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XR-CA300/L200 SERVICE MANUAL AEP Model UK Model Ver 1.0 2001.01 Photo: XR-CA300 Model Name Using Similar Mechanism XR-C2300R Tape Transport Mechanism Type MG-36SZ10-32 SPECIFICATIONS Cassette player section Power amplifier section Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo Outputs Speaker outputs Wow and flutter 0.13 % (WRMS)
XR-CA300/L200 TABLE OF CONTENTS Flexible Circuit Board Repairing • Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270 ˚C dur- ing repairing. GENERAL • Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the Location of Controls ............3 circuit board (within 3 times).
During CD/MD playback to set the minute. Preset number select 9, 11 CD/MD unit select 17 During tape playback: to go forward 3 XR-CA300 (6) ATA 8 SOURCE (TUNER/CD/MD) button 8, 9, 17 During CD/MD playback to go back (1) DISC – 18...
XR-CA300/L200 Installation Installation Installation Installazione Montage Precautions Vorsichtsmaßnahmen Précautions Precauzioni Voorzorgsmaatregelen •Choose the installation location •Wählen Sie den Einbauort sorgfältig so •Choisir soigneusement l’emplacement •Scegliere con attenzione la posizione •Kies de installatieplaats zorgvuldig carefully so that the unit will not aus, daß...
XR-CA300/L200 Connections Anschluß Connexions Collegamenti Aansluitingen Cautions Vorsicht Précautions Attenzione Let op! •Dieses Gerät ist ausschließlich für den •Cet appareil est conçu pour •Questo apparecchio è stato progettato •Dit apparaat is ontworpen voor •This unit is designed for negative earth...
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XR-CA300 uniquement Sch mas de connexion In dotazione con il modello XA-C30 Geleverd met de XA-C30 solo XR-CA300 Diagramma di alleen voor de XR-CA300 Source selector Supplied with the CD/MD changer collegamento Signalquellenwähler Mit dem CD/MD-Wechsler geliefert Fourni avec le changeur de CD/MD Sélecteur de source...
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Cautions •Cautionary notice for handling the bracket 1. Anschlu§beispiel (nur XR-CA300) Handle the bracket carefully to avoid injuring your fingers. Exemple de raccordement (XR-CA300 uniquement) •Remove the protection collar 6 before installing. Sicherheitshinweise Esempio di collegamento (solo XR-CA300) •Sicherheitshinweis zum Umgang mit der Halterung 1.
XR-CA300/L200 SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. SUB PANEL 1 two claws 1 claw 1 two claws 2 sub panel MECHANISM DECK (MG-36SZ10-32) 2 two screws (BTP2.6 × 6) 2 two screws (BTP2.6 × 6)
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XR-CA300/L200 MAIN BOARD 3 two screws 2 two ground point screws (BTP2.6 × 6) (PTT2.6 × 6) 4 main board 3 screw (BTP2.6 × 6) 1 claw BRACKET (MD) 1 claw 1 claw 3 bracket (MD) 1 claw 2 four screws...
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XR-CA300/L200 HEAT SINK 1 two screws 2 heat sink (PTT2.6 × 10) (XR-CA300) 1 five screws (PTT2.6 × 10) MOTOR (CAPSTAN/REEL) (M901) 2 main belt 3 sub belt (C) 1 two screws (P2 × 2.5) 4 motor (capstan/reel) (M901) Note : When installing motor, adjust the screw and screw hole of motor.
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XR-CA300/L200 HEAD (PLAY BACK) (HP901) 2 screw (PTT2 × 4) 3 FF/REV lever section 1 screw (P2 × 3) 7 PSW (reel) B 9 screw (P2 × 4) 8 HP roller (A) 0 SPG support plate qa adjuster arm SPG (A)
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XR-CA300/L200 MAIN BELT, SUB BELT (C) 1 main belt 2 screw (PTP2 × 3) 4 sub belt (c) 2 screw (PTP2 × 3) 2 screw (PTP2 × 3) 3 Lift up the bottom BKT (TS) in the direction of arrow A 2 screw (as far as the belt can be removed).
XR-CA300/L200 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS TEST MODE 1. Clean the following parts with a denatured-alcohol-moistened swab: This set have the test mode function. In the test mode, FM RDS S- playback head pinch roller Meter, FM Auto Seek/Stop Level and MW Auto Seek/Stop Level...
XR-CA300/L200 Adjustment Location: PB head TAPE DECK SECTION 0 dB= 0.775 V 1. The adjustments should be performed in the order given in this service manual. 2. The adjustments should be performed for both L-CH and R-CH. Test Tape adjustment ...
XR-CA300/L200 FM Auto Seek/Stop Level Adjustment TUNER SECTION Setting: [SOURCE] [TUNER] (CA300) or (L200) button: FM 0 dB=1 µV FM RF signal 0.1pF dummy Cautions during repair generator antenna When the tuner unit is defective, replace it by a new one be- antenna 50 Ω...
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XR-CA300/L200 FM Stereo Separation Adjustment MW Auto Seek/Stop Level Adjustmant Setting: Make this adjustment after “FM Auto Seek/Stop Level Adjust- [SOURCE] [TUNER] (CA300) or (L200) button: FM ment”. Setting: FM RF signal level meter [SOURCE] [TUNER] (CA300) or (L200) button: MW...
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XR-CA300/L200 Adjustment Location: – SET UPPER VIEW – Tape Speed Adjustment TU100 FM Auto Seek/Stop Level Adjustment FM Stereo Separation Adjustment MW Auto Seek/Stop Level Adjustment RV100 FM RDS S-Meter Adjustment...
XR-CA300/L200 SECTION 5 DIAGRAMS 5-1. NOTE FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS Note on Printed Wiring Board: Note on Schematic Diagram: • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF: µµF • X : parts extracted from the component side.
Not used (fixed at “L”) Not used (fixed at “H”) UNI-SO Serial data output to the SONY bus interface (IC800) Used for the XR-CA300 only UNI-SI Serial data input from the SONY bus interface (IC800) Used for the XR-CA300 only...
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Power on/off control signal output of the illumination LED and LCD back light (PL901, 902) ILL-ON “H”: power on Bus on/off control signal output to the SONY bus interface (IC800) “L”: bus on BU-SON Used for the XR-CA300 only Reset signal output to the SONY bus interface (IC800) “L”: reset...
XR-CA300/L200 SECTION 6 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they may have some difference from the original are seldom required for routine service. Some one. delay should be anticipated when ordering •...
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XR-CA300/L200 (3) MECHANISM DECK SECTION (MG-36SZ10-32) not supplied not supplied HP901 not supplied not supplied M901 not supplied S902 S903 not supplied not supplied S901 not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref.
XR-CA300/L200 SECTION 7 CONTROL MAIN ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: When indicating parts by reference • Due to standardization, replacements in the • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they number, please include the board. parts list may be different from the parts speci- are seldom required for routine service.
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XR-CA300/L200 MAIN Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark 7-685-794-09 SCREW +PTT 2.6X10 (S) C350 1-162-964-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.001uF < JACK > C351 1-162-964-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.001uF C352 1-164-315-11 CERAMIC CHIP 470PF ANT100 1-815-185-11 JACK (ANT) (FM/AM ANTENNA)
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XR-CA300/L200 REVISION HISTORY Clicking the version allows you to jump to the revised page. Also, clicking the version at the upper right on the revised page allows you to jump to the next revised page. Ver. Date Description of Revision...