PCM-D50 - Sony Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 2

Linear PCM

Quantization: 16-bit linear, 24-bit 
linear
Frequency range (Input from the LINE 
IN (OPT) jack when recording/
playing back) (0 to –2 dB):
Fs 22.05 kHz: 20 to 10,000 Hz
Fs 44.10 kHz: 20 to 20,000 Hz
Fs 48.00 kHz: 20 to 22,000 Hz
Fs 96.00 kHz: 20 to 40,000 Hz

MP3 compatible bit rates, sampling 
frequencies

MPEG Ver. 1 Layer 3:
32, 44.1, 48 kHz
32 to 320 kbps, VBR
MPEG Ver. 2 Layer 3:
16, 22.05, 24 kHz
32 to 160 kbps, VBR

Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) (Input from the 
LINE IN (OPT) jack when recording/playing 
back)

93 dB or above (1 kHz IHF-A) 
(for 24 bit)

Total harmonic distortion (Input from the 
LINE IN (OPT) jack)

22.05 kHz 16 bit, 44.10 kHz 16/24 bit:
0.01% or below (1 kHz, 22 kHz LPF)
48.00 kHz 16/24 bit, 96.00 kHz 
16/24 bit: 0.01% or below 
(1 kHz, 22 kHz LPF)

Wow and flutter

Below measurable limit (less than 
±0.001% W.PEAK)

m  (microphone) jack (stereo mini jack)

Input impedance: 22k

:

Rated input level: 2.5mV
Minimum input level: 0.7mV

i

 (headphone) jack (stereo mini jack)

Rated output level: 400mV
Maximum output level: 
25mW + 25mW or more
Load impedance: 16

:

LINE IN (OPT) jack

Input impedance: 40k

:

Rated input level: 2.0V
Minimum input level: 450mV
Input level: –24.5 to –14.5 dBm 
(for optical digital input)
Absorption wavelength: 
630 to 690 nm 
(for optical digital input)

LINE OUT (OPT) jack

Output impedance: 
1 k

: for European model/

220

: for other models

Rated output level: 1.7V
Load impedance: 22k

:

Output level: –21 to –15 dBm 
(for optical digital output)
Emission wavelength: 630 to 690 nm 
(for optical digital output)

DC IN 6V jack
USB connector (Hi-speed USB, Mass 

Storage Class)

Memory Stick slot

Power requirements

DC IN 6V 
Four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries 
(supplied)
Four nickel metal hydride 
rechargeable batteries NH-AA (not 
supplied)

Power consumption

0.75 W

Dimensions

Approx. 72.0 × 154.5 × 32.7 mm 
(2

7

/

8

 × 6

1

/

8

 × 1

5

/

16 

 inches) (w/h/d) 

(not including projecting parts and 
controls)

Mass 365 g (12.88 oz) (including batteries)

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Supplied accessories

Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.