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RDR-HX750
© 2007 Sony Corporation
2-899-893-13(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-HX750 © 2007 Sony Corporation 2-899-893-13(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: Table Of Contents

    Controlling TVs with the remote ....... 21 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder .
  • Page 6 GUIDE Plus+ (in the UK only) ......43 Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System ......43 Learning the common elements .
  • Page 7 Erasing and Editing ........71 Before Editing ..........71 Erasing and Editing a Title .
  • Page 8 JPEG Image Files ........98 About the “Photo Album” Function ....... . 98 Preparing for Using the “Photo Album”...

  • Page 9: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo mode Hard disk drive (internal) Video mode DVD+RW mode DVD-RW 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”...
  • Page 10 Usable disc versions (as of April 2007) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM • 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM • 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs •...

  • Page 11: Playable Discs

    Playable discs 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 12 Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.

  • Page 13: 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 14: A: Connecting A Set Top Box Receiver

    Set top box controller Set top box (page 13) 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 15: 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 16: 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) (not supplied) TV, projector, or audio component...
  • Page 17 Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. When connecting a Sony TV that is compatible with the HDMI control function, see page 18. To see the signals from the connected set top...

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

    “T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation. About the HDMI Control functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the HDMI Control function with an HDMI cord (not supplied), operation , EURO VIEW is simplified as below: , you can enjoy the •...

  • Page 19: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords/Hdmi Cord

    DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) (yellow) (white) Audio/video cord (not supplied) (red) If you connect a Sony audio component that is compatible with the HDMI control function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the audio component. [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R)

  • Page 20: Step 4: Connecting The Mains Lead

    B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speakers for sound. z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. Notes • Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time.

  • Page 21: 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 22). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 22: 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 17, 49 you have completed “Step 6: Easy Setup.”...

  • Page 23: 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 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 24: Setting Up The Guide Plus+ ® System/Set Top Box Controller

    Progressive When you connect a progressive format TV to this recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, select “Compatible.” HDD caution messages Read the HDD caution messages, and press ENTER. Select “Finish Setup” using M/m, and press ENTER. “Easy Setup” is completed. To return to the previous step Press O RETURN.
  • Page 25 Select “YES” using M/m, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. If the Video Window does not switch to the specified programme position, select “NO” and press ENTER until the Video Window switches to the specified programme position. (In the UK only) To receive GUIDE Plus+ system data your recorder must be turned off when not in use.

  • Page 26: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    • The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 1/ 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 27: 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. VCR, etc. OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO Audio/video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder...

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30 Select your country/region, and press ENTER. Programme position Select the desired programme position using ./> or number buttons. Select “Channel” using M/m. Select the external decoder programme position using </,. Select “Sound System” using M/m. Press </, to select an available TV system, B/G, D/K, I, or L.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Checking The Disc Status While Recording

    Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. Each time you press the button, the display on the TV screen changes as follows: * Available when “Manual Rec. Mode” is set to “On (go to setup)” in the “Recording” setup (page 118).

  • Page 33: 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 O RETURN Press HDD or DVD. If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc”...
  • Page 34 E Title information: Displays the title number, title thumbnail picture (playback picture for the selected title, still images for the other titles), recording date, recorded station name (or programme position number), recording mode, title name, and title size. “Recording”: Indicates that the title is currently being recorded.

  • Page 35: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    Select “Set Thumbnail” using M/m, and press ENTER. The display for setting the thumbnail point appears and the title starts to play. While watching the playback picture, press H, X or c to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press X.

  • Page 36: Disc Information

    During playback Example: DVD-R in Video mode A Playing status B Shows that the Resume Play is available (page 61). C Current selected recording mode (remaining DVD recording time/disc type) (page 51) D Remaining time E Station name and programme position number F Audio setting for the current programme...

  • Page 37: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Programme

    5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme - RW - RW Video Video You can label a DVD, title, or programme by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title recorded in the HDD/ DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), 40 characters for a title recorded in the DVD+RW/DVD- RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), but the actual number of characters...

  • Page 38: Labelling And Protecting A Disc

    Press x (or select “OK,” and press ENTER). To cancel the setting, press O RETURN. 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 7 above, press a number button repeatedly to select a character.

  • Page 39: 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 37). Note 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 40: Playing The Disc On Other Dvd Equipment (Finalise)

    7. 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 41: Unfinalising A Disc

    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 42: Reformatting A Disc

    8. 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. For DVD-RWs or DVD-Rs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs.

  • Page 43: Guide Plus+ (In The Uk Only)

    GUIDE Plus+ (in the UK only) 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...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting Guide

    “Info”: Shows information when available. “Editor”: Allows you to edit the channel lineup and channel display (page 49). “Setup”: Allows you to change the language, country/region, postal code, input source, or host channel. E “Home” position: When you press the blue button (“Home”), the cursor returns to the last programme position on the “Grid.”...

  • Page 45: Watching Tv Using The Guide Plus+ System

    Watching TV Using the GUIDE Plus+ System PAGE – DAY – Press 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 46: Searching For A Programme Using The Guide Plus+ System

    To unlock the Video Window The Video Window is locked so that it does not change programme positions when you move the cursor across other titles. From “Grid,” select the logo of the programme position that is locked, and press the red button (“Unlock”).

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: Changing The Guide Plus+ Host Channel Manually

    Wait for one day until the programme guide data can be received. If the programme guide data has not been received after waiting for a day, search for the host channel at the following website and set the host channel manually (“Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually”...

  • Page 50: Disabling Programme Positions

    Select the programme position you want to check using M/m. To change the programme position, press the green button (“Prog. No.”), then enter a programme position number using the number buttons, and press ENTER. Note To receive from the recorder a programme position that can be received by either the set top box receiver or the recorder, change the input source in step 4.

  • Page 51: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 35). For the HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 72). • Adjust the recording picture quality if necessary (page 56).

  • Page 52: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    Notes • The maximum continuous recording time to the HDD is 12 hours for a single title. A title longer than 12 hours is divided. • Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. – Recording a programme with poor reception, or a programme or video source of low picture quality.

  • Page 53: Timer Recording (Guide Plus+/Manual)

    Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual) - RW - RW Video Video There are two methods to set the timer within the GUIDE Plus+ system: One Button Recording and setting the timer manually. 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.

  • Page 54: Setting The Timer Manually

    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. Set “Rec. Mode Adjust” to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 120). If the timer settings overlap If one or more timer settings overlap, a message appears.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Adjusting The Recording Picture Quality

    Adjusting the recording picture quality You can adjust the picture quality from the connected equipment, such as a TV or VCR by selecting a preset setting. You can also adjust the picture quality by changing detailed settings, and store up to three settings in the memory.

  • Page 57: Creating Chapters In A Title

    “Black Level”: Selects the black level (setup level) for the NTSC video signals. Select “ON” to raise the standard black level. Select this when the picture appears too dark. Select “OFF” to set the black level of the input signals to the standard level. Normally, select this position.

  • Page 58: Cancelling Timer Settings

    Select the timer setting you want to change using M/m, and 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 59: 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 26. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).

  • Page 60: Playback

    Playback Playing the Recorded Programme/DVD - RW Video DATA CD * DivX video file only Number buttons AUDIO SUBTITLE SYSTEM MENU MENU Press HDD or DVD. • If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 31). •...
  • Page 61 To display the registration code for this recorder Select “Registration Code” of “DivX” in the “Options” setup (page 126). 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.

  • Page 62: Playback Options

    Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 60. Buttons AUDIO - RW DATA DVD DATA CD * DivX video file only SUBTITLE DVD DATA DVD DATA CD * DivX video file only (instant replay/ instant advance) .
  • Page 63 Buttons (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. • JPEG image files made with a DVD camcorder can only be played as a slideshow.

  • Page 64: Playing A Specific Portion Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

    Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat) Press PLAY MODE during playback. The “Play Mode” menu appears. Select “A-B Repeat,” and press ENTER. “Set point A” is selected. While monitoring the sound, press ENTER at the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly.

  • Page 65: Creating Your Own Programme (Programme)

    Creating your own programme (Programme) - RW Video Video * finalised disc 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 66 To check the detailed settings for the selected preset, press DISPLAY. Press SYSTEM MENU to exit. To create your own setting Select “Memory1,” “Memory2,” or “Memory3” in step 3. Select “Detailed Settings,” and press ENTER. The display for adjusting detailed settings appears.

  • Page 67: Pausing A Tv Broadcast (Tv Pause/Pause Live Tv)

    Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause/Pause Live TV) You can pause a current TV broadcast, and record it on the HDD, then continue watching the programme at a later time. This is useful when you receive an unexpected phone call or visitor while watching TV.

  • Page 68: Playing From The Beginning Of The Programme You Are Recording (Chase Play)

    Playing from the Beginning of the Programme You Are Recording (Chase Play) “Chase Play” allows you to view the recorded part of a programme on the HDD while the recording is being made. You do not need to wait until the recording finishes. Press H while recording.

  • Page 69: Searching For A Time/Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Example: Play a DVD while recording to the HDD. While recording, press DVD and insert the DVD into the recorder. Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD Title List. Select the title you want to play, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. Note You cannot play a DVD, DivX video or VIDEO CD recorded in the NTSC colour system while...
  • Page 70 The display for entering the number appears. Example: Chapter Search Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, time code, etc., you want. For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.”...

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 To open up disc space on the HDD or a DVD- RW (VR mode), you can erase any title.

  • Page 73: Editing Multiple Titles (Multi-Mode)

    • “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 73). • “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 74). • “Chapter Edit”: Edits chapters in a title (page 75). • “Set Genre”: Assigns a genre to a title. •...

  • Page 74: Dividing A Title (Divide)

    Select point A using press • To return to the beginning of the title, press X and then press .. Select “From,” and press ENTER. The position of point A is displayed, and the title re-starts playing. Select point B using press X.

  • Page 75: Erasing And Editing A Chapter

    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 76). Press TITLE LIST. For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, switch the Title List (Original or Playlist), if necessary.

  • Page 76: Erasing A Chapter (Erase)

    Erasing a chapter (Erase) After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a Chapter,” select “Erase/Move.” Select a chapter using </,, and press ENTER. Select “Erase,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The chapter is erased. Combining multiple chapters (Combine) After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a...

  • Page 77: Moving A Playlist Title (Move)

    Moving a Playlist title (Move) Press TITLE LIST. Switch to the Playlist (page 72). Select a Playlist title, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. Select “Move,” and press ENTER. Select a new location for the title using M/m, and press ENTER.

  • Page 78: 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 dub a playing title using the HDD/DVD DUB button (see “HDD/DVD Dubbing”...

  • Page 79: Hdd/Dvd Dubbing

    Dubbing restriction You cannot dub movies and other DVD VIDEOs to the HDD. Also, when dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, scenes that contain a copy protection signal cannot be recorded. Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals can be moved only from the HDD to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode)* (after the title is moved, the original title in the HDD is erased).

  • Page 80: Dubbing Using Dubbing List

    Dubbing Using Dubbing List - RW Video You can select the titles you want to dub using Dubbing List. You can also edit titles before dubbing without changing the original titles. Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER. Select a dubbing direction, and press ENTER.
  • Page 81 Select “Start Dubbing,” and press ENTER. When you set “Finalise” to “Yes” in step 9, select the title menu style, and press ENTER. The recorder turns off automatically when you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished.
  • Page 82 To edit titles on the Dubbing List Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Dubbing Using Dubbing List” on page 80. 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.

  • Page 83: Making A Backup Disc (Dvd Backup)

    Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup) - RW Video 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 84: Dv Camcorder Dubbing

    DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 40). • Set the recorder and DV camcorder to the same colour system (page 110). Hookups to DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV output : Signal flow DVD recorder DV camcorder...
  • Page 85 Press HDD or DVD to select the recording destination. If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 31). 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.

  • Page 86: Dubbing An Entire Dv Format Tape (Dv One Touch Dubbing)

    Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape (DV 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 87: 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 88: Audio Tracks

    Audio Tracks Playing Audio Tracks from CD/DVD DATA DVD DATA CD You can play audio tracks on CDs, DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-RAMs), or DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). AUDIO Insert a disc. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 31. Press H. Playback starts.

  • Page 89: Playing A Specific Portion Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

    Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a • When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the LINE 3-TV/LINE 1/ DECODER/LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the user should take proper precautions when the LINE 3-TV/LINE 1/DECODER/LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system.

  • Page 90: Creating Your Own Programme (Programme)

    Creating your own programme (Programme) DATA DVD DATA CD You can play the contents of an album or disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the albums/tracks on a disc to create your own programme. You can make a programme of up to 24 steps.

  • Page 91: Searching For An Audio Track

    Searching for an Audio Track DATA DVD DATA CD You can search a disc by album or track. As albums and tracks are assigned individual numbers, select the album or track by entering its number. Number buttons Press PLAY MODE during playback. The “Play Mode”...

  • Page 92: About Jukebox

    MP3 audio tracks or copy to the HDD. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device before connecting. to USB jack USB device Note Some USB devices may not work with this recorder. </M/m/,, ENTER HDD/DVD DVD recorder...

  • Page 93: Copying Audio Tracks (Disc T Hdd)

    Copying audio tracks (DISC t HDD) Insert a disc that you are going to copy to the HDD. Press H to start playback. Press HDD/DVD DUB. For CDs, all the tracks on the disc are copied to the HDD. For DATA CDs/ DATA DVDs, the current album is copied to the HDD.

  • Page 94: Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/Usb Device

    Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device SUBTITLE SYSTEM MENU 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 95: Playback Options

    To skip a track (Set Skip) If you want a track not to play, set the track to be skipped. Select a track you want to skip. Press , while the Album List is displayed. Select “Edit” using M/m, and press ENTER.

  • Page 96: Creating Your Own Programme (Programme)

    Creating your own programme (Programme) You can play the contents of the HDD or connected USB device in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the HDD or connected USB device to create your own programme. You can make a programme of up to 24 steps.

  • Page 97: Managing Audio Tracks On The Music Jukebox

    Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox You can erase or label albums/tracks on the HDD. You can also assign an album a genre. SYSTEM MENU Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “Music Jukebox,” and press ENTER. Select “Listen to Music / Edit,” and press ENTER.

  • Page 98: Jpeg Image Files

    USB jack on the recorder. </M/m/,, ENTER Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “Photo Album,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album” menu appears. DVD recorder to USB jack USB cable (not supplied) USB output Digital still camera...

  • Page 99: Copying All Jpeg Image Files From The Connected Usb Device (Usb T Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R)

    Select the item, and press ENTER. To copy from DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs), select “View Photos on a CD/DVD.” To copy from the connected USB device, select “View Photos on a USB Device.” The “Photo Album” list appears. Example: CD/DVD Select an album or JPEG image file using M/m, and press ,.

  • Page 100: Copying Jpeg Image Albums To A Disc (Hdd T Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R)

    Select an album using M/m. To copy the selected album, go to step 6. To copy a JPEG image file, go to step 5. Press ENTER, and select a JPEG image file using M/m. Press ,. The sub-menu appears. Select an item, and press ENTER. To copy two or more albums or files, select “Multi-Mode.”...

  • Page 101: Copying Jpeg Image Files To A Disc (Hdd T Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R)

    Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The selected JPEG image albums are copied in the “PICTURE” folder on the disc. The JPEG image album names are automatically labelled as “***ALBUM.” If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 40).

  • Page 102: Using The "Photo Album" List

    To select a JPEG image file from a different album Switch to the album list in step 8. For instructions, see “To switch between the album list and JPEG image file list” on page 103. Select an album using M/m, and press <.
  • Page 103 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. D Scroll bar: Appears when all of the JPEG image files do not fit on the list.

  • Page 104: Viewing A Jpeg Image File

    To reload the files or folders When a disc or the connected USB device contains 1,000 or more files and/or 100 or more folders, select “Read next” in the “Photo Album” list, and press ENTER to view unloaded files or folders. It may take a few minutes to load files or folders.

  • Page 105: Managing Jpeg Image Files On The Hdd

    To rotate an image Press ANGLE repeatedly during a slideshow. Each time you press ANGLE, the image turns clockwise by 90°. z Hint You can start a slideshow by selecting “Start Slideshow” from the sub-menu. Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD SYSTEM MENU Press SYSTEM MENU.

  • Page 106: Printing Jpeg Image Files

    USB device by connecting a PictBridge- compatible printer to the USB jack on the recorder. Refer to the instructions supplied with the printer. SYSTEM MENU Connect a PictBridge-compatible printer to the USB jack on the recorder. to USB jack PictBridge-compatible printer </M/m/,, ENTER DVD recorder...
  • Page 107 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the recorder. When printing JPEG image files on the HDD, skip this step. Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “Photo Album,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album” menu appears. Select the item, and press ENTER.

  • Page 108: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Disc Settings (Disc Setup) The “Disc Setup” setup allows you to adjust DVD related settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Disc Setup,” and press ENTER. The “Disc Setup” setup appears with the following options.

  • Page 109: Recorder Settings (Basic)

    Recorder Settings (Basic) The “Basic” setup helps you to make clock and other recorder related settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. The “Basic” setup appears with the following options.
  • Page 110 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 111: Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner)

    Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner) The “Tuner” setup helps you to make tuner and programme position settings for the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Tuner,” and press ENTER. The “Tuner”...
  • Page 112 Skip Select this when the programme position is unused or contains unwanted channels. The selected position will be skipped when you press PROG +/–. Does not skip the selected programme position. CH System Select the region to get the best broadcast reception.

  • Page 113: Channel Swapping

    TV system Channel coverage L* (France) F2 – F10 VHF F21 – F69 UHF B – Q CATV S21 – S41 HYPER * To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.” Channel Swapping After the programme positions have been set, you can change the order of each programme position in the display list.
  • Page 114 z Hint When “Input Line System” is set to “NTSC,” you can select “Auto,” “3.58NTSC,” or “PAL-60.” Component Video Out Selects the signal format in which the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or progressive, from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Normal(Inter- Outputs signals in the lace)

  • Page 115: Audio Input Settings (Audio In)

    Audio Input Settings (Audio In) The “Audio In” 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 “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Audio In,” and press ENTER. The “Audio In”...

  • Page 116: Audio Output Settings (Audio Out)

    Audio Output Settings (Audio Out) The “Audio Out” setup allows you to switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack. If you connect a component that does not accept the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come from the speakers, and may affect your ears or cause speaker...

  • Page 117: Language Settings (Language)

    MPEG Output (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. MPEG Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder. MPEG -> Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder.

  • Page 118: Recording Settings (Recording)

    Auto Language The “Auto Language” function is available when “Audio Language” and “Subtitle Language” are set to the same language, and “Subtitle Display” is set to “On.” For DVD VIDEOs whose main audio track is the language you set in “Audio Language”...
  • Page 119 Manual recording mode The table below shows the approximate recording times for the HDD and the different DVD types in each manual recording mode, as well as the standard recording mode equivalents. The recording time for DVDs Approx. recording time (hours) Recording HDD DVD+RW/...
  • Page 120 For the HDD (“HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode On”)/DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) HQ+, PCM, MN32 to MN9: 720 × 480 / 720 × 576 MN8 and MN7: 352 × 480 / 352 × 576 MN6 to MN1: 352 × 240 / 352 × 288 Rec.

  • Page 121: Playback Settings (Playback)

    Playback Settings (Playback) The “Playback” setup allows you to adjust the playback settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Playback,” and press ENTER. The “Playback” setup appears with the following options.
  • Page 122 Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. Select “Parental Control” in “Playback,” and press ENTER. When you have already registered a password, go to step 3.

  • Page 123: Hdmi Settings (Hdmi Output)

    Notes • If you forget your password, reset the recorder (page 135). • When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this recorder. • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc.
  • Page 124 Screen Resolution Selects the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. If the picture is not clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/ projector, etc.

  • Page 125: Other Settings (Options)

    Audio Output Selects the type of audio signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. Auto Outputs Dolby Digital, MPEG and DTS audio signals as a bitstream signal. Normally select this position. Converts all audio signals except for DTS signals to PCM.

  • Page 126: Options 2

    Command Mode Changes the Command Mode of the recorder to avoid interference with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. Select “Command Mode” in “Options,” and press ENTER. Select a Command Mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), and press ENTER. Note The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.
  • Page 127 TV Pause Selects the tuner for the TV Pause (page 67). TV’s Tuner Selects this when connecting the recorder to your TV using the SCART jack. Recorder’s Selects this when Tuner connecting the recorder to your TV not using the SCART jack.

  • Page 128: 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 129 There is no picture or picture noise appears when connected to the HDMI OUT jack. , Try the following: Turn the recorder off and on again. Turn the connected equipment off and on again. and then connect the HDMI cord again. , If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the “Screen Resolution”...
  • Page 130 GUIDE Plus+ system (in the UK 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 131 Sound distortion occurs. , Set “Tuner Level” in the “Audio In” setup to “Compression” (page 115). Sound is noisy. , When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT R- AUDIO-L jacks, LINE 3 – TV jack, or LINE 1/DECODER jack (page 89).
  • Page 132 The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the subtitles. , Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEO’s menu. , The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder.

  • Page 133: Remote Control

    Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP. , It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input disc data before recording can stop. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 134 Lock (page 61, 88). 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...

  • Page 135: 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 136: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage: PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, 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 137: Files

    General Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 44 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 66.5 × 286 mm (width/height/ depth) incl. projecting parts Hard disk drive capacity: 160 GB Mass (approx.): 4.4 kg Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC Operating humidity: 25% to 80% Supplied accessories: Mains lead (1)

  • Page 138: The Recorder Can Play

    MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files that the recorder can play The recorder can play the following tracks and files: – MP3 audio tracks with the extension “.mp3.” – JPEG image files with the extension “.jpeg” or “.jpg.”...

  • Page 139: About I.link

    About the name “i.LINK” i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

  • Page 140: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote A HDD button (31) DVD button (31) B [/1 (on/standby) button (23) C Z (open/close) button (31) D PROG (programme) +/– buttons (31) The + button has a tactile dot E Number buttons (37, 69) The number 5 button has a tactile dot F INPUT (input select) button (59)

  • Page 141: Front Panel

    Y TV PROG (programme) +/– buttons (21) The + button has a tactile dot Z TV t (input select) button (21) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (23) (remote sensor) (21) C Disc tray (31) D Front panel display (142)

  • Page 142: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display A Displays the following: • Playing time • Current title/chapter/track/index number • Recording time/recording mode • Clock • Programme position • EPG indication (43) “EPG” appears when receiving the GUIDE Plus+ data. • TV Direct Rec. indication (31): “TV”...

  • Page 143: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 117. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Number Language Number Language Number Language (code) (code) (code)

  • Page 144: Country/Area Code

    Country/Area Code For details, see page 122. Number Area (Code) 0118 Argentina (ar) Australia (au) 0121 0120 Austria (at) 0205 Belgium (be) 0218 Brazil (br) Canada (ca) 0301 0312 Chile (cl) 0314 China (cn) 0411 Denmark (dk) Finland (fi) 0609 0618 France (fr) 0405...

  • Page 145: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics “16:9” 121 “4:3 Letter Box” 121 “4:3 Pan Scan” 121 “96 kHz PCM Output” 116 “A-B Erase” 73 “A-B Repeat” 64 Adjusting playback picture 65 recording picture 56 Aerial 13 “AFT”...
  • Page 146 DVD VIDEO 11 DVD+R 9 DVD+RW 9 DVD-R 9 DVD-RAM 11 DVD-RW 9 Easy Setup 23 “Edit” 72 Editing 71 chapters 75 Playlist 76 titles 72 “Editor” 44 Enter characters 37 “Erase” 72 “Erase Album” 105 “External Audio” 115 “Finalise” 40 Finalising 40 “Format”...
  • Page 147 “On Screen Display” 125 ONE-TOUCH DUB 86 One-Touch Dubbing 86 One-Touch Play 18 “Optimise HDD” 108 “Options” 125 Original 34 “OSD Language” 117 Page mode 34 Parental Control 61 Parts and controls 140 Pause Live TV 67 “Pause Mode” 121 PAY-TV 28 PBC 60 PDC 58...
  • Page 148 Slow-motion play 63 SMARTLINK 18 “Sort Titles” 34 “Sound System” 112 “Standard (4:3)” 23 “Stereo 1” 115 Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary “Stereo 2” 115 Sub sound 52 SUBTITLE 62 “Subtitle Display” 118 “Subtitle Language” 117 Super VIDEO CD 11 “S-Video”...

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