Sony DAV-S500 / DAV-S800 / HCD-S800 Service Manual ▷ View online
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HCD-S500/S800
NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK
OR BASE UNIT
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.
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
The laser beam on this model is concentrated so as to be focused on
the disc reflective surface by the objective lens in the optical pick-
up block. Therefore, when checking the laser diode emission,
observe from more than 30 cm away from the objective lens.
the disc reflective surface by the objective lens in the optical pick-
up block. Therefore, when checking the laser diode emission,
observe from more than 30 cm away from the objective lens.
LASER DIODE AND FOCUS SEARCH OPERATION
CHECK
CHECK
Carry out the “S curve check” in “CD section adjustment” and check
that the S curve waveform is output several times.
that the S curve waveform is output several times.
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear in the
display)
When the self-diagnosis function is
activated to prevent the system from
malfunctioning. In this case a five-character
service number (e.g., C 13 00) with a
combination of a letter and digits appears on
the screen and the front panel display. Refer
to the following table.
activated to prevent the system from
malfunctioning. In this case a five-character
service number (e.g., C 13 00) with a
combination of a letter and digits appears on
the screen and the front panel display. Refer
to the following table.
First three
characters of
the service
number
characters of
the service
number
C 13
C 31
E XX
(xx is a number)
Cause and/or Corrective
Action
Action
The disc is dirty.
, Clean the disc with a soft
, Clean the disc with a soft
cloth (page 9).
The disc is not inserted
correctly.
, Re-insert the disc
correctly.
, Re-insert the disc
correctly.
To prevent a malfunction, the
system has performed the self-
diagnosis function.
, Contact your nearest Sony
system has performed the self-
diagnosis function.
, Contact your nearest Sony
dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility and
give the 5-character
service number.
Example: E 61 10
Sony service facility and
give the 5-character
service number.
Example: E 61 10
C:13:00
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HCD-S500/S800
SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTE
HOW TO OPEN THE DISC TRAY WHEN POWER
SWITCH TURNS OFF
SWITCH TURNS OFF
When removing the disc tray, high torque is necessary to turn the
ejection cam on the bottom surface. Therefore, the screw thread is
easily damaged. To prevent this damage, turn it carefully.
ejection cam on the bottom surface. Therefore, the screw thread is
easily damaged. To prevent this damage, turn it carefully.
1
Turn the cam in the direction of the arrow.
2
Pull-out the disc tray.
Cam
Hole of chassis
CHECKING OF OPERATIONS WITH REMOTE COM-
MANDERS OF DIFFERENT MODELS
MANDERS OF DIFFERENT MODELS
Some of the signal of remote commander vary between generation
of player.
Between DAV-S400/S500/S800/C450/C700/C900 and DAV-S550/
S880/C770/C900, remote commander signal codes of
“FUNCTION”, “BAND”, “ST/MONO” and “MEMORY” are
different.
Take notice of the above when you check the operation with remote
commanders of different models.
of player.
Between DAV-S400/S500/S800/C450/C700/C900 and DAV-S550/
S880/C770/C900, remote commander signal codes of
“FUNCTION”, “BAND”, “ST/MONO” and “MEMORY” are
different.
Take notice of the above when you check the operation with remote
commanders of different models.
Ver 1.5 2003.05
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HCD-S500/S800
SECTION 2
GENERAL
Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front Panel
1 POWER switch/indicator (31)
2 Disc tray (31)
2 Disc tray (31)
A OPEN/CLOSE (31)
4 Front panel display (11)
5
5
./ > PREV/NEXT, PRESET +/–
(29, 32)
(29, 32)
6
H (play) (31)
7
X (pause) (32)
8
x (stop) (31)
9 PHONES jack (31)
0 VOLUME control (31)
qa SOUND FIELD +/– (47)
qs DISPLAY (47, 60)
qd BAND (29)
qf FUNCTION (59)
qg
0 VOLUME control (31)
qa SOUND FIELD +/– (47)
qs DISPLAY (47, 60)
qd BAND (29)
qf FUNCTION (59)
qg
(remote sensor) (17)
1 AM antenna (20)
2 VIDEO 1 jacks (22)
3 VIDEO 2 jacks (22)
4 DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack (23)
5 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
2 VIDEO 1 jacks (22)
3 VIDEO 2 jacks (22)
4 DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack (23)
5 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
6 MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)
jacks (22)
7 SPEAKER jacks (18)
8 FM 75 COAXIAL antenna jack (21)
8 FM 75 COAXIAL antenna jack (21)
Rear Panel
COAXIAL
V I D E O O U T
A U D I O O U T
V I D E O I N
V I D E O I N
O P T I C A L
D I G I T A L
I N
V I D E O
S V I D E O ( DVD ONLY)
O P T I C A L
( C D O N L Y )
A U D I O I N
A U D I O I N
AM
L
R
L
R
FM
75
75
FRONT R
FRONT L
CENTER
REAR R
REAR L
WOOFER
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
SPEAKER
MONITOR
OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
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HCD-S500/S800
Remote
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
>10
10/0
8
9
1 TV "/1 (on/standby) (58)
2 OPEN/CLOSE (31)
3 NAME (61)
4 STEREO/MONO (60)
5 MEMORY (29)
6 CLEAR (35)
2 OPEN/CLOSE (31)
3 NAME (61)
4 STEREO/MONO (60)
5 MEMORY (29)
6 CLEAR (35)
7 PLAY MODE (35)
8 AUDIO (45)
9 ANGLE (50)
0 SUBTITLE (51)
qa VOL +/– (60)
qs
8 AUDIO (45)
9 ANGLE (50)
0 SUBTITLE (51)
qa VOL +/– (60)
qs
./> PREV/NEXT, TV/PRESET
+/– (29, 32)
+/– (29, 32)
qd
H PLAY/SELECT (31)
qf TITLE (33)
qg DVD DISPLAY (38)
qh C/X/x/c/ENTER (25)
qj DVD SETUP (54)
qk
qg DVD DISPLAY (38)
qh C/X/x/c/ENTER (25)
qj DVD SETUP (54)
qk
"/1 (on/standby) (31)
ql DIMMER (28)
w; TV/VIDEO (58)
wa REPEAT (38)
ws MUTING (32)
wd TIME (42)
wf FUNCTION (59)
w; TV/VIDEO (58)
wa REPEAT (38)
ws MUTING (32)
wd TIME (42)
wf FUNCTION (59)
wg BAND (29)
wh Number buttons (33)
wj SOUND FIELD (47)
wk DISPLAY (47, 60)
wl ENTER
e; CONTROL DVD/TV switch (58)
wh Number buttons (33)
wj SOUND FIELD (47)
wk DISPLAY (47, 60)
wl ENTER
e; CONTROL DVD/TV switch (58)
ea
m/M/
/
SLOW, TUNING +/–
(29, 39)
es
x STOP (31)
ed
X PAUSE (32)
ef DVD MENU (34)
eg
eg
O RETURN (34)
eh AMP MENU (25)
Note
This remote control glows in the dark. However,
before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light
for awhile.
before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light
for awhile.