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2-103-583-E1(3)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions
RDR-HX900/HX1000
© 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    2-103-583-E1(3) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX900/HX1000 © 2004 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
  • Page 3 About this manual Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for 2 models: RDR-HX900 and RDR-HX1000. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the recorder. • In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as “HDD,”...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder ........
  • Page 5 Dubbing (HDD y DVD) ........72 Before Dubbing .

  • Page 6: Ways To Use Your Dvd Recorder

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Quick access to recorded titles – Title List , Display the Title List to see all of the titles on the disc, including recording date, channel, recording mode and thumbnail image (page 33). Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback...
  • Page 7 Creating your own programme – Playlist , Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then delete, move and add scenes at will to create your own, original programme (page 68). Copying a recorded title to and from the HDD – Dubbing (HDD y DVD) , Create copies of your favourite titles for safekeeping by dubbing them to a DVD, or make a copy of your friend’s recordings by...

  • Page 8: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Disc Type Logo Hard disk drive (internal) DVD+RW mode DVD- Video mode DVD+R DVD-R Usable disc versions (as of May 2004) • 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 with CPRM* •...
  • Page 9 Recording Features Auto Manual Rewrite Chapter Chapter (page 41) (page 93) (page 68) Discs that cannot be recorded on • 4x-speed compatible DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.2/4x) • DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible • Dual layer discs • 8 cm discs Editing Features Record Change...

  • Page 10: Playable Discs

    Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar device in music format containing MP3 DATA CD audio tracks z Hint This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs as well.
  • Page 11 Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Step 2: Connecting The Aerial Cable

    Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial cable. COMPONENT LINE 1 - TV LINE 3 / DECODER VIDEO OUT LINE 4 IN DIGITAL OUT LINE 2 OUT COAXIAL AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL AERIAL DVD recorder AC IN...

  • Page 14: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords

    Component video cord (not supplied) INPUT S VIDEO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) COMPONENT DVD recorder VIDEO OUT AC IN to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (green) COMPONENT VIDEO IN TV, projector, or AV...

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Video Input Jack

    Connecting to a SCART input jack Connect using a SCART cord (not supplied) to the LINE 1-TV jack and your TV. Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.

  • Page 16: Using The Progressive Button

    • The SMARTLINK features are available only when “Video” is selected in “Line1 Output.” • The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3/ DECODER jack. • Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to optical to coaxial digital input digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder INPUT VIDEO AUDIO (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) AC IN DVD recorder [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer ,continued...

  • Page 18: Input Jack

    Connecting to audio L/R input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied). Yellow White (L) Red (R) • Surround effect (page 56) TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night Note Do not connect the LINE 4 IN (R-AUDIO-L) and LINE...

  • Page 19: Step 5: Connecting The Mains Lead

    Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads (power cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder.

  • Page 20: Controlling Tvs With The Remote

    Controlling TVs with the remote You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can use the supplied remote to control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume. Notes • Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with some or all of the buttons below.
  • Page 21 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other TV/DVD Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command switch mode number for this recorder and the supplied "/1 remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player.

  • Page 22: Step 7: Easy Setup

    Select “Options,” and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Format DVD : Video HDD Bilingual Rec. : Audio DVD Bilingual Rec. : Features Dimmer : Options Auto Display : Command Mode : Easy Setup Factory Setup Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Format DVD :...
  • Page 23 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. “Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using Setup. Before you start, check that you have made all necessary connections.”...
  • Page 24 Select the setting that matches your TV type. EASY SETUP TV Type Select your TV screen type. 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan “16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with a wide screen mode. “4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs.
  • Page 25 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for the DTS signal appears. EASY SETUP Audio Connection Select whether or not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver), and press ENTER. If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, select “On.”...

  • Page 26: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    • The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3/DECODER jack. • When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD button on the remote.

  • Page 27: Connecting To The Line 2 In Or Line 4 In Jacks

    • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO S-video Audio/video cord cord (not (supplied) supplied) DVD recorder (front) LINE 1 - TV LINE 3 / DECODER COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE 4 IN DIGITAL OUT LINE 2 OUT COAXIAL...

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner

    For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions. • If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected tuner. Satellite tuner, etc. DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AC IN Notes...

  • Page 29: Connecting A Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Decoder

    (supplied) to AERIAL IN to SCART input SCART cord (not supplied) SCART cord (not supplied) to i LINE 3/DECODER DVD recorder LINE 1 - TV LINE 3 / DECODER COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE 4 IN DIGITAL OUT LINE 2 OUT...
  • Page 30 Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your recorder to receive the channels using the on-screen display. In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 31 Select “System,” and press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting System : Normal / CATV Normal Channel Set : Station Name : PAY - TV / CANAL+ : Audio : NICAM Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK, I, or L, and press ENTER. To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.”...

  • Page 32: Guide To Displays

    Guide to Displays Using the On-Screen Menus - RW - RW DATA CD This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you can perform most of the recorder’s operations. Number buttons, SET SYSTEM MENU O RETURN System Menu The System Menu appears when you press...

  • Page 33: Using The Title List

    TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS, and displays options applicable to the entire disc (e.g. disc protection), recorder (e.g. audio settings during recording), or multiple items on a list menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles). The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type.
  • Page 34 Standard Title List (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode) TITLE LIST ORIGINAL 13:00-14:00 Sort 20:00-21:00 Date Title 9:00- 9:30 Number 20:00-20:30 20:00-20:30 21:00-21:30 21:00-21:30 10:00-10:30 “Zoomed” Title List TITLE LIST ORIGINAL 1 AAB Sort Wed 5. 9 13:00 (1H00M) Date Title 2 DEF Number Fri 17.

  • Page 35: Using The "Disc Info" Screen (Disc Settings)

    While watching the playback picture, press H, X, or m/M to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press ENTER. The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST.
  • Page 36 Example: DVD-RW (VR mode) Disc Information DiscName Movie Media DVD-RW Format Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Protected Not Protected Date 15.9.2003 ~ 28.10.2003 HQ : 0H30M HSP : 0H45M Remainder LP : 1H30M EP : 2H00M A “Disc Name” (DVD only) B “Media”: Disc type C “Format”: Recording format type (DVD- RW only)
  • Page 37 Finalizing a DVD (preparing a disc for playback on other equipment) - RW - RW Video Finalizing is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment.

  • Page 38: Checking The Play Information And Playing Time

    Checking the Play Information and Playing Time - RW - RW DATA CD You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the DVD/CD. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
  • Page 39 z Hints • If “DTS” is set to “Off” in Audio Setup, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 92). • When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in Options Setup (page 97), playback information automatically appears when the recorder is turned on, etc.

  • Page 40: How To Enter Characters

    How to Enter Characters You can label a DVD, title, or program by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title or disc name, but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary.

  • Page 41: Recording

    Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 8). • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 35). For HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 65).

  • Page 42: Timer Recording (Standard/Showview)

    ZWEITON (German stereo) system When a stereo or bilingual ZWEITON based programme is received, “STEREO” or “BILINGUAL” appears in the front panel display. NICAM system When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based programme is received, “NICAM” appears in the front panel display. To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set “Audio”...
  • Page 43 Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVDs are formatted automatically. Press [TIMER]. Timer - Standard Set the timer manually. Date Start Stop Prog. Media Mode Today PDC/VPS: On Update: -- VIDEO Plus+ • If the Timer programming (ShowView) menu appears, press <...
  • Page 44 If the timer settings overlap Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows. Timer These timer settings overlap. Do you want to continue? Fri 29.10 21:00-22:00 Fri 29.10 20:30-21:00 To store the setting as shown, select “OK.” The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.
  • Page 45 CLEAR [TIMER] Press HDD or DVD. If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD. Press [TIMER]. Timer - VIDEO Plus+ Set the timer by entering the timer code. PlusCode No. Standard • If the Timer programming (Standard) menu appears, press < to switch the display to “ShowView.”...

  • Page 46: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) - RW - RW - RW Video You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “TIMER LIST,” and press ENTER. TIMER LIST Mon-Sat 22:00-22:15...
  • Page 47 When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. 7:00 8:00 9:00 will be cut off When the recordings start at the same time The programme that is set last has priority.

  • Page 48: Recording Without The Timer

    Recording Without the Timer - RW - RW - RW z REC REC MODE Press HDD or DVD to select a media. When you selected DVD, insert a recordable DVD. Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or input source you want to record.

  • Page 49: Using The Quick Timer Function

    z Hint If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on. Notes • After pressing z REC, it may take a short while to start recording.

  • Page 50: Recording Time

    “HDD Rec. Picture Size”/“DVD Rec. Picture Size”: Sets the picture size of the programme 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 51: Recording From Connected Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec)

    Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) - RW - RW - RW Video You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of the recorder (page 28).

  • Page 52: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording and another timer recording overlap Regardless of whether or not the programme is a Synchro Rec programme, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.
  • Page 53 Select the line input audio when recording a bilingual programme on the HDD or DVD- RWs (VR mode). Press TOOLS to display the TOOLS menu. Select “Line Audio Input” and press ENTER. Select “Bilingual” and press ENTER. For details about bilingual recording, see page 41.

  • Page 54: Playback

    Playback Playing - RW - RW DATA CD Number buttons, SET TITLE LIST O RETURN TOP MENU Press HDD or DVD. • If you select DVD, press Z (open/close) and place a DVD or CD on the disc tray. Then press the button again to close the disc tray.
  • Page 55 – you edit the title after stopping playback. – you change the settings on the recorder. – you turn off the recorder (VIDEO CD/CD/ DATA CD only). – you make a recording (except for HDD/DVD- RWs in VR mode). To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) If you play a restricted DVD, the message “Do you want temporarily change parental control to *?”...

  • Page 56: Playback Options

    Playback options PROGRESSIVE Buttons Z (open/close) (audio) (subtitle) (angle) ./> Operations Stops play and opens the disc tray. Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. : Selects the language. - RW : Selects the main or sub sound. : Selects stereo or monaural DATA CD audio tracks.
  • Page 57 Buttons Operations SUR (surround) Selects one of the TVS effects when pressed repeatedly. TVS* (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effects created from the front left and right speakers. The selected setting is displayed in the front panel display for a few seconds. “TVS OFF”: No surround effect “TVS DYNAMIC”: Creates one set of virtual rear speakers.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Notes • To enjoy the TVS function, set “Digital Output” to “On” and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in Audio Setup. • When the playback signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    Press </, to adjust the setting, and press ENTER. The default settings are underlined. Y NR : (weak) Off “ ” C NR : (weak) Off “ ” : (weak) Off “ ” *: (weak) Off “ ” PB Video Equalizer “...

  • Page 60: Chasing Playback/Simultaneous Rec And Play

    Chasing Playback/ Simultaneous Rec and Play You can view the beginning of a programme while it is being recorded. You can also play a title or previously recorded programme while recording. Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chasing Playback) - RW “Chasing Playback”...

  • Page 61: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Select the title you want to play, and press ENTER. Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. Notes • The DVD’s playback picture on your TV screen freezes for a few seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/advance during Simultaneous Rec and Play.

  • Page 62: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks

    Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, track, time code, etc., you want. For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.” If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another number.
  • Page 63 Playback order of MP3 audio tracks Albums containing MP3 audio tracks play in the following order. A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album E) are skipped. Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4...

  • Page 64: Editing

    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 8). Note You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

  • Page 65: Editing A Title

    The advanced edit functions available for Playlist titles are: – Labelling a title (page 65). – Erasing a title (page 65). – Erasing multiple titles (page 66). – Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 66). – Rearranging the title order (page 70). –...
  • Page 66 “Protect”: Protects the title. Select “On” when the Protection display appears. “ ” appears next to the protected title. To cancel the protection, select “Off.” “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter a title name (page 40). “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 33).
  • Page 67 Select a title, and press ENTER. A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. To clear all of check marks, select “Reset All.” Erase Titles Select the titles to erase. 13:00-14:00 15.

  • Page 68: Creating And Editing A Playlist

    Creating chapters manually - RW You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback or recording. Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you want to divide the title into chapters. Each time you press the button, “Marking...” appears on the screen and the scenes to the left and right of the mark become separate chapters.
  • Page 69 Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER. A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. To select all of the titles, select “Select All.”...
  • Page 70 Select the scene you want to edit, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. “Move”: Changes the scene order. “Erase”: Erases the scene. The selection is cancelled. “Preview”: Displays thumbnail pictures of the scenes. “Change IN”: Allows you to change the IN point, and repeat from step 8.
  • Page 71 Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) - RW Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist) menu. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOLS and select “Playlist.” Press TOOLS to select “Combine,” and press ENTER. The display for selecting titles appears. Select a title, and press ENTER.

  • Page 72: Dubbing (Hdd Y Dvd)

    Dubbing (HDD y DVD) Before Dubbing - RW - RW 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 73 Note that speeds shown in the table are an approximate of the maximum dubbing speed. Speed x2.4-speed x2-speed High- High- speed speed mode DVD+RW DVD-RW x2.4 x3.6 x4.8 x7.2 x9.6 Maximum recording speed of this recorder. When dubbing to DVD+Rs, the dubbing speed is x1-speed.

  • Page 74: Dubbing A Single Title (Title Dub)

    Dubbing a Single Title (Title Dub) - RW - RW Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from. Select the source by pressing HDD or DVD. Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List menu. Select a title and press ENTER.

  • Page 75: Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles)

    Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles) - RW - RW Video Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from. Select the source by pressing HDD or DVD. Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List menu.
  • Page 76 “Change Order”: Moves the title to change the dubbing order. Press M/m to select a new location, and press ENTER. “Cancel”: Cancels the title selection. The title is excluded from dubbing. Select an option, and press ENTER. When you finish making adjustments, select “Start,”...

  • Page 77: Dv Dubbing (Dv T Hdd/Dvd)

    – the images on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. • If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 37). Hookups DVD recorder To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV output...
  • Page 78 Press HDD or DVD. If you select DVD, press Z (open/close) and place a DVD on the disc tray. Press Z again to close the disc tray. With the recording side facing down Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display.

  • Page 79: Recording An Entire Dv Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)

    Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) - RW - RW Video You can record the entire contents of a DV format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording.

  • Page 80: Program Edit

    Program Edit - RW - RW You can select scenes from a DV format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to a disc of your choice. 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 81 Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The display for setting the IN point (start of the scene) appears. The scene starts to play in the background. Select scene (Set IN point) Controlling... IN 0:00:30 OUT - : - - : - - Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER.
  • Page 82 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The default title name is fixed, and the display asks if you want to start recording. To change the disc media, select “Media” and press M/m. To change the dubbing mode, select “Dub Mode” and press M/m. DV Dubbing Change the dubbing mode if necessary.

  • Page 83: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the Setup Displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. The Setup Displays are used in the following way. Note Playback settings stored in some titles take priority over the Setup Display settings, and not all of the functions...

  • Page 84: Aerial Reception And Language Settings (Settings)

    In this case, see “Parental Control” in “Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features)” (page 93). Select an option, and press ENTER. The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item. Example: when “4:3 Letter Box” is set. SETUP Settings TV Type : Video...
  • Page 85 Select “System,” and press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting System : Normal / CATV : Normal Channel Set : Station Name : PAY - TV / CANAL+ : Audio : NICAM Select an available TV system, BG, DK, I, or L, and press ENTER (page 86).
  • Page 86 Receivable channels TV system Channel coverage BG (West European E2 - E12 VHF Countries, except Italia A – H VHF those listed below) E21 – E69 UHF S1 – S20 CATV S21 – S41 HYPER S01 – S05 CATV DK (East European R1 –...
  • Page 87 Corresp- Channel Receivable onding Frequency range channel number 443.25–451.25 451.25–459.25 459.25–467.25 Station Name Changes or enters a new station name (up to 5 characters). The recorder must receive channel information (for instance, SMARTLINK information) for station names to appear automatically. Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”...
  • Page 88 Clock Auto Adjust Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel in your local area broadcasts a time signal. Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays” (page 83) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display. Select “Clock,”...

  • Page 89: Video Settings (Video)

    Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour. 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 90 Progressive Mode DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second.

  • Page 91: Audio Settings (Audio)

    Audio Settings (Audio) The Audio Setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Audio,” and press ENTER. The Audio Setup appears with the following options.
  • Page 92 Digital Out Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks. Normally select this position. When you select “On,” see “To set the digital output signal” for further settings. The influence of the digital circuit upon the analogue circuit is minimal.

  • Page 93: 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 94 Select the TV guide page number you want to modify, and press ENTER. Features-TV Guide Page P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000 Press the number buttons or </M/m/, to enter the TV guide page number, and press ENTER to confirm the setting.
  • Page 95 Select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, and press ENTER. The area is selected. • When you select “Others,” press the number buttons to select and enter an area code in the table (see below). Then select “OK” and press ENTER.

  • Page 96: Disc And Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

    One Touch Dubbing Displays the following options for the One Touch Dub function. Finalize Disc (for all recordable discs except DVD-RW in VR mode) Selects whether or not to finalize the disc automatically following One Touch Dubbing (page 79). Auto Automatically finalizes the disc following One Touch Dubbing.
  • Page 97 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 21. DVD1 Select this if the default Command Mode conflicts with other DVD equipment.

  • Page 98: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to run the Easy Setup programme. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Easy Setup Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup...

  • Page 99: Additional Information

    Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
  • Page 100 If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack, (this is usually for a digital video camera connection), select “DV” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. , When an S video cable is connected to the recorder’s LINE 4 IN jack, set “Line4 Input”...
  • Page 101 The recorder does not start playback from the beginning. , Resume play was activated (page 54). , You have inserted a DVD whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to start playback.

  • Page 102: Remote Control

    Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning. , There was a power failure during recording. If the power recovers when there is a timer recording, the recorder resumes recording. Should the power failure continue for more than 1 hour, reset the clock (page 88).
  • Page 103 Other Sony equipment responds to the remote. , The same command mode is set for both the equipment and recorder. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 21). Others The recorder does not operate properly. , Restart the recorder. Press down [/1 on the recorder for more than ten seconds until “WELCOME”...

  • Page 104: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the recorder from malfunctioning, a five- character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four numbers appears in the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.

  • Page 105: Specifications

    • 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. • After playing, store the disc in its case. •...

  • Page 106: About I.link

    Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P : 0.7 Vp-p General Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: RDR-HX900: 54 W RDR-HX1000: 55 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 89 × 346 mm (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Hard disk drive capacity:...
  • Page 107 i.LINK baud rate i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined: S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200 Mbps) S400 (approx. 400 Mbps) The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the instruction manual of each equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment.

  • Page 108: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. A @/1 (on/standby) button (22) B Front panel display (39, 110) C Disc tray (42) D TIMER REC indicator (42)
  • Page 109 Remote Buttons on the remote have the same function as the buttons on the recorder if they have the same or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/ DVD switch is set to TV.

  • Page 110: Front Panel Display

    wj MENU button (54) wk m M (search) buttons (56) wl H (play) button (54) The button has a tactile dot X (pause) button (56) x (stop) button (54) e; CHAPTER MARK/ERASE buttons (68) Front panel display PROGRESSIVE SMARTLINK A HDD/DVD indicators Displays the selected media and the playing/recording/dubbing status.
  • Page 111 Rear panel AERIAL LINE 1 - TV LINE 4 IN AUDIO VIDEO A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13) B LINE 1 – TV jack (14) C LINE 3/DECODER jack (26) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P ) jacks (14) E AC IN terminal (19) F LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (14) LINE 3 / DECODER COMPONENT...

  • Page 112: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 61) 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 42) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programmes and restrict recording on this recorder.
  • Page 113 Hard disk drive (page 3) A hard disk drive is a whole mechanical system that consists of disks and drive. Disks are flat, circular, rigid plates coated with a thin magnetic media. Magnetic heads record data on the rapidly spinning disks, and this enables the speedy and efficient reading and writing of data.

  • Page 114: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 88. 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 115: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 24 4:3 Letter Box 24 4:3 Pan Scan 24 “A-B Erase” 66 Adjusting playback picture 58 playback sound 59 recording picture 49 Aerial 13 “AFT” 85 Album 38 Album number 38 “Album Search”...
  • Page 116 Easy Setup 22 Editing 64 DV Edit 77 Enter characters 40 “Erase” 46 “Erase All” 36 “Erase Titles” 66 “Extend Rec” 44 “Factory Setup” 97 “Features” 93 “Finalize” 37 “Finalize Disc” 96 Finalizing 37 “Format” 36 “Format DVD” 96 Formatting 36 Freeze Frame 57 Front panel 108 Front panel display 39...
  • Page 117 Remote 19 Resetting the recorder 98 Resume Play 54 “RGB” 24 S VIDEO 15 “S Video” 24 “Scart Setting” 90 Scene List 69 Screen Saver 90 “Search” 61 Searching fast reverse/fast forward locating the beginning of the title/chapter/ track 57 Search mode 61 SET 20 “Set Thumbnail”...
  • Page 120 Printed on 100% recycled paper. 2-103-583-11(3) Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary...

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