SA-WCT290/WCT291

SERVICE MANUAL US Model

Canadian Model
Ver. 1.0 2017.02
E Model
Australian Model
SA-WCT290

AEP Model
UK Model
SA-WCT290/WCT291

Photo: SA-WCT290 (Black) Photo: SA-WCT290 (White) /

SA-WCT291

• SA-WCT290/WCT291 is the active subwoofer in HT-CT290/CT291.

• All the units included in the HT-CT290/CT291 (SA-CT290/CT291, SA-
WCT290/WCT291, remote control) are required to confirm the opera-
tion of SA-CT290/CT291. Check in advance that you have all the units.

• For the TEST MODE for this unit, refer to the service manual of HT-CT290/CT291.

SPECIFICATIONS
• This product is protected by certain intellectual property
Subwoofer (SA-WCT290/ Wireless transmitter/ rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such
SA-WCT291) receiver section technology outside of this product is prohibited without a
license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
Frequency band • “ClearAudio+” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
CH models: • Other system and product names are generally trademarks or
POWER OUTPUT 2.4 GHz (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method registered trademarks of the manufacturers. ™ and ® marks
50 W (at 4 ohms, 100 Hz) are not indicated in this document.
FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum)
Other models:
POWER OUTPUT (reference) Design and specifications are subject to change without
100 W (per channel at 4 ohms, notice.
100 Hz)
Speaker system Copyrights and Trademarks
Subwoofer system, Bass reflex • This system incorporates Dolby* Digital.
Speaker * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
130 mm (51/8 in) cone type Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are
Power requirements trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
US, CND models: • The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered
120 V AC, 60 Hz trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
LA9 models: such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other
110 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
EA models: owners.
127 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Inter-
Other models: face (HDMI™) technology.
220 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia
Power consumption Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
On: 15 W trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States
Standby: 0.5 W or less and other countries.
Dimensions (w/h/d) (approx.) • “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
170 mm × 342 mm × 362 mm • “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer
(6 3/4 in × 131/2 in × 143/8 in) Entertainment Inc.
(vertical installation) • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
342 mm × 172 mm × 362 mm licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
(131/2 in × 67/8 in × 143/8 in) • Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark
(horizontal installation) of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
Mass (approx.) countries.
6.3 kg (13 Ib 15 oz)

ACTIVE SUBWOOFER
9-890-686-01
2017B80-1 Sony Corporation
© 2017.02 Published by Sony EMCS (Malaysia) PG Tec
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NOTES ON CHIP COMPONENT REPLACEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Never reuse a disconnected chip component.
• Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be dam- 1. SERVICING NOTES ............................................. 3
aged by heat.
2. DISASSEMBLY
SAFETY CHECK-OUT 2-1. Disassembly Flow ........................................................... 6
After correcting the original service problem, perform the follow- 2-2. SUB MAIN Section ........................................................ 6
ing safety check before releasing the set to the customer: 2-3. SUB MAIN Board .......................................................... 7
Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs, 2-4. Switching Regulator ....................................................... 8
screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage. 2-5. SUB KEY Board, Bluetooth Module.............................. 8
Check leakage as described below. 2-6. SUB LED Board, Front Panel Assy ................................ 9
2-7. Loudspeaker (130mm)-203-11 ....................................... 10
LEAKAGE TEST
The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and 3. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 11
from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a
return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes.). 4. DIAGRAMS
Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods. 4-1. Block Diagram - AMP/PANEL/
1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA POWER SUPPLY Section - ............................................ 13
WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions to use these 4-2. Printed Wiring Board
instruments. - SUB MAIN Board (Component Side) - ....................... 15
2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245 4-3. Printed Wiring Board
digital multimeter is suitable for this job. - SUB MAIN Board (Conductor Side) - ......................... 16
3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a 4-4. Printed Wiring Board - SUB KEY Board - ..................... 17
VOM or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit” indication 4-5. Schematic Diagram - SUB KEY Board -........................ 17
is 0.75 V, so analog meters must have an accurate low-voltage 4-6. Printed Wiring Board - SUB LED Board - ..................... 18
scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples 4-7. Schematic Diagram - SUB LED Board - ........................ 18
of a passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated
digital multimeters that have a 2 V AC range are suitable. (See
5. EXPLODED VIEWS
Fig. A)
5-1. Back Panel Section ......................................................... 19
To Exposed Metal 5-2. SUB MAIN Section ........................................................ 20
Parts on Set 5-3. Speaker Cabinet Section ................................................. 21

6. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST .............................. 22

AC
0.15 μF 1.5 kΩ voltmeter
(0.75 V)

Earth Ground
Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.

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 PUBLISHED BY SONY.

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 FONC-
TIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE
PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DON-
NÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS
PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
UNLEADED SOLDER – SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411L Board
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead- (US, CND) (Conductor Side) –
free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. – SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W Board
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with (Except US, CND, E12) (Conductor Side) –
the lead free mark due to their particular size) – SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W-1 Board
(E12) (Conductor Side) –
: LEAD FREE MARK
Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.
• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 °C higher C201
than ordinary solder.
800 /2 W
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 MODEL IDENTIFICATION
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) Distinguish by Part No. and destination code on the rear side of
than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges the subwoofer.
occur such as on IC pins, etc.
• Usable with ordinary solder – Rear view –
It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may
also be added to ordinary solder.

NOTE OF PERFORMING THE OPERATION CHECK IN

THE STATE THAT HEAT SINK WAS REMOVED MODEL NUMBER LABEL
When performing the operation check in the state that this unit was
disassembled, it is possible to perform the operation check in the
state that heat sink was removed. But don’t perform the operation
check in the long time, and perform the operation check in the
volume state as low as possible.

CAPACITOR ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE PROCESSING Destination code

When checking the board, for the electric shock prevention, con- Part No.
nect the resistors to both ends of capacitors to discharge the capaci-
tor as shown in the figure below.
Note 1: When the connector that connects the SWITCHING
REGULATOR 3L411L board (US, CND) or SWITCHING Model Part No.
REGULATOR 3L411W board (Except US, CND, E12) or
SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W-1 board (E12) to the SUB SA-WCT290 (Black): US, CND 4-688-018-0[]
MAIN board is disconnected before discharging, completely SA-WCT290 (Black): AEP 4-688-018-1[]
finish discharging both boards, and then reconnect the connector. SA-WCT290 (Black): UK 4-688-018-2[]
If discharging is not complete, sparking may occur when
SA-WCT290 (Black): RU 4-688-018-3[]
connecting the connector and cause a blown fuse.
Note 2: Be sure to discharge using a resistor of 800 Ω or higher. SA-WCT290 (Black): E12 4-688-018-4[]
(Do not discharge with a 0 Ω resistor) SA-WCT290 (Black): E3 4-688-018-5[]
Discharging at a point where excessive electric current flows
SA-WCT290 (Black): EA 4-688-018-6[]
through a fuse may cause the fuse to blow.
SA-WCT290 (Black): SP 4-688-018-7[]
– SUB MAIN Board (Component Side) – SA-WCT290 (Black): AUS 4-688-018-9[]
SA-WCT290 (Black): TH 4-688-019-0[]
800 :/ 800 :/ SA-WCT290 (Black): LA9 4-688-019-2[]
2W 2W SA-WCT291 : AEP 4-688-020-0[]
SA-WCT291 : UK 4-688-020-1[]
SA-WCT291 : RU 4-688-020-2[]
C8140 C8138
SA-WCT290 (White): EA 4-693-270-2[]
SA-WCT290 (White): SP 4-693-270-3[]
SA-WCT290 (White): TH 4-693-270-5[]

• Abbreviation
AUS : Australian model
CND : Canadian model
E3 : 240 V AC area in E model
E12 : 220-240 V AC area in E model
EA : Saudi Arabia model
LA9 : Latin-American model
RU : Russian Model
SP : Singapore model
TH : Thai model

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ADVANCE PREPARATION WHEN CONFIRMING OP- THE ON/STANDBY INDICATOR FLASHES IN RED
ERATION ‚ If the power indicator flashes in red,
All the units included in the HT-CT290/HT-CT291 (SA-CT290/ press Æ on the subwoofer to turn
CT291, SA-WCT290/WCT291, remote control) are required to off the power and check whether
confirm the operation of SA-CT290/CT291. Check in advance that the ventilation opening of the
you have all the units. subwoofer is blocked or not.

NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC8104 ON THE SUB MAIN
BOARD AND THE COMPLETE SUB MAIN BOARD
When IC8104 on the SUB MAIN board and the complete SUB
MAIN board are replaced, it is necessary to spread the compound
between the SUB MAIN board and the heat sink.
Spread the compound referring to the figure below.
– SUB MAIN Board (Component Side) –
compound
IC8104
BOND FIXATION OF ELECTRIC PARTS
When SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411L board (US, CND) or
SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W board (Except US, CND,
E12) or SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W-1 board (E12) is
replaced, it is necessary to fix parts to the boards by using a speci-
fied bond without fail.
• Object boards
1. SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411L board (US, CND)
2. SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W board (Except US,
CND, E12)
3. SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W-1 board (E12)

• Use bond
Part No. Description
7-600-020-70 ADHESIVE (SC608Z2) 180ML
NOTES ON THE WIRELESS CONNECTION (LINK) AFTER
REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE • Parts position
When the parts below is replaced, the wireless connection (LINK) 1. SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411L board
of the Bar speaker and Subwoofer will be disconnected. (US, CND) (page 4)
Before returning repaired products to the customer, follow the pro- 2. SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W board
cedure below to LINK the Bar speaker and Subwoofer. (Except US, CND, E12) (page 5)
Also, if only the Bar speaker or Subwoofer is brought in for repair 3. SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W-1 board
and the parts below are replaced, be sure to inform the customer (E12) (page 5)
when returning the repaired products that the customer must LINK
the Bar speaker and Subwoofer.
(Indicate that the LINK procedure is described in the operating 1. SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411L board
instructions) (US, CND)

Parts in which the LINK will be disconnected due to re- – SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411L board
placement: (US, CND) (Component Side) –
• Complete SUB MAIN board
• BLUETOOTH MODULE (WB116A Y) (Ver C)

Activating wireless transmission between specific units

(Secure Link)
You can specify the wireless connection
to link the Bar Speaker to the subwoofer
using the Secure Link function. This
function can help prevent interference if
you use multiple wireless products.

1 Press LINK on the rear of the

subwoofer.
The power indicator on the
subwoofer flashes in orange.
2 Hold down CLEAR AUDIO+ for
5 seconds.
The USB and TV indicators flash
two times, then the MOVIE and
MUSIC indicators flash
alternately.
When the Bar Speaker is linked to
the subwoofer, the indicators stop
flashing and the power indicator on
the subwoofer lights up in orange.
If it failed, the indicators light up for
5 seconds. Try again the above
operation.

To deactivate this function, hold

down CLEAR AUDIO+ for *The portion which applies bond:
5 seconds.
The USB indicator flashes twice.

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2. SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W board

(Except US, CND, E12)

– SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W board

(Except US, CND, E12) (Component Side) –

*The portion which applies bond:

3. SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W-1 board

(E12)

– SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W-1 board

(E12) (Component Side) –

*The portion which applies bond:

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SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.

2-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW

SET

2-2. SUB MAIN SECTION 2-6. SUB LED BOARD, FRONT PANEL ASSY
(Page 6) (Page 9)

2-3. SUB MAIN BOARD 2-7. LOUDSPEAKER (130mm)-203-11

(Page 7) (Page 10)

2-4. SWITCHING REGULATOR

(Page 8)

‡ JIG
2-5. SUB KEY BOARD,
When disassembling the unit, use the following
BLUETOOTH MODULE
jig for speaker removal.
(Page 8)
Part No. Description
J-2501-238-A JIG FOR SPEAKER REMOVAL

Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

2-2. SUB MAIN SECTION

2 Remove the SUB MAIN section

in the direction of the arrow.

4 CN8103
(4P)

1 seven screws
(1) (3.5 u 14), TAPPING

3 CN8104
(3P)

5 SUB MAIN section

1 seven screws
– Rear view – (1) (3.5 u 14), TAPPING

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2-3. SUB MAIN BOARD

Note 1: When the complete SUB MAIN board is replaced, refer

to “NOTES ON THE WIRELESS CONNECTION (LINK)
AFTER REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE” on page 4.

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SUB KEY
board
wire (flat type)
(9 core)
SWITCHING
REGULATOR

stopper, 3 stopper, wiring

wiring

SUB MAIN 1 wire (flat type)

board (26 core) (CN8100)

2 wire (flat type) 4 CN8102 (10P)

(9 core) (CN8101)

7 two screws
(+BVTP 3 u 8)

6 heat sink
Note 2: When installing the heat sink, spread
the compound referring to “NOTE OF
REPLACING THE IC8104 ON THE
SUB MAIN BOARD AND THE
COMPLETE SUB MAIN BOARD” IC8104
on servicing notes (page 4).

8 SUB MAIN board

5 two screws
(+BVTP 3 u 10) 7 two screws
(+BVTP 3 u 8)

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2-4. SWITCHING REGULATOR

2 one screw 3 stopper,

(+BVTP 3 u 8) wiring

1 CN1 (2P)

2 one screw
2 three screws (+BVTP 3 u 8)
(+BVTP 3 u 8)

4 SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W

(EXCEPT US, CND, E12)
SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W-1
(E12)
SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411L
(US, CND)

• Abbreviation
CND : Canadian model
E12 : 220-240 V AC area in E model

2-5. SUB KEY BOARD, BLUETOOTH MODULE

Note: When the BLUETOOTH module is replaced, refer to

“NOTES ON THE WIRELESS CONNECTION (LINK) AF-
TER REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE” on page 4.

4 button, SW
3 one screw
(+BVTP 3 u 8)

2 SUB KEY board

1 two screws
(+BVTP 3 u 10)

7 BLUETOOTH module

5 one screw
(+BVTP 3 u 8)

6 cushion saranet

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2-6. SUB LED BOARD, FRONT PANEL ASSY

1 Insert a jig in two notches of bottom

of the unit, and lift the front panel section a little.
2 Insert the jig into a space and raise
front panel section.
Note 2: When using a jig, please work
so as not to injure front panel
section and cabinet.

3 All bosses are removed while

moving jig in the direction of
the arrow, and front panel 2 Insert the jig into a space and raise
section is removed. front panel section.
Note 2: When using a jig, please work
so as not to injure front panel
section and cabinet.
total eight bosses
Note 1: Please spread a sheet under a
unit not to injure cabinet.
3 All bosses are removed while moving jig
in the direction of the arrow, and front
panel section is removed.

– Bottom view –

4 Remove the front panel section

in the direction of the arrow.

8 panel, front assy

Note 3: When installing the front panel section,
remove the used glue and use a new
glue to fix the front panel section.

5 CN8300 (3P)

6 two screws
(+BVTP 3 u 8)

7 SUB LED board

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2-7. LOUDSPEAKER (130mm)-203-11

‡ ,QVWDOODWLRQGLUHFWLRQIRUWKHORXGVSHDNHU
(130mm)-203-11
1 four screws
Note: When installing the loudspeaker (1) (3.5 u 16), TAPPING
(130mm)-203-11, make sure that there
is a position of the speaker terminal to the
position shown in the figure below.

4 loudspeaker (130mm)-203-11

terminals position

3 terminal
(narrow side)
2 Remove the loudspeaker 3 terminal
(130mm)-203-11 (wide side)
in the direction of the arrow.

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terminal
(narrow side)

loudspeaker
(130mm)-203-11

terminal
(wide side)

– Bottom view –

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 1. ON/STANDBY lamp LED flashes in red (PROTECT)
Note: Do not set volume MIN

ON/STANDBY lamp LED

flashes in red.
(PROTECT)

Yes

ON/STANDBY lamp LED No Check if IC8104 pin 35, 39, No Check CN8102 pin 1, 2, 3 No Remove SWITCHING No Disconnect R8165. No Replace Bluetooth
does not flash in red, when 40 is short to GND. and 7 is PVDD_24V REGULATOR wire at CN8102 Check PVDD_STBY module.
removing the speaker and and check PVDD24V short to at CN8100 pin 18 is
turning the power on. Yes Yes GND (only 18V) high (3.3V)

Yes Replace the IC8104 on the Yes Yes

SUB MAIN board.
Replace SUB MAIN board. Replace SWITCHING
Check and replace
REGULATOR board.
the speaker.

No
Check IC8001 pin 1 is 12V Replace IC8001.

Yes

No No
Check CL8006 is D3.3V Check unsw3.3V R8033. Replace SUB MAIN board.
SECTION 3

2. ON/STANDBY lamp LED does not light up after AC in (Power is not turned on)
TROUBLESHOOTING

ON/STANDBY lamp LED does not light up.

(Power is not turned on)

Yes

The voltage of the following is 18V or 24V.

SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411L or 3L411W No Replace SWITCHING REGULATOR
or 3L411W-1: 3L411L or 3L411W or 3L411W-1.
Connector (CN101) pin 1 to 3 and pin 7.

Yes

The voltage of the following is 3.3V. No

Replace SUB MAIN board.
SUB MAIN board: Connector (CN8101) pin 7.

Yes

Replace the Bluetooth Module.

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The sound is not outputted.

Yes

The waveform of the following is inputted.

SUB MAIN board:
No Replace Bluetooth Module in subwoofer No
IC8103 pin 27 Replace Bluetooth Module in sound bar
and check sound
IC8103 pin 23
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IC8103 pin 22

Yes

The signal of the following is outputted.

The signal of the following is inputted.
SUB MAIN board:
No SUB MAIN board: No
IC8104 pin 39 Replace IC8103 on SUB MAIN board.
IC8104 pin 5
IC8104 pin 40
IC8104 pin 6
IC8104 pin 35

Yes Yes

Check the contact between connector Replace IC8104 on SUB MAIN board.
(CN8103) on the SUB MAIN board and
speaker cable. Check the contact between
speaker and speaker cable.
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SECTION 4
DIAGRAMS
4-1. BLOCK DIAGRAM - AMP/PANEL/POWER SUPPLY Section -

X001 STREAM PROCESSOR DIGITAL POWER AMP

12.288MHz IC8103 IC8104

OUT 11 MCLK PWM_P_4 49 L8102

5 INPUT_A
BLUETOOTH OUT_A 39
PWM_M_4 48 6 INPUT_B SUBWOOFER
MODULE
I2S_SDO 27 SDIN4 VALID 37 4 RESET OUT_A 40
L8103
I2S_SCLK 23 SCLK
I2S_LRCLK 22 LRCLK OUT_B 35
TAS_RESET_N
SDA
SCL
16 RESET
MUTE
20 SDA
TAS_XPDN
21 SCL SWITCHING REGULATOR
TAS_SD

FAULT
19 MUTE 3L411W

OTW
KEY_PAIR (EXCEPT US, CND, E12)
18 PDN
BT_BOOT SWITCHING REGULATOR
16 17
AC_CUT 3L411W-1
PCONT (E12)
LED0 SWITCHING REGULATOR
LED1 3L411L
(US, CND)

+24V
TO AMP PVDD_24V
‡6LJQDOSDWK
(AC IN)
VOLTAGE DETECT : AUDIO (ANALOG)
IC8102
S8200 : AUDIO (DIGITAL)
POWER SWITCH ‡5FKLVRPLWWHGGXHWR
1 Q8102
4 OUT VDD 2 SUB_24V
VDPHDV/FK

S8201

LINK

+3.3V REG.
IC8000

+3.3V
3 SW VIN 2

+12V REG.
IC8001

LED DRIVE +12V

D8300 1 VOUT VIN 6
Q8101
ON/OFF 3
+3.3V POWER CONTROL
Q8001

POWER CONTROL
Q8000

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THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS.
(In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block.)
For Printed Wiring Boards. For Schematic Diagrams.
Note: Note:
• X : Parts extracted from the component side. • All capacitors are in μF unless otherwise noted. (p: pF)
• Y : Parts extracted from the conductor side. 50 V or less are not indicated except for electrolytics and
• f : Internal component. tantalums.
• : Pattern from the side which enables seeing. • All resistors are in Ω and 1/4 W or less unless otherwise
(The other layers’ patterns are not indicated.) specified.
• f : Internal component.
Caution: • 2 : Nonflammable resistor.
Pattern face side: Parts on the pattern face side seen • 5 : Fusible resistor.
(Conductor Side) from the pattern face are indicated. • C : Panel designation.
Parts face side: Parts on the parts face side seen from
(Component Side) the parts face are indicated. Note: The components identified by mark 0 or
dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety.
• Indication of transistor. Replace only with part number specified.

C Note: Les composants identifiés par une marque

0 sont critiques pour la sécurité.
Q These are omitted. Ne les remplacer que par une piéce portant
le numéro spécifié.
B E
• A : B+ Line.
• Abbreviation • Voltages and waveforms are dc with respect to ground
AUS : Australian model in wireless connection to the bar speaker (SA-CT380/
CND : Canadian model CT381).
E3 : 240 V AC area in E model no mark : POWER ON
E12 : 220-240 V AC area in E model • Voltages are taken with VOM (Input impedance 10 M).
EA : Saudi Arabia model Voltage variations may be noted due to normal production
LA9 : Latin-American model tolerances.
RU : Russian Model • Waveforms are taken with a oscilloscope.
SP : Singapore model Voltage variations may be noted due to normal production
TH : Thai model tolerances.
• Circled numbers refer to waveforms.
Note: When the complete SUB MAIN board is replaced, • Signal path.
refer to “NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC8104 ON F : AUDIO (ANALOG)
THE SUB MAIN BOARD AND THE COMPLETE SUB J : AUDIO (DIGITAL)
MAIN BOARD” and “NOTES ON THE WIRELESS • Abbreviation
CONNECTION (LINK) AFTER REPAIRS ARE AUS : Australian model
COMPLETE” on page 4. CND : Canadian model
E3 : 240 V AC area in E model
E12 : 220-240 V AC area in E model
EA : Saudi Arabia model
LA9 : Latin-American model
RU : Russian Model
SP : Singapore model
TH : Thai model

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4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARD - SUB MAIN Board (Component Side) - • : Uses unleaded solder.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

A
SUB MAIN BOARD
(COMPONENT SIDE) CONNECT TO SUB KEY BOARD
SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W
(EXCEPT US, CND, E12) CN8200
SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W-1
(E12)
~ AC IN (Page 17)
SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411L
>001P
B (US, CND)

JL8113
JL8109

11 12
2 8 C8164
CN8102
C CL8004 CL8146
1 10
1
CN8101
9
JC8116

JC8115
(CHASSIS)
R8175 R8174 R8165

C8028

IC8001
CL8184 R8173
R8041 R8163
JL8110 R8176
R8162

C8023

R8108
CL8180
R8159

R8158
R8035
R8042

R8039

R8112
R8124 R8125 R8172
C8138 C8140

R8182 R8181
R8037
R8126 C8112

26
R8010 Q8102

25
E R8110 C8101
D FB8106

E
C8104

R8161
R8138 Q8001 K A

CN8100
JL8108

Q8000
R8012
D8100

C8008
FB8105 R8191 R8011 C8102 CONNECT TO

R8154 C8122
C8115 R8164 BLUETOOTH

IC8102

R8109
C8103 JL8102

C8128
C8133
JL8107 MODULE
R8166

29
R8190

28

R8232
C8142

23

C8121
22
R8026 R8033
JC8109 JL8106 R8192 JL8105 L8004

C8160
JL8103 C8020
C8144

C8132
C8148

R8028

R8229
R8123
JC8110 R8133

C8017

IC8000
R8105

C8021
C8146

C8022
R8167
6

1
R8134

IC8103
C8125

2
E

C8109
IC8104
R8029 R8103
C8139

SUBWOOFER L8103
4

JL8100 C8016

R8031
C8124
R8111
C8130
C8135 R8141

R8030

R8106
JL8111 R8168

R8171
R8170
R8122
C8123

C8107
CN8103

R8240 R8208
C8136

R8136 R8121 JL8104 JL8001 X001

C8119 C8120

C8019
C8018
C8108

L8003
R8119
JL8101 CL8003
C8137

R8135 C8113 R8189

C8134

C8127
JC8107

1
JL8112

56
C8166
1

C8114
44
R8140

C8106
FB8239
C8238
1
R8139
C8147

C8131

JC8108 R8169

R8118
5

C8237
R8137
C8143

FB8238
F

R8102
C8145

C8129
C8141

C8126
L8102

Q8101
C8110
C8172

R8101
CL8182 C8171
R8038
(CHASSIS)
L8101
3 1

5 4 C8165
CL8183 CL8006
G CN8104
CL8181
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>002P
SUB LED BOARD
H CN8300
(Page 18)

Note: When the complete SUB MAIN board is replaced, refer to

“NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC8104 ON THE SUB MAIN
BOARD AND THE COMPLETE SUB MAIN BOARD” and
“NOTES ON THE WIRELESS CONNECTION (LINK)
AFTER REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE” on page 4.

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4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARD - SUB MAIN Board (Conductor Side) - • : Uses unleaded solder.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

A
SUB MAIN BOARD
(CONDUCTOR SIDE)

CL8133 CL8150

C CL8168
CL8128 CL8145 CL8176 CL8144 CL8169

CL8156

CL8178 CL8143

D CL8157 CL8113

CL8151

CL8125 CL8172

CL8175 CL8171
E CL8147
CL8142 CL8170 CL8152
CL8107
CL8001 CL8173
CL8130

CL8149
CL8131 CL8148

F CL8174 CL8177

CL8129

CL8106 CL8105 CL8112

CL8127 CL8179
CL8132
G CL8134 CL8159
CL8153

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Note: When the complete SUB MAIN board is replaced, refer to

“NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC8104 ON THE SUB MAIN
BOARD AND THE COMPLETE SUB MAIN BOARD” and
“NOTES ON THE WIRELESS CONNECTION (LINK)
AFTER REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE” on page 4.

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4-4. PRINTED WIRING BOARD - SUB KEY Board - • : Uses unleaded solder. 4-5. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - SUB KEY Board -

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

A A
SUB KEY BOARD
(COMPONENT SIDE) SUB KEY BOARD

CN8201
SUB MAIN BOARD 7P
B CN8101 B 1 3.3V
2 D_GND
(Page 15) 3 UART_RX
FOR
>001P 4 PCONT
SERVICE USE
5 UART_TX

CN8200 6 BT_BOOT
9P 7 SDA
CL8200
KEY_POWER 1
CL8201
C C KEY_PAIR 2
CL8202
UNSW3.3V 3
CL8203
D_GND 4
SUB MAIN BOARD UART_RX 5
CL8204
C8200
S8201 S8200
CN8101 PCONT 6
CL8205 0.1u
C8200 CL8206
UART_TX 7
C8201 R8251

CL8207
BT_BOOT 8 R8250
R8250 CL8208 0
SDA 9

D D
S8200
7

1
6

CN8201

FOR
SERVICE USE 1 9 C8201
0.1u
CN8200
2

10 11
1

11 R8251
0
E E
1-981-465- (11)
S8201
LINK

F F

SUB KEY BOARD

(CONDUCTOR SIDE)
G G

CL8202

CL8205
CL8204
H H
CL8206

CL8207
CL8201
CL8208 CL8200

CL8203

I I

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J J

K K

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4-6. PRINTED WIRING BOARD - SUB LED Board - • : Uses unleaded solder. 4-7. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - SUB LED Board -

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

A A
SUB LED BOARD
(COMPONENT SIDE)
SUB LED BOARD

B B CN8300
3P R8300
CL8300 470
LED(G) 1
SUB MAIN BOARD LED(R) 2
CL8301

CN8104 GND 3
CL8302 R8301
100
D8300
RED

CL8302
C C
GRN
CL8300 D8300
4

R8300 CL-165HR/HG5-D-T
1
CN8300

R8301
CL8301
3
5

D 12 D
1-980-504- (12)
>002P
SUB MAIN BOARD
CN8104
E (Page 15) E

F F

SUB LED BOARD

(CONDUCTOR SIDE)
G G

H H

I I

12
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J J

K K

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SECTION 5
EXPLODED VIEWS
Note:
• -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so • Abbreviation
The components identified by mark 0
they may have some difference from the AUS : Australian model
or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for
original one. CND : Canadian model
safety.
• Items marked “*” are not stocked since E3 : 240 V AC area in E model
Replace only with part number specified.
they are seldom required for routine ser- E12 : 220-240 V AC area in E model
vice. Some delay should be anticipated EA : Saudi Arabia model Les composants identifiés par une marque
when ordering these items. LA9 : Latin-American model 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité.
RU : Russian Model Ne les remplacer que par une pièce por-
• The mechanical parts with no reference SP : Singapore model tant le numéro spécifié.
number in the exploded views are not sup- TH : Thai model
plied.
• Color Indication of Appearance Parts Ex-
ample:
KNOB, BALANCE (WHITE) . . . (RED)
 
Parts Color Cabinet’s Color

5-1. BACK PANEL SECTION

• Rear view

speaker cabinet section

SUB MAIN section

1
2

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark
1 4-874-614-12 SCREW (1) (3.5X14), TAPPING 2 2-682-469-11 FOOT (SW) (4 pieces, 1 set)

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5-2. SUB MAIN SECTION

57

#1
SUB KEY board
#2
(ns)
#2 59
#3 56

ns

#2

53
#1 ns

#1 ns 58
ns #2
55
ns ns
ns A
#1
51
ns
52
#1

#1
#1
54
A

ns

#3
#1

Note 1: When the complete SUB MAIN board is replaced, refer to
“NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC8104 ON THE SUB MAIN
BOARD AND THE COMPLETE SUB MAIN BOARD” and
“NOTES ON THE WIRELESS CONNECTION (LINK) AF-
TER REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE” on page 4.
Note 2: If wire (flat type) is replaced, install it after bending it in the
same form as that before replacement.
Note 3: When the BLUETOOTH module is replaced, refer to
“NOTES ON THE WIRELESS CONNECTION (LINK)
AFTER REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE” on page 4.
Note 4: When the SWITCHING REGULATOR board is replaced,
spread the bond referring to “BOND FIXATION OF
ELECTRIC PARTS” on page 4.

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark
51 1-828-256-61 WIRE (FLAT TYPE) (26 CORE) 52 A-2180-545-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE)
52 A-2165-316-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (for White model) (WCT290: LA9)
(for Black model) (WCT290: US, CND) 52 A-2180-551-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE)
52 A-2165-413-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (for White model) (WCT290: SP)
(for Black model) (WCT290: AEP) 52 A-2180-570-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE)
52 A-2165-424-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (for White model) (WCT290: EA)
(for Black model) (WCT290: UK) 52 A-2180-576-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE)
52 A-2165-434-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (for White model) (WCT290: TH)
(for Black model) (WCT290: SP) 53 1-828-308-61 WIRE (FLAT TYPE) (9 CORE)

52 A-2165-444-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) 0 54 1-474-674-11 SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W
(for Black model) (WCT290: E12) (EXCEPT US, CND, E12)
52 A-2165-510-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) 0 54 1-474-674-21 SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W-1 (E12)
(for White model) (WCT291: AEP) 0 54 1-474-674-31 SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411L (US, CND)
52 A-2165-520-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) 55 1-493-097-41 BLUETOOTH MODULE
(for White model) (WCT291: UK) 56 4-582-118-01 BUTTON, SW
52 A-2166-007-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE)
(for Black model) (WCT290: LA9) 57 4-581-865-01 COVER, BACK
52 A-2180-393-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) 0 58 4-966-267-12 BUSHING (FBS001), CORD
(for Black model) (WCT290: RU) 0 59 1-834-966-42 POWER-SUPPLY CORD (AEP, RU, E3, SP, LA9)
0 59 1-835-068-21 CORD, POWER (AUS)
52 A-2180-415-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) 0 59 1-837-308-12 CORD, POWER-SUPPLY (US, CND)
(for Black model) (WCT290: EA)
52 A-2180-421-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) 0 59 1-839-940-21 POWER-SUPPLY CORD (TH)
(for Black model) (WCT290: AUS) 0 59 1-839-999-22 POWER-SUPPLY CORD (UK, EA3, EA)
52 A-2180-427-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) 0 59 1-848-053-12 POWER-SUPPLY CORD (E12)
(for Black model) (WCT290: TH) #1 7-685-646-71 SCREW +BVTP 3X8 TYPE2 IT-3
52 A-2180-433-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) #2 7-685-646-79 SCREW +BVTP 3X8 TYPE2 IT-3
(for Black model) (WCT290: E3)
52 A-2180-443-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) #3 7-685-647-79 SCREW +BVTP 3X10 TYPE2 IT-3
(for White model) (WCT291: RU) ns not supplied
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5-3. SPEAKER CABINET SECTION

ns

103

102 ns

#1

102
ns

SUB LED board

(ns)

101

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark
101 X-2594-348-1 PANEL, FRONT ASSY (CG-SW) B 103 1-859-203-11 LOUDSPEAKER (130MM)-203-11
(for Black model) (WCT290) #1 7-685-646-71 SCREW +BVTP 3X8 TYPE2 IT-3
101 X-2594-262-1 PANEL, FRONT ASSY (CG-SW) W
(for White model) (WCT290/WCT291) ns not supplied
102 4-874-614-62 SCREW (1) (3.5X16), TAPPING

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SECTION 6
SUB KEY SUB LED
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
SUB MAIN
Note:
• Due to standardization, replacements in • COILS When indicating parts by reference num-
the parts list may be different from the uH: μH ber, please include the board name.
parts specified in the diagrams or the com- • SEMICONDUCTORS
ponents used on the set. In each case, u: μ, for example: The components identified by mark 0
• -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so uA. . : μA. . , uPA. . , μPA. . , or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for
they may have some difference from the uPB. . : μPB. . , uPC. . , μPC. . , safety.
original one. uPD. . : μPD. . Replace only with part number specified.
• Items marked “*” are not stocked since • Abbreviation
they are seldom required for routine ser- AUS : Australian model Les composants identifiés par une marque
vice. Some delay should be anticipated CND : Canadian model 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité.
when ordering these items. E3 : 240 V AC area in E model Ne les remplacer que par une pièce por-
• RESISTORS E12 : 220-240 V AC area in E model tant le numéro spécifié.
All resistors are in ohms. EA : Saudi Arabia model
METAL: Metal-film resistor. LA9 : Latin-American model
METAL OXIDE: Metal oxide-film resistor. RU : Russian Model
F: nonflammable SP : Singapore model
• CAPACITORS TH : Thai model
uF: μF

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark
SUB KEY BOARD A-2180-421-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE)
************** (for Black model) (WCT290: AUS)
A-2180-427-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE)
< CONNECTOR > (for Black model) (WCT290: TH)
A-2180-433-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE)
CN8200 1-817-199-51 CONNECTOR, FFC/FPC 9P (for Black model) (WCT290: E3)
CN8201 1-785-466-51 CONNECTOR, FFC/FPC 7P A-2180-443-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE)
(for White model) (WCT291: RU)
< SWITCH > A-2180-545-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE)
(for White model) (WCT290: LA9)
S8200 1-798-528-11 TACTILE SWITCH (1)
S8201 1-798-528-11 TACTILE SWITCH (LINK) A-2180-551-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE)
************************************************************* (for White model) (WCT290: SP)
A-2180-570-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE)
SUB LED BOARD (for White model) (WCT290: EA)
************* A-2180-576-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE)
(for White model) (WCT290: TH)
< CONNECTOR > ************************

CN8300 1-580-056-21 PIN, CONNECTOR (SMD) 3P < IC >

< DIODE > IC8001 6-723-083-01 IC S-1212BC0-E6T1U

IC8103 6-723-247-01 IC TAS5534DGGR-S
D8300 6-502-843-01 DI CL-165HR/HG5-D-T IC8104 6-723-248-01 IC TAS5614LA-S
************************************************************* *************************************************************

A-2165-316-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) MISCELLANEOUS

(for Black model) (WCT290: US, CND) **************
A-2165-413-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE)
(for Black model) (WCT290: AEP) 51 1-828-256-61 WIRE (FLAT TYPE) (26 CORE)
A-2165-424-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) 53 1-828-308-61 WIRE (FLAT TYPE) (9 CORE)
(for Black model) (WCT290: UK) 0 54 1-474-674-11 SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W
A-2165-434-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (EXCEPT US, CND, E12)
(for Black model) (WCT290: SP) 0 54 1-474-674-21 SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411W-1 (E12)
A-2165-444-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) 0 54 1-474-674-31 SWITCHING REGULATOR 3L411L (US, CND)
(for Black model) (WCT290: E12)
55 1-493-097-41 BLUETOOTH MODULE
A-2165-510-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) 0 59 1-834-966-42 POWER-SUPPLY CORD (AEP, RU, E3, SP, LA9)
(for White model) (WCT291: AEP) 0 59 1-835-068-21 CORD, POWER (AUS)
A-2165-520-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) 0 59 1-837-308-12 CORD, POWER-SUPPLY (US, CND)
(for White model) (WCT291: UK) 0 59 1-839-940-21 POWER-SUPPLY CORD (TH)
A-2166-007-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE)
(for Black model) (WCT290: LA9) 0 59 1-839-999-22 POWER-SUPPLY CORD (UK, EA3, EA)
A-2180-393-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) 0 59 1-848-053-12 POWER-SUPPLY CORD (E12)
(for Black model) (WCT290: RU) 103 1-859-203-11 LOUDSPEAKER (130MM)-203-11
A-2180-415-A SUB MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE)
Note 2: If wire (flat type) is replaced, install it after bending it in
(for Black model) (WCT290: EA)
the same form as that before replacement.

Note 3: When the SWITCHING REGULATOR board is replaced,

Note 1: When the complete SUB MAIN board is replaced, re-
fer to “NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC8104 ON THE
SUB MAIN BOARD AND THE COMPLETE SUB MAIN
BOARD” and “NOTES ON THE WIRELESS CONNEC-
TION (LINK) AFTER REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE” on
page 4.
spread the bond referring to “BOND FIXATION OF
ELECTRIC PARTS” on page 4.
Note 4: When the BLUETOOTH module is replaced, refer to
“NOTES ON THE WIRELESS CONNECTION (LINK)
AFTER REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE” on page 4.

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MEMO

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REVISION HISTORY

Ver. Date Description of Revision

1.0 2017.02 New

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