Sony cdx a 15 rf service manual

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EVESIIIc MANVAI Mode,

Canadian Model
AEP Model
E Model

CDX-A15RF is made up of Compact Disc automatic changer CDX-A15, the
remote commander. and the hideaway unit with a buiit~in FM stereo RF

modulator.

For Compact Disc automatic changer, please refer to CDX-A15 service
manual (9-955-868-11) previously issued.

There is only the information of the remote commander and the hideaway unit
on this service manual.

The parts which differ from CDX-A15 (expect for the remote commander and
the hideaway unit) are as follows:

*3-360-720-01
*3-360-721-01
*3-360-722-01
*3-360-706-01
*2-398-914-01
*2-398~915-01
*2-398-917-01
*2-398-918-01

(US, AEP, E)...LABEL, MODEL NUMBER
(Canadian)...LABEL, MODEL NUMBER
(Germany)...LABEL, MODEL NUMBER

INDIVIDUAL CARTON

CUSHION (LID)

CUSHION (MAIN)

TAPE (FEMALE)

TAPE (MALE) ~

(Canadian, AEP, E, Germany)...MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

3-751-845-1 1
(ENGLISH. FRENCH, GERMAN. SPANISH, CHINESE)
345144521 (US).,.MANUAL. INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)
3-751»845-4l (AEP)...MANUAL. INSTRUCTION
(SWEDISH. DUTCH, ITALIAN, PORTUGUESE)
LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS REMOTE COMMANDER AND HIDEAWAY UNIT
SPECIFICATIONS
[dxzZLr-l-fl (-'-'- DiSC "umbel Translar frequency
'9 mg a 33.3 MHz, 88.7 MHz
f N Mounting dimensions

ll Indicator
Lights during pause.

e DISC + (disc select) button

Commander:
Approx. 48 x 80 x 16 mm

- Selection number (w/ h/d)

(15/I6 x 3% x 2/:I2in.)
Hide-away unit:

>II (play/pause) button --E:-- OFF button Approx. (73/153; 110 mm

(27/9 x 1/e x 43/: in.)

Weight Commander: Approx. 110 g
(3.9 oz.)
Hide-away unit: Approx. 350 g

A AS
@369 (12.3...)
Accessories supplied
L ) Velcro tape (1 set)
; I44 AMS DH button

Design and specifications subject to change
without notice.

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Connections

Clinton
. oeim maxing connections disconnect
the ground lerminel or me cu battery
to avoid enorl cileuita terminal which is energized when the
oConnecl the yellow. and led power lgnition key 5 in me oeeaeory
input leads only alter all other leaae position.
have been connected. - Run on ground wires to e common
ground point

. Be Iule Ia eonvmn the rod power inpul
teed in the pesltlve 12 v pour

Installation at the Remote Commander

More Insullatlon

Choose the mating localion clmlully
so that the unil will ml interiors with
normal driving luneiions and so (hit me
uflfl will 01 be exposed to direct
sunlight or not 8|! "Om the beater.

Much the commander on the dashboard with lilo suppued '19!ch have.

Much the commands!
on the dash beam.

Paste the velcro tape
on me back 01 "to
commandart

2 Detach the paper.

installation of the Hide Away Unit

Amen the unit~on the carpet with the supplied velcro "pet

Connection Diagram

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1 nrouvwr

Pm: me asssr tau-loll ell-r
Ill inns nm boon oer-rum.

to a metal point or the ear

to the 2. l2 v power lflmmil men
is energized at all IM

to me n2 v power terminal mien
is energized in the messow
peeilmn at the ignlllon key

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SECTION 1
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

[NOTE ON REPAIRING]

Dont move VRZ on replacing IC and others

2-1. OSCILLATING FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT

1) Connect a frequency counter to the output of BPFl.
2) Adjust with TCZ or TC3 so that the reading on the frequency
counter becomes the value,

Adjusting Element

Adjusting Value

TC3

88.290 - 88.310 MHZ

TCZ

88.690 - 88.710 MHz

2-2. SEPARATION ADJUSTMENT

Connection:
ascil/a tor VTVM
L-CH radio L-CH \
-o +
0 0/< t and 0-0
+ J 0-. se /V others -
' R-CH R-CH

Adjusting Pmcedure:
On adjusting, printed circuit boards should be installed in the case
1) Apply a signal from an oscillator to the set.

2) Adjust with TCl so as to minimize the R-CH output on radio
and others.

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