Sony RDR-HX780 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
DVD RECORDER
Sony Corporation
Home Electronics Network Company
9-883-980-11
2008D1600-1
©2008.04
Published by Quality Assurance Dept.
SPECIFICATIONS
RDR-HX680/HX780/HX785/
HX980/HX1080
RMT-D246A/D249P/D250P
AEP Model
RDR-HX680/HX780/HX785/HX980/
HX1080
Canadian Model
UK Model
E Model
RDR-HX780
Australian Model
Russian Model
Singapore Model
Thai Model
RDR-HX780/HX980
Photo: RDR-HX780
RMT-D246A
(AEP)
Ver. 1.0 2008.04
(AEP, UK, Russian)
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Channel coverage:
PAL (
AEP, UK, Russian model
B/G, D/K, I)/SECAM (L)
VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 to
F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J,
South Africa 4 to 11, 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. The channels
that can be received differ depending on the
country/region.
Video reception: Frequency
synthesizer system
Audio reception: Split carrier system
Aerial out: AEP, UK, Russian model
Antenna out: Canadian, E model
Channel coverage:
Canadian, E model
NTSC
VHF: 2 to 13
UHF: 14 to 69
CATV: A8 to A1, A to W, W+1 to W+84
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial
socket
Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer
indication: 24-hour cycle (digital)
Video recording format: MPEG-2,
MPEG-1
Audio recording format/applicable
bit rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch
256 kbps/128 kbps (in EP, SLP, and
SEP mode), PCM
Inputs and outputs
LINE 2
LINE OUT: Canadian, E model
OUT: AEP, UK, Russian model
(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
C: 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)
C: 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)
: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)
LINE 2
LINE IN 1/2/3: Canadian, E model
IN: AEP, UK, Russian model
(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 3 – TV: 21-pin
CVBS OUT
S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)
LINE 1/DECODER: 21-pin
CVBS IN/OUT
S-Video/RGB IN
Decoder
DV IN: 4-pin/i.LINK S100
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono
jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR):
(Y, P
B, PR):
AEP, UK, Russian model
AEP, UK, Russian model
AEP, UK, Russian model
Canadian, E model
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,
P
B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p
G-LINK*: mini jack
HDMI OUT: HDMI™ Connector
USB:
USB jack Type A (For connecting
digital still camera, Memory card
reader, USB memory and HDD
camcorder)
USB jack Type B (For connecting
PictBridge-compatible printers)
General
Power requirements: 220-240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Power consumption:
43 W AEP, UK, Russian model
42 W Canadian, E model
Dimensions (approx.):
430 ⋅ 66.5 ⋅ 286.5 mm (width/height/
depth) incl. projecting parts
Hard disk drive capacity:
RDR-HX680/HX780/HX785:
160 GB
RDR-HX980: 250 GB
RDR-HX1080: 500 GB
Mass (approx.): 4.4 kg
Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC
Operating humidity: 25% to 80%
Supplied accessories:
Mains lead (1)
Aerial cable (1)
Re
Audio/video card (1) Canadian, E model
mote commander (remote) (1)
Set top box controller (1)*
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
*RDR-HX780/HX785/HX980/HX1080
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
AEP model only
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Sony RDR-HX780 Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	RDR-HX780
Category	DVD Recorder
Language	English

Summary

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

SERVICE NOTE

HOW TO DIAGNOSE HDD FAILURE

Details symptoms and procedures for diagnosing HDD failures.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND PRINTED WIRING BOARDS

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

Contains detailed schematic diagrams for various boards, including AV-133/134, FR-291, and RD-066.

SERVICE MODE

SERVICE MODE MAP

Flowchart illustrating the operation sequences to access various service modes and their functions.

Diagnostic Mode

Details various diagnostic modes for checking unit status and troubleshooting issues.

HOW TO DIAGNOSE HDD FAILURE

Display [E01] on FLD with unrecognized HDD

Flowchart for diagnosing the E01 error related to unrecognized HDD.

When playing a VIDEO, MP3, or JPG, the contents freeze

Factory Check

Procedure for performing factory checks after repairs or component replacements.

Performance Check

How to check the HDD return sheet.

Guide on how to fill out the HDD return sheet based on symptoms and diagnostic results.

POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM

IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

IT CONTROL IC (IC101:LC87F06J2A-F59P6-E (AV-133/134 BOARD))

Pin function description for the IT Control IC (LC87F06J2A-F59P6-E) on the AV-133/134 board.

AV ENCODER/DECODER IC (IC1001:MC10050F1-505-LU1-A (RD-066 BOARD))

Pin function description for the AV Encoder/Decoder IC on the RD-066 board.

Cautions for handling the HDD

Cautions for handling the HDD

Details precautions for handling the HDD due to its sensitivity to shock, vibrations, and electrostatic charges.

HDD Error Logging

Recording Error History Display

ATA/ATAPI Debugging Screen (Second Screen) and LD Deterioration Judgment (for writer)

LD degration judgment of ATA/ATAPI DEBUG OSD (Subscreen 4)

Procedure for judging laser diode degradation for CDs and DVDs based on emission hours.

DV Service Mode

DV debug

Steps for entering DV debug mode and checking initialization status of DV related ICs and devices.

Aging Mode

Aging for the DVD-RW/DVD-R

HDD Check Mode

HDD CHECK MODE

Menu for checking HDD status, including information, SMART attributes, DST, and R/W checks.

Setup Related Menu

Firmware Downloading

Instructions for downloading firmware when components are replaced or an "NG" status is detected.