(ORDER NO. MDsso202702 ervice Manual CD Stereo System "MASH a a SA-AK25 DO boy snr Colour a (6) ne Black Type ‘Areas DIGITAL AUDIO (E) nensne Europe. (EB)... Great Britain, (E6)....... Germany. Made in MESA ‘PMH a vadomank of NT. * Doby noice reduction manulactured under Teens tom Dolby Laboralortes Licensing Corporation - “Daibyand te Souble-D eymbet HL ae trae marks of ‘System: SC-AK25 Doty LaboratodasLisesang Corporation. OD stereo eystom SAAN Tape Deck: AR-2 Mechanism Series Speaker ‘SB-AKQ5 Traverse Deck: RAE0152Z Mechanism Series Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION ‘cD SECTION RUS power output ‘Sampling roquency aastitte 40% Total harmonte distortion Decoding sebtlnear "12 krlz both channels deven TOW perch(622) Beam sourcehuave length ‘Semiconductor laser 760 rm moni stot ‘Number of channole ‘Seo 72 kz both chants driven s0Wporch(6.a) ——_‘Froquoney response 20 Ha— 20 ee (+1, 2.38) Input senstviy Wow and futtor on measurable sit "AUX 250mv ital ter oe ‘pat impedance BIR convertor Masi (1 OAC) "aux 0K FMI TUNER SECTION GENERAL, Froquenoy range 187.50 108.00 M2 (60 Hz stops) Power supp Sensty For (eB) area ‘AC 230-240, 50 He SN 26d 1sw For (E) and (€6) areas ‘AG200 SOs ‘antenna ferminal(S) 78.2(unbalzneed) Power consumption ‘sew Dimensions (We HD) 270x996 «347 mn AN TUNER SECTION Weight 73k Froquenoy range 522 ~ 1620 te (9 We stops) Senatvty Not ‘SIN20 48 500 Vim 1 Specfleations are subject to change without rote. ‘legnt and amansons are sppronnate, CASSETTE DECK SECTION 2. Total hamone torn ls measured by the gal specrum analyst. “Track systom | tac, 2 channel Heads Before moving oF shipping this system Recordplayback ‘8d permaioy head Erasure Double gap forte eas Motor [Bc sero meter [Prepare the eytam as doscbedbolow fo prevent damage ote mechanion Recording oy ACbine 100K | § Removal al Cos Erasing ystom ACerace 100K | 2 Press CD. ‘Tope speed sens | 5 Presa or sors seconds Frequency rosponse(+3,~6 dB) at DECK OUT ‘The eloplay wil change tom "WAIT" to “LOCKED: to “GOOD BYE" and NORMAL (TYPE) 35H 164 finaly "222" Tan, th vt wl buries OFF aorta. (Ta wl set (Groz> />>1 buttons (144/44 err) @ PAW, button (HAMA) ® Stop button (m) @® Volume buttons (~ VOLUME +)|__SA-AK25 @ Demo Function EJ \When the demo function is activated, a demonstration of the spec- ‘rum analyzer using space travel mages is shown on the display panel ‘Turning the demo function ON/OFF Press POWER and hold down DISPLAYIDEMO. vary time you hold down the button; DEMO (ON) -———+No DEMO (OFF) |When the demo function is ON, the demo is pi the folowing cases. ‘¢When system is ON If the input source is set to CD or tape, and the system islet on Standby for more than 2 minutes ‘sWhen systom is OFF the clock has not been set automaticaly in J Setting the Time E] ‘This ie @ 12-hour aeplay clock ‘This example inthe igure shows how to set the time for 4:25 p.m. [JJ Switch on the power. [Press CLOCK/TIMER to select “CLOCK”. Everytime you press the button; (CLOCK +0 PLAY-+® REC Previous sispiay-—! i taitnin7 seconds or 50) Press v or , to show the present time. [Press CLOCK/TIMER to finish setting the time. “The display wil eum to whatever was dspayed belore you bette time, ‘To dieplay the time when power is ON Press CLOCK/TIMER to select “CLOCK. ‘The time wil be displayed for about 6 seconds and then the splay wil return to whatever was previously displayed.SA-AK25 _| lf Listening to Compact Discs tire ko ‘Always stop the changer before loading or changing CDs. You can- not change CDs while a disc is paying. How to lead CDs Press DISC 1-DISC 5, whichever you want to open. ‘The power will come on automaticaly. Ei Press 4 OPEN/CLOSE. ‘The selected tray wil open. Eset coin the tray. Press & OPEN/CLOSE. ‘The tray wil close andthe disc No., number of racks and total playing time will be shown on the display. ‘To load ‘several CDs consecutively or to check which trays. have dises Press NEXT OPEN, Every time you press the button, the next tray wil open. After load ing all he CDs you want, press & OPENICLOSE close the trays. Label must ace Upware ‘These indicate the selected tray (inthe play postion) regardless of whether a CD ie onthe tay or not. [_Tepreventdamagess—s—~—~isd*dS ‘Always observe the following poins. ‘Load only CD per tray. ‘¢Load ©Ds as shown in igure “The adapter isnot needed with 8 em CDs (singles). level surface. Diecnumber Tot playing tne Do not sett on top of magazines, inclined surtaces, et. ‘*Do not move the systom while trays are opening/cosing, or when loaded, ‘Always unload all CDs and set the system to “shipping mode” betore moving the system, '*Do not put anything except CDs in rays. '*Do not use cleaning CDs or CDs which are badly warped of cracked. ‘*Do not use CDs with poorly attached labels or stickers. ‘Adhesive protruding trom undemeath stickers or leit over from ‘eled off stickers can cause your stereo to malfunction. ‘*Do not use ireguar shape CDs (heastshape, octagonal, etc). =A a)| SA-AK25 Sequential play [Press co. The power wil come on automaticaly. Insert CDs in the trays. Ei Press Disc 1-DISC 5 to select the dise you want. ifthe desired CD is indicated on the cisplay panel, the same ‘operation can be accomplished by pressing Pit Play wil start from the fst track on the selected csc, and wall continue uni the last track of the final dso is played (eee below), Lj Adiust the volume level. ‘To stop the aise play Press m ‘When “5” appears on the display IRingicates there are 13 oF more tracks on the dsc inthe playing po- ‘tion. ‘What is meant by “final disc”? For example, i play starts from dis 4, disc 3 willbe the “inal dis. ‘Order of progression: Dise 4+5-+1-12-03 To pause ress WA ing playback ‘Toresume paybac, poss Tosearch orwaral | Hold down raw/-e (backward) Backward (Search) | orbe eeu onward) auing playback or pao mode To skip forward Press re/ (backward or Seciwra Dereon (onrd dung playback or pause mode. {bum random pay, you cant skp to racks which have steady boo payed lapsed playing time (ef current ack numb ‘*During program play or random play, you can search forward ‘or backward only within the current ack. ‘*During program play, skipping is always inthe programmed order, ‘whether forward or Backward =ees Ey Press co. ByPress visc. {within 10 seconds or so) Press 1-5 to select the disc you want. Li Press the numeric button to select the desired track number. ‘The CD wil be played from the selected track to the last tack ol the inal die, To select a two-digit track Press 210 and then the two numbers you want within 10 seconds oF For example “Track no, 20: 210-4240 “Track no, 95: 210-463-455 Press REPEAT before or during play. £1 ‘Alltracks on the loaded CD are repeated, To cancel repeat play Press REPEAT once again ‘To repeat your favorite tracks: 1. Program the tracks you want 2. Press REPEAT and make sure "> "Is displayed, 3. Press PAW. Playback will tar. ‘To repeat just one track ‘Sot the 1-TRACK mode, press REPEAT before or during playback, and make sure" "Is cisplayed. res Press RANDOM. E) All tracks on the loaded CDs willbe played in random order. Play- bback wil stop automaticaly when all tracks have been played, To cancel random play Press RANDOM once again. = ‘You can use random play wih your program. Only the programmed tracks wil be played, but in random ordar. aoe qdSA-AK25 Seer ‘You can program upto 24 tacks, Press CD. Ensure CD is stopped, J Press PROGRAM. Ej Press Disc. EE} cwrimin 0 seconds or 50) Press 1-5 to select the disc you want. Press the numeric button to select the desired track. Ey Rereat steps 3 through 5 until you have pro- grammed all the tracks you want. Press PAW. Pio isan programmes sequence To cancel program play mode ress PROGRAM inthe stop mode, Programmed contents wil be saved in memory. rssing m will cancel program play, butt wil leo erase tho entire program: To solect a two-digit track Press 210 and then the two numbers you want. When “CD FULL” appears Ed “The numberof programmed tracks is limited to 24. No futher tracks ‘can be programmed, You can do the following during prograrm mode [2 '*Check program contents, Pros ba/-44 or h/t Everytime you press one of the buttons, the track and program No. fare shown onthe dspiay. ‘Add 10 the program, Repeat steps 9 through 5. ‘Cancel enties. From the last ress CANCEL. programmed track ‘specified rack | Select the track with tea/-ea or only (p> /met, and press CANCEL within Al tracks Press Memory retention ‘Your program is retained in memory for about 2 weeks while the -systom is unplugged. ‘To replay your program Ifyou turned OFF your program with PROGRAM, you can play it ‘again as explained below. 1. Press PROGRAM, 2. Press M/W a. you program a track not on your CDs ‘The track i initaly programmed, but during program play the play- cr wll skip that track and wil continue playing from the ext pro- ‘rammed itor. PisaSA-AK25__ | To listen to special CDs and tracks ETE eae) ‘This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tracks from amongst those loaded inthe player. ‘You can use this function to make recordings as wel ‘There are 3 CDitrack selection modes. ‘For playing back 1 track only from all loaded COs 1-Track mode (1-TRACK) ‘*For playing back 1 OD only trom all loaded CDs 1-Disc mode (1-DISC) ‘*For playing back 1 rack on all loaded CDs ‘Track Alk-Disc mode (1-ALL) TH Press co. Ensure CD is stopped. Press CD MANAGER to select the desired mode. Every time you press the button: A-TRACK-+1-DISC>1-ALL, 1 NoRMAL—! (OFF) 1-TRACK: Only one particular track is played. 1-DISC: The tracks on only one particular disc are played, T-ALL” The same track numbers on each of the CDs are played in succession. (NORMAL: The original display is restored In about 3 seconds.) Press DISC 1-DISC 5 to select the disc you want. ‘This step isnot required i 1-ALL was selected in stop 2. Press H4/<< or >>/pPH to select the de- sired track. ‘This stop isnot required if 1-DISC was selected in step 2 Ey Press bat. ‘The selected track will start. To stop play Pross i When playback ends ‘NORMAL vill appear on the display for about 3 seconds, then the CD MANAGER function will turn OFF automatically During play in the 1-ALL mode: ‘elt is not possible to skip back to a CD whose track has already ‘been played. elf a CD does not have the designated track number, it s skipped and play continues. FEED ase te repeat turcion and random ply at he same tine, However ot he fopeat uncon aval for T-TRACK moc =@ Before Recording (Deck 2 only) SA-AK25 ed Types of tapes which can be recorded correctly “The unit automaticaly identifies the type of tape. NORMAL POSITION/TYPE | HIGH POSITION/TYPE It METAL POSITIONTYPE IV x ‘This system cannot make a recording or erasing correctly, if metal position tapes are used. To record from the beginning of the tape ‘You cannot record on the leader part ofthe tape. Before recording, wind the tape past the leader to a point where recording can start immediately. How volume, sound quality/field and super woofer effect recording ‘The tape you are recording is not effected whatsoever by changes in volume, sound quality/ield or super woofer. ‘sin cording, sound qualiytield are set automaticaly to "FLAT. ‘*You can change volume and super wooter effect for the playback sound, To erase a recorded sound Ey Press TAPE. BD] Insert the recorded tape into deck 2. Press DOLBY NR so that the Dolby NR i tor goes off. EJ Press REV MODE to select reverse mode. Ey Press @ RECI/STOP. fou cannot open deck 1 while recording ‘You cannot fast-forward or rewind one deck while recording with the other. Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording pre- recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast ma- terial may infringe copyright laws. =15-SA-AK25 | l@ Recording from Radio Broadcasts [Press DECK 2 4 OPEN, and then insert the tape. Coe the holder by hand. Tape direction is automaticaly set to" Press DOLBY NR. You have to turn Dobby NA ON/OFF according tothe typo of recording you wart to make. Everytime you press the button: 0 NR-»+(OFF) “i Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode. Everytime you press the button: = ‘One side is recorded, then recording stops auto- mateall. ‘519, Ca: Both sides (rontside—+reverse side) are recorded, ‘then recording stops automaticaly Ej Select a radio station. Press @ REC/STOP to start recording. Ityou selected c= in stop 9, the direction will automaticaly change to ==> when recording stats. ‘To stop recording Press @ RECISTOP again. Recording can also be stopped by pressing ‘To start recording on the reverse side Load a tape and change the tape dlection as following. 1. Press TAPE DECK 1/2 and select tape deck 2. 2. Press 4 and immediately hereafter The tape direction wil be shown as“ ‘To record from a specific point on a tape Botore recording, advance the tape to the point from where you wantto start recording. ° ‘To cut an unnecessary part while recording 1. Press @ RECISTOP during the unnecessary part. The cassette ‘dock wil go into the stop mode. 2. Press @ RECISTOP to resume recording again, Recording will continue in the same direction as before. Wen recording an AM broadcast, volume is momentary intr funled when you Sart and pte veering (Beat proof function) Hl Press FM MODEIBP while recording, Each time you press the button, “BP 1" and “BP 2" willbe displayed alternately Select the position where there i less noise. a)a) ™@ Recording from Compact D iscs “Tape direction Direccion de is cinta Bandg’ngs- sixtring| |__ sakes [Press DECK 2 4 OPEN, and then insert the tay (lose the holder by hand. “Tape direction is automatically st to Ba Press DOLBY NR. You have to turn Dolby NR ON/OFF according tothe type of recording you want to make. Evory ime you pres he buon: OO NRF) Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode. Everytime you press the buon; zoe One side is recorded, then recording stops auto- matical =>, E>: Both sides (rot sido—reverso side) are recorded, then recording stops automaticaly. Eirress cp. Load CDs into each of the trays. (See page 22) Press DISC 1-DISC 5 to select the disc you want. Pressing m wil stop playback. Press @ REC/STOP to start recording. sityou selected c=) in top &, the cecon wt doa ange to ==> wien coreg stars Te recording wl proceed tom heist wack onthe selected CO and wi rane on trough the st rcko he final ie. «The tape deck stops automataly when the CDs tise. To stop recording ‘*To add a4 second silent interval betore stopping Press m. The CD wil stop automatically 00, ‘To stop recording without a sient interval Press @ RECISTOP. The CD will siop automaticaly too. ‘To start recording on the reverse side Load a tape and change the tape direction as following 4. Press TAPE DECK 1/2 and solect tape dock 2. 2. Press and immediatly thereafter M. The tape direction willbe shown as“ To record from a specitic point on a tape Betore recoraing, advance the tape to the point trom where you want to start recording rammed tracks 1. Alter step 5, program the track you want. 2. Press @ RECISTOP to start recording, SeSA-AK25 | Fro ie ff evee se ff mI Le, “17 | 3 “Toe interrupted tracks re-recorded Initseniely on reverse side per rr a (eee tata) ‘This function makes it easier for you to select spacial CDs and racks from amongst those loaded inthe player ‘*Vhile recording, ia track is cutoff in te middle atthe end ofthe front sido, itis re-ocordad from the beginning, onthe reverse side. a ‘At the end of the reverse side recording stops and the current track wil be interrupted. fener to [Press co. BiPress CD MANAGER to select the desired mode. Every time you press the button; S-TRACK—+1-DISC—+1-ALL Normal! (OFF) }-TRACK: Only one panicular rack is recorded. 4-DISC: The tracks on only one particular disc are ro- corded. ALL: The same tack numbers on each of the CDs are recorded in succession, (NORMAL: The original displey is restored in about 3 seconds) Press DISC 1-DISC 5 to select the disc you want. ‘This slop i not required if 1-Al was selected in stop 2 Press I4 in stop 3, the direction wil automatically change to ==> when recording sta. Both decks wil stop, ‘To start recording on the reverse side Load a tape and change the tape dcection as following. 1. Press TAPE DECK 1/2 and solect tape dock 2. 2. Press and immeciately thereafter M. The tape crecton wil be shown as" To record trom a specitie point on a tape Before recording, advance the tape to the point from where you want to stat recording Tape direction of he tape you ate recording onto ~19-SA-AK25 | ™@ Varying the Sound Quality with the Acoustic Image (Al) Equalizer -20- ‘The Al equalizer uses the SOFT, SHARP, HEAVY and LIGHT. ‘sound quailty coordinates fo achieve subtle sound qual settings with ease, Press SOUND EQ joystick to turn on the equalizer. ‘The SOUND EQ lamp lights more righty, and "FLAT" is cleared B2 Dial sounn Ee to display “Al EQ.” When itis turned clockwise, the settings are selected inthe fol lowing sequence. @ Heavy @ CLEAR @ sor @ Disco @ Ue @ FAL © MANUAL @ Alea Ej Operate SOUND EQ joystick and set the sound quality as desired. © ~~ direction: SOFT-SHARP seting @ 1 1 direction: HEAVY-UIGHT seting Repeat steps @ and @ to set the desired sound qualiy ‘The orginal display is restoced on the display pane! In about 5 seconds. Only one Al EG Tamp lights to give a rough incica- tin of the coordinate poston ‘The sound quality can be reselocted using SOUND EQ while the lamp i ighted. To release the equalizer Press SOUND EQ joystick so that “FLAT is displayed. He ound culty cting ie stord automata, Iti ecalod vier EO' ls ae Sled kt ecorange are peter eft ang even ian alta ve sound auly song has bean eae| SA-AK25 M™@ Using the Timer Using the play timer ‘Select this timer when you want to use the timer as an alarm clock. ‘You can wake up listening to music (CD, tuner, tape or aux) at a de- sed volume level and time. ‘sure that you have completed “Setting the time’. ‘Switch on the power. ‘The figure shows how to set the play timer to play a CD trom 6:30 t07:40, [J Press CLOCK/TIMER to select “© PLAY”. Every time you press the button; CLOCK-+® PLAY-+@ REC * Previous display BPN ina sting (Within 8 seconds or so) @Press v or 4 to select the starting time. @Press CLOCK/TIMER. @Press v or « to select the ending time. @Press CLOCK/TIMER. [A [ Source seledion Select the desired source and then prepare for playing. To play CD(s) Press CD and insert CO). tLmore than 1 CD is loaded Press DISC 1-DISC 5 to select the CD you want to hear fist, and pross Disc selection does not become pat ofthe timer memory. To play tape(s) Press TAPE and inser tape(). Irtapes are loaded in both decks, playback wil start from deck 2 To play the radio Press TUNER and tune in the desired station. ‘To play a unit connected to the "AUX" terminals Press AUX, EA Play volume setting Set the playback volum Press © PLAY/® REC to select “© PLAY”. Every time you press the button; oPtA © REC out OFF} Power wil shut OFF automaticaly ina few seconds, “The timer play wal start atthe preset te with volume incroas- Ing gradually up tothe volume level you preset. ~2t-Using the record timer ‘Solect this timer when you want to use the timer to record a mide fight program or while you are out. ae sre hat you have completed “Seting te tine, Swen onthe power Set tetera east 2 mints betre you want tsa rearing ‘The figure shows how to set the record tim broadeaets from 18:90 to 20:00, for recording FM Press CLOCK/TIMER to select “© REC”. Every time you press the button; CLOCK-+9 PLAY+@ REC ‘Previous display BALON" time setting (Within seconds or 60) @Press v or 4 to select the starting time. @ Press CLOCK/TIMER. EA [“OFF* time setting Press v or 4 to select the ending time. @Press CLOCK/TIMER. Lil [_Souree selection Select the desired source and then prepare for recording. ‘To record from the radio Press TUNER to select the band and tune in the desired station, To record from a unit connected to the "AUX" terminals ress AUX. Prepare for recording. 4. Insert tape into deck 2 wth the side on which the record ing wil stat facing you 2, Select Dalby NA. 8. Solectthe reverse mode, = Dolby NR and reverse mode do not become part ofthe timer memo. EiPress © PLAY/O REC to select “© REC”. Everytime you press the button; O PLAY REC or Power wil shut OFF automatically ina few seconds. ‘About 20 seconds before the set time, the stereo mutes all sound automaticaly ~22-SA-AK25 Cte ‘To switch the timer OFF Press © PLAYi@ REC and check “® PLAY" (lor play timer) or *@ REC" (lor record timer} goes out. you set the timer incorrectly Repeat the procedure from step 1. To check settings Press CLOCKTIMER to select “® PLAY" (lor play timer) or “© REC" (lr ro201d ime Two seconds later, the display wil change ia he folowing order. ‘Fo ply imer © Phay stan time @ Pay end time © Play source and playback volume ‘*For record timer @ Recording start time @ Recording end time @ Faecording source ‘You can check the settings even whan the systom is OFF. To enjoy the desired source after the timer setting is com ploted “The volume level and music source are stored in the timer memory ‘and the timer wil startin these preset conditions. However, the Disc numbers and reverse mode do not get stored inthe Umer memory 1. Alor stop 6, tum on the power and start playing the desired 2. Reset the Disc number and reverse mode i you have changed any of them, confirm that a Disc or cassettes is inserted, then. press POWER to put the unit on standby. ‘Turing the timer ON/OFF [As long as "® PLAY" of “@ REC" is displayed, the tmar will come (ON everyday as set ‘You can tun the timer ON/OFF by pressing © PLAY/O REC while the systom is OFF. Remember that when “@ PLAY" or “® REC" Ie splayed, the timer is ON. When not displayed, the timer is OFF. [Note | the power is on, the timer will not function. The system must be inthe standby mode. you switch the power to the standby mode while the playlrecord timers functioning, the OFF tine setting wil not be activated. ‘if AUX is selected as the source, when the timer comes ON, the system will tun ON and will engage "AUX" as the source. i you want to playback or record from a connected component, set the component's timer to the same time. (See the instruction manual that came with the component.) ‘sThe play timer cannot be used in combination with the record timer. -23-SA-AK25_ | —— (Check "SLEEP" is displayed 1 (ater ao | t Time setting Peek “Ts timer tums power to your sytem OFF at the set time sx hour, setae at 90 mints park ets yu fal alee istening omnis ake sur that you have completed “Seting the ie’. “Syn onthe power, While enjoying the desired sourc Press SLEEP to select the desired time. Every time you press the button: 30-+60-+90-+ 120-s OFF. caavXTr—re—ere ‘The system is turned off ater the set time has elapsed. Press SLEEP to select “OFF” To confirm the remaining time: (only while power is ON) Press SLEEP. | | To change the time remaining during operation: Press SLEEP to show the remaining time then press SLEEP to se- lect the desived time. ‘*The sloop timer turns OFF automatically the moment you attempt to edit-record a CD using CD Manager function. ‘*The sleep timer can be used in combination withthe play/record timer. “The sleep timer always has priory Be sure not to overiap timer settings. @ Using an external unit EJ Liste ig to an external source Heeadohones (not included) 1. Press AUX. The power will come on automaticaly. 2. Start playback from the external source. (For details, refer to the ‘owner's manual of the equipment) Recording from an external source 1, Follow steps 1-3, 2) Press AUX. 3. Pross @ RECISTOP (recording stars). 44. Start playback from the external source. (For details, refer to the ‘owner's marual ofthe equipment) | Listening with headphones Reduce the volume level, and connect the headphones, Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo ‘Avoid listening for prolonged periocs of time to prevent hearing damage. ~24-M) SA-AK25 @ Self-Diagnostic Function ‘This system is equipped witha self-diagnostic function that displays an error code Indicating the type of eto in the event ofan operating faut ‘This feature is useful when determining the cause of a problem during servicing, Display Method Display Positions Satara Spey Eampe © Onssie(Aor8)oabenktee wine rau proventen ib renoieis eed thatwpe toute | = Sac heute nd te ae). «Frit shop comarg ran bt ew te ee pean onan ed Chetupe shot be anes osbohe mose eaps ans od bt set ar ons Scien seston L L Soching to Sar Diagnose node esta sence ten eee "Pre hToelek ac baton TAPE) wh oar addin DECK tr DECK. Toner wa | eaten ss a Sone avant) BY cosen 2. 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Baton (TAPE) etal th dco be chard fo fouts and hen pees he top button (i). three a feut onthe ep, the epororte cogs Teindated onthe dply.vinen mare an ane aut delat he ada codes ars depsyed each ive the sop but (@) pressed ea ron. tov rn deseo faut, to tar“ omain.c the lp von tho stop baton (a) le pretend. © Unie (F5 F16,F25.F28, 75) Prose ne CO buton (C0) 2 ress he csc check open buton (NEXT OPEN) and opan and cles tee ayn sequence fram dsc te dee 5. 5 roa he lac vay eparfsoce bation (a OPENICLOSE) ana cloe th dl tay. ‘4 Preset stop buton (Tere lean eonomaly on ie des depayed othe deply. When three more than one abromnaty, he deply changes each time ho ‘op buon (@) posse (egy F1S"~ FOS” FOO ter reno ute Glee, the eke" wl omats one apy evan af tp baton) pressed Power 16 uni (F51) (Ft a dplayed autora in th even el detected (Ganealing tne Sell-Dlagnostie Node] "© Provides Fo isnt clplayod tho seltagnostc made canbe canceled by pressing the power buton (POWER) totum te etm and than pressing the power buon (GOWER) again totum back on 1¢Svien Fe splayed ho Fe cao wl remain un tho cause fhe pobirhos boon resolved Clearing the Self Diagnostic Diep "©The content ofthe about pny ae stored in remy. in orer to clear he memory, contin ta res the stp baton fer at ast fue seconds le inthe sal dagroste mad. The momo Geer, the werd "CLEAR" wl apperon feel ray tan he ler“ pear once egan. 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(ay power supply Io CO cout power Sp yt (Goss epee) es cout bora has became conocido broken wing, Chock a reac] Fautyseveprecssar 10 (Check and epsce) "FSI [Wh he poner cyt i auhod on, tauoraticay ewichos back of, making 8] Fay powor amp. I (GEO) voce svhch power on hen 20 vatapes mpd to speaker teins) 25sa-ak25 | ll Operation Checks and Main Component Replacement Procedures 1. This section describes procedures for checking the operation of the major printed circuit boards and replacing the main components. 2. For reassembly after operation checks or replacement, reverse the respective procedures. Special reassembly procedures are described only when required. 3. Select items from the following index when checks or replacement are required. ¢ Contents Checking Procedures for each P.C.B. 1. Checking for the main P.C.B. and tuner P.C.B.. + 2. Checking for the.CD servo P.C.B.. 8. Checking for the mechanism control P.C.B. and FL P.C.B..+ 4. Checking for the power AMP P.C.B..+ Main Component Replacement Procedures: 1. Replacement for the cassette lid ass’ Disassembly for the CD changer unit. « Reassembly for the CD changer unit. Replacement for the traverse deck ass'y.+ Replacement for the power IC and regulator transistor. «++ Replacement for the pinch roller ass'y and head block, + Replacement for the DC motor ass'y, capstan belt A, capstan belt B and winding belt+ MMeasure for Tape Trouble. Mi Checking Procedures for each P.C.B. 1. Checking for the main P.C.B. and tuner P.C.B. + Check the main P. as shown below. Remove the top cabinet. 1B. and tuner P.C.B. Tuner P.C.B, bag i re Best Ey Main P.c.B, -26-a) | SA-aKas 2. Checking for the CD servo P.C.B. + Follow the EBD ~ EXD ofthe tsm 1 in checking procedure for each P.C.B. on page 26. em ox2 ® a Connecting FFC > + When connecting FFC, toe caro prev Sanage oan Fro, Bate of FC cage, Pull out the. FFCs (2 points). Character printed side_Roinforced plato side ep Remove the CD ‘changer unit. cp Lifting the CD changer unit, release the legs of CD changer unit @ points) trom support. Remove the heat protecting sheet. ep Push the lock lever (S) with iting the claw, and then push the lock lever (L) In the direction of arrow. (The slide piate 1 and 2 of traverse retain boss @ and @ are open.) Lock ever (8) Locke lever (L) ep Locate the traverse unit to the position "DOWN (Rotate the drive gear in ‘the direction of arrow 0 that the postion is *DOWN") Release the 3 claws, and then remove the clamper, magnet and fixed plate. ~27-SA-AK25 | Traverse unit Connect the FFC tothe connector (CNo03), Clamp ase (Gat ide, ed pao) ‘tach the dise and clamper assy tone traverse unt ‘Align the hook of traverse unit {tho slot and then stand * Check the CD servo P.C.B. as shown below. cD sen P.C.B, Ill Mode setting of unit when checking CD servo P.C.B. ‘The following settings are necessary when operating CD traverse deck after removed from CD changer unit, 1, Power the unit “ON. 2. Press the “CD” button 3 With pressing “ll” button for 2 seconds or more, push the "PP />PI™ button for 2 seconds or more at the same time. Depending on these settings, CD traverse deck which removed from CD changer unit can be operated. In this setting mode, the CD changer unit wll not operate. 3. Checking for the mechanism control P.C.B. and FL P.C.B. + Follow the ED ~ of the item 1 in checking procedure for each P.C.B. on page 26. Follow the @EEED - GED of the item 2 in checking procedure for each P.C.B, on page 27. econ! aap Can Remove the front oe panel ass’, cp ‘Connect the FFs (pin and 23 pin) (6 CD changer uni + Check the mechanism control and FL P.C.B. as shown below. Mechanism contol PCB. Removal of the mechanism control P.C.B. and mechanism P.C.B. for replacing parts. + Follow the €25ED, EMEEDot the item 3 in checking procedure for each P.C.B, on page 28. Remove the 2 connectors. Connector (eN201). Connector (eNt09} Push the lever upward ‘and open the cassette iid assy (for both DECK? and DECK2). Cassete ld ass'y ~2a-Tit the cassette mechanism inthe direction of arrow @and Femove it in the direction of arrow Cassette mechanism ‘When removeing the mechanism control P.C.B., remove itholding the mechanism P.C.B. ‘Unsolder the motor terminals. (points) Remove the mechanism gy _ control PCB. exp Release the 3 claws, tnd aren remove ts oe mechanism P.C.B. a Cine Unsolder the plunger| terminals. (2 points) ‘operation P.C.B. for replacing parts. + Folow the €ED , EEBot the item Sin checking procedure for each P.C.B. on page 28. Remove the FLP.C.B. Remove the support. ep Remove the jog dal P.C.B.. Fit ne voune too = & Remove the opetation| PCB. 4. Checking for the power AMP P.C.B. + Follow the CID ~ procedure for each P.C. + Follow the RSD ~ EMBED ot the item 2 in checking procedure for each P.C.B, on page 27. oar pane! ep oe eee Remove the rear panel. -28-SA-AK25 _| Release the claw, and then pull out the tuner P.C.B. ep Flolease the 1 claw, and then remove the main P.C.B. and power AMP P.C.B. Main P.C.8, Install the tuner P.CB.to the Power AMP P.C.B, main P68. Remove the fiat cable ep Push the lever upward and open the cassette ld assy (for bot DECKt and DECK2). ‘rom cord clamper. + Check the power AMP P.C.B, as shown below. Powor AMP P.C.8, ‘Connect the lead wire Between the GND terminal Bottom chaesie and bottom chassis. Main Component Replacement Procedures 1. Replacement for the cassette lid ass’y *Follow the @HMED ~ GIED of the item 1 in checking procedure for each P.C.B. on page 26. (Cassote fd assy ‘Slide and remove the cassette lid ass (for both DECK? and DECK2), Cassote ld ass'y (DECK) ‘Cassato lid assy (eK) ~90- a)Cf) 2. Disassembly for the CD changer unit + Follow the €ED ~ GED of the tem 1 in checking procedure for each P.C.B, on page 26, + Follow the CED ~ of the item 2 in checking procedure for each P.C.B. on page 27. Release the 2 claws, and then remove the holder. Fislease the 2 claws, and then remove the switch P.C.B. Remove the CD mecha ‘support. Remove the mechanism cover assy, Remove the disc tray sided mechanism base ass. jechanism base ase'y po 4 disc trays contacted to the mechanism cover ass'y will be removed. 1Tdise tray Is rernoved to the mechanism base assy. Unlock the base lock cover. Draw the tray base unt it will be stopped, ‘Stopper Stopper Draw the tray base. Carrier lock lever spring hod Incase that the tray base can not be open due to hooking, raw the tray base witn finger pressing the back side indicated by <) of base, (Take care handling of stopper) ho “Take care not avoid the carrier lock lever spring, Traverse unit Remove the traverse unit (+ Follow the EBB - AED of the tem 2 in checking) ("procedure tr each P.C.B. on page 27. ) The belt and each part can be relaced after above procedures are performed. -31-SA-AK25 3, Reassembly for the CD changer unit ep Slide the carrier in the direction of arrow (=) Carrer lock lover (Tray base side) Pull the drive rack In the girecton of arrow (=), july (EZTD Allow the tray base be open manually. (Draw the inserted tray base forward.) Tray base Locate the projection at the marking "Pe" as shown left Marking “>” Projection Insert the tray base to the mechanism base ass'y with keeping the procedures aI and Mezhaniom base assy Groove Insert the drive rack until Drive rack the drive rack interferes with the drive gear. (Postion) Drive gear Tray’base Rotate the pulley gear clockwise gently by hand (5 or 6 times). Po ‘When the gear begins to rotate, rotate the pulley gear wih fngr pressure (poston @) because the dive rack gear wil fal tree. roa Stopper Incase that the projection wil not locate at the marking "b", draw the tray base, and then try the procedures CSD ~ > agaln. Tray base —| ‘Align the boss of traverse unit with the groove of ‘mechanism base assy. ep Wile iting the caw Upward, press the lock Leeklover (8) fever (L) win forcing tie bee isver Leck lever () q)Oo Pull the lock fever (L) In the direction of arrow (=). + After assembly, confirm the traverse unit operation. (Release the lock lever manually. CUP* stated) Traverse unit L @Rotate the fever manually |__ SA-AK25 sD Install the 4 disc trays to the mechanism cover ass'y (Allow them to lock with claws.) Disc tray No2 Dise tay Nos Dise tray No Desotray Nos Lock ever (L) laws Install the diee trays in specific order. (Disc tray No. is indicated the tray.) ‘The carrier arm Install the tn is positioned as methenism cover shown above, Place the disc tray No.1 fon the mechanism base assy. Mechanism base assy 4, Replacement for the traverse deck ass'y + Foliow the of the item 1 in checking procedure for each P.C.B. on page 26. + Follow the ~ BED of the item 2In checking procedure for each P.C.B, on page 27 cp Ox3a,_ Unsolder the motor terminals Solder Solder -33-SA-AK25 ap Remove the FEC trom the connector, and then remove the CD servo P.C.B.. “Top ofthe connedtor FEC of cD eeno P.C8, Caution: Insert a short pin into the traverse unit FFC board, (Refer to “Handling Precautions for ‘Traverse Deck" on page 3.) Short pin 1. Sprosd the boss 2. Pulloutthe pin inthe wih © screwdriver. ~ draion of arow. © serowarver Pn boss x : of Froating spring (1) ep Traverse deck assy (RAEOTSOZ] ase. Floating spring (1) Koi ‘Be careful not to lose the 3 springs because CHW those will also be removed on removal of the traverse deck ass'y. Release the claws, and then remove the traverse deck Installation of the GD servo P.C.B. emp oxs eo I ep 9 Install the CD pero PCB. Rost det. Connect the FFC to the connector. otal soap fp Mating 4° 2 Rotate the goar to move the side A of optical Pickup toward the outor age from the marking“ nr Before installing the CD servo P.C.., move the optical ickup toward the outer edge trom markt" fn cate tat the peal petup i ot moved foward the ‘outer edge from the marking, the rest detect switch (S701) mounted on the CD serve PC.B, may be damaged 5. Replacement for the power IC and regulator transistor + Follow the EHD ~ GBD of the item 1 in cheeking procedure for each P.C.B. on page 26. + Follow the CSD ~ of the item 2 in cheeking procedure for each P.C.B. on page 27, + Follow the €EED ~ EHD of the item 4 in checking procedure for each P.C.B, on pages 29 and 30, Remove the main P.C.B, aeogulator transistor (@301) fesb2se5), Regulator transistor Power IC. (@807, Gs08)[asbzs95e) (0Ce0) [RsNesHT) Regulator transistor (a804) 2881560) ‘Oo e Trantor heir Unsolder the terminals of Transistor =D. Power IC and regulator alder transistors. ep Remove the transistor holder. To 41, When mounting the power IC or regulator transistor apply silicone conpound (RFKX0002) to the rear side of power IC or regulator transistors, 2. Tighten enough the screws (@ ) after replacing the power [Cand regulator transistor. 6. Replacement for the pinch roller ass'y and head block + Follow the EBB of the item 1 in checking procedure for each P.C.B, on page 28 + Follow the CD ~ of the tem 3 in checking procedure for each P.C.B. on page 28 and 28. cp Flelease the 2 claws, and then remove the pinch roller (R), (F) Pinch roller assy (R) (RALOI25}, Pinch roller assy (F) TaxLOI2a} Release the 2 claws, and then remove the hhead connector. claw BEE Feooose| Hoa block DECK2 : REDOOS? | 7. Replacement for the DC motor ass'y, capstan belt A, capstan belt B and winding belt + Follow the (EEE) of the item 1 in checking procedure for each P.C.B. on page 26. + Follow the CED ~ ofthe item 3 in checking procedure for each P.C.B. on pages 28 and 28. ‘Sub chaseis (Decks Remove the sub chassis, Sub chassis (DECK) Release the 2 claws, and then remove th head connector. Cepatan bet 8 iRBvooss) Ox. g P y ‘De motorassy Copetan bet A Speen tReooes) ~35-SA-AK25, Wiping bot [ROvOOs3—"1) Te, tag Release the claw, and then Flemove the flywheel F, remove the winding lever and spring, 7 he boss and marking ould be positioned jrizontally. Put the winding belt (on the pulley temporarily Install the flywheel F, Flywheel F Put the winding belt on the fywhee! F. Winding bot Tweezers ‘Take care not stick the grease on the belt. Install the winding lever and spring while pressing the wind Stare. a wing lever must be \reerted compas and late wath law) ‘The winding lever should be positioned as shown below. ‘arm in the direction Put the capstan belt A temporarily as shown below. Winding arm Install the flywheel R, ! maw - 96 - @() |__SA-AK25 ep Put the capstan belt B on the motor ass'y pulley. Install the sub chassis, | {0 the mechanism, and then tighten screws. Capstan bok A (@EED Put the capstan belt A on the motor ass'y pulley, Ii Measure for Tape Trouble + Follow the - cf the item 1 in checking procedure for each P.C.B, on page 28. Ifa cassette tape cannot be removed from the deck since the tape is caught by the capstan or pinch roller during Playback or recording, rotate the fiywheel F in the irection of the arrow to remove the tape. Push the lever upward and open fo cansett Id assy. Take the caseette tape ot Cassette ld ass'y -37~SA-AK25 | @ Schematic Diagram EXco servo circulr.... UNER CIRCUIT... [ivecHanism conTROL CIRCUIT MECHANISM (DECK2) CIRCUIT IECHANISM (DECK1) CIRCUIT TF. circum. [loreraTio ciRcurT. [voc Dia cincurr (This schematic diagram may be modified at any time est ‘Stocker poston detoctswite. ©S2 = Playposition detect switch, oss Up position detect switch. ©'S4 Tray open detect switch 85 Dise number detect switoh ©8701 = Rest switch. (REST) ‘© S001: Tunovband soloct switch. (TUNER BAND) ©5902 Playback, tuning, ime adust switch. (4, V TUNEMTINE ADJ) CD’ switc. (CD) Playback/pause, tuning ime adjust switch. (PI, TUNE/TIME AD A) Tapeidack selact switch. (TAPE, DECK 1/2) Display solect/demonstration switch. -DISPLAY-DEMO) ‘Stopune mode switch, (W/TUNE MODE) AUXIMD select switoh, (AUXIMD) FFiskip, memory switch. (mBe/DeBe, MEMORY) ‘Clacktimer select swith. (CLOCK/TIMER} REWIR.skip, FM modefbeat proof swith. (e-44, FM MODEP) Play imerirecord timer switch. (© PLAY/© REC) Disc tray openiciose switch, (@ OPEN/CLOSE} Deckt open switch (& OPEN DECK?) ‘CD manager switch, (CD MANAGER) Next tray open switch. (@ NEXT TRAY) “Tape edit switch. (TAPE EDIT) Dise select suitch, (DISC 5) Recording starvstop switch (# RECISTOP) Dise select switch, (IS 4) ‘Super wooler switch, (S. WOOFER) Dise select switch. (OISC 3) averse mode select switch, (REV MODE) Dise select switch. (OISC 2) ‘#930: Dock open switch. (a OPEN DECK2) #8931: Disc select switch. (DISC 1) #5932: Power switch. (POWER) ©5951: Dackt mode detect ewitch. (MODE) © $952: Deckt half detect switch. (HALF) #953: Deck! CrOz tape detect switch. (ATS/CrO2) ©8971: Deck2 mode select switch. (MODE) ©8972: Deck2 half detect switch. (HALF) ©8973: Dack2 C10: tape detect switch. (ATSICrO2) © S974: Dacké reverse sido rocord prevention tab detect switch, (8. REC. INH) © 8975: Deck? forward side record prevention tab detect switch (F-REC. INH) ‘© vrto1,VR102,VR103,VA104 : Playback gain adjustment VA. '¢ VR201": Tape speed adjustment VR, R901 © vav02 \Volume contol VR. (VOLUME) ‘Sound equalizr contol VA. (SOUND EQ) [Loapine motor cincurr Hiswircu circurr.. Easwitcu (sz, s3) CIRCUIT. MAIN CIRCUIT. [Power amp ciRcuIT DPoWER TRANSFORMER CIRCUIT Bac iweircurr . 6,87 ‘the development of new technology.) ‘Indicated voltage values are the standard values for the unit ‘measured by the DC electron circul tester (high-impedance) with the chassis taken as standard. Therefore, there may exist some ‘errors in the voliage values, depending onthe intemal impedance of the DC circuit tester. No mate nn. OD STOP C) CO playback (thHz, L+R, 0dB) <> Fu fea AM, on) DECK 2 playback > DECK 2 record * Important safety notice: ‘Components identified by A\, mark have special characteristics important for safety Furthermore, special parts which have purposes of fire-retardant (rosisors), high-quality sound (capactore), low-noise (reistors), otc. are used. Whan replacing any of components, be sure to use only manufacturers specified parts shown in the parts ist © Caution! + IC and LSI are sensitive to static elocircty ‘Secandary rouble can be prevented by taking care during repair. ‘Cover the parts boxes made of plastics with aluminum fol ‘Ground the soldering iron, Puta conductive mat on the work table. Do not touch the legs of IC or LSI withthe fingers directly. ‘© Voltage and signal tine —P— Positive voltage line eas: Negative voltage line => 00 sgnatine CCD FM signal tne an0¢> :FM OSC signal ine = AM signal ine AM OSC signaling + Record signal ine + Playback signal ine ~3a- oO ae