F: 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:
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial
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
socket
Inputs and outputs
LINE 2 OUT
(AUDIO): Ph
(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
(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
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,
B/CB
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)
1.DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY
CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION) ········· 1-1
2.BOARD CONNECTION, SERVICE REMOTE
CONTROLLER ······························································· 1-1
3.MODEL NAME SETTING METHOD WHEN ENGINE
IS REPLACED ································································ 1-2
4.HOW TO DIAGNOSE HDD FAILURE ·························1-3
4-1. Defective HDD ································································ 1-3
4-2. HDD Recognition status ·················································· 1-3
4-3. Display [E01] on FLD with unrecognized HDD ············· 1-4
4-4. Display [E02] on FLD ·····················································1-5
4-5. When playing a video, MP3, or JPG, the contents freeze1-5
4-6. Factory Check ·································································· 1-6
4-7. Final Check ······································································ 1-6
5. NOTICE OF TRAVERSE MECHA (TM) EXCHANGE1-8
2.DISASSEMBLY
2-1. UPPER CASE ································································· 2-2
2-2. TRAY COVER ASSEMBLY ·········································· 2-2
2-3. FRONT PANEL BLOCK ················································2-3
2-4FR-291 BOARD, FL-184 BOARD ································· 2-3
2-5. DVD UNIT ······································································ 2-4
2-6. DC FAN ···········································································2-5
2-7. HDD UNIT ······································································2-5
2-8. BRACKET, DT ·······························································2-6
2-9. AV-133 BOARD ······························································2-6
2-10. DT-124 BOARD ······························································2-7
2-11. SWITCHING REGULATOR ··········································2-7
2-12. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ···································2-8
6-1. SERVICE MODE MAP ·················································· 6-2
6-2. Diagnostic Mode ····························································· 6-3
6-2-1. Model Setting ·································································· 6-3
6-2-2. Service Mode ··································································· 6-4
6-2-3. Version Information and Other Information
(First screen) ···································································· 6-4
6-2-4. RF Level Simplified Diagnosis (Subscreen1) ·················6-5
6-2-5. HDD Information for the HDD return sheet
(Simplified measurement mode) ····································· 6-6
6-2-6. Cautions for handling the HDD ······································· 6-7
6-2-7. HDD Error Logging ························································ 6-9
6-2-8. ATA/ATAPI History - ERR ·········································· 6-10
6-2-9. How to confirm HDD Access Flow ······························· 6-10
6-2-10. ATA/ATAPI Debugging Screen Second Screen and LD
Deterioration Judgment (for writer) ···························· 6-11
6-2-11. History of VR Recording-related Errors ····················· 6-13
6-2-12. DV Service Mode ······················································· 6-17
6-2-13. EPG Service Mode ······················································ 6-19
6-2-14. Aging Mode ································································ 6-21
6-2-15. HDD Check Mode ······················································ 6-22
6-3. Setup Related Menu ······················································ 6-23
6-3-1. Firmware Downloading ················································· 6-23
6-3-2. Area-Specific Channel Setting ······································ 6-23
6-3-3. OSD Filter Setting ·························································6-24
— 3 —
7.ADJUSTMENTS
7-1. Video System Adjustment ··············································· 7-1
8.REPAIR PARTS LIST
8-1. EXPLODED VIEWS
8-1-1.OVERALL SECTION ····················································· 8-1
8-1-2.CHASSIS SECTION ······················································· 8-2
8-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ·········································· 8-3
1. DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION)
1.Remove the upper case.
2.Insert the stiff wire in the hole and eject the tray.
Hole
1
The stiff wire
2
Open the tray
NOTES DURING THE FORCED EJECTION
1.If the forced ejection is executed while a blank disc media (DVD±RW, ±R) exists on the tray
• Insert a DVD-ROM (DVD test disc, DVD software available on the market, or the like) in the tray and then close the tray.
Note1: If you close the tray while it is empty, ejection of the tray becomes impossible.
Note2: If you close the tray with a CD disc inserted in it, the CD can be ejected. However, if you close the tray while it is empty, there can be a case that
ejection of the tray becomes impossible.
Note3: Even if you replace the DVD drive unit while the tray remains under the state as described above, the situation cannot be improved.
2.If the tray cannot be ejected while the disc is not inserted
• Execute the forced ejection.
• Insert a DVD-ROM (DVD test disc, DVD software available on the market, or the like) on the tray and try to close the tray.
(There are cases that it recovers the trouble.)
3.Contents of forcedly ejected blank disc media (DVD±RW, ±R) can be damaged. (There can be a case that initialization is also impossible.)
2. BOARD CONNECTION, SERVICE REMOTE CONTROLLER
Extension cable
28pin 0.5pitch
(Between CN4701 on RD-066 and CN102 on DT-124.)
Extension cable
(J-6090-201-A)
RD-066 board : CN2301(40core)
SERVICE REMOTE CONTROLLER
(J-6090-203-A)
AV-133 board : CN101(40core)
1-1
3. MODEL NAME SETTING METHOD WHEN ENGINE IS REPLACED
Required equipment:
• Remote controller (RMT-D251O/D251P)
• Service remote controller (Part code: J-6090-203-A)
•Monitor
Model name delete method
1.Turn the main POWER ON.
2.Press the following buttons on the service remote controller in this order.:
“ESC” k “CHAP” k “1”
* Confirm that the above operation is performed in the state that the screen has exited all settings such as “Home Menu” or “Simple
Setting”.
3.Turn the main POWER OFF.
4.Turn the main POWER ON.
5.Find out the tentative model name from the Correspondence Table (Table 1) for the client machine. Then, enter the 4-digit “Input No.”
on the screen using the service remote controller.
6.The model name setting method is complete. (Screen disappears.)
* Upon completion of the model name setting, be sure to press both “ENTER” and “3” simultaneously on the service remote controller
without fail. It sets the remote control code “3”.
Table1 Correspondence table between tentative model name and final product name
If the following operation is performed, set won’t be able to be restored.
[Remedy]
Must not be performed the following operation using service remote.
If it is performed, set won’t be able to be restored.
And if set is broken by the operation, we can’t guarantee the set when
pressing in order of the following button.
* [ESC]--> [STEREO]
([ESC]--> [Any button which is not described in SM])
AEP1AEP2AEP3UKAUS
Tentative model name
Service remote controller
(Part code: J-6090-203-A)
1-2
4. HOW TO DIAGNOSE HDD FAILURE
MRX-1635/EC1VERSION : 1.01
: RELEASE 104
Rev. 1. 5895
: 1.178OK
: DVD-RW DVR-L12XOK
1.00 OK
: 000800004940
: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 250
:
250
DEVICE : E2R-FEx1.0FLASH : 64M
REGION : 2C : 0000400259
HDCP : 0000400259
SYSCON
TUNERCON
DRIVE
PIC SERIAL
HDD INT
HDD USE
• Details on HDD data are described below:
Sample 1: (For the DVD recorder of 120GB)
HDD INT: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 160
HDD USE: 120
Sample 2: (For the DVD recorder of 160GB)
HDD INT: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 160
HDD USE: 160
Sample 3: (For the DVD recorder of 250GB)
HDD INT: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 250
HDD USE: 250
Sample 4: (For the DVD recorder of 500GB)
HDD INT: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 500
HDD USE: 500
The item [HDD USE] indicates the HDD capasity of the DVD recorder
specifications.
Check if the valeus match with the specifications of the DVD recorder.
Service remote controller
(Part code: J-6090-203-A)
4-1. Defective HDD
There are four symptoms of defects in the HDD.
1.“E01” is displayed on the FLD.
(The HDD is unauthorized.)
2.“E02” is displayed on the FLD.
3.When playing a video, MP3, or JPG, contents freeze.
4.Irregular noises from the HDD
4-2. HDD Recognition status
How to enter Recognition status and sub screen mode.
• While the GUI screen is not displayed, use the service remote
controller and press “ESC” key followed by “DISP” key.
• While the first screen is displayed, press “DIG/ANA” key
repeatedly until the desired subscreen is displayed.
The subscreens change.
FL Display
OS Display
“Repaining the HDD”.
REPAIR
r
“HDD repair is
complete”.
An error occurred.
Please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
E01
Note that contents on
the HDD may be
erased when servicing
this unit.
E02
Normal
The Hard Disk Drive
info is incorrect.
Use the Disk Setup
menu to reformat.
HDD identification
conditions
Details on HDD data
are described below.
Failure to physically
identify the HDD (no
connection, defective
Blank space
HDD, interface error).
Physical identification of
HDD possible, but not
WDC 10234564 # 160
identified
Physical identification of
HDD possible, HDD
identified, but failure in
logical formatting.
Physical identification of
HDD possible, HDD
identified, and correct
logical formatting (HDD
correctly identified).
1-3
WDC 10234564 ! 160
WDC 10234564 160
Remarks
Check the connection to the
SATA cable and power cable.
Replace the SATA cable or
power cable.
Replace the HDD.
Replace the FE or part in the
SATA/ATA communication.
“#” indicates that the HDD is
unauthorized.
“!” indicates an HDD
authorization error. Initialize
the HDD.
4-3. Display [E01] on FLD with unrecognized HDD
E01
Is the HDD free from
abnormal noises?
YES
Is not “#” displayed?
YES
Reconnect the SATA
cable. Does the problem
still occur?
YES
Replace the SATA cable.
Does the problem
still occur?
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
Unauthorized HDD
Replace the SATA Cable
Refer to “Note”.
Replace the HDD
Note: Write down the HDD information on the HDD
return sheet before replacing the HDD.
Note the information on pages 6-6, 6-7, 6-9,
and 6-10 of Chapter 6, “SERVICE MODE”.
For information about replacing the HDD, see
page 2-5 of Chapter 2, “DISASSEMBLY”.
After replacing the HDD, perform
“Factory Check” on “SERVICE NOTE”
, page 1-6.
When performing “Factory Check”, the data
saved to the HDD by the customer is erased.
Obtain customer consent before performing
“Factory Check”.
*
Replace the HDD with a new
one and perform Factory Check.
Does the problem
still occur?
Refer to “Note”.
*
NO
YES
There may be a problem with the Engine.
Therefore, put the original HDD back in the unit.
Then, follow the procedure to replace the Engine.
After replacing the Engine, perform “Setting the Model Name”
on “Service Note”, page 6.
Does the problem
still occur?
NO
Final check
Note: Performing “Final Check” will not erase the HDD data.
YES
END
Note: Write down the HDD information on the HDD
return sheet before replacing the Engine.
For information about replacing the Engine,
see page 2-4 of Chapter 2, “DISASSEMBLY”.
When performing “Factory Check”, the data
saved to the HDD by the customer is erased.
Obtain customer consent before performing
“Factory Check”.
Another defect
has occurred.
1-4
4-4. Display [E02] on FLD
E02
Is the HDD free from
abnormal noises?
YES
Factory check
Final check
Has the Final check ended
with success?
YES
Note: When E02 is displayed, the user data has
already broken due to system DATA Error.
NO
Note: Performing “Final Check” will not erase the HDD data.
NO
Replace the HDD
Replace the HDD
Refer to “Note”.
*
Refer to “Note”.
*
END
4-5. When playing a VIDEO, MP3, or JPG, the contents freeze
When playing a VIDEO, MP3, or JPG,
the contents freeze.
(Any error is not displayed on the FLD.)
Is the HDD free from
abnormal noises?
NO
YES
Display the ATA/ATAPI history by using
“HDD Access Flow” on page 6-10.
Does the history show
no errors?
NO
YES
Final check
Note: Performing “Final Check”
will not erase the HDD data.
Has the Final check ended
with success?
YES
END
1-5
NO
Replace the HDD
Refer to “Note”.
*
4-6. Factory Check
1.Pull out and then reconnect the AC cable.
2.Press “ESC” key followed by “P.RUN” key to start Formatting.
3.When “B COMPLETE” appears, the Factory Check is complete.
4.Press “Power” button. The unit starts normally.
When “Factory Check” has finished completely without error , reset “Recording Error History” and “A TA/ATAPI History Error” with the
Clear key.
Recording Error History Display
07-03-19 12:36:06 ESFSYS INIT
07-03-19 12:36:06 HDD Zero MR
07-03-19 12:36:06 HDD Initialze
07-03-19 12:36:06 HDD Zero MR
07-03-19 12:27:27 Status NG
Note: Write down the HDD information on the HDD return sheet before
replacing the HDD.
Note the information on pages 6-6, 6-7, 6-9, and 6-10 of Chapter 6,
“SERVICE MODE”.
When performing “Factory Check”, the data saved to the HDD by the
customer is erased.
Obtain customer consent before performing “Factory Check”.
“Recording Error History” and “ATA/ATAPI History Error”, see pages
6-9, 6-10 of Chapter 6, “SERVICE MODE”.
4-7. Final Check
4-7-1.SELF TEST (SMART TEST)
This is a simplified diagnosis for the HDD.
A serious failure in the HDD can be detected with this test.
Time required for testing: Approx. 60 sec.
How to start/terminate the diagnostic program
Use the remote control unit for servicing.
• How to start: Press the following keys in this order; “ESC”, “CX”, “0”, and “1” keys. (refer to 6-2-15)
• How to terminate: Press “ESC” key.
HDD CHECK MODE [1-4]
1 HDD Information
2 S.M.A.R.T Attribute Information
3 S.M.A.R.T DST
4 HDD R/W Check
Execute Self-Test.
• Press “3” key on the remote control unit for servicing while the menu screen is displayed.
• When the following screen is displayed, press “1” key to start the Self-Test.
Note: Performing “Self Test” will not erase the HDD data.Note: “2. Exe Ext Self Test” is not used.
1-6
Diagnosis results
•Without an error: “. . . Completed” is displayed.
Then, proceed to the Extended Self-Test.
•With an error: “. . . Error” is displayed. Look at the number in Test Result.
If the place value for tens is 1 or 2, execute the Self-Test again.
If it is from 3 to 7, the HDD must be replaced.
Note: If the result of the second test is the same, replacement of the HDD is required.
Example: No errorExample: With an error
4-7-2.Performance Check
Press “ESC” key, then “A.MON” key.
This is a reading test across all sectors of the HDD.
Data recorded on the HDD will not be erased, because no writing operation is performed.
Time required for testing: Approx. 45 min/160 G
75 min/250 G
130 to 150 min/500 G
When “Performance Check” finishes completely without error, reset “ATA/ATAPI History Error” with the Clear key.
FL display specification
HDD factory CheckHDD performance Check
aNormal displayaError display
0:Factory Check start0 0 000000
Power On
1:Power ON Test
2:
Random Write/Read/Compare Test
3:ID Sequential Read Verify Test
4:
OD Sequential Read Verify Test
5:Format
6:Power OFF Test
Power off
Power On15s
20s
Power off
Power On
15s
20s
Power off
15s
1 0 00000081 0 00000
2 0 000000
3 **
*****
H M S
4 **
*****
H M S
5 FM
*****
H M S
6 0 000000
7 0 000000
8 0 000000
9 0 000000
A 0 000000
B COMPLETE
HDD ERR 01
HDD ERR 02
HDD ERR 03
HDD ERR 04
HDD ERR 05
HDD ERR 07
HDD ERR 09
80:Performance Check start
Power On
81:Power ON Test
all Sequential Read Verify Test
82:
83:Power OFF Test
Power off
15s
84:Complete
7:Power ON Test
8:Power OFF Test
9:Power ON Test
a:Power OFF Test
b:Complete
aNormal display
80 0 00000
82**
*****
H M S
83 0 00000
H M S
84 COMPLETE
aError display
HDD ERR 81
HDD ERR 82
Fig 1. FL Display Flow
* The logo for “Factory Check” and “Performance Check” is recorded in “ATA/ATAPI History Error”.
1-7
5. Notice of traverse mecha (TM) exchange.
Distinguish the symptom according to the following procedure
Defective set
Mechanical symptoms
Not read the disc
Noise appears on recording
Then disc was scratched
after taking out.
Tray doesn’t open
Can’t take out the disc
Keeping Load screen
Check again at the service
Check Symptom Customer
mentioned
AppearedNot Appeared
Electrical symptoms
READWRITE
Sound and picture interrupt
On playing back DVD and CD.
After recording, when taking out
the disc and inserting, the disc
can’t be read.
When inserting/taking out the
disc as soon as it is initialized,
the disc can’t be read.
(Can’t read are a information)
Can’t playback after recording.
(LPP leaking)
Check again at the serviceCheck again at the service
Check error rate
(Refer to service manual)
Normal
No problem TM
Can’t initialize the disc.
After completed the recording,
Error message appears on
finalizing and writing information
Can read disc, but can’t record.
Can’t dub/record to DVD.
(HDD works correctly)
The power turns off automatically
during doing the format.
Can record only for **min.
Check the recording/playback
using the same kind disc as
user is.
Check the recording/playback of
each media.
(DVD-Video, ±RW,±R・・・)
Exchange TM
For TM exchange, refer to SM below.
Service manual:RW6G/7G TRAVERSE MECHANISM REPAIR MANUAL(9-885-951-1*)
How to get it: 1.Open Service manual home page of ESI.
2.Input RW6G into ”Model Name”.
3.Click “Search” button.
Change
to new disc
Check the playback of each media
(DVD-Video, ±RW,±R・・・)
Check the dust and scratch
if disc of user is enclosed.
Disc problem
Ask user that exercise care
In the handling of disc.
Note1: The HDMI block is highly confidential, and prohibited from releasing to public.
Note2: The components identified by mark 9 contain confidential information.
Strictly follow the instructions whenever the components are repaired and/or replaced.
Note: The HDMI block is highly confidential, and prohibited from releasing to public.
3-73-8
The components identified by mark 9 contain confidential information.
Strictly follow the instructions whenever the components are repaired and/or replaced.
Note1: The HDMI block is highly confidential, and prohibited from releasing to public.
Note2: The components identified by mark 9 contain confidential information.
Strictly follow the instructions whenever the components are repaired and/or replaced.