Sony RDR-HXD870, RDR-HXD770, RDR-HXD970, RDR-HXD1070 User Manual

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3-113-760-12(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

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RDR-HXD770/HXD870/HXD970/HXD1070

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servic ing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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

CAUTION

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

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 relate d 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Precautions

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

On safety

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

About the hard disk drive

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

• Do not apply a strong shock to the recorder.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About repairing the hard disk drive

• The contents of the hard disk drive may be checked in case of repair or inspection d uring 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.

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• 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 undertak en 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 pr otected 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.

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

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

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

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

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Checking hookup and setting methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller . . . . . . . . 15

Using the set top box receiver control function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

A: Receiving Freeview (For digital broadcasting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

B: Receiving cable or satellite (For analogue broadcasting) . . . . . . . . . . 17

C: Receiving terrestrial (For analogue broadcasting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only). . . . . . . 21

About the HDMI Control functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync

(for HDMI connections only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Step 5: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Controlling TVs with the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote . . . . . 26

Step 6: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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

(For analogue broadcasting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Connecting an External Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Connecting a decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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

programme positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

system

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Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

2. Recording a Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Checking the disc status while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Labelling a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Protecting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Unfinalising a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

8. Reformatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Guide to Digital Services (For Freeview users only) . . . . . . . . .48

EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Viewing a list of available channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Programme Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Displaying the programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Viewing a Digital Text Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Selecting digital text from dedicated digital teletext channels. . . . . . . . . 50

Selecting digital text from other channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Timer Recording (For Freeview users only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Unrecordable pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Timer Recording (Standard/EPG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

For Freeview users only

Setting the timer manually (Standard). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Recording TV programmes using the EPG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Recording programmes using Series Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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

Adjusting the recording picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Creating chapters in a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Recording from Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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GUIDE Plus+ (For analogue broadcasting only) . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Learning the common elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Watching TV Using the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Searching for a Programme Using the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV) . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Setting a profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Selecting and watching a programme from My TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Checking programme positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Disabling programme positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Timer Recording (For analogue broadcasting only) . . . . . . . . .71

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Unrecordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

For analogue broadcasting only

One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+ (in the UK only)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Setting the timer manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Using the Quick Timer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Adjusting the recording picture quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Creating chapters in a title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Changing timer settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Cancelling timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Recording from Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Playing the Recorded Programme/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Playing repeatedly (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Creating your own programme (Programme) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Adjusting the picture quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause/Pause Live TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Playing from the Beginning of the Programme You Are Recording

(Chase Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Playing a Previous Recording While Making Another

(Simultaneous Rec and Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Searching for a Time/Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Erasing and Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Editing multiple titles (Multi-Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Dividing a title (Divide). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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Erasing and Editing a Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Dividing a chapter (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Erasing a chapter (Erase). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Combining multiple chapters (Combine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Moving a Playlist title (Move) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Moving a chapter (Move) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Dubbing (HDD y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

HDD/DVD Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Dubbing Using Dubbing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

DV Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Before DV Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape (DV One Touch Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . 106

Dubbing Selected Scenes (Manual Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Playing from a DV Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Playing Audio Tracks from CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Playback options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Playing repeatedly (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Creating your own programme (Programme) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Searching for an Audio Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

About Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Preparing for Using Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Connecting the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Copying audio tracks (DISC t HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Copying an album (USB t HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Playback options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Playing repeatedly (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Creating your own programme (Programme) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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

About the “Photo Album” Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Preparing for Using the “Photo Album” Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Connecting the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Copying JPEG image files to the HDD (DISC/USB t HDD). . . . . . . . 118

Copying all JPEG image files from the connected USB device

(USB t DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Copying JPEG image files or albums on the HDD (HDD y HDD) . . . 119

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

Copying JPEG image files to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . . 121

. . . . 120

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Using the “Photo Album” List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Viewing a JPEG image file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Playing a slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Printing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Disc Settings (Disc Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Recorder Settings (Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Aerial Reception Settings (Digital Tuner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Replace Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Add New Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Channel Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Channel Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Auto Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Signal Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

D.TV Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Aerial Reception Settings (Analog Tuner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Auto Channel Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Manual CH Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Channel Swapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Video Settings (Video In/Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Audio Input Settings (Audio In) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Audio Output Settings (Audio Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Language Settings (Language) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Recording Settings (Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Playback Settings (Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Limitation Settings (Parental Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

HDMI Settings (HDMI Output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Other Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Options 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Resetting the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

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

Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Country/Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

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Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Type Disc Logo

mode Hard disk drive (internal)

Video

mode

DVD+RW

mode

DVD-RW

Video

mode

Icon used in this manual

HDD

RWVR

Video

Formatting (new discs)

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

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

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

Format in VR mode (page 36)

Format in Video mode

(page 36)

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalising)

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

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

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalised)

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalisation unnecessary)

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

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

DVD-R

DVD-R DLVideo

mode

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

Video

mode

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)

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Usable disc versions (as of April 2007)

• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs

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

)

• 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs

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

)

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

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

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

When an unformatted DVD-R is inserted into this recorder, it is automatically formatted in Video mode. To format a new DVD-R in VR mode, format in the “Format” setup (page 47).

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

)

Discs that cannot be recorded on

• DVD-RAMs

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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 AVCHD-

compatible DVD video camera

Icon used in this manual

DVD

VCD

DATA DVD

DATA CD

• DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/

• DVD Audio discs

• Cartridge-only type DVD-RAMs.

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code

• DVDs that were recorded on a different

Maximum recordable number of titles

* The maximum length for one title is 12 hours.

Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognises DVDRAMs* as DVD Video compatible discs.

VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

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

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

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

(page 13).

recorder and not correctly finalised.

Disc Number of titles

HDD* 999

DVD-RW/DVD-R 99

DVD+RW/DVD+R 49

DVD+R DL 49

DVD-R DL 99

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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. See the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play

ALL

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

Region code

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are being marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

b Notes

• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/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 and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalised. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

• You cannot mix VR mode and Video m ode 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 packaging.

• You cannot add new recordings to DVD+Rs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment.

• In some cases, you may not be able to add new recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD menu.

• You cannot edit recordings on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that are made on other DVD equipment.

• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this recorder, the data may be erased.

• You may not be able to record, edit, or dub on some recordable discs, depending on the disc.

• Do not insert any discs that cannot be recorded or played on this recorder. This may cause the recorder to malfunction.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

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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 “Step 4: 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 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 137) when making connection B.

When you receive Hookup Programme guide Timer recording using

Freeview A (page 16) Digital Service

(page 48)

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

Terrestrial C (page 18) GUIDE Plus+ (page 63) See page 71.

programme guide

See page 52.

b Note

Beginning in 2008, analogue broadcasts in the UK will end area 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 digital broadcasts.

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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 137). See the instructions supplied with the set top box receiver.

Using the set top box receiver control function

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

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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.

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 aerial input

Wall

to DIGITAL AERIAL INto DIGITAL AERIAL OUT

DVD recorder

Wall

Aerial cable (supplied)

to ANALOG AERIAL IN

to ANALOG AERIAL OUT

: Signal flow

to DIGITAL

AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (not supplied)

to DIGITAL AERIAL IN

DVD recorder

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B: 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 15)

SCART cord (not supplied)

to G-LINK

Aerial cable (not supplied)

to ANALOG AERIAL IN

Set top box receiver

ANT IN

TO TV

Hookups and Settings

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.

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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

to ANALOG AERIAL IN

DVD recorder

to ANALOG AERIAL OUT

to aerial input

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

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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.

Hookups and Settings

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)

DVD recorder

to HDMI OUT

HDMI cord (not supplied)

(green)

TV, projector, or audio component

: Signal flow

(red)(blue)

TV, projector, or audio component

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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

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

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

, EASYLINK*2,

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

• TV Direct Rec. (page 37)

• One-Touch Play (page 81)

• 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 136) and “SMARTLINK” to “This Recorder Only” in the “Options” setup (page 150).

b Notes

• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will

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

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• One-Touch Play (page 81)

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

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

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 (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Audio component with a decoder

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

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 19).

(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

, or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround effects.

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

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

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

z Hint

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

b Notes

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

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

• W ith connection A, after you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings in the “Audio Out” setup (page 138). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

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

the HDMI cord, or

– Connect the recorder to the TV with a video

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

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

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

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead

Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads (AC power cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 31), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete.

to AC IN

to mains

Hookups and Settings

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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 interferes with your other

Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 25).

• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible

leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do not touch the liquid with bare hands. Observe the following: – Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or

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

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

inside the battery compartment, and insert new

batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or a lighting appara tus. 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.

Controlling TVs with the remote

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

b Notes

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

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

Number buttons

TV/DVD

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.

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Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

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 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 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 recorder 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.

Step 6: Easy Setup

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

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

[/1

GUIDE

</M/m/,, ENTER

TV [/1

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 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 130).

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.

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D.TV Auto Channel Setting

If the aerial cable is connected to the DIGITAL AERIAL IN jack (hookup A), 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 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 country/region 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 have 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 the time zone for your area

using </,, and press m.

2 Select “On” if you are now on

summer time, and press ENTER.

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

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

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 automatically set to the country/area you select when setting the program positions.

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Select “Guide (Digital)” to use the digital electronic programme guide (see “Guide to Digital Services (For Freeview 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, select “Wide (16:9).” If you have a standard TV, select “Standard (4:3).” This will determine how “wide-screen” images are displayed on your TV.

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 “Continue.” 6 Select the set top box receiver type

using M/m, and press ENTER.

7 Select the provider using M/m, and

press ENTER.

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8 Select the receiver brand using M/m,

and press ENTER.

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

9 Select the connection you used for

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

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

Press ENTER to select “Continue.”

The Video Window switches to the specified programme position.

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

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

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

Check the connection and position of the set top box controller (page 17). If your set top box receiver still does not operate with this recorder, refer to the instructions supplied with your set top box receiver and contact your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you with a compatible set top box receiver.

b Notes

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

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

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

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

1 Remove the backing on the double-sided

tape.

Hookups and Settings

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

b Note

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

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 menu appears.

3 Select “Basic Setup” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

4 Repeat from step 2 of “Setting up your

set top box receiver for the GUIDE

system (For analogue

Plus+ broadcasting)” on page 28.

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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 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

to i LINE 1/DECODER

SCART cord (not supplied)

to T LINE 3 – TV

to SCART input

DVD recorder

b Notes

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

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

VCRDVD recorder TV

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

Line input 1

VCR TV

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

• To watch the connected VCR or similar device’s pictures 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.

DVD recorder

Line input 2

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Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

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

VCR, etc.

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDI O

S-video cord

(not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

: Signal flow

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

z Hint

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

b Notes

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

• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other

equipment’s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. This may cause noise (feedback).

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

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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” because Line 1 will become a dedicated line for the decoder.

Connecting a decoder

Hookups and Settings

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

Number buttons

SYSTEM

</M/m/,,

EXIT/

RETURN

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.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Initial Setup,” 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 “Manual CH Setting,” and press ENTER.

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Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER.

Select your country/region, and press ENTER.

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.

Programme position

b Notes

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

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

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Eight Basic Operations

— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc

Video

DATA CD

Z (open/ close)

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD CD

Video

DATA DVD

1 Press DVD. 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 (page 47) 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).

RVR

DVD

2. Recording a Programme

HDD

RVR-R

Video

RWVR-RW

This section introduces the basic operation to record a current TV programme to the hard disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 52 (Digital Mode) or page 71 (Analogue Mode).

HDD DVD

TV PAUSE

z REC x REC

STOP

Video

PROG +/–

INPUT TV/DVD

DISPLAY

REC MODE

TV t

1 Press HDD or DVD.

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

2 Press PROG +/– to select the

programme position or input source you want to record.

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3 Press REC MODE repeatedly 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 continuous 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 TV programme while recording

If your TV is connected to the T LINE 3 – TV jack, set your TV to the TV input 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).

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 recording mode while 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 us e 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 information such as recording time or disc type.

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The recording information appears.

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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.

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)

4-Title List (Example: HDD)

HDD

RVR

Video

RWVR-RW

Video

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

HDD DVD

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,,

EXIT/

RETURN

PLAY

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 36). Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

2 Press TITLE LIST.

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

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 options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type.

Sub-menu

D Scroll bar:

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

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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 station name (or programme position number), 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) (page 99).

: 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 Select “Play List” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

/>,

3 Select “Original” or “Play List” using 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

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

Unseen Title In order of when the titles

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

By Title In alphabetical order.

By Number In order of recorded title

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 Select 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 automatically set as the thumbnail picture. You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

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

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 While watching 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 using the PLAY MODE button (page 89).

6 Select “OK” using M/m, and press

ENTER. The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture. To return to the Title List, press O RETURN.

To change the thumbnail 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.

4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

Video

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD

HDD

RVR

DATA DVD

DATA CD

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

Video

DISPLAY

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 recording (title).

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

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

In stop mode

Example: DVD-RW in VR mode

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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 Video 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 (page 149), information automatically 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

RWVR-RW

Video

HDD

RVR

You can label a DVD, title, or programme by entering characters. You can enter 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 number 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.

Number buttons

EXIT/

RETURN

Video

CLEAR

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

> M

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, press and hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more.

6 Select “Upper case” or “Lower case”

using ./>.

The characters for the selected 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 appears 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 want to insert the character. Then select the character, and press ENTER. To erase all of the characters, press and hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more.

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9 Press x (or select “OK,” and press

ENTER).

To cancel the setting, press O RETURN.

6. Labelling and

Protecting a Disc

To use the number buttons

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).

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

SYSTEM

</M/m/,, ENTER

Labelling a disc

Video

RWVR

Video

RVR

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.

Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

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4 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Input Disc Name,” and press

ENTER.

6 Select “Next Screen,” and press

ENTER.

Enter the disc name (page 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

RWVR

RVR

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.

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).

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

Finalising is necessary when

playing on any equipment other

Video

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

Video

RWVR-RW

Video

RVR

Finalising is necessary when you 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 other DVD equipment. Before finalising, check the differences between the disc types in the table below.

Differences between disc types

Discs are automatically finalised

when removed from the recorder. However, you may need to finalise 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. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising.

Finalising is necessary when

Video

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 erased.

Finalising is necessary. The disc

RVR

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

Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

SYSTEM

</M/m/,, ENTER

DISPLAY

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 “Finalise,” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Finalise,” 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 menu” (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 press 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 condition of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalised.

• The recorder may not be able to finalise 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.

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 page 36.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Unfinalise,” and press

ENTER.

Unfinalising a disc

RWVR-RW

For DVD-RWs (Video mode)

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

Video

6 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts unfinalising the disc. Unfinalising may take several minutes.

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8. Reformatting a Disc

4 Select “Format,” and press ENTER.

RWVR-RW

New discs are automatically formatted 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

Video

RVR-R

Video

</M/m/,, ENTER

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.

Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

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 erased.

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)

1 Press GUIDE.

This display consists of an information box and an 8-channel programme list covering a 30-minute period.

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 recorder).

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 instantly available when the recorder is first turned on.

Viewing a list of available channels

Colour buttons

GUIDE

INFO

</M/m/,,

EXIT/

RETURN

PAGE –

ENTER

PAGE +

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 programme 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 schedule for the next 30 minutes is displayed (depending on availability from the broadcaster).

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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

RETURN Close the display.

To search for programmes by date

eight channels.

information of the programme (page 49).

1 Press the green button while the

programme list is displayed.

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

ENTER. The genre list is displayed.

5 Select a genre using </M/m/,, and

press ENTER.

6 Select “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 pro vides a quick and easy way to:

• View descriptions of the programmes being broadcast now and next on the current 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 betwee n

description of the current/ next programme

</, Display programme

information for other channels

ENTER View the selected channel

INFO Display the detailed

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

RETURN

EXIT/

PROG +/–

</M/m/,, ENTER

Selecting digital text from dedicated digital teletext channels

1 Select a dedicated channel that is

broadcasting digital text.

You can search for a dedicated digital text channel using the “Electronic Programme Guide” (page 48). The text page is displayed.

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2 Once the text page is displayed (this

may take some time), follow the onscreen instructions to obtain your required selection.

On some pages the TV programme may 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 text pages, press ENTER.

To exit the text service

Follow the on-screen instructions, 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 channel. 2 Press (text) or the button indicated

on screen by the broadcaster.

The text information appears.

3 Access required information using

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

If you are instructed to press “OK” or “Select” when viewing the text pages, press ENTER.

Guide to Digital Services (For Freeview users only)

To exit the text service

Follow the on-screen instructions, or press

(text) or EXIT/O RETURN.

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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 (page 59).

b Notes

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

• If digital teletext is operated while recording, its contents will be recorded on the disc.

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

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 large data volume also results in a shorter recording time. Conversely, a longer duration 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 mode), 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 space available on the disc (if recording to DVD), or to fit onto a blank disc (if recording to HDD).

Approx. recording time (hours)

RDRHXD 870

HDD

RDRHXD 970

DVD

RDRHXD 1070

1min.

30 min.

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 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 </,.

RDRHXD 770

25 34 53 105 1 hr.

51 68 105 210 2

255 340 530 1060 10

: 14 hours 21 minutes

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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. – Rec ording 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.

Unrecordable pictures

Timer Recording (Standard/EPG)

RWVR-RW

Video

HDD

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 recorded based on the information provided by the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) (page 55).

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

Video

Timer Recording (For Freeview users only)

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder.

Copy control

Recordable discs

signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

HDD

RWVR

Video

RVR

Video

(CPRM*)

RWVR

RVR

Copy-Never None

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 10).

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

TIMER

</M/m/,, ENTER

x REC

STOP

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1 Press TIMER.

The “Timer List” display appears.

2 Select the “New Input” row, 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 recorded daily or weekly is extended, 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 “Set Details” and press ENTER. Select an item using M/m and set using </,.

“Record to”: Sets the recording 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 recording 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 instructions.

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

VPS/PDC signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems. These signals en sure that timer recordings are made regardless of any broadcast delays, 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 before the timer recording starts.

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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

The confirmation screen appears. To store the setting, select “Yes.” To cancel the overlapped setting, 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” from the System Menu.

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

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 display. The date, time, and channel of that programme are set automatically.

Red button

PAGE –

GUIDE

</M/m/,, ENTER

PAGE +

Timer Recording (For Freeview users only)

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 (page 92).

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

• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner 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 the Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings (page 60).

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

• The beginning of some recordings may 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 only works 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.”

x REC

STOP

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/data broadcast timer setting, your recorder will immediately start recording.

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 instructions.

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.

Your recorder will automatically begin recording when the programme starts. To modify the timer setting, see page 60.

Some examples of timer event icon

types are:

(red): Indicates that the whole

programme is set to be recorded.

(grey): Indicates that the programme is set to be recorded using Series 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.

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Recording programmes using Series Recording

Series Recording is a feature 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.

Series Recording

Automatically record programmes in a series.

1 Press GUIDE.

Timer Recording (For Freeview users only)

2 Select a programme using </M/m/,. 3 Press the red button.

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

Red button

TIMER

RETURN

z REC x REC

STOP

EXIT/

GUIDE

</M/m/,, ENTER

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 set for recording and appears in the Timer List (page 60). The other programmes in the series will be set for recording (appear in the Timer List) as each previous recording is completed. For example, if there are 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 second recording is finished. You can search for link programmes using “Series Search” (page 58).

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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 Programmes

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 programmes

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”: Searches for programmes recommended by broadcaster as a link for current series. The recommended programmes are displayed in the EPG.

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 Timer

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.

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 part of the Split Programme is

displayed on the Timer List.

• Any next Split Programme part that starts 3 or

more hours later cannot be recorded automatically.

• This recorder is featured with an EPG timer auto

extend functionality that allows EPG timer recordings to be made in case of an early start (before the scheduled start time) or late finish (after the scheduled end time).

• When “EPG Link” is set to “On,” you cannot

change the date, start and stop time settings.

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Adjusting the recording picture quality

You can adjust the picture quality of digitally broadcasts programmes 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.

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 select chapter mark intervals or disable this function, 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 (page 95).

Timer Recording (For Freeview users only)

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Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

RWVR-RW

Video

HDD

RVR

You can check, change, or cancel the timer settings using the Timer List.

b Note

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

TIMER

Video

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 Press TIMER.

The “Timer List” display appears.

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

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” (page 58) “Recommendation Search” (page 58) To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 2 and 3 above.

When the timer settings overlap

• The programme that starts first has priority and the entire programme is recorded.

• After finishing the previous recording, the 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.

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.

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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 recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority.

Recording from Connected Equipment

RWVR-RW

Video

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 page 31. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).

Video

DVDHDD

INPUT

Timer Recording (For Freeview users only)

z REC x REC

STOP

REC MODE

1 Press HDD or DVD.

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

2 Press INPUT to select an input source

according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

programme position

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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 equipment and set to playback pause.

6 Press z REC.

This recorder starts recording.

7 Press the pause (or play) button on the

connected equipment 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 the DV IN jack.

z Hint

You can adjust th e settings for the r ecording picture before recording. See “Adjusting the 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).

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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 listings, including programme titles, promotions, and broadcast information. GUIDE Plus+ data for the television programme listings are carried by your local broadcast host channel and are received through your aerial, set top box receiver, or direct cable connection from the wall. Visit www.europe.guideplus.com all European host channels.

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

according to category (such as Movies or Sport) or by using the Keyword Search function (page 66).

– Once you have found the programme you

are looking for, use the GUIDE Plus+ system to set the timer for recording (page 73).

– You can set the system to display your

favourite programmes according 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 “Home Screen” appears.

GUIDE Plus+ (For analogue broadcasting only)

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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“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: Indicates 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.

• 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 disabled (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 changed or moved, the programme guide data cannot be received. In this case, follow the steps in “Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel” (page 68) to update the host channel setting.

• If the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only, do the following: – Turn on your set top box receiver. – Connect the set top box controller. – Follow the steps in “Changing the GUIDE

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.

Troubleshooting guide

If you are having trouble displaying the television programme list, please check the following:

• The clock must be set correctly. If the clock is not set, set it manually (page 129).

• This recorder downloads the GUIDE Plus+ data several times a day when the recorder is turned off (standby mode). Turn off the recorder when you are not using it (for example, at night). After initial setup (page 26), it may take up to 24 hours for your recorder to start receiving programme listings. It may take up to one day to receive all seven days of TV programme listings.

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 (page 158) 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).

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Watching TV Using the GUIDE Plus+ System

Colour buttons

GUIDE

</M/m/,, ENTER

PAGE –

DAY –

PAGE + DAY +

1 Press GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears.

To select a programme position quickly using the TV broadcast station logo

1 Press GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears.

2 Press the yellow button (“Channels”).

GUIDE Plus+ (For analogue broadcasting only)

3 Select the 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 Select a programme 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.”

2 Select a programme using </M/m/

,, and press ENTER.

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

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 Video Window

The Video Window is locked so that it does not change programme positions when you move the cursor across other titles. From “Grid,” select the logo of the programme position that is locked, and press 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 want to lock 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

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 differ according to country/region.

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4 Select a programme using M/m, and

press ENTER.

To enter a new keyword

1 Select “Search” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

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

The display for entering characters appears.

4 Select a character on the keyboard using

</M/m/,, and press ENTER. To switch between upper-case, 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 registered. To delete the keyword, select the keyword you want to delete, and press the red button (“Delete”). To change the keyword, select the keyword you want to change, and press the green button (“Edit”).

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

Setting a profile

1 Select “My TV” in the Menu Bar, and

press the yellow button (“Profile”).

GUIDE Plus+ (For analogue broadcasting only)

To set a programme for timer recording

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

z Hint

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

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2 Select “Channels,” “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 button (“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 yellow 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 the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

The programmes that match the profile conditions are displayed.

2 Select a programme using </M/m/

,, and press ENTER.

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 moved, update the host channel setting. If the set top box receiver is connected 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 appears.

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.

To set a programme for timer recording

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

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5 Wait for one day until 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” (page 69)). www.europe.guideplus.com

Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually

If the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only and you want to receive the programme guide 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 appears.

2 Select “Host Channel Setup” using M/

m, and press ENTER.

3 Press the yellow button (“Change”)

twice.

“Manual” appears.

9 Select “Confirm” using </,, and

press ENTER.

The display returns to the GUIDE Plus+ setup menu.

Wait one day until the programme guide data can be received.

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 Settings (Analog Tuner)” (page 133).

GUIDE Plus+ (For analogue broadcasting only)

4 Select “Source” using ,. 5 Press the yellow button (“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.

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 number using the number buttons, and press ENTER.

b Note

To receive from the recorder a programme position 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 you 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 receiver 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.

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Timer Recording (For analogue

broadcasting 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 (page 76).

b Note

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

Recording mode

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

Approx. recording time (hours)

RDRHXD 870

HDD

RDRHXD 970

DVD

RDRHXD 1070

1 min.

30 min.

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)

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 </,.

RDRHXD 770

25 34 53 105 1 hr.

51 68 105 210 2

255 340 530 1060 10

: 14 hours 21 minutes

Timer Recording (For analogue broadcasting only)

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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. – Rec ording 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

ZWEITON (German stereo) system

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

NICAM system

To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set “NICAM Select” to “NICAM” (default) in the “Audio In” setup. If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, 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.

The recorder automatically 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 track 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.

Copy control

Recordable discs

signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

HDD

RWVR

RVR

Video

(CPRM*)

RWVR

RVR

Copy-Never None

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 10).

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Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual)

1 Press GUIDE.

Video

RWVR-RW

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 programmes when using the VPS/PDC function), up to 30 days in advance.

Video

b Notes

• When the recorder is connected 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 controller.

• 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.

Colour buttons

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 recorder is ready to start recording. When recording from 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.

Timer Recording (For analogue broadcasting only)

z REC x REC

STOP

</M/m/,

To confirm, change, or cancel a timer recording

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

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 instructions.

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Rec. Mode Adjust

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).

Setting the timer manually

Number buttons

Colour buttons GUIDE

</M/m/,, ENTER

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 (page 92).

• 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 selected manually 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 recording 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.”

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 the 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”).

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7 Select the input source using M/m,

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

You can also select the programme 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-case, 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. settings appear. The recorder is ready to start recording.

To confirm, change, or cancel a timer recording

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

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 instructions.

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 Timer

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.

Timer Recording (For analogue broadcasting only)

Rec. Mode Adjust

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Adjusting the recording picture quality

You can adjust the picture quality 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

</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 76. 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

settings using </,. For details about each setting, see the explanation of the display. “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 type (Film-based or Video-based) automatically and select the appropriate conversion mode. Normally 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 reduction): Reduces noise contained in the luminance element of the video signal. “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.

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“Black Level”: Selects the black level (setup level) for the NTSC video signals. Select “ON” to raise the standard 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

Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings

RWVR-RW

Video

HDD

RVR

You can change or cancel timer settings using the SCHEDULE list.

Number buttons

Video

Colour buttons

GUIDE

</M/m/,

Timer Recording (For analogue broadcasting only)

Changing timer settings

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

The SCHEDULE list appears.

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3 Select the timer setting you want to

change using M/m, and press the green button (“Edit”).

4 In the left column, select an item

using the red button (“Back”) or the green button (“Next”), and adjust using the number buttons or </M/m/ ,.

You can change the date, start time, stop time, programme position, or input source. The cursor moves to the right column.

5 Press the corresponding colour button

repeatedly to change settings.

• Yellow button (“Destination”): Sets the recording 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). When you set a daily or weekly timer, “HDDr” allows you to replace the previous timer recording with the new one automatically (HDD only).

• Green button (“Frequency”): Selects the recording pattern.

• Red button (“Quality”): Selects the recording mode (page 71).

6 Press , to display “Timing.” 7 Press the green button (“Timing”)

repeatedly to select the duration time or to set the VPS/PDC function.

See “About the VPS/PDC function” below.

• If you want to record to a particular HDD genre, press the yellow button (“Genre”) repeatedly.

b Notes

• The new settings become effective when you exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.

• When you set the recording destination to “HDDr,” the previous timer recording will be replaced with the new one even if you have not watched it.

About the VPS/PDC function

To use the VPS/PDC function

Select “VPS / PDC” in step 7 above. When you turn on this function, the recorder starts scanning the channels before the timer recording starts.

Cancelling timer settings

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

The SCHEDULE list appears.

3 Select the timer setting you want to

cancel using M/m, and press the red button (“Delete”).

To close the SCHEDULE list

Press GUIDE.

When the timer settings overlap

• The programme that starts first has priority and the entire programme is recorded.

• After finishing the previous recording, the 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.

b Note

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

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Recording from Connected Equipment

Video

RWVR-RW

HDD

RVR

Video

DVDHDD

INPUT

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 Reco rding” 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 71.

5 Insert the source tape into the

connected equipment and set to playback pause.

6 Press z REC.

This recorder starts recording.

7 Press the pause (or play) button on the

connected equipment 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.

Timer Recording (For analogue broadcasting only)

z REC x REC

STOP

REC MODE

1 Press HDD or DVD.

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

2 Press INPUT to select an input source

according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

programme position

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 the DV IN jack.

z Hint

You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording. See “Adjusting the recording picture quality” on page 76.

b Notes

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

• A ny programme that contains a Copy-N ever 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).

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Playback

3 Select a title using M/m, and press

ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

Playing the Recorded Programme/DVD

Video

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD

HDD

RVR

DATA CD

* DivX video file only

HDD DVD

Number buttons

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

SYSTEM

PLAY

MODE

1 Press HDD or DVD.

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

• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, DATA DVD or DATA CD, press H. Playback starts.

2 Press TITLE LIST.

For details about the Title List, see “3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on page 38. Example: HDD

Video

DATA DVD

CLEAR

TITLE LIST/ TOP MENU

</M/m/,, ENTER

DISPLAY

H/X/x

To use the DVD’s Menu

When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalised DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc’s menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU.

b Note

The H button is not available in the disc’s menu.

To play VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu appears. Select an item using the number buttons, and press ENTER. Then, follow the instructions in the menu (press H when “Press SELECT” appears).

b Note

Some playback options such as search, repeat play or programme play cannot be played with PBC function. To play with playback options, start playback without PBC functions using the Title List.

To change the angles

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, “ ” appears on the screen. Press ANGLE during playback. To switch the angle mark indicator to off, set “Angle Indicator” to “Off” in the “Playback” setup (page 145).

To stop playback

Press x.

To playback quickly with sound (Scan Audio)

When you press M during playback, you can play quickly with dialogue or sound (except for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs). No sound is output when you press M two or more times to change search speed.

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To display the registration code for this recorder

Select “Registration Code” of “DivX” in the “Options” setup (page 150).

To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play)

When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed x.

To start from the beginning, press x again, and press H. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/track/scene.

The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: – you open the disc tray (except HDD). – you play another title (except HDD). – you switch the Title List to Original or

Playlist (DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode

only). – you edit the title after stopping playback. – you change the settings on the recorder. – you make a recording (except HDD/DVD-

RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode). – you disconnect the mains lead.

b Notes

• You cannot resume playback during TV Pause.

• Resume Play is not available for Super VIDEO

CDs.

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 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 on the recorder until “UNLOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

One-Touch Play (for SCART/HDMI connections only)

Press H. With one touch of the H button, the recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. Playback starts automatically.

z Hint

You can also use the H button in step 3 (page 80) to start playback.

b Note

When using the HDMI connection, there may be a delay, before the playback picture appears on the TV screen, and the beginning portion of the playback picture may not be displayed.

Playback

To play restricted DVDs (Parental Lock)

If you play a restricted DVD, the display for entering your password appears on your TV screen. Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons, and press ENTER. The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Limitation Settings (Parental Lock)” on page 145.

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Playback options

To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 80.

Buttons

AUDIO

HDD

DVD

DATA CD

* DivX video file only

RWVR

VCD

RVR

DATA DVD

SUBTITLE

DVD

DATA DVD*DATA CD

* DivX video file only

/ (instant replay/

instant advance)

. (previous)/ > (next)

(fast reverse/fast forward)

Operations

Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly in normal playback mode.

DVD

DATA DVD*DATA CD

RWVR

HDD

: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

VCD

: Selects the language.

: Selects the main or sub sound.

RVR

Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

Each time you press , replays the scene for the following duration. 5 seconds t 15 seconds t 30 seconds t 1minute t 2 minutes t 3 minutes t 5 minutes t 10 minutes t 20 minutes t advances the time in 10-minute increments t 2 hours

Each time you press , briefly fast forwards the current scene for the following duration. 30 seconds t 1minute t 1 minute 30 seconds t 2minutes t 3 minutes t 5 minutes t 10 minutes t 20 minutes t advances the time in 10-minute increments t 2hours

Goes to the beginning of the pr evious/next title/cha pter/scene/track when pressed during playback. Goes to the beginning of the first title/track when pressed in stop mode.

Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Search speed changes as follows:

fast reverse fast forward

mFR1

mFR2 T T t t MFF2

mFR3

T t MFF1

T T T t t t MFF3

mFR4*3 T T T T t t t t MFF4

When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the button.

When you press m once during playback, you can play Reverse play (not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs/DivX video files).

When you press M once during playback, you can play quickly with sound (not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs).

Not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs.

To resume normal playback, press H.

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Buttons

(slow, freeze frame)

HDD

DATA DVD

Video

DVD

*1*2

DATA CD

Playback direction only DivX video file only

RWVR

RVR

VCD

*1*2

Operations

Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in pause mode. Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode. To resume normal playback, press H.

X (pause) Pauses playback.

To resume normal playback, press H.

b Notes

• A ngles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles

recorded on this recorder.

• JPEG image files made with a DVD camcorder

can only be played as a slideshow. For video files

containing JPEG image files and movies, the

recorder can play movie parts only.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS Output” to “On” in the “Audio Out” setup (page 139).

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Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.

The “Play Mode” menu appears.

2 Select “A-B Repeat,” and press

ENTER.

“Set point A” is selected.

3 While monitoring the sound, press

ENTER at the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly.

“Set point B” is selected.

4 Continue playing to locate the ending

point (point B), and press ENTER.

A-B Repeat starts.

To cancel A-B Repeat

Press CLEAR. Or, set “A-B Repeat” to “Off”

in the “Play Mode” menu.

z Hint

You can select “A-B Repeat” from “Play Mode” in

the System Menu.

b Note

When playing an HDD/DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

(Video mode)/DVD-R (Video mode), set the start

and stop points within the same title.

Playing repeatedly (Repeat)

You can play repeatedly all the titles/tracks/ files or a single title/chapter/track on the HDD or a disc.

1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.

The “Play Mode” menu appears.

2 Select “Repeat,” and press ENTER. 3 Select an item to be repeated using M/

“Repeat Title” (for HDD/DVDs/DATA

/DATA CDs*1): repeats the

DVDs current title. “Repeat Chapter” (for HDD/DVDs): repeats the current chapter. “Repeat Track” (for VIDEO CDs repeats the current track. “Repeat Programme”: repeats the current programme (page 85). “Repeat Disc” (for VIDEO CDs RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)): repeats all of the tracks on a disc.

DivX video file only

Available only when playing without PBC functions

/DVD-

4 Press ENTER.

Repeat play starts.

To cancel Repeat play

Press CLEAR. Or, set “Repeat” to “Repeat Off” in the “Play Mode” menu.

z Hint

You can select “Repeat” from “Play Mode” in the System Menu.

b Note

You cannot select “Repeat Programme” when no programme remains.

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Creating your own programme (Programme)

Video

VCD

HDD

* finalised disc only

You can play the contents of the HDD or a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles/chapters/albums/tracks on the HDD or disc to create your own programme. You can make a programme of up to 24 steps.

1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.

The “Play Mode” menu appears.

2 Select “Programme,” and press

ENTER.

3 Select “Input/Edit Programme,” and

press ENTER.

The “Input/Edit Programme” display differs depending upon the disc type. Example: DVD

4 Select a title or album (example: Title

001) using M/m, and press ENTER.

5 Select a chapter or track (example:

Chapter 01) using M/m, and press ENTER.

The chapter or track is programmed. If you make a mistake, select the step number (example: 01.) using </M/m, and press CLEAR.

6 To programme other chapters or

tracks, press </M/m/, to select a step number, and repeat steps 4 and

7 Press H.

Programme play starts.

To cancel Programme play

Press CLEAR during playback. Or, set “Programme” to “Cancel Programme Play” in the “Play Mode” menu.

To erase the programme

Press CLEAR in stop mode. Or, set “Programme” to “Erase Programme List” in the “Play Mode” menu.

z Hints

• The program you made remains after Programme play finishes. To play the same program again, set “Programme” to “Start Programme Play” in the “Play Mode” menu. However, the programme is cleared after you remove the disc or press [/1.

• You can repeat Programme play. Set “Repeat” to “Repeat Programme” in the “Play Mode” menu (page 84).

• You can select “Programme” from “Play Mode” in the System Menu.

Adjusting the picture quality

Video

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD

HDD

RVR

DATA CD

* DivX video file only

You can adjust the picture quality from connected equipment, such as a TV or projector 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.

Video

DATA DVD

1 Press SYSTEM MENU during playback

or in pause mode.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Picture Adjustment,” and

press ENTER.

3 Select a preset setting using </,,

and press ENTER.

Dynamic: produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity. Standard: displays a standard picture.

Professional: displays an original picture.

Memory1/Memory2/Memory3: Your own settings. To create your own settings, see “To create your own setting” below.

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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

“MNR” (mosquito noise reduction): Reduces the faint noise appearing around the outlines of the images. The noise reduction effects are automatically adjusted within each setting range according to the video bit rate and other factors. “Sharpness”: Sharpens the outlines of the images. “Detail”: Adjusts the sharpness of images outlines. “White Enhancer”: Adjusts the intensity of white. “Black Enhancer”: Adjusts the intensity of black. “Black Level”: Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals. Select “ON” to raise the standard 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. “Gamma Correction”: Adjusts how dark areas look. “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.

b Notes

• If the outlines of the images on your screen

become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to “Off.”

• Depending on the disc or the scene being played,

the above BNR or MNR effects may be hard to discern. Also, these functions may not work with some screen sizes.

• The following settings are not available for the

signals output from the HDMI jack. – “Sharpness” – “White Enhancer” – “Black Enhancer” – “Black Level” – “Gamma Correction” –“Hue” –“Chroma Level”

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

HDD

You can pause a current TV broadcast, and record it on the HDD, then continue watching the programme at a later time. This is useful when you receive an unexpected phone call or visitor while watching TV. When connecting the recorder to your TV using the SCART jack, do the followings. – set “SMARTLINK” to “This Recorder

Only” in the “Options” setup (page 150).

– set “TV Pause” to “TV’s Tuner” in the

“Options 2” setup (page 150).

– preset programme positions by

downloading from your TV using “Download from TV” of “Auto Channel Setting” in the “Analog Tuner” setup

(page 133). If you do not make the SCART connection, set “TV Pause” to “Recorder’s Tuner” in the “Options 2” setup (page 150).

TV PAUSE

x REC

STOP

M H/X/x

1 While viewing a TV broadcast, press

TV PAUSE.

The picture pauses, and the recorder starts recording the current TV channel to the HDD. It may take up to 10 seconds to start recording.

2 Press H to resume watching the

programme.

You can fast forward/fast reverse, pause, or stop the programme using m/M, X and x without affecting the recording.

3 Press x REC STOP to stop recording.

b Notes

• The picture does not pause and the recorder starts only recording in the following cases. – when the programme positions are preset

differently between the recorder and the connected TV.

– when watching the programme from the

external equipment connected to your TV.

• The picture tuned by the recorder pauses when “TV Pause” is set to “Recorder’s Tuner” in the “Options 2” setup (page 150).

• You may not be able to use the “TV Pause” function depending on some TVs. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV.

• The “TV Pause” function will not work correctly when watching TV via the connected component such as a VCR or digital tuner. The “TV Pause” function works only with the channel selected on the TV.

• You cannot use the “TV Pause” function as a recording feature from the component (VCR, etc.) connected to the LINE 1/DECODER jack.

• The “TV Pause” function will not work if the connected TV does not comply with SMARTLINK. To check whether your TV complies with SMARTLINK, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV.

Playback

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Playing from the

Playing a Previous

Beginning of the Programme You Are Recording (Chase Play)

HDD

“Chase Play” allows you to view the recorded part of a programme on the HDD while the recording is being made. You do not need to wait until the recording finishes.

Press H while recording.

Playback starts from the beginning of the programme you are recording. When you fast forward to the point that you are recording, “Chase Play” returns to normal playback.

Recording While Making Another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)

HDD

RVR-R

DATA CD

“Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view a previously recorded programme while recording programmes. Playback continues even if a timer recording starts. Use this function as follows:

• While recording to the HDD:

Play another title on the HDD. Play a previously recorded programme on a DVD by pressing the DVD button.

• While recording to a DVD:

Play a previously recorded programme on the HDD by pressing the HDD button.

You can also play a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, Super VIDEO CD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD while recording on the HDD.

HDD DVD

Video

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD

Video

DATA DVD

TITLE LIST

M/m, ENTER

Example: Play another title on the HDD while recording to the HDD.

1 While recording, press TITLE LIST to

display the HDD Title List.

2 Select the title you want to play, and

press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title.

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Example: Play a DVD while recording to the HDD.

1 While recording, press DVD and insert

the DVD into the recorder.

2 Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD

Title List.

3 Select the title you want to play, and

press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title.

b Note

You cannot play a DVD, DivX video or VIDEO CD recorded in the NTSC colour system while recording on the HDD in the PAL/SECAM colour system.

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

Video

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD

HDD

RVR

DATA CD

* DivX video file only

You can search a disc by title, chapter, scene or track. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers, select the title or track by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code.

Number buttons

Video

DATA DVD

</M/m/,, ENTER

Playback

PLAY

MODE

1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.

The “Play Mode” menu appears.

2 Select “Search Mode,” and press

ENTER.

3 Select a search method, and press

ENTER.

“Time Search” (for HDD/DVDs/DATA

/DATA CDs*1/VIDEO CDs*2):

DVDs Searches for a starting point by entering the time code. “Title Search” (for HDD/DVDs/DATA

/DATA CDs*1)

DVDs “Chapter Search” (for HDD/DVDs) “Track Search” (for VIDEO CDs

DivX video file only

Except Super VIDEO CDs

Available only when playing without PBC functions

)

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The display for entering the number appears. Example: Chapter Search

4 Press the number buttons to select the

number of the title, chapter, time code, etc., you want.

For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.” If you make a mistake, select another number.

5 Press ENTER.

The recorder starts playback from the selected number.

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Erasing and Editing

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types.

b Notes

• You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

• DVD discs created by DVD camcorders cannot be edited on this recorder.

• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s control information is full, erase or edit unnecessary titles.

• The remaining disc space displayed on the screen may differ from the actual remaining disc space.

• When editing a DVD+R or DVD-R, finish all editing before finalising the disc. You cann ot edit a finalised disc.

Video

RWVR

RVR

Original title

Playlist title

HDD

Edit features

Title edit Erase (page 92) Yes Yes Yes Yes

Title Name (page 92) Yes Yes Yes Yes

Set Thumbnail (page 92) Yes Yes Yes Yes

A-B Erase (page 93) Yes No Yes Yes

Divide (page 94) Yes No No Yes

Set Genre (page 92) Yes No No No

Protect (page 92) Yes Yes Yes No

Move (page 97) No No No Yes

Combine (page 97) No No No Yes

Genre Name (page 92) Yes No No No

Editing multiple titles (Multi-Mode)

Yes No No No

(page 93)

Creating a Playlist (page 96) No No No Yes

Undo (page 92) No Yes Yes Yes

Chapter edit

Divide (page 95) Yes No Yes Yes

Erase (page 96) Yes No Yes Yes

Move (page 97) No No No Yes

Combine (page 96) Yes No Yes Yes

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To open up disc space

To open up disc space on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the title with the largest number in the title list.

Largest title number

To open up disc space on the HDD or a DVDRW (VR mode), you can erase any title. See “Erasing and Editing a Title” on page 92. For DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs, the available disc space does not increase even if you erase titles.

Erasing and Editing a Title

HDD

RVR-R

This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 96).

Video

RWVR-RW

Video

To switch between the Playlist and Original Title List (DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode only)

You can display the Playlist titles in the Title List (Playlist), or the Original titles in the Title List (Original).

1 Press < while the Title List is

displayed.

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

ENTER.

3 Select “Original” or “Play List” using M/

m, and press ENTER.

About editing accuracy

When editing the titles recorded on the HDD, you can select the type of editing. “Video Mode Compatible Editing”: Recommended if you are going to dub the titles to DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode) or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs afterward by Highspeed dubbing. The editing points and chapter marks may be slightly different from those you selected. “Frame Accurate Editing”: Recommended when you want to edit titles precisely. However, the editing points may be slightly different from the point you selected when you dub the titles by Highspeed dubbing.

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,,

EXIT

RETURN

ENTER

1 Press TITLE LIST.

For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, switch the Title List (Original or Playlist), if necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can make the following edits to the title. “Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “Yes” when asked for confirmation. “Edit”: Allows you to make the following edits.

• “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter a title name (page 42).

• “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 39).

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• “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 93).

• “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 94).

• “Chapter Edit”: Edits chapters in a title (page 95).

• “Set Genre”: Assigns a genre to a title.

• “Protect”: Protects the title. “ ” appears next to the protected title.

• “Move”: Changes the title’s playing order (page 97).

• “Combine”: Combines two titles into one (page 97).

“Genre Name”: Allows you to enter a genre name (up to 12 characters) (page 42). “Multi-Mode”: Allows you to select and edit multiple titles at one time (page 93). “Create”: Creates a Playlist (page 96). “Undo”: Undoes the last edit you made.

z Hint

You can label or re-label DVDs (page 43).

Editing multiple titles (MultiMode)

HDD

You can select and edit up to 24 titles at one time.

4 Select a title, and press ENTER.

A check mark appears in the check box. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again.

5 Repeat step 4 to select all of the titles

you want to edit.

6 When you finish selecting titles, press

The sub-menu appears.

7 Select an option, and press ENTER.

“Erase”: Erases the selected titles. “Protect”: Protects the titles. “ ” appears next to the protected title. “Unprotected”: Unprotects the titles. “Change Genre”: Changes the genre of the titles.

z Hint

You can exit “Multi-Mode” by pressing , and selecting “Single-Mode” while selecting titles.

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

HDD

You can select a section (scene) in a title and erase it. Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be undone.

RWVR

RVR

Erasing and Editing

1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Multi-Mode,” and press

ENTER.

The display for selecting titles to be edited appears.

1 After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a

Title,” select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

2 Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.

For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 92. The display for setting point A appears. The title starts to play.

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3 Select point A using m/M, and

press

• To return to the beginning of the title,

press X and then press ..

4 Select “From,” and press ENTER.

The position of point A is displayed, and the title re-starts playing.

5 Select point B using m/M, and

press X.

6 Select “To,” and press ENTER.

The position of point B is displayed.

7 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The scene is erased.

To cancel “A-B Erase”

Press O RETURN. The Title List appears.

z Hint

A chapter mark is inserted after the scene is erased. The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on either side of the mark.

b Notes

• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title.

• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.

Dividing a title (Divide)

HDD

If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do not want to reduce the picture quality, divide the title into two shorter titles. Note that dividing a title cannot be undone.

* Only playlist titles can be divided for DVD-RWs/

RWVR

DVD-Rs in VR mode.

RVR

1 After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a

Title,” select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

2 Select “Divide,” and press ENTER.

For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 92. The display for setting the dividing point appears. The title starts to play.

3 Select the dividing point using m/

M, and press X.

• To return to the beginning of the title,

press X and then press ..

4 Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The title is divided into two.

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Erasing and Editing a Chapter

HDD

You can edit individual chapters within a title. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist (page 96).

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RVR

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

5 Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can make the following edits to the chapter. “Divide”: Divides a chapter into two (page 95). “Erase/Move”

• “Erase”: Erases the selected chapter (page 96).

• “Move” (for Playlist titles on DVDRWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode): Changes the chapter’s playing order (page 97).

“Combine”: Combines two chapters into one (page 96).

Dividing a chapter (Divide)

1 After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a

Chapter,” select “Divide.”

Erasing and Editing

1 Press TITLE LIST.

For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, switch the Title List (Original or Playlist), if necessary.

2 Select a title containing the chapter

you want to edit, and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Chapter Edit,” and press

ENTER.

For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 92.

2 Select a chapter using </,, and

press ENTER.

The chapter starts to play.

3 Select the dividing point using m/

M, and press X.

• To return to the beginning of the chapter, press X and then press ..

4 Press ENTER.

The chapter is divided into two.

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Erasing a chapter (Erase)

1 After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a

Chapter,” select “Erase/Move.”

2 Select a chapter using </,, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

4 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The chapter is erased.

Combining multiple chapters (Combine)

1 After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a

Chapter,” select “Combine.”

Creating and Editing a Playlist

Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up to 99 Playlist titles.

b Note

Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the “Copy-Once” copy protection signal cannot be dubbed or moved (page 99).

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RVR

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

2 Move the combining bar using </

,, and press ENTER.

The two adjacent chapters of the combining bar are combined.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

Switch to the Playlist (page 92).

2 Press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Create,” and press ENTER.

The original titles in the Title List appear.

4 Select an original title to add to the

Playlist, and press ENTER.

The selected title is added to the Playlist.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select all of

the titles you want to add to the Playlist.

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Moving a Playlist title (Move)

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)

1 Press TITLE LIST.

Switch to the Playlist (page 92).

2 Select a Playlist title, and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Move,” and press ENTER.

5 Select a new location for the title

using M/m, and press ENTER.

The title moves to the new location.

• To move more titles, repeat from step 2.

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine)

1 Press TITLE LIST.

Switch to the Playlist (page 92).

2 Select a Playlist title, and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Combine,” and press ENTER.

You can divide a Playlist title. For instructions, see page 94.

Moving a chapter (Move)

1 Press TITLE LIST.

Switch to the Playlist (page 92).

2 Select a Playlist title containing the

chapter you want to edit, and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Chapter Edit,” and press

ENTER.

5 Select “Erase/Move.”

Erasing and Editing

6 Select a chapter using </,, and

press ENTER.

7 Select “Move,” and press ENTER. 8 Select a new location for the chapter

using </,, and press ENTER.

The chapter moves to the new location.

5 Select a title you want to combine. 6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The titles are combined.

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Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

Before Dubbing

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Video

HDD

RVR

In this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying a recorded title on the internal hard disk drive (HDD) to another disc, or vice versa.” You can dub a playing title using the HDD/DVD DUB button (see “HDD/DVD Dubbing” on page 99) or you can select to dub multiple titles all at once (see “Dubbing Using Dubbing List” on page 100). You can also dub an entire DVD disc to make a backup copy (see “Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup)” on page 103). Before you start, read the following precautions, which are common to all dubbing methods.

If you want to record from a digital video camera connected to the DV IN jack, see “DV Camcorder Dubbing” on page 104. To record from equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 79.

Before you start…

• You cannot record both the main and sub sound on the HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode On” in the “Recording” setup), DVD+RWs, DVDRWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode). For bilingual programmes, set “Bilingual Recording” to either “A/L” (default) or “B/R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 138). About HDD Recording format, see page 144.

• A title name in the dubbing source is dubbed. However, only up to 40 characters of a title name are dubbed when dubbing from the HDD to a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode).

Video

• The chapter marks in the dubbing source are dubbed. The position of chapter marks may be slightly changed from the original. However, the chapter marks in the dubbing source are not retained in the dubbed title when dubbing to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode), DVD+RW, or DVD+R at normal speed. The chapter marks are automatically inserted according to the “Auto Chapter (Video)” and “Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW)” settings in the “Recording” setup (page 143).

• The “Set Thumbnail” setting in the dubbing source is dubbed as a thumbnail picture marker (except when dubbing from a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode)). The position of thumbnail picture markers may be slightly changed from the original.

z Hint

When you dub a Playlist title, it is recorded as an Original title.

b Notes

• You cannot make a recording while dubbing.

• Before playing a dubbed disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 45, 100).

• You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs or finalised DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode) to the HDD.

• Titles containing mixed aspect ratios cannot be dubbed to a DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-RW/ DVD-R (Video mode) using the HDD/DVD DUB button.

• Titles over 8 hours cannot be dubbed to singlelayer DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.

• Low resolution (SEP through LP modes) 16:9 size titles cannot be dubbed to a DVD+RW/ DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode).

• When dubbing to a DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL (Video mode) in Real-Time Dubbing mode, the dubbing contents are divided into titles.

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Dubbing restriction

You cannot dub movies and other DVD VIDEOs to the HDD. Also, when dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, scenes that contain a copy protection signal cannot be recorded. Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals can be moved only from the HDD to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode)* (after the title is moved, the original title in the HDD is erased). The “Move” function is performed using Dubbing List. Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals are indicated with .

Copy protection signals

Copy-Free (No copy protection signal)

Copy-Once

* CPRM-compatible DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR

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

HDD

Dubbing

RVR

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RVR

Video

* *

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Video

b Notes

• Protected titles in the HDD cannot be moved.

• The “Move” function is not available for HDD/ DVD DUB dubbing.

• Even if you erase a scene that contains a copy protection signal, the recording restrictions on that title are retained.

HDD/DVD Dubbing

HDD

RVR-R

Video

RWVR-RW

You can dub a single title by pressing the HDD/DVD DUB button during playback.

Video

1 Start playback of a title.

For playing a title, see “Playing the Recorded Programme/DVD” on page 80.

2 Press HDD/DVD DUB.

The recorder starts dubbing the current playing title from the beginning. The recorder turns off automatically when you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished.

To cancel the dubbing

Press and hold HDD/DVD DUB for more than one second. When dubbing (Move) is stopped partway, no part of the title will be moved to the dubbing target. However, note that this will decrease the free space for DVD+Rs/DVDRs.

About dubbing mode

Titles on the HDD are dubbed to a disc at high speed (High-speed dubbing). Titles on a disc are dubbed to the HDD at normal speed (Real-Time dubbing).

To convert the recording mode (only when dubbing from a disc to the HDD)

After step 1, press REC MODE to select the recording mode.

Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

b Note

You cannot use the HDD/DVD DUB button in the following cases. Dub the title using Dubbing List (page 100). – When dubbing the title recorded in MN6 mode or

longer duration mode to a DVD+RW/DVD+R.

– When dubbing the title recorded in HQ+ mode to

a DVD.

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Dubbing Using Dubbing List

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Video

HDD

RVR

You can select the titles you want to dub using Dubbing List. You can also edit titles before dubbing without changing the original titles.

Video

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER. 3 Select a dubbing direction, and press

ENTER.

To dub titles from the HDD to a disc, select “HDD -> DVD.” To dub titles from a disc to the HDD, select “DVD/CD -> HDD.”

4 Select “Create New Dubbing List,”

and press ENTER.

The Dubbing List appears.

• If you have previously saved a Dubbing List and want to resume editing it, select “Use Previous Dubbing List,” and go to step 7.

D Total size of the selected titles and

available space on the disc to be dubbed (approximate)

E Selected title’s thumbnail picture

5 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The selected title changes colour. When you select “HDD -> DVD” in step 3, you can change the title order or search for a title by genre (see “3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on page 38).

6 Repeat step 5 to select all of the titles

in the order you want to dub.

7 Select “Next” using ,, and press

ENTER.

The “Title Edit” display appears. For details about editing, see “To edit titles on the Dubbing List” on page 102.

8 Select “Next” using ,, and press

ENTER.

The “Start Dubbing” display appears.

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A Direction of dubbing B Total number of titles to be dubbed C Dubbing step number

Display 1: Select a title you want to dub (the “Select Titles” display). Display 2: Edit a title (the “Title Edit” display). Display 3: Confirm the settings and start dubbing (the “Start Dubbing” display).

9 Select an option using M/m, and press

ENTER.

The options differ depending on the dubbing direction or disc type. “Recording Mode”: Changes the dubbing mode of all selected titles at a time using M/m (page 71). “Input Disc Name”: Changes the disc name (page 42). “Finalise”: Select “Yes” to finalise a disc automatically after dubbing (DVD-RW/ DVD-R (Video mode), or DVD+R).

Sony RDR-HXD870, RDR-HXD770, RDR-HXD970, RDR-HXD1070 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Precautions

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Playable discs

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Checking hookup and setting methods

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

Using the set top box receiver control function

A: Receiving Freeview (For digital broadcasting)

B: Receiving cable or satellite (For analogue broadcasting)

C: Receiving terrestrial (For analogue broadcasting)

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

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

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead

Step 5: Preparing the Remote

Controlling TVs with the remote

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

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote

Step 6: Easy Setup

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connecting an External Decoder

Connecting a decoder

1. Inserting a Disc

2. Recording a Programme

Checking the disc status while recording

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)

4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme

Labelling a disc

Protecting a disc

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

Unfinalising a disc

8. Reformatting a Disc

EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)

Viewing a list of available channels

Programme Information

Displaying the programme information

Viewing a Digital Text Service

Selecting digital text from dedicated digital teletext channels

Selecting digital text from other channels

Before Recording

Recording mode

Unrecordable pictures

Timer Recording (Standard/EPG)

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

Recording TV programmes using the EPG

Recording programmes using Series Recording

Using the Quick Timer function

Adjusting the recording picture quality

Creating chapters in a title

Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

Recording from Connected Equipment

Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System

Learning the common elements

GUIDE Plus+ (For analogue broadcasting only)

Troubleshooting guide

Watching TV Using the GUIDE Plus+ System

Searching for a Programme Using the GUIDE Plus+ System

Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV)

Setting a profile

Selecting and watching a programme from My TV

Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System

Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel

Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually

Checking programme positions

Disabling programme positions

Before Recording

Recording mode

Timer Recording (For analogue broadcasting only)

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes