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SERVICE MANUAL
9-874-146-02
Sony Corporation
2004C05-1
Home Audio Company
© 2004.03
Published by Sony Engineering Corporation.
Ver 1.1 2004.03
COMPACT AV SYSTEM
DAV-S550
DAV-S880
SACD/DVD RECEIVER
HCD-S550
HCD-S880
FRONT SPEAKER
SS-TS503S
SS-TS551
CENTER SPEAKER
SS-TS503S
SS-CT551
REAR SPEAKER
SS-TS503S
SS-TS551
SUB WOOFER
SS-WS503S
SS-WS551
PACKAGE SPEAKER
SS-WT503S
SS-SS880
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Australian Model
Chinese Model
· DAV-S550/S880 are composed of following models.
As service manuals are issued for each component model,
please refer to them.
COMPONENT MODEL NAME
1-477-370-11
COMMANDER, STANDARD (RM-SS880)
1-501-594-12
ANTENNA (FM) (KR)
1-501-594-43
ANTENNA (FM) (CH)
1-754-060-13
ANTENNA (FM) (EXCEPT CH,KR)
1-754-149-11
LOOP ANT (AM)
1-769-108-11
CORD, CONNECTION (VIDEO CORD)
1-824-180-11
CORD, CONNECTION (21PIN ADAPTOR) (AEP)
1-824-622-11
CORD (WITH CONNECTOR) (RED) (for FRONT R SPEAKER)
1-824-622-21
CORD (WITH CONNECTOR) (PURPLE) (for SUB WOOFER)
1-824-622-31
CORD (WITH CONNECTOR) (WHITE) (for FRONT L SPEAKER)
1-824-622-41
CORD (WITH CONNECTOR) (GRAY) (for REAR R SPEAKER)
1-824-622-51
CORD (WITH CONNECTOR) (BLUE) (for REAR L SPEAKER)
1-824-622-61
CORD (WITH CONNECTOR) (GREEN) (for CENTER SPEAKER)
4-241-065-11
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)
(S550: AEP, UK, E, AUS, EA, HK, SP, MY, TW)
4-241-065-21
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH) (S550: AEP, EA, MY)
4-241-065-31
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH) (S550: E, MX, MY)
4-241-065-41
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC) (S550: EA)
4-241-065-51
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE)
(S550: HK, SP, MY, TW)
4-241-065-61
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GERMAN, SPANISH, DUTCH,
SWEDISH, ITALIAN, POLISH) (S550: AEP)
4-241-065-71
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (DANISH, FINNISH,
PORTUGUESE) (S550: AEP)
4-241-065-81
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GREEK) (S550: AEP)
4-241-065-91
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (RUSSIAN) (S550: CIS)
4-241-067-11
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN) (S550: KR)
4-241-069-11
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)
(S880: AEP, UK, E, AUS, EA, HK, SP, TW)
4-241-069-21
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH) (S880: AEP, EA)
4-241-069-31
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH) (S880: E, MX)
4-241-069-41
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC) (S880: EA)
4-241-069-51
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (RUSSIAN) (S880: CIS)
4-241-069-61
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE)
(S880: HK, SP, TW)
4-241-069-71
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GERMAN, SPANISH, DUTCH,
SWEDISH, ITALIAN, POLISH) (S880: AEP)
4-241-069-81
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (DANISH, FINNISH, PORTUGUESE)
(S880: AEP)
4-241-069-91
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GREEK) (S880: AEP)
4-241-070-11
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN) (S880: KR)
4-243-602-01
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE) (S550: CH)
4-243-416-01
BATTERY COVER (for RM-SS880)
4-243-457-01
RUBBER (SPEAKER) (for SPEAKER)
4-244-168-11
MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)
(S880: CH)
PARTS LIST
Part No.
Description
Remark
DAV-S550/S880
SPECIFICATIONS
Power requirements
European model:
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Australian and Asian models:
220 ­ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Mexican model:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Chinese model:
220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Taiwan model:
110 ­ 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other models:
110 ­ 240 V/220 ­ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
120 W (120 V AC) 120 W (230 V AC)
1 W (120 V AC) 2 W (230 V AC)
(at the Power Saving Mode)
Dimensions (approx.)
355
× 60 × 323 mm (14 × 2 3/8 × 12 3/4 inches)
Mass (approx.)
3.8 kg (8 lb 7 oz)
Operating temperature
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Operating humidity
5 % to 90 %
Supplied accessories
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
DAV-S550:
(w/h/d) incl. projecting parts
135 W (120 V AC) 135 W (230 V AC)
1 W (120 V AC) 2 W (230 V AC)
DAV-S880:
(at the Power Saving Mode)
· Speakers (5)
· Subwoofer (1)
· AM loop antenna (1)
· FM wire antenna (1)
· Speaker cords (5m
× 4, 15m × 2) (17ft. × 4, 50ft. × 2)
· Video cord (1)
· Remote Commander (remote) RM-SS880 (1)
· R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
·F oot pads (20)
· Speakers-connection and Installation (card) (1)
· 21-pin Adapter (1) (Only for the European models)
General
· Abbreviation
AUS: Australian model
CH
: Chinese model
CIS
: Rissian model
EA
: Saudi Arabia model
HK
: Hong Kong model
KR
: Korean model
MX
: Mexican model
MY
: Malaysia model
SP
: Singapore model
TW
: Taiwan model


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DAV-S550/S880
REVISION HISTORY
Clicking the version allows you to jump to the revised page.
Also, clicking the version at the upper right on the revised page allows you to jump to the next revised
page.
Ver.
Date
Description of Revision
1.0
2002.08
New
1.1
2004.03
Addition of Chinese model to DAV-S880
(SPM-04010)


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SERVICE MANUAL
SACD/DVD RECEIVER
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Australian Model
Chinese Model
HCD-S550/S880
Ver 1.6 2004.03
9-874-135-07
Sony Corporation
2004C05-1
Home Audio Company
© 2004.03
Published by Sony Engineering Corporation
SPECIFICATIONS
HCD-S550/S880 is the amplifier, DVD/CD
player and tuner section in DAV-S550/S880.
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism
NEW
Mechanism Type
CDM72B-DVBU12
Base Unit Name
DVBU12
Optical Traverse Unit Name
DBU-1
Amplifier section
Stereo mode
80 W + 80 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Surround mode
Front: 80 W + 80 W
Center*: 80 W
Rear*: 80 W + 80 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Subwoofer*: 100 W (3 ohms at 100 Hz, THD 10 %)
S550:
S880:
Stereo mode
100 W + 100 W (3 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Surround mode
Front: 100 W + 100 W
Center*: 100 W
Rear*: 100 W + 100 W (3 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Subwoofer*: 100 W (3 ohms at 100 Hz, THD 10 %)
* Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
Inputs (Analog)
VIDEO 1, 2:
Sensitivity: 150 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
Inputs (Digital)
VIDEO 2 (optical):
Sensitivity: ­
Outputs (Analog)
VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT):
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kilohms
PHONES:
Accepts low- and high-impedance headphones
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Photo: HCD-S550


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HCD-S550/S880
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Note: Refer to the "5. TEST MODE" (page 20) for another self-diagnosis
function.
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear in the
display)
When the self-diagnosis function is
activated to prevent the system from
malfunctioning. In this case a five-character
service number (e.g., C 13 00) with a
combination of a letter and digits appears on
the screen and the front panel display. Refer
to the following table.
First three
characters of
the service
number
C 13
C 31
E XX
(xx is a number)
Cause and/or Corrective
Action
The disc is dirty.
, Clean the disc with a soft
cloth.
The disc is not inserted
correctly.
, Re-insert the disc
correctly.
To prevent a malfunction, the
system has performed the self-
diagnosis function.
, Contact your nearest Sony
dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility and
give the 5-character
service number.
Example: E 61 10
C:13:00
SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode)
DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (
±1.0 dB)
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (
±1.0 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio
More than 80 dB (VIDEO 1 (AUDIO)
connectors only)
Harmonic distortion
Less than 0.03 %
FM tuner section
System
PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer
system
Tuning range
87.5 ­ 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna
FM wire antenna
Antenna terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
System
PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer
system
Tuning range
European, Middle Eastern, and Philipinne models:
531 ­ 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz)
Other models:
531 ­ 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz)
530 ­ 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz)
Antenna
Loop antenna
Intermediate frequency
Video section
Inputs
Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Outputs
Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
S video:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms
COMPONENT:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms
General
Power requirements
European model:
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Australian and Asian models:
220 ­ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Mexican model:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Chinese model:
220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Taiwan model:
110 ­ 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other models:
110 ­ 240 V/220 ­ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
120 W (120 V AC) 120 W (230 V AC)
1 W (120 V AC) 2 W (230 V AC)
(at the Power Saving Mode)
Dimensions (approx.)
355
× 60 × 323 mm (14 × 2
3/8 × 12 3/4 inches)
(w/h/d) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
3.8 kg (8 lb 7 oz)
Operating temperature
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Operating humidity
5 % to 90 %
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
.
135 W (120 V AC) 135 W (230 V AC)
1 W (120 V AC) 2 W (230 V AC)
(at the Power Saving Mode)
S550:
S880:
450 KHz
Super Audio CD/DVD system
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(Super Audio CD/DVD:
= 650 nm)
(CD:
= 780 nm)
Emission duration: continuous
Signal format system
NTSC or NTSC/PAL


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HCD-S550/S880
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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 the soldering iron around 270 °C dur-
ing 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 specified herein may result in hazardous ra-
diation exposure.
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 FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COM-
POSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES
NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
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 WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS
SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUB-
LISHED BY SONY.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The label
is located on the bottom exterior.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
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.
LEAKAGE TEST
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 microamperes.).
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" indication is 0.75
V, so analog meters must have an accurate low-voltage scale.
The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples of a pas-
sive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital
multimeters that have a 2 V AC range are suitable. (See Fig. A)
Fig. A.
Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.
1.5 k
0.15 µF
AC
voltmeter
(0.75 V)
To Exposed Metal
Parts on Set
Earth Ground