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SERVICE MANUAL
Revised-1
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Channel coverage:
PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L)
VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F1 to F10, Italian
A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13/
UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69,
F21 to F69/CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20,
France B to Q/HYPER: S21 to S41
The above channel coverage merely ensures the
channel reception within these ranges. It does not
guarantee the ability to receive signals in all
circumstances.
Video reception: Frequency synthesizer system
Audio reception: Split carrier system
Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication:
24-hour cycle (digital)/Power back-up
duration: 1 hour
Video recording format: MPEG Video
Audio recording format/applicable bit rate:
Dolby Digital/2 ch, 256 kbps
When you play PCM sound tracks with a 96 kHz
sampling frequency, the output signals from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack
are converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency.
Inputs and outputs
LINE 2 OUT
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p
(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3
Vp-p (PAL)
LINE 2 IN/LINE 4 IN
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than 22
kilohms
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p
(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3
Vp-p (PAL)
RDR-HX900
SPECIFICATIONS
LINE 1 -TV: 21-pin
CVBS IN/OUT
S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)
LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin
CVBS IN/OUT
S-Video/RGB IN
S-Video OUT (downstream)
Decoder
DV IN: 4-pin/i.LINK S100
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output
jack/–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/0.5
Vp-p/75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(Y, P
/C
, P
B
B
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P
P
/C
: 0.7 Vp-p
R
R
General
Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 54 W
Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 89 × 346 mm
(width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts
Hard disk drive capacity: 160 GB
Mass (approx.): 5.9 kg
Operating temperature: 5 ºC to 35 ºC
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %
Supplied accessories:
Audio/video cord (1)
Mains lead (1)
Aerial cable (1)
Remote commander (remote) (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.
RMT-D206P
AEP Model
UK Model
/C
):
R
R
/C
: 0.7 Vp-p,
B
B

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    RDR-HX900 RMT-D206P SERVICE MANUAL AEP Model UK Model Revised-1 SPECIFICATIONS System LINE 1 -TV: 21-pin CVBS IN/OUT Laser: Semiconductor laser S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream) Channel coverage: LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L) CVBS IN/OUT VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F1 to F10, Italian...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE NOTE Specifications ······································································· 1-26 About i.LINK ······································································· 1-26 DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY Guide to Parts and Controls ················································· 1-27 CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION) ············ 5 Glossary ··············································································· 1-28 Language Code List ····························································· 1-28 GENERAL WARNING ············································································...
  • Page 4: Service Mode

    • RD-50 (4/22) (AV ENCODER) • RD-55 (15/22) (UWA/UNSW BUFFER-2) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-39 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ·························· 4-105 • RD-50 (5/22) (MR PROCESS) • RD-55 (16/22) (FLASH ROM) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-41 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ·························· 4-107 • RD-50 (6/22) (AV DECODER) •...
  • Page 5: Service Note

    SERVICE NOTE 1. DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION) Remove the upper case. Remove the RD-50/RD-55 board, RD bracket. IInsert the stiff wire in the hole and eject the tray. Tray The hole Fig. 1 The stiff wire Fig.
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  • Page 7: General

    To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not • Note that the contents of the Unauthorized recording of such your safety and convenience. are for 2 models: RDR-HX900 found to comply with the limits set expose the unit to rain or moisture. recording cannot be compensated...
  • Page 8: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Recording Features Editing Features Icon Compatibility with Disc used in Formatting Type other DVD players Auto Manual Record Change Rewrite Delete title A-B Erase Playlist Logo this (new discs) Chapter Chapter 16:9 sizes title name (finalizing)
  • Page 9: Hookups And Settings

    Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable Hookups and Settings Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step Hooking Up the Recorder 5: Connecting the Mains Lead” (page 19). Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Notes •...
  • Page 10: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are Notes trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of to mains recorder or player, change the command mode number Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
  • Page 11: Step 7: Easy Setup

    (receiver), you can use the supplied remote to mode number for this recorder and the supplied "/1 control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume. remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. To operate the TV/DVD button Notes...
  • Page 12: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    Select the setting that matches your TV Select the type of signal you want to output Press ENTER. type. from the LINE1-TV jack. The Setup Display for the DTS signal appears. “Video”: Outputs video signals. “S Video”: Outputs S video signals. EASY SETUP Audio Connection EASY SETUP...
  • Page 13: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner

    Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner.
  • Page 14: Guide To Displays

    B TIMER (page 42): TOOLS Using the Title List Allows you to set a new timer recording Guide to Displays setting. The TOOLS menu appears when you press C TIMER LIST (page 46): TOOLS, and displays options applicable to the - RW - RW Video...
  • Page 15: Checking The Play Information And Playing Time

    Press TOOLS while the disc is in the Example: DVD-RW (VR mode) Labelling, protecting, or formatting Finalizing a DVD (preparing a disc recorder. a disc for playback on other equipment) Disc Information The TOOLS menu appears. Close DiscName Movie Select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER. - RW - RW - RW...
  • Page 16: How To Enter Characters

    To enter a letter with an accent mark, select an How to Enter Characters accent followed by the letter. Recording Recording time (hour) Recording Example: Select “ ` ” and then “a” to enter “à.” mode To insert a space, select “Space.” You can label a DVD, title, or program by entering Before Recording (HX1000) (HX900)
  • Page 17: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    • If you want to change the setting, press </ If the timer settings overlap Notes , to select the item and press M/m to Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows. • If “The disc is full or nearly full” appears on the screen, change the setting.
  • Page 18: Recording Without The Timer

    z Hint To stop recording Adjusting the recording picture Recording Without the Press x REC STOP located beneath the remote If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to quality and size control cover.
  • Page 19: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording Select the line input audio when recording Recording From Connected and another timer recording overlap a bilingual programme on the HDD or DVD- RWs (VR mode). Regardless of whether or not the programme is a Equipment Without a Timer Synchro Rec programme, the programme that Press TOOLS to display the TOOLS menu.
  • Page 20 The selected setting is displayed in the * TVS was developed front panel display for a few seconds. by Sony to produce “TVS OFF”: No surround effect home surround sound “TVS DYNAMIC”: Creates one set of virtual rear with just a stereo TV.
  • Page 21: Chasing Playback/Simultaneous Rec And Play

    • The DVD’s picture on your TV screen freezes for a few Select the title you want to play, and press Chasing Playback/ Searching for a Title/ seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or instant ENTER. replay/advance the recording. Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and press Simultaneous Rec and Play Chapter/Track, etc.
  • Page 22: Editing

    The advanced edit functions available for Playlist Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode) Editing a Title titles are: Editing – Labelling a title (page 65). - RW – Erasing a title (page 65). - RW - RW Video Before Editing You can enjoy advanced edit functions.
  • Page 23: Creating And Editing A Playlist

    Select the IN point by pressing m/M, Select the title you want to include in the Creating chapters manually Creating and Editing a Playlist title, and press ENTER. and press ENTER. A check mark appears in the check box next to The display for setting the end point (OUT) Playlist - RW...
  • Page 24: Dubbing (Hdd Y Dvd)

    z Hints About “VBR” Note that speeds shown in the table are an • You can dub a Playlist title on a DVD-RW (VR mode) approximate of the maximum dubbing speed. VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is an effective method of Dubbing (HDD y DVD) as an original title on the HDD.
  • Page 25: Dv Dubbing (Dv T Hdd/Dvd)

    “Change Order”: Moves the title to change the • If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, dubbing order. Press M/m to select a new finalize the disc (page 37). DV Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) location, and press ENTER. Hookups “Cancel”: Cancels the title selection.
  • Page 26: Program Edit

    Select “Start,” and press ENTER. Select “OK,” and press ENTER. Program Edit The display for setting the IN point (start of A new Scene List menu appears with the the scene) appears. selected scene. The scene starts to play in the background. - RW - RW Video...
  • Page 27: Aerial Reception And Language Settings (Settings)

    In this case, see “Parental Control” in Select “System,” and press ENTER. Select “Audio,” and press ENTER. Aerial Reception and “Recording and Parental Control Settings Settings - Channel Setting (Features)” (page 93). Prog. 8 Settings - Channel Setting Prog. 8 Language Settings System : System :...
  • Page 28: Video Settings (Video)

    Progressive Mode 16:9 Language Video Settings (Video) DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video OSD (On-Screen Display) based software is derived from TV, such as Video settings will adjust items related to the Switches the display language on the screen.
  • Page 29: Recording And Parental Control Settings (Features)

    Digital Out • MPEG (DVD VIDEO only) Notes Recording and Parental Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. Selects if audio signals are output via the • Depending upon the size of the recording being made, DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks. Control Settings (Features) the actual interval may vary from the interval selected Select this when the recorder...
  • Page 30: Disc And Remote Control Settings

    Mode switch on the remote to the setting made (Options) DVD-RW in VR mode) here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD Selects whether or not to finalize the disc Records the sub sound for player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on automatically following One Touch Dubbing the bilingual programme.
  • Page 31 Z (open/ LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. recording. display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized , “PDC/VPS Scan Off” is selected (page 43). close). , “Dimmer” in Options Setup is set to “Power , Turn off the recorder.
  • Page 32: Self-Diagnosis Function

    Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data Required i.LINK cable transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a Compatible colour systems trademark approved by many corporations. Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during...
  • Page 33: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Remote Guide to Parts and Controls A TV/DVD switch (20) Buttons on the remote have the same function as the buttons on the recorder if they have the same For more information, see the pages in parentheses. B Z (open/close) button (42, 56) or similar names.
  • Page 34: Glossary

    DVD+R (page 8) Hard disk drive (page 3) Track (page 61) Glossary A DVD+R (read “plus R”) is a recordable disc that A hard disk drive is a whole mechanical system Sections of a music feature on a CD (the length of is the same size as a DVD VIDEO.
  • Page 35: Disassembly

    RDR-HX900 SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY NOTE: The following flow chart shows the disassembly procedure. Upper case (Page 2-2) ER-25 board D.C. fan RD-50/RD-55 board HDD, CN-199 board Power block (Page 2-2) (Page 2-3) (Page 2-3) (Page 2-4) (Page 2-5) RD bracket...
  • Page 36: Upper Case

    NOTE: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. 2-1. UPPER CASE Two tapping screws 4 Upper case Three tapping screws (+BV sumitite B3 × 10) Two tapping screws 2-2. ER-25 BOARD 3 Flexible flat cable (FAE-13) (CN2001, 23P) Remove the ER-25 board in the direction of the arrow 2 Flexible flat cable...
  • Page 37: Fan

    2-3. D.C. FAN 3 Remove the D.C. fan in the direction of the arrow. Two tapping screws (+BV sumitite B3 × 10) 1 Connector (CN102, 3P) 2-4. RD-50 BOARD 3 Flexible flat cable 4 Flexible flat cable (FRA-6) (CN1903, 25P) (FAD-3) (CN1101, 40P) 2 Flexible flat cable 7 Six...
  • Page 38: Hdd, Cn-199 Board

    2-5. HDD, CN-199 BOARD 2 Four tapping screws (+BV3(3-CR) B3 × 8) 4 HDD section 1 Flexible flat cable (FRH-1) (CN1102, 40P) 3 Harness (PH-61) (CN208, 4P) 6 Three non-halogen tape 8 Flexible flat cable (FRH-1) (CN1802, 40P) qs Hard disk (S-U9) 9 CN199 board 7 Connector (CN1801, 40P)
  • Page 39: Power Block

    2-6. POWER BLOCK 4 Six tapping screws (+BV3(3-CR) B3 × 8) 7 Power block 1 Harness (RP-120) (CN2, 15P) 3 Connector (CN3, 13P) 2 Harness (PD-122) (CN4, 4P) Tapping screw (+BV3(3-CR) B3 × 8) Two miniature card spacers 2-7. RD BRACKET 2 Four tapping screws...
  • Page 40: Front Panel Section

    2-8. FRONT PANEL SECTION 2 Two tapping screws (+BV3(3-CR) B3 × 8) 3 Seven craws 4 Front panel section 1 Cursor knob...
  • Page 41: Function Door

    2-9. FUNCTION DOOR Front panel section Escutheon Eight craws Power button Ground plate (A) Tapping screw × (B2.6 6B CR) Shaft damper To install the shaft damper, place the flat surface face upward and close the function door. Then install the shaft damper in the described state.
  • Page 42: Dvd Drive

    2-10.DVD DRIVE 3 Four tapping screws (+BV3(3-CR) B3 × 8) 1 Remove the harness that is fixed on the clamp. Clamp 4 Remove the DVD section in the direction of the arrow A . 2 Harness (PD-122) (CN4, 4P) 5 Harness (PD-122) (4P) 9 Two tapping...
  • Page 43: Rear Panel

    2-11.FR-215 BOARD, FL-140 BOARD 6 Harness (AL-70) (CN105, 11P) 7 FL-140 board 5 Three tapping screws (+BV3(3-CR) B3 × 8) (CN102, 9P) (CN002, 9P) 2 Flexible flat cable (FAR-4) (CN001, 17P) 1 Flexible flat cable (FLR-4) 4 FR-215 board 3 Four tapping screws (+BV3(3-CR) B3 ×...
  • Page 44 2-13.AV-84 BOARD 1 Harness (AL-070) (CN801, 11P) 2 Connector (CN3, 13P) 4 Seven tapping screws (+BV3(3-CR) B3 × 8) 3 Flexible flat cable (FRA- 4) (CN603, 17P) 8 Flexible flat cable (FRA- 5) (CN502, 13P) 7 Flexible flat cable 9 Flexible flat cable (FRA- 6) (CN503, 25P) (FRA- 4) (CN501, 17P) 6 Flexible flat cable...
  • Page 45: Circuit Boards Location

    2-14.CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION Power block CN-199 board ER-25 board FL-140 board AV-84 board RD-50/RD-55 board FR-215 board 2-11...
  • Page 46 MEMO 2-12E...

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