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3-874-363-11(1)

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Operating Instructions
RDR-HX780
© 2008 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    3-874-363-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX780 © 2008 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING Precautions To reduce the risk of fire or This equipment has been tested electric shock, do not expose this and found to comply with the apparatus to rain or moisture. limits set out in the EMC To avoid electrical shock, do not Directive using a connection open the cabinet.
  • Page 3 Sony is not liable and will not dubbing has stopped). • If you are not going to use the compensate for any lost • Do not move the recorder for...
  • Page 4 Macrovision, grounding-type plug. A recorder, please consult your and is intended for home and polarized plug has two nearest Sony dealer. blades with one wider than other limited viewing uses the other. A grounding type only unless otherwise plug has two blades and a authorized by Macrovision.
  • Page 5 About this manual 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or • In this manual, the internal table specified by the hard disk drive is written as manufacturer, or sold with “HDD,” and “disc” is used as the apparatus. When a cart a general reference for the is used, use caution when HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Controlling TVs with the remote ......23 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder.
  • Page 7 Recording ........42 Timer Recording .
  • Page 8 HDD Camcorder Dubbing ......68 Before HDD Camcorder Dubbing ....... . 68 Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing.
  • Page 9 Settings and Adjustments ......94 Adjusting Picture Quality ........94 Using the Setup Menus .

  • Page 10: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote A HDD (30) Records to or plays titles on HDD. DVD (30) Records to or plays titles on DVD. B [/1 (on/standby) (25) Turns the recorder on or off. C Z OPEN/CLOSE (30) Opens or closes the disc tray.
  • Page 11 L TOP MENU (48) MENU (48) Displays the disc’s menu. </M/m/,/ENTER (25) Selects a desired item. O RETURN (25) M DISPLAY (34) Displays the playing status or disc information. N . PREV/NEXT > (previous/ next) (50, 79) REPLAY/ADVANCE (instant replay/instant advance) (50) CM (search/ slow/freeze frame) (50, 79)

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) (25) N ONE-TOUCH DUB (70, 74) Turns the recorder on or off. Starts dubbing from a connected digital video camera. (remote sensor) (23) DV IN jack (72) C Disc tray (30) Connect a DV camcorder to this jack. D Front panel display (13) USB jack (type A) (76, 82) E Z (open/close) (30)

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Front panel display A SYNCHRO REC indicator (46) E Disc type Lights up when the recorder is set to Lights up when a recordable DVD-R or stand by for Synchro-Recording. DVD-RW disc is loaded. B Displays the following: F Command Mode indicator (109) •...

  • Page 14: Hookups And Settings

    Step 1: Connecting the Hookups and Settings Antenna Cable Hooking Up the Recorder Select one of the following antenna hookups. Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not If you have Hookup connect the AC power cord until you reach Cable box or satellite receiver...

  • Page 15: A: Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver With A Video/Audio Output

    A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable or satellite channel, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3).

  • Page 16: B: Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver With An Antenna Output Only

    B: Cable box or satellite receiver with an antenna output only With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch).

  • Page 17: C: Cable Without Cable Box, Or Antenna Only (No Cable Tv)

    C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder.

  • Page 18: 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. Audio/video cord (supplied) TV, projector, or audio...
  • Page 19 Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to HDMI connector. enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. When connecting a Sony TV that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function, see page 20. Notes •...

  • Page 20: About The "Control For Hdmi" Functions For 'Bravia' Sync (For Hdmi Connections Only)

    HDMI Licensing LLC. About the “Control for HDMI” functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function with an HDMI cord (not supplied), operation is simplified as below: •...

  • Page 21: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords/Hdmi Cord

    : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18). A Digital audio input jack If you connect a Sony audio component that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” If your audio component has a Dolby...

  • Page 22: Step 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    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 z Hint For correct speaker location, refer to the operating Connect the supplied AC power cord to the instructions supplied with the connected AC IN terminal of the recorder.

  • Page 23: 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 24). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do not touch the liquid with bare hands.

  • Page 24: Recorder

    Hitachi 02, 04 If the supplied remote interferes with your LG/Goldstar other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder Mitsubishi/MGA 13, 04 and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player Panasonic after you have completed “Step 6: Easy...

  • Page 25: Step 6: Easy Setup

    Select “Start” using M/m, and press Step 6: Easy Setup ENTER. Follow the on-screen instructions to make the following settings. Make the basic adjustments by following the Auto Channel Setting on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” • Select whether or not you have a cable Be careful not to disconnect the cables or connection (“Cable”...
  • Page 26 Select “Finish Setup” using M/m, and press ENTER. “Easy Setup” is completed. 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”...

  • Page 27: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder’s AC power cord from the AC outlet, 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 28: Connecting To The Line 2 In Jacks On The Front Panel

    Notes • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals through a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. DVD recorder Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and to your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.

  • Page 29: 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 IN 1 jacks. Disconnect the recorder’s AC power cord from the AC outlet when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro Rec function, see below. Audio/video cord INPUT (supplied)

  • Page 30: Seven Basic Operations - Getting To Know Your Dvd Recorder

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

  • Page 31: Checking The Disc Status While Recording

    Press z REC. Checking the disc status while Recording starts. recording To stop recording You can check the recording information Press x REC STOP. such as recording time or disc type. To pause recording Press DISPLAY during recording. Press X PAUSE. The recording information appears.

  • Page 32: Playing The Recorded Program (Title List)

    C Sub-menu: 3. Playing the Recorded Press , to display the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays options Program (Title List) applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type. - RW - RW Video Video To play a recorded title, select the title from...
  • Page 33 To stop playback To search for a title by genre (HDD only) Press x STOP. Press < while the Title List is displayed. To scroll the list display by page (Page Select “Genre” using M/m, and press mode) ENTER. Press . PREV/NEXT > while the Title List is displayed.

  • Page 34: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    To switch to the 8 Title List In stop mode Example: DVD-RW in VR mode Press < while the Title List is displayed. Select “Title View” using M/m, and press ENTER. Select “8 Titles” using M/m, and press ENTER. Detailed information, including the resumption time, for the selected title is shown below the list.

  • Page 35: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Program

    N Copy-protected indicator (page 124) 4. Changing the Name of O Data transfer bar and rate a Recorded Program To turn off the display - RW - RW Video Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Video z Hints You can label a DVD, title, or program by •...

  • Page 36: Labeling And Protecting A Disc

    Select “Title Name” using M/m, and 5. Labeling and press ENTER. The display for entering characters Protecting a Disc appears. The current name is displayed at the input row. You can execute options effective for the Input row entire disc in the “Disc Setup” setup. </M/m/,, Move the cursor to the point where ENTER...

  • Page 37: 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 35). 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)/...

  • Page 38: Playing The Disc On Other Dvd Equipment (Finalise)

    Finalizing is necessary. The disc 6. Playing the Disc on can be played only on equipment that supports DVD-R in VR mode. Other DVD Equipment You can edit or record on the disc even after finalizing (except DVD- (Finalise) R DL in VR mode). Finalizing is necessary when - RW - RW...

  • Page 39: Unfinalizing A Disc

    Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER. Unfinalizing a disc - RW - RW Video For DVD-RWs (Video mode) DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalized to allow further recording or editing. Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER. For DVD-RWs (VR mode) If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW Select “Next Screen,”...

  • Page 40: Reformatting A Disc

    Select “Start,” and press ENTER. 7. Reformatting a Disc The recorder starts unfinalizing the disc. Unfinalizing may take several minutes. - RW - RW Video Video z Hint New discs are automatically formatted when You can also display the Disc Setup display by inserted.
  • Page 41 Select “Format,” and press ENTER. Select an item, and press ENTER. “VR Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/DVD- Rs 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. z Hints •...

  • Page 42: Recording

    Press TIMER. The “Timer List” display appears. Recording Timer Recording - RW - RW Video Video You can set the timer for a total of 32 programs, up to 30 days in advance. Set the date, time, and channel of the Select the “New Input”...
  • Page 43 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. “Dual Mono Recording”: Sets the sound to be recorded (page 101). If you want to The “Timer List” display appears make detailed settings, set the (page 45). following: The timer recording indicator lights up – Set LINE IN 1, 2 or 3 in “Pr/CH.” on the front panel display and the –...

  • Page 44: Using The Quick Timer Function

    SAP (Second Audio Program) Using the Quick Timer function When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, the “SAP” indicator lights up on You can set the recorder to record in 30- the front panel display. minute increments. z Hint Press z REC repeatedly to set the If there is no SAP sound while playing the recorded SAP program, even if the program is...

  • Page 45: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    When the timer settings overlap Checking/Changing/ • The program that starts first has priority and the entire program is recorded. Canceling Timer • After finishing the previous recording, the other recording starts with several tens-of- Settings (Timer List) second’s delay (when the end-time of one recording and the start-time of another are - RW - RW...

  • Page 46: Recording From Connected Equipment

    To cancel Synchro Rec before recording Recording from starts Press [/1. Connected Equipment The SYNCHRO REC indicator in the front panel display turns off. To cancel Synchro Rec during recording Recording from connected Press down z REC for more than 3 seconds. equipment with a timer The Synchro Rec is canceled, and the (Synchro Rec.)

  • Page 47: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    Press the pause (or play) button on Recording from connected the connected equipment to cancel equipment without a timer the playback pause status. The connected equipment starts - RW - RW playback and the playback image is Video recorded by this recorder. Video To stop recording, press x REC STOP You can record from a connected VCR or...

  • Page 48: Playback

    Select a title using M/m, and press ENTER. Playback Playback starts from the selected title. Playing z Hint You can also use the H PLAY button in step 3 to - RW - RW Video start playback. Video Note DATA DVD DATA CD When any video titles are recorded on a DATA DVD, the MP3 audio tracks on that DATA DVD...
  • Page 49 To play DivX video files or audio tracks in One-Touch Play (for HDMI connection a disc containing both file types only) Press H PLAY. With one touch of the Press < while the Title List (DVD/CD) H PLAY button, the recorder and your TV is displayed.

  • Page 50: Playback Options

    Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 48. Buttons Operations ANGLE Changes the angles for a scene when pressed during playback. When the disc has various angles (multi-angles) recorded, “ ” appears on the screen. To switch the angle mark indicator to off, set “Angle Indicator”...
  • Page 51 Buttons Operations Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during (fast reverse/fast forward) playback. Search speed changes as follows: fast reverse fast forward mFR1 T t MFF1 mFR2 T T t t MFF2 mFR3 T T T t t t MFF3 mFR4 T T T T t t t t MFF4 When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse...

  • Page 52: Playing A Specific Portion Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

    Playing a specific portion Playing repeatedly (Repeat) repeatedly (A-B Repeat) You can repeatedly play all the titles/tracks/ files or a single title/chapter/track on the Press PLAY MODE during playback. HDD, a disc or an album. For audio tracks on a CD, press , while the Title List is displayed, and Press PLAY MODE during playback.

  • Page 53: Creating Your Own Program (Programme)

    To program other chapters or tracks, Creating your own program press </M/m/, to select a step (Programme) number, and repeat steps 4 and 5. Press H PLAY. - RW Video Video Program play starts. DATA DVD DATA CD finalized disc only MP3 audio tracks only To stop Program play Press x STOP.

  • Page 54: Advanced Playback Functions

    Example: Play another title on the HDD Advanced Playback while recording to the HDD. Functions While recording, press TITLE LIST to display the HDD Title List. Select the title you want to play, and press ENTER. Playing from the beginning of Playback starts from the selected title.

  • Page 55: Searching For A Time/Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Press ENTER. Searching for a Time/ Playback starts from the selected number. Title/Chapter/Track, etc. z Hint You can search for a title/track/chapter by entering the title/track/chapter number using the number - RW - RW Video buttons during playback. DATA DVD Video DATA CD * DivX video file only...

  • Page 56: Erasing And Editing

    To switch between the Playlist and Original Title List (DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR Erasing and Editing mode only) You can display the Playlist titles in the Title Before Editing List (Playlist), or the Original titles in the Title List (Original). This recorder offers various edit options for Press <...

  • Page 57: Erasing And Editing A Title

    “Create”: Creates a Playlist (page 61). Erasing and Editing a “Undo”: Undoes the last edit you made. Title z Hint You can label or re-label DVDs (page 36). - RW - RW Video Video Editing multiple titles (Multi- This section explains the basic edit Mode) functions.

  • Page 58: Erasing A Section Of A Title (A-B Erase)

    To cancel “A-B Erase” z Hint You can exit “Multi-Mode” by pressing , and Press O RETURN. The Title List appears. selecting “Single-Mode” while selecting titles. z Hint A chapter mark is inserted after the scene is erased. Erasing a section of a title The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on either side of the mark.

  • Page 59: Erasing And Editing A Chapter

    Press ENTER. Erasing and Editing a For the HDD, the display asks for confirmation. Chapter Select “Yes,” and press ENTER (HDD only). - RW The title is divided into two. You can edit individual chapters within a title. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist (page 61).

  • Page 60: Dividing A Chapter (Divide)

    Dividing a chapter (Divide) Combining multiple chapters (Combine) After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a Chapter,” select “Divide.” After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a Chapter,” select “Combine.” Select a chapter using </,. Move the combining bar using </ Select the dividing point using m/ ,, and press ENTER.

  • Page 61: Creating And Editing A Playlist

    Select “Move,” and press ENTER. Creating and Editing a Playlist - RW Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up to 99 Playlist titles. Select a new location for the title Note using M/m, and press ENTER.

  • Page 62: Moving A Chapter (Move)

    Moving a chapter (Move) Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the Playlist. For details on switching to the Playlist, see page 56. Select a Playlist title containing the chapter you want to edit, and press The sub-menu appears. Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. Select “Chapter Edit,”...

  • Page 63: 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 In this section, “dubbing”...

  • Page 64: Hdd/Dvd Dubbing

    HDD/DVD Dubbing Dubbing Using Dubbing List - RW - RW Video Video - RW - RW Video You can dub a single title by pressing the Video HDD/DVD DUB button during playback. You can select the titles you want to dub You can also dub from finalized DVD-RWs/ using Dubbing List.
  • Page 65 C Dubbing step number Select an option using , and press ENTER. Display 1: Select a title you want to dub (the “Select Titles” display). The options differ depending on the Display 2: Edit a title (the “Title dubbing direction or disc type. Edit”...
  • Page 66 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, Dubbing List” on page 64. select “Use Previous Dubbing List” in step 4. The “Title Edit”...

  • Page 67: Making A Backup Disc (Dvd Backup)

    Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER. Making a Backup Disc The disc is automatically finalized. • To make another backup disc, replace (DVD Backup) discs, select “Start,” and press ENTER. - RW Video Video Select “Yes” or “No,” and press ENTER. You can dub all of the contents on a finalized To erase the backup data on the HDD, DVD+RW/DVD+R or finalized DVD-RW/...

  • Page 68: Hdd Camcorder Dubbing

    • The recorder does not support the AVCHD format (HD (high definition) image quality). You can dub MPEG-2 format images (SD You can dub the contents of a Sony HDD (standard definition) images) only. camcorder to the hard disk drive of the •...

  • Page 69: Preparing For Hdd Camcorder Dubbing

    Notes Preparing for HDD camcorder • Connect the HDD camcorder directly to the recorder. dubbing • Do not disconnect the USB cable while dubbing. • When signal input to the USB jack (type A) on Connect an HDD camcorder to the USB jack the front panel or recorder operation cannot be on the recorder.

  • Page 70: One-Touch Dubbing From Hdd Camcorder (One-Touch Dub)

    One-Touch Dubbing from Dubbing from HDD HDD Camcorder (ONE- Camcorder Using the On- TOUCH DUB) Screen Display (HDD- Cam Dubbing) You can dub contents of your HDD camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder You can dub the contents of your HDD with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder DUB button on the recorder.
  • Page 71 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The recorder starts dubbing the contents on the HDD camcorder to the HDD Title List of the recorder. The recorder turns off automatically if you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished.

  • 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 (DV 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: Music Jukebox

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

  • Page 77: Copying Audio Tracks (Disc T Hdd)

    Select “Edit” using M/m, and press Copying tracks or albums on ENTER. the HDD (HDD y HDD) Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. Press SYSTEM MENU. To copy all albums, select “Copy all to The System Menu appears. HDD.”...

  • Page 78: Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/Usb Device

    To scroll the list display by page (Page Playing Audio Tracks mode) Press SUBTITLE (previous)/ANGLE (next) Using Jukebox/USB while the Music Jukebox list is displayed. Each time you press SUBTITLE (previous)/ Device ANGLE (next), the Music Jukebox list changes to the previous/next page of the list. Press SYSTEM MENU.

  • Page 79: Adding Audio Tracks To A Playlist (Hdd Only)

    Buttons Operations Adding audio tracks to a X PAUSE Pauses playback. Playlist (HDD only) To resume normal playback, press H PLAY. You can add audio tracks on the HDD to the Playlist. You can add up to 25 audio tracks to each Playlist.

  • Page 80: Creating Your Own Program (Programme) (Usb Device Only)

    To stop Program play Creating your own program Press x STOP. (Programme) (USB device only) To cancel Program play Set “Programme” to “Cancel Programme You can play the contents of the connected Play” in the “Play Mode” menu during USB device in the order you want by playback.

  • Page 81: Managing Audio Tracks On The Music Jukebox (Hdd Only)

    Select an option, and press ENTER. Managing Audio Tracks “Erase”: Erases the selected artist/ album/track. Select “Yes” when asked on the Music Jukebox for confirmation. “Edit”: Allows you to make the (HDD only) following edits. • “Artist Name”: Allows you to enter or You can erase or label artists/albums/tracks re-enter an artist name (page 35).

  • Page 82: Photo Album

    Preparing for Using the Photo Album “Photo Album” Function About the “Photo Connect a USB device to the USB jack on Album” Function the recorder, or copy JPEG image files from DATA CDs/DATA DVDs or the connected The “Photo Album” function enables you to USB device to the HDD.

  • Page 83: Copying All Jpeg Image Files From The Connected Usb Device (Usb T Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R)

    Select “Photo Album,” and press Select “Copy to HDD,” and press ENTER. ENTER. The “Photo Album” menu appears. The display asks for confirmation. Select the item, and press ENTER. Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. To copy from DATA CDs/DATA • To cancel, select “No.” DVDs (DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs), select “View Photos on a DVD/CD.”...

  • Page 84: Copying Jpeg Image Files Or Albums On The Hdd (Hdd Y Hdd)

    Select the destination album using Copying JPEG image files or M/m, and press ENTER. albums on the HDD The display asks for confirmation. (HDD y HDD) Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. • To cancel, select “No.” Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Note Select “Photo Album,”...

  • Page 85: Copying Jpeg Image Files To A Disc (Hdd T Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R)

    Select an album, and press ENTER. Copying JPEG image files to a A check mark appears in the check box disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) by the selected item. • To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. You can copy the edited JPEG image files to •...

  • Page 86: Using The "Photo Album" List

    Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. Using the “Photo The selected JPEG image files are copied in the “PICTURE” folder on the Album” List disc. The JPEG image file names are automatically labeled as “PHOT****.” You can play JPEG image files on the HDD, If you want to play the disc on other DATA DVDs/DATA CDs, or connected DVD equipment, finalize the disc...
  • Page 87 A Album name 12-Photo List (Example: HDD) B Album size C Sub-menu: 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. For details about the sub-menu options, see “Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD”...

  • Page 88: Playing A Slideshow

    To switch between the album list and Playing a slideshow JPEG image file list Press < while the “Photo Album” list Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Using the is displayed. “Photo Album” List.” Select “Display Mode” using M/m, and The “Photo Album”...

  • Page 89: Creating A Slideshow With Your Favorite Music And Graphic Effects (X-Pict Story) (Hdd Only)

    To play a slideshow with the sound (HDD Creating a Slideshow only) You can enjoy a slideshow while listening to with Your Favorite the sound stored in the HDD. First prepare Music Playlists by adding audio tracks using Music and Graphic Jukebox (see “Adding audio tracks to a Effects (x-Pict Story) Playlist (HDD only)”...
  • Page 90 Select a graphic effect and a Music Notes • You cannot make a recording while creating an Playlist using </M/m/,. x-Pict Story. • “Theme”: Select a theme. The • If there is no JPEG image file in the selected recorder adds graphic effects folder, you cannot create an x-Pict Story.

  • Page 91: Managing Jpeg Image Files On The Hdd

    “Multi-Mode”: Selects multiple albums Managing JPEG Image or JPEG image files to edit. Files on the HDD “Copy all to HDD”: Copies all the albums and JPEG image files to the HDD (page 82). Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. “Copy to HDD”: Copies the selected Select “Photo Album,”...

  • Page 92: Printing Jpeg Image Files

    Select the item, and press ENTER. Printing JPEG Image To print JPEG image files on the HDD, select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD.” Files To print JPEG image files on a DATA DVD/DATA CD, select “View Photos on a DVD/CD.” You can print JPEG image files on the HDD, To print JPEG image files from the DATA DVDs/DATA CDs, or connected...
  • Page 93 To cancel printing Press ENTER. To display the connected printer Select “Confirm Printer” of “USB” in the “Options 2” setup (page 110). To restart the connected USB device Select “Restart USB Device” of “USB” in the “Options 2” setup (page 110). z Hint Printing options, such as paper size or layout, differ depending on the printer.

  • Page 94: Settings And Adjustments

    For playback Dynamic Produces a bold Settings and Adjustments dynamic picture by increasing the picture Adjusting Picture contrast and the color intensity. Quality Standard Displays a standard picture. - RW - RW Video DATA DVD Video Professional Displays an original DATA CD picture.
  • Page 95 Setting options for recording picture White Adjusts the intensity of white. quality Enhancer For details about each setting, see the explanation of the display. Black Adjusts the intensity of black. Enhancer Prog. Adjusts the progressive video Motion signal when “Component Black Selects the black level (setup Video Out”...
  • Page 96 Notes BNR (block Reduces “block noise” or • If the outlines of the images on your screen noise mosaic-like patterns in the become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to reduction) picture. “Off.” • Depending on the disc or the scene being played, Reduces the faint noise the above BNR or MNR effects may be hard to (mosquito...

  • Page 97: Using The Setup Menus

    Using the Setup Menus Disc Settings (Disc Setup) You can change the settings of the recorder, such as picture quality settings, audio You can adjust DVD related settings. settings, etc. Press SYSTEM MENU while the Basic recorder is in stop mode. Input Disc Name Select “Disc Setup”...

  • Page 98: Recorder Settings (Basic)

    Optimise HDD Recorder Settings (Basic) As you record, erase and edit recordings repeatedly, the HDD file system gradually becomes fragmented. To ‘clean up’ all the You can make clock and other recorder- fragmented files, optimize the HDD related settings. periodically. When the HDD needs optimizing, a message recommending optimization will appear automatically.

  • Page 99: Antenna Reception Settings (Tuner)

    HELP Setting Antenna Reception Settings (Tuner) Displays Help information for GUI displays. You can make tuner and channel settings for the recorder. Does not set to HELP setting mode. Auto Channel Setting Easy Setup (Resetting the Automatically presets the receivable Recorder) channels.

  • Page 100: Video Settings (Video Out)

    Manual CH Setting Video Settings (Video Out) Presets channels manually. If some channels could not be set using the “Easy Setup” function, you can set them You can adjust items related to the image, manually. such as size and color, according to the type If there is no sound or if the picture is of TV or tuner connected to the recorder.

  • Page 101: Audio Input Settings (Audio In)

    DV Input Audio Input Settings (Audio In) Select the setting for the audio input when DV camcorder dubbing. Select “Mix (Stereo 1: 75 %)”/“Mix (Stereo You can adjust the sound according to the 1: 50 %)”/“Mix (Stereo 1: 25 %)” or “Stereo playback and connection conditions.

  • Page 102: Audio Output Settings (Audio Out)

    Note Audio Output Settings When HDMI output is performed to equipment not compatible with DTS signals, the signals will not (Audio Out) be output regardless of the “DTS Output” setting. 96 kHz PCM Output (DVD You can switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a VIDEOs only) component such as an amplifier (receiver)

  • Page 103: Language Settings (Language)

    Note If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment Language Settings not compatible with MPEG audio signals, the (Language) PCM signals will be automatically output even when you select “MPEG.” You can make language settings. Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) OSD Language Selects the dynamic range (difference...

  • Page 104: Recording Settings (Recording)

    DVD Menu Language (DVD Recording Settings VIDEO only) (Recording) Switches the language for the DVD menu. Select “w/Subtitle Language” to set the You can adjust recording settings. same language as the language you set in “Subtitle Language.” Manual Rec. Mode Subtitle Display You can select further options for recording mode (manual recording mode).
  • Page 105 Auto Chapter (HDD/VR) (HDD/ Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW) DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode (DVD+RW/DVD+R only) only) No chapter mark is Separation inserted. The recorder detects changes in the picture and 10 minutes Inserts chapter marks at sound and automatically approximately 10-minute inserts chapter marks (up intervals.

  • Page 106: Playback Settings (Playback)

    Pause Mode Playback Settings (Playback) Selects the picture quality in pause mode. Field Outputs a stable, generally You can adjust playback settings. shake-free image. Frame Outputs a sharp image, but TV Type may be prone to shake. Auto Outputs a generally less Select the playback picture size according to sharp but more stable still the type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide...
  • Page 107 Enter your four-digit password using the Press ENTER. number buttons, and press ENTER. The Parental Control setting is complete. To cancel the Parental Control setting for the disc, select “Off” in step 9. Change Password Select “Parental Control” in “Playback,” and press ENTER.

  • Page 108: Hdmi Settings (Hdmi Output)

    4:3 Video Output HDMI Settings (HDMI Output) This setting is effective only when you set “TV Type” to “16:9” in the “Playback” setup. You can adjust items related to the HDMI Adjust this setting to watch 4:3 aspect ratio connection. signals.

  • Page 109: Other Settings (Options)

    • The “Audio Output” function is not available Changes the Command Mode of the when a DVI device is connected. recorder to avoid interference with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. Control for HDMI Select a Command Mode (“1,” “2,” or “3 (Default setting)”), and press ENTER.

  • Page 110: Other Settings (Options 2)

    Set the Command Mode for the remote Other Settings so it matches the Command Mode for the recorder you set above. (Options 2) Follow the steps below to set the Command Mode on the remote. 1 Hold down ENTER. You can make other operation settings. 2 While holding down ENTER, enter the Command Mode code number using the number buttons.

  • Page 111: Additional Information

    Should your TV’s S VIDEO input. any problem persist, consult your nearest , You have set the recorder to progressive Sony dealer. format even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, hold Power down x (stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the recorder.
  • Page 112 There is no picture or picture noise appears TV channels cannot be changed. when connected to the HDMI OUT jack. , The channel is skipped (page 100). , A timer recording started, which changed , Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off the channels.
  • Page 113 An alternate audio track cannot be Sound recorded or played. , Second Audio Program (SAP) is not There is no sound. available for all programs. The program , Re-connect all connections securely. you are recording does not have a second , The connecting cord is damaged.
  • Page 114 Nothing was recorded even though you Contents previously recorded were set the timer setting correctly. erased. , There was a power failure during , Data that is not playable on this recorder recording. but was recorded on a DVD with a PC will , The recorder’s internal clock stopped due be erased from the disc when the disc is to a power failure that lasted for more than...
  • Page 115 The language for the sound track cannot The MP3 audio tracks do not play. be changed. , The MP3 audio tracks are not recorded in a format that the recorder can play , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the (page 127).

  • Page 116: Remote Control

    Dubbing Remote control You dubbed a title, but the title did not The remote does not function. appear in the HDD Title List. , Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same , The title contained a copy protection command mode (page 109).

  • Page 117: Resetting The Recorder

    “TRAYLOCKED” appears in the front You can reset the recorder to all its factory panel display. settings. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Make sure that the recorder is turned on and remove the disc.

  • Page 118: Recordable And Playable Discs

    Recordable and Playable Discs Type Disc Logo Icon used Formatting Compatibility with other in this (new discs) DVD players (finalizing) manual Hard disk Select “Video Dub HDD contents to a drive mode Mode Off” in DVD (VR mode) to play (internal) “HDD Recording on other DVD players...
  • Page 119 Usable disc versions (as of April 2008) Notes • You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, format, reformat the disc (page 40). Note that the Ver.1.2 with CPRM disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.

  • Page 120: 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 recognizes 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 121: About Recording/Dubbing Mode

    Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Notes • Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- Your recorder has a region code printed on Rs, DVD-RAMs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be the rear of the unit and will only play DVD played on this recorder due to the recording VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with quality or physical condition of the disc, or the identical region codes.
  • Page 122 Recording time in each recording mode Bold lines indicate noticeable level differences in recording picture quality. Approx. recording time (hours) Recording mode DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R DL/ DVD+R/DVD-R DVD-R DL – – 1 hr. 1 min. 1 hr. 51 min. MN32 1 hr. 1 min. 1 hr.
  • Page 123 Approx. recording time (hours) Recording mode DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R DL/ DVD+R/DVD-R DVD-R DL 14 hr. 21 min. *3*4 17 hr. 57 min. *3*4 21 hr. 32 min. *3*4 13 hr. 22 min. Records in higher quality (15 Mbps). When recording to the HDD in HQ+ mode, recordings are made in “Video Mode Off” format regardless of the “HDD Recording Format”...
  • Page 124 About “High-Speed” dubbing About Copy Protection Required times (approximate) for “High- Pictures with copy protection cannot be Speed” dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60- recorded on this recorder. minute program) Dubbing restriction Speed 2.4x You cannot dub movies and other DVD Rec.

  • Page 125: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 103. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Number, Language (Code) Country/Area Code For details, see page 106. Number, Area (Code) 0118, Argentina (ar) 0609, Finland (fi) 1325, Malaysia (my) 1907, Singapore (sg) 0121, Australia (au) 0618, France (fr)

  • Page 126: Notes About This Recorder

    Notes about the discs Notes About This • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, Recorder fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction. On operation • If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder.

  • Page 127: And I.link

    Note on MultiSession/Border discs Notes on MP3 Audio If audio tracks and images in Music CD format or Video CD format are recorded in Tracks, JPEG Image the first session/border, only the first session/border will be played back. Files, DivX Video Files, and i.Link MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files that...
  • Page 128 IEEE • This recorder supports MP3 audio tracks 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, recorded with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz, and is a trademark approved by many 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.

  • Page 129: Specifications

    USB: Specifications USB jack Type A (For connecting digital still camera, Memory card reader, USB memory and HDD System camcorder) Laser: Semiconductor laser USB jack Type B (For connecting Channel coverage: PictBridge-compatible printers) NTSC VHF: 2 to 13 General UHF: 14 to 69 Power requirements: 120 V AC, CATV: A8 to A1, A to W, W+1 to 60 Hz...

  • Page 130: Index

    “Copy to HDD” 82 Index “Copy Track” 77 “Basic” 97 Copy-Free 124 Batteries 23 Copying ‘BRAVIA’ Sync 20 Words in quotations appear albums 76 in the on-screen displays. audio tracks 76 JPEG image files 82 Numerics Cable box 15 Copy-Never 124 “96 kHz PCM Output”...
  • Page 131 “DV Manual Dubbing” 74 “DV One-Touch Handling discs 126 Main sound 44 Dubbing” 74 HDD camcorder 68 Making a backup disc 67 “DV Playback” 75 HDD camcorder dubbing Managing “DVD Backup” 67 audio tracks on the “DVD Menu Language” “Full Dubbing” 70 Music Jukebox “HDD-Cam DVD VIDEO 120...
  • Page 132 “Protect Album Contents” “Repeat Programme” 52 Page mode 33 “Protect Disc” 37 “Repeat Title” 52 “Parental Control” 49 Protection “Repeat Track” 52 album 91 Resetting the recorder 99 Parts and controls 10 disc 37 “Pause Mode” 106 JPEG image file 91 “Restart USB Device”...
  • Page 133 Thumbnail picture 33 x-Pict Story 89 preview mode 33 “Play List” 90 “Theme” 90 “Time Search” 55 TIMER 42 Timer List 45 Zoom 88 Timer recording check/change/cancel “Rec. Mode Adjust” Synchro Rec 46 Title 34 Title List 32 “Genre” 33 “Sort Titles”...
  • Page 136 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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