Separate Mini Component
System
REFERENCE No.
SM5810221
FILE NO.
Service Manual
DC-X8CT (UK)
DC-X8CM (UK)
DC-088C
(XE)
DC-088C
(SP)
RD-X8
(UK-2)
RD-088
(XE)
RD-088
(SP)
MDG-088 (XE)
PRODUCT CODE No.
129 607 06 (DC-X8CT/UK)
129 607 07 (DC-X8CM/UK)
129 607 01 (DC-088C/XE)
129 607 08 (DC-088C/SP)
142 802 06 (RD-X8/UK-2)
142 802 01 (RD-088/XE)
142 802 07 (RD-088/SP)
137 106 01 (MDG-088/XE)
Tape Deck
RD-X8
(UK-2)
(Option for DC-X8CM/UK)
Tape Deck
RD-088
(XE)
(Option for DC-088C/XE)
Tape Deck
RD-088
(SP)
(Option for DC-088C/SP)
MD Deck
MDG-088
(XE)
(Option for DC-088C/XE)
Exapmle: DC-X8CM+RD-X8
OPEN/CLOSE
PLAY MODE MEMORY
DISC MODE
DISC SELECT
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
/ON
STANDBY
BAND
TUNE MODE PTY CHECK RDS MODE
INPUT
VOLUME
MULTI JOG
JOG MODE
MEMORY
PHONES
MULTI MEDIA IN
TIMER
CLOCK/ECO SET/CLEAR SURROUND
MULTI JOG
COMPU REC
EJECT
PLAY MODE INPUT
EDIT
ENTER
OPEN/CLOSE
REC
PAUSE
s B NR
REV MODE
COMPU REC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
SHIFT
0
10
REC MODE MD DISPLAY
+
100
+
VOL
+
RB-X8RD
SCROLL
AUTO MARK
CD
SLEEP
MEMORY
z / ON
TUNER
BAND
TUNE/PTY+
TUNE/PTY
RDS
MODE
FM MODE
REPEAT
PTY
CHECK
MD
MD PLAY
MODE
MD
MD
CD
CD PLAY
MODE
TAPE
REC MUTE
TAPE
SURROUND
VIDEO
SUPER
BASS
BASS/
TREBLE
DISC
SELECT
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CONTENTS
Specifications ................................................................... 2
Arrangement .................................................................... 3
System connections ......................................................... 4
What to do if ..................................................................... 7
Laser beam safety precaution .......................................... 8
TUNER & AMPLIFIER SECTION
Tuner adjustments ........................................................... 9
Exploded view .................................................................. 10
Parts list ........................................................................... 11
IC block diagram & description ........................................ 16
FL display description ...................................................... 19
Schematic diagram
(Front) ........................................................................... 22
(Amplifier) ...................................................................... 26
(Tuner) .......................................................................... 30
Wiring diagram
(Power transformer, primary & secondary P.W.Board) .......... 20
(Speaker, Headphone & Sub power transformer ) ........ 21
(Front) ........................................................................... 24
(Amplifier) ...................................................................... 28
(Tuner) .......................................................................... 32
Wiring connection ............................................................ 34
CD SECTION
CD pick-up maintenance .................................................. 35
CD player adjustments ..................................................... 35
Exploded view
(Cabinet & Chassis) ...................................................... 36
(CD mechanism) ........................................................... 39
(CD base mechanism) .................................................. 40
Parts list
(Cabinet & Chassis) ...................................................... 37
(CD mechanism) ........................................................... 40
(CD base mechanism) .................................................. 40
Wiring connection ............................................................ 41
Schematic diagram
(CD) ............................................................................... 42
Wiring diagram
(CD, Front & Open close switch) ........................................ 44
IC block diagram & description ........................................ 48
TAPE DECK SECTION
Tape adjustments ............................................................ 49
Exploded view
(Cabinet & Chassis) ...................................................... 50
(Tape mechanism) ........................................................ 54
Parts list
(Cabinet & Chassis) ...................................................... 51
(Tape mechanism) ........................................................ 54
IC block diagram & description ........................................ 54
Wiring connection ............................................................ 56
Memo ............................................................................... 57
Schematic diagram
(Tape deck) ................................................................... 58
Wiring diagram
(Deck, Deck switch, Deck switch 2 & Deck LED ) ................. 60
MD DECK SECTION
Replacement and lubrication of the MD door ................... 62
IC block diagram & description ........................................ 62
Exploded view
(Cabinet,Chassis & MD mechanism ) ........................... 66
Parts list
(Cabinet & Chassis) ...................................................... 67
(MD mechanism) ........................................................... 68
Wiring connection ............................................................ 69
Schematic diagram
(Front) ........................................................................... 70
(Power supply) .............................................................. 74
Wiring diagram
(Front, LED1, & LED2) .................................................. 72
(Power supply) .............................................................. 75
FL display description ...................................................... 76
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TAPE DECK SECTION (RD-X8/RD-088)
Track system .................... 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Frequency response ........ 50 Hz to 16 kHz (CrO2 tape)
50 Hz to 15 kHz (Normal tape)
Signal-to-noise ratio ......... 60dB (Dolby B NR ON)
Wow/flutter ....................... 0.12%(WRMS)
Fast forward/rewind time .. Approx.110 sec. (C-60)
Power supply ................... Supplied from the Tuner/Amplifier
Dimensions ...................... 225 (W) x 89(H) x 272 (D) mm
Weight .............................. 2.0 kg
TUNER/AMPLIFIER SECTION(JCX-X8/JCX-088)
Reception frequency ........ FM : 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM : 522 - 1,611 kHz
Output power ................... 30W x 2 (at 6 ohm,10%distortion)
Inputs ............................... VIDEO (AUDIO) : 500 mV/50k ohms
MULTI MEDIA IN : 500 mV/50k ohms
Outputs ............................. SPEAKERS : 6 ohms
PHONES : 8 - 32 ohms
SUB WOOFER OUT : 10k ohms
Power requirements ......... AC 230V, 50 Hz
Power comsumption ........ 80W
1.0W (Eco On standby mode)
15W (Eco Off standby mode)
Dimensions ...................... 225 (W) x 89 (H) x 272 (D) mm
Weight .............................. 3.6kg
CD SECTION (CP-X8/CP-088, CD CHANGER)
Type ................................. Changer, 3-disc
Channels .......................... 2-channel stereo
Sampling frequency ......... 44.1 kHz
Pick-up ............................. Optical 3-beam semiconductor laser
Laser output ..................... 0.6 mW (Continuous wave max.)
Wave length ..................... 790 nm
Frequency response ........ 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Wow/flutter ....................... Below measurable limits
Output .............................. OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT : Optical
Power supply ................... Supplied from the Tuner/Amplifier
Dimensions ...................... 225 (W) x 89 (H) x 272 (D) mm
Weight .............................. 2.1 kg
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications subject to change without notice.
SPEAKER SYSTEM (SX-X8/SX-088)
Type ................................ 3 way bass reflex
Built-in magnetic stray field
compensation
Unit used ......................... Woofer : 15 cm cone type
Mid range : 8 cm cone type
Tweeter : 3.5 cm balance driver
Maximum power-handling
capacity .......................... 60W (peak)
Nominal impedance ........ 6 ohms
Dimensions ..................... 185 (W) x 358 (H) x 255 (D) mm
MD DECK SECTION (MDG-X8/MDG-088)
Sampling frequency ......... 44.1 kHz
Pick-up ............................. Optical 3-beam semiconductor laser
Laser output ..................... 6.85 mW (Continuous wave max.)
Wave length ..................... 685 nm
Wow flutter ....................... Below measurable limits
Recording system ............ Magnetic moduration over write
Input ................................. OPTICAL DIGITAL IN : Optical
Power supply ................... Supplied from the Tuner/Amplifier
Dimensions ...................... 225 (W) x 89 (H) x 272 (D) mm
Weight .............................. 1.7kg
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CAUTION:
Placing the system in a well ventilated area is strongly recommended. Do not place any object on the top of the JCX-X8/JCX-088 Tuner/Amplifier.
The cabinet of the Tuner/Amplifier warms up when the system is used for a long time, but it is not a malfunction.
Example 1
OPEN/CLOSE
PLAY MODE MEMORY
DISC MODE
DISC SELECT
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
/ON
STANDBY
BAND
TUNE MODE PTY CHECK RDS MODE
INPUT
VOLUME
MULTI JOG
JOG MODE
MEMORY
PHONES
MULTI MEDIA IN
TIMER
CLOCK/ECO SET/CLEAR SURROUND
MULTI JOG
COMPU REC
EJECT
PLAY MODE INPUT
EDIT
ENTER
OPEN/CLOSE
REC
PAUSE
s B NR
REV MODE
COMPU REC
OPEN/CLOSE
PLAY MODE MEMORY
DISC MODE
DISC SELECT
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
/ON
STANDBY
BAND
TUNE MODE PTY CHECK RDS MODE
INPUT
VOLUME
MULTI JOG
JOG MODE
MEMORY
PHONES
MULTI MEDIA IN
TIMER
CLOCK/ECO SET/CLEAR SURROUND
OPEN/CLOSE
REC
PAUSE
s B NR
REV MODE
COMPU REC
OPEN/CLOSE
PLAY MODE MEMORY
DISC MODE
DISC SELECT
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
/ON
STANDBY
BAND
TUNE MODE PTY CHECK RDS MODE
INPUT
VOLUME
MULTI JOG
JOG MODE
MEMORY
PHONES
MULTI MEDIA IN
TIMER
CLOCK/ECO SET/CLEAR SURROUND
MULTI JOG
COMPU REC
EJECT
PLAY MODE INPUT
EDIT
ENTER
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
JCX-X8
JCX-088
CP-X8
CP-088
MDG-X8
MDG-088
RD-X8
RD-088
JCX-X8
JCX-088
JCX-X8
JCX-088
CP-X8
CP-088
CP-X8
CP-088
MDG-X8
MDG-088
RD-X8
RD-088
ARRAMGEMENT
COMPONENT SYSTEM COMPOSITION
System DC-X8CT/UK
Tuner/Amplifier: JCX-X8
CD changer: CP-X8
Tape deck: RD-X8
Speaker system: SX-X8
System DC-X8CM/UK
Tuner/Amplifier: JCX-X8
CD changer: CP-X8
MD deck: MDG-X8
Speaker system: SX-X8
Tape deck: SANYO RD-X8 (Option)
System DC-088C/XE
Tuner/Amplifier: JCX-088
CD changer: CP-088
Speaker system: SX-088
Tape deck: S ANYO RD-088(Option)
MD deck: SANYO MDG-088 (Option)
System DC-088C/SP
Tuner/Amplifier: JCX-088
CD changer: CP-088
Speaker system: SX-088
Tape deck: S ANYO RD-088(Option)
OPEN/CLOSE
PLAY MODE MEMORY
DISC MODE
DISC SELECT
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
/ON
STANDBY
BAND
TUNE MODE PTY CHECK RDS MODE
INPUT
VOLUME
MULTI JOG
JOG MODE
MEMORY
PHONES
MULTI MEDIA IN
TIMER
CLOCK/ECO SET/CLEAR SURROUND
MULTI JOG
COMPU REC
EJECT
PLAY MODE INPUT
EDIT
ENTER
OPEN/CLOSE
REC
PAUSE
s B NR
REV MODE
COMPU REC
MDG-X8
MDG-088
MD deck (For System DC-X8CM)
MD deck (Optional for System
DC-088C)
SX-X8/SX-088
L ch speaker
SX-X8/SX-088
R ch speaker
JCX-X8
JCX-088
Tuner/Amplifier
RD-X8/RD-088
Tape deck(Optional for System
DC-X8CM & DC-088C)
CP-X8/CP-088
CD changer
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SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN
SPEAKERS(6
MIN.)
SUB WOOFER OUT
RL
VIDEO
(AUDIO)
IN
L
R
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
AC
DC
DC
DC
4V
12V
5V
-30V
EXT.ANT
FM75
AM LOOP
Notes:
-
Do not connect the mains lead to an AC outlet until all connections have been made.
-
The system is not completely disconnected from the mains when the z/ON button is set to the z position.
-
To prevent a noise interference from the mains, the core clamp is attached to the mains lead. Do not remove it.
Video equipment/
DVD player
Amplified subwoofer
Tuner/Amplifier
MD deck
(Audio leads, not supplied)
CD changer
Tuner/Amplifier
If you have difficulty inserting the
plug, turn it over and reinsert it.
To disconnect, while pressing
both latches, remove the plug.
To connect, push the middle of
the plug and insert it until it clicks.
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
To an AC outlet
CD changer
Tape deck
(Optical cable, supplied
with the MD deck)
(Flat connection lead)
Before connecting, remove
the cap on this socket.
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
SPEAKERS(6
MIN.)
SUB WOOFER OUT
RL
VIDEO
(AUDIO)
IN
L
R
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
AC
DC
DC
DC
4V
12V
5V
-30V
EXT.ANT
FM75
AM LOOP
Tape deck
(Flat connection lead)
System connections
Example:
System DC-X8CM and optional Tape deck
For System DC-X8CM:
Notes on the flat connection lead
When using the system DC-X8CM and optional Tape deck, remove the
protective tape on the plug before connecting.
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
SPEAKERS(6
MIN.)
SUB WOOFER OUT
RL
VIDEO
(AUDIO)
IN
L
R
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
AC
DC
DC
DC
4V
12V
5V
-30V
EXT.ANT
FM75
AM LOOP
For System DC-X8CT:
Example for the flat connection lead connection
For System DC-X8CM:
Example for the flat connection lead connection when using only the
system DC-X8CM
CD changer
Tuner/Amplifier
MD deck
(Flat connection lead)
Do not remove the protective tape on the plug that is not used.
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS