Sony MRD-D1 User Manual

Multi-Room
Distribution System

for Sony Digitai Sateiiite Receiver

Installation Manual

9-936-299-01 (1)

DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM

MRD-D1

© 1995 by Sony Corporation

Caution

This unit is not designed for outdoor use and should be installed in a
clean, dry location.

Radio Interference Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for

help.

Trademarks

Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes
Electronics Corporation.

Patent Notice

Products utilize the following: U.S. Patent No. 4,509,211; Taiwan Patent
No. 25,991; United Kingdom Patent No. 2,140,182 with Hong Kong
Registration 182; Canadian Patent No. 1,200,024; other patents issued
and pending, all of which are licensed by Multiplex Technology, Inc.
from Xantech Corporation.

Contents

Introduction

Inspection.........................................................................5

Preparation for Use..........................................................6

installation Instructions

Connectiong the Remote TVs
Setting up and Tuning the Modulator
System Diagram

^ Common Questions...................................................................14

Specifications..................................................................15

Limited Warranty.............................................back cover

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Introduction

Congratulations on selecting the MRD-Dl multi-room distribution
system for use with your Sony brand DSS® (Digital Satellite System).
With it you will be able to enjoy crisp, clear pictures from the DSS
receiver at up to five additional viewing locations within your home. As
an added benefit, MRD-Dl will also distribute video and audio from a
second source such as a VCR or laserdisc player.

Each video source connected to MRD-Dl is capable of being operated
by infrared (IR) remote control from any of five viewing locations. The
system is provided with one IR target (the device which enables IR
commands to be sent from a remote viewing location to the video
source) and two IR emitters (devices which actuate the video source).

In the event you require remote control at additional viewing locations
within your home, your Sony dealer can provide additional IR target
units (EAC-Tl) for use with MRD-Dl.

To order Sony brand DSS Accessories, visit your local retailer or call toll
free 1-800-488-7669 Monday-Friday 7;00am - 7:00pm and Saturday
8:00am - 4:30pm CST. American Express, Visa, Master Card, and
Discover Card accepted.

Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting installation.

Note

• The MRD-Dl distributes mono audio which is not full DSS signal quality.

4 Introduction

Inspection

Your MRD-Dl multi-room distribution system consists of a modulator
unit, a power supply, two IR emitter assemblies, an IR target, four
mounting screws, and a channel tuning tool as shown.

Modulator Unit

IR Target IR Emitter (2) Tuning Tool

Introduction