NEW TECHNICAL THEORY

FOR SERVICING

CDP/MDS/STR-LSA1
CIRCUIT OPERATION

i. LINK Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM

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 Contents

Section Title Page

I. OUTLINE OF CDP-LSA1
1. Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Functions of Unit ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

II. OPERATIONS OF CDP-LSA1 CIRCUIT .................................................................................................................................. 6

1. Power Supply Circuit ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2. Control Circuit ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
3. Servo Circuit ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
4. Playback Circuit ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

III. OUTLINE OF MDS-LSA1 ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

1. Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2. Functions of Unit ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

IV. OPERATIONS OF MDS-LSA1 CIRCUIT ............................................................................................................................... 12

1. Power Supply Circuit ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2. Control Circuit .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3. Servo Circuit ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
4. Recording/Playback Circuit ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
5. Preliminary Circuit ................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

V. OUTLINE OF STR-LSA1 .............................................................................................................................................................. 17

1. Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
2. Functions of STR-LSA1 Units ................................................................................................................................................................. 17

VI. OPERATIONS OF STR-LSA1 CIRCUIT ............................................................................................................................... 19

1. Power Supply Circuit ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19
2. Control Circuit .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
3. Protection Circuit ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4. H.A.T.S. Circuit ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
5. Input/Output Circuit ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

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 I. OUTLINE OF CDP-LSA1
1. ACCESSORIES
1-1. i. LINK cable
Comes with an about 80 cm long S400 cable.

(Note) Use of other cables

The size of the i. LINK terminal of the LISSA series differs slightly from that of the conventional i. LINK cable. Therefore commercially
available i.LINK cables may not feel smooth when inserted into or disconnected from the connector. This is not a fault.

(Note) Cable communication speed

The instruction manual instructs the use of the SONY S200 cable when expanding the i.LINK device.
However as SONY does not sell the S200 cable, use the S400 cable instead.

1-2. Remote Controller (RM-LSA1C)

The basic operations (playback, stop, etc.) of the CD player can be controlled using the remote controller (RM-LSA1S) provided with the
STR-LSA1.

1-3. Protective Bar

To prevent the spindle motor from damage by shock when dropped, etc. during transportation, a protective bar (P/N:4-225-922-01) is
mounted to the disc tray at shipment. If power is turned on without removing the protective bar, the disc tray will not close automatically. This
can be remedied by turning on the power.
If the unit needs to be transported for repairs, etc., be sure to attach the protective bar first. Subjecting the unit to up/down/reverse direction
impact without the protective bar attached will push in the turn table of the spindle motor, and disable normal playback. When the turn table
is pushed in, the height of the turn table will be lower than the optical block cover.

Fig. 1-1 Pushed in State of Turn Table

When transporting repaired units, set the transportation mode in the test mode, and attach the protective bar. Setting the transportation
mode lowers the base unit and prevents it from hitting the turn table. Move the optical block slightly to the outer circumference to prevent
chipping of the gear.

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2. FUNCTIONS OF UNIT
2-1. i.LINK Related Functions
(1) LINC
When a LISSA series device is specified as the input source by MDS-LSA1 and STR-LSA1, LINC (Logical INterface Connection) will
be performed. LISSA series devices can be LINCed with several devices. This allows several MDS-LSA1s to simultaneously record (parallel
recording) music played with one CDP-LSA1, and several STR-LSA1s to output sounds simultaneously.

MDS-LSA1
Dubbing LINC LINC STR-LSA1
Sound output
LINC
MDS-LSA1 CDP-LSA-1
Dubbing
LINC LINC STR-LSA1
MDS-LSA1 Sound output
Dubbing
Fig. 1-2. Example of LINC

(Note) Reserve
The setting which disables LINC from other devices when LINC has been set is called reserve. The LISSA series device sets into the
reserve state during high speed dubbing or when LINCed from the PC connection kit (PCLK-LSA1).

(2) Ping
Function for the MDS-LSA1 and STR-LSA1 to check the device currently selected. When Ping is used, an arrow mark is displayed on the
display of the LISSA series device selected currently to enable the connection destination to be checked.

(3) Other automatic settings

When the STR-LSA1 i.LINK control function is ON, if the CDP-LSA1 is the input destination, the power supply will also be ON. When
the playback key of the CDP-LSA1 is pressed, the STR-LSA1 input will be switched on automatically, to output the CDP-LSA1 sounds.

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2-2. Other Functions
(1) H.A.T.S.
H.A.T.S. is the abbreviation of High-quality digital Audio Transmission System, which is a function reducing jitters during digital audio
signal transmission. When the H.A.T.S. function is turned ON, the indicator lights up.
(For details, refer to “Outline of V.STR-LSA1”.)

(2) Auto power-off function

When the auto power-off function is turned ON at the setup menu, the CDP-LSA1 stops and sets into the standby mode automatically
several minutes later.

(3) Dimmer
The display brightness level can be set at the setup menu. When the STR-LSA1 i.LINK control function is ON, the setting level will be
sent to the LISSA series device that was connected when the dimmer was set at the STR-LSA1, and the level will be changed automatically.

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 II. OPERATIONS OF CDP-LSA1 CIRCUIT
1.POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1-1. Standby Mode
The AC voltage input from the AC plug is input to the 3.3V regulator (IC705) via the sub power transformer (TR750) to become the 3.3V
output voltage for the microprocessor (IC501) and i.LINK circuit. This voltage is always output if the AC plug is connected.

(Repair tips) When “NO DEVICE” is displayed on other i.LINK device

As the i.LINK circuit will not start if the power supply circuit of the standby mode is faulty, it will not be detected as a device from other
i.LINK devices even if the i.LINK cable is connected. “NO DEVICE” is therefore displayed.

1-2. Power ON
When the power switch input is detected by the microprocessor (IC501), the output of the ON/OFF CONTROL terminal (IC501, Pin 93)
of the microprocessor is input to the relay driver (Q703) and relay (RY750), and the AC voltage is input to the power transformer (TR751).
The main operating voltages of the unit output are as follows.

• FL tube voltage....Output from the -29 V regulator (Q701, Q702).

• Spindle motor voltage...Output from the 9 V regulator (IC701) via the rectifying circuit (D704-D707).
• Sled/loading motor voltage....Output from the 7 V regulator (IC702) via the rectifying circuit (D704-D707).
• Playback circuit (RF amplifier, DSP) voltage...Output from the 5 V regulator (IC703) via the rectifying circuit (D708).

(Reference) Auto power-off function

When the auto power save function is turned ON at the setup menu, the unit stops and sets into the standby mode automatically several
minutes later.

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2. CONTROL CIRCUIT
2-1. IC
The main ICs controlling the operations of the unit are as follows:

• Reset (IC502)....Outputs the reset signal when the unit is started.

• Microprocessor (IC501)....Controls the operations of the unit. Also performs encoding and decoding of the control signals input/output
at the i.LINK terminal.
• FL driver (IC901)....Controls the FL tube display using the control signals (IC501, Pin1) from the microprocessor.
• EEPROM (IC504).....Stores and maintains backup information during power OFF (CD text mode, PLAY mode, Dimmer mode, etc.)
and the NUID (node unique ID) for LINK communication.

2-2. Clock
The operating clocks of the unit are as follows:
• X502 (24.576 MHz)....For i.LINK circuit
• X201 (33.8 MHz)....For DSP
• X501 (10 MHz)....For microprocessor

3. SERVO CIRCUIT
3-1. Normal Playback
The normal playback operations are the same as the conventional CD player.

3-2. High Speed CD Synchro Recording (When the MDS-LSA1 is connected only)
High speed CD synchro recording consists of two types x2 speed and x4 speed.
The dubbing speed is automatically switched by the MD player recording mode. The recording speed is 4 times when the recording mode
is STEREO or MONO, and 2 times when LP2 or LP4.
The recording mode is input to the microprocessor (IC501) by the i. LINK signal, and the servo circuit is switched by the 1/4 SWITCH
terminal or 1/2 SWITCH terminal (IC501, Pins 37 and 38) used for setting the speed.
The rotational speed of the spindle motor is set by the MDP output (IC101, Pin 25) of the DSP using the serial data from the microproces-
sor.

(Repair Tips) Checking waveform

To check playback operations during high speed, set the playback speed in the test mode.

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4. PLAYBACK CIRCUIT
4-1. Music Signals
The signal output from the optical block is input to the RF amplifier (IC101, Pins 6 to 9). The RF signal amplified by the RF amplifier is
input to the RFAC terminal (IC101, Pin 50) of the DSP. The mechanism until here is the same as the conventional CD player.
The 16-bit music data output from the PCMD terminal (IC101, Pin 66) of the DSP is voltage-shifted by the buffer (IC522) and input to the
DATAI terminal (IC530, Pin 15) of the LINK. At LINK, sub-coded data time information is added to the audio signal, and output to the PHY
(IC503). The signal input to the PHY DATA terminal (IC503, Pins 13, 14, 16, 17) is LINCed via the i.LINK terminal from the PHY as the
i.LINK signal, and sent to the LINK device by the isochronous method.

(Note)Digital out signal

The digital out signal from the DSP (IC101) is input to the LINK DIN terminal (IC530, Pin 17), but this signal is usually not used.

4-2. Sub Code Data Signal (For i.LINK signal)

The sub code data decoded together with the 16-bit music data by the DSP is output from the SBSO terminal (IC101, Pin 79). After the
SBSO signal is voltage-shifted by IC524, it is input to LINK (IC530, Pin 101) via the shift register (IC994). LINK converts the SBSO signal
to the i.LINK signal together with the sub code data track time information and 16-bit music data.

(Repair tips) Several tracks are recorded as one track

If the sub code data signal is not read by LINK (IC530) correctly, the time information of the i.LINK signal will be missing. In this case,
track marking will not be performed correctly by the MD player receiving the signal.
Check if the signal has been correctly input to the SCOR terminal (Pin 104), SBSO terminal (Pin 101), WFCK terminal (Pin 103), EXCK
terminal (Pin 102), and C2PO terminal (Pin 100) of LINK (IC530).

4-3. Sub Code Data Signal (For main unit display)

The sub code data decoded together with the 16-bit music data by DSP (IC101) is output as the SUBQ signal from the SQSO terminal
(IC101, Pin 76). The SUBQ signal is voltage-shifted in the buffer (IC522), and input to the SUBQ terminal (IC501, Pin 32) of the micropro-
cessor. The time information extracted from this sub code data is serial data transmitted to the FL driver (IC901) from the microprocessor,
and the playback time is displayed.

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 III. OUTLINE OF MDS-LSA1
1.ACCESSORIES
1-1. LINK Cable
One approximately 80 cm long S400 cable is provided. (Refer to Note in section 1-1 of “1. Outline of CDP-LSA1”.

1-2. Remote Controller (RM-LSA1M)

The basic operations (playback, stop, etc.) of the MD player can be controlled using the remote controller (RM-LSA1S) provided with the
STR-LSA1.

2. FUNCTIONS OF UNIT
2-1. Recording
(1) Preparations for recording
When the REC key of MDS-LSA1 is pressed to set the recording-pause state, “NO SIGNAL” and “C78:21” will be displayed alternately
if no signal is input to the i.LINK terminal. To perform recording, first set the player side such as CD player, etc. to the playback-pause state,
and then set the MDS-LSA1 into the recording standby state.

(2) Input source display

In the recording-pause state, pressing the INPUT key sequentially displays the input sources connected to the i.LINK terminal. If the
model name of the other machine can be read using the i.LINK function, the model will be displayed.
SONY audio device such as the CDP/MDS/STR-LSA1 will display the model name, while VAIO PCs will display “UNKNOWN” due to
the different connection cord.
The SONY DV camcorder will display “TAPE”.

(Note) Difference in MDS and STR displays

When the Dvcam is connected by i.LINK, the category is displayed as “TAPE” at the MDS-LSA1, and as “UNKOWN” at the STR-
LSA1".

(Note) When displayed as “CANNOT LINC”

While the CDP-LSA1 is carrying out high speed dubbing with the MDS-LSA1, if another MDS-LSA1 selects CDP-LSA1", “CANNOT
LINC” will be displayed. This is displayed to indicate that other device cannot be LINCed during high speed dubbing.

(3) Recording in the LP mode

Tracks recorded in the MDLP mode are silently played on non-MDLP compatible units. For this reason, when recorded in the MDLP
mode, “LP:” will automatically be written at the beginning of the track song name.
These three letters are not displayed when played back on MDLP compatible units. When played back on non-MDLP compatible units,
LP: will be displayed at the beginning of the song name to indicate that it is a LP mode track.

(4) High speed CD synchro recording

When connected to a SONY CD player (currently CDP-LSA1 only) corresponding to the i.LINK and high speed playback function, high
speed CD synchro recording will be performed.
High speed CD synchro recording consists of two types x2 speed and x4 speed.
The dubbing speed is automatically switched by the MD player recording mode. The recording speed is 4 times when the recording mode
is STEREO or MONO, and 2 times when LP2 or LP4.

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(Repair tips) Symptoms of high speed CD synchro recording defects
Symptoms will differ as follows according to the unit with the defect.

• When defects occurs in the CDP-LSA1

The CDP-LSA1 always checks the playback error rate during high speed CD synchro recording. When errors occur in the playback error
rate, the speed is changed to the x1 speed dubbing, and recording is repeated from the beginning of the track with the problem. As
dubbing is continued regardless of the deterioration of the playback error rate during x1 speed dubbing, the sound of the MD disc may
jump at the end of dubbing.
If CDP-LSA1 does not continue playback even when set to x1 speed dubbing, “CHECK” will be displayed, and dubbing operations will
be stopped. In this case, MDS-LSA1 will also stop dubbing operations.
In some rare cases, when errors which cannot be detected by the playback error rate occur, the sound may jump in the MD track even if
recording ends normally.

• When errors occur in the MDS-LSA1

When errors such as noises occur in the i.LINK signal input, and “UNLOCK” errors which cannot be read correctly by the MDS-LSA1
occur, the speed is changed to the x1 speed dubbing, and recording is repeated from the beginning of the track with the problem.
When errors other than the above UNLOCK occur such as the malfunction of the MDS-LSA1 unit, the MDS-LSA1 will display “C13”
and “REC ERROR” alternately, and continue high speed dubbing to the end. If an error message is displayed, the sound of the recorded
disc may be jumping. Check the disc. The error message can be cleared by pressing the STOP key of the MDS-LSA1.

2-2. Editing
(1) S.F. Edit (Scale Factor EDIT)
The S.F. Edit is an editing function for changing the track recording level. The recording level can be re-recorded by changing it in steps
of 2 dB steps up to ±12 dB.
The S.F.Edit function repeats the operation of converting and overwriting the data level to change the recording level. With the MDS-
LSA1, the specified track is read by every cluster (music data of about 2 seconds) and converted.

The ATRAC data (compression data) read is level-converted in the compressed state and recorded on the disc. The ATRAC data is
compressed by about 1/4. The reading and writing of the data of one cluster require about 0.5 seconds each. When this is added with the data
processing time and track access time, the S.F EDIT operation time becomes the same or longer than track playback. Consequently, the S.F
editing of a 3-minute track will require about 3 minutes.

When operations stop halfway through S.F Edit due to dirt on the disc or operational errors of the unit, “Incomplete!!” will be displayed.
In this case, the level will be different until operations stop, but the level thereafter will remain the same.

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2-3. i.LINK Related Functions
(1) LINC
With LISSA series devices, LINC can be performed from several devices, and the sound played by one MDS-LSA1 can be LINC and
output by several STR-LSA1.
The sound can also be recorded (parallel recording) to several MDS-LSA1s at the same time from one MDS-LSA1. However if recording
of the second generation track copy-prohibited by the SCMS is attempted, “C41” and “Cannot Copy” will be displayed alternately, and
recording will not be performed.

(Note) When “REMOTE” is displayed and key operations are rejected

With LISSA series devices, when LINCed from the PC connection lit (PCLK-LSA1), some keys on the main unit will become invalid to
prevent misoperations. When the MDS-LSA1 key is pressed in this state, “REMOTE” will be displayed.

(2) Ping
When the INPUT key is pressed with the Ping function set to ON, arrow marks will be displayed on the selected LISSA series device
(CDP-LSA1, MDS-LSA1, and STR-LSA1) display, followed by the input destination.
When several of the same devices are connected, this function is useful for checking the destination selected.

(3) Other automatic settings

When the STR-LSA1 i.LINK control function is ON, if the MDS-LSA1 is set as the input destination, the power will also be ON. When
the playback key of the MDS-LSA1 is pressed, the STR-LSA1 input is switched on automatically, to output the MDS-LSA1 sounds.

2-4. Other Functions

(1) Self-diagnosis functions
The MDS-LSA1 has a built-in self-diagnosis function. The results of the self-diagnosis function are displayed by three or four alphabets
or numerals starting with C or E.
The C code indicates mishandling by the customer, user disc errors, malfunction of the unit, etc. The E code is displayed only when the
unit has malfunctioned. When the E code is displayed on the unit, perform repairs.

• E0001/MEMORY NG....EEPROM (IC195) and microprocessor (IC501) communication error. Check for IC soldering defects, discon-
nection of the signal cable, etc.
• E0101/LASER NG...Laser current overflow. Possible reasons include deteriorated laser diode of the optical block, defect of the laser
current detection circuit, etc.

(2) H.A.T.S.
H.A.T.S. is the abbreviation of High-quality digital Audio Transmission System. When the H.A.T.S. function is turned ON, the indicator
lights up. (For details, refer to “Outline of V.STR-LSA1”.)

(3) Dimmer
The display brightness level can be set at the setup menu. However when the STR-LSA1 i.LINK control function is ON, the setting level
will be sent to the LISSA series device that was connected when the dimmer was set at the STR-LSA1, and the level will be changed
automatically.

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 IV. OPERATIONS OF MDS-LSA1 CIRCUIT
1. POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1-1. Standby Mode
The AC voltage input from the AC plug is input to the 3.5 V regulator (IC201) via the sub power transformer (T901), and the 3.5 V voltage
used by the microprocessor (IC501), i.LINK circuit, and lithium battery for backup is output. This voltage is constantly output when the AC
plug is connected.
The regulator (IC101) is started by the sub power transformer (T901) output to output the reset signal (IC101 Pin 10) to the microproces-
sor. When the reset signal (IC501, Pin 19) is input to the microprocessor, the standby state will be set.

(Repair Tips) When “NO DEVICE” is displayed on other i.LINK devices

As the i.LINK circuit will not start if the power supply circuit of the standby mode is faulty, it will not be detected as a device by other
i.LINK devices. In this case, the symptoms will be as follows; “NEW CONNECT” is not displayed even if the i.LINK cable is connected, and
the device cannot be detected by other i.LINK devices.

1-2. Power ON
When the power switch input is detected by the microprocessor (IC501), the output of the STB terminal (IC501, Pin 101) of the micropro-
cessor will be input to the relay driver (Q951), the AC voltage will be input to the power transformer (TR911), and various operating voltages
will be output. The main operating voltages of the unit output are as follows.

• Motor driver voltage...Output from the 5 V regulator (IC101 Pin 5).

• Playback circuit operating voltage....Output by the 3.3 V regulator (IC190) from the 5 V voltage for the motor driver.
• Backup voltage....Output from the 3.3 V regulator (IC101 Pin 11).
• FL tube voltage....Output from the –29 V regulator (IC431).
• LED voltage...Output from the 7 V regulator (IC351).

(Reference) Auto power-off function

When the auto power save function is turned ON at the setup menu, the unit stops and sets into the standby mode automatically five
minutes later.

1-3. Backup rechargeable battery

Rechargeable battery (BT201) for backup for the microprocessor (IC501) maintaining data on mode settings.
In the fully-charged state, backed up data can be stored in the microprocessor for about 1 month from the time the AC plug was discon-
nected.

(Important) When “Initialize” blinks

Backup battery defects will cause the setup menu settings stored in the microprocessor to be erased. If this happens, “Initialize” will blink
for about 4 seconds when the power is turned ON.

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2. CONTROL CIRCUIT
2-1. ICs
The main ICs controlling the operations of the unit are as follows.

• Microprocessor (IC501)....Controls the operations of the unit. Encodes and decodes control signals input and output to or from the
i.LINK terminal. Also stores playback mode settings and UTOC information of the disc read in the internal memory. When the backup
rechargeable battery becomes empty, these data will be erased.
• FLASH ROM (IC502)....The operating program of the unit is recorded here, and is read when the microprocessor is started.
• FL driver (IC901)....Input of the serial signals from the microprocessor. Controls the FL tube displays.
• Data decoder (IC101)....Input of the serial signals from the microprocessor. Controls the LED displays.
• EEPROM (IC195)...Recorded with the node unique IDs and MD adjustment values for i.LINK communication. Data will be preserved
even if the power is disconnected.

2-2. Clocks
The operating clocks of the unit are the following three.
• X702 (24.576 MHz)....For i.LINK circuit
• X171 (90 MHz)....For ATRAC DSP
• X501 (10 MHz)....For the microprocessor

3. SERVO CIRCUIT
3-1. Spindle Servo
The spindle motor rotates at a x2 speed at all times. This is operated by setting the spindle motor drive output of the DSP (IC151) to x2
speed.

3-2. Laser Power

Like the conventional MD player, the laser power is automatically adjusted. At the same time, the laser current (Iop) will also be moni-
tored. The laser current is input to the monitor amplifier (IC102) by voltage-shifting the voltage at the two edges of R128 (TP121, TP122)
using resistance, the differential output is input to the OP-LEVEL terminal (IC501, Pin 133) of the microprocessor, and A/D-converted to
check the current.

(Important) Overflow of laser current

When the laser diode of the optical block deteriorates due to extended use in high temperatures, the laser current will increase.
When the laser current is abnormal, “E0101” and “LASER NG” will alternately be displayed.

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4. RECORDING/PLAYBACK CIRCUITS
4-1. Playback Circuit
The signal output from the optical block is input to the RF amplifier (IC101, Pins 1, 2). The RF signal generated and amplified in the RF
amplifier is output from the RF terminal (IC101, Pin 38), and input to the DSP RFI terminal (IC151, Pin 57). After shockproof operations
using the DRAM (IC152), the ATRAC decoded audio signals by the DSP are output from the DADT terminal (IC151, Pin 26). The operations
until here are the same as the conventional MD player.
The DADT signal output is input to the DATAI terminal (IC601, Pin 15) of LINK, encoded to i.LINK signal by LINK, and output to PHY
(IC701). The signal input to the PHY (IC701, Pins 13, 14, 16, 17) is converted to differential signal, and isochronous-transmitted from the
i.LINK terminal.

(Note) Digital out signal

The digital out signal from the DSP (IC151, Pin21) is input to the LINK DIN terminal (IC530, Pin 17), but this signal is usually not used.

4-2. Recording Circuit

The differential signal input from the i.LINK terminal is converted to i.LINK signal by PHY (IC701), and output to LINK (IC601). When
the i.LINK signal input to LINK (IC601, Pins 74, 75, 76, 77) is determined as readable audio signal by the microprocessor (IC501), the audio
signal is removed by LINK using the PLL circuit composed of IC602, etc., and output from the DATAO terminal (IC601, Pin 22). The
DATAO signal output is input to the DADTI terminal (IC601, Pin 22) of the DSP via the selector (IC656).
Hereafter, as in normal MD players, ATRAC encoding is performed inside the DSP, shockproof operations are performed by the DRAM
(IC152), the EFMO signal output from the EFMO terminal (IC601, Pin 100) is input to the OWH driver (IC181), and output as magnetic
signal from the magnetic head (HR901).

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5. PRELIMINARY CIRCUIT
The SONY i.LINK compatible MD player is equipped as standard with circuits with MD CLIP and EMD compatibilities. These circuits
may be used in the future.

(Reference) MD CLIP
The MD CLIP specification is the extended specification of the audio MD. The MD CLIP uses the outside of the UTOC area not used with
the audio MD, to record still picture and character data.
Despite restricted data capacity, etc., up to 100 still picture can be stored. In addition, pictures and character data can be set to be displayed
according to sounds, creating possible applications for Karaoke and slide presentations.

Pit area Lead-in MD-Audio MD-Clip

area

Management U-TOC U-TOC

area area
area
Disc
Inner AUX-TOC
area
Not
Used
AUX-data
area

Groove
area
Program
area

Disc
Outer

Lead-out
area

Fig. 4-1. MD CLIP

(Reference) EMD Specification (Electronic Music Distribution Specification)

Specification for downloading music to the MD player at high speed such as by music distribution using CS broadcast, etc. It is specified
by i.LINK. The ATRAC music data is transmitted using MPEG protocol type in i.LINK signal. As the music data is transmitted by ATRAC
data, high speed download is possible.

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5-1. MD CLIP Circuit
The image data processing function and function which records in areas previously not used are required for compatibility with MD CLIP.
These functions are processed by the microprocessor (IC501).
The IC651, IC652, IC653, and IC654 for aligning the signal timing are circuits for the MD CLIP of the MDS-LSA1. All these ICs are
mounted on the CLIP board.
When errors occur in these ICs, normal operations are also affected. Therefore do not perform operations with the CLIP board removed.

5-2. EMD Circuit

In the EMD circuit, ATRAC data is input instead of 16-bit PCM audio data. The ATRAC data input via the i.LINK terminal is output from
the ADTO terminal (IC601 Pin 9) of LINK, and output to the selector (IC656). This selector is controlled by the CNT3 terminal (IC501, Pin
129) of the microprocessor to switch between normal sounds and ATRAC data.

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 V. OUTLINE OF STR-LSA1
1. ACCESSORIES
1-1. Remote Controller (RM-LSA1S)
The basic operations (playback, stop, etc.) of the CD player and MD player can be performed other than STR-LSA1 operations.

1-2. Other Accessories

The STR-LSA1 is provided with a loop antenna for AM. LISSA series devices other than the STR-LSA1 are provided with one i.LINK
cable. This cable is not provided for the STR-LSA1.
(Refer to section 1-1 in “1. Outline of CDP-LSA1”.)

2. FUNCTIONS OF STR-LSA1 UNITS

2-1. i.LINK Related Functions
(1) LINC
When a LISSA series device is specified as the input source by MDS-LSA1 and STR-LSA1, LINC (Logical Interface Connection) will be
performed. LISSA series devices can be LINCed with several devices.

(Reference) When “FUNC. Locked” is displayed

When the STR-LSA1 is LINCed from other STR-LSAi, or LINCed from the MDS-LSA1 and set to the recording mode, an error message
will be displayed if attempts are made to rotate the STR-LSA1 jog dial and switch the function. In this case, switch the input destination of
the LINCed device, and remove the LINC.

(Reference) Transfer of LINCed destination

During the recording of the played back sounds of the CDP-LSA1 by the MDS-LSA1, if the MDS-LSA1 is LINCed by the STR-LSA1,
the LINCed destination will be transferred to output the recording monitor sound, and the sounds of the CDP-LSA1 will be output form the
STR-LSA1.
However, if LINCed from the MDS-LSA1 to the STR-LSA1 when the played back sounds of the CDP-LSA1 are output by the STR-
LSA1, “NO SIGNAL” will be displayed. In this case, LINC directly from the MDS-LSA1 to the CDP-LSA1.

(2) Ping
Function for the MDS-LSA1 and STR-LSA1 to check the device currently selected. When Ping is used, an arrow mark is displayed on the
display of the LISSA series device selected currently to enable the connection destination to be checked. In order to use the Ping function,
“Ping” of the Setup Menu must be set to ON.

(3) i.LINK control

When “i.LINK Control” of the Setup Menu is set to ON, the power of the STR-LSA1 will turn ON when the LISSA series device is turned
ON, and at the same time, functions can also be switched automatically.
However, if several STR-LSA1 is LINCed to one LISSA series device, the power of only one STR-LSA1 will be linked to the LISSA
series device.

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2-2. Other Functions
(1) EQ condition sub menus
To change the parameters of parametrics EQ1 to EQ3, the PC connection kit for the LISSA series, PCLK-LSA1 is required.

(2) Naming of input device

Up to ten i.LINK devices can be named, and each of these names can consist up to 11 characters. Names assigned are automatically
displayed in selections. As devices are registered and differentiated by Node Unique IDs, assignment of names is useful when connecting to
the same types of devices.

(3) H.A.T.S.
H.A.T.S. is the abbreviation of “High-quality digital Audio Transmission System”, which is a function reducing jitters during digital
audio signal transmission. When the H.A.T.S. function is turned ON, the indicator lights up.
When digital audio signals are transferred, the phase difference of the operation clocks of devices affect the playback quality in the form
of jitters. To prevent this, the STR-LSA1 stores i.LINK signals in the unit, and reads them according to the internal clocks of the unit to
reduce the jitters.
The H.A.T.S. function of the STR-LSA1 is effective only for the 44.1 kHz i.LINK signal input. In addition, the H.A.T.S. is effective only
for sounds received by the STR-LSA1, but not for recordings which are performed directly by other devices mutually such as recording from
the CD to MD.
Even if devices selected by the STR-LSA1 are LINCed from other devices, as the operating timing cannot be controlled, the H.A.T.S
function will not function.

(4) Auto-power-off function

When the auto-power-save function is turned ON at the Setup Menu, the standby mode will automatically be set about 1 minute later in a
state where no signal is input to the STR-LSA1.

(5) Dimmer
The display brightness level can be set at the setup menu. When the STR-LSA1 i.LINK control function is ON, the setting level will be
sent to the LISSA series device that was connected when the dimmer was set at the STR-LSA1, and the level will be changed automatically.

(6) Muting
Pressing the MUTING key on the remote controller mutes the audio output. At the same time, the MUTING indicator lights up.

(7) Input source display

Rotating the jog dial sequentially displays the input sources connected to the i.LINK terminal. If the model name of the other machine can
be read using the i.LINK function, the model will be displayed. SONY audio devices such as the CDP/MDS/STR-LSA1 will be displayed
with the model name, while VAIO PCs will be displayed as “UNKNOWN” due to the different connection cord. The SONY DV camcorder
will also be displayed as “UNKNOWN”.

The following shows the categories of the main devices. The sequence shown is the priority order of the displays.
CDP-LSA1, MDS-LSA1, SONY-CDP, SONY-MDS, other CDP, other MDS, SONY products (VAIO, DV camcorders, STR-LSA1s, etc.),
TUNER (CS tuners, etc.), VIDEO (home video device), other (PCs, etc.).

There is a priority order to the devices according to the category. When two CDP-LSA1s and one MDS-LSA1 are connected, the priority
order is 1:CDP, 2:CDP, and 3:MDS. The order in the same category (1 and 2) may change every time the i.LINK connection is reconnected.

(Note) Difference in MDS and STR displays

When the DVcam is connected by i.LINK, the category is displayed as “TAPE” at the MDS-LSA1, and as “UNKOWN” at the STR-
LSA1".

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 VI. OPERATIONS OF STR-LSA1 CIRCUIT
1. POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1-1. Standby mode
The AC voltage input from the AC plug is input to the 3.3 V regulator (IC757) via the fuse (F1) and sub power transformer (T1), and the
3.3 V voltage used by the microprocessor (IC114) and i.LINK circuit is output. This voltage is constantly output when the AC plug is
connected.
The reset IC (IC118) is started by this 3.3 V voltage, the reset signal (IC114 Pin 12) is input to the microprocessor, and the standby state
is set.

(Repair Tips) When “NO DEVICE” is displayed on other i.LINK devices

As the i.LINK circuit will not start if the power supply circuit of the standby mode is faulty, it will not be detected as a device by other
i.LINK devices. In this case, the symptoms will be as follows; “NEW CONNECT” is displayed even if the i.LINK cable is connected, and the
power supply circuit cannot be detected by other i.LINK devices.

1-2. Power ON
When the power on input such as power switch is detected by the microprocessor, the output of the POWER RY terminal (IC114, Pin 38)
of the microprocessor will be input to the relay driver (Q705), the AC voltage will be input to the power transformer (T2), and various
operating voltages will be output. The main operating voltages of the unit output are as follows.

(1) Via the F701, F702

• Circuit voltage...Output via the 6 V regulator (IC752) and 5 V regulator (IC305).
• Amplifier voltage...Output from 6 V regulator (IC752) and -6 V regulator (IC753) respectively.
• Fan motor voltage....Output from the 10 V regulator (IC751).
• Tuner LED (JOG MENU) voltage...Output from the 12 V regulator (IC754).

(2) Via the F703

• RDS voltage....Output via the 5 V regulator (IC755).
• Circuit operating voltage...Output via the 5 V regulator (IC755) and 3.3 V regulator (IC756).

(3) Others
• Voltage for FL tube...Output from the -29 V regulator composed of Q703 and D726

(Reference) Auto power-off function

When the auto power save function is turned ON at the setup menu, the unit stops and sets into the standby mode automatically about one
minute later.

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2. CONTROL CIRCUIT
2-1. ICs
The main ICs controlling the operations of the unit are as follows.

• Microprocessor (IC114)....Controls the operations of the unit, and the H.A.T.S. functions. Encodes and decodes control signals input
and output to or from the i.LINK terminal.
• Terminal expander (IC112, IC113, IC115, IC120, IC121)....Performs serial communication with the microprocessor, and controls the
input/output signal.
• FL driver (IC861)....Input of the serial signals from the microprocessor. Controls the FL tube displays.
• EEPROM (IC116)...Backs up Node Unique IDs for i.LINK communication, Dimmer mode, and input various names. Data will be
preserved without power.
• Reset (IC118)....Outputs reset signals when the unit is started.

2-2. Clocks
The operating clocks of the unit are the following four.
• X101 (24.576 MHz)....For i.LINK circuit
• X301 (22 MHz)...For A/D converter, digital filter, and D/A converter
• X102 (10 MHz)...For the microprocessor
• X52 (4.33 MHz)...For RDS

3. PROTECTION CIRCUIT
3-1. Overload Prevention Circuit
Circuit which detects excess speaker output and protects the speakers.
When the speaker output exceeds a certain range, detectors (Q503, Q504, Q603, and Q64) detect the overload.
In order to detect the upper and lower limits of the left and right speaker outputs, altogether four detectors are provided.
When overload of the speaker is detected by the detector, Q505 or Q605 turn ON, Q700 turn ON, and the LOAD terminal (IC700 Pin1)
of the overload controller becomes H. As a result, the overload state will be detected.
When overload is detected, the RELAY terminal (IC700, Pin 6) of the overload controller becomes L, and the speaker output stops after
the relays (RY501, RY502) switch. Next, Q701 and Q702 turn ON, overload is detected by the PROTECT IN terminal (IC114 Pin 51) of the
microprocessor, and “PROTECTOR” is displayed.

3-2. DC Detection Circuit

Circuit which detects the DC components which increase when a large current flows to speaker outputs when the speaker terminal short-
circuits, etc.
The left and right speaker outputs are monitored by the DC terminal (IC700 Pin 2) of the overload detectors. When DC components are
detected in the speaker output, the RELAY terminal (IC700 Pin 6) of the overload controller outputs L.
The operations hereafter are the same as “3-1. Overload Detection”.

3-3. Overheat Detection Circuit

Circuit which detects the overheat of the speaker output drivers (Q502, Q503, Q504, Q602, Q603, Q604).
These speaker output drivers are attached to ducts for discharging heat during operations. The ducts are cooled by the rotation of fans.
Ducts are attached with overheat sensors (IC502). When these sensors exceed a certain temperature, the VOUT terminal (IC502 Pin 2)
becomes H, the LOAD terminal (IC700 Pin 1) of the overload controller becomes H, overheat is detected, and the RELAY terminal (IC700
Pin 6) of the overload controller outputs L.
The operations hereafter are the same as “3-1. Overload Detection”.

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3-4. Speaker Output Detection Circuit
Circuit for preventing overheat by rotating the fan according to the speaker output.
The left and right speaker outputs are input to the output detectors composed of D509 and D725. When the speaker outputs exceed a
certain level, the fan switch (Q706, Q707) turns ON, voltage is supplied from the 10 V regulator (IC751) to the fan motor, and the fan motor
rotates.
When the speaker output falls below a constant level, the fan motor stops.

(Note) Fan motor noises

When the speaker output exceeds a certain level, the fan motor rotates at a constant speed, and stops when below a certain level. For this
reason, the rotary fan noise may appear to have increased suddenly when the fan motor starts rotating.

3-5. AC Power OFF Circuit

When the AC power is pulled out, the AC voltage drops gradually due to the effects of the capacitor. In this case, the operations of the unit
may become unstable and noises may be output from the speaker output terminal. To prevent this, this circuit switches the speaker output by
detecting the drop in the AC voltage.
The output of the power transformer (T2) is input to the AC_OFF terminal (IC700 Pin 4) of the overload detector via D700. The drop in
the AC voltage is detected at this terminal and the RELAY terminal (IC700 Pin 6) of the overload controller outputs L.
The operations hereafter are the same as “3-1. Overload Detection”.

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4. H.A.T.S. CIRCUIT
4-1. Operations when H.A.T.S. is OFF (When the input signal is 32/44.1/48 kHz)
(1) Sound data
The audio signal input from the i.LINK terminal is input to LINK (IC117) via PHY (IC109), and the 16-bit audio signal is read using the
PLL circuit (IC119). This audio signal is output from the DOUT terminal (IC117 Pin 18), and input to the DIN1 terminal (IC111 Pin 1) of the
DIR (Digital Interface Receiver via the gate (IC317) and voltage converter (IC106). The audio signal is input to the DATA1 terminal (IC107
Pin1) of the SRC (sampling rate converter) via the voltage converter (IC108).
Next, the audio signal output from the DATAO terminal (IC107 Pin 30) of the SRC is input to the SIA terminal (IC101 Pin 117) of the DSP
via the voltage converter (IC108), after which various equalizer operations are performed.

(2) Sync clock

BCK and LRCK are extracted by DIR (IC111) from the audio signals input from the i.LINK terminal. These sync signals are input to SRC
(IC107) via the voltage converter (IC108). They are then input to the DSP (IC101), A/D converter (IC301) via the clock selector (IC105).

4-2. Operations when H.A.T.S. is ON (When the input signal is 44.1 kHz)
(1) Audio signals
The audio signals input from the i.LINK terminal are input to the LINK (IC117) via PHY (IC109), and 16-bit audio is extracted. The
extracted audio signal is stored in the DRAM (IC122), synchronized with the clocks of the STR-LSA1, and output from the DATAO terminal
(IC117 Pin 22).
The audio signals output are input to SIB terminal (IC101 Pin 118) of the DSP via the voltage converter (IC106).

(2) Sync clocks

The sync clocks (512 FS, FS=44.1 kHz) of the audio signals are output from the 512 CK terminal (IC301, Pin 25). This clock is input to
the 512FSI terminal (IC117 Pin 2) of LINK via the voltage converter (IC106) and are used as the sync signals (LRCK, BCK) of the i.LINK
audio signals.
The 512FS clock is divided to half frequency by the clock divider (IC102) and is also input to the CLK1 terminal (IC101 Pin 99) of the
DSP. This clock is also used for equalizer processing.

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5. INPUT/OUTPUT CIRCUITS
5-1. Signal Processing/Amplification Circuits
The DSP (IC101) processes tone, balance, and parametric equalizer. The audio signals are output to the DADT terminal (IC301, Pin 27)
of the D/A converter from the SOA terminal (IC101 Pin 2) of the DSP, and converted to analog audio output. They are then output to the
speaker terminal via gate (IC317), current D/A converter (IC303), amplifier (IC312, IC313), LPF (IC314, IC315), power amplifier (IC501),
and speaker output drivers (D502, Q503, Q504, Q602, Q603, Q604).

5-2. Volume Control

When volume control input is detected by the microprocessor (IC114), the microprocessor outputs volume controlled signal from the 6Q
terminal (IC115, Pin 14) of the terminal expander. This signal is input to the DI terminal (IC307, Pin 9) of the volume controller. The output
of the VOUT1 terminal (IC307, Pin 13) is adjusted. This output is input to CIREF terminal (IC303, Pin 1) of the D/A converter via the
amplifier (IC306) to control the volume.

5-3. Tuner Analog Input Circuit

The analog signal input to the analog input terminal and tuner signal output from the tuner unit are input to the input selector (IC310). The
output signal switched according to the mode is input to the A/D converter (IC301) via the amplifier (IC308 and IC309), and converted to the
digital signals.

(1) Speaker headphone output

The audio signal converted to digital signals by the A/D converter (IC301) is output from the ADDT terminal (IC301, Pin 12), and is input
to the SIC terminals (IC101, Pin 109) of the DSP via the amplifier (IC104). After equalizing at the DSP, it is output from the SOA terminal
(IC101, Pin 2) of the DSP.
The operations hereafter are the same as “5-1. Signal Processing and Amplification Circuit”.

(2) i.LINK output

The audio signal converted to digital signal by the A/D converter is output from the ADDT terminal (IC301, Pin 12), and input to the
DATA terminal (IC103, Pin 6) of the DIT (Digital Interface Transmitter). The digital audio signal converted to the digital audio interface
format signal at DIT is output from the DOI terminal (Pin 15), and input to the DIN terminal (IC117, Pin 17) of LINK via the voltage
converter (IC106). The audio signals encoded to i.LINK signals by LINK (IC117) are output to the i.LINK terminals via PHY (IC109).

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