ORDER NO. MD0411548C3 CD Stereo System SA-AK230PL Colour (S)... Silver Type Specifications n AMPLIFIER SECTION 250 mV,14.7 kΩ RMS output power Phone jack THD 10%, both channels driven Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack 100 W per channel (5 Ω) 1 kHz...
SA-AK230PL 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Power consumption in standby 0.34 W mode 44.1 kHz Dimensions (W x H x D) 250 x 330 x 341 mm Decoding 16 bit linear Mass 6.9 kg Digital filter 8 fs Operating temperature range +5 to +35°C...
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SA-AK230PL 16.5. (D) Transformer Circuit, (E) CD Detect Circuit, (F) Spindle 20 Terminal Function of IC Position Circuit & (G) CD Loading Circuit 20.1. IC7002 (MN6627953HB) Servo processor/ Digital signal 16.6. (H) Power Circuit processor/ Digital filter/ D/A converter 16.7. (I) Deck Circuit & (J) Deck Mechanism Circuit 20.2.
SA-AK230PL 1 Before Repair and Adjustment Disconnect AC power, discharge Power Supply Capacitors C5820 and C5840 through a 10Ω, 5W resistor to ground. DO NOT SHORT-CIRCUIT DIRECTLY (with a screwdriver blade, for instance), as this may destroy solid state devices.
SA-AK230PL 4 Handling the Lead-free Solder 4.1. About lead free solder (PbF) Distinction of PbF P.C.B.: P.C.B.s (manufactured) using lead free solder will have a PbF stamp on the P.C.B. Caution: · Pb free solder has a higher melting point than standard solder; Typically the melting point is 50 - 70°F (30 - 40°C) higher. Please use a high temperature soldering iron.
SA-AK230PL 5 Handling Precautions For Traverse Deck The laser diode in the traverse deck (optical pickup) may break down due to potential difference caused by static electricity of clothes or human body. So, be careful of electrostatic breakdown during repair of the traverse deck (optical pickup).
SA-AK230PL 6 Precaution of Laser Diode CAUTION: This unit utilizes a class 1 laser. Invisible laser radiation is emitted from the optical pickup lens. Wavelength: 780nm When the unit is turned on: 1. Do not look directly into the pick up lens.
SA-AK230PL 9 Disassembly and Assembly of Main Component “ATTENTION SERVICER” Some chassis components may have sharp edges. Be careful when disassembling and servicing. 1. This section describes procedures for checking the operation of the major printed circuit boards and replacing the main components.
SA-AK230PL 9.2. Gear for servicing (jig) Information 1. This unit has a gear which is used for checking items (Open/Close of disc tray, up/down operation of traverse unit by manually) when servicing. 2. For preparation of gear (for servicing), perform the procedures as follows.
SA-AK230PL 9.3. Disassembly of Top Cabinet Step 1 Remove 2 screws at each side and 5 screws at rear panel. Step 2 Lift up both sides of the top cabinet, push the top cabinet towards the rear and remove the top cabinet.
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SA-AK230PL Step 2 Release the 2 claws, and then remove the CD lid cover. Step 6 Press the POWER button to turn the power off. · [Opening the disc tray manually (Using service tools)] Step 3 Repeat Step 2 but rotate the gear tools in anti-clockwise direction.
SA-AK230PL 9.5. Disassembly of Rear Panel · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.3 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Step 1 Remove 6 screws and disconnect wire CN2810 (Fan) at rear cabinet as shown. 9.6. Disassembly of CD Mechanism Unit ·...
SA-AK230PL 9.7. Disassembly of Main P.C.B. · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.3 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 6) of Item 9.4 - Disassembly of CD Lid · Follow the (Step 1) of Item 9.5 - Disassembly of Rear Panel ·...
SA-AK230PL · Replacement of the Power Amplifier IC/ Voltage Regulator Step 1 Remove 2 screws fixed to the Power Amplifier IC and 1 Step 3 Unsolder the terminals of Power Amp IC, transistor and screw to Voltage Regulator. replace the components.
SA-AK230PL 9.10. Disassembly of Front Panel Unit · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.3 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 6) of Item 9.4 - Disassembly of CD Lid · Follow the (Step 1) of Item 9.5 - Disassembly of Rear Panel ·...
SA-AK230PL Step 7 Unsolder the motor terminals. Step 8 Remove Deck Mechanism P.C.B. 9.12. CD Mechanism Main Component Replacement Procedures · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.3 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 6) of Item 9.4 - Disassembly of CD Lid ·...
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SA-AK230PL Step 6 Lift up the traverse deck ass’y. Step 10 Remove the FFC board from the connector, and then remove the CD Servo P.C.B. Step 7 Remove the traverse deck ass’y from the timing lever. Caution: When removing or inserting the traverse deck avoid touching the OPU lens and pressing onto the turntable.
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SA-AK230PL Note: Step 1 Install the traverse deck ass’y to the timing lever. Be careful not to lose the 3 floating spring because those will Step 2 Align the boss of traverse deck ass’y with the slot of also be removed on removal of the traverse deck ass’y.
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SA-AK230PL Step 5 With pressing the claw (B) in the direction of arrow (1), force the connection lever in the direction of arrow (2). 9.12.2. Replacement for the Disc Tray Step 1 Remove 4 screws. Step 2 Remove the upper plate.
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SA-AK230PL Step 2 Holding the drive rack not to move, install the disc tray. Step 8 Release the both claws, and then draw the disc tray. Step 3 Align the drive rack with the drive gear. Step 9 With forcing the left guide bar manually because the left NOTE: guide bar interfers with claw, draw the disc tray.
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SA-AK230PL 9.12.3. Disassembly and reassembly for mechanism base drive unit Step 1 Remove 3 screws. Step 2 Release the claw, and then remove the gear holder. Step 3 Remove the belt and change gear spring. NOTE: Step 6 Install the tray lock spring to hook temporary.
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SA-AK230PL Step 11 Lift up the left end of spindle base unit in the direction of arrow (1), and then remove the unit in the direction of arrow (2). Step 9 Pressing the claw (B) in the direction of arrow (1), force the connection lever in the direction of arrow (2).
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SA-AK230PL Step 3 Rotate the disc lever in the direction of arrow (1), draw the disc lever. Step 13 Remove the traverse relay gear, traverse cam gear and drive gear. [Dissassembly/reassembly for the spindle base unit] Step 1 Draw the 5 disc spacers.
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SA-AK230PL NOTE: Hold the loading stopper ass’y manually bacause it is flipped by spring. Step 8 Release the 2 claws, and then remove the relay gear A. Step 9 Release the 2 claws, and then remove the spindle shaft. Step 6 Remove the cushion spring.
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SA-AK230PL spread the hold bars of loading stopper and remove the UP/DOWN base. [Installation for loading stopper ass’y] Step 1 Align the claw of loading stoppers ass’y with the slot of spindle base. (Caution should be exercised when alignment of claw due to the size of claws.)
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SA-AK230PL Step 1 Install the traverse cam gear. Step 2 Rotate the traverse cam gear to the direction of arrow. Step 4 Install the slide plate 2 to the mechanism base, and Step 3 Install the drive gear and traverse relay gear.
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SA-AK230PL Step 7 Move the slide plate 1 to forward fully. Step 8 Install the rear lock. (The claw should be latched.) Step 9 Install the Spindle Position P.C.B.. (The claw should be latched.) Step 10 Install the tray lock. (The claw should be latched.) Step 11 Remove the tray lock spring from hook,and then latch to the tray lock.
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SA-AK230PL Step 14 Install the tray base, traverse ass’y, mechanism cover and upper plate. [Operation check after servicing] Check the proper operation of following items with gear and hexagonal screwdriver. 1. Open/close of tray base. 2. Moving the tray base to the stock side.
SA-AK230PL 9.13. Replacement for the pinch roller ass’y and head block · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.3 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 6) of Item 9.4 - Disassembly of CD Lid ·...
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SA-AK230PL Step 5 Remove the flywheel R. Step 6 Release the claw of tape side, and then remove the winding lever and spring. Step 7 Remove the flywheel F. [Installation of the belt] Step 1 The boss and marking should be positioned horizontally.
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SA-AK230PL Step 7 Put the capstan belt A temporarily as shown below. Step 10 Remove 3 screws. Step 11 Put the capstan belt B as shown below. Step 8 Put the capstan belt B on the motor ass’y pulley. Step 12 Put the capstan belt A on the motor ass’y pulley.
SA-AK230PL 9.15. Replacement for the cassette lid ass’y · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.3 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Step 1 Lift up the lever upward, open the cassette lid ass’y. (For DECK1 and DECK2) Step 2 Push up the cassette lid ass’y in the direction of arrow.
SA-AK230PL 9.16. Rectification for tape jam problem · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.3 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Step 1 If a cassette tape cannot be removed from the deck (the tape is caught by the capstan or pinch roller during playback or recording), rotate the flywheel F in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
SA-AK230PL 10 Checking for major P.C.Bs Note: Checking of all major P.C.Bs (Main P.C.B., Panel P.C.B., Transformer P.C.B., Deck P.C.B., Deck Mechanism P.C.B. and Power P.C.B.) can be carried out using below procedures. For the disassembling procedure, refer Section 9.
SA-AK230PL 10.2. Checking of Transformer P.C.B. 1. Remove Top Cabinet and Rear Panel. 2. Remove CD Lid. 3. Disassemble CD Mechanism Unit. 4. Connect FFC wires (CN2801 & CN2805) from CD Mechanism Unit.
SA-AK230PL 10.3. Checking of Panel, Deck & Deck Mechanism P.C.B. 1. Remove Top Cabinet. 2. Remove CD Lid. 3. Disassemble CD Mechanism Unit. 4. Remove volume knob at Front Panel Unit. 5. Disassemble Panel P.C.B. 6. Disassemble Deck Mechanism Unit.
SA-AK230PL 10.4. Checking of Power P.C.B. 1. Remove Top Cabinet and Rear Panel. 2. Remove CD Lid. 3. Disassemble CD Mechanism Unit. 4. Remove 3 screws at Transformer P.C.B.. 5. Remove 2 screws at heat sink and 1 screw at Power P.C.B.
SA-AK230PL 11 Self-Diagnostic Function 11.1. Self-diagnostic display This unit is equipped with a self-diagnostic display function which, will display an error code corresponding to the problem occuring. Use this function when performing checking maintenance on the unit. 11.2. How to enter the Self-Diagnostic Function 11.3.
SA-AK230PL 3. Press to close the tray. 4. Press “CD DIRECT PLAY (5)” and wait until the tray is open. 5. Press and remove the CD. 6. Press to close the tray. 7. Press “n/STOP” to indicate Error Code. · If several problem exist, error code will change each time when “n/STOP” is pressed. (e.g. F15 → F26 → F16 ..etc).
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SA-AK230PL 11.8.3. Power supply related error detection Abnormal Items Error Display Method of Detection POWER AMP output abnormal During normal operation, if DCDET becomes ‘L’, normal POWER OFF process shall not be executed, PCNT shall be switched to ‘L’ immediately. GOODBYE shall not be displayed and the error display F61 will be displayed instead.
SA-AK230PL 12 CD Test Mode Function This CD test mode is provided to check CD unit without connecting to changer loading mechanism. This mode shall operate CD PLAY with CD unit being connected only and CD Automatic Alignment result is shown on FL display.
SA-AK230PL · It shall move up one counter when the above operations ends. The counter will reset to 00000 when 99999 is reached. · To exit CD aging test mode, press button, the tray will return to its PLAY position and power will be off.
SA-AK230PL 13 Measurements and Adjustments 13.1. Cassette Deck Section standard value. Bias voltage for Deck 2 14±4mV (Normal) · Measurement Condition Erase voltage for Deck 2 80mV (Normal) − − − − Make sure head, capstan and press roller are clean.
SA-AK230PL 9. Set AM-SG to 520kHz. 10. Receive 520kHz in the unit. 11. Adjust L2602 (OSC) so that the EVM-DC value is with 1.1±0.5V. Fig.6 13.2.2. AM RF Adjustment 1. Connect the instrument as shown in Fig. 7. 2. Set the unit to AM mode.
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SA-AK230PL JK5952 10(14) 4(1) -IN_L(R) OUT_L(R) LOW CH (6 W) IC5802 RSN35H2B-P +VCC POWER HIC 11(13) +IN_L(R) -VCC AC DET LATCH FILTER IN GND OUT GND -VCCM D5814 FILTER FILTER Q5802, Q5805 Q5812, Q5813 VOLTAGE SUPPLY/ DC_DET DC DETECT CURRENT CONTROL...
SA-AK230PL 16 Schematic Diagram (All schematic diagrams may be modified at any time with the development of the new technology) Note: : Push switch : Push switch : Open switch : CD switch : Load switch S951 : Mode switch...
SA-AK230PL 16.2. (B) Main (Tuner) Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 3 : +B SIGNAL LINE : FM SIGNAL LINE : AM SIGNAL LINE : FM/AM SIGNAL LINE : FM OSC SIGNAL LINE : AM OSC SIGNAL LINE MAIN (TUNER) CIRCUIT R2604...
SA-AK230PL 16.3. (B) Main Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 4 : PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE : AUX SIGNAL LINE : +B SIGNAL LINE : RECORD SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE : -B SIGNAL LINE MAIN CIRCUIT Q2980 B1GDCFJJ0023 Q2978 B1GDCFJJ0023 DECK MOTOR SWITCH...
SA-AK230PL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 5 : CD SIGNAL LINE : +B SIGNAL LINE PANEL CIRCUIT : -B SIGNAL LINE (CN6601) ON : MAIN SIGNAL LINE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM- 9 MAIN CIRCUIT CN2806 30 29 28 27 26 25 15 14 13 12 11 10...
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SA-AK230PL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 7 : +B SIGNAL LINE : AUX SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE : -B SIGNAL LINE : CD SIGNAL LINE : PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE : RECORD SIGNAL LINE : FM/AM SIGNAL LINE MAIN CIRCUIT D2951...
SA-AK230PL 16.4. (C) Panel Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 8 : +B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE : -B SIGNAL LINE PANEL CIRCUIT SYS6V S6210 R6458 DECK1 4.7K D6458 S6209 B3AAA00000583 POWER KEY3 S6301 R6399 S6208 OPEN/CLOSE TAPE VREF+ VR6491...
SA-AK230PL 16.6. (H) Power Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 11 : -B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE : +B SIGNAL LINE POWER CIRCUIT IC5802 IC5802 RSN35H2B-P POWER HIC C5521 100V10 R5450 330K D5814 C5443 B0AACK000004 100V10 C5441 C5243 R5445 C5838 R5853 5.6K...
SA-AK230PL 16.7. (I) Deck Circuit & (J) Deck Mechanism Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM -12 : +B SIGNAL LINE : PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE : RECORD SIGNAL LINE DECK CIRCUIT C1038 R1055 C1057 220P C1034 2.2K 1000P 50V3.3 C1044 10V33 R1101 R1100 R1015 C1032 0.018...
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SA-AK230PL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 13 : PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE : +B SIGNAL LINE : RECORD SIGNAL LINE MAIN CIRCUIT (CN2803) ON SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM-4 DECK CIRCUIT CN1001 R1098 R1060 R1057 R1091 2.2K R1097 R1092 R1049 R1084 W1002 Q1017 2.2K B1AARC000002 C1049...
SA-AK230PL 17 Printed Circuit Board Note: Circuit board diagrams may be modified at any time with the development of new technology. 17.1. (A) CD Servo P.C.B. CD SERVO P.C.B (REPX0443A) C7670 R7217 C7223 C7601 C7106 C7105 W7011 R7212 TP29 TP22...
SA-AK230PL 18 Wiring Connection Diagram FM ANT AM ANT H5950/ W5950 JK2601 JK2801 To Fan TUNER PACK CD LOADING P.C.B CN2810 CN5801 CN2809 P.C.B SOLDER SIDE MAIN P.C.B SOLDER SIDE CN2805 TUNER PACK CD DETECT P.C.B SOLDER SIDE BLACK 13 14 POWER P.C.B...
SA-AK230PL 20 Terminal Function of IC’s 20.1. IC7002 (MN6627953HB) Servo Pin No. Mark Function AVDD2 Analog circuit power supply 2 processor/ Digital signal OUTL LCH output signal processor/ Digital filter/ D/A AVSS1 Audio output circuit GND 1 N.C. No Connection...
SA-AK230PL 22 Parts Location and Replacement Parts List Notes: · Important safety notice: Components identified by mark have special characteristics important for safety. Furthermore, special parts which have purposes of fire-retardent (resistors), high-quality sound (capacitors), low noise (resistors), etc are used.
SA-AK230PL 22.1.2. Deck Mechanism Parts List Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks CASSETTE DECK RED0069 R/P HEAD BLOCK UNIT RED0070 P/B HEAD BLOCK UNIT RDG0300 REEL BASE GEAR RDG0301 WINDING RELAY GEAR RDK0026 MAIN GEAR RDV0033-4 WINDING BELT...
SA-AK230PL 22.2.2. CD Loading Mechanism Parts List Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks TRAVERSE DECK XTN2+6G SCREW RMX0141 PUSH SPACER RML0517 TIMING LEVER RMQ0749 UPPER SPINDLE RML0516 PLUNGER LEVER...
SA-AK230PL 22.3.2. Cabinet Parts List Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks CABINET AND CHASSIS RKFX0126-SJ CASS LID R RKMX0105-S TOP CABINET 8025M12SND4 RMBX0036 CASS OPEN SPRING REEX0202 10P FFC (PANEL)
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SA-AK230PL Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks D1003 B0ACCK000005 DIODE S6301 EVQ21405R SW POWER D1004 B0BC3R700004 DIODE S6303 EVQ21405R SW SSEQ D2241 B0ACCK000005 DIODE S6304 EVQ21405R SW REC...
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SA-AK230PL Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks DISPLAY TUBE W7002 ERJ3GEY0R00V CHIP JUMPER W7003 ERJ3GEY0R00V CHIP JUMPER FL6601 A2BD00000111 W7004 ERJ3GEY0R00V CHIP JUMPER W7005 ERJ3GEY0R00V CHIP JUMPER FUSE...
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SA-AK230PL Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R1019 ERJ3GEYJ392V 3.9K 1/16W R2254 ERJ3GEYJ104V 100K 1/16W R1020 ERJ3GEY0R00V 0 1/16W R2266 ERJ3GEYJ330V 33 1/16W R1022 ERJ3GEYJ103V 10K 1/16W R2267...
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SA-AK230PL Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R2651 ERJ3GEYJ820V 82 1/16W R2920 ERJ3GEYJ472V 4.7K 1/16W R2652 ERJ3GEY0R00V 0 1/16W R2921 ERJ3GEYJ472V 4.7K 1/16W R2701 ERJ3GEYJ225V 2.2M 1/16W R2922...
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SA-AK230PL Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R5847 ERDS1FVJ220T 22 1/2W R7221 ERJ3GEYJ101V 100 1/16W R5853 ERDS2TJ224T 220K 1/4W R7253 ERJ3GEYJ100V 10 1/16W R5854 ERDS2TJ223T 22K 1/4W R7254...
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SA-AK230PL Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C1058 ECJ1VB1H102K 1000P 50V C2607 ECJ1VB1E473K 0.047 25V C1059 ECJ1VB1H103K 0.01 50V C2608 ECJ1VC1H080D 8P 50V C2101 ECJ1VB1C105K 1 16V C2609...