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HCD-E301 SERVICE MANUAL AEP Model Ver 1.1 2002.10 HCD-E301 is the amplifier, CD player, tape deck and tuner section in CMT-E301. Model Name Using Similar Mechanism HCD-EP30 Section CD Mechanism Type CS-21SC-1280 Model Name Using Similar Mechanism HCD-EP30 TAPE Section...
LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUB- LISHED BY SONY.
HCD-E301 SECTION 1 SERVICING NOTES TO PREVENT ‘TAPE OSCILLATION SOUND AT VOLUME’ NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP MAXIMUM SETTING (W/O TAPE) BLOCK OR BASE UNIT The laser diode in the optical pick-up block may suffer electro- Headphone wire dressing: static break-down because of the potential difference generated a.) Draw the wire from Main board to Headphone Jack board along...
HCD-E301 Remote Control Setting the time Turn on the system. 1 2 3 4 Press CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP SET on the remote. The clock indication appears. Press TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER + or — on the remote repeatedly to set the time. Press ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/ ENTER/PGM on the remote).
HCD-E301 SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY • This set can be disassembled in the order shown below. 3-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW 3-2. FRONT PANEL SECTION (Page 7) 3-6. TAPE MECHANISM DECK 3-3. MAIN BOARD 3-4. CD CABINET SECTION (TCM125-2) (Page 7) (Page 8) (Page 9) 3-5.
HCD-E301 Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. 3-2. FRONT PANEL SECTION 2 antenna cover cabinet 3 two screws (BTP2.6 6 claw 5 two screws (+K3 1 screw (BVTP3 8 connector (CN203) 4 two screws (BVTP3 5 two screws...
HCD-E301 3-4. CD CABINET SECTION 2 CD cabinet section 1 two screws (BTP2.6 3-5. CD MECHANISM DECK (CS-21SC-1280) 7 vibration proof rubber 6 two spring clamps (brown) 8 CD mechanism deck (CS-21SC-1280) 6 two spring clamps 7 vibration proof rubber...
HCD-E301 SECTION 4 SECTION 5 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS PRECAUTION PRECAUTION 1. Clean the following parts with a denatured-alcohol-moistened 1. Setting swab : MEGA BASS switch : OFF record/playback head pinch roller erase head rubber belts TAPE DECK SECTION 0 dB=0.775 V...
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HCD-E301 Record/Playback Head Azimuth Adjustment Adjustment Location: Record/Playback/Erase Head. Procedure: 1. Mode: Playback (FWD) test tape P-4-A063 level meter (6.3 kHz, –10 dB) – HEADPHONE board PHONES jack (JK401) 2. Turn the adjustment screw and check output peaks. If the peaks do not match for L-CH and R-CH, turn the adjustment screw so that outputs match within 1dB of peak.
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HCD-E301 Adjustment Location and Connecting Points TUNER SECTION 0 dB=1 V [AM] – MAIN BOARD (Component Side) – Setting: Function : TUNER Band switch : AM Put the lead-wire AM RF signal antenna close to generator level meter the set.
HCD-E301 SECTION 6 DIAGRAMS 6-1. NOTE FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS • Circuit Boards Location Note on Printed Wiring Board: Note on Schematic Diagram: • W : indicates side identified with part number. • All capacitors are in F unless otherwise noted. pF: MAIN board •...
HCD-E301 6-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM – MAIN Board (1/2) – • • See page 21 for Waveform. See page 22 for IC Block Diagrams. L104 TP10 MAIN BOARD (1/2) FM FREQUENCY (FM VT) COVERAGE Q101 R112 IC101 FM OSC BUFFER 3.3k...
HCD-E301 6-11. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION DISPLAY BOARD IC601 PD753016AGC-F31-3B9 (SYSTEM CONTROLLER, LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DRIVER) Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 to 20 S12 to S31 Segment drive signal output to the liquid crystal display (D621) 21 to 24 COM0 to COM3...
HCD-E301 SECTION 7 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark may have some difference from the original are seldom required for routine service.
HCD-E301 SECTION 8 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST CASSETTE NOTE: • Due to standardization, replacements in the • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark parts list may be different from the parts speci- are seldom required for routine service.
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HCD-E301 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 2001.05...