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Sony RDR-HXD760 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-686-372-21(2)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions
RDR-HXD760
© 2006 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    2-686-372-21(2) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HXD760 © 2006 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 Sony is not liable and will not outlet, even if the recorder the type of signal. compensate for any lost itself has been turned off.
  • Page 4 If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. About this manual • In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as “HDD,” and “disc” is used as a...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Controlling TVs with the remote ....... 17 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder.
  • Page 6 Guide to Digital Services ......36 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) ......36 Viewing a list of available channels.
  • Page 7 Dubbing (HDD y DVD) .......70 Before Dubbing ..........70 About “Dub Mode”...

  • Page 8: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Icon used in Formatting Compatibility with other DVD Type Disc Logo this manual (new discs) players (finalising) Hard disk drive Formatting Dub HDD contents to a DVD (internal) unnecessary to play on other DVD players Automatically formatted in Playable on DVD+RW...
  • Page 9 Usable disc versions (as of March 2006) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM • 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM • 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs “DVD+RW,”...

  • Page 10: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Icon used in Type Disc Logo Characteristics this manual Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognizes DVD- RAMs and DVD-R Dual Layer (Video DVD VIDEO mode) discs as DVD Video compatible discs.
  • Page 11 Maximum recordable number of titles Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which Disc Number of titles* mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does DVD-RW/DVD-R not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) DVD+RW/DVD+R...

  • Page 12: Hookups And Settings

    Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the AC power cord (Mains Lead)”...

  • Page 13: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords

    Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords Select one of the following patterns, A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. S-video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (supplied) TV, projector, or AV...
  • Page 14 When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 86. If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE IN jack on the recorder (page 21). Note Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords

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

  • Page 16: Step 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord (Mains Lead)

    z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating Step 4: Connecting the instructions supplied with the connected AC power cord (Mains components. Lead) Notes • Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains time.

  • Page 17: Step 5: Preparing The Remote

    Number buttons Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 18). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do not touch the liquid with bare hands.

  • Page 18: Dvd 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 19: Changing Programme Positions Of The Recorder Using The Remote

    Select “Others,” and press ENTER. To check the Command Mode for the recorder Press x on the recorder when the recorder is turned off. The Command Mode for the recorder appears in the front panel display. If the Command Mode for the recorder has not been changed, set the Command Mode for the remote to the default setting of DVD3.

  • Page 20: Step 6: Easy Setup

    Easy Setup - Clock Step 6: Easy Setup The recorder will automatically search for a clock signal. If a clock signal cannot be found, set the clock manually using Make the basic adjustments by following the </M/m/,, and press ENTER. on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”...

  • Page 21: 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 75).

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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. Satellite tuner, etc.

  • Page 24: 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 Video - RW - RW Video This section introduces the basic operation to DATA DVD Video record a current TV programme to the hard DATA CD disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD).

  • Page 25: Checking The Disc Status While Recording

    Press z REC. 3. Playing the Recorded Recording starts. Recording stops automatically after 8 Programme (Title List) hours of continuous recording or when the HDD or DVD is full. - RW - RW Video Video To stop recording To play a recorded title, select the title from Press x REC STOP.
  • Page 26 E Title’s thumbnail picture: Press TITLE LIST. To show the extended Title List, press The still images for each title are OPTIONS to select “Display List,” and displayed. press ENTER. Select a title, and press ENTER. Title List with Thumbnail Images The sub-menu appears.
  • Page 27 To change the title order (Sort) To turn off the Title List While the Title List menu is turned on, press Press TITLE LIST. OPTIONS to select “Sort Titles.” Press M/m z Hints to select the item, and press ENTER. •...

  • Page 28: Displaying The Playing/Remaining Time And Play Information

    B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs 4. Displaying the angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.), or playback data for DATA Playing/Remaining Time DVDs and DATA CDs and Play Information C The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch - RW - RW Video...

  • Page 29: Checking The Playing/Remaining Time

    z Hints Example: When playing a CD • If “DTS” of “Audio Connection” is set to “Off” in Track playing time and the current track/index number the “Audio” setup, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 89).

  • Page 30: Checking The Remaining Disc Space

    Checking the remaining disc 5. Changing the Name of space a Recorded Programme You can check the remaining disc space using the “Disc Information” display. - RW - RW Video Video Insert a disc. You can label a DVD, title, or programme by See “1.
  • Page 31 Press </M/m/, to select the To use the number buttons character you want to enter, and press You can also use the number buttons to enter characters. Refer to the number next to each ENTER. row of letters on your TV screen. The selected character appears at the top of the display.

  • Page 32: Labelling And Protecting A Disc

    Select “Disc Name,” and press 6. Labelling and ENTER. Enter the disc name in the “Input Disc Protecting a Disc Name” display (page 30). You can execute options effective for the Note entire disc using the “Disc Information” You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD’s disc display.

  • Page 33: 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 Z (open/ Video close) Video Finalising is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD...

  • Page 34: Finalising The Disc Using "Disc Information" Display

    Finalising the disc using “Disc Unfinalising a disc Information” display - RW - RW Video Insert a disc. For DVD-RWs (Video mode) See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 24. DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or Press OPTIONS to select “Disc editing can be unfinalised to allow further Information,”...

  • Page 35: Reformatting A Disc

    z Hint 8. Reformatting a disc By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD- RWs that have been finalised. - RW - RW Video Note On this model, 1 GB (read “gigabyte”) is equivalent New discs are automatically formatted when to 1 billion bytes.

  • Page 36: Guide To Digital Services

    Press This display consists of an information Guide to Digital Services box and a ten channel programme list covering a two hour period. EPG (Electronic Example of EPG Display: Programme Guide) The Electronic Programme Guide shows the television programme schedule on your television via the Digital Terrestrial Television tuner included in this recorder.

  • Page 37: Programme Information

    Available buttons in the EPG display Programme information Buttons Operations PAGE Display the previous/next The programme information display provides ten channels. a quick and easy way to: The green button Toggle the display as • View descriptions of the programmes being follows: broadcast now and next on the current 2-hour schedule (half hour...

  • Page 38: Favourites

    Available buttons in the Information Favourites display Buttons Operations The Favourite application gives you the PAGE Scroll the information option to: display by page • Store your favourite channels into one of </, Toggle the display four TV or four Radio lists. between discription of the •...

  • Page 39: Watching Or Listening To A Favourite Channel

    Select “Favourites,” and press Watching or listening to a ENTER. favourite channel “Favourites List 1” display appears. Press repeatedly to switch to a different Favourites List. While in normal operation mode, press repeatedly to select a list. Then press ENTER. The selected Favourites List display appears.

  • Page 40: Index

    Press TV/RADIO to display either the Index TV or the Radio channels at any time. The Radio mode is indicated by the presence of a Radio icon in the Index The Index application is an easy way to panel. display a scrollable list of all the tuned Press M/m to select the desired channels, including your favourites channel lists, and allows one of these to be selected.

  • Page 41: Timer Recording

    Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes. Timer Recording To select the HQ+ mode, set “HQ Setting” of the “HDD Rec. Settings” to “HQ+” in the Before Recording “Recording” setup (page 91). “HQ+” records pictures in higher quality than HQ on the HDD.

  • Page 42: Unrecordable Pictures

    Unrecordable pictures Timer Recording Pictures with copy protection cannot be - RW - RW Video recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard Video signal, the recorder continues to record but You can set the timer for a total of 40 only a blank, grey coloured screen will be programmes, up to 30 days in advance.
  • Page 43 Select an item using </, and Rec. Mode Adjust adjust using M/m. Then press ENTER. If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically To make additional changes to items in adjusts the recording mode to enable the different rows, return to step 2.

  • Page 44: Using The Quick Timer Function

    To extend the recording duration time Using the Quick Timer function while recording Press OPTIONS during recording to You can set the recorder to record in 30 select “Extend Rec.,” and press ENTER. minute increments. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Recording Picture Quality And Size

    “HDD Rec. Picture Size”/“DVD Rec. Adjusting the recording picture Picture Size”: Sets the picture size of the programme to quality and size be recorded. • Auto (HDD only) (default): You can adjust the recording picture quality Automatically selects the actual picture and picture size.

  • Page 46: Creating Chapters In A Title

    Notes • If one programme contains two picture sizes, the Checking/Changing/ selected size is recorded. However, if the 16:9 Cancelling Timer signal cannot be recorded as 16:9, it is recorded as 4:3. Settings (Timer List) • When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3, the image is fixed to 4:3 Letter Box regardless of the setting in “TV Type”...
  • Page 47 “Check Overlap”: Indicates that the timer recording cannot Checks for overlapped settings. be recorded as set, such as for a timer The timer setting without the mark recording that cannot be recorded in the has priority over the other settings. selected Rec mode.

  • Page 48: Recording From Connected Equipment

    If the end time of one recording and the Recording From start time of another are the same The end of programme A will be cut off. Connected Equipment - RW - RW Video Video To scroll the list display by page (Page mode) Press while the list display is turned...
  • Page 49 Set “Synchro Rec.” to “Record to Notes • The recorder starts recording only after detecting HDD” or “Record to DVD” in the a video signal from the connected equipment. The “Recording” setup (page 91). beginning of the programme may not be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to is on or off.

  • Page 50: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    Press the pause (or play) button on the Recording from connected connected equipment to cancel the equipment without a timer playback pause status. The connected equipment starts playback You can record from a connected VCR or and the playback image is recorded by similar device.

  • Page 51: Playback

    Select the title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Playback Select “Play,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. Playing To use the DVD’s Menu - RW - RW Video When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalised Video DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DATA DVD...
  • Page 52 To resume playback from the point where To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) you stopped (Resume Play) You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from ejecting the disc. When you press H again after you stop When the recorder is turned on, hold down x playback, the recorder resumes playback until “LOCKED”...

  • Page 53: Playback Options

    Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 51. For MP3, JPEG, or DivX operations, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, or ® DivX Video Files” on page 58. Buttons Operations AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly in normal playback mode.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Select an item, and press ENTER. Notes • Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles The adjustment display appears. recorded on this recorder. “FNR” (frame noise reduction): • Slideshows made with a DVD camcorder can Reduces noise contained in the only be played.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound (Av Sync)

    Notes Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV • If the outlines of the images on your screen become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to Pause) “Off.” • Depending on the disc or the scene being played, You can pause a current TV broadcast, and the above BNR, MNR, or FNR effects may be then continue watching the programme at a hard to discern.

  • Page 56: Playing From The Beginning Of The Programme You Are Recording (Chasing Playback)

    Playing from the beginning of Playing a previous recording the programme you are while making another recording (Chasing Playback) (Simultaneous Rec and Play) - RW - RW - RW Video “Chasing Playback” allows you to view the Video recorded part of a programme while the DATA DVD DATA CD recording is being made.

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

    Example: Play a DVD while recording to Searching for a Title/ the HDD. While recording, press DVD and insert Chapter/Track, etc. the DVD into the recorder. Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD - RW - RW Video Title List. Video Select the title you want to play, and DATA DVD...

  • Page 58: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks, Jpeg Image Files, Or Divx ® Video Files

    The display for entering the number Playing MP3 Audio appears. Example: Title Search Tracks, JPEG Image ® Files, or DivX Video Files The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, tracks, etc. DATA DVD DATA CD Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, track, You can play MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image time code, etc., you want.
  • Page 59 Press H. To rotate a picture For MP3 discs, playback starts from the Press OPTIONS while the JPEG image is first MP3 audio track on the disc. displayed to select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate For JPEG files, a slideshow of the Left,”...

  • Page 60: About Mp3 Audio Tracks, Jpeg Image Files, And Divx Video Files

    About MP3 audio tracks, JPEG MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image image files, and DivX video files, or DivX video files that files the recorder can play MP3 is an audio compression technology that The recorder can play the following tracks satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations.

  • Page 61: About Playback Order Of Albums, Tracks, And Files

    z Hints About playback order of • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track/file names when you store the tracks albums, tracks, and files (or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be played in that order.

  • Page 62: Erasing And Editing

    Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing. • DVD discs created by DVD video cameras cannot be edited on this recorder.

  • Page 63: 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 64: Erasing Multiple Titles (Erase Titles)

    Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 65). you want to erase. “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s When you finish selecting titles, thumbnail picture that appears in the select “OK,” and press ENTER. Title List (page 27).

  • Page 65: Dividing A Title (Divide)

    Press ENTER if point A is correct. Dividing a title (Divide) If point A is incorrect, select point A using c/C, and press ENTER. The - RW display for setting point B appears. If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do Select point B using , and not want to reduce the picture quality, divide...

  • Page 66: Creating Chapters Manually

    Creating chapters manually Creating and Editing a Playlist - RW You can manually insert a chapter mark at - RW any point you like during playback. Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where without changing the actual recordings.
  • Page 67 Select “Select,” and press ENTER. When you finish adding scenes, press Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER. The display for setting the start point (IN) appears. The title starts to play. A Total duration of the selected •...

  • Page 68: Moving A Playlist Title (Change Order)

    To add the entire title to the Playlist title Combining multiple Playlist as one scene (Make a Playlist) titles (Combine) Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List (Playlist) appears, press ,. - RW Select the title and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Press TITLE LIST.

  • Page 69: Dividing A Playlist Title (Divide)

    Note When the number of chapters in the title to be combined exceeds the limit, the chapters at the end are combined into a single chapter. Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) - RW You can divide a Playlist title. For operations, see page 65.

  • Page 70: Dubbing (Hdd Y Dvd)

    Notes • You cannot make a recording while dubbing. • To play a dubbed disc on other DVD equipment, Dubbing (HDD y DVD) finalise the disc (page 33). • You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to the HDD. Before Dubbing •...
  • Page 71 Notes Required times for High-speed Dubbing from • High-speed Dubbing is not available for the HDD to DVD (for 60-minute programme) following titles: Speed 2.4x – Titles recorded in HQ+. – Titles that contain both main and sub sounds High- High- High- High-...
  • Page 72 Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing Dubbing restriction You cannot dub movies and other DVD - RW - RW Video VIDEOs to the HDD. Also, when dubbing Video from a DVD to the HDD, a grey, blank screen Allows you to dub from the HDD to a DVD will be recorded for scenes that contain a or vice versa, in a dubbing mode that differs copy protection signal.

  • Page 73: Dubbing

    Select “Dub Mode.” Dubbing Select a dubbing mode using M/m. Fast* - RW - RW Video Video * From the HDD to a DVD only. Appears when High-speed Dubbing is Dubbing a single title (Title available for the title (page 70). Dubbing) Select “Start,”...

  • Page 74: Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles)

    Repeat step 5 to select all of the titles Dubbing multiple titles (Dub you want to dub. Selected Titles) Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The display for selecting the dubbing A maximum of 30 selected titles can be mode appears. dubbed at once.

  • Page 75: Dv Dubbing

    Notes • You cannot make a recording while DV dubbing. • The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not DV Dubbing output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack when: Before DV Dubbing – signal input to the DV IN jack on the front panel or recorder operation cannot be performed correctly when using a digital video camera This section explains dubbing with a digital...
  • Page 76 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote Notes • You cannot connect more than one piece of repeatedly to select “DV.” digital video equipment to the recorder. The front panel display changes as • You cannot control the recorder using another follows: device or another recorder of the same model.

  • Page 77: Recording An Entire Dv Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)

    Notes Recording an Entire DV • When a blank space between the recordings on the tape continues for more than five minutes, Format Tape (One Touch One Touch Dubbing ends automatically. • The recorder records a blank for five minutes Dubbing) before it stops dubbing.

  • Page 78: Program Edit

    Select “DV EDIT,” and press ENTER. Program Edit The display asks if you want to start selecting scenes. - RW - RW Video Video You can select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to the HDD or a DVD. To use this function, do the following: •...
  • Page 79 When you finish adding scenes, press Data capacity required for the dubbing. This is displayed in red when the size exceeds the available space on the The scene list is displayed. dubbing target media. Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The recorder starts recording the tape A Total duration of the scene contents as programmed.

  • Page 80: Settings And Adjustments

    Note When you cannot receive the time correctly, set the clock manually. Settings and Adjustments Clock, Region and To set the clock manually Select “Clock” in “Basic,” and press Language Settings ENTER. (Basic) Select “Auto Adjust,” and press ENTER. The “Basic” setup helps you to make clock, region and language settings for the recorder.

  • Page 81: Region

    Region Language DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Selects your region. Switches the language for the DVD menu. Select “Region” in “Basic,” and press Audio ENTER. Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the disc or broadcasted by a digital channel is selected.

  • Page 82: Digital Tv Settings (Dtv Settings)

    Parental Lock Digital TV settings (DTV Settings) The “Parental Lock” display enables you to lock certain channels you consider unsuitable and to set an age limit so that any programme The “DTV Settings” setup enables you to classed above that age by the broadcaster is take full advantage of Digital TV restricted.

  • Page 83: Tuning

    To set the Parental Rating Press TV/RADIO to display either the TV or Radio channels. Once the “Parental Lock” menu is The Radio mode is indicated by the displayed, select “Set Parental Rating,” presence of a Radio icon in the and press ENTER.
  • Page 84 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. Select a channel you want to hide using M/m or the number buttons, then press The “Auto Tune” display appears showing a tuning progress bar and the ENTER. number of channels found. When “Auto Tune” has ended, a Press the green or red button to view the completion display appears indicating previous or next page.

  • Page 85: Technical Information

    Select the channel you want to move Technical Information using M/m or the number buttons, then press ENTER. Select “Technical Information” in “DTV A tick icon appears next to the selected Settings,” and press ENTER. programme number and a Swap option appears in the display.

  • Page 86: Video Settings (Video)

    Press M/m to select “Off,” and press ENTER. Notes • Sony recommend that you always leave this option set to “On.” • To receive the upgrade, the unit must be powered on. It will take up to 30 minutes to upgrade the unit.
  • Page 87 Progressive Mode 16 : 9 DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from TV and displays images at 25 frames/50 fields (30 frames/60 fields) per second. Film 4:3 Letter Box based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second.

  • Page 88: Audio Settings (Audio)

    Pause Mode (HDD/DVDs only) Audio Settings (Audio) Selects the picture quality in pause mode. Auto The picture, including The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the subjects that move dynamically, is output with sound according to the playback and no jitter. Normally select this connection conditions.
  • Page 89 Audio Connection • MPEG (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. The following setup items switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect Select this when the recorder a component such as an amplifier (receiver) is connected to an audio with a digital input jack.

  • Page 90: Recording Settings (Recording)

    Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Recording Settings (DVDs only) Selects the dynamic range (difference (Recording) between soft and loud sounds) setting when playing a DVD that conforms to Audio DRC. This affects the output from the following The “Recording” setup allows you to adjust jacks: recording settings.
  • Page 91 Auto Chapter HQ Setting Selects the HQ mode used for recording on Selects whether to automatically divide a the HDD (page 41). recording (a title) into chapters during recording or dubbing. Records in higher quality (approximate 15 Mbps). Inserts chapter marks at approximately 6 minute Records in the standard HQ intervals.

  • Page 92: Disc Settings (Dvd)

    • When you have already registered a Disc Settings (DVD) password, the display for entering the password appears. The “DVD” setup allows you to adjust parental control and other DVD related settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Enter your four-digit password using the Select “SETUP,”...
  • Page 93 One Touch Dubbing Select “Level,” and press ENTER. The selection items for “Level” are Displays the following options for the One displayed. Touch Dub function. Finalise Disc (for all recordable discs except DVD-RW in VR mode) Selects whether or not to finalise the disc automatically following One Touch Dubbing (page 77).

  • Page 94: Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others)

    Note Command Mode. For details, see “If you If you forget your password, you will have to reset have a Sony DVD player or more than one it by selecting “Password” of “Factory Setup” in the “Others” setup (page 95).

  • Page 95: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    Factory Setup Easy Setup Allows you to select the setup settings by group, and return them to their default (Resetting the Recorder) settings. Note that all of your previous settings will be lost. Select this to run the “Easy Setup” Select “Factory Setup”...

  • Page 96: Additional Information

    Should 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, and press PROGRAM –...
  • Page 97 The picture is breaking up. The picture does not fill the screen. , The signal strength is low. , Set “TV Type” of the “Video Output” in the , Check aerial installation. “Video” setup in accordance with the screen size of your TV (page 86). TV programme pictures are distorted.
  • Page 98 An alternate audio track cannot be The recorder does not start playback from recorded or played. the beginning. , When recording from connected , Resume play was activated (page 52). , You have inserted a DVD whose Title menu equipment, set “Line Audio Input” in OPTIONS menu to “Bilingual”...
  • Page 99 The angles cannot be changed. Recording/Timer recording/ , Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD Editing VIDEO being played. , You are trying to change the angles when The programme position cannot be “ ” does not appear in the front panel changed from the programme position you display (page 51).
  • Page 100 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 101: Remote Control

    Remote control LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. The remote does not function. , Contact your Sony dealer or local , Batteries are weak. authorized Sony service facility. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remote’s manufacturer code returned to...

  • Page 102: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    There is a problem in the operational noises (such as the internal fan) HDD. , Contact your nearest may be heard, even when the power is off. Sony dealer or local This is not a malfunction. authorized service facility. The DVD is dirty.

  • Page 103: 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 104: Specifications

    General Specifications Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 48 W System Dimensions (approx.): Laser: Semiconductor laser 430 × 65 × 328 mm (width/height/ Transmission standards: DVB-T depth) incl. projecting parts Channel coverage: Hard disk drive capacity: 160 GB VHF: AS6 to AS12 Mass (approx.): 4.4 kg UHF: AS28 to AS69...

  • Page 105: About I.link

    IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. Required i.LINK cable IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable...

  • Page 106: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote I MENU button (51) Text button This button is not available in your area. K TOP MENU button (51) L DISPLAY button (28) TIME/TEXT button (28) M Coloured multimedia applications &...
  • Page 107 Z z REC button (24) x REC STOP button (24) c z SYNCHRO REC button (48) REC MODE button (24) wj TV (volume) +/– buttons (17) wk TV [/1 (on/standby) button (17) wl TV/DVD button (This button has the same function as the INPUT SELECT button e;...

  • Page 108: Front Panel

    Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (20) K HDD button/indicator (24) DVD button/indicator (24) B Front panel display (109) DV IN jack (75) C Disc tray (24) M ONE-TOUCH DUB button (77) D A (open/close) button (24) N PROGRAM +/– buttons (24) E TIMER REC indicator (42) The + button has a tactile dot SYNCHRO REC indicator (48)

  • Page 109: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display A HDD/DVD indicators C Displays the following: Displays the selected media and the • Playing time/remaining time • Current title/chapter/track/index playing/recording status. number B Dubbing direction indicator • Recording time/recording mode • Clock • Programme position D Disc type* (angle) indicator (51) * Displays DATA CDs as “CD.”...

  • Page 110: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 81. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1349 Macedonian 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1508 Shona 1194 Galician 1350 Malayalam...

  • Page 111: Index

    Index “Basic” 80 DATA CD 10 Batteries 17 “Digital Out” 89 “Bilingual” 49 Digital Services Words in quotations appear “Bilingual Recording” 90 EPG 36 in the on-screen displays. Favourites 38 Numerics “BNR” 54 Index 40 “Brightness” 45 Programme 16:9 20 information 37 4:3 Letter Box 20 Digital Software Upgrade...
  • Page 112 DVD-RAM 10 DVD-RW 8 i.LINK 105 Page mode 26 Index 40 Parental Control 52 INPUT SELECT 50 Parental Lock 82 Easy Setup 20 Parts and controls 106 Editing 62 “Password” 94 DV Edit 75 “Pause Mode” 88 JPEG image files 58 Enter characters 30 “PB Video Equalizer”...
  • Page 113 Quick guide to disc types 8 S VIDEO 13 Technical Information 85 Quick Timer 44 Satellite receiver 23 Thumbnail picture 27 Scan Audio 51 “Time Search” 57 Scene List 67 TIME/TEXT 29 “Screen Saver” 88 TIMER 42 Rear panel 109 “Search”...
  • Page 116 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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