MDR-IF230/IF330R

SERVICE MANUAL US Model

Ver 1.1 2000. 06 Canadian Model
E Model
Australian Model
MDR-IF230/IF330R

Tourist Model
MDR-IF330R

Illustration : MDR-IF330R

MDR-IF230 is the component model block one in the MDR-IF130K

or MDR-IF230RK.
MDR-IF330R is the component model block one in the MDR-IF330RK.

COMPONENT MODEL NAME FOR MDR-IF130K/IF230RK/IF330RK

MDR-IF130K MDR-IF230RK MDR-IF330RK
Cordless Headphones MDR-IF230 MDR-IF230 MDR-IF330R
Transmitter TMR-IF130 TMR-IF230R TMR-IF330R

SPECIFICATIONS
Headphone
Charging and using hours (MDR-IF330R)
Approx. charging hours Approx. using hours*
1 1.5
24** 30
* at 1kHz 1mW + 1mW output
** the hours required to fully charge an cmpty battery
Battery life* (MDR-IF230/IF330R)
Battery Approx. hours
Sony alkaline battery LR6(SG) 100
Sony battery R6P(SR) 50
* at 1kHz 1mW + 1mW output
Power source Supplied Ni-Cd rechargeable battery NC-AA(HJ)
or commercially available R6 (size AA) dry battery
Mass Approx. 180g (6.4oz.) including battery
Supplied Ni-Cd rechargeable battery
Model name NC-AA (HJ)
Type Ni-Cd
Voltage 1.2V
Capacity 600mAh

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

CORDLESS STEREO HEADPHONES

MICROFILM
 SECTION 1
DISASSEMBLY
rThe equipment can be remo ved using the f ollo wing pr ocedure .
Set Cover (R), hanger RX board
Cover (L), hanger PD board

Note : Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

1-1. RX BOARD REMOVAL

Cover (R), hanger 5 Screw +P (2x6)

6

4 Screws +P (2x6)
7

RX board
2 Screw (M 1.7x4)

3
Hanger (R) SP2
Pat, ear
1

4 Screw +P (2x6)

1-2. PD BOARD REMOVAL

5 Screw +P (2x6)

Pat, ear
4 Screws +P (2x6)
2 Screw
(M 1.7x4)
Lid, battery case

1
8
3 Hanger (L)

SP1

4 Screw +P (2x6)

7 6

PD board

Cover (L), hanger

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SECTION 2
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT
Note : TUNING Adjustment MUTE ON POINT Adjustment
1. Thetransmittersectionadjustmentsshouldbecompletedbefore Preparation :
performingtheheadphonessectionadjustment. Connection and Adjustments Location :
AF OSC
2. On adjusting the headphones section, use the transmitter as a AUDIO IN B jack (J1)
jig. 1kHz 245mV (–10dB) [RX BOARD] (Conductor side)
Jig regulated DC
Headphones Transmitter ATT power suppluy
TMR-IF130 level meter
MDR-IF230 or Transmitter
TMR-IF230R TP51
MDR-IF330R TMR-IF330R 600 Ω (R-CH) TP (VCC)
J4
power supply
3. TheheadphonessectionadjustmentmustbemadewithPDboard (DC 9V) TP (GND)
connected to the RX board with the specified wire. (output :1.2V DC)
1. Feed a signal to jig (transmitter) and connect a power supply to
4. The MUTE ON POINT adjustment must be made while taking DC IN 9V jack (J4).
care of the photodiodes (D1, D2, D101, D102) not to be ex- 2. Appl y DC 1.2V between TP (VCC) and TP (GND) on the RX
poseddirectlytoexternallights(suchasincandescentlampand board.
sun light). 3. Set the R V1 (VOL) on the RX boar d to the minim um position. TP
(GND)

Procedure : TP51
1. Connect the distor tion meter to TP31 (L-c h) and TP51 (R-c h). TP31

C35

C55
2. Turn on the po wer .
3. Adjust with L32 (L-ch) and L53 (R-ch) to minimize the reading
on the distor tion meter . RV2

RV2 : Mute ON point TP

Connection and Adjustment Location : Adjustment TP
(SW)
(VCC)
TP3
regulated DC TP3
distortion power suppluy TP2
TP2 TP51
[RX BOARD] (Conductor side) meter
(R-CH)

TP (VCC)
FM RF signal
TP31 generator

L1

C3
(L-CH) TP51 TP (GND)
RV1 (VOL) (R-CH) (output :1.2V DC) 10kΩ 0.1µF TP (SIG) TP
(SIG)

Carrier frequency : 2.8MHz

TP Modulation : 1kHz
(GND) Deviation : 16kHz
Output level : 34dB µV
TP51
TP31
C35

C55

L53
L32
TP
(VCC)
Procedure :
TP 1. Shor t the cir cuit between TP2 and TP3.
(SW)
2. Note down the level meter read at this time.
3. Release the shor t-cir cuit between TP2 and TP3.
TP3 4. Adjust R V2 so that the le vel meter read is 5dB to 10dB belo w
TP2
L32 : Tuning Adjustment (L-CH) the value noted down at step 2.

L53 : Tuning Adjustment (R-CH)

L1

C3

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3-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

Note:
• All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF: µµF
50 WV or less are not indicated except for electrolytics
and tantalums.
• All resistors are in Ω and 1/4 W or less unless otherwise
specified.
• ¢ : internal component.
• U : B+ Line.
• H : adjustment for repair.
• Power voltage is dc 1.2V and fed with regulated dc power
supply from battery terminal.
Voltages are dc with respect to ground under no-signal
conditions.
• Signal path.
F : AUDIO
J : RF

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SECTION 4 SECTION 5
EXPLODED VIEW PD RX ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
NOTE : NOTE :
• -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they • Items marked “ * ”are not stocked since they • The mechanical parts with no reference • Due to standardization, replacements in the • SEMICONDUCTORS
When indicating parts by reference num-
may have some difference from the original are seldom required for routine service. Some number in the exploded views are not parts list may be different from the parts In each case, u : µ , for example :
supplied. ber, please include the board.
one. delay should be anticipated when ordering specified in the diagrams or the components uA.... : µ A.... , uPA.... : µ PA....
these items. used on the set. uPB.... : µ PB.... , uPC.... : µ PC....
8 • -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they uPD.... : µ PD....
may have some difference from the original • CAPACITORS
3 IF330R one. uF : µ F
2 • RESISTORS • COILS
All resistors are in ohms uH : µ H
METAL : Metal-film resistor
9 5 METAL OXIDE :Metal oxide-film resistor
F : nonflammable
• Items marked “ * ”are not stocked since
they are seldom required for routine service.
4 Some delay should be anticipated when
ordering these items.
Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark
4 * 1-669-731-11 PD BOARD C91 1-164-346-11 CERAMIC CHIP 1uF 16V
********* C92 1-164-004-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1uF 10% 25V

4-995-952-01 TERMINAL (+), BATTERY C93 1-163-009-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.001uF 10% 50V
4-995-954-01 TERMINAL (CHARGE), BATTERY C94 1-163-009-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.001uF 10% 50V
4 4-995-955-01 TERMINAL (–), BATTERY C96 1-163-017-00 CERAMIC CHIP 0.0047uF 5% 50V
7
25 < DIODE > < DIODE >
12 1
4 4 D101 8-719-058-49 LED PP508 (INFRARED SENSOR) D1 8-719-058-49 LED PP508 (INFRARED SENSOR)
15 19 D102 8-719-058-49 LED PP508 (INFRARED SENSOR) D2 8-719-058-49 LED PP508 (INFRARED SENSOR)
16 ************************************************************ D91 8-719-066-57 LED SA2512 (POWER)
4
* A-4542-500-A RX BOARD, COMPLETE < FILTER >
SP1 *******************
FL31 1-239-762-11 FILTER, BAND PASS
6
18 < CAPACITOR > FL51 1-239-763-11 FILTER, BAND PASS
4
4
13 10 C1 1-126-607-11 ELECT CHIP 47uF 20% 4V < IC >
4
C3 1-163-031-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.01uF 50V
11 22
24 C4 1-163-031-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.01uF 50V IC1 8-759-364-96 IC TA2056FN-EL
4 14 C5 1-165-319-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1uF 50V IC2 8-759-289-74 IC NJM2076M(TE2)
17 23 C6 1-126-246-11 ELECT CHIP 220uF 20% 4V
20 IF330R
25 < JUMPER RESISTOR >
10 C7 1-163-135-00 CERAMIC CHIP 560PF 5% 50V
C8 1-164-346-11 CERAMIC CHIP 1uF 16V JC1 1-216-295-00 METAL CHIP 0 5% 1/10W
C9 1-163-121-00 CERAMIC CHIP 150PF 5% 50V
4 21 C10 1-163-121-00 CERAMIC CHIP 150PF 5% 50V < COIL >
6 C12 1-163-263-11 CERAMIC CHIP 330PF 5% 50V
4 L1 1-410-386-11 INDUCTOR CHIP 27uH
SP2 C13 1-126-607-11 ELECT CHIP 47uF 20% 4V L31 1-410-387-11 INDUCTOR CHIP 33uH
C14 1-126-246-11 ELECT CHIP 220uF 20% 4V L32 1-411-530-21 COIL (DET)
7 C15 1-164-346-11 CERAMIC CHIP 1uF 16V L51 1-410-387-11 INDUCTOR CHIP 33uH
Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark C17 1-163-227-11 CERAMIC CHIP 10PF 50V L52 1-410-388-31 INDUCTOR CHIP 39uH
C31 1-163-116-00 CERAMIC CHIP 91PF 5% 50V
1 4-995-951-01 LID, BATTERY CASE 14 4-995-945-01 COVER (L), HANGER (IF230) L53 1-411-531-21 COIL (DET)
2 4-995-937-01 TERMINAL (+), CHARGE (IF330R) 14 4-995-945-11 COVER (L), HANGER (IF330R) C32 1-165-319-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1uF 50V
3 4-995-938-01 TERMINAL (-), CHARGE (IF330R) 15 4-995-946-01 WINDOW (R), RAY CATCHER C33 1-163-245-11 CERAMIC CHIP 56PF 5% 50V < TRANSISTOR >
4 7-685-104-19 SCREW +P 2X6 TYPE2 NON-SLIT 16 4-995-947-01 WINDOW (L), RAY CATCHER C34 1-164-344-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.068uF 10% 25V
5 4-997-125-01 BAND, HEAD (IF230) 17 4-995-948-01 PLATE (R), FRONT C35 1-164-222-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.22uF 25V Q1 8-729-220-93 TRANSISTOR 2SK209-G
C36 1-164-346-11 CERAMIC CHIP 1uF 16V Q2 8-729-230-49 TRANSISTOR 2SC2712-YG
5 4-995-939-01 BAND, HEAD (IF330R) 18 4-995-949-01 PLATE (L), FRONT Q3 8-729-230-49 TRANSISTOR 2SC2712-YG
6 4-992-281-01 HOLDER, BALL SHAFT 19 4-999-588-01 TERMINAL BOARD (+), BATTERY C37 1-165-319-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1uF 50V Q4 8-729-030-31 TRANSISTOR 2SA1182-0(TE85L)
7 4-995-950-01 PAT, EAR * 20 A-4542-500-A RX BOARD, COMPLETE C51 1-163-257-11 CERAMIC CHIP 180PF 5% 50V Q5 8-729-030-31 TRANSISTOR 2SA1182-0(TE85L)
8 4-995-936-01 COVER, TERMINAL (IF330R) * 21 1-669-731-11 PD BOARD C52 1-165-319-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1uF 50V
9 4-995-940-01 SUSPENDER 22 4-995-952-01 TERMINAL (+), BATTERY C53 1-165-319-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1uF 50V Q91 8-729-929-41 TRANSISTOR UMA4
C54 1-164-344-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.068uF 10% 25V Q92 8-729-927-68 TRANSISTOR UMW1
10 4-995-941-01 SPRING, SUSPENDER 23 4-995-954-01 TERMINAL (CHARGE), BATTERY (IF330R)
11 4-995-942-01 HANGER (R) 24 4-995-955-01 TERMINAL (–), BATTERY C55 1-164-222-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.22uF 25V < RESISTOR >
12 4-995-943-01 HANGER (L) 25 3-713-791-01 SCREW M 1.7X4 C56 1-164-346-11 CERAMIC CHIP 1uF 16V
13 4-995-944-01 COVER (R), HANGER (IF230) SP1 1-505-117-21 SPEAKER (L-CH) C57 1-165-319-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1uF 50V R1 1-216-053-00 METAL CHIP 1.5K 5% 1/10W
13 4-995-944-11 COVER (R), HANGER (IF330R) SP2 1-505-117-21 SPEAKER (R-CH)

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Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

R2 1-216-089-11 RES,CHIP 47K 5% 1/10W
R3 1-216-049-11 RES,CHIP 1K 5% 1/10W
R4 1-216-053-00 METAL CHIP 1.5K 5% 1/10W
R5 1-216-081-00 METAL CHIP 22K 5% 1/10W

R6 1-216-043-11 RES,CHIP 560 5% 1/10W

R7 1-216-062-00 METAL CHIP 3.6K 5% 1/10W
R8 1-216-085-00 METAL CHIP 33K 5% 1/10W
R9 1-216-085-00 METAL CHIP 33K 5% 1/10W
R10 1-216-073-00 METAL CHIP 10K 5% 1/10W

R31 1-216-061-00 METAL CHIP 3.3K 5% 1/10W

R32 1-216-059-00 METAL CHIP 2.7K 5% 1/10W
R33 1-216-025-11 RES,CHIP 100 5% 1/10W
R34 1-216-298-00 METAL CHIP 2.2 5% 1/10W
R51 1-216-061-00 METAL CHIP 3.3K 5% 1/10W

R52 1-216-059-00 METAL CHIP 2.7K 5% 1/10W

R53 1-216-025-11 RES,CHIP 100 5% 1/10W
R54 1-216-298-00 METAL CHIP 2.2 5% 1/10W
R91 1-216-025-11 RES,CHIP 100 5% 1/10W
R92 1-216-089-11 RES,CHIP 47K 5% 1/10W

R93 1-216-089-11 RES,CHIP 47K 5% 1/10W

R94 1-216-073-00 METAL CHIP 10K 5% 1/10W
R95 1-216-025-11 RES,CHIP 100 5% 1/10W

< VARIABLE RESISTOR >

RV1 1-223-517-11 RES, VAR, CARBON 50K/50K (ÁVOL)

RV2 1-223-274-11 RES, ADJ, CERMET 2.2K (MUTE ON POINT)
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MISCELLANEOUS
***************

SP1 1-505-117-21 SPEAKER (L-CH)

SP2 1-505-117-21 SPEAKER (R-CH)

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