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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
• Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the hard disk by yourself, as this may result in malfunction. If the hard disk drive should malfunction, you cannot recover lost data. The hard disk drive is only a temporary storage space. 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.
About this manual Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for 3 models: RDR-HX680, RDR-HX780, and RDR-HX980. 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,” and “disc” is used as a general reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Using the Quick Timer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Creating chapters in a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDD Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Before HDD Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 One-Touch Dubbing from HDD Camcorder (ONE-TOUCH DUB) . . . . . . . 72 Dubbing from HDD Camcorder Using the On-Screen Display (HDD-Cam Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 DV Camcorder Dubbing .
Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Adjusting Picture Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Using the Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Disc Settings (Disc Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Recorder Settings (Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote G AUDIO (51) The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*. 1 2 3 H CLEAR (37, 53, 54) 4 5 6 I TV/DVD (22) 7 8 9 0 Switches between TV mode and DVD mode. J SUBTITLE (51) Selects a subtitle language. ANGLE (51, 90) Changes the angles or rotates an image during slideshow. PLAY MODE (53, 56) ZOOM (90) Zooms an image during a slideshow.
O TV PAUSE (55) P z REC (31) x REC STOP (31) HDD/DVD DUB (66) Starts dubbing the current playing title or cancels the dubbing. REC MODE (31) Selects the recording mode. Q TV [/1 (on/standby) (22) TV t (input select) (22) TV 2 (volume) +/– (22) TV PROG (programme) +/– (22) The + button has a tactile dot*. * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.
Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) (24) N ONE-TOUCH DUB (72, 76) Turns the recorder on or off. B (remote sensor) (22) C Disc tray (31) D Front panel display (13) E Z (open/close) (31) Opens or closes the disc tray. F N (play) (49, 90) The N button has a tactile dot*. G x (stop) (49, 80, 90) H z REC (31) I HDD (31) Records to or plays titles on HDD. The HDD indicator lights up when the HDD is selected. DVD (31) Records to or plays titles on DVD. The DVD indicator lights up when the DVD is selected.
Front panel display A SYNCHRO REC indicator (47) Lights up when the recorder is set to stand by for Synchro-Recording. B Displays the following: • Playing time • Current title/chapter/track/index number • Recording time/recording mode • Clock • Programme position • TV Direct Rec. indication (31) “TV” appears in the right most two digits. C NTSC indicator (101, 106) Lights up when NTSC colour system is selected.
Rear panel A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (16) B LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) jacks (17, 20) 14 E DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (20) F AC IN terminal (21) C LINE 1/DECODER jack (26) G LINE 3 – TV jack (17) D HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack (17, 20) H LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (17) I COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) jacks (17)
Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder b Notes • • • • • See “Specifications” (page 136) for a list of supplied accessories. Plug in 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 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Wall to AERIAL IN DVD recorder TV to AERIAL OUT to aerial input Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow 16 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder. 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord B A Hookups and Settings Select one of the following patterns, A through E, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures.
A SCART input jack When connecting to the HDMI jack When setting “LINE 3 Out” to “S-Video” or “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 105), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal. Follow the steps below. Improper handling may damage the HDMI jack and the connector. 1 B Video input jack You will enjoy standard quality images. C S VIDEO input jack Carefully align the HDMI jack on the rear of the recorder and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes.
* This DVD recorder incorporates HighDefinition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.
B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speakers for sound. 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. • With connection B, do not connect the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-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 5: Preparing the Remote You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder. Controlling TVs with the remote You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV. b Notes • Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV with some or all of the buttons below.
Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Code number Sony 01 (default) Hitachi 24 JVC 33 LG/Goldstar 76 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 08, 72 Samsung 71 Sharp 29 Toshiba 38 The remote performs the following: Buttons Operations TV [/1 Turns your TV on or off. TV 2 (volume) +/– Adjusts the volume of your TV. TV PROG +/– Selects the programme position on your TV.
Step 6: Easy Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the “Easy Setup” function during this procedure. [/1
Progressive When you connect a progressive format TV to this recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, select “Compatible.” 4 Select “Finish Setup” using M/m, and press ENTER. “Easy Setup” is completed. Hookups and Settings HDD caution messages Read the HDD caution messages, and press ENTER. To return to the previous step Press O RETURN. z Hint If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in the System Menu (page 101).
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 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. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 74). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 47.
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord. VCR, etc.
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 1/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro Rec function, see below. Do NOT set “LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 106) when making this connection. Satellite tuner, CanalSat, etc.
Connecting an External Decoder Connecting a decoder Hookups and Settings You can watch or record external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) 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 external decoder (PAYTV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programme positions 12 Select your country/region, and press ENTER. Programme position To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programmes, set your recorder to receive the programme positions using the on-screen display. In order to set the programme positions correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER.
Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Inserting a Disc +RW -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo DVD VCD +R -RVR CD DATA DVD Z (open/ close) DVD HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R This section introduces the basic operation to record a current TV programme to the hard disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 43. HDD DVD PROG +/– 1 2 Press DVD. Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray.
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. Each time you press the button, the display on the TV screen changes as follows: * Available when “Manual Rec. Mode” is set to “On (go to setup)” in the “Recording” setup (page 110). For more details about the recording mode, see page 128. 4 Press z REC. Recording starts. To stop recording Press x REC STOP. To pause recording Press X. To resume recording, press X again.
Checking the disc status while recording You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type. Press DISPLAY during recording. The recording information appears. 3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R HDD DVD TITLE LIST
A Disc type: To stop playback Displays the media type, HDD or DVD. B Total number of titles Press x (stop). To scroll the list display by page (Page mode) C Sub-menu: Press , to display the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type. Press ./> while the Title List is displayed. Each time you press ./>, the Title List changes to the previous/next page of titles.
To switch to the 8 Title List 1 Press < while the Title List is displayed. 1 Press < while the Title List is displayed. 2 Select “Genre” using M/m, and press ENTER. 2 Select “Title View” using M/m, and press ENTER. 3 Select a genre using M/m, and press ENTER. 3 Select “8 Titles” using M/m, and press ENTER. Detailed information, including the resumption time, for the selected title is shown below the list.
Displaying the playing time and play information HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo DVD VCD +R CD DATA DVD DATA CD You can check the playing time of the current title, chapter, track, or disc. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the DVD/CD. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status.
4. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo 4 Select “Title Name” using M/m, and press ENTER. The display for entering characters appears. The current name is displayed at the input row. +R Input row 5 Move the cursor to the point where you want to insert the character using m/M. To erase all of the characters, press and hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more. 6 Select “Upper case” or “Lower case” using ./>. The characters for the selected type are displayed.
5. Labelling and Protecting a Disc 4 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. 5 Select “Input Disc Name,” and press ENTER. 6 Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER. You can execute options effective for the entire disc in the “Disc Setup” setup. SYSTEM MENU Enter the disc name (page 37). You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) disc name, and 40 characters for a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) disc name.
4 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. 6. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo Select “Protect Disc,” and press ENTER. 6 7 Select “On,” and press ENTER. Finalising is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalise a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment.
-RVR +R -RVideo Finalising is necessary. The disc can be played only on equipment that supports DVD-R in VR mode. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising (except DVDR DL in VR mode). Finalising is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. 5 6 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER. Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER. For DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), the recorder starts finalising the disc. Go to step 9.
Unfinalising a disc 5 Select “Unfinalise,” and press ENTER. 6 Select “Start,” and press ENTER. -RWVR -RWVideo For DVD-RWs (Video mode) For DVD-RWs (VR mode) If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalised with other DVD equipment, unfinalise the disc. b Note The recorder is not able to unfinalise DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised on another recorder. 1 Insert a disc. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 31. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears.
7. Reformatting a Disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR 4 Select “Format,” and press ENTER. 5 Select an item, and press ENTER. -RVideo New discs are automatically formatted when inserted. If necessary, you can manually reformat a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, or DVD-R disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs or DVD-Rs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs. “VR Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/DVDRs in VR mode. “Video Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in Video mode.
1 Press TIMER. The “Timer List” display appears. Recording Timer Recording HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R 2 Select the “New Input” row, and press ENTER. 3 Select an item using
4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. To enter a title name The “Timer List” display appears (page 46). The timer recording indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder is ready to start recording. Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts. • To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording.
Using the Quick Timer function You can set the recorder to record in 30minute increments. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration. (normal recording) The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (the power turns off). To cancel the Quick Timer Press z REC repeatedly until “0:00” appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode. To stop recording, press x REC STOP.
When the timer settings overlap Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List. 1 Press TIMER. The “Timer List” display appears. When all of the timer settings are not visible on the display, press M/m to view the hidden timer settings. 2 Select the timer setting you want to check/change/cancel, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 3 Select an option, and press ENTER.
Recording from Connected Equipment To cancel Synchro Rec before recording starts Press [/1. The SYNCHRO REC indicator in the front panel display turns off. To cancel Synchro Rec during recording HDD To stop recording 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 1/DECODER jack of the recorder (page 28).
Recording from connected equipment without a timer HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 26. 1 Press HDD or DVD. If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 31). 2 Press INPUT to select an input source according to the connection you made.
3 Playback Playback starts from the selected title. Playing HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo Select a title using M/m, and press ENTER. -RWVR -RWVideo DVD VCD +R CD b Note DATA DVD DATA CD DVD When any video titles are recorded on a DATA DVD, the MP3 audio tracks on that DATA DVD cannot be played. To use the DVD’s Menu AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE PLAY MODE TITLE LIST H/X/x 1 Press HDD or DVD. • If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 31).
To play DivX video files or audio tracks in a disc containing both file types One-Touch Play (for SCART/HDMI connections only) 1 Press < while the Title List (DVD/CD) is displayed. 2 Select “Data Format” using M/m, and press ENTER. Press H. With one touch of the H button, the recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. Playback starts automatically. 3 Select “CD,” “MP3” or “DivX” using M/m, and press ENTER.
Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 49. Buttons Operations ANGLE Changes the angles for a scene when pressed during playback. When the disc has various angles (multi-angles) recorded, “ ” appears on the screen. DVD To switch the angle mark indicator to off, set “Angle Indicator” to “Off” in the “Playback” setup (page 113).
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 mFR1*1 T t MFF1*2 mFR2 T T t t MFF2 mFR3*3 T T T t t t MFF3*3 mFR4*3 T T T T t t t t MFF4*3 When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the button.
Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat) 1 Press PLAY MODE during playback. For audio tracks on a CD, press , while the Title List is displayed, and select “Play Mode.” The “Play Mode” menu appears. 2 You can repeatedly play all the titles/tracks/ files or a single title/chapter/track on the HDD, a disc or an album. 1 Select an item to be repeated using M/m. “Repeat Title” (for HDD/DVDs/DATA DVDs*1/DATA CDs*1): repeats the current title.
Creating your own programme (Programme) *1 -RVideo *1 VCD HDD -RWVideo DATA DVD *1 *2 *2 DATA CD CD *2 7 Press H. Programme play starts. To stop Programme play Press x (stop). To cancel Programme play Press CLEAR during playback. Or, set “Programme” to “Cancel Programme Play” in the “Play Mode” menu. Press PLAY MODE during playback. To erase the programme For audio tracks on a DATA DVD/ DATA CD/CD, press , while the Title List is displayed, and select “Play Mode.” The “Play Mode” menu appears.
b Notes Advanced Playback Functions Pausing a TV broadcast (TV Pause/Pause Live TV) HDD 1 While viewing a TV broadcast, press TV PAUSE. The picture pauses, and the recorder starts recording the current TV channel to the HDD. It may take up to 10 seconds to start recording. 2 Press H to resume watching the programme. You can fast forward/fast reverse, pause, or stop the programme using m/M, X and x without affecting the recording.
Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play) HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo DVD +R VCD 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 the DVD button.
5 Press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected number. z Hint You can search for a title/track/chapter by entering the title/track/chapter number using the number buttons during playback.
Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. 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 camcorders cannot be edited on this recorder. • If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s control information is full, erase or edit unnecessary titles. • The remaining disc space displayed on the screen may differ from the actual remaining disc space.
“Create”: Creates a Playlist (page 63). “Undo”: Undoes the last edit you made. Erasing and Editing a Title HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 63). Press TITLE LIST. For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, switch the Title List (Original or Playlist), if necessary. 2 Select a title, and press ,. The sub-menu appears.
z Hint You can exit “Multi-Mode” by pressing , and selecting “Single-Mode” while selecting titles. Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) HDD -RWVR -RVR You can select a section (scene) in a title and erase it. Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be undone. 1 2 After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a Title,” select “Edit,” and press ENTER. Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER. For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 58.
4 Press ENTER. For the HDD, the display asks for confirmation. 5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER (HDD only). The title is divided into two. Erasing and Editing a Chapter HDD -RWVR -RVR You can edit individual chapters within a title. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist (page 63). 1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Select a title containing the chapter you want to edit, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 3 4 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
Dividing a chapter (Divide) 1 2 3 After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a Chapter,” select “Divide.” Select a chapter using
Creating and Editing a Playlist -RWVR b Note Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the “Copy-Once” copy protection signal cannot be dubbed or moved (page 131). Press ,. The sub-menu appears. 3 Select an original title to add to the Playlist, and press ENTER. The title moves to the new location. • To move more titles, repeat from step 2. Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) 1 Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the Playlist. For details on switching to the Playlist, see page 58.
Moving a chapter (Move) 1 Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the Playlist. For details on switching to the Playlist, see page 58. 2 Select a Playlist title containing the chapter you want to edit, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 3 4 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. 5 Select “Erase/Move.” 6 Select a chapter using
Dubbing (HDD y DVD) Before Dubbing Before you start… • You cannot record both the main and sub sound on the HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode On” in the “Recording” setup), DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode). For bilingual programmes, set “Bilingual Recording” to either “A/L” (default) or “B/ R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 107). About HDD Recording format, see page 111. • A title name in the dubbing source is dubbed.
HDD/DVD Dubbing HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R You can dub a single title by pressing the HDD/DVD DUB button during playback. You can also dub from finalised DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs (Video mode) to the HDD. 1 2 Dubbing Using Dubbing List HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R Start playback of a title. You can select the titles you want to dub using Dubbing List. You can also edit titles before dubbing without changing the original titles. For playing a title, see “Playing” on page 49.
C Dubbing step number Display 1: Select a title you want to dub (the “Select Titles” display). Display 2: Edit a title (the “Title Edit” display). Display 3: Confirm the settings and start dubbing (the “Start Dubbing” display). D Total size of the selected titles and available space on the disc to be dubbed (approximate) E Selected title’s thumbnail picture 5 Select a title, and press ENTER. 6 Repeat step 5 to select all of the titles in the order you want to dub.
To edit titles on the Dubbing List 68 1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Dubbing Using Dubbing List” on page 66. The “Title Edit” display appears. 2 Select a title you want to edit, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. 3 Select an option, and press ENTER. The options differ depending on the dubbing direction or disc type. “Erase”: Erases the selected title. “Title Name”: Names or renames a title (page 37). “A-B Erase”: Erases the section of the title (page 60). “Move”: Changes the order of titles (page 63).
Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup) +RW -RWVideo +R -RVideo 9 The disc is automatically finalised. • To make another backup disc, replace discs, select “Start,” and press ENTER. 10 Select “Yes” or “No,” and press ENTER. You can dub all of the contents on a finalised DVD+RW/DVD+R or finalised DVD-RW/ DVD-R (Video mode) to another recordable DVD+RW/DVD-RW or unused DVD+R/ DVD-R via the HDD as a backup copy. To erase the backup data on the HDD, select “Yes.” To make another backup disc later, select “No.
b Notes HDD Camcorder Dubbing Before HDD Camcorder Dubbing You can dub the contents of a Sony HDD camcorder to the hard disk drive of the recorder via the USB jack on the front panel. Methods to dub from the HDD camcorder include: • One-Touch Dubbing (Incremental Dubbing) • Dubbing using the on-screen display (Incremental Dubbing/Full Dubbing) Follow the instructions in “Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing,” and then move on to the section on dubbing.
b Notes Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing Connect an HDD camcorder to the USB jack on the recorder. Refer as well to the instruction manual supplied with the HDD camcorder before connecting. 1 Turn on your HDD camcorder and the recorder. 2 Connect your HDD camcorder to the USB jack on the front panel. • Connect the HDD camcorder directly to the recorder. • Do not disconnect the USB cable while dubbing.
One-Touch Dubbing from HDD Camcorder (ONETOUCH DUB) HDD You can dub contents of your HDD camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. When dubbing from the HDD camcorder for the first time, all of the contents are dubbed to the recorder. The next time, only newly shot sessions that have not been dubbed yet are dubbed to the recorder. Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing” on page 71, and press ONE-TOUCH DUB on the recorder.
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The recorder starts dubbing the contents on the HDD camcorder to the HDD Title List of the recorder. The recorder turns off automatically if you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished. To stop dubbing Press and hold x REC STOP for more than three seconds. Or, select “Exit” in step 6, and press ENTER.
DV Camcorder Dubbing Before DV Camcorder Dubbing This section explains dubbing with a DV camcorder and playing the contents of a DV camcorder via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 47. The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. Follow the instructions in “Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing,” and then move on to the section on dubbing. For more information about i.LINK, see “About i.
1 Press HDD or DVD to select the recording destination. If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 31). 2 Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape into your DV camcorder. For the recorder to record or edit, your DV camcorder must be set to video playback mode. 3 Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the recording mode. The recording mode changes as follows: For details about the recording mode, see page 128.
Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape (DV OneTouch Dubbing) HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R You can record the entire contents of a DV/ Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. The recorder controls the DV camcorder for the whole process, and completes the recording. Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing” on page 74, and press ONE-TOUCH DUB on the recorder.
z Hint You can turn off the dubbing menu by pressing the DISPLAY button during dubbing. Press the DISPLAY button again to display the dubbing menu. b Note You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second. Playing from a DV Camcorder 1 Connect your DV camcorder to the DV IN jack on the front panel. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 3 Select “HDD-Cam/DV,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “DV Playback,” and press ENTER. 5 Start playback on the DV camcorder.
Music Jukebox About Jukebox There are two methods to use Jukebox: connecting the USB device or copying audio tracks to the HDD. When using Jukebox, you can do following: • Store audio tracks on the HDD. • Play audio tracks using various play modes. • Label tracks, albums, or artists. • Create a Playlist. Notes on copying • You cannot copy audio tracks on the HDD to discs or USB devices. • Some audio tracks may not be copied depending on the file size.
6 Select “Edit” using M/m, and press ENTER. 7 Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. To copy all albums, select “Copy all to HDD.” To copy the selected albums, select “Copy to HDD.” The display asks for confirmation. 8 Select “Yes” using
Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device 1 Press SUBTITLE (previous)/ANGLE (next) while the Music Jukebox list is displayed. Each time you press SUBTITLE (previous)/ ANGLE (next), the Music Jukebox list changes to the previous/next page of the list. Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 Select “Music Jukebox,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Listen to Music / Edit” or “Listen to Music from USB Device,” and press ENTER. To listen to the audio tracks on the HDD, select “Listen to Music / Edit.
Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only) You can add audio tracks on the HDD to the Playlist. You can add up to 25 audio tracks to each Playlist. 1 After step 2 of “Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device,” select “Listen to Music / Edit,” and press ENTER. Buttons Operations X (pause) Pauses playback. To resume normal playback, press H. Playing repeatedly (Repeat) You can repeatedly play tracks or a single track. 1 2 Select a track to add to the Playlist, and press ,.
Creating your own programme (Programme) (USB device only) You can play the contents of the connected USB device in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the connected USB device to create your own programme. You can make a programme of up to 24 tracks. 1 Press , while the “Music Jukebox (USB)” is displayed. 2 Select “Play Mode” using M/m, and press ENTER. The “Play Mode” menu appears. 3 Select “Programme,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Input/Edit Programme,” and press ENTER.
Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox (HDD only) You can erase or label artists/albums/tracks on the HDD. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 Select “Music Jukebox,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Listen to Music / Edit,” and press ENTER. The “Music Jukebox (HDD)” appears. 5 Select an option, and press ENTER. “Erase”: Erases the selected artist/ album/track. Select “Yes” when asked for confirmation. “Edit”: Allows you to make the following edits.
Photo Album About the “Photo Album” Function The “Photo Album” function enables you to do following. • Store JPEG image files on the HDD. • View JPEG image files on the HDD, DATA DVDs (DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs)/ DATA CDs, or connected USB device. • Edit JPEG image files. • Print JPEG image files. • Copy JPEG image files and slideshow to DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Create a slideshow with your favourite music and graphic effects (x-Pict Story).
3 Select “Photo Album,” and press ENTER. 10 Select “Copy to HDD,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album” menu appears. 4 Select the item, and press ENTER. To copy from DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs), select “View Photos on a DVD/CD.” To copy from the connected USB device, select “View Photos on a USB Device.” The “Photo Album” list appears. Example: DVD/CD The display asks for confirmation. 11 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. • To cancel, select “No.
Copying JPEG image files or albums on the HDD (HDD y HDD) 1 12 Select the destination album using M/m, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. 13 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. • To cancel, select “No.” Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 Select “Photo Album,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album” menu appears. 3 Select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD,” and press ENTER. b Note Albums or JPEG image files are not copied to the HDD in the following cases.
7 Select an album, and press ENTER. A check mark appears in the check box by the selected item. • To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. • To clear all check marks, press , to select “Single-Mode” from the submenu. 8 Repeat step 7 to select all of the albums you want to copy. 9 Press ,. The sub-menu appears. Copying JPEG image files to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) You can copy the edited JPEG image files to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode). A slideshow is also recorded to the disc as a video file.
9 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The selected JPEG image files are copied in the “PICTURE” folder on the disc. The JPEG image file names are automatically labelled as “PHOT****.” If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 39). • To cancel, select “No.” Using the “Photo Album” List You can play JPEG image files on the HDD, DATA DVDs/DATA CDs, or connected USB device using the “Photo Album” list. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears.
12-Photo List (Example: HDD) A Album name B Album size C Sub-menu: Press , to display the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type. For details about the sub-menu options, see “Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD” on page 93. 4-Photo List m Sub-menu D Scroll bar: Appears when all of the JPEG image files do not fit on the list. To view the hidden JPEG image files, press M/m.
To switch between the album list and JPEG image file list 1 Press < while the “Photo Album” list is displayed. 2 Select “Display Mode” using M/m, and press ENTER. 3 Select “File” or “Album” using M/m, and press ENTER. z Hints • You can switch the thumbnail picture on the album list among the JPEG image files in the selected album by pressing m/M. • You can switch to the previous or next album by pressing m/M on the JPEG image file list. To turn off the “Photo Album” list Press SYSTEM MENU.
To play a slideshow with the sound (HDD only) You can enjoy a slideshow while listening to the sound stored in the HDD. First prepare Music Playlists by adding audio tracks using Jukebox (see “Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only)” on page 81). 1 Select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD” in step 3 of “Using the “Photo Album” List” on page 88. The “Photo Album” list appears. Switch between the album list and JPEG image file list, if necessary.
6 Select a graphic effect and a Music Playlist using
Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 Select “Photo Album,” and press ENTER. “Multi-Mode”: Selects multiple albums or JPEG image files to edit. “Copy all to HDD”: Copies all the albums and JPEG image files to the HDD (page 84). “Copy to HDD”: Copies the selected album or JPEG image file to the HDD (page 84). The “Photo Album” menu appears. 3 Select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album (HDD)” list appears.
Printing JPEG Image Files You can print JPEG image files on the HDD, DATA DVDs/DATA CDs, or connected USB device by connecting a PictBridgecompatible printer to the USB jack on the recorder. Refer to the instructions supplied with the printer. 1 5 Select the item, and press ENTER. To print JPEG image files on the HDD, select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD.” To print JPEG image files on a DATA DVD/DATA CD, select “View Photos on a DVD/CD.
To cancel printing Press ENTER. To display the connected printer Select “Confirm Printer” of “USB” in the “Options 2” setup (page 117). To restart the connected USB device Select “Restart USB Device” of “USB” in the “Options 2” setup (page 117). z Hint Printing options, such as paper size or layout, differ depending on the printer. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the printer.
For playback Settings and Adjustments Dynamic Produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity. Standard Displays a standard picture. Professional Displays an original picture. Memory1/ Memory2/ Memory3 Your own settings. To create your own settings, see “To create your own setting” on page 96.
Setting options for recording picture quality For details about each setting, see the explanation of the display. Prog. Motion Cinema Converts the progressive video signal to match the type of DVD software that you are watching when “Component Video Out” is set to “Progressive” (page 105) or when using the HDMI connection. Select “Auto” to detect the software type (Film-based or Video-based) automatically and select the appropriate conversion mode. Normally select this position.
YNR (luminance noise reduction) Reduces noise contained in the luminance element of the video signal. BNR (block noise reduction) Reduces “block noise” or mosaic-like patterns in the picture. MNR (mosquito noise reduction) Reduces the faint noise appearing around the outlines of the images. The noise reduction effects are automatically adjusted within each setting range according to the video bit rate and other factors. Sharpness Sharpens the outlines of the images.
Using the Setup Menus You can change the settings of the recorder, such as picture quality settings, audio settings, etc. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select “Disc Setup” or “Initial Setup” using M/m, and press ENTER. 3 Select the desired setup item using M/m, then press ENTER. See the explanations in the following sections. The default settings are underlined. Disc Settings (Disc Setup) You can adjust DVD related settings. Basic Input Disc Name You can label a disc.
Optimise HDD As you record, erase and edit recordings repeatedly, the HDD file system gradually becomes fragmented. To ‘clean up’ all the fragmented files, optimise the HDD periodically. When the HDD needs optimising, a message recommending optimisation will appear automatically. To cancel optimisation, press ENTER. The HDD will be partly optimised. b Notes • It will take about eight hours to optimise the HDD. During optimisation, other operations, such as recording or playback, cannot be performed.
Input Line System Selects the colour system when recording from the connected equipment. NTSC PAL/ SECAM Records in NTSC or PAL-60 colour system. HELP Setting On Displays Help information for GUI displays. Off Does not set to HELP setting mode. Records in PAL or SECAM colour system. b Notes • When picture noise appears after you change the “Input Line System” setting, change the “Input Colour System” setting (page 105).
Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner) You can make tuner and programme position settings for the recorder. Auto Channel Setting Auto Scan If you connect a TV to this recorder not using SMARTLINK, you can preset programme positions automatically using “Auto Scan.” Select your country/region using
CH System Select the region to get the best broadcast reception. FR Select this when in France. Western Euro Select this when in West European countries. UK & IE Select this when in Great Britain/Ireland. Eastern Euro Select this when in East European countries. Channel Press
Channel Set number Receivable Frequency range (MHz) S25 CC28 331.25–339.25 S26 CC29 339.25–347.25 S27 CC30 347.25–355.25 S28 CC31 355.25–363.25 S29 CC32 363.25–371.25 S30 CC33 371.25–379.25 S31 CC34 379.25–387.25 S32 CC35 387.25–395.25 S33 CC36 395.25–403.25 Name S34 CC37 403.25–411.25 S35 CC38 411.25–419.25 S36 CC39 419.25–427.25 S37 CC40 427.25–435.25 S38 CC41 435.25–443.25 S39 CC42 443.25–451.25 S40 CC43 451.25–459.
b Notes Video Settings (Video In/ Out) You can adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour, according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder. Input Colour System Selects the colour system when picture noise appears after you change the “Input Line System” setting (page 101). Auto PAL Recorder automatically detects signals of colour systems and selects the appropriate colour system. Selects the PAL colour system when “Input Line System” is set to “PAL/ SECAM.
LINE 1 In Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 1/DECODER jack. The picture will not be clear if this setting does not match the type of video input signal. Video Inputs video signals. S-Video Inputs S-video signals. RGB Inputs RGB signals. Decoder Select this when connecting to an external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder). If you connect to a cable box/ satellite receiver such as CanalSat, do not select this option.
b Note When receiving audio input signals from the DV input jack, the recorder automatically selects “Stereo” or “Bilingual” regardless of the “External Audio” setting. Bilingual Recording Selects the sound to be recorded. A/L B/R Records the main sound for the bilingual programme. Records the sub sound for the bilingual programme.
b Note When HDMI output is performed to equipment not compatible with DTS signals, the signals will not be output regardless of the “DTS Output” setting. 96 kHz PCM Output (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal. 96 kHz -> 48 kHz The audio signals of DVD VIDEOs are converted to 48 kHz and output. 96 kHz All signals containing 96 kHz are output without conversion. However, the signals are output at 48 kHz if copyrightprotected signals are contained.
Language Settings (Language) You can make language settings. DVD Menu Language (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for the DVD menu. Select “w/Subtitle Language” to set the same language as the language you set in “Subtitle Language.” OSD Language Switches the display language on the screen. Audio Language (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the sound track. Subtitle Language (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc. Subtitle Display On Displays subtitles.
Recording Settings (Recording) Auto Chapter (HDD/VR) (HDD/ DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode only) You can adjust recording settings. On The recorder detects changes in the picture and sound and automatically inserts chapter marks (up to 99 chapters for one title recorded on the HDD). Off No chapter mark is inserted. Manual Rec. Mode You can select further options for recording mode (manual recording mode). The default setting is “Off” (standard recording mode).
Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW) (DVD+RW/DVD+R only) Playback Settings (Playback) No Separation No chapter mark is inserted. You can adjust playback settings. 10 minutes Inserts chapter marks at approximately 10-minute intervals. 15 minutes Inserts chapter marks at approximately 15-minute intervals. HDD Recording Format Selects the HDD recording format. Records to the HDD in VR mode. When recording stereo and bilingual programmes, both main and sub sounds can be recorded.
Pause Mode 3 Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons, and press ENTER. 4 Select “Standard,” and press ENTER. The “Parental Control : Standard” display appears. 5 Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons, and press ENTER. 6 Select “Code” (geographic area) as the playback limitation level, and press ENTER. The area is selected. • When you select “Number,” press the number buttons to select and enter a country/area code in the table (page 132), and press ENTER.
10 Press ENTER. The Parental Control setting is complete. To cancel the Parental Control setting for the disc, select “Off” in step 9. You can adjust items related to the HDMI connection. Change Password 1 Select “Parental Control” in “Playback,” and press ENTER. 2 Select “Change Password,” and press ENTER. 3 Enter your four-digit password in the “Current Password” row using the number buttons, and press ENTER.
b Notes • When picture noise appears after you change the “Screen Resolution” setting, hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the recorder. • When “Colour” is set to “YCbCr 4:2:2” in the “HDMI Output” setup, you cannot select “720 x 576i” (or “720 x 480i”). Colour Selects the method of outputting video signals for the HDMI jack. RGB (0-255) Outputs RGB (0-255) signals. Select this when connecting to an RGB (0255) device. RGB (16-235) Outputs RGB (16-235) signals.
b Notes • The PCM signals may not be output even when you select “Auto” depending on the “Audio Out” settings, number of audio channels, and the HDMI-connected device. • The “Audio Output” function is not available when a DVI device is connected. Other Settings (Options) You can make other operation settings. On Screen Display Control for HDMI On Allows you to use the “Control for HDMI” function (page 19). Off Turns off the function.
2 Set the Command Mode for the remote so it matches the Command Mode for the recorder you set above. Follow the steps below to set the Command Mode on the remote. 1 Hold down ENTER. 2 While holding down ENTER, enter the Command Mode code number using the number buttons. 3 Hold down both the number and ENTER buttons at the same time for more than three seconds. z Hint You can check the Command Mode for the recorder in the front panel display (page 13).
Other Settings (Options 2) You can make other operation settings. USB Restart USB Device Restarts the connected USB device if it does not respond to the recorder. If the connected USB device still does not work properly, try following: – Turn the connected USB device off and on again. – Disconnect and then connect the USB cable. Confirm Printer Displays the manufacturer and model name of the printer connected to the recorder. Note that this function may not work depending on the printer.
Picture noise appears. 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. The power of the recorder turns off at the same time as the TV is turned off. , This is caused by the ‘BRAVIA’ Sync features.
, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the “Screen Resolution” setting in the “HDMI Output” setup may solve the problem (page 113). Connect the TV and the recorder using a video jack other than HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-screen displays. Change the “Screen Resolution” setting in the “HDMI Output” setup, and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and try other options.
, If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jacks, check the “Audio Out” setup (page 107). , The recorder supports only MP3 audio, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio for DivX video files. Press AUDIO and select MP3 audio or MPEG audio. No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack. , Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord again.
, Another timer setting overlapped the timer setting (page 46). , There is no DVD inside the recorder. , There is not enough disc space for the recording. , The recorder was in the process of dubbing. Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP. , It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input disc data before recording can stop. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions. Recording does not stop after you press x.
, Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO’s menu. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the subtitles. , Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEO’s menu. , The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder. The angles cannot be changed. , Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played.
Dubbing You dubbed a title, but the title did not appear in the HDD Title List. , The title contained a copy protection signal, so it was moved (page 131). High-speed dubbing is not possible. , The title cannot be dubbed at high speed (page 67). Even if A-B erasure is performed so that a title does not contain mixed picture sizes, it is still treated as a title with mixed picture sizes. HDD/DVD Dubbing is not possible. , The title cannot be dubbed (page 66). Remote control The remote does not function.
The recorder does not operate properly. “E02” appears in the front panel display. , Press down [/1 on the recorder for more than five seconds until the recorder turns off. Then, press [/1 again to turn on the recorder. , When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and wait until the clock appears in the front panel display. Then, unplug the recorder and after leaving it off for a while, plug it in again. , The HDD information is incorrect.
Recordable and Playable Discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Hard disk VR drive mode (internal) Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalising) Select “Video Mode Off” in “HDD Recording Format” (page 111) Dub HDD contents to a DVD (VR mode) to play on other DVD players Select “Video Mode On” (default) in “HDD Recording Format” (page 111) Dub HDD contents to a DVD (Video mode) to play on other DVD players Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+RW VIDEO) Playable
Usable disc versions (as of April 2008) b Notes • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*2) • 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM*2) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs • 8x-speed or slower DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs (Ver.3.0 with CPRM*2) • You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 42).
Playable Discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics DVD VIDEO DVD Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognises DVDRAMs* as DVD Video compatible discs.
Region code (DVD VIDEO only) b Notes Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. DVD VIDEOs labelled ALL will also play on this recorder. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback prohibited by region code.” will appear on the TV screen.
Recording time in each recording mode Bold lines indicate noticeable level differences in recording picture quality. Approx. recording time (hours) HDD RDRHX680 RDRHX780 RDRHX980 DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/ DVD+R/ DVD-R HQ+*1 17 23 36 – – PCM*2 25 34 53 1 hr. 1 min. 1 hr. 51 min. MN32 25 34 53 1 hr. 1 min. 1 hr. 51 min. MN31 27 36 57 1 hr. 5 min. 1 hr. 57 min. MN30 29 39 61 1 hr. 10 min. 2 hr. 6 min. MN29 31 42 66 1 hr. 15 min. 2 hr. 15 min. MN28 33 45 70 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr.
Approx. recording time (hours) HDD RDRHX680 RDRHX780 RDRHX980 DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/ DVD+R/ DVD-R Recording mode SLP SEP MN4*3 DVD+R DL/ DVD-R DL 200 270 425 8 14 hr. 21 min. *3*4 255 340 530 10 17 hr. 57 min. MN2*3*4 300 405 635 12 21 hr. 32 min. *3*4 340 455 710 13 hr. 22 min. 24 MN3 MN1 *1 Records in higher quality (15 Mbps). When recording to the HDD in HQ+ mode, recordings are made in “Video Mode Off” format regardless of the “HDD Recording Format” setting (page 111).
About “High-Speed” dubbing Required times (approximate) for “HighSpeed” dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60minute programme)*1 Speed*2 6x 2.4x 2x Rec. mode HighDVD+R speed (Double DVD+RW/ Layer) DVD-RW/ DVD+R/ DVD-R DVD-R (Dual Layer) HQ Approx. 10 min. Approx. 25 min. Approx. 30 min. HSP Approx. 6 min. 40 sec. Approx. 16 min. 40 sec. Approx. 20 min. SP Approx. 5 min. Approx. 12 min. 30 sec. Approx. 15 min. LSP Approx. 4 min. Approx. 10 min. Approx. 12 min. ESP Approx. 3 min. 20 sec.
Language Code List For details, see page 109. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Number, Language (Code) Country/Area Code For details, see page 112.
Notes about the discs Notes About This Recorder • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction. 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. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly.
Note on MultiSession/Border discs Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, DivX Video Files, and i.Link About MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files MP3 is an audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is an image compression technology.
• Proceeding to the next or another album may take some time. • The image size that can be displayed is limited. The following image sizes can be displayed: width 160–5,120 pixels by height 120–3,840 pixels. • This recorder supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz. • No more than a 1 GB MP3 audio track can be played. • The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in mp3PRO format.
Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage: PAL (B/G, D/K, I)/SECAM (L) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 to F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 11, 13 UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69, F21 to F69 CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20, France B to Q HYPER: S21 to S41 The above channel coverage merely ensures the channel reception within these ranges. It does not guarantee the ability to receive signals in all circumstances.
Index B Numerics “Basic” 99, 100 Batteries 22 “Bilingual Recording” 107 Bilingual recording 45 ‘BRAVIA’ Sync 19 “96 kHz PCM Output” 108 C Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.
Dolby Digital 20, 107 “Download from TV” 24, 102 DTS 20, 107 Dubbing Dubbing List 66 HDD/DVD DUB 66 “High-Speed” 131 Move 131 DV camcorder 74 DV camcorder dubbing 74 “DV Manual Dubbing” 76 “DV One-Touch Dubbing” 76 “DV Playback” 77 DV IN 74 “DV Input” 75, 107 “DV Manual Dubbing” 76 “DV One-Touch Dubbing” 76 “DV Playback” 77 “DVD Backup” 69 “DVD Menu Language” 109 DVD VIDEO 127 DVD+R 125 DVD+RW 125 DVD-R 125 DVD-RAM 127 DVD-RW 125 E Easy Setup 24, 101 “Edit” 59, 83 Editing 58 chapters 61 Playlist 63 titles
N “Name” 104 “New Album” 93 NICAM 45 “NICAM Select” 106 “NTSC on PAL TV” 106 Number buttons 56 O “On Screen Display” 115 ONE-TOUCH DUB 72, 76 One-Touch Play 19, 50 “Optimise HDD” 100 “Options” 115 “Options 2” 117 “Original” 34, 58, 80 “OSD Language” 109 P Page mode 34, 80, 89 “Parental Control” 50, 112 Parts and controls 10 Pause Live TV 55 “Pause Mode” 112 PAY-TV 29 PBC 49 PDC 44 “Photo Album” 84, 88 “Picture Adjustment” 96 Picture quality 96 “Play List Name” 83 PLAY MODE 53, 54 Play mode “A-B Repeat” 53
S T U S VIDEO 18 Satellite tuner 28 Scan Audio 52 “Seamless Playback” 112 Searching audio track 81 by genre 35 fast reverse/fast forward 52, 81 JPEG image file 90 locating the beginning of the title/chapter/ track 51, 81 scan audio 52 “Set Genre” 59 “Set Preview” 116 “Set Thumbnail” 59, 110 Simultaneous Rec and Play 56 “Skip” 102 “Skip Once” 46 Slideshow 90 x-Pict Story 91 Slow-motion play 52 SMARTLINK 19, 116 “Sort Titles” 34 “Sound System” 104 Sub sound 45, 107 SUBTITLE 51 “Subtitle Display” 109 “Subti
