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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-AT100/AT105/AT107/AT200/AT205 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-128-703-12(1) -
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
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety... - Page 4 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 5 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 5 models: RDR-AT100, RDR-AT105, RDR-AT107, RDR-AT200, and RDR-AT205.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel ....30 Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner (RDR-AT100/AT200 only) ..31 Connecting an External Decoder . - Page 7 Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) (For RDR-AT100/AT200) ........62 Recording from Connected Equipment .
- Page 8 Erasing and Editing ....... . .75 Before Editing ..........75 Erasing and Editing a Title .
- Page 9 Photo Album ........101 About the “Photo Album”...
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Page 10: Guide To Parts And Controls
D PROG (programme) +/– (35) The + button has a tactile dot E Number buttons (74) The number 5 button has a tactile dot RDR-AT100/AT200 F INPUT (input select) (63) G AUDIO (67) H CLEAR (40, 69, 70) I TV/DVD (23) J SUBTITLE (67) Selects an input source. - Page 11 X TV [/1 (on/standby) (23) TV t (input select) (23) TV PROG (programme) +/– (23) The + button has a tactile dot Y ZOOM (RDR-AT100/AT200 only) (107) Zooms an image during a slideshow. * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.
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Page 12: Front Panel
(stop) on the recorder until “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. The recorder does not work except for timer recordings and Synchro-Recording (RDR- AT100/AT200 only) while the Child Lock is set. To unlock the recorder, hold down x (stop) on the recorder until “UNLOCKED”... -
Page 13: Front Panel Display
Front panel display A SYNCHRO REC indicator (RDR- AT100/AT200 only) (64) Lights up when the recorder is set to stand by for Synchro-Recording. B Displays the following: • Playing time • Current title/chapter/track/index number • Recording time/recording mode • Clock •... - Page 14 Rear panel A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (15) B LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) jacks (18, 21) C LINE 1/DECODER jack (29) D G-LINK jack (RDR-AT105/ AT107/AT205 only) (16) Connect the set top box controller to this jack. E HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack (18, 21) F DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack...
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Page 15: Hookups And Settings
Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 22. Notes •... -
Page 16: A: Connecting A Set Top Box Receiver (Rdr-At105/At107/At205 Only)
Set top box controller (page 17) Set top box receiver ANT IN TO TV to aerial input Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the set top box receiver. SCART cord* (not supplied) to G-LINK DVD recorder... -
Page 17: B: Connecting The Aerial Cable Only (No Set Top Box Receiver)
With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder. Wall to AERIAL IN DVD recorder to AERIAL OUT to aerial input Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow... -
Page 18: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords/Hdmi Cord
T LINE 3 – TV to LINE 2 OUT (red) (S VIDEO) Component video cord (not supplied) (red) TV, projector, or audio component DVD recorder to HDMI OUT S-video cord HDMI cord (not supplied) TV, projector, or audio component... - Page 19 Use a certified HDMI cord to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. When connecting a Sony TV that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function, see page 20. To see the signals from the connected set top...
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Page 20: About The Smartlink Features (For Scart Connections Only)
Corporation. About the “Control for HDMI” functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function with an HDMI cord, operation is simplified as below: • One-Touch Play (page 66) •... -
Page 21: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords/Hdmi Cord
Audio component with a decoder to coaxial/HDMI digital input Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) (yellow) (white) Audio/video cord (not supplied) (red) [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer DVD recorder INPUT VIDEO AUDIO TV, projector, or audio component ,continued... -
Page 22: Step 4: Connecting The Mains Lead
You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround effects. If you connect a Sony audio component that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the audio component. -
Page 23: Step 5: Preparing The Remote
Notes • If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 24). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. -
Page 24: Recorder
Code number If the supplied remote interferes with your 01 (default) 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... -
Page 25: Step 6: Easy Setup
Step 6: Easy Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the “Easy Setup” function during this procedure. O RETURN * RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only 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 26: Setting Up The Guide Plus+ ® System (Rdr-At105/At107/At205 Only)
Progressive When you connect a progressive format TV to this recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, select “Compatible.” Standby Mode (page 118) Select the mode for when the recorder is turned off. • “Mode 1” (default): No input signals are output when the recorder is in standby mode. - Page 27 External Receiver 1/External Receiver 2/External Receiver 3 (only when connecting the set top box receiver) Press ENTER to select “Continue.” Select the set top box receiver type using M/m, and press ENTER. Select the provider using M/m, and press ENTER. Select the receiver brand using M/ m, and press ENTER.
- Page 28 To fix the set top box controller to your set top box receiver Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your set top box receiver, fix it in place. Remove the backing on the double- sided tape. Attach it so that the set top box controller is directly above the remote control sensor on your set top box...
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Page 29: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device
• 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 30: 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 31: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner (Rdr-At100/At200 Only)
This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Recording function. See “Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec.) (RDR-AT100/ AT200 only)” on page 64. Set “LINE 1 In” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 123) according to the specifications of your satellite tuner. -
Page 32: Connecting An External Decoder
Connecting a decoder to AERIAL IN Aerial cable (supplied) to T LINE 3 – TV to AERIAL OUT to SCART input SCART cord (not supplied) to i LINE 1/DECODER External decoder (PAY-TV/ Canal Plus analogue decoder) SCART cord (not supplied) DVD recorder... -
Page 33: Setting External Decoder (Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Analogue Decoder) Programme Positions
Setting external decoder (PAY- TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) 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 34: Seven Basic Operations - Getting To Know Your Dvd Recorder
Seven 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 35: Recording A Programme
TV programme to the hard disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 52 (for RDR-AT105/ AT107/AT205) or page 58 (for RDR- AT100/AT200). z REC x REC STOP Press HDD or DVD. -
Page 36: Checking The Disc Status While Recording
Notes • To turn off the TV Direct Rec. function, set “SMARTLINK” to “Pass Through” in the “Options” setup (page 132). • Some buttons, such as the TITLE LIST button or H button, do not work when “TV” appears in the front panel display. -
Page 37: 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 38 To stop playback Press x (stop). To scroll the list display by page (Page mode) Press ./> while the Title List is displayed. Each time you press ./>, the Title List changes to the previous/next page of titles. About the Title List for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) You can switch the Title List to show Original or Playlist titles.
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Page 39: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information
• The thumbnail picture setting in the dubbing source does not retain in the dubbed title. • (RDR-AT100/AT200 only) When the Title List does not appear by pressing the TITLE LIST button, the DVD has no Title List. In this case, try pressing the TOP MENU button to display the DVD’s menu. -
Page 40: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Programme
E Station name and programme position number F Audio setting for the current programme G Recording restrictions for the current programme H TV mode or DVD mode (page 24) I Disc information J Title type (Original or Playlist) for DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode K Disc type/format (page 143) Displays the finalised disc in Video mode as “DVD-VIDEO.”... -
Page 41: Labelling And Protecting A Disc
Select “Title Name” using M/m, and press ENTER. The display for entering characters appears. The current name is displayed at the input row. Input row Move the cursor to the point where you want to insert the character using m/M. To erase all of the characters, press and hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more. -
Page 42: Protecting A Disc
Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. Select “Input Disc Name,” and press ENTER. Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER. Enter the disc name (page 40). You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) disc name, and 40 characters for a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) disc name. -
Page 43: Playing The Disc On Other Dvd Equipment (Finalise)
6. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) - RW - RW Video Video Finalising is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalise a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment. -
Page 44: Unfinalising A Disc
Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER. Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER. For DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), the recorder starts finalising the disc. Go to step 9. (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) only) Select a title menu style, and press ENTER. The menu appears in the selected title menu style when the “top menu”... -
Page 45: Reformatting A Disc
Select “Unfinalise,” and press ENTER. Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The recorder starts unfinalising the disc. Unfinalising may take several minutes. 7. Reformatting a Disc - RW - RW 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. - Page 46 Select “Format,” and press ENTER. Select an item, and press ENTER. “VR Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/DVD- Rs in VR mode. “ Video Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in Video mode. “Format DVD+RW”: Formats DVD+RWs. Select “Start,” and press ENTER. All contents on the disc are erased. z Hint By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-...
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Page 47: Guide Plus+ (Rdr-At105/At107/At205 Only)
GUIDE Plus+ (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) Viewing the GUIDE Plus+ Display ® The GUIDE Plus+ system is a free interactive programme guide. It displays up to seven days of programme listings, including programme titles, promotions, and broadcast information. GUIDE Plus+ data for the television programme listings are carried by your local broadcast host channel and are received through your aerial, set top... - Page 48 D Menu Bar: Press the blue button (“Home”), and press M to move the cursor to the Menu Bar. Then select one of the following features using </,, and press ENTER. “Grid”: Shows the programmes for the current time slot and next 7 days. “Search”: Allows you to search for titles by category or by keyword (page 53).
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Page 49: Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My Tv)
Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV) You can set a profile and list up only your favourite programme information. Press GUIDE. Press M to move the cursor to the Menu Bar. Select “My TV” using </,. “My TV” Press the yellow button (“Profile”). -
Page 50: Making Changes To The Guide Plus+ System
Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System You can customize the GUIDE Plus+ system. If the host channel has been changed or moved, and the programme guide data cannot be received, you can resolve the problem by following the steps below. Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel (Setup) The default host channel setting is set to... -
Page 51: Checking Programme Positions (Editor)
Select “Confirm” using </,, and press ENTER. The display returns to the GUIDE Plus+ setup menu. Wait one day until the programme guide data can be received. To cancel the settings Press the red button (“Back”). To check the GUIDE Plus+ system information Select “Setup”... -
Page 52: Recording
Recording Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual/Easy Timer) (For RDR-AT105/ AT107/AT205) - RW Video You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes (8 programmes when using the VPS/PDC function), up to 30 days in advance. Methods to set the timer include: •... - Page 53 Press the red button (“Record”) or z REC. The set programme and Time Slot change colour and the recorder is ready to start recording. When recording from a set top box receiver, be sure to turn it Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts.
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Page 54: Setting The Timer Manually (Schedule)
To select a programme position quickly using the TV broadcast station logo Press the yellow button (“Channels”) while the GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” is displayed. Select the TV broadcast station logo using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. The display returns to “Grid” and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected TV station is selected. - Page 55 Set the yellow-highlighted date using the number buttons and </M/m/,. Then press the green button (“Next”). Date Set the start time using the number buttons and </M/m/,. Then press the green button (“Next”). Set the stop time using the number buttons and </M/m/,.
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Page 56: Easy Timer Recording
Easy Timer Recording You can easily set the timer recording for up to one month in advance. Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “Timer Recording,” and press ENTER. Select “Easy Timer,” and press ENTER. Select the programme position and the source using PROG +/–. -
Page 57: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes
Note If you turn off the recorder during recording, recording is stopped. 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 (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off”... -
Page 58: Timer Recording (For Rdr-At100/At200)
Timer Recording (For RDR-AT100/AT200) - RW Video You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes (8 programmes when using the VPS/PDC function), up to 30 days in advance. Set the date, time, and programme position of the programme manually. - Page 59 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The “Timer List” display appears. The timer recording indicator lights up on the front panel display 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 60: Using The Quick Timer Function
Using the Quick Timer function You can set the recorder to record in 30- minute increments. For details, see page 56. Recording stereo and bilingual programmes The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes. For details, see page 57. Creating chapters in a title The recorder can automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting... -
Page 61: Cancelling Timer Settings
Press the green button (“Edit”). In the left column, select an item using the red button (“Back”) or the green button (“Next”), and adjust using the number buttons or </M/m/ Press the corresponding colour button repeatedly to change settings. • To change the recording destination, press the yellow button (“Destination”). -
Page 62: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) (For Rdr-At100/At200)
Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) (For RDR-AT100/AT200) - RW Video You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List. Press TIMER. The “Timer List” display appears. When all of the timer settings are not visible on the display, press M/m to view the hidden timer settings. -
Page 63: Recording From Connected Equipment
Recording from Connected Equipment Recording from connected equipment without a timer - RW - RW Video Video You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device”... -
Page 64: Recording From Connected Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec.) (Rdr-At100/At200 Only)
Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec.) (RDR-AT100/ AT200 only) You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 1/DECODER jack of the recorder (page 31). -
Page 65: Playback
Video Video DATA DVD DATA CD RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 AUDIO SUBTITLE RDR-AT100/AT200 AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE Press HDD or DVD. • If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34). • If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, DATA DVD or DATA CD, press H. - Page 66 To play VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs with PBC functions PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu appears.
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Page 67: Playback Options
Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 65. Buttons ANGLE AUDIO - RW DATA DVD DATA CD SUBTITLE DVD DATA DVD DATA CD * DivX video file only (instant replay/ instant advance) - RW - RW Video... - Page 68 Buttons (fast reverse/fast forward) (slow, freeze frame) - RW - RW Video Video *1*2 *1*2 DATA DVD DATA CD Playback direction only DivX video file only X (pause) Notes • Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder. •...
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Page 69: Playing A Specific Portion Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)
Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat) Press PLAY MODE during playback. For audio tracks on a CD, press , while the Title List is displayed, and select “Play Mode.” The “Play Mode” menu appears. Select “A-B Repeat,” and press ENTER. -
Page 70: Creating Your Own Programme (Programme)
Creating your own programme (Programme) - RW Video Video DATA DVD DATA CD finalised disc only MP3 audio tracks only You can play the contents of the HDD or a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles/chapters/albums/tracks on the HDD or disc to create your own programme. -
Page 71: Playing Divx Video Files
Each time you press SUBTITLE (previous)/ ANGLE (next), the album/title list changes to the previous/next page of the list. DVD recorder To change the play information display (HDD only) Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, information below the album/title list is changed. -
Page 72: Advanced Playback Functions
• “Copy all to HDD” (DISC/USB t HDD only): Allows you to copy all albums when you select an album or all the titles in an album when you select a title. • “Copy to HDD” (DISC/USB t HDD only): Allows you to copy the selected album. -
Page 73: Playing From The Beginning Of The Programme You Are Recording (Chase Play)
Press H to resume watching the programme. You can fast forward/fast reverse, pause, or stop the programme using m/M, X and x without affecting the recording. Press x REC STOP to stop recording. Notes • You may not be able to use the “TV Pause” function depending on some TVs. -
Page 74: Searching For A Time/Title/Chapter/Track, Etc
Searching for a Time/ Title/Chapter/Track, etc. - RW Video DATA CD * DivX video file only You can search a disc by title, chapter, or track. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers, select the title or track by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code. -
Page 75: 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 76: Erasing And Editing A Title
Erasing and Editing a Title - RW Video This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 80). Press TITLE LIST. For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, switch the Title List (Original or Playlist), if necessary. -
Page 77: Erasing A Section Of A Title (A-B Erase)
z Hint You can exit “Multi-Mode” by pressing , and selecting “Single-Mode” while selecting titles. Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) - RW You can select a section (scene) in a title and erase it. Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be undone. -
Page 78: Erasing And Editing A Chapter
Press ENTER. For the HDD, the display asks for confirmation. Select “Yes,” and press ENTER (HDD only). The title is divided into two. Erasing and Editing a Chapter - RW You can edit individual chapters within a title. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist (page 80). -
Page 79: Dividing A Chapter (Divide)
Dividing a chapter (Divide) After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a Chapter,” select “Divide.” Select a chapter using </,. Select the dividing point using m/ M or H, and press X. • To return to the beginning of the chapter, press X and then press .. -
Page 80: Creating And Editing A Playlist
Creating and Editing a Playlist - 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” copy protection signal cannot be dubbed or moved (page 150). -
Page 81: Moving A Chapter (Move)
Moving a chapter (Move) Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the Playlist. For details on switching to the Playlist, see page 75. Select a Playlist title containing the chapter you want to edit, and press The sub-menu appears. Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. Select “Chapter Edit,”... -
Page 82: Dubbing (Hdd Y Dvd)
Dubbing (HDD y DVD) Before Dubbing 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 dub a playing title using the HDD/ DVD DUB button (see “HDD/DVD Dubbing”... -
Page 83: Hdd/Dvd Dubbing
HDD/DVD Dubbing - RW - RW Video Video You can dub a single title by pressing the HDD/DVD DUB button during playback. You can also dub from finalised DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs (Video mode) to the HDD. Start playback of a title. For playing a title, see “Playing”... - Page 84 D Total size of the selected titles and available space on the disc to be dubbed (approximate) E Selected title’s thumbnail picture Select a title, and press ENTER. The selected title changes colour. When you select “HDD -> DVD” in step 3, you can change the title order or search for a title by genre (see “3.
- Page 85 To edit titles on the Dubbing List Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Dubbing Using Dubbing List” on page 83. The “Title Edit” display appears. Select a title you want to edit, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select an option, and press ENTER. The options differ depending on the dubbing direction or disc type.
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Page 86: Making A Backup Disc (Dvd Backup)
Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup) - RW Video You can dub all of the contents on a finalised DVD+RW/DVD+R or finalised DVD-RW/ DVD-R (Video mode) to another recordable DVD+RW/DVD-RW or unused DVD+R/ DVD-R via the HDD as a backup copy. Note Backup discs of unfinalised discs cannot be made. -
Page 87: Hdd Camcorder Dubbing
HDD Camcorder Dubbing Before HDD Camcorder Dubbing You can dub the contents of a Sony HDD camcorder to the hard disk drive of the recorder via the USB jack on the front panel. Methods to dub from the HDD camcorder include: •... -
Page 88: Preparing For Hdd Camcorder Dubbing
63. • The recorder can recognise and store the shooting date and time information of up to 10 HDD camcorders. If you connect 11 or more HDD camcorders, one-touch dubbing and “Incremental Dubbing” cannot be made properly. DVD recorder... -
Page 89: One-Touch Dubbing From Hdd Camcorder (One-Touch Dub)
One-Touch Dubbing from HDD Camcorder (ONE- TOUCH DUB) You can dub contents of your HDD camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. When dubbing from the HDD camcorder for the first time, all of the contents are dubbed to the recorder. - Page 90 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The recorder starts dubbing the contents on the HDD camcorder to the HDD Title List of the recorder. The recorder turns off automatically if you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished.
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Page 91: Dv Camcorder Dubbing
DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 43). • Set the recorder and DV camcorder to the same colour system (page 118). Hookups to DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV output : Signal flow DVD recorder DV camcorder ,continued... - Page 92 Press HDD or DVD to select the recording destination. If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34). Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape into your DV camcorder. For the recorder to record or edit, your DV camcorder must be set to video playback mode.
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Page 93: Dubbing An Entire Dv Format Tape (Dv One-Touch Dubbing)
Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape (DV One- Touch Dubbing) - RW - RW Video 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. -
Page 94: Playing From A Dv Camcorder
z Hint You can turn off the dubbing menu by pressing the DISPLAY button during dubbing. Press the DISPLAY button again to display the dubbing menu. Note You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second. Playing from a DV Camcorder Connect your DV camcorder to the DV IN jack on the front panel. -
Page 95: Music Jukebox
The System Menu appears. Select “Music Jukebox,” and press ENTER. Select “Listen to Music from USB Device,” and press ENTER. The “Music Jukebox (USB)” appears. Select an album to copy using M/m, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. DVD recorder ,continued... -
Page 96: Copying Audio Tracks (Disc T Hdd)
Select “Edit” using M/m, and press ENTER. Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. To copy all albums, select “Copy all to HDD.” To copy the selected albums, select “Copy to HDD.” The display asks for confirmation. Select “Yes” using </,, and press ENTER. -
Page 97: Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/Usb Device
Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “Music Jukebox,” and press ENTER. Select “Listen to Music / Edit” or “Listen to Music from USB Device,” and press ENTER. To listen to the audio tracks on the HDD, select “Listen to Music / Edit.”... -
Page 98: Adding Audio Tracks To A Playlist (Hdd Only)
Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only) You can add audio tracks on the HDD to the Playlist. You can add up to 25 audio tracks to each Playlist. After step 2 of “Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device,” select “Listen to Music / Edit,”... -
Page 99: Creating Your Own Programme (Programme) (Usb Device Only)
Press ENTER. Repeat play starts. To cancel Repeat play Set “Repeat” to “Repeat Off” in step 4. Note You can select “Repeat Programme” only during Programme play. Creating your own programme (Programme) (USB device only) You can play the contents of the connected USB device in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the connected USB device to create your own... -
Page 100: Managing Audio Tracks On The Music Jukebox (Hdd Only)
Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox (HDD only) You can erase or label artists/albums/tracks on the HDD. Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “Music Jukebox,” and press ENTER. Select “Listen to Music / Edit,” and press ENTER. The “Music Jukebox (HDD)”... -
Page 101: Photo Album
• Some USB devices may not work with this recorder. • The recorder can recognise Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices that are FAT-compatible and non-partitioned. If the MSC devices are partitioned, the recorder may not recognise the devices. DVD recorder ,continued... -
Page 102: Copying Jpeg Image Files To The Hdd (Disc/Usb T Hdd)
Copying JPEG image files to the HDD (DISC/USB t HDD) Insert a disc that you are going to copy to the HDD or connect the USB device to the USB jack on the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “Photo Album,”... -
Page 103: Copying Jpeg Image Files Or Albums On The Hdd (Hdd Y Hdd)
Notes • During copying, other operations cannot be performed. • While copying JPEG image files, timer recordings are unavailable. If the timer is set during copying, the recorder starts the timer recording after copying is finished. Copying JPEG image files or albums on the HDD (HDD y HDD) Press SYSTEM MENU. -
Page 104: Copying Jpeg Image Files To A Disc (Hdd T Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R)
Select an album, and press ENTER. A check mark appears in the check box by the selected item. • To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. • To clear all check marks, press , to select “Single-Mode” from the sub- menu. -
Page 105: Using The "Photo Album" List
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The selected JPEG image files are copied in the “PICTURE” folder on the disc. The JPEG image file names are automatically labelled as “PHOT****.” If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 43). - Page 106 12-Photo List (Example: HDD) 4-Photo List 1-Photo List A Album name B Album size C Sub-menu: 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. For details about the sub-menu options, see “Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD”...
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Page 107: Playing A Slideshow
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Page 108: Creating A Slideshow With Your Favourite Music And Graphic Effects (X-Pict Story) (Hdd Only)
To play a slideshow with the sound (HDD only) You can enjoy a slideshow while listening to the sound stored in the HDD. First prepare Music Playlists by adding audio tracks using Jukebox (see “Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only)” on page 98). Select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD”... - Page 109 Select a graphic effect and a Music Playlist using </M/m/,. • “Theme”: Select a theme. The recorder adds graphic effects according to the theme you set from the following: “Happy moments (1)”: with simple graphic effects “Happy moments (2)”: with simple graphic effects rapidly changing “Nostalgic memories”: in monochrome...
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Page 110: Managing Jpeg Image Files On The Hdd
Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “Photo Album,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album” menu appears. Select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album (HDD)” list appears. Select an album or JPEG image file, and press ,. -
Page 111: Printing Jpeg Image Files
USB device, select “View Photos on a USB Device.” The “Photo Album” list appears. Select an album, and press ENTER. DVD recorder Select a file using M/m, and press The sub-menu appears. Select the item, and press ENTER. To print two or more files, select “Multi- Mode.”... - Page 112 To display the connected printer Select “Confirm Printer” of “USB” in the “Options 2” setup (page 133). To restart the connected USB device Select “Restart USB Device” of “USB” in the “Options 2” setup (page 133). z Hint Printing options, such as paper size or layout, differ depending on the printer.
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Page 113: Settings And Adjustments
Settings and Adjustments Adjusting Picture Quality - RW - RW Video Video DATA CD * DivX video file only You can adjust the picture quality from the connected equipment, such as a TV or VCR, and also the picture quality of broadcasts that the recorder can receive by selecting a preset setting. - Page 114 Setting options for recording picture quality For details about each setting, see the explanation of the display. Prog. Adjusts the progressive video Motion signal when “Component Video Out” is set to “Progressive” (page 122) or when using the HDMI connection. Select “Motion”...
- Page 115 Reduces noise contained in (luminance the luminance element of the noise video signal. reduction) BNR (block Reduces “block noise” or noise mosaic-like patterns in the reduction) picture. Reduces the faint noise (mosquito appearing around the outlines noise of the images. The noise reduction) reduction effects are automatically adjusted within...
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Page 116: Using The Setup Menus
Using the Setup Menus You can change the settings of the recorder, such as picture quality settings, audio settings, etc. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Disc Setup” or “Initial Setup” using M/m, and press ENTER. Select the desired setup item using M/m, then press ENTER. -
Page 117: Recorder Settings (Basic)
Optimise HDD As you record, erase and edit recordings repeatedly, the HDD file system gradually becomes fragmented. To ‘clean up’ all the fragmented files, optimise the HDD periodically. When the HDD needs optimising, a message recommending optimisation will appear automatically. To cancel optimisation, press ENTER. -
Page 118: Input Line System
Input Line System Selects the colour system when recording from the connected equipment. NTSC Records in NTSC or PAL-60 colour system. PAL/ Records in PAL or SECAM SECAM colour system. Notes • When picture noise appears after you change the “Input Line System”... -
Page 119: Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner)
Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner) You can make tuner and programme position settings for the recorder. Auto Channel Setting Auto Scan If you connect a TV to this recorder not using SMARTLINK, you can preset programme positions automatically using “Auto Scan.” Select your country/region using </,, and press ENTER. - Page 120 Receivable channels TV system BG (West European Countries, except those listed below) DK (East European Countries) I (Great Britain/ Ireland) L* (France) * To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.” Tuning the French CATV channels This recorder can scan the CATV channels Channel coverage B to Q and the HYPER frequency channels E2 –...
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Page 121: Channel Swapping
Corre- Channel Receivable sponding channel number range (MHz) CC28 331.25–339.25 CC29 339.25–347.25 CC30 347.25–355.25 CC31 355.25–363.25 CC32 363.25–371.25 CC33 371.25–379.25 CC34 379.25–387.25 CC35 387.25–395.25 CC36 395.25–403.25 CC37 403.25–411.25 CC38 411.25–419.25 CC39 419.25–427.25 CC40 427.25–435.25 CC41 435.25–443.25 CC42 443.25–451.25 CC43 451.25–459.25 CC44 459.25–467.25 Turns on the Auto Fine... -
Page 122: Video Settings (Video In/Out)
Video Settings (Video In/ Out) You can adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour, according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder. Input Colour System Selects the colour system when picture noise appears after you change the “Input Line System”... -
Page 123: Audio Input Settings (Audio In)
LINE 1 In Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 1/DECODER jack. The picture will not be clear if this setting does not match the type of video input signal. Video Inputs video signals. S-Video Inputs S-video signals. Inputs RGB signals. -
Page 124: Audio Output Settings (Audio Out)
Note When receiving audio input signals from the DV input jack, the recorder automatically selects “Stereo” or “Bilingual” regardless of the “External Audio” setting. Bilingual Recording Selects the sound to be recorded. Records the main sound for the bilingual programme. Records the sub sound for the bilingual programme. - Page 125 Note When HDMI output is performed to equipment not compatible with DTS signals, the signals will not be output regardless of the “DTS Output” setting. 96 kHz PCM Output (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal. 96 kHz ->...
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Page 126: Language Settings (Language)
Language Settings (Language) You can make language settings. OSD Language Switches the display language on the screen. Audio Language (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the sound track. Subtitle Language (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc. -
Page 127: Recording Settings (Recording)
Recording Settings (Recording) You can adjust recording settings. Manual Rec. Mode You can select further options for recording mode (manual recording mode). The default setting is “Off” (standard recording mode). You can check the approximate recording times for the HDD and the different DVD types in each recording mode on page 148. -
Page 128: Playback Settings (Playback)
Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW) (DVD+RW/DVD+R only) No chapter mark is Separation inserted. 10 minutes Inserts chapter marks at approximately 10-minute intervals. 15 minutes Inserts chapter marks at approximately 15-minute intervals. HDD Recording Format Selects the HDD recording format. Video Mode Records to the HDD in VR mode. - Page 129 Pause Mode Selects the picture quality in pause mode. Field Outputs a stable, generally shake-free image. Frame Outputs a sharp image, but may be prone to shake. Auto Outputs a generally less sharp but more stable still image. Seamless Playback (HDD/DVD- RW/DVD-R in VR mode only) Playback is smooth, but with a trade-off against the...
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Page 130: Hdmi Settings (Hdmi Output)
Press ENTER. The Parental Control setting is complete. To cancel the Parental Control setting for the disc, select “Off” in step 9. Change Password Select “Parental Control” in “Playback,” and press ENTER. Select “Change Password,” and press ENTER. Enter your four-digit password in the “Current Password”... -
Page 131: Audio Output
Notes • When picture noise appears after you change the “Screen Resolution” setting, hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the recorder. • When “Colour” is set to “YCbCr 4:2:2” in the “HDMI Output” setup, you cannot select “720 x 576i”... -
Page 132: Other Settings (Options)
Command Mode Changes the Command Mode of the recorder to avoid interference with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. Select a Command Mode (“1,” “2,” or “3 (Default setting)”), and press ENTER. Note The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “3... -
Page 133: Other Settings (Options 2)
Set Preview (HDD only) Selects the thumbnail type shown in the Title List. Quick Plays short excerpts from Preview throughout the selected title. Normal Plays the selected title from the beginning. Other Settings (Options You can make other operation settings. Restart USB Device Restarts the connected USB device if it does not respond to the recorder. -
Page 134: 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 135 , If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the “Screen Resolution” setting in the “HDMI Output” setup may solve the problem (page 130). Connect the TV and the recorder using a video jack other than HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-screen displays.
- Page 136 GUIDE Plus+ system (RDR- AT105/AT107/AT205 only) GUIDE Plus+ system does not appear. , 1Even if you complete “Easy Setup,” TV programme listings do not appear until the recorder receives the GUIDE Plus+ data. 2Turn off the recorder, but do not unplug it.
- Page 137 , If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jacks, check the “Audio Out” setup (page 124). , The recorder supports only MP3 audio, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio for DivX video files. Press AUDIO and select MP3 audio or MPEG audio.
- Page 138 , Disconnect the mains lead from the mains, and connect it again. , The programme contains copy protection signals that restrict copying. , Another timer setting overlapped the timer setting (page 61). , There is no DVD inside the recorder. , There is not enough disc space for the recording.
- Page 139 TV or the recorder. Recording from the connected equipment with a timer (RDR- ” if various AT100/AT200 only) Nothing was recorded even though you set the Synchro-Recording setting correctly. , You forgot to turn off the connected equipment.
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Page 140: Remote Control
, The Synchro-Recording and another timer recording overlap (page 64). Synchro-Recording does not complete. , The timer setting for the connected equipment overlapped the recorder’s timer setting (page 64). , There was a power failure during the recording. , The [/1 button was pressed before Synchro-Recording started. - Page 141 Lock (page 12). The disc tray does not open and “TRAYLOCKED” appears in the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “REPAIR” appears in the front panel display. , The recorder’s repair function is activated to repair the hard disk drive or disc.
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Page 142: Resetting The Recorder
Resetting the Recorder You can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Make sure that the recorder is turned on and remove the disc. Hold down x (stop) on the recorder and press [/1 on the recorder. All settings are reset and the recorder turns off. -
Page 143: Recordable And Playable Discs
Recordable and Playable Discs Type Disc Logo Hard disk drive mode (internal) Video mode DVD+RW DVD-RW mode Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD-R mode DVD-R Video mode Icon used Formatting in this (new discs) manual Select “Video Mode Off” in “HDD Recording Format”... - Page 144 Usable disc versions (as of April 2009) • 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 •...
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Page 145: Playable Discs
Playable Discs Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA DVD — DATA CD — “DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. ® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. - Page 146 Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. DVD VIDEOs labelled on this recorder.
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Page 147: About Recording/Dubbing Mode
About Recording/ Dubbing Mode Like the standard ×3 recording modes of video tapes, you can select the desired recording mode using the REC MODE button. Recording modes with higher quality provide a more beautiful recording, but the large data volume also results in a shorter recording time. - Page 148 MN20 MN19 MN18 MN17 MN16 MN15 MN14 MN13 MN12 MN11 MN10 Approx. recording time (hours) RDR- RDR- AT100/ AT200/ AT105/ AT205 AT107 DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/ DVD+R DL/ DVD+R/ DVD-R DL DVD-R – – 1 hr. 1 min. 1 hr. 51 min.
- Page 149 Recording mode RDR- AT100/ AT105/ AT107 *3*4 *3*4 *3*4 Records in higher quality (15 Mbps). When recording to the HDD in HQ+ mode, recordings are made in “Video Mode Off” format regardless of the “HDD Recording Format” setting (page 128).
- Page 150 About “High-Speed” dubbing Required times (approximate) for “High- Speed” dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60- minute programme) Speed Rec. High- mode speed DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/ DVD+R/ DVD-R Approx. 10 min. Approx. 6 min. 40 sec. Approx. 5 min. Approx. 4 min. Approx.
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Page 151: Language Code List
Language Code List For details, see page 126. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Number, Language (Code) Country/Area Code For details, see page 129. Number, Area (Code) 0118, Argentina (ar) 0609, Finland (fi) 0121, Australia (au) 0618, France (fr) 0120, Austria (at) 0405, Germany (de) -
Page 152: 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 153: I.link
Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, DivX Video Files, and i.Link About MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files MP3 is an audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is an image compression technology. You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format audio tracks on the HDD, DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs), DATA... - Page 154 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.
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Page 155: Specifications
Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage: PAL (B/G, D/K, I)/SECAM (L) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 to F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 11, 13 UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69, F21 to F69 CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20, France B to Q... - Page 156 Hard disk drive capacity: RDR-AT100/AT105/AT107: 160 GB RDR-AT200/AT205: 250 GB Mass (approx.): 4.4 kg Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC Operating humidity: 25% to 80% Supplied accessories: Mains lead (1) Aerial cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Set top box controller (1)
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Page 157: Index
“Chapter Edit” 78 Chapter number 40 “Chapter Search” 74 “Chase Play” 73 Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings (for RDR-AT100/AT200) Child Lock 12 “Clock Setting” 25 “Combine” 79 “Command Mode” 24 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 19 “Component Video Out”... - Page 158 Dubbing Dubbing List 83 HDD/DVD DUB 83 “High-Speed” 150 Move 150 DV camcorder 91 DV camcorder dubbing 91 “DV Manual Dubbing” 93 “DV One-Touch Dubbing” 93 “DV Playback” 94 DV IN 91 “DV Input” 92 “DV Manual Dubbing” 93 “DV One-Touch Dubbing”...
- Page 159 “Name” 121 “New Album” 110 NICAM 57 “NICAM Select” 123 “NTSC on PAL TV” 123 Number buttons 74 “On Screen Display” 132 ONE-TOUCH DUB 89 One-Touch Play 20 “Optimise HDD” 117 “Options” 132 “Options 2” 133 “Original” 38 “OSD Language” 126 Page mode 38 “Parental Control”...
- Page 160 Sub sound 57 SUBTITLE 67 “Subtitle Display” 126 “Subtitle Language” 126 Super VIDEO CD 145 Synchro Rec (RDR- AT100/AT200 only) 64 Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary Thumbnail picture 38 preview mode 38 “Time Search” 74 TIMER (RDR-AT100/ AT200 only) 58 Timer recording check/change/cancel “Easy Timer”...