SERVICE MANUAL
Sony Corporation
Published by Sony EMCS (Malaysia) PG Tec
MHC-V50/V50D
HOME AUDIO SYSTEM
9-890-684-01
2017C81-1
©
2017.03
US Model
Canadian Model
MHC-V50
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Australian Model
MHC-V50D
Ver. 1.0 2017.03
SPECIFICATIONS
CD/DVD Section
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism
MHC-V44D
CD Mechanism Type
CDM90-DVBU204//C
Optical Pick-up Name
CMS-S76RFS7G1 or CMS-S76RFS7GP
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.
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AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
(US models only)
With 5 ohm loads, both channels driven,
from 280 Hz – 20,000 Hz; rated 70 watts per
channel minimum RMS power, with no more
than 0.7% total harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output.
Speaker section
Speaker system:
3-way, Sound Pressure Horn
Speaker unit:
Tweeter L/R: 40 mm (1
5
/
8
in), cone type
Midrange L/R: 80 mm (3
1
/
4
in), cone type
Woofer: 200 mm (7
7
/
8
in), cone type
Rated impedance:
Tweeter L/R: 5 ohms
Midrange L/R: 5 ohms
Woofer: 2 ohms
Inputs
AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN L/R (V50):
Voltage 2 V, impedance
47
kilohms
AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN (TV) L/R (V50D):
Voltage 2 V, impedance
47
kilohms
TV (ARC) (V50D):
Supported audio signal:
2-channel Linear PCM
MIC1:
Sensitivity 1 mV, impedance
10
kilohms
MIC2/GUITAR:
Sensitivity 1 mV, impedance
10 kilohms (When guitar mode is
turned
off.)
Sensitivity 200 mV, impedance
1 Megaohm (When guitar mode is
turned
on.)
Outputs
AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R:
Voltage 2 V, impedance 1 kilohm
VIDEO OUT (V50D):
Max. output level 1 Vp-p,
unbalanced, Sync. negative load
impedance 75 ohms
HDMI OUT (TV) (V50D):
Supported audio signal:
2-channel Linear PCM (up to 48 kHz),
Dolby
Digital
HDMI section (V50D)
Connector:
Type A (19 pin)
Disc player section
System:
Compact disc and digital audio
system
(V50)
Compact disc and digital audio and
video system (V50D)
Laser Diode Properties
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6
μ
W
* This output is the value measure-
ment at a distance of 200 mm
from the objective lens surface on
the Optical Pick-up Block with
7 mm aperture.
Frequency response:
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Video color system format
Latin
American
model:
NTSC
Other
models:
NTSC and PAL
USB section
Supported USB device:
Mass Storage Class
Maximum current:
1
A
(USB) port:
Type
A
FM Tuner section
FM stereo, FM superheterodyne tuner
Antenna:
FM lead antenna
Tuning range:
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
BLUETOOTH section
Communication system:
BLUETOOTH Standard version 3.0
Output:
BLUETOOTH Standard Power
Class
2
Maximum communication range:
Line of sight approx. 10 m (33 ft)*
1
Frequency band:
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz –
2.4835
GHz)
Modulation method:
FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread
Spectrum)
Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles*
2
:
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribu-
tion Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote
Control
Profile)
SPP (Serial Port Profile)
Supported codecs:
SBC (Subband Codec)
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
LDAC
*
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’s performance, operating system,
software application, etc.
*
2
BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate
the purpose of BLUETOOTH communica-
tion between devices.
Supported audio formats
Supported bit rate and sampling frequencies:
MP3:
32/44.1/48 kHz, 32 kbps –
320 kbps (VBR)
AAC:
44.1 kHz, 48 kbps – 320 kbps
(CBR/VBR)
WMA:
44.1 kHz, 48 kbps – 192 kbps
(CBR/VBR)
WAV:
44.1/48 kHz (16 bit)
Supported video formats (V50D)
Xvid:
Video codec: Xvid video
Bit rate: 4.854 Mbps (MAX)
Resolution/Frame
rate:
720 × 480, 30 fps
720 × 576, 25 fps (except for Latin
American
model)
Audio codec: MP3
MPEG4
File format: MP4 File Format
Video codec: MPEG4 Simple Pro
fi
le
(AVC is not compatible.)
Bit rate: 4 Mbps
Resolution/Frame
rate:
720 × 480, 30 fps
720 × 576, 25 fps (except for Latin
American
model)
Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is
not
compatible.)
DRM: Not compatible
General
Power requirements:
US, CND models:
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Except US, CND models:
AC 120 V – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:
120
W
Power consumption (at the Power Saving
mode) (V50D):
0.5 W (When “BT STBY” is set to
“OFF” and [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
is set to [OFF].)
3 W* (When “BT STBY” is set to
“ON” and [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
is set to [ON].)
Dimensions (W/H/D) (Approx.):
293 mm × 798 mm × 300 mm
(11
5
/
8
in x 31
1
/
2
in x 11
7
/
8
in)
Mass (Approx.):
14 kg (30 lb 14 oz)
* The power consumption of the system will
be less than 0.5 W when there is no HDMI
connection and “BT STBY” is set to “OFF”.
Unpacking
• This unit (MHC-V50/V50D) (1)
• Remote control (1)
• R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)
• FM lead antenna (1)
• AC power cord (mains lead) (1)
• AC plug adaptor
*
(1) (supplied only for
certain areas) (V50D)
*
This plug adaptor is not for the use
in Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Use
this plug adaptor in the countries
where it is necessary.
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Photo: MHC-V50D
