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3-210-862-11(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions
RDR-HX750/HX950
© 2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    3-210-862-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX750/HX950 © 2007 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING Precautions To reduce the risk of fire or electric This equipment has been tested shock, do not expose this apparatus and found to comply with the to rain or moisture. Disposal of Old Electrical limits set out in the EMC To avoid electrical shock, do not &...
  • 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-HX750 and RDR- guard function) and as such may HX950. 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 ....... 20 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder .
  • Page 6 Timer Recording ........40 Before Recording ..........40 Recording mode .
  • Page 7 DV Camcorder Dubbing .......72 Before DV Camcorder Dubbing ........72 Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing .
  • Page 8 Settings and Adjustments ......96 Disc Settings (Disc Setup) ........96 Recorder Settings (Basic) .

  • Page 9: 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 10 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 11: 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 12 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 13: 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 AC power cord (mains lead) until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)”...

  • Page 14: Step 1: Connecting The Aerial Cable

    Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Wall to AERIAL IN DVD recorder to AERIAL OUT to aerial input Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder.

  • Page 15: 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 audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. TV, projector, or audio component Audio/video...
  • Page 16 HDMI OUT jack. When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV When connecting a Sony TV that is screen. To change the picture size, see compatible with the HDMI control function, page 109.

  • Page 17: About The Hdmi Control Functions For 'Bravia' Theatre Sync (For Hdmi Connections Only)

    About the HDMI Control functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the HDMI Control function with an HDMI cord (not supplied), operation is simplified as below: • One-Touch Play (page 50) •...

  • Page 18: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords/Hdmi Cord

    : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 15). A Digital audio input jack If you connect a Sony audio component that is compatible with the HDMI control If your audio component has a Dolby...

  • Page 19: Step 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord (Mains Lead)

    B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks Step 4: Connecting the This connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speakers for sound. AC Power Cord (Mains z Hint Lead) For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

  • Page 20: Step 5: Preparing The Remote

    Number buttons Notes • If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 21). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do not touch the liquid with bare hands.

  • Page 21: Recorder

    “9.” After you enter the last number, release the TV [/1 button. If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the Code numbers of controllable TVs command mode number for this recorder and If more than one code number is listed,...

  • Page 22: Step 6: Easy Setup

    Auto Channel Setting Step 6: Easy Setup Select “Auto Scan.” Then select your country/region using </,, and press ENTER. The programme position order Make the basic adjustments by following the will be set according to the country/ on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” region you select.
  • Page 23 To return to the previous step Press O RETURN. z Hint If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in the System Menu (page 98).

  • Page 24: 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 72).

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 1 IN jacks. Disconnect the recorder’s AC power cord (mains lead) from the mains when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro Rec function, see below. Audio/video cord INPUT (supplied)

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 PLAY MODE TITLE LIST </M/m/,, ENTER DISPLAY O RETURN >...
  • Page 30 E Title information: Select “Original” or “Play List” using M/ m, and press ENTER. Displays the title number, title thumbnail picture (playback picture for the selected To change the title order for HDD (Sort title, still images for the other titles), Titles) recording date, recorded station name (or programme position number), recording...

  • Page 31: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    Select “Edit” using M/m, and press 4. Displaying the Playing ENTER. Select “Set Thumbnail” using M/m, and Time and Play press ENTER. Information The display for setting the thumbnail point appears and the title starts to play. While watching the playback picture, - RW - RW Video...
  • Page 32 During playback z Hints • When “On Screen Display” is set to “On” Example: DVD-R in Video mode (default) in the “Options” setup (page 114), information automatically appears on the screen when the recorder is operated. • To increase disc space, see “To open up disc space”...

  • Page 33: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Programme

    Select “Title Name,” and press 5. Changing the Name of ENTER. The display for entering characters a Recorded Programme appears. The current name is displayed at the - RW - RW input row. Video Input row Video You can label a DVD, title, or programme by entering characters.

  • Page 34: Labelling And Protecting A Disc

    Press x (or select “OK,” and press 6. Labelling and ENTER). To cancel the setting, press Protecting a Disc O RETURN. You can execute options effective for the entire disc in the “Disc Setup” setup. SYSTEM MENU </M/m/,, ENTER Labelling a disc - RW - RW Video...

  • Page 35: Protecting A Disc

    Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. Select “Input Disc Name,” and press Select “Protect Disc,” and press ENTER. ENTER. Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER. Enter the disc name (page 33). Note You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD-RW/ DVD-R (VR mode) disc name, and 40 characters for a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/ Select “On,”...

  • Page 36: Playing The Disc On Other Dvd Equipment (Finalise)

    Finalising is necessary when 7. Playing the Disc on playing on any equipment other than this recorder. Video Other DVD Equipment After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. (Finalise) - RW - RW Video Video Finalising is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment.

  • Page 37: Unfinalising A Disc

    Select “Next Screen,” and press Unfinalising a disc ENTER. For DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), the - RW - RW Video recorder starts finalising the disc. Go to step 9. For DVD-RWs (Video mode) DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ finalised to prohibit additional recording or DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) only) editing can be unfinalised to allow further...

  • Page 38: Reformatting A Disc

    Select “Unfinalise,” and press 8. Reformatting a Disc ENTER. - 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 (VR mode or Video mode) according to your Select “Start,”...
  • Page 39 Select “Format,” and press ENTER. Select an item, and press ENTER. “VR Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/DVD- Rs (VR mode or unrecorded discs) in VR mode. “ Video Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in Video mode. “Format DVD+RW”: Formats DVD+RWs. Select “Start,” and press ENTER. All contents on the disc are erased.

  • Page 40: Timer Recording

    Approx. recording time (hours) Timer Recording Recording mode Before Recording RDR- RDR- HX750 HX950 HQ (High 1 hr. Before you start recording… quality) 1 min. • Check that the disc has enough available 1 hr. space for the recording (page 31). For the 30 min.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Timer Recording

    Select the “New Input” row, and press Timer Recording ENTER. - RW - RW Video Video You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes, up to 30 days in advance. Set the date, time, and programme position of the programme manually.
  • Page 43 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. Notes • If a message indicating that the HDD is full The “Timer List” display appears appears on the screen, change the recording (page 46). destination to “DVD,” or make available space The timer recording indicator lights up for the recording (page 60).

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 remove the 7.5 IRE setup “Memory3” in step 3. level. Select “Detailed Settings,” and press Normally, select “OFF”...

  • Page 46: 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 timer settings using the “Timer List.”...

  • Page 47: Recording From Connected Equipment

    Select the desired audio signal when Recording from recording a bilingual programme. Set “External Audio” to “Bilingual” and Connected Equipment “Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” or “B/R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 103). For details about the bilingual recording, see page 41. Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, and...

  • Page 48: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    If the timer settings of a Synchro- Press REC MODE repeatedly to select Recording and another timer recording the recording mode. overlap For details about the recording mode, see page 40. Timer recordings always have priority. The Synchro-Recording starts only after the timer Insert the source tape into the recording has finished.

  • Page 49: Playback

    Select a title using M/m, and press ENTER. Playback Playback starts from the selected title. Playing the Recorded To use the DVD’s Menu Programme/DVD When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalised DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can - RW - RW Video...
  • Page 50 To display the registration code for this To lock the recorder (Child Lock) recorder You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not cancelled Select “Registration Code” of “DivX” in the by mistake. “Options”...

  • Page 51: Playback Options

    Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 49. 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 52 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 53: 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 54: 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. - RW Video Video To erase the programme * finalised disc only Press CLEAR in stop mode. Or, set “Programme”...
  • Page 55 To check the detailed settings for the “BNR” (block noise reduction): Reduces selected preset, press DISPLAY. “block noise” or mosaic-like patterns in the picture. Press SYSTEM MENU to exit. “MNR” (mosquito noise reduction): Reduces the faint noise appearing around the outlines of the images. The noise To create your own setting reduction effects are automatically adjusted within each setting range...

  • Page 56: 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 57: Searching For A Time/Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Example: Play a DVD while recording to Searching for a Time/ the HDD. While recording, press DVD and insert Title/Chapter/Track, etc. 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 58 The display for entering the number appears. Example: Chapter Search Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, time code, etc., you want. For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.”...

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 61: Editing Multiple Titles (Multi-Mode)

    Select a title, and press ENTER. • “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 61). A check mark appears in the check box. • “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles To clear the check mark, press ENTER (page 62).

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 63). “Erase/Move” - RW • “Erase”: Erases the selected chapter You can edit individual chapters within a (page 64).

  • Page 64: 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 65: 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 62. Switch to the Playlist (page 60). Select a Playlist title, and press ,. Moving a chapter (Move) The sub-menu appears.

  • Page 66: 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 67: 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 68: 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 69 Select “Start Dubbing,” and press Required times for High-speed Dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60-minute programme) ENTER. When you set “Finalise” to “Yes” in step Speed 2.4x 9, select the title menu style, and press High-speed ENTER. DVD+RW/ DVD+R DVD-R The recorder turns off automatically Rec.
  • Page 70 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 68. “Use Previous Dubbing List” in step 4. The The “Title Edit”...

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73 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 74: 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 75: Playing From A Dv Camcorder

    z Hint You can turn off the dubbing menu by pressing the Playing from a DV 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 76: 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 77: 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 OUT (R- Playing repeatedly (Repeat) AUDIO-L) jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the user should take proper DATA DVD DATA CD...

  • Page 78: 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 79: 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 80: 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 81: 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 82: 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) SUBTITLE CLEAR while the Album List is displayed.

  • Page 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 86: 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 87: 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 88: 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 89: Copying Jpeg Image Files To A Disc (Hdd T Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R)

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

  • Page 90: Using The "Photo Album" List

    Switch to the JPEG image file list. Using the “Photo Album” For instructions, see “To switch between the album list and JPEG image file list” List on page 91. Select a JPEG image file using M/m, and press ENTER. You can play JPEG image files on the HDD, DATA DVDs/DATA CDs, or connected z Hints USB device using the “Photo Album”...
  • Page 91 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 92: 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 93: 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 94: Printing Jpeg Image Files

    • “Protect Album Contents”: Protects all Printing JPEG Image JPEG image files in the selected album. • “Cancel Protection”: Cancels Files protection of all JPEG image files in the selected album. You can print JPEG image files on the HDD, “Copy to DVD”: Copies the selected DATA DVDs/DATA CDs, or connected album or JPEG image file to a DVD...
  • Page 95 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 96: 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 38. Setup) Finalise Finalises a disc to play it on other DVD equipment. The “Disc Setup” setup allows you to adjust For details, see page 36.

  • Page 97: Recorder Settings (Basic)

    Select “On” using </, if you are now Recorder Settings on summer time, and press ENTER. (Basic) The “Basic” setup helps you to make clock and other recorder related settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Initial Setup,”...

  • Page 98: Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner)

    Power Save Aerial Reception Selects whether this recorder is in power save mode when the power is turned off (standby). Settings (Tuner) No antenna input signals are output when the recorder is in The “Tuner” setup helps you to make tuner standby.

  • Page 99: Manual Ch Setting

    CH System Manual CH Setting Select the region to get the best broadcast reception. Presets programme positions manually. Western • Malaysia, Singapore, If some programme positions could not be set Euro Thailand using the “Easy Setup” function, you can set •...
  • Page 100 Name For customers in Australia and New Zealand Changes or enters a new station name (up to • Australia 5 characters). The recorder must receive programme position information for station Channel Set number Channel names to appear automatically. Press ,, then press </, repeatedly to select a character.

  • Page 101: Channel Swapping

    Channel Set number Channel Channel Swapping AS48 After the programme positions have been set, AS49 you can change the order of each programme AS50 position in the display list. AS51 Select “Channel Swapping” in “Tuner,” and press ENTER. AS52 Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER. AS53 AS54 AS55...

  • Page 102: 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) Component Video Out Selects the signal format in which the The “Video In/Out” settings will adjust items recorder outputs video signals: interlace or related to the image, such as size and colour.

  • Page 103: Audio Input Settings (Audio In)

    External Audio Audio Input Settings Stereo Select this when receiving (Audio In) stereo programmes from connected equipment. The “Audio In” setup allows you to adjust the Bilingual Select this when receiving bilingual programmes sound according to the playback and from connected connection conditions.

  • Page 104: Audio Output Settings (Audio Out)

    DTS Output (DVD VIDEOs only) Audio Output Settings Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. (Audio Out) Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a The “Audio Out” setup allows you to switch built-in DTS decoder. the method of outputting audio signals when Select this when the you connect a component such as an...

  • Page 105: Language Settings (Language)

    MPEG Output (DVD VIDEOs only) Language Settings Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. (Language) MPEG Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a The “Language” setup allows you to adjust built-in MPEG decoder. language settings. MPEG ->...

  • Page 106: Recording Settings (Recording)

    Auto Language Recording Settings The “Auto Language” function is available when “Audio Language” and “Subtitle (Recording) Language” are set to the same language, and “Subtitle Display” is set to “On.” The “Recording” setup allows you to adjust For DVD VIDEOs whose recording settings.
  • Page 107 Manual recording mode Approx. recording time The table below shows the approximate (hours) Recording recording times for the HDD and the different mode RDR- RDR- DVD types in each manual recording mode, HX750 HX950 as well as the standard recording mode equivalents.
  • Page 108 For the HDD (“HDD Recording Format” is set Approx. recording time to “Video Mode On”)/DVD+RW/DVD-RW (hours) (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) Recording DVD+RW/ HQ+, PCM, MN32 to MN9: 720 × 480 / 720 mode DVD-RW/ DVD+R DL/ × 576 DVD+R/ DVD-R DL MN8 and MN7: 352 ×...

  • Page 109: Playback Settings (Playback)

    Auto Chapter (Video) (DVD-RW/DVD-R in Playback Settings Video mode only) (Playback) No chapter mark is inserted. Separation The “Playback” setup allows you to adjust 10 minutes Inserts chapter marks at the playback settings. approximately 10-minute intervals. Press SYSTEM MENU while the 15 minutes Inserts chapter marks at recorder is in stop mode.
  • Page 110 Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) 4:3 Letter Box Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. 4:3 Pan Scan Select “Parental Control”...
  • Page 111 Notes Select “Code” (geographic area) as the • If you forget your password, reset the recorder playback limitation level, and press (page 122). ENTER. • When you play discs which do not have the The area is selected. Parental Control function, playback cannot be •...

  • Page 112: Hdmi Settings (Hdmi Output)

    Screen Resolution HDMI Settings (HDMI Selects the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. If the picture is not Output) clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the The “HDMI Output”...
  • Page 113 4:3 Video Output Audio Output This setting is effective only when you set Selects the type of audio signal output from “TV Type” to “16:9” in the “Playback” setup. the HDMI OUT jack. Adjust this setting to watch 4:3 aspect ratio Auto Outputs Dolby Digital, signals.

  • Page 114: Other Settings (Options)

    Command Mode Other Settings (Options) Changes the Command Mode of the recorder to avoid interference with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. The “Options” and “Options 2” setups allow Select “Command Mode” in “Options,” you to set up other operational settings.

  • Page 115: Options 2

    Set Preview (HDD only) Selects the thumbnail type shown in the Title List. Quick Plays short excerpts from Preview throughout the selected title. Normal Plays the selected title from the beginning. Options 2 Restart USB Device Restarts the connected USB device if it does not respond to the recorder.

  • Page 116: Additional Information

    Z (open/close) on the unit and the any problem persist, consult your nearest recorder is set to normal (interlace) format. Sony dealer. , You are playing a title recorded in a colour system that is different from your TV.
  • Page 117 , When picture noise appears after you The playback picture or TV programme change the “Screen Resolution” setting, from the equipment connected through the hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and recorder is distorted. press Z (open/close) on the recorder. , If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your TV programme reception does not fill the...
  • Page 118 , The equipment connected to the HDMI Playback OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format. In this case, set “Audio The recorder does not play any type of disc Output” to “PCM” in the “HDMI Output” setup (page 113). (except HDD).
  • Page 119 The subtitle language cannot be changed Recording/Timer recording/ or turned off. Editing , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. The programme position cannot be , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the changed from the programme position you subtitles.
  • Page 120 Timer recording is not complete or did not The recorder automatically starts start from the beginning. recording when the satellite receiver is turned on. , There was a power failure during recording. If the power recovers when there is a timer , The Synchro Rec function was activated.

  • Page 121: Remote Control

    “TRAYLOCKED” appears in the front panel batteries. Reset the code (page 20). display. , The remote is not pointed at the remote , Contact your Sony dealer or local sensor on the recorder. authorized Sony service facility. Others “REPAIR” appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 122: Resetting The Recorder

    On cleaning “HDCP_ERR” appears in the front panel Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a display. soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild , The recorder is connected to an input device detergent solution. Do not use any type of that is not HDCP compliant.

  • Page 123: Specifications

    Video recording format: MPEG-2, depth) incl. projecting parts MPEG-1 Hard disk drive capacity: Audio recording format/applicable RDR-HX750: 160 GB bit rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch RDR-HX950: 250 GB 256 kbps/128 kbps (in EP, SLP, and Mass (approx.): 4.4 kg SEP mode), PCM Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC...

  • Page 124: Files

    MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image Notes on MP3 Audio files, or DivX video files that Tracks, JPEG Image the recorder can play Files, and DivX Video The recorder can play the following tracks Files and files: – MP3 audio tracks with the extension “.mp3.”...

  • Page 125: 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 126 For further precautions, see the notes on page 72. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable. i.LINK and are trademarks.

  • Page 127: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote 0 TV/DVD button This button is not available. qa SUBTITLE button (51) qs PLAY MODE button (53, 57, 77, 79) qd ZOOM button (92) qf SYSTEM MENU button (44, 54, 68, 74, 80, 86, 96) TITLE LIST button (29, 49, 60) TIMER button (42)

  • Page 128: Front Panel

    Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (22) K PROGRAM +/– buttons (27) The + button has a tactile dot (remote sensor) (20) L INPUT (input select) button (47) C Disc tray (27) M LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/ D Front panel display (129) L(MONO) AUDIO R) jacks (25) E Z (open/close) button (27) N ONE-TOUCH DUB button (74)

  • Page 129: Rear Panel

    Front panel display A SYNCHRO REC indicator (47) E Disc type Lights when a recordable DVD-R or B Displays the following: DVD-RW disc is loaded. • Playing time F Command Mode indicator (114) • Current title/chapter/track/index number Displays the Command Mode of the •...

  • Page 130: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 105. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Number Language Number Language Number Language (code) (code) (code)

  • Page 131: Country/Area Code

    Country/Area Code For details, see page 110. 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 132: Index

    “Copy Photos from a Index Digital Camera” 87 “Basic” 96 “Copy to DVD” 88 Batteries 20 “Copy to HDD” 86 “Bilingual Recording” 103 Words in quotations appear Copy-Free 41 in the on-screen displays. Bilingual recording 41 Copying ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync audio tracks 80 Numerics JPEG image files 86...
  • Page 133 DVD-R 9 HDMI cord 15 “Modify” 46 DVD-RAM 11 HDMI OUT 16 “Move” 65 DVD-RW 9 “HDMI Output” 112 MP3 audio tracks 76 “HELP Setting” 98 MPEG 18 “Multi-Mode” 61 “Music Jukebox” 80 Easy Setup 22 “Edit” 60 i.LINK 125 Editing 59 INPUT 48 chapters 63...
  • Page 134 Playback 9 “A-B Repeat” 53 Rear panel 129 S VIDEO 16 DivX video files 49 REC 27 Satellite tuner 26 DV camcorder 75 REC MODE 40 Scan Audio 49 fast forward 51 REC STOP 27 “Seamless Playback” 110 “Rec. Mode Adjust” 43 Searching fast reverse 51 audio track 76...
  • Page 135 Thumbnail picture 30 VIDEO CD 11 preview mode 31 Video cord 15 “Video In/Out” 102 “Time Search” 57 Video input 16 TIMER 42 Video mode 9 Timer List 46 “Video Mode Compatible Timer recording Editing” 60 check/change/cancel VR mode 9 “Rec.
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