Sony RDRHXD-1070, RDRHXD-870, RDRHXD-970 Service manual

RDR-HXD870/HXD970/

HXD1070

RMT-D248P

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver. 1.1 2007.10

Revised-1

Photo: RDR-HXD870

RMT-D248P

SPECIFICATIONS

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Transmission standards (Digital

broadcasting): DVB-T

Channel coverage (Digital

broadcasting):

VHF: E5 to E12, F5 to F10, Italian D to H2, Australian AS6 to AS12 UHF: E21 to E69, B2 1 to B68, F21 to F69, Australian AS27 to AS69

Channel coverage (Analogue

broadcasting):

PAL (B/G, D/K, I)/SECAM (L) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 to F10, Italian A to H, AS0 to AS12, NZ1 to NZ11, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 11, 13 UHF: E21 to E69, AS28 to AS69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69, F21 to F69 CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20, France B to Q HYPER: S21 to S41

The above channel coverage me rely ensures the channel reception within these ranges. It does not guarantee the ability to receiv e signals in all circumstances. For details , see “Receivable channels”.

Video reception: Frequency synthesizer

system

Audio reception: Split carrier system Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial

socket

Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer

indication: 24-hour cycle (digit al )/ Power back-up duration: 1 hour

Video recording format: MPEG-2,

MPEG-1

Audio recording format/applicable

bit rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch

256 kbps/128 kbps (in EP, SLP, and SEP mode), PCM

Inputs and outputs

LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)

LINE 2 IN (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than

22 kilohms

(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)

LINE 3 – TV: 21-pin

CVBS OUT S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)

LINE 1/DECODER (AEP, UK only): 21-pin

CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB IN Decoder (AEP, UK only)

DV IN: 4-pin/i.LINK S10 0 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Ph ono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B/CB

(Y, P

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P

G-LINK: mini jack (AEP, UK only) HDMI OUT: HDMI 19-pin-Standard

Connector

, PR/CR):

B/CB

: 0.7 Vp-p, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p

AEP Model

UK Model

RDR-HXD870/HXD970/HXD1070

Australian Model

RDR-HXD870/HXD970

USB:

USB jack Type A (For connecting digital still camera, Memory card reader and USB memory) USB jack Type B (For connecting PictBridge-compatible printers)

General

Power requirements: 220-240 V AC,

50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 49 W Dimensions (approx.):

430 × 76.5 × 286 mm (width/height/ depth) incl. projecting parts

Hard disk drive capacity:

RDR-HXD870: 160 GB RDR-HXD970: 250 GB RDR-HXD1070: 500 GB

Mass (approx.): 4.7 kg Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC Operating humidity: 25 % to 80% Supplied accessories:

Mains lead (1) Aerial cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Audio/Video cord (1) (Australian) Set top box controller (1) (AEP, UK model) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) EURO AV adapter with selector (1) (Australian model) EURO AV adapter (1) (Australian model)

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

DVD RECORDER

WARNING!!

WHEN SERVICING, DO NO T APPRO A CH THE LASER EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION, BE SURE TO OBSERVE FROM A DIST ANCE OF MORE THAN 25 cm FROM THE SURFA CE OF THE OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.

CAUTION:

The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye hazard.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

Unleaded solder

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size.)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C higher than

ordinary solder. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350°C. Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

• Strong viscosity Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky , less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc.

• Usable with ordinary solder It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder.

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY .

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

Special Component Notice

The components identified by mark 9 contain confidential information. Strictly follow the instructions whenever the components are repaired and/or replaced.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

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SERVICE NOTE

1. DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION) ············ 5

2. BOARD CONNECTION, SERVICE REMOTE CONTROLLER·································································· 5

3. MODEL NAME SETTING METHOD WHEN ENGINE IS REPLACED··································································· 6

4. HOW TO DIAGNOSE HDD FAILURE···························· 7

4-1. Defective HDD··································································· 7 4-2. HDD Recognition status····················································· 7 4-3. Display [E01] on FLD with unrecognized HDD················ 8 4-4. Display [E02] on FLD ························································ 9 4-5. When playing a video, MP3, or JPG, the contents freeze ·· 9 4-6. Factory Check··································································· 10 4-7. Self Test············································································ 10 4-8. Performance Check ·························································· 11

1. GENERAL

WARNING ············································································1-1 Precautions·············································································1-1 Quick Guide to Disc Types ····················································1-2

Hookups and Settings ································································1-3

Hooking Up the Recorder ······················································1-3 Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Control-

ler ·······················································································1-3 Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord ·················1-4 Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord·················1-5 Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead·······································1-5 Step 5: Preparing the Remote ················································1-5 Step 6: Easy Setup ·································································1-6 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device····································1-7 Connecting an External Decoder ···········································1-7

Eight Basic Operations

— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder ························1-8

1. Inserting a Disc ··································································1-8

2. Recording a Programme ····················································1-8

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)···················1-9

4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information ··········1-9

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme ··············1-10

6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc·······································1-10

7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) ···1-10

8. Reformatting a Disc ·························································1-11

Guide to Digital Services (For Freeview users only) ··············1-11

EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) ···································1-11 Programme Information·······················································1-11 Viewing a Digital Text Service ············································ 1-12

Timer Recording (For Freeview users only) ····························1-12

Before Recording·································································1-12 Timer Recording (Standard/EPG) ·······································1-12 Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

(Timer List) ······································································1-14 Recording from Connected Equipment ·······························1-14

GUIDE Plus+ (For analogue broadcasting only) ····················1-15

Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System ···························1-15 Watching TV Using the GUIDE Plus+ System ···················1-15 Searching for a Programme Using the GUIDE Plus+

System··············································································1-16 Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information

(My TV) ···········································································1-16 Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System····················1-16

Timer Recording (For analogue broadcasting only)················1-17

Before Recording·································································1-17 Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual) ··························1-17 Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings ··················1-18 Recording from Connected Equipment ·······························1-19

Playback ·················································································· 1-19

Playing the Recorded Programme/DVD······························1-19 Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause/Pause Live TV)···········1-21

Playing from the Beginning of the Programme You Are

Recording (Chase Play) ···················································1-21

Playing a Previous Recording While Making Another

(Simultaneous Rec and Play) ···········································1-21

Searching for a Time/Title/Chapter/Track, etc ····················1-21

Erasing and Editing ·································································1-22

Before Editing······································································1-22 Erasing and Editing a Title ··················································1-22 Erasing and Editing a Chapter ·············································1-23 Creating and Editing a Playlist ············································1-23

Dubbing (HDD y DVD) ······················································ 1-24

Before Dubbing ···································································1-24 HDD/DVD Dubbing ····························································1-24 Dubbing Using Dubbing List ··············································1-24 Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup) ·······························1-25

DV Camcorder Dubbing··························································1-25

Before DV Camcorder Dubbing ··········································1-25 Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape

(DV One Touch Dubbing) ················································1-26 Dubbing Selected Scenes (Manual Dubbing)······················1-26 Playing from a DV Camcorder ············································1-26

Audio Tracks ···········································································1-26

Playing Audio Tracks from CD/DVD··································1-26 Searching for an Audio Track ··············································1-27 About Jukebox ·····································································1-27 Preparing for Using Jukebox ···············································1-27 Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device·············1-28 Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox ··················1-28

JPEG Image Files ····································································1-29

About the “Photo Album” Function ····································1-29 Preparing for Using the “Photo Album” Function···············1-29 Using the “Photo Album” List ·············································1-30 Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD··························· 1-30 Printing JPEG Image Files ··················································1-31

Settings and Adjustments ························································1-31

Disc Settings (Disc Setup) ···················································1-31 Recorder Settings (Basic) ····················································1-31 Aerial Reception Settings (Digital Tuner) ···························1-32 Aerial Reception Settings (Analog Tuner) ··························1-32 Video Settings (Video In/Out) ············································· 1-33 Audio Input Settings (Audio In) ··········································1-33 Audio Output Settings (Audio Out)·····································1-34 Language Settings (Language) ············································1-34 Recording Settings (Recording) ··········································1-34 Playback Settings (Playback) ··············································1-35 Limitation Settings (Parental Lock)·····································1-35 HDMI Settings (HDMI Output) ··········································1-36 Other Settings (Options) ······················································1-36

Additional Information ····························································1-37

Troubleshooting ···································································1-37 Resetting the Recorder························································· 1-39 Notes About This Recorder ·················································1-39 Specifications·······································································1-39 Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files,

and DivX Video Files······················································· 1-39 About i.LINK·······································································1-40 Guide to Parts and Controls ·················································1-40 Language Code List ·····························································1-41 Country/Area Code ······························································1-41

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. UPPER CASE ·································································2-2 2-2. TRAY COVER ASSEMBLY ··········································2-2 2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION·············································2-3 2-4 FR-274 BOARD, FL-178 BOARD·································2-3 2-5. DVD DRIVE ···································································2-4 2-6. DC FAN···········································································2-4 2-7. HARD DISK ···································································2-5

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2-8. AV-114 BOARD ······························································2-5 2-9. DT-120 BOARD ······························································2-6 2-10. POWER SUPPLY BLOCK ·············································2-6 2-11. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ···································2-7

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM ···································· 3-1 3-2. AV-114 BLOCK DIAGRAM ··········································3-3 3-3. DT-120 BLOCK DIAGRAM ··········································3-5 3-4. RD-065 BLOCK DIAGRAM··········································3-7 3-5. FR-274, FL-178 BLOCK DIAGRAM ····························3-9 3-6. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM······································· 3-11

4. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND PRINTED WIRING BOARDS

4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM································ 4-1 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ············································4-3

WAVEFORMS ································································4-4

• AV-114 (1/5) (IT CONTROLLER, IR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························ 4-5

• AV-114 (2/5) (POWER/FAN CONT.) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························ 4-7

• AV-114 (3/5) (VIDEO/AUDIO) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························ 4-9

• AV-114 (4/5) (EURO) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-11

• AV-114 (5/5) (TUNER) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-13

• DT-120 (1/5) (EMMA2LL) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-15

• DT-120 (2/5) (CI CONTROL) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-17

• DT-120 (3/5) (DIGITAL TUNER) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-19

• DT-120 (4/5) (POWER) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-21

• DT-120 (5/5) (VIDEO DECODER) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-23

• FR-274 (FL DRIVER, LINE 2 IN, FUNCTION SW) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-25

• FL-178 (DV, USB, REMOCON RECEIVER,

POWER SW)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-27

• RD-065 (1/7) (POWER BLOCK) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-29

• RD-065 (2/7) (EMMA BLOCK) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-31

• RD-065 (3/7) (VIDEO/AUDIO BLOCK) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-33

• RD-065 (4/7) (MEMORY BLOCK) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-35

• RD-065 (5/7) (SATA/IDE IF) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-37

• RD-065 (6/7) (HDMI/DV/USB BLOCK) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-39

• RD-065 (7/7) (DVD DRIVE) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-41

• SWITCHING REGULATOR (SRV-2057EK) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-43

4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS ·····································4-45

• FR-274 (FL DRIVER, LINE 2 IN, FUNCTION SW) PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-45

• AV-114 (IT CONTROLLER, IR, POWER/FAN CONT.,

VIDEO/AUDIO, EURO, TUNER)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-47

• DT-120 (EMMA2LL, CI CONTROL,

DIGITAL TUNER, POWER, VIDEO ENCODER)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-51

• RD-065 (POWER BLOCK, EMMA BLOCK, VIDEO/ AUDIO BLOCK, MEMORY BLOCK, SATA/IDE IF, HDMI/DV/USB BLOCK, DVD DRIVE)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-55

• FL-178 (DV, USB, REMOCON RECEIVER, POWER SW)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-59

5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. IT CONTROL IC

(IC101:LC87F06J2A-F58W3-E (AV-114 BOARD))······5-1

5-2. AV ENCODER/DECODER IC

(IC1001:MC10050F1-105-LU1-A (RD-65 BOARD)) ···5-3

6. SERVICE MODE

6-1. SERVICE MODE MAP ··················································6-2 6-2. Diagnostic Mode ·····························································6-3 6-2-1.Model Setting ··································································6-3 6-2-2.Service Mode···································································6-4 6-2-3.Version Information and Other Information

(First screen)····································································6-4 6-2-4.RF Level Simplified Diagnosis (Subscreen1) ·················6-5 6-2-5.HDD Information for the HDD return sheet

(Simplified measurement mode) ·····································6-6 6-2-6.Cautions for handling the HDD······································· 6-7 6-2-7.HDD Error Logging ························································6-9 6-2-8.ATA/ATAPI History - ERR ··········································6-10 6-2-9.How to confirm HDD Access Flow······························· 6-10 6-2-10. ATA/ATAPI Debugging Screen (Second Screen) and

LD Deterioration Judgment (for writer) ······················6-11 6-2-11. History of VR Recording-related Errors·····················6-13 6-2-12. DV Service Mode ·······················································6-17 6-2-13. EPG Service Mode······················································6-19 6-2-14. Aging Mode ································································6-21 6-2-15. HDD Check Mode ······················································6-22 6-3. Setup Related Menu ······················································6-23 6-3-1.Firmware Downloading·················································6-23 6-3-2.Area-Specific Channel Setting ······································6-23 6-3-3.OSD Filter Setting (Subscreen 4) ··································6-24

7. ADJUSTMENTS

7-1. Video System Adjustment ···············································7-1

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

8-1. EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································8-1 8-1-1.OVERALL SECTION·····················································8-1 8-1-2.CHASSIS SECTION·······················································8-2 8-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ··········································8-3

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SERVICE NOTE

)

1. DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION)

1. Remove the upper case.

2. Insert the stiff wire in the hole and eject the tray.

Hole

The stiff wire

Open the tray

NOTES DURING THE FORCED EJECTION

1. If the forced ejection is executed while a blank disc media (DVD±RW, ±R) exists on the tray

• Insert a DVD-ROM (DVD test disc, DVD software available on the market, or the like) in the tray and then close the tray.

Note1: If you close the tray while it is empty, ejection of the tray becomes impossible. Note2: If you close the tray with a CD disc inserted in it, the CD can be ejected. However, if you close the tray while it is empty, there can be a case that

ejection of the tray becomes impossible.

Note3: Even if you replace the DVD drive unit while the tray remains under the state as described above, the situation cannot be improved.

2. If the tray cannot be ejected while the disc is not inserted

• Execute the forced ejection.

• Insert a DVD-ROM (DVD test disc, DVD software available on the market, or the like) on the tray and try to close the tray.

(There are cases that it recovers the trouble.)

3. Contents of forcedly ejected blank disc media (D VD±RW, ±R) can be damaged. (There can be a case that initialization is also impossible.)

2. BOARD CONNECTION, SERVICE REMOTE CONTROLLER

Extension cable (J-6090-201-A)

RD-065 board : CN2301(40core)

SERVICE REMOTE CONTROLLER (J-6090-203-A)

AV-114 board : CN101(40core

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3. MODEL NAME SETTING METHOD WHEN ENGINE IS REPLACED

Required equipment:

• Remote controller (RMT-D248P)

• Service remote controller (J-6090-203-A)

• Monitor

Model name delete method

1. T urn the main POWER ON.

2. Press the following buttons on the service remote controller in this order.: “ESC” k “CHAP” k “1”

* Confirm that the above operation is performed in the state that the screen has exited all settings such as “Home Menu” or “Simple

Setting”.

3. T urn the main POWER OFF.

4. Turn the main POWER ON. (The screen as shown in Fig. 1 appears.)

5. Select “2” on the screen by using the service remote controller.

* If “1” is selected on the screen, the machine will not work at all. Be sure to select “2”.

6. Find out the tentative model name from the Correspondence Table (Table 1) for the client machine. Then, enter the 4-digit “Input No.”

on the screen using the service remote controller.

7. The model name setting method is complete. (Screen disappears.)

* Upon completion of the model name setting, be sure to press both “ENTER” and “3” simultaneously on the service remote controller

without fail. It sets the remote control code “3”.

Fig.1 S-company/P-company selection

[Recorder's Model Setting] Input the number using the remote for Service

>? Input No. Manufacturer

[ 1 : P ] [2:S ]

Table1 Correspondence table between tentative model name and final product name

Model name

AEP1 AEP2 AEP3 UK Australian

Tentative model name

RDR-HXD870 MRX-1660/EC1 MRX-1665/EC2 MRX-1660/EC3 MRX-1660/CEK MRX-1660/AU2 RDR-HXD970 MRX-1670/EC1 MRX-1675/EC2 MRX-1670/EC3 MRX-1670/CEK MRX-1670/AU2 RDR-HXD1070

MRX-1680/EC1 MRX-1685/EC2 — MRX-1680/CEK —

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4. HOW TO DIAGNOSE HDD FAILURE

4-1. Defective HDD

There are four symptoms of defects in the HDD.

1. “E01” is displayed on the FLD. (The HDD is not recognized or is not authorized.)

2. “E02” is displayed on the FLD.

3. When playing a video, MP3, or JPG, contents freeze.

4. Irregular noises from the HDD

4-2. HDD Recognition status

How to enter Recognition status and sub screen mode.

• While the GUI screen is not displayed, use the service remote controller and press “ESC” key followed by “DISP” key.

• While the first screen is displayed, press “DIG/ANA” key repeatedly until the desired subscreen is displayed.

The subscreens change.

MRX-1635/EC1 VERSION : 1.01

SYSCON

TUNERCON

PIC SERIAL

HDD INT

: RELEASE 104

Rev. 1. 5895 : 1.178 OK : DVD-RW DVR-L12X OK

DRIVE

1.00 OK : 000800004940 : WDC WD2500AAJS 9 250

• Details on HDD data are described below:

HDD : WDC1023456 # 160

Service remote controller (Part code: J-6090-203-A)

DEVICE : E2R-FEx1.0 FLASH : 64M REGION : 2 C: 0000400259

HDCP : 0000400259

FL Display

OS Display

“Repaining the HDD”.

REPAIR

r “HDD repair is complete”.

Failure to physically identify the HDD (no connection, defective HDD, interface error).

E01

An error occurred. Please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that contents on the HDD may be erased when servicing this unit.

Physical identification of HDD possible, but not identified

Physical identification of HDD possible, HDD identified, but failure in logical formatting.

E02

The Hard Disk Drive info is incorrect. Use the Disk Setup menu to reformat.

Physical identification of HDD possible, HDD

Normal

identified, and correct logical formatting (HDD correctly identified).

HDD identification

conditions

Details on HDD data

are described below.

Blank space

WDC 10234564 # 160

WDC 10234564 ! 160

WDC 10234564 160

Capacity of the HDD (unit: Gbytes) HDD identification error indication HDD model name

Remarks

Check the connection to the SATA cable and power cable. Replace the SATA cable or power cable. Replace the HDD. Replace the FE or part in the SATA/ATA communication.

“#” indicates that the HDD is not recognized.

“!” indicates an HDD authorization error. Initialize the HDD.

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4-3. Display [E01] on FLD with unrecognized HDD

E01

Is the HDD free from

abnormal noises?

YES

Is not “#” displayed?

YES

Reconnect the SATA

cable. Does the problem

still occur?

YES

Replace the SATA cable.

Does the problem

still occur?

YES

Unauthorized HDD

Replace the SATA Cable

Refer to “Note”.

Replace the HDD

Note: Write down the HDD information on the HDD

return sheet before replacing the HDD. Note the information on pages 6-6, 6-7, 6-9, and 6-10 of Chapter 6, “SERVICE MODE”.

For information about replacing the HDD, see page 2-5 of Chapter 2, “DISASSEMBLY”. After replacing the HDD, perform “Factory Check” on “SERVICE NOTE”, page 10.

When performing “Factory Check”, the data saved to the HDD by the customer is erased. Obtain customer consent before performing “Factory Check”.

Replace the HDD with a new one and perform Factory Check.

Does the problem

still occur?

Refer to “Note”.

YES

There may be a problem with the Engine.

Therefore, put the original HDD back in the unit. Then, follow the procedure to replace the Engine. After replacing the Engine, perform “Setting the Model Name” on “Service Note”, page 6.

Does the problem

still occur?

Final check

Note: Performing “Final Check” will not erase the HDD data.

YES

END

Note: Write down the HDD information on the HDD

return sheet before replacing the Engine. For information about replacing the Engine, see page 2-4 of Chapter 2, “DISASSEMBLY”.

When performing “Factory Check”, the data saved to the HDD by the customer is erased. Obtain customer consent before performing “Factory Check”.

Another defect

has occurred.

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4-4. Display [E02] on FLD

E02

Is the HDD free from

abnormal noises?

YES

Factory check

Final check

Has the Final check ended

with success?

YES

Note: When E02 is displayed, the user data has

already broken due to system DATA Error.

Note: Performing “Final Check” will not erase the HDD data.

Replace the HDD

Refer to “Note”.

END

4-5. When playing a VIDEO, MP3, or JPG, the contents freeze

When playing a VIDEO, MP3, or JPG, the contents freeze. (Any error is not displayed on the FLD.)

Is the HDD free from

abnormal noises?

YES

Display the ATA/ATAPI history by using “HDD Access Flow” on page 6-10.

Does the history show

no errors?

YES

Final check

Note: Performing “Final Check”

will not erase the HDD data.

Has the Final check ended

with success?

YES

END

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Replace the HDD

Refer to “Note”.

4-6. Factory Check

1. Pull out and then reconnect the AC cable.

2. Press “ESC” key followed by “P.RUN” key to start Formatting.

3. When “B COMPLETE” appears, the Factory Check is complete.

4. Press “Power” button. The unit starts normally.

When “Factory Check” has finished completely without error, reset “Recording Error History” and “ATA/ATAPI History Error” with the Clear key.

Recording Error History Display 07-03-19 12:36:06 ESFSYS INIT

07-03-19 12:36:06 HDD Zero MR 07-03-19 12:36:06 HDD Initialze 07-03-19 12:36:06 HDD Zero MR 07-03-19 12:27:27 Status NG

Note: Write down the HDD information on the HDD return sheet before

replacing the HDD. Note the information on pages 6-6, 6-7, 6-9, and 6-10 of Chapter 6, “SERVICE MODE”.

When performing “Factory Check”, the data saved to the HDD by the customer is erased. Obtain customer consent before performing “Factory Check”.

“Recording Error History” and “A T A/ATAPI History Error”, see pages 6-9, 6-10 of Chapter 6, “SERVICE MODE”.

4-7. Final Check

4-7-1. SELF TEST (SMART TEST)

This is a simplified diagnosis for the HDD. A serious failure in the HDD can be detected with this test. Time required for testing: Approx. 60 sec.

How to start/terminate the diagnostic program

Use the remote control unit for servicing.

• How to start: Press “ESC”, “CX”, “0”, and “1” keys simultaneously.

• How to terminate: Press “ESC” key.

Execute Self-Test.

• Press “3” key on the remote control unit for servicing while the menu screen is displayed.

• When the following screen is displayed, press “1” key to start the Self-Test.

Diagnosis results

•Without an error: “. . . Completed” is displayed. Then, proceed to the Extended Self-Test.

•With an error: “. . . Error” is displayed. Look at the number in Test Result. If the place value for tens is 1 or 2, execute the Self-Test again. If it is from 3 to 7, the HDD must be replaced.

Note: If the result of the second test is the same, replacement of the HDD is required.

Example: No error Example: With an error

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Note: Performing “Self Test” will not erase the HDD data.Note: “2. Exe Ext Self Test” is not used.

4-7-2. Performance Check

Press “ESC” key, then “A.MON” key.

This is a reading test across all sectors of the HDD. Data recorded on the HDD will not be erased, because no writing operation is performed. Time required for testing: Approx. 45 min/160 G

75 min/250 G 130 to 150 min/500 G

When “Performance Check” finishes completely without error, reset “ATA/ATAPI History Error” with the Clear key.

FL display specification

HDD factory Check HDD performance Check

aNormal display aError display

aNormal display

aError display

0:Factory Check start 0 0 000000

Power On

1:Power ON Test

Random Write/Read/Compare Test

3:ID Sequential Read Verify Test

OD Sequential Read Verify Test

5:Format

6:Power OFF Test

Power off Power On15s

20s

Power off Power On

15s 20s

Power off

15s

1 0 000000 81 0 00000

2 0 000000

3 **

*****

H M S

4 **

*****

H M S

5 FM

*****

H M S

6 0 000000

7 0 000000 8 0 000000

9 0 000000 A 0 000000

B COMPLETE

HDD ERR 01

HDD ERR 02

HDD ERR 03

HDD ERR 04

HDD ERR 05

HDD ERR 07

HDD ERR 09

80:Performance Check start

Power On

81:Power ON Test

all Sequential Read Verify Test

82:

83:Power OFF Test

Power off

15s

84:Complete

7:Power ON Test 8:Power OFF Test 9:Power ON Test a:Power OFF Test b:Complete

80 0 00000

82**

83 0 00000

84 COMPLETE

Fig 1. FL Display Flow

* The logo for “Factory Check” and “Performance Check” is recorded in “ATA/ATAPI History Error”.

*****

H M S

HDD ERR 81

HDD ERR 82

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MEMO

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This section is extracted from instruction manual. (RDR-HXD770/HXD870/HXD970/HXD1070: 3-113-760-11 (1))

RDR-HXD870/HXD970/HXD1070

SECTION 1

GENERAL

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, 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.

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

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 GEMSTARTV 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.

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.

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 dis k 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 r eplace or upgrade the hard disk by yourself, as this may result in malfunction.

If the hard disk drive should malfunction, you cannot recover lost data. The hard disk drive is only a temporary storage space.

About repairing the hard disk drive

• The contents of the hard disk drive may be checked in case of repair or inspection during a malfunction or modification. However, the contents will not be backed up or saved by Sony.

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

On power sources

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

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

On placement

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

On recording

Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

On compensation for lost recordings

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

Copyrights

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

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology 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.

,continued

• This Product includes

fonts licenced

FontAvenue by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC corporation.

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 recorda bl e, de pe nd i ng o n 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 th e still video image or onscreen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

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

About this manual

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for 4 models: RDR-HXD770, RDRHXD870, RDR-HXD970 and RDR-HXD1070. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the recorder.

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

• Icons, such as , listed

• Instructions in this man ual

• The on-screen display

• The explanations regarding

DVD

at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained.

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.

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

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.

1-1

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Icon used

Type Disc Logo

mode Hard disk drive (internal)

Video

mode

DVD+RW

in this manual

HDD

Formatting (new discs)

Select “Video Mode Off” in “HDD Recording Format” (page 144)

Select “Video Mode On” (default) in “HDD Recording Format” (page 144)

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

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)

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 DV D -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 C PR M

“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 47).

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

Discs that cannot be reco rded on

• DVD-RAMs

)

VR mode

DVD-RW

Video mode

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

DVD-R

mode

DVD-R DLVideo

mode

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.

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

Format in VR mode

RWVR

(page 36)

Format in Video

RWVideo

mode (page 36)

Automatically formatted in +VR

mode (DVD+R VIDEO)

Format in VR mode

(page 36) Formatting is

RVR

performed in the “Format” setup (page 47).

Automatically formatted in Video

RVideo

mode

Icon used in this manual

Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognises DVD-

DVD

RAMs* as DVD Video compatible discs.

VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in

VCD

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

DATA DVD

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,

DATA C D

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 i m age 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 13).

• 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 maximu m le ngth for one title is 12 hours.

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalisation unnecessary)

Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 45)

Playable only on DVD-R in VR mode compatible players (finalisation necessary) (page 45)

Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 45)

Note on playback opera tions 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 D V D VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with identical region codes. Th is syst em is used to protect copyrights. DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on this recorder . If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback prohibited by regi on 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.

Music discs encoded with co pyright protection technologi es

This product is designed to play ba ck discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various musi c discs encoded with copyright protection techn ol ogi es 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 prod uct .

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 othe r sid e. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

ALL

Region code

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b Notes

• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, 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 a nd 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 and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 47). 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 pa c kaging.

• 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 unre cog niz a ble by this recorder, the data may be er ased.

• You may not be able to record, ed it, 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.

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Hookups and Settings

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 “Step4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 23.

b Notes

• See “Specifications” (page 160) 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 tha t does not ha ve a SCAR T or vide o input jack.

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

Checking hookup and setting methods

The recorder incorporates bot h analogue and digital tuners. The pr ogramme guide and timer recording method differ depending on which one you select. Depending on the broadcasts you are receiving and your equip m ent, select one of the following ae ri al hookups. Do NOT set “LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 137) when making connection B.

When you receive Hookup Programme guide Timer recording using

Freeview A (page 16) Digital Service

Satellite, Cable B (page 17) GUIDE Plus+ (page 63) See page 71. Terrestrial C (page 18) GUIDE Plus+ (page 63) See page 71.

b Note

Beginning in 2008, analogue broadcasts in the UK will end ar ea by area, with all analogue broadcasts scheduled to end by 2012. After analogue broadcasts end in your area, you will not be able to use hookup C to view TV broadcasts. At that time, change to hookup A to view digita l broadc asts.

(page 48)

programme guide

See page 52.

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

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 1 37). See the instructions s u pplied with the set top box receiver.

Using the set top box receiver control function

The set top box receiver control funct io n can be used with hookup B. It allows the recorder to control a set top box receiver via t he supplied set top box controller. T he 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 17). After setting up the set top box receiver control, check that the recorder can correctly control the set top box receiver (page 28).

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

A: Receiving Freeview (For digital broadcasting)

Use this hookup if you can re ceive Freeview. With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder.

to aerial input

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

If you want to view both analogue and digital broadcasts

This recorder has separate built-in TV tuners for terrestrial digital and terrestrial analogue TV broadcasts.

to ANALOG AERIAL IN

to ANALOG AERIAL OUT

to aerial input

Aerial cable (supplied)

Aerial cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

to DIGITAL

AERIAL OUT

Wall

to DIGITAL AERIAL INto DIGITAL AERIAL OUT

DVD recorder

Wall

to DIGITAL AERIAL IN

DVD recorder

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B: Receiving cable or satellite (For analogue broadcasting)

With this hookup, you can reco r d any programme position on the set top box receiver. To watch cable programmes, you need to match the p rogr amme posi tion on the r ecorder t o the aerial output programm e position on the set top box receiver.

Wall

Aerial cable (not supplied)

to ANALOG AERIAL IN

to ANALOG AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

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

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

Set top box receiver

ANT IN

TO TV

to aerial input

Set top box controller (page 15)

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

SCART cord (not supplied)

to G-LINK

DVD recorder

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C: Receiving terrestrial (For analogue broadcasting)

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

Wall

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 (re ceiver). This will enable you to view pictures.

Hookups and Settings

to ANALOG AERIAL IN

to ANALOG AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

A SCART input jack

When setting “LINE 3 Out” to “S-Video” or “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 136), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal.

B Video input jack

You will enjoy standard qua l ity images.

C S VIDEO input jack

You will enjoy high quality imag es .

D Component video input ja cks (Y, PB/CB,

R/CR)

You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality image s. If your TV accepts progressi ve 525p/625p format signals, use this conn ection and set “Progressive” to “Compatible” in the “Easy Setup” setup (page26). Then set “Component Video Out” to “Progressive” in the “Video In/Out” setup to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Component Video Out” on page 136.

E HDMI input jack

Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.

When connecting a Sony TV that is compatible with the HDMI control function, see page 21. To see the signals from the connected set top box receiver when the set top bo x receiver is connected to the recorder using a S C A RT cord only, turn the recorder on.

When connecting to the HDMI jack

Follow the steps below . Improper handling may damage the HDMI jack and the connector.

1 Carefully align the HDMI jack on the

rear of the recorder and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. Make sure the connector is not upside down or tilted.

Not straightConnector is upside down

to aerial input

DVD recorder

2 Insert the HDMI connector straight into

the HDMI jack. Do not bend or apply pressure to the HDMI connector.

b Notes

• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when moving the recorder.

• Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet wall, if you place the recorder on t he cabin et with the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the HDMI jack or the HDMI cord.

• Do not twist the HDMI connector while connecting to or disconnecting from the HDMI jack to avoid damaging the HDMI jack and connector.

When playing “wide scre en” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 144.

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE 1/ DECODER jack on the recorder (page 31).

b Notes

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

• Do not make connections A and E at the same time.

• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback. If necessary, press the TV t button on the remote to return the input to the TV.

• If you connect the recorder to a TV with SMARTLINK, set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in the “Video In/Out” setup.

• You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack (connection E) to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC d is plays).

• Component video and RGB signals are not output when using the HDMI connection.

* This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

TV, projector, or audio component

to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)

(yellow)

to T LINE 3 – TV

(green)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(green)

(red)(blue)

Component video cord (not supplied)

(red)(blue)

TV, projector, or audio component

: Signal flow

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

If the connected TV (or other connected equipment such as a set top box) com plies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link MEGALOGIC CINEMALINK LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, you can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

• TV Direct Rec. (page 37)

• One-Touch Play (page81)

• Preset Download

• NexTView Download

To prepare for the SMARTLINK features

Set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 136) and “SMARTLINK” to “This Recorder Only” in the “Options” setup (page 150).

b Notes

• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

, EASYLINK*2,

, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW

You can download the tuner preset data from your TV to this recorder, and tune the recorder according to that data in “Easy Setup.”

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

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

“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.

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

SCART cord (not supplied)

to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO )

to HDMI OUT

S-video cord (not supplied)

TV, projector, or audio component

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

By connecting Sony component s t hat are compatible with the HDMI Control function with an HDMI cord (not supplied) , opera tion is simplified as below:

• One-Touch Play (page81)

• 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 148). For details on TV settings, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

b Notes

• Depending on the connected com pone nt , 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.

TV, projector, or audio component

DVD recorder

HDMI cord (not supplied)

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Hookups and Settings

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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 (receive r). This wi ll enable y ou to lis ten to sound.

* The yellow plug is used fo r vide o signa l s (page 19).

A Digital audio input jack

If your audio component has a D ol by Digital, DTS a digital input jack, use this connection. You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1 ch) surround effects.

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Centre

HDMI cord (not supplied)

to HDMI OUT

to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

(white)

(red)

(yellow)*

: Signal flow

, or MPEG audio decoder an d

Audio component with a decoder

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

to coaxial/HDMI digital input

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

DVD recorder

INPUT

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

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

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or audio component

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 completed the connection, make the appropriate settings in the “Audio Out” setup (page 1 38) . Oth erwi se , no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

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

the HDMI cord, or

– Connect the record er 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 p lug 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 31), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections ar e complete.

to AC IN

to mains

Hookups and Settings

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.

b Notes

• If the supplied remote interf e r es with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 25).

• Use the batteries correct ly to a void 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 occur s, wipe out an y 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 appropria te code number and Command Mode again.

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote’s signal to co ntro l 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 2 +/–

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 la st number, release the TV [/1 button.

TV/DVD

DISPLAY

TV [/1 TV t

TV PROG +/–

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default) Grundig 11 Hitachi 24 ITT/Nokia 15, 16 JVC 33 Loewe 45 Nokia 69, 73 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 07, 08, 72 Saba 12, 13, 74 Samsung 22, 23, 71 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Telefunken 36 Thomson 43, 75 Toshiba 38

The remote performs the following:

Buttons Operations

TV [/1 Turns your TV on or

TV 2 (volume) +/–

TV PROG +/– Selects the

TV t (input select)

off. Adjusts the volume

of your TV.

programme position on your TV.

Switches your TV’s input source.

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 m enu appear s 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 mai nly. To check the current mode, press DISPLAY (page 40).

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 149.

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 re corder and remote. Set the same command mode.

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Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote

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

Number buttons

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

z Hint

If the aerial cables are connected to both DIGITAL AERIAL IN and ANALOG AERIAL IN jacks, you can switch between digital mode and analogue mode using the INPUT button.

INPUT

ENTER

Step 6: Easy Setup

Make the basic adjustments by foll owing 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

</M/m/,,

EXIT/

RETURN

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 scree n.

The “Language” display appe ars.

• If the “Language” display does not appear, select “Easy Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in the System Menu (page130).

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.

ENTER

TV [/1

D.TV Auto Channel Setting

If the aerial cable is connected to the DIGITAL AERIAL IN jack (hookup A), select “Auto Scan.” Then, select yo ur country/region using </,, and press ENTER. The recorder will automatically capture and store the available TV and Radio channels.

If the aerial cable is connected to the ANALOG AERIAL IN jack (hookup B or C), select “Do not set.”

For details, see page 15.

A.TV Auto Channel Setting

If the aerial cable is connected to the ANALOG AERIAL IN jack (hookup B or C) and the TV is connected 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 set.

If the aerial cable is connected to the ANALOG AERIAL IN jack (hookup B or C) and the TV is connected to this recorder with SMARTLINK, select “Download from TV” (For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your 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, see page 15.

If the aerial cable is connected to the DIGITAL AERIAL IN jack (hookup A) only, or to skip this setting, select “Do not set.” Then, select your co untry/regi on using </,, and press ENTER. To set the programme positions manually, see page 131.

Clock Setting

The recorder will automatically set the clock when any digital channels h ave been scanned and stored. Go to the “EPG Type Select” 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 th e t ime 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.

EPG Type Select

Select the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) type to use. If no programme positions for digital broadcasts are found after scanning, the “EPG Type Select” display does not appear. The EPG type is automatica lly set to the country/area you select when setting the program positions.

Hookups and Settings

Select “Guide (Digital)” to use the digital electronic programm e guid e (see “Guide to Digital Services (ForFreeview users only)” on page 48). Select “Guide (Digital)” if you receive only digital broadcasts.

Select “GUIDE Plus+” to use the Gemstar GUIDE Plus+ electronic programme guide (see “GUIDE Plus+ (For analogue broadcasting only)” on page 63).

TV Screen Size (page 144)

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

Progressive

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

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 130).

Setting up your set top box receiver for the GUIDE Plus+

system (For analogue broadcasting)

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 “C ontinue.” 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 automa tically updated, so your receiver may be available at a later dat e. Select you r 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 us in g hookup B with both an aerial cable and a SCART cord, select either “Line1” or “Antenna.” The display asks for confirmation.

Press ENTER to select “Con tinue.”

The Video Window switches to the specified programme positi on .

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

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

To receive GUIDE Plus+ system data your recorder must be turn ed 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.

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

Check the connection and position o f t he set top box controller (page 17). If your set top box receiv er 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 updated 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 confir med tha t the s et top b ox 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.

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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 me nu appears.

3 Select “Basic Setup” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

4 Repe at from step 2 of “Setting up your

set top box receiver for t he GUIDE

system (For analogue

Plus+ broadcasting)” on page28.

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 ja ck (i.LINK jack) (page 104). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 79.

Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack

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

VCR

Hookups and Settings

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 instea d of an audio/video cord.

OUTPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR, etc.

SCART cord (not supplied)

to i LINE 1/DECODER

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.

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.

VCR TV

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

• To watch the connected VCR or simi la r devi ce’s pic tures through the recorder while the recorder is in standby mode, set “Power Save” to “Off” (default) in the “Basic” setup (page 130).

• 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.

to T LINE 3 – TV

VCRDVD recorder TV

DVD recorder

to SCART input

DVD recorder

Line input 1

Line input 2

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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 34), you will not be able to select “L1” becau se Line 1 will become a dedicated line for the decoder.

Hookups and Settings

S-video cord

(not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

: Signal flow

z Hint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connec t 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-vi de o cord.

• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to anothe r equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. This may cause nois e (f eedback).

• Do not connect more than one type of video cord be twe e n the recor de r and you r TV at the sam e time.

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

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

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

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 programm e positions correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.

Number buttons

SYSTEM

EXIT/

RETURN

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press

ENTER.

</M/m/,, ENTER

3 Select “Video In/Out,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “LINE 3 Out,” and press

ENTER.

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 “Analog Tuner,” and press

ENTER.

Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER.

Select your country/regio n, 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 Notes

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals fro m th e connected decoder.

• To watch the connected external decoder (PAYTV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes during recording, press the PROGRAM + button on the recorder (“SCART THRU” appears on the front panel display). To return to the previous display, press the PROGRAM – button on the recorder (“SCART NORM” appears on the front panel display). The recorder automatically switches to the programme tuned by the recorder’s tuner after the recording has finished. To watch the connected external decoder (PAYTV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes while the recorder is in standby mode, set “Power Save” to “Off” (default) in the “Basic” setup (page 130).

Hookups and Settings

Eight Basic Operations

— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc

RWVR-RWVideo

RVideo

DVD

DATA C D

Z (open/ close)

Press DVD.

1 2 Press Z (open/close), and place a

disc on the disc tray.

Recording/playing side facing down

3 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVDs are formatted automatically.

• For DVD-RW discs DVD-RWs are formatted in the recording format (VR mode or Video mode) set by “Format DVD-RW” of “Basic” in the “Disc Setup” setup (page 128).

• For DVD-R discs DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in Video mode. To format an unused DVD-R in VR mode, format the disc in the “Format” setup (page47) before you make a recording.

If the disc is recordable on this recorder, you can manually re-format the disc to make a blank disc (page 47).

VCD CD

RVR

DATA DVD

DVD

Select “Manual CH Setting,” and press ENTER.

2. Recording a Programme

HDD

RVR

This section introduces the basic operati on to record a current TV pro gramme to the hard disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer reco rdings, see page 52 (Digital Mode) or page 71 (Analogue Mode).

TV PAUSE

1 Press HDD or DVD.

2 Press PROG +/– to select the

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RVideo

HDD DVD

z REC x REC

STOP

If you want to record to a DVD, insert a recordable DVD.

programme position or input source you want to record.

PROG +/–

INPUT TV/DVD

DISPLAY

REC MODE

TV t

3 Press REC MODE repeatedl y to select

the recording mode.

Each time you press the button, the display on the TV screen changes as follows:

* Available when “Manual Rec. Mode” is set

to “On (go to setup)” in the “Recording” setup (page 141).

For more details about the recording mode, see page 71.

4 Press z REC.

Recording starts. When recording to the HDD, recording stops after 12 hours of cont i nuous recording or when the HDD is full. When recording to a DVD, recording stops when the DVD is full.

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for recorder to stop recording.

To watch another T V programme while recording

If your TV is connected to the T LINE 3 – TV jack, set your TV to the TV inpu t using the TV/DVD button and select the programme you want to watch. If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using the TV t button (page 24).

TV Direct Rec. (for SMARTLINK connections only)

When the TV is turned on and the recorder is turned off, press TV PAUSE. The recorder automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV to the HDD. Set “TV Pause” to “TV’s Tuner” in the “Options 2” setup (page 150).

z Hint

If the aerial cables are connected to both DIGITAL AERIAL IN and ANALOG AERIAL IN jacks, you can switch between digital mode and analogue mode using the INPUT button.

b Notes

• To turn off the TV Direct Rec. function, set “SMARTLINK” to “Pass Through” in the “Options” setup (page 150).

• Some buttons, such as the TITLE LIST button or H button, do not work when “TV” appears in the front panel display.

• If you press the [/1 button while recording, the recorder stops recording and turns off.

• After pressing the z REC button, it may take a short while to start recording.

• You cannot change the recordin g mode whil e recording.

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

• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/ Canal Plus programme.

• To use the TV Direct Rec. function, you must first correctly set the recorder’s clock.

Checking the disc status while recording

You can check the recording inf ormation such as recording time or di sc type.

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The recording information appears.

A Recording mode B Recording time C Disc type/format D Recording status

Press DISPLAY to turn off the display .

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3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)

HDD

RVR

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

1 Press HDD or DVD.

2 Press TITLE LIST.

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RVideo

HDD DVD

EXIT/

RETURN

PLAY

MODE

If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on pag e 36). Playback starts automatica lly depending on the disc.

To show the 8-Title List, press < to select “Title View,” and press ENTER, then select “8 Titles” using M/m, and press ENTER.

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER DISPLAY

4-Title List (Example: HDD)

8-Title List

A Disc type:

Displays the media type, HDD or DVD.

B Total number of titles C Sub-menu:

Press , to display the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays optio ns applicable only to the selected item. The displayed option s differ depending up on the model, situation, and disc type.

D Scroll bar:

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

Sub-menu

E Title information:

Displays the title number, title thumbnail picture (playback picture for the selected title, still images for the other titles), recording date, recorded s tation name (o r programme position num ber), recording mode, title name, and title size.

“Recording”: Indicates that the title is currently being recorded .

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

: Press DISPLAY to display “ .” “” indicates titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals (HDD only) (page99).

: Indicates that the title is recorded using the Update function. Genre icons: Indicates the title’s genre (HDD only).

F Remaining time of the current disc in

the current recording mode (example: SP mode)

G Detailed information for the selected

title

The resume point time is shown in the 8Title List.

3 Select a title using M/m, and press

ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

To stop playback

Press x (stop).

To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)

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

About the Title List for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)

You can switch the Title List to show Original or Playlist titles.

1 Press < while the Title List is

displayed.

2 Selec t “Play List” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

/>,

3 Select “Original” or “Play List” usin g M/

m, and press ENTER.

To change the title order for HDD (Sort Titles)

1 Press < while the Title List is

displayed.

2 Select “Sort Titles” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

3 Select the item using M/m, and press

ENTER.

Order Sorted

By Date In order of when the titles

Unseen Title In order of when the titles

By Title In alphabetical order. By Number In order of rec orde d t it le

were recorded. The title that is recorded most recently is listed at the top.

were recorded. The title that is recorded most recently and has not been played is listed at the to p. Playlist titles are not displayed.

number.

To search for a title by genre (HDD only)

1 Press < while the Title List is

displayed.

2 Select “Genre” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

3 Sele ct a genre using M/m, and press

ENTER.

To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail)

After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title) is automatical ly set as the thumbnail picture. You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title L ist .

1 Pres s TITLE LIST.

For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode), switch the Title Lists, if nece ssary.

2 Select a title, and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

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

4 Select “Set Thumbnail” using M/m, and

press ENTER. The display for setting the thumbnail point appears and the title starts to play.

5 Wh ile w atching the playback picture,

press H, X or cm/MC to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press X. Playback pauses. You can also select a scene usi ng the PLAY MODE button (page 89).

6 Select “OK” using M/m, and pres s

ENTER. The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture. To return to the Titl e L ist, press O RETURN.

To change the thumbna il preview mode (Set Preview) (HDD only)

You can select “Quick Preview” or “Normal” for the thumbnail preview mode in the Title List. Set “Set Preview” in the “Options” setup (page 150).

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

z Hint

You can select “Title List” from the System Menu.

b Notes

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

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

• After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to the first scene of the r e cor ding (title).

• After dubbing, the title thumbnail picture set on the source recording is cancelled.

4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

RVideo

DATA C D

RWVR-RWVideo

DVD

HDD

RVR

DATA DVD

You can check the playing time of the current title, chapter, track, or disc. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on t he DVD/ CD.

Press DISPLAY repeatedl y.

The displays differ depending on t he disc type or playing status.

In stop mode

Example: DVD-RW in VR mode

VCD

DISPLAY

During playback

Example: DVD-R in Video mode

A Playing status B Shows that the Resume Play is

available (page 81).

C Current selected recording mode

(remaining DVD recording time/disc type) (page 71)

D Remaining time E Station name and programme position

number

F Audio setting for the current

programme

G Recording restrictions for the current

programme

H TV mode or DVD mode (page 25) I Disc information J Title type (Original or Playlist) for

DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode

K Disc type/format (page 10)

Displays the finalised disc in Vi deo mode as “DVD-Video.”

L Title number-Chapter number

(page 89)

M Playing time N Multi-angles indicator (page 80) O Copy-protected indicator (page 99) P Data transfer bar and rate

z Hints

• When “On Screen Display” is set to “On” (default) in the “Options” setup (page149), information automaticall y appears on the screen when the recorder is operated.

• To increase disc space, see “To open up disc space” (page 92).

b Note

Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.

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5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme

Number buttons

EXIT/

RETURN

RVideo

RWVR-RWVideo

HDD

RVR

You can label a DVD, title, or pr ogramme by entering characters. You can ent er up to 64 characters for a title recorded in the HDD/ DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), 40 characters for a title recorded in the DVD+RW/DVDRW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), but the actual numbe r of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. The steps below explain how to change the name of the recorded programme.

CLEAR

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

> M x

1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Select a title, and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

4 Select “Title Name,” and press

ENTER.

The display for entering characters appears. The current name is displayed at the input row.

Input row

5 Move the cursor to the point where you

want to insert the character using m/M.

To erase all of the characters, pr ess and hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or mor e.

6 Select “Upper case” or “Lower case”

using ./>.

The characters for the sel ected type are displayed. The type of characters will change according to the language you select in “Easy Setup.”

7 Press </M/m/, to select the

character you want to enter, and press ENTER.

The selected character ap pears at the input row. To insert a space, press X (or select “Space,” and press ENTER).

8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the

remaining characters.

To erase a character, move the cursor to the character at the input row, and press CLEAR (or select “Clear,” and press ENTER). To insert a character, move the cursor to the right of the point where you wan t to insert the character. Then select the character, and press ENTER. To erase all of the characters, pr ess and hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or mor e.

9 Press x (or select “OK,” and pre ss

ENTER).

To cancel the setting, press O RETURN.

To use the number bu ttons

You can also use the number buttons to enter characters. Refer to the number next to each row of letters on your TV screen.

1 In step 7 above, press a number button

repeatedly to select a character. Example: Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.” Press the number 3 button three times to enter “F.”

2 Press ENTER and select the next

character.

3 Press x (or select “OK,” and press

ENTER).

6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc

You can execute options effective for the entire disc in the “Disc Setup” setup.

SYSTEM

Labelling a disc

RWVR-RWVideo

RVideo

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page36.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Disc Setu p,” and press

ENTER.

</M/m/,, ENTER

RVR

Eight Basic Operations — Ge tting to Know Your DVD Recorder

4 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Input Dis c Name,” and press

ENTER.

6 Select “Next Screen,” and press

ENTER.

Enter the disc name (pag e 42).

b Note

You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD-RW/ DVD-R (VR mode) disc name, and 40 characters for a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/ DVD-R (Video mode) disc name. The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on other DVD equipment.

Protecting a disc

RVR

RWVR

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 36.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Protect Disc,” and press

ENTER.

6 Select “On,” and press ENTER. 7 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

To cancel the protection

Select “Off” in step 6.

z Hint

You can set protection for individual titles (page 92).

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

RWVR-RWVideo

RVideo

Finalising is necessary when y ou play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalise a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on ot her DVD equipment. Before finalising, check the differences between the disc types in the tab le bel o w.

Differences between disc types

Discs are automatically finalised

when removed from the recorder. However, you may need to fi na li se the disc for certain DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising.

Finalising is unnecessary when

RWVR

playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment. Even if your other DVD equipment is VR format compatible, you may need to finalise the disc , especially if the recording time is short. Y ou can edit or record on the disc even after finalising.

Finalising is necessary when

RWVideo

playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to record on it again, unfinalise (page 46) or reformat the disc (page 47). However, if you reformat the disc, all recorded contents will be eras ed.

Finalising is necessary. The disc

RVR

can be played only on equi pment that supports DVD-R in VR mode. After finalising you cannot edit or record on the disc using this recorder.

RVR

,continued

Finalising is necessary when

playing on any equipment ot her

RVideo

than this recorder. After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc.

SYSTEM

</M/m/,, ENTER DISPLAY

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page36.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Disc Setu p,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “Finalis e,” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Finalis e,” and press ENTER.

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6 Select “Next Screen,” and press

ENTER.

For DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), the recorder starts finalising the disc. Go to step 9.

7 (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/

DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) only) Select a title menu style, and press ENTER.

The menu appears in the selected title menu style when the “top m enu” (or “menu” for a DVD+RW/DVD+R) is selected on the DVD equipment.

8 (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/

DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) only) Select “Yes,” and pres s ENTER.

The recorder starts finalising the disc.

9 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

z Hint

You can check whether the disc has been finalised or not. Press DISPLAY after step 1 (page 40).

b Notes

• Depending on the conditio n of the di sc , recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalised.

• The recorder may not be able to fi na lise the disc if it was recorded on another recorder.

• Inserting an unfinalised disc into other DVD equipment may damage the recorded contents.

• When using a DVD+RW, you can edit or record on the disc even after finalising. However, the title menu will not be displayed. Finalise the disc again to display the title menu.

Unfinalising a disc

RWVR-RWVideo

For DVD-RWs (Video mode)

DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinali sed to allow further recording or editing.

For DVD-RWs (VR mode)

If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalised with other DVD equipment, unfinalise the disc.

b Note

The recorder is not able to unfinalise DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised on another recorder.

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on pag e 36.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Unfinali se,” and press

ENTER.

6 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts unfina li sing the disc. Unfinalising may take several minutes.

8. Reformatting a Disc

RWVR-RWVideo

New discs are automatically for m atted when inserted. If necessary, you can manually reformat a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, or DVD-R disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs or DVD-Rs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs.

SYSTEM

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on pag e 36.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press

ENTER.

RVideo

RVR

</M/m/,, ENTER

4 Select “Format,” and press ENTER.

5 Select an item, and press ENTER.

“VR Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/DVDRs (VR mode or unrecorded discs) in VR mode.

“Video Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/

DVD-Rs in Video mode. “Format DVD+RW”: Formats DVD+RWs.

6 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

All contents on the disc are eras ed.

z Hint

By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVDRWs that have been finalised.

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Guide to Digital Services

(For Freeview users only)

EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)

The Electronic Programme Guide is a guide showing the television programme schedule for a day or more at a time on your television (via the Digital Terrestrial Television tuner included in this re corder).

The EPG provides a quick and easy way to:

• View a complete list of all available channels.

• View a channel list related to a chosen date or genre.

• Set a programme to be recorded (page 55).

b Note

Digital Services availability and content depend on the broadcaster. Digital Services are not instantl y available when the recorder is first turned on.

Viewing a list of available channels

EXIT/

RETURN

PAGE –

Colour buttons GUIDE

INFO </M/m/,,

ENTER

PAGE +

1 Press GUIDE.

This display consists of an information box and an 8-channel program m e l ist covering a 30-minute period.

Example of EPG Display:

A Indicates the currently selected

channel number and station name with the programme title and genre.

B Indicates the currently selected

programme and allows you to move around the list.

C Channel name D Indicates if a timer recording is

associated with the programme (page 55).

E Colour buttons F Indicates that short programmes

that are not displayed on the list are scheduled.

G Truncated programme title in case

the name is too long to be displayed in the cell.

H Time slot I Indicates the current time and date.

2 Select a prog ramme using </M/m/

,, and press ENTER.

You can also select a programme using the red button. If you press , after selecting the last programme on the right, the sc hedule for the next 30 minutes is displaye d (depending on availability from the broadcaster).

z Hint

You can display the channel list by pressing the ENTER button while watching a programme. To watch another channel, select a channel using </ M/m/,, and press ENTER.

Available buttons in the programme list

Buttons Operations

PAGE +/– Display the previous/next

INFO Display the detailed

To search for programmes by date

1 Press the green button while the

eight channels.

information of the programme (page 49).

RETURN Close the disp la y.

programme list is displayed.

2 Selec t a date in the “Date” row. 3 Sele ct a time in the “Time” row. 4 Select “Jump,” and press ENTER.

The programme list for the specified date and time is displayed.

To search programmes by genre

1 Press the yellow button while the

programme list is displayed.

2 Selec t a date in the “Date” row. 3 Sele ct a time in the “Time” row. 4 Select the “Genre” row, and press

ENTER. The genre list is displayed.

5 Selec t a ge nre using </M/m/,, and

press ENTER.

6 Selec t “OK,” and press ENTER. 7 Select “Search,” and press ENTER.

The programme list for the specified genre is displayed.

Programme Information

The programme information display provides a quick and easy way to:

• View descriptions of the programmes being broadcast now and next on the curre nt channel.

• View descriptions of the programmes being broadcast now and next on the other channels.

INFO </M/m/,, ENTER

Displaying the programme information

1 Select a channel. 2 Press INFO.

The Information display appears showing a description of the current programme on view.

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Available buttons in the Information display

Buttons Operations

M/m Toggle the display between

</, Display programme

ENTER View the selected channel INFO Display the detailed

description of the current/ next programme

information for other channels

programme information

Viewing a Digital Text Service

Many digital TV channels broadcast information via their text service. This digital service includes high-quality digital text and graphics along with advanced navigation options. Additionally, this recorder has access to dedicated text channels transmitted by the broadcasters.

b Note

The appearance, content and navigation methods of all digital text services are decided by the broadcaster.

Number buttons

EXIT/

RETURN

Selecting digital text from dedicated digital teletext channels

1 Select a dedicated channel that is

broadcasting digital text.

You can search for a dedicated di gi t al text channel using the “Electronic Programme Guide” (p age 48). The text page is displayed.

PROG +/–

</M/m/,, ENTER

2 Once the text page is displayed (this

may take some ti me), follow the onscreen instructions t o obtain your required selection.

On some pages the TV programm e m ay also be displayed on the text screen. Onscreen instructions will inform you how to change the displayed programme. If you are instructed to press “OK” or “Select” when viewing the tex t pa ges, press ENTER.

To exit the text service

Follow the on-screen instru ct i ons, or press PROG +/–.

Selecting digital text from other channels

Digital text services may also be available on other digital channels. This is sometimes indicated by a small symbol on your TV screen, superimposed on the programme you are watching.

1 Select a channe l. 2 Press (text) or the button indicated

on screen by the broadcaster.

The text information appears.

3 Access required informa tion using

</M/m/,, the colour buttons and/ or the number buttons.

If you are instructed to press “OK” or “Select” when viewing the tex t pa ges, press ENTER.

To exit the text service

Follow the on-screen instru ct i ons, or press

(text) or EXIT/O RETURN.

Guide to Digital Services ( For Freeview users only)

Timer Recording

(For Freeview users only)

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

• Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 40). For the HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 92).

• Adjust the recording picture quality if necessary (page59).

b Notes

• To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 45).

• If digital teletext is ope ra t ed while recording, its contents will be recorded on the disc.

• If the subtitles are displayed while recording, they will be recorded on the disc.

Recording mode

Like the standard ×3 recording modes of video tapes, you can sele ct t h e desired recording mode using the REC MODE button. Recording modes with higher quality provide a more beautiful recording, but the la rge dat a volume also results in a shorter recording time. Conversely, a longer duratio n provides a longer recording time, but the lower data volume results in a coarser picture quality.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

To select further options for recording mode (manual recording mo de), set “Manual Rec. Mode” to “On (go to setup)” in the “Recording” setup (page 141). To record pictures in higher quality than HQ mode on the HDD, set “Manual Rec. Mode” to “On (go to setup),” and then select “HQ+.” For details about manual recording mode, see page 141. For timer recording, you can also select “AUTO” as recording mode, which maximizes the recording quality for the sp ace available on the disc (if recording to DVD), or to fit onto a blank disc (if recording to HDD).

Approx. recording time (hours)

Recording mode

HQ (High quality)

HSP R 37 50 79 155 1 hr.

SP (Standard mode)

LSP r 63 84 130 265 2 hr.

ESP r 75 100 155 315 3 LP r 100 135 210 420 4 EP r 150 200 315 635 6 SLP r 200 270 425 850 8

SEP (Long duration)

The approximate recording time is for 12 cm DVD discs. The approximate recording times for DVD+R DL (Double Layer)/DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs are as follows: HQ: 1 hour 51 minutes HSP: 2 hours 41 minutes SP: 3 hours 35 minutes LSP: 4 hours 29 minutes ESP: 5 hours 23 minutes LP: 7 hours 11 minutes EP: 10 hours 46 minutes

: 14 hours 21 minutes

SLP SEP: 17 hours 57 minutes

When recording to DVD+RW or DVD+R, SLP is the longest recording time available. If you select SEP, the recording mode will automatically revert to SLP.

z Hint

To easily select a manual recording mode, press REC MODE repeatedly to display “MN,” and select a manual recording mode using </,.

HDD

RDR-

HXD

870

770

25 34 53 105 1 hr.

51 68 105 210 2

255 340 530 1060 10

RDRHXD 970

RDRHXD 1070

DVD

1min.

30 min.

b Notes

• The maximum continuous recording time to the HDD is 12 hours for a single title. A title longer

than 12 hours is divided.

• Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. – Recording a programme with poor reception, or

a programme or video source of low picture quality.

– Recording on a disc that has already been

edited.

– Recording only a still picture or just sound.

• Programmes are recorded in the following aspect ratio. – In the original a spe c t rati o, when recording to

the HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off” in the “Recording” setup (page 144))/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode).

– In 4:3 when recording to DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.

• When recording to DVD-R DLs (Video mode), the title is divided when the layer switc he s.

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection ca nnot be recorded on this recorder .

Copy control signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Copy-Never None

* The recorded di sc can be pl aye d onl y on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 10).

Recordable discs

HDD

RWVideo

RVideo

HDD

RWVR

(CPRM*)

RVR

(CPRM*)

Timer Recording (Standard/EPG)

HDD

RVideo

RVR

You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes, up to 30 days in advance. There are three methods to set the timer: the standard method, EPG method and Series Recording method.

• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme position of the programme manually.

• EPG: Set a programme to be record ed based on the information provided by the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) (page 55).

• Series Recording: Automatically sets the recorder to record prog rammes in a series (page 57).

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

RWVR

RVR

TIMER

x REC

STOP

RWVR-RWVideo

</M/m/,, ENTER

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1-12

1 Press TIMER.

The “Timer List” display appears.

2 Select the “New Input” ro w, and press

ENTER.

3 Select an item using </, and

adjust using M/m. Then press ENTER.

The adjustable items are listed below. “Pr/CH”: Sets the programme position and the source. “Date”: Sets the date (up to 30 days later). Select a recording pattern by

M repeatedly to set the timer for

pressing the same daily or weekly programmes. “Start”: Sets the start time. “Stop”: Sets the stop time. “Extend”: Sets duration when a timer recording is in progress. If the programme set to be recorde d daily or weekly is extende d, the manually extended time set here will be added to the subsequent timer recording times. Note that when “VPS/PDC” is set to “On,” you cannot make the “Extend” setting.

• If you want to make the detailed settings, select “Se t Details” and press ENTER. Select an item using M/m and set using </,.

“Record to”: Sets the reco rding destination. If there is not enough available DVD disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically records the programme to the HDD even if you select “DVD” (Recovery Recording). “Recording Mode”: Sets the re cording mode (page 52). “VPS/PDC”: Sets the VPS/PDC function. See “About the VPS/PDC function (For analogue broadcasting only)” below. “Update”: Sets the recorder automatically replacing the previous timer recording with the new one. “EPG Link” (page 58) “Series Recording” (page 57)

• To enter a title name, select “Set Title Name” and press ENTER (page 42).

• If you make a mistake, select the item and change the setting.

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The “Timer List” display (page 60) appears. The timer recording indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder is ready to start recording. Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instruction s.

About the VPS/PDC function (For analogue broadcasting only)

VPS/PDC signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure that timer recordings are made regardless of any broadcast de la ys, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.

To use the VPS/PDC function

Set “VPS/PDC” to “On” in step 3 above. When you turn on this function, the recorder starts scanning the channels bef ore the timer recording starts.

Rec. Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatic ally adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recor ded. Set “Rec. Mode Adjust” to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 143).

If the timer settings overlap

The confirmation screen appears. To store the setting, select “Yes.” To cancel the overlapped se tting, select “No.”

To confirm, change, or cancel a timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 60.

z Hints

• You can also display the Timer display by selecting “Timer Recording” fro m th e System Menu.

• You can play the title as it is being recorded by selecting the programme title on the Title List (page 88).

b Notes

• If a message indicating that the HDD is full appears on the screen, change the recording destination to “DVD,” or make available space for the recording (page92).

• Check that the clock is correctly set before sett ing the timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be made.

• To record a satelli te programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the sate llite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tu n er turned on until the recorder finishes recording.

• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it overlaps with a programme that has priority. “Overlap” will appear next to the overlapped setting in th e Ti mer List. Check the priority order of the settings (page 60).

• Even if the timer is set , timer r ecording s cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority.

• The beginning of some recording s ma y not be made when using the VPS/PDC function.

• You cannot extend the recording duration time when “VPS/PDC” is set to “On.”

• The “Rec. Mode Adjust” function onl y work s with a timer recording and the VPS/PDC function set to off. It does not function with Quick Timer.

• The recording mode cannot be set to “AUTO” when “VPS/PDC” is set to “On.”

Recording TV programmes using the EPG

The EPG function is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just select the programme you want to record in the EPG displ ay. The date, time, and channel of that prog ramme are set automatically.

Red button

PAGE –

x REC

STOP

GUIDE

</M/m/,, ENTER

PAGE +

1 Press GUIDE.

2 Select a programme using </M/m/

To know more about the navigation options in the EPG application, see page 48.

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3 Press the red button.

The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, etc., settings appear.

• If you want to change the setting, press </, to select the item and press M/m to change the setting (page 54). “EPG Link” (page 58) “Series Recording” (page 57)

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

• In case of a current TV/radio /d ata broadcast timer setting, your recorder will immediately start recording.

Your recorder will automatically begin recording when the programme starts. To modify the timer setting, see page60.

Some examples of timer event icon

types are:

(red): Indicates that th e whole

programme is set to be recorded.

(grey): Indicates that the programme is set to be recorded using Seri es Recording (page 57).

To scroll the EPG display by page (Page mode)

Press PAGE +/– while the EPG display is turned on to display the previous/next eight channels.

To stop recording during timer recording

If the timer settings overlap

See page 55.

To extend the recording duration time while recording (only when “EPG Link” is set to “Off”)

See page 54.

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording (only when “EPG Link” is set to “Off”)

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)” (page 60).

z Hint

The “Rec. Mode Adjust” function also works with this timer method (page 55).

b Note

The EPG programme start and end time are determined by the broadcaster.

Recording programmes using Series Recording

Series Recording is a fe at ure which uses information from the Electronic Programme Guide.

b Notes

• This function cannot be used when the broadcaster does not include series information with the programme data.

• Whether or not a programme is in a series is determined by the broadcaster.

Red button

TIMER

RETURN

z REC x REC

EXIT/

STOP

GUIDE

</M/m/,, ENTER

Series Recording

Automatically record programmes in a series.

1 Press GUIDE.

2 Se le ct a pr ogramme using </M/m/,. 3 Press the red button.

The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, etc., settings appear.

4 Select “Set Details,” and press ENTER. 5 Set “Series Recording” to “On,” and

press O RETURN.

6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The selected programme is se t for recording and appears i n the Timer List (page 60). The other programmes in th e series will be set for recor ding (app ear in the Timer List) as each previous recording is completed. For example, if there ar e three programmes in a series, the second programme will be set for recording only after the first recording is finished. The third programme will be set for recording only after the sec o n d recording is finished. You can search for link programmes using “Series Search” (page58).

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EPG Link

Automatically update the date, start and stop times settings when changing the Electronic Programme Guide.

Set “EPG Link” to “On” in step 5 of “Series Recording” on page 57.

Recording Split Program mes

Movies and other programmes that are split into 2 or more parts are called Split Programmes. If you set the timer for one part of a Split Programme, the other parts are automatically recorded. For example, if the first half is set to be recorded, the last half will be recorded automatically.

To search for link program mes

1 Press TIMER. 2 Select the timer setting, and press ,. 3 When the following options appear in the

sub-menu, select an option, and press ENTER. “Alternate Search”: Searches for repeat programmes. The repeat programmes are displayed in the EPG. “Series Search”: Searches for programmes in a series. The programmes in the series are displayed in the EPG. “Recommendation Search”: Se arches for programmes recommended by broadcaster as a link for current ser ies. The recommended programmes are displayed in the EPG.

To set the programme for recording, follow the instructions for “Recording TV programmes using the EPG” (page 55) from step 2.

b Notes

• Only the earliest pa rt of the Split Programme is displayed on the Timer List.

• Any next Split Programme part th at sta rts 3 or more hours later cannot be recorded automatically.

• This recorder is featured with an EPG timer auto extend functionality th a t allows EPG timer recordings to be made in case of an early start (before the scheduled start time) or late fi nish (after the scheduled end time).

• When “EPG Link” is set to “On,” you cannot change the date, start and stop time settings.

Using the Quick Timer function

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

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

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

(normal recording)

The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (the power turns off).

To cancel the Quick Ti mer

Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode. To stop recording, press x REC STOP.

b Note

If you turn off the recorder during recording, recording is stopped.

Adjusting the recording picture quality

You can adjust the picture quality of digitally broadcasts programmes by selecting a preset setting. You can also adjust th e pi cture quality by changing detailed settings, and store up to three settings in the memory.

b Note

Only progressive video signals for recording can be adjusted.

SYSTEM

</M/m/,, ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press SYSTEM MENU in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Picture Adjustment,” and

press ENTER.

3 Select a preset setting, and press

ENTER.

“Tuner”: TV broadcasts “VCR”: Video cassettes “DTV”: Digital broadcasts “Memory1”/“Memory2”/“Memory3”: Your own settings. To create your own settings, see “To create your own setting” on page 59. To check the detailed settings for the selected preset, press DISPLAY.

4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

To create your own setting

1 Select “Memory1,” “Memory2,” or

“Memory3” in step 3.

2 Select “Detailed Settings,” and press

ENTER. The display for adjusting detailed settings appears.

3 Select an item using M/m, and adjust

4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

The setting is automatically stored as the setting you selected in step 1.

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder can automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks. To sel ect chapter mark intervals or disable this funct i on, see “Auto Chapter (HDD/VR),” “Auto Chapter (Video),” or “Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW)” in the “Recording” setup (page 143). When recording to the HDD, a DVD-R (VR mode) or a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can edit chapter marks (p age 95 ).

Timer Recording (For Freev iew users only)

Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

HDD

RVR

You can check, change, or can cel t he t imer settings using the Timer List.

b Note

You cannot change the timer settings with “EPG Link” set to “On.”

1 Press TIMER.

RWVR-RWVideo

RVideo

TIMER

The “Timer List” display appears.

Timer information displays the recording date, time, recording mode, etc.

When all of the timer settings do not fit on the list, the scroll bar appears. To view the hidden timer settings, press M/m.

</M/m/,, ENTER

2 Select the timer setting you want to

check/change/cancel, and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select an option, and press ENTER.

“Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Select “OK” and press ENTER.

“Erase”: Erases the timer setting. Select “Yes” and press ENTER. “Skip Once”: Cancels the daily or weekly recordings only once. After cancelling the timer setting, “Skip Once” appears next to the timer setting in the Timer List. “Alternate Search” (page 58) “Series Search” (page58) “Recommendation Search” (page 58) To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 2 and 3 above.

When the timer setti ngs overlap

• The programme that starts first has priority and the entire programme i s r ecorded.

• After finishing the previous recording, th e other recording starts with several tens-ofsecond’s delay (when the end-time of one recording and the start-time of another are the same).

• When the recordings start at the same time, only one of them will be recorded. Cancel the timer setting for the programme that you are not going to record.

z Hints

• For manual timer settings, you cannot modify the timer setting for the current recording, but you can extend the duration of the recording time while recording (page 56). For timer settings using the EPG, you can modify the timer setting for the current recording while recording, and extend the duration of the recording (only when “EPG Link” is set to “Off”).

• You can move to the first row/bottom row of the Timer List using ./> while the list is displayed.

b Notes

• When “VPS/PDC” is set to “On” for one or more timer recordings, the start times may change in the event of a broadcast delay or early start.

• Even if the timer is set , timer r ecording s cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority.

Recording from Connected Equipment

HDD

RVR

You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page31. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).

1 Press HDD or DVD.

2 Press INPUT to select an input source

RWVR-RWVideo

RVideo

z REC x REC

STOP

If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 36).

according to the con nection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

programme position

DVDHDD

INPUT

REC MODE

Timer Recording (For Freev iew users only)

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3 Select the desired audio signal when

recording a bilingual programme to the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode).

Set “External Audio” to “Bilingual” and “Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” or “B/R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 138).

4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select

the recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see page 52.

5 Insert the source tape into the

connected equipmen t and set to playback pause.

6 Press z REC.

This recorder starts re cording.

7 Pr ess t he pa use (o r pla y) but ton o n the

connected equipmen t to cancel the playback pause status.

The connected equipment starts playback and the playback image is recorded by this recorder. To stop recording, press x REC STOP on this recorder.

If you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN jack

See “DV Camcorder Dubbing” on page 104 for an explanation of how to record from th e DV IN jack.

z Hint

You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording. See “Adjusting th e recording picture quality” on page 59.

b Notes

• When recording a video game image, the screen may not be clear.

• Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be recorded.

• When “Bilingual Recording” is set to “A/L” or “B/R” in step 3, you cannot select the sound when playing in the following cases. – When recording in PCM mode. – When recording to the HDD (“HDD Recording

Format” is set to “Video Mode On” in the “Recording” setup (page 144))/DVD+RW/ DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode).

• You cannot select “L1” in step 2 if “LINE 1 In” is set to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 137).

GUIDE Plus+ (For analogue

broadcasting only)

Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System

The GUIDE Plus+® system is a free interactive programme guide. It displays up to seven days of programme list i ngs, including programme titles, promotions, and broadcast information. GUIDE Plus+ data for the television programme listings are carri ed by your local broadc ast host channel and are received through your aerial, set top box receiver, or direct cable connection from the wall. Visit www.europe.g uideplus .com all European host channels.

These are just a few of the ways to use the GUIDE Plus+ system. –Search for progra m m es by listing them

according to category (such as Movies or Sport) or by using the Keyword Search function (page66).

–Once you have found th e pr ogramme you

are looking for, use the GUID E Pl us+ system to set the timer for recording (page 73).

–You can set the system t o di splay your

favourite programmes accordin g to conditions that you set, such as category

and keyword (page 67). For more information, see “Watching TV Using the GUIDE Plus+ System” (page 65).

for a list of

Learning the common elements

Press GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Hom e Screen” appears.

A Video Window: This shows the

programme you were watching when you pressed GUIDE.

B Action Bar: When the same colour

button on the remote is pressed, the Action Bar functions. The Action Bar function differs according to the screen.

C Information Box: Shows information

about the selected programme when the “Home Screen” is displayed. Contents will differ according to the displayed screen.

D Menu Bar: Press the blue button

(“Home”), and press M to move the cursor to the Menu Bar. Then select one of the following features using </ ,, and press ENTER. “Grid”: Shows the programmes for the current time slot and next 7 days. “Search”: Allows you to search for titles by category or by keyword (page 66). The displayed category depends upon the programme data received by this recorder. Movies, Sport, and Children are examples of possible categories. “My TV”: Sets the profile for your favourite programmes (page 67). “Schedule”: Displays the list of timer settings (page 77).

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GUIDE Plus+ (For analogue broadc asting only)

“Info”: Shows information when available. “Editor”: Allows you to edit the channel lineup and channel display (page 69). “Setup”: Allows you to change the language, country/region, postal code, input source, or host channel.

E “Home” position: When you press the

blue button (“Home”), the cursor returns to the last programme position on the “Grid.”

F Tiles: Shows the programme titles and

category; green (sports), purple (movies), blue (children’s), teal (others).

G Broadcast station Logo: Shows the

broadcast station logo.

H Time Slot: Indicate s the currently

selected time slot. Use </, to select a different time slot.

z Hint

You can also move the cursor to the Menu Bar by pressing MENU.

Troubleshooting guide

If you are having trouble displaying the television programme list, please chec k th e following:

• The clock must be set correctly. If the clock is not set, set it manually (page129).

• This recorder downloads the GUIDE Plus+ data several times a day when the recorder is turned off (standby mo de). Turn off the recorder when you are not us in g it (for example, at night). After initial setup (page 26), it may take up to 24 hours for your recorder to start re ceiv ing pr ogra mme listings. It may take up to one day to receive all seven days of TV programme listings.

• Check the following if the programme guide data has not been received after waiting for a day: –“Easy Setup” (page 26) is completed. –The host channel is not dis abled (see

“Disabling programme positions” on

page 70). –The timer is not set. If the programme guide data still cannot be received after checking the above, search for the host channel at the following website and set the host channel manually (page 69): www.europe.guideplus.com

• If the host channel has cha nged or moved, the programme guide data can not be received. In this case, follow the steps in “Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel” (page 68) to update t he host channel setting.

• If the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART co rd only, do the following: –Turn on your set top box receiver. –Connect the set top box c ont r oller. –Follow the steps in “Changing the GUI DE

Plus+ host channel manually” (page 69) to set the host channel manually. Be sure to set your set top box receiver (tuner) as the source.

b Notes

• Your set top box receiver’s programme position may suddenly change even if the recorder is turned off. This is because the set top box controller has changed the programme position to receive the GUIDE Plus+ data.

• When you reset the recorder (page158) the following GUIDE Plus+ system settings are reset: – Country/region setting in “Easy Setup” –“Country” of “Setup” - “Basic Setup” in the

Menu Bar

–“Postal Code” of “Setup” - “Basic Setup” in the

Menu Bar Note that the GUIDE Plus+ system is also reset when you make changes to the host channel settings.

• The GUIDE Plus+ system cannot be used when “Input Line System” is set to “NTSC” in the “Basic” setup (page 130).

Watching TV Using the GUIDE Plus+ System

Colour buttons

GUIDE

</M/m/,, ENTER

PAGE –

DAY –

1 Press GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears.

2 Select a prog ramme using </M/m/

,, and press ENTER.

The GUIDE Plus+ system disappears and the programme position changes to the selected programme.

PAGE + DAY +

To select a programm e position quickly using the TV broadca st station logo

1 Press GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears.

2 Press the yellow button (“Channels”).

3 Sele ct th e TV broadcast station logo

using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. The display returns to “Grid” and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected TV station is selected.

4 Se le ct a pr ogramme using </,, and

press ENTER.

To return to the “Home” position

Press the blue button (“Home”). The cursor returns to the home position on the “Grid.”

To set a programme for timer recording

See “One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+ (in the UK only))” (page 73).

To close the GUIDE Plus+ system

Press GUIDE.

z Hints

• Press the PAGE +/– buttons to change the programme list by page.

• Press the DAY +/– buttons to change the programme list by day.

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To unlock the Vid eo Window

The Video Window is locked s o th at it does not change programme posi tions when you move the cursor across other titles. From “Grid,” select the logo of the programme position that is locked, and pres s the red button (“Unlock”). “” changes to “” and the Video Window is unlocked. To lock the Video Window, select the logo of the programme position you wa n t t o l ock and press the red button (“Lock”).

b Notes

• The Video Window is locked during recording and the lock indicator appears in the Video Window. You cannot unlock the Video Window while recording.

• If you are watching programmes through a set top box receiver, the Video Window may not change as fast as you move the cursor. In this case, lock the Video Window (page 66).

Searching for a Programme Using the GUIDE Plus+ System

Colour buttons

</M/m/,, ENTER

4 Select a prog ramme using M/m, and

press ENTER.

To enter a new keyword

1 Selec t “Search” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

2 Selec t “My Choice” using </,. 3 Press the yellow button (“Add”).

The display for entering characters appears.

Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV)

You can set a profile and list up only your favourite programme information.

Colour buttons

</M/m/,, ENTER

GUIDE Plus+ (For analogue broadc asting only)

2 Select “Channel s,” “Categories,” or

“Keywords,” and press the yellow button (“Add”).

“Channels”: Select the programme position using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. To add more programme positions, press the yellow button (“Add”). You can register up to 16 programme positions. To cancel the registration, select a programme position, and press the red button (“Delete”). “Categories”: Select the category using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. To add more categories, press the yellow but ton (“Add”). You can register up to 4 categories. To cancel the registration, select a category, and press the red button (“Delete”). “Keywords”: Enter a keyword . See “To enter a new keyword” on page 67. To add more keywords, press the ye llow button (“Add”). You can register up to 16 keywords. To cancel the registration, select a keyword, and press the red button (“Delete”).

3 Press ENTER.

To change the profile settings

Repeat from step 1 above.

Selecting and watching a programme from My TV

1 Select “My TV” in t he Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

The programmes that match the profile conditions are displayed.

2 Select a programme using </M/m/

,, and press ENTER.

To set a programme for timer recording

See “One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+ (in the UK only))” (page 73).

1 Select “Search” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

2 Select a category using </,.

To search for a programme by keyword, select “My Choice.” You can search for all programmes that contain the keyword in the programme’s title and in the programme’s Information Box. If no keywords are displayed, enter the keyword. See “To enter a new keyword” below.

3 Select a sub-category using M/m, and

press ENTER.

Programmes that meet the conditions are listed. The sub-categories diff er according to country/region.

Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System

[/1

Number buttons

Colour buttons

</M/m/,, ENTER

Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel

The default host channel setting is set to “Automatic,” so you should not have to change the host channel setting. However, if the host channel has changed or m oved, update the host channel setti ng. If the set top box receiver is connect ed to the recorder using a SCART cord only (page 17), see “Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually” on page 69.

1 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar.

The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu ap pears.

2 Select “Host Channel Setup” using M/

m, and press ENTER.

3 Press the yellow button (“Reset”). 4 Press [/1 to turn off the recorder.

4 Select a character on the keyboard using

</M/m/,, and press ENTER. To switch between upper-ca se, lowercase, or characters with accents, press the yellow button (“Keyboard”) repeatedly. To cancel entering a new keyword, press the red button (“Back”).

5 Repeat step 4 to enter the keyword. 6 Press the green button (“Save”).

The entered keyword is regist er ed. To delete the keyword, select the keyword you want to delete, and pre ss the red button (“Delete”). To change the keyword, select the keyword you want to change, and press the green button (“Edit”).

To set a programme for timer recording

See “One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+ (in the UK only))” (page73).

z Hint

When two or more keywords are set for “My Choice,” you can select “All” for sub-category.

5 Wait for one day unti l the programme

guide data can be received.

If the programme guide data has not been received after waiting for a day, search for the host channel at the following website and set the host channel manually (“Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually” (page69)). www.europe.guideplus.com

Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually

If the set top box receiver is connect ed to the recorder using a SCART cord only and you want to receive the programme gu id e data from your set top box receiver, search for the host channel on the following website and set it for your area, following the steps below: www.europe.guideplus.com

1 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar.

The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu ap pears.

2 Select “Host Channel Setup” using M/

m, and press ENTER.

3 Press the yellow butto n (“Change”)

twice.

“Manual” appears.

4 Select “Source” using ,. 5 Press the yellow butto n (“Source”)

repeatedly to select the input source.

6 Select “Prog. No.” using ,. 7 Enter the programme position number

using the number buttons.

8 Press the green button (“Save”).

The display asks for confirmation.

Setting a profile

1 Select “My TV” in the Menu Bar, and

press the yellow button (“Profile”).

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9 Select “Confirm” us ing </,, and

press ENTER.

The display returns to the GUIDE Plus+ setup menu.

Wait one day until the programme guide data can be recei ved.

To cancel the settings

Press the red button (“Back”).

To return to the “Home” position

Press the blue button (“Home”). The cursor returns to the home position on the “Grid.”

To check the GUIDE Plus+ system information

1 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

2 Select “GUIDE Plus+ system

Information” using M/m, and press ENTER.

Checking programme positions

Check whether programme position numbers are the same as the programme position numbers set in the “Analog Tuner” setup. If you want to make adjustments to the channel settings or change the channel name, see “Aerial Reception Setting s (A nalog Tuner)” (page 133).

1 Select “Editor” in the Menu Bar.

2 Press ENTER. 3 Press , to move the cursor to the

right column.

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4 Select the programme position you

want to check using M/m.

To change the input source, press the red button (“Source”). To change the programme position, press the green button (“Prog. No.”), then enter a programme position num ber using the number buttons, and pr ess ENTER.

b Note

To receive from the recorder a program me posit ion that can be received by either the set top box receiver or the recorder, change the input source in step 4.

Disabling programme positions

If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can hide them.

1 Select “Editor” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

2 In the left column, select the

programme position yo u want to hide or display using M/m.

3 Press the red button (“On/Off”).

The disabled positions will turn grey. To show the disabled positions, press the red button (“On/Off”) again.

b Notes

• You cannot record a programme position if it is not set in “Aerial Reception Settings (Analog Tuner)” (page 133) even if it is set to “On” in the “Editor” in the Menu Bar.

• If you are using your set top box receive r to receive programmes (when the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only, page 17) and are able to receive the same programme with both the set top box receiver and the recorder, change the “Source” to receive the programme with the recorder’s tuner.

Timer Recording (For analogue

broadcasting only)

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

• Check that the disc has enough available space for the record ing (page 40). For the HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 92).

• Adjust the recording picture quality if necessary (page76).

b Note

To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 45).

Recording mode

Like the standard ×3 recording modes of video tapes, you can select the desired recording mode using the REC MODE button. Recording modes with higher quality provide a more beautiful recording, but the l arge data volume also results in a shorter recording time. Conversely, a longer duration provi des a longer recording time, but the lower data volume results in a coarser picture quality.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

To select further options for recording mode (manual recording mode), set “Manual Rec. Mode” to “On (go to setup)” in the “Recording” setup (page 141). To record pictures in higher quality than HQ m ode on the HDD, set “Manual Rec. Mode” to “On (go to setup),” and then sele ct “HQ+.” Fo r details about manual recording mode, see page 141. For timer recording, you can also select “AUTO” as recording mode, which maximizes the recording quality for the spa ce available on the disc (if recording to DVD), or to fit onto a blank disc (if recordi ng to HDD).

Approx. recording time (hours)

Recording mode

HQ (High quality)

HSP R 37 50 79 155 1 hr.

SP (Standard mode)

LSP r 63 84 130 265 2hr.

ESP r 75 100 155 315 3 LP r 100 135 210 420 4 EP r 150 200 315 635 6 SLP r 200 270 425 850 8

SEP (Long duration)

: 14 hours 21 minut es

SLP SEP: 17 hours 57 minutes

When recording to DVD+RW or DVD+R, SLP is the longest recording time available. If you select SEP, the recording mode will automatically revert to SLP.

z Hint

To easily select a manual recording mode, press REC MODE repeatedly to display “MN,” and select a manual recording mode using </,.

HDD

RDR-

HXD

870

770

25 34 53 105 1 hr.

51 68 105 210 2

255 340 530 1060 10

RDRHXD 970

RDRHXD 1070

DVD

1 min.

30 min.

Timer Recording (For analog ue broadcasting only)

b Notes

• The maximum continuo us rec or ding time to the HDD is 12 hours for a single title. A title longer than 12 hours is divided.

• Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. – Recording a programme with poor reception, or

a programme or video source of low picture quality.

– Recording on a disc that has already been

edited.

– Recording only a still picture or just sound.

• Programmes are recorded in the following aspect ratio. – In the original aspect ratio, when recording to

the HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off” in the “Recording” setup (page 144))/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode).

– In 4:3 when recording to DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.

• When recording to DVD-R DLs (Video mode), the title is divided when the layer switches.

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

The recorder automatica lly receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system. The HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off” in the “Recording” setup (page 144)) and a DVDRW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) can record both main and sub sounds. You can switch between main and sub when playing the disc. The HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode On” in the “Recording” setup (page 144)) and a DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW (Video mode), or DVD-R (Video mode) can record only one sound track (main or sub) at a time. Select the sound trac k in the “Audio In” setup before recording starts. Set “Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” (default) or “B/R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 138). About HDD Recording format, see page 144.

ZWEITON (German stereo) system

When a stereo-based prog ramme is receiv ed, “Stereo” appears. When a bilingual ZWEITON-based programme is received, “L,” “R,” or “L+R” appears.

NICAM system

To record a NICAM programme, be sur e t o set “NICAM Select” to “NICAM” (default) in the “Audio In” setup. If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broa dcasts, set “NICAM Select” to “Standard” (page 137).

z Hint

You can select the audio (main or sub) while recording bilingual programmes using the AUDIO button. This does not affect the recorded sound.

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder .

Copy control signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Copy-Never None

* The recorded di sc can be pl aye d onl y on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 10).

Recordable discs

HDD

RWVideo

RVideo

HDD

RWVR

(CPRM*)

RVR

(CPRM*)

RWVR

RVR

Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual)

RVideo

RWVR-RWVideo

HDD

RVR

There are two methods to set the timer within the GUIDE Plus+ system: One Button Recording and setting the timer manually. You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes (8 programme s w hen using the VPS/PDC function), up to 30 days in advance.

b Notes

• When the recorder is connecte d to a set top box receiver and you want to record using the GUIDE Plus+ system, turn on the set top box receiver and connect the set top box controlle r.

• Do not operate your set top box receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of a programme.

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

You can use the GUIDE Plus+ system to set the timer to record a programme up to seven days in advance.

z REC x REC

STOP

Colour buttons

GUIDE

</M/m/,

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1 Press GUIDE.

2 Select a programme using </M/m/

To search for a programme by category or by keyword, select “Search” in the Menu Bar. See “Searching for a Programme Using the GUIDE Plus+ System” on page 66 for more information about searching for a programme. You can select a programme from “My TV” (page 67).

3 Press the red button (“Record”) or

z REC.

The set programme and Time Slot change colour and the rec order is ready to start recording. Wh en recording f rom a set top box receiver, be sure to turn it on. Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts.

• To record on a DVD See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 77.

• To make more detailed timer settings See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 77.

To confirm, change , or cancel a timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 77.

To stop recordin g during timer recording

Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recordi ng. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions .

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Rec. Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec. Mode Adjust” to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 143).

If the timer settings overlap

If one or more timer settings overlap, a message appears. To change the timer settings, see “Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 77.

z Hint

If you are recording to the HDD, you can play the title as it is being recorded by selecting the programme title on the Title List (page 88).

b Notes

• If a message indicating that the HDD is full appears on the screen, change the recording destination to “DVD,” or make available space for the recording (page92).

• If there is not enough available DVD disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically records the programme to the HDD even if you select “DVD” (Recovery Recording).

• The last recording mode you selec te d ma nually becomes the default recording mode for timer recordings made from the GUIDE Plus+ system.

• You cannot adjust the recording quality (HDD or DVD) once the recording starts.

• The beginning of some recordings may not be made when using the VPS/PDC function.

• You cannot extend the record ing duration time when “VPS/PDC” is selected (page 78).

• The “Rec. Mode Adjust” function only works with a timer recording to DVD, and the VPS/PDC function set to off.

• The recording mode cannot be set to “AUTO” when “VPS/PDC” is set to “On.”

Setting the timer manually

Number buttons

Colour buttons GUIDE

</M/m/,, ENTER

z REC x REC

STOP

1 Press GUIDE. 2 Select “Schedule ” in the Menu bar.

The SCHEDULE list appears.

3 Press the green button (“Manual”).

4 Set the date using the number buttons

and </M/m/,. Then press th e green button (“Next”).

5 Set the start time using the number

buttons and </M/m/,. Then press the green button (“ Next”).

6 Set the stop time using the number

buttons and </M/m/,. Then press the green button (“ Next”).

7 Select the input source using M/m,

and select the progr amme position using the number buttons or M/m.

You can also select the pr ogramme position using the yellow button (“Channels”).

8 Press the green button (“Next”).

The display for entering characters appears. To change the title name, select a character on the keyboard using </M/ m/,, and press ENTER. To switch between upper-ca se, lowercase, or characters with accents, press the yellow button (“Keyboard”).

9 Press the green button (“Save”).

The date, start and stop times, programme position, etc. setti ngs appea r. The recorder is ready to start r ecording.

To confirm, change, or cancel a timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 77.

To stop recording during timer recording

Rec. Mode Adjust

Using the Quick Timer function

You can set the recorder to re cord in 30minute increments.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

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

(normal recording)

The time counter decreases minut e by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (the power turns off).

To cancel the Quick T imer

Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to nor mal recording mode. To stop recording, press x REC STOP.

b Note

If you turn off the recorder during recording, recording is stopped.

Timer Recording (For analog ue broadcasting only)

Adjusting the recording picture quality

You can adjust the picture qua li t y by selecting a preset setting. You can also adjust the picture quality by changing detailed settings, and store up to three settings in the memory.

SYSTEM

1 Press SYSTEM MENU in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Picture Adj ustment,” and

press ENTER.

3 Select a preset setting, and press

ENTER.

“Tuner”: TV broadcasts “VCR”: Video cassettes “DTV”: Digital broadcasts “Memory1”/“Memory2”/“Memory3”: Your own settings. To create your own settings, see “To create your own setting” on page 76. To check the detailed settings for the selected preset, press DISPLAY.

4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

</M/m/,, ENTER

DISPLAY

To create your own settin g

1 Select “Memory1,” “Memory2,” or

“Memory3” in step 3.

2 Selec t “Detailed Settings,” and press

ENTER. The display for adjusting detailed settings appears.

3 Select an item using M/m, and adjust

settings using </,. For details about each setting, see the explanation of the di splay. “Prog. Motion”: Adjusts the progressive video signal when “Component Video Out” is set to “Progressive” (page 136). Select “Motion” for a picture, including subjects that move dynamically. Select “Still” for a picture with little movement. “Cinema”: Converts the progressive video signal to match the type of DVD software that you are watching when “Component Video Out” is set to “Progressive” (page 136). Select “Auto” to detect the software ty pe (Film-based or Video-based) automatically and select the appropria te conversion mode. No rmally select this position. Select “Off” to fix the conversion mode to the mode for Video-based software. “3-D Y/C”: Adjusts the brightness/ colour separation for the video signals. Select “Motion” for a picture, including subjects that move dynamically. Select “Still” for a picture with little movement. “YNR” (luminance noise reduct i on): Reduces noise contained in the luminance element of the vide o si gnal. “CNR” (chroma noise reduction): Reduces noise contained in the chroma element of the video signal. “Detail”: Adjusts the sharpness of images outlines. “White AGC”: Turn on for automatic white level adjustment. “White Enhancer”: Adjusts the intensity of white. “Black Enhancer”: Adjusts the intensity of black.

“Black Level”: Selects the black level (setup level) for the NTSC v i d eo signals. Select “ON” to raise the standar d black level. Select this when the picture appears too dark. Select “OFF” to set the black level of the input signals to the standard level. Normally, select this position. “Hue”: Adjusts the colour balance . “Chroma Level”: Makes the colours deeper or lighter.

4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

The setting is automatically stored as the setting you selected in step 1.

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder can automatic al ly divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks. To sel ect chapter mark intervals or disable this func ti on, see “Auto Chapter (HDD/VR),” “Auto Chapter (Video),” or “Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW)” in the “Recording” setup (page 143). When recording to the HDD, a DVD-R (VR mode) or a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can edit chapter marks (p age 95 ).

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Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings

Number buttons

RVideo

RWVR-RWVideo

HDD

RVR

You can change or cancel timer setting s using the SCHEDULE list.

Changing timer settings

Colour buttons GUIDE

</M/m/,

1 Press GUIDE. 2 Select “Schedule” in the Menu bar.

The SCHEDULE list appears.

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Sony RDRHXD-1070, RDRHXD-870, RDRHXD-970 Service manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

1. DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION)

2. BOARD CONNECTION, SERVICE REMOTE CONTROLLER

3. MODEL NAME SETTING METHOD WHEN ENGINE IS REPLACED

4. HOW TO DIAGNOSE HDD FAILURE

4-1. Defective HDD

4-2. HDD Recognition status

4-3. Display [E01] on FLD with unrecognized HDD

4-4. Display [E02] on FLD

4-5. When playing a VIDEO, MP3, or JPG, the contents freeze

4-6. Factory Check

4-7-2. Performance Check