Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display); Notes About This Recorder; Specifications; About I.link - Sony RDR-HX825 Service Manual

Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers
appear in the display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated
to prevent the recorder from malfunctioning,
a five-character service number (e.g., C 13
00) with a combination of a letter and four
numbers appears in the front panel display. In
this case, check the following table.
First three Cause and/or corrective
characters of action
the service
number
C 13 There is a problem in the
HDD.
, Contact your nearest
Sony dealer or local
authorized service
facility.
The DVD is dirty.
, Clean the disc with a soft
cloth.
C 31 The DVD/CD is not inserted
correctly.
, Re-insert the disc
correctly.
E XX
To prevent a malfunction, the
(xx is a number) recorder has performed the
self-diagnosis function.
, Contact your nearest
Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service
facility and give the five-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10
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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
(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)
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 /C ):
B B R R
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,
P /C : 0.7 Vp-p, P /C : 0.7 Vp-p
B B R R
G-LINK: mini jack
HDMI OUT: HDMI 19pin-Standard
Connector
General
Power requirements: 220-240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 46 W
Dimensions (approx.):
430 × 73 × 328 mm (width/height/
depth) incl. projecting parts
Hard disk drive capacity: 160 GB
Mass (approx.): 4.7 kg
Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC
Operating humidity: 25% to 80%
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Notes About This
Recorder
On operation
• If the recorder is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
very damp room, moisture may condense
on the lenses inside the recorder. Should
this occur, the recorder may not operate
properly. In this case, if the recorder is on,
leave it on (if it is off, leave it off) for about
an hour until the moisture evaporates.
• When you move the recorder, take out any
discs and do not apply shock or vibration to
the hard disk drive. If you don't, the disc or
hard disk drive may be damaged (page 3).
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to
a section with very low level inputs or no
audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be
damaged when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens
cleaners (including wet or spray types).
These may cause the recorder to
malfunction.
Supplied accessories:
Mains lead (1)
Aerial cable (1)
Remote commander (remote) (1)
Set top box controller (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
Compatible colour systems
This recorder is designed to record using the
PAL colour system and play back using the
PAL or NTSC colour systems.
The signals of the SECAM colour system can
be received or recorded but played back in the
PAL colour system only. Recording of video
sources based on other colour systems cannot
be guaranteed.
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Notes about the discs

Specifications

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust,
fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may
System
cause it to malfunction.
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Channel coverage:
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave
it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from the centre out.
The above channel coverage merely ensures
the channel reception within these ranges. It
does not guarantee the ability to receive
signals in all circumstances. For details, see
"Receivable channels" (page 97).
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
Video reception: Frequency synthesizer
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Audio reception: Split carrier system
• Do not use the following discs.
Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial
– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker
adhesive on it.
Video recording format: MPEG-2,
On replacement of parts
In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired
Audio recording format/applicable
parts may be collected for reuse or recycling
purposes.
i.LINK baud rate

About i.LINK

i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies
The DV IN jack on this recorder is i.LINK-
according to the equipment. Three maximum
compliant for digital video cameras. This
baud rates are defined:
section describes the i.LINK standard and its
S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)
features.
S200 (approx. 200 Mbps)
S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)
What is i.LINK?
The baud rate is listed under "Specifications"
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for
in the instruction manual of each equipment.
handling digital video, digital audio and other
It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on
data in two directions between equipment
some equipment.
having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling
The maximum baud rate of equipment on
other equipment.
which it is not indicated such as this unit is
i.LINK-compatible equipment can be
"S100."
connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible
When units are connected to equipment
applications are operations and data
having a different maximum baud rate, the
transactions with various digital AV
baud rate sometimes differs from the
equipment. When two or more i.LINK-
indicated baud rate.
compatible equipment are connected to this
* What is Mbps?
recorder in a daisy chain, operations and data
Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the
transactions are possible with not only the
amount of data that can be sent or received in one
equipment that this recorder is connected to
second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps
but also with other devices via the directly
means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in
connected equipment.
one second.
Note, however, that the method of operation
sometimes varies according to the
i.LINK functions on this
characteristics and specifications of the
recorder
equipment to be connected, and that
operations and data transactions are
For details on how to dub when this recorder
sometimes not possible on some connected
is connected to other video equipment having
equipment.
DV jacks, see page 91.
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Note
The DV jack on this recorder can only input
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be
DVC-SD signals. It cannot output signals.
connected to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV
The DV jack will not accept MICRO MV
connecting cable). When connecting this recorder
signals from equipment such as a MICRO
to i.LINK-compatible equipment having two or
MV digital video camera with an i.LINK
more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction
jack.
manual of the equipment to be connected.
For further precautions, see the notes on
page 91.
About the name "i.LINK" For details on precautions when connecting
this recorder, also see the instruction manuals
for the equipment to be connected.
i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394
data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is
a trademark approved by many corporations. Required i.LINK cable
IEEE 1394 is an international standard
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable
Electronics Engineers.
(during DV dubbing).
i.LINK and
PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L)
VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 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
system
socket
indication: 24-hour cycle (digital)/
Power back-up duration: 1 hour
MPEG-1
bit rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch
256 kbps/128 kbps (in EP and SLP
mode)
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are trademarks.
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