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To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and
services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct
RDR-HXD860
© 2006 Sony Corporation
2-886-042-11(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-HXD860 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-886-042-11(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 If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. About this manual • In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as “HDD,” and “disc” is used as a...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Controlling TVs with the remote ....... 18 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder . . . 19 Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote .
  • Page 6 Viewing a Digital Text Service ........41 Selecting digital text from dedicated digital teletext channels .
  • Page 7 Creating and Editing a Playlist ........74 Moving a Playlist title (Change Order).

  • 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 August 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. 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 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

    Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder. Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. Aerial cable (supplied) to AERIAL OUT DVD recorder...

  • Page 13: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords/Hdmi Cord

    (not supplied) S VIDEO INPUT TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) COMPONENT VIDEO IN (green) (blue) (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (red) DVD recorder to i LINE 1 – TV SCART cord (not supplied) ,continued...

  • Page 14: About The Smartlink Features (For Scart Connections Only)

    • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack (connection E) to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
  • Page 15 For playback • One Touch Play You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV’s input to the recorder, and start playback with one touch of the H (play) button (page 60). • One Touch Menu You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s programme position, and display the Title List menu with one touch of the TITLE LIST button (page 60).

  • Page 16: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords

    B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) DVD recorder INPUT VIDEO (yellow) (white) AUDIO (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

  • Page 17: Step 4: Connecting The Mains Lead

    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. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

  • Page 18: 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 19). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 19: If You Have A Sony Dvd Player Or More Than One Sony 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 20: Changing Programme Positions Of The Recorder Using The Remote

    Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. 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.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    • The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3 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 23: 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 24: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner

    For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions. • If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected tuner. to SCART input to i LINE 1 – TV DVD recorder...

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 stop recording Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for recorder to stop recording. To watch another TV programme while recording If your TV is connected to the i LINE 1 –...

  • Page 27: Playing The Recorded Programme (Title List)

    3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) - RW - RW Video Video To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List. TITLE LIST Press HDD or DVD. If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc”...
  • Page 28 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. Select “Play,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. To stop playback Press x (stop).

  • Page 29: Displaying The Playing/Remaining Time And Play Information

    To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. z 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 •...

  • Page 30: Checking The Playing/Remaining Time

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

  • Page 31: Checking The Remaining Disc Space

    Example: When playing a CD Track playing time and the current track/index number Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc CD text (when available) Example: When playing an MP3 audio track Playing time and number of the current track Current album number Example: When viewing a JPEG image...

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: Protecting A Disc

    Select “Disc Name,” and press ENTER. Enter the disc name in the “Input Disc Name” display (page 32). 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.

  • Page 35: 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 25.

  • Page 36: 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 37 z 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 38: Guide To Digital Services

    Guide to Digital Services EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) 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 included in this recorder). The EPG provides a quick and easy way to: •...

  • Page 39: Viewing Programmes Related To A Specific Category

    K Icon tray Depending on the channel and programme settings, some icons may appear in the display: : Either the channel or the programme is locked (page 90). : Timer event icons (page 49) : Series Recording icon (page 50) L Indicates the current time and date.

  • Page 40: Programme Information

    Press Press the red button. The category pop-up list appears. Press M/m to select a category, and press ENTER. The selected category is displayed in a title bar at the top of the EPG display and only programmes related to that category will be shown in the list.

  • Page 41: Viewing A Digital Text Service

    Available buttons in the Information display Buttons Operations PAGE Scroll the information display by page </, Toggle the display between description of the current/ next programme M/m or Display programme the number information for other buttons channels Toggle the Favourites List ENTER View the selected channel Viewing a Digital Text...

  • Page 42: Selecting Digital Text From Other Channels

    Once the text page is displayed (this may take some time), follow the on- screen instructions to obtain your required selection. On some pages the TV programme may also be displayed on the text screen. On- screen instructions will inform you how to change the displayed programme.

  • Page 43: Watching Or Listening To A Favourite Channel

    Select “Favourites,” and press ENTER. “Favourites List 1” display appears. Press repeatedly to switch to a different Favourites List. This display shows all the TV or Radio channels available to you. Press TV/RADIO to display either your favourite TV or favourite Radio channels at any time.

  • Page 44: Index

    Index The Index application is an easy way to display a scrollable list of all the tuned channels, including your favourites channel lists, and allows one of these to be selected. PAGE TV/RADIO While in normal operation mode, press ENTER. The Index display for the last display you viewed appears.

  • Page 45: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 31). For the HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 71). • Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 52).

  • Page 46: Unrecordable Pictures

    Unrecordable pictures Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder continues to record but only a blank, grey coloured screen will be recorded. Copy control Recordable discs signals Copy-Free - RW Video...
  • Page 47 Press [TIMER]. Press M/m to select the “Day and Time” or “Mode” row. Then press ENTER. Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Then press ENTER. To make additional changes to items in different rows, return to step 2. The adjustable items are listed below.
  • Page 48 To extend the recording duration time while recording Press OPTIONS during recording to select “Extend Rec.,” and press ENTER. Press M/m to select the duration time. You can set the duration in increments of 10 minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes.

  • Page 49: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Epg

    Recording TV programmes using the EPG The EPG function is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just select the programme you want to record in the EPG display. The date, time, and channel of that programme are set automaically. Number buttons PAGE...

  • Page 50: Recording Programmes Using Series Recording

    To scroll the EPG display by page (Page mode) Press PAGE while the EPG display is turned on to display the previous/next ten channels. To stop recording during timer recording Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.
  • Page 51 Select a programme containing series information using </M/m/, or the number buttons. The “Series Info” appears under the blue bar at the bottom of the EPG screen when the programme contains series information. Press the blue button (“Series Info”). The Series Information display appears. Press the red button to display the Programme Guide and see more information about the selected...

  • Page 52: Using The Quick Timer Function

    Using the Quick Timer function You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute increments. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in 30 minute increments. The maximum duration is six hours. (normal recording) The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (the power does not turn off).

  • Page 53: Creating Chapters In A Title

    “HDD Rec. Picture Size”/“DVD Rec. Picture Size”: Sets the picture size of the programme to be recorded. • Auto (HDD only) (“HDD Rec. Picture Size” default setting): Automatically selects the actual picture size. • 4 : 3: Sets the picture size to 4:3. •...

  • Page 54: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings - RW Video There are two ways to check, change or cancel the timer settings. • Using the EPG • Using the Timer List SYSTEM MENU O RETURN Checking/changing/cancelling using the EPG Press A timer setting can be identified using the event bar and the timer event icon displayed in the EPG display.

  • Page 55: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Using The Timer List

    Note If you set “Repeat Rec.” to any option other than “Off” in step 3, your EPG timer recording will be converted into a standard timer recording. The timer event icon disappears from the EPG display. Checking/changing/cancelling using the Timer List Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 56 “Info”: Displays the timer setting information box along with the disc space required to record the whole programme (according to the selected recording mode). Press O RETURN to return to the Timer List. To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 3 and 4 above.

  • Page 57: Recording From Connected Equipment

    Recording From Connected Equipment - RW - RW Video Video z REC x REC STOP Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec) You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner).

  • Page 58: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    Notes • The recorder starts recording only after detecting a special control signal from the connected equipment. The beginning of the programme may not be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on or off. • During Synchro-Recording, other operations, such as normal recording, cannot be performed.

  • Page 59: Playback

    Playback Playing - RW - RW Video Video DATA DVD DATA CD (open/ close) 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 25). •...
  • Page 60 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 61: Playback Options

    Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 59. For MP3, JPEG, or DivX operations, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, or ® DivX Video Files” on page 66. Buttons AUDIO - RW SUBTITLE (instant replay/...

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. - RW - RW Video 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.

  • Page 66: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks, Jpeg Image Files, Or Divx ® Video Files

    Playing MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, or DivX Files DATA DVD DATA CD You can play MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or JPEG image files and DivX video files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).

  • Page 67: About Mp3 Audio Tracks, Jpeg Image Files, And Divx Video Files

    To rotate a picture Press OPTIONS while the JPEG image is displayed to select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left,” and press ENTER. z Hints • Press AUDIO to switch between stereo or monaural audio tracks when playing MP3 audio tracks. •...

  • Page 68: Mp3 Audio Tracks, Jpeg Image Files, Or Divx Video Files That 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 69 Notes • Depending on the software you use to create the DATA DVD/DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration. • No more than a total of 999 individual folders can be played. (Folders that do not contain JPEG/ MP3/DivX files are counted as well.) •...

  • Page 70: 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 71: 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 72: Erasing Multiple Titles (Erase Titles)

    “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 73). “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 28). “Make a Playlist”: Adds the entire title to the Playlist title as one scene (page 76). z Hints •...

  • Page 73: 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 74: Creating Chapters Manually

    Creating chapters manually - RW You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback. 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 75 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 76: Moving A Playlist Title (Change Order)

    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. If the Title List (Playlist) appears, press ,. Select the title and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears.

  • Page 77: Dividing A Playlist Title (Divide)

    z Hint After titles are combined, the title name is the title name of the first title prior to combination. Note When the number of chapters in the title to be combined exceeds the limit, the chapters at the end are combined into a single chapter.

  • 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 select to dub one title at a time (Title Dubbing –...
  • Page 79 Required times for High-speed Dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60-minute programme) Speed High- High- High- speed speed Rec. speed mode DVD- DVD+ DVD-R Approx. Approx. Approx. 10 min. 10 min. 8 min. Approx. Approx. Approx. 6 min. 6 min. 5 min.
  • Page 80 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 81: 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 82: 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 83 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 84: Dv Dubbing

    If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 25). 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 85 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 45.

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 88 When you finish adding scenes, press The scene list is displayed. A Total duration of the scene B Total number of scenes C Scene information block Select the scene information block you want to edit using </,, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears.

  • Page 89: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Clock and Language Settings (Basic) The “Basic” setup helps you to make clock and language settings for the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. The “Basic”...

  • Page 90: Digital Tv Settings (Dtv Settings)

    Digital TV settings (DTV Settings) The “DTV Settings” setup enables you to take full advantage of Digital TV Broadcasting services such as favourites channels setting or to prevent children’s viewing unsuitable channels and programmes. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,”...

  • Page 91: Tuning

    Press TV/RADIO to display either the TV or Radio channels. The Radio mode is indicated by the presence of a Radio icon display. Select a channel you want to lock using M/m or the number buttons, and press ENTER. A locked channel is identified by the icon next to the programme number.
  • Page 92 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The “Auto Tune” display appears showing a tuning progress bar and the number of channels found. When “Auto Tune” has ended, a completion display appears indicating the number of TV and Radio channels that have been found and stored. Press ENTER to remove the display and view the first channel captured.

  • Page 93: Technical Information

    Select the channel you want to move using M/m or the number buttons, then press ENTER. A tick icon appears next to the selected programme number and a Swap option appears in the display. Press the green or red button to view the previous or next page.

  • Page 94: Video Settings (Video)

    Press M/m to select “Off,” and press ENTER. Notes • Sony recommend that you always leave this option set to “On.” • To receive the upgrade, the unit must be powered on. It will take up to 30 minutes to upgrade the unit.
  • Page 95 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. HDMI Resolution Selects the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. When you select “Auto”...
  • Page 96 Progressive Output If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p) format signals, set “Progressive Output” to “On.” You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images. Select “Progressive Output,” and press ENTER. Select “On,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. Select “Start,”...

  • Page 97: Audio Settings (Audio)

    Pause Mode (HDD/DVDs only) Selects the picture quality in pause mode. Auto The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. Frame The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.
  • Page 98 Audio Connection The following setup items switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack. For connection details, see “Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords” on page 16. Select “Dolby Digital,”...
  • Page 99 • 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal. 48kHz/ The audio signals of DVD 16bit VIDEOs are converted to 48 kHz/16 bit and output. 96kHz/ All signals containing 24bit 96 kHz/24 bit are output without conversion.

  • Page 100: 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 101: Disc Settings (Dvd)

    TV Direct Rec. (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R only) Selects whether to directly start recording using the SMARTLINK feature (page 26). This setting is effective only when you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks. Allows you to easily record what you are watching on the Turns off the TV Direct Rec function.
  • Page 102 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. Select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, and press ENTER. The area is selected. •...

  • Page 103: Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others)

    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 19. Password You can set or modify the password that gives access to the “Parental Control”...

  • Page 104: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    Factory Setup Allows you to select the setup settings by group, and return them to their default settings. Note that all of your previous settings will be lost. Select “Factory Setup” in “Others,” and press , or ENTER. The display for selecting a group of settings appears.

  • Page 105: 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 106 There is no picture or the picture noise appears when connected to the HDMI OUT jack. , Try the following: 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 “HDMI Resolution”...
  • Page 107 The picture does not fill the screen, even though the picture size is set in “TV Type” of the “Video Output” in the “Video” setup. , The picture size of the title is fixed. The picture is black and white. , Check that “Line1 Output”...
  • Page 108 Playback The recorder does not play any type of disc (except HDD). , The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up. , The disc is not correctly inserted. , Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. In this case, if the recorder is on, leave it on (if it is off, leave it off) for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
  • Page 109 Recording/Timer recording/ Editing The programme position cannot be changed from the programme position you are recording. , Set the TV’s input source to “TV.” Recording does not start immediately after you press z REC. , Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,” “FORMAT,”...

  • Page 110: 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 57). Dubbing You dubbed a title, but the title did not appear in the HDD Title List.
  • Page 111 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 112: 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 113: 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 114: 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 115 For further precautions, see the notes on page 84. 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 116: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote A HDD button (25) DVD button (25) B [/1 (on/standby) button (21) C Z (open/close) button (25) D PROG (programme) +/– buttons (25) The + button has a tactile dot E Number buttons (49, 65) The number 5 button has a tactile dot F INPUT SELECT button (58, 84)

  • Page 117: Front Panel

    Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (21) B Front panel display (117) C Disc tray (25) D A (open/close) button (25) E TIMER REC indicator (46) SYNCHRO REC indicator (57) F H (play) button (59) G x (stop) button (59) (remote sensor) (18) I z REC button (25) J x REC STOP button (25)
  • Page 118 Rear panel A HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack (13, 16) B AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (12) C COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P D LINE 3 jack (22) E AC IN terminal (17) F LINE 1 – TV jack (13) G LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (13) H LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) ) jacks (13)

  • Page 119: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 89. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1186 Scots Gaelic 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati 1045 Assamese...

  • Page 120: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 21 4:3 Letter Box 21 4:3 Pan Scan 21 “48kHz/96kHz PCM” 99 “A-B Erase” 72 Adjusting playback picture 62 playback sound 63 recording picture 52 Aerial 12 Album 30 Album number 30 “Album Search”...
  • Page 121 DVD+RW 8 DVD-R 8 DVD-RAM 10 DVD-RW 8 Easy Setup 21 Editing 70 DV Edit 84 Enter characters 32 Viewing a list of available channels 38 Viewing programmes related to a specific category 39 “Erase” 71 Erase all titles 72 “Erase Titles”...
  • Page 122 Page mode 28 Parental Control 60 Parental Lock 90 Parts and controls 116 “Password” 103 Pause Live TV 63 “Pause Mode” 97 “PB Video Equalizer” 62 PBC 59 Picture quality 52 Picture size 52 “Play Beginning” 60 Play mode 30 Playable discs 10 Playback 10 DivX video files 66...
  • Page 123 Technical Information 93 Thumbnail picture 28 “Time Search” 65 TIME/TEXT 30 TIMER 47 Timer List 55 Timer recording “Auto Title Erase” check/change/cancel EPG timer setting 49 manual setting 46 “Rec. Mode Adjust” Synchro Rec 57 “Timer Settings” 100 Title 30 TITLE LIST 59 Title List 27 Sort 28...
  • Page 124 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper. Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary...

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