DHC-MD515, HCD-MD515, RM-MD515 - Sony Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 5

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CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on
the rear exterior.

Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation
exceeding the limit for Class 1.

The following caution label is located inside the unit.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION
– Back Panel –

MODEL

PARTS No.

AEP, UK, German and
North European models

4-993-619-1

π

Malaysia and Singapore models

4-993-619-2

π

Hong Kong model

4-993-619-3

π

US model

4-993-619-4

π

Tourist model

4-993-619-6

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PART No.

After correcting the original service problem, perform the follow-
ing safety check before releasing the set to the customer:
Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs,
screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage.
Check leakage as described below.

The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and
from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a
return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microampers.).
Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.
1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA

WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions to use these
instruments.

2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245

digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a

VOM or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit” indica-
tion is 0.75 V, so analog meters must have an accurate low-
voltage scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are ex-
amples of a passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery
operated digital multimeters that have a 2 V AC range are suit-
able.  (See Fig. A)

1.5 k

Ω

0.15 

µ

F

AC
voltmeter
(0.75 V)

To Exposed Metal
Parts on Set

Earth Ground