARCH, press N while holding down REC T MARK1). current contents1) Record over partway through the previous recording1) Pause Remove the MD
Press N or press. or > to find the start point of recording, and then press x to stop. Press N while holding down REC T MARK. Press X2). Press X again to resume recording. Press x and open the lid.3) (The lid does not open while TOC Edit flashing in the display.)
R-Posi is set to Fr End, recording operations will always start from the end of the previously recorded material without pressing the END SEARCH button (page 52). track mark is added at the point where you press X again to resume recording while pausing; thus the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track. 3) If you open the lid while R-Posi is set to FrHere, recording will begin from the top of the disc the next time you record. Check the point to start recording on the display.
If the recording does not start
Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages 12, 16). Make sure the MD is not record-protected (pages 17, 58). Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over.
Do not change the rechargeable battery during operation even if the recorder is connected to AC power adaptor. The operation may stop. Edit flashes while data of the recording (the tracks start and end points, etc.) is being recorded. Do not move the recorder or disconnect the power source while the indication is flashing in the display. If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the battery is removed or becomes exhausted or the AC power adaptor is disconnected) during a recording or editing operation, or while Edit appears in the display, it will not be possible to open the lid until power is restored.
Note the following when recording from a portable CD player: Some portable CD players may not be capable of digital out when the AC power adaptor is disconnected. If this is the case, connect the AC power adaptor to the portable CD player and use it on AC power as the power source. On some portable CD players, optical output may not be possible when using an anti-skip function (e.g., ESP* or GPROTECTION). If this is the case, turn off the anti-skip function. Electronic Shock Protection
The recording level is adjusted automatically. To adjust the level manually, see Adjusting the recording level manually (page 27). You can monitor the sound during recording. Connect the headphones/earphones with remote control to i and adjust the volume by turning towards VOL + or (pressing VOL + or on the recorder). This does not affect the recording level.
Playing an MD right away!
front, and press the lid down to close.

2 Play an MD.

1 Press N on the recorder.
4-way control key (N,., >, x) VOL+, X (Press NX on the remote control.) A short beep sounds in the headphones/ earphones.
2 Press VOL + or to adjust the volume
on the recorder. (Turn the volume control towards VOL + or on the remote control.) The volume will be shown in the display. To stop play, press x.
A long beep sounds in the headphones/ earphones when you operate. After you stop the recorder, the recorder will automatically turn off in about 10 seconds (when using battery) or about 3 minutes (when using an AC power adaptor). Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing. To start with the first track of the disc, press N on the recorder or NX on the remote control for 2 seconds or more.
Volume Control NX x., >

To Pause

Operation on the recorder Press X. Press X again to resume play. Press. Press. repeatedly. Press >. Press and hold. or >.
Operation on the remote control Press NX. Press NX again to resume play. Press. Press. repeatedly. Press >. Press and hold. or >. Press and hold. or > while pausing.
Cue to the current track or the previous track Cue to the next track Go backwards or forward while playing
Search for a specific Press and hold. or > position while viewing while pausing. a elapsed time (Time Search) Search for a specific track while viewing track numbers (Index Search) Cue to the beginning of the every 10th track (only during playback of the disc with no group settings1)) Remove the MD

1) For

Press and hold. or > while the recorder is stopped.
Press GROUP, and then press. or >.

+ or button.

Press x and open the lid.2)
Press x and open the lid.
more details, see Using the group function (page 43). 2) Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.
If the play does not start
Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages 12, 16).
The playback sound may skip if: the recorder receives stronger continuous shock. a dirty or scratched MD is played.

Various ways of recording
Viewing various information
You can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop. Group-related items appear only when a track with group settings is played and then stopped.
Display: A/B B (selected item) LapTim RecRem A B (After a few seconds)
Elapsed time Track number Remaining time for recording Remaining time after the current track in a group Remaining time after the current location Track number Group name

GP Rem

AllRem

Disc name

4-way control key (ENTER N,., >)
Depending on whether the group function is used or not, the operating conditions, and the disc settings, you may not be able to select certain indications or the indications may appear different.
Press MENU. Press. or > repeatedly until DISP appears in the display, and then press ENTER. Press. or > repeatedly until the information you want appears in the display, and then press ENTER. Each turn changes the display as follows: LapTim t RecRem t GP Rem t AllRem
Display window on the recorder
For more details about the indications in the display while playing, see Viewing various information (page 28).
When you press ENTER, A and B appear in the display.
To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording)
During synchro-recording, the recorder starts and stops recording in sync with the sound source. When recording from digital equipment (such as a CD player), you can omit operating both the recorder and the sound source, and easily make digital recording. You can make synchrorecording only when the optical cable is connected.

MENU REC T MARK

Press N while pressing REC T MARK. The recorder stands by for recording. Play the source you want to record. The recorder stars recording automatically when it receives the playing sound. REC light up in the display.
To stop recording Press x.
When there is no sound from the player for about 3 seconds during synchro-recording, the recorder goes into the standby mode automatically. When the sound comes from the player again, the recorder resumes synchrorecording. If the recorder is kept in the standby mode for 5 minutes or longer, the recorder stops automatically.
The pause function cannot be turned on or off manually during synchro-recording. Press x to stop recording. Do not switch the SYNC-R setting while recording. Recording may not be done properly. Even when there is no sound on the sound source, there may be cases when recording does not pause automatically during synchrorecording due to the noise level emitted from the sound source. If a silent portion is encountered for approximately 2 seconds during synchrorecording from a sound source other than a CD or an MD, a new track mark is automatically added at the point where the silent portion ends.

For details, see Optional accessories (page 60)
Recording from a TV or a radio (Analog Recording)
This section explains how to record from an analog equipment such as a cassette recorder, a radio, or TV.
TV, Cassette recorder, etc.
Adding track marks while recording
You can add track marks (track number) while recording.

MENU X T MARK

to LINE OUT jacks, etc. L (white) R (red) 4-way control key (ENTER N,., >, x)
Line cable RK-G129/G136,etc
Adding track marks manually
While the recorder is recording, press T MARK.
REC T MARK N to LINE IN (OPTICAL)
Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Mark)
Use this feature to add track marks automatically at specified intervals when recording through the analog input connector. This function is convenient for recording long period of time, such as lectures, meetings, etc.
Example: Eight minutes of recording has been completed when the Auto Time Mark time interval is set to 5 minutes. A track mark will be added at the 8minute point (after the start of recording) and after each 5-minute interval thereafter.
When the time interval set for Auto Time Mark exceeds the elapsed recording time:
While the recorder is recording or in recording pause, press MENU. Press. or > repeatedly R-SET appears in the display, and then press ENTER. Press. or > repeatedly TimeMk appears in the display, and then press ENTER. OFF appears in the display. Press > to show ON in the display, and then press ENTER. Press. or > repeatedly until the desired time interval appears in the display, and then press ENTER. Pressing. or > changes the time setting (Time:) by 1 minute, within the range of 1 to 99 minutes.
The recorder adds track marks when the set Auto Time Mark time interval has elapsed. Example: Three minutes of recording has been completed when the Auto Time Mark time interval is set to 5 minutes. A track mark will be added at the 5minute point (after the start of recording) and after each 5-minute interval thereafter.

Erasing tracks and a whole disc contents (Erase)
You can erase unnecessary tracks or all tracks on a disc.
You cannot erase tracks that have been checked out from your computer. You cannot erase an entire disc if it contains a checked-out track. In this case, check in the track or tracks to the computer. When you erase groups, see page 49.
To erase a part of a track Add track marks at the beginning and the end of the part you want to erase, then erase the part (page 39). To return the preceding settings Press x. To cancel erasing Press MENU.
4-way control key (., >, x)

To erase a track

Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Make sure of the track you are erasing.
While playing the track you want to erase, press MENU.

To erase the whole disc

You can quickly erase all the tracks and data of the MD at the same time. Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Be sure to check the contents of the disc before you erase it.
Play the disc you want to erase to check the contents. Press x to stop. Press MENU. Press. or > repeatedly until EDIT appears in the display, and then press ENTER. Press. or > repeatedly until Erase appears in the display, and then press ENTER. Press. or > repeatedly until D : Ers appears in the display, and then press ENTER. Erase? and ENTER appear alternately in the display. Press ENTER. EDIT appears in the display, and all the tracks will be erased. When erasing is complete, BLANK appears in the display.

Using the group function

What is the group function?
The group function is provided to allow playback of discs with group settings. The group function is convenient for playback of MDs on which several albums or CD singles have been recorded in MDLP (LP2/LP4) mode. What is a disc with group settings? The recorder can operate various functions in units of group; that is tracks that have been recorded on a disc as a part of separate groups, as shown below.
Before group settings are made (normal play) Disc
You can create a maximum of 99 groups on a disc.
It will not be possible to make a group setting if the tracks, groups and disc name on a disc exceed the maximum number that can be input.

Press. or > until Erase appears in the display, and then press ENTER. Press. or > until G : Ers appears in the display, and then press ENTER. The group name,G : Ers? and ENTER appear alternately in the display. Press ENTER. The group is erased.

To erase a group

You can erase tracks in a selected group. Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Be sure to check the contents of the group before you erase it.
You cannot erase tracks that have been checked out from your computer. You cannot erase a group if it contains a checked-out track. In this case, check in the track or tracks to the computer.
To return the preceding settings Press x. To cancel erasing Press MENU.
Select a group you want to erase and check the contents (see To cue to the start of a group (Group Skip) (page 44)). Press x. Press MENU. Press. or > until EDIT appears in the display, and then press ENTER.

Other operations

Useful settings
The recorder has many menus with useful functions for recording, playback, editing, etc. The following table shows the menu items that you can select. Category General operations Recording Function Beep on/off SynchroRecording Long-time recording Adding track marks (Divide) Adjusting the recording level Selecting the record-starting point Group recording Playing What it does Turns the beep sound on or off. Simplifies operations during digital recording. Site page page 52 page 23
Selects the recording mode (SP, LP2, page 24 LP4, or monaural). Adds track marks automatically at specified intervals. Manually adjusts the recording level. Allows you to specify whether material is overwritten or not when recording. Sets the recorder to create a new group with each recording operation. page 25 page 27 page 52
page 52 page 29 page 31 page 52 page 53
Selecting the play Selects the play mode, such as repeat mode play, shuffle play, etc. Changing the sound quality Adjust the treble and bass, and stores two sets of treble-bass adjustment.
Starting playback Sets the recorder to start playback or quickly cue to a track quickly. Limiting the maximum volume Display Viewing information Labeling (Name) Sets a limit on the maximum volume to protect your hearing.
Displays various information such as pages 22 the remaining time, etc. in the display and 28 window. Labels tracks, groups, or the disc. page 37 (track and disc) page 47 (group)

Editing

Category Editing

Function Moving

What it does

Site page

Changes the order of tracks or groups. page 38 (track) page 47 (group) Erases tracks, groups, or the entire disc contents. page 41 (track and disc) page 49 (group) page 45 page 46

Recording stops automatically while recording.
Stereo sound is heard This is normal. During digital recording, the sound will be stereo in the headphones/earphones, even though the recorded sound is in the headphones/ monaural. earphones while recording in monaural. Momentary noise is heard when recording. Due to the special digital audio compression technology used in LP4 stereo mode, momentary noise may occur on very rare occasions with certain sound sources. , Record in SP or LP2 mode.
The lid does not open The lid does not open until Edit disappears in the display. after recording.
Symptom TrFULL appears even before the disc has reached the maximum recording time (60, 74, or 80 minutes) and the recording cannot be done. The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks.
Cause/Remedy This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. When 254 tracks have been recorded on the disc, TrFULL appears regardless of the total recorded time. More than 254 tracks cannot be recorded on the disc. , To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks.
This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. Tracks of under 12 seconds (in SP stereo), 24 seconds (in LP2 stereo mode or monaural), or 48 seconds (in LP4 stereo mode) in length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording time.

While playing

Symptom An MD is not played normally. Cause/Remedy Repeat play is selected. , Use MENU on the recorder to change back to the normal play. Playback mode is changed. , Use MENU on the recorder to change back to the normal play. Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track. , Press N (or NX on the remote control) for 2 seconds or more to start playing The recorder is placed where it receives continuous vibration. , Put the recorder on a stable place. A very short track may cause sound to skip. , Try not to create a track under one second long. Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering with operation. , Move the recorder away from the source of strong magnetism. The track was recorded in analog (When recorded in digital, the recording level will be automatically adjusted as same as the sound source), or you used a connecting cord with an attenuator. , Use a correct connecting cord. The recording level was low. , Adjust the recording level manually when recording. AVLS is on. , Release AVLS settings (page 53).

NO CHG

NoCOPY

NoDISC NoEDIT

NoMARK NO OPR

NO SET

No SIG PbONLY

Rd ERR

Error message Rec ERR
Meaning/Remedy Recording was not correctly done. , Place the recorder at a place with no vibrations and record again. The disc is soiled with an oil film or finger prints, is scratched, or is not a standard disc. , Try recording again with another disc. You tried to record or edit on a MD with the tab in the recordprotect position. , Slide the tab back (page 58). The MD player is recording information (sounds) from the memory to the disc. , Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player to any physical shock, nor disrupt power supply. You selected G : Name, G : Move, or G : Ers while the recorder is stopped or while playing a track that does not belong to a group. , Select a track within a group you want to edit, and then do the editing operation again. Heat has built up in the recorder. , Let the recorder cool down. The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly. , Insert another disc. , If it is no problem to erase the entire disc, do so (page 41). Track number 254 has been reached. , Erase unnecessary tracks (page 41). You tried to record or edit on a track that is protected from erasing. , Record or edit on other tracks. You tried to edit a track that has been checked out from a computer. , Check the track back in to the computer and then edit.

Saving

SEL GR

TEMP TOC ERR

TrFULL TrPROT

Explanations

Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect the recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital (optical) input or analog (line) input. To record, see Recording an MD right away! (page 17) to record using digital (optical) input, and Recording from a TV or a radio (Analog Recording) (page 25) to record using analog (line) input. Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input Equipment with an analog (line) output jack (Cassette deck, radio, record player, etc.) Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or a stereo-mini plug) (page 25) Analog Even when a digital source (such as a CD) is connected, the signal sent to the recorder is analog. Connectable Equipment with an digital (optical) source output jack (CD player, DVD player, etc.) Usable cord Signal from the source Optical cable (with an optical or an optical-mini plug) (page 18) Digital

* If a cradle is supplied with your Net MD, connect the dedicated USB cable to the USB cradle and place the Net MD onto the USB cradle.

Check the connections.

When the connections have been properly made, PCppMD* appears in the display of the Net MD.
*Depending on the device, Net MD may be displayed.
When using the Net MD connected to your computer, it is recommended that you run the recorder from an AC outlet. If you use a battery to run the Net MD, be sure to use a new dry cell or a fully charged rechargeable battery. We do not assure the results should there be a mis-operation, check-out failure, or destruction of audio data caused by insufficient battery power. When using the Net MD with the cradle, place the cradle on a stable surface so that the dedicated USB cable does not become detached.
Storing audio data to your computer
This section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to the hard disk drive of your computer. The procedure in this section is used to record all tracks on an audio CD. To record only specific tracks from a CD, or from other sound sources, see the online help for details (page 88).
The system may malfunction if your computer changes to system suspend or hibernation mode while the software is playing, recording, or connecting to an external device or media* such as a Net MD. Make sure to disable any changes to suspend or hibernation mode. See page 93 for details. For this software, the word MD refers to the built-in MD slot on the computer, and Device/ Media to a Net MD that is externally connected over a USB cable.

Starting SonicStage

Do one of the following: Double click ([SonicStage] icon) on the computer. Select [Start] - [Programs]* - [SonicStage] - [SonicStage].
[All Programs] in the case of Windows XP
SonicStage starts up and the main window appears.
Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive
In SonicStage Ver.1.5, the hard disk drive is called the Music Drive. The Music Drive manages all audio data stored by SonicStage.

Before doing any procedure that may affect the operating system itself (such as a system recovery), you should back up all of your audio data with the [SonicStage backup tool] from the [Start] - [Programs] - [SonicStage].
Uninstalling the SonicStage software
To uninstall the SonicStage software, follow the procedures below.

For Windows XP users

Log on with a user name with Computer Administrator as an attribute. Refer to the operating instructions of your computer for details on logging on as an administrator.
Click [Start][Control Panel].
The Control Panel window appears.
Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
The Add/Remove Programs dialog box appears.
Click [Change or Remove Programs]. Click [SonicStage 1.5.XX] in the Currently Installed Programs list, and then click [Change and Remove]. Click [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1]* in the Currently Installed Programs list, and then click [Change and Remove].
Do as instructed by the message and restart the computer. When the computer restarts, the uninstallation will be completed.
* If SonicStage Ver.1.5 is co-existing with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 or SonicStage Premium on your computer, and you uninstall one or the other, make sure [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1] is not uninstalled since it is commonly used with both software applications.
For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition users
Click [Start][Settings][Control Panel].
The Add/Remove Programs Properties window appears.
Click [SonicStage 1.5.XX] in the list of programs for automatic removal, and then click [Add/Remove]. Click [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1]* in the list of programs for automatic removal, and then click [Add/Remove].

For Windows 2000 users

Log on as Administrator, and then follow the instructions below. Refer to the operating instructions of your computer for details on logging on as an administrator.
Click [Change or Remove Programs]. Click [SonicStage 1.5.XX] in the Currently Installed Programs list, and then click [Change/Remove]. Click [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1]* in the Currently Installed Programs list, and then click [Change/Remove].

Troubleshooting

Please do the following steps if you encounter a problem while using the SonicStage software. In case a message appears, it is recommended that you write it down.
Step 1: Check the symptoms in this Troubleshooting section.
A variety of information can also be found in the operating procedures and Settings and Precautions (page 90) as well.

If the installation was not successful
Be sure to close all Windows applications before you start the installation. If you start the installation while other programs are running, a malfunction may occur. This is especially true for programs that require large amounts of system resources, such as virus-check software. Be sure not to connect the Net MD to your computer before you start the installation. If the dedicated USB cable is connected to your computer before the installation, the installation cannot be done correctly. Connect the dedicated USB cable after the installation completed. Make sure your computer has enough hard disk drive space. 120MB of free space or more on the hard disk drive is required. If your computer does not have enough space, the installation may not be possible.
If the installation seems to be stopped It may take 30 minutes or more for the installation to complete, depending on your computer or CD-ROM drive. During the installation, watch out for the occurrence of any of the following problems. Problem Cause/Remedy The installation appears to have Check for the appearance of an error message beneath the installation window. stopped before it has completed. t Press the [Tab] key while holding down the [Alt] key. If an error message has appeared, press the [Enter] key. The installation will resume. If there is no message, the installation is still in progress. Wait a little while longer. The progress bar on the display The installation is progressing normally. Please wait. is not moving. The access lamp has not lit for a few minutes. If the installation is still unsuccessful after all that you have done. The installation can be done by copying all files to the hard disk as follows: 1 Create a new folder on the hard disc. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver.1.5) into the CD-ROM drive. 3 When the installation window appears, click [Exit] to cancel the installation. 4 Right-click the start menu and start up Explorer. 5 Select [SS15E] on the CD-ROM drive, and then click [Edit] -[Select All]. 6 Click [Edit]-[Copy to Folder] (or [Edit]-[Copy]) to copy all files to the folder that you created in step 1. 7 Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, open the folder that was copied to the hard disk and double-click [setup.exe]. 8 When the installation window appears, follow the displayed instructions to install [SonicStage 1.5]. The installation may be done by installing the software from [Start]-[Run].
Information and explanations

Net MD FAQ

This section introduces frequently asked questions and answers on the Net MD. On the Net MD What is a Net MD? Net MD is a specification that allows audio data in a computer to be transferred to a MiniDisc through a USB cable. Till now, MiniDiscs could be used to record only analog sources (through a microphone or analog input) or PCM sources such as CDs. Recording audio files on a computer was impossible. However, thanks to SonicStage and other music management software based on such copyright protection technology as OpenMG1) and MagicGate2), conversion of audio files to the ATRAC or ATRAC33) format used on MDs became possible, enabling the recording of computer files to MDs.

Copyright protection technology for managing audio data recorded on computers, etc. Technology for verifying the copyright-protection status of audio data in check-out/check-in operations between a computer and a Net MD device. File type for recording to an MD.
How does the SonicStage software make using MDs more convenient? It allows you to record audio data from your computer to your MD. Editing operations are easily done using on-screen operations. Labeling: Allows use of keyboard for easy labeling of contents. Moving tracks or groups: Allows tracks or groups to be moved simply by dragging and dropping. Track movements are easy to see. Group settings: Groups are easy to create or release. These operations can be used to edit tracks on a disc in the Net MD. If you want to edit the contents of an MD, connect the Net MD to your computer, and edit the tracks in the SonicStage Device/Media window. Can tracks recorded on the Net MD be checked in to a computer? No, they cannot. Audio data that was originally checked out from a computer can only be checked back into the same computer. Tracks that are recorded on the Net MD using a microphone or through an analog or digital connection cannot be transferred to the computer or copied. Computer k MiniDisc : OK. MiniDisc k Computer : OK only for tracks originally checked out from the computer.

On Editing

Can checked-out tracks be edited on the Net MD?
Things you can do on the Net MD: Label contents. Assign or release groups Move tracks or groups. Things you cannot do on the Net MD: Add track marks (divide)/erase track marks (combine). Delete tracks, groups, or the entire disc contents.

On copyright protection

The OpenMG technology* allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the copyrights of its holders. OpenMG Jukebox encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and stores them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution.
* The copyright protection technology of this software conforms to SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative) specifications.
This software places some restrictions on recording and playback to protect copyrights. You can check in audio files only to the same computer from which they were checked out. They cannot be copied or checked in to other computers. For details, see Features by copyright protection by OpenMG (page 103).
You can check-in audio files only to the computer which they were checked out.
Check-out can be made for three times.

MZ-N510CK

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.0 2003. 01
US Model Canadian Model Mexican Model

photo : silver model

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism Mechanism Type Optical Pick-up Name
MZ-R410 MT-MZN710-177 LCX-5R
SonicStage, OpenMG and the OpenMG logo, MagicGate, Net MD and the Net MD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or other countries. IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/ or other countries. MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. and ma rks are omitted in this manual.

SPECIFICATIONS

Audio playing system
MiniDisc digital audio system

Laser diode properties

Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: = 790 nm Emission duration: continuous Laser output: less than 44.6 W (This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
Recording and playback time (when using MDW-80)
Maximum 160 min. in monaural Maximum 320 min. in LP4 stereo

Revolutions

380 rpm to 2,700 rpm (CLV)

Error correction

ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code)

Sampling frequency

44.1 kHz

Sampling rate converter

Input: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz

Coding

ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) ATRAC3 LP 2/LP4

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PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER

9-877-070-01

2003A1600-1 C 2003.01

Sony Corporation

Personal Audio Company Published by Sony Engineering Corporation

Modulation system

EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)

Battery life

The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions, the temperature of the location, or alkaline dry battery you use. (Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA1))
Normal LR6 (SG) alkaline dry battery2) Recording3) Playback

1) Measured

Frequency response

20 to 20,000 Hz 3 dB

Inputs1)
Line in: stereo mini-jack for analog input (minimum input level 49 mV) optical (digital) mini-jack for optical (digital) input

Outputs

i: stereo mini-jack

Maximum output level

5 mW + 5 mW; load impedance 16 (except USA),24(nly USA)

18.5 56

Power requirements
Sony AC Power Adaptor connected at the DC IN 3V jack: 120 V AC, 60 Hz (Models for USA, Canada and Mexico) The recorder: Size-AA (LR6) alkaline battery Approx. 81.0 27.7 74.4 mm (w/h/d) (31/4 11/in.)

Dimensions Mass

in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard. 2) When using a Sony LR6 (SG) STAM INA alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). 3) To prevent interrupted recording due to drained battery, use new battey for recording operations.
Approx. 103 g (3.6 oz) the recorder only
LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack is used to connect either a digital (optical) cable or a line (analog) cable. 2)The i jack connects either headphones/ earphones or a line cable. 3)Measured in accordance with JEITA.
When to replace the battery When the dry battery is weak, flashing r or L OW BATT a ppears in the display. Replace the dry battery. The battery level indicator is approximate. It may be more or less than the indication depending on the operating condition.
Stop the recorder before replacing battery.

Car connecting pack

Frequency response: 50 to 20,000Hz (Differs depending on your car cassette deck) Dimensions: Approx. 102.4 12.1 63.8 mm (w/h/d) (41/8 1/2 25/8 in.) Mass: Approx. 42 g (1.5 oz) Cord length: Approx. 1.5 m

Car battery cord

Input voltage: DC 12 V/24 V (only for negative # ground cars) Rated output voltage: DC 3.0 V Rated output current: 1,000 mA Dimensions: Approx. 36.0 26.2 101.1 mm (w/h/d) (17/16 11/in.) including projecting parts Mass: Approx. 60 g (2.2 oz) Cord length: Approx. 1.5 m
Checking the supplied accessorie
AC power adaptor (1) Headphones/earphones (1) Dedicated US cable (1) Rotary commander (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 1.5 and Net MD Simple Burner Ver. 1.5)(1)* Car battery cord (1) Car connecting pack (1) Carrying case with Velcro strips (1) Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.
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 PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT LA SCURIT! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PICES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SCURIT DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PISES SONY DONT LES NUMROS SONT DONNS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPMENTS PUBLIS PAR SONY.
CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

On power sources

Use house current, nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery, LR6 (size AA) battery, or car battery. For use in your house: Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the recorder to malfunction.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 2. 3.
3-1. 3-2. 3-3. 3-4. 3-5. 3-6. 3-7. 3-8. 3-9. 3-10. 3-11.
SERVICING NOTES.. 4 GENERAL.. 5 DISASSEMBLY
Disassembly Flow... Case (Lower).. Upper Panel Section... LCD Module, Button (Control).. MAIN Board.. Mechanism Deck (MT-MZN710-177).. Set Chassis Assy... OP Service Assy (LCX-5R).. Holder Assy... DC Motor (Sled) (M602).. DC Motor (Over Write Head Up/Down) (M603), DC SSM18B Motor (Spindle) (M601).. 12

Polarity of the plug

Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately. The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself has been turned off. If you are not going to use this recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the power supply (AC power adaptor, dry battery, rechargeable battery, or car battery cord). To remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself; never pull the cord.

4. 5. 6.

TEST MODE.. 13 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS.. 19 DIAGRAMS
Notes on chip component replacement Never reuse a disconnected chip component. Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be damaged by heat. 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. UNLEADED SOLDER Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size) : LEAD FREE MARK Unleaded solder has the following characteristics. Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 C higher than ordinary solder. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350 C. Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful! Strong viscosity Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc. Usable with ordinary solder It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder.
6-1. Block Diagram... 6-2. Note for Printed Wiring Board and Schematic Diagrams.. 6-3. Printed Wiring Board MAIN Board (Side A) .. 6-4. Printed Wiring Board MAIN Board (Side B) .. 6-5. Schematic Diagram MAIN Board (1/4) . 6-6. Schematic Diagram MAIN Board (2/4) . 6-7. Schematic Diagram MAIN Board (3/4) . 6-8. Schematic Diagram MAIN Board (4/4) . 6-9. IC Pin Function Description..

7-1. 7-2. 7-3. 7-4. 7-5.

EXPLODED VIEWS
Case Section... Chassis Section... MAIN Board Section.. Mechanism Deck Section-1 (MT-MZN710-177). Mechanism Deck Section-2 (MT-MZN710-177). 62
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST. 63
MZ-N510CK SECTION 1 SERVICING NOTES
NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK OR BASE UNIT The laser diode in the optical pick-up block may suffer electrostatic break-down because of the potential difference generated by the charged electrostatic load, etc. on clothing and the human body. During repair, pay attention to electrostatic break-down 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 Never look into the laser diode emission from right above when checking it for adjustment. It is feared that you will lose your sight. NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK (LCX-5R) The laser diode in the optical pick-up block may suffer electrostatic break-down easily. When handling it, perform soldering bridge to the laser-tap on the flexible board. Also perform measures against electrostatic break-down sufficiently before the operation. The flexible board is easily damaged and should be handled with care. In performing the repair with the power supplied to the set, removing the MAIN board causes the set to be disabled. In such a case, fix a convex part of the open/close detect switch (S803 on MAIN board) with a tape in advance. Handle the FLEXIBLE board (over write head) with care, as it has been soldered directly to the MAIN board. In repairing the component side of MAIN board, connect the FLEXIBLE board (over write head) and the MAIN board with the lead wires in advance.

FLEXIBLE board (over write head)

upper panel assy

MAIN board
This set requires the patch data in the nonvolatile memory (IC852) to be rewritten using the application, when the MAIN board was replaced. (See page 31)

System requirements

laser-tap
The following hardware and software are required in order to use the SonicStage software for the Net MD. Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher is recommended.) Hard disk drive space1): 120 MB or more RAM: 64 MB or higher (128 MB or higher is recommended) Others CD-ROM drive (capable of digital playback by WDM) Sound Board USB port (supports USB 2.0 Full Speed (previously USB 1.1)) Operating System Factory installed: Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 2000 Professional/Windows 98 Second Edition High Color (16bit) or greater, dots or more (dots or more is recommended) Internet access: for Web registration and EMD services Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files
OPTICAL PICK-UP FLEXIBLE BOARD

Display Others

Note on hard disk drive space
120 MB or more free space on the hard disk drive is required. If your computer does not have enough space, the software will not be properly installed. The required free space differs according to the version of your Windows OS, or the amount of audio files that you handle.
This software is not supported by the following environments:
Macintosh Windows XP versions other than Home Edition or Professional Windows 2000 versions other than Professional Windows 98 versions other than Second Edition Windows NT Windows 95 Personally constructed PCs or operating systems An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment
We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements. We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all computers.

8 three tapping screws 6 gear (HA)

gear (HA) 3.15 mm

4 gear (HB)
DC motor (over write head up/down) (M603)

5 gear (HC)

9 DC SSM18B motor (spindle) (M601)
MZ-N510CK SECTION 4 TEST MODE

Outline

This set provides the Overall adjustment mode that allows CD and MO discs to be automatically adjusted when in the test mode. In this overall adjustment mode, the disc is discriminated between CD and MO, and each adjustment is automatically executed in order. If a fault is found, the system displays its location. Also, the manual mode allows each individual adjustment to be automatically adjusted. Operation in the test mode is performed with the set. A key having no particular description in the text, indicates a set key.
Operation in Setting the Test Mode
When the test mode becomes active, first the display check mode is selected. Other mode can be selected from the display check mode. When the test mode is set, the LCD repeats the following display.

Set LCD display

Setting Method of Test Mode
There are three different methods to set the test mode: 1 Short SL803 (TEST) on the MAIN board with a solder bridge (connect pin <zx. of IC801 to the ground). Then, turn on the power. MAIN Board (Side B)

All lit

All off
Microcomputer version display

V1.200

When the X key is pressed and hold down, the display at that time is held so that display can be checked.

Releasing the Test Mode

For test mode set with the method 1: Turn off the power and open the solder bridge on SL803 (TEST) on the MAIN board.
Note: Remove the solders completely. Remaining could be shorted with the chassis, etc.
For test mode set with the method 2 or 3: Turn off the power.

SL803 (TEST)

2 In the normal mode, turn on the [HOLD] switch. While pressing the [GROUP] key press the following order:
> t > t. t. t > t. t > t. t X t X
3 In the normal mode, turn on the [HOLD] switch on the set. While pressing the xCANCEL/CHG key on the set, press the keys on the remote commander with the following order : > t > t. t. t > t. t > t. t --t -Note: If electrical adjustment (CD and MO overall adjustment) has not been finished completely, NV Error is displayed on LCD of the set.

Configuration of Test Mode [Test Mode $Display Check Mode%]
Press the > key or press the [VOL +] key on the remote commander.
[VOL +] key: 100th place of item number [Major item switching]

> key xCANCEL/CHG

increase.
[VOL --] key: 100th place of item number

decrease.

[Manual Mode]

Press the

xCANCEL/CHG key
Press the. on the remote commander. Press the

xCHANCEL/CHG key

[Servo Adjustment] [Audio Adjustment] [Power Supply Adjustment] [OP Alignment Adjustment] key or press the [VOL --] key
[VOL +] key: 10th place of item number increase. [Medium item switching] [VOL --] key: 10th place of item number

[Minor item switching]

> key: Unit place of item number
[Overall Adjustment Mode] [Electrical Offset Adjustment]
Power Supply Adjustment Auto Item Feed CD Overall Adjustment/ MO Overall Adjustment
. key: Unit place of item number
[Adjusted value variation] [VOL +] key: Increases the adjusted

value of the 1st digit

Press the [GROUP] key
[Self-Diagnosis Result Display Mode]
Press the xCHANCEL/CHG key Press the ENTER N or [VOL +] key
[VOL --] key: Decreases the adjusted

[Adjusted value write]

X key on the set or
[Sound Skip Check Result Display Mode]
Press the xCHANCEL/CHG key Press the [VOL -] key

[Key Check Mode]

The key check quits, or open the upper panel

Manual Mode

Mode to adjust or check the operation of the set by function. Normally, the adjustment in this mode is not executed. However, the Manual mode is used to clear the memory, power supply adjustment, and laser power check before performing automatic adjustments in the Overall Adjustment mode. Transition Method in Manual Mode 1. Set the test mode (see page 13). 2. Press the > or press the[VOL +] key on the remote commander activates the manual mode where the LCD display as shown below.
--key on the remote commander : When adjusted value is changed: Adjusted value is written. When adjusted value is not changed: That item is adjusted automatically.

Manual

3. During each test, the optical pick-up moves outward or inward while the > or. key is pressed for several seconds respectively. 4. Each test item is assigned with a 3-digit item number; 100th place is a major item, 10th place is a medium item, and unit place is a minor item. The values adjusted in the test mode are written to the nonvolatile memory (for the items where adjustment was made).
5. The display changes a shown below each time the [END SEARCH] key is pressed.
Self-Diagnosis Result Display Mode
This set uses the self-diagnostic function system in which if an error occurred during the recording or playing, the mechanism control block and the power supply control block in the microcomputer detect it and record its cause as history in the nonvolatile memory. By checking this history in the test mode, you can analyze a fault and determine its location. Total recording time is recorded as a guideline of how long the optical pick-up has been used, and by comparing it with the total recording time at the time when an error occurred in the selfdiagnosis result display mode, you can determine when the error occurred. Clear both self-diagnosis history data and total recording time, if the optical pick-up was replaced. Self-Diagnosis Result Display Mode Setting Method 1. Set the test mode (see page 13). 2. In the display check mode, press the [GROUP] key activates the self-diagnosis result display mode where the LCD display as shown below.

Address & Adjusted Value Display
item number Set LCD display

C68S1B

address adjusted value
Jitter Value & Adjusted Value Display

0FEJ1B

jitter value adjusted value
Block Error Value & Adjusted Value Display

063B1B

adjusted value block error value

error display code

1 0000
history code Total recording time when error occurred
ADIP Error Value & Adjusted Value Display
3. Then, each time the > key is pressed, LCD display descends by one as shown below. Also, the LCD display ascends by one when the. key is pressed.

item number

081A1B
adjusted value ADIP error value
Focus Drive Value & Adjusted Value Display
0 XX 1 * * * * 0 XX N * * * *

000F1B

adjusted value focus drive value
0 XX N 1 * * * * 0 XX N 2 * * * * 0 XX R _ * * * *

Item Title Display

LrefPw

item title

XX : Error code * * * * : Total recording time
However in the power mode (item number 700s), only the item is displayed. 6. Quit the manual mode, and press the xCANCEL/CHG key to return to the test mode (display check mode).
If the [GROUP] key is pressed with this display, the LCD switches to the simple display mode. 4. Quit the self-diagnosis result display mode, and press the xCANCEL/CHG key to return to the test mode (display check mode).

Overall Adjustment Mode

Mode to adjust the servo automatically in all items. Normally, automatic adjustment is executed in this mode at the repair. For further information, refer to SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS (see page 19).
Description of Error Indication Codes Problem No error Indication code Servo system error TOC error Power supply system error 32 Offset system error Description of Indication History History code number 1 N N1 N2 R_ Description The first error The last error One error before the last. Two errors before the last. Total recording time Meaning of code No error Simple display --No error Attempt to access an abnormal address High temperature detected Disordered focus or can not read an address Abnormal rotation of disc Faulty TOC contents data could not be read at SYNC TOC address data error Momentary interruption detected Offset error Focus error ABCD offset error Tracking error Offset error X1 tracking error Offset error MD DATA 2 disc error Mirror retry over Description

LINRINLINRINVCOM 5 AGND 6 VA 7 VD 8 AUDIO I/F CONTROLLER IPGA ADC HPF CONTROL REGISTER I/F CLOCK DIVIDER
16 PDN 15 CSN 14 CCLK 13 CDTI

LRCK MCLK BCLK STDD

IC361 TA2131FL (EL)

BEEP IN BST SW VREF IN

13 V REF 12 VREF 11 LPF1 TC MT 19 VCC 20 INR 21 BST1 INL LPF2 ADD 10 NF1

18 PW SW

17 MT SW

16 BST SW

15 BEEP
BEEP 23 OUTB BEEP 24 OUTA 1

8 NFBST BST AGC

PWR GND

AGC IN

IC501 SN761058ZQLR
OFTRK TON-C BOTM NPPO 44 AVCC PEAK TE 43 OFTRK 42 FE ABCD EFM COMP. 41 ABCD 40 RFI 39 ASSY 38 CIG RF OFC-CVREFVC 8 RFO 9 SERIAL I/F VREFTEMP AVCCPD-NI 12 PD-I 13 PD-O 14 APC AVCC2 AVCC2 AVCC TPP/WPP TE 37 EFMO 36 DGND 35 RESET 34 VGIN 33 SBUS 32 SCK 31 CPOUT POWER SUPPLY 30 CP 29 DVCC 28 CN JY JX IY D 49 C B 51 A 50
AVCC PEAK/ BOTM IX 1 PS 2 EQ 3 FE A GND 4 OFC-CT-ON

15 D-C

A+B+C+D I+J NPP TON CSL AW+DW TONE PEAK TON BOTM ADIP TE TWP-P PK/BTM AW CSLO VREF A-C D-C OFTTH PD-NI ADIP-BPF SIGNAL MONITOR ADIP 16 A-C 17 SCF1(NC) 18 SMON 19 ADIP-IN 20 SCF2(NC) 21 REXT(NC) 22 WPP-LPF 23 ADFG 24 CON

25 CCSL2

26 CLK

27 CPGND

IC601 XPC18A22AEPR2
VRECIN1 VRECIN2 PGND2 PGND2 PGND3 OUTA OUTB VG3 VG2 VG2 VC2 VG CHARGE PUMP 2 VG3 EFM PRE DRIVER VC CONTROL CONTROL CHARGE PUMP 1 VC VREF BUFFER VCVCVREF 24 CVREF 23 GND CHGSW 45 CHARGE CONTROL DC IN RS INP2 INM2 RF49 BATTERY CHARGER & REGULATOR DC IN VC DC IN SVREF 52 GND 53 GAIN 54 CHG 55 DREG 56 LEVEL SHIFT VIO 7 SW RECON OE CLK RI FI EFM 8 VIO VC 9 VC 10 VRECOL1_PGNDPGNDL1_2 DC IN BANDGAP DC IN DETECT SYSTEM VG SET-UP DOWN PRE DRIVER VIO SW PWM 16 VREC 22 DW BT 21 DW TP 20 RF1 VC VC AMP 19 INMINP1 VG2 VC 17 DTC 28 C1H 27 C1L 29 C2H C2L HB HA 33 VG2 OUTPUT SW VG VB 43 BATM 44 CHARGE MONITOR X2/X4 DC IN HI-BRIDGE PRE DRIVER VG 36 VG OUTPUT SW VC VG DC IN

VG3 VG3

DCIN 50 CHGMON 51

OUTPUT SW

15 VRECO2

IC651 XC6367A331MR

VOUT 1
PHASE COMPENSATION PWM COMPARATOR + BUFFER, DRIVER 5 EXT

VDD 2 + ERROR AMP

VREF WITH SOFT START, CE

PWM/PFM CONTROLLER

RAMP WAVE GENERATOR, OSC

IC701 SC111258EPR2

CPWO1 CPWO2 CPVO2 CPUO1 CPVO1 CPUO2 PWM1 GND1 PWM2

Pin No. 49 50

The lower limit voltage of A/D converter input terminal (connected to the ground) Sled error signal input from the RF amplifier Tracking error signal input from the RF amplifier Auxiliary A/D input (fixed at H in this set) The upper limit voltage of A/D converter input terminal (fixed at H in this set) Connecting terminal with the analog power supply of low impedance (fixed at H in this set) Error signal input for the laser automatic power control (fixed at H in this set) ADIP duplex FM signal (22.051kHz) input from the RF amplifier Reference PWM signal output for the laser automatic power control to the RF amplifier Tracking servo drive PWM signal output () to the coil driver Tracking servo drive PWM signal output (+) to the coil driver Focus servo drive PWM signal output (+) to the coil driver Focus servo drive PWM signal output () to the coil driver 176.4kHz clock signal output Sled servo drive PWM signal output to the motor driver Spindle motor drive control signal output (U) to the motor driver Spindle servo drive PWM signal output to the motor driver Spindle motor drive control signal output (V) to the motor driver Spindle motor drive control signal output (W) to the motor driver Spindle motor drive comparison signal input (U) from the motor driver Spindle motor drive comparison signal input (V) from the motor driver Spindle motor drive comparison signal input (W) from the motor driver Sled motor drive control signal output (V) to the motor driver Sled motor drive control signal output (W) to the motor driver Sled motor drive comparison signal input (U) from the motor driver Sled motor drive comparison signal input (V) from the motor driver Sled motor drive comparison signal input (W) from the motor driver Sled motor drive control signal output (U) to the motor driver Digital audio signal input Audio data output terminal Not used (open)
Pin No. 61 62, to 78 to 109 110
Pin Name ADDT KRCK XBCK FS256 NC NC LRCKI XBCKI DATAI NC EXCS NC MNT0 to 2 MNT3 SENS TX RECP EFMO TFMCK OFTRK XSKH XSKL DCLSOUTL DCLSOUTR TD0 to 7 TREQ TACK PAUSE_KEY PROTECT OPT_DET XJACK_DET XMIC_DET OPEN_CLOSE_SW XCS_ADC XPD_ADC CHG_CTL LCD_RST XMUTE XPATCH SI0 SO0 SCK0 XGUM_ON BEEP XOPT_CTL XHP_STBY AOUT_SEL REC_OPR_LED MDVCC_CTL OPVCC_CTL

I/O I O O O O I I I I O O O O O O O I I/O O O O O I I I I I I O O O O O I I O O I O O O O O O O Data input from the external A/D converter

Description

L/R sampling clock (44.1KHz) output to the external A/D converter Bit clock (2.8224MHz) output to the external A/D converter 11.2896MHz clock output Filter cutoff control signal output Clock input from the external VCO Not used (open) Not used (open) Not used (open) Not used (open) Not used (open)
Input terminal for the PCM data I/F/ ATRAC data I/F Input terminal for the PCM data I/F/ ATRAC data I/F Input terminal for the PCM data I/F/ ATRAC data I/F Not used (open)
Chip select signal output teminal for the external SDRAM Not used (open) DSP monitor (0) to (2) output terminal Not used (open) DSP monitor (3) output terminal

Not used (open)

DSP internal status (DSP SENS monitor) signal output terminal Not used (open) Record data output enable signal output Not used (open)
Laser power changeover signal output Not used (open) EFM encode data output for the record to the REC driver FMCK signal input Not used (connected to the ground) Tracking signal input/output Not used (open) L circuit signal output Not used (open) K-SHOCK circuit signal output Not used (open) Not used (open) Not used (open)
PWM modulator signal output for the D class headphone amplifier PWM modulator signal output for the D class headphone amplifier TigerI/F data 0 to 7 terminal Not used (open) TigerI/F REQUEST terminal Not used (connected to the ground) TigerI/F ACK terminal Not used (connected to the ground)
Pause key detection input terminal from the switch & liquid crystal display module Detection signal input terminal of the record check claw from the protect detection switch DIN plug detection signal input H: DIN plug detect LINE IN plug detection signal input L: LINE or OPT plug detect Microphone plug detection signal input L: microphone plug detect Not used (open) L: when upper panel close H: protect
Open/close detection switch of the upper panel input terminal Chip select signal output to the A/D converter Power supply control signal output to the A/D converter Charge ON/OFF control signal output Reset control signal output to the liquid crystal display module Analog muting control signal output to the headphone amplifier Patch function detection terminal
L: muting ON Not used (open)
L: patch function (fixed at L in this set)
Serial data input from the nonvolatile memory and liquid crystal display module Serial data output to the nonvolatile memory, A/D converter, liquid crystal display module and power control Serial clock output to the nonvolatile memory, A/D converter, liquid crystal display module and power control Rechargeable battery detection switch input terminal L: rechargeable battery in detect Not used (open) Beep sound control signal output to the headphone amplifier Power supply ON/OFF control signal output for the DIN PD drive Power supply control signal output to the headphone amplifier HP/LINE changeover signal output to the headphone amplifier LED ON/OFF control signal output for the REC display Not used (open)

Pin No. 194 195, 202 to 204 205, 214, to to 247 248
Pin Name WK_DET BATT_MON HALF_LOCK_SW RMC_KEY JOG_PUSH REC_KEY/PLAY_KEY END_SEARCH RADIO_ON RMC_DTCK UDP UDM SUSPEND UPUEN UOSCI UOSCO SI3 SO3 SCK3 MSIN MSOUT MSCK RF_PWR LCD_PWR SP_AMP XHP_DET SET_CODE0 SET_CODE1 SET_CODE2 SET_CODE3 NC VBUS5V_DET LG_DCR_CTL MUTE CLV_PWR_SEL CS_RTC MODE1 to 3 HD_CON_1, 2 TAT TAN NAR IOD SAK XRST TRST TEST0, 1 D0 to 15 A00 to 13 XCAS XRAS XWE
I/O I I I I I I I I I/O I/O I/O O O I O I O I/O I O I/O O O O I I I I I O I O O O O O O I I I I O I I I Set key WAKE detection signal input
External battery voltage monitor input Not used (connected to the ground) Open button detection switch input (A/D input) L : the open button is pressed Key input (A/D input) from the remote commander Jog dial push detection signal input REC key input (A/D input) END SEARCH key input (A/D input) Not used (open) RADIO ON detection signal input TSB master data clock input/output or SSB data input/output USB data (+) input terminal USB data (-) input terminal USB suspend signal output Not used (open) Not used (open)
USB pull-up resistor connection control output terminal Resonator (48MHz) connection terminal for the USB oscillation circuit Resonator (48MHz) connection terminal for the USB oscillation circuit Not used (connected to the ground) Not used (open) Not used (open) Not used (connected to the ground) Not used (open) Not used (open) Power supply control signal output to the RF amplifier Not used (open) Power supply control signal output to the liquid crystal display module Not used (open) Built-in speaker control signal output H: activate Not used (open)
Headphone jack detection signal input Not used (open) Input terminal for the set (fixed at L in this set) Input terminal for the set (fixed at L in this set) Input terminal for the set (fixed at L in this set) Input terminal for the set (open in this set) Not used (open) USB power supply voltage detection terminal 2 Not used (open) LG DCR control signal output Not used (open) Analog muting control signal output to the headphone amplifier H: muting ON
CLV motor power supply selection control signal output Not used (open) Chip select signal output to the real time clock Not used (open) Power supply control signal output for the over write head to the REC driver Over write head control signal output to the REC driver Not used (open) Not used (open) Not used (open) Not used (open) Not used (open) System reset signal input from the power control L: reset
Terminal for the test mode setting (normally fixed at L) Input terminal for the main test (normally fixed at L) DRAM data0 to 15 terminal Not used (open)

7-3. MAIN Board Section

Ref. No. 103 104
Part No. 3-246-247-01 3-237-073-01 3-237-074-11 A-3347-683-B
Description CASE, BATTERY TERMINAL BOARD (+), BATTERY TERMINAL (), BATTERY MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE

Ref. No. 106 107

Part No. A-3663-986-B 3-253-535-01 3-253-534-01 3-253-533-01
Description MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE(CND,MX) SHEET (DC-IN) CUSHION (H/J) CUSHION (DC-IN)
7-4. Mechanism Deck Section-1 (MT-MZN710-177)

mechanism deck section-2

305 309

308 307

Ref. No. 305 306
Part No. X-3381-219-1 3-224-779-02 3-225-996-01 4-222-216-01 3-338-645-31
Description HOLDER ASSY SPRING, THRUST DETENT SCREW (M1.4) (EG), PRECISION PAN GEAR (SA) WASHER (0.8-2.5)

Ref. No. 310 311

Part No. 3-043-237-02 4-222-203-02 X-3382-953-1 3-049-336-03 3-225-996-06
Description BEARING (N) SCREW, LEAD SERVICE ASSY, OP (LCX-5R) SPRING (S), RACK SCREW (M1.4) (EG), PRECISION PAN

4-222-208-01 GEAR (SB)

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.
Les composants identifis par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la scurit. Ne les remplacer que par une pice portant le numro spcifi.
7-5. Mechanism Deck Section-2 (MT-MZN710-177)

358 357

363 351

Ref. No. 359 360

Part No. 3-225-278-12 3-235-838-01 3-235-836-01 3-222-544-01 3-235-835-01 3-235-834-01 3-235-830-01 X-3379-529-4 3-225-996-07 3-235-839-01
Description SCREW, TAPPING COVER, MOTOR GEAR (HB) GEAR (HA) GEAR (HC) CHASSIS PLATE, RATCHET BASE ASSY, MOTOR SCREW (M1.4) (EG), PRECISION PAN LEVER (RACK)
Ref. No. 365 M601 M602 M603
Part No. 3-338-645-31 4-222-222-01 A-3174-089-A 4-222-218-02 3-253-536-01
Description WASHER (0.8-2.5) GEAR (RACK) SHAFT BLOCK ASSY, SUB GEAR (HD) SPACER (H/J)
8-835-744-21 MOTOR, DC SSM18B (SPINDLE) (WITH TURN TABLE) 1-763-727-11 MOTOR, DC (SLED) (WITH GEAR) 1-763-400-21 MOTOR, DC (OVER WRITE HEAD UP/DOWN)
MZ-N510CK SECTION 8 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
NOTE: Due to standardization, replacements in the parts list may be different from the parts specified in the diagrams or the components used on the set. -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they may have some difference from the original one. RESISTORS All resistors are in ohms. METAL: Metal-film resistor. METAL OXIDE: Metal oxide-film resistor. F: nonflammable Abbreviation CND : Canadian model MX : Mexican model Ref. No. Part No. Description Items marked * are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items. SEMICONDUCTORS In each case, u: , for example: uA. : A. uPA. : PA. uPB. : PB. uPC. : PC. uPD. : PD. CAPACITORS uF: F COILS uH: H
The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Les composants identifis par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la scurit. Ne les remplacer que par une pice portant le numro spcifi. When indicating parts by reference number, please include the board.

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1-208-691-11 METAL CHIP 1-218-973-11 RES-CHIP 1-218-981-11 RES-CHIP
Ref. No. R955 R956 R957 R959 R960 R961 R962 R963 R965 R966 R967 R969 R971 R974 R975 R976 Part No. 1-218-941-81 1-208-943-11 1-208-927-11 1-208-935-11 1-218-985-11 1-208-699-11 1-208-935-11 1-218-973-11 1-218-977-11 1-218-965-11 1-218-989-11 1-218-957-11 1-218-961-11 1-245-455-21 1-218-981-11 Description RES-CHIP METAL CHIP METAL CHIP METAL CHIP METAL CHIP METAL CHIP METAL CHIP RES-CHIP RES-CHIP RES-CHIP RES-CHIP RES-CHIP RES-CHIP METAL RES-CHIP 100 220K 47K 100K 470K 4.7K 100K 47K 100K 10K 1M 2.2K 4.7K 0.47 220K 470K 5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 1% 5% 5% Remark 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/5W 1/16W 1/16W Ref. No. Part No. Description MISCELLANEOUS *************** 1-804-989-11 LCD MODULE X-3382-953-1 SERVICE ASSY, OP (LCX-5R) 8-835-744-21 MOTOR, DC SSM18B/C-NP (SPINDLE) (WITH TURN TABLE) M602 1-763-727-11 MOTOR, DC (SLED) (WITH GEAR) M603 1-763-400-21 MOTOR, DC (OVER WRITE HEAD UP/DOWN) ************************************************************** ACCESSORIES *********** 1-251-824-12 1-477-548-11 1-477-567-31 1-477-629-11 1-776-187-11 1-823-519-11 3-241-715-01 3-249-513-11 3-249-513-21 3-249-513-31 CONNECTING PACK, CAR (CPA-7) REMOTE COMMANDER (RM-M21)(U2) ADAPTOR, AC (AC-ES305K) REMOTE COMMANDER (RM-MC25C) CORD, CAR BATTERY CORD, CONNECTION POUCH, CAR CARRYING MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) (US,CND) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH) (CND) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH) (MX) 309 M601 Remark