Sony RDR-GXD310 User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
DVD RECORDER
SPECIFICATIONS
RDR-GXD310/HXD710/HXD910
RMT-D221P/D222P
UK Model
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Transmission standards: DVB-T
Channel coverage: UHF channels B21 - B69
The above channel coverage merely ensures the
channel reception within these ranges. It does not
guarantee the ability to receive signals in all
circumstances.
Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Video recording format: MPEG Video
Audio recording format/applicable bit
rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch/256 kbps
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)
LINE 1 – TV: 21-pin
CVBS IN/OUT
S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)
LINE 3: 21-pin
CVBS IN/OUT
S-Video/RGB IN
S-Video OUT (downstream)
DV IN (RDR-HXD710/HXD910 only):
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
B /C B , P R /C R ):
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P
B /C B : 0.7 Vp-p,
P
R /C R : 0.7 Vp-p
HDMI OUT (RDR-HXD910 only):
Type A (19-pin)
General
Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/
60 Hz
Power consumption:
RDR-HXD710:57 W
RDR-GXD310:35 W
RDR-HXD910:60 W
Dimensions (approx.): 430 ⋅75 ⋅328 mm
(width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts
Hard disk drive capacity:
RDR-HXD710: 160 GB
RDR-HXD910: 250 GB
Mass (approx.):
RDR-HXD710: 5.2 Kg
RDR-GXD310: 4.4 Kg
RDR-HXD910: 5.3 Kg
Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC
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.
Compatible colour systems
This recorder is designed to record using the PAL
colour system and play back using the PAL or
NTSC colour systems.
PHOTO: RDR-HXD910
: RMT-D222P

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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED LINEWITH
MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND INTHE 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.
1. Check the area ofyour repairfor unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Checkthe entireboard surfacefor soldersplashes
and bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
4. Look for parts which, through functioning, showobvioussigns
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
•Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C
during repairing.
•Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
•Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
otherthan thosespecifiedherein may resultin hazardousradiation
exposure.
WARNING!!
WHEN SERVICING,DO NOT APPROACHTHE LASER EXITWITH
THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY TO
CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION, BE SURE TO OBSERVE
FROM A DISTANCE OF MORETHAN 25 cm FROMTHE SURFACE
OFTHE OBJECTIVE LENS ONTHE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.
CAUTION:
The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye
hazard.
Unleaded solder
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead-
free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with
the lead free mark due to their particular size.)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.
•Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C higher than
ordinary solder.
Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be
applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.
Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to
about 350°C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the
heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
•Strong viscosity
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than
ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such
as on IC pins, etc.
•Usable with ordinary solder
It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may
also be added to ordinary solder.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERVICE NOTE
1. DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY
CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION) ············ 5
2. BOARDS CONNECTION ················································· 5
1. GENERAL
Important Information ···························································1-1
WARNING ············································································1-1
Precautions·············································································1-1
Ways to UseYour DVD Recorder········································· 1-1
Quick Guide to Disc Types ····················································1-2
Recordable and playable discs···············································1-2
Playable discs ········································································1-2
Hookups and Settings ································································1-3
Hooking Up the Recorder ······················································1-3
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device····································1-6
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner ···························· 1-6
Seven Basic Operations —Getting to KnowYour DVD
Recorder ··········································································1-6
Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) ················1-6
Recording a Programme ························································1-7
Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) ·······················1-7
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information ··············1-8
Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme ····················1-8
Labelling and Protecting a Disc·············································1-9
Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize) ·········1-9
Guide to Digital Services···························································1-9
EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) ·····································1-9
Programme information·······················································1-10
Viewing a digital text service···············································1-10
Favourites·············································································1-10
Index ····················································································1-11
Timer Recording······································································1-11
Before Recording·································································1-11
Timer Recording (Standard/EPG) ·······································1-11
Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (EPG) ·······1-13
Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings
(Timer List) ··········································································1-13
Recording From Connected Equipment ······························1-14
Playback ··················································································1-14
Playing ·················································································1-14
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc······························1-16
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files··············· 1-16
Erasing and Editing ································································ 1-17
Before Editing····································································· 1-17
Erasing and Editing a Title ················································· 1-17
Creating and Editing a Playlist ············································1-18
Dubbing (HDD yDVD) ······················································1-19
Before Dubbing ·································································· 1-19
Dubbing ···············································································1-19
DV Dubbing ············································································1-20
Before DV Dubbing ·····························································1-20
Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch
Dubbing) ··············································································1-21
Program Edit ········································································1-21
Settings and Adjustments ························································1-21
Clock and Language Settings (Settings)······························1-21
Digital TV Settings (DTV Settings) ····································1-22
Video Settings (Video)························································ 1-23
Audio Settings (Audio)························································1-23
Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) ···········1-24
Parental Control (password) ················································1-24
Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings
(Options) ············································································· 1-24
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) ···································1-25
Additional Information ····························································1-25
Troubleshooting ·································································· 1-25
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the
display) ··············································································· 1-26
Notes About This Recorder ·················································1-27
About i.LINK (RDR-HX710/HX910 only)·························1-27
Guide to Parts and Controls ·················································1-27
Glossary ···············································································1-28
Language Code List ·····························································1-29
Area Code ············································································1-29
Digital TV Channel List ······················································1-29
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. CASE BLOCK ASSEMBLY ··········································2-2
2-2. TRAY COVER ASSEMBLY ··········································2-2
2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION·············································2-3
2-4. SLIDE DOOR ·································································2-3
2-5. FL-150 BOARD, FR-232 BOARD ·································2-4
2-6. HARD DISK SECTION (HXD710/HXD910) ···············2-4
2-7. HARD DISK SECTION (HXD710/HXD910) ···············2-5
2-8. DVD SECTION·······························································2-5
2-9. DVD DRIVE ···································································2-6
2-10. MI-056 BOARD (HXD910)············································2-6
2-11. DE-001 BOARD ·····························································2-7
2-12. ER-036 BOARD······························································2-7
2-13. POWER SUPPLY BLOCK ·············································2-8
2-14. A-004 BOARD ································································2-8
2-15. RD-058 BOARD ·····························································2-9
2-16. AV-096 BOARD ····························································2-10
2-17. D.C. FAN·······································································2-11
2-18. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION··································2-11
3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS
3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM ····································3-1
3-2. AV-096, FR-232, FL-150 BOARD
BLOCK DIAGRAM ·······················································3-3
3-3. RD-058 BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) ·································3-5
3-4. RD-058 BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) ·································3-7
3-5. A-004 BOARD BLOCK DIAGRAM ·····························3-9
3-6. ER-036, DE-001 BOARD BLOCK DIAGRAM ··········3-11
3-7. MI-056 BOARD BLOCK DIAGRAM ·························3-13
3-8. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) ······························3-15
3-9. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) ······························3-17
4. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND
PRINTEDWIRING BOARDS
4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM································4-1
4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ············································4-3
WAVEFORMS ································································4-3
•A-004 (1/3) (27MHz CLOCK GENERATOR)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-5
•A-004 (2/3) (NAND FLASH MEMORY, DDR SDRAM,
STRAP RESISTPORS)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-7
•A-004 (3/3) (VIDEO/AUDIO/RESET IC POWER &
CONNECTORS)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-9
•AV-096 (1/8) (POWER & FAN)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-11
•AV-096 (2/8) (AUDIO IN)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-13
•AV-096 (3/8) (AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-15
•AV-096 (4/8) (DIGITAL TUNER)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-17

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•AV-096 (5/8) (CONECTORS)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-19
•AV-096 (6/8) (SYSTEM CONTROL)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-21
•AV-096 (7/8) (VIDEO IN)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-23
•AV-096 (8/8) (VIDEO OUT)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-25
•DE-001 (DIGITAL CONVERTER)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-27
•ER-036 (VIDEO/AUDIO I/O INTERFACE)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-29
•FL-150 (INDICATOR DRIVE)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-31
•FR-232 (LED DRIVE, FUNCTION KEY)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-33
•MI-056 (1/3) (IP CONV. SDRAM)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-35
•MI-056 (2/3) (HDMI TH)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-37
•MI-056 (3/3) (HDMI CONTROL)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-39
•RD-058 (1/14) (CPU)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-41
•RD-058 (2/14) (NAND-F, FLASH ROM, ICECN)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-43
•RD-058 (3/14) (BUFFER)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-45
•RD-058 (4/14) (GRIPS(HOST GLUE))
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-47
•RD-058 (5/14) (CARIB POWER)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-49
•RD-058 (6/14) (CARIB DDR)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-51
•RD-058 (7/14) (NAZCA2)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-53
•RD-058 (8/14) (NAZCA2 DDR)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-55
•RD-058 (9/14) (PLL)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-57
•RD-058 (10/14) (VDEC)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-59
•RD-058 (11/14) (DV)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-61
•RD-058 (12/14) (AV CONNECTOR, HDMI-IF)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-63
•RD-058 (13/14) (JTAG)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-65
•RD-058 (14/14) (DTT-IF)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-65
•SWITCHING REGULATOR (SRV1794EK)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-67
4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS
•A-004 PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·························4-69
•DE-001 PRINTED WIRING BOARD·······················4-69
•RD-058 (SIDE-A)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················4-71
•RD-058 (SIDE-B)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················4-73
5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
5-1. IT CONTROL IC (IC604: M306H3MC-065U2
(AV-096 BOARD)) ··························································5-1
5-2. CPU (IC104: HD6417306BL200AV
(RD-058 BOARD)) ·························································5-4
6. SERVICE MODE
6-1. Checking Item ·································································6-1
6-2. Screen Transition in the Service Mode····························6-2
6-3. Service Mode Menu Items and Description ····················6-3
6-4. Device Check Menu (1/2) ···············································6-3
6-5. Device Check Menu (2/2) ···············································6-3
6-6. Path Check Menu ····························································6-3
6-7. Screen Transition in the TEST Mode ······························6-4
6-8. Hard Disk Check Menu ···················································6-5
6-9. Path Individual Check (Pasted Screen Check (visual check)
and data check (digital video data auto-check)) Screen
Transition·········································································6-5
7. ADJUSTMENT
7-1. Video System Adjustment ···············································7-1
7-2. S-Video Output S-Y Check ·············································7-1
7-3. S-Video Output S-C Level Check ···································7-2
7-4. Component Video OutputY Check ·································7-2
7-5. Component Video Output B-Y Chec ·······························7-2
7-6. Component Video Output R-Y Check ·····························7-2
8. REPAIR PARTS LIST
8-1. EXPLODED VIEWS
8-1-1.OVERALL SECTION·····················································8-1
8-1-2.CHASSIS SECTION-1 ···················································8-2
8-1-3.CHASSIS SECTION-2 ···················································8-3
8-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ··········································8-4

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SERVICE NOTE
1. DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IFTHETRAY CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION)
1. Remove the upper case.
2. Insert the stiff wire in the hole and eject the tray.
2. BOARDS CONNECTION
Open the tray.
The stiff wire.
Hole
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Connector (CN1701)
Connector
(CN1702)
Connector (CN501)
Two RD51-AV extension
flexible flat cables
DE-001 board
Extension board
(AV-096~DE-001)
Two RD51-AV relay boards
RD-58 board
A-004 board
Two RD51-AV relay boards
Connector (CN502)
MI-056 board,
MI pwb bracket
HXD910
HXD710/HXD910
CN2101
CN464
CN1901
CN462
CN461
CN3001
CN460
CN603
CN602