XSP-N1BT - Sony Car Audio Service Manual (repair manual)

2014L33-1

© 

2014.12

Model Name Using Similar Mechanism

MEX-N5000BE/N5000BT/N5050BT/
N5070BT

Mechanism Type

MG-101CF-188

Optical Pick-up Name

DAX-25A

•  The tuner and CD sections have no adjustments.

The service manual of the mechanism deck, used in 
this model, has been issued in a separate volume. 
Please refer to the service manual of the MG-101 
series for the mechanism deck information.

CEA2006 Standard
Power Output: 17 Watts RMS × 4 at 4
Ohms < 1% THD+N
SN Ratio: 80 dBA 
(reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

FM
Tuning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal: 

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB (stereo)
Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

AM
Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal: 

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 

9,115 kHz or 9,125 kHz/5 kHz

Sensitivity: 26 μV

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Corresponding codec: MP3 (.mp3) and WMA (.wma)

Interface: USB (High-speed)
Maximum current: 1 A

1.5 A (When [CHARGE] is set
to [CHARGE HIGH])

The maximum number of recognizable tracks: 

10,000

Corresponding codec: 

MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) and WAV (.wav)

FM
Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal: 

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB (stereo)
Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

MW/LW
Tuning range:

MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz
LW: 153 – 279 kHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal: 

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 

9,124.5 kHz or 9,115.5 kHz/4.5 kHz

Sensitivity: MW: 26 μV, LW: 45 μV

Antenna (aerial) terminal: 

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz

Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf

Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB (stereo)

Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

FM1/FM2: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz 

(at 50 kHz step)

FM3: 65 – 74 MHz (at 30kHz step)

Tuning range: 

Tuning range:

MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz
LW: 153 – 279 kHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal: 

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 

Sensitivity: MW: 26 μV, LW: 45 μV  

9,124.5 kHz or 9,115.5 kHz/4.5 kHz

FM
Tuning range:

87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 100 kHz step)
87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)

FM tuning step:

50 kHz/100 kHz/200 kHz switchable

Antenna (aerial) terminal: 

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB (stereo)
Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

AM
Tuning range:

531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)
530 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)

AM tuning step: 

9 kHz/10 kHz switchable

Antenna (aerial) terminal: 

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 

9,124.5 kHz or 9,115.5 kHz/4.5 kHz (at 9 kHz step)
9,115 kHz or 9,125 kHz/5 kHz (at 10 kHz step)

Sensitivity: 26 μV

FM
Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal: 

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB (stereo)
Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

AM
Tuning range: 531 – 1,602 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal: 

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 

9,124.5 kHz or 9,115.5 kHz/4.5 kHz

Sensitivity: 26 μV

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NOTES  ON  CHIP  COMPONENT  REPLACEMENT
• 

Never reuse a disconnected chip component.

• 

Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be dam-
aged by heat.

FLEXIBLE  CIRCUIT  BOARD  REPAIRING
• 

Keep the temperature of soldering iron around 270 °C during 
repairing.

• 

Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the 
circuit board (within 3 times).

• 

Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering 
or unsoldering.

CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures 
other than those specifi ed herein may result in hazardous radia-
tion exposure.

CAUTION (US and Canadian models only)
The use of optical instruments with this product will 
increase eye hazard.

0  OR  DOTTED  LINE  

0  ON  THE  SCHEMATIC  DIAGRAMS  AND  IN  

0  SUR  

Output: Speaker outputs
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 55 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal (front, rear, sub)
Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control 

terminal (REM OUT)

Magnetic charging connector

Inputs:

SiriusXM input terminal (US and Canadian models only)
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
MIC input terminal
USB port

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative 

ground (earth))

Dimensions: 

Approx. 178 mm × 100 mm × 177 mm 
(7 

1

/

8

 in × 4 in × 7 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions: 

Approx. 182 mm × 111 mm × 160 mm 
(7 

1

/

4

 in × 4 

3

/

8

 in × 6 

3

/

8

 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.4 kg (3 lb 2 oz)
Package contents:

Remote commander (1): RM-X311
Microphone (1)
USB cable (1)
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.

Communication System: 

BLUETOOTH Standard version 3.0

Output: 

BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 2 
(Max. +4 dBm)

Maximum communication range: 

Line of sight approx. 10 m (33 ft)*

1

Frequency band: 

2.4 GHz band (2.4000 – 2.4835 GHz)

Modulation method: FHSS
Compatible BLUETOOTH Profiles*

2

:

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 1.3
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.5
HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.6
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
SPP (Serial Port Profile)
MAP (Message Access Profile)
HID (Human Interface Device Profile)

*1 The actual range will vary depending on factors such 

as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields 
around a microwave oven, static electricity, 
reception sensitivity, antenna (aerial)’s performance, 
operating system, software application, etc.

*2 BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose 

of BLUETOOTH communication between devices.

SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and Subscription 
sold separately.
www.siriusxm.com
Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are 
trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All rights 
reserved.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered 
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any 
use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under 
license. Other trademarks and trade names are 
those of their respective owners.

The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark 
of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other 
countries. 

Windows Media is either a registered trademark or 
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United 
States and/or other countries.

This product is protected by certain intellectual 
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or 
distribution of such technology outside of this 
product is prohibited without a license from 
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod 
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in 
the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service 
mark of Apple Inc.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents 
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade 
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.

Google, Google Play and Android are trademarks of 
Google Inc.

BlackBerry® is the property of Research In Motion 
Limited and is registered and/or used in the U.S. 
and countries around the world. Used under license 
from Research In Motion Limited.

Xperia is a trademark or registered trademark of 
Sony Mobile Communications AB.

 .............................................  

3

 ..................................................................   13

3-1. Disassembly 

Flow 

...........................................................  25

3-2.  Mini Fuse (Blade Type) (10A/32V) (FU1), 

Panel Front Block ...........................................................   25

3-3.  Shaft Gear Block .............................................................   26
3-4.  Gear, Shaft Gear ..............................................................   26
3-5. LCD 

Board 

......................................................................  27

3-6.  Lever Detect P .................................................................   28
3-7. Connector 

Assy 

(CN900) 

................................................  28

3-8.  Cover Button Block ........................................................   29
3-9.  KEY Board, Cover Button SV Assy (CB1) ....................   29
3-10.  Cover Slider L/R .............................................................   30
3-11.  Slider L/R, Adjuster Plate Assy ......................................   30
3-12. Chassis Top Block ...........................................................   31
3-13. Slider Popup ....................................................................   31
3-14.  CD Mechanism Deck (MG-101CF-188) ........................   32
3-15. MAIN Board ...................................................................   33
3-16.  Antenna BT (BT1) ..........................................................   33

 ............................................................   33

5-1.  Block Diagram - SERVO/BT/USB Section - .................   34
5-2.  Block Diagram - MAIN Section - ...................................   35
5-3. Block 

Diagram 

- PANEL/POWER SUPPLY Section - ............................   36

5-4.  Printed Wiring Boards - MAIN Section (1/2) - ..............   38
5-5.  Printed Wiring Board - MAIN Section (2/2) - ................   39
5-6.  Schematic Diagram - MAIN Section (1/4) - ...................   40
5-7.  Schematic Diagram - MAIN Section (2/4) - ...................   41
5-8.  Schematic Diagram - MAIN Section (3/4) - ...................   42
5-9.  Schematic Diagram - MAIN Section (4/4) - ...................   43
5-10.  Printed Wiring Board - PANEL Section (1/2) - ..............   44
5-11.  Printed Wiring Boards - PANEL Section (2/2) - .............   45
5-12.  Schematic Diagram - PANEL Section - ..........................   46

6-1. Chassis 

Top 

Section 

........................................................  58

6-2.  LCD Board Section .........................................................   59
6-3.  Panel Front Section .........................................................   60
6-4.  Chassis Bottom Section ..................................................   61

 ..............................   62

Accessories are given in the last of the electrical parts list.

The laser diode in the optical pick-up block may suffer electro-
static break-down because of the potential difference generated by 
the charged electrostatic load, etc. on clothing and the human body.
During repair, pay attention to electrostatic break-down and also 
use the procedure in the printed matter which is included in the 
repair parts.
The fl exible board is easily damaged and should be handled with 
care.

NOTES  ON  LASER  DIODE  EMISSION  CHECK
Never look into the laser diode emission from right above when 
checking it for adjustment. It is feared that you will lose your sight.

If the optical pick-up block is defective, please replace the whole 
optical pick-up block.
Never turn the semi-fi xed resistor located at the side of optical 
pick-up block.

UNLEADED  SOLDER
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead-
free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution:  Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with 

the lead free mark due to their particular size)

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.
•  Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 °C higher 

than ordinary solder.

 

Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be 
applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.

 

Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to 
about 350 °C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if 

the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

• Strong 

viscosity

 

Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to fl ow) 
than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges 
occur such as on IC pins, etc.

• 

Usable with ordinary solder

 

It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may 
also be added to ordinary solder.

DESTINATION  SETTING  METHOD
When the complete MAIN board or IC502 on the MAIN board is 
replaced, the destination setting is necessary.

Set destination according to the procedure below.

1-1.  Setting the Destination Code
1.  In the state of source off (the clock is displayed), enter the 

test mode by pressing the buttons on the remote commander in 
order of the [4 

] 

t [5 MIC/

 

EC/NC] 

t [6 PAUSE] (press 

only the [6 PAUSE] button for two seconds).

2.  In the state in which the software main version is displayed on 

the liquid crystal display (refer to following fi gure), enter the 
destination setting mode by pressing the buttons on the remote 
commander in order of the [

> 

b] t [B 

.

] 

t [ENTER].

 

(Displayed characters/values in the following fi gure are ex-
ample)

3.  Input the alphanumeric character of 12 digits of “F    XXXXXX” 

displayed on the liquid crystal display, and execute the destina-
tion setting.

Note: Refer to following “1-3. Entering the Destination Code” for opera-

tion method.

4.  The resetting operation is executed by pressing the [SRC 

 

OFF] button for 1 second after the setting ends, and the unit 
returns to the normal condition.

1-2.  Display in Destination Setting Mode
(Displayed characters/values in the following fi gure are example)

1.  Press the [

V +]  or  [– v] button, and select the alphanumeric 

character of “0 to F”.

2.  The digit advances by pressing the [

>

 

b] button.

 

The digit returns by pressing the [

B 

.

] button.

3.  The setting is completed by pressing the [ENTER] button, and 

the initialization operation is done.

US, Canadian

7

0

4

2

1

2

AEP, UK

3

0

4

0

2

1

Russian

3

1

4

0

3

7

E

3

4

5

0

4

0

Saudi Arabia

3

4

5

0

7

5

Indian

3

4

6

0

5

0

Australian

7

4

4

0

6

0

2. Confi rmation After Destination Setting
Execute the following operation after completing the destination 
setting, and confi rm a correct destination was set.

Destination setting checking method:
1.  In the state of source off (the clock is displayed on the liquid 

crystal display),  enter the test mode by pressing the buttons on 
the remote commander in order of the [4 

] 

t [5 MIC/

 

EC/

NC] 

t [6 PAUSE] (press only the [6 PAUSE] button for two 

seconds).

2.  In the state in which the software main version is displayed on 

the liquid crystal display (refer to following fi gure), enter the 
destination setting value display mode by pressing the [DSPL/

 

SCRL] button twice on the remote commander.

 

(Displayed characters/values in the following fi gure  are  ex-
ample)

3. Confi rm the alphanumeric character of 12 digits in liquid crys-

tal display is a value correctly input.

 

(Displayed characters/values in the following fi gure  are  ex-
ample)

4.  The resetting operation is executed by pressing the [SRC 

 

OFF] button for 1 second after the confi rming ends, and the 
unit returns to the normal condition.