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 +====== Sony LAM-Z03 ======
 +
 +Sony CD/MD combo PC speaker bookshelf system. Works as PC speakers over USB, and will also work as a netMD recorder after switching modes. Will work as PC speakers and with Sonicstage on Windows 10.
 +
 +Can write discs through netMD using Sony's SonicStage or OpenMG software.  Device playback can also be controlled using these programs. Can also record to MD from a CD directly at 4x speed.
 +
 +Recently, support has been added for all LAM Series decks to [[guides:webminidisc|web minidisc]]. This device has been tested and works completely without issue.  You can also use[[guides:platinum-md|Platinum-MD]] v 1.2.0 or later to write discs (though it is quite buggy). 
 +
 +Some people have modified/refurbished their units to improve sound quality [[https://mitchie-m.com/blog/equipments/sony-lam-z03/| Part 1]] and [[https://mitchie-m.com/blog/equipments/modify/sony-lam-z03-mod/| Part 2]].
 +
 +Remote model: Sony RMT-CL03
 +
 +----
 +Content adapted from: [[https://www.sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/200309/03-0917/|LAM-Z03 Official Announcement]], 
 +[[https://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20030917/sony2.htm|av.watch]], 
 +[[https://www.minidisc.org/part_Sony_LAM-Z03.html|LAM-Z03 Minidisc.org Page]]
 +===== Manuals =====
 +
 +{{:equipment:sony:bookshelf:lam-z03user.pdf| LAM-Z03 User Manual (Japanese)}}
 +
 +===== Repair =====
 +
 +The amplifier for the speakers is located inside of the left speaker. In case you want to replace the capacitors on the amplifier PCB, the specifications are as follows:
 +
 +^ Identifier  ^ Type                  ^ Capacitance  ^ Voltage  ^ Diameter  ^ Length  ^         
 +| C155        | electrolytic, radial  | 1 µF         | 50 V     | 5 mm      | 10 mm   |
 +| C157        | electrolytic, radial  | 47 µF        | 10 V     | 5 mm      | 10 mm   |
 +| C158        | electrolytic, radial  | 220 µF       | 10 V     | 5 mm      | 10 mm   |
 +| C160        | electrolytic, radial  | 2200 µF      | 10 V     | 10 mm     | 20 mm   |
 +| C255        | electrolytic, radial  | 1 µF         | 50 V     | 5 mm      | 10 mm   |
 +| C257        | electrolytic, radial  | 47 µF        | 10 V     | 5 mm      | 10 mm   |
 +| C258        | electrolytic, radial  | 220 µF       | 10 V     | 5 mm      | 10 mm   |
 +| C260        | electrolytic, radial  | 2200 µF      | 10 V     | 10 mm     | 20 mm   |
 +| C351        | electrolytic, radial  | 47 µF        | 10 V     | 5 mm      | 10 mm   |
 +| C352        | electrolytic, radial  | 10 µF        | 50 V     | 5 mm      | 10 mm   |
 +| C353        | electrolytic, radial  | 1000 µF      | 16 V     | 10 mm     | 16 mm   |
 +
 +There is an additional capacitor inside of each speaker, in line between the main driver and the tweeter. The specifications are as follows:
 +
 +^ Identifier  ^ Type                         ^ Capacitance  ^ Voltage  ^ Diameter  ^ Length  ^         
 +| N/A         | bipolar electrolytic, axial  | 1 µF         | 50 V     | 6 mm      | 17 mm   |
 +
 +**Note:** bipolar electrolytic capacitors of this type are somewhat hard to find. Alternatively, a polypropylene film capacitor should make a suitable replacement and may, in fact, offer superior audio characteristics.(([[https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/mystery-capacitor.165017/|Mystery Capacitor]]. //diyAudio//. Retrieved 2023-04-10.))
 +===== Photo =====
 +
 +<WRAP box left 460px><carousel>
 +<slide>{{:equipment:sony:bookshelf:sony_lam-z03_silver.jpg?direct&400|LAM-Z03 Silver}}</slide>
 +<slide>{{:equipment:sony:bookshelf:sony_lam-z03_white.jpg?direct&400|LAM-Z03 White}}</slide>
 +<slide>{{:equipment:sony:bookshelf:sony_lam-z03_black.jpg?direct&400|LAM-Z03 Black}}</slide>
 +<slide>{{:equipment:sony:bookshelf:sony_lam-z03_box_1.jpg?direct&200|}}</slide>
 +<slide>{{:equipment:sony:bookshelf:sony_lam-z03_box_2.jpg?direct&200|}}</slide>
 +</carousel></WRAP>
 +<WRAP clear/>
 +
 +Submit your own! Either directly or on the discord.
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 +equipment.battery-notes : 
 +equipment.battery-num : 
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 equipment.sidecar    : No equipment.sidecar    : No
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 equipment.price-jpy  : 40000 equipment.price-jpy  : 40000
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-equipment.inputs     : USB Type B +equipment.inputs     : CD 
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 +equipment.manual     : User manual 
 +equipment.region     : Japan 
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