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Summary of Contents for Sony VIDEO Plus RDR-HX720
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Page 1: Dvd Recorder
DVD Recorder Operating Instructions To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct RDR-HX520/HX720 RDR-HX722/HX920 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-686-263-11(2) -
Page 2: Warning
Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Precautions • This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is... -
Page 3: Precautions
On recording Make trial recordings before making the actual recording. On compensation for lost recordings Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or... - Page 4 If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. About this manual Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for 4 models: RDR-HX520, RDR-HX720, RDR-HX722 and RDR- HX920.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
DVD recorder........ - Page 6 Timer Recording ........40 Before Recording ..........40 Recording mode .
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Page 8: Quick Guide To Disc Types
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Hard disk drive (internal) DVD+RW mode DVD- Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL mode DVD-R Video mode Icon used in Formatting this manual (new discs) Formatting unnecessary Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+RW VIDEO) - Page 9 Usable disc versions (as of March 2006) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM • 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM • 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs “DVD+RW,”...
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Page 10: Playable Discs
Playable discs Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA DVD DATA CD 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R “DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks. Discs that cannot be played • PHOTO CDs • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are recorded in a format different from the formats mentioned in the table above. - Page 11 Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles* DVD-RW/DVD-R DVD+RW/DVD+R DVD+R DL * The maximum length for one title is eight hours. Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers.
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Page 12: Hookups And Settings
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder. Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. DVD recorder... -
Page 13: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords
“Progressive Output” to “On” in the “Video” setup to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Progressive Output” on page 87. SCART cord (not supplied) to i LINE 1 – TV (green) DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO IN (green) (blue) (red) TV, projector, or AV... -
Page 14: About The Smartlink Features (For Scart Connections Only)
When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 87. If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/ DECODER jack on the recorder (page 21). Notes •... -
Page 15: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords
(white) (red) B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer DVD recorder INPUT VIDEO AUDIO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) ,continued... -
Page 16: Step 4: Connecting The Mains Lead
z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. Notes • Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers. -
Page 17: Step 5: Preparing The Remote
Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 18). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. -
Page 18: Dvd Recorder
Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed “Step 6: Easy Setup.”... -
Page 19: Changing Programme Positions Of The Recorder Using The Remote
Select “Others,” and press ENTER. Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER. Select a Command Mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), and press ENTER. Set the Command Mode for the remote so it matches the Command Mode for the recorder you set above. Follow the steps below to set the Command Mode on the remote. -
Page 20: Step 6: Easy Setup
Step 6: Easy Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” O RETURN Turn on the recorder and your TV. Then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. -
Page 21: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device
• The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3/ DECODER jack. • When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD button on the remote. -
Page 22: Connecting To The Line 2 In Jacks On The Front Panel
This may cause noise (feedback). • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Audio/video cord (not supplied) VCR, etc. DVD recorder... -
Page 23: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner
SCART cord (not supplied) to i LINE 1 – TV DVD recorder If you want to use the Synchro Rec function This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Recording function. -
Page 24: Connecting A Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Analogue Decoder
“L3” because Line 3 will become a dedicated line for the decoder. Connecting a decoder Aerial cable (supplied) to AERIAL IN to AERIAL OUT to i LINE 1 – TV to SCART input SCART cord (not supplied) PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder SCART cord (not supplied) to i LINE 3/DECODER DVD recorder... -
Page 25: Setting Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Analogue Programme Positions
Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programme positions To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programmes, set your recorder to receive the programme positions using the on-screen display. In order to set the programme positions correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below. - Page 26 Select “System” using </,. Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK, I, or L. “L” is only available with French RDR- HX520 and RDR-HX920 models. To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.” Select “Channel” using </,. Select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programme position using M/m or number buttons.
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Page 27: Eight Basic Operations - Getting To Know Your Dvd Recorder
Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Inserting a Disc - RW - RW Video Video DATA CD Z (open/ close) Press DVD. Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray. Recording/playing side facing down Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray. -
Page 28: Checking The Disc Status While Recording
Press z REC. Recording starts. Recording stops automatically after 8 hours of continuous recording or when the HDD or DVD is full. To stop recording Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for recorder to stop recording. To watch another TV programme while recording If your TV is connected to the i LINE 1 –... -
Page 29: Playing The Recorded Programme (Title List)
3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) - RW - RW Video Video To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List. TITLE LIST Press HDD or DVD. If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc”... - Page 30 Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type. Select “Play,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. To stop playback Press x (stop).
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Page 31: Displaying The Playing/Remaining Time And Play Information
To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. z Hints • After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title) is automatically set as the thumbnail picture. • You can select “TITLE LIST” from the System Menu. Notes •... -
Page 32: Checking The Playing/Remaining Time
B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs angle/ audio/ etc.), or playback data for DATA DVDs and DATA CDs C The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Front (L/R) + LFE (Low Frequency Centre Effect) D The current selected angle... -
Page 33: Checking The Remaining Disc Space
Example: When playing a CD Track playing time and the current track/index number Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc CD text (when available) Example: When playing an MP3 audio track Playing time and number of the current track Current album number Example: When viewing a JPEG image... -
Page 34: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Programme
5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme - RW Video You can label a DVD, title, or programme by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title or disc name, but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. -
Page 35: Labelling And Protecting A Disc
To use the number buttons You can also use the number buttons to enter characters. Refer to the number next to each row of letters on your TV screen. In step 5 above, press a number button repeatedly to select a character. Example: Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.”... -
Page 36: Protecting A Disc
Note You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD’s disc name. The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on other DVD equipment. Protecting a disc - RW Insert a disc. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 27. Press OPTIONS to select “Disc Information,”... -
Page 37: Finalising The Disc Using Z (Open/Close) Button
Finalising is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. Video After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. Z (open/ close) Finalising the disc using Z (open/close) button Make a recording. See “2. Recording a Programme” on page 27. -
Page 38: Unfinalising A Disc
Unfinalising a disc - RW - RW Video For DVD-RWs (Video mode) DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalised to allow further recording or editing. For DVD-RWs (VR mode) If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalised with other DVD equipment, unfinalise the disc. - Page 39 z Hint By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD- RWs that have been finalised. Note On this model, 1 GB (read “gigabyte”) is equivalent to 1 billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the disc space.
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Page 40: Timer Recording
Timer Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 33). For the HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 63). • Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 46). -
Page 41: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system. The HDD and a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) can record both main and sub sounds. -
Page 42: Timer Recording (Standard/Video Plus+)
Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+) - RW Video You can set the timer for a total of 40 programmes (8 programmes when using the PDC/VPS function), up to 30 days in advance. There are two methods to set the timer: the standard method and VIDEO Plus+ (RDR- HX520/HX720 only) method. - Page 43 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The “TIMER LIST” display (page 47) appears. The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder is ready to start recording. Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts.
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Page 44: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Video Plus+ System (Rdr-Hx520/Hx720 Only)
One Touch Timer If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily display the timer programming menu. When the TV is turned on or in standby mode, press TIMER. The recorder automatically turns on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. The Timer programming menu appears. -
Page 45: Using The Quick Timer Function
Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode programming number, and press ENTER. The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, etc. setting (page 43) appear. • If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER, press </, and re-enter the correct number. -
Page 46: Adjusting The Recording Picture Quality And Size
Adjusting the recording picture quality and size You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size. Before recording starts, press OPTIONS to select “Rec Settings,” and press ENTER. Select the item you want to adjust, and press ENTER. The adjustment display appears. Example: Rec NR “Rec Mode”: Selects the recording mode for the... -
Page 47: Creating Chapters In A Title
Notes • If one programme contains two picture sizes, the selected size is recorded. However, if the 16:9 signal cannot be recorded as 16:9, it is recorded as 4:3. • When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3, the image is fixed to 4:3 Letter Box regardless of the setting in “TV Type”... - Page 48 Indicates the setting is being recorded to the HDD. Indicates the setting is being recorded to a DVD. When all of the timer settings do not fit on the list, the scroll bar appears. To view the hidden timer settings, press M/m.
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Page 49: Recording From Connected Equipment
To scroll the list display by page (Page mode) Press while the list display is turned on. Each time you press Timer List changes to the next/previous page of timer settings. To turn off the Timer List Press TIMER LIST or O RETURN. z Hint While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for the current recording, but you can extend... - Page 50 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select “L3.” Select the desired audio signal when recording a bilingual programme to the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode). Press OPTIONS to select “Line Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,” and press ENTER. For details about bilingual recording, see page 41.
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Page 51: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer
Recording from connected equipment without a timer You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 21. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack). -
Page 52: Playback
Playback Playing - RW Video DATA DVD DATA CD Number buttons AUDIO TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST Press HDD or DVD. • If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 27). • If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, CD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD, press H. - Page 53 To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play) When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed x. To start from the beginning, press OPTIONS to select “Play Beginning,” and press ENTER.
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Page 54: Playback Options
Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 52. For MP3 or JPEG operations, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files” on page 59. Buttons AUDIO - RW SUBTITLE (instant replay/ instant advance) - RW - RW... -
Page 55: Adjusting The Picture Quality
Notes • Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder. • Slideshows made with a DVD camcorder can only be played. Other play functions, such as fast forward, cannot be used. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a •... -
Page 56: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound (Av Sync)
Notes • If the outlines of the images on your screen become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to “Off.” • Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the above BNR, MNR, or FNR effects may be hard to discern. And, these functions may not work with some screen sizes. -
Page 57: Playing From The Beginning Of The Programme You Are Recording (Chasing Playback)
Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chasing Playback) - RW “Chasing Playback” allows you to view the recorded part of a programme while the recording is being made. You do not need to wait until the recording finishes. Press OPTIONS while recording to select “Chasing Playback,”... -
Page 58: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc
Example: Play a DVD while recording to the HDD. While recording, press DVD and insert the DVD into the recorder. Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD Title List. Select the title you want to play, and press ENTER. Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and press ENTER. -
Page 59: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files
Example: Title Search The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, tracks, etc. Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, track, time code, etc., you want. For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.”... -
Page 60: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files
To play the beginning of the track Press OPTIONS to select “Play Beginning,” and press ENTER. To fast forward or review a track Press m/M during playback. To go to the next or previous MP3 audio track or JPEG image file Press . -
Page 61: About Playback Order Of Albums, Tracks, And Files
Notes • The recorder will play any data with the extension “.mp3,” “.jpeg,” or “.jpg,” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. • The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in mp3PRO format. -
Page 62: Erasing And Editing
Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing. • DVD discs created by DVD video cameras cannot be edited on this recorder. -
Page 63: Erasing And Editing A Title
To open up disc space To open up disc space on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the title with the largest number in the title list. Largest title number For the HDD and DVD-RWs (VR mode), you can erase any title. For DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs, the available disc space does not increase even if you erase titles. -
Page 64: Erasing Multiple Titles (Erase Titles)
“Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 30). “Make a Playlist”: Adds the entire title to the Playlist title as one scene (page 68). z Hints • You can erase multiple titles at one time (page 64). -
Page 65: Dividing A Title (Divide)
Press ENTER if point A is correct. If point A is incorrect, select point A using c/C, and press ENTER. The display for setting point B appears. Select point B using press ENTER. Playback pauses. Press ENTER if point B is correct. If point B is incorrect, select point B using c/C, and press ENTER. -
Page 66: Creating Chapters Manually
Creating chapters manually - RW You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback or recording. Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you want to divide the title into chapters. Each time you press the button, “Marking ...” appears on the screen and the scenes to the left and right of the mark become separate chapters. - Page 67 Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List (Original) appears, press <. Press OPTIONS to select “Create a Playlist,” and press ENTER. Select “Select,” and press ENTER. Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER. The display for setting the start point (IN) appears.
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Page 68: Moving A Playlist Title (Change Order)
z Hint When a Playlist title is created, the IN and OUT points will become chapter marks, and each scene will become a chapter. Note The picture may pause when the edited scene is played. To add the entire title to the Playlist title as one scene (Make a Playlist) Press TITLE LIST. -
Page 69: Combining Multiple Playlist Titles (Combine)
Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) - RW Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, < press Press OPTIONS to select “Combine,” and press ENTER. The display for selecting titles appears. Select a title, and press ENTER. A number indicating the order in which you selected the title appears. -
Page 70: Dubbing (Hdd Y Dvd)
Dubbing (HDD y DVD) Before Dubbing - RW Video In this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying a recorded title on the internal hard disk drive (HDD) to another disc, or vice versa.” You can select to dub one title at a time (Title Dubbing –... - Page 71 Required times for High-speed Dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60-minute programme) Speed High- High- High- speed speed Rec. speed DVD- DVD+ mode DVD-R Approx. Approx. Approx. 10 min. 10 min. 8 min. Approx. Approx. Approx. 6 min. 6 min. 5 min.
- Page 72 Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing Allows you to dub from the HDD to a DVD or vice versa, in a dubbing mode that differs from the original recordings. For example, when you dub an HQ title (data size is large) in SP mode, you can reduce the data size, saving more titles using less space.
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Page 73: Dubbing
Dubbing - RW - RW Video Video Dubbing a single title (Title Dubbing) Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from. Press HDD or DVD to select the source. Press TITLE LIST. Press </, to switch the Title Lists, if necessary. -
Page 74: Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles)
Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles) A maximum of 30 selected titles can be dubbed at once. Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from. Press HDD or DVD to select the source. Press TITLE LIST. Press </, to switch the Title Lists, if necessary. - Page 75 To stop dubbing Press OPTIONS to select “Stop Dubbing,” and press ENTER. When asked for confirmation, select “OK,” and press ENTER. When dubbing (Move) is stopped partway, no part of the title will be moved to the dubbing target. However, note that this will decrease the free disc space for DVD+Rs/ DVD-Rs.
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Page 76: Dv Dubbing
If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 27). Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape into your digital video camera. For the recorder to record or edit, your digital video camera must be set to video playback mode. DVD recorder... - Page 77 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote repeatedly to select “DV.” The front panel display changes as follows: programme position Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the recording mode. The recording mode changes as follows: For details about the recording mode, see page 40.
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Page 78: Recording An Entire Dv Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)
Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) - RW Video You can record the entire contents of a DV/ Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording. -
Page 79: Program Edit
Program Edit - RW - RW Video Video You can select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to the HDD or a DVD. To use this function, do the following: Connect your digital video camera and prepare for recording Select and edit the scenes you want to dub Using the recorder’s remote control, fast... - Page 80 Press ENTER if the OUT point is correct. If the OUT point is incorrect, select the OUT point using c/C, and press ENTER. The selected scene is added to the scene information block. • To add more scenes, go to step 4. When you finish adding scenes, press The scene list is displayed.
- Page 81 To automatically adjust the dubbing mode If there is not enough available space on the target disc, the recorder automatically selects a dubbing mode with lower picture quality according to the available space. The same dubbing mode is set for all of the titles. If disc space is insufficient for the selected dubbing mode, the following display appears after step 12.
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Page 82: Settings And Adjustments
Settings and Adjustments Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Basic) The “Basic” setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and programme position settings for the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Basic,”... - Page 83 Channel Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position you want is displayed. The programme positions are scanned in the order shown in the table below. • If you know the number of the programme position you want, press the number buttons.
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Page 84: Channel Sort
Tuning the French CATV channels This recorder can scan the CATV channels B to Q and the HYPER frequency channels S21 to S41. On the Channel Set menu, the channels are indicated as S1 to S44. For example, channel B is indicated by Channel Set number S1, and channel Q is indicated by Channel Set number S23 (see the table below). -
Page 85: Auto Programme Title Labelling (Tv Guide Page)
Press M/m until the selected programme position row moves to the desired programme position. The selected programme position is inserted at the new programme position. Press ENTER to confirm the setting. To change the programme position of another station, repeat from step 2. Auto Programme Title Labelling (TV Guide Page) Some broadcast systems provide a Teletext... -
Page 86: Clock
Notes • In step 4 above, enter “000” if you do not want to use the TV guide page number for automatic labelling. The recorder will instead store a default title name (programme position, start time - stop time). • Refer to the Teletext information on your TV screen to obtain the TV guide page number with programme titles and their start times. -
Page 87: Video Settings (Video)
Video Settings (Video) Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,”... - Page 88 Progressive Mode DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from TV and displays images at 25 frames/50 fields (30 frames/60 fields) per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second.
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Page 89: Audio Settings (Audio)
Colour System Selects the colour system when playing VIDEO CDs (including Super VIDEO CDs). Plays a disc in PAL colour system. NTSC Plays a disc in NTSC colour system. Auto Display Automatically displays information on the screen when the recorder is turned on, etc. - Page 90 Audio Connection The following setup items switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack. For connection details, see “Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords” on page 15. Select “Dolby Digital,”...
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Page 91: Recording Settings (Recording)
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Selects the dynamic range (difference between soft and loud sounds) setting when playing a DVD that conforms to Audio DRC. This affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks –... - Page 92 HQ Setting Selects the HQ mode used for recording on the HDD (page 40). Records in higher quality (approximate 15 Mbps). Records in the standard HQ mode. DVD Rec. Settings Bilingual Recording (for all recordable discs except DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode) Selects the sound to be recorded on the recordable disc.
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Page 93: Disc Settings (Dvd)
Disc Settings (DVD) The “DVD” setup allows you to adjust parental control, language and other DVD related settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “DVD,” and press ENTER. The “DVD” setup appears with the following options. - Page 94 Select “Level,” and press ENTER. The selection items for “Level” are displayed. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. Discs rated higher than the selected level will be restricted. Select the level, and press ENTER. The Parental Control setting is complete. To cancel the Parental Control setting for the disc, set “Level”...
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Page 95: Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others)
Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same Command Mode. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 18. Factory Setup Allows you to select the setup settings by group, and return them to their default settings. -
Page 96: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to run the “Easy Setup” programme. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Start.” Follow the instructions for “Easy Setup”... -
Page 97: Additional Information
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely. - Page 98 TV programme pictures are distorted. , Reorient the TV aerial. , Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables farther apart. , The aerial cable is connected to the AERIAL OUT jack on the recorder.
- Page 99 An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played. , When recording from connected equipment, set “Line Audio Input” in OPTIONS menu to “Bilingual” (page 51). , Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode).
- Page 100 The MP3 audio tracks do not play. , The MP3 audio tracks are not recorded in a format that the recorder can play (page 59). The JPEG image files do not play. , The JPEG image files are not recorded in a format that the recorder can play (page 59).
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Page 101: Remote Control
Recording from the equipment with a timer Nothing was recorded even though you set the Synchro-Rec setting correctly. , You forgot to turn off the connected equipment. Turn off the connected equipment and set the recorder to Synchro- Rec standby mode (page 49). , The recorder was not set to the Synchro- Recording standby mode. - Page 102 The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not open and you cannot remove the disc after you press Z (open/close).
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Page 103: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)
C 13 There is a problem in the HDD. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized service facility. The DVD is dirty. , Clean the disc with a soft cloth. C 31 The DVD/CD is not inserted correctly. -
Page 104: Notes About This Recorder
Notes About This Recorder On operation • If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. -
Page 105: Specifications
Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage: PAL (B/G, D/K, I) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER: S21 to S41 SECAM (L) (for French RDR-HX520 and RDR-HX920 models only) -
Page 106: About I.link
About the name “i.LINK” i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. - Page 107 For further precautions, see the notes on page 76. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks.
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Page 108: Guide To Parts And Controls
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote A HDD button (27) DVD button (27) B [/1 (on/standby) button (20) C Z (open/close) button (27) D PROG (programme) +/– buttons (27) The + button has a tactile dot E Number buttons (44, 58) The number 5 button has a tactile dot F INPUT SELECT button (51, 76) -
Page 109: Front Panel
Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (20) B Front panel display (110) C Disc tray (27) D A (open/close) button (27) E TIMER REC indicator (42) SYNCHRO REC indicator (49) F H (play) button (52) G x (stop) button (52) (remote sensor) (17) I z REC button (27) J x REC STOP button (27) -
Page 110: Front Panel Display
Front panel display SMARTLINK A HDD/DVD indicators Displays the selected media and the playing/recording status. B Dubbing direction indicator C SMARTLINK indicator (14) D Displays the following: • Playing time/remaining time • Current title/chapter/track/index number • Recording time/recording mode * Displays DATA CDs as “CD.” z Hint You can turn off the front panel display when the recorder is turned off by setting “Dimmer”... -
Page 111: Language Code List
Language Code List For details, see page 94. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati 1045 Assamese... -
Page 112: Index
Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 20 4:3 Letter Box 20 4:3 Pan Scan 20 “48kHz/96kHz PCM” 90 “A-B Erase” 64 Adjusting playback picture 55 playback sound 56 recording picture 46 Aerial 12 “AFT” 83 Album 32 Album number 32 “Album Search”... - Page 113 “Erase Titles” 64 “Extend Rec” 43 “Factory Setup” 95 “File Search” 58 “Finalise Disc” 94 “Finalise” 37 Finalising 36 “FNR” 55 “Format DVD-RW” 94 “Format” 38 Formatting 38 Freeze Frame 54 Front panel 109 Front panel display 32 GB 39 Handling discs 104 “HDD Rec.
- Page 114 Recording 40 picture adjustment 46 recording format 8 recording mode 28 recording time 28 while watching another programme 28 “Recording” 91 Recording time 40 Region code 11 Remaining time 32 Remote 17 Resetting the recorder 96 Resume Play 53 “RGB” 20 S VIDEO 13 “S Video”...
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