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2-679-364-11(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions
RDR-HX730
© 2006 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    2-679-364-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX730 © 2006 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING Precautions To reduce the risk of fire or electric This equipment has been tested shock, do not expose this apparatus and found to comply with the to rain or moisture. limits set out in the EMC To avoid electrical shock, do not Directive using a connection open the cabinet.
  • Page 3 On compensation for lost disconnect the AC power cord, recordings IMPORTANT NOTICE grasp the plug itself; never pull Sony is not liable and will not Caution: This recorder is the cord. compensate for any lost capable of holding a still...
  • Page 4 Important Safety 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Instructions Servicing is required when 1) Read these instructions. the apparatus has been 2) Keep these instructions. damaged in any way, such as 3) Heed all warnings. power-supply cord or plug is 4) Follow all instructions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Sony DVD recorder ........
  • Page 6 Timer Recording ........41 Before Recording ..........41 Recording mode .
  • Page 7 DV/Digital8 Dubbing ....... . .75 Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing ........75 Preparing for DV/Digital8 dubbing .

  • 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 (finalizing) 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 Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies Disc Number of titles* This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DVD-RW/DVD-R Recently, various music discs encoded with DVD+RW/DVD+R copyright protection technologies are being marketed by some record companies.

  • Page 12: Hookups And Settings

    Step 1: Connecting the Hookups and Settings Antenna Cable Hooking Up the Recorder Select one of the following antenna hookups. Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and If you have Hookup adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not A: Cable box or satellite A (page 13) connect the AC power cord until you reach...

  • Page 13: A: Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver With A Video/Audio Output

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

  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 INPUT INPUT (not supplied) Audio/video S VIDEO...
  • Page 17 When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 83. If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE IN jack on the recorder (page 26). Note Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Step 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

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

  • Page 20: Step 5: Preparing The Remote

    Set the appropriate code number again. Number buttons Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 21). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 21: If You Have A Sony Dvd Player Or More Than One Sony Dvd Recorder

    Manufacturer Code number If the supplied remote interferes with your Sony 01 (default) other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the Hitachi command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from MGA/Mitsubishi the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed “Step 6: Easy Setup.”...

  • Page 22: Changing Channels Of The Recorder Using The Remote

    Select “Others,” and press ENTER. To check the Command Mode for the recorder Press x STOP 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 23: Step 6: Easy Setup

    Easy Setup - Tuner Preset Step 6: Easy Setup Select whether or not you have a cable connection. The Tuner Preset function automatically Make the basic adjustments by following the searches for all of the receivable channels on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” and presets them.

  • Page 24: Setting Up The Vcr Plus+ ® System

    Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. Setting Up the VCR Select “Set VCR Plus+ Channels,” and ® press ENTER. Plus+ System Setting up your recorder involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to on your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the guide channel (the number that’s assigned to that channel in your TV program guide).
  • Page 25 Repeat steps 5 to 7 for each guide channel number that does not match the TV channel number. Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the menu. To change the channel settings Select the row containing the channel you want to change and repeat steps 6 and 7. Note that the display only lists the channels for which the guide channel number does not match the TV channel number.

  • Page 26: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder’s AC power cord from the AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 75).

  • Page 27: 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 28: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner

    Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE IN 1 jacks. Disconnect the recorder’s AC power cord from the AC outlet when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below. Audio/video cord INPUT (supplied)

  • Page 29: Eight Basic Operations - Getting To Know Your Dvd Recorder

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

  • Page 30: Checking The Disc Status While Recording

    To stop recording 3. Playing the Recorded Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for Program (Title List) recorder to stop recording. To watch another TV program while - RW - RW Video recording Video Set your TV to the TV input using the TV/ To play a recorded title, select the title from VIDEO button (page 20).
  • Page 31 Select a title, and press ENTER. Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD+RW) The sub-menu appears. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type. Extended Title List Sub-menu Select “Play,”...
  • Page 32 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 33: 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 34: 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 85).

  • Page 35: Checking The Remaining Disc Space

    Checking the remaining disc 5. Changing the Name of space a Recorded Program 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 program by See “1.
  • Page 36 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 37: Labeling And Protecting A Disc

    Note 6. Labeling and You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD’s disc name. The disc name may not appear when the disc Protecting a Disc is played on other DVD equipment. Protecting a disc You can execute options effective for the entire disc using the “Disc Information”...

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

    Finalizing is necessary when 7. Playing the Disc on playing on any equipment other than this recorder. Video Other DVD Equipment After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. (Finalize) - RW - RW Z OPEN/ Video CLOSE Video Finalizing is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD...

  • Page 39: Finalizing The Disc Using "Disc Information" Display

    Finalizing the disc using “Disc Unfinalizing a disc Information” display - RW - RW Video Insert a disc. For DVD-RWs (Video mode) See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 29. DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized to prohibit additional recording or Press OPTIONS to select “Disc editing can be unfinalized to allow further Information,”...

  • Page 40: 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 finalized. - RW - RW Video Note On this model, 1 GB (read “gigabyte”) is equivalent New discs are automatically formatted when to 1 billion bytes.

  • 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 87). “HQ+” records pictures in higher quality than HQ on the HDD.

  • Page 42: Recording A Stereo/Sap Program

    Recording a stereo/SAP Timer Recording program (Standard/VCR Plus+) The recorder can receive and record stereo/ SAP programs. - RW - RW Video Video Recording stereo programs You can set the timer for a total of 40 If there is noise in the stereo program, set programs, up to 30 days in advance.
  • Page 43 Press TIMER. To stop recording during timer recording Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. 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.

  • Page 44: Recording Tv Programs Using The Vcr Plus+ System

    To extend the recording duration time Recording TV programs using while recording the VCR Plus+ system Press OPTIONS during recording to select “Extend Rec Time,” and press The VCR Plus+ system is a feature that ENTER. simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode programming number listed in the TV program guide.

  • Page 45: Using The Quick Timer Function

    Press the number buttons to enter the Using the Quick Timer function PlusCode programming number, and press ENTER. You can set the recorder to record in 30 The date, start and stop times, channel, minute increments. recording mode, etc. setting (page 43) appear.

  • Page 46: 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 program to be quality and size recorded. • 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to You can adjust the recording picture quality 4:3. and picture size.

  • Page 47: Creating Chapters In A Title

    Notes • If one program contains two picture sizes, the Checking/Changing/ selected size is recorded. However, if the 16:9 Canceling 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 48 “Check Overlap”: Indicates the setting is being recorded to Checks for overlapped settings. the HDD. The timer setting without the mark has priority over the other settings. Indicates the setting is being recorded to a DVD. When all of the timer settings do not fit on the list, the scroll bar appears.

  • Page 49: Changing The Priority Of Overlapped Settings

    Press TIMER LIST. Changing the priority of The Timer List appears. overlapped settings If the timer settings overlap, the program that was set last has priority and will be recorded. A timer recording of lower priority may be canceled, start from the middle or stop midway through the program.

  • Page 50: Recording From Connected Equipment

    Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to Recording From select “L1.” Connected Equipment Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. For details about the recording mode, see - RW - RW Video page 41. Video Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the program you want to record, and turn it off.

  • Page 51: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    If the timer settings of a Synchro- Press the pause (or play) button on the Recording and another timer recording connected equipment to cancel the overlap playback pause status. Regardless of whether or not the program is a The connected equipment starts playback Synchro Rec program, the program that starts and the playback image is recorded by first has priority and the second program...

  • Page 52: 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 finalized Video DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DATA DVD...
  • Page 53 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 PLAY again after you When the recorder is turned on, hold down x stop playback, the recorder resumes playback STOP until “LOCKED”...

  • Page 54: Playback Options

    Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 52. For MP3 or JPEG operations, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files” on page 59. Buttons Operations AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly in normal playback mode.

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 program at a later hard to discern.

  • Page 57: Playing From The Beginning Of The Program You Are Recording (Chasing Playback)

    • While recording to the HDD: Playing from the beginning of Play another title on the HDD. Play a previously recorded program on a the program you are recording DVD by pressing DVD. (Chasing Playback) • While recording to a DVD: Play a previously recorded program on the - RW HDD by pressing HDD.

  • Page 58: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    The display for entering the number Searching for a Title/ appears. Example: Title Search Chapter/Track, etc. - RW - RW Video Video The number in parentheses indicates the DATA DVD DATA CD total number of titles, tracks, etc. You can search a disc by title, chapter, scene Press the number buttons to select the or track.

  • Page 59: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files

    To play the beginning of the track Playing MP3 Audio Press OPTIONS to select “Play Beginning,” and press ENTER. Tracks or JPEG Image To fast forward or review a track Files Press m/M during playback. To go to the next or previous MP3 audio DATA DVD DATA CD track or JPEG image file Press .

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

    About MP3 audio tracks and MP3 audio tracks or JPEG JPEG image files image files that the recorder can play MP3 is an audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. The recorder can play the following tracks JPEG is an image compression technology. and files: You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) –...

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

    Notes About playback order of • Depending on the software you use to create the DATA DVD/DATA CD, the playback order may albums, tracks, and files differ from the above illustration. • No more than a total of 999 individual folders can Albums play in the following order: be played.

  • 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)

    When you finish selecting titles, “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the select “OK,” and press ENTER. Title List (page 32). The list of the titles to be erased appears “Make a Playlist”: Adds the entire title to for confirmation.

  • Page 65: Dividing A Title (Divide Title)

    Press ENTER if point A is correct. Dividing a title (Divide Title) 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 or recording. Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where can create up to 97 Playlist titles.
  • 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 Titles) Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List (Playlist) appears, press ,. - RW Select the title and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears.

  • Page 69: Dividing A Playlist Title (Divide Title)

    z Hint After titles are combined, the title name is the title name of the first title prior to combination. 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.

  • 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) finalize the disc (page 38). • 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 program) 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 gray, 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/Digital8 Dubbing

    Notes • You cannot make a recording while DV dubbing. • The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not DV/Digital8 Dubbing output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack when: Before DV/Digital8 – signal input to the DV IN jack on the front panel or recorder operation cannot be performed Dubbing correctly when using a digital video camera...
  • 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 / D8 EDIT,” and press Program Edit ENTER. 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: Connect your digital video camera and •...
  • Page 79 When you finish adding scenes, press Data capacity required for the dubbing. This is displayed in red when the size The scene list is displayed. exceeds the available space on the dubbing target media. Select “Start,” and press ENTER. A Total duration of the scene The recorder starts recording the tape contents as programmed.

  • Page 80: Settings And Adjustments

    Select “Tuner Preset” in “Basic,” and press ENTER. Settings and Adjustments Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Basic) The “Basic” setup helps you to make tuner, Select “Antenna / Cable,” and press clock, and channel settings for the recorder. ENTER. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.

  • Page 81: Set Vcr Plus+ Channels

    Press , to select “AFT.” Select “Antenna / Cable,” and press ENTER. Turns on the Auto Fine Tuning function. Antenna Presets VHF and UHF Normally, select this. channels. Allows you to adjust the Cable Presets cable TV picture manually. channels. Select “On”...

  • Page 82: Osd (On-Screen Display)

    Daylight Saving Select “Full Auto,” and press ENTER. Select “On” or “Off” (standard time), or Automatically sets your select “Auto” to have the recorder time zone and Daylight automatically set the daylight saving Saving Time (if time. applicable). z Hint Allows you to adjust If you set “Full Auto”...

  • Page 83: Video Settings (Video)

    16 : 9 Video Settings (Video) Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and color. 4:3 Letter Box Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder. 4:3 Pan Scan Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
  • Page 84 Progressive Mode Line3 Input DVD software can be divided into two types: Selects the method of inputting video signals film based software and video based for the LINE IN 3 jack on the rear panel of the software. Video based software is derived recorder.

  • Page 85: Audio Settings (Audio)

    Audio ATT (attenuation) Audio Settings (Audio) If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “On.” The recorder reduces the audio output level. The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the This function affects the output of the sound according to the playback and following jacks: connection conditions.
  • Page 86 Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) • Dolby Digital (HDD/DVDs only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. (DVDs only) Selects the dynamic range (difference D-PCM Select this when the recorder between soft and loud sounds) setting when is connected to an audio playing a DVD that conforms to Audio DRC.

  • Page 87: Recording Settings (Recording)

    Timer Settings Recording Settings Rec Mode Adjust (Recording) Automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire program to be The “Recording” setup allows you to adjust recorded (page 43). recording settings. Turns off the function. Press SYSTEM MENU while the Auto Title Erase (HDD only) recorder is in stop mode.

  • Page 88: 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, language 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 89 z Hint Select “Level,” and press ENTER. If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” The selection items for “Level” are or “Audio,” select and enter a language code from displayed. “Language Code List” on page 105 using the number buttons. Note If you select a language in “DVD Menu,”...

  • Page 90: Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others)

    DVD equipment is assigned the same Factory Settings (Others) Command Mode. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 21. The “Others” setup allows you to set up other operational settings.

  • Page 91: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to run the “Easy Setup” program. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Start.” Follow the instructions for “Easy Setup”...

  • Page 92: Additional Information

    HDD, and is not a problem before requesting repairs. Should malfunction. any problem persist, consult your nearest , When playing a double-layer DVD, the Sony dealer. video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch. Power There is no picture or the picture noise The power does not turn on.
  • Page 93 The picture from equipment connected to Sound the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen. There is no sound. , If the equipment is connected to the LINE , Re-connect all connections securely. IN 1 jacks, select “L1” in the front panel , The connecting cord is damaged.
  • Page 94 The subtitle language cannot be changed Playback or turned off. , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on The recorder does not play any type of disc the DVD VIDEO. (except HDD). , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the , The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with subtitles.
  • Page 95 Timer recording is not complete or did not Recording/Timer recording/ start from the beginning. Editing , There was a power failure during recording. If the power recovers when there is a timer The channel cannot be changed from the recording, the recorder resumes recording. channel you are recording.

  • Page 96: Remote Control

    The recorder automatically starts The recording mode indication is recording when the satellite receiver is incorrect. turned on. , When the recording or dubbing is less than ten minutes, or if a picture with little , The Synchro-Rec function was activated. movement is displayed for more than ten Turn off the satellite receiver and cancel the minutes, the recording mode indication may...
  • Page 97 LOCKED” appears in the front panel all the contents recorded on the HDD will display. be erased. If this does not fix the problem, , Contact your Sony dealer or local contact your nearest Sony dealer. authorized Sony service facility. ,continued...

  • Page 98: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    This is not a malfunction. number 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.

  • Page 99: 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 100: Specifications

    General Specifications Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption: 40 W Dimensions (approx.): System 430 × 65 × 328 mm (17 × 2 × 13 in.) Laser: Semiconductor laser (width/height/depth) incl. projecting Channel coverage: parts NTSC Hard disk drive capacity: 160 GB VHF: 2 to 13 Mass (approx.): 4.2 kg (9.25 lb) UHF: 14 to 69...

  • Page 101: 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 102: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote J SUBTITLE button (54) K TOP MENU button (52) L CHAPTER MARK button (66) CHAPTER MARK ERASE button (66) M SYSTEM MENU button (78, 80) TITLE LIST button (30, 52, 63) TIMER button (42, 44) N TIMER LIST button (47) O DISPLAY button...

  • Page 103: Front Panel

    Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (23) K HDD button/indicator (29) DVD button/indicator (29) B Front panel display (104) DV IN jack (75) C Disc tray (29) M ONE-TOUCH DUB button (77) D A (open/close) button (29) N CHANNEL +/– buttons (29) E TIMER REC indicator (42) The + button has a tactile dot SYNCHRO REC indicator (50)

  • Page 104: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display A HDD/DVD indicators • Recording time/recording mode • Clock Displays the selected media and the • Channel playing/recording status. D SAP indicator (42) B Dubbing direction indicator E Disc type* C Displays the following (34): • Playing time/remaining time (angle) indicator (52) •...

  • Page 105: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 89. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1347 Maori 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans...

  • Page 106: Index

    Index “Basic” 80 DATA CD 10 Batteries 20 “Digital Out” 85 “BNR” 55 Digital video camera 75 Words in quotations appear “Brightness” 46 “Disc Information” 35 in the on-screen displays. Numerics Disc Settings 37 Disc space 35 16:9 23 Cable box 13 Disc types 8 4:3 Letter Box 23 CD 10...
  • Page 107 Playback 10 fast forward 54 “Factory Setup” 90 Main sound 54 fast reverse 54 “File Search” 58 “Make a Playlist” 68 freeze frame 54 “Finalize” 39 “Manual Channel Setup” instant advance 54 “Finalize Disc” 89 instant replay 54 Finalizing 38 Manual Clock Set 82 JPEG image files 59 “FNR”...
  • Page 108 24 TITLE LIST 52 “Sharpness” 55 Title List 30 “Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level” Simultaneous Rec and Play Sort 32 Thumbnail 32 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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