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3-879-466-11(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions
RDR-HXD890/HXD990
© 2008 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    3-879-466-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HXD890/HXD990 © 2008 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    Precautions WARNING Precautions • This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power To reduce the risk of fire or This equipment has been tested supply. electric shock, do not expose this and found to comply with the •...
  • Page 3 ” and x-Application are disconnected from the AC recordings trademarks of Sony power source (mains) as long Sony is not liable and will not Corporation. as it is connected to the wall compensate for any lost outlet, even if the recorder recordings or relevant losses, itself has been turned off.
  • Page 4 The instructions in this tuner (not supplied) may manual are for 2 models: contain copy protection signals RDR-HXD890 and RDR- (copy guard function) and as HXD990. Check your model such may not be recordable, name by looking at the front depending on the type of signal.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Controlling TVs with the remote ......25 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder.
  • Page 6 Guide to Digital Services (For digital terrestrial broadcasting) ....43 Viewing the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Display ... . . 43 Programme Information .
  • Page 7 Erasing and Editing ....... . .65 Before Editing ..........65 Erasing and Editing a Title .
  • Page 8 Music Jukebox ........85 About Jukebox ..........85 Preparing for Using Jukebox .
  • Page 9 Settings and Adjustments ......102 Adjusting Picture Quality ........102 Using the Setup Menus .

  • Page 10: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote G AUDIO (58) The AUDIO button has a tactile dot H CLEAR (36, 60, 61) I ANGLE (58, 97) Changes the angles or rotates an image during slideshow.
  • Page 11 W DISPLAY (35) Displays the playing status or disc information. X ./> (previous/next) (58, PAGE +/– (43) Changes the programme list by page. (instant replay/instant advance) (58) CM (search/ slow/freeze frame) (58, 88) H (play) (56, 97) X (pause) (32, 58, 88, 97) x (stop) (56, 87, 97) The H button has a tactile dot*.

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) (26) M LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/ Turns the recorder on or off. L(MONO) AUDIO R) jacks (30) Connect a VCR or similar recording (remote sensor) (24) device to these jacks. C Disc tray (31) N ONE-TOUCH DUB (79, 83) D Front panel display (13) Starts dubbing from a connected digital...
  • Page 13 Front panel display A Displays the following: D Disc type • Playing time Lights up when a recordable DVD-R or • Current title/chapter/track/index DVD-RW disc is loaded. number E Command Mode indicator (123) • Recording time/recording mode Displays the Command Mode of the •...
  • Page 14 Rear panel A ANALOG AERIAL IN/OUT jacks E HDMI OUT (high-definition (15) multimedia interface out) jack (19, 22) B LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) F DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack jacks (19, 22) (22) C LINE 1 jack (28) G AC IN terminal (24) To connect the EURO AV adapter, see page 20.

  • Page 15: Hookups And Settings

    Step 1: Connecting the Hookups and Settings Aerial Cable Hooking Up the Recorder This recorder has separate built-in TV tuners for terrestrial digital and terrestrial analogue Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and TV broadcasts. Select one of the following adjust the settings of the recorder.

  • Page 16: A: Receiving Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting (For Digital Broadcasting)

    A: Receiving digital terrestrial broadcasting (For digital broadcasting) Use this hookup if you can receive digital terrestrial broadcasting. With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder. Wall to aerial input Aerial cable (supplied) to DIGITAL AERIAL OUT to DIGITAL AERIAL IN DVD recorder...

  • Page 17: B: Receiving Digital And Analogue Terrestrial Broadcastings

    B: Receiving digital and analogue terrestrial broadcastings Use this hookup if you want to view both digital and analogue terrestrial broadcastings. With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder. Wall to aerial input Aerial cable (supplied) to DIGITAL AERIAL IN...

  • Page 18: C: Receiving Terrestrial (For Analogue Broadcasting)

    C: Receiving terrestrial (For analogue broadcasting) Use this hookup if you watch cable programme positions. Also use this hookup if you are only connecting an aerial antenna. With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder.

  • Page 19: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords/Hdmi Cord

    Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns, A through E, 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. When using connection B, set the selector on the EURO AV adapter to the “OUTPUT”...
  • Page 20 B Video input jack through the HDMI OUT jack. You will enjoy standard quality images. When connecting a Sony TV that is To connect the EURO AV adapter compatible with the “Control for HDMI” Two types of EURO AV adapters are function, see page 21.

  • Page 21: About The "Control For Hdmi" Functions For 'Bravia' Sync (For Hdmi Connections Only)

    To change the picture size, see page 119. (for HDMI connections only) If you are connecting to a VCR By connecting Sony components that are Connect your VCR to the LINE 1 jack on the compatible with the “Control for HDMI” recorder (page 28).

  • Page 22: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords/Hdmi Cord

    Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns, A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound. [Speakers] [Speakers] Rear (L)
  • Page 23 This will cause unwanted noise to come effects. from your TV’s speakers. If you connect a Sony audio component that • With connections B and C, do not connect the is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) and LINE 2 OUT (R- AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio output...

  • Page 24: Step 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord (Mains Lead)

    AC power cord (mains lead) after all connections are complete. Notes • If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 26). to AC IN • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 25: Controlling Tvs With The Remote

    TV. You can adjust the remote’s signal to control Manufacturer Code number your TV. Sony 01 (default) Notes Grundig • Depending on the connected unit, you may not Hitachi be able to control your TV with some or all of the buttons below.

  • Page 26: Recorder

    “Easy Setup.” If the supplied remote interferes with your Be careful not to disconnect the cables or other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the exit the “Easy Setup” function during this command mode number for this recorder procedure.
  • Page 27 Aerial Power • Select “Auto” when a programme Selects whether to supply the power to position in your local area broadcasts a the indoor aerial connected to the time signal. The “Auto Clock Setting” DIGITAL AERIAL IN jack. display appears. •...

  • Page 28: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder’s AC power cord (mains lead) from the mains, 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 81).
  • Page 29 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 30: 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 31: Seven Basic Operations - Getting To Know Your Dvd Recorder

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

  • Page 32: Checking The Disc Status While Recording

    Press REC MODE repeatedly to select Checking the disc status while the recording mode. recording Each time you press the button, the display on the TV screen changes as follows: You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type. Press DISPLAY during recording.

  • Page 33: Playing The Recorded Programme (Title List)

    A Disc type: 3. Playing the Recorded Displays the media type, HDD or DVD. B Total number of titles Programme (Title List) C Sub-menu: Press , to display the sub-menu. - RW - RW Video The sub-menu displays options Video applicable only to the selected item.
  • Page 34 To stop playback To search for a title by genre (HDD only) Press x (stop). Press < while the Title List is displayed. To scroll the list display by page (Page Select “Genre” using M/m, and press mode) ENTER. Press ./> while the Title List is displayed.

  • Page 35: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    To switch to the 8 Title List Displaying the playing time Press < while the Title List is and play information displayed. Select “Title View” using M/m, and - RW - RW Video press ENTER. Video Select “8 Titles” using M/m, and press DATA DVD DATA CD ENTER.

  • Page 36: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Programme

    E Station name and programme position 4. Changing the Name of number F Audio setting for the current a Recorded Programme programme G Recording restrictions for the current - RW - RW Video programme Video H TV mode or DVD mode You can label a DVD, title, or programme by These modes are not available when entering characters.

  • Page 37: Labelling And Protecting A Disc

    Select “Title Name” using M/m, and 5. Labelling and press ENTER. The display for entering characters Protecting a Disc appears. The current name is displayed at the input row. You can execute options effective for the Input row entire disc in the “Disc Setup” setup. SYSTEM MENU Move the cursor to the point where...

  • Page 38: Protecting A Disc

    Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. Select “Input Disc Name,” and press Select “Protect Disc,” and press ENTER. ENTER. Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER. Enter the disc name (page 36). 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)/...

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

    Finalising is necessary. The disc 6. Playing the Disc on can be played only on equipment that supports DVD-R in VR mode. Other DVD Equipment You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising (except DVD- (Finalise) R DL in VR mode). Finalising is necessary when - RW - RW...

  • Page 40: Unfinalising A Disc

    Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER. Unfinalising a disc - RW - RW Video For DVD-RWs (Video mode) DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalised to allow further recording or editing. Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER. For DVD-RWs (VR mode) If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW Select “Next Screen,”...

  • Page 41: Reformatting A Disc

    Select “Unfinalise,” and press 7. Reformatting a Disc ENTER. - 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 (VR mode or Video mode) according to your Select “Start,”...
  • Page 42 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-...

  • Page 43: Guide To Digital Services (For Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting)

    Press GUIDE. This display consists of an information box Guide to Digital Services (For and an 8-channel programme list covering a digital terrestrial broadcasting) 30-minute period. Viewing the EPG Example of EPG Display: (Electronic Programme Guide) Display The Electronic Programme Guide is a guide showing the television programme schedule for a day or more at a time on your television (via the Digital Terrestrial Television tuner...

  • Page 44: Programme Information

    Available buttons in the programme list Programme Information Buttons Operations </M/m/, Selects the desired item. You can view descriptions of the PAGE +/– Displays the previous/next programmes being broadcast now and next. eight channels. INFO Displays the detailed Displaying the programme information of the programme (page 44).

  • Page 45: Recording (For Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting)

    Recording TV programmes Recording (For digital terrestrial using the EPG broadcasting) Timer Recording (EPG/ The EPG function is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just select the programme Manual) you want to record in the EPG display. The date, time, and channel of that programme are set automatically.

  • Page 46: Setting The Timer Manually (Manual)

    To search for programmes by date Setting the timer manually (Jump) (Manual) Press the green button while the programme list is displayed. Select a date in the “Date” row. Press TIMER. Select a time in the “Time” row. The “Timer List” display appears. Select “Jump,”...

  • Page 47: Using The Quick Timer Function

    Select “OK,” and press ENTER. Notes • If a message indicating that the HDD is full The “Timer List” display appears. appears on the screen, change the recording The timer recording indicator lights up destination to “DVD,” or make available space on the front panel display and the for the recording (page 66).

  • Page 48: Creating Chapters In A Title

    Creating chapters in a title Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer The recorder can automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting Settings (Timer List) chapter marks. To select chapter mark intervals or disable this function, see “Auto Chapter (HDD/VR),” “Auto Chapter - RW - RW Video...

  • Page 49: Recording From Connected Equipment

    When the timer settings overlap Recording from • The programme that starts first has priority and the entire programme is recorded. Connected Equipment • After finishing the previous recording, the other recording starts with several tens-of- second’s delay (when the end-time of one - RW - RW Video...
  • Page 50 Press the pause (or play) button on the connected equipment to cancel the playback pause status. The connected equipment starts playback and the playback image is recorded by this recorder. To stop recording, press x REC STOP on this recorder. If you connect a DV camcorder with a DV IN jack See “DV Camcorder Dubbing”...

  • Page 51: Recording (For Analogue Broadcasting)

    Press TIMER. The “Timer List” display appears. Recording (For analogue broadcasting) Timer Recording - RW - RW Video Video You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes, up to 30 days in advance. Set the date, time, and programme position Select the “New Input”...
  • Page 52 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. To enter a title name The “Timer List” display appears. Select “Set Title Name” in step 3 above, and The timer recording indicator lights up press ENTER (page 36). on the front panel display and the Rec.

  • Page 53: Using The Quick Timer Function

    Before recording starts, set “Bilingual Using the Quick Timer function Recording” to “A/L” (default) or “B/R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 114). You can set the recorder to record in 30- About HDD Recording format, see minute increments. page 119. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

  • Page 54: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    When the timer settings overlap Checking/Changing/ • The programme that starts first has priority and the entire programme is recorded. Cancelling Timer • After finishing the previous recording, the other recording starts with several tens-of- Settings (Timer List) second’s delay (when the end-time of one recording and the start-time of another are - RW - RW...

  • Page 55: Recording From Connected Equipment

    Recording from Connected Equipment - 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” on page 28. For details, see page 49.

  • Page 56: Playback

    Select a title using M/m, and press ENTER. Playback Playback starts from the selected title. Playing z Hint You can also use the H button in step 3 to start - RW - RW Video playback. Video Note DATA DVD DATA CD When any video titles are recorded on a DATA DVD, the MP3 audio tracks on that DATA DVD...
  • Page 57 To play DivX video files or audio tracks in To play restricted DVDs (Parental Lock) a disc containing both file types If you play a restricted DVD, the display for entering your password appears on your TV Press < while the Title List (DVD/CD) screen.

  • Page 58: Playback Options

    Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 56. Buttons Operations ANGLE Changes the angles for a scene when pressed during playback. When the disc has various angles (multi-angles) recorded, “ ” appears on the screen. To switch the angle mark indicator to off, set “Angle Indicator”...
  • Page 59 Buttons Operations Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during (fast reverse/fast forward) playback. Search speed changes as follows: fast reverse fast forward mFR1 T t MFF1 mFR2 T T t t MFF2 mFR3 T T T t t t MFF3 mFR4 T T T T t t t t MFF4 When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse...

  • Page 60: Playing A Specific Portion Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

    Playing a specific portion Playing repeatedly (Repeat) repeatedly (A-B Repeat) You can repeatedly play all the titles/tracks/ files or a single title/chapter/track on the Press PLAY MODE during playback. HDD, a disc or an album. For audio tracks on a CD, press , while the Title List is displayed, and Press PLAY MODE during playback.

  • Page 61: Creating Your Own Programme (Programme)

    To programme other chapters or Creating your own programme tracks, press </M/m/, to select a (Programme) step number, and repeat steps 4 and - RW Video Video Press H. DATA DVD DATA CD Programme play starts. finalised disc only MP3 audio tracks only To stop Programme play You can play the contents of the HDD or a Press x (stop).

  • Page 62: Advanced Playback Functions

    Playing from the beginning of Advanced Playback the programme you are Functions recording (Chase Play) Pausing a TV broadcast (TV “Chase Play” allows you to view the Pause) recorded part of a programme on the HDD while the recording is being made. You do not need to wait until the recording finishes.

  • Page 63: Searching For A Time/Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Example: Play another title on the HDD Searching for a Time/ while recording to the HDD. While recording, press TITLE LIST to Title/Chapter/Track, display the HDD Title List. etc. Select the title you want to play, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. - RW - RW Video...
  • Page 64 Press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected number. z Hint You can search for a title/track/chapter by entering the title/track/chapter number using the number buttons during playback.

  • Page 65: Erasing And Editing

    To switch between the Playlist and Original Title List (DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR Erasing and Editing mode only) You can display the Playlist titles in the Title Before Editing List (Playlist), or the Original titles in the Title List (Original). This recorder offers various edit options for Press <...

  • Page 66: Erasing And Editing A Title

    “Create”: Creates a Playlist (page 70). Erasing and Editing a “Undo”: Undoes the last edit you made. Title z Hint You can label or re-label DVDs (page 37). - RW - RW Video Video Editing multiple titles (Multi- This section explains the basic edit Mode) functions.

  • Page 67: Erasing A Section Of A Title (A-B Erase)

    To cancel “A-B Erase” z Hint You can exit “Multi-Mode” by pressing , and Press O RETURN. The Title List appears. selecting “Single-Mode” while selecting titles. z Hint A chapter mark is inserted after the scene is erased. Erasing a section of a title The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on either side of the mark.

  • Page 68: Erasing And Editing A Chapter

    Press ENTER. Erasing and Editing a For the HDD, the display asks for confirmation. Chapter Select “Yes,” and press ENTER (HDD only). - RW The title is divided into two. 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 70).

  • Page 69: Dividing A Chapter (Divide)

    Dividing a chapter (Divide) Combining multiple chapters (Combine) After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a Chapter,” select “Divide.” After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a Chapter,” select “Combine.” Select a chapter using </,. Move the combining bar using </ Select the dividing point using m/ ,, and press ENTER.

  • Page 70: Creating And Editing A Playlist

    Select “Move,” and press ENTER. 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. Select a new location for the title Note using M/m, and press ENTER.

  • Page 71: 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 65. 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 72: Dubbing (Hdd Y Dvd)

    • The “Set Thumbnail” setting in the dubbing source is dubbed as a thumbnail Dubbing (HDD y DVD) picture marker (except when dubbing from a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ Before Dubbing DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode)). The position of thumbnail picture markers may be slightly changed from the original.

  • Page 73: Hdd/Dvd Dubbing

    HDD/DVD Dubbing Dubbing Using Dubbing List - RW - RW Video Video - RW - RW Video You can dub a single title by pressing the Video HDD/DVD DUB button during playback. You can select the titles you want to dub You can also dub from finalised DVD-RWs/ using Dubbing List.
  • Page 74 C Dubbing step number Select an option using , and press ENTER. Display 1: Select a title you want to dub (the “Select Titles” display). The options differ depending on the Display 2: Edit a title (the “Title dubbing direction or disc type. Edit”...
  • Page 75 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, Dubbing List” on page 73. select “Use Previous Dubbing List” in step 4. The “Title Edit”...

  • Page 76: Making A Backup Disc (Dvd Backup)

    Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER. Making a Backup Disc The disc is automatically finalised. • To make another backup disc, replace (DVD Backup) discs, select “Start,” and press ENTER. - RW Video Video Select “Yes” or “No,” and press ENTER. You can dub all of the contents on a finalised To erase the backup data on the HDD, DVD+RW/DVD+R or finalised DVD-RW/...

  • Page 77: Hdd Camcorder Dubbing

    • Images of the HDD camcorder are not displayed when dubbing. • You cannot record date, time, or the contents of You can dub the contents of a Sony HDD the HDD camcorder memory onto the recorder. camcorder to the hard disk drive of the •...

  • Page 78: Preparing For Hdd Camcorder Dubbing

    Notes Preparing for HDD camcorder • Connect the HDD camcorder directly to the recorder. dubbing • Do not disconnect the USB cable while dubbing. • When signal input to the USB jack (type A) on Connect an HDD camcorder to the USB jack the front panel or recorder operation cannot be on the recorder.

  • Page 79: One-Touch Dubbing From Hdd Camcorder (One-Touch Dub)

    One-Touch Dubbing from Dubbing from HDD HDD Camcorder (ONE- Camcorder Using the On- TOUCH DUB) Screen Display (HDD- Cam Dubbing) You can dub contents of your HDD camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder You can dub the contents of your HDD with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder DUB button on the recorder.
  • Page 80 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.

  • Page 81: 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 82 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 83: Dubbing An Entire Dv Format Tape (Dv One-Touch Dubbing)

    Dubbing an Entire DV Dubbing Selected Format Tape (DV One- Scenes (DV 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 84: Playing From A Dv Camcorder

    z Hint Playing from a DV You can turn off the dubbing menu by pressing the DISPLAY button during dubbing. 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 85: Music Jukebox

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

  • Page 86: Copying Audio Tracks (Disc T Hdd)

    Select “Edit” using M/m, and press Copying tracks or albums on ENTER. the HDD (HDD y HDD) Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. Press SYSTEM MENU. To copy all albums, select “Copy all to The System Menu appears. HDD.”...

  • Page 87: Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/Usb Device

    To return to the previous display Playing Audio Tracks Press O RETURN. If you cannot return to the artist list or album list using Using Jukebox/USB O RETURN, see “To change the display mode (Original list only)” on page 88. Device To scroll the list display by page (Page Press SYSTEM MENU.

  • Page 88: Adding Audio Tracks To A Playlist (Hdd Only)

    To change the display mode (Original list Playback options only) Press < while the “Music Jukebox (HDD)” is displayed. Buttons Operations Select “Display Mode” using M/m, and ./> Goes to the next or previous press ENTER. (previous/ track when pressed during next) playback.

  • Page 89: Creating Your Own Programme (Programme) (Usb Device Only)

    Press ENTER. To programme other tracks, press </M/m/, to select a step number, Repeat play starts. and repeat steps 5 and 6. Press H. To cancel Repeat play Programme play starts. Set “Repeat” to “Repeat Off” in step 4. Note To stop Programme play You can select “Repeat Programme”...

  • Page 90: Managing Audio Tracks On The Music Jukebox (Hdd Only)

    “Add to Play List”: Allows you to add Managing Audio Tracks tracks to a Playlist (page 88). “Play List Name”: Allows you to enter on the Music Jukebox or re-enter a Playlist name (up to 12 characters) (page 36). (HDD only) Note You can erase or label artists/albums/tracks You cannot edit audio tracks on the connected...

  • Page 91: Photo Album

    Preparing for Using the Photo Album “Photo Album” Function About the “Photo Connect a USB device to the USB jack on Album” Function the recorder, or copy JPEG image files from DATA CDs/DATA DVDs or the connected The “Photo Album” function enables you to USB device to the HDD.

  • Page 92: Copying Jpeg Image Files To The Hdd (Disc/Usb T Hdd)

    Select an album or JPEG image file, Copying JPEG image files to and press ENTER. the HDD (DISC/USB t HDD) A check mark appears in the check box by the selected item. • To clear the check mark, press ENTER Insert a disc that you are going to again.

  • Page 93: Copying Jpeg Image Files Or Albums On The Hdd (Hdd Y Hdd)

    Press ,. Notes • During copying, other operations cannot be The sub-menu appears. performed. Select “Copy,” and press ENTER. • While copying JPEG image files, timer recordings are unavailable. If the timer is set Select the destination album using during copying, the recorder starts the timer M/m, and press ENTER.

  • Page 94: Copying Jpeg Image Files To A Disc (Hdd T Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R)

    Select an album, and press ENTER. Copying JPEG image files to a A check mark appears in the check box disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) by the selected item. • To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. You can copy the edited JPEG image files to •...

  • Page 95: Using The "Photo Album" List

    Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. Using the “Photo The selected JPEG image files are copied in the “PICTURE” folder on the Album” List disc. The JPEG image file names are automatically labelled as “PHOT****.” You can play JPEG image files on the HDD, If you want to play the disc on other DATA DVDs/DATA CDs, or connected DVD equipment, finalise the disc...
  • Page 96 12-Photo List (Example: HDD) For details about the sub-menu options, see “Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD” on page 99. Sub-menu D Scroll bar: Appears when all of the JPEG image 4-Photo List files do not fit on the list. To view the hidden JPEG image files, press M/m.

  • Page 97: Playing A Slideshow

    To turn off the “Photo Album” list To view the previous/next image during a slideshow Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ./>. To display the detailed information To zoom an image Select a JPEG image file, and press ,. Press ZOOM repeatedly during a slideshow. Select “Detailed Information,”...

  • Page 98: Creating A Slideshow With Your Favourite Music And Graphic Effects (X-Pict Story) (Hdd Only)

    Select a graphic effect and a Music Creating a Slideshow Playlist using </M/m/,. • “Theme”: Select a theme. The with Your Favourite recorder adds graphic effects according to the theme you set from Music and Graphic the following: Effects (x-Pict Story) “Happy moments (1)”: with simple graphic effects (HDD only)

  • Page 99: Managing Jpeg Image Files On The Hdd

    Notes • You cannot make a recording while creating an Managing JPEG Image x-Pict Story. Files on the HDD • If there is no JPEG image file in the selected folder, you cannot create an x-Pict Story. • If there is no audio track in the selected Music Press SYSTEM MENU.

  • Page 100: Printing Jpeg Image Files

    “Multi-Mode”: Selects multiple albums Printing JPEG Image or JPEG image files to edit. Files “Copy all to HDD”: Copies all the albums and JPEG image files to the HDD (page 92). You can print JPEG image files on the HDD, DATA DVDs/DATA CDs, or connected “Copy to HDD”: Copies the selected USB device by connecting a PictBridge-...
  • Page 101 Select the item, and press ENTER. To cancel printing To print JPEG image files on the HDD, Press ENTER. select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD.” To display the connected printer To print JPEG image files on a DATA DVD/DATA CD, select “View Photos Select “Confirm Printer”...

  • Page 102: Settings And Adjustments

    For playback Dynamic Produces a bold Settings and Adjustments dynamic picture by increasing the picture Adjusting Picture contrast and the colour intensity. Quality Standard Displays a standard picture. - RW - RW Video DATA DVD Video Professional Displays an original picture.
  • Page 103 Setting options for recording picture White Adjusts the intensity of white. quality Enhancer* For details about each setting, see the explanation of the display. Black Adjusts the intensity of black. Enhancer* Prog. Adjusts the progressive video Motion Black signal when “Component Selects the black level (setup Video Out”...
  • Page 104 Notes Reduces noise contained in • If the outlines of the images on your screen (luminance the luminance element of the become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to noise video signal. “Off.” reduction) • Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the above BNR or MNR effects may be hard to BNR (block Reduces “block noise”...

  • Page 105: Using The Setup Menus

    Using the Setup Menus Disc Settings (Disc Setup) You can change the settings of the recorder, such as picture quality settings, audio You can adjust DVD related settings. settings, etc. Press SYSTEM MENU while the Basic recorder is in stop mode. Input Disc Name Select “Disc Setup”...

  • Page 106: Recorder Settings (Basic)

    Optimise HDD Recorder Settings (Basic) As you record, erase and edit recordings repeatedly, the HDD file system gradually becomes fragmented. To ‘clean up’ all the You can make clock and other recorder- fragmented files, optimise the HDD related settings. periodically. When the HDD needs optimising, a message recommending optimisation will appear automatically.

  • Page 107: Input Line System

    Input Line System HELP Setting Selects the colour system when recording from the connected equipment. Displays Help information for This setting is effective only when recording GUI displays. from an external input. Does not set to HELP setting mode. NTSC Records in NTSC or PAL-60 colour system.

  • Page 108: Aerial Reception Settings (Digital Tuner)

    Channel Sort Aerial Reception Settings (Digital Tuner) After the programme positions have been set, you can change the order of each programme position in the displayed list. You can make digital tuner and programme Press M/m to select a programme position settings for the recorder.

  • Page 109: Aerial Reception Settings (Analog Tuner)

    Signal Check Aerial Reception Settings (Analog Tuner) You can check the signal strength and quality of the channel. To scan a digital channel, select a channel You can make analogue tuner and using </,, and select “Add New programme position settings for the Channels,”...

  • Page 110: Manual Ch Setting

    CH System Manual CH Setting Select the region to get the best broadcast reception. Presets programme positions manually. Western • Australia If some programme positions could not be Euro • New Zealand (UHF) set using the “Easy Setup” function, you can set them manually.
  • Page 111 For customers in Australia and New Channel Set number Channel Zealand AS48 • Australia Channel Set number Channel AS49 AS50 AS51 AS52 AS53 AS54 AS55 AS56 AS57 AS58 AS59 AS10 AS60 AS11 AS61 AS12 AS62 AS63 AS5A AS64 AS9A AS65 AS28 AS66 AS29...

  • Page 112: Video Settings (Video In/Out)

    Video Settings (Video In/ Turns on the Auto Fine Out) Tuning function. Normally select this position. You can adjust items related to the image, Allows you to adjust the picture manually. such as size and colour, according to the type of TV or tuner connected to the recorder.

  • Page 113: Component Video Out

    Component Video Out LINE 1 In Selects the signal format in which the Selects a method of inputting video signals recorder outputs video signals: interlace or for the LINE 1 jack. progressive, from the COMPONENT Select “Video” (default) when using the VIDEO OUT jacks.

  • Page 114: Audio Input Settings (Audio In)

    Note Audio Input Settings When receiving audio input signals from the DV input jack, the recorder automatically selects (Audio In) “Stereo” or “Bilingual” regardless of the “External Audio” setting. You can adjust the sound according to the Bilingual Recording playback and connection conditions. Selects the sound to be recorded.

  • Page 115: Audio Output Settings (Audio Out)

    DTS Output (DVD VIDEOs only) Audio Output Settings (Audio Out) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. You can switch the method of outputting Select this when the audio signals when you connect a recorder is connected to an component such as an amplifier (receiver) audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.

  • Page 116: Language Settings (Language)

    MPEG Output (DVD VIDEOs Language Settings only) (Language) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. You can make language settings. MPEG Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a OSD Language built-in MPEG decoder. Switches the display language on the screen. MPEG ->...

  • Page 117: Recording Settings (Recording)

    DVD Menu Language (DVD Recording Settings VIDEO only) (Recording) Switches the language for the DVD menu. Select “w/Subtitle Language” to set the You can adjust recording settings. same language as the language you set in “Subtitle Language.” Manual Rec. Mode Subtitle Display You can select further options for recording mode (manual recording mode).
  • Page 118 Set Thumbnail Auto Chapter (Video) (DVD-RW/ DVD-R in Video mode only) Selects a scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List. No chapter mark is 0 seconds The first frame of the title Separation inserted. is set for the thumbnail picture.

  • Page 119: Playback Settings (Playback)

    HDD Recording Format Playback Settings (Playback) Selects the HDD recording format. Video Mode Records to the HDD in VR You can adjust playback settings. mode. When recording stereo and bilingual programmes, TV Type both main and sub sounds can be recorded. Select the playback picture size according to Video Mode Records to the HDD in...

  • Page 120: Limitation Settings (Parental Lock)

    Pause Mode Limitation Settings (Parental Lock) Selects the picture quality in pause mode. Field Outputs a stable, generally You can set the password and limit the shake-free image. operations. Frame Outputs a sharp image, but may be prone to shake. Set Password/Change Auto Outputs a generally less...

  • Page 121: Hdmi Settings (Hdmi Output)

    Select “Code” (geographic area) as the HDMI Settings (HDMI playback limitation level, and press ENTER. Output) The area is selected. • When you select “Number,” press the number buttons to select and enter a You can adjust items related to the HDMI country/area code in the table connection.

  • Page 122: Audio Output

    Notes Colour • 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 Selects the method of outputting video recorder. signals for the HDMI jack. • When “Colour” is set to “YCbCr 4:2:2” in the “HDMI Output”...

  • Page 123: 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 124 Set the Command Mode for the remote Set Preview (HDD only) so it matches the Command Mode for the recorder you set above. Selects the thumbnail type shown in the Title Follow the steps below to set the List. Command Mode on the remote. 1 Hold down ENTER.

  • Page 125: Other Settings (Options 2)

    Other Settings (Options 2) You can make other operation settings. Restart USB Device Restarts the connected USB device if it does not respond to the recorder. If the connected USB device still does not work properly, try following: – Turn the connected USB device off and on again.

  • Page 126: Additional Information

    Should selected. any problem persist, consult your nearest , A radio channel is selected. Sony dealer. , When playing a double-layer DVD, the video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers Power switch.
  • Page 127 , Video signals from the LINE 1 jack appear The picture is breaking up. in standby mode when connecting your TV , The signal strength is low. to the LINE 3 – TV jack. This is not a , Check aerial installation. malfunction.
  • Page 128 The picture does not fill the screen, even Sound distortion occurs. though the picture size is set in “TV , Set “Analog Tuner Level” in the “Audio In” setup to “Compression” (page 114). Type” in the “Playback” setup. , The picture size of the title is fixed. Sound is noisy.

  • Page 129: Playback

    , If you have connected an audio component , The recorder was in the process of to the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack dubbing. , A scrambled channel is selected. and want to change the audio track for the HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off”...
  • Page 130 , You are trying to change the angles when The recorder does not start playback from “ ” does not appear on the TV screen the beginning. (page 58). To display “ ” if various , Resume play was activated (page 57). angles (multi-angles) for a scene are , You have inserted a DVD whose Title recorded on the disc, set “Angle Indicator”...

  • Page 131: Remote Control

    High-speed dubbing is not possible. Remote control , The title cannot be dubbed at high speed (page 74). Even if A-B erasure is The remote does not function. performed so that a title does not contain , Different command modes are set for the mixed picture sizes, it is still treated as a recorder and remote.

  • Page 132: Resetting The Recorder

    “TRAYLOCKED” appears in the front noises may be heard, even when the power panel display. is off. This is not a malfunction. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “REPAIR” appears in the front panel Resetting the Recorder display.

  • Page 133: Recordable And Playable Discs

    Recordable and Playable Discs Type Disc Logo Icon used Formatting Compatibility with other in this (new discs) DVD players (finalising) manual Hard disk Select “Video Dub HDD contents to a drive mode Mode Off” in DVD (VR mode) to play (internal) “HDD Recording on other DVD players...
  • Page 134 Usable disc versions (as of April 2008) Notes • You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, format, reformat the disc (page 41). Note that the Ver.1.2 with CPRM disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.

  • Page 135: 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 136: About Recording/Dubbing Mode

    Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Notes • Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- Your recorder has a region code printed on Rs, DVD-RAMs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be the rear of the unit and will only play DVD played on this recorder due to the recording VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with quality or physical condition of the disc, or the identical region codes.
  • Page 137 Recording time in each recording mode Bold lines indicate noticeable level differences in recording picture quality. Approx. recording time (hours) DVD+RW/ Recording mode DVD-RW/ DVD+R DL/ RDR- RDR- DVD+R/ DVD-R DL HXD890 HXD990 DVD-R – – 1 hr. 1 min. 1 hr.
  • Page 138 Approx. recording time (hours) DVD+RW/ Recording mode DVD-RW/ DVD+R DL/ RDR- RDR- DVD+R/ DVD-R DL HXD890 HXD990 DVD-R 14 hr. 21 min. *3*4 17 hr. 57 min. *3*4 21 hr. 32 min. *3*4 13 hr. 22 min. Records in higher quality (15 Mbps). When recording to the HDD in HQ+ mode, recordings are made in “Video Mode Off”...
  • Page 139 About “High-Speed” dubbing About Copy Protection Required times (approximate) for “High- Pictures with copy protection cannot be Speed” dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60- recorded on this recorder. minute programme) Dubbing restriction Speed 2.4x You cannot dub movies and other DVD Rec.

  • Page 140: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 116. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Number, Language (Code) Country/Area Code For details, see page 120. Number, Area (Code) 0118, Argentina (ar) 0609, Finland (fi) 1325, Malaysia (my) 1907, Singapore (sg) 0121, Australia (au) 0618, France (fr)

  • Page 141: Notes About This Recorder

    Notes about the discs Notes About This • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, Recorder fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction. 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.

  • Page 142: I.link

    Note on MultiSession/Border discs Notes on MP3 Audio If audio tracks and images in Music CD format or Video CD format are recorded in Tracks, JPEG Image the first session/border, only the first session/border will be played back. Files, DivX Video Files, and i.Link MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files that...
  • Page 143 IEEE • This recorder supports MP3 audio tracks 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, recorded with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz, and is a trademark approved by many 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.

  • Page 144: Specifications

    Inputs and outputs Specifications LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p System (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, Laser: Semiconductor laser C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL) Transmission standards (Digital LINE 2 IN broadcasting): DVB-T (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than Channel coverage (Digital 22 kilohms broadcasting):...
  • Page 145 Hard disk drive capacity: RDR-HXD890: 160 GB RDR-HXD990: 250 GB Mass (approx.): 4.7 kg Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC Operating humidity: 25% to 80% Supplied accessories: AC power cord (Mains lead) (1) Aerial cable (1) Audio/video cord (1) EURO AV adapter with selector (1)

  • Page 146: Index

    “Auto Language” 116 Connecting Index “Auto Scan” 109 a printer 100 “Auto Skip” 108 the aerial cable 15 the audio cords 22 Words in quotations appear the EURO AV in the on-screen displays. adapter 19 “Basic” 105 Numerics Batteries 24 the HDMI cord 19 “Bilingual Recording”...
  • Page 147 Digital Services HDMI Digital Text viewing “4:3 Video Output” Easy Setup 26 “Edit” 66 EPG 43 “Audio Output” 122 Editing 65 Programme “Colour” 122 chapters 68 information 44 “Control for HDMI” Playlist 70 “Digital Tuner” 108 titles 66 Disc settings 37 “Screen Resolution”...
  • Page 148 Menu Playback 56 “Recording” 117 DVD’s Menu 56 Recording 45 Top menu 56 “A-B Repeat” 60 picture adjustment “Modify” 48 DivX video files 56 “Move” 70 DV camcorder 84 recording format 133 MP3 audio tracks 56 fast forward 59 recording mode 32 MPEG 23 fast reverse 59 “Multi-Mode”...
  • Page 149 Searching Title List 33 audio track 88 “Genre” 34 by genre 34 “Sort Titles” 34 fast reverse/fast thumbnail 34 forward 59 “Title Name” 66 JPEG image file 97 Title number 36 locating the “Title Search” 63 beginning of the TOP MENU 56 title/chapter/ “Track Name”...
  • Page 152 3-879-466-11(1) Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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