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SONY°
9-936-299-01
(1)
Multi-Room Distribution for Sony Digital
Installation
System
Satellite
Receiver
Manual
_SS DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM
MRD-D! © 1995 by Sony Corporation
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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 interference
in a residential
and can radiate accordance radio
to provide
reasonable
installation.
radio frequency
energy
with the instructions,
communications.
against
This equipment
there is no guarantee
installation.
harmful
generates,
and, if not installed
may. cause harmful
However,
will not occur in a particular
protection
uses,
and used in
interference
to
that interference
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 following measures: Reorient
or relocate
the receiving
!
by one or more of the
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 help.
the dealer
o r an experienced
radio TV technician
for
Trademarks Sony is a registered
trademark
of Sony Corporation.
"*Dss ®is a registered
trademark
of DIRECTV,
Electronics
Inc., a unit of Hughes
Co_Qra._ti.on .....
Patent Notice Products
utilize
the following:
No. 25,991; United
Kingdom
U.S. Patent Patent
No. 4,509,211; Taiwan
No. 2,140,182with
Patent
Hong Kong
Regi.stiration 1_2, Canadian Patent No. 1,200,024; other patents issued and pending, all of which are licensed by Multiplex Technology, ___c. from Xantech
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Corporation.
Contents Introduction Inspection
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System Diagram
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Common Questions
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Specifications
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Limited Warranty
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Introduction Congratulations
on selecting
the MRD-D1
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-D1 will also distribute video and audio from a second
source such as a VCR or laserdisc
Each video
source
connected
by infrared
(IR) remote
to MRD-D1
control
player.
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is capable
of being
from any of five viewing
operated
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
In the event
you require
(devices
remote
which
control
actuate
at additional
within your home, your Sony dealer can provide units (EAC-T1) for use with MRD-D1. To order
Sony brand
free 1-800-488-7669
DSS Accessories, Monday-Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm CST. American Discover Card accepted. Please
read this manual
the video source). viewing
additional
locations IR target
visit your local retailer
or call toll
7:00am - 7:00pro and Saturday Express,
thoroughly
Visa, Master
before
attempting
Card, and
installation.
Note • The MRD-D1
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distributes
Introduction
mono audio which is not full DSS signal quality.
Inspection Your MRD-D1 unit, a power mounting
multi-room supply,
screws,
Modulator
distribution
two IR emitter
and a channel
system assemblies,
tuning
consists
of a modulator
an IR target,
four
tool as shown.
Unit
Power Supply
Mounting
IR Target
IR Emitter
(2)
Screws
' Tuning Tool
Introduction
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Preparation
for Use
Before installing your MRD-D1, please read the following discussion of its parts and what they do:
brief
Modulator Unit The modulator
unit accepts
the video input
from your Sony DSS
receiver and one other video device of your choosing (VCR, laserdisc player, etc.) and creates an "in-house" television channel for thefff_T14e unit also accepts provides
the input from an off-air antenna
some amplification
or cable service
of the signal. The outputs
and
from the
modulator unit can be connected to up to five TVs: two located within 30 ft. of the unit, and three located within 100 ft. of the unit. When connected to remote TVs, a Sony IR target EAC-T1 must order to use your remote control.
be used in
Power Supply The MRD-D1
is designed
to operate
from a 12 V AC power
source.
The
power supply provided with your system will make tl_e necessary voltage conversions when connected to 110 V AC, 60 Hz power. Under no circumstances should provided with MRD-D 1.
you substitute
the power
supply
IR Emitters There
are two IR emitters
provided
connect
to the modulator
located
on the video sources.
with MRD-D1.
unit and are to be placed One emitter
The IR emitters over the IR receiver
is provided
for each source.
IR_Target One IR target is provided with MRD-D1. The IR target is to be installed in a remote viewing room and is connected to the modulator unit via a 75-ohm coaxial cable. This IR target must be exposed your remote control at it.
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Introduction
so you can point
Installation Instructions 1
Make certain
that your present
prior to installing
MRD-D1.
signals are being MRD-D1.
2
Determine
received
whether
system
Ensure
is functioning
that all antenna
correctly or cable
on all TVs that will be connected
to
your home TV service is cable (CATV) or off-
air (antenna). Note • You should make written notes on this step so that you can refer to them later. El
If cable: determine picture
signal,
the highest
excluding
channel
channels
number
delivering
95-99. If uncertain,
a
contact,
your local cable company. If antenna:
tune the TV one channel
to channel
36. Write down
at a time from channel
the channel
number
14
of each channel
that has no trace of a_picture.
3
Determine control
which
capability
of the remote
TVs will be provided
using the IR target provided
with IR
with MRD-D1.
Note • You can, at a later time, move the target to another remote TV, or add more IR targets. For now, you need to plan where the target will be used.
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Select an installation all of the following
location
for the modulator
unit that satisfies
conditions:
El
is close to the DSS receiver
El
has 110 volt AC power within easy access; can connect easily to the coaxial input that delivers antenna
and the second
video source;
or cable signal to the main TV;
_-- permits _onnection of the IR emitters to the video within the length of the emitter cable (6 ft.); El
either the sources
is clean and dry and likely to stay that way. Mounting window
or door openings
is strongly
near
discouraged.
Installation
Instructions
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5
Fasten
the modulator
mounting critical.
screws
unit to the desired
provided
Mounting
Connect
that enables
from
the modulator
the end,
for INPUT Connect
the video
1 and
those
the second
video
sources
and
audio
connectors
video
dio L-__ Au (White)
7
Connect directly
8
Connect
(when
are for INPUT audio
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2) ..............
outputs
to INPUT
to INPUT
1 and
2.
Video (Yellow)
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Audio
R
(Red)
(Red)
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cable from the antenna
to the modulator
viewed
on the left are
Audio R
the coaxial
the main
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input
and
(optional)
Video (Yellow)
is not
on the left and right sides of
to the video
on the right
source
the
clear access to the top of the unit for
unit
the DSS receiver
using
with the unit. The orientation
tuning and easy access to connectors the unit is most desirable.
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location
unit using
TV to the modulator
{White)
or the cable source
the connector unit using
labeled
RF IN.
a coaxial
cable
between the VHF/UHF input of the TV and one of the connectors labeled LOCAL RF OUT on the modulator unit. /_te • When the second video source is a VCR, connect the other LOCAL connector
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to the VCR input connector using a coaxial cable.
Installation
Instructions
RF OUT
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Connect
the IR emitters
to the modulator
unit. With firm pressure,
place one of the adhesive backed IR emitters over the remote sensor on the DSS receiver. Repeat the procedure for the second video source.
DSS Receiver
Remote Sensor
Modulator
unit
7-"/ IR Emitters
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To Second Video Source
Note • You may have to refer to the owners manual of the second video source to determine
Your
modulator
the location of its remote sensor.
unit is now
ready
for use and can be turned
on,
tuned and tested without connecting the remote 7_/s. If you wish to tuih on now _,proceed to the section of this manual dealing W'ffh v:" set-up connect
and tuning the remote
the modulator TVs now,
unit on page
proceed
to page
11. If you
wish to-
10.
Installation
Instructions
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Connecting the Remote TVs
1
MRD-D1 will support (provide signal for, and IR remote two video sources for) five remote TV locations. Connect modulator unit directly an IR target.
Modulator
to each TV via a 75-ohm
coaxial
control the
of
cable and
Unit
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IR Target
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VHF/UHF J
Cable
Notes • Additional
IR targets can be added as desired. They are available from
your Sony dealer. • If the system is improperly
tuned, the power indicator will blink. Do
not ignore a blinking power indicator even if the TV is showing a picture.
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Installation
Repeat the tuning procedure.
Instructions
Setting up and Tuning the Modulator Perform
the following
has been connected
1
Connect
steps after your multi-room
distribution
system
properly.
the output
(mini-jack)
unit and plug the power
of the power
supply
supply
to the modulator
into a 110 V AC wall outlet.
The green LED Power indicator
should
illuminate.
If it does ngt_.......
recheck all power connections.
2
Turn on the main will determine If antenna,
TV. The mode of your TV (CATV or antenna)
the "in-house"
chan2nels you will use.
you will use UHF channels
between
14 and 35
inclusively. Q
If cable, you will use CATV channels
between
54 and 86
inclusively. Refer to your notes made of channels delivered
to your home
(page 7).
3
Select your "in-house"
channels
they will be. Select a channel one will not be used. For CATV: use channels Highest Channel
for the second
higher
a written
note of what
video source
even if
than that of your notes.
Set INPUT 1
Set INPUT 2
54
56
67
69
65 For antenna:
and make
select any of the unused
channels
provided
that
they are at least one unused
channel
at least one unused
away from a channel with a picture.
Highest Channel 15, 16, 17, 20, 24, 25, 26 14,15,19,20,21
channel
apart from one another
Set INPUT 1
Set INPUT 2
16
26
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Installation
Instructions
and
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Note • INPUT
2 must be higher than INPUT
and INPUT channel.
1 and INPUT
• If the MRD-D1
1 when using CATV channels,
2 must be separated by at least one unused
is improperly
tuned, the power indicator will blink. Do
not ignore a blinking power indicator even if the TV is showing a picture. Repeat the tuning procedure until the power indicator is steady on.
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Tune your TV to the channel the DSS receiver.
you selected
for INPUT
1. Turn on
Using the tuning tool provided, turn the first two rotary controls on the top of the modulator unit to the channel number selected in step 3. Begin the tuning channel
process
with the first rotary
the channel at a time.
with the second
by setting
control, rotary
the first digit of the
and then the second control.
digit of'
Tune only one channel
MODULATOR LINE 1 3
5
3
LINE 2 5
1 --_'_7
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When
the channel
is selected,
the main TV should
be displaying
a
picture. This confirms proper operation and channel tuning. The DSS channel will now be available on every TV connected to the system.
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Repeat steps 4 and 5 using your second video source and your selected INPUT 2 number. If there is no second source, set INPUT
Installation Instructions
1.
SONY.
MRD-D1
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Multi-Room Distribution System. With it, you will be able to enjoy your new Sony Brand DSS onUpto five connected television sets. Additional cabling may be required. This product
also provides these other features:
It will allow you to view programming from another video product (VCR, laserdisc player or second DSS receiver) on each of the connected television sets.
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p .
3.
It will allow you to use the remote commander from your Sony Brand DSS receiver and the remote commander from a second video product from one distant TV location (you can purchase additional IR targets to add remote control from other remote connected TV locations). It will allow you to view local cable or antenna at each of the connected television sets.
programming
Please follow the enclosed instructions carefully when installing the product. This unit has been designed to operate with a cable signal that is fully compliant with FCC signal strength regulations. In the unlikely event that the cable channels received on the connected "t_elevisions appears to be Ugrainy" it could be caused by a very weak or very strong signal from your local cable programming provider, or from a signal splitter in your home. Please make sure that the signal from your local cable programming provider goes directly to the Sony Multi-Room Distribution System; remove any signal splitters that you find. If the picture is still Ugrainy', please call your local cable programming provider and ask them to check and adjust your signal level.
Regarding installation 8_,-7669.
any other problems or questions please consult the details in the manual; for technical assistance, call 1-800-
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Input Coaxial Cable
To Antenna/Cable
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IR Target EAC-T1 (1 Supplied)
In Out
In Out
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Coaxial Cable to VHF/UHF _l'nput
Installation
Instructions
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Common Questions Can the modulator
be connected
to a remote
TV without
using an
IR target?
Yes, but you won't target
have remote
control
capability.
You can add an IR
at any time to get remote
control
capability.
If you add an IR
target, unplug
the modulator
Can an amplifier signal over
be used on the output
longer
it.
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of the modulator
to drive
a
cable paths?
No. The IR remote amplifier
unit before attaching
control
feature
will be defeated
if an external
is used.
Can I use any remote control with the IR target? The remote
control
you use with the IR target must be capable
of
operating the component you want to control. The Sony RM-Y130 remote commander can control a DSS receiver, TV, VCR, cable box, and laserdisc player, components.
Can a splitter to operate
and has a learning
feature
be used on one or more of the
multiple
TV's on that
Ne6. The MRD-D1
Multi-room
system
optimum
providing
Distribution signal
voltage
not all splitters
Can I change
from
the off-air
System
video
outputs
is a pre-engineered
levels to each TV for clear, crisp is added there is lowering of signal losses upset system performance.
pass DC voltage.
will cause the IR feature
remote
line?
picture quality. Each time a splitter level called insertion loss. Insertion Additionally,
for non-preprogrammed
Inability
to pass DC
to be defeated.
antenna
to cable without
problems?.
Yes. Even though cable channels are set at different frequencies than off-air channels, MRD-D1 will accommodate and work wit_ either. If you change
from one signal source
your system 14
Common
following
the procedures
Questions
to the other, you will have to retune of this manual.
Specifications General Size (H/W/D)
172 x 140 x 51 mm (6.8 x 5.5 x 2.0 in.)
Mass
1.19 kg (2 lbs, 10 oz.)
Power
Transformer Input: Transformer Output: Consumption:
115 VAC, 60 Hz 12 VAC, 60 Hz 7 watts, typical
Performance 1 for CATV or Antenna 2 for video devices such as satellite
Signal Inputs
receiver,
VCR
or laserdisc t51ayer Signal Outputs
5 for connecting to main TV, input to VCR and up to 3 remote TVs Note: All outputs support IR operation of remote devices when connected to a target assembly.
RF carriers
Stability +1 kHz Frequency ranges: Channel width: Audio offset: Sidebands:
RF Power
Antenna
4,
Output
Isolation
Modulator:
Greater
UHF channels 14 to 35 CATV channels 54 to 86 6.0 MHz 4.5 MHz Double
12.0 dBmV nominal (4000 ].tvolts) 15.5 dBmV maximum (5670/avolts)
than 60 dB
Video Performance
Differential Differential
Signal to Noise Ratio
45 dB, typical
Input
Video: 1.0 volt peak to peak into 75 f2 Audio: 2.8 volt peak to peak into 47 kf2
Signal Level
Gain: 4%, typical Phase error: 4 °, typical
Controls and Indicators Function Output Channel ._ _
Control/Indicator Type Select
Four rotary indicators: one (1) pair foreach
_
output channel.
Purpose Select output channel.
Bower On/Off
Green LED Indicator
a) Confirms power _ applied. b) Blinks to aid channel selector positioning.
IR System Enabled
Red LED Indicator
a) Confirms IR repeater system enabled.
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Limited Warranty If this product should prove defective in workmanship or material during the period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase retail, the same will be replaced Inc. SUCH REPLACEMENT CONSUMER,
by either the Seller, or Sony Electronics
SHALL BE THE SOLE REMEDY
AND THERE SHALL
OF THE MANUFACTURER, LOSS OR DAMAGE,
DIRECT
at
BE NO LIABILITY
DISTRIBUTOR
OF THE
ON THE-PART
OR SELLER FOR ANY
OR CONSEQUENTIAL,
ARISING
OUT
OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO UgE, THIS PRODUCT. Some states of the United States do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To locate the servicer
or dealer
resolution call:
problem, -'
of a service
nearest
or for product
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