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Sony RDR-HX820 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-897-109-11(1)

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Operating Instructions
RDR-HX820
© 2006 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    2-897-109-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX820 © 2006 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop.
  • Page 3 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 About this manual • In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as “HDD,” and “disc” is used as a general reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. • Icons, such as , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media...

  • 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.
  • Page 6 Timer Recording ........43 Before Recording ..........43 Recording mode .
  • Page 7 Dubbing (HDD y DVD) .......74 Before Dubbing ..........74 About “Dub Mode”...

  • 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

    Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 17. Notes •...

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

    Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns, A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. INPUT VIDEO AUDIO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)

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

    A Video input jack You will enjoy standard quality images. B S VIDEO input jack You will enjoy high quality images. C Component video input jacks (Y, P You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, use this connection and set “Component Out”...
  • 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 56). • 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 56).

  • Page 16: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound. [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Centre HDMI cord...

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

  • Page 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 To return to the previous step Press O RETURN. z Hints • If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 94). • If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu (page 100).

  • Page 23: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 80).

  • Page 24: Connecting To The Line 2 In Jacks On The Front Panel

    Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord. S-video cord (not supplied) to LINE 2 IN...

  • Page 25: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner

    Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner. If the satellite tuner, etc. has composite out, connect the unit to a TV using an audio/video cord. To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below.
  • Page 26 Notes • Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. 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.

  • Page 27: Connecting A Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Analogue Decoder (Available In Europe Only)

    Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Analogue Decoder (Available in Europe Only) You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. Note that when you set “Line3 Input” to “Decoder” in step 5 of “Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programme positions”...

  • Page 28: Setting Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Analogue Programme Positions

    Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programme positions To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programmes, set your recorder to receive the programme positions using the on-screen display. In order to set the programme positions correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.
  • Page 29 Select “System” using </,. Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK, I, or L. To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.” Select “Channel” using </,. Select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programme position using M/m or number buttons. Select “PAY-TV/CANAL+”...

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: Playing The Recorded Programme (Title List)

    3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) - RW Video To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List. TITLE LIST Press HDD or DVD. If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 30). Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.
  • Page 33 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 34: 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 35: Checking The Playing/Remaining Time

    B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs angle/ audio/ 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...

  • Page 36: 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 37: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Programme

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

  • Page 38: 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 39: Protecting A Disc

    Note You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD’s disc name. The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on other DVD equipment. Protecting a disc - RW Insert a disc. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 30. Press OPTIONS to select “Disc Information,”...

  • Page 40: 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 30.

  • Page 41: 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 42 Note On this model, 1 GB (read “gigabyte”) is equivalent to 1 billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the disc space.

  • Page 43: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 36). For the HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 67). • Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 49).

  • Page 44: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

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

  • Page 45: Timer Recording (Standard/G-Code)

    Timer Recording (Standard/G-Code) - RW - RW Video Video You can set the timer for a total of 40 programmes (8 programmes when using the PDC/VPS function), up to 30 days in advance. There are two methods to set the timer: the standard method and G-Code method.
  • Page 46 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The “TIMER LIST” display (page 50) appears. The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder is ready to start recording. Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts.

  • Page 47: Recording Tv Programmes Using The G-Code System

    One Touch Timer If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily display the timer programming menu. When the TV is turned on or in standby mode, press TIMER. The recorder automatically turns on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. The Timer programming menu appears.

  • Page 48: Using The Quick Timer Function

    Press the number buttons to enter the G-Code programming number, and press ENTER. The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, etc. setting (page 45) appear. • If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER, press </, and re-enter the correct number.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Recording Picture Quality And Size

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

  • Page 50: 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 51 Indicates the setting is being recorded to the HDD. Indicates the setting is being recorded to a DVD. When all of the timer settings do not fit on the list, the scroll bar appears. To view the hidden timer settings, press M/m.

  • Page 52: Recording From Connected Equipment

    To turn off the Timer List Press TIMER LIST or O RETURN. z Hint While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for the current recording, but you can extend the duration of the recording time (page 46). Notes • When “PDC/VPS” is set to “On” for one or more timer recordings, the start times may change in the event of a broadcast delay or early start.
  • Page 53 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select “L3.” Select the desired audio signal when recording a bilingual programme to the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode). Press OPTIONS to select “Line Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,” and press ENTER. For details about bilingual recording, see page 44.

  • Page 54: 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).

  • Page 55: Playback

    Playback Playing - RW - RW Video Video DATA DVD DATA CD Z (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 30). •...
  • Page 56 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 57: Playback Options

    Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 55. For MP3, JPEG, or DivX operations, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, or ® DivX Video Files” on page 62. Buttons AUDIO - RW SUBTITLE (instant replay/...

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: Erasing Multiple Titles (Erase Titles)

    “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 33). “Make a Playlist”: Adds the entire title to the Playlist title as one scene (page 72). z Hints • You can erase multiple titles at one time (page 68).

  • Page 69: 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 70: Creating Chapters Manually

    Creating chapters manually - RW You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback or recording. Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you want to divide the title into chapters. Each time you press the button, “Marking ...” appears on the screen and the scenes to the left and right of the mark become separate chapters.
  • Page 71 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 72: 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 73: 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 74: 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 75 Required times for High-speed Dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60-minute programme) Speed High- High- High- Rec. speed speed speed DVD- DVD+ mode DVD-R Approx. Approx. Approx. 10 min. 10 min. 8 min. Approx. Approx. Approx. 6 min. 6 min. 5 min.
  • Page 76 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 77: 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 78: 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 79 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 80: Dv Dubbing

    DV Dubbing Before DV Dubbing This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 54. The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard.
  • Page 81 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 43.

  • Page 82: 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 83: 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 84 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 85: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Basic) The “Basic” setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and programme position settings for the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Basic,”...
  • Page 86 Channel Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position you want is displayed. The programme positions are scanned in the order shown in the table below. • If you know the number of the programme position you want, press the number buttons.
  • Page 87 For customers in Australia and New Zealand • Australia Channel Set number Channel AS5A AS9A AS10 AS11 AS12 AS28 AS29 AS30 AS31 C31, C32 AS32 AS33 AS34 AS35 AS36 AS37 AS38 AS39 C38, C39 AS40 AS41 AS42 AS43 AS44 AS45 AS46 AS47 C45, C46...

  • Page 88: Programme Sort

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

  • Page 89: Clock

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

  • Page 90: Osd (On-Screen Display)

    Select “Present Time,” and press ENTER. Press M/m to set the day, and press ,. Set the month, year, hour, and minutes in sequence. Press </, to select the item to be set, then press M/m to set the numbers. The day of the week is set automatically.
  • Page 91 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 92 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 93: 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 94 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 95 • 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 96: 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 97: 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 31). 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 98 • When you have already registered a password, the display for entering the password appears. Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER. Select “Standard,” and press ENTER. The selection items for “Standard” are displayed.

  • Page 99: 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. Registration Code Displays the registration code of DivX video files for this recorder.

  • Page 100: 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 101: 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 102 , If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the “HDMI Resolution” setting of “Video Output” in the “Video” setup may solve the problem (page 91). Connect the TV and the recorder using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on- screen displays.
  • Page 103 The picture is black and white. , Check that “Line1 Output” of the “Scart Setting” in the “Video” setup is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your system (page 92). , If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to use one that is fully wired (21 pins).
  • Page 104 The recorder does not start playback from the beginning. , Resume play was activated (page 56). , You have inserted a DVD whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to start playback.
  • Page 105 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 1 hour. Reset the clock (page 89). , The channel was disabled after the timer recording was set.

  • Page 106: Remote Control

    Dubbing You dubbed a title, but the title did not appear in the HDD Title List. , The title contained a copy protection signal, so it was moved (page 76). High-speed dubbing is not possible. , The title cannot be dubbed at high-speed (page 75).
  • Page 107 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 108: 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 109: 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 110 Inputs and outputs LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL) LINE 2 IN (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than 22 kilohms (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL) LINE 1 –...

  • Page 111: 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 112: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote A HDD button (30) DVD button (30) B [/1 (on/standby) button (21) C Z (open/close) button (30) D PROG (programme) +/– buttons (30) The + button has a tactile dot E Number buttons (47, 61) The number 5 button has a tactile dot F INPUT SELECT button (54, 80)

  • Page 113: Front Panel

    Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (21) B Front panel display (113) C Disc tray (30) D A (open/close) button (30) E TIMER REC indicator (45) SYNCHRO REC indicator (52) F H (play) button (55) G x (stop) button (55) (remote sensor) (18) I z REC button (30) J x REC STOP button (30)
  • Page 114 Rear panel A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (12) B HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack (13, 16) C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/ OPTICAL) jack (16) D LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) jacks (13, 16) E LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (13) F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P ) jacks (13)

  • Page 115: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 98. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati 1209 Hausa...

  • Page 116: 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” 95 “A-B Erase” 68 Adjusting playback picture 58 playback sound 59 recording picture 49 Aerial 12 “AFT” 86 Album 35 Album number 35 “Album Search”...
  • Page 117 Easy Setup 21 Editing 66 DV Edit 80 Enter characters 37 “Erase” 51 Erase all titles 68 “Erase Titles” 68 “Extend Rec.” 46 “Factory Setup” 100 “File Search” 61 “Finalise” 40 “Finalise Disc” 99 Finalising 39 “FNR” 58 “Format” 41 “Format DVD-RW”...
  • Page 118 Rear panel 114 REC 31 REC STOP 31 “Rec. Mode” 49 “Rec. Mode Adjust” 46 “Rec. NR” 49 “Rec. Settings” 49 “Rec. Video Equalizer” 49 Recordable discs 8 “Recording” 96 Recording 43 picture adjustment 49 recording format 8 recording mode 31 recording time 31 while watching another...
  • Page 120 Sony Corporation...

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