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.
Batteries or batteries installed
apparatus shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland
A molded plug complying with
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment
for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug
supplied need to be replaced, a
fuse of the same rating as the
supplied one and approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e.,
marked with or mark)
must be used.
If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse
cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse.
Never use the plug without the
fuse cover. If you should lose the
fuse cover, please contact your
nearest Sony service station.
Precautions
• The supplied AC adaptor must
be used to power this recorder.
Check that the AC adaptor
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.
Disposal of Old Electrical
& Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the
European Union and
other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall
be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the
environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more
detailed information about
recycling of this product, please
contact your local Civic Office,
your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Disposal of waste
batteries (applicable in
the European Union and
other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on
the packaging indicates that the
battery provided with this product
shall not be treated as household
waste.
On certain batteries this symbol
might be used in combination wit h
a chemical symbol. The chemical
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead
(Pb) are added if the battery
contains more than 0.0005%
mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are
disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment
and human health which could
otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of
the battery. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve
natural resources.
In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrity
reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated
battery, this battery should be
replaced by qualified service staff
only.
To ensure that the battery will be
treated properly, hand over the
product at end-of-life to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view
the section on how to remove the
battery from the product safely.
Hand the battery over to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
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For more detailed information
about recycling of this product or
battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
The manufacturer of this
product is Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Ja pan. The
Authorized Representative
for EMC and product safety
is Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61,
70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee
matters please refer to the
addresses given in separate
service or guarantee
documents.
Precautions
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits set out in the EMC
Directive using a connection
cable shorter than 3 metres.
On safety
Should any solid object or
liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the recorder and have it
checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
About the hard disk drive
The hard disk has a high storage
density, which enables long
recording durations and quick
access to the written data.
However, it can easily be
damaged by shock, vibration or
dust, and should be kept away
from magnets. To avoid losing
important data, observe the
following precautions.
• Do not apply a strong shock to
the recorder.
• Do not place the recorder in a
location subject to m echanical
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.
• 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.
• When disconnecting the
mains lead, turn off the power
and make sure that the hard
disk drive is not operatin g (for
at least 30 seconds after the
power indicator has turned off
and all recording stopped).
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 v iolate
copyright laws.
On power sources
• The recorder is not
disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the recorder
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be
sure to disconnect the
recorder from the wall outlet.
To disconnect the mains lead,
grasp the plug itself; never
pull the cord.
• Observe following points to
prevent the mains lead being
damaged. Do not use the
mains lead if it is damaged, as
doing so may result in an
electric shock or fire.
– Do not pinch the mains lead
between the recorder and
wall, shelf, etc.
– Do not put anything heavy
on the mains lead or pull on
the mains lead itself.
On AC adaptor
• Use the supplied AC adaptor
for this recorder, as other
adaptors may cause a
malfunction.
• Do not disassemble or
reverse-engineer.
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• Do not confine the AC
adaptor in a closed place such
as a bookshelf or an AV
cabinet.
• Do not connect the AC
adaptor to a traveler’s electric
transformer, which may
generate heat and cause a
malfunction.
• Do not drop or apply shock.
On placement
• Place the recorder in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.
• Do not place the recorder on a
soft surface such as a rug that
might block the ventilation
holes.
• Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as a
bookshelf or similar unit.
• Do not place the recorder in a
location near heat sources, or
in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place the recorder in
an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.
• Keep the recorder 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 dam aged 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.
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:
SVR-HDT500 and SVRHDT1000. Check your
model name by looking at
the front panel of the
recorder.
• Instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the
controls on the recorder if
they have the same or similar
names as those on the remote.
• The on-screen display
illustrations used in this
manual may not match the
graphics displayed on your
TV screen.
• NEED-to-know information
(to prevent incorrect
operation) is listed under the
b icon. NICE-to-know
information (tips and other
useful information) is listed
under the z icon.
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
Front panel
A [/1 (on/standby)
Turns the recorder on or off.
B REC1/REC2 indicators
C Power indicator
Lights up in white when the recorder is
turned on.
D USB jack (26, 28, 31)
Connect a USB device to this jack.
Rear panel
A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (10)
B VIDEO OUT jack (12)
C AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (12)
D HDMI OUT jack (11)
E RESET
When the recorder does not operate
properly, press and hold the RESET
button for more than 3 seconds.
When picture noise appears after you
change the “HDMI Resolution” setting,
briefly press the RESET button
(page 33).
F (remote sensor)
E LAN (100) terminal (14)
Used for future expansion.
F DC IN jack (13)
G USB jack (26, 28, 31)
Connect a USB device to this jack.
H DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack
(12)
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Remote
z
Number 5, AUDIO, PROG +, N, and TV
PROG + buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile
dot as a reference when operating the recorder.
A % (muting)
Turns off the recorder’s output sound. If
the sound is not turned off by pressing
% (muting), press TV % (muting).
B [/1 (on/standby)
Turns the recorder on or off.
C Number buttons
Enters the programme numbers, etc.
D PROG (programme) +/–
Changes a programme.
E (PIP) (16)
Displays the sub-screen.
F AUDIO
Selects an audio language.
SUBTITLE
Selects a subtitle language.
/ (text) (15)
Displays text information.
TV/RADIO
Switches between TV and radio
channels.
G Colour buttons (red/green/
yellow/blue)
Shortcut keys for variable functions.
H SYSTEM MENU (32)
Displays the System Menu.
TITLE LIST (24, 26, 29)
Displays the “Title list.”
GUIDE (18)
Displays the EPG screen.
I TIMER (20)
Displays the “Timer list.”
J INFO (information) (15)
Displays the programme information.
K </M/m/,/ (enter)
Selects a desired item.
L RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
M OPTIONS
Available items differ depending on the
situation.
N ./> (previous/next) (25)
/ (instant replay/instant
advance) (25)
mc/CM (search/freeze
frame) (25)
N (play) (24)
X (pause) (25)
x (stop) (24)
8
O REPEAT (25)
Repeats a title/file.
P z REC
Starts recording a title.
x REC STOP
Stops recording a title.
Q TV [/1 (on/standby) (44)
TV t (input select) (44)
TV PROG (programme) +/– (44)
2 (volume) +/– (44)
TV
TV % (muting) (44)
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Hookups and Settings
Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable
Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until
you have made all the connections.
To watch TV in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in “Step 3: Easy Setup”
(page 13) or use a splitter (not supplied) to divide aerial input signals between the TV and the
recorder.
Wall
to AERIAL IN
Hard disk recorder
to AERIAL OUT
to aerial input
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
TV
1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear
panel of the recorder.
2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV using the supplied
aerial cable.
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Step 2: Connecting the TV and Audio Component
Select one of the following patterns according to the input jack on your TV, or audio
component.
Connecting an HDMI cable
Use a certified HDMI cable to enjoy high-quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI
OUT jack.
To connect a TV
Hard disk recorder
HDMI cable (supplied)
TV
Hookups and Settings
To connect a TV through an audio component
Hard disk recorder
HDMI cable
(supplied)
z
When connecting a Sony TV/audio component that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function,
see page 17.
Audio component
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
TV
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Connecting other cables
To connect to video jacks
Connecting to video jacks will enable you to
view pictures.
A Video output jack
Yellow
You will enjoy standard quality images.
To connect to audio jacks
Connecting to audio jacks will enable you to
listen to sound.
B Digital audio output jack (COAXIAL)
Yellow
When connecting to the HDMI jack
Follow the steps below. Improper handling
may damage the HDMI jack and the
connector.
1 Carefully align the HDMI jack on the
rear of the recorder and the HDMI
connector by checking their shapes.
Make sure the connector is not upside
down or tilted.
Not straightConnector is upside
down
2 Insert the HDMI connector straight into
the HDMI jack.
Do not bend or apply pressure to the
HDMI connector.
If your audio component has a Dolby*
Digital decoder and a digital input jack, use
this connection. You can enjoy Dolby
Digital (5.1ch) surround effects.
*
C Audio L/R (left/right) output jacks
White
(L)
Red (R)
This connection will use your TV’s or audio
component’s two speakers for sound.
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White
(L)
Red (R)
b
• Do not connect more than one type of video
cable between the recorder and your TV at the
same time.
• You ca nnot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI
jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI
jacks on PC displays).
• When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack or
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, after you
have completed the connection, make the
appropriate settings in the “AV Setting” setup
(page 33). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise
will come from your speakers.
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when
moving the recorder.
• Do not press the recorder against the cabinet wall
when you place the recorder in a cabinet with the
HDMI cable connected. It may damage the
HDMI jack or the HDMI cable.
• Do not twist the HDMI connector while
connecting to or disconnecting from the HDMI
jack to avoid damaging the HDMI jack and
connector.
Step 3: Easy Setup
Be careful not to disconnect the cables or
exit the “Easy Setup” function during this
procedure.
1 Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the
batteries to the markings inside the
battery compartment.
2 Connect the supplied AC adaptor in
the numeric order shown in the
following illustration.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to
make each setting, and press to
proceed.
TV Type
• If you have a widescreen TV, select
“16:9 Widescreen.”
• If you have a standard TV, select “4:3
LetterBox.”
Full Rescan
The recorder automatically starts
scanning channels. Select “Save” when
the scanning is finished.
• Depending on your area, select your
region using and M/m after
scanning. And then select “OK.”
Standby Mode
Select the standby mode suited to your
set up.
• Select “Mode 1” for the minimum
standby power consumption.*
• Select “Mode 2” if you need to
maintain the aerial signal to a TV
connected to the aerial out jack on the
recorder when the recorder is in
standby mode.
* If you select “Mode 1” and want to watch
TV in standby mode, use a splitter (not
supplied) to divide aerial input signals
between the TV and the recorder
(page 10).
Hookups and Settings
to DC IN
1
AC adaptor (supplied)
to the AC
2
adaptor
Mains lead (supplied)
3
to mains
3 Turn on the recorder and your TV.
Then switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
recorder appears on your TV screen.
z
• If you want to change “Standby Mode” setting
after “Easy Setup,” press SYSTEM MENU and
select “Setup” then “Power Management”
(page 35). You can change “TV Type” (page 33)
and “Full Rescan” (page 36) in a similar way.
• The recorder sets the clock automatically.
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Connecting to the
Network
Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN
(100) terminal on the recorder.
LAN cable
(not supplied)
Broadband
router
ADSL modem/
Cable modem
Internet
To set the network settings
Press SYSTEM MENU to select “Others,”
“Connection,” then “Network” (page 37),
and follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the setup.
z
• The network function is used for future
expansion.
• Using a shielded interface cable (LAN cable) is
recommended.
b
Do not connect a phone line to the LAN (100)
terminal as this may cause a malfunction.
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Watching TV Programmes
Watching TV
To display the programme information
Press INFO.
The display differs depending on the
programme. Press INFO again to display the
detailed information. To exit the programme
information, press RETURN.
[/1
PROG +/–
/
INFO
1 Turn on the recorder and your TV.
Then switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
recorder appears on your TV screen.
2 Press PROG +/– to select the
programme position.
You can also select the programme
position using the number buttons and
.
To select a programme using the Channel
List
1 While watching TV, press .
The “Channel List” appears.
To switch to “Radio” or “TV,” press
,.
You can also select the Favourite List
only if you created the Favourite List
(page 16).
2 Select a programme position using M/m,
and press .
The selected programme is displayed.
</
Watching TV Programmes
A Programme name
B Station name
C The current time and date
D Programme number
E Programme start and end time
F Programme contents
G Icons that indicate types of the
programme (Radio, HD,
Subtitle, Charge, Lock
(page 36), Dolby Digital Plus)
z
To switch the display between the current and next
programme, press </,.
To view a Digital Text Service
Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text
service. Digital Text offers graphically rich
content.
Press / (text).
To navigate through Digital Text, follow the
instructions on the screen.
To exit Digital Text, press /.
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1515
To set the Favourite List
You can quickly display the channel to
watch if you stored your favourite channels.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU and select
“Channel.”
2 Select “Edit Favourite List” in “Edit
Channel.”
Enter your four-digit password using the
number buttons. The default password is
“0000.”
• To rename the Favourite List, press
OPTIONS to select “Rename Group,”
and press .
Viewing two pictures
simultaneously – PIP (Picturein-Picture)
You can watch two services simultaneously
on one screen by pressing (PIP) while
watching TV. When using the PIP function,
the audio from the main screen is output.
Press while watching TV.
The sub-screen is displayed.
3 Select a channel from “All
Programmes” you want to add to the
Favourite List using M/m, and the green
button (“Select”).
• To scroll the list display by page, press
./>.
4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the channels
you want to add.
5 Press the red button (“Add”).
The selected channels are added to the
Favourite List.
• To remove a channel from the
Favourite List, select a channel and
press the red button (“Remove”).
• To exit the “Edit Favourite List,” press
RETURN.
A Sub-screen
To move the screen, press </M/m/,.
B Colour buttons
Press the same colour button on the
remote.
Red button (“Swap”): Switches between
the sub-screen and the main screen.
Yellow button (“PIP-”)/Blue button
(“PIP+”): Changes the programme
position on the sub-screen.
To exit the PIP function
Press again.
b
• When using the PIP function, / is not available.
• The sub-screen only supports SD services.
• Depending on the situation, the sub-screen may
not be displayed.
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About the “Control for HDMI”
functions for BRAVIA Sync (for
HDMI connections only)
By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with the “Control for HDMI”
function with a supplied HDMI cable,
operation is simplified as below:
•One-Touch Play
With one touch of the following buttons,
the connected TV turns on and the input
selector on the TV is switched to the
recorder automatically.
– GUIDE: Displays the EPG screen
(page 8).
– TITLE LIST: Displays the “Title list”
(page 8).
– SYSTEM MENU: Displays the System
Menu (page 8).
• System Power-Off
When you turn the TV off using the power
button on the TV’s remote, the recorder
and components compatible with the
“Control for HDMI” function turn off
automatically. However, the recorder does
not turn off while recording or dubbing
even if you turn off the TV.
• BRAVIA Sync display
You can control the recorder by pressing
the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s
remote.
b
• Depending on the connected component, the
“Control for HDMI” function may not work.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the component.
• You can use the BRAVIA Sync display feature
only when the connected TV has the SYNC
MENU button. For details on BRAVIA Sync,
refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the TV.
• To use the BRAVIA Sync features, set “Control
for HDMI” to “On” (default) in the
“Connection” setup (page 37).
Pausing a TV Broadcast
While Watching TV
(Time Shift Mode)
You can pause a current TV broadcast, then
continue watching the programme at a later
time. This is useful when you receive an
unexpected phone call or visitor while
watching TV.
1 Press X while watching a TV
broadcast tuned by the recorder.
The recorder switches to the “Time Shift
Mode,” and the picture pauses.
2 Press N to resume watching the TV
broadcast.
You can fast forward/fast reverse, etc.
from the point where “Time Shift
Mode” starts to the live broadcasting
point.
To exit Time Shift Mode
Press x.
z
• You can change the duration of the “Time Shift
Mode.” Set “Time Shift Duration” in the
“Playback Settings” setup (page 35).
• Set “Time Shift Auto-Start” to “On” in the
“Playback Settings” setup (page 35) to start the
“Time Shift Mode” from the point where the
recorder is turned on or the programme position
is changed.
b
• Time-Shift-recorded titles are not saved to the
HDD.
• When the playback reaches the live broadcasting
point, the display switches to the current TV
broadcast.
• The “Time Shift Mode” is cancelled depending
on the situation.
Watching TV Programmes
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Recording
Using the EPG
(Electronic Programme
Guide) Display
The Electronic Programme Guide is a guide
showing the television programme schedule
for a day or more at a time on your
television.
b
Digital Services availability and content depend
on the broadcaster.
/
Red button
Green button
TIMER
.
Press GUIDE.
Example of EPG Display:
Blue button
Yellow button
GUIDE
INFO
</M/m/,,
>
C Indicates the current time and date.
D Time slot
E Indicates if a timer recording is
associated with the programme
(page 19).
F Icons that indicate types of the
programme
: The selected SD programme has
an HD broadcast.
: Has “Guidance Message”
(page 34).
: Has recommended programmes.
: The programme is split into two
or more parts.
: Has series information.
: A timer recording is associated
with the programme.
G Colour buttons
H Displays the programme information
selected on the time slot.
Available buttons in the programme list
ButtonsOperations
</M/m/,Selects the desired item.
./>Goes to the next or
/Searches for a programme.
INFODisplays the detailed
Colour buttons
(red, yellow,
green, blue)
GUIDECloses the EPG display.
previous page.
information of the selected
programme.
Activates the same colour
function on the screen.
Displays the recording
menu or the selected
programme.
A Programme number and station name
B Indicates the currently selected
programme and allows you to move
around the list.
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