How to Repair Sony Rdr Gx300 Dvd Recorder

SERVICE MANUAL

DVD RECORDER

SPECIFICATIONS

RDR-GX300/GX700

RMT-D205P/D208P

AEP Model

UK Model

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)

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 (RDR-GX700 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

General
Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:

RDR-GX700: 41W
RDR-GX300: 39W

Dimensions (approx.): 430

×

 85

×

 346 mm

(width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 4.9 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.

— 2 —

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH
MARK0 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.

1.

Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections.  Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
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, show obvious signs
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
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.

WARNING!!

WHEN SERVICING, DO NOT APPROACH THE LASER EXIT WITH
THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY TO
CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION, BE SURE TO OBSERVE
FROM A DISTANCE OF MORE THAN 25 cm FROM THE SURFACE
OF THE OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE 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.

— 3 —

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

1.

DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY
CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION) ············ 5

1.

GENERAL

WARNING ············································································ 1-1
Precautions ············································································· 1-1
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder ·········································· 1-1
Quick Guide to Disc Types ···················································· 1-2

Hookups and Settings ································································ 1-3

Hooking Up the Recorder ······················································ 1-3
Step 1: Unpacking ································································· 1-3
Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable ······································ 1-3
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords ······································ 1-3
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords ····································· 1-4
Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead ······································· 1-4
Step 6: Preparing the Remote ················································ 1-4
Step 7: Easy Setup ································································· 1-5
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device ···································· 1-6
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner ····························· 1-7
Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder ··························· 1-7

Guide to Displays ······································································ 1-8

Using the On-Screen Menus ·················································· 1-8
Using the Title List ································································ 1-8
Using the "Disc Info" Screen (disc settings) ························· 1-8
Checking the Play Information and Playing Time ················· 1-9
How to Enter Characters ······················································ 1-10

Recording ················································································ 1-10

Before Recording ································································· 1-10
Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+) ························ 1-10
Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) · 1-11
Recording Without the Timer ·············································· 1-11
Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer
(Synchro Rec) ······································································ 1-12
Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer ··· 1-12

Playback ·················································································· 1-13

Playing ················································································· 1-13
Chasing Playback/Simultaneous Rec and Play ···················· 1-14
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. ····························· 1-14
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks ·················································· 1-15

Editing ····················································································· 1-15

Before Editing ······································································ 1-15
Editing a Title ······································································ 1-15
Creating and Editing a Playlist ············································ 1-16

DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only) ··········································· 1-17

Before DV Dubbing ····························································· 1-17
Available DV Dubbing Functions ········································ 1-18
Recording an Entire DV Format Tape
(One Touch Dubbing) ·························································· 1-18
Program Edit ········································································ 1-18
Advanced Program Edit ······················································· 1-19
Creating a Copy of the Edited Contents (Copy Dubbing) ··· 1-19

Settings and Adjustments ························································ 1-20

Using the Setup Displays ····················································· 1-20
Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Settings) ············ 1-20
Video Settings (Video) ························································· 1-21
Audio Settings (Audio) ························································ 1-22
Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) ··········· 1-22
Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings
(Options) ·············································································· 1-23
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) ··································· 1-24
Additional Information ························································ 1-24
Troubleshooting ··································································· 1-24
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the
display) ················································································ 1-25
Notes About This Recorder ················································· 1-25
Specifications ······································································· 1-25

About i.LINK ······································································· 1-26
Guide to Parts and Controls ················································· 1-26
Glossary ··············································································· 1-27
Language Code List ····························································· 1-28

2.

DISASSEMBLY

2-1.

UPPER CASE ································································· 2-2

2-2.

ER-25 BOARD ································································ 2-2

2-3.

RD-50 BOARD ······························································· 2-3

2-4.

D.C. FAN ········································································· 2-4

2-5.

POWER BLOCK ····························································· 2-4

2-6.

TRAY COVER ASSEMBLY ·········································· 2-5

2-7.

DVD DRIVE ··································································· 2-6

2-8.

FRONT PANEL SECTION ············································· 2-7

2-9.

DOOR ·············································································· 2-7

2-10. FR-216, FL-141 BOARD (RDR-GX300)

FR-209, FL-136 BOARD (RDR-GX700) ······················· 2-8

2-11. REAR PANEL ································································· 2-8
2-12. AV-84 BOARD ································································ 2-9
2-13. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ································· 2-10

3.

BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1.

OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) ··························· 3-1

3-2.

OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) ··························· 3-3

3-3.

OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3) ··························· 3-5

3-4.

POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) ································ 3-7

3-5.

POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) ································ 3-9

3-6.

POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3) ······························ 3-11

4.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1.

FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ································ 4-1

4-2.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ············································ 4-3
WAVEFORMS ································································ 4-4

• AV-84 (1/8) (POWER)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························ 4-7

• AV-84 (2/8) (AUDIO IN)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························ 4-9

• AV-84 (3/8) (AUDIO OUT)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-11

• AV-84 (4/8) (TUNER)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-13

• AV-84 (5/8) (SYSTEM CONTROL)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-15

• AV-84 (6/8) (VIDEO IN)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-17

• AV-84 (7/8) (VIDEO OUT)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-19

• AV-84 (8/8) (CONNECTOR)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-21

• CN-199 (RELAY)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-23

• ER-25 (ER AV IN/OUT)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-25

• FL-136/FL-141 (DV/LINE 2 IN/FL DRIVER)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-27

• FR-209/FR-216 (LED DRIVE, FUNCTION KEY)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-29

• RD-50 (1/22) (CONNECTOR)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-31

• RD-50 (2/22) (VIDEO DECODER)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-33

• RD-50 (3/22) (AV GLUE)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-35

• RD-50 (4/22) (AV ENCODER)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-37

• RD-50 (5/22) (MR PROCESS)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-39

— 4 —

• RD-50 (6/22) (AV DECODER)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-41

• RD-50 (7/22) (SDRAM)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-43

• RD-50 (8/22) (NAZCA)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-45

• RD-50 (9/22) (SDRAM)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-47

• RD-50 (10/22) (AUDY, DAC)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-49

• RD-50 (11/22) (JTAG)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-51

• RD-50 (12/22) (SH)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-53

• RD-50 (13/22) (SDRAM, NAND FLASH)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-55

• RD-50 (14/22) (SWA/UNSW BUFFER-1)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-57

• RD-50 (15/22) (SWA/UNSW BUFFER-2)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-59

• RD-50 (16/22) (FLASH ROM)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-61

• RD-50 (17/22) (GPS3 (HOST GLUE))

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-63

• RD-50 (18/22) (PLL)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-65

• RD-50 (19/22) (POWER)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-67

• RD-50 (20/22) (DV PROCESS)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-69

• RD-50 (21/22) (DV INTERFACE)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-71

• RD-50 (22/22) (SRC)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-73

• TX-003 (TELETEXT DIP)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-75

• SWITCHING REGULATOR (SRV1470EK) (POWER

SUPPLY)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-77

5.

IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1.

IT CONTROL IC (IC603: N603H2MC-511FPUO (AV-84
BOARD)) ········································································ 5-1

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 (1/2) ···················································· 6-4

6-7.

Path Check Menu (2/2) ···················································· 6-4

6-8.

Hard Disk Check Menu ··················································· 6-4

6-9.

Device AUTO Check Screen Transition ·························· 6-5

6-10. Device Individual Check, Screen Transition ··················· 6-5
6-11. Path Individual Check (Pasted Screen Check (visual check)

and data check (digital video data auto-check) )
Screen Transition ····························································· 6-6

6-12. Path Individual Check (Audio output Confirmation)

Screen Transition ····························································· 6-6

7.

ADJUSTMENT

1.

Videl Levl Adjustment (RD-046 Board) ························· 7-1

2.

Component Video Output Level Adjustment ·················· 7-1

3.

S-Video Output S-Y Check ············································· 7-1

4.

S-Video Output S-C Level Check ··································· 7-2

5.

Component Video Output Y Check ································· 7-2

6.

Component Video Output B-Y Chec ······························· 7-2

7.

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. DVD DRIVE ··································································· 8-2
8-1-3. CHASSIS BLOCK ·························································· 8-3
8-2.

ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ·········································· 8-4

How to Repair Sony Rdr Gx300 Dvd Recorder

Source: https://servlib.com/sony/audio/htr-6100-htr-6600-rdr-gx300-rdr-gx700.html

Share this post