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Sony RDR-HXD870 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-275-466-11(1)

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Operating Instructions
RDR-HXD870/HXD970
© 2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    3-275-466-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HXD870/HXD970 © 2007 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    Precautions WARNING Precautions • This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power To reduce the risk of fire or electric This equipment has been tested supply.
  • Page 3 On compensation for lost power source (mains) as long recordings as it is connected to the wall Sony is not liable and will not outlet, even if the recorder compensate for any lost itself has been turned off. recordings or relevant losses, •...
  • Page 4 The instructions in this tuner (not supplied) may contain manual are for 2 models: copy protection signals (copy RDR-HXD870 and RDR- guard function) and as such may HXD970. Check your model not be recordable, depending on name by looking at the front the type of signal.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Controlling TVs with the remote ....... 23 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder .
  • Page 6 Guide to Digital Services (For digital terrestrial broadcasting only) ....41 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) ......41 Viewing a list of available channels.
  • Page 7 Erasing and Editing ........74 Before Editing ..........74 Erasing and Editing a Title .
  • Page 8 JPEG Image Files ........101 About the “Photo Album” Function ....... 101 Preparing for Using the “Photo Album”...
  • Page 9 Additional Information ....... 136 Troubleshooting ..........136 Resetting the Recorder .

  • Page 10: 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 (finalising) manual Select “Video Mode Dub HDD contents to a Off” in “HDD DVD (VR mode) to play mode Recording Format”...
  • Page 11 Usable disc versions (as of April 2007) • 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 •...

  • Page 12: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Icon used in Type Disc Logo Characteristics this manual Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD VIDEO This recorder also recognises DVD- RAMs* as DVD Video compatible discs. VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format...
  • Page 13 Note on playback operations of DVD Notes • Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs Rs, DVD-RAMs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ played on this recorder due to the recording VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by quality or physical condition of the disc, or the software producers.

  • Page 14: Hookups And Settings

    Step 1: Connecting the Hookups and Settings Aerial Cable Hooking Up the Recorder This recorder has separate built-in TV tuners for terrestrial digital and terrestrial analogue Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and TV broadcasts. Select one of the following adjust the settings of the recorder.

  • Page 15: A: Receiving Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting (For Digital Broadcasting)

    A: Receiving digital terrestrial broadcasting (For digital broadcasting) Use this hookup if you can receive digital terrestrial broadcasting. With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder. Wall to aerial input Aerial cable (supplied) to DIGITAL AERIAL OUT to DIGITAL AERIAL IN DVD recorder...

  • Page 16: B: Receiving Terrestrial (For Analogue Broadcasting)

    B: Receiving terrestrial (For analogue broadcasting) Use this hookup if you watch cable programme positions. Also use this hookup if you are only connecting an aerial antenna. With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder.

  • Page 17: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords/Hdmi Cord

    Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns, A through E, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. When using connection B, set the selector on the EURO AV adapter to the “OUTPUT”...
  • Page 18 B Video input jack through the HDMI OUT jack. You will enjoy standard quality images. When connecting a Sony TV that is To connect the EURO AV adapter compatible with the HDMI control function, Two types of EURO AV adapters are see page 19.

  • Page 19: About The Hdmi Control Functions For 'Bravia' Theatre Sync (For Hdmi Connections Only)

    If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE 1 jack on the By connecting Sony components that are recorder (page 26). compatible with the HDMI Control function with an HDMI cord (not supplied), operation Notes •...

  • Page 20: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords/Hdmi Cord

    Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns, A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound. [Speakers] [Speakers] Rear (L)
  • Page 21 This will cause unwanted noise to come effects. from your TV’s speakers. If you connect a Sony audio component that • With connections B and C, do not connect the is compatible with the HDMI control LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) and LINE 2 OUT (R- AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks...

  • Page 22: Step 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord (Mains Lead)

    (mains lead) after all connections are complete. Notes • If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 24). to AC IN • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 23: Controlling Tvs With The Remote

    TV. • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 (default) Grundig Number Hitachi buttons ITT/Nokia...

  • Page 24: Recorder

    “Easy Setup.” If the supplied remote interferes with your Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the the “Easy Setup” function during this command mode number for this recorder and procedure.
  • Page 25 Aerial Power Select “Auto” when a programme Selects whether to supply the power to position in your local area broadcasts a the indoor aerial connected to the time signal. The “Auto Clock Setting” DIGITAL AERIAL IN jack. display appears. To supply the power whether the Select the programme position of the recorder is turned on or in standby, select station that carries a time signal...

  • Page 26: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder’s AC power cord (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 87). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.

  • Page 27: 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. VCR, etc.

  • Page 28: Eight Basic Operations - Getting To Know Your Dvd Recorder

    2. Recording a Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder Programme 1. Inserting a Disc - RW - RW Video - RW - RW Video Video DATA DVD Video This section introduces the basic operation to DATA CD record a current TV programme to the hard disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD).

  • Page 29: Checking The Disc Status While Recording

    Press REC MODE repeatedly to select Checking the disc status while the recording mode. recording Each time you press the button, the display on the TV screen changes as follows: You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type. Press DISPLAY during recording.

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

    4-Title List (Example: HDD) 3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) - RW - RW Video Video To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List. 8-Title List TITLE LIST </M/m/,, ENTER EXIT/ O RETURN DISPLAY > A Disc type: Displays the media type, HDD or DVD.
  • Page 31 E Title information: About the Title List for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) Displays the title number, title thumbnail picture (playback picture for the selected You can switch the Title List to show title, still images for the other titles), Original or Playlist titles. recording date, recorded station name (or Press <...
  • Page 32 To change a title thumbnail picture Notes • The title names may not appear for DVDs created (Thumbnail) on other DVD recorders. After recording, the first scene of the • It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail recording (the title) is automatically set as the pictures to be displayed.

  • Page 33: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    During playback 4. Displaying the Playing Example: DVD-R in Video mode Time and Play Information - RW - RW Video Video DATA DVD DATA CD You can check the playing time of the current title, chapter, track, or disc. Also, you can A Playing status check the disc name recorded on the DVD/ B Shows that the Resume Play is...

  • Page 34: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Programme

    z Hints 5. Changing the Name of • When “On Screen Display” is set to “On” (default) in the “Options” setup (page 133), a Recorded Programme information automatically appears on the screen when the recorder is operated. • To increase disc space, see “To open up disc - RW - RW space”...
  • Page 35 Select “Title Name,” and press Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the ENTER. remaining characters. The display for entering characters To erase a character, move the cursor to appears. the character at the input row, and press The current name is displayed at the CLEAR (or select “Clear,”...

  • Page 36: Labelling And Protecting A Disc

    Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. 6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc You can execute options effective for the entire disc in the “Disc Setup” setup. Select “Input Disc Name,” and press ENTER. Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER. SYSTEM Enter the disc name (page 34). MENU </M/m/,, Note...

  • Page 37: Playing The Disc On Other Dvd Equipment (Finalise)

    Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. 7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) - RW - RW Video Video Finalising is necessary when you play discs Select “Protect Disc,” and press recorded with this recorder on other DVD ENTER. equipment.
  • Page 38 Select “Next Screen,” and press Finalising is necessary when ENTER. playing on any equipment other than this recorder. Video For DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), the After finalising, you cannot edit or recorder starts finalising the disc. Go to record on the disc. step 9.

  • Page 39: Unfinalising A Disc

    Select “Unfinalise,” and press Unfinalising a disc ENTER. - 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) Select “Start,”...

  • Page 40: Reformatting A Disc

    Select “Format,” and press ENTER. 8. Reformatting a Disc - RW - RW Video Video New discs are automatically formatted when inserted. If necessary, you can manually re- format a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, or DVD-R disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs or DVD-Rs, you can select a recording format Select an item, and press ENTER.

  • Page 41: Guide To Digital Services (For Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting Only)

    Press GUIDE. This display consists of an information Guide to Digital Services (For digital box and an 8-channel programme list terrestrial broadcasting only) covering a 30-minute period. EPG (Electronic Example of EPG Display: Programme Guide) The Electronic Programme Guide is a guide showing the television programme schedule for a day or more at a time on your television (via the Digital Terrestrial Television tuner...

  • Page 42: Programme Information

    z Hint Programme Information You can display the channel list by pressing the ENTER button while watching a programme. To watch another channel, select a channel using </ M/m/,, and press ENTER. The programme information display provides a quick and easy way to: Available buttons in the programme list •...

  • Page 43: Viewing Teletext (Not Available In Some Areas)

    Available buttons in the Information display Buttons Operations Toggle the display between description of the current/ next programme </, Display programme information for other channels ENTER View the selected channel INFO Display the detailed programme information Viewing Teletext (not available in some areas) You can view the Teletext that comes simultaneously with certain programmes.

  • Page 44: Timer Recording (For Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting Only)

    Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes. Timer Recording (For digital To select further options for recording mode terrestrial broadcasting only) (manual recording mode), set “Manual Rec. Mode” to “On (go to setup)” in the Before Recording “Recording” setup (page 125). To record pictures in higher quality than HQ mode on the HDD, set “Manual Rec.

  • Page 45: Unrecordable Pictures

    When recording to DVD+RW or DVD+R, SLP is the longest recording time available. If you Timer Recording select SEP, the recording mode will (Standard/EPG) automatically revert to SLP. z Hint - RW - RW To easily select a manual recording mode, press Video REC MODE repeatedly to display “MN,”...
  • Page 46 Press TIMER. “Update”: Sets the recorder automatically replacing the previous The “Timer List” display appears. timer recording with the new one. “Genre”: Sets the genre. • To enter a title name, select “Set Title Name” and press ENTER (page 34). •...

  • Page 47: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Epg

    Notes Recording TV programmes • If a message indicating that the HDD is full appears on the screen, change the recording using the EPG destination to “DVD,” or make available space for the recording (page 75). The EPG function is a feature that simplifies •...

  • Page 48: Using The Quick Timer Function

    Press the red button. If the timer settings overlap The date, start and stop times, See page 46. programme position, recording mode, To extend the recording duration time etc., settings appear. while recording See page 46. To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)”...

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Recording Picture Quality

    To create your own setting Adjusting the recording picture Select “Memory1,” “Memory2,” or quality “Memory3” in step 3. Select “Detailed Settings,” and press You can adjust the picture quality of digitally ENTER. broadcasts programmes by selecting a preset The display for adjusting detailed setting.

  • Page 50: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Select an option, and press ENTER. Checking/Changing/ “Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Cancelling Timer Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Select “OK” and press Settings (Timer List) ENTER. - RW - RW Video Video You can check, change, or cancel the timer settings using the “Timer List.”...

  • Page 51: Recording From Connected Equipment

    Notes • Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be Recording from made while recording a programme that has Connected Equipment priority. • Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be - RW - RW made if it overlaps with a programme that has...
  • Page 52 Select the desired audio signal when recording a bilingual programme to the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode). Set “External Audio” to “Bilingual” and “Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” or “B/R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 122). Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.

  • Page 53: Timer Recording (For Analogue Broadcasting Only)

    Approx. recording time (hours) Timer Recording (For analogue Recording broadcasting only) mode RDR- RDR- Before Recording HXD870 HXD970 1 hr. Before you start recording… (High quality) 1 min. • Check that the disc has enough available 1 hr. space for the recording (page 33). For the 30 min.

  • Page 54: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    ZWEITON (German stereo) system Notes • The maximum continuous recording time to the When a stereo-based programme is received, HDD is 12 hours for a single title. A title longer “Stereo” appears. than 12 hours is divided. When a bilingual ZWEITON-based •...

  • Page 55: Timer Recording (Standard/G-Code)

    Press TIMER. Timer Recording The “Timer List” display appears. (Standard/G-Code) - RW - RW Video Video You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes, up to 30 days in advance. There are two methods to set the timer: the standard method and G-Code method.
  • Page 56 Notes “Update”: Sets the recorder • If a message indicating that the HDD is full automatically replacing the previous appears on the screen, change the recording timer recording with the new one. destination to “DVD,” or make available space “Genre”: Sets the genre. for the recording (page 75).

  • Page 57: Recording Tv Programmes Using The G-Code System

    Enter the G-Code number using </M/ Recording TV programmes m/, or the number buttons. using the G-Code system • If you want to make the detailed settings, select “Details” using </M/ m/,, and press ENTER. The date, The G-Code system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer.

  • Page 58: Using The Quick Timer Function

    Using the Quick Timer function Adjusting the recording picture quality You can set the recorder to record in 30- minute increments. You can adjust the picture quality by selecting a preset setting. You can also adjust Press z REC repeatedly to set the the picture quality by changing detailed duration.

  • Page 59: Creating Chapters In A Title

    To create your own setting “Black Level”: Selects the black level (setup level) for the NTSC video signals. Select “Memory1,” “Memory2,” or Select “ON” to set the black level of the “Memory3” in step 3. input signals to the standard level. Select “Detailed Settings,”...

  • Page 60: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Select the timer setting you want to Checking/Changing/ check/change/cancel, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. Cancelling Timer Select an option, and press ENTER. Settings (Timer List) “Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using </, and adjust - RW - RW Video using M/m.

  • Page 61: Recording From Connected Equipment

    Notes • Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be Recording from made while recording a programme that has Connected Equipment priority. • Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be - RW - RW made if it overlaps with a programme that has...
  • Page 62 Select the desired audio signal when recording a bilingual programme to the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode). Set “External Audio” to “Bilingual” and “Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” or “B/R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 122). Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.

  • Page 63: Playback

    Press TITLE LIST. For details about the Title List, see “3. Playback Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on page 30. Playing the Recorded Example: HDD Programme/DVD - RW - RW Video DATA DVD Video DATA CD * DivX video file only Select a title using M/m, and press ENTER.
  • Page 64 To change the angles To play restricted DVDs (Parental Lock) If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene If you play a restricted DVD, the display for are recorded on the disc, “ ” appears on entering your password appears on your TV the screen.

  • Page 65: Playback Options

    Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 63. Buttons Operations AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly in normal playback mode. - RW : Selects the language. DATA DVD DATA CD DATA DVD...
  • Page 66 Buttons Operations Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in (slow, freeze frame) pause mode. Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode. - RW To resume normal playback, press H. - RW Video Video *1*2...

  • Page 67: Playing A Specific Portion Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

    Playing a specific portion Playing repeatedly (Repeat) repeatedly (A-B Repeat) You can play repeatedly all the titles/tracks/ files or a single title/chapter/track on the Press PLAY MODE during playback. HDD or a disc. The “Play Mode” menu appears. Press PLAY MODE during playback. Select “A-B Repeat,”...

  • Page 68: Creating Your Own Programme (Programme)

    To programme other chapters or Creating your own programme tracks, press </M/m/, to select a (Programme) step number, and repeat steps 4 and - RW Video Video Press H. * finalised disc only Programme play starts. You can play the contents of the HDD or a disc in the order you want by arranging the To cancel Programme play order of the titles/chapters/albums/tracks on...
  • Page 69 Select a preset setting using </,, “Cinema”: Converts the progressive video signal to match the type of DVD and press ENTER. software that you are watching when Dynamic: produces a bold dynamic “Component Video Out” is set to picture by increasing the picture contrast “Progressive”...

  • Page 70: Pausing A Tv Broadcast (Tv Pause)

    Notes Pausing a TV Broadcast • If the outlines of the images on your screen become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to (TV Pause) “Off.” • Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the above BNR or MNR effects may be hard to discern.

  • Page 71: Playing From The Beginning Of The Programme You Are Recording (Chase Play)

    Playing from the Playing a Previous Beginning of the Recording While Making Programme You Are Another (Simultaneous Recording (Chase Play) Rec and Play) - RW - RW Video DATA DVD Video “Chase Play” allows you to view the recorded DATA CD part of a programme on the HDD while the recording is being made.

  • Page 72: Searching For A Time/Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Example: Play a DVD while recording to Searching for a Time/ the HDD. Title/Chapter/Track, etc. While recording, press DVD and insert the DVD into the recorder. Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD - RW - RW Video Title List. DATA DVD Video Select the title you want to play, and...
  • Page 73 Select a search method, and press ENTER. “Time Search” (for HDD/DVDs/DATA DVDs /DATA CDs /VIDEO *2*3 ): Searches for a starting point by entering the time code. “Title Search” (for HDD/DVDs/DATA DVDs /DATA CDs “Chapter Search” (for HDD/DVDs) “Track Search” (for VIDEO CDs DivX video file only Except Super VIDEO CDs Available only when playing without PBC...

  • Page 74: 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 camcorders cannot be edited on this recorder.

  • Page 75: Erasing And Editing A Title

    To open up disc space Erasing and Editing a To open up disc space on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the title with Title the largest number in the title list. Largest title number - RW - RW Video Video This section explains the basic edit functions.

  • Page 76: Editing Multiple Titles (Multi-Mode)

    Select a title, and press ENTER. • “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 76). A check mark appears in the check box. • “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles To clear the check mark, press ENTER (page 77).

  • Page 77: Dividing A Title (Divide)

    Select point A using Dividing a title (Divide) and press • To return to the beginning of the title, - RW press X and then press .. If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do Select “From,”...

  • Page 78: Erasing And Editing A Chapter

    Select an option, and press ENTER. Erasing and Editing a You can make the following edits to the chapter. Chapter “Divide”: Divides a chapter into two (page 78). “Erase/Move” - RW • “Erase”: Erases the selected chapter You can edit individual chapters within a (page 79).

  • Page 79: Erasing A Chapter (Erase)

    Erasing a chapter (Erase) Creating and Editing a Playlist After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a Chapter,” select “Erase.” - RW Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up to 99 Playlist titles. Note Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the “Copy-Once”...

  • Page 80: Moving A Playlist Title (Move)

    Moving a Playlist title (Move) Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) You can divide a Playlist title. For Press TITLE LIST. instructions, see page 77. Switch to the Playlist (page 75). Select a Playlist title, and press ,. Moving a chapter (Move) The sub-menu appears.

  • Page 81: Dubbing (Hdd Y Dvd)

    • The chapter marks in the dubbing source are dubbed. The position of chapter marks Dubbing (HDD y DVD) may be slightly changed from the original. However, the chapter marks in the dubbing Before Dubbing source are not retained in the dubbed title when dubbing to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode), DVD+RW, or DVD+R at - RW...

  • Page 82: Hdd/Dvd Dubbing

    Dubbing restriction HDD/DVD Dubbing You cannot dub movies and other DVD VIDEOs to the HDD. Also, when dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, scenes that contain - RW - RW Video a copy protection signal cannot be recorded. Video Titles containing “Copy-Once”...

  • Page 83: Dubbing Using Dubbing List

    D Total size of the selected titles and Dubbing Using Dubbing available space on the disc to be dubbed (approximate) List E Selected title’s thumbnail picture - RW - RW Select a title, and press ENTER. Video The selected title changes colour. Video When you select “HDD ->...
  • Page 84 Select “Start Dubbing,” and press Required times for “High-Speed” dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60-minute ENTER. programme) When you set “Finalise” to “Yes” in step 9, select the title menu style, and press Speed 2.4x ENTER. High-speed The recorder turns off automatically DVD+RW/ DVD+R DVD-R...
  • Page 85 To edit titles on the Dubbing List Notes • The Dubbing List you created remains after Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Dubbing Using dubbing. To edit the existing Dubbing List, select Dubbing List” on page 83. “Use Previous Dubbing List” in step 4. The The “Title Edit”...

  • Page 86: Making A Backup Disc (Dvd Backup)

    Select “Yes” or “No,” and press Making a Backup Disc ENTER. To erase the backup data on the HDD, (DVD Backup) select “Yes.” To make another backup disc later, select - RW “No.” Video Video The recorder turns off automatically You can dub all of the contents on a finalised when you do not use the recorder for DVD+RW/DVD+R or finalised DVD-RW/...

  • Page 87: Dv Camcorder Dubbing

    z Hint If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DV Camcorder Dubbing DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) or HDD. Before DV Camcorder Notes • You cannot make a recording while DV Dubbing camcorder dubbing.
  • Page 88 Press HDD or DVD to select the Notes • You cannot connect more than one piece of recording destination. digital video equipment to the recorder. If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. • You cannot control the recorder using another Inserting a Disc”...

  • Page 89: Dubbing An Entire Dv Format Tape (Dv One Touch Dubbing)

    Dubbing an Entire DV Dubbing Selected Format Tape (DV One Scenes (Manual Touch Dubbing) Dubbing) - RW - RW - RW - RW Video Video Video Video You can record the entire contents of a DV/ You can select and dub scenes while playing Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single a DV/Digital8 format tape.

  • Page 90: Playing From A Dv Camcorder

    z Hint Playing from a DV You can turn off the dubbing menu by pressing the DISPLAY button during dubbing. Press the Camcorder DISPLAY button again to display the dubbing menu. Connect your DV camcorder to the DV Note You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one IN jack on the front panel.

  • Page 91: Audio Tracks

    To lock the recorder (Child Lock) You can lock all of the buttons on the Audio Tracks recorder so that the settings are not cancelled by mistake. Playing Audio Tracks When the recorder is turned off, hold down x on the recorder until “LOCKED” appears in from CD/DVD the front panel display.

  • Page 92: Playing A Specific Portion Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

    Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a Note “A-B Repeat” is not available for MP3 audio tracks. • When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the LINE 3-TV/LINE 1/ Playing repeatedly (Repeat) LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the user DATA DVD DATA CD...

  • Page 93: Creating Your Own Programme (Programme)

    To cancel Programme play Creating your own programme Press CLEAR during playback. Or, set (Programme) “Programme” to “Cancel Programme Play” in the “Play Mode” menu. DATA DVD DATA CD To erase the programme You can play the contents of an album or disc Press CLEAR in stop mode.

  • Page 94: Searching For An Audio Track

    Press the number buttons to select the Searching for an Audio number of the album or track you want. Track If you make a mistake, select another number. DATA DVD DATA CD Press ENTER. The recorder starts playback from the You can search a disc by album or track.

  • Page 95: About Jukebox

    About Jukebox Preparing for Using Jukebox There are two methods to use Jukebox: connecting the USB device or copying audio Connect a USB device to the USB jack on the tracks to the HDD. recorder, or copy audio tracks from CDs/ When using Jukebox, you can do followings: DATA CDs/DATA DVDs or the connected •...

  • Page 96: Copying Audio Tracks (Disc T Hdd)

    Select “Copy Album,” and press Copying audio tracks ENTER. (DISC t HDD) The display asks for confirmation. Select “Yes” using </,, and press Insert a disc that you are going to copy ENTER. to the HDD. The selected album is copied to the HDD. •...

  • Page 97: Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/Usb Device

    Select an album or track, and press Playing Audio Tracks ENTER. Playback starts from the selected album Using Jukebox/USB or track. Device To stop playback Press x (stop). To scroll the list display by page (Page mode) Press SUBTITLE (previous)/ANGLE (next) while the Album List is displayed.

  • Page 98: Playback Options

    To skip a track (Set Skip) Playing repeatedly (Repeat) If you want a track not to play, set the track to be skipped. You can play repeatedly all the tracks or a Select a track you want to skip. single track in the album. Press , while the Album List is Press , during playback.

  • Page 99: Creating Your Own Programme (Programme)

    To cancel Programme play Creating your own programme Set “Programme” to “Cancel Programme (Programme) Play” in the “Play Mode” menu during playback. You can play the contents of the HDD or To erase the programme connected USB device in the order you want Set “Programme”...

  • Page 100: Managing Audio Tracks On The Music Jukebox

    Select an option, and press ENTER. Managing Audio Tracks “Erase”: Erases the selected album/track. Select “Yes” when asked for on the Music Jukebox confirmation. “Edit”: Allows you to make the following edits. You can erase or label albums/tracks on the •...

  • Page 101: Jpeg Image Files

    Connecting the USB device JPEG Image Files You can connect a USB device (digital still About the “Photo camera, Memory card reader, and USB memory) to the USB jack on the recorder to Album” Function view JPEG image files or copy to the HDD. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device before connecting.

  • Page 102: Copying All Jpeg Image Files From The Connected Usb Device (Usb T Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R)

    Select the item, and press ENTER. Copying all JPEG image files To copy from DATA CDs/DATA DVDs from the connected USB device (DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs), select “View Photos on a CD/DVD.” (USB t DVD-RW/DVD-R) To copy from the connected USB device, select “View Photos on a USB Device.” Connect the USB device to the USB The “Photo Album”...

  • Page 103: Copying Jpeg Image Albums To A Disc (Hdd T Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R)

    Select an album using M/m. Copying JPEG image albums to To copy the selected album, go to step 6. a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) To copy a JPEG image file, go to step 5. Press ENTER, and select a JPEG You can copy the edited JPEG image albums image file using M/m.

  • Page 104: Copying Jpeg Image Files To A Disc (Hdd T Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R)

    Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. Select “Photo Album,” and press ENTER. The selected JPEG image albums are copied in the “PICTURE” folder on the The “Photo Album” menu appears. disc. Select “View/Edit Photos on the The JPEG image album names are HDD,”...

  • Page 105: Using The "Photo Album" List

    To select a JPEG image file from a Using the “Photo Album” different album Switch to the album list in step 8. List For instructions, see “To switch between the album list and JPEG image file list” You can play JPEG image files on the HDD, on page 106.
  • Page 106 C Sub-menu: 12-Photo List (Example: HDD) Press , to display the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type. 4-Photo List Sub-menu D Scroll bar: Appears when all of the JPEG image files do not fit on the list.

  • Page 107: Viewing A Jpeg Image File

    To reload the files or folders To play a slideshow with the sound (HDD only) When a disc or the connected USB device contains 1,000 or more files and/or 100 or You can enjoy a slideshow while listening to more folders, select “Read next” in the the sound stored in the HDD.

  • Page 108: Managing Jpeg Image Files On The Hdd

    To rotate an image Managing JPEG Image Press ANGLE repeatedly during a slideshow. Each time you press ANGLE, the image turns Files on the HDD clockwise by 90°. z Hint You can start a slideshow by selecting “Start Slideshow” from the sub-menu. SYSTEM MENU </M/m/,,...

  • Page 109: Printing Jpeg Image Files

    • “Rename Album”: Changes the Printing JPEG Image selected album name (page 34). • “Protect Album Contents”: Protects all Files JPEG image files in the selected album. • “Cancel Protection”: Cancels protection of all JPEG image files in the You can print JPEG image files on the HDD, selected album.
  • Page 110 Connect the USB device to the USB Select “Print,” and press ENTER. jack on the recorder. The display asks for confirmation. When printing JPEG image files on the Select “Start,” and press ENTER. HDD, skip this step. You can set the paper size and layout. Press SYSTEM MENU.

  • Page 111: Settings And Adjustments

    Format You can manually re-format a DVD+RW, Settings and Adjustments DVD-RW, or DVD-R disc to make a blank disc. Disc Settings (Disc For details, see page 40. Setup) Finalise Finalises a disc to play it on other DVD equipment. The “Disc Setup” setup allows you to adjust For details, see page 37.

  • Page 112: Recorder Settings (Basic)

    Press </, repeatedly until the Recorder Settings programme position of the station that carries a time signal appears. (Basic) Press m to select “Start,” and press ENTER. The “Basic” setup helps you to make clock • If the recorder does not receive a time and other recorder related settings.

  • Page 113: Aerial Reception Settings (Digital Tuner)

    Input Line System Aerial Reception Selects the colour system when recording from the connected equipment. Settings (Digital Tuner) NTSC Records in NTSC or PAL-60 colour system. The “Digital Tuner” setup helps you to make digital tuner and programme position settings PAL/ Records in PAL or SECAM for the recorder.

  • Page 114: Replace Channels

    Replace Channels Add New Channels Scans available digital channels, and replaces Scans digital channels and adds found all the channels already stored in the channel channels to the channel list. list with the scanned results. Select “Add New Channels” in “Digital Select “Replace Channels”...

  • Page 115: Channel Options

    Channel Options Signal Check You can skip or lock certain channels. You can check the signal strength and quality of the channel. Select “Channel Options” in “Digital Tuner,” and press ENTER. Select “Signal Check” in “Digital Tuner,” and press ENTER. Select “Next Screen,”...

  • Page 116: Aerial Reception Settings (Analog Tuner)

    Download from TV Aerial Reception You cannot use the “Download from TV” function when connecting your TV using the Settings (Analog Tuner) EURO AV adapter (page 17). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV. The “Analog Tuner” setup helps you to make analogue tuner and programme position settings for the recorder.
  • Page 117 Skip Sound System Select an available TV system (page 117). Select this when the programme position is unused • Australia, New Zealand or contains unwanted channels. The selected position will be Do not select this. skipped when you press PROG +/–.
  • Page 118 For customers in Australia and New Channel Set number Channel Zealand AS48 • Australia AS49 Channel Set number Channel AS50 AS51 AS52 AS53 AS54 AS55 AS56 AS57 AS58 AS59 AS10 AS60 AS11 AS61 AS12 AS62 AS63 AS5A AS64 AS9A AS65 AS28 AS66 AS29...

  • Page 119: Channel Swapping

    Channel Swapping G-Code CH Setting After the programme positions have been set, Setting up your recorder involves you can change the order of each programme coordinating the TV programme position (the position in the display list. number you turn to on your TV or recorder to watch a programme) with the guide channel Select “Channel Swapping”...

  • Page 120: Video Settings (Video In/Out)

    z Hint Video Settings (Video In/ When “Input Line System” is set to “NTSC,” you can select “Auto,” “3.58NTSC,” or “PAL-60.” Out) Note “Input Colour System” cannot be set when viewing The “Video In/Out” settings will adjust items digital broadcasts. related to the image, such as size and colour.

  • Page 121: Audio Input Settings (Audio In)

    LINE 1 In Audio Input Settings Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 1 jack. (Audio In) Select “Video” (default) when using the EURO AV adapter (page 26). The “Audio In” setup allows you to adjust the Video Inputs video signals.

  • Page 122: Audio Output Settings (Audio Out)

    External Audio Audio Output Settings Stereo Select this when receiving (Audio Out) stereo programmes from connected equipment. Bilingual The “Audio Out” setup allows you to switch Select this when receiving bilingual programmes the method of outputting audio signals when from connected you connect a component such as an equipment.
  • Page 123 DTS Output (DVD VIDEOs only) MPEG Output (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. Select this when the MPEG Select this when the recorder is connected to an recorder is connected to an audio component with a audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.

  • Page 124: Language Settings (Language)

    Auto Language Language Settings The “Auto Language” function is available when “Audio Language” and “Subtitle (Language) Language” are set to the same language, and “Subtitle Display” is set to “On.” The “Language” setup allows you to adjust For DVD VIDEOs whose language settings.

  • Page 125: Recording Settings (Recording)

    Manual recording mode Recording Settings The table below shows the approximate recording times for the HDD and the different (Recording) DVD types in each manual recording mode, as well as the standard recording mode equivalents. The “Recording” setup allows you to adjust The recording time for the HDD recording settings.
  • Page 126 Approx. recording time Approx. recording time (hours) (hours) Recording mode Recording RDR- RDR- DVD+RW/ mode HXD870 HXD970 DVD-RW/ DVD+R DL/ DVD+R/ DVD-R DL MN4 (SLP) DVD-R MN3 (SEP) 4 hr. 30 min. 8 hr. 4 min. 8 hr. 58 min. (EP) 10 hr.
  • Page 127 Auto Chapter (HDD/VR) (HDD/DVD-RW/ For the HDD (“HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode On”)/DVD+RW/DVD-RW DVD-R in VR mode only) (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) The recorder detects HQ+, PCM, MN32 to MN9: 720 × 480 / 720 changes in the picture and ×...

  • Page 128: Playback Settings (Playback)

    HDD Recording Format Playback Settings Selects the HDD recording format. (Playback) Video Mode Records to the HDD in VR mode. When recording stereo and The “Playback” setup allows you to adjust bilingual programmes, both the playback settings. main and sub sounds can be recorded.

  • Page 129: Limitation Settings (Parental Lock)

    4:3 Letter Box Limitation Settings (Parental Lock) 4:3 Pan Scan The “Parental Lock” setup allows you to set the password and limit the operations. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 16:9 Select “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER.
  • Page 130 Enter your four-digit password using the Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons, and press ENTER. number buttons, and press ENTER. • To change the password, enter your Select “Code” (geographic area) as the four-digit password in the “Current playback limitation level, and press Password”...

  • Page 131: Hdmi Settings (Hdmi Output)

    Enter your four-digit password using the HDMI Settings (HDMI number buttons, and press ENTER. Select a block level, and press ENTER. Output) The setting is completed. To cancel the setting, select “Off.” ALL (All block) t G (General) t PG The “HDMI Output”...
  • Page 132 Screen Resolution 4:3 Video Output Selects the type of video signals output from This setting is effective only when you set the HDMI OUT jack. If the picture is not “TV Type” to “16:9” in the “Playback” setup. clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try Adjust this setting to watch 4:3 aspect ratio another option that suits the disc and your signals.

  • Page 133: Other Settings (Options)

    Audio Output Other Settings (Options) Selects the type of audio signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. The “Options” and “Options 2” setups allow Auto Outputs Dolby Digital, you to set up other operational settings. MPEG and DTS audio signals as a bitstream signal.
  • Page 134 Command Mode SMARTLINK (not available when connecting your TV using the EURO AV Changes the Command Mode of the recorder to avoid interference with your other Sony adapter (page 17)) DVD recorder or player. This Recorder Allows you to use the Select “Command Mode”...

  • Page 135: Options 2

    Options 2 Restart USB Device Restarts the connected USB device if it does not respond to the recorder. If the connected USB device still does not work properly, try following: – Turn the connected USB device off and on again. –...

  • Page 136: Additional Information

    VCR to get to any problem persist, consult your nearest your TV, or if you are connected to a Sony dealer. combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy- protection signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality. If...
  • Page 137 There is no picture or picture noise TV programme pictures are distorted. appears when connected to the DV IN , Reorient the TV aerial. , Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction jack. manual). , Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off , Place the recorder and TV farther apart.
  • Page 138 The picture does not fill the screen, even Sound distortion occurs. though the picture size is set in “TV Type” , Set “Analog Tuner Level” in the “Audio In” setup to “Compression” (page 121). in the “Playback” setup. , The picture size of the title is fixed. Sound is noisy.
  • Page 139 The sound is breaking up. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. , The signal strength is low. , Check aerial installation. , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the Playback subtitles.
  • Page 140 TV Pause does not work. Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP. , You are recording to the HDD or the HDD is full. , It will take a few seconds for the recorder to , Set “TV Pause” to “Recorder’s Tuner” in input disc data before recording can stop.

  • Page 141: Remote Control

    , The remote is not pointed at the remote “TRAYLOCKED” appears in the front panel sensor on the recorder. display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local Others authorized Sony service facility. The recorder does not detect a USB device “REPAIR”...

  • Page 142: Resetting The Recorder

    “E01” appears in the front panel display. Resetting the Recorder , There is a problem in the HDD. Contact your nearest Sony dealer. Note that contents on the HDD may be erased when servicing You can reset the recorder to all its factory this unit.

  • Page 143: Specifications

    Notes about the discs Channel coverage (Analogue broadcasting): • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, PAL (B/G) fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may VHF: E2 to E12, Italian A to H, AS0 to cause it to malfunction.

  • Page 144: Files

    ® DivX is a video file compression Hard disk drive capacity: technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This RDR-HXD870: 160 GB ® product is an official DivX Certified RDR-HXD970: 250 GB product. You can play DATA CDs (CD- Mass (approx.): 4.7 kg...

  • Page 145: The Recorder Can Play

    Note on MultiSession/Border discs Notes • The recorder will play any data with the extension If audio tracks and images in Music CD “.mp3,” “.jpeg,” “.jpg,” “.avi,” or “.divx” even if format or Video CD format are recorded in they are not in MP3, JPEG, or DivX format. the first session/border, only the first session/ Playing these data may generate a loud noise border will be played back.

  • Page 146: About I.link

    Notes on copying JPEG image files/MP3 About i.LINK audio tracks • You cannot copy JPEG image files/MP3 audio tracks to the HDD if: DV IN jack on this recorder is i.LINK- – The total number of JPEG image albums on the compliant for digital video cameras.
  • Page 147 IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is For details on how to dub when this recorder a trademark approved by many corporations. is connected to other video equipment having IEEE 1394 is an international standard DV jacks, see page 87.

  • Page 148: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote J TV/DVD button This button is not available when connecting your TV using the EURO AV adapter (page 17). K SUBTITLE button (65) (text) button (43) M MENU button (63) N Green button (41) O Yellow button (41)

  • Page 149: Front Panel

    ed TV t (input select) button (23) wl z REC button (28) x REC STOP button (28) ef TV (volume) +/– buttons (23) HDD/DVD DUB button (82) eg TV PROG (programme) +/– buttons REC MODE button (28) (23) e; ZOOM button (107) The + button has a tactile dot ea TV [/1 (on/standby) button (23) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating...

  • Page 150: Rear Panel

    Front panel display A Displays the following: D Disc type • Playing time Lights when a recordable DVD-R or • Current title/chapter/track/index DVD-RW disc is loaded. number E Command Mode indicator (134) • Recording time/recording mode Displays the Command Mode of the •...

  • Page 151: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 124. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Number Language Number Language Number Language (code) (code) (code)

  • Page 152: Country/Area Code

    Country/Area Code For details, see page 129. Number Area (Code) Number Area (Code) 0118 Argentina (ar) 1325 Malaysia (my) 0121 Australia (au) 1324 Mexico (mx) 0120 Austria (at) 1412 Netherlands (nl) 0205 Belgium (be) 1426 New Zealand (nz) 0218 Brazil (br) 1415 Norway (no) 0301...

  • Page 153: Index

    “Auto Chapter (HDD/ Connecting Index VR)” 127 a printer 109 “Auto Chapter (Video)” the aerial cable 14 the audio cords 20 Words in quotations appear Auto Clock Set 25 the EURO AV in the on-screen displays. “Auto Language” 124 adapter 17 “Auto Scan”...
  • Page 154 “Disc Setup” 36 “Finalise” 37 JPEG image files 101 Disc space 75 Finalising 37 Jukebox 95 Disc types 10 “Format” 40 “Divide” 77 “Format DVD-RW” 111 DivX video files 63 “Format HDD.” 111 Labelling 36 Dolby Digital 21 Formatting 40 “Language”...
  • Page 155 Playback 10 “Name” 117 Quick guide to disc types “A-B Repeat” 67 “New Album” 108 DivX video files 63 NICAM 54 Quick Timer 48 DV camcorder 90 “NICAM Select” 121 fast forward 65 “NTSC on PAL TV” 121 Number buttons 57 Rear panel 150 fast reverse 65 REC 28...
  • Page 156 119 Title List 30 “Signal Check” 115 “Genre” 31 Simultaneous Rec and Play “Sort Titles” 31 Zoom 107 Thumbnail 32 ZWEITON 54 “Skip” 117 “Title Name” 75 “Skip Once” 50 Title number 33 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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