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Sony RDR-HX900 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-187-189-11(2)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions
RDR-HX900
© 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    2-187-189-11(2) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX900 © 2004 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR-HX900 Serial No.______________...
  • Page 3 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,...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder ........
  • Page 5 DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) ......77 Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing ..........77 Recording an Entire DV/Digital8 Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) .

  • Page 6: Ways To Use Your Dvd Recorder

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Control your cable box or satellite receiver – Set top box control , Connect the supplied set top box controller to have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver during a timer recording (page 14).
  • Page 7 Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback , If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode) or the HDD, you can watch a program from the beginning while it is being recorded (page 60). Watch one title while recording another –...

  • Page 8: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Disc Type Logo Hard disk drive (internal) DVD+RW mode DVD- Video mode DVD+R DVD-R Usable disc versions (as of May 2004) • 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 with CPRM* •...
  • Page 9 Recording Features Auto Manual Rewrite Chapter Chapter (page 45) (page 91) (page 68) Discs that cannot be recorded on • 4x-speed compatible DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.2/4x) • DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible • Dual layer discs •...

  • Page 10: Playable Discs

    Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar DATA CD device in music format containing MP3 audio tracks z Hint This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs as well.
  • Page 11 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 12: Hookups And Settings

    Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
  • Page 13 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL Wall Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input Note Do not connect a hi- definition tuner using the component video cords. This recorder only accepts standard definition interlace signals. AC IN DVD recorder ,continued...
  • Page 14 Set top box controller (supplied) Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver. to SET TOP CONTROL DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO...
  • Page 15 VHF/UHF SET TOP BOX COMPONENT VIDEO IN DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE IN CONTROL S VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO COAXIAL G-LINK OPTICAL CONTROL S IN to antenna input DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AC IN...

  • Page 16: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords

    COAXIAL OPTICAL (red) (blue) CONTROL S Component video cord (not supplied) INPUT S VIDEO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorder AC IN to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (green) COMPONENT VIDEO IN (green) (blue) (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Video Input Jack

    Connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images. Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button with this connection. Yellow White (L) Red (R) Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack...

  • Page 18: Using The Progressive Button

    ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. • TV Guide On Screen does not appear if you connect...

  • Page 19: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to optical to coaxial digital input digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder (yellow) INPUT VIDEO (white) AUDIO (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) AC IN DVD recorder [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer ,continued...

  • Page 20: Input Jack

    Connecting to audio L/R input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied). Yellow White (L) Red (R) • Surround effect (page 56) TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night Note Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE...

  • Page 21: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 23). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 22: Controlling Tvs With The Remote

    Selects the channel on your Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo...
  • Page 23 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. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.

  • Page 24: Step 7: Easy Setup

    Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Tuner Preset Video Area Setup Audio Clock Features Set Top Box Control Options Language Easy Setup Select “Options,” and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Format DVD : Video Dimmer : Audio...
  • Page 25 Number buttons O RETURN Turn on the TV. Press [/1. The recorder turns on. Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. “Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made.

  • Page 26: Satellite Receiver

    Set the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. If you want to use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 14), select “Yes.” If you do not have a cable box, select “No,” then go to step 15. Enter the brand code of your cable box/ satellite receiver.
  • Page 27 “16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with a wide screen mode. For details, see “TV Type” on page 87. Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect to your amplifier (receiver) appears. EASY SETUP Audio Connection Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)? Select the type of jack you are using.
  • Page 28 Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting Point the DVD recorder’s remote at the recorder (not at the cable box/satellite receiver). Press CH +/– and check that the channel changes on the cable box/satellite receiver window. Press the number buttons and check that the channel changes on the cable box/ satellite receiver window.

  • Page 29: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    COMPONENT VIDEO IN DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL CONTROL LINE IN S VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL CONTROL S IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AC IN ,continued...

  • Page 30: Connecting To The Line 2 In Jacks On The Front Panel

    Noise (feedback) may result. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO Audio/video cord S-video cord (not (not supplied) supplied) : Signal flow DVD recorder...
  • Page 31 • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. DVD recorder Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch videotapes, watch the tapes through a second Line input on your TV.

  • Page 32: Guide To Displays

    Guide to Displays Using the On-Screen Menus - RW - RW DATA CD This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you can perform most of the recorder’s operations. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN System Menu The System Menu appears when you press SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of the recorder’s main functions, such as timer...

  • Page 33: Using The Tv Guide On Screen System

    Example 1: When you press TOOLS while the Title List menu is turned on. TITLE LIST My Movies 1.5/4.7GB ORIGINAL Close 1:00PM - 2:00PM 9/15 Sort Disc Info. 8:00PM - 9:00PM 9/17 Date Title 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM 9/25 Erase Titles Number 8:00PM - 8:30PM 9/25...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide If you are having trouble displaying the television program list, please check the following. – This recorder downloads the TV Guide On Screen data several times a day when the recorder is turned off. Turn off the recorder when you are not using it (for example, at night).
  • Page 35 “PROMOTIONS”: Shows just promotions. Select a promotion and press the button. “SETUP”: Allows you to change the TV Guide On Screen system settings and channel lineup. “MESSAGES”: Displays messages and information such as the TV Guide ID Number. To delete unwanted messages, press the green button.
  • Page 36 To lock the Picture in Guide You can lock the Picture in Guide so that it does not change when you move the cursor across other titles. Select the logo of the channel that you want to lock from LISTINGS and press the blue button. Press the blue button again to unlock the channel.

  • Page 37: Using The Title List

    Using the Title List - RW - RW Video The titles of programs recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List. Z OPEN/ CLOSE TITLE LIST CURSOR MODE Press HDD or DVD. If you select DVD, press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a DVD on the disc tray.
  • Page 38 G Scroll bar: Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the list. To view the hidden titles, press M/m. H Title’s thumbnail picture To scroll the list display by page (Page mode) Press CURSOR MODE while the list display is turned on.

  • Page 39: Using The "Disc Info" Screen (Disc Settings)

    Using the “Disc Info” Screen (disc settings) - RW - RW Video With the Disc Information display, you can check the disc type and remaining disc space. Also, you can perform operations such as formatting and finalizing (page 40). Z OPEN/ CLOSE Press HDD or DVD.
  • Page 40 Labeling, protecting, or formatting a disc - RW - RW You can execute options effective for the entire disc using the Disc Information display. Press TOOLS while the disc is in the recorder. The TOOLS menu appears. Select “Disc Info.,” and press ENTER. Example: When the inserted disc is a DVD- RW (VR mode).

  • Page 41: Checking The Play Information And Playing Time

    Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER. The display shows the approximate time required for finalizing and asks for confirmation. Finalize About xx min is needed for finalizing this disc. Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction. Do you want to finalize? Cancel Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
  • Page 42 A Title number/name (Track number for CDs/VIDEO CDs without PBC, scene number for VIDEO CDs with PBC, track number/name for DATA CDs) B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs angle/ audio/ C The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) D The current selected angle Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch 1 : English DolbyDigital 3/2.1...

  • Page 43: How To Enter Characters

    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) Notes • The recorder can only display the first level of a CD’s text, such as the disc name.
  • Page 44 To enter a letter with an accent mark, select an accent followed by the letter. Example: Select “ ` ” and then “a” to enter “à.” To insert a space, select “Space.” Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the remaining characters.

  • Page 45: Recording

    Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 8). • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 39). For HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 67).

  • Page 46: Timer Recording (Tv Guide/Manual/Vcr Plus+)

    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, gray colored screen will be recorded. Copy control Recordable discs signals Copy-Free - RW Video...
  • Page 47 Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVDs are formatted automatically. Press [TV GUIDE]. 8:05 SCHEDULE LISTINGS TODAY 8:00PM Doctors and Lawyers Local News Sports Today's News The Urban Garden Music Show Local News Promotional Chemicals and Chemistry Panel World Soccer Promotional...
  • Page 48 Setting the timer manually or using the VCR Plus+ system (Manual/VCR Plus+) You can set the timer for a total of 30 programs. Number buttons, SET [TV GUIDE] Blue button M/m, ENTER Press [TIMER]. 8:05 MESSAGES FAVORITES Date: Promotional Start Time: Panel End Time: Channel:...

  • Page 49: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings

    Notes • Check to see that there is enough available space for the recording (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (page 67). • To record a cable or satellite program without using cable box/satellite box control, turn on the cable box or satellite receiver and select the program you want to record.

  • Page 50: Recording Without The Timer

    To change the recording frequency Press SCHEDULE and select the program you want to change. Then press the green button repeatedly to change the recording frequency. Programs set to be recorded “Daily” will only be recorded from Monday through Friday. To cancel the timer setting Press SCHEDULE and select the program you want to cancel.

  • Page 51: Using The Quick Timer Function

    To stop recording Press x REC STOP located beneath the remote control cover. Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop. To pause recording Press X REC PAUSE located beneath the remote control cover. To restart recording, press the button again.

  • Page 52: Creating Chapters In A Title

    “HDD Rec. Picture Size”/“DVD Rec. Picture Size”: Sets the picture size of the program to be recorded. • 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to 4:3. • 16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide mode). • Auto (HDD only): Automatically selects the actual picture size.

  • Page 53: Recording From A Vcr Or Similar Device

    Recording From a VCR or Similar Device - RW - RW Video You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” (page 29). Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).

  • Page 54: Playback

    Playback Playing - RW - RW DATA CD Z OPEN/ CLOSE Number buttons TITLE LIST RETURN TOP MENU H PLAY Press HDD or DVD. • If you select DVD, press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a DVD or CD on the disc tray. Then press the button again to close the disc tray.
  • Page 55 The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: – you open the disc tray (except for HDD). – you play another title (except for HDD). – you switch the Title List menu to Original or Playlist (DVD-RW in VR mode only). –...

  • Page 56: Playback Options

    Playback options Z OPEN/CLOSE INSTANT REPLAY/ INSTANT ADVANCE ./> PREV/NEXT PROGRESSIVE Buttons Z OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY ANGLE Operations Stops play and opens the disc tray. Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. Selects the language.
  • Page 57 FR2 T T t t FF2 FR3* T T T t t t FF3* Discs * TVS was developed by Sony to produce home surround sound with just a stereo TV. This only works with multichannel Dolby Digital soundtracks. - RW...

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Notes • To enjoy the TVS function, set “Digital Out” to “On” and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in Audio Setup. • When the playback signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    Press </, to adjust the setting, and press ENTER. The default settings are underlined. Y NR : (weak) Off “ ” C NR : (weak) Off “ ” : (weak) Off “ ” : (weak) Off “ ”* PB Video Equalizer “...

  • Page 60: Chasing Playback/Simultaneous Rec And Play

    Chasing Playback/ Simultaneous Rec and Play You can view the beginning of a program while it is being recorded. You can also play a title or previously recorded program while recording. Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording (Chasing Playback) - RW “Chasing Playback”...

  • Page 61: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Select the title you want to play, and press ENTER. Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. Note The DVD’s playback picture on your TV screen freezes for a few seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/advance during Simultaneous Rec and Play.

  • Page 62: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks

    Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, track, time code, etc., you want. For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.” If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another number.
  • Page 63 Playback order of MP3 audio tracks Albums containing MP3 audio tracks play in the following order. A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album E) are skipped. Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4...

  • Page 64: Editing

    Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front panel display, and select the option available for your disc (page 8). Note You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

  • Page 65: Editing A Title

    The advanced edit functions available for Playlist titles are: – Labeling a title (page 65). – Erasing a title (page 65). – Erasing multiple titles (page 66). – Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 66). – Rearranging the title order (page 70). –...
  • Page 66 “Protect Title”: Protects the title. Select “On” when the Protection display appears. “ ” appears next to the protected title. To cancel the protection, select “Off.” “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter a title name (page 43). “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 38).
  • Page 67 Select a title, and press ENTER. A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. To clear all of check marks, select “Reset All.” Erase Titles Select the titles to erase. 1:00PM - 2:00PM 9/15 8:00PM - 9:00PM...

  • Page 68: Creating And Editing A Playlist

    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 69 Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER. A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. To select all of the titles, select “Select All.”...
  • Page 70 “Change OUT”: Allows you to change the OUT point, and repeat from step 9. To add more scenes, select “Add” and go to step 6. To preview all of the captured scenes in the listed order, select “Preview.” When you finish editing the Scene List, select “OK,”...
  • Page 71 Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles) - RW Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist) menu. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOLS and select “Playlist.” Press TOOLS to select “Combine Titles,” and press ENTER. The display for selecting titles appears.

  • Page 72: Dubbing (Hdd Y Dvd)

    Dubbing (HDD y DVD) Before Dubbing - RW - RW 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 – see “Dubbing a Single Title (Title Dub)”...
  • Page 73 Note that speeds shown in the table are an approximate of the maximum dubbing speed. Speed x2.4-speed x2-speed High- High- speed speed mode DVD+RW DVD-RW x2.4 x3.6 x4.8 x7.2 x9.6 Maximum recording speed of this recorder. When dubbing to DVD+Rs, the dubbing speed is x1-speed.

  • Page 74: Dubbing A Single Title (Title Dub)

    Dubbing a Single Title (Title Dub) - RW - RW Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from. Select the source by pressing HDD or DVD. Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List menu. Select a title and press ENTER.

  • Page 75: Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles)

    Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles) - RW - RW Video Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from. Select the source by pressing HDD or DVD. Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List menu.
  • Page 76 Select the title which you want to adjust, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. “Dub Mode”: Selects the dubbing mode for each title (see page 72). “Change Order”: Moves the title to change the dubbing order. Press M/m to select a new location, and press ENTER.

  • Page 77: Dv/Digital8 Dubbing (Dv T Hdd/Dvd)

    • If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 40). Hookups To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow Z OPEN/ CLOSE REC MODE INPUT SELECT DVD recorder TOOLS M/m, ENTER ,continued...
  • Page 78 Press HDD or DVD. If you select DVD, press Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a DVD on the disc tray. Press Z again to close the disc tray. With the recording side facing down Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display.

  • Page 79: Recording An Entire Dv/Digital8 Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)

    Recording an Entire DV/ Digital8 Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) - RW - 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 DUBBING button. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording.

  • Page 80: Program Edit

    Program Edit - RW - RW You can select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to a disc of your choice. To use this function, you will 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 forward...
  • Page 81 Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER. The display for setting the OUT point (end of the scene) appears. The scene starts to play in the background from the IN point. Select scene (Set OUT point) Controlling... IN 0:00:30 OUT 0:00:52 Select the OUT point by pressing m/M,...
  • Page 82 Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The recorder starts recording the tape contents as programmed. • If the recording does not fit due to the dubbing mode you selected, the display asks if you want to continue. To change the dubbing mode, select “Reset” and repeat from step 9.

  • Page 83: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the Setup Displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. The Setup Displays are used in the following way. Note Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings, and not all of the functions...

  • Page 84: Antenna Reception And Language Settings (Settings)

    Some items display a dialog box that provides further detailed settings. Example: The following dialog box appears when “Parental Control” in Features Setup is selected. Features - Parental Control Enter your password. In this case, see “Parental Control” in “Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features)”...
  • Page 85 Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER. Settings - Tuner Preset Antenna / Cable : Cable Antenna Auto Preset Cable Manual Set : AFT : “Cable”: Presets cable TV channels. “Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels. Select an option, and press ENTER. Select “Auto Preset,”...

  • Page 86: Set Top Box Control

    Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays” (page 83) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display. Select “Area Setup,” and press ENTER. Settings - Area Setup USA / Canada : Zip Code ----- Select “USA/Canada,” and press ENTER. Select your country, and press ENTER.

  • Page 87: Video Settings (Video)

    Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and color. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
  • Page 88 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. Pause Mode (DVDs only) Selects the picture quality in pause mode. Auto The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter.

  • Page 89: Audio Settings (Audio)

    Screen Saver The screen saver image appears when you do not use the recorder for more than 10 minutes while an on-screen display, such as the System Menu, is displayed on your TV screen. The screen saver image helps prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting).
  • Page 90 Audio ATT (attenuation) If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “On.” The recorder reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks Select this when the playback sound from the speakers is distorted.

  • Page 91: Recording And Parental Control Settings (Features)

    If you connect a component that does not accept the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, and may affect your ears or cause speaker damage. • Dolby Digital (HDD/DVDs only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. D-PCM Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio...
  • Page 92 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. After step 3 above, select “Parental Control,” and press ENTER.
  • Page 93 Area code Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363 Mexico 2362...

  • Page 94: Disc And Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

    DVD equipment is assigned the same Command Mode. Be sure to match the Command Mode switch on the remote to the setting made here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 23.

  • Page 95: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to run the Easy Setup program. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Easy Setup Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup...

  • Page 96: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 97 , When an S video cable is connected to the recorder’s LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 3 jack, set “Line1 Input” or “Line3 Input” in Video Setup to “S Video” (page 89). The playback picture or TV program from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted.
  • Page 98 The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” in Audio Setup to “TV Mode” (page 90). , Set “Audio ATT” in Audio Setup to “Off” (page 90). An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played. , Second Audio Program (SAP) is not available for all programs.

  • Page 99: Remote Control

    Recording does not start immediately after you press z REC. , Operate the recorder only after “LOAD”, “FORMAT,” or “INFOWRITE” disappears from the front panel display. Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly. , There was a power failure during recording. , The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more than one hour.
  • Page 100 This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc. The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “RECOVERY” appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 101: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

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

  • Page 102: Specifications

    • 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 the car. • After playing, store the disc in its case. •...

  • Page 103: 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 104 For further precautions, see the notes on page 77. 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 105: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. A @/1 (on/standby) button (24) B Front panel display (42, 108) C Disc tray (46) D TIMER REC indicator (46)
  • Page 106 Remote Buttons on the remote have the same function as the buttons on the recorder if they have the same or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/ DVD switch is set to TV.
  • Page 107 INSTANT REPLAY/ ADVANCE buttons (56) Z MENU button (54) wj m M (search) buttons (56) wk H PLAY button (54) The button has a tactile dot.* X PAUSE button (54) x STOP button (54) wl CHAPTER MARK/ERASE buttons (68) e; DISPLAY button (41, 52) TIME/TEXT button (42) ea COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3) (23)
  • Page 108 Front panel display PROGRESSIVE A HDD/DVD indicators Displays the selected media and the playing/recording/dubbing status. B Disc type*/recording format * Displays DATA CDs as “CD.” (angle) indicator (56) D PLAYLIST indicator (38) E Audio signal indicators (41) F STEREO indicator (45) z Hint You can turn off the front panel display when the recorder is turned off by setting “Dimmer”...

  • Page 109: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 61) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Copy protection signals (page 46) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programs and restrict recording on this recorder.
  • Page 110 Hard disk drive (page 8) A hard disk drive is a whole mechanical system that consists of disks and drive. Disks are flat, circular, rigid plates coated with a thin magnetic media. Magnetic heads record data on the rapidly spinning disks, and this enables the speedy and efficient reading and writing of data.

  • Page 111: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 87. 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 1045 Assamese...

  • Page 112: Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code

    Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your cable box/satellite receiver. Cable box brand Accuphase Acorn Action Active Allegro Amark American Americast...
  • Page 113 Cable box brand Code number 0232, 0233, 0144, 0021 Gemini 0015, 0070, 0057, 0242, 0014, 0797, 0013, 0400 General Instrument 0476, 0011, 0014, 0098, 0810, 0024, 0003, 0015, 0276 0078 Gibraltar 0003 Global 1327 0069, 0057, 0015, 0797 GoldStar 0144, 0040 Goodmind 0770, 0797 Gradiente...
  • Page 114 Regency Rembrandt Runco Samsung Sasktel Scientific Atlanta Seam Sears Sejin Sigma Signal Signature SkyCable Skygiant SL Marx Sony Spectradyne Spectravision Sprucer Standard Components Starcom Code number Cable box brand 0000 Stargate 0144, 0020 Starquest 0040 StarSight 0883, 0015, 0315, 0303,...
  • Page 115 Cable box brand Code number United Cable 0003, 0014, 0011, 0276 Universal 0191, 0078, 0207, 0056, 0022, 0039, 0153, 0077, 0322, 0315 US Electronics 0276, 0008, 0003, 0017 0883 Videoway 0250, 0000 VideoWorks 0124 Vidtech 0244 Viewmaster 0883, 0770 Viewstar 0258, 0289, 0060, 0063, 0211, 0027, 0111, 0030, 0121...
  • Page 116 Satellite receiver brand Paysat Philips Primestar Proscan RadioShack Samsung Sony Star Choice Star Trak Thomson Tivo Toshiba Uniden Video Cipher II Plus Zenith Code number 0724 1076, 0099, 1142, 0724, 0722, 0749, 1442, 1749, 0856, 0775 0361, 0627, 0869 0392, 0566...

  • Page 117: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 27 4:3 Letter Box 26 4:3 Pan Scan 26 “A-B Erase” 66 Adjusting playback picture 58 playback sound 59 recording picture 51 “AFT” 85 Album 63 Album number 42 “Album Search”...
  • Page 118 “Factory Setup” 94 Fast forward 57 Fast reverse 57 “Features” 91 “Finalize” 41 “Finalize Disc” 93 Finalizing 40 “Format” 40 “Format DVD” 94 Formatting 40 Freeze frame 57 Front panel 105 Front panel display 42 GB 39 Handling discs 101 Hard disk drive 2 “HDD Rec.
  • Page 119 S VIDEO 17 SAP (Second Audio Program) Satellite receiver 13 Scene List 81 “SCHEDULE” 35 “Screen Saver” 89 “Search” 61 Searching 61 Self-diagnosis function 101 SET 44 “Set Thumbnail” 66 “Set Top Box Control” 86 Set top box controller 12 Settings 83 “SETUP”...
  • Page 120 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. 2-187-189-11(2) Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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