Sony RDR-HX750 User Manual

2-899-893-13(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

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RDR-HX750

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 servic ing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear of the unit.

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.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with

or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Precautions

• This unit operates on 220 –

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

• To prevent fire or shock hazard,

do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

• Install this system so that the

mains lead can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

GUIDE Plus+ and G-LINK are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates.

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/ OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND / OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

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

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

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 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 Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Precautions

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

On safety

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

About the hard disk drive

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

• Do not apply a strong shock to the recorder.

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

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

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

• Do not move the recorder with its 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 for at least 30 seconds and all recording or dubbing has stopped).

• Do not move the recorder for one minute after you have unplugged the 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.

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About repairing the hard disk drive

• The contents of the hard disk drive may be checked in case of repair or inspecti on during a malfunction or modification. However, the con tents 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 (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself has been turned off.

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

On placement

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

On recording

Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

On compensation for lost recordings

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

Copyrights

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

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protect ed 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 Product includes FontAvenue by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC corporation.

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Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programmes received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain

copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

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

About this manual

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

• Icons, such as , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained.

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

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

• 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.

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Table of Contents

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

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Recordable and playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller . . . . . . . . 13

Using the set top box receiver control function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

A: Connecting a set top box receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

B: Connecting the aerial cable only (no set top box receiver) . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only). . . . . . . 18

About the HDMI Control functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync

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

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Step 5: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Controlling TVs with the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote . . . . . 22

Step 6: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Connecting an External Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting a decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setting external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder)

programme positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

system/set top box controller. . . . . . . . . . 24

Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

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

2. Recording a Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Checking the disc status while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Labelling a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Protecting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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

Unfinalising a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

8. Reformatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

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GUIDE Plus+ (in the UK only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Learning the common elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Watching TV Using the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Searching for a Programme Using the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Setting a profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Selecting and watching a programme from My TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Checking programme positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Disabling programme positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Unrecordable pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+ (in the UK only)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Setting the timer manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Using the Quick Timer function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Adjusting the recording picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Creating chapters in a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Changing timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Cancelling timer settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Recording from Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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

Playing the Recorded Programme/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Playback options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Playing repeatedly (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Creating your own programme (Programme) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Adjusting the picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause/Pause Live TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Playing from the Beginning of the Programme You Are Recording

(Chase Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Playing a Previous Recording While Making Another

(Simultaneous Rec and Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Searching for a Time/Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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

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

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

Editing multiple titles (Multi-Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Dividing a title (Divide). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Erasing and Editing a Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Dividing a chapter (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Erasing a chapter (Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Combining multiple chapters (Combine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

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

Moving a Playlist title (Move). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Moving a chapter (Move). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Dubbing (HDD y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

HDD/DVD Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Dubbing Using Dubbing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

DV Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Before DV Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape (DV One Touch Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . 86

Dubbing Selected Scenes (Manual Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Playing from a DV Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Playing Audio Tracks from CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Playing repeatedly (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Creating your own programme (Programme) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Searching for an Audio Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

About Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Preparing for Using Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Connecting the USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Copying audio tracks (DISC t HDD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Copying an album (USB t HDD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Playing repeatedly (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Creating your own programme (Programme) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

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JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

About the “Photo Album” Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Preparing for Using the “Photo Album” Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Connecting the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Copying JPEG image files to the HDD (DISC/USB t HDD). . . . . . . . . 98

Copying all JPEG image files from the connected USB device

(USB t DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Copying JPEG image files or albums on the HDD (HDD y HDD) . . . . 99

Copying JPEG image albums to a disc (HDDtDVD-RW/DVD-R)

Copying JPEG image files to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . . 101

Using the “Photo Album” List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Viewing a JPEG image file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Playing a slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Printing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

. . . . 100

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Disc Settings (Disc Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Recorder Settings (Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Auto Channel Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Manual CH Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Channel Swapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Video Settings (Video In/Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Audio Input Settings (Audio In) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Audio Output Settings (Audio Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Language Settings (Language) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Recording Settings (Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Playback Settings (Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

HDMI Settings (HDMI Output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Other Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Options 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Resetting the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, and DivX Video

Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Country/Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Type Disc Logo

mode Hard disk drive (internal)

Video

mode

DVD+RW

mode

DVD-RW

Video

mode

Icon used in this manual

HDD

RWVR

Video

Formatting (new discs)

Select “Video Mode Off” in “HDD Recording Format” (page 120)

Select “Video Mode On” (default) in “HDD Recording Format” (page 120)

Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+RW VIDEO)

Format in VR mode (page 31)

Format in Video mode

(page 31)

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalising)

Dub HDD contents to a DVD (VR mode) to play on other DVD players

Dub HDD contents to a DVD (Video mode) to play on other DVD players

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalised)

Playable o nly on VR mode compatible players (finalisation unnecessary)

Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 40)

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

DVD-R

mode

DVD-R DLVideo

mode

RVR

Video

Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+R VIDEO)

Format in VR mode (page 31)

Formatting is performed in the “Format” setup (page 42).

Automatically formatted in Video mode

Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 40)

Playable only on DVD-R in VR mode compatible players (finalisation necessary) (page 40)

Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 40)

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Usable disc versions (as of April 2007)

• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs

• 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM

)

• 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs

• 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM

)

• 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs

• 8x-speed or slower DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs (Ver.3.0 with CPRM

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

When an unformatted DVD-R is inserted into this recorder, it is automatically formatted in Video mode. To format a new DVD-R in VR mode, format in the “Format” setup (page 42).

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

)

Discs that cannot be recorded on

• DVD-RAMs

Playable discs

Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

DATA DVD —

DATA CD —

“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

is a video file compression technology,

DivX developed by DivX, Inc.

* If the DVD-RAM has a removable cartridge,

remove the cartridge before playback.

Icon used in this manual

Discs that cannot be played

• PHOTO CDs

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are recorded in a format different from the formats mentioned in the table above.

• Data part of CD-Extras

•BDs

• HD DVDs

• Discs recorded with an AVCHDcompatible DVD video camera

Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

DVD

VCD

DATA DVD

DATA CD

This recorder also recognises DVDRAMs* 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

DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RAMs* containing MP3 audio tracks or DivX video files DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-ROMs containing MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files or DivX video files

CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing either MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files or DivX video files

• DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs that do not contain DVD Video, DivX video, JPEG image files, or MP3 audio tracks.

• DVD Audio discs

• Cartridge-only type DVD-RAMs.

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 12).

• DVDs that were recorded on a different recorder and not correctly finalised.

Maximum recordable number of titles

Disc Number of titles

HDD* 999

DVD-RW/DVD-R 99

DVD+RW/DVD+R 49

DVD+R DL 49

DVD-R DL 99

* The maximum length for one title is 12 hours.

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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. 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) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play

ALL

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

Region code

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.

b Notes

• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-

Rs, DVD-RAMs, 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 finalised. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

• You cannot mix VR mode an d Video mode on the

same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 42). 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, edit, or dub on

some recordable discs, depending on the disc.

• Do not insert any discs that cannot be recorded or

played on this recorder. This may cause the recorder to malfunction.

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.

Hookups and Settings

Using the set top box receiver control function

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 20.

b Notes

• See “Specifications” (page 136) for a list of supplied accessories.

• Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

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

• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller

Select one of the following aerial hookups. Do NOT set “LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 114) when making connection A.

If you have Hookup

Set top box receiver A (page 14)

No set top box receiver B (page 15)

The set top box receiver control function can be used with hookup A. It allows the recorder to control a set top box receiver via the supplied set top box controller. The recorder controls programme positions on the set top box receiver for timer recording. You can also use the recorder’s remote control to change programme positions on the set top box receiver whenever the set top box receiver and recorder are turned on. To use the set top box receiver control function, you need to connect the set top box controller (page 14). After setting up the set top box receiver control, check that the recorder can correctly control the set top box receiver (page 24).

b Notes

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

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

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected set top box receiver.

Hookups and Settings

If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals

This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals, connect the TV SCART connector on the set top box receiver to the LINE 1/DECODER jack, and set “LINE 1 In” to “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 114). See the instructions supplied with the set top box receiver.

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A: Connecting a set top box receiver

With this hookup, you can record any programme position on the set top box receiver. To watch cable programmes, you need to match the programme position on the recorder to the aerial output programme position on the set top box receiver.

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

Wall

Set top box controller (page 13)

SCART cord* (not supplied)

to G-LINK

Aerial cable* (not supplied)

to AERIAL IN

Set top box receiver

ANT IN

TO TV

to AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

to aerial input

: Signal flow

If your set top box receiver does not have an aerial output jack, connect the aerial cable to the recorder’s AERIAL IN jack.

Connect only if your set top box receiver has a SCART connector.

DVD recorder

B: Connecting the aerial cable only (no set top box receiver)

Use this hookup if you watch cable programme position without a set top box receiver. Also use this hookup if you are connecting only an aerial antenna. With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder.

Wall

to AERIAL IN

DVD recorder

to AERIAL OUT

to aerial input

Hookups and Settings

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord

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

TV, projector, or audio component

(green)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)

(yellow)

(red)(blue)

Component video cord (not supplied)

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

SCART cord (not supplied)

to T LINE 3 – TV

to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)

to HDMI OUT

S-video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

HDMI cord (not supplied)

(green)

TV, projector, or audio component

: Signal flow

(red)(blue)

TV, projector, or audi o component

TV, projector, or audio component

A SCART input jack

When setting “LINE 3 Out” to “S-Video” or “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 114), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal.

B Video input jack

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

, EASYLINK*2,

, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, you can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

• TV Direct Rec. (page 32)

• One-Touch Play (page 61)

• 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.”

• NexTView Download

You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV.

To prepare for the SMARTLINK features

Set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 114) and “SMARTLINK” to “This Recorder Only” in the “Options” setup (page 126).

b Notes

• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will

need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins. Refer to your TV’s instruction manual as well for this connection.

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

“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.

About the HDMI Control functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync (for HDMI connections only)

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

• One-Touch Play (page 61)

• System Power-Off When you turn the TV off by using the power button on the TV’s remote, the components compatible with the HDMI Control function turn off automatically.

To prepare for the ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync features

Set “HDMI Control” to “On” in the “HDMI Output” setup (page 125). For details on TV settings, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

b Notes

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

• The recorder supports only the playback option of HDMI Control. “Player” appears on the TV screen when using the HDMI Control functions.

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord

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

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Audio component with a decoder

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Hookups and Settings

Centre

HDMI cord (not supplied)

to HDMI OUT

to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord

(yellow)*

: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 16).

(not supplied)

Subwoofer

to coaxial/HDMI digital input

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

DVD recorder

INPUT

VIDEO

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

AUDIO

TV, projector, or audio component

A Digital audio input jack

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

If you connect a Sony audio component that is compatible with the HDMI control function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the audio component.

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B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speakers for sound.

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.

• With connection B, do not connect the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) and LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

• With connection A, after you have comple ted the connection, make the appropriate settings in the “Audio Out” setup (page 116). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

• When you connect the recorder to an audio component using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one of the following: – Connect the audio component to the TV with

the HDMI cord, or

– 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 registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead

Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads (AC power cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 26), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete.

to AC IN

to mains

Step 5: Preparing the Remote

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

Controlling TVs with the remote

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

b Notes

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

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

Number buttons

TV/DVD

Hookups and Settings

b Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 22).

• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do not touch the liquid with bare hands. Observe the following: – Do 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 a lighting apparatus . The recorder may not respond to the remote.

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

DISPLAY

TV 2 +/–

TV PROG

+/–

TV [/1 TV t

1 Hold down TV [/1 located at the

bottom of the remote.

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

2 With TV [/1 pressed down, enter the

TV’s manufacturer code using the number buttons.

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

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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)

Hitachi 24

JVC 33

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 08

Samsung 71

Sanyo 25

Thomson 43

Toshiba 38

The remote performs the following:

Buttons Operations

TV [/1 Turns your TV on or

TV 2 (volume) +/–

TV PROG +/– Selects the

TV t (input select)

off.

Adjusts the volume of your TV.

programme position on your TV.

Switches your TV’s input source.

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 after you have completed “Step 6: Easy Setup.” The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3. You can check the current Command Mode in the front panel display. For details, see page 126.

The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3. The remote does not function if different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode.

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote

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

To operate the TV/DVD button (for SCART connections only)

The TV/DVD button switches between TV mode and DVD mode. Press the TV/DVD button when in stop mode or no menu appears on the TV screen. Point your remote at the recorder when using this button. TV mode: switch to this when you use the TV’s tuner mainly. When you start playback, the input source for the TV is set to the recorder automatically. DVD mode: switch to this when you use the recorder’s tuner mainly. To check the current mode, press DISPLAY (page 35).

Number buttons

ENTER

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

Step 6: Easy Setup

Make the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the “Easy Setup” function during this procedure.

[/1

GUIDE

Auto Channel Setting

If you connect a TV to this recorder not using SMARTLINK, select “Auto Scan.” Then select your country/region using </,, and press ENTER. The programme position order will be set according to the country/region you select.

If you connect a TV to this recorder with SMARTLINK, select “Download from TV.” Then select your country/region using </,, and press ENTER. The tuner preset data will be downloaded from your TV to this recorder. (For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV.)

Hookups and Settings

</M/m/,,

RETURN

ENTER

TV [/1

1 Turn on the recorder and your TV.

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

The “Language” display appears.

• If the “Language” display does not appear, select “Easy Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in the System Menu (page 110).

2 Select a language for the on-screen

displays using M/m, and press ENTER.

The initial settings message appears.

3 Select “Start” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

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

To skip this setting, select “Do not set.” To set the programme positions manually, see page 111.

Clock Setting

Select “Auto” when a programme position in your local area broadcasts a time signal. The “Auto Clock Setting” display appears.

1 Select the programme position of the

station that carries a time signal using </,.

2 Select “Start” using m, and press

ENTER. If a clock signal cannot be found, press O RETURN, and set the clock manually.

Select “Manual” to set the clock manually. The “Manual Clock Setting” display appears.

1 Select the time zone for your area

using </,, and press m.

2 Select “On” if you are now on

summer time, and press ENTER.

3 Set the day, month, year, hour, and

minutes using </M/m/,, and press ENTER to start the clock.

TV Screen Size (page 121)

If you have a wide-screen TV, select “Wide (16:9).” If you have a standard TV, select “Standard (4:3).” This will determine how “wide-screen” images are displayed on your TV.

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Progressive

When you connect a progressive format TV to this recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, select “Compatible.”

HDD caution messages

Read the HDD caution messages, and press ENTER.

4 Select “Finish Setup” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

“Easy Setup” is completed.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in the System Menu (page 110).

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system/set top box controller

Follow the steps below to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and set top box controller. The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the UK only.

1 Press GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Basic Setup” appears.

For users other than in the UK, go to step 4.

2 Select “Postal Code,” and press

ENTER.

3 Enter your postal code using </M/m/

,, and press ENTER.

If “Country” is set to “Others,” you cannot enter a postal code and the GUIDE Plus+ system will not search for a host channel.

4 Select “External Receiver 1,” and

press ENTER.

You can also select “External Receiver 2” or “External Receiver 3” if you have connected additional set top box receivers.

5 Press ENTER to select “Continue.” 6 Select the set top box receiver type

using M/m, and press ENTER.

7 Select the provider using M/m, and

press ENTER.

8 Select the receiver brand using M/m,

and press ENTER.

If you select “Other providers,” you can select a receiver brand from a list of all available brands. If your receiver brand is not on the list, select “???.” The receiver brand list is automatically updated, so your receiver may be available at a later date. Select your brand when it becomes available. Until then, use “???.”

9 Select the connection you used for

your set top box receiver using M/m, and press ENTER.

When the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using hookup A with both an aerial cable and a SCART cord, select either “Line1” or “Antenna.” The display asks for confirmation.

Press ENTER to select “Continue.”

The Video Window switches to the specified programme position.

Select “YES” using M/m, and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. If the Video Window does not switch to the specified programme position, select “NO” and press ENTER until the Video Window switches to the specified programme position.

(In the UK only) To receive GUIDE Plus+ system data your recorder must be turned off when not in use. If your recorder is connected to a set top box receiver, be sure to leave the set top box receiver turned on. After initial setup, it may take up to 24 hours to begin receiving TV programme listings.

b Note

You cannot set tuner system or “OSD Language” to a country/region or language that is not supported by the GUIDE Plus+ system.

If you cannot get the recorder to control your set top box receiver

Check the connection and position of the set top box controller (page 14). If your set top box receiver still does not operate with this recorder, refer to the instructions supplied with your set top box receiver and contact your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you with a compatible set top box receiver.

b Notes

• The list of external receivers controllable by the GUIDE Plus+ system is upda ted constantly and is distributed through GUIDE Plus+ system data signals. Since the time your recorder has been produced and the time you installed your recorder for the first time, new external receiver codes might have been added.

• If the external receiver is still not on the list or is not controlled properly by the recorder, please call Customer Support to report the brand and model of your external receiver.

To fix the set top box controller to your set top box receiver

Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your set top box 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 set top box receiver.

To change the basic GUIDE Plus+ settings

1 Press GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears.

2 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar using M/

,, and press ENTER.

The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears.

3 Select “Basic Setup” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

4 Repeat from step 2 of “Setting up the

GUIDE Plus+ controller” on page 24.

system/set top box

Hookups and Settings

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 84). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 59.

Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 1/DECODER jack of this recorder.

VCR

to i LINE 1/DECODER

SCART cord (not supplied)

to T LINE 3 – TV

to SCART input

DVD recorder

b Notes

• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.

• If you pass the recorder signals through a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.

VCRDVD recorder TV

Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and to your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.

Line input 1

VCR TV

• The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 1/

DECODER jack.

• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the

TV/DVD button on the remote.

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected

VCR.

DVD recorder

Line input 2

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

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

VCR, etc.

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDI O

Hookups and Settings

S-video cord

(not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

: Signal flow

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

z Hint

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

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. This may cause noise (feedback).

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

Connecting an External Decoder

You can watch or record external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. Note that when you set “LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in step 7 of “Setting external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programme positions” (page 29), you will not be able to select “L1” because Line 1 will become a dedicated line for the decoder.

Connecting a decoder

to AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

to T LINE 3 – TV

to AERIAL OUT to i LINE 1/DECODER

to SCART input

SCART cord (not supplied)

External decoder (PAY-TV/ Canal Plus analogue decoder)

SCART cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

Setting external decoder (PAYTV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programme positions

4 Select “LINE 3 Out,” and press

ENTER.

To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programmes, set your recorder to receive the programme positions using the on-screen display. In order to set the programme positions correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.

Number buttons

SYSTEM

</M/m/,,

RETURN

ENTER

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press

ENTER.

Hookups and Settings

5 Press M/m to select “Video” or

“RGB,” and press ENTER.

6 Select “LINE 1 In,” and press ENTER.

7 Press M/m to select “Decoder,” and

press ENTER.

8 Press O RETURN to return the cursor

to the left column.

9 Select “Tuner,” and press ENTER.

3 Select “Video In/Out,” and press

ENTER.

Select “Manual CH Setting,” and press ENTER.

Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER.

,continued

Select your country/region, and press ENTER.

Programme position

Select the desired programme position using ./> or number buttons.

Select “Channel” using M/m.

Select the external decoder programme position using </,.

Select “Sound System” using M/m.

Press </, to select an available TV system, B/G, D/K, I, or L.

To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.”

Select “Decoder” using M/m.

Select “On” using </,, and press ENTER.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

b Note

If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected decoder.

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