Sony RDR-HXD795, RDR-HXD790, RDR-HXD1090, RDR-HXD995, RDR-HXD990 User Manual

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3-295-080-11(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

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RDR-HXD790/HXD890/HXD990/HXD1090 RDR-HXD795/HXD895/HXD995/HXD1095

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. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

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

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

Precautions

• This unit operates on 220 –

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

• To prevent fire or shock hazard,

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

• Install this system so that the

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

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

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

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

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

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

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

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

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

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

Precautions

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

On safety

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

About the hard disk drive

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

• Do not apply a strong shock to the recorder.

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

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

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

• Do not move the recorder with its mains lead connected.

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

• When disconnecting the mains lead, turn off the power and make sure that the hard disk drive is not op erating (the clock is displayed in the front panel display for at least 30 seconds and all recording or dubbing has stopped).

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

• Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the hard disk by yourself, as this may result in malfunction.

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

About repairing the hard disk drive

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

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

On power sources

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

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

On placement

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

On recording

Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

On compensation for lost recordings

Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost or dama ged 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.

• This Product includes FontAvenue by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC corporation.

• “ ” and x-Application are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

fonts licenced

Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programmes received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

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

About this manual

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for 8 models: RDR-HXD790, RDRHXD795, RDR-HXD890, RDR-HXD895, RDRHXD990, RDR-HXD995, RDR-HXD1090, and RDRHXD1095. 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 at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained. For details, see “Recordable and Playable Discs” on page 151.

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

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

• RDR-HXD795/HXD895/ HXD995/HXD1095 is used for illustration purposes.

• The explanations regarding DVDs in this manual refer to DVDs created on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to DVDs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder.

DVD

Table of Contents

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

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Checking hookup and setting methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller . . . . . . . 18

A: Receiving Freeview (For digital broadcasting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

B: Receiving Freeview and analogue terrestrial broadcastings . . . . . . 19

C: Receiving cable or satellite (For analogue broadcasting). . . . . . . . . 20

D: Receiving terrestrial (For analogue broadcasting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only). . . . . . 24

About the “Control for HDMI” functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Sync

(for HDMI connections only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Step 4: Inserting a Conditional Access Module (CAM)

(RDR-HXD795/HXD895/HXD995/HXD1095 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Controlling TVs with the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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

recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote . . . . 29

Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+

in areas with GUIDE Plus+ only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Connecting an External Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Connecting a decoder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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

programme positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

system (For analogue broadcasting/

Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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

Checking the disc status while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Displaying the playing time and play information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

4. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5. Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Labelling a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Protecting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

6. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Unfinalising a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

7. Reformatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Guide to Digital Services (For Freeview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Viewing the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Programme Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Displaying the programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Viewing Teletext (not available in some areas). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Viewing a Digital Text Service (models for the UK only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Selecting digital text from dedicated digital teletext channels. . . . . . . . 52

Selecting digital text from other channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Recording (For Freeview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Timer Recording (EPG/Series/Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

For Freeview

Recording TV programmes using the EPG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Recording programmes using Series Recording

(models for the UK only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Setting the timer manually (Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using the Quick Timer function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Creating chapters in a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Recording from Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

,continued

GUIDE Plus+ (For analogue broadcasting/in areas with

GUIDE Plus+ only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Viewing the GUIDE Plus+ Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV) . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel (Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually (Setup). . . . . . . . . 64

Checking programme positions (Editor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Disabling programme positions (Editor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Recording (For analogue broadcasting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+ (in areas with GUIDE Plus+

service only)). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Setting the timer manually (Schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

For analogue broadcasting

Using the Quick Timer function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Creating chapters in a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Checking/changing timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Cancelling timer settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Recording from Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Playback options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Playing repeatedly (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Creating your own programme (Programme) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Advanced Playback Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Pausing a TV broadcast (TV Pause/Pause Live TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording

(Chase Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Playing a previous recording while making another

(Simultaneous Rec and Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Searching for a Time/Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Erasing and Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Editing multiple titles (Multi-Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Dividing a title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Erasing and Editing a Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Dividing a chapter (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Erasing a chapter (Erase). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Combining multiple chapters (Combine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Moving a Playlist title (Move) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Moving a chapter (Move) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Dubbing (HDD y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

HDD/DVD Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Dubbing Using Dubbing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

HDD Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Before HDD Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

One-Touch Dubbing from HDD Camcorder (ONE-TOUCH DUB) . . . . . . . 96

Dubbing from HDD Camcorder Using the On-Screen Display

(HDD-Cam Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

DV Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Before DV Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape (DV One-Touch Dubbing) . . . . . . . . 100

Dubbing Selected Scenes (DV Manual Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Playing from a DV Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

,continued

Music Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

About Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Preparing for Using Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Connecting the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Copying tracks or albums (USB t HDD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Copying audio tracks (DISC t HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Copying tracks or albums on the HDD (HDD y HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Playback options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Playing repeatedly (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Creating your own programme (Programme) (USB device only) . . . . 106

Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox (HDD only) . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Photo Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

About the “Photo Album” Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Preparing for Using the “Photo Album” Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Connecting the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Copying JPEG image files to the HDD (DISC/USB t HDD). . . . . . . 108

Copying all JPEG image files from the connected USB device

(USB t DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Copying JPEG image files or albums on the HDD

(HDD y HDD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Copying JPEG image albums to a disc

(HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Copying JPEG image files to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . .111

Using the “Photo Album” List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Playing a slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Creating a Slideshow with Your Favourite Music and Graphic Effects

(x-Pict Story) (HDD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Printing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Adjusting Picture Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Using the Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Disc Settings (Disc Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Recorder Settings (Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Aerial Reception Settings (Digital Tuner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Aerial Reception Settings (Analog Tuner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Video Settings (Video In/Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Audio Input Settings (Audio In) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Audio Output Settings (Audio Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Language Settings (Language) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Recording Settings (Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Playback Settings (Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Limitation Settings (Parental Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

HDMI Settings (HDMI Output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Other Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Other Settings (Options 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Resetting the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

About Recording/Dubbing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Country/Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

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

and i.Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Remote

A HDD (38)

Records to or plays titles on HDD.

DVD (38)

Records to or plays titles on DVD.

B [/1 (on/standby) (30)

Turns the recorder on or off.

C Z (open/close) (38)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

D PROG (programme) +/– (38)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

E Number buttons (80)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.

F INPUT (input select) (60, 72)

Selects an input source.

G AUDIO (75)

The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*.

H CLEAR (44, 77, 78) I ANGLE (75, 114)

Changes the angles or rotates an image during slideshow.

J TV/DVD (28)

Switches between TV mode and DVD mode.

K SUBTITLE (75)

Selects a subtitle language.

L (text) (51, 52)

This button is not available in some areas.

M MENU (73)

Displays the disc’s menu.

N Green (50, 61) O Yellow (50, 61) P Red (50, 61) Q Blue (50, 61) R SYSTEM MENU (120)

TITLE LIST (40, 73, 83)

TOP MENU (73)

GUIDE (50, 61)

Displays EPG or GUIDE Plus+® system screen.

S TIMER (56, 59) T INFO (information) (50, 62)

Displays the programme information.

U </M/m/,/ENTER (30)

Selects a desired item.

V O RETURN (30)

EXIT (126)

Cancels scanning of programme positions.

W DISPLAY (43)

Displays the playing status or disc information.

X ./> (previous/next) (75,

105)

PAGE +/– (50, 62)

Changes the programme list by page.

/ (instant replay/instant

advance) (75) mc / CM (search/

slow/freeze frame) (75, 105)

DAY +/– (62)

Changes the programme list by day.

H (play) (73, 114) X (pause) (39, 75, 105, 114) x (stop) (73, 104, 114)

The H button has a tactile dot*.

Y TV PAUSE (79) Z z REC (38)

x REC STOP (38)

HDD/DVD DUB (90)

Starts dubbing the current playing title or cancels the dubbing.

REC MODE (38)

Selects the recording mode.

wj ZOOM (114)

Zooms an image during a slideshow.

wk TV [/1 (on/standby) (28)

TV t (input select) (28)

2 (volume) +/– (28)

TV PROG (programme) +/– (28)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

wl PLAY MODE (77, 80)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the recorder.

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Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) (30)

Turns the recorder on or off.

B (remote sensor) (27) C Disc tray (38) D Front panel display (15) E Z (open/close) (38)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

F N (play) (73, 114)

The N button has a tactile dot*.

G x (stop) (73, 104, 114) H z REC (38) I HDD (38)

Records to or plays titles on HDD. The HDD indicator lights up when the HDD is selected.

DVD (38)

Records to or plays titles on DVD. The DVD indicator lights up when the DVD is selected.

J x REC STOP (38) K PROGRAM +/– (38)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

L INPUT (input select) (60, 72)

Selects an input source.

M LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/

L(MONO) AUDIO R) jacks (35)

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to these jacks.

N Z (eject) (RDR-HXD795/

HXD895/HXD995/HXD1095 only) (26)

Removes the CAM from the CAM slot.

O CAM (Conditional Access

Module) slot (RDR-HXD795/ HXD895/HXD995/HXD1095 only) (26)

P ONE-TOUCH DUB (96, 100)

Starts dubbing from a connected digital video camera.

Q DV IN jack (98)

Connect a DV camcorder to this jack.

R USB jack (type A) (102, 108)

Connect a USB device to this jack.

S PictBridge USB jack (type B)

(118)

Connect a PictBridge-compatible printer to this jack.

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the recorder.

To lock the recorder (Child Lock)

You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not cancelled by mistake. When the recorder is turned off, hold down x (stop) on the recorder until “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. The recorder does not work except for timer recordings while the Child Lock is set. To unlock the recorder, hold down x (stop) on the recorder until “UNLOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

Front panel display

A Displays the following:

• Playing time

• Current title/chapter/track/index number

• Recording time/recording mode

•Clock

• Programme position

• EPG indication (61) “EPG” appears when receiving the GUIDE Plus+ data.

• TV Direct Rec. indication (38) “TV” appears in the right most two digits.

• UPDATE indication “UPDATE” appears when the recorder is updating the EPG information.

B NTSC indicator (125, 131)

Lights up when NTSC colour system is selected.

C VPS/PDC indicator (57, 69)

Lights up when the VPS/PDC function is turned on.

D Timer indicator (66)

Lights up when the timer for recording is set.

E Disc type

Lights up when a recordable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc is loaded.

F Command Mode indicator (141)

Displays the Command Mode of the remote. When the Command Mode for the recorder is set to “3 (Default setting),” either “1” or “2” does not appear.

G Recording status H Dubbing direction indicator I Playing status

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Rear panel

A ANALOG AERIAL IN/OUT jacks

(18)

B LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO)

jacks (22, 25)

C LINE 1/DECODER jack (34) D G-LINK jack (20)

Connect the set top box controller to this jack.

E DIGITAL AERIAL IN/OUT jacks

(18)

F HDMI OUT (high-definition

multimedia interface out) jack (22, 25)

G DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack

(25)

H AC IN terminal (27) I LINE 3 – TV jack (22) J LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (22) K COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B/CB, PR/CR) jacks (22)

(Y, P

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 through 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 27.

b Notes

• See “Specifications” (page 162) for a list of supplied accessories.

• Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

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

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

Checking hookup and setting methods

The recorder incorporates both analogue and digital tuners. The programme guide and timer recording method differ depending on which one you select. Depending on the broadcasts you are receiving and your equipment, select one of the following aerial hookups. Do NOT set “LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 131) when making connection C.

When you receive Hookup Programme guide Timer recording using

Freeview A (page 18) Digital Service

Both Freeview and analogue terrestrial broadcasting

Satellite, Cable C (page 20) GUIDE Plus+ (page 61) See page 66.

Terrestrial D (page 21) GUIDE Plus+ (page 61) See page 66.

B (page 19) Select Digital Service or

(page 50)

GUIDE Plus+ (page 30).

programme guide

See page 53.

See page 53 when using Digital Service. See page 66 when using GUIDE Plus+.

Hookups and Settings

b Note

Analogue broadcasts are scheduled to end at different times, depending on the country/area. After analogue broadcasts end in your area, you will not be able to use hookup D to view TV broadcasts. At that time, change to hookup A to view digital broadcasts.

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

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.

A: Receiving Freeview (For digital broadcasting)

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

Wall

to aerial input

Aerial cable (supplied)

to DIGITAL AERIAL OUTto DIGITAL AERIAL IN

: Signal flow

DVD recorder

1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, and connect it to DIGITAL AERIAL IN on

the rear panel of the recorder.

2 Connect DIGITAL AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV using the

supplied aerial cable.

z Hint

For RDR-HXD795/HXD895/HXD995/HXD1095 (except models for the UK) only When connecting to an indoor aerial, use one with a signal amplifier rated at 5 V, 30 mA. Then set “Aerial Power” to “On” in the “Digital Tuner” setup (page 127).

B: Receiving Freeview and analogue terrestrial broadcastings

This recorder has separate built-in TV tuners for terrestrial digital and terrestrial analogue TV broadcasts. Use this hookup if you want to view both Freeview and analogue terrestrial broadcastings. With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder.

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to aerial input

Aerial cable (long, supplied)

to DIGITAL

to ANALOG

AERIAL IN

to ANALOG

AERIAL OUT

: Signal flow

* Aerial cable is supplied for some models.

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (short, supplied)*

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to DIGITAL AERIAL OUT

DVD recorder

1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, and connect it to the DIGITAL AERIAL IN

jack on the rear panel of the recorder.

2 Connect the DIGITAL AERIAL OUT jack and the ANALOG AERIAL IN jack using the

supplied short aerial cable.

3 Connect the ANALOG AERIAL OUT jack of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV

using the supplied long aerial cable.

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C: Receiving cable or satellite (For analogue broadcasting)

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

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

Wall

Set top box controller (page 21)

SCART cord (not supplied)

to G-LINK

Aerial cable (not supplied)

to ANALOG AERIAL IN

Set top box receiver

ANT IN

TO TV

to ANALOG AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

to aerial input

DVD recorder

: 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 connector.

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 131). Refer to the instructions supplied with the set top box receiver.

About the set top box receiver control function (in areas with GUIDE Plus+ only)

You can use the set top box receiver control function with hookup C. When using the set top box receiver control function: – The recorder controls the set top box receiver via the supplied set top box controller. – The recorder controls programme positions on the set top box receiver for timer recording. – You can 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.

After making hookup C, check that the recorder correctly controls the set top box receiver (page 32).

D: 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

to ANALOG AERIAL IN

Hookups and Settings

DVD recorder

to ANALOG AERIAL OUT

to aerial input

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, and connect it to ANALOG AERIAL IN on

the rear panel of the recorder.

2 Connect ANALOG AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV using

the supplied aerial cable.

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord

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

TV, projector, or audio component

(green)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)

(yellow)

(red)(blue)

Component video cord (not supplied)

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

SCART cord (not supplied)

to T LINE 3 – TV

to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)

S-video cord (not supplied)

to HDMI OUT

DVD recorder

HDMI cord (not supplied)

(green)

TV, projector, or audio component

: Signal flow

(red)(blue)

TV, projector, or audio component

A SCART input jack

When setting “LINE 3 Out” to “S-Video” or “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 131), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal.

B Video input jack

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

If the connected TV (or other connected equipment such as a set top box receiver) complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView

Link

, MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK*2,

CINEMALINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW

LINK

, or T-V LINK*5, you can enjoy the

following SMARTLINK features.

• TV Direct Rec. (page 39)

• One-Touch Play (page 74)

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

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

To prepare for the SMARTLINK features

Set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 131) and “SMARTLINK” to “This Recorder Only” in the “Options” setup (page 141).

b Notes

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

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• One-Touch Play (page 74)

• System Power-Off When you turn the TV off using the power button on the TV’s remote, the recorder and components compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function turn off automatically. However, the recorder does not turn off while recording or dubbing even if you turn off the TV.

• ‘BRAVIA’ Sync display You can control the recorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s remote.

b Notes

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

• You can use the ‘BRAVIA’ Sync dis play feature only when the connected TV has the SYNC MENU button. For details on ‘BRAVIA’ Sync, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

• To use the ‘BRAVIA’ Sync features, set “Control for HDMI” to “On” (default) in the “HDMI Output” setup (page 140).

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord

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

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Audio component with a decoder

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Hookups and Settings

Centre

HDMI cord (not supplied)

to HDMI OUT

to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord

(yellow)*

: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 22).

(not supplied)

Subwoofer

to coaxial/HDMI digital input

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

DVD recorder

INPUT

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or audio component

A Digital audio input jack

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

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

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

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

z Hint

For correct speaker location, refer to 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 ou tput 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” setu p (page 133). Oth erwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

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

the HDMI cord, or

– Connect the recorder to the TV with a video

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

Step 4: Inserting a Conditional Access Module (CAM) (RDRHXD795/HXD895/ HXD995/HXD1095 only)

Insert a conditional access module (CAM) provided by your service provider to receive scrambled digital broadcasting. This recorder is designed to work with modules that support the DVB standard. Contact your service provider to obtain the right kind of CAM.

Insert the CAM into the CAM slot as far as it will go.

To remove the CAM

Press Z located on the right side of the CAM slot.

b Notes

• The CAM slot accepts only Type I and Type II PC cards. Do not insert other cards or unacceptable objects into the CAM slot.

• Do not remove or insert the CAM while receiving broadcasts. This will cause the picture not to be displayed.

Step 5: Connecting the

Step 6: Preparing the

Mains Lead

Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads (AC power cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 34), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete.

to AC IN

to mains

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 interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 29).

• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do not touch the liquid with bare hands. Observe the following: – Do no t use a new battery with an old battery, or

batteries of different manufacturers. – Do not attempt to recharge the batteries. – If you do not intend to use the remote for an

extended period of time, remove the batteries. – If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid

inside the battery compartment, and insert new

batteries.

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

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

Hookups and Settings

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Controlling TVs with the remote

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

b Notes

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

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

Number buttons

TV/DVD

DISPLAY

TV [/1

TV 2 +/–

TV t

TV PROG +/–

1 Hold down TV [/1 located at the

bottom of the remote.

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

2 With TV [/1 pressed down, enter the

TV’s manufacturer code using the number buttons.

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

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 15, 16

JVC 33

LG/Goldstar 76

Loewe 45

Nokia 15, 16, 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 menu appears on the TV screen. Point your remote at the recorder when using this button. TV mode: switch to this when you use the TV’s tuner mainly. When you start playback, the input source for the TV is set to the recorder automatically. DVD mode: switch to this when you use the recorder’s tuner mainly. To check the current mode, press DISPLAY (page 43).

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 7: Easy Setup.” The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “3 (Default setting).” You can check the current Command Mode in the front panel display. For details, see page 141.

The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “3 (Default setting).” The remote does not function if different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode.

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote

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

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 broadcasting and analogue broadcasting using the INPUT button.

Hookups and Settings

Step 7: Easy Setup

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

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1 Turn on the recorder and your TV.

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

The “Language” display appears.

• If the “Language” display does not appear, select “Easy Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in the System Menu (page 125).

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.

Aerial Power (for RDR-HXD795/ HXD895/HXD995/HXD1095 (except models for the UK) only)

Selects whether to supply the power to the indoor aerial connected to the DIGITAL AERIAL IN jack.

• To supply the power whether the

recorder is turned on or in standby, select “On.”

• To supply the power only when the

recorder is turned on, select “Auto.” Select “Off” to not supply the power.

D.TV Auto Channel Setting

• If the aerial cable is connected to the

DIGITAL AERIAL IN jack (hookup A or B), select “Auto Scan.” Then, select your 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 C or D) only, select “Do not set.”

For details, see page 18.

A.TV Auto Channel Setting

• If the aerial cable is connected to the

ANALOG AERIAL IN jack (except hookup A) 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.

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