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Sony RDR-HX715 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony RDR-HX715 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-635-892-11(1)
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Operating Instructions
RDR-HX715
© 2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-635-892-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX715 © 2005 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR-HX715 Serial No.______________...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Sony. • If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced, it will be done at the discretion of Sony. All contents of the hard disk drive will be erased, including contents that violate copyright laws.
  • Page 4 Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote..24 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder..24 Step 7: Easy Setup .
  • Page 6 TV GUIDE ..........42 Introduction to the TV Guide On Screen System .
  • Page 7 Erasing and Editing ........72 Before Editing .
  • Page 8 Additional Information ........100 Troubleshooting ........... . 100 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) .

  • Page 9: Ways To Use Your Dvd Recorder

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Quick access to recorded titles – Title List Easily search for programs with the TV Guide On Screen system – TV Guide Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded –...

  • Page 10: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Hard disk drive (internal) DVD+RW mode DVD- Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD-R Usable disc versions (as of March 2005) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM •...
  • Page 11 Recording Features Auto Manual Rewrite Chapter Chapter (page 49) (page 96) (page 76) Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) Editing Features Record Change Delete 16:9 sizes title name title (page 53) (page 73)

  • Page 12: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA DVD DATA CD 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R “DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks. Discs that cannot be played • PHOTO CDs • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain MP3 or JPEG files •...
  • Page 13 Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles* DVD-RW/DVD-R DVD+RW/DVD+R DVD+R DL * The maximum length for each title is eight hours. Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers.

  • Page 14: Hookups And Settings

    Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.

  • 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 programs, 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 With An Antenna Output Only

    B: Cable box 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 3: Connecting The Video Cords/Hdmi Cords

    Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords Select one of the following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. A Connecting to a video input jack You will enjoy standard quality images.

  • Page 19: Using The Progressive Button

    When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 91. If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE IN jack on the recorder (page 28). Notes •...

  • Page 20: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 4: 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. A Connecting to audio L/R (left/right) input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound.

  • Page 21: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. Notes • Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

  • Page 22: Step 6: Preparing The Remote

    Notes • If the supplied remote interferes 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.
  • Page 23 Adjusts the volume of your TV CH +/– Selects the channel on your TV WIDE MODE Switches to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV TV/VIDEO Switches your TV’s input source Number buttons Selects the channel on...

  • Page 24: Controlling The Volume Of Your Av Amplifier (Receiver) With The Remote

    Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command TV/DVD switch mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.

  • Page 25: Step 7: Easy Setup

    Select “Options,” and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Format DVD-RW : Video Dimmer : Normal Audio Auto Display : Features Auto Stereo : Options Tuner Audio : Main Command Mode : DVD3 Easy Setup Factory Setup Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER.

  • Page 26: Checking The Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Control Setting

    Set Top Box Control If you want to use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 15), select “Yes,” and set the brand code and the cable box output channel (page 90). If you do not have a cable box/satellite receiver, select “No.” Tuner Preset “Tuner Preset”...
  • Page 27 To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, fix it in place. Remove the backing on the double-sided tape. Attach it so that the set top box controller is directly above the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an 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 84). See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 power cord from an AC outlet when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below. VHF/UHF to LINE IN 1 : Signal flow...

  • Page 31: Seven Basic Operations

    Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) Inserting a Disc - RW - RW Video DATA DVD DATA CD Z OPEN/ CLOSE Press DVD. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray.
  • Page 32 Move the cursor down the TOOLS menu until “Disc Info” is selected, and press ENTER. Example: When a DVD-RW (VR mode) is inserted. Disc Information DiscName Movie Media DVD-RW Format Title no. Original 3 / Playlist Date 10/13/2005 ~ 10/28/2005 HQ : 0H30M HSP : 0H45M Remainder...

  • Page 33: Recording A Program

    2. Recording a Program - RW - RW Video This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV program to the hard disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 49. z REC REC MODE Press HDD or DVD.

  • Page 34: Checking The Disc Status While Recording

    Checking the disc status while recording You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type. Press DISPLAY twice during recording. The recording information appears. A Disc type/format B Recording status C Recording mode D Recording time Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.
  • Page 35 Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode) TITLE LIST ORIGINAL Tennis 10/28/2005 1:00PM (0H30M) LSP Travel 10/26/2005 8:00PM (0H30M) SEP Mystery 10/25/2005 9:00AM (1H00M) SLP World Sports 10/19/2005 8:00PM (1H00M) SEP Extended Title List TITLE LIST ORIGINAL Tennis Travel Mystery...

  • Page 36: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    Order Sorted Unseen Title in order of when the titles were (HDD only) recorded. The title that is recorded most recently and not played back is listed at the top. Playlist titles are not displayed. To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW in VR mode only) You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List menu.

  • Page 37: Checking The Playing/Remaining Time

    A Title number/name (Shows either track number, track name, scene number, or file name for CDs, VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs.) B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs angle/ audio/ or playback data for DATA DVDs and DATA CDs C The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch...

  • Page 38: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Program

    Example: When dubbing a DVD Remaining time of dubbing in progress Example: When playing a VIDEO CD Playing time and number of the current scene or track Example: When playing a CD Track playing time and the current track/index number Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc...

  • Page 39: Labeling And Protecting A Disc

    Press </M/m/, to select the character you want to enter, and press ENTER. The selected character appears at the top of the display. Example: Input Title Name Input Title Name Back Clear All Space The type of characters will change according to the language you select in “Easy Setup.”...

  • Page 40: Protecting A Disc

    Protecting a disc - RW Insert a disc. See “Inserting a Disc” on page 31. Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER. Disc Information DiscName Media DVD-RW Format Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Date 10/13/2005 ~ 10/28/2005 HQ : 0H30M HSP : 0H45M Remainder...

  • Page 41: Unfinalizing A Disc

    Insert a disc. See “Inserting a Disc” on page 31. Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER. The “Disc Information” display appears. Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER. The display shows the approximate time required for finalizing and asks for confirmation.

  • Page 42: Tv Guide

    TV GUIDE Introduction to the TV Guide On Screen System The TV Guide On Screen system is a free interactive program guide. It displays up to eight days of program listings, including program titles, promotions, and broadcast information. TV Guide On Screen data for the television program listings is carried by local broadcast stations and is received through your antenna, cable box, or...

  • Page 43: Watching Tv With The Tv Guide On Screen System

    Watching TV with the TV Guide On Screen System EXIT Press TV GUIDE. TV Guide On Screen appears. Example: LISTINGS 8:05 RECORDINGS LISTINGS TODAY 8:00PM World Soccer 13WFXT Teams from across the globe face off in a yearly tournament to determine the best soccer country in the world.
  • Page 44 Select a program using M/m, and press MENU. The Panel Menu appears. 8:05 RECORDINGS TODAY World Soccer 13WFXT Teams from across the globe face off in a yearly tournament to determine the best soccer country in the world. Episode Options go to Service Bar watch now Today's News...

  • Page 45: Setting The "Remind" Timer

    Setting the “Remind” Timer If you want the recorder to remind you in the future when a selected program begins broadcasting, set the Remind timer. Search for a program alphabetically, by category or by keyword. If you performed a category search go to step 3.

  • Page 46: Searching For A Program With The Tv Guide On Screen System

    Searching for a Program with the TV Guide On Screen System Select “SEARCH” in the Service Bar, and press ENTER. Select a search option using </,, and press ENTER. To sort alphabetically, select “ALPHABETICAL.” If you select “KEYWORD” prior to entering any keywords you will be prompted to enter a new keyword search.

  • Page 47: Customizing The Tv Guide On Screen System

    Customizing the TV Guide On Screen System To lock the Video Window You can lock the Video Window so that it does not change channels when you move the cursor across other titles. From LISTINGS, select the logo of the channel that you want to lock, and press MENU.
  • Page 48 Remind defaults • “auto tune”: sets the recorder to change channels automatically when the Remind timer is activated. • “when”: sets the recorder to display a notification message at a designated time before or after the selected program is scheduled to start. Select one of the available options from the Panel Menu.

  • Page 49: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 10). • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 31). For HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 76).

  • Page 50: Recording A Stereo/Sap Program

    Recording a stereo/SAP program The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs. Stereo programs If there is noise in the stereo program, set “Auto Stereo” in “Options” setup to “Off” (page 98). The sound will be recorded in monaural but with less noise.
  • Page 51 Press TV GUIDE. 8:05 RECORDINGS LISTINGS TODAY 8:00PM World Soccer 13WFXT 8:00 Teams from across the globe face off in a yearly tournament to determine the best soccer country in the world. Promotional Panel Today's News The Urban Garden Local News Music Show Chemicals and Chemistry Promotional...

  • Page 52: Setting The Timer Manually

    If the timer settings overlap If one or more timer settings overlap, next to the program and the recording is suspended. The timer recording resumes its original status when the overlap condition no longer exists. To change the timer settings, see “Changing/Canceling Timer Recording or Reminder Settings”...

  • Page 53: Using The Quick Timer Function

    Rec Mode Adjust If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire program to be recorded. Set “Rec Mode Adjust” in “Features” setup to “On” (page 97). Auto Title Erase (HDD only) If there is not enough space for a timer recording, the recorder automatically erases old titles...

  • Page 54: Creating Chapters In A Title

    “HDD Rec. Picture Size”/“DVD Rec. Picture Size”: Sets the picture size of the program to be recorded. • 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to 4:3. • 16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide mode). • Auto (HDD only): Automatically selects the actual picture size.

  • Page 55: Changing/Canceling Timer Recording Or Reminder Settings

    Changing/Canceling Timer Recording or Reminder Settings - RW - RW Video You can change or cancel timer and reminder settings using the SCHEDULE list. SCHEDULE With the TV Guide On Screen system turned off, press SCHEDULE. The SCHEDULE list appears. 8:05 SETUP SCHEDULE...

  • Page 56: Recording From Connected Equipment

    Select “sort by.” Select an option, and press ENTER. The cursor moves to “done.” Press ENTER again to exit the Panel Menu. If two or more timer settings overlap The timer recording set last has priority over the other settings and is recorded. All other overlapped settings are suspended, even if the setting only partially overlaps the setting with priority.

  • Page 57: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select “L1.” Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. For details about the recording mode, see page 49. Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the program you want to record, and turn it off.
  • Page 58 If you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN jack See “DV/Digital8 Dubbing” on page 84 for an explanation of how to record from the DV IN jack. z Hint You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording.

  • Page 59: Playback

    Playback Playing - RW - RW Video DATA DVD Z OPEN/ CLOSE SUBTITLE AUDIO TITLE LIST TOP MENU PROGRESSIVE REPLAY ADVANCE . PREV Press HDD or DVD. • If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “Inserting a Disc” on page 31). •...
  • Page 60 Press </, to make a selection, and press ENTER. The cursor moves to “done.” Press ENTER again to exit the Panel Menu. To play a title List View Select a program using M/m, and press ENTER. Playback starts. To make adjustments, press MENU while the program is selected and select one of the following.

  • Page 61: Playback Options

    “TVS STANDARD”: Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers. Effective when you use two separate front speakers. * TVS was developed by Sony to produce home surround sound with just a stereo PROGRESSIVE Switches the type of video output signal to interlace or progressive format (page 19).
  • Page 62 Buttons (fast reverse/fast forward) (slow, freeze frame) - RW - RW Video * Playback direction only X PAUSE To resume normal playback, press H PLAY. Notes • To enjoy the TVS function, set “Digital Out” to “On” and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in “Audio” setup. •...

  • Page 63: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    To use the DVD’s Menu When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, you can display the disc’s menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU. To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your TV screen.

  • Page 64: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    “PB Video Equalizer” (Playback video equalizer): Adjusts the picture in greater detail. Select an item and press ENTER. • Contrast: changes the contrast. • Brightness: changes the overall brightness. • Color: makes the colors deeper or lighter. • Hue: changes the color balance. Press </, to adjust the setting, and press ENTER.

  • Page 65: Pausing A Tv Broadcast (Tv Pause)

    Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause) You can pause a current TV broadcast, and then continue watching the program at a later time. This is useful when you receive an unexpected phone call or visitor while watching TV. While viewing a TV broadcast with this recorder, press X PAUSE.

  • Page 66: Playing A Previous Recording While Making Another (Simultaneous Rec And Play)

    Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play) - RW - RW DATA DVD “Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view a previously recorded program while recording programs. Playback continues even if a timer recording starts. Use this function as follows: •...

  • Page 67: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. Number buttons, SET CLEAR VISUAL SEARCH Searching by Thumbnail (Visual Search) - RW - RW Video Each chapter is displayed as a thumbnail. You can search for the desired scene visually. Press VISUAL SEARCH during playback. 9 World Sports VISUAL SEARCH Select a scene using </,, and press...

  • Page 68: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files

    Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files DATA DVD DATA CD You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs). AUDIO TITLE LIST REPLAY ADVANCE .

  • Page 69: Selecting A Jpeg Album Or Image

    To go to the previous or next album Press REPLAY ADVANCE playback. z Hint Press the AUDIO button to switch between stereo or monaural audio tracks. Selecting a JPEG album or image Press TITLE LIST. The album list appears. To change the page, press ADVANCE TITLE LIST Photo Album...

  • Page 70: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).

  • Page 71: About Playback Order Of Albums, Tracks, And Files

    About playback order of albums, tracks, and files Albums play in the following order: Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 ROOT Album MP3 audio track/ JPEG image file When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H PLAY, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7.

  • Page 72: Erasing And Editing

    Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front panel display, and select the option available for your disc (page 10). Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

  • Page 73: Edit Options For Dvd+Rws/Dvd-Rws (Video Mode)/Dvd+Rs/Dvd-Rs

    Notes • The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist title, the original title cannot be erased. • If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s control information is full, erase or edit unnecessary titles.

  • Page 74: Erasing A Chapter (Delete Chapter)

    “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 74). “Delete Chapter”: Erases chapter units of the title while viewing thumbnails (see below). “Divide Title”: Divides a title into two titles (page 75). z Hints • You can erase multiple titles at one time (page 75), or erase all of the titles on the disc at once (page 76).

  • Page 75: Erasing Multiple Titles (Erase Titles)

    Notes • Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title. • Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased. • For DVD+RWs, the erased section may be slightly different from the points you selected. Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) - RW...

  • Page 76: Erasing All Titles On The Disc

    Erasing all titles on the disc - RW - RW Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER. The “Disc Information” display appears. Select “Erase All,” and press ENTER. Select “OK,” and press ENTER. All titles on the disc are erased (except the protected titles).

  • Page 77: Creating And Editing A Playlist

    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 97 Playlist titles. Note Once you create a Playlist title from original titles, you will be unable to erase or edit the original titles. Press TITLE LIST.

  • Page 78: Moving A Playlist Title (Change Order)

    To play the Playlist title Press TOOLS while the Title List menu is turned on. Then, select “Playlist” and press ENTER. When the Title List (Playlist) menu appears, select a title and press PLAY. z Hint When a Playlist title is created, the IN and OUT points will become chapter marks, and each scene will become a chapter.

  • Page 79: Dubbing (Hdd Y Dvd)

    Dubbing (HDD y DVD) Before Dubbing - RW - RW Video In this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying a recorded title on the internal hard disk drive (HDD) to another disc, or vice versa.” You can select to dub one title at a time (Title Dubbing – see “Dubbing a single title (Title Dub)”...
  • Page 80 Required times for High-speed Dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60-minute program) Speed High- High- speed speed Rec. DVD- DVD+ mode 10 min. 10 min. 8 min. 8 min. 25 min. 6 min. 6 min. 40 sec. 40 sec. 5 min. 5 min. 3 min. 4 min.

  • Page 81: Dubbing

    Move - RW Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals can be moved only from HDD to DVD- RW (VR mode)* (after the title is moved, the original title in the HDD is erased). The “Move” function is performed using the same procedure as dubbing (page 81).

  • Page 82: Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles)

    Select a dubbing mode by pressing M/m. Fast* * Appears when High-speed Dubbing is available for the title (page 79). Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The dubbing indication appears in the front panel display (page 38). To automatically adjust the dubbing mode (Auto Dub Mode) If there is not enough available space on the target disc, the recorder automatically selects a dubbing...
  • Page 83 To adjust the settings for each title You can make detailed settings for each of the selected titles during Multiple Title Dubbing. In step 6 of “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)” on page 82, select “Settings” and press ENTER. The following display for making the adjustments appears.

  • Page 84: Dv/Digital8 Dubbing

    DV/Digital8 Dubbing Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer”...

  • Page 85: Recording An Entire Dv/Digital8 Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)

    Press TOOLS on the remote to select “DV/ D8 Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then, select the setting for the audio input. “Stereo1” (default): Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. “Mix”: Records both stereo 1 and 2. “Stereo2”: Records additional audio only.

  • Page 86: Program Edit

    Program Edit - RW - RW 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, you will do the following: Connect your digital video camera and prepare for recording Select and edit the scenes you want to dub Using the recorder’s remote control, fast forward...
  • Page 87 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. A new Scene List menu appears with the selected scene. To add a scene, select “Add.” DV / D8 EDIT SCENE LIST 0:00:30 - 0:00:52 0H00M22S A Thumbnail picture B Time information C Total duration of the program D Total number of scenes When you finish adding scenes, select the scene you want to edit, and press ENTER.

  • Page 88: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Settings) The “Settings” setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and language settings for the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Settings,” and press ENTER. The options of “Settings”...

  • Page 89: Area Setup

    Select the channel you want to preset using the number buttons and the SET button. To disable a channel, select the channel using CH +/–. Channel to be preset/disabled Settings - Tuner Preset Antenna / Cable : Cable Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Select “Manual Set,”...

  • Page 90: Set Top Box Control

    Set Top Box Control You can control your cable box/satellite receiver using the supplied set top box controller. See “Step 7: Easy Setup” on page 25 for details. Set Top Box Control Turns on the cable box/satellite receiver control function. See “Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function”...

  • Page 91: Video Settings (Video)

    Video Settings (Video) Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and color. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
  • Page 92 4:3 Output This setting is effective only when you set “TV Type” in “Video” to “16:9.” Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your progressive format (480p) compatible TV, change the setting on your TV, not the recorder.

  • Page 93: Audio Settings (Audio)

    Line Input Sets the method of inputting video signals from the LINE IN jacks on the rear panel of the recorder. Select an option for each of the items below according to the combination of jacks and methods that you are going to use. Line1 Input Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE IN 1 jack on the rear panel of the recorder.
  • Page 94 Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1/2 jacks –...
  • Page 95 • DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder. Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder.

  • Page 96: Recording And Parental Control Settings (Features)

    Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) The “Features” setup allows you to adjust recording and parental control settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Features,” and press ENTER. The “Features” setup appears with the following options.
  • Page 97 Select “Level,” and press ENTER. The selection items for “Level” are displayed. Features - Parental Control Level : Standard : Password The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. Discs rated higher than the selected level will be restricted. Select the level, and press ENTER. The Parental Control setting is complete.

  • Page 98: Disc And Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

    DVD equipment is assigned the same Command Mode. Be sure to match the Command Mode switch on the remote to the setting made here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 24.

  • Page 99: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    Factory Setup Allows you to select the setup settings by group, and return them to their default settings. Note that all of your previous settings will be lost. Select “Factory Setup” in “Options,” and press , or ENTER. The display for selecting a group of settings appears.

  • Page 100: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 101 The channel on the cable box/satellite receiver has been changed. , The set top box controller is connected and “Set Top Box Control” is set to “On.” Check the “Set Top Box Control” settings in “Settings” setup (page 90). TV channels cannot be changed. , The channel is disabled (page 88).
  • Page 102 Program listings for some channels are missing. , It may take several days for the recorder to receive all of the TV Guide On Screen data. , Some channels, such as satellite channels, are not displayed by the TV Guide On Screen system. , All of the TV Guide On Screen data could not be received because the reception is poor.
  • Page 103 Playback stops automatically. , If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal. Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow- motion Play cannot be performed. , Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to do some of the operations above.

  • Page 104: Remote Control

    Recording does not stop after you press x STOP. , Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP. Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning. , There was a power failure during recording. Should the power failure continue for more than 1 hour, reset the clock (page 89).
  • Page 105 This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc. The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “RECOVERY” appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 106: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    C 13 There is a problem in the HDD. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized service facility. The DVD is dirty. , Clean the disc with a soft cloth. C 31 The DVD/CD is not inserted correctly.

  • Page 107: Specifications

    Notes about the discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

  • Page 108: 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...
  • Page 109 For further precautions, see the notes on page 84. 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 (during DV dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks.

  • Page 110: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote A TV/DVD switch (22) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (31) C ?/1 (on/standby) button (25) D HDD button (33) E CH (channel) +/– buttons (33) F Number buttons (52, 67) G VOL (volume) +/–...
  • Page 111 V mc CM (search) buttons (61) W VISUAL SEARCH button (67) X H PLAY button (59) X PAUSE button (61) x STOP button (59) The H PLAY button has a tactile dot*. Y z REC button (33) X REC PAUSE button (33) x REC STOP button (33) Z REC MODE button (33) wj CHAPTER MARK/CHAPTER MARK...
  • Page 112 Front panel A ?/1 (on/standby) button (25) B Front panel display (37, 113) C Disc tray (31) D TIMER REC indicator (50) SYNCHRO REC indicator (56) E A (open/close) button (31) F HDD button/indicator (33) DVD button/indicator (31) (remote sensor) (22) H H (play) button (59) X (pause) button (61) x (stop) button (59)
  • Page 113 Front panel display PROGRESSIVE A HDD/DVD indicators Displays the selected media and the playing/recording/dubbing status. B Disc type*/recording format C SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (50) D Audio signal indicators (36) * Displays DATA CDs as “CD.” z Hint You can turn off the front panel display when the recorder is turned off by setting “Dimmer” to “Power Save” in “Options”...

  • Page 114: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 67) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Copy protection signals (page 50) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programs and restrict recording on this recorder.
  • Page 115 Hard disk drive (page 3) A hard disk drive is a whole mechanical system that consists of discs and drive. Discs are flat, circular, rigid plates coated with a thin magnetic media. Magnetic heads record data on the rapidly spinning discs, and this enables the speedy and efficient reading and writing of data.

  • Page 116: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 90. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama...

  • Page 117: Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code

    Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your cable box/satellite receiver. Note that TV Guide On Screen data cannot be received through a satellite receiver.
  • Page 118 Cable box brand GC Electronics Gemini General Instrument Gibraltar Global GoldStar Goodmind Gradiente Hamlin Healthway Interactive Hitachi Houston Tracker Hwalin IEEC Interbuy Jasco Jebsee Jerrold Kuang Yu Leon Linsay Macom Maestro Magnavox Millennium Code number Cable box brand 0207, 0056, 0330, 0016, Memorex 0040, 0077, 0030 Mitsubishi...
  • Page 119 Sigma 0019 Signal 0040, 0015, 0011, 0035 Signature 0011 SkyCable 0112 Skygiant 1091 SL Marx 0040 Sony 1006, 1506, 1606 Spectradyne 0769, 0058 Spectravision 0058 Sprucer 0021, 0307, 0010, 0144 Cable box brand Code number Standard Components 0203, 0096, 0155...
  • Page 120 Cable box brand Uniden Unika United Cable Universal US Electronics Videoway VideoWorks Vidtech Viewmaster Viewstar Vision Visionetics Vortex View WaveMaster Wiso Zenith Zentek Code number Satellite receiver brand 0022 AlphaStar 0207, 0153, 0022 Atlantic Telephone 0003, 0014, 0011, 0276 Bell ExpressVu 0191, 0078, 0207, 0056, 0022, 0039, 0153, 0077, Century...
  • Page 121 Primestar 0361, 0627, 0869 Proscan 0392, 0566 1367 RadioShack 0869 0566, 0392, 0143, 0855 Samsung 1109, 1276 0856, 0099, 1856 Sony 0639, 1639 Star Choice 0869 Star Trak 0869, 0772 Thomson 0566, 0392 Tivo 1142, 1442 Toshiba 0790, 0749, 1749, 1285...

  • Page 122: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 26 4:3 Letter Box 26 4:3 Pan Scan 26 “48kHz/96kHz PCM” 95 “A-B Erase” 74 Adjusting playback picture 63 playback sound 64 recording picture 53 ADVANCE 35 “AFT” 89 Album 37 Album number 37 “Album Search”...
  • Page 123 Easy Setup 25 Editing 72 DV Edit 84 Enter characters 38 “Erase” 73 “Erase All” 76 “Erase Titles” 75 “Factory Setup” 99 Fast forward 62 Fast reverse 62 “Features” 96 “File Search” 67 “Finalize” 41 “Finalize Disc” 97 Finalizing 40 “Format”...
  • Page 124 Simultaneous Rec and Play 66 Sort 35 Sound quality 64 Stereo 50 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Stereo programs 50 “Stereo1” 85 “Stereo2” 85 STOP 59 Sub-menu 35 SUBTITLE 61 “Subtitle”...

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