Sony DAR-RH7000 User Manual [en, es, pl]

2-635-396-31(1)

DVD Recorder Home Theatre System

DAR-RH7000 DAR-RH1000

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

Bruksanvisning Instrukcja obsługi

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servi cing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

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 230 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

• To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.

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

HOWVIEW is a registered trademark of

S Gemstar Development Corporation. The S

HOWVIEW system is

manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Do not throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. When disconnecting the mains leads, do not touch the metallic part of the jacks or plugs.

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 mains lead connected.

• Do not disconnect the mains lead while the power is on.

• When disconnecting the 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 and all recording or dubbing has stopped).

• Do not move the recorder for one minute after you have unplugged the 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 not be backed up or saved by Sony.

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

On power sources

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

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

• Before disconnecting the AC power cord (mains lead), check that the recorder’s hard disk is not operating (recording or dubbing) on the front panel display.

• Do not put any object into the holes on the set (fan ventilation holes, jacks, etc.). Electric shock may result.

On placement

• Place the system in a lo cation with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.

• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet be comes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do not place the system in a confined space where ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.

• Do not block the ventilation holes for the cooling fan by putting anything on the system. The system is equipped with a high power amplifier. If the ventilation

holes are blocked, the system can overheat and malfunction.

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

• Do not install the system in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

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

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

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

• Do not put any objects on the recorder as they may fall, damage the surface, or cause malfunction.

• Do not put objects in front of the speakers as they may fall over when loud sound is output.

• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD Recorder Home Theatre System and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the system, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the system.

• Do not place anything around the rear of the subwoofer as air pressure from the subwoofer’s duct may knock down.

• Do no insert anything into the rear openings of the subwoofer. This may cause electric shock or injury.

• Do not insert anything into the subwoofer’s duct, as sound quality may be affected.

On recording

• Note that the contents of the recording cannot be compensated for under any and all conditions, including conditions that may arise due to a malfunction of this unit.

• Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

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 must 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.

• This system incorporates with

Digital and Dolby Pro

Dolby Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS Digital Surround System.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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, dependin g on the type of signal.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This system is capable of holding a still video image or onscreen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent dama ge 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 two models: DAR-RH7000 and DAR-RH1000. 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 s pecified by the text or illustrations.

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

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

• 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.

Table of Contents

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

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

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Home Theatre System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 3: Connecting the FM/AM Aerials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Step 4: Connecting the Subwoofer and Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting the Recorder to Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Step 8: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Seven Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

2. Recording a Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Timer Recording (Standard/ShowView) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Recording From Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Erasing and Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Dubbing (HDD y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Speaker Surround Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Selecting the Sound Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Reinforcing Bass Frequencies (DSGX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Enjoying TV or VCR Sound From the Speaker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Other Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Enjoying the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Controlling TVs With the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Speaker Settings (Speaker) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Disc Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Easy Setup

(Resetting the System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . . . . . . .112

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Home Theatre System

Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

HDD

“3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on

RWVR-RW

Video

page 39

Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback

Watching one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play

HDD

RWVR

“Playing back from the beginning of the programme you are currently recording (Chasing Playback)” on page 64

HDD

VCD

RWVR-RW

DATA CD

Video

“Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)” on page 65

Dubbing/Editing Compatible media and reference pages

Creating your own programme – Playlist

Copying a recorded title to and from the HDD – Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

HDD

RWVR

“Creating and Editing a Playlist” on page 76

HDD

RWVR-RW

Video

“Dubbing (HDD y DVD)” on page 79

Speaker Surround Options

Compatible media and reference pages

Listening multi-channel sound with the 5.1ch speakers

DVD

“Selecting the Sound Field” on page 84

A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Type Disc logo

Hard disk drive (internal)

DVD+RW

VR mode

DVDRW

Video mode

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

Icon used in this manual

HDD

RWVR

Formatting (new discs)

(Formatting unnecessary)

Automatically formatted in +VR mode

Format in VR mode (page 36)

Format in Video mode

Video

(page 36)

Automatically formatted

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing)

Dub HDD contents to a DVD to play on other DVD players

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized)

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary)

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 46)

DVD-R

Usable disc versions (as of March 2005)

• 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)

• 2.4x-speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs

Automatically formatted

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” and “DVD-R” are trademarks.

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images.

This logo applies to 4x and 6x speed DVD-RW discs.

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 46)

Recording Features Editing Features

Rewrite (page 48)

Auto Chapter (page 98)

Manual Chapter (page 75)

Record 16:9 sizes (page 54)

Change title name (page 43)

Erase title (page 74)

A-B Erase (page 73)

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No Yes

No Yes No No Yes Yes

Yes Yes No No

No No

Playlist (page 76)

No Yes No Yes

Discs that cannot be recorded on

• 8 cm discs

• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs

• DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format)

Yes Yes

Only if the recording mode is LSP, SP, HSP, or HQ, and “DVD Rec. Picture Size” is set to “16:9.”

Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

No No

,continued

Playable discs

Type Disc logo

DVD VIDEO

DVD-R DL —

VIDEO CD

DATA CD —

8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R

——

Icon used in this manual

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.

DVD-R Dual Layer discs that were recorded on other equipment. This recorder recognizes DVD-R Dual Layer discs as DVD Video compatible discs.

VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format.

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased.

CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.

8 cm DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-R recorded with a DVD video camera. (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be played.)

“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.

Discs that cannot be played

•PHOTO CDs

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain MP3 or JPEG files

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs that are not recorded in DVD Video format

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 11)

• DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format)

Note

When playing DTS surround sound on a CD or DVD, you can hear the sound from this speaker system only. The audio signals are not output from the LINE output jacks on the recorder.

Maximum recordable number of titles

Disc Number of titles*

HDD 300 DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 DVD+R DL 49

* The maximum length for each title is eight hours.

Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, see the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Your recorder has a region co de 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 will also play on this

ALL

recorder. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback prohibited by region code.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

HCD–RHXXXX

MODEL NO.

DVD RECORDER

NO.

Region code

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Notes

• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 36). Note that the disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.

• You cannot shorten the time required for recording even with high-speed discs.

• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video” printed on their packaging.

• You cannot add new recordings to DVD+Rs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment.

• In some cases, you may not be able to add new recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD menu.

• You cannot edit recordings on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that are made on other DVD equipment.

• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this recorder, the data may be erased.

• You may not be able to record on some recordable discs, depending on the disc.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are being marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Hookups and Settings

Step 1: Unpacking

Overview

Complete the following steps to start using this DVD recorder home theatre system.

Step 1: Unpacking (page 12)

Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System (page 14)

Step 3: Connecting the FM/AM Aerials (page 21)

Step 4: Connecting the Subwoofer and Recorder (page 22)

Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial (page 23)

Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder (page 24)

Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads (page 28)

Step 8: Easy Setup (page 34)

Steps 1 to 4 are for the speaker system; steps 5 and 6 for the recorder. After finishing all of the hookups, connect the mains leads in step 7, and start setting up the system in “Step 8: Easy Setup.”

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• See the instructions supplied wi th 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.

Check that you have the following items.

• DVD recorder (1)

• Mains lead (1)

• TV aerial cable (1)

• Active subwoofer (1)

• Speakers (5)

•AM loop aerial (1)

• FM wire aerial (1)

• Speaker cords (short) (3)

• Speaker cords (long) (2)

• System cord (1)

• Food pads for the active subwoofer*

(4)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Operating Instructions (1)

• Hookup Guide (card) (1)

The following is also included for speaker installation. For DAR-RH7000:

• Speaker stands (2)

• Covers of speaker stands (2)

• Screws (4)

• Foot pads*

(20)

For DAR-RH1000:

• Wall-mount pads (8)

Attach to the bottom of the subwoofer.

Attach to the bottom or rear of the speakers.

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the recorder and the speaker system using the supplied remote. Insert two Size R6 (AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point the remote at (remote sensor) on the recorder.

Notes

• To operate a non Sony TV, set the code number of the TV’s manufacturer (page 88).

• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands should leakage occur. Observe the following: – Do not 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 sensors (marked on the recorder) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. The system may not respond to the remote.

Hookups and Settings

Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System

For DAR-RH7000

Connect the speaker system using the supplied speaker cords, matching the colours of the terminals with the cords. For details on front speaker connection and speaker stands, see page 17.

Grey

Black

(+)

(–)

Centre speaker

Subwoofer

FM75

COAXIAL

AERIAL

Front speaker (L)Front speaker (R)

(+) (–)

Colour tube

Surround speaker (R)

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

SPEAKERS

FRONT CENTERSURROUND

LRL

SPEAKERS

FRONT CENTERSURROUND

LRL

Surround speaker (L)

For DAR-RH1000

Connect the speaker system using the supplied speaker cords, matching the colours of the terminals with the cords.

Grey

Black

(+)

(–)

Centre speaker

Subwoofer

FM75 COAXIAL

Front speaker (L)Front speaker (R)

AERIAL

(+) (–)

Colour tube

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Surround speaker (R)

Notes

• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

SPEAKERS

FRONT CENTERSURROUND

LRL

SPEAKERS

FRONT CENTERSURROUND

LRL

Surround speaker (L)

• Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold. – Dusty or dirty.

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– Very humid. – Subject to vibration. – Subject to direct sunlight.

• Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system.

• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) attached to the speakers on a specially treated floor (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.), as staining or discoloration may result.

• Cover the floor with a cloth when connecting.

• Be sure to match the speaker cord polarity with the component terminals: 3 to 3 (grey), # to # (black). If reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.

Notes on speaker cord treatment

• Do not insert the speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals. Bend the stripped cord at the insulation before connecting.

• To avoid short-circuiting the speakers, make sure speaker cord conductors do not touch the neighbouring conductors or terminal. Example:

Too much insulation is removed. Conductors are touching each other.

Positioning the speakers

For the best possible surround sound, all speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the centre speaker up to 1.6 m closer (B ) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 m closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 m (A) from the listening position.

Notes

• Do not place the centre speaker and surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.

• If you change the speaker positions after Easy Setup (page 34), change the “Distance” and “Size” setti ngs in “Speaker” setup accordingly (page 100).

Conductors are splayed, and touching neighbouring terminal.

After connecting the system components and the mains leads, you can check for a speaker shortcircuit using the test tone (page 102). If the test tone is not output, or is output from a speaker other than indicated in the front panel display, check the speaker connection.

Note

If you connect the speakers incorrectly, or turn up the volume while the speakers are short-circuited, the POWER indicator on the subwoofer flashes and the system enters standby mode. If this happens, disconnect the mains lead, wait about two minutes, and then reconnect to turn on the system.

Note on subwoofer placement

If the subwoofer is placed too close to a CRT TV or projector, magnetic leakage may interfere with the video signals and cause colour irregularity. Should this happen, turn off the TV or the projector, wait for 15 to 30 minutes, and then turn it on again. If the problem persists, try the following: – Position the subwoofer at least 0.3 m away from

the TV or the projector.

– Move any nearby magnetic object away from the

subwoofer (healthcare devices, toys, etc.). Magnetic latches on TV stands may also cause a problem.

Installing the speakers (DARRH7000)

Attach the front speakers to the supplied speaker stands.

1 Thread the speaker cord through the hole in

the bottom of the speaker stand.

3 Securely attach the speaker to the stand with

the supplied screws after adjusting the height of the speaker.

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Screw

2 Thread the speaker cord through the post of

the speaker stand, and connect it to the speaker terminals. Ensure the rear holes of the speaker are oriented as illustrated below.

4 Take up the slack of the speaker cord.

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Attach the cover.

To attach the supplied foot pads

If you are to place the centre speaker on a rack, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the speaker. Make sure that the hole on the back of the speaker is in the right direction, as illustrated below.

Notes

• Set both speakers to the same height.

• You can install the front and surround speakers on optional speaker stands (WS-FV20 or WS-FV11).

When detaching the speakers from their stands

Insert a flathead screwdriver (not supplied) into the notch of the cover, and remove the cover from the stand.

Flathead screwdriver (not supplied)

Note

Detach the speaker carefully to prevent pinching your fingers between the speaker and speaker stand.

Foot pad

z Hint

When placing the front speakers or the surround speakers vertically, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom face of each speaker.

To install the speakers on a wall

The front speakers can be wall mounted, either vertically or horizontally. To mount the front speakers horizontally, follow the centre speaker installation procedure on page 20.

1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable

for the hole on the back of each speaker.

4 mm

Minimum 30 mm

Front speaker

Centre and surround speaker

1 4.6 mm

2 10 mm

4.6 mm

Centre speaker

280 mm

Hookups and Settings

8 to 10 mm

Surround speaker

8 to 10 mm

10 mm

2 Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws

should protrude 8 to 10 mm.

Front speaker

8 to 10 mm

280 mm

3 Attach the supplied foot pads to the speakers,

and hang the speakers on the screws. Make sure that the rear hole is oriented correctly before hanging the speaker.

Front speaker

Foot pad

1 4.6 mm

2 10 mm

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entre speaker

4.6 mm

10 mm

Foot pad

Surround speaker

Installing the speakers on a wall (DAR-RH1000)

1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable

for the hole on the back of each speaker.

4 mm

Minimum 25 mm

Speaker rear hole

4.6 mm

10 mm

Foot pad

Notes

• If you do not set the speaker correctly, the speaker may fall down and cause injury.

• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. In the case of a plaster board wall, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall.

• Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.

• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.

• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength, improper screw installation, or natural calamity, etc.

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

The screws should protrude 8 to 9 mm.

3 Attach the supplied wall-mount pads on the

rear of the speaker.

10 mm

8 to 9 mm

Wall-mount pads (7 × 7 mm, 3 mm thick)

4 Hang the speakers on the screws.

4.6 mm

Step 3: Connecting the FM/ AM Aerials

10 mm

Notes

• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. In the case of a plaster board wall, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall.

• Install the speakers on a vertical, flat wall where reinforcement is applied.

• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.

• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

Subwoofer

AM loop aerial

FM75

COAXIAL

AERIAL

FM wire aerial (supplied)

(supplied)

z Hints

• AM loop aerial’s cord (A) and (B) can be connected to either terminal.

• If FM reception is poor, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM aerial as shown below.

Outdoor FM aerial (not supplied)

Hookups and Settings

Subwoofer

FM75

COAXIAL

AERIAL

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop aerial away from the system and other equipment.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire aerial.

• Keep the FM wire aerial as horizontal as possible.

Step 4: Connecting the Subwoofer and Recorder

Connect the subwoofer and recorder using the supplied system cord.

DVD recorder

OUT

AERIAL

System cord (supplied)

LINE 1 - TV LINE 3/

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

LINE 4 IN

to SYSTEM CONNECTOR

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

Subwoofer

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

to SYSTEM CONNECTOR

DECODER

Squeeze both sides of the plug and insert it fully until it clicks.

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

/ C

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

/ C

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

~ AC IN

DVD recorder

Subwoofer

FM75

COAXIAL

AERIAL

: Signal flow

Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial

Connect the TV aerial cable following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads” (page 28).

Hookups and Settings

to AERIAL IN

OUT

AERIAL

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

OUT

AERIAL

LINE 1 - TV LINE 3/

LINE 4 IN

DECODER

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

DVD recorder

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

/ C

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

~ AC IN

to AERIAL OUT

TV aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

1 Disconnect the TV 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 TV aerial

cable.

Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder

Connect a video cord to view pictures (not supplied). Select one of following patterns A through D according to the type of input jack on your TV monitor or projector.

Video cord

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV or projector

INPUT

OUT

AERIAL

To i LINE 1 – TV

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

(not supplied)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

LINE 1 - TV LINE 3/

LINE 4 IN

DECODER

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

(red) (blue)

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

S-video cord (not supplied)

to LINE OUT (S VIDEO)

/ C

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

~ AC IN

(green)

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV or projector

DVD recorder

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

SCART cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

B/CB

R/CR

Component video cord (not supplied)

TV or projector

: Signal flow

Notes

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

• The LINE jacks do not output DTS audio signals of CDs or DVDs. You can hear DTS sound from this speaker system only.

(green)

(blue)

(red)

A Connecting to a SCART input jack

Connect using a SCART cord (not supplied) to the LINE 1-TV jack and your TV. Be sure of a firm connection to avoid hum and noise. See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. When you set “Line1 Output” to “S Video” or “R GB” in “Easy Setup” (page 34), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal.

• When you connect the recorder to your TV via a SCART jack, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback. If necessary, press t TV/DVD to return the input to TV.

• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins. See your TV’s instruction manual as well for this connection.

• If you connect this recorder to a TV with SMARTLINK, set “Line1 Output” to “Video” in “Easy Setup.”

Hookups and Settings

B Connecting to a video input jack

Connect using a video cord (not supplied) to the yellow LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images.

C Connecting to an S VIDEO input

jack

Connect using an S-video cord (not supplied) to the LINE OUT (S VIDEO) jack. You will enjoy high quality images.

D Connecting to component video

input jacks (Y, P

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, you must use this connection and set “Component Out” in “Video” setup to “On” (page 96). Then press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Using the PROGRESSIVE button” on page 26.

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 95.

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on the recorder (page 29).

Notes

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

• You cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button with the connections B and C.

B/CB, PR/CR,)

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

If the connected TV (or other connected equipment such as a set top box) complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link MEGALOGIC CINEMALINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW

LINK

, EASYLINK*2,

, or T-V LINK*5, this recorder automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the connection pattern A on page 24 (the SMARTLINK indicator lights up when you turn on your TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

•Preset Download

You can download the tuner preset data from your TV to this recorder, and tune the recorder according to that data in “Easy Setup.” This further simplifies the “Easy Setup” procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the “Easy Setup” function during this procedure (page 34).

• TV Direct Rec

You can easily record what you are currently watching (page 38).

• One Touch Play

You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV’s input to the recorder, and start playback with one touch of the H (play) button (page 61).

• One Touch Menu

You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s channel, and display the Title List menu with one touch of the TITLE LIST button (page 61).

• One Touch Timer

You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s channel, and display the timer programming menu with one touch of the TIMER button (page 51).

• Automatic Power Off

The recorder will turn off automatically if the recorder is not used after you turn off the TV.

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• NexTView Download You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV. See your TV’s instruction manual.

“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.

“EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks of Philips Corporation.

“Q-Link” and “NexTView Link” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.

“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.

z Hint

SMARTLINK also works with TVs or other equipment having EPG Timer Control, EPG Title Download, and Now Recording functions. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your TV or other equipment.

Notes

• The SMARTLINK features are available only when “Video” is selected in “Line1 Output.”

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

Using the PROGRESSIVE button

By using the PROGRESSIVE button, you can select the signal format in which the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or progressive.

1 Connect the recorder using the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern D on page 25).

2 Set “Component Out” in “Video” setup to

“On” (page 96).

3 Press the PROGRESSIVE button.

“PROGRE” appears in the front panel display when the recorder outputs progressive signals.

◆Progressive

Select this when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks. Note that the pictures will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select progressive signal output when either of the above conditions is not met.

◆Interlace

Select this when: – your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, – your TV is connected to jacks other than the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE 2

OUT (VIDEO or S VIDEO)).

z Hint

When you select progressive signal output, you can finetune the signal according to the type of software you are watching (page 96).

Note

Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of 525/625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p/ 625p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service centre.

Connecting an audio cord

If you listen via your TV’s speakers, connect the LINE OUT jacks of the recorder to the audio input jacks of your TV.

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

(red)

(white)

Audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

(red)

Hookups and Settings

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

OUT

AERIAL

LINE 1 - TV LINE 3/

SYSTEM CONNECTOR LINE OUT

LINE 4 IN

to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)

DECODER

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

: Signal flow

Notes

• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

• Do not connect the LINE 4 IN (AUDIO L/R) and LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks to your TV’s audio jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

• The LINE jacks do not output DTS audio signals of CDs or DVDs. You can hear DTS sound from this speaker system only.

TV or projector

/ C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

~ AC IN

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

DVD recorder

Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads

If you are connecting additional devices, go to “Connecting the Recorder to Other Equipment” (page 29) first. After completing all of the hookups, connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder, and then plug the recorder, subwoofer, and TV mains leads into the mains.

DVD recorder

AC IN

Subwoofer

to mains

to AC IN

SPEAKERS

FRONT CENTERSURROUND

LRL

to mains

Before operating, you must wait a short while until the front panel display lights up and the recorder has entered standby mode. You can

then start setting up the system – go to “Step 8: Easy Setup” (page 34).

To turn the system on and off

Press [/1. When you turn off the system, the system enters standby mode and the ON/STANDBY indicator on the subwoofer lights up in red.

Note

After the subwoofer’s mains lead is disconnected, the ON/STANDBY indicator may remain lit red for a while.

Connecting the Recorder to Other Equipment

Before connecting the recorder’s mains lead, connect any other equipment (VCR, satellite tuner, PAYTV decoder, etc.) to the LINE IN jacks of the recorder. See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment” (page 57). To listen to the sound of other equipment through the speaker system, see “Enjoying TV or VCR Sound From the Speaker System” (page 86).

Connecting a VCR or similar device

To connect to the LINE 3 jack

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of this recorder.

VCR

SCART cord (not supplied)

to SCART input

Hookups and Settings

to i LINE 1 – TV

OUT

AERIAL

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

LINE 1 - TV LINE 3/

LINE 4 IN

DECODER

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to i LINE 3/DECODER

/ C

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

/ C

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AC IN

DVD recorder

Notes

• Pictures containing copy protection signals, which prohibit copying, cannot be recorded.

• If you pass the recorder signals via the 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 your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, connect to a second line input on your TV (“Line input 2” below).

Line input 1

VCR DVD recorder TV

Line input 2

• SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3/DECODER jack.

• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the t TV/ DVD button on the remote.

• If the recorder’s mains lead is disconnected, you will not be able to view images from the connected VCR.

• DTS audio signals of CDs/DVDs are output only to this speaker system, not to the LINE jacks.

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To connect to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of this recorder. If you are connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks and the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of a video cord.

VCR, etc.

OUTPUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD recorder (front)

SYNCRO RECTIMER REC

OUT

AERIAL

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

(rear)

S-video cord (not supplied)

FM/AMDVDHDD

LINE 1 - TV LINE 3/

LINE 4 IN

DECODER

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to LINE 4 IN

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

MODE

LINE OUT

INPUT

REC

PROGRAM +

SELECT

/ C

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

REC STOPREC PAUSEREC

LINE 2 IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L(MONO) AUDIO R

to LINE 2 IN

VOLUME +

~ AC IN

VCR, etc.

: Signal flow

z Hint

When connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use an audio cord to distribute monaural signal to both left and right channels (not supplied).

Notes

• 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. Noise (feedback) may result.

• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time (i.e. yellow video cord and S-video cord).

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