SERVICE MANUAL
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER/
DVD RECORDER
SPECIFICATIONS
RMT-D224A
TS-10 MECHANISM
Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANI-
CAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VII for MECHANICAL
ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-790-11)
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RDR-VX511/VX515
Laser
Semiconductor laser
Format
VHS NTSC standard
Video recording system
tary head helical scanning
FM system
Video heads
Double azimuth four heads
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Tape speed
SP: 33.35 mm/s (13/8 inches/s)
EP: 11.12 mm/s (7/16 inches/s)
LP: 16.67 mm/s (11/16 inches/s),
Ro
Maximum recording/playback time
8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)
Rewind time
Approx. 1 min (with T-120 tape)
playback only
Tuner section
Channel coverage
VHF 2 to 13
UHF 14 to 69
CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to
System
Antenna
75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF
Inputs and outputs
LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
LINE 2 IN
S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms
DV IN, 4-pin jack, i.LINK S100
W+84
LINE OUT
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
DVD recorder section]
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Audio recording format
Dolby Digital
Video recording format
MPEG Video
VCR section
Timer section
Clock
Quartz locked
Timer indication
12-hour cycle
Timer setting
12 programs in total (max.)
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US Model
RDR-VX511/VX515
Canadian Model
RDR-VX515
Photo: RDR-VX515
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Power back-up
Back-up duration: 0 min
5
°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Storage temperature
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Operating humidity
25% to 80%
Dimensions including projecting parts
and controls (w/h/d)
Approx. 430
× 85 × 334 mm
(Approx. 17
× 3 × 131/4 inches)
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (remote) (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Antenna cable (1)
Audio/video cord (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
General
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
40 W
Mass
Approx. 4.9 kg (Approx. 10.8 lbs)
Operating temperature
DIGITA L AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL, Optical output jack
COAXIAL, phono jack
Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT V IDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)
Phono jack
Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S VIDEO OUT
4-pin, mini-DIN jack
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms
-18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)
3/8
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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
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED
LINE WITH MARK 0 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.
CAUTION:
The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye
hazard.
Fig. A.
Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.
1.5 k
0.15
µF
AC
voltmeter
(0.75 V)
To Exposed Metal
Parts on Set
Earth Ground
LEAKAGE TEST
The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground
and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having
a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes).
Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.
1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA
WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers' instructions to use these
instruments.
2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245
digital multimeter is suitable for this job.
3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a VOM
or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The "limit" indication is
0.75V, so analog meters must have an accurate low-voltage scale.
The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples of a
passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital
multimeters that have a 2V AC range are suitable. (See Fig. A)
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, though functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend
their replacement.
5. Check the line cord for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the
replacement of any such line cord to the customer.
6. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, "metallized" knobs,
screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage. Check
leakage as described below.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:
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.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0
SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE
DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ
DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COM-
POSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES
NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS
LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Precautions
1
Safety Precautions ······························································ 5
2
Servicing Precautions ························································ 7
3
ESD Precautions ································································· 8
4
Handling the Optical Pick-up ············································· 9
1.
General
Hookups and Settings ······················································ 1-2
Quick Guide to Disc Types ·············································· 1-6
DVD Playback ································································· 1-7
DVD Recording ····························································· 1-10
DVD Editing ·································································· 1-13
VCR Playback ······························································· 1-16
VCR Recording ····························································· 1-17
Dubbing (TAPA
y DVD) ··········································· 1-19
DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8
y DVD) ····························· 1-21
Settings and Adjustments ·············································· 1-22
Additional Information ·················································· 1-25
2.
Disassembly and Reassembly
2-1
Cabinet and PCB ···························································· 2-1
2-1-1 Cabinet Top Removal ····················································· 2-1
2-1-2 Botton Cover Removal ··················································· 2-1
2-1-3 Ass'y Front Panel Removal ············································ 2-1
2-1-4 Function Timer PCB Removal ······································· 2-1
2-1-5 Chassis Removal ···························································· 2-2
2-1-6 VCR Main PCB Removal ·············································· 2-2
2-2
Circuit Board Locations ················································· 2-3
2-3
VCR Deck Parts Locations ············································ 2-4
2-3-1 Top View ········································································ 2-4
2-3-2 Bottom View ··································································· 2-6
2-4
VCR DECK ···································································· 2-7
2-4-1 Holder FL Cassette Ass'y Removal ······························· 2-7
2-4-2 Lever FL Arm Ass'y Removal ······································· 2-7
2-4-3 Lever FL Door Removal ················································ 2-8
2-4-4 Slider FL Drive, Gear FL Cam Removal ······················· 2-8
2-4-5 Gear Worm Wheel Removal ··········································· 2-9
2-4-6 Cable Flat Removal ························································ 2-9
2-4-7 Motor Loading Ass'y Removal ···································· 2-10
2-4-8 Bracket Gear, Gear Joint 2, 1 Removal ························ 2-10
2-4-9 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,
Lever Load S, T Ass'y Removal ·································· 2-11
2-4-10 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,
Lever Load S, T Ass'y Assembly ································· 2-11
2-4-11 Lever Pinch Drive, Lever Tension Drive Removal ······· 2-12
2-4-12 Lever Tension Ass'y, Band Brake Ass'y Removal ······· 2-12
2-4-13 Lever Brake S, T Ass'y Removal ································· 2-13
2-4-14 Gear Idle Ass'y Removal ············································· 2-13
2-4-15 Disk S, T Reel Removal ··············································· 2-14
2-4-16 Holder Clutch Ass'y Removal ······································ 2-14
2-4-17 Lever Up Down Ass'y, Gear Center Ass'y Removal ··· 2-15
2-4-18 Guide Cassette Door Removal ····································· 2-15
2-4-19 Lever Unit Pinch Ass'y, Plate Joint,
Spring Pinch Drive Removal ········································ 2-16
2-4-20 Lever #9 Guide Ass'y Removal ··································· 2-16
2-4-21 FE Head Removal ························································ 2-17
2-4-22 ACE Head Removal ····················································· 2-17
2-4-23 Slider S, T Ass'y Removal ··········································· 2-18
2-4-24 Plate Ground Deck, Cylinder Ass'y Removal ·············· 2-18
2-4-25 Hook Capstan, Belt Pulley Removal ···························· 2-19
2-4-26 Motor Capstan Ass'y Removal ···································· 2-19
2-4-27 Post #8 Guide Ass'y Removal ······································ 2-20
2-4-28 Level Head Cleaner Ass'y Removal ···························· 2-20
2-4-29 How to Eject the Cassette Tape ···································· 2-20
2-5
The Table of Cleaning, Lubrication and
Replacement Time about Principal Parts ····················· 2-21
3.
Block Diagram .......................................................... 3-1
4.
PCB Diagrams
4-1
VCR Main PCB ······························································· 4-3
4-2
DVD Main PCB ······························································ 4-7
4-3
Jack PCB ······································································· 4-11
4-4
DV Jack PCB ································································· 4-15
4-5
Function Timer PCB ······················································ 4-15
5.
Schematic Diagrams
Block Identification of Main PCB ········································· 5-3
5-1
S.M.P.S (VCR Main PCB) ·············································· 5-5
5-2
Power (VCR Main PCB) ················································· 5-7
5-3
Logic (VCR Main PCB) ·················································· 5-9
5-4
A/V (VCR Main PCB) ·················································· 5-11
5-5
Hi-Fi (VCR Main PCB) ················································ 5-13
5-6
Function Timer (Function Timer PCB) ························· 5-15
5-7
Encoder (DVD Main PCB) ··········································· 5-17
5-8
Decoder (DVD Main PCB) ··········································· 5-19
5-9
Video Decoder and Connector (DVD Main PCB) ········ 5-21
5-10 DV Interface and 1394 Connector (DVD Main PCB) ··· 5-23
5-11 Connectors and Power (DVD Main PCB) ····················· 5-25
5-12 Mts/Tuner (JACK PCB) ················································ 5-27
5-13 AV IN/OUT (JACK PCB) ············································· 5-29
5-14 Component/Super Out (JACK PCB) ····························· 5-31
6.
Alignment and Adjustments
6-1
VCR Adjustment ····························································· 6-1
6-1-1 Reference ········································································· 6-1
6-1-2 Head Switching Point Adjustment ·································· 6-3
6-2
VCR Mechanical Adjustment ·········································· 6-4
6-2-1 Tape Transport System and Adjustment Locations ········· 6-4
6-2-2 Tape Transport System Adjustment ································· 6-5
6-2-3 Reel Torque ··································································· 6-10
7.
Troubleshooting ················································· 7-1
8.
Repair Parts List
8-1
Exploded Views ······························································· 8-2
8-1-1 Cabinet Assembly ···························································· 8-2
8-1-2 VCR Mechanical Parts (Top Side) ·································· 8-3
8-1-3 VCR Mechanical Parts (Bottom Side) ···························· 8-4
8-2
Electrical Parts List ························································· 8-5
5
Reset operation after IC203 or IC205 was replaced ..........10
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PRECAUTIONS
1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1) Before returning an instrument to the customer, always make a
safety check of the entire instrument, including, but not limited
to, the following items:
(1) Be sure that no built-in protective devices are defective or have
been defeated during servicing.
(1)Protective shields are provided to protect both the technician
and the customer. Correctly replace all missing protective
shields, including any removed for servicing convenience.
(2)When reinstalling the chassis and/or other assembly in the
cabinet, be sure to put back in place all protective devices,
including, but not limited to, nonmetallic control knobs,
insulating fish papers, adjustment and compartment covers/
shields, and isolation resistor/capacitor networks. Do not operate
this instrument or permit it to be operated without all protective
devices correctly installed and functioning.
(2) Be sure that there are no cabinet openings through which adults
or children might be able to insert their fingers and contact a
hazardous voltage. Such openings include, but are not limited
to, excessively wide cabinet ventilation slots, and an improperly
fitted and/or incorrectly secured cabinet back cover.
(3) Leakage Current Hot Check-With the instrument completely
reassembled, plug the AC line cord directly into a 120V AC
outlet. (Do not use an isolation transformer during this test.)
Use a leakage current tester or a metering system that complies
with American National Standards institute (ANSI) C101.1
Leakage Current for Appliances and Underwriters Laboratories
(UL) 1270 (40.7). With the instrument's AC switch first in the
ON position and then in the OFF position, measure from a known
earth ground (metal water pipe, conduit, etc.) to all exposed
metal parts of the instrument (antennas, handle brackets, metal
cabinets, screwheads, metallic overlays, control shafts, etc.),
especially any exposed metal parts that offer an electrical return
path to the chassis.
Any current measured must not exceed 0.5mA. Reverse the
instrument power cord plug in the outlet and repeat the test. See
Fig. 1.
Any measurements not within the limits specified herein indicate
a potential shock hazard that must be eliminated before returning
the instrument to the customer.
(4) Insulation Resistance Test Cold Check-(1) Unplug the power
supply cord and connect a jumper wire between the two prongs
of the plug. (2) Turn on the power switch of the instrument. (3)
Measure the resistance with an ohmmeter between the jumpered
AC plug and all exposed metallic cabinet parts on the instrument,
such as screwheads, antenna, control shafts, handle brackets,
etc. When an exposed metallic part has a return path to the
chassis, the reading should be between 1 and 5.2 megohm. When
there is no return path to the chassis, the reading must be infinite.
If the reading is not within the limits specified, there is the
possibility of a shock hazard, and the instrument must be repared
and rechecked before it is returned to the customer. See Fig. 2.
DEVICE
UNDER
TEST
(READING SHOULD
NOT BE ABOVE
0.5mA)
LEAKAGE
CURRENT
TESTER
EARTH
GROUND
TEST ALL
EXPOSED METER
SURFACES
ALSO TEST WITH
PLUG REVERSED
(USING AC ADAPTER
PLUG AS REQUIRED)
2-WIRE CORD
Fig. 1 AC Leakage Test
Fig. 2 Insulation Resistance Test
2) Read and comply with all caution and safety related notes on or
inside the cabinet, or on the chassis.
3) Design Alteration Warning-Do not alter or add to the mechanical
or electrical design of this instrument. Design alterations and
additions, including but not limited to, circuit modifications and
the addition of items such as auxiliary audio output connections,
might alter the safety characteristics of this instrument and create
a hazard to the user. Any design alterations or additions will
make you, the servicer, responsible for personal injury or
property damage resulting therefrom.
4) Observe original lead dress. Take extra care to assure correct
lead dress in the following areas:
(1) near sharp edges, (2) near thermally hot parts (be sure that
leads and components do not touch thermally hot parts), (3) the
AC supply, (4) high voltage, and (5) antenna wiring. Always
inspect in all areas for pinched, out-of-place, or frayed wiring,
Do not change spacing between a component and the printed-
circuit board. Check the AC power cord for damage.
5) Components, parts, and/or wiring that appear to have overheated
or that are otherwise damaged should be replaced with
components, parts and/ or wiring that meet original
specifications.
Additionally, determine the cause of overheating and/or damage
and, if necessary, take corrective action to remove any potential
safety hazard.
Antenna
Terminal
Exposed
Metal Part
ohm
ohmmeter