Sony RDR-HX715 User Manual

2-635-892-11(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-HX715

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 servi cing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For customers in the U.S.A

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR-HX715 Serial No.______________

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

b Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. The TV Guide On Screen system is manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. The TV Guide On Screen system is protected by one or more of the following issued United States patents 6,498,895, 6,418,556, 6,331,877; 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121. Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc. and/or its related affiliates are not in any way liable for the accuracy or availability of the program schedule information or other data in the TV Guide On Screen system and cannot guarantee service availability in your area. In no event shall Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates be liable for any damages in connection with the accuracy or availability of the program schedule information or other data in the TV Guide On Screen system.

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 meters.

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 connected.

• Do not disconnect the AC power cord while the power is on.

• When disconnecting the AC power cord, 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 AC power cord.

• 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 recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connecte d 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, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

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

On placement

• Place the recorde r 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 book shelf 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.

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

On recording

Make trial record ings 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 programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted. U nauthorized 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 program 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.

Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs receive d 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 on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma di splay 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.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near

water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from

being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, a nd the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/

accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, o r table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unuse d for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified

service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has bee n spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

About this manual

• In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as “HDD,” and “disc” is used as a general reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

• 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 di splay illustrations 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Recordable and playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

B: Cable box with an antenna output only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the PROGRESSIVE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Controlling TVs with the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote. . . . . . . . . 24

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder. . . . . . . . . 24

Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2. Recording a Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Checking the disc status while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3. Playing the Recorded Program (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Checking the playing/remaining time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

6. Labeling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Labeling a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Protecting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Unfinalizing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

,continued

TV GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Introduction to the TV Guide On Screen System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Watching TV with the TV Guide On Screen System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Setting the “Remind” Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Searching for a Program with the TV Guide On Screen System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Customizing the TV Guide On Screen System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Recording mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Recording a stereo/SAP program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Unrecordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Recording with the TV Guide On Screen system (TV GUIDE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Setting the timer manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Using the Quick Timer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Adjusting the recording picture quality and size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Creating chapters in a title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Changing/Canceling Timer Recording or Reminder Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Recording From Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Recording from connected equipment without a timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Playing titles with the TV Guide On Screen system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Adjusting the picture quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Adjusting the sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording

(Chasing Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Playing a previous recording while making another

(Simultaneous Rec and Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Searching by Thumbnail (Visual Search). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Searching by title number or time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Selecting an MP3 album or track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Selecting a JPEG album or image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play. . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

About playback order of albums, tracks, and files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Edit options for the HDD and DVD-RWs (VR mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs. . . . . . . . 73

Erasing and Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Erasing a chapter (Delete Chapter). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Dividing a title (Divide Title). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Erasing all titles on the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Creating chapters manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Moving a Playlist title (Change Order). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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

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

About “Dub Mode” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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

Dubbing a single title (Title Dub) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

DV/Digital8 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Preparing for DV/Digital8 dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Recording an Entire DV/Digital8 Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Tuner Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Area Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Set Top Box Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . . . . . . .106

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

Easily search for programs with the TV Guide On Screen system – TV Guide

HDD

RWVR-RW

Video

“3. Playing the Recorded Program (Title List)” on page 34

HDD

RWVR-RW

Video

The TV Guide On Screen system displays a free interactive program guide. Search for your favorite program by listing them alphabetically, by category or by keyword (page 46). You can then set the timer to record that program just by selecting it (page 50).

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 from the beginning of the program you are recording (Chasing Playback)” on page 65

HDD

VCD

RWVR-RW

DATA DVD

DATA CD

Video

“Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)” on page 66

Dubbing/Editing Compatible media and reference pages

Creating your own program – Playlist

HDD

RWVR

“Creating and Editing a Playlist” on page 77

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

Automatic dubbing of DV tapes – DV/Digital8 Dubbing

HDD

“Dubbing (HDD y DVD)” on page 79

HDD

“DV/Digital8 Dubbing” on page 84

A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 10.

RWVR-RW

Video

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 31)

Format in Video mode

Video

(page 31)

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 40)

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 40)

Recording Features Editing Features

Rewrite (page 49)

Auto Chapter (page 96)

Manual Chapter (page 76)

Record 16:9 sizes (page 53)

Change title name (page 73)

Delete title (page 75)

A-B Erase (page 74)

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 77)

No Yes No Yes

Discs that cannot be recorded on

• 8 cm 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

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Playable discs

Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

DATA DVD —

DATA CD —

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

——

Icon used in this manual

DVD

VCD

DATA DVD

DATA CD

Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

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

DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-ROMs containing JPEG image files

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 do not contain JPEG files or are not in DVD Video format

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 13)

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

• A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL

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 code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. DVD VIDEOs labeled 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 labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

RDR–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

Region code

0-000-000-00

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.

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.

b 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 31). 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.

Hookups and Settings

Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder.

b Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.

• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a video input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1)

• Power cord (1)

• Antenna cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Set top box controller (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller

Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do not connect the power cord until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord” on page 21.

If you have Hookup

Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output

Cable box with an antenna output only

Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)

A (page 15)

B (page 16)

C (page 17)

The cable box/satellite receiver control function can be used with hookup A or B. It allows the recorder to control a cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set top box controller. The recorder controls channels on the cable box or satellite receiver for timer recording. You can also use the recorder’s remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/satellite receiver and recorder are turned on. To use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you need to connect the set top box controller and set the code number and output channel (page 25). After setting up the cable box/ satellite receiver control, check that the recorder can correctly control the cable box or satellite receiver (page 26).

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER (IN USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

b Notes

• If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

• If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

• If you have made hookup A or B and want to use the TV Guide On Screen system, the cable box must be turned on, the set top box controller must be connected, and “Set Top Box Control” in “Settings” setup must be set to “On” (page 90) to download the TV Guide On Screen data.

A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output

With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3). Note that the TV Guide On Screen system does not display listings for satellite programming.

Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver.

Set top box controller (page 14)

AUDIO

OUT

Cable box/ satellite receiver

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S-video cord (not supplied)

ANT IN

TO TV

Antenna cable (supplied)

to antenna input

Wall

Hookups and Settings

Component video cord

to LINE IN

(not supplied)

1 or 3

COMPONENT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

to COMPONENT VIDEO IN

DVD recorder

COMPONENT

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

~AC IN

SET TOP

BOX

CONTROL

to SET TOP BOX CONTROL

LINE IN

R-AUDIO-L

VHF/UHF

SET TOP

BOX

CONTROL

OUT

DIGITALOUT

PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

S VIDEO

VIDEO

HDMIOUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

G-LINK

LINE IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

: Signal flow

b Note

Do not connect a hi-definition tuner using the component video cords. This recorder only accepts standard definition interlace signals.

z Hints

• If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack or component output jacks, you can use an S-video cord (not supplied) or component video cord (not supplied) instead of the audio/video cord. When you connect using a component video cord, connect the audio cords to the LINE IN jacks.

• If you conne ct an S-video cord to the LINE IN 1 jack or compone nt video cord to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks, set “Line1 Input” in “Video” setup to “S Video” or “Component” (page 93). If you connect an S-video cord to the LINE IN 3 jack, set “Line3 Input” in “Video” setup to “S Video” (page 93).

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B: Cable box with an antenna output only

With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch).

Wall

Set top box controller

Cable box

ANT IN

TO TV

(supplied)

Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver.

Antenna cable (supplied)

to VHF/UHF IN

: Signal flow

VHF/UHF

OUT

to VHF/UHF OUT

SET TOP

BOX

CONTROL

HDMIOUT

DIGITALOUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

SET TOP

BOX

OPTICAL

VHF/UHF

OUT

to antenna input

G-LINK

LINE IN

R-AUDIO-L

to SET TOP BOX CONTROL

COMPONENT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

DVD recorder

COMPONENT

LINE OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

~AC IN

C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)

Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder.

Wall

Hookups and Settings

to VHF/UHF IN

VHF/UHF

OUT

to VHF/UHF OUT

Antenna cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

SET TOP

CONTROL

HDMIOUT

DIGITALOUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

BOX

OPTICAL

VHF/UHF

OUT

to antenna input

G-LINK

LINE IN

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

~AC IN

DVD recorder

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords

Select one of the following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures.

A Connecting to a video input jack

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 C on page 18).

2 Press the PROGRESSIVE button repeatedly.

“PROGRESSIVE” 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

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT

(VIDEO or S VIDEO)).

Hookups and Settings

z Hint

When you select progressive signal output, you can finetune the signal according to the type of software you are watching (page 92).

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.

A Connecting to audio L/R (left/right) input jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. You can enjoy the following surround effects (page 61).

• TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night

• Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night

B Connecting to a digital audio input jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch) and DTS (5.1ch) surround effects.

HDMI cord (not supplied)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

LINE OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

R-AUDIO-L

SET TOP

BOX

CONTROL

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL

VIDEO

DIGITALOUT

PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(white)

(yellow)*

S VIDEO

to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1 or 2

G-LINK

HDMI OUT

LINE IN

R-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

(yellow)

INPUT

VIDEO

(white)

(red)

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

DVD recorder

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

~AC I N

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical/HDMI digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (L)

: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18).

AV amplifier (re ceiver) with a decoder

Front (R)

SubwooferCenter

z Hint

For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

b Notes

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

• In the connection A, do not connect the LINE IN (RAUDIO-L) and LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

• In the connection B, after you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under “Audio Connection” in “Easy Setup” (page 25). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

• With the connection B, the surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be used.

• When you connect the recorder to an AV amplifer (receiver) using an HDM I cord, you will need t o do one of the following: – Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV with

the HDMI cord.

– Connect the recorder to the TV with a video cord

other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord).

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

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC outlet. After you connect the power cord, 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 28), be sure to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete.

~AC IN

to AC IN

to AC outlet

Hookups and Settings

Step 6: Preparing the Remote

You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) 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.

b Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 24).

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

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV. If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can use the supplied remote to control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume.

b Notes

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with some or all of the buttons below.

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

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

Number buttons, SET

WIDE MODE

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

TV/DVD switch

[/1

CH +/–

VOL +/–

TV/VIDEO

1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. 2 Hold down [/1. 3 Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see

“Code numbers of controllable TVs” below) using the number buttons.

4 Release [/1.

When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following:

Buttons Operations

[/1 Turns your TV on or off

VOL +/– Adjusts the volume of

CH +/– Selects the channel on

WIDE MODE Switches to or from the

TV/VIDEO Switches your TV’s

Number buttons and SET

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)

Akai 04

AOC 04

Centurion 12

Coronado 03

Curtis-Mathes 12, 14

Daewoo 04, 22

Daytron 03, 12

Fisher 11

General Electric 04, 06, 10

Gold Star/LG 03, 04, 17

Hitachi 02, 03, 04

J.C.Penney 04, 10, 12

JVC 09

KMC 03

Magnavox 03, 04, 08, 12, 21

Marantz 04, 13

MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17

NEC 04, 12

Panasonic 06, 19

your TV

wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV

input source

Selects the channel on your TV

Manufacturer Code number

Philco 02, 03, 04, 08

Philips 08, 21

Pioneer 06, 16

Portland 03

Proscan 10

Quasar 06, 18

Radio Shack 05, 10, 14

RCA 04, 10

Sampo 12

Samsung 03, 04, 12, 20

Sanyo 11, 14

Scott 12

Sears 07, 10, 11

Sharp 03, 05, 18

Sylvania 08, 12

Teknika 03, 08, 14

Toshiba 07, 18

Wards 03, 04, 12

Yorx 12

Zenith 14, 15

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Hookups and Settings

Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote

TV/DVD switch

[/1

1 2 3

4 6

Number buttons

7 8 9

VOL +/–

1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD. 2 Hold down [/1, and enter the

manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons.

3 Release [/1.

The VOL +/– buttons control the AV amplifier’s volume. If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder

If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

SYSTEM MENU

M/m,

O RETURN

ENTER

z Hint

If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default).

Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers)

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 78, 79, 80, 91

Denon 84, 85, 86

Kenwood 92, 93

Onkyo 81, 82, 83

Pioneer 99

Sansui 87

Technics 97, 98

Yamaha 94, 95, 96

COMMAND MODE switch

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Tuner Preset

Area Setup

Clock

Set Top Box Control

Language

3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

SETUP

Format DVD-RW : VR

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Dimmer :

Auto Display :

Auto Stereo :

Tuner Audio :

Command Mode :

Factory Setup

Normal

Main

DVD3

Step 7: Easy Setup

Make the basic adjustments by following the onscreen instructions in “Easy Setup.”

Hookups and Settings

[/1

4 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

SETUP

Format DVD-RW : VR

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Dimmer :

Auto Display :

Auto Stereo :

Tuner Audio :

Command Mode :

Factory Setup

DVD1

DVD2

DVD3

Normal

DVD3

5 Select the Command mode (DVD1, DVD2,

or DVD3), and press ENTER.

6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the

remote so it matches the mode you selected above.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

Check that the command mode switch on the remote is set to the default setting of DVD3 before you try to change the command mode for the recorder. If the command mode for the remote is changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you may be unable to operate this recorder.

Number buttons

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

CH +/–

</M/m/,,

O RETURN

ENTER

1 Turn on the recorder and switch the input

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

The message about the initial settings appears.

• If this message does not ap pear, select “Easy

Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu to run “Easy Setup” function (“Settings and Adjustments” on page 88).

2 Press ENTER.

Follow the on-screen instructions to make the following settings.

Area Setup

“Area Setup” will enable you to use the TV Guide On Screen system (page 42). Enter your area of residence and zip code even if you do not want to use the TV Guide On Screen system.

Language

Select the language for the on-screen displays.

Clock

Set the clock manually using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. If the clock data has already been received, go to “Set Top Box Control.”

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Set Top Box Control

If you want to use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 15), select “Yes,” and set the brand code and the cable box output channel (page 90). If you do not have a cable box/satellite receiver, select “No.”

Tuner Preset

“Tuner Preset” appears only when you set “Set Top Box Control” to “No.” Select whether or not you have a cable connection. The Tuner Preset function automatically searches for all of the receivable channels and presets them. To set the channels manually, see page 88.

TV Type

If you have a wide-screen TV, select “16:9.” If you have a standard TV, select either “4:3 Letter Box” (shrink to fit) or “4:3 Pan Scan” (stretch to fit). This will determine how “wide-screen” images are displayed on your TV.

Audio Connection

If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using either a digital optical or coaxial/HDMI cord, select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT” and set the digital output signal (page 94).

3 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

“Easy Setup” is finished.

To receive TV Guide On Screen data your recorder must be turned off when not in use. If your recorder is connected to a cable box, be sure to leave the cable box turned on. After initial setup, it may take up to 24 hours to begin to receive TV program listings. It may take up to one week to receive all eight days of TV program listings.

Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting

1 Point the DVD recorder’s remote at the

recorder (not at the cable box/satellite receiver).

2 Press CH +/– and check that the channel

changes on the cable box/satellite receiver window.

3 Press the number buttons and check that

the channel changes on the cable box/ satellite receiver window.

Tune your cable box to channel 02. Then using your DVD recorder’s remote, enter 09 to tune your cable box to channel 09. Did the cable box change to channel 09? If the cable box did not tune to channel 09, follow the instructions below for getting your recorder to control your cable box.

If you cannot get the recorder to control your cable box/satellite receiver

Check the settings at “Set Top Box Control” in “Settings” setup (page 90). If more than one code number is listed for your cable box/satellite receiver, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your cable box/ satellite receiver. Check the connection and position of the set top box controller (page 15). If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with this recorder, contact your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu (page 99).

b Note

If you use an S-video cord to connect your cable box or satellite receiver, set “Line1 Input” or “Line3 Input” in “Video” setup to “S Video” (page 93).

To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver

Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, fix it in place.

1 Remove the backing on the double-sided tape.

2 Attach it so that the set top box controller is

directly above the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver.

Hookups and Settings

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 84). See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 57.

Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN 1 or 3 of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.

LINE OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

S Video

VCR, etc.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

S-video cord (not supplied)

to COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Component video cord (not supplied)

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

to LINE IN 1 or 3

LINE IN

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD recorder

HDMIOUT

VHF/UHF

SET TOP

CONTROL

OUT

G-LINK

LINE IN

DIGITALOUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

BOX

OPTICAL

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

~AC IN

: Signal flow

b Notes

• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any 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, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.

Line input 1

VCR DVD recorder TV

Line input 2

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

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

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

VCR, etc.

OUTPUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Hookups and Settings

S-video cord

(not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder

: Signal flow

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

z Hint

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

b Notes

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

• 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.

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE IN 1 jacks. Disconnect the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below.

INPUT

Audio/video cord (supplied)

VIDEO

AUDIO

VHF/UHF

OUT

SET TOP

CONTROL

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

HDMI OUT

G-LINK

DIGITALOUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

BOX

OPTICAL

LINE IN

R-AUDIO-L

LINE IN

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

to LINE IN 1

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

: Signal flow

If you want to use the Synchro Rec function

This connection is necessary to use the SynchroRecording function. See “Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 56.

to LINE OUT

DVD recorder

COMPONENT COMPONENT VIDEO IN

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO OUT

~AC I N

Satellite tuner, etc.

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

b Notes

• Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.

• If you disconnect the recorder’s power cord, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected tuner.

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