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2-679-365-11(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions
RDR-HX720
© 2006 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    2-679-365-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX720 © 2006 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    Precautions WARNING Precautions • This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power To reduce the risk of fire or electric This equipment has been tested supply.
  • Page 3 Sony is not liable and will not outlet, even if the recorder the type of signal. compensate for any lost itself has been turned off.
  • Page 4 About this manual • 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. • Icons, such as , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Controlling TVs with the remote ....... 17 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder .
  • Page 6 Timer Recording ........37 Before Recording ..........37 Recording mode .
  • Page 7 Dubbing (HDD y DVD) .......68 Before Dubbing ..........68 About “Dub Mode”...

  • Page 8: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Icon used in Formatting Compatibility with other DVD Type Disc Logo this manual (new discs) players (finalising) Hard disk drive Formatting Dub HDD contents to a DVD (internal) unnecessary to play on other DVD players Automatically formatted in Playable on DVD+RW...
  • Page 9 Usable disc versions (as of March 2006) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM • 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM • 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs “DVD+RW,”...

  • Page 10: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Icon used in Type Disc Logo Characteristics this manual Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognizes DVD- RAMs and DVD-R Dual Layer (Video DVD VIDEO mode) discs as DVD Video compatible discs.
  • Page 11 Maximum recordable number of titles Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which Disc Number of titles* mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does DVD-RW/DVD-R not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) DVD+RW/DVD+R...

  • Page 12: Hookups And Settings

    Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)”...

  • Page 13: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords

    Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords Select one of the following patterns, A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. S-video cord INPUT INPUT (not supplied) Audio/video S VIDEO...
  • Page 14 When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 84. If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE IN jack on the recorder (page 21). Note Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound. [Speakers] [Speakers] Rear (L) Rear (R) AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder...

  • Page 16: Step 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord (Mains Lead)

    Notes Step 4: Connecting the • Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same AC Power Cord (Mains time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers. Lead) •...

  • Page 17: Step 5: Preparing The Remote

    Set the appropriate code number again. Number buttons Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 18). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 18: Recorder

    “9.” After you enter the last number, release the TV [/1 button. If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the Code numbers of controllable TVs command mode number for this recorder and If more than one code number is listed,...

  • Page 19: Changing Programme Positions Of The Recorder Using The Remote

    Select “Others,” and press ENTER. To check the Command Mode for the recorder Press x on the recorder when the recorder is turned off. The Command Mode for the recorder appears in the front panel display. If the Command Mode for the recorder has not been changed, set the Command Mode for the remote to the default setting of DVD3.

  • Page 20: Step 6: Easy Setup

    Easy Setup - TV Type (page 84) Step 6: Easy Setup 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 Make the basic adjustments by following the “4:3 Pan Scan”...

  • Page 21: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder’s AC power cord (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).

  • Page 22: Connecting To The Line 2 In Jacks On The Front Panel

    Notes • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals through a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. DVD recorder Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and to your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner

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

  • Page 24: Eight Basic Operations - Getting To Know Your Dvd Recorder

    Press Z (open/close) to close the disc Eight Basic Operations tray. — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. 1. Inserting a Disc Unused DVDs are formatted automatically. • For DVD-RW discs - RW - RW Video...

  • Page 25: Recording A Programme

    Press z REC. 2. Recording a Recording starts. Recording stops automatically after 8 Programme hours of continuous recording or when the HDD or DVD is full. - RW - RW Video Video To stop recording This section introduces the basic operation to Press x REC STOP.

  • Page 26: Checking The Disc Status While Recording

    Checking the disc status while 3. Playing the Recorded recording Programme (Title List) You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type. - RW - RW Video Video Press DISPLAY during recording. To play a recorded title, select the title from The recording information appears.
  • Page 27 E Title’s thumbnail picture: Press TITLE LIST. To show the extended Title List, press The still images for each title are OPTIONS to select “Display List,” and displayed. press ENTER. Select a title, and press ENTER. Title List with Thumbnail Images The sub-menu appears.
  • Page 28 To change the title order (Sort) To turn off the Title List While the Title List menu is turned on, press Press TITLE LIST. OPTIONS to select “Sort Titles.” Press M/m z Hints to select the item, and press ENTER. •...

  • Page 29: Displaying The Playing/Remaining Time And Play Information

    B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs 4. Displaying the angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.), or playback data for DATA Playing/Remaining Time DVDs and DATA CDs and Play Information C The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch - RW - RW Video...

  • Page 30: Checking The Playing/Remaining Time

    z Hints Example: When playing a CD • If “DTS” of “Audio Connection” is set to “Off” in Track playing time and the current track/index the “Audio” setup, the DTS track selection option number will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 86).

  • Page 31: Checking The Remaining Disc Space

    Checking the remaining disc 5. Changing the Name of space a Recorded Programme You can check the remaining disc space using the “Disc Information” display. - RW - RW Video Video Insert a disc. You can label a DVD, title, or programme by See “1.
  • Page 32 Press </M/m/, to select the To use the number buttons character you want to enter, and press You can also use the number buttons to enter characters. Refer to the number next to each ENTER. row of letters on your TV screen. The selected character appears at the top of the display.

  • Page 33: Labelling And Protecting A Disc

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

  • Page 34: Playing The Disc On Other Dvd Equipment (Finalise)

    Finalising is necessary when 7. Playing the Disc on playing on any equipment other than this recorder. Video Other DVD Equipment After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. (Finalise) - RW - RW Z (open/ Video close) Video Finalising is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD...

  • Page 35: Finalising The Disc Using "Disc Information" Display

    Finalising the disc using “Disc Unfinalising a disc Information” display - RW - RW Video Insert a disc. For DVD-RWs (Video mode) See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 24. DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or Press OPTIONS to select “Disc editing can be unfinalised to allow further Information,”...

  • Page 36: Reformatting A Disc

    z Hint 8. Reformatting a disc By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD- RWs that have been finalised. - RW - RW Video Note On this model, 1 GB (read “gigabyte”) is equivalent New discs are automatically formatted when to 1 billion bytes.

  • Page 37: Timer Recording

    Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes. Timer Recording To select the HQ+ mode, set “HQ Setting” of the “HDD Rec. Settings” to “HQ+” in the Before Recording “Recording” setup (page 88). “HQ+” records pictures in higher quality than HQ on the HDD.

  • Page 38: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    Recording stereo and bilingual Unrecordable pictures programmes Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. The recorder automatically receives and When the recorder receives a copy guard records stereo and bilingual programmes signal, the recorder continues to record but based on the ZWEITON system or the only a blank, grey coloured screen will be NICAM system.

  • Page 39: Timer Recording (Standard/G-Code)

    Press TIMER. Timer Recording (Standard/G-Code) - RW - RW Video Video You can set the timer for a total of 40 programmes, up to 30 days in advance. There are two methods to set the timer: the Press M/m to select the “Day and standard method and G-Code method.
  • Page 40 To stop recording during timer recording To extend the recording duration time Press x REC STOP. while recording Note that it may take a few seconds for the Press OPTIONS during recording to recorder to stop recording. select “Extend Rec,” and press ENTER. Rec Mode Adjust If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically...

  • Page 41: Recording Tv Programmes Using The G-Code System

    Press the number buttons to enter the Recording TV programmes G-Code programming number, and using the G-Code system press ENTER. The date, start and stop times, The G-Code system is a feature that programme position, recording mode, simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the G- etc.

  • Page 42: Using The Quick Timer Function

    Using the Quick Timer function Adjusting the recording picture quality and size You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute increments. You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

  • Page 43: Creating Chapters In A Title

    Notes “HDD Rec. Picture Size”/“DVD Rec. • If one programme contains two picture sizes, the Picture Size”: selected size is recorded. However, if the 16:9 Sets the picture size of the programme to signal cannot be recorded as 16:9, it is recorded as be recorded.

  • Page 44: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Checking/Changing/ Indicates the setting is being recorded to the HDD. Cancelling Timer Indicates the setting is being recorded to Settings (Timer List) a DVD. - RW - RW When all of the timer settings do not fit Video on the list, the scroll bar appears. Video To view the hidden timer settings, press You can check, change, or cancel timer...
  • Page 45 To scroll the list display by page (Page “Check Overlap”: Checks for overlapped settings. mode) The timer setting without the mark Press while the list display is turned has priority over the other settings. on. Each time you press , the entire Timer List changes to the next/previous page of timer settings.

  • Page 46: Recording From Connected Equipment

    Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to Recording From select “L1.” Connected Equipment Select the desired audio signal when recording a bilingual programme to the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR - RW - RW Video mode). Video Press OPTIONS to select “Line Audio Input,”...

  • Page 47: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    Notes Recording from connected • The recorder starts recording only after detecting a video signal from the connected equipment. The equipment without a timer beginning of the programme may not be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power You can record from a connected VCR or is on or off.
  • Page 48 Press the pause (or play) button on the connected equipment to cancel the playback pause status. The connected equipment starts playback and the playback image is recorded by this recorder. To stop recording, press x REC STOP on this recorder. If you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN jack See “DV Dubbing”...

  • Page 49: Playback

    Select the title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Playback Select “Play,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. Playing To use the DVD’s Menu - RW - RW Video When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalised Video DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DATA DVD...
  • Page 50 To resume playback from the point where To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) you stopped (Resume Play) You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from ejecting the disc. When you press H again after you stop When the recorder is turned on, hold down x playback, the recorder resumes playback until “LOCKED”...

  • Page 51: Playback Options

    Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 49. For MP3, JPEG, or DivX operations, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, or ® DivX Video Files” on page 56. Buttons Operations AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly in normal playback mode.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Select an item, and press ENTER. Notes • Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles The adjustment display appears. recorded on this recorder. “FNR” (frame noise reduction): • Slideshows made with a DVD camcorder can Reduces noise contained in the only be played.

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound (Av Sync)

    Notes Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV • If the outlines of the images on your screen become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to Pause) “Off.” • Depending on the disc or the scene being played, You can pause a current TV broadcast, and the above BNR, MNR, or FNR effects may be then continue watching the programme at a hard to discern.

  • Page 54: Playing From The Beginning Of The Programme You Are Recording (Chasing Playback)

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

  • Page 55: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

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

  • Page 56: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks, Jpeg Image Files, Or Divx ® Video Files

    Press H. Playing MP3 Audio For MP3 discs, playback starts from the first MP3 audio track on the disc. Tracks, JPEG Image For JPEG files, a slideshow of the ® pictures on the disc begins. Files, or DivX Video For DivX video files, playback starts Files from the first DivX video file on the disc.

  • Page 57: About Mp3 Audio Tracks, Jpeg Image Files, And Divx Video Files

    To rotate a picture About MP3 audio tracks, JPEG Press OPTIONS while the JPEG image is image files, and DivX video displayed to select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left,” and press ENTER. files z Hints MP3 is an audio compression technology that •...

  • Page 58: Can Play

    MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image About playback order of files, or DivX video files that albums, tracks, and files the recorder can play Albums play in the following order: The recorder can play the following tracks Structure of disc contents and files: Tree 1 Tree 2...
  • Page 59 z Hints • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track/file names when you store the tracks (or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be played in that order. • Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees.

  • Page 60: Erasing And Editing

    Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing. • DVD discs created by DVD video cameras cannot be edited on this recorder.

  • Page 61: Erasing And Editing A Title

    To open up disc space Erasing and Editing a To open up disc space on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the title with Title the largest number in the title list. Largest title number - RW - RW Video Video This section explains the basic edit functions.

  • Page 62: Erasing Multiple Titles (Erase Titles)

    When you finish selecting titles, “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the select “OK,” and press ENTER. Title List (page 28). The list of the titles to be erased appears “Make a Playlist”: Adds the entire title to for confirmation.

  • Page 63: Dividing A Title (Divide)

    Press ENTER if point A is correct. Dividing a title (Divide) If point A is incorrect, select point A using c/C, and press ENTER. The - RW display for setting point B appears. If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do Select point B using , and not want to reduce the picture quality, divide...

  • Page 64: Creating Chapters Manually

    Creating chapters manually Creating and Editing a Playlist - RW You can manually insert a chapter mark at - RW any point you like during playback or recording. Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where can create up to 97 Playlist titles.
  • Page 65 Select “Select,” and press ENTER. When you finish adding scenes, press Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER. The display for setting the start point (IN) appears. The title starts to play. A Total duration of the selected •...

  • Page 66: Moving A Playlist Title (Change Order)

    To add the entire title to the Playlist title Combining multiple Playlist as one scene (Make a Playlist) titles (Combine) Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List (Playlist) appears, press ,. - RW Select the title and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Press TITLE LIST.

  • Page 67: Dividing A Playlist Title (Divide)

    Note When the number of chapters in the title to be combined exceeds the limit, the chapters at the end are combined into a single chapter. Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) - RW You can divide a Playlist title. For operations, see page 63.

  • Page 68: Dubbing (Hdd Y Dvd)

    Notes • You cannot make a recording while dubbing. • To play a dubbed disc on other DVD equipment, Dubbing (HDD y DVD) finalise the disc (page 34). • You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to the HDD. Before Dubbing •...
  • Page 69 Notes Required times for High-speed Dubbing from • High-speed Dubbing is not available for the HDD to DVD (for 60-minute programme) following titles: Speed 2.4x – Titles recorded in HQ+. – Titles that contain both main and sub sounds High- High- High- High-...
  • Page 70 Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing Dubbing restriction You cannot dub movies and other DVD - RW - RW Video VIDEOs to the HDD. Also, when dubbing Video from a DVD to the HDD, a grey, blank screen Allows you to dub from the HDD to a DVD will be recorded for scenes that contain a or vice versa, in a dubbing mode that differs copy protection signal.

  • Page 71: Dubbing

    Select “Dub Mode.” Dubbing Select a dubbing mode using M/m. Fast* - RW - RW Video Video * From the HDD to a DVD only. Appears when High-speed Dubbing is Dubbing a single title (Title available for the title (page 68). Dubbing) Select “Start,”...

  • Page 72: Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles)

    : Indicates titles containing Dubbing multiple titles (Dub “Copy-Once” copy protection Selected Titles) signals (page 70). When you select a title with , the display asks A maximum of 30 selected titles can be for confirmation. To “Move,” dubbed at once. select “OK.”...
  • Page 73 To stop dubbing Press OPTIONS to select “Stop Dubbing,” and press ENTER. When asked for confirmation, select “OK,” and press ENTER. When dubbing (Move) is stopped partway, no part of the title will be moved to the dubbing target. However, note that this will decrease the free disc space for DVD+Rs/ DVD-Rs.

  • Page 74: Dv Dubbing

    Notes • You cannot make a recording while DV dubbing. • The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not DV Dubbing output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack when: Before DV Dubbing – signal input to the DV IN jack on the front panel or recorder operation cannot be performed correctly when using a digital video camera This section explains dubbing with a digital...
  • Page 75 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote Notes • You cannot connect more than one piece of repeatedly to select “DV.” digital video equipment to the recorder. The front panel display changes as • You cannot control the recorder using another follows: device or another recorder of the same model.

  • Page 76: Recording An Entire Dv Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)

    Notes Recording an Entire DV • When a blank space between the recordings on the tape continues for more than five minutes, Format Tape (One Touch One Touch Dubbing ends automatically. • The recorder records a blank for five minutes Dubbing) before it stops dubbing.

  • Page 77: Program Edit

    Select “DV EDIT,” and press ENTER. Program Edit The display asks if you want to start selecting scenes. - RW - RW Video Video You can select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to the HDD or a DVD. To use this function, do the following: •...
  • Page 78 When you finish adding scenes, press Data capacity required for the dubbing. This is displayed in red when the size The scene list is displayed. exceeds the available space on the dubbing target media. Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The recorder starts recording the tape contents as programmed.

  • Page 79: Settings And Adjustments

    Select “Channel Setting” in “Basic,” and press ENTER. Settings and Adjustments Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Basic) The “Basic” setup helps you to make tuner, Press M/m to select the programme clock, and programme position settings for position, and press ENTER. the recorder.
  • Page 80 Channel Receivable channels Press M/m repeatedly until the programme TV system Channel coverage position you want is displayed. E2 – E12 VHF The programme positions are scanned in the • Malaysia, order shown in the table below. A – H VHF Singapore, •...

  • Page 81: Channel Sort

    Channel Set number Channel Channel Set number Channel AS29 AS66 AS30 AS67 AS31 AS68 C31, C32 AS32 AS69 AS33 S1 – S20 S1 – S20 AS34 • New Zealand AS35 Channel Set number Channel AS36 AS37 AS38 AS39 C38, C39 AS40 AS41 AS42...

  • Page 82: Auto Programme Title Labelling (Tv Guide Page)

    Press M/m until the selected programme Select the programme position for which position row moves to the desired you want to set or change the TV guide programme position. page using PROG +/– or number buttons. The selected programme position is •...

  • Page 83: Clock

    z Hint Clock To view Teletext information on your TV screen during a broadcast, switch to your TV’s tuner by pressing TV/DVD. Auto Adjust (Auto Clock Set) This function cannot be used in your area. Notes • In step 4 above, enter “000” if you do not want to Present Time (Manual Clock Set) use the TV guide page number for automatic Set the clock manually.

  • Page 84: Video Settings (Video)

    16 : 9 Video Settings (Video) Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour. 4:3 Letter Box Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder. 4:3 Pan Scan Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
  • Page 85 Pause Mode (HDD/DVDs only) Progressive Mode DVD software can be divided into two types: Selects the picture quality in pause mode. film based software and video based Auto The picture, including software. Video based software is derived subjects that move from TV and displays images at 25 frames/50 dynamically, is output with fields (30 frames/60 fields) per second.

  • Page 86: Audio Settings (Audio)

    Audio Connection Audio Settings (Audio) The following setup items switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the with a digital input jack. sound according to the playback and For connection details, see “Step 3: connection conditions.
  • Page 87 Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) • MPEG (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. (DVDs only) Selects the dynamic range (difference Select this when the recorder between soft and loud sounds) setting when is connected to an audio playing a DVD that conforms to Audio DRC.

  • Page 88: Recording Settings (Recording)

    HQ Setting Recording Settings Selects the HQ mode used for recording on the HDD (page 37). (Recording) Records in higher quality (approximate 15 Mbps). The “Recording” setup allows you to adjust recording settings. Records in the standard HQ mode. Press SYSTEM MENU while the DVD Rec.

  • Page 89: Disc Settings (Dvd)

    Auto Chapter Disc Settings (DVD) Selects whether to automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters during recording or dubbing. The “DVD” setup allows you to adjust parental control, language and other DVD Inserts chapter marks at related settings. approximately 6 minute intervals.
  • Page 90 • When you have already registered a Select “Level,” and press ENTER. password, the display for entering the The selection items for “Level” are password appears. displayed. The lower the value, the stricter the Enter your four-digit password using the limitation.

  • Page 91: Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others)

    Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same Command Mode. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 18. Registration Code Displays the registration code of DivX video files for this recorder.

  • Page 92: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    Factory Setup Easy Setup Allows you to select the setup settings by group, and return them to their default (Resetting the Recorder) settings. Note that all of your previous settings will be lost. Select this to run the “Easy Setup” Select “Factory Setup”...

  • Page 93: Additional Information

    Should on the HDD, which is due to the any problem persist, consult your nearest characteristics of HDD, and is not a Sony dealer. malfunction. , When playing a double-layer DVD, the video and audio may be momentarily...
  • Page 94 , If the audio signal does not come through the The picture from equipment connected to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) the recorder’s input jack does not appear jack, check the “Audio Connection” settings on the screen. in the “Audio” setup (page 86). , If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 , The recorder supports only MP3 audio and IN jack, select “L1”...
  • Page 95 , If you have connected an AV amplifier to The language for the sound track cannot the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or be changed. OPTICAL) jack and want to change the , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the audio track for HDD/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs DVD being played.
  • Page 96 The JPEG image files do not play. Recording does not stop after you press , The JPEG image files are not recorded in a format that the recorder can play (page 56). , Press x REC STOP. , Progressive JPEG images cannot be played. Timer recording is not complete or did not TV Pause does not work.

  • Page 97: Remote Control

    , After playing titles recorded in EP and SLP The recorder automatically starts mode, the recording mode indication may recording when the satellite receiver is change depending on the recorded turned on. programme. , The Synchro-Rec function was activated. Turn off the satellite receiver and cancel the The clock does not appear in the front Synchro-Rec function (page 46).
  • Page 98 LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. display. , Check that the vent on the rear of the , Contact your Sony dealer or local recorder is not blocked. Then, immediately authorized Sony service facility. disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

  • Page 99: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    C 13 There is a problem in the HDD. On adjusting volume , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local Do not turn up the volume while listening to authorized service a section with very low level inputs or no facility.

  • Page 100: Specifications

    Notes about the discs Specifications • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may System cause it to malfunction. Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage: PAL/SECAM* (B/G, D/K, I) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to...

  • Page 101: About I.link

    IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
  • Page 102 For further precautions, see the notes on page 74. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks.

  • Page 103: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote J TV/DVD button (This button has the same function as the 6 INPUT SELECT button.) K TOP MENU button (49) L CHAPTER MARK button (64) CHAPTER MARK ERASE button (64) M SYSTEM MENU button (77, 79) TITLE LIST button (26, 49, 61) TIMER button (39, 41)

  • Page 104: Front Panel

    Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (20) J x REC STOP button (25) B Front panel display (105) K HDD button/indicator (25) DVD button/indicator (24) C Disc tray (24) DV IN jack (74) D A (open/close) button (24) M ONE-TOUCH DUB button (76) E TIMER REC indicator (39) N PROGRAM +/–...

  • Page 105: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display NICAM A HDD/DVD indicators • Recording time/recording mode • Clock Displays the selected media and the • Programme position playing/recording status. D NICAM indicator (38) B Dubbing direction indicator E Disc type* C Displays the following: • Playing time/remaining time (angle) indicator (49) •...

  • Page 106: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 90. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans...

  • Page 107: Index

    “Bilingual Recording” 88 Index Bilingual recording 38 DATA CD 10 “BNR” 52 “Digital Out” 86 “Brightness” 43 Digital video camera 74 Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. “Dimmer” 91 “Disc Information” 31 Numerics CD 10 “Change Angle” 49 Disc Settings 33 16:9 20 “Change Order”...
  • Page 108 Easy Setup 20 JPEG image files 56 Page mode 27 Editing 60 Parental Control 50 DV Edit 74 Parts and controls 103 Enter characters 31 “Pause Mode” 85 Labelling 33 “Erase” 44 “PB Video Equalizer” 52 “Language” 90 Erase all titles 62 PBC 49 LINE 1 IN 21 “Erase Titles”...
  • Page 109 Slow-motion play 51 Sort 28 Rear panel 105 “Unfinalise” 35 “Stereo1” 75 REC 25 Unfinalising 35 “Stereo2” 75 “Rec Mode” 42 Usable discs 8 Sub sound 38 “Rec Mode Adjust” 40 SUBTITLE 51 “Rec NR” 43 “Subtitle” 90 “Rec Settings” 42 “Video”...
  • Page 112 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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