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Sony RDR-HX525 Operating Instructions Manual

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RDR-HX525/HX725
© 2006 Sony Corporation
2-672-838-12(1)

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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-HX525/HX725 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-672-838-12(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

    On recording Make trial recordings before making the actual recording. On compensation for lost recordings Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or...
  • Page 4 Sony dealer. About this manual Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for 2 models: RDR-HX525 and RDR- HX725. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the recorder. • In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as “HDD,”...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    DVD recorder........
  • Page 6 GUIDE Plus+ ........44 Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System .
  • Page 7 Erasing and Editing ........74 Before Editing ..........74 Erasing and Editing a Title .

  • Page 8: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Hard disk drive (internal) DVD+RW mode DVD- Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL mode DVD-R Video mode Icon used in Formatting this manual (new discs) Formatting unnecessary Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+RW VIDEO)
  • Page 9 Usable disc versions (as of March 2006) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM • 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM • 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs “DVD+RW,”...

  • Page 10: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Type DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA DVD DATA CD 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R “DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks. Discs that cannot be played • PHOTO CDs • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are recorded in a format different from the formats mentioned in the table above.
  • Page 11 Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles* DVD-RW/DVD-R DVD+RW/DVD+R DVD+R DL * The maximum length for one title is eight hours. Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers.

  • Page 12: 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 20. Notes •...

  • Page 13: Step 1: Connecting The Aerial Cable And Set Top Box Controller

    Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller Select one of the following aerial hookups. Do NOT set “Line3 Input” of the “Scart Setting” to “Decoder” in the “Video” setup (page 99) when making connection A or B. If you have Set top box receiver with an aerial output (or aerial and SCART output)

  • Page 14: A: Set Top Box Receiver With An Aerial Output (Or Aerial And Scart Output)

    Set top box controller Set top box (page 13) receiver ANT IN TO TV to G-LINK to aerial input Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the set top box receiver. SCART cord* (not supplied) DVD recorder...

  • Page 15: B: Set Top Box Receiver With A Scart Output Only

    Set top box controller (page 13) to G-LINK : Signal flow Set top box receiver ANT IN TO TV to SCART output to aerial input SCART cord (not supplied) to i LINE 3/DECODER DVD recorder Wall Aerial cable (supplied)

  • Page 16: C: 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 17: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords

    “On” (page 98). Then set “Progressive Output” of the “Video Output” to “On” in the “Video” setup to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Progressive Output” on page 98. SCART cord (not supplied) DVD recorder (green) COMPONENT VIDEO IN (green) (blue) (red)

  • Page 18: About The Smartlink Features (For Scart Connections Only)

    When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 97. If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/ DECODER jack on the recorder (page 27). Notes •...

  • Page 19: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords

    This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer DVD recorder INPUT VIDEO AUDIO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

  • Page 20: Step 4: Connecting The Mains Lead

    Notes • Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers. • With connection , do not connect the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) and LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time.

  • Page 21: Step 5: Preparing The Remote

    Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 22: Dvd Recorder

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

  • Page 23: Changing Programme Positions Of The Recorder Using The Remote

    Select “Others,” and press ENTER. Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER. Select a Command Mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), and press ENTER. Set the Command Mode for the remote so it matches the Command Mode for the recorder you set above. Follow the steps below to set the Command Mode on the remote.

  • Page 24: Step 6: Easy Setup

    Step 6: Easy Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” O RETURN Turn on the recorder and your TV. Then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

  • Page 25: Setting Up Your Set Top Box Receiver For The Guide Plus+ ® System

    Press ENTER when “Finish” appears. “Easy Setup” is finished. To receive Guide Plus+ system data your recorder must be turned off when not in use. If your recorder is connected to a set top box receiver, be sure to leave the set top box receiver turned on.
  • Page 26 If you cannot get the recorder to control your set top box receiver Check the connection and position of the set top box controller (page 14). If your set top box receiver still does not operate with this recorder, refer to the instructions supplied with your set top box receiver and contact your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you with...

  • Page 27: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    • The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3/ DECODER jack. • When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD button on the remote.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Connecting A Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Analogue Decoder

    “L3” because Line 3 will become a dedicated line for the decoder. Connecting a decoder Aerial cable (supplied) to AERIAL IN to AERIAL OUT to i LINE 1 – TV to SCART input SCART cord (not supplied) to i LINE 3/DECODER PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder SCART cord (not supplied) DVD recorder...

  • Page 30: Setting Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Analogue Programme Positions

    Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programme positions To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programmes, set your recorder to receive the programme positions using the on-screen display. In order to set the programme positions correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.
  • Page 31 Select “System” using </,. Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK or I. Select “Channel” using </,. Select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programme position using M/m or number buttons. Select “PAY-TV/ CANAL+” using </ Select “On” using M/m, and press ENTER.

  • Page 32: Eight Basic Operations - Getting To Know Your Dvd Recorder

    Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Inserting a Disc - RW - RW Video Video DATA CD Z (open/ close) Press DVD. Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray. Recording/playing side facing down Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray.

  • Page 33: Checking The Disc Status While Recording

    Press z REC. Recording starts. Recording stops automatically after 8 hours of continuous recording or when the HDD or DVD is full. To record the entire programme (Programme Rec) Press OPTIONS to select “Rec Programme.” The current programme that you are watching will be recorded.

  • Page 34: Playing The Recorded Programme (Title List)

    3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) - RW 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” on page 32). Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.
  • Page 35 Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type. Sub-menu Select “Play,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. To stop playback Press x (stop).

  • Page 36: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. Hints • After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title) is automatically set as the thumbnail picture. • You can select “TITLE LIST” from the System Menu. Notes • The title names may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders.

  • Page 37: Checking The Remaining Disc Space

    Available functions for DVD VIDEOs angle/ audio/ etc.), or playback data for DATA DVDs and DATA CDs The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Front (L/R) + LFE (Low Frequency Centre Effect) The current selected angle Disc type /format (page 8)

  • Page 38: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Programme

    5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme - RW Video You can label a DVD, title, or programme by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title or disc name, but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary.

  • Page 39: Labelling And Protecting A Disc

    To use the number buttons You can also use the number buttons to enter characters. Refer to the number next to each row of letters on your TV screen. In step 5 above, press a number button repeatedly to select a character. Example: Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.”...

  • Page 40: Protecting A Disc

    Note You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD’s disc name. The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on other DVD equipment. Protecting a disc - RW Insert a disc. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 32. Press OPTIONS to select “Disc Information,”...

  • Page 41: Finalising The Disc Using Z (Open/Close) Button

    Finalising is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. Video After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. Z (open/ close) Finalising the disc using Z (open/close) button Make a recording. See “2. Recording a Programme” on page 32.

  • Page 42: Unfinalising A Disc

    Unfinalising a disc - RW - RW Video For DVD-RWs (Video mode) DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalised to allow further recording or editing. For DVD-RWs (VR mode) If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalised with other DVD equipment, unfinalise the disc.
  • Page 43 Hint By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD- RWs that have been finalised. Note On this model, 1 GB (read “gigabyte”) is equivalent to 1 billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the disc space.

  • Page 44: Guide Plus

    GUIDE Plus+ Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System ® 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 box receiver, or direct cable connection from the...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting Guide

    “Info”: Shows information when available. “Editor”: Allows you to edit the channel lineup and channel display (page 51). “Setup”: Allows you to change the language, country/region, postal code, input source, or host channel. “Home” position: When you press the blue button (“Home”), the cursor returns to the last programme position on the “Grid.”...

  • Page 46: Watching Tv Using The Guide Plus+ System

    Watching TV using the GUIDE Plus+ System DAY – PAGE Press TV GUIDE. The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears. Select a programme using </M/m/ ,, and press ENTER. The GUIDE Plus+ system disappears and the programme position changes to the selected programme.

  • Page 47: Searching For A Programme Using The Guide Plus+ System

    To set a programme for timer recording See “One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+)” (page 54). To close the GUIDE Plus+ system Press TV GUIDE. Hints • Press the PAGE buttons to change the programme list by page. • Press the DAY +/– buttons to change the programme list by day.

  • Page 48: Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My Tv)

    Select a programme using M/m, and press ENTER. To enter a new keyword Select “Search” in the Menu Bar, and press ENTER. Select “My Choice” using </,. Press the yellow button (“Add”). The display for entering characters appears. Select a character on the keyboard using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.

  • Page 49: Selecting And Watching A Programme From My Tv

    Select “Channels,” “Categories,” or “Keywords,” and press the yellow button (“Add”). “Channels”: Select the programme position using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. To add more programme positions, press the yellow button (“Add”). You can register up to 16 programme positions. To cancel the registration, select a programme position, and press the red button (“Delete”).

  • Page 50: Changing The Guide Plus+ Host Channel

    Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. Select a setting using M/m, and press ENTER. “Language”: Select a language for the on-screen displays using M/m. “Country”: Select your country/region using M/m. When you exit the GUIDE Plus+ system after changing your country/region, the “Easy Setup”...

  • Page 51: Checking Programme Positions

    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 return to the “Home” position Press the blue button (“Home”).

  • Page 52: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 37). For the HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 75). • Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 58).

  • Page 53: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    Recording stereo and bilingual programmes The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system. The HDD and a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) can record both main and sub sounds.

  • Page 54: Timer Recording (Guide Plus+/Video Plus+/Manual)

    Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/VIDEO Plus+/ Manual) - RW Video There are three methods to setting the timer within the GUIDE Plus+ system: One Button Recording, VIDEO Plus+, and setting the timer manually. Notes • When the recorder is connected to a set top box receiver and you want to record using the GUIDE Plus+ system, turn on the set top box receiver and connect the set top box controller.

  • Page 55: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Video Plus+ System

    To adjust the recording quality See step 3 of “Adjusting the recording picture quality and size” on page 58. Rec Mode Adjust If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded.

  • Page 56: Setting The Timer Manually

    Press ENTER. The date, start and stop times, programme position, etc. setting appear. The recorder is ready to start recording. • To record on a DVD See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 59. • To make more detailed timer settings See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings”...

  • Page 57: Using The Quick Timer Function

    Select the input source using M/m, and select the programme position using the number buttons or M/m. You can also select the programme position using the yellow button (“Channels”). Press the green button (“Next”). The display for entering characters appears. To change the title name, select a character on the keyboard using </M/ m/,, and press ENTER.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Recording Picture Quality And Size

    Adjusting the recording picture quality and size You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size. Before recording starts, press OPTIONS to select “Rec Settings,” and press ENTER. Select the item you want to adjust, and press ENTER. The adjustment display appears. Example: Rec NR “Rec Mode”: Selects the recording mode for the...

  • Page 59: Creating Chapters In A Title

    Notes • If one programme contains two picture sizes, the selected size is recorded. However, if the 16:9 signal cannot be recorded as 16:9, it is recorded as 4:3. • When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3, the image is fixed to 4:3 Letter Box regardless of the setting in “TV Type”...
  • Page 60 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/ You can change the date, start time, stop time, programme position, or input source.

  • Page 61: Cancelling Timer Settings

    Cancelling timer settings With the GUIDE Plus+ system turned off, press SCHEDULE. The SCHEDULE list appears. Select the timer setting you want to cancel using M/m. Press the red button (“Delete”). To close the SCHEDULE list Press TV GUIDE or SCHEDULE. When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording...
  • Page 62 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select “L3.” Select the desired audio signal when recording a bilingual programme to the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode). Press OPTIONS to select “Line Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,” and press ENTER. For details about bilingual recording, see page 53.

  • Page 63: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    Recording from connected equipment without a timer You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 27. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).

  • Page 64: Playback

    Playback Playing - RW Video DATA DVD DATA CD Number buttons AUDIO TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST Press HDD or DVD. • If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 32). • If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, press H.
  • Page 65 To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play) When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed x. To start from the beginning, press OPTIONS to select “Play Beginning,” and press ENTER.

  • Page 66: Playback Options

    Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 64. For MP3 or JPEG operations, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files” on page 71. Buttons AUDIO - RW SUBTITLE (instant replay/ instant advance) - RW - RW...

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Notes • Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder. • Slideshows made with a DVD camcorder can only be played. Other play functions, such as fast forward, cannot be used. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a •...

  • Page 68: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound (Av Sync)

    Notes • If the outlines of the images on your screen become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to “Off.” • Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the above BNR, MNR, or FNR effects may be hard to discern. And, these functions may not work with some screen sizes.

  • Page 69: Playing From The Beginning Of The Programme You Are Recording (Chasing Playback)

    Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chasing Playback) - RW “Chasing Playback” allows you to view the recorded part of a programme while the recording is being made. You do not need to wait until the recording finishes. Press OPTIONS while recording to select “Chasing Playback,”...

  • Page 70: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. - RW Video DATA DVD DATA CD You can search a disc by title, chapter, scene 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 71: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files

    Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files DATA DVD DATA CD You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD- Rs/CD-RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs). AUDIO Insert a disc. See “1.

  • Page 72: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image 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 and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD- ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/...

  • Page 73: About Playback Order Of Albums, Tracks, And Files

    About playback order of albums, tracks, and files Albums play in the following order: Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 ROOT Album MP3 audio track/ JPEG image file When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from For JPEG image files, press...

  • Page 74: Erasing And Editing

    Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing. • DVD discs created by DVD video cameras cannot be edited on this recorder.

  • Page 75: Erasing And Editing A Title

    To open up disc space To open up disc space on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the title with the largest number in the title list. Largest title number For the HDD and DVD-RWs (VR mode), you can erase any title. For DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs, the available disc space does not increase even if you erase titles.

  • Page 76: Erasing Multiple Titles (Erase Titles)

    “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 35). “Make a Playlist”: Adds the entire title to the Playlist title as one scene (page 80). Hints • You can erase multiple titles at one time (page 76).

  • Page 77: Dividing A Title (Divide)

    Press ENTER if point A is correct. If point A is incorrect, select point A using c/C, and press ENTER. The display for setting point B appears. Select point B using press ENTER. Playback pauses. Press ENTER if point B is correct. If point B is incorrect, select point B using c/C, and press ENTER.

  • Page 78: Creating Chapters Manually

    Creating chapters manually - RW You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback or recording. Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you want to divide the title into chapters. Each time you press the button, “Marking ...” appears on the screen and the scenes to the left and right of the mark become separate chapters.
  • Page 79 Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List (Original) appears, press <. Press OPTIONS to select “Create a Playlist,” and press ENTER. Select “Select,” and press ENTER. Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER. The display for setting the start point (IN) appears.

  • Page 80: Moving A Playlist Title (Change Order)

    Hint When a Playlist title is created, the IN and OUT points will become chapter marks, and each scene will become a chapter. Note The picture may pause when the edited scene is played. To add the entire title to the Playlist title as one scene (Make a Playlist) Press TITLE LIST.

  • Page 81: Combining Multiple Playlist Titles (Combine)

    Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) - RW Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, < press Press OPTIONS to select “Combine,” and press ENTER. The display for selecting titles appears. Select a title, and press ENTER. A number indicating the order in which you selected the title appears.

  • Page 82: Dubbing (Hdd Y Dvd)

    Dubbing (HDD y DVD) Before Dubbing - RW Video In this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying a recorded title on the internal hard disk drive (HDD) to another disc, or vice versa.” You can select to dub one title at a time (Title Dubbing –...
  • Page 83 Required times for High-speed Dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60-minute programme) Speed High- High- High- Rec. speed speed speed DVD- DVD+ mode DVD-R Approx. Approx. Approx. 10 min. 10 min. 8 min. Approx. Approx. Approx. 6 min. 6 min. 5 min.
  • Page 84 Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing Allows you to dub from the HDD to a DVD or vice versa, in a dubbing mode that differs from the original recordings. For example, when you dub an HQ title (data size is large) in SP mode, you can reduce the data size, saving more titles using less space.

  • Page 85: Dubbing

    Dubbing - RW - RW Video Video Dubbing a single title (Title Dubbing) Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from. Press HDD or DVD to select the source. Press TITLE LIST. Press </, to switch the Title Lists, if necessary.

  • Page 86: Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles)

    Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles) A maximum of 30 selected titles can be dubbed at once. Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from. Press HDD or DVD to select the source. Press TITLE LIST. Press </, to switch the Title Lists, if necessary.
  • Page 87 To stop dubbing Press OPTIONS to select “Stop Dubbing,” and press ENTER. When asked for confirmation, select “OK,” and press ENTER. When dubbing (Move) is stopped partway, no part of the title will be moved to the dubbing target. However, note that this will decrease the free disc space for DVD+Rs/ DVD-Rs.

  • Page 88: Dv Dubbing

    If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 32). Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape into your digital video camera. For the recorder to record or edit, your digital video camera must be set to video playback mode. DVD recorder...
  • Page 89 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote repeatedly to select “DV.” The front panel display changes as follows: programme position Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the recording mode. The recording mode changes as follows: For details about the recording mode, see page 52.

  • Page 90: Recording An Entire Dv Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)

    Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) - RW Video You can record the entire contents of a DV/ Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording.

  • Page 91: Program Edit

    Program Edit - RW - RW Video Video You can select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to the HDD or a DVD. To use this function, do the following: Connect your digital video camera and prepare for recording Select and edit the scenes you want to dub Using the recorder’s remote control, fast...
  • Page 92 When you finish adding scenes, press The scene list is displayed. Total duration of the programme Total number of scenes Scene information block Select the scene information block you want to edit using </,, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. “Move”: Changes the scene order using </, and ENTER.

  • Page 93: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Basic) The “Basic” setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and programme position settings for the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Basic,”...
  • Page 94 Channel Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position you want is displayed. The programme positions are scanned in the order shown in the table below. • If you know the number of the programme position you want, press the number buttons.

  • Page 95: Channel Sort

    Channel Sort After the programme positions have been set, you can change the order of each programme position in the display list. Select “Channel Sort” in “Basic,” and press ENTER. Press M/m to select the row containing the programme position you want to move, and press ENTER.

  • Page 96: Clock

    Select the TV guide page number you want to modify, and press ENTER. Press the number buttons or </M/m/, to enter the TV guide page number, and press ENTER to confirm the setting. • If you make a mistake, re-enter the correct number.

  • Page 97: Osd (On-Screen Display)

    To set the clock manually If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function or set the clock manually. Select “Clock” in “Basic,” and press ENTER.
  • Page 98 16:9 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan Note Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa. Component Out Selects whether or not to output video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Outputs the component video signals.
  • Page 99 Notes • If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select “S Video” or “RGB.” See the instructions supplied with your TV. • You cannot select “RGB” when “Component Out”...

  • Page 100: Audio Settings (Audio)

    Audio Settings (Audio) The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Audio,” and press ENTER. The “Audio” setup appears with the following options.
  • Page 101 • MPEG (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the recorder outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

  • Page 102: Recording Settings (Recording)

    Recording Settings (Recording) The “Recording” setup allows you to adjust recording settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Recording,” and press ENTER. The “Recording” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.

  • Page 103: Disc Settings (Dvd)

    Synchro Rec Selects the recording destination used for Synchro-Recording (page 61). Record to Records to the HDD. Record to Records to DVDs. Auto Chapter Selects whether to automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters during recording or dubbing. Inserts chapter marks at approximately 6 minute intervals.
  • Page 104 • When you have already registered a password, the display for entering the password appears. Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER. Select “Standard,” and press ENTER. The selection items for “Standard” are displayed.

  • Page 105: Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others)

    Hint If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” on page 121 using the number buttons. Note If you select a language in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

  • Page 106: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same Command Mode. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 22. Factory Setup Allows you to select the setup settings by group, and return them to their default settings.

  • Page 107: 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 108 TV channels cannot be changed. , The channel is disabled (page 94). , A timer recording started, which changed the channels. The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen. , If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 –...
  • Page 109 Programme listings for some programme positions are missing. , The programme guide data may not be updated. Turn off the recorder and let the recorder receive the progrmme guide data. , Some broadcast stations support only two days of data. For details, see the following website: www.europe.guideplus.com , All of the GUIDE Plus+ data could not be...
  • Page 110 The recorder starts playing automatically. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. Playback stops automatically. , If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal. Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-motion Play cannot be performed.
  • Page 111 , There is not enough disc space for the recording. , The set top box was turned off. , The set top box controller was incorrectly connected (page 13). , The settings in “Setup” in the Menu bar have been changed (page 49). , The recorder was in the process of dubbing (HDDyDVD).

  • Page 112: Remote Control

    The recorder automatically starts recording when the satellite receiver is turned on. , The Synchro-Rec function was activated. Turn off the satellite receiver and cancel the Synchro-Rec function (page 61). Dubbing You dubbed a title, but the title did not appear in the HDD Title List.
  • Page 113 The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not open and you cannot remove the disc after you press Z (open/close).

  • Page 114: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    C 13 There is a problem in the HDD. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized service facility. The DVD is dirty. , Clean the disc with a soft cloth. C 31 The DVD/CD is not inserted correctly.

  • Page 115: Specifications

    Notes about the discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside...

  • Page 116: About I.link

    (DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected. i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
  • Page 117 For further precautions, see the notes on page 88. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks.

  • Page 118: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote HDD button (32) DVD button (32) [/1 (on/standby) button (24) Z (open/close) button (32) PROG (programme) +/– buttons (32) The + button has a tactile dot Number buttons (55, 70) The number 5 button has a tactile dot INPUT SELECT button (63, 88)

  • Page 119: Front Panel

    Front panel [/1 (on/standby) button (24) Front panel display (120) Disc tray (32) A (open/close) button (32) TIMER REC indicator (54) SYNCHRO REC indicator (61) H (play) button (64) x (stop) button (64) (remote sensor) (21) z REC button (32) x REC STOP button (32) HDD button/indicator (32) DVD button/indicator (32)

  • Page 120: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display SMARTLINK HDD/DVD indicators Displays the selected media and the playing/recording status. Dubbing direction indicator SMARTLINK indicator (18) Displays the following: • Playing time • Current title/chapter/track/index number • Recording time/recording mode * Displays DATA CDs as “CD.” Hint You can turn off the front panel display when the recorder is turned off by setting “Dimmer”...

  • Page 121: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 104. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati 1209 Hausa...

  • Page 122: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 24 4:3 Letter Box 24 4:3 Pan Scan 24 “48kHz/96kHz PCM” 101 “A-B Erase” 76 Adjusting playback picture 67 playback sound 68 recording picture 58 Aerial 13 “AFT” 94 Album 37 Album number 37 “Album Search”...
  • Page 123 Erase all titles 76 “Erase Titles” 76 “Extend Time” 60 “Factory Setup” 106 “File Search” 70 “Finalise” 41 “Finalise Disc” 105 Finalising 40 “FNR” 67 “Format” 42 “Format DVD-RW” 105 Formatting 42 Freeze Frame 66 Front panel 119 Front panel display 120 GB 43 “Grid”...
  • Page 124 66 scan audio 64 search mode 70 “Set Thumbnail” 76 Set top box controller 13 Printed on 100% recycled paper. Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system 25 “Setup” 45 “Sharpness” 67 Simultaneous Rec and Play...

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