Sony RDR-HDC100, RDR-HDC300, 4-151-079-11-1, RDR-HDC500 User Manual

4-151-079-11(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-HDC100/HDC300/HDC500

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 power cord (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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

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 supply.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

• Install this system so that the power cord (mains lead) can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment

This symbol is applicable only in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems.

Precautions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres.

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

About the hard disk drive

The hard disk has a high storage density, which enables long recording durations and quick access to the written data. However, it can easily be damaged by shock, vibration or dust, and should be kept away from magnets. To avoid losing important data, observe the following precautions.

• Do not apply a strong shock to the recorder.

• Do not place the recorder in a location subject to mechanical vibrations or in an unstable location.

• Do not place the recorder on top of a hot surface, such as a VCR or amplifier (receiver).

• Do not use the recorder in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature (temperature gradient less than 10 °C/hour).

• Do not move the recorder with its AC power cord (mains lead) connected.

• Do not disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) while the power is on.

• When disconnecting the AC power cord (mains lead), turn off the power and make sure that the hard disk drive is not operating (the clock is displayed in the front panel display for at least 30 seconds and all recording or dubbing has stopped).

• Do not move the recorder for one minute after you have unplugged the AC power cord (mains lead).

• 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 n ot be backed up or saved by Sony.

• If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced, it will be done at the discretion of Sony. All contents of the hard disk drive will be erased, including contents that violate copyright laws.

On power sources

• The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder.

• Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes.

• Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

• Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not place the recorder in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the recorder and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

On recording

Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

On compensation for lost recordings

Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of recorder failure or repair undertaken to the recorder. Sony will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents under any circumstances.

Copyrights

• Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology mus t be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO

80206.

• “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV HD” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programmes received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or onscreen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

About this manual

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for 3 models: RDR-HDC100, RDR-HDC300, and RDR-HDC500. 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 specifi ed by the text or illustrations.

• Icons, such as , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained. For details, see “Discs That Can Be Dubbed on” on page 88 and “Discs That Can Be Played” on page 90.

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen.

• NEED-to-know information (to prevent incorrect operation) is listed under the b icon. NICE-to-know information (tips and other useful information) is listed under the z icon.

• The explanations regarding DVDs in this manual refer to DVDs created on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to DVDs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder.

DVD

Table of Contents

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Step 2: Connecting the TV and Audio Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Connecting an audio/video cable using the EURO AV adapter with

selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Connecting an HDMI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting other cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

About the “Control for HDMI” functions for BRAVIA Sync

(for HDMI connections only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 3: Connecting the AC power cord (Mains Lead) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 4: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Controlling TVs with the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote . . . 21

Step 5: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Connecting to the LINE 1 jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Basic Operations

Using the System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Recording a TV Programme to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Quick Timer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Watching TV programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Displaying the programme/playback information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the Favourites List (for digital broadcasting only) . . . . . . . . . . 31

Recording to the HDD

Using the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the Digital Favourites List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

One Button Recording Using the EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Recording TV Programme Using the EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Setting the Timer Manually (Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Checking/changing timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Cancelling timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Recording from Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Playback

Playing Discs and Recorded Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Pausing a TV broadcast (TV Pause/Pause Live TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording

(Chase Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Playing a previous recording while making another

(Simultaneous Rec and Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Searching for a time/title/chapter/track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Playing repeatedly (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Playing DivX/Music/Photo Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Copying DivX/music/photo files to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Playing DivX video files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Playing music CDs and MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Playing photo files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Playing from the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Copying DivX/music/photo files to a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Erasing and Editing

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Erasing and Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Erasing a title (Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Dividing a title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Labelling a title (Rename) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Dubbing from the HDD to a DVD (HDD t DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Dubbing from a Finalised DVD to the HDD (DVD t HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

HDD/DV Camcorder Dubbing

Dubbing from HDD Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

One-Touch Dubbing from HDD camcorder (ONE-TOUCH DUB) . . .61 Dubbing from HDD camcorder using the on-screen display

(HDD-Cam Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Dubbing from DV Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

One-Touch dubbing from DV camcorder (ONE-TOUCH DUB) . . . . . 64

Dubbing from DV camcorder using the on-screen display

(DV Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Disc Setup Menus (Disc Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Disc Settings (Disc Information) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Formatting the HDD (HDD Formatting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Using the Setup Menus (Initial Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Aerial Reception Settings (Channel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Recorder Settings (System 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Recorder Settings (System 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Language Settings (Language) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Video Settings (Video In/Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Audio Input Settings (Audio In) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Audio Output Settings (Audio Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Limitation Settings (Parental Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Additional Information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Resetting the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Discs That Can Be Dubbed on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Discs That Can Be Played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

About Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Notes on MP3 files, JPEG Image Files, DivX Video Files, and i.Link . . . . 95

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Remote

F INPUT (input select) (39)

G CLEAR (44) H ZOOM (50)

I (text) (31)

J AUDIO (41)

K Red (33) L Green (33) M Yellow (33) N Blue (33) O SYSTEM MENU (26, 66)

A HDD (40)

Switches to the HDD.

DVD (40)

Switches to the DVD.

B [/1 (on/standby) (21)

Turns the recorder on or off.

C Z (open/close) (40)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

D PROG (programme) +/– (27)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

E Number buttons (43)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.

P MARKER (28, 43) Q INFO (information) (33)

R </M/m/,/ (enter) (21)

S O RETURN (21) T (favourites) (31, 34)

Selects an input source.

Zooms an image in full view.

This button function is not available in some areas.

The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*.

SUBTITLE (41)

Selects a subtitle language.

MENU (40)

Displays the disc’s menu.

TIMER (36, 38)

TITLE LIST (28, 40, 53)

TOP MENU (40)

GUIDE (33)

Displays EPG screen.

Displays the programme information.

Selects a desired item.

Displays the Favourites List.

U ./> (previous/next) (41)

PAGE +/– (33)

Changes the programme list by page.

/ (instant replay/instant

advance) (41) mc / CM (search/

slow/freeze frame) (41)

DAY +/– (33)

Changes the programme list by day.

N (play) (40) X (pause) (27, 41) x (stop) (40)

The N button has a tactile dot*.

V DISPLAY (31)

Displays the playing status.

W z REC (27)

x REC STOP (27) cz SYNCHRO REC

This button function is not available.

REC MODE (27)

Selects the recording mode.

X TV/RADIO (30)

Switches between TV and radio channels.

Y TV [/1 (on/standby) (20)

TV t (input select) (20)

2 (volume) +/– (20)

TV PROG (programme) +/– (20)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

Z TV/DVD

This button function is not available when connecting your TV using the EURO AV adapter (page 15).

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the recorder.

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Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) (21)

Turns the recorder on or off.

B (remote sensor) (19) C Disc tray (40) D Front panel display (11) E Z (open/close) (40)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

F N (play) (40)

The N button has a tactile dot*.

G x (stop) (40) H PROGRAM +/– (27)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

I INPUT (input select) (39)

Selects an input source.

J x REC STOP (27) K z REC (27) L RESET

When the recorder does not operate properly, press the RESET button.

M LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/

L(MONO) AUDIO R) jacks (25)

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to these jacks.

N ONE-TOUCH DUB (61, 64)

Starts dubbing from a connected digital video camera.

O DV IN jack (63)

Connect a DV camcorder to this jack.

P USB jack (45, 60)

Connect a USB device to this jack.

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the recorder.

Front panel display

A Displays the following:

• Playing/Recording time

• Current title number

•Clock

• Programme position

• UPDATE indication “UPDATE” appears when the recorder is updating information.

B HDD

Lights up when the HDD is selected.

DVD

Lights up when the DVD is selected.

C Timer indicator (36)

Lights up when the timer for recording is set.

D NTSC indicator (76)

Lights up when playing an NTSC disc.

E Disc type

“RW” lights up when a DVD+RW/ DVD-RW disc is loaded. “R” lights up when a DVD+R/DVD-R disc is loaded.

F Command Mode indicator (73)

Displays the current command mode number for the recorder.

G Recording status H Dubbing direction indicator I Playing status

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Rear panel

A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (14) B LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO)

jacks (16)

C LINE 1 jack (23)

To connect the EURO AV adapter, see page 17.

D HDMI OUT jack (15)

E DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack

(16)

F AC IN terminal (19) G LINE 3 – TV jack (15)

To connect the EURO AV adapter, see page 17.

H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B/CB, PR/CR) jacks (16)

(Y, P

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 through 5 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) until you reach “Step 3: Connecting the AC power cord (Mains Lead)” on page 19.

• See “Specifications” (page 96) for a list of supplied accessories.

• Plug in cables 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 video input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) of each component before connecting.

Hookups and Settings

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. “Standby Mode” is set to “Mode 1” (default) in the “System 1” setup and the picture does not appear on the TV when the recorder is in standby mode. To watch TV in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in “Step 5: Easy Setup” (page 21) or use a splitter to divide aerial input signals between the TV and the recorder.

You can also set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “System 1” setup (page 72).

Wall

to AERIAL IN

DVD recorder

to AERIAL OUT

to aerial input

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

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 TV and Audio Component

Select one of the following patterns according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver).

Connecting an audio/video cable using the EURO AV adapter with selector

Connect the EURO AV adapter with selector to the LINE 3 – TV jack, and set the selector to the “OUTPUT” position (page 17). Then, connect the EURO AV adapter and the input of your TV using the audio/video cable. This connection will enable you to view pictures and listen to sound.

DVD recorder

EURO AV adapter with selector (supplied) Selector side facing up (page 17)

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Hookups and Settings

Connecting an HDMI cable

Use a certified HDMI cable to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. When connecting a Sony TV/audio component that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function, see page 18. When using the HDMI connection, no signal is output from the LINE 2 OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

To connect a TV

DVD recorder

HDMI cable (not supplied)

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To connect a TV through an audio component

DVD recorder

Audio component

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Connecting other cables

To connect to video jacks

Connecting to video jacks will enable you to view pictures.

A Component video output jacks (Y, PB/ C

B, PR/CR)

Red

Blue

Green

You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high-quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals and if you do not use the HDMI connection, use this connection and set “Progressive” to “Compatible” in the “Easy Setup” setup (page 21). Or, set “Component Video Out” to “Progressive” in the “Video In/Out” setup to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Component Video Out” on page 75.

Red

Blue

Green

HDMI cable (not supplied)

To connect to audio jacks

Connecting to audio jacks will enable you to listen to sound.

C Digital audio output jack (COAXIAL)

If your audio component has a Dolby*1 Digital, DTS

, or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround effects.

B Video output jack

Yellow

About the “Control for HDMI” functions for BRAVIA Sync (for HDMI connections only)

By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as below:

• One-Touch Play (page 41)

• System Power-Off When you turn the TV off using the power button on the TV’s remote, the recorder and components compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function turn off automatically. However, the recorder does not turn off while recording or dubbing even if you turn off the TV.

• BRAVIA Sync display You can control the recorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s remote.

• Depending on the connected component, the “Control for HDMI” function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.

• You can use the BRAVIA Sync display feature only when the connected TV has the SYNC MENU button. For details on BRAVIA Sync, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

• To use the BRAVIA Sync features, set “Control for HDMI” to “On” (default) in the “System 1” setup (page 72).

Step 3: Connecting the

Step 4: Preparing the AC power cord (Mains Lead)

Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV AC power cords (mains leads) into the mains. After you connect the AC power cord (mains lead),

you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate

the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 23), be sure to connect the AC power cord (mains lead) after all connections are complete.

to AC IN

to mains

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.

• If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 73).

• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do not touch the liquid with bare hands. Observe the following: – Do no t use a new battery with an old battery, or

batteries of different manufacturers. – Do not attempt to recharge the batteries. – If you do not intend to use the remote for an

extended period of time, remove the batteries. – If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid

inside the battery compartment, and insert new

batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or a lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the remote.

• When you replace the batter ies of the remote, the code number and Command Mode may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number and Command Mode again.

Hookups and Settings

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Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV.

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV wi th some or all of the buttons below.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

Number buttons

TV [/1

TV 2 +/–

TV t

TV PROG +/–

1 Hold down TV [/1 located at the

bottom of the remote.

Do not press the [/1 button at the top of the remote.

2 With TV [/1 pressed down, enter the

TV’s manufacturer code using the number buttons.

For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” then “9.” After you enter the last number, release the TV [/1 button.

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.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Grundig 11

Hitachi 24

ITT 15, 16

JVC 33

LG/Goldstar 76

Loewe 45

Nokia 15, 16, 69, 73

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 07, 08, 72

Saba 12, 13, 74

Samsung 22, 23, 71

Sanyo 25

Sharp 29

Telefunken 36

Thomson 43, 75

Toshiba 38

The remote performs the following:

Buttons Operations

TV [/1 Turns your TV on or

TV 2 (volume) +/–

TV PROG +/– Selects the

TV t (input select)

off.

Adjusts the volume of your TV.

programme position on your TV.

Switches your TV’s input source.

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote

You can change programme positions of the recorder using the number buttons.

Example: for channel 50 Press “5,” “0,” then press .

Step 5: 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.

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</M/m/,,

RETURN

TV [/1

1 Turn on the recorder and your TV.

Then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to

make each setting, and press or , to proceed.

Area

Select your area using M/m.

Auto Channel Setting (page 69)

1 Select a channel type to scan using

</,, and press m. “All”: Scans both digital and analogue channels. “Digital”: Scans only digital channels. “Analog”: Scans only analogue channels.

2 Select “Start,” and press .

The recorder starts scanning the programme positions.

Hookups and Settings

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TV Type (page 75)

• If you have a widescreen TV, select “16:9.”

• If you have a standard TV, select “4:3 Letter Box” or “4:3 Pan Scan.” This will determine how “widescreen” images are displayed on your TV.

Progressive

When you connect a progressive format TV to this recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, select “Compatible.” When using the HDMI connection (page 15), the recorder skips the “Progressive” setting.

Standby Mode (page 72)

Select the mode for when the recorder is turned off.

• “Yes (Mode 2)”: Input signals are output when the recorder is in standby mode.

• “No (Mode 1)”: No input signals are output when the recorder is in standby mode.

Manual Clock Setting

The recorder sets the clock automatically. When the signal cannot be found, set the clock manually. Set the day, month, year, hour, and minutes using </M/m/,, and press

to start the clock.

3 Press when “Finish” appears.

“Easy Setup” is completed.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, press SYSTEM MENU and select “Easy Setup” in “Initial Setup” (page 80).

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. To watch the connected VCR or a similar device’s picture through the recorder while the recorder is in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “System 1” setup (page 72). If not, the picture will not appear. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 63). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 39.

Connecting to the LINE 1 jack

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 1 jack of this recorder. To connect the EURO AV adapter, see page 17.

VCR, etc.

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

Hookups and Settings

to i LINE 1

: Signal flow

EURO AV adapter (supplied) The red plug at right (page 17)

DVD recorder

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• 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.

VCRDVD recorder TV

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.

Line input 1

VCR TV

• If you disconnect the recorder’s AC power cord (mains lead), you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.

• Connect the equipment that outputs only monaural sound to the L(MONO) and VIDEO input jacks on the front of the recorder (LINE 2 IN jack).

DVD recorder

Line input 2

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 cable instead of an audio/video cable.

VCR, etc.

Hookups and Settings

S-video cable (not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

: Signal flow

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect to only the L(MONO) and VIDEO input jacks on the front of the recorder. Do not connect the R input jack.

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

DVD recorder

• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cable.

• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. This may cause noise (feedback).

• Do not connect more than one type of video cable between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

Basic Operations

Using the System Menu

The System Menu provides entry to the recorder’s functions.

SYSTEM

</M/m/,,

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select a menu icon using M/m, and

press .

3 Select an option using M/m, and

press .

If necessary, select a sub-option using M/m, and press .

Media

Displays the contents of the HDD, a disc, or the connected USB device. “Video (Title)”: Displays the Title List on the HDD or a DVD (page 28). “Video (DivX)”: Displays the DivX List on the HDD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD (page 46). “Music”: Displays the Music List on the HDD, CD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD (page 48). “Photo”: Displays the Photo List on the HDD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD (page 49). “USB”: Displays the DivX List/Music List/ Photo List on the connected USB device (page 51).

Timer Recording

Displays a menu for timer recording. “Programme Guide”: Allows you to set a programme to be recorded based on the information provided by the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) (page 34). “Timer List”: Allows you to set the date, time, and programme position of the programme manually (page 36).

HDD-Cam/DV

Displays the Dubbing List. “HDD-Cam Dubbing”: Allows you to dub the contents of a Sony HDD camcorder to the hard disk drive of the recorder via the USB jack on the front panel (page 60). “DV Dubbing”: Allows you to dub the contents of a DV camcorder to the hard disk drive of the recorder via the DV IN jack on the front panel (page 63).

Disc Setup (page 66)

Displays the Disc Setup menu for adjusting HDD/DVD related settings.

Initial Setup (page 68)

Displays the Initial Setup menu for setting up the recorder to suit your preferences.

To exit the System Menu

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Recording a TV Programme to the HDD

HDD

This section introduces the basic operation to record a current TV programme to the hard disk (HDD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 34.

To pause recording

Press X (pause). To resume recording, press z REC.

To change the recording mode (for analogue broadcasting only)

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode before recording starts. Each time you press the button, the display on the TV screen changes as follows:

Basic Operations

The recording destination is HDD only.

[/1

PROG +/–

INPUT

X z REC x REC

STOP

REC MODE TV [/1

1 Turn on the recorder and your TV.

Then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

2 Press PROG +/– to select the

programme position or input source you want to record.

3 Press z REC.

The recording mode is automatically set to DR mode, and recording starts.

For more details about the recording mode, see page 91.

To watch another TV programme while recording

Set your TV to the TV input using the TV t button (page 20).

• After pressing the z REC button, it may take a

short while to start recording.

• It may take a short while for recorder to stop or pause recording.

• You cannot change the recording mode while recording.

• If there is a power failure, the programme you are recording may be erased.

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP.

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Using the Quick Timer function

You can set the recorder to record in 30minute increments.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in 30-minute increments. The maximum duration is 8 hours.

(normal recording)

The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording.

To cancel the Quick Timer

Press z REC repeatedly until the time counter disappears. The recorder returns to normal recording mode. To stop recording, press x REC STOP.

Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)

HDD

RVR-R

Video

RWVR-RW

To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List.

The recorder records TV programmes only to the HDD. To keep and enjoy programmes as a single DVD, record the programmes to the HDD, then dub them to a DVD (page 56).

HDD

Red button

Green button

MARKER

Video

DVD

Blue button Yellow button

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,,

1 Press HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see “Playing Discs and Recorded Programmes” on page 40). Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

2 Press TITLE LIST.

• Options applicable only to the selected media are displayed.

• Only the options that are available during recording are displayed.

Example: HDD

A Media type: HDD or DVD B Preview of the selected title:

Displays the selected title’s preview with information (title name, recording date and time, station name or programme number, recording mode, title size, and icons). For details on icons, see “Icons/Title name/Recording Date:” below.

C Colour buttons:

Press the same colour button on the remote. Red button (“Edit”): Allows you to erase/dub titles, etc. Green button (“Sort”): Sorts titles by various options. Yellow button (“Go To”): Switches the Title List to show Playlists or “Visual Search.” Blue button (“Media”): Switches the list to the DivX List, Music List, or Photo List.

D Scroll bar:

Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the list. To view the hidden titles, press M/m.

E Title number/Total number of titles F Remaining capacity/Total capacity

(approx.)

G Icons/Title name/Recording Date:

: Indicates a protected title. “NEW”: Indicates that the title is newly recorded (not played back).

: Indicates that the title is recorded using the Update function. Genre icons: Indicates the title’s genre only when the title has genre information. You can check each genre icon name. See “To search for programmes by genre (Genre)” on page 36.

: Select a title, and press MARKER. A check mark appears next to the selected title. You can then edit all the selected titles at once.

3 Select a title using M/m, and press

Playback starts from the selected title.

To stop playback

Press x (stop).

To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)

Press ./> while the Title List is displayed. Each time you press ./>, the Title List changes to the previous/next page of titles.

To change the title order

1 Press the green button (“Sort”) while the

Title List is displayed.

2 Select an item using M/m, and press .

Order Sorted

By Date In order of when the titles

were recorded.

New* In order of when unseen

titles were recorded.

By Genre* In order of genre.

By Name In alphabetical order.

By Length In order of recording

length.

* HDD only

Basic Operations

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Visual Search

Select a title in the Title List, and press the yellow button “Go To” to select “Visual Search.” Chapters in the selected title are displayed in the “Visual Search” display. Select a chapter using </M/m/,, and press to play.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

Each time you sort titles by the same sort method, the titles are sorted in ascending/descending order.

Watching TV programmes

[/1

PROG +/–

INPUT

• The title names do not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders.

• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to be displayed.

• Depending on the DVD, some functions are not available.

INFO

DISPLAY

TV [/1

1 Turn on the recorder and your TV.

Then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

2 Press PROG +/– to select the

programme position or input source you want to watch.

To select a programme position using the Channel List (for digital broadcasting only)

1 While watching TV, press .

The Channel List appears.

2 Select a programme position using M/m,

and press . The selected programme is displayed.

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