Sony RDR-HX785 - User 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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Summary

Service Manual

Specifications

Details technical specifications for various models and features, including system, inputs/outputs, and general parameters.

Safety Information and Warnings

CAUTION: Use of optical instruments

Use of optical instruments with this product can increase eye hazard.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING

Critical components for safe operation are identified by marks on diagrams and parts lists.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

Safety checks to be performed before releasing the set to the customer after service.

1. SERVICE NOTE

3. MODEL NAME SETTING METHOD

4. HOW TO DIAGNOSE HDD FAILURE

Steps and information for diagnosing potential HDD failures, including error codes.

6. SERVICE MODE

7. ADJUSTMENTS

Procedures for adjusting video system parameters and confirming write quality.

SECTION 3 BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM-1

Overall block diagram showing system interconnections for specific regions and models.

3-2. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM-2

RD-066 BOARD(1;7) POWER BLOCK

SECTION 6 SERVICE MODE

6-2. Diagnostic Mode

Detailed diagnostic modes for checking system status and identifying issues.

6-2-6. Cautions for handling the HDD

6-2-7. HDD Error Logging

6-2-10. ATA;ATAPI Debugging Screen and LD Deterioration Judgment

6-2-14. Aging Mode

7. ADJUSTMENTS

7-1. Video System Adjustment

7-2. S-Video Output S-Y Check

7-3. S-Video Output S-C Check

Sony RDR-HX785 Specifications

General

Type	DVD Recorder
Hard Drive Capacity	160 GB
TV Tuner	Yes
Video Input	Composite, S-Video, Component
Video Recording Format	MPEG-2
Output Resolution	480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
HDMI Output	Yes
Component Video Output	Yes
Composite Video Output	Yes
S-Video Output	Yes
Recording Format	DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Video Output	HDMI, Composite, S-Video, Component
Video Upconversion	Yes, up to 1080i
Video Playback Format	DVD-Video
Audio Playback Format	Dolby Digital, MP3
Analog Audio Output	Stereo RCA
USB Port	Yes