Sony RDR-GX350, RDR-HX650, RMT-D246P, RMT-D247P, RMT-D245P Service Manual

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RDR-GX350/HX650/

HX750/HX950

RMT-D245P/D246P/D247P

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver. 1.2 2007.10

Revised-2

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Photo: RDR-HX750

RMT-D247P

(HX750/HX950) (HX750/HX950)

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage:

PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 to F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South

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Africa 4 to 11, 13

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UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69, F21 to F69 CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20, France B to Q HYPER: S21 to S41

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

Video reception: Frequency synthesizer

system

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

socket

Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer

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

Video recording format: MPEG-2,

MPEG-1

Audio recording format/applicable

bit rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch

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

(GX350/HX650)

SPECIFICATIONS

Inputs and outputs

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

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)

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

22 kilohms

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

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)

LINE 3 – TV: 21-pin

CVBS OUT S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)

LINE 1/DECODER: 21-pin

CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB IN Decoder

DV IN:

RDR-HX750/HX950:

4-pin/i.LINK S10 0

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Ph ono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(Y, P

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,

B/CB

G-LINK:

RDR-HX750/HX950:

mini jack

HDMI OUT: HDMI 19-pin-Standard

Connector

B/CB

, PR/CR):

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

AEP Model

RDR-GX350/HX650/HX750/HX950

UK Model

RDR-GX350/HX750

Russian Model

RDR-GX350/HX750/HX950

USB:

RDR-HX750/HX950: USB jack Type A (For connecting digital still camera, Memory card reader and USB memory) USB jack Type B (For connecting PictBridge-compatible printers)

General

Power requirements: 220-240 V AC,

50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

RDR-GX350: 22 W RDR-HX650: 40 W RDR-HX750/HX950: 44 W

Dimensions (approx.):

30 × 66.5 × 286 mm (width/height/

depth) incl. projecting parts

Hard disk drive capacity:

RDR-HX650/HX750: 160 GB RDR-HX9

Mass (approx.):

RDR-GX350 : 3.6 kg RDR-HX650/HX750/HX950: 4.4 kg

Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C Operating humidity: 25% to 80 % Supplied accessories:

Mains lead (1) Aerial cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1)

RDR-HX750: AEP, UK/HX950: AEP, UK: Set top box controller (1)

R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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DVD RECORDER

WARNING!!

WHEN SERVICING, DO NOT APPROACH THE LASER EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION, BE SURE TO OBSERVE FROM A DISTANCE OF MORE THAN 25 cm FROM THE SURFACE OF THE OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION

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

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

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

Unleaded solder

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead-

free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size.)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

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

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

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

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

Special Component Notice

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

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

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

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

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After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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

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

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

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

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

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

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SERVICE NOTE

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1. DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY

2. BOARD CONNECTION, SER VICE REMOTE

3. MODEL NAME SETTING METHOD WHEN ENGINE

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

5. CHANGED POINTS OF SER VICE MANUAL

1. GENERAL

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

Hookups and Settings ································································1-2

Hooking Up the Recorder ······················································1-2 Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Control-

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

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Eight Basic Operations

1. Inserting a Disc ··································································1-7

2. Recording a Programme ····················································1-7

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)···················1-7

4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information ··········1-8

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme ················1-8

6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc·········································1-9

7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) ·····1-9

8. Reformatting a Disc ·························································1-10

Guide Plus+ ·············································································1-10

Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System ···························1-10 Watching TV Using the GUIDE Plus+ System ··················· 1-10 Searching for a Programme Using the GUIDE Plus+

Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information

Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System····················1-11

Timer Recording······································································ 1-12

Before Recording·································································1-12 Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual) ··························1-12 Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings ··················1-13 Recording from Connected Equipment ·······························1-14

Playback ·················································································· 1-14

Playing the Recorded Programme/DVD ·····························1-14 Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause/Pause Live TV) ··········1-16 Playing from the Beginning of the Programme You Are

Playing a Previous Recording While Making Another

Searching for a Time/Title/Chapter/Track, etc ····················1-16

Erasing and Editing ·································································1-17

Before Editing······································································1-17 Erasing and Editing a Title ··················································1-17

CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION) ············ 5

CONTROLLER·································································· 5

IS REPLACED ··································································· 6

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ler ·······················································································1-2

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— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder ·······················1-7

System··············································································1-11

(My TV) ···········································································1-11

Recording (Chase Play) ···················································1-16

(Simultaneous Rec and Play) ···········································1-16

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Erasing and Editing a Chapter ·············································1-18 Creating and Editing a Playlist ············································1-18

Dubbing (HDD y DVD) ······················································1-19

Before Dubbing ···································································1-19 HDD/DVD Dubbing ····························································1-19 Dubbing Using Dubbing List ··············································1-19 Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup) ······························· 1-20

DV Camcorder Dubbing··························································1-20

Before DV Camcorder Dubbing ··········································1-20 Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape

Dubbing Selected Scenes (Manual Dubbing)······················1-21 Playing from a DV Camcorder ············································1-21

Audio Tracks ···········································································1-21

Playing Audio Tracks from CD/DVD ·································1-21 Searching for an Audio Track ··············································1-22 About Jukebox ····································································· 1-22 Preparing for Using Jukebox ···············································1-22 Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device ············1-23 Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox ··················1-23

JPEG Image Files ····································································1-24

About the “Photo Album” Function ····································1-24 Preparing for Using the “Photo Album” Function···············1-24 Using the “Photo Album” List·············································1-25 Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD···························1-25 Printing JPEG Image Files ··················································1-26

Settings and Adjustments ························································1-26

Disc Settings (Disc Setup) ···················································1-26 Recording Settings (Basic) ··················································1-26 Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner) ······································· 1-27 Video Settings (Video In/Out) ············································· 1-28 Audio Input Settings (Audio In) ··········································1-28 Audio Output Settings (Audio Out)·····································1-28

Language Settings (Language) ············································1-29 Recording Settings (Recording) ·········································· 1-29 Playback Settings (Playback) ·············································· 1-30 HDMI Settings (HDMI Output) ··········································1-30 Other Settings (Options) ······················································1-31

Additional Information ····························································1-31

Troubleshooting ···································································1-31 Resetting the Recorder························································· 1-33 Notes About This Recorder ·················································1-33 Specifications·······································································1-34 Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, and DivX

About i.LINK·······································································1-34 Guide to Parts and Controls ·················································1-35 Language Code List ·····························································1-36 Country/Area Code ······························································1-36

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. UPPER CASE ·································································2-2 2-2. TRAY COVER ASSEMBLY ··········································2-2 2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION·············································2-3 2-4 FR-274 BOARD, FL-178 BOARD ·································2-3 2-5. DVD DRIVE ···································································2-4 2-6. DC FAN···········································································2-4 2-7. HARD DISK (Except GX350)········································2-5 2-8. AV-114/118 BOARD ·······················································2-5 2-9. VDC-001 BOARD (Type AS, BS only) ··························2-6 2-10. POWER SUPPLY BLOCK ·············································2-6 2-11. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ···································2-7

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM ····································3-1

3-2. AV-114/118 BLOCK DIAGRAM ···································3-3 3-3. RD-065 BLOCK DIAGRAM··········································3-5

(DV One Touch Dubbing) ················································1-21

Video Files ·······································································1-34

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3-4. FR-274, FL-178, VDC-001 BLOCK DIAGRAM ··········3-7 3-5. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM ········································3-9

4. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND PRINTED WIRING BOARDS

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

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

• AV-114/118 (1/5) (IT CONTROLLER, IR)

• AV-114 (2/5) (POWER/FAN CONT.)

• AV-118 (2/5) (POWER/FAN CONT.)

• AV-114/118 (3/5) (VIDEO/AUDIO)

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• AV-114/118 (4/5) (EURO)

• AV-114/118 (5/5) (TUNER)

• VDC-001 (VIDEO ENCODER)

• FR-274 (FL DRIVER, LINE 2 IN, FUNCTION SW)

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

• RD-065 (1/7) (POWER BLOCK)

• RD-065 (2/7) (EMMA BLOCK)

• RD-065 (3/7) (VIDEO/AUDIO BLOCK)

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• RD-065 (4/7) (MEMORY BLOCK)

• RD-065 (5/7) (SATA/IDE IF)

• RD-065 (6/7) (HDMI/DV/USB BLOCK)

• RD-065 (7/7) (DVD DRIVE)

• SWITCHING REGULATOR (SRV-2058EK)

4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS ·····································4-39

• VDC-001 (VIDEO ENCODER)

• FR-274 (FL DRIVER, LINE 2 IN, FUNCTION SW)

• AV-114 (IT CONTROLLER, IR, POWER/FAN CONT., VIDEO/AUDIO, EURO, TUNER)

• AV-118 (IT CONTROLLER, IR, POWER/FAN CONT., VIDEO/AUDIO, EURO, TUNER)

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

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

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-5

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-7

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-9

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-11

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-13

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-15

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-17

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-19

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-21

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-23

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-25

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

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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-29

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-31

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-33

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-35

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-37

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-39

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-41

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-43

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

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

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

5-2. AV ENCODER/DECODER IC

(IC1001:MC10050F1-105/505-LU1-A (RD-65 BOARD)) ···························································5-3

6. SERVICE MODE

6-1. SERVICE MODE MAP ····················································· 2 6-2. Diagnostic Mode ································································ 3 6-2-1.Model Setting ····································································· 3 6-2-2.Service Mode······································································ 4 6-2-3.Version Information and Other Information (First screen) 4 6-2-4.RF Level Simplified Diagnosis (Subscreen1) ···················· 5 6-2-5.HDD Information for the HDD return sheet

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

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

7. ADJUSTMENTS

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

8. REP AIR PARTS LIST

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

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5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. IT CONTROL IC

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

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SERVICE NOTE

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

1. Remove the upper case.

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

Hole

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Open the tray

NOTES DURING THE FORCED EJECTION

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

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

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

ejection of the tray becomes impossible.

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

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

• Execute the forced ejection.

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

(There are cases that it recovers the trouble.)

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

2. BOARD CONNECTION, SERVICE REMOTE CONTROLLER

The stiff wire

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RD-065 board : CN2301(40core)

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

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AV-114 board : CN101(40core

3. MODEL NAME SETTING METHOD WHEN ENGINE IS REPLACED

Required equipment:

• Remote controller (RMT-D245P/D246P/D247P)

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

• Monitor

Model name delete method

1. Turn the main POWER ON.

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

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

Setting”.

3. Turn the main POWER OFF.

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

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

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

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

on the screen using the service remote controller.

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

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

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

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Fig.1 S-company/P-company selection

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

Input No. Manufacturer [ 1 : P ]

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Table1 Correspondence table between tentative model name and final product name

Model name

RDR-GX350 MRX-1600/EC1 MRX-1600/EC2 — MRX-1600/CEK RDR-HX650 MRX-1620/EC1 MRX-1620/EC2 MRX-1620/EC1 — RDR-HX750 MRX-1635/EC1 MRX-1630/EC2 — MRX-1635/CEK RDR-HX950 MRX-1655/EC1 MRX-1650/EC2 ——

[2:S ]

Tentative model name

AEP1 AEP2 AEP3 UK

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4. HOW TO DIAGNOSE HDD FAILURE

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4-1. Defective HDD

There are four symptoms of defects in the HDD.

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

2. “E02” is displayed on the FLD.

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

4. Irregular noises from the HDD

4-2. HDD Recognition status

How to enter Recognition status and sub screen mode.

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

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

The subscreens change.

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

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MRX-1635/EC1 VERSION : 1.01

SYSCON

TUNERCON

PIC SERIAL

HDD INT

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

HDCP : 0000400259

FL Display

REPAIR

E01

E02

Normal

: RELEASE 104

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

DRIVE

1.00 OK : 000800004940 : WDC WD2500AAJS 9 250

OS Display

“Repaining the HDD”. r “HDD repair is complete”.

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

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

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

Physical identification of HDD possible, but not identified

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

Physical identification of HDD possible, HDD identified, and correct logical formatting (HDD correctly identified).

• Details on HDD data are described below:

HDD : WDC1023456 # 160

HDD identification

conditions

Details on HDD data

are described below.

Blank space

WDC 10234564 # 160

WDC 10234564 ! 160

WDC 10234564 160

Capacity of the HDD (unit: Gbytes)

HDD identification error indication HDD model name

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

“#” indicates that the HDD is not recognized.

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

Remarks

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

E01

Is the HDD free from

abnormal noises?

YES

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Is not “#” displayed?

YES

Reconnect the SATA

cable. Does the problem

still occur?

YES

Replace the SATA cable.

Does the problem

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YES

Unauthorized HDD

Replace the SATA Cable

Note: Write down the HDD information on the HDD

Refer to “Note”.

Replace the HDD

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

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

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

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

Does the problem

still occur?

YES

There may be a problem with the Engine.

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

Does the problem

still occur?

YES

Refer to “Note”.

Final check

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

END

Note: Write down the HDD information on the HDD

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

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

Another defect

has occurred.

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4-4. Display [E02] on FLD

E02

Note: When E02 is displayed, the user data has

already broken due to system DATA Error.

Is the HDD free from

abnormal noises?

YES

Factory check

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Final check

Has the Final check ended

with success?

YES

END

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

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

Replace the HDD

Refer to “Note”.

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

Is the HDD free from

abnormal noises?

YES

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

Does the history show

no errors?

YES

Final check

Note: Performing “Final Check”

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will not erase the HDD data.

Has the Final check ended

with success?

END

YES

Replace the HDD

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4-6. Factory Check

1. Pull out and then reconnect the AC cable.

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

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

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

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

Recording Error History Display

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

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4-7. Final Check

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

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

How to start/terminate the diagnostic program

Use the remote control unit for servicing.

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

• How to terminate: Press “ESC” key.

Execute Self-Test.

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

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

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

replacing the HDD.

Note the information on pages 6-6, 6-7, 6-9, and 6-10 of Chapter 6,

“SERVICE MODE”.

When performing “Factory Check”, the data saved to the HDD by the

customer is erased.

Obtain customer consent before performing “Factory Check”.

“Recording Error History” and “AT A/A TAPI History Error”, see pages

6-9, 6-10 of Chapter 6, “SERVICE MODE”.

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Diagnosis results

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

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

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

Example: No error Example: With an error

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

4-7-2. Performance Check

Press “ESC” key, then “A.MON” key.

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

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

FL display specification

HDD factory Check HDD performance Check

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

aNormal display aError display

aNormal display

aError display

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0:Factory Check start 0 0 000000

Power On

1:Power ON Test

Random Write/Read/Compare Test

3:ID Sequential Read Verify Test

OD Sequential Read Verify Test

5:Format

6:Power OFF Test

Power off

Power On15s

20s

Power off

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Power On

15s

20s

Power off

15s

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

1 0 000000 81 0 00000

2 0 000000

3 **

*****

H M S

4 **

*****

H M S

5 FM

*****

H M S

6 0 000000

7 0 000000

8 0 000000

9 0 000000

A 0 000000

B COMPLETE

HDD ERR 01

HDD ERR 02

HDD ERR 03

HDD ERR 04

HDD ERR 05

HDD ERR 07

HDD ERR 09

Fig 1. FL Display Flow

80:Performance Check start

81:Power ON Test

82:

83:Power OFF Test

15s

84:Complete

7:Power ON Test 8:Power OFF Test

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

Power On

all Sequential Read Verify Test

Power off

80 0 00000

82**

*****

H M S

83 0 00000

H M S

8 4 COMPLETE

HDD ERR 81

HDD ERR 82

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5. CHANGED POINTS OF SERVICE MANUAL Revised-2

• When repairing or replacing parts, check for the correct combinations by referring to the table shown below.

1) Check for the correct combination in accordance with the MAIN IC (IC1001) mounted on the RD-065 board.

Type

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Check of Destination

Model

RDR-GX350

RDR-HX650

RDR-HX750

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MAIN IC (IC1001)

RD-065 (AS) Board IC1001: MC10050F1-105-LU1-A

(not supplied)

RD-065 (BS) Board IC1001: MC10050F1-105-LU1-A

(not supplied)

RD-065 (CS) EM Board IC1001: MC10050F1-505-LU1-A

(not supplied)

RD-065 (DS) EM Board IC1001: MC10050F1-505-LU1-A

(not supplied)

Destination

AEP1, AEP2, UK, Russian

AEP1, AEP2, AEP3

AEP1, UK, Russian

AEP2

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AEP1

AEP2

RD-065 (AS) RD-065 (CS) RD-065 (BS) RD-065 (DS) RD-065 (BS) RD-065 (DS) RD-065 (BS) RD-065 (DS) RD-065 (BS) RD-065 (DS) RD-065 (BS) RD-065 (DS)

AV Board

AV-114 (AG) Board

AV-114 (BG) Board

AV-118 (AG) EM

Board

AV-118 (AG) EM AV-118 (BG) EM

Board

AV-118 (AG) EM

VDC Board

VDC-001 (AG)

Board

AV-114 (AG)

AV-114 (AG) AV-118 (AG) AV-114 (BG) AV-118 (BG) AV-114 (AG) AV-118 (AG) AV-114 (BG) AV-118 (BG) AV-114 (AG) AV-118 (AG)

–

DTC-001

–

DTC-001

–

DTC-001

–

DTC-001

–

DTC-001

–

DTC-001

–

Flexible Flat Cable

FVR-001 FFC FVA-002 FFC

PV-145 HARNESS

PAE-002 HARNESS

(not supplied)

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CN3802

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IC1001

IC1221

JA5701

CN4501

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This section is extracted from instruction manual. (RDR-HX750/HX950 : 2-899-893-E1 (1))

RDR-GX350/HX650/HX750/HX950

SECTION 1

GENERAL

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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 servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.

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

CAUTION

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

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

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Precautions

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

• Install this system so that the mains lead can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

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

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

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.

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 dr ive

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 during a malfunction or modification. However, the contents will not be backed up or saved by Sony.

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

On power sources

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

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

On placement

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

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

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

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

• Do not place the recorder in an

,continued

inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

On recording

Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

On compensation for lost recordings

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

Copyrights

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

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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• This Product include s

fonts licenced

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

Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programmes received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recorda bl e, de pe nd i ng o n the type of signal.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave 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 2 models: RDR-HX750 and RDRHX950. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the recorder.

• In this manual, the internal

• Icons, such as , listed

• Instructions in this m anual

• The on-screen display

• The explanations regarding

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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.

DVD

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

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

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

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

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

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

VR DVD-R

mode

DVD-R DLVideo

mode

Icon used in this manual

HDD

RWVR

RWVideo

RVR

RVideo

Formatting (new discs)

Select “Video Mode Off” in “HDD Recording Format” (page 122)

Select “Video Mode On” (default) in “HDD Recording Format” (page 122)

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

Format in VR mode (page 31)

Format in Video mode (page 31)

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

Format in VR mode (page 31) Formatting is performed in the “Format” setup (page 42).

Automatically formatted in Video mode

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 40)

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

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

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Usable disc versions (as of April 2007)

• 8x-speed or slower DV D+RWs

• 6x-speed or slower DV D-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 D V D+R DL (Double Layer) discs

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

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

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

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

Discs that cannot be recorded on

• DVD-RAMs

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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

Characteristics

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

DVD

RAMs* as DVD Video compatible discs.

VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in

VCD

VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in

music CD format

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

DATA DVD

DVD-ROMs containing MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files or DivX video files

CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing either MP3 audio tracks,

DATA CD

JPEG image files or D ivX video files

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

• DVD Audio discs

• Cartridge-only type DVD-RAMs.

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code

(page 12).

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

Maximum recordable number of titles

Disc Number of titles

HDD* 999 DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 DVD+R DL 49 DVD-R DL 99

* The maximum length for one title is 12 hours.

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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs

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

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with identical region codes. This sy stem is u sed to protect copyrights. DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on this recorder. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback proh ib ited by region code.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labelled even t hough playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologi es

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protecti on 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.

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 m at erial side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this produ ct is not guaranteed.

ALL

Region code

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 ins tructions for t he recording device.

• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 42). Note that the disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.

• You cannot shorten the time required for recording even with high-speed discs.

• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video” printed on their packaging.

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

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

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Hooking Up the Recorder

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

b Notes

• See “Specifications” (page 138) for a list of supplied accessories.

• Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the instruc tions supplied with the

components to be connected.

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

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

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

Select one of the following aeri al hookups. Do NOT set “LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 115) w hen making connection A.

If you have Hookup

Set top box receiver A (page 14) No set top box receiver B (page 15)

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 115). 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 A. It allows the recorder to control a set top box receiv er v i a th e supplied set top box controlle r. The recorder controls programme positions on the set top box receiver for timer r ecording. 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 tur ned on. To use the set top box receiver control function, you need to connect the set top box controller (page 14). After setting up the set top box receiver control, check that the recorder can correctly control the set top box receiver (page 24).

b Notes

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

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

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

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A: Connecting a set top box receiver

With this hookup, you can recor d any programme position on the set top box receiver. To watch cable programmes, you need to matc h the p rogr amme posit ion o n the re cord er to the aerial output programme position on the set top box receiver.

Wall

Aerial cable* (not supplied)

to AERIAL IN

Set top box receiver

ANT IN

TO TV

Set top box controller (page 13)

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

SCART cord* (not supplied)

to G-LINK

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Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

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

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

to aerial input

DVD recorder

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

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

Wall

to AERIAL IN

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

DVD recorder

HDMI cord (not supplied)

TV, projector, or audio component

(green)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(green)

to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)

TV, projector, or audio component

: Signal flow

SCART cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

to T LINE 3 – TV

(red)(blue)

Component video cord (not supplied)

(red)(blue)

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Audio/video cord (not supplied)

to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)

S-video cord (not supplied)

TV, projector, or audio component

to HDMI OUT

A SCART input jack

When setting “LINE 3 Out” to “S-Video” or “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup

(page 115), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal.

B Video input jack

You will enjoy high quality image s.

D Component video input jacks ( Y, PB/CB,

R/CR)

You will enjoy accurate colour repr oduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, use this connection and set “Progressive” to “Compatible” in the “Easy Setup” setup (page 23). Then set “Component Video Out” to “Progressive” in the “Video In/Out” setup to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Component Video Out” on page 115.

E HDMI input jack

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

When connecting a Sony TV that is compatible with the HDMI control function, see page 18. To see the signals from the connected set top box receiver when the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder us in g a SCART cord only, turn the recorder on.

When connecting to the HDMI jack

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

1 Carefully align the HDMI jack on the

rear of the recorder and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. Make sure the connector is no t up s ide down or tilted.

Connector is upside down Not straight

2 Insert the HDMI connector straight into

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

b Notes

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

• Do not apply too much pressur e to the cabine t wall, if you place the recorder on the cabinet with the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the HDMI jack or the HDMI cord.

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

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture si ze, see page 122.

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE 1/ DECODER jack on the recorder (page 26).

b Notes

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

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

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

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

• You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack (connection E) to DVI jacks that are not HD CP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).

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

* This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition

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

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

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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 LINK following SMARTLINK features.

• TV Direct Rec. (page 32)

• One-Touch Play (page 61)

• Preset Download

You can download the tuner pr es et 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 us ing the NexTView Download function on your TV.

To prepare for the SMART LINK features

Set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in the “Video

In/Out” setup (page 115) and

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“SMARTLINK” to “This Recorder Only” in

the “Options” setup (page 128).

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.

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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 (page61)

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

b Notes

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

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

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord

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

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

A Digital audio input jack

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

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Centre

: Signal flow

[Speakers]

Audio component with a decoder

HDMI cord (not supplied)

to HDMI OUT

to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

(white)

(red)

(yellow)*

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

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

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

to coaxial/HDMI digital input

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

DVD recorder

INPUT

TV, projector, or audio component

VIDEO

AUDIO

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

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

This connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speake rs 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 out put ja c ks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

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

• With connection A, after you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings in the “Audio Out” setup (page 117). 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 audi o 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. Th en 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 on ce t h e front panel display lights up and the r ecorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipm ent to this recorder (page 26), be sure to conne ct th e mains lead after all connections are complete.

to AC IN

to mains

Step 5: Preparing the Remote

You can control the recorder us i ng t h e supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # e nds 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 inter f ere s with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 22).

• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do not touch the liquid with bare hands. Observe the following: – Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or

batteries of different manufacturers.

– Do not attem p t to r ech a r ge the b at te ri e s. – If you do not intend to use th e re mote for an

extended period of time, remo ve the batteries.

– If battery leakag e occ u rs, wipe out any liqui d

inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.

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

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

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 2 +/–

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.

TV/DVD

DISPLAY

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Code numbers of controllable TV s

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Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (d efa ul t) Hitachi 24 JVC 33 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 08 Samsung 71 Sanyo 25 Thomson 43 Toshiba 38

The remote performs the following:

Buttons Operations

TV [/1 Turns your TV on or

TV 2 (volum e) +/–

TV PROG +/– Selects the

TV t (input select)

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

The TV/DVD button switches be tween 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 play back, the input source for the TV is set to the recorder automatically. When you press the x (stop) button during playback, the programme tuned by the TV or external equipment appears. DVD mode: switch to this when y ou use the recorder’s tuner mainly. When you press the x (stop) button during playback, the programme tuned by the recorder appears. To check the current mode, pr ess DISPLAY (page 35).

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off. Adjusts the volume

of your TV.

programme position on your TV.

Switches your TV’s input source.

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

If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed “Step 6: Easy Setup.” The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3. You can check the current Co m m and Mode in the front panel d i splay. For details , see page 127.

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

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote

You can change programme p ositions of the recorder using the number b ut to n s .

Number buttons

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

ENTER

Step 6: Easy Setup

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

[/1

GUIDE

</M/m/,,

ENTER

TV [/1

RETURN

1 Turn on the recorder and your TV.

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

The “Language” display appe ars.

• If the “Language” display does not appear, select “Easy Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in

the System Menu (page110).

2 Select a language for t he 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.

Auto Channel Setting

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

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

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

Clock Setting

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

1 Select the programme position of the

station that carries a time signal using </,.

2 Select “Start” using m, and press

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

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

1 Select the tim e zone for your area

using </,, and press m.

2 Select “On” if yo u ar e now on

summer time, and press ENTER.

3 Set the day, mont h, year, hour, and

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

TV Screen Size (page 122)

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

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Progressive

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

HDD caution messages

Read the HDD caution messages, and press ENTER.

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

press ENTER.

“Easy Setup” is completed.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

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

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

Follow the steps below to set up your set top box receiver for the GUIDE Plus+ system. Note that the OSD language, Clock and Country are all set for the GUIDE Plus+ system when “Easy Setup” is completed.

1 Press GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Basic Setup” appears.

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 “Extern al R eceiver 2” or “External Receiver 3” if yo u have connected additional set top box receivers.

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

using M/m, and press ENTER.

7 Select the provider using M/m, and

press ENTER.

8 Select the receiver brand using M/m,

and press ENTER.

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

9 Select the connection you used for

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

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

Press ENTER to select “Continue.”

The Video Window switches to the specified programme pos i tion.

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

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

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

b Note

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

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

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

b Notes

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

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

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

Once you have confir med tha t the s et top b ox controller controls your set top box receiver, fix it in place.

1 Remove the backing on the double-sided

tape.

2 Attach it so that the set top box controller

is directly above the remote control sensor on your set top box receiver.

To change the basic GUIDE Plus+ settings

1 Press GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears.

2 Select “Setu p” in the Menu Bar using M/

,, and press ENTER.

The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears.

3 Select “Basic Setup ” us in g M/m, and

press ENTER.

4 Repeat from step 2 of “Setting up your

set top box receiver for the GUIDE

system” on page 24.

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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 ja ck (i.LINK jack) (page 84). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder , s ee “Recording from Connected Equipm ent” on page 59.

Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack

Connect a VCR or similar re cording device to the LINE 1/D EC O D ER jack of this recorder.

VCR

to i LINE 1/DECODER

SCART cord (not supplied)

to T LINE 3 – TV

to SCART input

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.

S-video cord

(not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

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b Notes

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

• If you pass the recorder signal s thr ough a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.

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

VCR TV

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

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

• If you disconnect the recor de r’s mai ns le a d, yo u will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.

VCRDVD recorder TV

Line input 1

DVD recorder

Line input 2

z Hint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, con ne ct to only th e 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-vid eo cord.

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

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

: Signal flow

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

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

VCR, etc.

DVD recorder

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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 I n” to “Decoder” in step 7 of “Setting external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decod er) programme positions” (page 29), you will not be able to select “L1” because Line 1 will become a dedicated line fo r t he decoder.

Connecting a decoder

Aerial cable (supplied)

to AERIAL OUT to i LINE 1/DECODER

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to SCART input

SCART cord

to T LINE 3 – TV

(not supplied)

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

SCART cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

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

To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Pl us 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

RETURN

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press

ENTER.

3 Select “Video In/Out,” and press

ENTER.

</M/m/,, ENTER

4 Select “LINE 3 Out,” and press

ENTER.

5 Press M/m to select “Video” or

“RGB,” and press ENTER.

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

7 Press M/m to select “Decoder,” and

press ENTER.

8 Press O RETURN to return the cursor

to the left column.

9 Select “Tuner,” and press ENTER.

Select “Manual CH Setting,” and press ENTER.

Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER.

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Select your country/regio n, and press

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ENTER.

Select the desired programm e 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 broadc asts in France, select “L.”

Select “Decoder” using M/m.

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

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

b Note

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

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Eight Basic Operations

— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc

VCD CD

RVR

DATA DVD

DVD

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RVideo

DVD

DATA CD

Z (open/ close)

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 formatt ed automatically.

• For DVD-RW discs DVD-RWs are form at ted in the recording format (VR mode or Video mode) set by “Format DVD-RW” of “Basic” in the “Disc Setup” setup (page 108).

• For DVD-R discs DVD-Rs are automatic ally formatt ed in Video mode. To format an unused DVD-R in VR mode, format the disc in the “Format” setup (page 42) before you make a recording.

If the disc is recordable on this recorder, you can manually re-format th e di sc to make a blank disc (page42).

2. Recording a Programme

HDD

RVR-RVideo

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 51.

TV PAUSE

1 Press HDD or DVD.

2 Press PROG +/– to select the

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HDD DVD

z REC x REC

STOP

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

programme position or input source you want to record.

PROG +/–

TV/DVD

DISPLAY

REC MODE

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3 Press REC MODE repeat edly to select

the recording mode.

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

* Available when “Manual Rec. Mode” is set

to “On (go to setup)” in the “Recording” setup (page 119).

For more details about the recording mode, see page51.

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 21).

TV Direct Rec. (for SMART LINK connections only)

When the TV is turned on and the recorder is turned off, press TV PAUSE. The recorder automatically turns on and starts re cording what you are watching on the TV to the HDD. Set “TV Pause” to “TV’s Tuner” in the “Options 2” setup (page 128).

b Notes

• To turn off the TV Direct Rec. function, set “SMARTLINK” to “Pass Through” in the “Options” setup (page 128).

• If you press the [/1 button while reco rd ing, 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 use the TV Direct Rec. function, you must first correctly set the recorder’s clock.

Checking the disc status while recording

You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type.

Press DISPLAY during rec ording.

The recording information appears.

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

Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)

HDD

RVR

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

TITLE LIST

O RETURN

1 Press HDD or DVD.

2 Press TITLE LIST.

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HDD DVD

If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 31). Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

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

PLAY MODE

</M/m/,, ENTER

DISPLAY

4-Title List (Example: HDD)

8-Title List

A Disc type:

Displays the media type, HDD or DVD.

B Total number of titles C Sub-menu:

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

D Scroll bar:

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

Sub-menu

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E Title information:

Displays the title number, title thumbn ail picture (playback picture for the selected title, still images for the other titles), recording date, recorded station name (or programme position numb er ), recording mode, title name, and title size.

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

: 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 79).

: 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

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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 “Original” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

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m, and press ENTER.

To change the title order for HDD (Sort Titles)

1 Press < while the Title List is

displayed.

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

ENTER.

3 Select the item using M/m, and press

ENTER.

Order Sorted

By Date In order of when the titles

Unseen Title In order of when the titles

By Title In alphabetical order. By Number In order of recorded title

To search for a title by genre (HDD only)

1 Press < while the Title List is

displayed.

2 Select “Genre” using M/m, a nd press

ENTER.

3 Select a genre usi ng 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 sce n e 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.

3 Select “Edit” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

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

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

number.

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 watchi ng 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 us ing the PLAY MODE button (page 69).

6 Select “OK” usin g 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 Prev iew” or “Normal” for the thumbnail preview mode in the Title List. Set “Set Preview” in the “Options” setup (page 128).

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

z Hint

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

b Notes

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

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

• After editi ng, th e title thumbnail picture may change to the first scene of the recording (title).

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

4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

HDD

RVideo

RVR

DATA CD

DATA DVD

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

Press DISPLAY repeatedl y.

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 Pl ay i s

available (page61).

C Current selected recording mode

(remaining DVD recording time/disc type) (page 51)

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 22) I Disc information J Title type (Original or Playlist) for

DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode

K Disc type/format (page 9)

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

L Title number-Chapter number

(page 69)

M Playing time N Multi-angles indicator (page 60) O Copy-protect ed indicator (page 79) P Data transfer bar and rate

z Hints

• When “On Screen Display” is set to “On” (default) in the “Options” setup (page 127), information automatically appears on the sc reen when the recorder is operated.

• To increase disc space, see “To open up disc space” (page 72).

b Note

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

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme

HDD

RVR

You can label a DVD, title, or programme by entering characters. You ca n 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 ch aracters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. The steps below explain how to change the name of the recorded programme.

TITLE LIST

O RETURN

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

3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

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RVideo

Number buttons

The sub-menu appears.

CLEAR

</M/m/,, ENTER

> M x

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 charact er using m/M.

To erase all of the characters, press and hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more.

6 Select “Upper c ase” or “Lower case”

using ./>.

The characters for the selected t ype 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 inpu t r ow , and press CLEAR (or select “Clear,” and press ENTER). To insert a character, move the cursor to the right of the point where you wan t to insert the character. Then select the character, and press ENTER. To erase all of the characters, 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.

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 abov e, pr ess 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).

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

SYSTEM

Labelling a disc

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RVideo

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on pag e 31.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press

ENTER.

</M/m/,, ENTER

RVR

4 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Input Disc Name,” and press

6 Select “Next Screen,” and press

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.

1 Insert a disc.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press

ENTER.

Enter the disc name (page37).

Protecting a disc

RVR

RWVR

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on pag e 31.

The System Menu appears.

ENTER.

4 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Protect Disc,” and pre ss

ENTER.

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

To cancel the protectio n

Select “Off” in step 6.

z Hint

You can set protection for individual titles (page 72).

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RWVR-RWVideo

RVideo

Finalising is necess ary 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

RWVideo

playing on any equipment other than this recorder . After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to record on it again, unfinalise (page 41 ) or reformat the disc (page 42). 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.

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RVR

Finalising is necessary when

playing on any equipment other

RVideo

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

SYSTEM

</M/m/,, ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on pag e 31.

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.

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 (Vi deo 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 (Vi deo mode) only) Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalis i ng 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 35).

b Notes

• Depending on the condition of the dis c, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalised.

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

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

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

Unfinalising a disc

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For DVD-RWs (Video mode )

DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recordin g 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.

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 page31.

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.

6 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts unfinalisi ng the disc. Unfinalising may take several minutes.

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</M/m/,, ENTER

8. Reformatting a Disc

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-R Ws or DVD-Rs, you can select a reco rd i ng format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs.

SYSTEM

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1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 31.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press

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5 Select an item, and press ENTER.

6 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

z Hint

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

“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.

All contents on the disc are eras ed.

GUIDE Plus+

Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System

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

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

according to category (such as Movies or Sport) or by using the Keyword Search function (page46).

–Once you have found th e pr ogramme you

are looking for, use the GUID E Pl us+ system to set the timer for recording (page 53).

–You can set the system t o display your

favourite programmes according to conditions that you set, such as category

and keyword (page 47). For more information, see “Watching TV Using the GUIDE Plus+ System” (page 45).

for a list of

Learning the common elements

Press GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears.

A Video Window: This shows the

programme you were watching when you pressed GUIDE.

B Action Bar: When the same colour

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

C Information Box: Shows information

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

D Menu Bar: Press the blue button

(“Home”), and press M to move the cursor to the Menu Bar. Then select one of the following features using </ ,, and press ENTER. “Grid”: Shows the programmes for the current time slot and next 7 days. “Search”: Allows you to search for titles by category or by keyword (page 46). 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 47). “Schedule”: Displays the list of timer settings (page 57).

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“Info”: Shows information when available. “Editor”: Allows you to edit the channel lineup and channel display (page 49). “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.

Troubleshooting guide

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

• Your country/region must be set correctly (page 23).

• The clock must be set correctly. If the clock is not set, set it manually (page109).

• 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 us in g it (f or example, at night). After initial setup (page 23), it may take up to 24 hours for your recorder to start re ceiv ing prog ra mme listings. It may take up to one day to receive all seven days of TV programme lis ti ngs.

• Check the following if the programme guide data has not been received after waiting for a day:

–“Easy Setup” (page 23) is completed. –The host channel is not disabled (see

“Disabling programme positions” on

page 50). –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 49): www.europe.guideplus.com

• If the host channel has changed or moved, the programme guide data can not be received. In this case, follow the steps in “Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel” (page 48) to update t he host channel setting.

• If the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART co rd only, do the following:

–Turn on your set top box receiver. –Connect the set top box c ont r oller. –Follow the steps in “Changing the GUI DE

Plus+ host channel manua ll y” (page 49) to set the host channel manually. Be sure to set your set top box receiver (tuner) as the source.

b Notes

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

• When you reset the recorder (page 136) 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 110).

Watching TV Using the GUIDE Plus+ System

Colour buttons

GUIDE

</M/m/,, ENTER

PAGE –

DAY –

1 Press GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears.

2 Select a programm e using </M/m/

,, and press ENTER.

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

PAGE + DAY +

To select a programme positio n quickly using the TV broadcast station l ogo

1 Press GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears.

2 Press the yellow button (“Channels”).

3 Select the TV br oadcast 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.”

To set a programme for timer recording

See “One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+)” (page 53).

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

b Notes

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

• If you are watching programmes through a set top box receiver, the Video Window may not change as fast as you move the cursor. In this case, lock the Video Window (page 46).

Searching for a Programme Using the GUIDE Plus+ System

1 Select “Search” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

Colour buttons

</M/m/,, ENTER

To unlock the Video Window

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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 programm e using M/m, and

To enter a new keyword

1 Select “Search” in the Menu Bar, and

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

4 Select a character on the keyboard using

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

To set a programme for timer recording

See “One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+)” (page 53).

z Hint

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

press ENTER.

The display for entering characters appears.

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

The entered keyword is regist er ed. 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”).

Colour buttons

</M/m/,, ENTER

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Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV)

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

Setting a profile

1 Select “My TV” in the Menu Bar, and

press the yellow button (“Profile”).

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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 registrat io n , 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 registrat io n , select a category, and press the red button (“Delete”). “Keywords”: Enter a keyword . See “To enter a new keyword” on page 47. To add more keywords, press the ye llow button (“Add”). You can register up to 16 keywords. To cancel the registrat io n , 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, an d

press ENTER.

The programmes that match the profile conditions are displayed.

2 Select a programme using </M/m/

,, and press ENTER.

To set a programme for timer recording

See “One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+)” (page 53).

Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System

Number buttons

Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel

The default host channel setting is set to “Automatic,” so you should not have to change the host channel setting. However, if the host channel has changed or m oved, update the host channel setti ng. If the set top box receiver is connect ed to th e recorder using a SCART cord only (page 14), see “Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually” on page 49.

1 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar.

The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu ap pears.

2 Select “Host Channel Setup” using M/

m, and press ENTER.

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

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Colour buttons

GUIDE

</M/m/,, ENTER

5 Wait for one day unti l the programme

guide data can be received.

If the programme guide data has not been received after waiting for a day, search for the host channel at the following website and set the host channel manually (“Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually” (page49)). www.europe.guideplus.com

Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually

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

1 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar.

The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu ap pears.

2 Select “Host Channel Setup” using M/

m, and press ENTER.

3 Press the yello w button (“Change”)

twice.

“Manual” appears.

4 Select “Source” using ,. 5 Press the yello w button (“Source”)

repeatedly to select the input source.

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

using the number buttons.

8 Press the green button (“Save”).

The display asks for confirmation.

9 Select “Confirm” using </,, and

press ENTER.

The display returns to the GUIDE Plus+ setup menu.

Wait one day until the programm e 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+ syste m 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 “Tuner” setup. If you want to make adjustments to the channel settings or change the channel name, see “Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner)” (page 111).

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

b Note

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

Disabling programme positions

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

1 Select “Editor” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

2 In the left column, select the

programme position you wan t to hide

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or display using M/m.

3 Press the red butto n (“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 prog ram me position if it is not set in “Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner)” (page 111) even if it is set to “On” in the “Editor” in the Menu Bar.

• If you are using your set top box rec ei ve r to receive programmes (when the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only, page 14) and are able to receive the same programme with both the set top box receiver and the recorder, change the “Source” to receive the progra mme with the recorder’s tuner.

Timer Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

• Check that the disc has en ough available space for the record ing (page 35). For the HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 72).

• Adjust the recording picture quality if necessary (page56).

b Note

To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 40).

Recording mode

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

Press REC MODE repeate dly 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 119). To re cor d pictures in higher quality than HQ m ode on the HDD, set “Manual Rec. M ode” to “On (go to setup),” and then select “HQ+.” For details about manual recording mode, see page 119. For timer recording, you can also select “AUTO” as recording mode, w hich maximizes the recording quality for t he space available on the disc (if recor di ng to DVD), or to fit onto a blank disc (if recordi ng to HDD).

Recording mode

HQ (High quality)

HSP R 50 79 1hr.

SP (Standard mode)

LSP r 84 130 2 hr.

ESP r 100 155 3 LP r 135 210 4 EP r 200 315 6 SLP r 270 425 8 SEP

duration)

z Hint

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

Approx. recording time (hours)

RDRHX750

34 53 1hr.

68 105 2

(Long

340 530 10

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

: 14 hours 21 minut es

SLP SEP: 17 hours 57 minutes When recording to DVD+RW or DVD+R, SLP is the longest recording time available. If you select SEP, the recording mode will automatically revert to SLP.

HDD

RDRHX950

DVD

1min.

30 min.

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• The maximum cont inuous recording time to the HDD is 12 hours for a single title. A title longer than 12 hours is divided.

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

a programme or video source of low picture quality.

– Recording on a disc that has already been

edited.

– Recording only a still picture or just sound.

• Programmes are recorded in the following aspect

ratio. – In the original aspect ratio, when recording to

the HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off” in the “Recording” setup (page 122))/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode).

– In 4:3, when recording to DVD+RWs/

DVD+Rs.

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

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

The recorder automatica lly receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system. The HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off” in the “Recording” setup (page 122)) and a DVDRW (VR mode) and 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 122)) and a DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW (Video mode), or DVD-R (Video mode) can record only one sound track (main or sub) at a time. Select the sound trac k in the

“Audio In” setup before recording starts. Set “Bilingual Reco rding” to “A/L” (default) or “B/R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 116).

About HDD Recording format, see page 122.

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

NICAM system

To record a NICAM programme, be sur e t o set “NICAM Select” to “NICAM” (default) in the “Audio In” setup. If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, set “NICAM Select” to “Standard” (page 116).

z Hint

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

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder .

Copy control signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Copy-Never None

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 9).

Recordable discs

HDD

RWVideo

RVideo

HDD

RWVR

RVR

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(CPRM*) (CPRM*)

RWVR

RVR

Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual)

z REC x REC

STOP

RVideo

RWVR-RWVideo

HDD

RVR

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

b Notes

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

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

One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+)

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

Colour buttons GUIDE

</M/m/,

1 Press GUIDE.

2 Select a programme usin g </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 46 for more information about searching for a programme. You can select a programm e from “My TV” (page 47).

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 f rom a set top box receiver, be sure to turn it on. Unlike a VCR, there is no need to tur n off the recorder before the timer recording starts.

• To record on a DVD See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 57.

• To make more detailed timer settings See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 57.

To confirm, change, or canc el a timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 57.

To stop recording during timer recording

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

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If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode t o enable the entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec. Mode Adjust” to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 121).

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 57.

z Hint

If you are recording to the HDD, you can play the title as it is being recorded by sele cting the programme title on the Title List (page 68).

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 (page72).

• 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 se le c te d ma nua lly 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 rec or dings may not be made when using the VPS/PDC function.

• You cannot extend the rec or ding duration time

VPS/PDC” is selected (page 58).

when “

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

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

Setting the timer manually

Number buttons

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 numbe r buttons

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

5 Set the start time using the number

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

6 Set the stop time using the number

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

Colour buttons GUIDE

</M/m/,, ENTER

7 Select the inpu t source using M/m,

8 Press the green button (“Next”).

9 Press the green button (“Save”).

To confirm, change, or can cel a timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 57.

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 instruction s m ay appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions.

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 recor ded. Set “Rec. Mode Adjust” to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 121).

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

You can also select the prog ramme position using the yellow button (“Channels”).

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

The date, start and stop times, programme position, etc. settings appear. The recorder is ready to start r ecording.

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 nor m al recording mode. To stop recording, press x REC STOP.

b Note

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

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Adjusting the recording picture quality

You can adjust the picture quality from the connected equipment, such as a TV or V CR by selecting a preset set t ing. You can also adjust the picture quality by ch anging 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 56. To check the detailed settings for the selected preset, press DISPLAY.

4 Press SYSTEM MEN U 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 115). 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 115).

Select “Auto” to detect the software ty pe (Film-based or Video-based ) automatically and select the appropria te 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 reduct i on): Reduces noise contained in t he luminance element of the vide o si gnal. “CNR” (chroma noise reduction): Reduces noise contained in t he chroma element of the video signal. “Detail”: Adjusts the sharpness of images outlines. “White AGC”: Turn on for automatic white level adjustment. “White Enhancer”: Adjusts the intensity of white. “Black Enhancer”: Adjusts the intensity of black.

“Black Level”: Selects the black level (setup level) for the NTSC video signals. Select “ON” to raise the standar d bl ack level. Select this when the picture appears too dark. Select “OFF” to set the black level of the input signals to the standard level. Normally, select this position.

“Hue”: Adjusts the colour balance . “Chroma Level”: Makes the colours

deeper or lighter.

4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

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

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder can automatic al ly divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks. To sele ct chapter mark intervals or disable this func ti on, see “Auto Chapter (HDD/VR),” “Auto Chapter (Video),” or “Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW)” in the “Recording” setup (page 121). When recording to the HDD, a DVD-R (VR mode) or a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can edit chapter marks (p age 75).

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Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings

HDD

RVR

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

Changing timer settings

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

RWVR-RWVideo

RVideo

Number buttons

The SCHEDULE list appears.

Colour buttons GUIDE

</M/m/,

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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 o r </M/m/ ,.

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

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repeatedly to change se ttings.

• Yellow button (“Destination”): Sets the recording destination. If there is not enough available DVD disc spa ce f o r the recording, the recorder automatically records the programme to the HDD even if you select “DVD” (Recovery Recordi ng ). When y ou s et 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 51).

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.

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

• When you set the recording de st ina tion 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

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

To use the VPS/PDC function

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

b Note

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

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 t he red button (“Delete”).

To close the SCHEDULE li st

Press GUIDE.

When the timer settings over lap

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

• 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 th at you are not going to record.

b Note

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

Recording from Connected Equipment

HDD

RVideo

RVR

You can record from a conn ect ed VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VC R or Similar Device” on page 26. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).

z REC x REC

STOP

1 Press HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 31).

2 Press INPUT to select an input source

according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

programme position

RWVR-RWVideo

DVDHDD

INPUT

REC MODE

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 116).

4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select

the recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see page 51.

5 Insert the source tape into the

connected equipment and set to playback pause.

6 Press z REC.

This recorder starts recordin g.

7 Press the pause (or play) but ton on the

connected equipment to cancel th e 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 cam era with a DV IN jack

See “DV Camcorder Dubbing” on page 84 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 56.

b Notes

• When recording a vid eo gam e ima g e , the sc r een may not be clear.

• You cannot select “Bilingual” in step 3 if “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode On” in the “Recording” setup (page 122), or if you select PCM as recording mode.

• You cannot select “L1” in step 2 if “LINE 1 In” is set to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 115).

Timer Recording

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Playing the Recorded Programme/DVD

HDD

RVR

DATA CD

* DivX video file only

SUBTITLE

1 Press HDD or DVD.

2 Press TITLE LIST.

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RVideo

DVD

VCD

HDD DVD

Number buttons

AUDIO

SYSTEM

MENU MENU

• If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 31).

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

For details about the Title List, see “3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on page 33. Example: HDD

DATA DVD

CLEAR ANGLE PLAY MODE

TITLE LIST/ TOP MENU

</M/m/,, ENTER DISPLAY

H/X/x

3 Select a title using M/m, and press

ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

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 yo u t o pl ay VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on yo ur T V 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 (mul ti-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, “” appears on the screen. Press ANGLE during playback. To switch the angle mark indicator to of f, se t “Angle Indicator” to “Off” in the “Playback” setup (page 124).

To stop playback

Press x.

To playback quickly with sou nd (Scan Audio)

When you press M during play back, you can play quickly with dialogue o r sound (except for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs). No sound is output when you pres s 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 128).

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

When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resum es 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/sce ne.

The point where you stopped play ing 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 play restricted DVDs (P arental Control)

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

To register or change the passw ord, see “Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)” on page 123.

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 record er does not work except for timer recordings while the Child Lock is set.

To unlock the recorder, hol d down x on the recorder until “UNLOCKE D” appears in the front panel display.

One-Touch Play (for SCAR T/HDMI connections only)

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

z Hint

You can also use the H button in step 3 (page 60) 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.

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Playback options

To check the position of the bu tt ons below, see the illustration on p age 60.

Buttons

AUDIO

HDD

DVD

DATA CD

* DivX video file only

SUBTITLE

DVD

* DivX video file only

/ (instant replay/

instant advance)

. (previous)/ > (next)

(fast reverse/fast forward)

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RVR

VCD

DATA DVD

DATA DVD*DATA CD

Operations

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

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 incremen ts t 2 hours

Each time you press , briefly fast forwards the curren t scene for the following duration. 30 seconds t 1m inute t 1minute 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 previous/next title/chapter/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 a s fo ll ow s:

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

To resume normal playback, press H.

DVD

DATA DVD*DATA CD

RWVR

HDD

: Selects stereo or monaural audi o tra cks.

VCD

mFR3

mFR4*3TTTT ttttMFF4

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.

: Selects the language.

: Selects the main or sub sound.

RVR

fast reverse fast forward

mFR1

TtMFF1

mFR2 TT ttMFF2

TTT tttMFF3

Buttons

(slow, freeze frame)

HDD

RWVideo

RVideo

DVD

*1*2

DATA DVD

DATA CD

Playback direction only

DivX video file only

X (pause) Pauses playback.

b Notes

• Angles 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 117).

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.

RWVR

To resume normal playback, press H.

RVR

VCD

*1*2

To resume normal playback, press H.

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Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

1 Press PLAY MODE during pla yback.

The “Play Mode” menu appears.

2 Select “A-B Repeat,” and press

ENTER.

“Set point A” is selected.

3 While monitoring the so und, press

ENTER at the starting poin t (point A) of the portion to be played rep eatedly.

“Set point B” is selected.

4 Continue playing to l ocate 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.

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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 d uring playback.

The “Play Mode” menu appears.

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

“Repeat Title” (for HDD/DVDs/DATA

/DATA CDs*1): repeats the

DVDs current title. “Repeat Chapter” (for HDD/DVDs): repeats the current ch apter. “Repeat Track” (for VIDEO CDs repeats the current track. “Repeat Programme”: repeats the current programme (page65). “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

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)

RWVideo

HDD

* finalised dis c onl y

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 mak e a pr ogramme of up to 24 steps.

1 Press PLAY MODE d uring 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 program med. 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 an d

7 Press H.

Programme play starts.

RVideo

VCD

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 s ame program ag ain, 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 64).

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

Adjusting the picture quality

HDD

RVR

DATA CD

* DivX video file only

You can adjust the picture quality from connected equipment, such as a T V or projector by selecting a prese t s et ting. You can also adjust the picture qual i ty by changing detailed settings, and store up to three settings in the memory.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU d uring playback

2 Select “Picture Adju stment,” and

3 Select a preset setting using </,,

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RVideo

DVD

or in pause mode.

The System Menu appears.

press ENTER.

and press ENTER.

Dynamic: produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity. Standard: displays a standar d pi ct ure.

Professional: displays an original picture.

Memory1/Memory2/Memory3: Your own settings. To create your o w n settings, see “To create yo ur own set ting” below.

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To check the detailed settings for the

selected preset, press DISPLAY.

4 Press SYSTEM MEN U 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.

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“Prog. Motion”: Adjusts the pr og ressive video signal when “Component Video Out” is set to “Progressive” (page 115). 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 115).

Select “Auto1” to automatically detect the software type (Film-based or Videobased) and select the appropriate conversion mode. Normally select this position. If the picture appears unna tu ral, select

“Auto2,” “On,” or “Off.” “YNR” (luminance noise reduction):

Reduces noise contained in the luminance element of the vid eo signal.

“BNR” (block noise reduction): Reduces “block noise” or mosaic-like patterns in

the picture.

“MNR” (mosquito noise reduction):

Reduces the faint nois e appearin g around the outlines of the images. The noise reduction effects are aut om atically 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 standar d bl ack 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 settin gs are not a va ilable for the signals output fro m th e H DM I jack.

–“Sharpness” –“White Enhancer” –“Black Enhancer” –“Black Level” –“Gamma Correction” –“Hue” –“Chroma Level”

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 unexpect ed 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 128).

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

“Options 2” setup (page 128).

–preset programme positions by

downloading from your TV using “Download from TV” of “Auto Channel

Setting” in the “Tuner” setup (page 111). If you do not make the SCART connec tion, set “TV Pause” to “Recorder’s Tuner” in the “Options 2” setup (page 128).

TV PAUSE

x REC

STOP

1 While viewing a TV broadcast , press

TV PAUSE.

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

H/X/x

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 recor de r pau se s whe n “TV Pause” is set to “Recorder’s Tuner” in the “Options 2” setup (page 1 28) .

• 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 c o rr ec tl y 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.

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Playing from the 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 poin t tha t you are recording, “Chase Pl ay” returns to normal playback.

Playing a Previous Recording While Making Another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)

HDD

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DATA CD

“Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view a previously recorded programme while recording programmes. Pl ayback 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 record ed 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.

TITLE LIST

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

1 While recording, press TITLE LIST to

2 Select the title you want to play, and

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DVD

HDD DVD

display the HDD Title List.

press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title.

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VCD

DATA DVD

M/m, ENTER

Example: Play a DVD while reco rding 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.

HDD

RVideo

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

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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DVD

VCD

DATA DVD

PLAY MODE

</M/m/,, ENTER

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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.

The display for ente ring the number

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Erasing and Editing

Before Editing

This recorder offers various ed it 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 cannot edit a finalised disc.

Edit features

Title edit Erase (page 72) Yes Yes Yes Yes

Title Name (page 72) Yes Yes Yes Yes Set Thumbnail (page 72) Yes Y es Yes Yes A-B Erase (page 73) Yes No Yes Yes Divide (page 74) Yes N o No Yes Set Genre (page 72) Yes No No No Protect (page72) Yes Yes Yes No Move (page 77) No No No Yes Combine (page 77) No No No Yes Genre Name (page 72) Yes No No No Editing multiple titles (Multi-Mode)

(page 73) Creating a Playlist (page 76) No N o No Yes Undo (page 72) No Y es Yes Yes

Chapter

Divide (page 75) Yes No Yes Yes

edit

Erase (page76) Yes No Yes Yes Move (page 77) No No No Yes Combine (page 76) Yes No Yes Yes

HDD

Yes No No No

RWVideo

RVideo

RWVR

RVR

Original title

Playlist title

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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 page72. For DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs, the available disc space does not increase even if you erase titles.

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 “Original” 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 du b th e 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 dif fe rent 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.

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Erasing and Editing a Title

HDD

RVR-RVideo

This section explains the basic edit functi ons. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original reco rdings, create a Playlist title (page76).

1 Press TITLE LIST.

2 Select a title, and press ,.

3 Select an option, and press ENTER.

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RETURN

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

The sub-menu appears.

You can make the following edits to the title.

“Erase”: Erases the selected titl e. Select “Yes” when asked for confirmatio n. “Edit”: Allows you to make the

following edits.

•“Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter a title name (page37).

•“Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 34).

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

•“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 73).

•“Divide”: Divides a title into two titles

(page 74).

•“Chapter Edit”: Edits chapters in a title

(page 75).

•“Set Genre”: Assigns a genre to a titl e.

•“Protect”: Protects the title. “”

appears next to the protected title.

•“Move”: Changes the title’s playing

order (page 77).

•“Combine”: Combines two titles into

one (page 77). “Genre Name”: Allows you to enter a genre name (up to 12 characters) (page 37). “Multi-Mode”: Allows you to select and edit multiple titles at one time (page73).

“Create”: Creates a Playlist (page 76). “Undo”: Undoes the last edit you made.

z Hint

You can label or re-label DVDs (page 38).

Editing multiple titles (MultiMode)

HDD

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

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.

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, an d press ENTER.

“Erase”: Erases the selected titles. “Protect”: Protects the titles. “”

appears next to the protected titl e.

“Unprotected”: Unprotects th e t itl es. “Change Genre”: Change s t he 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)

RWVR

HDD

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

1 After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a

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

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

For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 72. 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 t itl e, 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 eras ed. The chapter mark divides th e title into separate chapters on either side of the mark.

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

• Sections shorter tha n five se conds may not be erased.

Dividing a title (Divide)

RWVR

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/

DVD-Rs in VR mode.

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 edit ing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 72. 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 beginni ng 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

RWVR

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 76).

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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 edit ing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 72.

RVR

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

5 Select an option, an d press ENTER.

You can make the following edits to the chapter. “Divide”: Divides a chapter into two (page 75).

“Erase/Move”

•“Erase”: Erases the selected chapter

(page 76).

•“Move” (for Playlist titles on DVD- RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode): Changes the chapter’s playing order (page 77).

“Combine”: Combines two chapters into one (page 76).

Dividing a chapter (Divide)

1 After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a

Chapter,” select “Divide.”

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 th e 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.”

2 Move the combining bar usi ng </

,, and press ENTER.

The two adjacent chapters of the combining bar are combined.

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Creating and Editing a Playlist

RWVR

RVR

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

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Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the “Copy-Once” copy protection signal cannot be dubbed or moved (page 79).

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 Press TITLE LIST.

Switch to the Playlist (page 72).

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.

Moving a Playlist title (Move)

1 Press TITLE LIST.

Switch to the Playlist (page 72).

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 72).

2 Select a Playlist title, and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

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

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

The titles are combined.

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)

You can divide a Playlist title. For instructions, see page 74.

Moving a chapter (Move)

1 Press TITLE LIST.

Switch to the Playlist (page 72).

2 Select a Playlist title containing the

chapter you want to edit, an d press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

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

ENTER.

5 Select “Erase/ Move.”

6 Select a chapter using </,, and

press ENTER.

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

using </,, and press ENTER.

The chapter moves to the new location.

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Sony RDR-GX350, RDR-HX650, RMT-D246P, RMT-D247P, RMT-D245P Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

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

2. BOARD CONNECTION, SERVICE REMOTE CONTROLLER

3. MODEL NAME SETTING METHOD WHEN ENGINE IS REPLACED

4. HOW TO DIAGNOSE HDD FAILURE

4-1. Defective HDD

4-2. HDD Recognition status

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

4-4. Display [E02] on FLD

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

4-6. Factory Check

4-7. Final Check

5. CHANGED POINTS OF SERVICE MANUAL Revised-2