Sony MDS-PC3 User Manual
MDS-PC3
SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE MANUAL
MINIDISC DECK
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism
MDS-JE640
MD Mechanism Type
MDM-7A
Optical Pick-up Type
KMS-260B/J1N
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
US and foreign patents licensed form Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Licensing Corporation.
Photo: SILVER
System
MiniDisc digital audio system
Disc
MiniDisc
Laser
Semiconductor laser (
λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration: continuous
Laser output
Less than 44.6
µW*
* This output is the value
measured at a distance of
200 mm from the objective lens
surface on the Optical Pick-up
Block with 7 mm aperture.
200 mm from the objective lens
surface on the Optical Pick-up
Block with 7 mm aperture.
Laser diode
Material: GaAlAs
Revolutions (CLV)
400 rpm to 900 rpm
Error correction
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code (ACIRC)
Solomon Code (ACIRC)
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz
Coding
Adaptive Transform Acoustic
Coding (ATRAC)
Coding (ATRAC)
Modulation system
EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen
Modulation)
Modulation)
Number of channels
2 stereo channels
Frequency response
5 to 20,000 Hz
±0.5 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio
Over 94 dB during playback
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Inputs
LINE (ANALOG) IN
Jack type: stereo-mini
Impedance: 47 kilohms
Rated input: 500 mVrms
Minimum input: 125 mVrms
Impedance: 47 kilohms
Rated input: 500 mVrms
Minimum input: 125 mVrms
DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN Connector type: square optical
Impedance: 660 nm (optical wave
length)
length)
Outputs
LINE (ANALOG) OUT (VARIABLE)
Jack type: stereo-mini
Rated output: 1 Vrms (at
50 kilohms)
Load impedance: Over 10 kilohms
Rated output: 1 Vrms (at
50 kilohms)
Load impedance: Over 10 kilohms
DIGITAL (OPTICAL) OUT
Connector type: square optical
Rated output: –18 dBm
Impedance: 660 nm (optical wave
length)
Rated output: –18 dBm
Impedance: 660 nm (optical wave
length)
PHONES
Jack type: stereo-mini
Rated output: 5 mW
Load impedance: 32 ohms
Rated output: 5 mW
Load impedance: 32 ohms
General
Where purchased
Power requirements
*
U.S.A. and Canada
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Other countries
220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
* Using an AC power adaptor (supplied)
Power consumption
7 W
Dimensions (approx.)
152
× 52 × 255 mm (6 × 2
1
/
8
×
10
1
/
8
inches) (w/h/d) incl.
projecting parts and controls
Mass (approx.)
1.0 kg (2 lb 4 oz)
Supplied accessories
• AC power adaptor (1)
• Audio connecting cord
• Audio connecting cord
(stereo mini-plug
× 1 y stereo mini-plug × 1)
(1)
• Optical cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) RM-D52M (1)
• PC connecting kit PCLK-MN10* (1)
* Required for operation by personal computer. For
• Remote commander (remote) RM-D52M (1)
• PC connecting kit PCLK-MN10* (1)
* Required for operation by personal computer. For
details, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the PCLK-MN10.
with the PCLK-MN10.