Sony RDR-HX900 Operating Instruction
2-187-189-11(2)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
RDR-HX900
© 2004 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
The AC power cord must be
changed only at a qualified
service shop only.
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 symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage”
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
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-HX900
Serial No.______________
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
within the product’s
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)
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.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are
registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR
Plus+ system is manufactured under
license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
In the United States, TV GUIDE and
other related marks are registered
marks of Gemstar- T V Guide
International, Inc. and/or one of its
affiliates. In Canad a, TV GUI DE i s 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.
Precautions
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits set
out in the EMC Directive using a
connection cable shorter th an 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 enab le s 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 use the recorder in a place
subject to extreme changes in
temperature (temperat ure gradient
less than 10 °C/hour).
• Do not apply a strong shock to the
recorder.
• Do not place the recorder in a
location subject to mechanical
vibrations or in an unstabl e
location.
• Do not place the recorder on top of
a heat source, such as a VCR or
AV amplifier (receiver).
• Do not move the r ec o r der with its
AC power cord connected.
• Do not move the r ec order for one
minute after you have unplugged
the AC power cord. After one
minute, move the recorder without
shock or vibration.
• Do not disconnect the AC power
cord while the power is on.
• Do not attempt to change the hard
disk. This may result in a
malfunction.
Should the hard disk be damaged,
you cannot recover lost data. The
hard disk is only a temporary
storage space.
On placement
• Place the recorder in a locati o n
with adequate ventilation to
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prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.
• Do not place the r ecorder on a soft
surface su ch as a rug that mi g ht
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.
• To prevent fire or shock hazar d, do
not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
On power sources
• The recorder is not disconnected
from the AC power source as long
as it is connected t o the wall outl et,
even if the recorder itsel f 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 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 programs, films, video
tapes, discs, and other materials
may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such material may be
contrary to the provisions of th e
copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable televisio n
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 mu st be
authorized by Macr ovi sion , a nd 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 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
on-screen display image d ispl ayed
on your TV fo r an ex tend ed pe ri od
of time you risk permanent damage
to your television screen. Pl as ma
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read these instructions .
2 Keep these instructio ns.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instruc ti o ns.
5 Do not use this apparatus near
water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in acco rd ance
with the manufactu r er’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, and the
point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/
accessories sp ecified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table speci fied
by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injur y
from tip-over.
13 Unpl ug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14 Ref e r all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the appar atus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been 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.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Hookups an d Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Guide to Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using the On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Using the TV Guide On Screen System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Using the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Using the “Disc Info” Screen (disc settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Checking the Play Information and Playing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
How to Enter Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/Manual/VCR Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Recording From a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Chasing Playback/Simultaneous Rec and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Dubbing (HDD y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Dubbing a Single Title (Title Dub) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
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DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Recording an Entire DV/D i git al 8 For m at Tape (One Touch Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Settings an d Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . . . . . . .101
Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
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 thos e on the remote.
• The on-screen display illustrat ions used in this manual may not match the gr aph ic s displayed on your TV screen.
• The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to discs created on this recorder. The explanations do not apply
to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder.
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Ways to Use You r DVD Recorder
Control your cable box or satellite receiver – Set top box control
, Connect the supplied set top box contr oller
to have the recorder change th e channel of
your cable box or satel lite receiver during a
103
timer recording (page 14).
Easily search for programs with the TV Guide On Screen system – TV Guide
, The TV Guide On Screen system displays a
free television program listing. Search for
your favorite program alphabetic ally or by
category, such as movies or sports, and then
set the timer to record that program with
just the push of a button (pa ge46).
Promotional
Panel
Promotional
Panel
8:05
LISTINGS
ALPHABETICAL SPORTSMOVIES
Move down to select a subcategory for Movies.
Move right for Sports, left for ALPHABETICAL.
All Fantasy
Action Horror
Adventure Musical
Animated Mystery
Biography Romance
Comedy Sci-Fi
Documentary Western
Drama War
CH 103!
PROMOTIONSSORT
Quickly access recorded titles – Title List
, Display the Title List to see all of the titles
on the disc, including recording date,
channel, recording mode and thumbnail
image (page 37). The recorder will
automatically take program la bel
information from the TV Guid e On S creen
data* and display it as the title name
(page 37).
* not available in s o me areas.
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Title List
Sort
Date
Title
Number
TITLE LIST
My Movies
ORIGINAL
1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Wed 9/15 1:00PM( 1H00M)SP
2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Fri 9/17 8:00PM( 1H00M)SLP
3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM
Sat 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M)EP
4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM
Sat 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M)SLP
1.5/4.7GB
2ch
5ch
12ch
3ch
Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback
, If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode) or
the HDD, you can watch a program from
the beginning while it is being recorded
(page 60).
Recording
The game isn’t over
yet, but I’ll start
watching it from the
beginning now.
Watch one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play
, If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode) or
the HDD, you can watch a pr eviously
recorded program while recording another
program on the same disc (page 60).
Recording
I think I’ll watch
yesterday’s golf game
now, even though I
am recording a movie.
Copy a recorded title to and from the HDD – Dubbing (HDD y DVD)
, Create copies of your favorite titles for
safekeeping by dubbin g them to a DVD, or
make a copy of your friend’s recordings by
dubbing them to the HDD (page 72).
Dubbing
Automatically dub DV/Digital8 tapes – DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)
, Connect your digital video camera to the
DV IN jack and automatically dub the
entire contents or just selected scenes to a
DVD disc (page 77).
A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.
Control
Dubbing
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Quick Guide to Disc Types
Recordable and playable discs
Icon
Type
Disc
Logo
used in
this
manual
Formatting
(new discs)
Compatibility with other DVD
players (finalizing)
Hard disk
drive
(internal)
DVD+RW
VR
mode
HDD
+
-
RWVR
RW
(Formatting
unnecessary)
Automatically
formatted
Format in VR mode
(page 40)
DVDRW
DVD+R
DVD-R
Video
mode
-
RW
Format in Video mode
Video
(page 40)
Automatically
+
R
formatted
Automatically
-
R
formatted
Usable disc versions (as of May 2004)
• 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1
with CPRM*
1
)
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)
–
Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically fina li ze d)
Playable only on VR mode
compatible players
(finalization unnecessary)
Playable on most DVD players
(finalizat ion necessary)
(page 40)
Playable on most DVD+R
compatible players (finalization
necessary) (page 40)
Playable on most DVD players
(finalizat ion necessary)
(page 40)
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” and “DVD-R,”
are trademarks.
*1
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is
a coding technology that protects co pyr ights for
images.
*2
Only if the recording mode is SP, HSP, or HQ, and
“DVD Rec. Picture Size” is set to “16:9.”
*3
Erasing titles does not free up disc space.
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Recording Features Editing Features
Rewrite
(page 45)
Auto
Chapter
(page 91)
Manual
Chapter
(page 68)
Record
16:9 sizes
(page 51)
Change
title name
(page 65)
Delete
title
(page 66)
A-B Erase
(page 66)
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
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 *
No Yes No Yes *
2
Yes Yes No No
3
2
Yes Yes *
3
No No
No No
Discs that cannot be re corded on
• 4 x- speed compatible D V D-RWs (Ver. 1.2/4x)
• DVD-RWs (Ve r. 1.0)
• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible
• Dual layer discs
• 8 cm discs
Playlist
(page 68)
,continued
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Playable discs
Type
DVD VIDEO Discs such as movies that can be purc ha sed or rented
VIDEO CD
CD
DATA CD
Disc
Logo
Discs that cannot be played
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)
• CD -Rs/CD-RW s, ot her than those recorded in
Icon
used in
this
manual
DVD
VCD
CD
DATA CD
Characteristics
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super
VIDEO CD format
Music CDs or CD- Rs/CD-RWs i n music CD f ormat that c an
be purchased
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar
device in music format containing MP3 audio tracks
z Hint
This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs
as well.
music CD format, MP3 format, or Video CD
format
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• DVD-RAMs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
(page 11)
• A di sc recorded in a c o l or system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SE CA M
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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 sof tware 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 us ed to protect copyrig ht s.
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 scr een. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is
prohibited by area r es tr i ct io ns .
X
RDR–XXXX
00V 00Hz
NO.
00W
Region code
0-000-000-00
Notes
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the
disc (page 40). Note that the disc’s contents will be
erased after reformatting.
• You cannot shorten the time required for recording
even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on
the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compa tible.
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video”
printed on their packaging.
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-Rs or DVDRWs (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 t he DVD
menu.
• If the disc contains PC data unrecogn izable by this
recorder, the data may be erased.
• 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 c ondi tion of the
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software. The disc will not pla y if it ha s not
been correctly final ized. For m ore in formati on, s ee t he
operating instructions for the recording device.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs th at
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright prote ct i on t echnologies are bei ng
marketed by so me record companies. Please be
aware that among those discs, there are some that
do not confor m to the CD sta ndard and may n ot be
playable by this pro duct.
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Hookups and Settings
Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hoo k up and adjust the
settings of the r ecorder.
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
Using the cable box/satellite
receiver control function
The cable box/satellite receiver contro l fu nction
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 time r recording. You can also
use the recorder’s remote co ntrol to change
channels on the cable box/satellite receiver
whenever the cable box/satellit e receiver is t urned
on, even if the recorder is turned off.
To use the cable box/satellite receiver control
function, you need t o connect the set top bo x
controller an d set the code number an d output
channel (page 24) . After setting up the cable box/
satellite receiver control, check that the recorder
can correctly control the cable box or satellite
receiver (page 28).
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 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: Connectin g t h e Power Cord” (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 13)
B (page 14)
C (page 15)
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 par t ic ul ar, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the buildi ng, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
Notes
• If your antenna is a flat cable (30 0- ohm twin lead
cable), use an external ante nna co n ne c t or (no t
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 B ox Control” in Settings Setup mus t be
set to “On” (page 86) to download the TV Guide On
Screen data.
• If you are using the TV Guide On Screen syste m and
the recorder is receiving T V Guide On Screen data, y ou
may not be able to use the remote control to change
channels on the cable box when the recorder is off.
Wait until the recorder has finished receiving TV
Guide On Screen da ta .
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A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or sat ellite receiver. Be sur e t hat 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 satellite receiver
programs do not ap pear in the TV Guide O n Screen system.
Place the set top box controller
near the remote sensor on the
cable box/satellite receiver.
Set top box
controller
(page 12)
AUDIO
OUT
RL
VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
Cable box/
satellite receiver
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
ANT IN
TO TV
Antenna cable
(supplied)
to antenna input
Wall
TV
Hookups and Settings
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
Component video cord
(not supplied)
S-video cord (not
supplied)
to LINE IN
1 or 3
Note
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
to SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
LINE IN
VIDEO
AUDIORL
1
3
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
G-LINK
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
CONTROL S IN
1
3
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
LINE IN
AUDIORL
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
Y
S VIDEO
VIDEO
COAXIAL
1
P
B
2
P
R
OPTICAL
S VIDEO
LINE OUT
AUDIORL
Y
P
B
P
R
to
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
S VIDEO
VIDEO
P
B
P
R
DVD recorder
: Signal flow
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 a udi o/video cord. When you connect using a
component video cord, connect the aud io cor ds to the LI NE IN jac ks.
• If you connect an S-video cord to the LINE IN 1 jack or a component video cord, set “Line1 Input” in Video Setup to
“S Video” or “Component” (page 89). If you connect an S-video cord to the LINE IN 3 jack, set “Line3 Input” in
Video Setup to “S Video” (page 89).
Do not connect a hidefinition tuner using the
component video cords. This
recorder only accepts
standard definition inter la c e
signals.
~ AC IN
,continued
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B: Cable box with an antenna output only
With this hookup, y ou can record any chann el on the satellite recei ver or cable box. Be sure t hat 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
to VHF/UHF OUT
: Signal flow
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
OUT
G-LINK
CONTROL S IN
to antenna
input
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
AUDIORL
1
3
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
LINE IN
VIDEO
TV
to SET TOP
BOX
CONTROL
Y
S VIDEO
P
B
P
R
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
AUDIORL
1
2
LINE OUT
DVD recorder
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
S VIDEO
VIDEO
P
B
P
R
~ AC IN
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C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)
Use this hookup if yo u w atch cable channels w ithout a cable box. Also use this hookup if you ar e using
a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VH F and UHF antennas.
With this hookup , you can record any channel by selecting th e channel on the reco rder.
Wall
to VHF/UHF IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
P
B
P
R
DVD recorder
~ AC IN
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
G-LINK
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
CONTROL S IN
1
3
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
LINE IN
AUDIORL
S VIDEO
VIDEO
COAXIAL
P
B
P
R
OPTICAL
AUDIORL
1
2
S VIDEO
VIDEO
LINE OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
Y
Hookups and Settings
to VHF/UHF OUT
Antenna cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
TV
to antenna input
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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords
Select one of the following patterns A th rough C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are
explained in “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 19).
A
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1 or 2
VHF/UHF
IN
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
AUDIORL
1
OUT
G-LINK
3
CONTROL S IN
to CONTROL S IN
TV or other equipment with a
CONTROL S jack
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
LINE IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
CONTROL S
(yellow)
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
Y
AUDIORL
COAXIAL
1
P
B
2
P
R
OPTICAL
(red) (blue)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) 1 or 2
COMPONENT
LINE OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
Y
S VIDEO
P
B
P
R
(green)
Component video
cord (not supplied)
S VIDEO
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
DVD recorder
~ AC IN
to COMPONE N T
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
INPUT
Y
P
B
P
R
B
C
(green)
(blue)
(red)
: Signal flow
Note
Do not connect more than one type of video c or d bet wee n the recorder and your TV at the same time .
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A Connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow pl ug of the audio/video cor d
(supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
B Connecting to an S VIDEO input
jack
Connect an S-video cord (not supplied). You will
enjoy high quality im ages.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
C Connecting to component video
input jacks (Y, P
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
using a component vi deo cord (not supplie d) or
three video cords (not supplied ) of the same kind
and length. You will enjoy accurate color
reproduction and hi gh quality images.
If your TV accepts pr ogressive 480p for mat
signals, you must use this connection and then
press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send
progressive video signals. For details, see “Using
the PROGRESSIV E button” (page 18 ).
B, PR)
If your TV has a CONTROL S jack
You can control th e recorder by pointi ng the
remote at your TV . Th is feature is convenie nt
when you place the recorder and th e TV away
from each other.
After connecti ng t he recorder to other eq uipment
in pattern A, B, or C above, conn e ct the
CONTROL S IN jack to your TV’s CONTROL S
(OUT) jack using a control S cord (not supplied).
See the instructions supplied with the TV to be
connected. Note that your TV’s input will not
automatically switch to this recorder when you
play a disc.
Hookups and Settings
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page87.
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE IN (VIDEO) jack
on the recorder (page 29).
,continued
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Using the PROGRESSIVE button
By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the
remote, you can select the signal format in which
the recorder outp ut s vi deo signals: Interl ace or
Progressive.
Connect the recorder using the CO M PONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern C above), an d press
PROGRESSIVE repeatedly. “PROGRESSIVE”
appears in the front panel display when the
recorder out puts progress ive signals.
◆Progressive
Select this when:
–your TV accepts pr ogressive signals , an d,
–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 se lect progre ssive sig nal
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 th e
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT
(VIDEO) or S VIDEO).
z Hint
When you sel e c t pr og re ss iv e s ign a l ou t put , y ou can fi ne tune the signal according to the type of software you are
watching (page 88).
Notes
• Consumers should note tha t not a ll hi gh de fi nition
television sets are f u lly compatible with this pr oduct
and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture.
In the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it
is recommended th at the user switch the connection to
the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions
regarding our TV set co mpatibility with this m odel
480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer
service center.
• TV Guide On Screen does not appear if you connect
your TV using the video or S-video jacks and press the
PROGRESSIVE button on the remote, even if your TV
accepts progressive signals.
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projecto r,
or AV amplifier (receiver).
This will enable you to listen to sound.
Hookups and Settings
(red)
(white)
(yellow)*
LINE OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIORL
1
2
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
G-LINK
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
SET TOP BOX
LINE IN
CONTROL
CONTROL S IN
1
3
VIDEO
AUDIORL
S VIDEO
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
[Speakers]
to optical
digital input
Rear (L)
Audio/video
(yellow)
cord (supplied)
(white)
(red)
to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1 or 2
COMPONENT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
Y
COAXIAL
B
P
P
R
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
AUDIORL
1
2
LINE OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
Y
S VIDEO
B
P
P
R
or
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
to coaxial
digital input
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
~ AC IN
DVD recorder
[Speakers]
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
A
B
Rear (R)
Front (L)
Front (R)
AV amplifier (receiver)
Center
with a decoder
Subwoofer
: Signal flow
* The yellow plug is use d f or vide o signals (page 17).
z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
Note
Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s spea ke rs.
,continued
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A Connecting to audio L/R input
jacks
This connection wil l use your TV’s or stereo
amplifier’s (rec eiver’s) two speakers for so un d.
Connect using the audi o/ video cord (suppli ed) .
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
• Surround effect (page 56)
TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
B Connecting to a digital audio
input jack
If your AV ampli f ie r (receiver) has a Do lby*1
Digital or DTS*
use this connection.
Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not
supplied).
Coaxial cord
Optical cord
• Surround effect
Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)
2
decoder and a digital input jack,
Stereo amplifie r (r eceiver): Standar d, Night
Note
Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE
IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s spea kers .
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Notes
• After you have completed the connection, make the
appropriate settings under “Audio Connection” in Easy
Setup (page 24). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise
will come from your speake r s.
• The surround sound effects of this reco rde r cannot be
used with this connection.
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Step 5: Connecting the
Step 6: Preparing the
Power Cord
Connect the supplie d power cord to the AC IN
terminal of the re corder. Then plug t he recorder
and TV power co rd s int o an A C ou tl et. Aft er yo u
connect the pow er cord, you must wait for a
short while before operating the recorder. You
can operate the recorder only after the front panel
display lights up and the recorder en ters standby
mode.
If you connect addi tional equipment to this
recorder (page 29), be sure to connect th e power
cord only after all connections are complete.
~ AC IN
1
to AC IN
2
to AC outlet
Remote
You can control th e recorder using the supplied
remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the
marking s inside the battery compartment. Whe n
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
on the recorder.
Notes
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD
recorder or player, ch ange the command mo de number
for this recorder (page 23).
• 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 wit h an old batte ry, or
batteries of different manufacturers.
– Do not attem pt to recharge the batteries.
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended
period of time, remove the batter ie s.
– If battery le a ka g e occur s, wipe out any liquid inside
the battery compar tment, and insert new bat teries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marke d on the
front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or
lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the
remote.
Hookups and Settings
,continued
21
Controlling TVs with the remote
You can adjust the remote control’s signal to
control your TV.
If you connected the recorder to an A V amplifier
(receiver), you can also use the supplied remote to
control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume
(page 23).
Notes
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able
to control your TV or AV amplifier (receive r) 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.
TV/DVD
switch
"/1
TV/VIDEO
CH +/–
VOL +/–
Number
buttons, SET
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
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:
[/1 Turns your TV on or off
VOL +/– Adjusts the volume of your
CH +/– Selects the channel on your
TV/VIDEO Switches your TV’s input
Number buttons and
SET
TV
TV
source
Selects the channel on your
TV
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you fin d t he 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
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
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Manufacturer Code number
Sylvania 08, 12
Teknika 03, 08 , 14
Toshiba 07, 18
Wards 03, 04, 12
Yorx 1 2
Zenith 14, 15
Controlling the volume of your AV
amplifier (receiver) with the remote
TV/DVD
switch
"/1
Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers
(receivers)
If more than one c ode number is listed, tr y
entering them one at a time until you fin d th e 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
Hookups and Settings
Number
buttons, SET
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
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 ampli fi er (receiver) usi ng the
number buttons.
3 Release [/1.
The VOL +/– buttons control the AV
amplifier’s volu m e.
If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide
the TV/DVD switch to TV.
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).
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 ot her Sony
DVD recorde r o r pl ayer.
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
SYSTEM
MENU
O RETURN
M/m,
ENTER
COMMAND
MODE switch
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1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu a ppears.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
SETUP
Settings
Tuner Preset
Video
Area Setup
Audio
Clock
Features
Set Top Box Control
Options
Language
Easy Setup
3 Select “Optio ns,” and press ENT ER.
SETUP
Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Options
Easy Setup
Format DVD :
Dimmer :
Auto Display :
Command Mode :
Factory Setup
VR
Normal
On
DVD3
4 Select “Command Mode,” and press
ENTER.
SETUP
Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Options
Easy Setup
Format DVD :
Dimmer :
Auto Display :
Command Mode :
Factory Setup
VR
Normal
On
DVD3
DVD1
DVD2
DVD3
Step 7: Easy Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments for using the
recorder. If you do n ot complete Easy Setup, it
will appear each t ime you turn on your recorder.
Settings are made in the following order.
Note that television program listing s do not appear
in the TV Guide On Screen system as soon as you
comple te Easy Setup.
Area Setup
m
OSD Language Setup
m
Clock Setup
m
Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup
m
Tuner and Channel Setup
m
TV Type Setup
m
Audio Connection Setup
m
Finished!
5 Select the Com m and mode (DVD1, DVD2,
or DVD3), and press ENT ER.
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.
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You must leave the recorder turned off for at
least 24 hours to receive the TV Guide On
Screen data. If your recorder is connected to a
cable box, be sure to lea ve the cabl e box turn ed
on.
Number
buttons
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
"/1
CH +/–
6 Enter your zip code number.
Use M/m to select the number or letter (for
Canada) and </, to move the cursor.
EASY SETUP
Enter your zip code.
Area Setup 1/7
- - - - -
Hookups and Settings
O RETURN
</M/m/,,
ENTER
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press [/1.
The recorder tu rns on.
3 Switch the input selecto r on your TV so that
the signal from the recorder appears on
your TV screen.
“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD
recorder will be ma de. You can change them
later using Setup. Before you start, check that
you have made all n ecessary connections.”
appears.
• If this message does not appear, select “Easy
Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu
to run Easy Setup. For details, see “Settin gs
and Adjustment s” on page 83.
4 Press ENTER.
The Setup Display f or ent ering your area of
residence appears. This will enable you to use
the TV Guide On Screen system (page 33).
Enter your area of residence even if you do not
want to use the TV Guide On Screen system.
USA
Canada
Area Setup 1/7
EASY SETUP
Select your country.
5 Select a country, and press ENTER.
The display for ente ri ng your zip code
appears.
7 Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the language
used in the on-screen display appears.
English
Français
Language 2/7
EASY SETUP
Select the screen Language.
8 Select a language, and press EN TER.
The display fo r setting the clock appears.
If the clock data has already been received, go
to step 10.
EASY SETUP
Set the time and date manually.
112:Thu 00 AM1
Clock
2004//
3/7
9 Enter the curre nt date and time.
Press M/m to set the month and press ,. Set
the day, year, hour, and minutes in the same
way. The day of the clock is set automatically.
10Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for cable box/satellite
receiver contro l appears.
Yes
No
Set Top Box Control 4/7
EASY SETUP
Do you want to control your set top box
with this recorder?
(Changes to the current setting will erase all timer settings.)
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11Set the cable box/satellite receiver
control, and press ENTER.
If you want to use the cable box/satellite
receiver control (page 14), selec t “Yes.”
If you do not have a cabl e b ox, select “No,”
then go to step 15.
12Enter the brand code of your cable bo x/
satellite receiver.
See “Cable Box/Sa t el lit e R eceiver Brand
Code” (page 112).
Use M/m to select the number and </, to
move the cursor.
EASY SETUP
Enter the brand code of your set top box.
Set Top Box Control 4/7
- - - -
15Select whether or not you have a cable
connection.
Antenna
Cable
Tuner Preset 5/7
EASY SETUP
Select the way in which you will receive channels.
If you use an antenn a only (no cable TV),
select “Antenna.”
If you use a cable connection without a cable
box, select “Cable.”
16Press ENTER.
The Tuner Preset function automatically starts
searching for all of the receivable channels
and presets the m .
13Press ENTER.
Line1
Line2
Line3
Ch2
Ch3
Ch4
Set Top Box Control 4/7
EASY SETUP
Select input line or Set Top Box's output channel.
14Select the cable box output channel.
If you connect your cable box or satellite
receiver to the re corder’s audio/ vi deo input
(page 13), select “Line1,” “Line2, ” or
“Line3,” then go to step 17.
If you connect the satellite receiver or cable
box to the recorder’s antenna input (page 14),
select “Ch2,” ‘Ch3,” or “Ch4” and press
ENTER, then go to step 17. See the
instructions supplied with your cable box to
confirm the cable box’s antenna output
channel.
EASY SETUP
Searching for receivable channels.
Please wait.
Tuner Preset 5/7
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To set the chann el s m anually, see page 85.
After the Tuner Pr es et is fi ni shed, the Setup
Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the
connected TV appears.
17Select the setting that matches your TV
type.
EASY SETUP
Select your TV screen type.
“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs.
Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands
on the upper and lower sections of the screen.
“4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs.
Automatically displays “wide screen ”
pictures on the en t ire screen and cuts off th e
sections that do not fit.
16 : 9
4 : 3 Letter Box
4 : 3 Pan Scan
TV Type 6/7
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“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs
with a wide screen mode.
For details, see “TV Type” on page 87.
18Press ENTER.
The Setup Display f or sel ec ting the type of
jack used to connect to your amplifier
(receiver) appears.
21Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for the DTS signal appears.
On
Off
Audio Connection 7/7
EASY SETUP
DTS
Hookups and Settings
EASY SETUP
Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)?
Select the type of jack you are using.
Yes :
Yes :
No
Audio Connection 7/7
LINE OUT(R-AUDIO-L)
DIGITAL OUT
19Select the type of jack (if any) you are
using to connect to an amplifi er (receiver),
and press ENTER.
If you did not connect an A V am plifier
(receiver), se lect “No,” then go to step 23.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)
using just an audio cord, select “Yes: LINE
OUT (R-AUDIO-L),” then go to step 23.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)
using either a digital optical or coaxial cord,
select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.”
20Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you
wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).
EASY SETUP
Dolby Digital
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
Audio Connection 7/7
22Select whether or not you wish to send a
DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver),
and press ENTER .
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS
decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”
23Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and
setup operations are complete.
If you use the cable box/satellite receiver
control, check that the control works correctly
(see below).
EASY SETUP
Easy Setup is finished.
Finish
You must leave the recorder turned off for
at least 24 hours to receive the TV Guide
On Screen data. If your recorder is
connected to a cable box, be sure to l eave
the cable box turned on.
If your AV amplifi er (receiver) ha s a D olby
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”
Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
To return to the previous step
Press O RETURN.
z Hint
If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup”
in the Setup Display (page 95).
Notes
• To record TV programs using the timer, you must se t
the clock accurately.
• 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 89).
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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 ch eck that the channel
changes on the cable bo x/satellite receiver
window.
3 Press the number buttons and check th at
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 c hannel 09? If the cable
box did not tune to channel 09, follow the
instructions below for g etting your recor der to
control your cable box.
If you cannot get the recorder to contr ol your
cable box/satellite receiver
Check the settings at “Set Top Box Control” in
Settings Setup (page 86). If more than one code
number is listed for your cable box/satellite
receiver, try entering t hem one at a time in step 1 2
of Easy Setup until you fi nd the one that works
with your cable box/satellite receiver.
Check the conn ection and posit i on of the set top
box controller (page 13).
If your cable box or satellite receiver st ill does not
operate with this recorder, contac t your cable or
satellite company to see if they can provide you
with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
2 Attach it so that the set top box controller is
directly above the remote control sensor on
your cable box/satellite receiver.
To fix the set top box controller to your cable
box/satellite receiver
Once you have confir m ed t hat the set top box
controller controls your cable box or sat el lite
receiver, fix it in place.
1 Remove the backing on the double-sided tape.
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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/D igital8 output jack ( i.L I N K j ack)
(page 77).
See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
To record on this recorder, see “Recording From a VCR or Similar Device” (page 53).
Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks
If the equipment ha s an S-video jack or com ponent output jacks , you can use an S-video cord or
component video cord instead of an audio/video cord.
VCR, etc.
LINE OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
RL
VIDEO
S Video
Y
P
B
P
R
Hookups and Settings
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
to LINE IN 1 or 3
: Signal flow
1
3
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
LINE IN
AUDIORL
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
G-LINK
CONTROL S IN
1
3
VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
LINE IN
AUDIORL
S-video cord
(not supplied)
Component video
cord (not supplied)
to COMPONE NT
VIDEO IN
Y
S VIDEO
P
B
P
R
DVD recorder
COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIORL
COAXIAL
1
B
P
2
P
R
OPTICAL
LINE OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
Y
S VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
Y
S VIDEO
B
P
P
R
~ AC IN
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Notes
• When you connect using a component video cord, co nne ct the aud io cord s to the LI NE IN jac ks.
• Do not connect a hi-definition tuner or similar device using the component video cords. This recorder only accepts
standard definition inte rlace signals.
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 thi s recorder . If the eq uipment has
an S-video jack, yo u can use an S-video cord i nstead of an audio/vi deo cord.
VCR, etc.
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
LR
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
DVD recorder
to LINE 2 IN
: Signal flow
S-video
cord (not
supplied)
z Hint
When the connected equipment o utputs only monaural sound, use audio cable s tha t distribute monaural sounds to left/
right channels (not supplied).
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.
• Pictures containing copy protecti on signals that prohibit any copying ca nnot be recor de d .
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