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2-635-396-11(1)
DVD Recorder
Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
DAR-RH7000
DAR-RH1000
© 2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-635-396-11(1) DVD Recorder Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAR-RH7000 DAR-RH1000 © 2005 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
  • Page 3 U.S. patents formatted or replaced, it will be be operated in a horizontal and other intellectual property done at the discretion of Sony. All position only. rights. Use of this copyright contents of the hard disk drive will •...
  • Page 4 About this manual Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for two models: DAR-RH7000 and DAR-RH1000. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the recorder. • In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as “HDD,”...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ............2 Precautions .
  • Page 6 Speaker Surround Options ........84 Selecting the Sound Field ..........84 Reinforcing Bass Frequencies (DSGX) .

  • Page 7: Ways To Use Your Dvd Recorder Home Theatre System

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Home Theatre System Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages - RW - RW Quick access to recorded titles Video “3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on – Title List page 39 Play the beginning of a title - RW while it is being recorded “Playing back from the beginning of the programme you...

  • Page 8: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Icon used Formatting Compatibility with other Type Disc logo in this (new discs) DVD players (finalizing) manual Hard disk (Formatting Dub HDD contents to a DVD to drive unnecessary) play on other DVD players (internal) Automatically Playable on DVD+RW...
  • Page 9 Recording Features Editing Features Record Change Auto Manual Erase Rewrite Playlist 16:9 title Chapter Chapter title Erase (page 48) (page 76) sizes name (page 98) (page 75) (page 74) (page 73) (page 54) (page 43) Discs that cannot be recorded on Only if the recording mode is LSP, SP, HSP, or HQ, and “DVD Rec.
  • Page 10 Playable discs Icon used Type Disc logo in this Characteristics manual Discs such as movies that can be purchased or DVD VIDEO rented. DVD-R Dual Layer discs that were recorded on other equipment. This recorder recognizes DVD-R DL — DVD-R Dual Layer discs as DVD Video compatible discs.
  • Page 11 Maximum recordable number of titles Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which Disc Number of titles* mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not DVD-RW/DVD-R conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, DVD+RW/DVD+R...

  • Page 12: Hookups And Settings

    • Hookup Guide (card) (1) Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder (page 24) The following is also included for speaker installation. For DAR-RH7000: Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads (page 28) • Speaker stands (2) • Covers of speaker stands (2) Step 8: Easy Setup (page 34) •...
  • Page 13 (remote sensor) on the recorder. Notes • To operate a non Sony TV, set the code number of the TV’s manufacturer (page 88). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands should leakage occur.

  • Page 14: Step 2: Connecting The Speaker System

    Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System For DAR-RH7000 Connect the speaker system using the supplied speaker cords, matching the colours of the terminals with the cords. For details on front speaker connection and speaker stands, see page 17. Grey (–) (–)
  • Page 15 For DAR-RH1000 Connect the speaker system using the supplied speaker cords, matching the colours of the terminals with the cords. Grey (–) (–) Colour tube Black Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Centre speaker Subwoofer FM75 COAXIAL AERIAL SYSTEM CONNECTOR SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND...
  • Page 16 – Very humid. Positioning the speakers – Subject to vibration. – Subject to direct sunlight. For the best possible surround sound, all speakers • Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied other than the subwoofer should be the same with this system.
  • Page 17 Securely attach the speaker to the stand with Installing the speakers (DAR- the supplied screws after adjusting the height RH7000) of the speaker. Attach the front speakers to the supplied speaker stands. Thread the speaker cord through the hole in the bottom of the speaker stand.
  • Page 18 To attach the supplied foot pads Attach the cover. If you are to place the centre speaker on a rack, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the speaker. Make sure that the hole on the back of the speaker is in the right direction, as illustrated below.
  • Page 19 To install the speakers on a wall Centre speaker The front speakers can be wall mounted, either vertically or horizontally. 280 mm To mount the front speakers horizontally, follow the centre speaker installation procedure on page 20. Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker.
  • Page 20 • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall (7 × 7 mm, 3 mm thick) material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength, improper screw installation, or natural calamity, etc.

  • Page 21: Step 3: Connecting The Fm/Am Aerials

    • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

  • Page 22: Step 4: Connecting The Subwoofer And Recorder

    Step 4: Connecting the Subwoofer and Recorder Connect the subwoofer and recorder using the supplied system cord. DVD recorder LINE 1 - TV LINE 3/ DECODER R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO AC IN AERIAL COMPONENT SYSTEM CONNECTOR LINE 4 IN LINE OUT VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 23: Step 5: Connecting The Tv Aerial

    Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial Connect the TV aerial cable following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads” (page 28). to AERIAL IN DVD recorder LINE 1 - TV LINE 3/ DECODER R-AUDIO-L...

  • Page 24: Step 6: Connecting The Tv And Recorder

    Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder Connect a video cord to view pictures (not supplied). Select one of following patterns A through D according to the type of input jack on your TV monitor or projector. Video cord (not supplied) S-video cord INPUT INPUT...
  • Page 25 • When you connect the recorder to your TV via a Connecting to a SCART input jack SCART jack, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback. If Connect using a SCART cord (not supplied) to the necessary, press t TV/DVD to return the input to LINE 1-TV jack and your TV.
  • Page 26 • NexTView Download Using the PROGRESSIVE button You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV. By using the PROGRESSIVE button, you can See your TV’s instruction manual. select the signal format in which the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or progressive.
  • Page 27 Connecting an audio cord If you listen via your TV’s speakers, connect the LINE OUT jacks of the recorder to the audio input jacks of your TV. INPUT VIDEO Audio cord (white) (red) (not supplied) AUDIO (white) (red) TV or projector R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO...

  • Page 28: Step 7: Connecting The Mains Leads

    Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads If you are connecting additional devices, go to “Connecting the Recorder to Other Equipment” (page 29) first. After completing all of the hookups, connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder, and then plug the recorder, subwoofer, and TV mains leads into the mains.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Recorder To Other Equipment

    Connecting the Recorder to Other Equipment Before connecting the recorder’s mains lead, connect any other equipment (VCR, satellite tuner, PAY- TV decoder, etc.) to the LINE IN jacks of the recorder. See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment”...
  • Page 30 To connect to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of this recorder. If you are connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks and the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of a video cord.
  • Page 31 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 from the mains when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below. to SCART input Satellite tuner, etc.
  • Page 32 Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder from the mains when connecting the decoder. Aerial cable (supplied) to AERIAL IN to SCART input PAY-TV/Canal Plus SCART cord decoder...
  • Page 33 Select “Scart Setting,” and press ENTER. Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels Video - Scart Setting To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus Line1 Output Line3 Input Line3 Output Video Video/RGB Video programmes, set your recorder to receive channels Video Video/RGB S Video using the on-screen display.

  • Page 34: Step 8: Easy Setup

    Press M/m to select an available TV Step 8: Easy Setup system, BG, DK, I, or L, and press ENTER. To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.” Select “Normal/CATV,” and press ENTER. Make the basic adjustments by following the on- screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”...
  • Page 35 ◆ TV Type To fine-tune your speaker system If you have a wide-screen TV, select “16:9.” Make detailed adjustments to each speaker’s If you have a standard TV, select either “4:3 distance, loudness, and position settings. See Letter Box” (shrink to fit) or “4:3 Pan Scan” “Speaker Settings (Speaker)”...

  • Page 36: Seven Basic Operations

    Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info) Seven Basic Operations - RW - RW Video — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder New discs are automatically formatted when 1. Inserting and Formatting inserted. If necessary, you can manually re-format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to make a blank a DVD Disc (Disc Info) disc.
  • Page 37 Move the cursor down the TOOLS menu Select “OK,” and press ENTER. until “Disc Info” is selected, and press For DVD-RWs, select “VR” or “Video,” and press ENTER. ENTER. All contents on the disc are erased. Example: When a DVD-RW (VR mode) is inserted.

  • Page 38: Recording A Programme

    Press z REC. 2. Recording a Programme Recording starts. Recording stops automatically after eight hours of continuous recording or when the - RW - RW Video HDD or DVD is full. This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV programme to the hard disk To stop recording (HDD) or to a disc (DVD).

  • Page 39: Playing The Recorded Programme (Title List)

    About the Teletext function 3. Playing the Recorded Some broadcasts include a Teletext service* in which all programme information (title, date, Programme (Title List) channel, recording start time etc.) is stored daily. When recording a programme, the recorder automatically takes the programme name from the - RW - RW Video...
  • Page 40 Select a title, and press ENTER. Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode) The sub-menu appears. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed TITLE LIST ORIGINAL 4.3 / 4.7 options differ depending on the model, Tennis situation, and disc type.

  • Page 41: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    Order Sorted 4. Displaying the Playing Unseen Title in order of when the titles were Time and Play Information (HDD only) recorded. The title that is recorded most recently and not played back is listed at the top. Playlist titles - RW - RW are not displayed.
  • Page 42 C The currently selected function or audio z Hint When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in setting (appears momentarily) “Options” setup (page 104), playback information Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch automatically appears when the recorder is turned on, etc. Rear (L/R) Note Letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are replaced...

  • Page 43: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Programme

    Example: When playing a VIDEO CD 5. Changing the Name of a Playing time and number of current scene or Recorded Programme track 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 Example: When playing a CD number of characters displayed in menus such as...
  • Page 44 Press </M/m/, to select the character To use the number buttons you want to enter, and press ENTER. You can also use the number buttons to enter characters. The selected character appears at the top of the display. In step 5 above, press a number button Example: Input Title Name repeatedly to select a character.

  • Page 45: Labelling And Protecting A Disc

    Protecting a disc 6. Labelling and Protecting - RW a Disc Insert a disc. See “Inserting a disc” on page 36. You can apply options to the entire disc using the Disc Information display. Press TOOLS, select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER.

  • Page 46: Playing The Disc On Other Dvd Equipment (Finalize)

    7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize) - RW - RW Video Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW </M/m/,, (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu ENTER will be automatically created, which can be TOOLS...
  • Page 47 Unfinalizing a disc - RW - RW Video For DVD-RWs (Video mode) To record or edit further, you can unfinalize DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized on this recorder. (Not possible if finalized on other DVD equipment.) For DVD-RWs (VR mode) When you try to record or edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) finalized on other DVD equipment, a message may appear indicating that the disc needs...

  • Page 48: Timer Recording

    Recording Recording time (hours) mode Timer Recording DVD* DAR- DAR- Before Recording RH1000 RH7000 HQ (High quality) Before you start recording… • This recorder can record on various discs. Select R 51 1 hr. the disc type according to your needs (page 8). 30 min.
  • Page 49 Recording stereo and bilingual Unrecordable pictures programmes Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. The recorder automatically receives and records When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, stereo and bilingual programmes based on the the recorder continues to record but only a blank, ZWEITON system or the NICAM system.

  • Page 50: Timer Recording (Standard/Video Plus+)

    Press HDD or DVD, and press TIMER. Timer Recording (Standard/ Timer - Standard Video Plus+) Cancel Set the timer manually. - RW - RW Date Start Stop Prog. Media Mode Video Details Today You can set the timer for a total of 30 programmes (8 programmes when using the PDC/VPS VIDEO Plus+ PDC/VPS...
  • Page 51 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. If timer settings overlap The Timer List (page 55) appears. The Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows. TIMER REC indicator lights up in the front Timer panel and the recorder is ready to start These timer settings overlap.
  • Page 52 z Hint Recording TV programmes using the You can play the recorded programme by selecting the programme title in the Title List. Video Plus+ system The Video Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies Notes setting the timer. Just enter the Plus Code number •...
  • Page 53 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. Using the Quick Timer function The settings for date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, etc., You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute appear (page 51). increments. Timer - VIDEO Plus+ Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.
  • Page 54 “HDD Rec. Picture Size”/“DVD Rec. Picture Adjusting the recording picture Size”: Sets the picture size of the programme quality and size to be recorded. • 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to 4:3. You can adjust the recording picture quality and •...

  • Page 55: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Creating chapters in a title Checking/Changing/ The recorder can automatically divide a recording Cancelling Timer Settings (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks (Timer List) during recording. To disable this function, set “Auto Chapter” in “Features” setup to “Off” (page 98).
  • Page 56 When timer settings overlap : Indicates the setting that the Update function is set for. The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the When all of the timer settings do not fit on the first programme has finished.

  • Page 57: Recording From Connected Equipment

    Automatically erasing old titles Recording From Connected (Auto Title Erase) Equipment If there is not enough space for a timer recording, - RW - RW - RW Video the recorder automatically erases old titles recorded on the HDD, starting with the oldest. Protected titles are not erased.
  • Page 58 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select Notes “L3.” • The recorder starts recording only after detecting the Select the line input audio when recording video signal from the connected equipment. The beginning of the programme may not be recorded a bilingual programme on the HDD or DVD- regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on RWs (VR mode).
  • Page 59 z Hint Recording from connected You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording. See “Adjusting the recording picture equipment without a timer quality and size” on page 54. You can record from a connected VCR or similar Notes device.

  • Page 60: Playback

    Example: DVD-RW (VR mode) Playback TITLE LIST ORIGINAL 4.3 / 4.7 Tennis Playing 28.10. 2005 13:00 (0H30M) LSP Travel 26.10. 2005 20:00 (0H30M) SEP Mystery - RW - RW Video 25.10. 2005 9:00 (1H00M) SLP DATA CD World Sports 19.10. 2005 20:00 (1H00M) SEP Select the title, and press ENTER.
  • Page 61 To resume playback from the point where you One Touch Play stopped (Resume Play) If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily start playing. When you press H again after you stop Press H. The recorder and your TV playback, the recorder resumes playback from the automatically turn on and the TV’s input is point where you pressed...
  • Page 62 Playback options You can check the location of the buttons below on page 60. Button Operation (audio) Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. : Selects the language. - RW : Selects the main or sub sound. - RW : Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.
  • Page 63 To resume normal playback “BNR” (block noise reduction): Reduces “block noise” or mosaic-like patterns in the Press H. picture. “MNR” (mosquito noise reduction): Reduces Notes the faint noise appearing around the outlines • If the playback signal does not contain a signal for the of the images.
  • Page 64 Adjusting the delay between the Notes • Paused titles are not saved to the HDD. picture and sound (A/V SYNC) • This function is cancelled when: – x (stop) is pressed. - RW - RW Video – PROG +/– is pressed. DATA CD –...
  • Page 65 Example: Play a DVD while recording to the Playing a previous recording while HDD. making another (Simultaneous Rec While recording, press DVD and insert the and Play) DVD into the recorder. Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD Title - RW - RW Video List.

  • Page 66: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Searching by title number or time Searching for a Title/ code Chapter/Track, etc. - RW - RW Video 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 number.

  • Page 67: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files

    Selecting an MP3 album or track Playing MP3 Audio Tracks Press TITLE LIST. or JPEG Image Files The album list appears. To change the page, press DATA CD You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image TITLE LIST files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- Music Album Opera Classic...
  • Page 68 To rotate a picture z Hint to switch between stereo Press the (audio) button Press TOOLS while the image is displayed to or monaural audio tracks. select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left,” and press ENTER. Or press </, while viewing the Selecting a JPEG album or image image.
  • Page 69 About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image image files files that the recorder can play MP3 is audio compression technology that The recorder can play the following tracks and satisfies ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image files: compression technology.
  • Page 70 About playback order of albums, Notes • Depending on the software you use to create the DATA tracks, and files CD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration. Albums play in the following order: • No more than a total of 199 individual albums can be played.

  • Page 71: Erasing And Editing

    To create and edit Playlist titles A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from Erasing and Editing the original title for editing purposes. When you create a Playlist, only the control information Before Editing necessary for playback, such as the playback order, is stored on the disc.

  • Page 72: Erasing And Editing A Title

    Notes Erasing and Editing a Title • A Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist - RW - RW title, the original title cannot be erased. Video •...
  • Page 73 “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title Erasing a section of a title (A-B (page 73). Erase) “Delete Chapter”: Erases chapter units of the title while viewing thumbnails (see below). - RW “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 74).
  • Page 74 Dividing a title (Divide) Notes • Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the - RW point where you erase a section of a title. • Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased. If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do not •...
  • Page 75 Select a title by pressing </,, and Erasing all titles on a disc press ENTER. The display for selecting titles to be erased - RW - RW Video appears. Press TOOLS, select “Disc Info,” and press • To cancel the selection, press ENTER again. ENTER.

  • Page 76: Creating And Editing A Playlist

    “Capture All”: Adds the entire title to the Creating and Editing a Playlist title as one scene. After capturing the title, go to step 8. Playlist Select “Capture,” and press ENTER. The display for setting the start point (IN) - RW appears.
  • Page 77 Select the scene you want to re-edit, and Change Order press ENTER. Vacation 15.9 Cancel The sub-menu appears. Where do you want to move this title? “Move”: Changes the scene order. 17.9 Journey “Erase”: Erases the scene. The selection is cancelled.
  • Page 78 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The display for selecting a title name from among the selected titles appears. • To enter a new name, select “Enter Text,” and follow the explanations on page 43. • To change the selection, select “Change” and go to step 3.

  • Page 79: Dubbing (Hdd Y Dvd)

    – When dubbed from HDD to DVD-RW (VR mode), the originally recorded picture sizes are Dubbing (HDD y DVD) retained. Before Dubbing z Hints • When you dub a Playlist title, it is recorded as an original title. - RW - RW •...
  • Page 80 Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing Required times for High-speed Dubbing from HDD to DVD (for a 60-minute programme) - RW - RW Video Speed 2.4x Allows you to dub from the HDD to a DVD or Rec. High- High- High- High- DVD+ vice versa, in a dubbing mode that differs from the mode...

  • Page 81: Dubbing

    Notes Dubbing • The following titles in the HDD cannot be moved. – Protected titles - RW - RW – Playlist titles Video – Original titles referenced from the Playlist • If the move operation is stopped before completion, the title in the HDD is not erased.
  • Page 82 C Available space on the disc to be Dubbing multiple titles (Dub dubbed (approximate) Selected Titles) D Information about the title to be dubbed A maximum of 30 selected titles can be dubbed at E Dubbing mode and the size of the title once.
  • Page 83 To adjust the settings for each title To automatically adjust the dubbing mode (Auto Dub Mode) You can make detailed settings for each of the selected titles during Multiple Title Dubbing. If there is not enough available space on the target disc, the recorder automatically selects a dubbing In step 6 of “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub mode with lower picture quality according to the...

  • Page 84: Speaker Surround Options

    Sound Field Outputs 2 channel “MULTI ST.” Speaker Surround Options sources from the front, “REAR ST.” centre, and surround Selecting the Sound Field speakers, or surround speakers only (page 85). You can take advantage of surround sound simply Provides sound suitable “HALL”...
  • Page 85 “PLII MOVIE/PLII MUSIC” (Dolby Pro Logic II “C. ST. EX A” (Cinema Studio EX A) Movie/Music) Reproduces the sound of Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema Produces five full-bandwidth output channels production studio. This is a standard mode, great from 2 channel sources.

  • Page 86: Reinforcing Bass Frequencies (Dsgx)

    Reinforcing Bass Enjoying TV or VCR Sound Frequencies (DSGX) From the Speaker System The DSGX (Extended Dynamic Sound Generator) You can enjoy the sound from connected function reinforces bass frequencies. equipment through the speakers of this system. Be sure to connect your TV or other equipment correctly.

  • Page 87: Other Operations

    Press FM/AM MEMORY. A preset number appears. Other Operations TUNED Enjoying the Radio Press to select the preset number you Connect the FM/AM aerials to the subwoofer want. (page 21) and preset radio stations. TUNED Note You cannot record FM/AM radio sound using the recorder or connected equipment.

  • Page 88: Controlling Tvs With The Remote

    If FM sound is noisy Controlling TVs With the Press FM MODE so that “MONO” appears in the front panel display. There will be no stereo effect, Remote but reception will improve. • To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again.
  • Page 89 Adjusts the volume of your TV t TV/DVD Switches your TV’s input source PROG +/– Selects the programme position on a Sony TV Number buttons Selects the programme and SET, -/--* position on a Sony TV (wide mode) Switch to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV.

  • Page 90: Settings And Adjustments

    Press PROG +/– to select the programme position. Settings and Adjustments Selected programme position Aerial Reception and Settings - Channel Setting Prog. System : Language Settings Normal / CATV : Normal Channel Set : Station Name : (Settings) PAY - TV / CANAL+ : Audio : NICAM The “Settings”...
  • Page 91 ◆Receivable channels Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed, then press ENTER. TV system Channel coverage The channels are scanned in the order shown BG (West European E2 - E12 VHF in the table below. Countries, except •...
  • Page 92 Corre- Channel Receivable Corre- Channel Receivable sponding Frequency range sponding Frequency range channel number (MHz) channel number (MHz) 156.75–164.75 443.25–451.25 164.75–172.75 451.25–459.25 172.75–180.75 459.25–467.25 180.75–188.75 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...
  • Page 93 Channel List (Changing/Disabling TV Guide Page the channels) Some broadcast systems ensure a Teletext service* in which the complete programmes and Changes or disables the programme positions after their data (title, date, channel, recording start time, setting the channels. If any programme positions etc.) are stored day by day.
  • Page 94 Press the number buttons or </M/m/, to Press M/m repeatedly until the programme enter the TV guide page number, and press position of the station that carries a time signal ENTER to confirm the setting. appears, and press ENTER. • If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to re- Settings - Clock enter the correct number.

  • Page 95: Video Settings (Video)

    Language Video Settings (Video) OSD (On-Screen Display) Video settings will adjust items related to the Switches the display language on the screen. image, such as size and colour. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only) tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder.
  • Page 96 Progressive Mode 16:9 DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 4:3 Letter Box frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second.

  • Page 97: Audio Settings (Audio)

    ◆Line3 Input Audio Settings (Audio) 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 The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound video input signal.

  • Page 98: Recording And Parental Control Settings (Features)

    CD Priority Recording and Parental Auto Plays DTS tracks on a CD. Since Control Settings (Features) the recorder automatically selects the bit stream, beginnings may be skipped depending of the track. If The “Features” setup allows you to adjust you want to avoid this, select recording and parental control settings.
  • Page 99 Select “Standard,” and press , or ENTER. Note The selection items for “Standard” are The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending on displayed. the amount of information contained in the video to be recorded. Features - Parental Control Level : Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Standard : Password...

  • Page 100: Speaker Settings (Speaker)

    Synchro Rec Speaker Settings (Speaker) Selects the recording destination used for Synchro-Recording (page 57). The “Speaker” setup allows you to adjust the Record to Records to the HDD. speaker system (speaker positions, loudness, etc.). Record to Note Records to DVDs. Check that the subwoofer is turned on, and that the system cord is connected securely.
  • Page 101 Size Distance Selects the surround speaker position and whether Set the distance from your listening position to the to engage the speakers. front speakers in “Front” (front speaker) first ( Then adjust the values in “Center” (centre Front speaker) ( ) and “Surround”...
  • Page 102 Level Test Tone Sets the loudness of each speaker individually. Set the speaker levels by using the test tone. Use the test tone for easy adjustment (see “Test Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is Tone” on page 102). in stop mode. To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one Select “SETUP,”...

  • Page 103: Disc Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

    Note Disc Settings/Factory If you set the recording mode to be changed while Settings (Options) dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, the sound recorded in the source (DVD) is applied regardless of this setting. DVD Bilingual Rec. (for all recordable discs The “Options”...

  • Page 104: Easy Setup (Resetting The System)

    Auto Display Easy Setup Automatically displays (Resetting the System) information on the screen when the recorder is turned on, etc. Select this to run the “Easy Setup” programme. Displays information only when DISPLAY is pressed. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is Factory Setup in stop mode.

  • Page 105: Additional Information

    If the indicator still , You are playing a DVD recorded in a colour flashes, consult your nearest Sony dealer. system that is different from your TV. , Noise may appear in pictures recorded on the HDD.
  • Page 106 TV programme reception does not fill the The playback picture or TV programme from screen. the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted. , Set the channel manually in “Channel Setting” in “Settings” setup (page 90). , If the playback picture output from a DVD , Select the correct source using the INPUT player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder SELECT button, or select a channel of any TV...
  • Page 107 An alternate audio track cannot be recorded. Sound , When recording from connected equipment, set There is no sound. “Line Audio Input” in the TOOLS menu to , Re-connect all connections securely. “Bilingual” (page 59). , The connecting cord is damaged. , Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be , The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward, recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video...
  • Page 108 No sound is heard from the centre speaker. Playback , Check the speaker connections and settings The recorder does not play any type of disc (page 14, 100). (except HDD). , Make sure the Sound Field function is on (page 84). , The disc is upside down.
  • Page 109 The subtitle language cannot be changed or Recording/Timer recording/Editing turned off. The programme position cannot be changed , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the from the programme position you are DVD VIDEO. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the recording.
  • Page 110 Timer recording is not complete or did not start Recording from equipment with a from the beginning. timer , There was a power failure during recording. If the power recovers when there is a timer Nothing was recorded even though you set the recording, the recorder resumes recording.
  • Page 111 The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. The speaker does not work normally. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized , Disconnect the mains lead of the subwoofer from Sony service facility.

  • Page 112: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    , Check the connection between the recorder and C 13 There is a problem in the HDD. subwoofer. , Contact your nearest Sony , Turn on the subwoofer (the ON/STANDBY dealer or local authorized indicator on the subwoofer lights up in green).

  • Page 113: Notes About This Recorder

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, About repairing the hard disk drive commercially available cleaners, or anti-static •...

  • Page 114: Specifications

    LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin Specifications CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB IN S-Video OUT (downstream) Design and specifications are subject to change Decoder without notice. For supplied accessories, see page 12. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR): DVD recorder specifications Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p System Laser: Semiconductor laser...
  • Page 115 AUDIO POWER [RH1000] [RH7000] Amplifier section Stereo mode (rated): Amplifier section 120 W+120 W (2.7 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10%) Stereo mode (rated): Music power output when in surround mode 120 W+120 W (2.7 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10%) (reference): Music power output when in surround mode Front: 120 W + 120 W (with SS-TS43)/...

  • Page 116: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote A TV/DVD switch (88) B Z (open/close) button (36) C HDD button (38) DVD button (36) D Number buttons (52, 66) SET button (52) The number 5 button has a tactile dot E CLEAR/-/-- (ten digit) button (52) (audio) button (62) (subtitle) button (62)
  • Page 117 W PROG (programme) +/– buttons (38) The + button has a tactile dot X INPUT SELECT button (59) Y t TV/DVD button (88) Z DSGX button (86) wj SOUND FIELD +/– buttons (84) wk DISPLAY button (41) TIME/TEXT button (41) wl MUTING button (62) e;...
  • Page 118 DVD recorder - VOLUME + FM/AM TIMER REC SYNCRO REC REC PAUSE REC STOP INPUT - PROGRAM + MODE SELECT LINE 2 IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R Pull open A [/1 (on/standby) button (34) I H (play) button (60) X (pause) button (62) B TIMER REC indicator (50) x (stop) button (60)
  • Page 119 Front panel display SMARTLINK MONO PROGRE TUNED NICAM DSGX A HDD/DVD indicators I Displays the following (42): Displays the selected media and the • Playing time/remaining time (42) • Current title/chapter/track/index number playing/recording/dubbing status or (42) direction. • Recording time/recording mode B Disc type*/recording format •...
  • Page 120 Rear panel LINE 1 - TV LINE 3/ DECODER R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO AC IN AERIAL COMPONENT SYSTEM CONNECTOR LINE 4 IN LINE OUT VIDEO OUT A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (23) G LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) jacks (24, 27) B LINE 1 –...

  • Page 121: Glossary

    Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround produced by digital signal processing technology Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right panning more developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of take full advantage of Dolby Surround Pro Logic,...
  • Page 122 DVD+RW (page 8) File (page 66) A DVD+RW (read “plus RW”) is a recordable and A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD. (File is rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording an exclusive definition for this recorder.) A single format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO file consist of a single image.

  • Page 123: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 95. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1347 Maori 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans...

  • Page 124: Index

    CD 10 “Dimmer” 103 Index “Change IN” 77 “Disc Info” 36 “Change Order” 77 Disc Map 75 “Change OUT” 77 Disc Settings 36 Words in quotations appear in “Channel List” 93 Disc space 37 the on-screen displays. “Channel Setting” 90 Disc types 8 Chapter 42 Display...
  • Page 125 Menu slow-motion play 62 DVD’s Menu 60 Playing status bar 42 “Factory Setup” 104 Top menu 60 Playlist 40 “Features” 98 “MNR” 63 “Power Save” 103 File 67 “Modify” 56 “Present Time” 94 “File Search” 66 “Move” 77 “Preview” 77 “Finalize”...
  • Page 126 Synchro Rec 57 Video Plus+ 52 S VIDEO 25 Title 42 “S Video” 35 TITLE LIST 60 Scan Audio 60 Title List 39 “Scart Setting” 96 Sort 40 Scene List 76 Thumbnail 41 “Screen Saver” 100 “Title Name” 72 “Search” 66 Title number 42 Searching “Title Search”...
  • Page 128 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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