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3-210-862-41(1)

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Operating Instructions
RDR-HX750
© 2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    3-210-862-41(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX750 © 2007 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING Precautions To reduce the risk of fire or electric This equipment has been tested shock, do not expose this apparatus and found to comply with the to rain or moisture. limits set out in the EMC To avoid electrical shock, do not Directive using a connection open the cabinet.
  • Page 3 (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy recordings On power sources guard function) and as such may Sony is not liable and will not not be recordable, depending on • The recorder is not compensate for any lost the type of signal.
  • Page 4 Important Safety 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Instructions Servicing is required when 1) Read these instructions. the apparatus has been 2) Keep these instructions. damaged in any way, such as 3) Heed all warnings. power-supply cord or plug is 4) Follow all instructions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Controlling TVs with the remote ....... 22 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder ..23 Changing channels of the recorder using the remote .
  • Page 6 Timer Recording ........43 Before Recording ..........43 Recording mode .
  • Page 7 DV Camcorder Dubbing .......75 Before DV Camcorder Dubbing ........75 Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing .
  • Page 8 Settings and Adjustments ......99 Disc Settings (Disc Setup) ........99 Recorder Settings (Basic) .

  • Page 9: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Icon used Formatting Compatibility with other Type Disc Logo in this (new discs) DVD players (finalizing) manual Select “Video Mode Dub HDD contents to a Off” in “HDD DVD (VR mode) to play mode Recording Format”...
  • Page 10 Usable disc versions (as of April 2007) • 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 •...

  • Page 11: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Icon used in Type Disc Logo Characteristics this manual Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD VIDEO This recorder also recognises DVD- RAMs* as DVD Video compatible discs. VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format...
  • Page 12 Maximum recordable number of titles Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which Disc Number of titles mates DVD recorded material on one side HDD* with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does DVD-RW/DVD-R not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) DVD+RW/DVD+R...

  • Page 13: Hookups And Settings

    Step 1: Connecting the Hookups and Settings Antenna Cable Hooking Up the Recorder Select one of the following antenna hookups. Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and If you have Hookup adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not A: Cable box or satellite A (page 14) connect the AC power cord until you reach...

  • Page 14: A: Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver With A Video/Audio Output

    A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable or satellite channel, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3).

  • Page 15: B: Cable Box With An Antenna Output Only

    B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch).

  • Page 16: C: Cable Without Cable Box, Or Antenna Only (No Cable Tv)

    C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder.

  • Page 17: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords/Hdmi Cord

    Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns, A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio/video cord (supplied) TV, projector, or audio...
  • Page 18 HDMI OUT jack. When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV When connecting a Sony TV that is screen. To change the picture size, see compatible with the HDMI control function, page 109.

  • Page 19: About The Hdmi Control Functions For 'Bravia' Theatre Sync (For Hdmi Connections Only)

    About the HDMI Control functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the HDMI Control function with an HDMI cord (not supplied), operation is simplified as below: • One-Touch Play (page 53) •...

  • Page 20: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords/Hdmi Cord

    : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 17). A Digital audio input jack If you connect a Sony audio component that is compatible with the HDMI control If your audio component has a Dolby...

  • Page 21: Step 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks Step 4: Connecting the This connection will use your TV’s or audio components two speakers for sound. AC Power Cord z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating Connect the supplied AC power cord to the instructions supplied with the connected AC IN terminal of the recorder.

  • Page 22: Step 5: Preparing The Remote

    Number buttons Notes • If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 23). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do not touch the liquid with bare hands.

  • Page 23: If You Have A Sony Dvd Player Or More Than One Sony Dvd Recorder

    Hitachi If the supplied remote interferes with your MGA/Mitsubishi other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from Panasonic the other Sony DVD recorder or player after Philips you have completed “Step 6: Easy Setup.”...

  • Page 24: Step 6: Easy Setup

    Auto Channel Setting Step 6: Easy Setup Select whether or not you have a cable connection (“Cable” or “Antenna”). Auto channel setting automatically Make the basic adjustments by following the searches for all of the receivable channels on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” and presets them.
  • Page 25 To return to the previous step Press O RETURN. z Hint If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in the System Menu (page 101).

  • Page 26: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder’s AC power cord from the AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 75).
  • Page 27 Notes • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals through a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. DVD recorder Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and to your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.

  • Page 28: Connecting To The Line 2 In Jacks On The Front Panel

    Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord. VCR, etc.

  • Page 29: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner

    Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE IN 1 jacks. Disconnect the recorder’s AC power cord from the AC outlet when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below. Audio/video cord INPUT (supplied)

  • Page 30: Eight Basic Operations - Getting To Know Your Dvd Recorder

    2. Recording a Program Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder - RW - RW Video 1. Inserting a Disc Video This section introduces the basic operation to - RW - RW Video record a current TV program to the hard disk DATA DVD Video (HDD) or to a disc (DVD).

  • Page 31: Checking The Disc Status While Recording

    Press z REC. Checking the disc status while Recording starts. recording When recording to the HDD, recording stops after 12 hours of continuous recording or when the HDD is full. You can check the recording information When recording to a DVD, recording such as recording time or disc type.

  • Page 32: Playing The Recorded Program (Title List)

    4-Title List (Example: HDD) 3. Playing the Recorded Program (Title List) - RW - RW Video Video To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List. 8-Title List PLAY MODE TITLE LIST </M/m/,, ENTER O RETURN DISPLAY .
  • Page 33 E Title information: About the Title List for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) Displays the title number, title thumbnail picture (playback picture for the selected You can switch the Title List to show title, still images for the other titles), Original or Playlist titles. recording date, recorded station name (or Press <...
  • Page 34 To change a title thumbnail picture Notes • The title names may not appear for DVDs created (Thumbnail) on other DVD recorders. After recording, the first scene of the • It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail recording (the title) is automatically set as the pictures to be displayed.

  • Page 35: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    During playback 4. Displaying the Playing Example: DVD-R in Video mode Time and Play Information - RW - RW Video Video DATA DVD DATA CD You can check the playing time of the current title, chapter, track, or disc. Also, you can A Playing status check the disc name recorded on the DVD/ B Shows that the Resume Play is...

  • Page 36: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Program

    z Hints 5. Changing the Name of • When “On Screen Display” is set to “On” (default) in the “Options” setup (page 114), a Recorded Program information automatically appears on the screen when the recorder is operated. • To increase disc space, see “To open up disc - RW - RW space”...
  • Page 37 Select “Title Name,” and press Press x STOP (or select “OK,” and ENTER. press ENTER). The display for entering characters To cancel the setting, press O RETURN. appears. The current name is displayed at the input row. To use the number buttons Input row You can also use the number buttons to enter characters.

  • Page 38: Labeling And Protecting A Disc

    Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. 6. Labeling and Protecting a Disc You can execute options effective for the entire disc in the “Disc Setup” setup. Select “Input Disc Name,” and press ENTER. Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER. SYSTEM Enter the disc name (page 36). MENU </M/m/,, ENTER...

  • Page 39: Playing The Disc On Other Dvd Equipment (Finalise)

    Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. 7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) - RW - RW Video Video Finalizing is necessary when you play discs Select “Protect Disc,” and press recorded with this recorder on other DVD ENTER. equipment.
  • Page 40 Select “Next Screen,” and press Finalizing is necessary when ENTER. playing on any equipment other than this recorder. Video For DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), the After finalizing, you cannot edit or recorder starts finalizing the disc. Go to record on the disc. step 8.

  • Page 41: Unfinalizing A Disc

    Select “Unfinalise,” and press Unfinalizing a disc ENTER. - RW - RW Video For DVD-RWs (Video mode) DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalized to allow further recording or editing. For DVD-RWs (VR mode) Select “Start,”...

  • Page 42: Reformatting A Disc

    Select “Format,” and press ENTER. 8. Reformatting a Disc - RW - RW Video Video New discs are automatically formatted when inserted. If necessary, you can manually re- format a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, or DVD-R disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs or DVD-Rs, you can select a recording format Select an item, and press ENTER.

  • Page 43: Timer Recording

    z Hint To easily select a manual recording mode, press REC MODE repeatedly to display “MN,” and Timer Recording select a manual recording mode using </,. Before Recording Approx. recording time (hours) Recording mode Before you start recording… • Check that the disc has enough available HQ (High quality) 34 1 hr.

  • Page 44: Recording Stereo/Sap Programs

    Notes Notes • The maximum continuous recording time to the • Before recording, be sure to select the desired HDD is 12 hours for a single title. A title longer sound (“Stereo”/“Mono”/“SAP”) for recording than 12 hours is divided. by pressing the AUDIO button. You cannot •...

  • Page 45: Timer Recording

    Select the “New Input” row, and press Timer Recording ENTER. - RW - RW Video Video You can set the timer for a total of 32 programs, up to 30 days in advance. Set the date, time, and channel of the program manually.

  • Page 46: Using The Quick Timer Function

    z Hints - Select one of the following settings: • You can also display the Timer display by “Video Mode On” in “HDD selecting “Timer Recording” from the System Recording Format” (page 109), Menu. “PCM” in “Recording Mode,” or • If you are recording to the HDD, you can play the “DVD”...

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Recording Picture Quality

    To cancel the Quick Timer z Hint You can also select the “Picture Adjustment” menu Press z REC repeatedly until the counter in the System Menu. appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode. To create your own setting To stop recording, press x REC STOP.

  • Page 48: Creating Chapters In A Title

    “White Enhancer”: Adjusts the intensity Checking/Changing/ of white. “Black Enhancer”: Adjusts the intensity Canceling Timer of black. “Black Level”: Selects the black level Settings (Timer List) (setup level) for the video signals. Select “ON” to set the black level of the - RW - RW input signals to the standard level.
  • Page 49 Select an option, and press ENTER. Notes • Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be “Modify”: made while recording a program that has priority. Changes the timer setting. • Even if the timer is set for the same daily or Select an item using </, and adjust weekly program, the timer recording cannot be using M/m.

  • Page 50: Recording From Connected Equipment

    Select the desired audio signal when Recording from recording a Dual Mono program. Set “External Audio” to “Dual Mono” Connected Equipment and “Dual Mono Recording” to “L” or “R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 103). Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the program you want to record, and turn it off.

  • Page 51: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    If the timer settings of a Synchro- Insert the source tape into the Recording and another timer recording connected equipment and set to overlap playback pause. Timer recordings always have priority. The Press z REC. Synchro-Recording starts only after the timer This recorder starts recording.

  • Page 52: Playback

    Select a title using M/m, and press ENTER. Playback Playback starts from the selected title. Playing the Recorded To use the DVD’s Menu Program/DVD When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can - RW - RW Video...
  • Page 53 To playback quickly with sound (Scan To lock the recorder (Child Lock) Audio) You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not canceled When you press M during playback, you by mistake. can play quickly with dialog or sound (except When the recorder is turned off, hold down for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs).

  • Page 54: Playback Options

    Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 52. Buttons Operations AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly in normal playback mode. - RW : Selects the language. DATA DVD DATA CD DATA DVD...
  • Page 55 Buttons Operations Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in (slow, freeze frame) pause mode. Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode. - RW To resume normal playback, press H PLAY. - RW Video Video...

  • Page 56: Playing A Specific Portion Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

    Playing a specific portion Playing repeatedly (Repeat) repeatedly (A-B Repeat) You can play repeatedly all the titles/tracks/ files or a single title/chapter/track on the Press PLAY MODE during playback. HDD or a disc. The “Play Mode” menu appears. Press PLAY MODE during playback. Select “A-B Repeat,”...

  • Page 57: Creating Your Own Program (Programme)

    To cancel Programme play Creating your own program Press CLEAR during playback. Or, set (Programme) “Programme” to “Cancel Programme Play” in the “Play Mode” menu. - RW Video Video To erase the program * finalized disc only Press CLEAR in stop mode. Or, set “Programme”...
  • Page 58 Press PICTURE ADJUST to exit. “MNR” (mosquito noise reduction): Reduces the faint noise appearing around the outlines of the images. The noise To create your own setting reduction effects are automatically adjusted within each setting range Select “Memory1,” “Memory2,” or according to the video bit rate and other “Memory3”...

  • Page 59: Playing From The Beginning Of The Program You Are Recording (Chase Play)

    Playing from the Playing a Previous Beginning of the Recording While Making Program You Are Another (Simultaneous Recording (Chase Play) Rec and Play) - RW - RW Video DATA DVD Video “Chase Play” allows you to view the recorded DATA CD part of a program on the HDD while the recording is being made.

  • Page 60: Searching For A Time/Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Example: Play a DVD while recording to Searching for a Time/ the HDD. While recording, press DVD and insert Title/Chapter/Track, etc. the DVD into the recorder. Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD - RW - RW Video Title List. DATA DVD Video Select the title you want to play, and...
  • Page 61 The display for entering the number appears. Example: Chapter Search Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, time code, etc., you want. For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.”...

  • 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 camcorders cannot be edited on this recorder.

  • Page 63: Erasing And Editing A Title

    To open up disc space Erasing and Editing a To open up disc space on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the title with Title the largest number in the title list. Largest title number - RW - RW Video Video This section explains the basic edit functions.

  • Page 64: Editing Multiple Titles (Multi-Mode)

    Select a title, and press ENTER. • “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 64). A check mark appears in the check box. • “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles To clear the check mark, press ENTER (page 65).

  • Page 65: Dividing A Title (Divide)

    Select point A using Dividing a title (Divide) H PLAY, and press PAUSE • To return to the beginning of the title, - RW press X PAUSE and then press . PREV. If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do not want to reduce the picture quality, divide Select “From,”...

  • Page 66: Erasing And Editing A Chapter

    Select an option, and press ENTER. Erasing and Editing a You can make the following edits to the chapter. Chapter “Divide”: Divides a chapter into two (page 66). “Erase/Move” - RW • “Erase”: Erases the selected chapter You can edit individual chapters within a (page 67).

  • Page 67: Erasing A Chapter (Erase)

    Erasing a chapter (Erase) Creating and Editing a Playlist After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a Chapter,” select “Erase/Move.” - RW Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up to 99 Playlist titles. Note Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the “Copy-Once”...

  • Page 68: Moving A Playlist Title (Move)

    Moving a Playlist title (Move) Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) You can divide a Playlist title. For Press TITLE LIST. instructions, see page 65. Switch to the Playlist (page 63). Select a Playlist title, and press ,. Moving a chapter (Move) The sub-menu appears.

  • Page 69: Dubbing (Hdd Y Dvd)

    • A title name in the dubbing source is dubbed. However, only up to 40 characters Dubbing (HDD y DVD) of a title name are dubbed when dubbing from the HDD to a DVD+RW/DVD-RW Before Dubbing (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode). •...

  • Page 70: Hdd/Dvd Dubbing

    Dubbing restriction HDD/DVD Dubbing You cannot dub movies and other DVD VIDEOs to the HDD. Also, when dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, scenes that contain - RW - RW Video a copy protection signal cannot be recorded. Video Titles containing “Copy-Once”...

  • Page 71: Dubbing Using Dubbing List

    D Total size of the selected titles and Dubbing Using Dubbing available space on the disc to be dubbed (approximate) List E Selected title’s thumbnail picture - RW - RW Select a title, and press ENTER. Video The selected title changes color. Video When you select “HDD ->...
  • Page 72 Select “Start Dubbing,” and press Required times for High-speed Dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60-minute program) ENTER. When you set “Finalise” to “Yes” in step Speed 2.4x 9, select the title menu style, and press High- ENTER. speed The recorder turns off automatically DVD+R DVD+RW/ DVD-R...
  • Page 73 To edit titles on the Dubbing List Notes • The Dubbing List you created remains after Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Dubbing Using dubbing. To edit the existing Dubbing List, select Dubbing List” on page 71. “Use Previous Dubbing List” in step 4. The The “Title Edit”...

  • Page 74: Making A Backup Disc (Dvd Backup)

    Select “Yes” or “No,” and press Making a Backup Disc ENTER. To erase the backup data on the HDD, (DVD Backup) select “Yes.” To make another backup disc later, select “No.” - RW Video Video The recorder turns off automatically You can dub all of the contents on a finalized when you do not use the recorder for DVD+RW/DVD+R or finalized DVD-RW/...

  • Page 75: Dv Camcorder Dubbing

    z Hint If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DV Camcorder Dubbing DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) or HDD. Before DV Camcorder Notes • You cannot make a recording while DV Dubbing camcorder dubbing.
  • Page 76 Press HDD or DVD to select the Notes • You cannot connect more than one piece of recording destination. digital video equipment to the recorder. If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. • You cannot control the recorder using another Inserting a Disc”...

  • Page 77: Dubbing An Entire Dv Format Tape (Dv One Touch Dubbing)

    Dubbing an Entire DV Dubbing Selected Format Tape (DV One Scenes (Manual Touch Dubbing) Dubbing) - RW - RW - RW - RW Video Video Video Video You can record the entire contents of a DV/ You can select and dub scenes while playing Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single a DV/Digital8 format tape.

  • Page 78: Playing From A Dv Camcorder

    z Hint Playing from a DV You can turn off the dubbing menu by pressing the DISPLAY button in steps 7 and 8. Press the Camcorder DISPLAY button again to display the dubbing menu. Connect your DV camcorder to the DV Note You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one IN jack on the front panel.

  • Page 79: Audio Tracks

    To lock the recorder (Child Lock) You can lock all of the buttons on the Audio Tracks recorder so that the settings are not canceled by mistake. Playing Audio Tracks When the recorder is turned off, hold down x (stop) on the recorder until “LOCKED” from CD/DVD appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 80: Playing A Specific Portion Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

    Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a Note “A-B Repeat” is not available for MP3 audio tracks. • When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the LINE OUT (R- Playing repeatedly (Repeat) AUDIO-L) jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the user should take proper DATA DVD DATA CD...

  • Page 81: Creating Your Own Program (Programme)

    To cancel Programme play Creating your own program Press CLEAR during playback. Or, set (Programme) “Programme” to “Cancel Programme Play” in the “Play Mode” menu. DATA DVD DATA CD To erase the program You can play the contents of an album or disc Press CLEAR in stop mode.

  • Page 82: Searching For An Audio Track

    Press the number buttons to select the Searching for an Audio number of the album or track you want. Track If you make a mistake, select another number. DATA DVD DATA CD Press ENTER. The recorder starts playback from the You can search a disc by album or track.

  • Page 83: About Jukebox

    About Jukebox Preparing for Using Jukebox There are two methods to use Jukebox: connecting the USB device or copying audio Connect a USB device to the USB jack on the tracks to the HDD. recorder, or copy audio tracks from CDs/ When using Jukebox, you can do followings: DATA CDs/DATA DVDs or the connected •...

  • Page 84: Copying Audio Tracks (Disc T Hdd)

    Select “Copy Album,” and press Copying audio tracks ENTER. (DISC t HDD) The display asks for confirmation. Select “Yes” using </,, and press Insert a disc that you are going to copy ENTER. to the HDD. The selected album is copied to the HDD. •...

  • Page 85: Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/Usb Device

    Select an album or track, and press Playing Audio Tracks ENTER. Playback starts from the selected album Using Jukebox/USB or track. Device To stop playback Press x STOP. To scroll the list display by page (Page mode) Press SUBTITLE (previous)/ANGLE (next) while the Album List is displayed.

  • Page 86: Playback Options

    To skip a track (Set Skip) Playing repeatedly (Repeat) If you want a track not to play, set the track to be skipped. You can play repeatedly all the tracks or a Select a track you want to skip. single track in the album. Press , while the Album List is Press , during playback.

  • Page 87: Creating Your Own Program (Programme)

    To cancel Programme play Creating your own program Set “Programme” to “Cancel Programme (Programme) Play” in the “Play Mode” menu during playback. You can play the contents of the HDD or To erase the program connected USB device in the order you want Set “Programme”...

  • Page 88: Managing Audio Tracks On The Music Jukebox

    Select an option, and press ENTER. Managing Audio Tracks “Erase”: Erases the selected album/track. Select “Yes” when asked for on the Music Jukebox confirmation. “Edit”: Allows you to make the following edits. You can erase or label albums/tracks on the •...

  • Page 89: Jpeg Image Files

    Connecting the USB device JPEG Image Files You can connect a USB device (digital still About the “Photo camera, Memory card reader, and USB memory) to the USB jack on the recorder to Album” Function view JPEG image files or copy to the HDD. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device before connecting.

  • Page 90: Copying All Jpeg Image Files From The Connected Usb Device (Usb T Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R)

    Select the item, and press ENTER. Copying all JPEG image files To copy from DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs), select “View from the connected USB device Photos on a CD/DVD.” (USB t DVD-RW/DVD-R) To copy from the connected USB device, select “View Photos on a USB Device.” Connect the USB device to the USB The “Photo Album”...

  • Page 91: Copying Jpeg Image Albums To A Disc (Hdd T Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R)

    Select an album using M/m. Copying JPEG image albums to To copy the selected album, go to step 6. a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) To copy a JPEG image file, go to step 5. Press ENTER, and select a JPEG You can copy the edited JPEG image albums image file using M/m.

  • Page 92: Copying Jpeg Image Files To A Disc (Hdd T Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R)

    Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. Select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD,” and press ENTER. The selected JPEG image albums are copied in the “PICTURE” folder on the The “Photo Album” list appears. disc. Select an album using M/m, and press The JPEG image album names are ENTER.

  • Page 93: Using The "Photo Album" List

    To select a JPEG image file from a Using the “Photo Album” different album Switch to the album list in step 8. List For instructions, see “To switch between the album list and JPEG image file list” You can play JPEG image files on the HDD, on page 94.
  • Page 94 C Sub-menu 12-Photo List (Example: HDD) Press , to display the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type. 4-Photo List Sub-menu D Scroll bar: Appears when all of the JPEG image files do not fit on the list.

  • Page 95: Viewing A Jpeg Image File

    To reload the files or folders Viewing a JPEG image file When a disc or the connected USB device contains 1,000 or more files and/or 100 or Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Using the more folders, select “Read next” in the “Photo Album”...

  • Page 96: Managing Jpeg Image Files On The Hdd

    Select a genre using </,. Managing JPEG Image For details about assigning a genre, see “Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Files on the HDD Jukebox” on page 88. Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The slideshow and the playback from the first track of the selected genre start.

  • Page 97: Printing Jpeg Image Files

    • “Rename Album”: Changes the Printing JPEG Image selected album name (page 36). • “Protect Album Contents”: Protects all Files JPEG image files in the selected album. • “Cancel Protection”: Cancels protection of all JPEG image files in the You can print JPEG image files on the HDD selected album.
  • Page 98 Connect the USB device to the USB Select “Start,” and press ENTER. jack on the recorder. You can set the paper size and layout. Refer to the operating instructions When printing JPEG image files on the supplied with the printer. HDD, skip this step.

  • Page 99: Settings And Adjustments

    Format You can manually re-format a DVD+RW, Settings and Adjustments DVD-RW, or DVD-R disc to make a blank disc. Disc Settings (Disc For details, see page 42. Setup) Finalise Finalizes a disc to play it on other DVD equipment. The “Disc Setup” setup allows you to adjust For details, see page 39.

  • Page 100: Recorder Settings (Basic)

    Press m to select “Start,” and press Recorder Settings ENTER. • If the recorder does not receive a time (Basic) signal from any station, press O RETURN and set the clock manually. The “Basic” setup helps you to make clock •...

  • Page 101: Antenna Reception Settings (Tuner)

    Press M/m to set the month, and press Antenna Reception Set the day, year, hour, and minutes in Settings (Tuner) sequence. Press </, to select the item to be set, then press M/m to set the numbers. The day of the week is set The “Tuner”...

  • Page 102: Manual Ch Setting

    Note You cannot preset channels for the connected cable box or satellite receiver. Turns on the Auto Fine Tuning function. Normally select this position. Manual CH Setting Allows you to adjust the picture manually. Presets channels manually. If some channels could not be set using the •...

  • Page 103: Video Settings (Video Out)

    Video Settings (Video Audio Input Settings Out) (Audio In) The “Video Out” settings will adjust items The “Audio In” setup allows you to adjust the related to the image, such as size and color. sound according to the playback and Select the settings according to the type of connection conditions.

  • Page 104: Audio Output Settings (Audio Out)

    Dual Mono Recording Audio Output Settings Selects the sound to be recorded. (Audio Out) Records only the main sound (left channel). The “Audio Out” setup allows you to switch Records the sub sound the method of outputting audio signals when (right channel).
  • Page 105 DTS Output (DVD VIDEOs only) MPEG Output (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. Select this when the MPEG Select this when the recorder is connected to an recorder is connected to an audio component with a audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.

  • Page 106: Language Settings (Language)

    Auto Language Language Settings The “Auto Language” function is available when “Audio Language” and “Subtitle (Language) Language” are set to the same language, and “Subtitle Display” is set to “On.” The “Language” setup allows you to adjust For DVD VIDEOs whose language settings.

  • Page 107: Recording Settings (Recording)

    Manual recording mode Recording Settings The table below shows the approximate recording times for the HDD and the different (Recording) DVD types in each manual recording mode, as well as the standard recording mode equivalents. The “Recording” setup allows you to adjust recording settings.
  • Page 108 For the HDD (“HDD Recording Format” is set Approx. recording time to “Video Mode On”)/DVD+RW/DVD-RW (hours) (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) Recording HDD DVD+RW/ HQ+, PCM, MN32 to MN9: 720 × 480 mode DVD-RW/ DVD+R DL/ MN8 and MN7: 352 × 480 DVD+R/ DVD-R DL MN6 to MN1: 352 ×...

  • Page 109: Playback Settings (Playback)

    Auto Chapter (Video) (DVD-RW/DVD-R in Playback Settings Video mode only) (Playback) No chapter mark is inserted. Separation The “Playback” setup allows you to adjust 10 minutes Inserts chapter marks at the playback settings. approximately 10-minute intervals. Press SYSTEM MENU while the 15 minutes Inserts chapter marks at recorder is in stop mode.
  • Page 110 Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) 4:3 Letter Box Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. 4:3 Pan Scan Select “Parental Control”...
  • Page 111 Select “Code” (geographic area) as the Notes • If you forget your password, reset the recorder playback limitation level, and press (page 122). ENTER. • When you play discs which do not have the The area is selected. Parental Control function, playback cannot be •...

  • Page 112: Hdmi Settings (Hdmi Output)

    Screen Resolution HDMI Settings (HDMI Selects the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. If the picture is not Output) clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the The “HDMI Output”...
  • Page 113 Notes • The PCM signals may not be output even when you select “Auto” depending on the “Audio Out” settings, number of audio channels, and the HDMI-connected device. • The “Audio Output” function is not available 16:9 aspect ratio TV when a DVI device is connected.

  • Page 114: Other Settings (Options)

    Command Mode Other Settings (Options) Changes the Command Mode of the recorder to avoid interference with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. The “Options” and “Options 2” setups allow Select “Command Mode” in “Options,” you to set up other operational settings.

  • Page 115: Options 2

    DivX Registration Code Displays the registration code of DivX video files for this recorder. For more information, go to http:// www.divx.com/vod on the Internet. Set Preview (HDD only) Selects the thumbnail type shown in the Title List. Quick Plays short excerpts from Preview throughout the selected title.

  • Page 116: Additional Information

    Z (open/close) on the unit and the any problem persist, consult your nearest recorder is set to normal (interlace) format. Sony dealer. , Noise may appear in the pictures recorded on the HDD, which is due to the characteristics of HDD, and is not a Power malfunction.
  • Page 117 , The recorder is connected to an input device The playback picture or TV program from that is not HDCP compliant (page 17). the equipment connected through the , When picture noise appears after you recorder is distorted. change the “Screen Resolution” setting, , If the playback picture output from a DVD hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and player, VCR, or tuner goes through your...
  • Page 118 , If you have connected an audio component No sound is output from the HDMI OUT to the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack jack. and want to change the audio track for the , Try the following: Turn the recorder off HDD (when “HDD Recording Format”...
  • Page 119 The language for the sound track cannot The MP3 audio tracks do not play. be changed. , The MP3 audio tracks are not recorded in a format that the recorder can play , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the (page 124).
  • Page 120 Recording does not stop immediately Synchro-Recording does not complete. after you press x REC STOP. , The timer setting for the connected equipment overlapped the recorder’s timer , It will take a few seconds for the recorder to setting (page 51). input disc data before recording can stop.

  • Page 121: Remote Control

    “TRAYLOCKED” appears in the front panel batteries. Reset the code (page 22). display. , The remote is not pointed at the remote , Contact your Sony dealer or local sensor on the recorder. authorized Sony service facility. Others “REPAIR” appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 122: Resetting The Recorder

    • If the recorder is brought directly from a erased. If this does not fix the problem, cold to a warm location, or is placed in a contact your nearest Sony dealer. very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should “HDCP_ERR”...

  • Page 123: Specifications

    Notes about the discs Specifications • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may System cause it to malfunction. Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage: NTSC VHF: 2 to 13 UHF: 14 to 69...

  • Page 124: Notes On Mp3 Audio Tracks, Jpeg Image Files, And Divx Video Files

    USB: Notes on MP3 Audio USB jack Type A (For connecting digital still cameras, Memory card Tracks, JPEG Image reader and USB memory) Files, and DivX Video USB jack Type B (For connecting PictBridge-compatible printers) Files General Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz About MP3 audio tracks, JPEG Power consumption: 42 W Dimensions (approx.):...

  • Page 125: The Recorder Can Play

    • The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image mp3PRO format. • The recorder cannot play a DivX video file of a files, or DivX video files that size larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/4 GB. the recorder can play •...

  • Page 126: About I.link

    IEEE 1394 for the equipment to be connected. data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. Required i.LINK cable IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable.

  • Page 127: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote qa SUBTITLE button (54) qs PLAY MODE button (56, 60, 80, 82) qd ZOOM button (96) qf SYSTEM MENU button (47, 71, 77, 83, 89, 100) TITLE LIST button (32, 52, 63) TIMER button (45) qg MENU button (52)

  • Page 128: Front Panel

    Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (24) K CHANNEL +/– buttons (30) The + button has a tactile dot (remote sensor) (22) L INPUT (input select) button (50) C Disc tray (30) M LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/ D Front panel display (129) L(MONO) AUDIO R) jacks (28) E Z (open/close) button (30) N ONE-TOUCH DUB button (77)

  • Page 129: Rear Panel

    Front panel display A SYNCHRO REC indicator (50) E Disc type Lights when a recordable DVD-R or B Displays the following: DVD-RW disc is loaded. • Playing time F Command Mode indicator (114) • Current title/chapter/track/index number Displays the Command Mode of the •...

  • Page 130: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 106. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Number Language Number Language Number Language (code) (code) (code)

  • Page 131: Country/Area Code

    Country/Area Code For details, see page 110. Number Area (Code) Number Area (Code) 0118 Argentina (ar) 1325 Malaysia (my) 0121 Australia (au) 1324 Mexico (mx) 0120 Austria (at) 1412 Netherlands (nl) 0205 Belgium (be) 1426 New Zealand (nz) 0218 Brazil (br) 1415 Norway (no) 0301...

  • Page 132: Index

    Copying Index audio tracks 83 “Basic” 99 JPEG image files 89 Batteries 22 ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync Words in quotations appear Copy-Never 44 in the on-screen displays. Copy-Once 44 Country/Area code 131 Numerics CPRM 10 “16:9” 109 Cable box 14 Creating a Playlist 67 “4:3 Letter Box”...
  • Page 133 DVD-RAM 11 DVD-RW 9 i.LINK 126 “New Album” 96 INPUT 51 Number buttons 37 Easy Setup 24 “Edit” 63 JPEG image files 89 “On Screen Display” 114 Editing 62 Jukebox 83 ONE-TOUCH DUB 77 chapters 66 One-Touch Dubbing 77 Playlist 67 One-Touch Play 53 titles 63 “Optimise HDD”...
  • Page 134 Playback 9 “Recording” 107 “A-B Repeat” 56 Recording 43 S VIDEO 18 DivX video files 52 picture adjustment 47 SAP (Second Audio DV camcorder 78 recording format 9 Program) 44 fast forward 54 recording mode 31 Satellite receiver 14 Satellite tuner 29 fast reverse 54 recording time 31 Scan Audio 53...
  • Page 135 Thumbnail picture 34 “Wide (16:9)” 24 preview mode 34 “Time Search” 60 Zoom 96 TIMER 45 Timer List 48 Timer recording check/change/cancel “Rec. Mode Adjust” Synchro Rec 50 Title 35 Title List 32 “Genre” 33 “Sort Titles” 33 Thumbnail 34 “Title Name”...
  • Page 136 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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