2-589-941-12(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX510 © 2005 Sony Corporation
CAUTION 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. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
About repairing the hard disk drive • The contents of the hard disk drive may be checked in case of repair or inspection during a malfunction or modification. However, the contents will not be backed up or saved by 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.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Unrecordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Moving a Playlist title (Change Order) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Dividing a Playlist title (Divide). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Dubbing (HDD y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages Quick access to recorded titles – Title List , Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback , Watching one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play , Dubbing/Editing HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R “3.
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) Hard disk drive (internal) HDD (Formatting unnecessary) Dub HDD contents to a DVD to play on other DVD players DVD+RW +RW Automatically formatted in +VR mode Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) -RWVR Format in VR mode (page 29) Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary) -RWVideo Format
Recording Features Rewrite (page 41) Auto Chapter (page 85) Editing Features Manual Chapter (page 68) Record 16:9 sizes (page 46) Change title name (page 65) Delete title (page 67) A-B Erase (page 66) Playlist (page 69) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes*3 Yes Yes No No No Yes No No Yes Yes*4 No No No Yes No Yes*3 Yes Yes*4 No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DV
Playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual DVD VIDEO DVD Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented VIDEO CD VCD VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format CD Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD DATA DVD — DATA DVD DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-ROMs containing JPEG image files DATA CD — DATA CD CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R — — “DVD VIDEO” and
Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles* HDD 300 DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 DVD+R DL 49 * 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. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.
Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. b Notes • • • • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack. Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 18.
Step 3: Connecting the Video 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 SCART input jack When you set “Line1 Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” in “Easy Setup” (page 22), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal. B Connecting to a video input jack You will enjoy standard quality images.
When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 81. If you are connecting to a VCR b Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. • You cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button with the connections B and C. • When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback.
Using the PROGRESSIVE button By using the PROGRESSIVE button, you can select the signal format in which the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or progressive. 1 Connect the recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern D on page 14). 2 Set “Component Out” in “Video” setup to “On” (page 81). 3 Press the PROGRESSIVE button. “PROGRESSIVE” appears in the front panel display when the recorder outputs progressive signals.
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. This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. You can enjoy the following surround effects (page 54).
z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. b 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. • In the connection A, do not connect the LINE IN (RAUDIO-L) and LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
Step 6: Preparing the Remote You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV. 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. b 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. • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
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Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers) If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver). Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
TV Type If you have a wide-screen TV, select “16:9.” If you have a standard TV, select either “4:3 Letter Box” (shrink to fit) or “4:3 Pan Scan” (stretch to fit). This will determine how “wide-screen” images are displayed on your TV. Step 7: Easy Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” Component Out If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack, select “On.
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device Connecting to the LINE 3/DECODER jack Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of this recorder. TV Hookups and Settings After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 50.
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 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.
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner TV to SCART input Hookups and Settings Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below. Satellite tuner, etc.
Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder.
Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PROG +/– Select “Scart Setting,” and press ENTER. Video - Scart Setting 5 Line1 Output Line3 Input Video Video/RGB Video Video Video/RGB Line3 Output S Video Video Decoder Video S Video S Video Video S Video S Video S Video RGB Video/RGB Video Press M/m to select “Video” or “RGB” for “Line1 Output,” “Decoder” for “Line3 Input,” and “Video” for “Line3 Output,” and press ENTER. The “Video” setup display appears again.
10 Select “System,” and press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting System : BG BG Normal / CATV : Normal DK Channel Set : C I2 Station Name : CDE L PAY - TV / CANAL+ : Off Audio : NICAM Prog. 6 11 Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK, I, or L, and press ENTER. To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.” 12 Select “Normal/CATV,” and press ENTER.
Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info) Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder +RW 1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) HDD DVD +RW VCD -RWVR -RWVideo CD +R New discs are automatically formatted when inserted. If necessary, you can manually re-format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs (page 8).
3 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 Close DiscName Movie Disc Name Media DVD-RW Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Date 13.10.2005 ~ 28.10.2005 HQ : 0H30M Remainder LSP : 1H15M SLP : 3H00M Format HSP : 0H45M LP : 1H30M SEP : 4H00M VR Protect Disc Finalize Off SP : 1H00M EP : 2H00M Erase All Format 2. 3 / 4.
2. Recording a Programme HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R HDD Press z REC. Recording starts. Recording stops automatically after 8 hours of continuous recording or when the HDD or DVD is full. To stop recording Press x REC STOP located beneath the remote control cover. Note that it may take a few seconds for recorder to stop recording. DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PROG +/– 0 t TV/VIDEO DISPLAY To pause recording Press X REC PAUSE located beneath the remote control cover.
About the Teletext function Some broadcasts systems ensure a Teletext service* in which the complete programmes and their data (title, date, channel, recording start time etc.) are stored day by day. When recording a programme, the recorder automatically takes the programme name from the Teletext pages and stores it as the title name. For detail, see “TV Guide Page” on page 79. Note that the Teletext information will not appear on your TV screen.
Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode) TITLE LIST ORIGINAL 3 The sub-menu appears. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the model, situation, and disc type. 4.3 / 4.7GB 12 Tennis Fri 28.10. 2005 13:00 Select a title, and press ENTER. AAB (0H30M) LSP 0.9GB 11 Travel DEF Wed 26.10. 2005 20:00 (0H30M) SEP 0.3GB 10 Mystery Tue 25.10. 2005 9:00 TITLE LIST AAB (1H00M) SLP 0.
Order Sorted Unseen Title (HDD only) in order of when the titles were 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. 1 2 3 4 5 4.
C The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear (L/R) 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 84). • When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in “Options” setup (page 88), playback information automatically appears when the recorder is turned on, etc. 1 : English DolbyDigital 3/2.
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 m Remaining time of the current track m 5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme 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.
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6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc You can execute options effective for the entire disc using the Disc Information display. Protecting a disc -RWVR 1 Insert a disc. See “Inserting a Disc” on page 29. 2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER. Disc Information 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Close DiscName Disc Name 0 Media DVD-RW Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Date 13.10.2005 ~ 28.10.
7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Differences between the disc types +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Discs are automatically finalized when removed from the recorder. However, you may need to finalize the disc for certain DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalizing. Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment.
Unfinalizing a disc -RWVR -RWVideo For DVD-RWs (Video mode) DVD-RW (Video mode) that have been finalized to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalized to allow further recording or editing. For DVD-RWs (VR mode) If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalized with other DVD equipment, “The disc was finalized. Unfinalize it.” may appear. b Note The recorder is not able to unfinalize DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized on another recorder.
Recording mode Recording time (hours) HQ (High quality) 16 Timer Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… z Hint Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder without affecting the recording even after recording starts. b Note To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 39). Recording mode Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has eight different recording modes.
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system. The HDD and a DVD-RW (VR mode) can record both main and sub sounds. You can switch between main and sub when playing the disc. For the HDD, you can select the sound track before recording. Select “Main,” “Sub,” or “Main+Sub” in “HDD Bilingual Rec.” of “Options” setup (page 87).
Timer Recording (Standard/ VIDEO Plus+) HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R 2 -R “Start”: Sets the start time. “Stop”: Sets the stop time. “Prog.”: Selects the programme position or input source. “Media”: Selects the media, HDD or DVD. “Mode”: Selects the recording mode (page 41). • If you want to change the setting for the PDC/VPS or Update functions, select “Details” and press ENTER. Select an item using
To use the PDC/VPS function Set “PDC/VPS” to “On” in step 2 above. When you turn on this function, the recorder starts scanning the channel before the timer recording starts. If you are watching TV when scanning starts, a message will appear on the TV screen. If you want to watch TV, switch to your TV’s tuner or turn off the PDC/VPS channel scan function. Note that if you turn off the PDC/VPS channel scan function, the timer recording will not start.
Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system 3 The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, etc. setting (page 43) appear. The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. Check that the programme positions are correctly set in “Channel Setting” in “Settings” setup (page 76).
Using the Quick Timer function 1 Before recording starts, press TOOLS to select “Rec Settings,” and press ENTER. Rec. Settings You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. Select the item you want to change. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in 30-minute increments. The maximum duration is six hours. Rec Mode : SP HDD Rec. Picture Size: 4:3 DVD Rec.
“Rec Video Equalizer”: Adjusts the picture in greater detail. Press M/m to select the item you want to adjust, then press ENTER. • Contrast: Changes the contrast. • Brightness: Changes the overall brightness. • Colour: Makes the colours deeper or lighter. 3 The default setting is underlined.
: Indicates the setting that the Update function is set for. When all of the timer settings do not fit on the list, scroll bar appears. To view the hidden timer settings, press M/m. 2 Select the timer setting you want to check/ change/cancel, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. 3 Select one of the options, and press ENTER. “Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using
Automatically erasing old titles (Auto Title Erase) Recording From Connected Equipment HDD 1 HDD +RW -RWVR -RW +RVideo HDD Press TIMER LIST. The Timer List appears. 2 Press TOOLS to select “Auto Title Erase,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “On,” and press ENTER. -R DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 The default setting is “Off.” +R INPUT SELECT Timer Recording If there is not enough space for a timer recording, the recorder automatically erases old titles recorded on the HDD.
3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select “L3.” 4 Select the line input audio when recording a bilingual programme on the HDD or DVDRWs (VR mode). Press TOOLS to select “Line Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,” and press ENTER. For details about bilingual recording, see page 42. 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. For details about the recording mode, see page 41.
2 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input source according to the connection you made. The front panel display changes as follows: programme position L2 L3 L4 Select the line input audio when recording a bilingual programme on the HDD or DVDRWs (VR mode). Press TOOLS to select “Line Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,” and press ENTER. For details about bilingual recording, see page 42. 4 Timer Recording 3 L1 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.
Example: DVD-RW (VR mode) Playback TITLE LIST ORIGINAL 12 Tennis Playing Fri 28.10. 2005 13:00 +RW VCD AAB (0H30M) LSP 0.9GB 11 Travel DEF Wed 26.10. 2005 20:00 (0H30M) SEP 0.3GB 10 Mystery HDD DVD 4.3 / 4.7GB -RWVR -RWVideo CD +R -R Tue 25.10. 2005 9:00 AAB (1H00M) SLP 0.8GB 9 World Sports DATA DVD DATA CD GHI Wed 19.10. 2005 20:00 (1H00M) SEP 0.6GB 3 Select the title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears.
To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play) When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed x. To start from the beginning, press TOOLS to select “Play Beginning,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/ track/scene. If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily start playing. Press H. The recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder.
Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 52. Buttons Operations (audio) HDD -RWVR VCD Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. DVD DVD : Selects the language. HDD -RWVR : Selects the main or sub sound. CD VCD (subtitle) CD : Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks. Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. DVD (angle) Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.
Buttons Operations (fast reverse/fast forward) Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Search speed changes as follows: fast reverse fast forward m1 T t 1M*1 m2 T T t t 2M m3*2 T T T t t t 3M*2 When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the button. *1 When (slow, freeze frame) HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in pause mode.
3 Adjusting the picture quality HDD DVD 1 +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R The default settings are underlined. “Y NR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong) “C NR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong) “BNR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong) “MNR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong) “DVE”*: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong) “PB Video Equalizer”: • Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong) • Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright) • Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (deep) • Hue: (red) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (green) Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other items.
* Sampling frequency of audio source. This function only adjusts the output signals from the LINE 1 – TV, LINE 3/DECODER, or LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R). 3 Press
Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play) HDD DVD +RW VCD -RWVR -RWVideo CD +R -R DATA DVD DATA CD “Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view a previously recorded programme while recording programmes. Playback continues even if a timer recording starts. Use this function as follows: • While recording to the HDD: Play another title on the HDD. Play a previously recorded programme on a DVD by pressing DVD.
Searching by title number or time code Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. HDD DVD Number buttons, SET 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLEAR +RW VCD -RWVR -RWVideo CD +R -R DATA DVD DATA CD You can search a disc by title, chapter, scene or track. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers, select the title or track by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code. 0 Press TOOLS during playback to select a search method, and press ENTER.
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files Selecting an MP3 album or track 1 Press TITLE LIST. The album list appears. To change the page, press DATA DVD DATA CD You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 .
Selecting a JPEG album or image 1 Press TITLE LIST. The album list appears. To change the page, press / . To change the slideshow speed Press TOOLS while the album list or image list is displayed to select “Slideshow Speed,” and press ENTER. Then select the speed from “Fast” (quick), “Normal,” and “Slow.” To go to the next or previous album Press TITLE LIST / while the JPEG image is displayed.
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play 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).
b Notes 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 Tree 5 ROOT Playback Album • Depending on the software you use to create the DATA DVD/DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration. • No more than a total of 199 individual folders can be played. (Folders that do not contain JPEG/MP3 files are counted as well). • No more than a total of 999 folders and files can be played.
To create and edit Playlist titles 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 8). b 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.
b 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. • Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the “CopyOnce” copy protection signal cannot be dubbed or moved (page 72).
“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 66). “Delete Chapter”: Erases chapter units of the title while viewing thumbnails (see below). “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 67). z Hints • You can erase multiple titles at one time (page 67), or erase all of the titles on the disc at once (page 68). • You can automatically erase titles that have already played. • You can label or re-label DVDs (page 38).
b 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) HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Dividing a title (Divide) HDD -RWVR * If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do not want to reduce the picture quality, divide the title into two shorter titles.
3 Erasing all titles on the disc HDD 1 +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R The display for selecting titles to be erased appears. • To cancel the selection, press ENTER again. • To erase more titles, repeat step 3. -R Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER. Disc Map The “Disc Information” display appears. 2 3 Select a title by pressing
Creating and Editing a Playlist 5 The display for setting the end point (OUT) appears, and the title continues to play in the background. 6 HDD -RWVR Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up to 97 Playlist titles. b Note Once you create a Playlist title from original titles, you will be unable to erase or edit the original titles. Select the OUT point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation.
2 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 H. Press TOOLS to select “Combine,” and press ENTER. The display for selecting titles appears. 3 Select a title, and press ENTER. A number indicating the order in which you selected the title appears. To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.
z Hints • When you dub a Playlist title, it is recorded as an Original title. • When dubbed from a DVD to the HDD, the picture size and the sound types originally recorded are retained. Dubbing (HDD y DVD) Before Dubbing b Notes HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Before you start… • Select the disc type according to your needs (page 8). This recorder can record on various discs. • You cannot record both the main and sub sound on a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R.
Required times for High-speed Dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60-minute programme)*1 Speed*2 6x 6x*3 8x*4 8x*4 Highspeed DVD+ RW Highspeed DVD-R High- DVD+R speed (Double DVD+R Layer) 2.4x +R / -R Allows you to dub from the HDD to a DVD or vice versa, in a dubbing mode that differs from the original recordings. For example, when you dub an HQ title (data size is large) in SP mode, you can reduce the data size, saving more titles using less space.
Move HDD , -RWVR Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals can be moved only from HDD to DVDRW (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 73). Titles containing “CopyOnce” copy protection signals are indicated with . Dubbing HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Dubbing a single title (Title Dub) 1 Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from.
7 Select a dubbing mode by pressing M/m. Fast* HQ SEP HSP SLP SP EP LSP LP * Appears when High-speed Dubbing is available for the title (page 71). 8 Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The dubbing indication appears in the front panel display (page 35). 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 mode with lower picture quality according to the available space.
To adjust the settings for each title You can make detailed settings for each of the selected titles during Multiple Title Dubbing. 1 In step 6 of “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)” on page 74, select “Settings” and press ENTER. The following display for making the adjustments appears. To re-select titles, select “Change,” and go to step 5 of “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)” above.
2 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position. Settings and Adjustments Selected programme position Settings - Channel Setting Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Settings) The “Settings” setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and programme position settings for the recorder. 1 2 3 3 BG Normal / CATV : Normal Channel Set : C2 Station Name : CDE PAY - TV / CANAL+ : Off Audio : NICAM Settings - Channel Setting 4 Select “Settings,” and press ENTER. The options of “Settings” appear.
8 9 Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed, then press ENTER. The channels are scanned in the order shown in the table below. • If you know the number of the channel you want, press the number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press “0” and then press “5.” Then press ENTER. Receivable channels TV system S1 – S20 CATV Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.
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. 1 Select “Channel Setting” in “Settings,” and press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting System : BG Normal / CATV : Normal Channel Set : C3 Station Name : AAB PAY - TV / CANAL+ : Off Audio : NICAM Prog.
4 TV Guide Page Some broadcast systems ensure a Teletext service* in which the complete programmes and their data (title, date, channel, recording start time, etc.) are stored day by day. A TV guide page corresponds to each day of the week. When recording a programme, the recorder automatically takes the programme name from the Teletext pages and stores it as the title name. The TV guide page numbers depend entirely on the broadcast itself and may be subject to change.
4 Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries a time signal appears, and press ENTER. Language OSD (On-Screen Display) Settings - Clock On Auto Adjust : Present Time : Thu 1 Switches the display language on the screen. 1. 1. 2004. 21:39 DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only) • If the recorder does not receive a time signal from any station, “Auto Adjust” returns to “Off” automatically and the menu for setting the clock manually appears on the screen.
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. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 3 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. 16:9 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan Select “Video,” and press ENTER. The “Video” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.
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. Some DVD software contains both Video and Film.
Audio Settings (Audio) The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 3 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Audio,” and press ENTER. The “Audio” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined. 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.
Audio Connection The following setup items switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack. For connection details, see “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” on page 17. Select “Dolby Digital,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “Digital Out” to “On.
b Note Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending on the amount of information contained in the video to be recorded. Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) The “Features” setup allows you to adjust recording and parental control settings. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users.
3 Select “Standard,” and press , or ENTER. The selection items for “Standard” are displayed. Features - Parental Control 4 5 Level : Off Standard : USA USA Password Others 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 (page 104). Then select “OK” and press ENTER. Select “Level,” and press ENTER. The selection items for “Level” are displayed.
b Note Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) The “Options” setup allows you to set up other operational settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 3 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Options,” and press ENTER. The “Options” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined. Format DVD-RW : VR Video HDD Bilingual Rec. : Main Audio DVD Bilingual Rec.
Auto Display On Automatically displays information on the screen when the recorder is turned on, etc. Off Displays information only when DISPLAY is pressed. Command Mode Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if other 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 21.
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. Picture There is no picture. Re-connect all connecting cords securely. The connecting cords are damaged. Check the connection to your TV (page 13).
The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen. , If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 – TV jack, select “L1” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “L2” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 4 IN jacks, select “L4” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.
, Any discs other than the HDD or DVD-RWs (VR mode) cannot be used for recording both main and sub sounds. To record on the HDD, set “HDD Bilingual Rec.” in “Options” setup to “Main+Sub” (page 87). , If you have connected an AV amplifier to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks and want to change the audio track for a DVDRW (VR mode) during playback, set “Dolby Digital” in “Audio” setup to “D-PCM” (page 84). Playback The recorder does not play any type of disc (except HDD).
Recording/Timer recording/ Editing The programme position cannot be changed from the programme position you are recording. , Set the TV’s input source to “TV.” Recording does not start immediately after you press z REC. , Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,” “FORMAT,” or “INFOWRITE” disappears from the front panel display. Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly. , There was a power failure during recording.
Recording from the equipment with a timer Nothing was recorded even though you set the Synchro-Rec setting correctly. , You forgot to turn off the connected equipment. Turn off the connected equipment and set the recorder to Synchro-Rec standby mode (page 49). , The recorder was not set to the SynchroRecording standby mode. Press SYNCHRO REC to have the recorder stand by for recording. Make sure the SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel (page 49).
The disc tray does not open after you press Z (open/close). , It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a DVD. 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.
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the recorder from malfunctioning, a fivecharacter service number (e.g., C 13 00) with a combination of a letter and four numbers appears in the front panel display. In this case, check the following table. First three characters of the service number Cause and/or corrective action C 13 There is a problem in the HDD.
• 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. • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. • Do not use the following discs. – A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/ 0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p General Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Compatible colour systems This recorder is designed to record using the PAL colour system and play back using the PAL or NTSC colour systems. The signals of the SECAM colour system can be received or recorded but played back in the PAL colour system only.
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote A TV/DVD switch (19) B Z (open/close) button (29) C [/1 (on/standby) button (22) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 D HDD button (31) DVD button (29) E PROG (programme) +/– buttons (31) The + button has a tactile dot*. F Number buttons (45, 59) SET button (45) The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.
X H (play) button (52) X (pause) button (54) x (stop) button (52) The H button has a tactile dot*. Y z REC button (31) X REC PAUSE button (31) x REC STOP button (31) Z REC MODE button (31) wj CHAPTER MARK/CHAPTER MARK ERASE buttons (68) wk SYNCHRO REC buttons (49) wl (wide mode) button (19) e; (angle) button (54) ea COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3) (21) es PROGRESSIVE button (16) Additional Information * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.
Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (22) B Front panel display (35, 101) C Disc tray (29) D TIMER REC indicator (43) SYNCHRO REC indicator (49) E A (open/close) button (29) F HDD button/indicator (31) DVD button/indicator (29) G (remote sensor) (19) H H (play) button (52) X (pause) button (54) x (stop) button (52) 100 I z REC button (31) X REC PAUSE button (31) x REC STOP button (31) J ./> (previous/next) buttons (54) K PROGRAM +/– buttons (31) The + button has a tactile dot*.
Front panel display HDD DVD RW VR DVD VCD NICAM TV PROGRESSIVE SMARTLINK A HDD/DVD indicators Displays the selected media and the playing/recording/dubbing status.
Glossary Chapter (page 59) 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. Dolby Digital (page 84) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.
Interlace format (page 16) Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image. MPEG Audio (page 84) International standard coding system used to compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/ IEC. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.
Language Code List For details, see page 80. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.
F M “Factory Setup” 88 “Features” 85 “File Search” 59 “Finalize” 39 Finalizing 39 “Format” 29 “Format DVD” 87 Formatting 29 Freeze Frame 55 Front panel 100 Front panel display 35, 101 Mains Lead 18 Manual Clock Set 80 MENU 52 Menu DVD’s Menu 52 Top menu 52 “MNR” 56 “Modify” 48 “Move” 69 MP3 audio tracks 60 MPEG 84, 103 G N GB 30 NICAM 42, 77 “Normal” 76 Number buttons 37, 45 H Handling discs 95 “HDD Bilingual Rec.
S T S VIDEO 14 “S Video” 22, 82 Scan Audio 52 “Scart Setting” 82 Scene List 69 Screen Saver 86 “Search” 59 Searching fast reverse/fast forward 54 locating the beginning of the title/chapter/ track 54 scan audio 52 search mode 59 visual search 59 SET 20, 37 “Set Thumbnail” 65 “Settings” 76 Simultaneous Rec and Play 58 Slow-motion play 55 SMARTLINK 15 Sort 33 Sound quality 56 “Station Name” 78 Subtitle 54, 80 Super VIDEO CD 10 Surround 54 Synchro Rec 49 “System” 76 Teletext 32, 79 Thumbnail picture 34 “Tim
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