
YD025B200410
SERVICE MANUAL
DVD VIDEO RECORDER
DR-M10SAA2
Area Suffix
AA -------------- Australia
DVDTV
STANDBY/ON
TV
TV/
DVD
TV
MUTING
VIDEO
TV VOLUME
DEF
ABC
JKLGHI MNO
CH
TUVPQRS WXYZ
DBS
AUXCANCEL
MEMO/MARK
TIMER
REC LINK
PROG/CHECK
G-CODE
SHOW VIEW
NAVIGATIONTOP MENU
ENTER
RETURN
MENU
NEXTPREVIOUS
SLOWSLOW PLAY/SELECT
CLEAR
STOP/
PAUSEREC
REC MODE LIVE CHECK
SET UP DISPLAY
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
ON SCREEN
OPEN/
CLOSE
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
STANDBY/ON
F1
S-VIDEO VIDEO
REC
LINK
L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
REC MODE
PULL - OPEN
DV
DV IN
Since the whole mechanism assembly unit is replaced, the DVD recorder
mechanism of this unit need not be adjusted.
This model (DR-M10SAA2) differs in a part of specification from DR-M10SAA.
Refer to the 3rd page for how to recognize.
Since this service manual has indicated only the "Parts List" and "Instruction Book",
please refer to another manual (DR-M10SAA, DR-M10SAG, and DR-M10SAX
ISSUE No.YD025 2004/6) about other items.
1 PRECAUTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
2 SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
3 DISASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
4 ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
5 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
COPYRIGHT © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
DR-M10SAA2 [D4R10]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
No.YD025B
2004/10

SPECIFICATION
GENERAL
VIDEO/AUDIO
Recordable disc DVD-RAM 12 cm : (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
Recording format DVD-RAM DVD Video Recording format
Playable disc DVD-RAM 12 cm : (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
Video recording compression system MPEG2 (CBR/VBR)
Input/Output
TUNER/TIMER
TV channel storage capacity 99 positions (+AUX position)
ACCESSORIES
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.
E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
• Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
• G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is registered in the following countries: Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan,
South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan. SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is registered in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature. However, for simplicity, only the term GCODE will be used in the instructions. If you use SHOWVIEW system, follow the same steps listed for the G-CODE system.
• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing users only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Power requirement AC 220 V - 240 V~, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption Power on : 33 W
Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C
Operating position Horizontal only
Dimensions (W × H × D) 435 mm × 70 mm × 350 mm
Weight 4.3 kg
DVD-RAM 8 cm : (1.4 GB/2.8 GB)
DVD-R (12 cm: 4.7 GB, 8 cm: 1.4 GB for General Ver. 2.0)
DVD-RW 4.7 GB for Ver. 1.0/1.1
DVD-R DVD-Video format
DVD-RW DVD-Video format, DVD Video Recording format
Recording time Maximum 8 hours (with 4.7 GB disc)
DVD-RAM 8 cm : (1.4 GB/2.8 GB)
DVD-R 12 cm:( 4.7 GB, 8 cm: 1.4 GB for General Ver. 2.0)
DVD VIDEO,
DVD-RW
Audio recording system Dolby Digital (2 ch)
S-video input Y : 0.8 - 1.2 Vp-p, 75 Ω
S-video output Y : 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Video input 0.5 - 2.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω (pin jack)
Video output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω (pin jack)
Audio input -8 dB, 50 kΩ (pin jack) Corresponding to mono (left)
Audio output -8 dB, 1 kΩ (pin jack)
Component video output Y : 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Optical -18 dBm, 660 nm
Coaxial 0.5Vp-p,75ohms Corresponding to Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround
Signal system PAL-type colour signal and CCIR monochrome signal, 625 lines 50 fields
Tuning system Frequency synthesized tuner
Channel coverage (low) 42 MHz - 175 MHz/(high) 175 MHz - 470 MHz
Memory backup time Approx. 60 min.
Provided accessories RF cable, Audio/video cable,Input Cable Adapter,Output Cable Adapter, Infrared remote control unit, "R6"
Power off : 17.6 W
Storage : -20°C to 60°C
(XP) : Approx. 1 hour, (SP) : Approx. 2 hours, (LP) : Approx. 4 hours, (EP) : Approx. 6 hours, (FR) : Approx.
1 hour - 8 hours
4.7 GB
Music CD (CD-DA)
Video CD
Super Video CD(SVCD)
CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Video CD/SVCD formatted discs)
Linear PCM (XP mode only)
C : 0.2 - 0.4 Vp-p, 75 Ω
C : 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω
i.Link 4-pin for DV input
PB/PR : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Corresponding to copy protection
Bit stream
Selectable in digital audio output setting menu
UHF 470 MHz - 870 MHz(Adjustable E28 - E60)
battery × 2
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About this service manual
This model (DR-M10SAA2) differs in a part of specification from DR-M10SAA.
Since the way of recognizing is explained below, in the case of DR-M10SAA2,
please use this manual. In the case of DR-M10SAA, please refer to another service
manual (DR-M10SAA, DR-M10SAG, DR-M10SAX ISSUE No.YD025 2004/6).
HOW TO IDENTIFY MODELS
How to recognize from the appearance of the model concerned is written below.
Please distinguish from several contents currently printed on the rating label of the rear panel.
BLANK : DR-M10SAA
2 : DR-M10SAA2
The surface of
a rear panel
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