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SERVICE MANUAL
Sony Corporation
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
ICD-LX30
SPECIFICATIONS
MEMORY CARD RECODER
9-893-342-02
2012A33-1
©
2012.01
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Chinese Model
Ver. 1.1 2012.01
Note:
Be sure to keep your PC used for service and
checking of this unit always updated with the
latest version of your anti-virus software.
In case a virus affected unit was found during
service, contact your Service Headquarters.
Be sure to keep your PC used for service and
checking of this unit always updated with the
latest version of your anti-virus software.
In case a virus affected unit was found during
service, contact your Service Headquarters.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Photo: White type
(E, CH, KR models)
(E, CH, KR models)
Photo: Black type
(US, CND, AEP, UK models)
(US, CND, AEP, UK models)
P
Note
This memory card recorder does not have
an internal memory. You must insert a
memory card to record a file.
an internal memory. You must insert a
memory card to record a file.
Frequency range
75 Hz - 20,000 Hz
75 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Recording format
Audio compression format (codec):
Audio compression format (codec):
MP3
Bit rate: 192 kbps
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
File extension: .mp3
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
File extension: .mp3
Formats that can be played back
Audio compression format (codec):
Audio compression format (codec):
MP3
*1
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR
Sampling frequencies: 16 kHz/
22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/
48 kHz
File extension: .mp3
Sampling frequencies: 16 kHz/
22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/
48 kHz
File extension: .mp3
*1
Speaker
Approx. 36 mm dia.
Approx. 36 mm dia.
Input/Output
Microphone jack (minijack, stereo)
– input for plug in power, minimum input
level 1.0 mV
DC IN 3V jack
SD memory card slot
Headphone jack (minijack, stereo)
SD memory card slot
Headphone jack (minijack, stereo)
– output for 16 ohms - 300 ohms impedance
headphones
Rated power consumption
780 mW
780 mW
Power output
330 mW
330 mW
Power requirements
Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries
Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries
(supplied): 3.0 V DC
DC 3.0 V: When using the AC adaptor
*2
Two NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable
batteries (not supplied): 2.4 V DC
Operating temperature
5°C - 35°C
5°C - 35°C
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting
parts and controls) (JEITA)
parts and controls) (JEITA)
*3
Approx. 116 mm × 28.5 mm × 78 mm
Mass (JEITA)
*3
Approx. 145 g including two LR03 alkaline
batteries
*
1
Not all encoders are supported.
*
2
The AC adaptor is supplied with US/
*
3
Measured value by the standard of JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association)
(Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association)
Capacity of the supplied SD memory
card with the memory card recorder
(User available capacity)
2 GB
(approx. 1.80 GB = 1,932,734,976 Byte)
A part of the memory capacity is used as a
card with the memory card recorder
(User available capacity)
2 GB
(approx. 1.80 GB = 1,932,734,976 Byte)
A part of the memory capacity is used as a
management area.
Supplied accessories
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
change without notice.
SD memory card (2GB) (1)
AC adaptor* (1) AC-ES3010K2
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)
Carrying pouch (1)
Hand strap (1)
The strap is attached via the strap hole of
the memory card recorder.
the memory card recorder.
Quick Start Guide
Operating Instructions
The operating instructions are stored as
PDF files in the supplied SD memory
card with the memory card recorder.
PDF files in the supplied SD memory
card with the memory card recorder.
* The AC adaptor is supplied with US/
Canadian/European/UK/Chinese/Korean
models only.
models only.
Canadian/European/UK/Chinese/Korean
models only.
models only.
Maximum recording time*
1
*
2
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.
*
1
When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the batteries
with new ones in the midst of recording. For details on the battery life, see the next table.
with new ones in the midst of recording. For details on the battery life, see the next table.
*
2
The maximum recording time in the above table is for your reference only, and may differ
depending on the card specifications.
depending on the card specifications.
Battery life
When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries*
1
When using Sony NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries*
1
*
1
The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony. The battery life may
shorten depending on how you operate the memory card recorder.
shorten depending on how you operate the memory card recorder.
*
2
When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 14
SD memory card
2 GB
4 GB
8 GB
16 GB
32 GB
22 hr. 20 min.
44 hr. 40 min.
89 hr. 25 min.
178 hr.
357 hr.
(hr.: hours/min.: minutes)
Recording
Playback through
speaker*
speaker*
2
Playback using the
headphones
headphones
32 hr.
13 hr.
31 hr.
(hr.: hours)
Recording
Playback through
speaker*
speaker*
2
Playback using the
headphones
headphones
22 hr.
10 hr.
20 hr.
(hr.: hours)
• Abbreviation
CH
CH
: Chinese model
CND : Canadian model
KR
KR
: Korean model
ICD-LX30
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On the AC adaptor
Trademarks
Connect the AC
adaptor to an
easily
accessible wall
outlet close by.
If trouble
occurs while using the adaptor,
immediately shut off the power by
disconnecting the plug from the wall
outlet.
easily
accessible wall
outlet close by.
If trouble
occurs while using the adaptor,
immediately shut off the power by
disconnecting the plug from the wall
outlet.
Do not use the AC adaptor placed in a
narrow space, such as between a wall
and furniture.
and furniture.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
avoid placing the AC adaptor in a
location subject to humidity.
location subject to humidity.
Polarity of the plug
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
SD, SDHC microSD and microSDHC logos are
trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
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
REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS
WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS
MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE
0 SUR
LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES
PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONC-
TIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE
PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DON-
NÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS
PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONC-
TIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE
PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DON-
NÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS
PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
ABOUT THE BOARDS REPLACING
When the boards installed in this unit are defective, exchange the
complete mounted board.
However some mounted parts are exchangeable. Refer to “4. EX-
PLODED VIEWS” (page 13) for exchangeable mounted parts.
When the boards installed in this unit are defective, exchange the
complete mounted board.
However some mounted parts are exchangeable. Refer to “4. EX-
PLODED VIEWS” (page 13) for exchangeable mounted parts.
ABOUT THE DESTINATION SETTING WHEN REPLAC-
ING THE MAIN BOARD
When the MAIN board of this unit is replaced, perform processing
according to the following procedure.
ING THE MAIN BOARD
When the MAIN board of this unit is replaced, perform processing
according to the following procedure.
Note: The contents which are not opened to customers are in-
cluded in the following procedure. After you are cautious of
handling of information, execute work under the suffi cient
administration.
handling of information, execute work under the suffi cient
administration.
1. About the preparing of fi les
Download the fi les used by this work from the homepage of TISS.
When the fi les cannot be confi rmed by TISS, confi rm to the service
headquarters.
Download the fi les used by this work from the homepage of TISS.
When the fi les cannot be confi rmed by TISS, confi rm to the service
headquarters.
2. Setting
method
Do work in the state before assembling the MAIN board to main
unit.
Procedure:
unit.
Procedure:
Note 1: Release the lock switch of SD card. When update is completed
where the lock switch is released, the model setting fi le is deleted
automatically.
automatically.
1. Unzip the model setting fi le on PC.
2 Open the folder of model setting fi le, and choose the folder
2 Open the folder of model setting fi le, and choose the folder
which suits the following conditions out of it.
Folder selection condition
Destination
Folder name
US
ICD-LX30_U(U2)
Canadian
ICD-LX30_CA(CA2)
AEP
ICD-LX30_CE7(CEKCED)
UK
E
ICD-LX30_E
Korean
ICD-LX30_KR3(KR4)
Chinese
ICD-LX30_CN(CNA)
3. Insert SD card in PC.
4. Copy
4. Copy
the
“DEVINFO.UPG”
fi le included in the folder selected
at step 2 to SD card, and remove SD card from PC
5. Insert SD card to the card slot on the MAIN board.
– MAIN Board (Side A) –
card slot
SD card
Ver. 1.1
ICD-LX30
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6. Assemble LCD501 to the MAIN board.
(Or
(Or
confi rm being assembled)
– MAIN Board (Side A) –
LCD501
7. Connect regulated dc power supply to the battery terminals on
the MAIN board, and apply 3.1 V
– MAIN Board (Side A) –
(+) side
(-) side
8. Slide the [POWER] switch to the on direction to turn the pow-
er on.
+
–
– MAIN Board
(Side
(Side
A)
–
+3.1 V
regulated dc power supply
power switch
slide to the on
direction
9. Destination setting starts automatically.
10. “Success” is displayed after destination setting is successful.
10. “Success” is displayed after destination setting is successful.
Note 2:
At this time, the “DEVINFO.UPG” fi le is deleted auto-
matically when the lock switch of SD card is released.
matically when the lock switch of SD card is released.
11. Stop power supply from the dc regulated power supply.
3. Confi rming method
Procedure:
1. Connect regulated dc power supply to the battery terminals
Procedure:
1. Connect regulated dc power supply to the battery terminals
on the MAIN board, and apply 3.1 V, and slide the [POWER]
switch to the on direction to turn the power on.
switch to the on direction to turn the power on.
+
–
– MAIN Board
(Side
(Side
A)
–
+3.1 V
regulated dc power supply
power switch
slide to the on
direction
2. While pressing the [FF/
M
] and [VOL –] keys, slide the
[HOLD] switch to the on direction.
+
–
– MAIN Board (Side B) –
– MAIN Board
(Side
(Side
A)
–
+3.1 V
regulated dc
power supply
Press the [FF/
M
] and
[VOL -] keys.
hold switch
slide to the on
direction
3. The test mode menu is displayed, and enter the test mode. Re-
lease the [FF/
M
] and [VOL –] keys.
4. Confi rm the fi rmware version, model name and destination on
the LCD screen.
<SERVICE MENU>
ICD-LX30/E
1.00.01
1.00.01
LCD Display
*Displayed characters/values are example.
Destination
Model name
Firmware version
Model name
Firmware version
5. Stop the voltage supply from regulated dc power supply to re-
lease the test mode.
ICD-LX30
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SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
•
This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
2-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW
Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
2-2. CASE (REAR) BLOCK
SET
2-2. CASE (REAR) BLOCK
(Page
(Page
4)
2-3. BATTERY BOX BLOCK
(Page
(Page
5)
2-4. ENCLOSURE BLOCK
(Page
(Page
6)
2-5. MAIN BOARD
(Page
(Page
7)
4 two screws
4 screw
3 two foots
1 foot (L)
2 foot (R)
6
three claws
6
two claws
6
claw
6
claw
9
case (rear) block
6
claw
7 Remove all claws while rounding in outer.
8
4 screw
– Rear bottom view –
– Rear bottom view –
Note: Please spread a sheet under a unit
not to injure case (front).
5 Insert the jig in the space between the
case (front) block and the case (rear)
block and remove.
JIG
When disassembling the set, use the following jig.
Part No.
Description
9-913-402-33 Tool for Disassembly