Sony RDR-HX510 Operating Instructions Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sony Manuals
  4. DVD Recorder
  5. RDR-HX510
  6. Operating instructions manual

Sony RDR-HX510 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony dvd recorder operating instructions rdr-hx510, rdr-hx710/hx910
Hide thumbs Also See for RDR-HX510:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: Service Manual
2-589-942-E1(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions
RDR-HX510
RDR-HX710/HX910
© 2005 Sony Corporation

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Sony RDR-HX510

Summary of Contents for Sony RDR-HX510

  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    2-589-942-E1(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX510 RDR-HX710/HX910 © 2005 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
  • Page 3 Sony. • If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced, it will be done at the discretion of Sony. All contents of the hard disk drive will be erased, including contents that violate copyright laws.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder ........
  • Page 5 Timer Recording ......... 41 Before Recording .
  • Page 6 Creating and Editing a Playlist ......... . 70 Moving a Playlist title (Change Order) .

  • Page 7: Ways To Use Your Dvd Recorder

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Quick access to recorded titles – Title List Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback Watching one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play...

  • 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 DVD-R Usable disc versions (as of March 2005) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM •...
  • Page 9 Recording Features Auto Manual Rewrite Chapter Chapter (page 41) (page 91) (page 69) Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs • DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) Editing Features Record Change Delete 16:9 sizes...

  • Page 10: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO DVD-R DL VIDEO CD DATA DVD DATA CD 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R “DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks. Discs that cannot be played • PHOTO CDs • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain MP3 or JPEG files •...
  • 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 each title is eight hours. Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers.

  • Page 12: Hookups And Settings

    Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 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: Step 2: Connecting The Aerial Cable

    Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial cable. LINE 1 - TV LINE 3 COAXIAL /DECODER R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO OPTICAL LINE 4 IN LINE 2 OUT DVD recorder AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 14: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords

    Component video cord (not supplied) S-video cord INPUT (not supplied) S VIDEO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) DVD recorder AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to COMPONENT (green) (blue) VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN...

  • Page 15: About The Smartlink Features (For Scart Connections Only)

    When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 87. If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on the recorder (page 23). Notes •...

  • Page 16: Using The Progressive Button

    525/625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p/ 625p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service centre.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder INPUT (yellow) VIDEO (white) AUDIO (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorder AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer ,continued...

  • Page 18: Step 5: 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 19: Step 6: 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 21). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 20: Controlling The Volume Of Your Av Amplifier (Receiver) With The Remote

    Adjusts the volume of your TV PROG +/– Selects the programme position on your TV (wide mode) Switches to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV t TV/VIDEO Switches your TV’s input source Number buttons Selects the programme...

  • Page 21: If You Have A Sony Dvd Player Or More Than One 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. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.

  • Page 22: Step 7: Easy Setup

    Step 7: Easy Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the on- screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” O RETURN Turn on the recorder and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. The message about the initial settings appears.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

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

  • Page 24: Connecting To The Line 2 In Or Line 4 In Jacks

    /DECODER R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ AERIAL DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE 4 IN to LINE 4 IN : Signal flow DVD recorder (front) R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT LINE 2 OUT VIDEO OUT VCR, etc. (rear) AC IN...

  • Page 25: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner

    VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT LINE 2 OUT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder Set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in “Video” setup (page 88) according to the specifications of your satellite tuner. See your satellite tuner’s instructions for more information. If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE...

  • Page 26: Connecting A Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Decoder

    COAXIAL /DECODER R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE 4 IN PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder SCART cord (not supplied) to i LINE 3/DECODER DVD recorder S VIDEO AC IN COMPONENT LINE 2 OUT VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 27: Setting Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Channels

    Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your recorder to receive the channels using the on-screen display. In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 28 Select “System,” and press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting System : Normal / CATV : Normal Channel Set : Station Name : PAY - TV / CANAL+ : Audio : NICAM Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK, I, or L, and press ENTER. To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.”...

  • Page 29: Seven Basic Operations

    Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) Inserting a Disc - RW - RW Video DATA DVD Press DVD. Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray.
  • Page 30 Move the cursor down the TOOLS menu until “Disc Info” is selected, and press ENTER. Example: When a DVD-RW (VR mode) is inserted. Disc Information DiscName Movie Media DVD-RW Format Title no. Original 3 / Playlist Date 13.10.2005 ~ 28.10.2005 HQ : 0H30M HSP : 0H45M Remainder...

  • Page 31: Recording A Programme

    2. Recording a Programme - RW - RW Video This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV programme to the hard disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 41. DISPLAY z REC REC MODE...

  • Page 32: Checking The Disc Status While Recording

    About the Teletext function Some broadcasts systems ensure a Teletext service* in which the complete programmes and their data (title, date, channel, recording start time etc.) are stored day by day. When recording a programme, the recorder automatically takes the programme name from the Teletext pages and stores it as the title name.
  • Page 33 Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode) TITLE LIST ORIGINAL Tennis 28.10. 2005 13:00 (0H30M) LSP Travel 26.10. 2005 20:00 (0H30M) SEP Mystery 25.10. 2005 9:00 (1H00M) SLP World Sports 19.10. 2005 20:00 (1H00M) SEP Extended Title List TITLE LIST ORIGINAL Tennis...

  • Page 34: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    Order Sorted Unseen Title in order of when the titles were (HDD only) recorded. The title that is recorded most recently and not played back is listed at the top. Playlist titles are not displayed. To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW in VR mode only) You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List menu.

  • Page 35: Checking The Playing/Remaining Time

    C The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear (L/R) 1 : English DolbyDigital 3/2.1 Front (L/R) + Centre LFE (Low Frequency Effect) D The current selected angle Display 2 Example: When playing a DVD-RW (VR mode) A Disc type /format (page 8) B Title type (...

  • Page 36: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Programme

    Example: When playing a VIDEO CD Playing time and number of the current scene or track 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...
  • Page 37 Press </M/m/, to select the character you want to enter, and press ENTER. The selected character appears at the top of the display. Example: Input Title Name Input Title Name Back Clear All Space The type of characters will change according to the language you select in “Easy Setup.”...

  • Page 38: Labelling And Protecting A Disc

    6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc You can execute options effective for the entire disc using the Disc Information display. Labelling a disc - RW - RW Video Insert a disc. See “Inserting a Disc” on page 29. Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER.

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

    7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize) - RW - RW Video Finalizing is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment.

  • Page 40: Unfinalizing A Disc

    Unfinalizing a disc - RW - RW Video For DVD-RWs (Video mode) DVD-RW (Video mode) that have been finalized to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalized 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 finalized with other DVD equipment, “This disc was finalized.

  • Page 41: Timer Recording

    “HQ+” records pictures in higher quality than HQ on the HDD. Set “HQ Setting” in “Features” setup to “HQ+” (page 93). Maximum recording time is 10 hours for RDR-HX510, 21 hours for RDR- HX710, or 34 hours for RDR-HX910. “HQ” appears in the display.

  • Page 42: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

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

  • Page 43: Timer Recording (Standard/Showview)

    Timer Recording (Standard/ ShowView) - RW - RW Video You can set the timer for a total of 30 programmes (8 programmes when using the PDC/VPS function), up to one month in advance. There are two methods to set the timer: the standard method and ShowView (RDR-HX710/ HX910 only) method.
  • Page 44 To stop recording during timer recording Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. About the PDC/VPS function PDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure that timer recordings are made regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.

  • Page 45: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Showview System (Rdr-Hx710/Hx910 Only)

    z Hint You can play the recorded programme by selecting the programme title in the Title List. Notes • If a message indicating that the disc is full appears on the screen, change the disc, or make available space for the recording (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (page 68).

  • Page 46: Using The Quick Timer Function

    Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, etc. setting (page 44) appear. Timer - VIDEO Plus+ Is the following timer setting correct? To modify, adjust each item or re-enter the timer code. Date Start Stop...

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Recording Picture Quality And Size

    Adjusting the recording picture quality and size You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size. Before recording starts, press TOOLS to select “Rec Settings,” and press ENTER. Rec. Settings Select the item you want to change. Rec Mode : HDD Rec.

  • Page 48: Creating Chapters In A Title

    Notes • If one programme contains two picture sizes, the selected size is recorded. However, if the 16:9 signal cannot be recorded as 16:9, it is recorded as 4:3. • When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3, The image is fixed to 4:3 letter box regardless of the setting in “TV Type”...
  • Page 49 : Indicates the setting that the Update function is set for. When all of the timer settings do not fit on the list, scroll bar appears. To view the hidden timer settings, press M/m. Select the timer setting you want to check/ change/cancel, and press ENTER.

  • Page 50: Automatically Erasing Old Titles (Auto Title Erase)

    Automatically erasing old titles (Auto Title Erase) If there is not enough space for a timer recording, the recorder automatically erases old titles recorded on the HDD. The oldest, played title is erased. The protected titles are not erased. Press TIMER LIST. The Timer List appears.
  • Page 51 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select “L3.” Select the line input audio when recording a bilingual programme on the HDD or DVD- RWs (VR mode). Press TOOLS to select “Line Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,” and press ENTER. For details about bilingual recording, see page 42.

  • Page 52: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    Recording from connected equipment without a timer You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 23. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (RDR-HX710/HX910 only).

  • Page 53: Playback

    Playback Playing - RW - RW Video DATA DVD TITLE LIST TOP MENU PROGRESSIVE Press HDD or DVD. • If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “Inserting a Disc” on page 29). • If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, press H.
  • Page 54 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 To start from the beginning, press TOOLS to select “Play Beginning,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/ track/scene.

  • Page 55: Playback Options

    “TVS STANDARD”: Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers. Effective when you use two separate front speakers. * TVS was developed by Sony to produce home surround sound with just a stereo PROGRESSIVE Switches the type of video output signal to interlace or progressive format (page 16).
  • Page 56 Buttons (fast reverse/fast forward) (slow, freeze frame) - RW - RW Video * Playback direction only X (pause) To resume normal playback, press H. Notes • To enjoy the TVS function, set “Digital Out” to “On” and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” and “MPEG” to “PCM”...

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Adjusting the picture quality - RW - RW Video Press TOOLS during playback to select “Video Settings,” and press ENTER. Video Settings Select the item you want to change. Y NR : C NR : BNR : MNR : DVE : PB Video Equalizer Select an item, and press ENTER.

  • Page 58: Pausing A Tv Broadcast (Tv Pause)

    “Audio Filter”: Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Fs* is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz). • Sharp (default): Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling. •...

  • Page 59: Playing A Previous Recording While Making Another (Simultaneous Rec And Play)

    Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play) - RW - RW Video DATA DVD “Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view a previously recorded programme while recording programmes. Playback continues even if a timer recording starts. Use this function as follows: •...

  • Page 60: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. Number buttons, SET CLEAR VISUAL SEARCH Searching by Thumbnail (Visual Search) - RW - RW Each chapter is displayed as a thumbnail. You can search for the desired scene visually. Press VISUAL SEARCH during playback. VISUAL SEARCH Select a scene using </,, and press ENTER.

  • Page 61: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files

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

  • Page 62: Selecting A Jpeg Album Or Image

    Selecting a JPEG album or image Press TITLE LIST. The album list appears. To change the page, press TITLE LIST Photo Album Flowers Aquarium Festival Hiking Tennis match Consert Party Select an album, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select “View Album,” and press ENTER. The image list appears.

  • Page 63: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).

  • Page 64: About Playback Order Of Albums, Tracks, And Files

    About playback order of albums, tracks, and files Albums play in the following order: Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 ROOT Album MP3 audio track/ JPEG image file When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7.

  • Page 65: Erasing And Editing

    Erasing and 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). Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

  • Page 66: Edit Options For Dvd+Rws/Dvd-Rws (Video Mode)/Dvd+Rs/Dvd-Rs

    Notes • The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist title, the original title cannot be erased. • If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s control information is full, erase or edit unnecessary titles.

  • Page 67: Erasing A Chapter (Delete Chapter)

    “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 67). “Delete Chapter”: Erases chapter units of the title while viewing thumbnails (see below). “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 68). z Hints • You can erase multiple titles at one time (page 68), or erase all of the titles on the disc at once (page 69).

  • Page 68: Erasing Multiple Titles (Erase Titles)

    Notes • Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title. • Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased. • For DVD+RWs, the erased section may be slightly different from the points you selected. Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) - RW...

  • Page 69: Erasing All Titles On The Disc

    Erasing all titles on the disc - RW - RW Video Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER. The “Disc Information” display appears. Select “Erase All,” and press ENTER. Select “OK,” and press ENTER. All titles on the disc are erased (except the protected titles).

  • Page 70: Creating And Editing A Playlist

    Creating and Editing a Playlist - RW Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up to 97 Playlist titles. Note Once you create a Playlist title from original titles, you will be unable to erase or edit the original titles. Press TITLE LIST.

  • Page 71: Moving A Playlist Title (Change Order)

    To play the Playlist title Press TOOLS while the Title List menu is turned on. Then, select “Playlist” and press ENTER. When the Title List (Playlist) menu appears, select a title and press z Hint When a Playlist title is created, the IN and OUT points will become chapter marks, and each scene will become a chapter.

  • 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 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 10 min. 10 min. 8 min. 8 min. 25 min. 6 min. 6 min. 5 min. 5 min. 16 min. 40 sec.

  • Page 74: Dubbing

    Move - RW Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals can be moved only from HDD to DVD- RW (VR mode)* (after the title is moved, the original title in the HDD is erased). The “Move” function is performed using the same procedure as dubbing (page 74).

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

    Select a dubbing mode by pressing M/m. Fast* * Appears when High-speed Dubbing is available for the title (page 72). Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The dubbing indication appears in the front panel display (page 35). To automatically adjust the dubbing mode (Auto Dub Mode) If there is not enough available space on the target disc, the recorder automatically selects a dubbing...
  • Page 76 To adjust the settings for each title You can make detailed settings for each of the selected titles during Multiple Title Dubbing. In step 6 of “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)” on page 75, select “Settings” and press ENTER. The following display for making the adjustments appears.

  • Page 77: Dv Dubbing (Rdr-Hx710/Hx910 Only)

    If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “Inserting a Disc” on page 29). Insert the source DV/Digital 8 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 ,continued...
  • Page 78 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 41.

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

    Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) - RW - RW Video You can record the entire contents of a DV/ Digital 8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder.
  • Page 80 Select “DV EDIT,” and press ENTER. The display asks if you want to start selecting scenes. Scenes Selection Do you want to select a scene? Start • If you have previously saved a programme, the display asks if you want to edit an existing programme or to create a new programme.
  • Page 81 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The default title name is fixed, and the display asks if you want to start recording. To change the disc media, select “Media” and press M/m. To change the dubbing mode, select “Dub Mode” and press M/m. DV Dubbing Change the dubbing mode if necessary.

  • Page 82: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Settings) The “Settings” setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and programme position settings for the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Settings,”...
  • Page 83 Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed, then press ENTER. The channels are scanned in the order shown in the table below. • If you know the number of the channel you want, press the number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press “0”...
  • Page 84 Corre- Channel sponding channel number Receivable Corre- Frequency range sponding (MHz) channel 156.75–164.75 164.75–172.75 172.75–180.75 180.75–188.75 Station Name 188.75–196.75 Changes or enters a new station name (up to 5 characters). The recorder must receive channel 196.75–204.75 information (for instance, SMARTLINK 204.75–212.75 information) for station names to appear 212.75–220.75...

  • Page 85: Channel List (Changing/Disabling The Channels)

    Channel List (Changing/Disabling the channels) Changes or disables the programme positions after setting the channels. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them. You can also change station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.

  • Page 86: Clock

    Press the number buttons or </M/m/, to enter the TV guide page number, and press ENTER to confirm the setting. • If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to re- enter the correct number. To set or change another TV guide page number, repeat steps 3 and 4 above.

  • Page 87: Language

    Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour. 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 (HDD/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)

    Line3 Input Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 3/DECODER jack. The picture will not be clear if this setting does not match the type of video input signal. Video/ Inputs video signals or RGB signals. Decoder Select this when connecting to a PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder.
  • Page 90 Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks –...

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

    • DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder. Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder.
  • Page 92 Notes • The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending on the amount of information contained in the video to be recorded. • Chapter marks are automatically inserted where the recordings start on the tape when “Auto Chapter” is set to “On”...

  • Page 93: Disc And Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

    One Touch Dubbing (RDR-HX710/HX910 only) Displays the following options for the One Touch Dub function. Finalize Disc (for all recordable discs except DVD-RW in VR mode) Selects whether or not to finalize the disc automatically following One Touch Dubbing (page 79). Auto Automatically finalizes the disc following One Touch Dubbing.
  • Page 94 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 21.

  • Page 95: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

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

  • Page 96: 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 97 TV programme pictures are distorted. , Reorient the TV aerial. , Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables farther apart. , The RF cable is connected to the AERIAL OUT jack on the recorder.
  • Page 98 Sound distortion occurs. , Set “Audio ATT” in “Audio” setup to “On” (page 89). Sound is noisy. , When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT R- AUDIO-L jacks, LINE 1 – TV jack, or LINE 3/ DECODER jack (page 56).
  • Page 99 The language for the sound track cannot be changed. , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. , Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO’s menu.
  • Page 100 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. Recording does not stop after you press x. , Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP.

  • Page 101: Remote Control

    This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc. 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. “RECOVERY” appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 102: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    “FORMAT” appears in the front panel display. Note that all the contents recorded on the HDD will be erased. If this does not fix the problem, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder is off.

  • Page 103: Notes About This Recorder

    Notes About This Recorder On operation • If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly.

  • Page 104: Specifications

    Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P : 0.7 Vp-p General Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz Power consumption: RDR-HX510: 52 W RDR-HX710: 53 W RDR-HX910: 55 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 65 × 328 mm (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Hard disk drive capacity:...

  • Page 105: About I.link (Rdr-Hx710/Hx910 Only)

    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 106: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote A TV/DVD switch (19) B Z (open/close) button (29) C [/1 (on/standby) button (22) D HDD button (31) E PROG (programme) +/– buttons (31) F Number buttons (45, 60) H CLEAR/-/-- (ten digit) button J INPUT SELECT button (52, 77) K DISPLAY button...
  • Page 107 X H (play) button (53) X (pause) button (55) x (stop) button (53) The H button has a tactile dot*. Y z REC button (31) X REC PAUSE button (31) x REC STOP button (31) Z REC MODE button (31) wj CHAPTER MARK/CHAPTER MARK ERASE buttons (69) wk SYNCHRO REC buttons (50)
  • Page 108 Front panel RDR-HX510 RDR-HX710/HX910 A [/1 (on/standby) button (22) B Front panel display (35, 109) C Disc tray (29) D TIMER REC indicator (43) SYNCHRO REC indicator (50) E A (open/close) button (29) F HDD button/indicator (31) DVD button/indicator (29)
  • Page 109 Front panel display PROGRESSIVE SMARTLINK A HDD/DVD indicators Displays the selected media and the playing/recording/dubbing status. B Disc type*/recording format C NICAM indicator (42) D Audio signal indicators (34) E TV indicator (31) * Displays DATA CDs as “CD.” z Hint You can turn off the front panel display when the recorder is turned off by setting “Dimmer”...

  • Page 110: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 60) 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 42) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programmes and restrict recording on this recorder.
  • Page 111 Interlace format (page 16) Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.

  • Page 112: 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 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama...

  • Page 113: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 22 4:3 Letter Box 22 4:3 Pan Scan 22 “48kHz/96kHz PCM” 91 “A-B Erase” 67 Adjusting playback picture 57 playback sound 57 recording picture 47 Aerial 13 “AFT” 83 Album 35 Album number 35 “Album Search”...
  • Page 114 Easy Setup 22 Editing 65 DV Edit 77 Enter characters 36 “Erase All” 69 “Erase” 49 “Erase Titles” 68 “Extend Rec” 44 “Factory Setup” 94 “Features” 91 “File Search” 60 “Finalize Disc” 93 “Finalize” 39 Finalizing 39 “Format DVD-RW” 93 “Format”...
  • Page 115 Rear panel 109 REC 31 Rec Mode Adjust 44 “Rec Mode” 47 “Rec NR” 47 REC PAUSE 31 “Rec Settings” 47 REC STOP 79 “Rec Video Equalizer” 47 Recordable discs 8 Recording 41 picture adjustment 47 recording format 8 recording mode 32 recording time 32 “Update”...
  • Page 116 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

This manual is also suitable for:

Rdr-hx710/hx910Rdr-hx710Rdr-hx910

Table of Contents