MEX-BT38UW/BT3800U/
BT3807U/BT3850U
SERVICE MANUAL
US Model
MEX-BT38UW/BT3800U
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
Ver. 1.0 2009.11
MEX-BT3800U
Russian Model
MEX-BT3807U
E Model
MEX-BT3850U
Photo: MEX-BT3800U
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism
MEX-BT3700U/BT3750U/BT4700U
CD Mechanism Type
MG-101Z-188//Q
Optical Pick-up Name
DAX-25A
SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
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CEA2006 Standard
Power Output: 17 Watts RMS 4 at
4 Ohms < 1% THD+N
SN Ratio: 82 dBA
(reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range: 87.5 107.9 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono)
Separation: 40 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range: 530 1,710 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Sensitivity: 26 V
Tuner section
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Tuning range: 87.5 108.0 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono)
Separation: 40 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 15,000 Hz
MW/LW
Tuning range:
MW: 531 1,602 kHz
LW: 153 279 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Sensitivity: MW: 26 V, LW: 45 V
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Tuning range:
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Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono)
Separation: 40 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 15,000 Hz
Tuning range:
87.5 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono)
Separation: 40 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 15,000 Hz
MW/LW
Tuning range:
531 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Sensitivity: 26 V
Tuning range:
MW: 531 1,602 kHz
LW: 153 279 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Sensitivity: MW: 26 V, LW: 45 V
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FM
Tuning range:
87.5 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)
87.5 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)
FM tuning interval: 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono)
Separation: 40 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range:
531 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)
530 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)
AM tuning interval: 9 kHz/10 kHz switchable
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Sensitivity: 26 V
AM
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
USB Player section
Interface: USB (Full-speed)
Maximum current: 500 mA
Wireless Communication
Communication System:
Bluetooth Standard version 2.0
Output:
Bluetooth Standard Power Class 2 (Max. +4 dBm)
Maximum communication range:
Line of sight approx. 10 m (33 ft)*1
Frequency band:
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method: FHSS
Compatible Bluetooth Profiles*2:
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.5
HSP (Headset Profile)
*1 The actual range will vary depending on factors
such as obstacles between devices, magnetic
fields around a microwave oven, static electricity,
reception sensitivity, antennas performance,
operating system, software application, etc.
*2 Bluetooth standard profiles indicate the purpose of
Bluetooth communication between devices.
Power amplifier section
Output: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance: 4 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 52 W u 4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Outputs:
Audio outputs terminal (front/rear)
Subwoofer output terminal (mono)
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
BUS control input terminal
BUS audio input terminal
Telephone ATT control terminal
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
MIC input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
USB signal input connector
Tone controls:
Low: 10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid: 10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD)
High: 10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)
Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery
(negative ground (earth))
Dimensions: Approx. 178 u 50 u 179 mm
(7 1/8 u 2 u 7 1/8 in) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 u 53 u 162 mm
(7 1/4 u 2 1/8 u 6 1/2 in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)
Supplied accessories:
Card remote commander: RM-X304
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
AUDIO SYSTEM
9-889-696-01
Sony Corporation
2009K0500-1
2009.11
Audio&Video Business Group
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
MEX-BT38UW/BT3800U/BT3807U/BT3850U
The HD Radio Ready logo indicates that this
product will control a Sony HD RadioTM tuner
(sold separately).
For HD RadioTM tuner operation, please refer to
theWarning
HD RadioTM tuner Operating Instructions.
HD RadioTM and the HD Radio Ready logo are
proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.
The SAT Radio Ready
logo indicates that this
product will control a satellite
radio tuner module (sold
separately). Please see your nearest authorized
Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio
tuner module.
SAT Radio, SAT Radio Ready, the SAT
Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all
related marks are trademarks of Sirius XM
Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned
by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by Sony Corporation is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.
ZAPPIN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Windows Media and the
Windows logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
Content providers are using the digital rights
management technology for Windows Media
contained in this device (WM-DRM) to protect
the integrity of their content (Secure Content) so
that their intellectual property, including copyright,
in such content is not misappropriated.
This device uses WM-DRM software to play
Secure Content (WM-DRM Software). If the
security of the WM-DRM Software in this device
has been compromised, owners of Secure Content
(Secure Content Owners) may request that
Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Softwares right
to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or
play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the
WM-DRM Softwares ability to play unprotected
content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is
sent to your device whenever you download a
license for Secure Content from the Internet or
from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with
such license, also download revocation lists onto
your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.
US and Canadian models:
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Except US and Canadian models:
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NOTES ON CHIP COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
Never reuse a disconnected chip component.
Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be damaged by heat.
FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARD REPAIRING
Keep the temperature of soldering iron around 270 C during
repairing.
Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED 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 PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
LA SCURIT!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR
LES DIAGRAMMES SCHMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES
PICES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SCURIT DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE
PAR DES PICES SONY DONT LES NUMROS SONT DONNS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLMENTS
PUBLIS PAR SONY.
MEX-BT38UW/BT3800U/BT3807U/BT3850U
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
SERVICING NOTES ..............................................
2.
GENERAL ...................................................................
3.
DISASSEMBLY
3-1.
3-2.
3-3.
3-4.
3-5.
3-6.
3-7.
3-8.
3-9.
3-10.
3-11.
3-12.
3-13.
Disassembly Flow ...........................................................
Cover ...............................................................................
CD Mechanism Deck (MG-101Z-188//Q) .....................
ANTENNA Board...........................................................
MAIN Board ...................................................................
SERVO Board .................................................................
Chassis (T) Sub Assy ......................................................
Roller Arm Assy..............................................................
Chassis (OP) Assy ...........................................................
Chucking Arm Sub Assy .................................................
Sled Motor Assy..............................................................
Optical Pick-up Section ..................................................
Optical Pick-up ...............................................................
4.
DIAGRAMS
4-1. Block Diagram - AUDIO Section (1/2) - ........................
4-2. Block Diagram - AUDIO Section (2/2) - ........................
4-3. Block Diagram
- PANEL, POWER SUPPLY Section - ...........................
4-4. Printed Wiring Boards - MAIN Section (1/2) - ..............
4-5. Printed Wiring Boards - MAIN Section (2/2) - ..............
4-6. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Section (1/4) - ...................
4-7. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Section (2/4) - ...................
4-8. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Section (3/4) - ...................
4-9. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Section (4/4) - ...................
4-10. Printed Wiring Boards - KEY Section - ..........................
4-11. Schematic Diagram - KEY Section - ..............................
5.
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14
14
15
15
16
16
17
17
18
19
19
21
22
23
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
EXPLODED VIEWS
5-1. Main Section ................................................................... 39
5-2. Front Panel Section ......................................................... 40
5-3. CD Mechanism Deck Section (MG-101Z-188//Q) ........ 41
6.
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST .............................. 42
Accessories are given in the last of the electrical parts list.
MEX-BT38UW/BT3800U/BT3807U/BT3850U
SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP
BLOCK OR BASE UNIT
The laser diode in the optical pick-up block may suffer electrostatic break-down because of the potential difference generated by
the charged electrostatic load, etc. on clothing and the human body.
During repair, pay attention to electrostatic break-down and also
use the procedure in the printed matter which is included in the
repair parts.
The flexible board is easily damaged and should be handled with
care.
NOTES ON LASER DIODE EMISSION CHECK
Never look into the laser diode emission from right above when
checking it for adjustment. It is feared that you will lose your sight.
If the optical pick-up block is defective, please replace the whole
optical pick-up block.
Never turn the semi-fixed resistor located at the side of optical
pick-up block.
optical pick-up
UNLEADED SOLDER
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with
the lead free mark due to their particular size)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.
Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 C higher
than ordinary solder.
Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be
applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.
Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to
about 350 C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if
the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
Strong viscosity
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow)
than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges
occur such as on IC pins, etc.
Usable with ordinary solder
It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may
also be added to ordinary solder.
TEST DISCS
Use following TEST DISC when this set confirms the operation
and checks it.
Part No.
Description
3-702-101-01
4-225-203-01
YEDS-18 (for CD)
PATD-012 (for CD)
NOTE FOR THE 20-PIN CONNECTOR (CN901)
Do not use alcohol to clean the 20-pin connector (CN901) connecting the front panel with the main body.
Do not touch the connector directly with your bare hand. Poor contact may be caused.
semi-fixed resistor
EXTENSION CABLE AND SERVICE POSITION
When repairing or servicing this set, connect the jig (extension
cable) as shown below.
Connect the MAIN board (CN350) and the SERVO board
(CN401) with the extension cable (Part No. J-2502-076-1).
MAIN board
(CN350)
extension cable
(Part No. J-2502-076-1)
SERVO board
(CN401)
MEX-BT38UW/BT3800U/BT3807U/BT3850U
NOTE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BT BOARD
When repairing, the complete BT board (Part No. A-1641-142-A)
should be replaced since any parts in the BT board cannot be repaired.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
Bottom View
NOTE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE SERVO BOARD
When repairing, the complete SERVO board (Part No. A-1554409-A) should be replaced since any parts in the SERVO board
cannot be repaired.
NOTE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE USB CONNECTOR
(CN902)
To replace the USB connector requires alignment.
1. Insert the USB connector into the front panel.
2. Place the KEY board on the front panel and align the terminals
of the USB connector with the holes in the KEY board.
3. Solder the six terminals of the connector.
KEY board
Model Number Label
Part No.
Part No.
Destination
4-160-362-0[]
BT3800U: US and Canadian models
4-160-363-0[]
BT38UW
4-160-364-0[]
BT3800U: AEP and UK models
4-160-365-0[]
BT3807U
4-160-366-0[]
BT3850U: E model
4-160-367-0[]
BT3850U: Saudi Arabia model
USB connector
front panel
Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote
commander
Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 year.
(The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander
becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
+ side up
1
Notes on the lithium battery
Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good
contact.
Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
MEX-BT38UW/BT3800U/BT3807U/BT3850U
BLUETOOTH FUNCTION CHECKING METHOD USING
A CELLULAR PHONE
1. Required Equipment
Set to be tested (MEX-BT38UW/BT3800U/BT3807U/
BT3850U)
Cellular phone (Recommended SEMC K320i or K800i, or
select from connectable cellular phones list)
Speaker connection (at least Front L/R ch)
DC power supply (12V)
2. Preparation
Turn on the Bluetooth function of the cellular phone in advance.
Remove a Bluetooth device connected to the cellular phone in advance. (at least, remove XPLOD)
3. Test Environment
No other Bluetooth device is making a communication in the
periphery. (within 20m)
No other MEX-BT38UW/BT3800U/BT3807U/BT3850U are
supplied with electric power.
There are no two or more wireless LAN access points in the
periphery. (with 50m) (one is OK)
The set should be tested in a place such as a meeting room, free
from ambient noise.
The speaker at the far end should be in a place such as another
meeting room separated acoustically.
4. Setting
Install the MEX-BT38UW/BT3800U/BT3807U/BT3850U on the
desktop.
9. Press the [PUSH SELECT] button for a short time to check
that the conversation can be made.
10. Check that the other partys voice can be heard from the speaker.
11. Check by operating the Volume that the other partys volume
varies.
12. Speak to the microphone of the set to check that the other party
can hear it. (Make sure that there is no large difference from
normal set)
13. Press the [PUSH SELECT] button for 2 seconds to check that
the HF turns off and the set is switched to a telephone call
between cellular phones. (This may not function depending on
the cellular phone)
14. Press the [PUSH SELECT] button for 2 seconds to check that
the HF turns on and the set is switched to a telephone call between MEX-BT38UW/BT3800U/BT3807U/BT3850U) and
far end.
15. Press the [PUSH SELECT] button for a short time to check
that a telephone call is terminated. Also, the original source is
returned.
16. Perform ACC OFF -> ON to check if the set is reconnected
automatically to the cellular phone.
7. BT Audio Function Check
1. Connect the set to the BT audio device (or cellular phone furnished with BT audio function) to check that the streaming
logo lights up.
2. Play the BT audio device to check that a sound is generated
from the set when the source is switched to the BT audio.
3. Operate the set ([SEEK /+], [6] button operation) to check if
it can control the BT Audio.
5. Precautions
Beware of the following points when conducting the
talking test:
There is no fault if a talking can be made by adjusting appropriately the volume of the telephone of the other party and the
cellular phone connected through the Bluetooth, besides the
setup of MEX-BT38UW/BT3800U/BT3807U/BT3850U.
The speakers voice will become loud naturally if the periphery is noisy, or become low if quiet. (even though the speaker
intents to talk on the same volume level)
The speakers voice will become loud naturally if the other
partys voice is loud.
Note: The functions that can be operated vary depending on the BT audio
device connected.
6. BT PHONE Function Check
1. Press the [BLUETOOTH] button for 5 seconds to check if the
BT logo changes from lighting to blinking.
2. Search peripheral equipment from the cellular phone to check
if XPLOD is found.
3. Search peripheral equipment from the cellular phone apart
from the set about 5m to check if XPLOD is found.
4. Check if peripheral equipment can be registered to the cellular
phone (pass key 0000).
5. Make a connection to the cellular phone to check if the HF
logo lights up. (This may be conducted at the same time in item
4)
6. After making a connection to the cellular phone, move the cellular phone apart from the set about 5m to check if the connection is held.
7. After switching the source of the MEX-BT38UW/BT3800U/
BT3807U/BT3850U)to other than BT PHONE (e.g. TUNER)
to check that a sound is generated, make a call to the cellular
phone connected to the set.
8. Check that the sound being played is interrupted and in turn the
ring tone is heard. (the built-in sound of the set will be generated or the ring tone of cellular phone will be heard depending
on the cellular phone)
8. Initialize
This should be performed when the set is sent back to the user after
all the checks finished successfully.
1. Execute the initialization.
2. Press the [BLUETOOTH] button for 3 seconds to check if the
BT logo lights up.
3. Check that the set is not connected automatically to the cellular
phone that was connected last.
4. With the BT audio source, check that the streaming logo does
not blink when the [6] button is pressed.
4. Perform ACC OFF ON to check if the set can be reconnected to the BT audio device. (Some BT audio devices may
be reconnected automatically)
5. With the BT audio source, press the [6] button to check if the
streaming logo blinks and the set is reconnected to the BT audio device. (This function is disabled while the set is reconnected to a cellular phone. Accordingly, this test should be
conducted after the power is turned on and then the HF logo
lights up, or when about 30 seconds elapsed after the power
on)
9. What to Do after Checking
1. If the board does not need to be replaced
Return the bluetooth settings to original ones. (settings when
the set was received from the user)
2. If the board needs to be replaced
Return to the factory shipping mode.
MEX-BT38UW/BT3800U/BT3807U/BT3850U
SECTION 2
This section is extracted
from instruction manual.
GENERAL
(BT38UW/BT3800U: US and Canadian models)
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