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1. 006 Monkey Multi Mode EE Photo Album HDD et as A Fie Ba Z00 Album Size_999MB 2 009 Swan A l is 001 13 00 6 05 2007 HDD o eoi eee 4 Photos Ba Elephant 011 Hippopotamus cs 1280x768 128KB Remain 012 Kangaroo EN 1158 Ry aN 002 13 30 6 05 2007 AaB A Giraffe in 1280 768 12868 3 Sub menu x 003 13 44 6 05 2007 E le es tatosred 128KB 4 4 Scroll bar 5 HDD a 15 03 6705 2007 Appears when all of the JPEG image Lion Pora 1280x768 128KB fll 1158 files do not fit on the list To view the 5 hidden JPEG image files press 5 Album and JPEG image file information 1 Photo List Displays the image JPEG image file number recording date and time JPEG image file name and JPEG image file size Q appears for protected JPEG image files 6 Remaining space on the HDD cone Album Size 999MB File 1 Photo EA To scroll the list display by page Page mode Press k gt Pl while the Photo Album list is displayed Each time you press K lt PP the Photo Album list changes to the previous next page of albums JPEG image files 001 Elephant 1280x768 128KB wingly 0 04q continued 113 To switch between the album list and JPEG image file lis
2. Select a track example Track 001 using 4 and press ENTER The track is programmed If you make a mistake select the step number example 01 using and press CLEAR To programme other tracks press lt 4 gt to select a step number and repeat steps 5 and 6 Press D gt Programme play starts To stop Programme play Press W stop To cancel Programme play Set Programme to Cancel Programme Play in the Play Mode menu during playback To erase the programme Set Programme to Erase Programme List in the Play Mode menu Hints The programme you made remains after Programme play finishes To play the same programme again set Programme to Start Programme Play in the Play Mode menu However the programme is cleared after you press V0 e You can repeat Programme play During Programme play set Repeat to Repeat Programme in the Play Mode menu page 105 Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox HDD only You can erase or label artists albums tracks on the HDD 1 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 2 Select Music Jukebox and press ENTER 3 Select Listen to Music Edit and press ENTER The Music Jukebox HDD appears JI music Jukebox HDD Artist List 10 Artists Artist aL F Original The Best Opera Symphony Samba Pi
3. All Genres E NEW 21 00 TUE 10 04 5 aN 21 00 Tue10 04 Pr9 SLP Oh30m 0 46 Pr9 SLP Oh30m 0 46 Mystery 9 00 MON 02 04 Pr3 SLP 1h00m 0 86 HDD SP Remain 70h03m 5 20 00 FRI 30 03 World Sports Pr5 SLP 1h00m 0 86 1 Disc type To stop playback Displays the media type HDD or DVD Press W stop 2 Total number of titles To scroll the list display by page Page 3 Sub menu mode Press gt to display the sub menu Press K lt P1 while the Title List is The sub menu displays options displayed Each time you press k lt gt P 1 applicable only to the selected item The the Title List changes to the previous next displayed options differdependingupon page of titles the model situation and disc type About the Title List for DVD RWs DVD Rs J Indicates a protected title on oO 5 Title List HDD 10 Titles VR mode oo 2 se S By Date S You can switch the Title List to show 5 haed T e eee Original or Playlist titles 2 enre Name 3 E 9 00 MON 02 04 1 Press while the Title List is S p Mystery Multi Mode displayed S HDD Loil i ie SP G 20 00 FRI 30 03 a Foros aa NOME Seer ob l 2 o a List using and press I Sub menu 3 Select Original or Play List using fH 4 Scroll bar 4 4 and press ENTER z Appear
4. Optimise HDD 6 select Start and press ENTER The recorder starts unfinalising the disc Unfinalising may take several minutes 4 Select Format and press ENTER 7 Reformatting a Disc ous Basic Start Format Video Mode xx min required Fraise O Format DVD RW Optimise HDD New discs are automatically formatted when inserted If necessary you can manually re format a DVD RW DVD RW or DVD R disc to make a blank disc For DVD RWs or DVD Rs you can select a recording format g VR mode or Video mode according to your 9 Select an item and press ENTER needs VR Mode Formats DVD RWs DVD Rs in VR mode Video Mode Formats DVD RWs DVD Rs in Video mode Format DVD RW Formats DVD RWs 6 select Start and press ENTER All contents on the disc are erased suonesadg aiseg uanas SYSTEM MENU A Hint 2 t4 By reformatting you can change the recording 9 9 ENTER format on DVD RWs or record again on DVD y RWs that have been finalised Note You cannot reformat recorded DVD Rs D D z S A lt i lt i az ix a D 1 insert a disc See 1 Inserting a Disc on page 38 2 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 3 Select Disc Setup and press ENTER a Disc Setup Input Disc Name gt Next Screen Format Protect Disc gt off
5. 0 2c e eee 154 Language Code List 0 0 0 0 eee eee 158 Country Area Code 1 ett 158 Notes About This Recorder 0 c eee eee eee 159 Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks JPEG Image Files DivX Video Files and ILINK Asi epee ols Pe Shee habs nd eee eta alee alle ee 160 Specifications 2 sas cee ove ee eee Se a A ew ee a 162 IAG OX ok stato ites REEE T E ts Maps le de dnb hea Fe dae 4 dul thattcs Git aee 164 12 Guide to Parts and Controls For more information see the pages in parentheses Remote 7 8 9 10 i 12 3 14 15 16 7 8 1 HDD 38 Records to or plays titles on HDD DVD 38 Records to or plays titles on DVD it 2 lt b on standby 30 50 Turns the recorder on or off 3 amp open close 38 _ 21 Opens or closes the disc tray 4 PROG programme 38 Ba The button has a tactile dot 5 Number buttons 80 The number 5 button has a tactile dot 6 INPUT input select 60 72 Selects an input source AUDIO 75 The AUDIO button has a tactile dot CLEAR 44 77 78 ANGLE 75 114 Changes the angles or rotates an image during slideshow TV DVD 28 Switches between TV mode an
6. The frame at 3 minutes from the first frame is set for the thumbnail picture No No chapter mark is Separation inserted 10 minutes Inserts chapter marks at approximately 10 minute intervals 15 minutes Inserts chapter marks at approximately 15 minute intervals Auto Chapter HDD VR HDD DVD RW DVD R in VR mode only Auto Chapter DVD R RW DVD RW DVD R only On The recorder detects changes in the picture and sound and automatically inserts chapter marks up to 99 chapters for one title recorded on the HDD Off No chapter mark is inserted No No chapter mark is Separation inserted 10 minutes Inserts chapter marks at approximately 10 minute intervals 15 minutes Inserts chapter marks at approximately 15 minute intervals Notes e The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending on the amount of information contained in the video to be recorded e Chapter marks are automatically inserted where the date or time information changes on the tape when Auto Chapter HDD VR is set to On during DV dubbing to the HDD or a DVD RW DVD R VR mode HDD Recording Format Selects the HDD recording format Video Mode Records to the HDD in VR Off mode When recording stereo and bilingual programmes both main and sub sounds can be recorded Video Mode Records to the HDD in On Video mode When rec
7. 4 EURO VIEW LINK is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation 5 T V LINK is a trademark of JVC Corporation About the Control for HDMI functions for BRAVIA Sync for HDMI connections only By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cord not supplied operation is simplified as below e One Touch Play page 74 e 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 Notes e 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 HDMI Output setup page 140 Step 3 Connecting the Audio Cords HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns or according to the input jack on your TV monitor projector or
8. HDD DVD Dubbing HDD You can dub a single title by pressing the HDD DVD DUB button during playback You can also dub from finalised DVD RWs DVD Rs Video mode to the HDD 1 Start playback of a title For playing a title see Playing on page 73 2 Press HDD DVD DUB The recorder starts dubbing the current playing title from the beginning The recorder turns off automatically when you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished To cancel dubbing Press and hold HDD DVD DUB for more than one second When dubbing is stopped partway no part of the title will be moved to the dubbing target However note that this will decrease the free space for DVD Rs DVD Rs About dubbing mode Titles on the HDD are dubbed to a disc at high speed High Speed dubbing Titles on a disc are dubbed to the HDD at normal speed Real time dubbing For the minimum required time for High Speed dubbing see page 157 To convert the recording mode only when dubbing from a disc to the HDD Before step 1 press REC MODE to select the recording mode Note You cannot use the HDD DVD DUB button in the following cases Dub the title using Dubbing List page 90 When dubbing the title recorded in MN6 mode or longer duration mode to a DVD RW DVD R When dubbing the title recorded in HQ mode to a DVD Dubbing Using Dubbing List HDD Eis Gir You can s
9. Pr CH Date Extend D TV 001 SUN 23 14 Detailed Settings Record to Recording Mode VPS PDC Set Details Set Title Name Cancel Genre EPG Link Series Recording VPS PDC 0 8 3 Select an item using lt gt and adjust using Then press ENTER The adjustable items are listed below Pr CH Sets the programme position An analogue programme can also be selected Date Sets the date up to 30 days later Select a recording pattern by pressing T repeatedly to set the timer for the same daily or weekly programmes Start Sets the start time Stop Sets the stop time Extend Sets duration when a timer recording is in progress If the programme set to be recorded daily or weekly is extended the manually extended time set here will be added to the subsequent timer recording times Note that when VPS PDC is set to On you cannot make the Extend setting e If you make a mistake select the item and change the setting A Select OK and press ENTER The Timer List display appears The timer recording indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder is ready to start recording e To record a satellite programme turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recordin
10. 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 Schedule 1 Press TIMER The schedule list appears 2 Press the green button Manual Pr2 27 May 10 10 Back Next Home Please enter the recording date and press the green button to confirm a 2 7 5 May Search My TV No programmes Schedule gt SP Once HDD Promational Panel HDD Remain DVD Remain 106h 9m SP 0h 59m SP 3 Set the yellow highlighted date using the number buttons and lt 4 4 gt Then press the green button Next Pr2 27 May 10 10 Back Next Home Please enter the recording date and press the green button to confirm Grid Search My TV Schedule gt No programmes Date 4 Set the start time using the number buttons and lt 4 gt Then press the green button Next 5 Set the stop time using the number buttons and lt 4 gt Then press the green button Next 6 Select the input source using and select the programme position using the number buttons or 7 Press the green button Next The display for entering characters appears You can change the
11. 1911 Slovak sk 1912 Slovenian sl 1913 Samoan sm 1914 Shona sn 1915 Somali so 1917 Albanian sq 1918 Serbian sr 1919 Siswati ss 1920 Sesotho st 1921 Sundanese su 1922 Swedish sv 1923 Swahili sw 2001 Tamil ta 2005 Telugu te 2007 Tajik tg 2008 Thai th 2009 Tigrinya ti 2011 Turkmen tk 2012 Tagalog tl 2014 Setswana tn 2015 Tonga to 2018 Turkish tr 2019 Tsonga ts 2020 Tatar tt 2023 Twi tw 2111 Ukrainian uk 2118 Urdu ur 2126 Uzbek uz 2209 Vietnamese vi 2215 Volap k vo 2315 Wolof wo 2408 Xhosa xh 2515 Yoruba yo 2608 Chinese zh 2621 Zulu zu Country Area Code For details see page 138 Number Area Code 0118 Argentina ar 0121 Australia au 0120 Austria at 0205 Belgium be 0218 Brazil br 0301 Canada ca 0312 Chile cl 0314 China cn 0411 Denmark dk 0609 Finland fi 0618 France fr 0405 Germany de 0811 Hong Kong hk 0914 India in 0904 Indonesia id 0920 Italy it 1016 Japan jp 1118 Korea kr 1325 Malaysia my 1324 Mexico mx 1412 Netherlands nl 1426 New Zealand nz 1415 Norway no 1611 Pakistan pk 1608 Philippines ph 1620 Portugal pt 1821 Russia ru 1907 Singapore sg 0519 Spain es 1905 Sweden se 0308 Switzerland ch 2023 Taiwan tw 2008 Thailand th 0702 United Kingdom b gb 2119 USA us
12. Enter your four digit password using the number buttons and press ENTER 2 Select an age as limitation level and press ENTER The setting is completed To cancel the setting select Off HDMI Settings HDMI Output You can adjust items related to the HDMI connection Note You can select HDMI Output only when connecting equipment to the HDMI OUT jack Screen Resolution Selects the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack If the picture is not clear natural or to your satisfaction try another option that suits the disc and your TV projector etc For details refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the TV projector etc 1920 x 1080p Sends 1920x1080p video signals 1920 x 1080i Sends 1920x1080i video signals 1280 x 720p Sends 1280x720p video signals 720 x 576p Sends 720x576p video signals 720 x 480p Sends 720x480p video signals 720 x 576i Sends 720x576i video signals 720 x 480i Sends 720x480i video signals I Can be selected only when Input Line System is set to PAL SECAM in the Basic setup page 125 Can be selected only when Input Line System is set to NTSC in the Basic setup page 125 sjuawysnipy pue sumas gt continued 39 140 Notes e When picture noise appears after you change the Screen Resolution setting hold down ll stop on
13. F Finalise 46 Finalising 46 Format 49 Format DVD RW 123 Format HDD 124 Formatting 49 Frame Accurate Editing 82 Freeze Frame 76 Front panel 14 Front Panel Display 141 Front panel display 15 Full Dubbing 96 G Genre Name 83 Grid 62 GUIDE 61 66 GUIDE Plus system 61 66 H Handling discs 159 HDD camcorder 94 HDD camcorder dubbing 94 Full Dubbing 96 HDD Cam Dubbing 96 One Touch Dubbing 96 HDD Recording Format 137 HDD Cam Dubbing 96 HDMI 4 3 Video Output 140 Audio Output 140 Colour 140 Control for HDMI 140 Screen Resolution 139 HDMI cord 22 25 HDMI OUT 23 25 HDMI Output 139 HELP Setting 125 l i LINK 161 Info 62 INPUT 60 Input Colour System 130 Input Line System 125 J Jukebox 102 gt continued 65 166 L Labelling 45 Language 134 LINE 1 In 131 LINE 1 DECODER 34 LINE 2 IN 35 LINE 3 Out 131 Main sound 70 132 Mains lead 27 Making a backup disc 93 Managing audio tracks on the Music Jukebox 107 JPEG image files 117 Manual 124 Manual CH Setting 128 Manual Clock Set 31 124 Manual Rec Mode 135 Manual recording mode 135 MENU 73 Menu DVD s Menu 73 Top menu 73 Modify 59 Move 87 88 MP3 audio tracks 73 MPEG 25 133 Multi Mode 83 117 Music Jukebox 102 M
14. If the disc contains PC data unrecognisable by this recorder the data may be erased e You may not be able to record edit or dub on some recordable discs depending on the disc Do not insert any discs that cannot be recorded or played on this recorder This may cause the recorder to malfunction Playable Discs Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD VIDEO and CD are trademarks DVD VIDEO gt DVD This recorder also recognises DVD VIDE RAMs as DVD Video compatible discs ice VIDEO CDs or CD Rs CD RWS i VIDEO CD ql VCD Pa SaN VIDEO CD Super VIDEO CD format COMPACT Music CDs or CD Rs CD RWs in cD LOD music CD format DIGITAL AUDIO DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD RAMs containing MP3 audio tracks or DivX video files patant E DATA DVD DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD ROMs containing MP3 audio tracks JPEG image files or DivX video files CD ROMs CD Rs CD RWs DATA CD DATA CD containing either MP3 audio tracks DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Inc and are used under license DivX is a video file compression technology developed by DivX Inc If the DVD RAM has a removable cartridge remove the cartridge before playback Discs that cannot be played PHOTO CDs e CD ROMs CD Rs CD RWs that are recorded in a format different from the formats mentioned in the table above e Data part of CD Extras e BDs Blu ray Discs HD DVDs e
15. 0615 Faroese fo 0618 French fr 0625 Frisian fy 0701 Irish ga 0704 Scots Gaelic gd 0712 Galician gl 0714 Guarani gn 0721 Gujarati gu 0801 Hausa ha 0809 Hindi hi 0818 Croatian hr 0821 Hungarian hu 0825 Armenian hy 0901 Interlingua ia 0905 Interlingue ie 0911 Inupiak ik 0914 Indonesian in 0919 Icelandic is 0920 Italian it 0923 Hebrew iw 1001 Japanese ja 1009 Yiddish ji 1023 Javanese jw 1101 Georgian ka 1111 Kazakh kk 1112 Greenlandic kl 1113 Cambodian km 1114 Kannada kn 1115 Korean ko 1119 Kashmiri ks 1121 Kurdish ku 1125 Kirghiz ky 1201 Latin la 1214 Lingala In 1215 Laothian lo 1220 Lithuanian It 1222 Latvian Iv Lettish 1307 Malagasy mg 1309 Maori mi 1311 Macedonian mk 1312 Malayalam ml 1314 Mongolian mn 1315 Moldavian mo 1318 Marathi mr 1319 Malay ms 1320 Maltese mt 1325 Burmese my 1401 Nauru na 1405 Nepali ne 1412 Dutch nl 1415 Norwegian no 1503 Occitan oc 1513 Afan Oromo om 1518 Oriya or 1601 Panjabi pa 1612 Polish pl 1619 Pashto ps Pushto ps 1620 Portuguese pt 1721 Quechua qu 1813 Rhaeto Romance rm 1814 Kirundi rn 1815 Romanian ro 1821 Russian ru 1823 Kinyarwanda rw 1901 Sanskrit sa 1904 Sindhi sd 1907 Sangho sg 1908 Serbo Croatian sh 1909 Singhalese si
16. 1 Press t to move the cursor to the Menu Bar while the GUIDE Plus system Home Screen is displayed Select Search using and press ENTER Pr2 27 May 10 10 Home Press ENTER to search for Movies Highlights Press or for other sub categories Press to search the My Choice category Press gt to search the Sport category Grid MyTV_ Schedule gt My Choice Movies Sport gt Search Select a category using lt gt Select a sub category using and press ENTER Programmes that meet the conditions are listed The sub categories differ according to country region Select a programme using F and press ENTER To search for a programme by keyword 1 Press t to move the cursor to the Menu Bar while the GUIDE Plus system Home Screen is displayed Select Search using and press ENTER Select My Choice using lt gt When you have already entered keywords go to step 8 To enter a new keyword go to step 4 4 Press the yellow button Add The display for entering characters appears Pr2 27 May 10 10 Back Save Home Press gt 4 or to highlight a character on the keyboard then press ENTER to select Press the yellow button to see special characters Press the green button to save Please enter a keyword AAA Promotional Panel G
17. Audio Language 134 Audio Out 133 Auto 124 Auto Channel Setting 127 Auto Chapter DVD R RW 136 Auto Chapter HDD VR 136 Auto Chapter Video 136 Auto Clock Set 31 124 Auto Language 134 Auto Scan 127 Auto Skip 126 Basic 123 124 Batteries 27 Bilingual Recording 132 Bilingual recording 70 BRAVIA Sync 24 C CAM 26 Canal Plus 36 Cancel Protection 117 CD 153 CH System 128 Change Genre 83 Change Password 138 Channel 128 Channel Options 126 Channel Sort 126 Channel Swapping 130 Chapter 43 58 70 Chapter Edit 85 Chapter number 43 Chapter Search 80 Chase Play 79 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 59 71 Child Lock 14 CI Information 142 Clock Setting 31 124 Combine 86 87 Command Mode 29 141 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 23 Component Video Out 130 Conditional Access Module 26 Confirm Printer 142 Connecting a printer 118 the aerial cable 18 the audio cords 25 the HDMI cord 22 25 the set top box controller 18 the USB device 102 108 the video cords 22 Controlling TVs with the remote 28 Copy 110 Copy Album 103 Copy Album Contents 110 Copy all to HDD 108 Copy Photos from a Digital Camera 109 Copy protection signals 157 Copy to DVD 110 111 Copy to HDD 108 Copy Tra
18. Enhancer Black Selects the black level setup Level level for the video signals Select ON to raise the black level Select this when the picture appears too dark Select OFF to set the black level of the input signals to the standard level Normally select this position Gamma Adjusts how dark areas look Correction Hue Adjusts the colour balance Chroma Makes the colours deeper or Level lighter Notes e If the outlines of the images on your screen become blurred set BNR and or MNR to Off e Depending on the disc or the scene being played the above BNR or MNR effects may be hard to discern Also t hese functions may not work with some screen sizes e The following signals output Sharpness White Enha settings are not available for the from the HDMI jack ncer Black Enhancer Black Leve Gamma Correction Hue Chroma Level Using the Setup Menus You can change the settings of the recorder such as picture quality settings audio settings etc 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode 2 Select Disc Setup or Initial Setup using and press ENTER 3 Select the desired setup item using 4 4 then press ENTER See the explanations in the following sections The default settings are underlined Disc Settings Disc Setup You ca
19. Play Mode menu appears 3 Select Repeat using and press ENTER A Select an item using Repeat Artist HDD only repeats tracks of the current artist Repeat Album repeats the current album Repeat Track repeats the current track Repeat Play List HDD only repeats the current Playlist Repeat Programme USB device only repeats the current programme page 106 5 Press ENTER Repeat play starts To cancel Repeat play Set Repeat to Repeat Off in step 4 Note Y ou can select Repeat Programme only during Programme play xoqayne ISNIN I gt continued 05 106 Creating your own programme Programme USB device only You can play the contents of the connected USB device in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the connected USB device to create your own programme You can make a programme of up to 24 tracks 1 2 Press gt while the Music Jukebox USB is displayed Select Play Mode using and press ENTER The Play Mode menu appears Select Programme and press ENTER Select Input Edit Programme and press ENTER Select an album example Album 01 using and press gt Q Programme 3 Album 01 34 Track 001 002 a Album 01 Track 007 Album 02 Track 002 Album 03 Album 04 Album 05 Album 06 Album 07 Album 08
20. 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 RW RWvR Finalising is unnecessary when 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 ER Wi Finalising is necessary when ERWvideo 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 48 or reformat the disc page 49 However if you reformat the disc all recorded contents will be erased Finalising is necessary The disc can be played only on equipment that supports DVD R in VR mode You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising except DVD R DL in VR mode Finalising is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder After finalising you cannot edit or record on the disc SYSTEM MENU 2 t4 ENTER inse
21. 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 ORITS 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 amp 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 cause
22. when VPS PDC is set to On Using the Quick Timer function You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute increments Press REC repeatedly to set the duration Each press advances the time in 30 minute increments The maximum duration is six hours 0 30 1 00 gt 5 30 normal recording lt 6 00 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 REC repeatedly until 0 00 appears in the front panel display The recorder returns to normal recording mode To stop recording press W REC STOP Note If you turn off the recorder during recording recording is stopped Creating chapters in a title The recorder can automatically divide a recording a title into chapters by inserting chapter marks To select chapter mark intervals or disable this function see Auto Chapter HDD VR Auto Chapter Video or Auto Chapter DVD R RW in the Recording setup page 136 When recording to the HDD a DVD R VR mode or a DVD RW VR mode you can edit chapter marks page 85 Checking Changing Cancelling Timer Settings Timer List HDD ELS Gi Gi cl You can check change or cancel the timer settings using the Timer List Note Models for the UK only To change the EPG timer settings set EPG Link to Off in Set Details 1 Press TIMER Th
23. AAC D ioming 3 NGET p ohn s 6 EFF News EFF News P Channels Drive n tl 4 im 2 S 5 Timer O ume O Soarch 1 Indicates the currently selected channel number and station name with the programme title and genre 2 Indicates the currently selected programme and allows you to move around the list Press ENTER to watch the selected programme 3 Channel name 4 Indicates if a timer recording is associated with the programme page 53 5 Colour buttons Press the same colour button on the remote Timer Jump and Search 6 Truncated programme title in case the name is too long to be displayed in the cell 7 Indicates that short programmes that are not displayed on the list are scheduled 8 Time slot 9 Indicates the current time and date Available buttons in the programme list Buttons Operations t4 Selects the desired item PAGE Displays the previous next eight channels INFO Displays the detailed information of the programme page 51 Activates the same colour function on the screen Colour buttons red yellow green blue gt RETURN Closes the display Programme Information You can view descriptions of the programmes being broadcast now and next Displaying the programme information 1 Select a channel 2 Press INFO The Information display appears showing a description of t
24. DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM STRAHL VERMEIDEN ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTR LING AF KLASSE 3B VED ABNING UNDG DIREKTE UDS ETTELSE FOR STR LING ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRALING I KLASSE 3B NAR DEKSEL APNES UNNG DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRALEN VARNING KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG F R STR LNINGEN VARO AVATTUNA LUOKAN 38 NAKYVAA JA NAKYMATONTA LASERSATEILYA V LTA SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA S TEELLE This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 i e marked with amp or g 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 e 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
25. Depending on the DVD you may not be able to do some of the operations above Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc gt The angles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder gt The angles cannot be changed during slow motion playback or when playback is paused The DivX video files do not play gt The file is not created in DivX format gt The file has an extension other than avi or divx gt The DATA CD DivX video DATA DVD DivX video is not created in a DivX format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1 Level 2 Romeo Joliet or UDF Universal Disk Format 1 02 1 50 2 00 or 2 01 gt The DivX video file format is larger than 720 width x 576 height The language for the sound track cannot be changed gt Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played gt The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track gt Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO s menu The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off gt Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO gt The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the subtitles gt Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEO s menu gt The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder The angles cannot be changed gt Multi angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played gt You are
26. Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information My TV 63 Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus System 0 64 Searching for the GUIDE Plus host channel Setup 64 Changing the GUIDE Plus host channel manually Setup 64 S Checking programme positions Editor fe A A atin Geran A 65 3 Disabling programme positions Editor 0 0000 65 S Recording For analogue broadcasting 66 Timer Recording GUIDE Plust Manual 0 0000 eee eaee 66 2 One Button Recording GUIDE Plus in areas with GUIDE Plus SEMVICE ONIY hoa eee ook Wika bite WAS tee ba eee 66 Setting the timer manually Schedule 0 0005 68 E Using the Quick Timer function 0 000 cece eee 69 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes 0 000 70 Creating chapters in a title 0 0 00 70 Checking Changing Cancelling Timer Settings Schedule 71 Checking changing timer settings 2 000 008 71 Cancelling timer settings 0 000 000000000002 71 Recording from Connected Equipment 00000 cere 72 PldyOACK s oat txt Gate oats Sate ee ae ee eee eee Ae 73 PAVING ecstasy A titan Spe Giese tia ther te Aanec Ga Peorin A E ca tame 73 Playback optionS rus ieaie e ro tees 75 Playing a specific portion repeatedly A B Repeat 77 Playing repeatedly Repe
27. M S Y 5 Select a character on the keyboard using 4 9 and press ENTER To switch between upper case lower case or characters with accents press the yellow button Keyboard repeatedly To cancel entering a new keyword press the red button Back 6 Repeat step 5 to enter the keyword T Press the green button Save The entered keyword is registered To delete the keyword select the keyword you want to delete and press the red button Delete To change the keyword select the keyword you want to change and press the green button Edit Aunsespeoiq anfojeue 104 Bupsovay Select a keyword using 4 4 and press ENTER Programmes that contain the keyword in the programme s title and in the programme s Information Box are listed 9 Selecta programme using and press ENTER Hint When two or more keywords are set for My Choice you can select All for sub category To select a programme position quickly using the TV broadcast station logo T Press the yellow button Channels while the GUIDE Plus system Home Screen is displayed gt continued 67 68 2 Select the TV broadcast station logo using t4 and press ENTER The display returns to Grid and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected TV station is selected 3 Select a programme using and press
28. Notes About This Recorder On operation e If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder Should this occur the recorder may not operate properly In this case if the recorder is on leave it on if it is off leave it off for about an hour until the moisture evaporates When you move the recorder take out any discs and do not apply shock or vibration to the hard disk drive to avoid damaging the disc or hard disk drive page 4 On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals If you do the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine On cleaning discs disc lens cleaners Do not use cleaning discs or disc lens cleaners including wet or spray types These may cause the recorder to malfunction Notes about the discs e To keep the disc clean handle the disc by its edge Do not touch the surface Dust fingerprints or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperatu
29. OUT R AUDIO L jacks LINE 3 TV jack or LINE 1 DECODER jack page 76 The sound volume is low gt The sound volume is low on some DVDs The sound volume may improve if you set Audio DRC in the Audio Out setup to On page 134 gt Set Analog Tuner Level in the Audio In setup to Normal page 132 An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played gt When recording from connected equipment set External Audio to Bilingual in the Audio In setup page 132 gt Multilingual tracks main and sub cannot be recorded on the HDD when Video Mode On DVD RWs DVD RWs Video mode DVD Rs or DVD Rs Video mode To record the language set Bilingual Recording in the Audio In setup to A L or B R before recording page 132 To record both the main and sub sounds on a disc record on DVD RWs DVD Rs VR mode To record on the HDD set HDD Recording Format to Video Mode Off in the Recording setup page 137 gt Ifyou have connected an audio component to the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack and want to change the audio track for the HDD when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off in the Recording setup page 137 DVD RWs DVD Rs VR mode during playback set Dolby Digital Output in the Audio Out setup to Dolby Digital gt PCM page 133 gt Bilingual audio streams canno
30. Programme play finishes To play the same programme again set Programme to Start Programme Play in the Play Mode menu However the programme is cleared after you remove the disc or press On e You can repeat Programme play During Programme play set Repeat to Repeat Programme in the Play Mode menu page 77 Advanced Playback Functions Pausing a TV broadcast TV Pause Pause Live TV HDD You can pause a current TV broadcast and record it on the HDD then continue watching the programme at a later time This is useful when you receive an unexpected phone call or visitor while watching TV When connecting the recorder to your TV using the SCART jack do the following set SMARTLINK to This Recorder Only in the Options setup page 141 set TV Pause to TV s Tuner in the Options 2 setup page 142 preset programme positions by downloading from your TV using Download from TV of Auto Channel Setting in the Analog Tuner setup page 127 If you do not make the SCART connection set TV Pause to Recorder s Tuner in the Options 2 setup page 142 T White viewing a TV broadcast press TV PAUSE The picture pauses and the recorder starts recording the current TV channel to the HDD It may take up to 10 seconds to start recording 2 Press C gt to resume watching the programme You can fast forward fas
31. SMARTLINK 24 141 Software Update 142 Sort Titles 41 Sound System 130 Split Programmes 55 Sub sound 70 132 SUBTITLE 75 Subtitle Display 135 Subtitle Language 134 Subtitle Recording 135 Super VIDEO CD 153 T Thumbnail picture 42 preview mode 42 142 Time Search 80 TIMER 56 Timer List 59 Timer recording check change cancel 59 71 EPG timer setting 53 GUIDE Plus system 66 manual setting 56 68 Rec Mode Adjust 54 68 Timing 71 Title 43 Title List 40 Genre 42 Sort Titles 41 thumbnail 42 Title Name 83 Title number 43 Title Search 80 TOP MENU 73 Track Name 107 Track Search 80 Troubleshooting 143 TV Direct Rec 24 39 TV PAUSE 79 TV Pause 79 142 TV system 130 TV 28 39 TV Type 31 137 TV DVD 29 39 U Undo 83 Unfinalise 48 Unfinalising 48 Unprotected 83 Usable discs 151 153 USB 95 Using the setup menus 123 V VIDEO CD 153 Video cord 22 Video In Out 130 Video input 23 Video mode 151 Video Mode Compatible Editing 82 VPS 57 69 VR mode 151 X x Pict Story 115 Play List 116 Theme 116 Z Zoom 114 ZWEITON 70 167 amp Printed on 70 or more recycled paper 329508012 3 295 080 12 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary http www sony net
32. The HDD camcorder contains only the contents that have already been dubbed to the recorder when you are dubbing using the ONE TOUCH DUB button or Incremental Dubbing Display The clock has stopped gt Set the clock again page 124 The clock is wrong gt Set the clock again page 124 If you cannot set the clock wait until the clock data is received and the clock is automatically adjusted The timer indicator is flashing gt The disc does not have enough space gt Insert a recordable disc into the recorder gt The inserted DVD is protected page 45 The clock does not appear in the front panel display when the recorder is turned off gt Front Panel Display is set to Off in the Options setup page 141 The title or station name is not correctly displayed gt In some areas letters or symbols that the recorder cannot record or display are replaced with Remote control The remote does not function gt Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote Set the same command mode page 141 The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is 3 Default setting You can check the current command mode in the front panel display page 141 The batteries are weak The remote is too far from the recorder uy The remote s manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you replaced the batt
33. by the selected item e To clear the check mark press ENTER again e To clear all check marks press to select Single Mode from the sub menu 9 Repeat step 8 to select all of the albums or JPEG image files you want to copy 10 Press gt The sub menu appears 11 Select Copy and press ENTER 12 Select the destination album using 4 and press ENTER The display asks for confirmation 13 Select Yes and press ENTER e To cancel select No Note Albums or JPEG image files are not copied to the HDD in the following cases when the HDD disc space is insufficient for copying when there are already the maximum number of files and or albums on the HDD Copying JPEG image albums to a disc HDD DVD RW DVD R You can copy the edited JPEG image albums to a DVD RW DVD R Video mode A slideshow is also recorded to the disc as a video file You can play the slideshow on other DVD equipment that may not be compatible with the playback of JPEG image files 1 Insert a DVD RW DVD R in Video mode 2 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 3 Select Photo Album and press ENTER The Photo Album menu appears 4 Select View Edit Photos on the HDD and press ENTER The Photo Album list appears 5 Select an album using and press gt The sub menu appears 6 Select Multi Mode and press ENTER To copy the album
34. neki aw pate ea Ge Se 48 7 Reformatting a DISC snes eran cee ees he Sa he Se 49 Guide to Digital Services For Freeview 50 Viewing the EPG Electronic Programme Guide Display 50 Programme Information 0 0 0 0 cece eee eee 51 Displaying the programme information 51 Viewing Teletext not available in some areas 51 Viewing a Digital Text Service models for the UK only 52 Selecting digital text from dedicated digital teletext channels 52 2 Selecting digital text from other channels 0 0005 52 gt lt b Recording For Freeview 00 eee eeee 53 5 Timer Recording EPG Series Manual unanunua aaan 53 mS Recording TV programmes using the EPG 0 53 Recording programmes using Series Recording models for the UK only aaaea 55 Setting the timer manually Manual 000 0 eee eee 56 Using the Quick Timer function 0 0 000 000 008 58 Creating chapters in a title n 0 cece eee 58 Checking Changing Cancelling Timer Settings Timer List 59 Recording from Connected Equipment 0000 ee ee eee 60 gt continued 7 GUIDE Plus For analogue broadcasting in areas with GUIDE Plus only 2 0 ce eee eee 61 Viewing the GUIDE Plus Display 0 00 0c eee eee 61
35. 200 270 425 850 8 14 hr 21 min SEP MN3 255 340 530 1060 10 17 hr 57 min MN2 gt 4 300 405 635 1275 12 21 hr 32 min MN1 3 4 340 455 710 1420 13 hr 22 min 24 I Records in higher quality 15 Mbps When recording to the HDD in HQ mode recordings are made in Video Mode Off format regardless of the HDD Recording Format setting page 137 HQ mode is not available for DVDs When recording to DVDs the recording mode automatically switches to HQ mode even if you set to HQ mode 2 Audio signals are recorded in 48 kHz PCM format and video signals are recorded in HQ mode When recording a bilingual programme select the sound to be recorded page 132 3 Titles recorded in MN6 or lower mode cannot be dubbed to DVD RWs DVD Rs at high speed 4 SEP MN1 MN2 or MN3 mode is not available for DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD R DLs When recording to DVD RWs DVD Rs the recording mode automatically switches to SLP mode even if you set to SEP MN1 MN2 or MN3 mode Resolution Notes The first figure refers to when Input Line The maximum continuous recording time to the System isset to NTSC the second when HDD is 12 hours for a single title A title longer set to PAL SECAM in the Basic setup man 2 Bore 15 divided ae e Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies page 125 with the recording time For the HDD HDD Recording Format is Recording a programme with poor reception set to
36. A or B select Auto Scan Then select your country region using lt gt and press ENTER The recorder will automatically capture and store the available TV and Radio channels e If the aerial cable is connected to the ANALOG AERIAL IN jack hookup C or D only select Do not set For details see page 18 A TV Auto Channel Setting e If the aerial cable is connected to the ANALOG AERIAL IN jack except hookup A and the TV is connected to this recorder not using SMARTLINK select Auto Scan Then select your country region using and press ENTER The programme position order will be set according to the country region you set e If the aerial cable is connected to the ANALOG AERIAL IN jack except hookup A and the TV is connected to this recorder with SMARTLINK select Download from TV For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV Then select your country region using lt gt and press ENTER The tuner preset data will be downloaded from your TV to this recorder If the aerial cable is connected to the DIGITAL AERIAL IN jack hookup A only or to skip this setting select Do not set Then select your country region using and press ENTER To set the programme positions manually see page 126 For details see page 18 Clock Setting The recorder will automatically set the clock when any digital channels have been scanned and stored If t
37. Auto Chapter DVD R RW setting in the Recording setup page 136 Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing You can connect a DV camcorder to the DV IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV Digital8 format tape Operation is straightforward because the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you you do not need to operate your DV camcorder Refer as well to the instruction manual supplied with the DV camcorder before connecting amp Hint If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub use the DV IN jack and record ona DVD RW DVD R VR mode or HDD Notes e You cannot make a recording while DV camcorder dubbing The DV IN jack is for input only It will not output signals e You cannot use the DV IN jack when signal input to the DV IN jack on the front panel or recorder operation cannot be performed correctly when using a digital video camera see About i LINK on page 161 Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of Recording from Connected Equipment on page 72 the input signal is not in DVC SD format Do not connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera even if it has an i LINK jack the images on the tape contain copy protection signals which limit recording e If you want to play DVDs dubbed from a DV camcorder on other DVD equipment finalise the disc page 46 e Set the recorder and DV camcorder to th
38. Available buttons in the GUIDE Plus system Home Screen Buttons Operations Blue button Returns to the Home Home position on the Grid GUIDE Closes the GUIDE Plus system PAGE Changes the programme list by page DAY Changes the programme list by day INFO Shows information about the selected programme To unlock the Video Window The Video Window is locked so that it does not change programme positions when you move the cursor across other titles From Grid select the logo of the programme position that is locked and press the red button Unlock changes to and the Video Window is unlocked To lock the Video Window select the logo of the programme position you want to lock and press the red button Lock Notes e The Video Window is locked during recording and the lock indicator appears in the Video Window You cannot unlock the Video Window while recording e 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 62 Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information My TV You can set a profile and list up only your favourite programme information 1 2 Press GUIDE Press to move the cursor to the Menu Bar Select My TV using 4 gt Pr2 27 May 10 10 Profile Home My
39. B R in step 3 you cannot select the sound when playing in the following cases When recording to the HDD HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off in the Recording setup page 137 DVD RW DVD R VR mode in PCM mode When recording to the HDD HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode On in the Recording setup page 137 DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R Video mode e You cannot select L1 in step 2 if LINE 1 In is set to Decoder in the Video In Out setup page 131 GUIDE Plus For analogue broadcasting in areas with GUIDE Plus only Viewing the GUIDE Plus Display The GUIDE Plus system is a free interactive programme guide It displays up to seven days of programme listings including programme titles promotions and broadcast information GUIDE Plus data for the television programme listings are carried by your local broadcast host channel and are received through your aerial set top box receiver or direct cable connection from the wall Visit www europe guideplus com for a list of all European host channels These are just a few of the ways to use the GUIDE Plus system Search for programmes by listing them according to category such as Movies or Sport or by using the Keyword Search function page 67 Once you have found the programme you are looking for use the GUIDE Plus system to set the timer for recording page
40. BtoQ HYPER S21 to S41 The above channel coverage merely ensures the channel reception within these ranges It does not guarantee the ability to receive signals in all circumstances The channels that can be received differ depending on the country region 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 digital Video recording format MPEG 2 MPEG 1 Audio recording format applicable bit rate Dolby Digital 2 ch 256 kbps 128 kbps in EP SLP and SEP mode PCM Inputs and outputs LINE 2 OUT AUDIO Phono jack 2 Vrms 10 kilohms VIDEO Phono jack 1 0 Vp p S VIDEO 4 pin mini DIN Y 1 0 Vp p C 0 3 Vp p PAL LINE 2 IN AUDIO Phono jack 2 Vrms more than 22 kilohms VIDEO Phono jack 1 0 Vp p S VIDEO 4 pin mini DIN Y 1 0 Vp p C 0 3 Vp p PAL LINE 3 TV 21 pin CVBS OUT S Video RGB OUT upstream LINE 1 DECODER 21 pin CVBS IN OUT S Video RGB IN Decoder DV IN 4 pin i LINK S100 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL Phono jack 0 5 Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y Ps Cs Pr Ca Phono jack Y 1 0 Vp p Ps Cs 0 7 Vp p Pr Cr 0 7 Vp p G LINK mini jack HDMI OUT HDMI Connector USB USB jack Type A For connecting digital still camera Memory card reader USB memory and HDD camcorder USB jack Type B For connecting PictBridge compatible printers Conditional access
41. Command Mode code number using the number buttons Hold down both the number and ENTER buttons at the same time for more than three seconds Hint You can check the Command Mode for the recorder in the front panel display page 15 When the Command Mode is set to 3 Default setting 1 or 2 does not appear SMARTLINK This Recorder Allows you to use the On Bright lighting Off Turns off the lighting and saves power consumption when the power is off Command Mode Changes the Command Mode of the recorder to avoid interference with your other Sony DVD recorder or player T Select a Command Mode 1 2 or 3 Default setting and press ENTER Note The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is 3 Default setting The remote does not function if different command modes are set for the recorder and remote Set the same command mode Only SMARTLINK function with the recorder when the recorder is in standby mode Pass Through Allows you to use the SMARTLINK function with the connected equipment when the recorder is in standby mode Note Set Power Save to Off in the Basic setup page 125 to set SMARTLINK to Pass Through DivX Registration Code Displays the registration code of DivX video files for this recorder For more information
42. Copy Usable discs protection signals Copy Free No DD copy protection signal RW iaeo cr Copy Once HDD amm ava Copy Never None CPRM compatible DVD RWs DVD Rs VR mode only The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM compatible equipment page 152 CPRM Content Protection for Recordable Media is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images Notes e Protected titles in the HDD cannot be moved e The Move function is not available for HDD DVD DUB dubbing e Even if you erase a scene that contains a copy protection signal the recording restrictions on that title are retained uoHeUojul jeuonippy 158 Language Code List For details see page 134 The language spellings conform to the ISO 639 1988 E F standard Number Language Code 0101 Afar aa 0102 Abkhazian ab 0106 Afrikaans af 0113 Amharic am 0118 Arabic ar 0119 Assamese as 0125 Aymara ay 0126 Azerbaijani az 0201 Bashkir ba 0205 Byelorussian be 0207 Bulgarian bg 0208 Bihari bh 0209 Bislama bi 0214 Bengali bn 0215 Tibetan bo 0218 Breton br 0301 Catalan ca 0315 Corsican co 0319 Czech cs 0325 Welsh cy 0401 Danish da 0405 German de 0426 Bhutani dz 0512 Greek el 0514 English en 0515 Esperanto eo 0519 Spanish es 0520 Estonian et 0521 Basque eu 0601 Persian fa 0609 Finnish fi 0610 Fiji fj
43. DV Manual Dubbing HDD You can select and dub scenes while playing a DV Digital8 format tape 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing on page 98 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears Select HDD Cam DV and press ENTER 2 3 4 Select DV Manual Dubbing and press ENTER 5 Select the recording destination Record to Hard Disk Drive or Record to DVD and press ENTER Press D gt The scene starts to play Find the point on the DV Digital8 format tape that you want to start dubbing from using lt lt gt gt or lt dil I gt and press Hf 8 Select Start Rec and press ENTER The recorder starts dubbing 9 Select Pause Rec and press ENTER The recorder pauses dubbing 10 Repeat steps 6 to 9 to dub more scenes 11 Select Stop Rec and press ENTER The selected scenes are dubbed as a single title To exit DV Manual Dubbing Press SYSTEM MENU Hint You can turn off the dubbing menu by pressing the DISPLAY button during dubbing Press the DISPLAY button again to display the dubbing menu Note You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second Playing from a DV Camcorder 1 Connect your DV camcorder to the DV IN jack on the front panel Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears Select HDD Cam DV and press ENTER 2 3 4 Select DV Playback and press ENTER 5 Start playb
44. DVD Video mode to default in HDD play on other DVD Recording Format players page 137 DVD RW Automatically Playable on DVD RW RW formatted in VR compatible players mode DVD RW automatically finalised DVD ReWritable VIDEO RW DVD ReWritable DVD RW VR Format in VR Playable only on VR mode DVD mode page 38 mode compatible players Rw finalisation unnecessary Video lt _ lt Format in Video Playable on most DVD mode RW oa mode page 38 players finalisation RW A necessary page 46 DVD R Automatically Playable on most DVD Em formatted in VR players finalisation mode DVD R necessary page 46 DVD R VIDEO DVD R DL RW DVD R DL DVD R VR Formatin VR __ Playable only on DVD R mode mode page 38 1 in VR mode compatible DVD Formatting is players finalisation RO performed in the necessary page 46 paz Format setup page 49 DVD R Video DVD Automatically Playable on most DVD DL mode gt formatted in Video players finalisation E mode necessary page 46 uonewuoyu jeuonippy gt continued 51 152 Usable disc versions as of April 2008 e 8x speed or slower DVD RWs e 6x speed or slower DVD RWSs Ver 1 1 Ver 1 2 with CPRM e 16x speed or slower DVD Rs e 16x speed or slower DVD Rs Ver 2 0 Ver 2 1 with CPRM e 8x speed or slower DVD R DL Double Layer discs e 8x speed or slower DVD R DL Dual Layer discs Ver 3 0 with CPRM DVD RW DV
45. Discs recorded with an AVCHD compatible DVD video camera JPEG image files or DivX video files e 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 e DVD Audio discs e Cartridge only type DVD RAMs HD layer on Super Audio CDs DVD VIDEOs with a different region code page 154 DVDs that were recorded on a different recorder and not correctly finalised 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 Refer to the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs VIDEO CDs uonewuoyu jeuonippy continued 153 154 Region code DVD VIDEO only Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs playback only labelled with identical region codes This system is used to protect copyrights DVD VIDEOs labelled g will also play on this recorder If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO the message Playback prohibited by region code will appear on the TV screen Depending on the DVD VIDEO no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions SONY MODEL No RDR XX
46. Finalise Format DVD RW gt VR Mode Optimise HDD 50 Guide to Digital Services For Freeview Viewing 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 via the Digital Terrestrial Television tuner included in this recorder The EPG provides a quick and easy way to e View a complete list of all available channels e View a channel list related to a chosen date or genre Set a programme to be recorded page 53 O Notes e Digital Services availability and content depend on the broadcaster e Digital Services are not instantly available when the recorder is first turned on e In some areas not all programme information is displayed if you display the EPG while recording Red button a 7 a Blue button Green button 1 SP PS Yellow button GUIDE OnE nro lt EXIT DOF Aty l d gt RETURN lt PAGE PAGE Press GUIDE This display consists of an information box and an 8 channel programme list covering a 30 minute period Example of EPG Display Guide Digital Thu 14 Aug 10 08 9 D001 DDE NEWS 15 10 00 11 30 1 DDE News News Thu 14 Aug 10 00 10 30 11 00 8 2 TEE E A nee Tie Tom Prao NCE Rawr 7
47. For DVDs the available disc space does not increase even if you erase slideshows Copying JPEG image files to a disc HDD DVD RW DVD R You can copy the edited JPEG image files to a DVD RW DVD R Video mode A slideshow is also recorded to the disc as a video file You can play the slideshow on other DVD equipment that may not be compatible with the playback of JPEG image files 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of Copying JPEG image albums to a disc HDD DVD RW DVD R on page 110 The Photo Album list appears 2 Select an album using and press ENTER The photo list appears 3 Select a JPEG image file using and press gt The sub menu appears 4 Select Multi Mode and press ENTER To copy the JPEG image file selected in step 3 only go to step 8 5 Select a JPEG image file and press ENTER A check mark appears in the check box by the selected item e To clear the check mark press ENTER again To clear all check marks press to select Single Mode from the sub menu 6 Repeat step 5 to select all of the JPEG image files you want to copy Press gt The sub menu appears 8 Select Copy to DVD and press ENTER The display asks for confirmation wingly 0 04g gt continued 111 9 Select Yes and press ENTER The selected JPEG image files are copied in the PICTURE folder on the disc The JPEG image file names are automatically lab
48. Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC About the SMARTLINK features for SCART connections only If the connected TV or other connected equipment such as a set top box receiver complies with SMARTLINK NexTView Link MEGALOGIC EASYLINK CINEMALINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK or T V LINK you can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features e TV Direct Rec page 39 e One Touch Play page 74 e Preset Download You can download the tuner preset data from your TV to this recorder and tune the recorder according to that data in Easy Setup e NexTView Download You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV To prepare for the SMARTLINK features Set LINE 3 Out to Video in the Video In Out setup page 131 and SMARTLINK to This Recorder Only in the Options setup page 141 Notes e For correct SMARTLINK connection you will need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins Refer as well to your TV s instruction manual for this connection e Not all TVs respond to the functions above 1 MEGALOGIC is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation 2 FB ASYLINK and CINEMALINK are trademarks of Philips Corporation 3 Q Link and NexTView Link are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation
49. MN31 27 36 57 115 Lhr 5min 1hr 57 min MN30 29 39 61 120 1hr 10 min 2 hr 6 min MN29 3l 42 66 130 Thr 15 min 2 hr 15 min MN28 33 45 70 140 1 hr 20 min 2 hr 24 min MN27 36 48 75 150 1 hr 25 min 2hr 33 min HSP MN26 37 50 79 155 1 hr 30 min 2hr 41 min MN25 39 53 84 165 1 hr 35 min 2 hr 50 min MN24 4 56 88 175 1 hr 40 min 2hr 59 min MN23 44 59 92 185 1 hr 45 min 3 hr 8 min MN22 46 62 97 195 1 hr 50 min 3 hr 17 min SP MN21 5I 68 105 210 2 3 hr 35 min MN20 54 73 115 230 2hr 10 min 3 hr 53 min MNI9 59 79 120 245 2hr 20 min 4hr 11 min LSP MNI8 63 84 130 265 2hr 30 min 4hr 29 min MNI7 67 90 140 280 2hr 40 min 4hr 47 min MNI6 7 96 150 300 2hr 50 min 5hr 5 min ESP MNI5 75 100 155 315 3 5 hr 23 min MNI4 78 105 165 335 3 hr 10 min 5hr 41 min MNI3 82 110 175 350 3 hr 20 min 5 hr 59 min MNI2 86 115 185 370 3 hr 30 min 6hr 17 min MNi1 90 120 190 390 3 hr 40 min 6hr 35 min MNIO 93 125 200 405 3 hr 50 min 6hr 53 min LP MN9 100 135 210 420 4 Thr 11 min MN8 110 150 235 475 4hr 30 min 8 hr 4 min MN7 120 165 265 530 5 8 hr 58 min EP MN6 150 200 315 635 6 10 hr 46 min MNS 175 235 370 745 7 12 hr 34 min uonewnoyu jeuonippy gt continued 55 Approx recording time hours Recording HDD DVD RW mode RDR RDR RDR RDR DVD RW DVD R DL HXD790 HXD890 HXD990 HXD1090 DVD R DVD R DL HXD795 HXD895 HXD995 HXD1095 DVD R SLP MN4
50. Notes e You cannot make a recording while creating an x Pict Story If there is no JPEG image file in the selected folder you cannot create an x Pict Story If there is no audio track in the selected Music Playlist the x Pict Story is created with no sound The selected Music Playlist may not be played back to the end depending on the number of JPEG image files If the HDD is full a warning message appears and you cannot create an x Pict Story While creating an x Pict Story you cannot do the following Zoom rotate skip or pause an image Display information on the screen by pressing DISPLAY The order of graphic effects changes at random every time you create an x Pict Story in the same theme Do not disconnect remove or connect insert the USB cable i LINK cable or CAM while creating an x Pict Story This may cause the x Pict Story to be created incorrectly The graphic effect may not show a smooth motion or not appear correctly on the created x Pict Story depending on conditions such as size of the image files To play an x Pict Story You can play a created x Pict Story from the Title List on the HDD For details see 3 Playing the Recorded Programme Title List on page 40 To dub an x Pict Story You can dub a created x Pict Story to DVDs For details see Dubbing HDD DVD on page 89 If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment finalise the disc pag
51. Photo Album menu appears 5 Select Copy Photos from a Digital Camera and press ENTER The display asks for confirmation 6 Select Yes and press ENTER e To cancel select No Hint See 7 Reformatting a Disc page 49 to format DVD RWs DVD Rs in Video mode Notes e During copying other operations cannot be performed e While copying JPEG image files timer recordings are unavailable If the timer is set during copying the recorder starts the timer recording after copying is finished wingly 0 04g gt continued 4 09 110 Copying JPEG image files or albums on the HDD HDD lt HDD 1 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 2 Select Photo Album and press ENTER The Photo Album menu appears 3 Select View Edit Photos on the HDD and press ENTER The Photo Album list appears 4 Select an album using To copy the selected album go to step 6 To copy a JPEG image file go to step 5 5 Press ENTER and select a JPEG image file using 6 Press gt The sub menu appears T Select Multi Mode using and press ENTER e To copy the selected album select Copy Album Contents in Album Options and go to step 12 e To copy the selected files select Copy in File Options and go to step 12 8 Select an album or JPEG image file and press ENTER A check mark appears in the check box
52. Press HDD or DVD If you select DVD insert a recordable DVD see 1 Inserting a Disc on page 38 2 Press INPUT to select an input source according to the connection you made The front panel display changes as follows programme position gt L2 3 Select the desired audio signal when recording a bilingual programme to the HDD or DVD RWs DVD Rs 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 132 4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode For details about the recording mode see page 154 5 Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to playback pause 6 Press REC This recorder starts recording 7 Press the pause or play button on the connected equipment to cancel the playback pause status The connected equipment starts playback and the playback image is recorded by this recorder To stop recording press Hl REC STOP on this recorder If you connect a DV camcorder with a DV IN jack See DV Camcorder Dubbing on page 98 If you connect an HDD camcorder with a USB jack See HDD Camcorder Dubbing on page 94 Notes e When recording a video game image the screen may not be clear e Any programme that contains a Copy Never copy guard signal cannot be recorded e When Bilingual Recording is set to A L or
53. To watch the connected VCR or similar device s pictures through the recorder while the recorder is in standby mode set Power Save to Off default in the Basic setup page 125 e 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 e If you disconnect the recorder s mains lead you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR 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 OUTPUT VCR etc VIDEO r AUDIO S video cord not supplied Audio video cord not supplied Signal fl DVD recorder Signal flow Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound connect to only the L MONO and VIDEO input jacks on the front of the recorder Do not connect the R input jack O Notes e Do not connect the yellow LINE IN VIDEO jack when using an S video cord e Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment s input jack with the other equipment s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder This may cause noise feedback e Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the
54. Video Mode Off DVD RW VR or a programme or video source of low picture mode DVD R VR mode quality HQ PCM MN32 to MN16 720 x 480 Recording on a disc that has already been i edited 720 x 576 Recording only a still picture or just sound MN15 to MN12 544 x 480 544 x 576 MN11 to MN9 480 x 480 544 x 576 MN8 and MN7 352 x 480 352 x 576 MN6 to MN1 352 x 240 352 x 288 For the HDD HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode On DVD RW DVD RW Video mode DVD R DVD R Video mode PCM MN32 to MN9 720 x 480 720 x 576 MN8 and MN7 352 x 480 352 x 576 MN6 to MNI 352 x 240 352 x 288 Hint Audio signals are recorded in Dolby Digital 2 ch format except for PCM mode 156 About High Speed dubbing Required times approximate for High Speed dubbing from HDD to DVD for 60 minute programme oooooo S 6 2 4x 2 peed X x Rec High DVD R DVD R mode speed Double Dual DVD RW Layer Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R HQ Approx Approx Approx 10 min 25 min 30 min HSP Approx Approx Approx 6 min 16 min 20 min 40 sec 40 sec SP Approx Approx Approx 5 min 12 min 15 min 30 sec LSP Approx Approx Approx 4 min 10 min 12 min ESP Approx Approx Approx 3 min 8 min 10 min 20 sec 20 sec LP Approx Approx Approx 2 min 6 min 7 min 30 sec 15 sec 30 sec EP Approx Appr
55. a World Tour Asia 3 ace o oh30m 0 96 Dubbing List Total Current DVD Remain 344 mma 446 maa 2 Selecta title you want to edit and press ENTER The sub menu appears 3 Select an option and press ENTER The options differ depending on the dubbing direction or disc type Erase Erases the selected title Title Name Names or renames a title page 44 A B Erase Erases the section of the title page 84 Move Changes the order of titles page 87 Preview Allows you to check the content of a title Divide Divides a title into two titles page 84 Combine Combines two titles page 87 Chapter Edit Edits chapters page 85 Set Thumbnail Changes the title s thumbnail frame that appears in the Title List page 42 Recording Mode Sets the picture quality of the dubbing Bilingual Sets how a bilingual audio programme is dubbed Cancel Exits the sub menu 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to edit all of the titles 5 Goto step 8 of Dubbing Using Dubbing List on page 90 to dub edited titles Notes The Dubbing List you created remains after dubbing To edit the existing Dubbing List select Use Previous Dubbing List in step 4 The Dubbing List is cleared when you change Input Line System setting in the Basic setup page 125 you reset the recorder page 150 you open the disc
56. a valid postal code The postal code is required to complete the installation Basic Setup Language English Country United Kingdom Postal Code None External Receiver 1 None Promotional External Receiver 2 None Panel External Receiver 3 None 2 Select an item using and press ENTER Then set each item Language Select a language for the on screen displays using and press ENTER Country Select a country area using ait and press ENTER Postal Code Enter your postal code using 9 gt 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 e If you do not need to set up the GUIDE Plus system press SYSTEM MENU to exit Even if you cannot use the GUIDE Plus system where you live you can still set up a manual recording See Setting the timer manually Schedule on page 68 External Receiver 1 External Receiver 2 External Receiver 3 only when connecting the set top box receiver 1 Press ENTER to select Continue 2 Select the set top box receiver type using and press ENTER Select the provider using tit and press ENTER gt _ gt ow Select the receiver brand using t 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
57. all albums select Copy all to HDD To copy the selected albums select Copy to HDD The display asks for confirmation 8 Select Yes using lt gt and press ENTER The albums are copied to the HDD e To copy more albums repeat from step 5 To cancel copying Press ENTER Copying audio tracks DISC HDD 1 Insert a disc that you are going to copy to the HDD Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 2 3 Select Dubbing and press ENTER 4 Select DVD CD gt HDD using 4 4 and press ENTER The copying starts To cancel copying Press ENTER Note Before copying select CD or MP3 under Data Format in the Title List DVD CD page 74 Copying tracks or albums on the HDD HDD lt HDD 1 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 2 Select Music Jukebox and press ENTER 3 Select Listen to Music Edit and press ENTER The Music Jukebox HDD appears Select an artist using and press ENTER 5 select an album using and press ENTER If you want to copy the album press gt instead of ENTER then go to step 7 6 Selecta track to copy using and press gt The sub menu appears T Select Edit using and press ENTER 8 Select Copy Album or Copy Track using and press ENTER 9 Select a copy destination an artist or album using and press ENTER The
58. and select the appropriate conversion mode Normally select this position Select Off to fix the conversion mode to the mode for Video based software 3 D Y C Adjusts the brightness colour separation for the video signals Select Motion for a picture including subjects that move dynamically Select Still for a picture with little movement White Adjusts the intensity of white Enhancer Black Adjusts the intensity of black Enhancer Black Selects the black level setup Level level for the NTSC video signals Select ON to set the black level of the input signals to the standard level Normally select OFF position Hue Adjusts the colour balance Chroma Makes the colours deeper or Level lighter For analogue broadcasting only Setting options for playback picture quality 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 130 or when Screen Resolution is set to other than 720 x 5761 or 720 x 480i page 139 Select Motion for a picture including subjects that move dynamically Select Still for a picture with little movement YNR Reduces noise contained in luminance the luminance element of the noise video signal reduction CNR Reduces noise contain
59. audio tracks may not be displayed correctly suonesadg aiseg anes D D z S A oS lt i lt i az ix a D 44 4 Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme HDD You can label a DVD title or programme by entering characters You can enter up to 64 characters for a title recorded in the HDD DVD RW DVD R VR mode 40 characters for a title recorded in the DVD RW DVD RW Video mode DVD R DVD R Video mode but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary The steps below explain how to change the name of the recorded programme a TITLE LIST ety ENTER lt lt o rri lt 6 oO gt a 1 Press TITLE LIST 2 Selecta title using 4 4 and press The sub menu appears 3 Select Edit using and press ENTER A Select Title Name using 4 and press ENTER The display for entering characters appears The current name is displayed at the input row Input row Input Title Name Upper case Lower case 5 Move the cursor to the point where you want to insert the character using lt lt gt gt To erase all of the characters press and hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more 6 Select Upper case or Lower case using lt p gt The characters for the selected type are displayed T Press lt 4 4 gt to select the character
60. box receiver does not have an aerial output jack connect the aerial to the recorder s ANALOG AERIAL IN jack 2 Connect only if your set top box receiver has a SCART connector If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals This recorder accepts RGB signals If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals connect the TV SCART connector on the set top box receiver to the LINE 1 DECODER jack and set LINE 1 In to RGB in the Video In Out setup page 131 Refer to the instructions supplied with the set top box receiver 20 About the set top box receiver control function in areas with GUIDE Plus only You can use the set top box receiver control function with hookup C When using the set top box receiver control function The recorder controls the set top box receiver via the supplied set top box controller The recorder controls programme positions on the set top box receiver for timer recording You can use the recorder s remote control to change programme positions on the set top box receiver whenever the set top box receiver and recorder are turned on After making hookup C check that the recorder correctly controls the set top box receiver page 32 D Receiving terrestrial For analogue broadcasting Use this hookup if you watch cable programme positions without a set top box receiver Also use this hookup if you are only connecting an aerial antenna With this hookup you can record
61. from the selected title 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 ELLE Git Soe EL 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 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 DVDs DATA CDs VIDEO CDs Searches for a starting point by entering the time code Title Search for HDD DVDs DATA DVDs DATA CDs Chapter Search for HDD DVDs Track Search for VIDEO CDs I DivX video file only i Except Super VIDEO CDs 3 Available only when playing without PBC functions The display for entering the number appears 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 Playback starts from the selected number Hint You can search for a title track chapter by entering
62. go to http www divx com vod on the Internet sjuawysnipy pue sumas I gt continued 141 Set Preview HDD only Selects the thumbnail type shown in the Title List Quick Plays short excerpts from Preview throughout the selected title Normal Plays the selected title from the beginning CI Information RDR HXD795 HXD895 HXD995 HXD1095 only You can see the CI information The displayed information differs depending on the CI module Software Update You can check the current software version of the built in digital tuner and keep it up to date with the latest software Manual Update Updates the software manually To cancel press SYSTEM MENU The new software will be available next time the recorder is turned on Auto Update On Updates the software automatically Normally select this position Off Does not update the software automatically Technical Info You can check the current hardware and software versions of the digital tuner Other Settings Options 2 You can make other operation settings USB Restart USB Device Restarts the connected USB device if it does not respond to the recorder If the connected USB device still does not work properly try following Turn the connected USB device off and on again Disconnect and then connect the USB cable Confirm Printer Displays the manufacturer and model name of the printer
63. in the Menu bar have been changed page 64 The recorder was in the process of dubbing gt A scrambled channel is selected 4 ZE a Se ee e e 4 Recording does not stop immediately after you press W REC STOP gt It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input disc data before recording can stop On screen instructions may appear after pressing W REC STOP In this case follow the on screen instructions Recording does not stop after you press E gt Press W REC STOP Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning gt There was a power failure during recording If the power recovers when there is a timer recording the recorder resumes recording Should the power failure continue for more than 1 hour reset the clock page 124 gt Another timer setting overlapped the timer setting page 59 72 gt Disc space was not sufficient gt The VPS PDC function is working Contents previously recorded were erased gt Data that is not playable on this recorder but was recorded on a DVD with a PC will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted The VPS PDC function does not operate gt Check that the clock and date are set correctly gt Check that the VPS PDC time you set is correct there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the correct VPS PDC information the recorder will
64. module RDR HXD795 HXD895 HXD995 HXD1095 only CAM Conditional Access Module slot General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption RDR HXD790 HXD890 HXD990 HXD1090 47 W RDR HXD795 HXD895 HXD995 HXD1095 49 W Dimensions approx 430 x 76 5 x 288 mm width height depth incl projecting parts Hard disk drive capacity RDR HXD790 HXD795 120 GB RDR HXD890 HXD895 160 GB RDR HXD990 HXD995 250 GB RDR HXD1090 HXD1095 500 GB Mass approx 4 7 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 Set top box controller 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Two aerial cables are supplied for some models Specifications and design are subject to change without notice uonewuoyu jeuonippy 163 164 Index Words in quotations appear in the on screen displays Numerics 96 kHz PCM Output 133 A A TV Auto Channel Setting 30 A B Erase 84 A B Repeat 77 Add New Channels 126 Add to Play List 105 Adjusting playback picture 120 recording picture 120 Aerial 18 Aerial Power 30 127 AFT 129 Album Name 107 Alternate Search 56 Analog Tuner 127 Analog Tuner Level 132 ANGLE 75 114 Angle Indicator 75 138 Artist Name 107 AUDIO 75 Audio cord 25 Audio DRC 134 Audio In 132 Audio input 26
65. not start recording gt If the reception is poor the VPS PDC signal might be altered and the recorder might not start recording gt The VPS PDC function may not work if the GUIDE Plus host channel setup is not complete gt The VPS PDC function does not work when the GUIDE Plus data is being downloaded Playback The recorder does not play any type of disc except HDD gt The disc is upside down Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up gt The disc is not correctly inserted gt Moisture has condensed inside the recorder In this case if the recorder is on leave it on if it is off leave it off for about an hour until the moisture evaporates gt If the disc was recorded on another recorder and was not finalised page 46 the recorder cannot play the disc The recorder does not start playback from the beginning gt Resume play was activated page 74 gt You have inserted a DVD whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted Use the menu to start playback uoHeuojuy euoNppY gt continued 147 148 The recorder starts playing automatically gt The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function Playback stops automatically gt Ifthe DVD has an auto pause signal the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal Some functions such as Stop Search or Slow motion Play cannot be performed gt
66. on the list select The receiver brand list is automatically updated so your receiver may be available at a later date Select your brand when it becomes available Until then use 999 5 Select the connection you used for your set top box receiver using 4 and press ENTER When the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using hookup C with both an aerial cable and a SCART cord select either Line1 or Antenna The display asks for confirmation 6 Press ENTER to select Continue The Video Window switches to the specified programme position 7 Select YES using tit and press ENTER The display asks for confirmation If the Video Window does not switch to the specified programme position select NO and press ENTER until the Video Window switches to the specified programme position 3 Turn off the recorder to receive GUIDE Plus system data To receive GUIDE Plus system data your recorder must be turned off when not in use If your recorder is connected to a set top box receiver be sure to leave the set top box receiver turned on After initial setup it may take up to 24 hours to begin receiving TV programme listings 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 the recorder to control your set top box receiver Check the co
67. play quip z oO a S Protecting a disc S insert a disc See 1 Inserting a Disc on page 38 2 j paS insert a disc Press SYSTEM MENU See 1 Inserting a Disc on page 38 The System Menu appears 3 aa oe 2 Press SYSTEM MENU Select Disc Setup and press The System Menu appears ENTER 3 Select Disc Setup and press Disc Setup ENTER Disc Setup Input Disc Name gt Next Screen Format Protect Disc gt Off Finalise Format DVD RW gt VR Mode Optimise HDD Input Disc Name gt Next Screen Format Protect Disc gt off Finalise Format DVD RW gt VR Mode Optimise HDD gt continued 46 A Select Basic and press ENTER Disc Setup Basic Input Disc Name Next Screen Format Protect Disc Finalise Format DVD RW Optimise HDD 5 Select Protect Disc and press ENTER Disc Setup Basic Input Disc Name Format Protect Disc Finalise Format DVD RW Optimise HDD 6 Select On and press ENTER T Press SYSTEM MENU to exit To cancel the protection Select Off in step 6 Hint You can set protection for individual titles page 83 6 Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment Finalise Em GC me EB Em Finalising is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment When you finalise a DVD RW DVD RW Video mode DVD R or DVD R Video mode
68. starts first has priority and the entire programme is recorded e After finishing the previous recording the other recording starts with several tens of second s delay when the end time of one recording and the start time of another are the same e When the recordings start at the same time only one of them will be recorded Cancel the timer setting for the programme that you are not going to record Note When VPS PDC is set for one or more timer recordings the start times may change in the event of a broadcast delay or early start Recording from Connected Equipment HDD EnD cm You can record from a connected VCR or similar device To connect a VCR or similar device see Connecting a VCR or Similar Device on page 34 For details see page 60 Playback Playing HDD Geos TD ON Hmp EPPO pvp AUDIO SUBTITLE Te ANGLE LP w TITLE LIST CO 4 t4 ENTER K O lt eee gt gt Aaaa i gt I e PLAY MODE 1 Press HDD or DVD e If you select DVD insert a disc see 1 Inserting a Disc on page 38 e If you insert a DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA DVD or DATA CD press D gt Playback starts 2 Press TITLE LIST If the Title List is already displayed skip this step Example HDD Title List HDD 10 Titles 4 Titles T AEW 13 00 FRI 20 04 Pras A 13 00 Fri20 04 Pr4 SLP By Date fE 0h30m 0 46 All G
69. such as to VCR and AV 1 so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen gt Check that the Video In Out setup is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your system page 130 gt If you connect the recorder to your TV via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks set Component Video Out in the Video In Out setup to Progressive page 130 gt For RDR HXD790 HXD890 HXD990 HXD1090 A scrambled channel is selected gt For RDR HXD795 HXD895 HXD995 HXD1095 A scrambled channel is selected Insert the proper CAM page 26 gt A HD High Definition programme is selected gt A radio channel is selected gt When playing a double layer DVD the video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch Picture noise appears gt If the picture output signal from your recorder passes through your VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a combination TV VIDEO player the copy protection signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality If you still experience this problem even when you connect your recorder directly to your TV try connecting your recorder to your TV s S VIDEO input gt You have set the recorder to progressive format even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal In this case hold down W stop on the recorder and press open close on the recorder gt Even if yo
70. the recorder to progressive format hold down W stop on the recorder and press amp open close on the recorder e No video signals are output when using the HDMI connection LINE 3 Out Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 3 TV jack LINE 1 In Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 1 DECODER jack The picture will not be clear if this setting does not match the type of video input signal Video Inputs video signals S Video Inputs S video signals RGB Inputs RGB signals Decoder Select this when connecting to an external decoder PAY TV Canal Plus analogue decoder If you connect to a cable box satellite receiver such as CanalSat do not select this option Video Outputs video signals S Video Outputs S video signals RGB Outputs RGB signals Notes e If your TV does not accept S video or RGB signals the image will not be displayed in the selected method on the TV screen even if you select S Video or RGB Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV SMARTLINK is available only when Video is selected e RGB signals are not output when using the HDMI connection NTSC on PAL TV Sets the recorder to convert signals of the NTSC colour system to the PAL colour system to play NTSC discs on PAL only TVs Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV On Plays NTSC discs on PA
71. the problem contact your nearest Sony dealer UPDATE appears in the front panel display gt The recorder is updating the EPG and other information The Parental Lock does not work gt Check the D TV Age Limit setting in the Parental Lock setup page 139 Mechanical sounds are heard when the recorder is off gt While the recorder is updating the EPG information operational noises such as the internal fan may be heard even when the power is off This is not a malfunction gt While the recorder is adjusting the clock for the Auto Clock Set function or updating the EPG information operational noises may be heard even when the power is off This is not a malfunction Resetting the Recorder You can reset the recorder to all its factory settings 1 Make sure that the recorder is turned on and remove the disc 2 Hold down W stop on the recorder and press I C on the recorder All settings are reset and the recorder turns off Recordable and Playable Discs Type Disc Logo Icon used Formatting Compatibility with other in this new discs DVD players finalising manual Hard disk VR Select Video Dub HDD contents to a drive mode Mode Off in DVD VR mode to play internal HDD Recording on other DVD players Format page 137 MDD HDD Video Select Video Dub HDD contents to a mode Mode On
72. the clock appears in the front panel display Then unplug the recorder and after leaving it off for a while plug it in again The disc tray does not open after you press amp open close gt It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a DVD This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc Any buttons do not function and LOCKED appears in the front panel display gt The recorder is locked Cancel the Child Lock page 14 The disc tray does not open and TRAYLOCKED appears in the front panel display gt Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility REPAIR appears in the front panel display gt The recorder s repair function is activated to repair the hard disk drive or disc Leave the recorder on until REPAIR disappears from the front panel display Some data may be lost even if the repair function is activated E01 appears in the front panel display gt There is a problem in the HDD Contact your nearest Sony dealer Note that contents on the HDD may be erased when servicing this unit E02 appears in the front panel display gt The HDD information is incorrect You cannot make a new recording to the HDD Format the HDD following the instructions of Format HDD page 124 Note that all of the recorded contents on the HDD will be erased If this does not fix
73. the cursor to the Menu Bar 3 Select Editor using lt gt Pr2 27 May 10 10 Home G Editor displays your channel settings You may turn a y channel On blue or Off grey and identify its Source and Programme Number Press to use Press to D RAFA view info Press gt to view Setup Schedule Info On Off Source L_ Editor gt Prg No Editor Press ENTER Press gt to move the cursor to the right column oi 6 Select the programme position you want to check using To change the input source press the red button Source To change the programme position press the green button Prog No then enter a programme position number using the number buttons and press ENTER Hint To receive from the recorder a programme position that can be received by either the set top box receiver or the recorder change the input source in step 6 Disabling programme positions Editor If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels you can hide them 1 After step 4 of Checking programme positions Editor in the left column select the programme position you want to hide or display using 2 Press the red button On Off The disabled positions will turn grey To show the disabled positions press the red button On Off again Notes e You cannot record a p
74. the recorder and press open close on the recorder e When Colour is set to YCbCr 4 2 2 in the HDMI Output setup you cannot select 720 x 5761 or 720 x 480i 4 3 Video Output This setting is effective only when you set TV Type to 16 9 in the Playback setup Adjust this setting to watch 4 3 aspect ratio signals If you can change the aspect ratio on your TV change the setting on your TV not this recorder Note that this setting is effective only for HDMI connection Full Select this when you can change the aspect ratio on your TV Normal Select this when you cannot change the aspect ratio on your TV Shows a 4 3 size video with the aspect ratio as it is O20 OOO 16 9 aspect ratio TV Colour Selects the method of outputting video signals for the HDMI jack RGB 0 255 Outputs RGB 0 255 signals Select this when connecting to an RGB 0 255 device YCbCr 4 2 2 Outputs 10 bit YCbCr 4 2 2 component signals YCbCr 4 4 4 Outputs 8 bit YCbCr 4 4 4 component signals Notes e Some settings may not be available depending on the connected device e When a DVI device is connected you cannot select YCbCr 4 2 2 or YCbCr 4 4 4 e When Screen Resolution is set to 720 x 576i or 720 x 480i in the HDMI Output setup you cannot select YCbCr 4 2 2 Audio Output Selects the type
75. title name if necessary 8 Press the green button Save The date start and stop times programme position etc settings appear Q Press the corresponding colour button repeatedly to set the recording quality frequency or destination e Yellow button Destination Sets the recording destination If there is not enough available DVD disc space for the recording the recorder automatically records the programme to the HDD even if you select DVD Recovery Recording When you set a daily or weekly timer HDDr allows you to replace the previous timer recording with the new one automatically HDD only e Green button Frequency Selects the recording pattern e Red button Quality Selects the recording mode page 154 10 Press gt to display Timing then press the corresponding colour button repeatedly to set the duration or genre e Green button Timing Selects the duration time or to set the VPS PDC function See About the VPS PDC function below e Yellow button Genre Selects a particular HDD genre if necessary 11 Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus system The recorder is ready to start recording e To modify the timer setting such as the VPS PDC function see page 71 To stop recording during timer recording Press Hi REC STOP Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording On screen instructions may appear
76. to be downloaded gt All of the GUIDE Plus data could not be received because the reception is poor Sound There is no sound gt Re connect all connections securely gt The connecting cord is damaged gt The input source setting on the audio component or the connection to the audio component is incorrect gt The recorder is in reverse play fast forward slow motion or pause mode uoHeUojUl eUONPpY gt continued 1 45 gt If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL HDMI OUT jacks check the Audio Out setup page 133 gt The recorder supports only MP3 audio Dolby Digital and MPEG audio for DivX video files Press AUDIO and select MP3 audio or MPEG audio No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack gt Try the following Turn the recorder off and on again Turn the connected equipment off and on again Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord again gt The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device DVI jacks do not accept audio signals gt The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format In this case set Audio Output to PCM in the HDMI Output setup page 140 Sound distortion occurs gt Set Analog Tuner Level in the Audio In setup to Compression page 132 Sound is noisy gt When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks noise will come from the LINE 2
77. to select the programme position number to swap for the one selected in step 1 and press ENTER The programme position numbers are swapped e To move other programme positions repeat from step 1 Channel Options You can skip or lock certain channels Enter your four digit password using the number buttons and press ENTER To set a password see page 138 2 Select the programme position you want to skip or lock using and press ENTER 3 Select an option and press ENTER e To skip the programme position select fer e To lock the programme position select A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected programme position Auto Skip Selects whether to skip radio or data channels Off No channels are skipped Radio Radio channels are skipped Data Data channels are skipped Radio amp Radio and data channels are Data skipped when selecting channels Signal Check You can check the signal strength and quality of the channel To scan a digital channel select a channel using lt gt and select Add New Channels then press ENTER Aerial Power RDR HXD795 HXD895 HXD995 HXD1095 except models for the UK only Selects whether to supply the power to the aerial connected to the DIGITAL AERIAL IN jack On The power is always supplied to the aerial connected to the DIGITAL AERIAL IN jack Auto The power is supplied to the aerial connected
78. to the DIGITAL AERIAL IN jack when the recorder is turned on Off The power is not supplied to the aerial connected to the DIGITAL AERIAL IN jack Note If the setting keeps reverting to Off even when On or Auto is selected or broadcast signals cannot be received properly check the connections and try to reset the setting D TV Language Selects main and sub audio subtitle languages or teletext language for bilingual programmes Aerial Reception Settings Analog Tuner You can make analogue tuner and programme position settings for the recorder Auto Channel Setting Auto Scan If you connect a TV to this recorder not using SMARTLINK you can preset programme positions automatically using Auto Scan Select your country region using gt and press ENTER The programme position order will be set according to the country region you set If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels you can disable them page 128 Download from TV If you connect a TV to this recorder with SMARTLINK you can preset programme positions by downloading from your TV For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV Select your country region using gt and press ENTER The tuner preset data will be downloaded from your TV to this recorder If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels you can disable them page 12
79. to the markings inside the battery compartment When using the remote point it at the remote sensor on the recorder Notes e If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player change the command mode number for this recorder page 29 Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion Should leakage occur do not touch the liquid with bare hands Observe the following Do not use a new battery with an old battery or batteries of different manufacturers Do not attempt to recharge the batteries If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries If battery leakage occurs wipe out any liquid inside the battery compartment and insert new batteries Do not expose the remote sensor marked if 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 sGumas pue sdnyooy gt continued 07 Controlling TVs with the remote You can adjust the remote s signal to control your TV Notes e Depending on the connected unit you may not be able to control your TV with some or all of the buttons below e If you enter a new code number the code number previously en
80. tracks 2 When you press gt once during playback you can play quickly with sound Scan Audio not available for VIDEO CDs Super VIDEO CDs 3 Not available for VIDEO CDs Super VIDEO CDs audio tracks To resume normal playback press gt lt lt 0 011 slow freeze frame HDD RVR ae DA 1 2 i Playback direction only 2 DivX video file only Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in pause mode Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode To resume normal playback press gt H pause Pauses playback To resume normal playback press D gt Notes Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a e Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with cD titles recorded on this recorder e 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 133 e When playing DTS encoded CDs excessive noise will be heard from the LINE 3 TV LINE 1 DECODER LINE 2 OUT R AUDIO L jacks To avoid possible damage to the audio system the user should take proper precautions when the LINE 3 TV LINE 1 DECODER LINE 2 OUT R AUDIO L jacks
81. tray except when dubbing from the HDD you edit the titles on a disc except when dubbing from the HDD you switch the Title List to Original or Playlist when dubbing from DVD RWs DVD Rs in VR mode only you finalise the disc The seams that are left over from editing may remain on the disc after dubbing to DVD RWs DVD RWs Video mode DVD Rs DVD Rs Video mode Finalisation is cancelled if a timer recording starts even if you set Finalise to Yes in step 9 Making a Backup Disc DVD Backup Emm GS EB r You can dub all of the contents on a finalised DVD RW DVD R or finalised DVD RW DVD R Video mode to another recordable DVD RW DVD RW or unused DVD R DVD R via the HDD as a backup copy Note Backup discs of unfinalised discs cannot be made 1 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears Select Dubbing and press ENTER 2 3 Select DVD Backup and press ENTER 4 Select Start new DVD Backup and press ENTER e If you have previously dubbed backup data to the HDD select Resume writing data and go to step 7 ol Insert the DVD you are going to make a backup of 6 Select Start and press ENTER The recorder starts dubbing all of the contents on a DVD to the HDD 7 Press amp open close and replace the DVD with a recordable DVD RW DVD RW or an unused DVD R DVD R To make a backup disc of DVD RWs DVD Rs insert a rec
82. 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 e 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 e 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 e Television programmes fi
83. will be set for recording appear in the Timer List as each previous recording is completed red Indicates that the whole programme is set to be recorded 3 grey Indicates that the programme is set to be recorded using Series Recording e To modify the timer setting see page 59 About Split Programmes Movies and other programmes that are split into 2 or more parts are called Split Programmes If you set the timer for one part of a Split Programme the other parts that start within 3 hours are automatically recorded For example if the first half is set to be recorded the last half will be recorded automatically To use this function set EPG Link to On default in step 4 above maingai4 104 Guipsosay gt continued 55 56 To search for programmes related to the timer settings EPG Link When you set timer recording for a programme that has series information you can search for related programmes such as listed below To use this function set EPG Link to On default in step 4 above e Repeat programmes You can search for repeat broadcasts of the programme which is set for timer recording Alternate Search Programmes ina series You can search for the next programme in the series of a programme which is set for timer recording Series Search Recommended programmes You can search for recommended programmes linked to the programme which is set for timer recordin
84. 3 295 080 12 1 SONY ES PY ATA P PA e en a ea e P A ee ee DVD Recorder Operating Instructions sa To find out useful hints tips and information about Sony products and services please visit www sony europe com myproduct RDR HXD790 HXD890 HXD990 HXD 1090 RDR HXD795 HXD895 HXD995 HXD 1095 AN lise Digital Video Syne Xx DVD ReWritable VIDEO R RW Broadcasting TH J m 2008 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT 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 CAUTION CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM VORSICHT KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GE FFNET
85. 4 chapters tracks etc Press PLAY MODE during playback For audio tracks on a DATA DVD DATA CD CD press gt while the Title List is displayed and select Play Mode 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 Programme Current Title 01 a Title 01 14 a Chapter 001 002 a Title 01 Chapter 007 Title 02 Chapter 002 Title 03 Title 04 Title 05 Title 06 Title 07 Title 08 Chapter 001 4 Select a title or album example Title 01 using and press gt 5 Select a chapter or track example Chapter 001 using and press ENTER The chapter or track is programmed If you make a mistake select the step number example 01 using and press CLEAR 6 To programme other chapters or tracks press gt to select a step number and repeat steps 4 and 5 7 Press D gt Programme play starts To stop Programme play Press W stop 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 Hints e The programme you made remains after
86. 66 You can set the system to display your favourite programmes according to conditions that you set such as category and keyword page 63 O Note The GUIDE Plus system cannot be used when Input Line System is set to NTSC in the Basic setup page 125 Red button Blue button Green button SPD yelow button GUIDE De NFO D 6 t4 ENTER PAGE PAGE Day DAY Press GUIDE The GUIDE Plus system Home Screen appears Pr2 27 May 10 10 Record Channels Home Friends The one with the Male Nanny A jealous Ross mocks Rache s choice of an over sensitive male nanny for __ Emma while Phonbe must choose between two unexpected 10 00 120Min Schedule Promotional Panel Sally Jessy Raph Armageddon News at Ten Football Emmerdale Homes Polic The Secret 1 Video Window This shows the programme you were watching when you pressed GUIDE 2 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 3 Information Box Shows information about the selected programme when the Home Screen is displayed Contents will differ according to the displayed screen Auo snid 30IN9 Y
87. 8 sjuawysnipy pue suas gt continued 127 Manual CH Setting Presets programme positions manually If some programme positions could not be set using the Easy Setup function you can set them manually If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted the wrong tuner system may have been preset during Easy Setup Set the correct tuner system manually in the steps below Select your country region using lt gt and press ENTER Programme position Skip 4 CH System Channel AFT On Western Euro Level Sound System 2 Press PROG to select the programme position 3 Select the item you want to change using 4 and change the settings using gt then press ENTER e To preset another programme position repeat from step 2 Skip CH System Select the region to get the best broadcast reception On Select this when the programme position is unused or contains unwanted programme positions The selected position will be skipped when you press PROG Off Does not skip the selected programme position FR Select this when in France Western Select this when in West Euro European countries UK amp IE Select this when in Great Britain Ireland Eastern Select this when in East Euro European countries Channel Press gt repeatedly until the programme position you want is display
88. Cl 116 75 124 75 C CC2 124 75 132 75 D CC3 132 75 140 75 D CC4 140 75 148 75 E CCS 148 75 156 75 F CC6 156 75 164 75 F CC7 164 75 172 75 G CC8 172 75 180 75 H CC9 180 75 188 75 H CC10 188 75 196 75 I CC11 196 75 204 75 J CC12 204 75 212 75 J CC13 212 75 220 75 K CC14 220 75 228 75 L CC15 228 75 236 75 L CC16 236 75 244 75 M CC17 244 75 252 75 N CC18 252 75 260 75 N CC19 260 75 268 75 O CC20 268 75 276 75 P CC21 276 75 284 75 P CC22 284 75 292 75 Q CC23 292 75 300 75 S21 CC24 299 25 307 25 22 CC25 307 25 3 15 25 23 CC26 315 25 323 25 24 CC27 323 25 331 25 Corre Channel Receivable sponding Set Frequency channel number range MHz 25 CC28 331 25 339 25 S26 CC29 339 25 347 25 S27 CC30 347 25 355 25 28 CC31 355 25 363 25 29 CC32 363 25 371 25 30 CC33 371 25 379 25 S31 CC34 379 25 387 25 32 CC35 387 25 395 25 33 CC36 395 25 403 25 S34 CC37 403 25 411 25 35 CC38 411 25 419 25 S36 CC39 419 25 427 25 S37 CC40 427 25 435 25 S38 CC41 435 25 443 25 39 CC42 443 25 451 25 S40 CC43 451 25 459 25 S41 CC44 459 25 467 25 AFT On Turns on the Auto Fine Tuning function Normally select this position Off Allows you to adjust the picture manually e If the Auto Fine Tuning function does not work effectively select Off and press Press gt to obtain a clearer picture and press ENTER sjuawysnipy pue s
89. D RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD R and DVD R DL are trademarks I 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 49 2 CPRM Content Protection for Recordable Media is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images Discs that cannot be recorded on DVD RAMs 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 Notes e You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD RW To change the disc s format reformat the disc page 49 Note that the disc s contents will be erased after reformatting e You cannot shorten the time required for recording even with high speed discs It is recommended that you use discs with For Video printed on their packaging You cannot add new recordings to DVD Rs DVD Rs or DVD RWs Video mode that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment In some cases you may not be able to add new recordings to DVD RWs that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment If you do add a new recording note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD menu You cannot edit recordings on DVD RWs DVD RWSs Video mode DVD Rs or DVD Rs that are made on other DVD equipment
90. DD camcorders one touch dubbing and Incremental Dubbing cannot be made properly Buiqqng sapsoowe GOH 95 One Touch Dubbing from HDD Camcorder ONE TOUCH DUB HDD You can dub contents of your HDD camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder with a single press of the ONE TOUCH DUB button on the recorder When dubbing from the HDD camcorder for the first time all of the contents are dubbed to the recorder The next time only newly shot sessions that have not been dubbed yet are dubbed to the recorder Follow steps 1 to 3 of Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing on page 95 and press ONE TOUCH DUB on the recorder The recorder starts dubbing the contents on the HDD camcorder to the HDD Title List of the recorder The recorder turns off automatically if you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished To stop during dubbing Press Hl REC STOP Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop dubbing Notes The one touch dubbing button on the HDD camcorder does not function with the recorder In One Touch Dubbing the contents that have already been dubbed to the recorder cannot be dubbed again even after you erase them from the recorder To dub the same contents to the recorder again dub the entire contents of the HDD camcorder see Dubbing from HDD Camcorder Using the On Screen Display HDD Cam Dubbing on page 96 Data about the dubbe
91. DVD RWs DVD Rs in VR mode Changes the chapter s playing order page 88 Combine Combines two chapters into one page 86 OC upa pue Guisesy I gt continued 85 86 Dividing a chapter Divide 1 After step 4 of Erasing and Editing a Chapter select Divide Chapter Edit HDD World Sports Rec time 1h00m Chapters 3 Select a chapter using gt Select the dividing point using lt lt gt gt or and press I e To return to the beginning of the chapter press Il and then press k lt 4 Press ENTER The chapter is divided into two Go N Erasing a chapter Erase 1 After step 4 of Erasing and Editing a Chapter select Erase Chapter Edit HDD World Sports Rec time Chapter 2 Select a chapter using 4 gt and press ENTER 3 For a Playlist chapter only 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 Chapter Edit HDD World Sports Rec time 1h00m 2 Move the combining bar using 4 gt and pres
92. DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD RAMs or play JPEG image files on the HDD DATA CDs CD ROMs CD Rs CD RWs or DATA DVDs DVD ROMs DVD RWs DVD Rs DivX is a video file compression technology developed by DivX Inc This product is an official DivX Certified product You can play DATA CDs CD ROMs CD Rs CD RWs and DATA DVDs DVD ROMs DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD RAMs that contain DivX video files DATA DVDs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1 Level 2 Romeo Joliet or UDF Universal Disk Format 1 02 1 50 2 00 or 2 01 format for the recorder to recognise the MP3 tracks JPEG image files and DivX video files DATA CDs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1 Level 2 Romeo or Joliet format for the recorder to recognise the MP3 tracks JPEG image files and DivX video files You can also play discs recorded in MultiSession Border Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software not supplied for details on the recording format Not available for MP3 audio tracks Note on MultiSession Border discs If audio tracks and images in Music CD format or Video CD format are recorded in the first session border only the first session border will be played back MP3 audio tracks JPEG image files or DivX video files that the recorder can play The recorder can play the following tracks and files MP3 audio tracks with the extension mp3 J
93. ENTER To confirm change or cancel a timer recording See Checking Changing Cancelling Timer Settings Schedule on page 71 To stop recording during timer recording Press Hi REC STOP Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording On screen instructions may appear after pressing W 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 recorded Set Rec Mode Adjust to On in the Recording setup page 135 Hint When you select AUTO for the recording mode the recorder automatically maximises the recording quality for the space available on the inserted disc if recording to DVD or to fit on to a blank DVD disc if recording to HDD Notes e If a message indicating that the HDD is full appears on the screen change the recording destination to DVD or make available space for the recording page 83 The last recording mode you selected manually becomes the default recording mode for timer recordings made from the GUIDE Plus system You cannot adjust the recording quality HDD or DVD once the recording starts The beginning of some recordings may not be made when using the VPS PDC function You cannot extend the recording duration time when VPS PDC is selected page 69
94. L only TVs Off Select this if the connected TV is a multi system NTSC compatible TV sjuawysnipy pue shuas 131 132 Audio Input Settings Audio In You can adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions NICAM Select For details on NICAM system see page 70 NICAM Normally select this position Standard Select this if the sound from NICAM broadcasts is not clear Analog Tuner Level If the playback sound is distorted set this item to Compression The recorder reduces the audio output level This function affects the output of the following jacks LINE 2 OUT R AUDIO L jacks LINE 3 TV jack LINE 1 DECODER jack Normal Normally select this position Select this when the playback sound from the speakers is distorted Compression External Audio Stereo Select this when receiving stereo programmes from connected equipment Bilingual Select this when receiving bilingual programmes from connected equipment Note When receiving audio input signals from the DV input jack the recorder automatically selects Stereo or Bilingual regardless of the External Audio setting Bilingual Recording Selects the sound to be recorded A L Records the main sound for the bilingual programme B R Records the sub sound for the bilingual programme Notes e W
95. M Seale ul Huljsespeojg anGojeue 104 snjq JAIND gt continued 4 62 4 Menu Bar Press the blue button Home and press to move the cursor to the Menu Bar Then select one of the following features using lt 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 67 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 63 Schedule Displays the list of timer settings page 71 Info Shows information when available Editor Allows you to edit the channel lineup and channel display page 65 Setup Allows you to change the language country region postal code input source or host channel 5 Home position When you press the blue button Home the cursor returns to the last programme position on the Grid 6 Tiles Shows the programme titles and category green sports purple movies blue children s teal others Select a programme using t4 gt and press ENTER to watch the programme 7 Broadcast station Logo Shows the broadcast station logo 8 Time Slot Indicates the currently selected time slot Use gt to select a different time slot
96. PEG image files e Print JPEG image files e Copy JPEG image files and slideshow to DVD RWs DVD Rs e Create a slideshow with your favourite music and graphic effects x Pict Story Preparing for Using the Photo Album Function Connect a USB device to the USB jack on the recorder or copy JPEG image files from DATA CDs DATA DVDs or the connected USB device to the HDD Connecting the USB device You can connect a USB device digital still camera Memory card reader and USB memory to the USB jack on the recorder to view JPEG image files or copy to the HDD Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device before connecting DVD recorder c o to USB jack E EJ USB cable not supplied USB output MOO gt Digital still camera N Signal flow O Note Some USB devices may not work with this recorder Copying JPEG image files to the HDD DISC USB HDD 1 Insert a disc that you are going to copy to the HDD or connect the USB device to the USB jack on the recorder 2 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears Select Photo Album and press ENTER The Photo Album menu appears Select the item and press ENTER To copy from DATA CDs DATA DVDs DVD RWs DVD Rs select View Photos on a DVD CD To copy from the connected USB device select View Photos on a USB Devic
97. PEG image files with the extension jpeg or jpg Baseline JPEG image files that conform to the Exif 2 2 image files format and Y Ca Cr is 4 4 4 4 2 2 or 4 2 0 DivX video files with the extension avi or divx Exchangeable Image File Format The file format used by digital still cameras Hint Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees Notes e The recorder will play any data with the extension mp3 jpeg jpg avi or divx even if they are not in MP3 JPEG or DivX format Playing these data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system Depending on the disc normal playback may not be possible For example the picture may be unclear playback may not appear smooth the sound may skip and so on Depending on the disc playback may take some time to start Some files cannot be played For MP3 audio tracks and DivX video files the recorder can play up to 99 albums each on a DATA CD or DATA DVD Up to 99 tracks and files under an album can be played For JPEG image files the recorder can load up to 99 albums and or up to 999 files under an album on a DATA CD DATA DVD or the connected USB device at a time To view unloaded albums reload them 9 66 e Proceeding to the next or another album may take some time The image size that can be dis
98. Press the corresponding colour button repeatedly to change settings e To change the recording destination press the yellow button Destination If there is not enough available DVD disc space for the recording the recorder automatically records the programme to the HDD even if you select DVD Recovery Recording When you set a daily or weekly timer HDDr allows you to replace the previous timer recording with the new one automatically HDD only e To set the recording pattern press the green button Frequency e To change the recording mode press the red button Quality page 154 Press gt to display Timing n O Press the green button Timing repeatedly to change the duration time or to set the VPS PDC function See About the VPS PDC function on page 69 e If you want to record to a particular HDD genre press the yellow button Genre repeatedly 8 Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus system The new settings become effective Cancelling timer settings In step 2 of Checking changing timer settings select the timer setting you want to cancel using and press the red button Delete HDD Remain DVD Remain 63h 52m SP th 9m SP To close the schedule list Press GUIDE Burjsespeoig anfojeue 104 Buipsosay gt continued 71 72 When the timer settings overlap The programme that
99. Rec Mode Adjust 54 68 135 Recommendation Search 56 Recordable discs 151 Recording 135 Recording 53 66 picture adjustment 120 recording format 151 recording mode 40 154 recording time 40 154 Series Recording 55 while watching another programme 39 Recording mode 40 154 Recording time 40 154 Recovery Recording 57 71 Region code 154 Remaining time 43 Remote 12 27 Rename Album 117 Rename File 117 Repeat 77 105 Repeat Album 77 105 Repeat Artist 105 Repeat Chapter 77 Repeat Disc 77 Repeat Play List 105 Repeat Programme 77 105 Repeat Title 77 Repeat Track 77 105 Replace Channels 126 Resetting the recorder 125 150 Restart USB Device 142 Resume Play 74 Rotate 114 S S VIDEO 23 Scan Audio 76 Schedule 62 Seamless Playback 138 Search 62 Searching audio track 105 by genre 42 fast reverse fast forward 76 105 JPEG image file 114 locating the beginning of the title chapter track 75 105 scan audio 76 Series Recording 55 Series Search 56 Set Genre 83 Set Password 138 Set Preview 142 Set Thumbnail 83 136 Set top box controller 18 33 Set top box receiver 20 Setting up the GUIDE Plus system 32 Setup 62 Signal Check 127 Simultaneous Rec and Play 80 Skip 128 Skip Once 59 Slideshow 114 x Pict Story 115 Slow motion play 76
100. Setting up the GUIDE Plus system For analogue broadcasting in areas with GUIDE Plus only on page 32 sGumas pue sdnyooy 33 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder s mains lead from the mains connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack i LINK jack page 98 For details refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment To record on this recorder see Recording from Connected Equipment on page 60 Connecting to the LINE 1 DECODER jack Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 1 DECODER jack of this recorder VCR TV SA to SCART input AUDIO VIDED Eoi DVD recorder Notes e Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded e If you pass the recorder signals through a VCR you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen DVD recorder a VCR ae TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and to your TV in the order shown below To watch video tapes watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV Line input 1 VCR p DVD recorder TV Lo A Line input 2 The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder s LINE 1 DECODER jack e
101. TA DVD DATA CD select View Photos on a DVD CD To print JPEG image files from the connected USB device select View Photos on a USB Device The Photo Album list appears 6 Select an album and press ENTER Photo Album HDD Album Size 999MB wo A lephant 1 12 Photos 002 Giraffe i BB 003 Bear EN 004_Lion Ke Ga 2005 ostrich P 006 Monkey fy 007 car WA A hg 008_Koala eH 009 Swan i 010 Gorilla Q HDD On Hippop C SE Remain 012 Kangaroo Q 226 56 1 58 T Selecta tile using 4 and press gt The sub menu appears 8 Select the item and press ENTER To print two or more files select Multi Mode To print the file selected in step 7 only go to step 12 9 select a file and press ENTER A check mark appears in the check box by the selected item e To clear the check mark press ENTER again e To clear all check marks select Single Mode 10 Repeat step 9 to select all files you want to print 11 Press gt The sub menu appears 12 Select Print and press ENTER The display asks for confirmation 13 select Start and press ENTER You can set the paper size and layout Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer To cancel printing Press ENTER To display the connected printer Sele
102. TV recommends programmes according to your profile settings Press to use Press the yellow _ button to change your profile settings Press lt to view Search Press gt to view Schedule Schedule Grid Search My TV Press the yellow button Profile Pr2 27 May 10 10 Add Home Use this screen to enter channels categories and amp keywords for your profile Press or to select then press the yellow button to define your profile settings a Profile Settings hannets Categories Promotional Panel Keywords Press ENTER to activate your Profile 5 Select Channels Categories or Keywords and press the yellow button Add Channels Select the programme position using 4 gt and press ENTER To add more programme positions press the yellow button Add You can register up to 16 programme positions To cancel the registration select a programme position and press the red button Delete Categories Select the category using t and press ENTER To add more categories press the yellow button Add You can register up to 4 categories To cancel the registration select a category and press the red button Delete Keywords Enter a keyword See To search for a programm
103. UCH DUB button on the recorder The recorder controls the DV camcorder for the whole process and completes the recording Follow steps 1 to 5 of Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing on page 98 and press ONE TOUCH DUB on the recorder The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts recording the tape contents After the recording is finished the recorder rewinds the tape in the DV camcorder and finalises the recorded disc except DVD RW DVD R VR mode automatically To stop during recording Press and hold W REC STOP for more than 3 seconds Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording Notes e When a blank space between the recordings on the tape continues for more than two minutes DV One Touch Dubbing ends automatically The recorder will pause recording when there is a blank space or an image containing copy protection signals on the tape The recorder will resume recording automatically when receiving a recordable signal Finalisation is cancelled if a timer recording starts except for DVD RW DVD R VR mode DV One Touch Dubbing ends automatically when there are images containing copy protection signals at the beginning of the tape When connecting digital video cameras to both DV IN jack and USB jack pressing the ONE TOUCH DUB button starts dubbing from the HDD camcorder Disconnect the HDD camcorder from the USB jack to dub from the DV camcorder Dubbing Selected Scenes
104. When you set Finalise to Yes in step 9 select the title menu style and press ENTER The recorder turns off automatically when you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished To cancel dubbing Press and hold HDD DVD DUB for more than one second When dubbing Move is stopped partway no part of the title will be moved to the dubbing target However note that this will decrease the free space for DVD Rs DVD Rs About dubbing mode appears next to the title that can be dubbed at high speed High Speed dubbing in the Title Edit display The following titles are dubbed at normal speed Real time dubbing Titles containing both main and sub sounds except DVD RWs DVD Rs VR mode Titles recorded in mixed picture size 4 3 and 16 9 etc except for DVD RWs DVD Rs VR mode Titles recorded on DVD RWs DVD RWs Video mode DVD R DVD R Video mode For the minimum required time for High Speed dubbing see page 157 aha lt gt AGH Buiqgng I gt continued 91 92 To edit titles on the Dubbing List T Follow steps 1 to 7 of Dubbing Using Dubbing List on page 90 The Title Edit display appears Dubbing HDD gt DVD video mode 4Titles Title Edit D23 l World Tour Asia 3 2 World Tour Asia 2 Oni 3 World Tour Asia 1 4 World Cup Final o Next
105. XX IER Region code Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are being marketed by some record companies Please be aware that among those discs there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side However since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc CD standard playback on this product is not guaranteed Notes e Some DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD RWs DVD Rs 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 refer to the operating instructions for the recording device If the disc contains PC data unrecognisable by this recorder the data may be erased Do not insert any discs that cannot be recorded or played on this recorder This may cause the recorder to malfunction About Recording Dubbing Mode Like the standard x3 recording modes of video tapes you can select the desired r
106. ack on the DV camcorder Images from the DV camcorder appear on your TV screen To cancel playback Press SYSTEM MENU Hint You can dub the playing tape contents During playback press HDD or DVD to select the dubbing destination and press REC To stop dubbing press W REC STOP Guiqqng Japsoowe jg 101 102 Music Jukebox About Jukebox There are two methods to use Jukebox connecting the USB device or copying audio tracks to the HDD When using Jukebox you can do following e Store audio tracks on the HDD e Play audio tracks using various play modes e Label tracks albums or artists e Create a Playlist Notes on copying e You cannot copy audio tracks on the HDD to discs or USB devices Some audio tracks may not be copied depending on the file size An artist name album name and MP3 audio track name are copied and albums and MP3 tracks are stored in each artist folder However albums and MP3 audio tracks are stored in the Unknown folder when their artist name cannot be copied Audio tracks from a CD are stored in the artist folder labelled Unknown Names are automatically labelled A_ _F_ for album A_ 3 Frese T k for audio tracks When copying is stopped partway tracks that have finished copying before you stop will remain copied onto the HDD as an album You can check which albums have been copied in the Music Jukebox list page 104 No other oper
107. acks in a disc containing both file types T Press while the Title List DVD CD is displayed 2 Select Data Format using 4 9 and press ENTER 3 Select CD MP3 or DivX using tit and press ENTER Return to the Title List then select an album title or track and press ENTER or To stop playback Press W To resume playback from the point where you stopped Resume Play When you press C gt again after you stop playback the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed W To start from the beginning press W again and press D gt Playback starts from the beginning of the title track scene Notes e You cannot resume playback during TV Pause e Resume Play is not available for Super VIDEO CDs e The point where you stopped playing is cleared from memory when you open the disc tray except HDD you play another title except HDD you start playback using the Title List except HDD you edit the title after stopping playback you change the settings on the recorder you make a recording except HDD you disconnect the mains lead To play restricted DVDs Parental Lock If you play a restricted DVD the display for entering your password appears on your TV screen Enter your four digit password using the number buttons and press ENTER The recorder starts playback To register or change the password see Limitation Settings Parent
108. actile dot as a reference when operating the recorder gt continued 3 14 Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ES R a on standby 30 Turns the recorder on or off remote sensor 27 Disc tray 38 Front panel display 15 open close 38 Opens or closes the disc tray B play 73 114 The B button has a tactile dot E stop 73 104 114 REC 38 HDD 38 Records to or plays titles on HDD The HDD indicator lights up when the HDD is selected DVD 38 Records to or plays titles on DVD The DVD indicator lights up when the DVD is selected E REC STOP 38 PROGRAM 38 The button has a tactile dot INPUT input select 60 72 Selects an input source LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R jacks 35 Connect a VCR or similar recording device to these jacks eject RDR HXD795 HXD895 HXD995 HXD1095 only 26 Removes the CAM from the CAM slot 15 CAM Conditional Access Module slot RDR HXD795 HXD895 HXD995 HXD1095 only 26 16 ONE TOUCH DUB 96 100 Starts dubbing from a connected digital video camera 17 DV IN jack 98 Connect a DV camcorder to this jack 18 Y USB jack type A 102 108 Connect a USB device to this jack 19 PictBridge USB jack type B 118 Connect a PictBridge compatible prin
109. after pressing W REC STOP In this case follow the on screen instructions Hint You can use the Rec Mode Adjust function page 68 Notes e If a message indicating that the HDD is full appears on the screen change the recording destination to DVD or make available space for the recording page 83 e When you set the recording destination to HDDr the previous timer recording will be replaced with the new one even if you have not watched it About the VPS PDC function VPS PDC signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems These signals ensure that timer recordings are made regardless of any broadcast delays early starts or broadcast interruptions To use the VPS PDC function Select VPS PDC in step 10 above When you turn on this function the recorder starts scanning the channels before the timer recording starts Note If a message indicating that the HDD is full appears on the screen change the recording destination to DVD or make available space for the recording page 83 Using the Quick Timer function You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute increments For details see page 58 Burjsespeoig anfojeue 104 Bulpiovay gt continued 69 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system The HDD when HDD R
110. al Audio In EPG T Audio Out Easy Language Recording v e Select GUIDE Plus to use the Gemstar GUIDE Plus electronic programme guide see page 61 TV Type page 137 e If you have a widescreen TV select Wide 16 9 e If you have a standard TV select Standard 4 3 This will determine how widescreen images are displayed on your TV Progressive When you connect a progressive format TV to this recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks select Compatible HDD caution messages Read the HDD caution messages and press ENTER Select Finish Setup using and press ENTER Easy Setup is completed Go to Setting up the GUIDE Plus system For analogue broadcasting in areas with GUIDE Plus only page 32 to use the Gemstar GUIDE Plus electronic programme guide To return to the previous step Press gt RETURN gt continued 31 32 Hint If you want to run Easy Setup again select Easy Setup in the Basic setup from Initial Setup in the System Menu page 125 Setting up the GUIDE Plus system For analogue broadcasting in areas with GUIDE Plus only Follow the instructions below to set up the GUIDE Plus system and use the connected set top box receiver 1 Press GUIDE The GUIDE Plus system Basic Setup appears Pr2 27 May 10 10 Back Home Please enter
111. al Lock on page 138 One Touch Play for SCART HDMI connections only Press C gt With one touch of the D gt button the recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV s input is switched to the recorder Playback starts automatically Notes e 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 e To use the One Touch Play function set Control for HDMI to On default in the HDMI Output setup page 140 Playback options To check the position of the buttons below see the illustration on page 73 Buttons Operations ANGLE Changes the angles for a scene when pressed during playback DVD When the disc has various angles multi angles recorded OG appears on the screen To switch the angle mark indicator to off set Angle Indicator to Off in the Playback setup page 138 AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed HDD CD DATA CD repeatedly in normal playback mode Ney Selects the language HDD Selects the main or sub sound 2 ET OD Ow gt Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks 1 DivX video file only 2 MP3 audio track only SUBTITLE DD CALNE DivX video file only Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly yoeqhelg I 0 e gt ins
112. and press ENTER BS initial Setup a Bae input colour system Digital Tuner Component Video Out S Video Analog Tuner LINE 3 Out RGB Video In Out UNET In Audio In NTSC on PAL TV Audio Out Language Recording v Press to select Video or RGB and press ENTER Press to select Decoder and press ENTER Press lt gt RETURN to return the cursor to the left column o NO l 9 Select Analog Tuner and press ENTER 10 Select Manual CH Setting and press ENTER 11 Select Next Screen and press ENTER Select LINE 1 In and press ENTER 12 Select your country region and press ENTER Programme position Skip 4 CH System Western Euro On Channel Sound System Name Decoder sGumas pue sdnyooy 13 Select the desired programme position using PROG or number buttons 14 select Channel using and select the external decoder programme position using gt 15 select Sound System using and select an available TV system B G DK I or L using 4 gt To receive broadcasts in France select L 16 select Decoder using and select On using gt 17 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu To return to the previous step Press RETURN Notes e If you disconnect the recorder s mains lead you will not be able to view the signals fro
113. ano My heart The Best Total 5 HDD Remain 147 06 A Select an artist album or track and press gt To display an album list select an artist using and press ENTER To display a track list select an album using and press ENTER Select an option and press ENTER Erase Erases the selected artist album track Select Yes when asked for confirmation Edit Allows you to make the following edits e Artist Name Allows you to enter or re enter an artist name page 44 e Album Name Allows you to enter or re enter an album name page 44 e Track Name Allows you to enter or re enter a track name page 44 e Copy Album Allows you to copy an album page 103 e Copy Track Allows you to copy a track page 103 Repeat Repeats playback of artist album track page 105 Add to Play List Allows you to add tracks to a Playlist page 105 Play List Name Allows you to enter or re enter a Playlist name up to 12 characters page 44 Note You cannot edit audio tracks on the connected USB device xoqayne ISNN 107 108 Photo Album About the Photo Album Function The Photo Album function enables you to do following Store JPEG image files on the HDD e View JPEG image files on the HDD DATA DVDs DVD RWs DVD Rs DATA CDs or connected USB device Edit J
114. any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder DVD recorder Aerial cable supplied cN Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to ANALOG AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder 2 Connect ANALOG AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable sumag pue sdnyooy 21 Step 2 Connecting the Video Cords HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns through according to the input jack on your TV monitor projector or audio component such as an AV amplifier receiver This will enable you to view pictures Ope Q Cm hw AUDIO O R TV projector or audio component TV Audio video cord not supplied to LINE 2 OUT VIDEO SCART cord not supplied DVD recorder fa to LINE 2 OUT ean S VIDEO to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI cord Component video not supplied cord not supplied S video cord J not supplied green o Ps CB BD Q oan COMPONENT VIDEO IN projector or audio INPUT HDMI IN componeni TV projector or audio TV projector or component audio component E Signal flow 22 SCART input jack When setting LINE 3 Out to S Video or RGB in the Video In Out setup page 131 use a SCART cord that conforms to the s
115. at 0 0 e eee eee 77 Creating your own programme Programme 0 0005 78 Advanced Playback Functions 0 0 eee eee eee 79 Pausing a TV broadcast TV Pause Pause Live TV 79 Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording Chase Play ss tic as Mite aude ea ea ete A dha ep eka 79 Playing a previous recording while making another Simultaneous Rec and Play 00 00000 000 80 Searching for a Time Title Chapter Track etc 0 00008 80 Erasing and Editing 0 2 eee eee eee eee 82 Before EGitiing vener Sed aia dee ately Sha eaten neo Dh teak wae tesa Wa 82 Erasing and Editing a Title 0 00 0 eee eee 83 Editing multiple titles Multi Mode 000 0c eee eee 83 Erasing a section of a title A B Erase 0 0000 000 84 Dividing a title Divide 0 0 84 Erasing and Editing a Chapter 0 0000000000008 85 Dividing a chapter Divide 0 0 0 0 cece eee 86 Erasing a chapter Erase 00 00 c cee eee 86 Combining multiple chapters Combine 0 0005 86 Creating and Editing a Playlist 0 0 0 0 0 0000 87 Moving a Playlist title Move 0 e eee eee 87 Combining multiple Playlist titles Combine 2 87 Dividing a Playlist title Divide 00 000 e cece eee 87 Moving a chapt
116. ations are available when copying audio tracks While copying audio tracks timer recordings are unavailable If the timer is set during copying the recorder starts the timer recording after copying is finished e Copy protected CDs cannot be copied to the HDD Preparing for Using Jukebox Connect a USB device to the USB jack on the recorder or copy audio tracks from the connected USB device or CDs DATA CDs DATA DVDs to the HDD Connecting the USB device You can connect a USB device to the USB jack on the recorder to listen to the MP3 audio tracks or copy to the HDD Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device before connecting DVD recorder lo eee o o to USB jack USB device Note Some USB devices may not work with this recorder Copying tracks or albums USB HDD You can copy up to 99 albums or 999 audio tracks on the USB device to the HDD 1 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the recorder page 102 2 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 3 Select Music Jukebox and press ENTER 4 Select Listen to Music from USB Device and press ENTER The Music Jukebox USB appears 5 Select an album to copy using and press gt The sub menu appears 6 Select Edit using and press ENTER T Select an item using 4 and press ENTER To copy
117. audio component such as an AV amplifier receiver This will enable you to listen to sound Speakers Rear L fe Front L fe Centre HDMI cord not supplied JN A LJ to HDMI OUT L HDMI OUT Audio component with a decoder Speakers Ol Rear R DOl Front R Ol Subwoofer to coaxial HDMI digital input Q sGumas pue sdnyooH Coaxial digital cord not supplied to DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT PCM DTS MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL TNE OUT AUDIO VIDEO ER LINE 2 OUT AUDIO VIDEO L not supplied c Signal flow The yellow plug is used for video signals page 22 Digital audio input jack If your audio component has a Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input jack use this connection You can enjoy Dolby Digital 5 1ch DTS 5 1ch and MPEG audio 5 1ch surround effects QQQ o Audio video cord DVD recorder INPUT VIDEO O Or TV projector or audio component white red If you connect a Sony audio component that is compatible with the Control for HDMI function refer to the operating instructions supplied with the audio component gt continued 25 Audio L R left right input jacks This connection will use your TV s or audio component s two speakers for sound Hi
118. 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 T Press while the Title List is displayed 2 Select Play List using and press ENTER 3 Select Original or Play List using 4 and press ENTER About editing accuracy When editing the titles recorded on the HDD you can select the type of editing Video Mode Compatible Editing Recommended if you are going to dub the titles to DVD RWs DVD Rs Video mode or DVD RWs DVD Rs afterward by High speed dubbing The editing points and chapter marks may be slightly different from those you selected Frame Accurate Editing Recommended when you want to edit titles precisely However the editing points may be slightly different from the point you selected when you dub the titles by High speed dubbing Erasing and Editing a Title HDD This section explains the basic edit functions Note that editing is irreversible To edit DVD RWs DVD Rs VR mode without changing the original recordings create a Playlist title page 87 d Press TITLE LIST For DVD RWs DVD Rs in VR mode switch the Title List Original or Playlist if necessary 2 Select a title and press gt The sub menu appears 3 Select an opt
119. by many corporations IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers For details on how to dub when this recorder is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks see page 98 The DV IN jack on this recorder can only input DVC SD signals It cannot output signals The DV IN jack will not accept MICRO MV signals from equipment such as a MICRO MV digital video camera with an i LINK jack For further precautions see the notes on page 98 For details on precautions when connecting this recorder also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected Note Normally only one piece of equipment can be connected to this recorder by the i LINK cable DV connecting cable When connecting this recorder to i LINK compatible equipment having two or more i LINK jacks DV jacks refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected e i LINK and f are trademarks uoHeUojUy jeuonippy 161 Specifications System Laser Semiconductor laser Transmission standards Digital broadcasting DVB T Channel coverage Digital broadcasting VHF 170 MHz to 230 MHz UHF 470 MHz to 862 MHz Channel coverage Analogue broadcasting PAL B G D K D SECAM L VHF E2 to E12 R1 to R12 F2 to F10 Italian A to H Ireland A to J South Africa 4 to 11 13 UHF E21 to E69 R21 to R69 B21 to B69 F21 to F69 CATV S01 to S05 S1 to S20 France
120. ck 103 Copy Free 157 Copying albums 102 audio tracks 102 JPEG image files 108 Copy Never 157 Copy Once 157 Country Area code 158 CPRM 152 Create x Pict Story 115 Creating a Playlist 87 D D TV Age Limit 139 D TV Auto Channel Setting 30 D TV Language 127 DATA CD 153 DATA DVD 153 Decoder 37 130 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL 25 Digital Services Digital Text viewing 52 EPG 50 Programme information 51 Digital Tuner 126 Disc settings 45 46 49 123 Disc Setup 45 46 49 123 Disc space 82 Disc types 151 153 Divide 84 86 87 DivX Registration Code 141 DivX video files 73 Dolby Digital 25 133 Download from TV 127 DTS 25 133 Dubbing Dubbing List 90 HDD DVD DUB 90 High Speed 157 Move 157 DV camcorder 98 DV camcorder dubbing 98 DV Manual Dubbing 100 DV One Touch Dubbing 100 DV Playback 101 DV IN 98 DV Input 99 132 DV Manual Dubbing 100 DV One Touch Dubbing 100 DV Playback 101 DVD Backup 93 DVD Menu Language 135 DVD Playback 138 DVD VIDEO 153 DVD R 151 DVD RW 151 DVD R 151 DVD RAM 153 DVD RW 151 E Easy Setup 30 125 Edit 83 107 Editing 82 chapters 85 Playlist 87 titles 83 Editor 62 Enter characters 44 EPG Viewing a list of available channels 50 EPG Type Select 31 125 Erase 59 83 86 107 117 Erase Album 117 External Audio 132
121. connected to the recorder Note that this function may not work depending on the printer TV Pause Selects the tuner for the TV Pause page 79 TV s Tuner Selects this when connecting the recorder to your TV using the SCART jack Selects this when connecting the recorder to your TV not using the SCART jack Recorder s Tuner Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer Power The power does not turn on gt Check that the mains lead is connected securely The power of the recorder turns off at the same time as the TV is turned off gt This is caused by the BRAVIA Sync features Set Control for HDMI to Off in the HDMI Output setup to cancel this function page 140 Tuner The channel is not found or stored or missed gt Make sure that your aerial is properly connected to the recorder gt Confirm with your dealer that you are in an area that can receive a digital signal gt Check your aerial installation Picture There is no picture gt Re connect all connecting cords securely gt The connecting cords are damaged gt Check the connection to your TV page 18 gt Switch the input selector on your TV
122. ct Confirm Printer of USB in the Options 2 setup page 142 To restart the connected USB device Select Restart USB Device of USB in the Options 2 setup page 142 Hint Printing options such as paper size or layout differ depending on the printer For details refer to the instructions supplied with the printer wingly 0 04g 119 120 Settings and Adjustments Adjusting Picture Quality HDD OD ONE DivX video file only You can adjust the picture quality from the connected equipment such as a TV or VCR and also the picture quality of broadcasts that the recorder can receive by selecting a preset setting You can also adjust the picture quality by changing detailed settings and store up to three settings in the memory 1 Press SYSTEM MENU in stop mode For adjusting playback picture quality press SYSTEM MENU during playback The System Menu appears 2 Select Picture Adjustment and press ENTER 3 Select a preset setting using 4 gt and press ENTER For recording Tuner TV broadcast VCR Video cassettes DTV Digital broadcast Memory1 Your own settings To Memory2 create your own settings Memory3 see To create your own setting on page 120 For playback Produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity Dynamic Standard Displays a standard pic
123. d 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 Europe Only Pb Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for
124. d press ENTER Select 8 Titles using and press ENTER Detailed information including the resumption time for the selected title is shown below the list Title List HDD 10 Titles BTitles FO NEw FRI 20 04 13 00 Fri20 04 Pr 4 SLP_Pr4 9 NEW TUE 10 04 21 00 Tue10 04 Pr 9 SLP_Pr9 By Date MON 02 04 Mystery Pr3 All Genres 7 FRi_30 03 World Sports ERIN Em 6 WED 28 03 Family Pr4 ES 5 SUN 25 03 Nature Prd 4 TUE 20 03 News Pr 3 THU 15 03 Weather Pr2 HDD 1 SP 3 00 Fri20 04 Pr4 SLP X 13 00 Pr4 Resume Remain pe 70h03m SLP 0h15m 0 46 To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST Notes e The title names may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders e It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to be displayed e After editing the title thumbnail picture may change to the first scene of the recording title e After dubbing the title thumbnail picture set on the source recording is cancelled e In some areas letters or symbols that the recorder cannot record or display are replaced with Displaying the playing time and play information HDD CD TED OD 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 repeatedly The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status In stop mode Exam
125. d DVD mode SUBTITLE 75 Selects a subtitle language 12 S text 51 52 This button function is not available in some areas MENU 73 Displays the disc s menu Green 50 61 Yellow 50 61 Red 50 61 Blue 50 61 SYSTEM MENU 120 TITLE LIST 40 73 83 TOP MENU 73 GUIDE 50 61 Displays EPG or GUIDE Plus system screen TIMER 56 59 INFO information 50 62 Displays the programme information 4 gt ENTER 30 Selects a desired item o gt RETURN 30 EXIT 126 Cancels scanning of programme positions 23 DISPLAY 43 Displays the playing status or disc information 24 44 1 previous next 75 105 PAGE 50 62 Changes the programme list by page e e gt instant replay instant advance 75 44 lt 4I1 lt 0 gt 11 gt search slow freeze frame 75 105 DAY 62 Changes the programme list by day play 73 114 H pause 39 75 105 114 E stop 73 104 114 The C button has a tactile dot TV PAUSE 79 REC 38 E REC STOP 38 HDD DVD DUB 90 Starts dubbing the current playing title or cancels the dubbing REC MODE 38 Selects the recording mode 27 ZOOM 114 Zooms an image during a slideshow 28 TV 1 on standby 28 TV input select 28 TV 1 volume 28 TV PROG programme 28 The button has a tactile dot 29 PLAY MODE 77 80 D Al Use the t
126. d contents are all cleared when you reset the recorder page 150 If the USB jack and the DV IN jack on the recorder are both connected to a compatible digital video camera One Touch Dubbing is performed via the USB jack Dubbing from HDD Camcorder Using the On Screen Display HDD Cam Dubbing HDD You can dub the contents of your HDD camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder using the on screen display Methods to dub from the HDD camcorder include e Incremental Dubbing The recorder automatically detects the contents recorded on the connected HDD camcorder and starts dubbing from the contents following the last dubbed contents if there are contents that have already been dubbed Full Dubbing The recorder dubs all contents of the HDD camcorder including the contents that have already been dubbed to the recorder 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing on page 95 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears Select HDD Cam DV and press ENTER Select HDD Cam Dubbing and press ENTER Select Incremental Dubbing or Full Dubbing and press ENTER To dub newly shot contents only select Incremental Dubbing To dub all contents of the HDD camcorder select Full Dubbing The display asks for confirmation o Aa Gd N 6 Select Yes and press ENTER The recorder starts dubbing the contents on the HDD camcorder to the HDD Title List of the r
127. de and press ENTER For the HDD select a type of editing and press ENTER For details see page 82 The display for setting the dividing point appears The title starts to play Divide Title HDD World Sports Rec time thoom 74 0 10 00 gt Play Divide Cancel 3 Select the dividing point using lt lt gt gt or gt and press I e To return to the beginning of the title press Ill and then press k lt 4 Press ENTER For the HDD the display asks for Erasing and Editing a confirmation Ch t 5 Select Yes and press ENTER HDD apter only The title is divided into two 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 87 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 gt The sub menu appears Select Edit and press ENTER Select Chapter Edit and press ENTER For the HDD select a type of editing and press ENTER For details see page 82 5 Select an option and press ENTER You can make the following edits to the chapter Divide Divides a chapter into two page 86 Erase Move e Erase Erases the selected chapter page 86 e Move for Playlist titles on
128. display asks for confirmation 10 Select Yes using lt gt and press ENTER The albums or tracks are copied to the HDD e To copy more tracks or albums repeat from step 4 To cancel copying Press ENTER xoqayne ISNN I 103 104 Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox USB Device 1 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 2 Select Music Jukebox and press ENTER 3 Select Listen to Music Edit or Listen to Music from USB Device and press ENTER To listen to the audio tracks on the HDD select Listen to Music Edit To listen to the MP3 audio tracks from the connected USB device select Listen to Music from USB Device The Music Jukebox list appears J Music Jukebox HDD Artist List Artist aL Original The Best Opera Symphony Samba Gis Live Piano My heart The Best 10 Artists Total 5 HOD Remain 147 06 4 Select an artist album or track and press gt HDD only To display an album list select an artist using 4 and press ENTER To display a track list select an album using and press ENTER Playback starts To stop playback Press W stop To return to the previous display Press gt RETURN If you cannot return to the artist list or album list using oe RETURN see To change the display mode Original list only on page 104 To scroll the list displa
129. e The Photo Album list appears Example DVD CD Photo Album DVD CD Album Select Album 001 002 003 004 Gia 005 006 007 008 HOD 001 F_001 Bal Files 5 Remain Album Size 2 8MB 19 226 56 Select an album or JPEG image file using and press gt The sub menu appears Select Multi Mode using and press ENTER e To copy all the albums and JPEG image files select Copy all to HDD and go to step 11 e To copy the album or file selected in step 5 only select Copy to HDD and go to step 11 Select an album or JPEG image file and press ENTER A check mark appears in the check box by the selected item e To clear the check mark press ENTER again e To clear all check marks press gt to select Single Mode from the sub menu Repeat step 7 to select all of the albums or JPEG image files you want to copy Press gt The sub menu appears 10 Select Copy to HDD and press ENTER The display asks for confirmation 11 Select Yes and press ENTER To cancel select No Copying all JPEG image files from the connected USB device USB DVD RW DVD Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the recorder Insert a blank DVD RW DVD R Video mode 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 4 Select Photo Album and press ENTER The
130. e Timer List display appears When all of the timer settings are not visible on the display press to view the hidden timer settings 2 Select the timer setting you want to check change cancel and press gt The sub menu appears 3 Select an option and press ENTER Modify Changes the timer setting Select an item using lt and adjust using Select OK and press ENTER Timer 10 30SUN 23 14 Pr CH Date Extend D TV 001 SUN 23 11 Off Detailed Settings Record to Recording Mode VPS PDC Update Genre No Category EPG Link Series Recording Set Details Set Title Name Cancel VPS PDC 0 8 Erase Erases the timer setting Select Yes and press ENTER Skip Once Cancels the daily or weekly recordings only once After cancelling the timer setting Skip Once appears next to the timer setting in the Timer List Alternate Search models for the UK only page 56 Series Search models for the UK only page 56 Recommendation Search models for the UK only page 56 To change or cancel the setting repeat steps 2 and 3 above When the timer settings overlap e The programme that starts first has priority and the entire programme is recorded e After finishing the previous recording the other recording starts with several tens of second s delay whe
131. e or a DVD RW VR mode you can edit chapter marks page 85 Checking Changing Cancelling Timer Settings Schedule HDD You can change or cancel timer settings using the schedule list Checking changing timer settings 1 Press TIMER The schedule list appears Pr2 27 May 10 10 Manual Home Schedule displays programmes you ve Set to Record Press to use Press the green button for manual _ recording Press lt to view My TV Press to view Info Grid Search MyTV Schedule gt Record Schedule Qual Freg Dest 27 May Friends SP Once HDD 27 May Travel SP Once HDD Promotional HDD Remain DVD Remain 63h 52m SP th 9m SP 2 Select the timer setting you want to change using You can check the selected timer setting highlighted in pink To change the setting go to step 3 If not changing the setting go to step 6 3 Press the green button Edit Pr2 27 May 10 10 Back Next Home 7 Please enter the recording date and press the green button to confirm a AD E A Grid MyTV Schedule gt Record Schedule Qual Freq Dest i 27 May Friends SP Once HDD 27 May Travel SP_ Once HDD 4 In the left column select an item using the red button Back or the green button Next and adjust using the number buttons or 4 gt D
132. e 46 Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD 1 2 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears Select Photo Album and press ENTER The Photo Album menu appears Select View Edit Photos on the HDD and press ENTER The Photo Album HDD list appears Select an album or JPEG image file and press gt The sub menu appears Select an option and press ENTER You can make the following edits to the album JPEG image file Start Slideshow Starts a slideshow page 114 Start Audio Slideshow HDD only Starts a slideshow with the sound page 115 Create x Pict Story Creates a new x Pict Story page 115 New Album Creates a new album Album Options e Erase Album Erases the selected album e Copy Album Contents Copies all JPEG image files in the selected album to the HDD page 110 e Rename Album Changes the selected album name page 44 e Protect Album Contents Protects all JPEG image files in the selected album e Cancel Protection Cancels protection of all JPEG image files in the selected album Copy to DVD Copies the selected album or JPEG image file toa DVD page 110 Multi Mode Selects multiple albums or JPEG image files to edit Copy all to HDD Copies all the albums and JPEG image files to the HDD page 108 Copy to HDD Copies the selected album or JPEG imag
133. e by keyword on page 67 To add more keywords press the yellow button Add You can register up to 16 keywords To cancel the registration select a keyword and press the red button Delete 6 Press ENTER To change the profile settings Repeat from step 3 above To select and watch a programme from My TV 1 After step 3 above press ENTER The programmes that match the profile conditions are displayed Select a programme using 4 9 gt and press ENTER Ajuo snid JAIN YM seai ul HuNsespeosg anBojeue 104 sniq AGIND 63 Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus System You can customize the GUIDE Plus system If the host channel has been changed or moved and the programme guide data cannot be received you can resolve the problem by following the steps below Searching for the GUIDE Plus host channel Setup The default host channel setting is set to Automatic so you should not have to change the host channel setting However if the host channel has changed or moved update the host channel setting If the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only page 20 see Changing the GUIDE Plus host channel manually Setup on page 64 1 Press GUIDE 2 Press to move the cursor to the Menu Bar 3 Select Setup using gt The GUIDE Plus setup menu appears Pr2 27 May 10 10 Home Se
134. e file to the HDD page 108 File Options e Erase Erases the selected JPEG image file e Copy Copies the selected JPEG image file page 110 e Rename File Changes the selected JPEG image file name page 44 e Protect Protects the selected JPEG image file Select again to cancel the protection Print Prints the selected JPEG image file page 118 Detailed Information Displays the detailed information for the selected JPEG image file page 114 Single Mode Cancels Multi Mode wingly 0 04g 117 Printing JPEG Image Files You can print JPEG image files on the HDD DATA DVDs DATA CDs or connected USB device by connecting a PictBridge compatible printer to the USB jack on the recorder Refer to the instructions supplied with the printer 1 Connect a PictBridge compatible printer to the USB jack on the recorder PictBridge PictBridge compatible printer 2 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the recorder When printing JPEG image files on the HDD or DATA DVDs DATA CDs skip this step 3 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 4 Select Photo Album and press ENTER The Photo Album menu appears 5 Select the item and press ENTER To print JPEG image files on the HDD select View Edit Photos on the HDD To print JPEG image files on a DA
135. e same colour system page 125 Hookups DVD recorder S i LINK cable not supplied DV camcorder coN Signal flow 1 Press HDD or DVD to select the recording destination If you select DVD insert a disc see 1 Inserting a Disc on page 38 2 Insert the source DV Digital8 format tape into your DV camcorder For the recorder to record or edit your DV camcorder must be set to video playback mode 3 Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the recording mode The recording mode changes as follows ie I sl MN lt SEP lt SLP lt EP lt LP For details about the recording mode see page 154 Note that you cannot select further manual recording mode options 4 Set the External Audio setting in the Audio In setup page 132 5 Set the DV Input setting in the Audio In setup page 132 You are ready to start dubbing Select one of the dubbing methods on the following pages To playback DV Digital8 format tape You can check the contents of DV Digital8 format tape before dubbing For details see Playing from a DV Camcorder on page 101 Notes You cannot connect more than one piece of digital video equipment to the recorder You cannot control the recorder using another device or another recorder of the same model You cannot record date time or the contents of the cassette memory onto
136. e sure to use one that is fully wired 21 pins GUIDE Plus system in areas with GUIDE Plus only GUIDE Plus system does not appear gt Even if you complete Easy Setup TV programme listings do not appear until the recorder receives the GUIDE Plus data Turn off the recorder but do not unplug it Wait for 24 hours It may take several days for the recorder to receive the GUIDE Plus data for all programme positions If the recorder does not receive the GUIDE Plus data after 24 hours set the host channel manually page 64 The host channel is disabled Show and enable the host channel page 65 The timer is set Cancel the timer setting The clock is incorrect Set the clock manually page 124 The country region or postal code is incorrect Correctly set your country region and postal code page 30 When the recorder is connected to a set top box receiver the set top box receiver must be turned on to download the GUIDE Plus data gt If the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only try the following Turn on your set top box receiver Connect the set top box controller Follow the steps in Changing the GUIDE Plus host channel manually Setup page 64 to set the host channel manually Be sure to set your set top box receiver tuner as the source gt Area numbers that cannot be received using GUIDE Plus are set Select Easy Setup in the Basic
137. ecorder The recorder turns off automatically if you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished To stop dubbing Press W REC STOP Or select Exit in step 6 and press ENTER Note With Incremental Dubbing the contents that have already been dubbed to the recorder are not dubbed again even after you erase them from the recorder You can dub only newly shot contents Buiqqng sapsoowe GOH I 97 DV Camcorder Dubbing Before DV Camcorder Dubbing This section explains dubbing with a DV camcorder and playing the contents of a DV camcorder via the DV IN jack on the front panel If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks see Recording from Connected Equipment on page 72 The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i LINK standard Follow the instructions in Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing and then move on to the section on dubbing For more information about i LINK see About i LINK on page 161 How chapters are created The contents dubbed to the HDD or DVD become a single title This title is divided into chapters When dubbing to the HDD or a DVD RW DVD R VR mode and when Auto Chapter HDD VR is set to On in the Recording setup page 136 each shooting session on the tape becomes a chapter on the disc For other discs the recorder divides the title into chapters according to the Auto Chapter Video or
138. ecording Format is set to Video Mode Off in the Recording setup page 137 and a DVD RW VR mode or DVD R VR mode can record both main and sub sounds You can switch between main and sub when playing the disc The HDD when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode On in the Recording setup page 137 anda 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 Before recording starts set Bilingual Recording to A L default or B R in the Audio In setup page 132 About HDD Recording format see page 137 ZWEITON German stereo system When a stereo based programme is received Stereo appears When a bilingual ZWEITON based programme is received L R or L R appears NICAM system To record a NICAM programme be sure to set NICAM Select to NICAM default in the Audio In setup If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts set NICAM Select to Standard page 132 Creating chapters in a title The recorder can automatically divide a recording a title into chapters by inserting chapter marks To select chapter mark intervals or disable this function see Auto Chapter HDD VR Auto Chapter Video or Auto Chapter DVD R RW in the Recording setup page 136 When recording to the HDD a DVD R VR mod
139. ecording mode using the REC MODE button Recording modes with higher quality provide a more beautiful recording but the large data volume also results in a shorter recording time Conversely a longer duration provides a longer recording time but the lower data volume results in a coarser picture quality To select further options for recording mode manual recording mode set Manual Rec Mode to On go to setup in the Recording setup page 135 To record pictures in higher quality than HQ mode on the HDD set Manual Rec Mode to On go to setup and then select HQ The table on the following pages shows the approximate recording times for the HDD and the different DVD types in each manual recording mode as well as the standard recording mode equivalents Hint To easily select a manual recording mode press REC MODE repeatedly to display MN and select a manual recording mode using lt gt Recording time in each recording mode Bold lines indicate noticeable level differences in recording picture quality Approx recording time hours Recording HDD DVD RW mode RDR RDR RDR RDR DVD RW DVD R DL HXD790 HXD890 HXD990 HXD1090 DVD R DVD R DL HXD795 HXD895 HXD995 HXD1095 DVD R HQ 17 23 36 73 PCM 25 34 53 105 1hr 1min 1 hr 51 min HQ MN32 25 34 53 105 lhr 1 min 1hr 51 min
140. ed e To select a cable or satellite programme position press gt until the programme position you want is displayed Receivable channels TV system Channel coverage BG West European E2 E12 VHF Countries except those listed below Italian A H VHF E21 E69 UHF S1 S20 CATV S21 S41 HYPER S01 S05 CATV DK East European R1 R12 VHF Counties R21 R69 UHF S1 S20 CATV S21 S41 HYPER S01 S05 CATV Ireland A J VHF South Africa 4 11 13 VHF B21 B69 UHF S1 S20 CATV S21 S41 HYPER S01 S05 CATV I Great Britain Ireland L France F2 F10 VHF F21 F69 UHF B Q CATV S21 S41 HYPER To receive broadcasts in France select L Tuning the French CATV channels This recorder can scan the CATV channels B to Q and the HYPER frequency channels S21 to S41 On the Channel Set menu the channels are indicated as CC1 to CC44 For example channel B is indicated by Channel Set number CC1 and channel Q is indicated by Channel Set number CC23 see the table below If the CATV channel you want to preset is indicated by its frequency for example 152 75 MHz refer to the table below to find the corresponding channel number Corre Channel Receivable sponding Set Frequency channel number range MHz B C
141. ed in chroma the chroma element of the noise video signal reduction Detail Adjusts the sharpness of images outlines White Turn on for automatic white AGC level adjustment 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 130 or when Screen Resolution is set to other than 720 x 576i or 720 x 4801 page 139 Select Autol to automatically detect the software type Film based or Video based and select the appropriate conversion mode Normally select this position If the picture appears unnatural select Auto2 On or Off sjuawysnipy pue sumag gt continued 121 122 YNR Reduces noise contained in luminance the luminance element of the noise video signal reduction BNR block Reduces block noise or noise mosaic like patterns in the reduction picture MNR Reduces the faint noise mosquito appearing around the outlines noise of the images The noise reduction reduction effects are automatically adjusted within each setting range according to the video bit rate and other factors Sharpness Sharpens the outlines of the images Detail Adjusts the sharpness of images outlines White Adjusts the intensity of white Enhancer Black Adjusts the intensity of black
142. eee Seba eee Bee 29 Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote 29 Step 7 Easy Setups so sc eie adele De eed E ected Meee Vee ead 30 Setting up the GUIDE Plus system For analogue broadcasting in areas with GUIDE Plus only 000000 e eee 32 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 0 0 00 0 34 Connecting to the LINE 1 DECODER jack 34 Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel 35 Connecting an External Decoder 0000000000 0004 36 Connecting a decoder 00 cee eee 36 Setting external decoder PAY TV Canal Plus analogue decoder programme positions 0 0 eet eee 37 Seven Basic Operations Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1 Inserting a DISC 22 00 c ck ieee cee eee eee eee eet eee eee 38 2 Recording a Programme 1 ee 38 Checking the disc status while recording 40 3 Playing the Recorded Programme Title List 40 Displaying the playing time and play information 43 4 Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme 44 5 Labelling and Protecting a Disc 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 cece eee 45 Labelling a diS estes eae a ace a ete eer Be 45 Protecting a dise isis ciasicaaudean dees ena arte dealen es a 45 6 Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment Finalise 46 U finalising A dis rs lt 3
143. elect the titles you want to dub using Dubbing List You can also edit titles before dubbing without changing the original titles 1 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 2 Select Dubbing and press ENTER 3 Select a dubbing direction and press ENTER To dub titles from the HDD to a disc select HDD gt DVD To dub titles from a disc to the HDD select DVD CD gt HDD Select Create New Dubbing List and press ENTER The Dubbing List appears e If you have previously saved a Dubbing List and want to resume editing it select Use Previous Dubbing List and go to step 7 Dubbing FRODSOVD Video mode o Meo mode ates Tite i Select Titles 123 pu By Date AFRI 16 11 World Tour Asia 3 Pra All Genres lt Dubbing List Total 3 SAT 10 11 World Tour Asia 2 Pr4 Current DVD Remain 2 TUE 06 11 World Tour Asia 1 Pr4 1THU01 11 World Cup Final Pr3 Mari Tour Asia 3 ongoma 96 44G Direction of dubbing 1 2 Total number of titles to be dubbed 3 Dubbing step number Display 1 Select a title you want to dub the Select Titles display Display 2 Edit a title the Title Edit display Display 3 Confirm the settings and start dubbing the Start Dubbing display 4 Total size of the selected titles and available space on the disc to be dubbed appr
144. elected signal Video input jack You will enjoy standard quality images S VIDEO input jack You will enjoy high quality images Component video input jacks Y Ps Ce Pr Cr You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction 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 30 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 130 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 Control for HDMI function see page 24 To see the signals from the connected set top box receiver when the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using 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 not upside down or tilted sGumas pue sdnyooy Connector is upside down Not straight 2 Insert the HDMI connector straight into the HDMI jack Do not bend or apply pressure to t
145. elled as PHOT If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment finalise the disc page 46 To cancel select No To select a JPEG image file from a different album Switch to the album list in step 5 For instructions see To switch between the album list and JPEG image file list on page 114 2 Select an album using tit and press 3 Switch to the JPEG image file list For instructions see To switch between the album list and JPEG image file list on page 114 4 Selecta JPEG image file using and press ENTER Hints e See 7 Reformatting a Disc page 49 to format DVD RWs DVD Rs in Video mode e See the Photo Album list to check which JPEG image files have been copied page 112 Notes e You may not be able to play the slideshow depending on DVD equipment e You cannot copy JPEG image files to a recordable DVD which has been recorded using other recorders devices e DATA DVDs finalised on this recorder may not be able to play on other equipment e You can record up to 99 slideshows to a disc e For DVDs the available disc space does not increase even if you erase slideshows Using the Photo Album List You can play JPEG image files on the HDD DATA DVDs DATA CDs or connected USB device using the Photo Album list 1 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 2 Select Photo Album and press ENTER The Photo Album m
146. enres 21 00 TUE 10 04 Pro SLP 21 00 Tue10 04 Pr9 SLP 0h30m 0 46 L 9 00 MON 02 04 Pr3 SLP Mystery 1h00m 0 86 7 20 00 FRI 30 03 Pr5 SLP Remain World Sports Tom ATA 1h00om 0 86 Y 3 Select a title using 4 and press ENTER Playback starts from the selected title Hint You can also use the E gt button in step 3 to start playback Note When any video titles are recorded on a DATA DVD the MP3 audio tracks on that DATA DVD cannot be played 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 Note The D gt button is not available in the disc s menu To play VIDEO CDs Super VIDEO CDs with PBC functions PBC Playback Control allows you to play VIDEO CDs Super VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your TV screen When you start playing a VIDEO CD Super VIDEO CD with PBC functions the menu appears Select an item using the number buttons and press ENTER Then follow the instructions in the menu press E gt when Press SELECT appears O 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 yoeqhelg I continued 73 74 To play DivX video files or audio tr
147. enu appears 3 Select the item and press ENTER To play JPEG image files on the HDD select View Edit Photos on the HDD To play JPEG image files on DATA CDs DATA DVDs select View Photos on a DVD CD To play JPEG image files on the connected USB device select View Photos on a USB Device The Photo Album list appears A Select an album using 4 4 and press ENTER To show the 4 Photo List or 1 Photo List press to select Title View and press ENTER then select 4 Photos or 1 Photo using tit and press ENTER 12 Photo List Example HDD 1 Album name 2 Album size 3 Sub menu Press gt to display the sub menu The sub menu displays options Toos osrin I fF Z applicable only to the selected item The 006_Monke n orei displayed options differ depending upon 008 Koala 003 Swan the model situation and disc type Gorilla gt HoD Ont Hippopotantas For details about the sub menu options Remain 012 Kangaroo 206 56 see Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD on page 117 Start Slideshow Photo Album HDD Fila fm Zoo 001 Elephant Start Audio Slideshow 12 Photos 002 Giraffe A File Options 003 Bear K Print 004 Lion i 04 Lion FA Copy to DVD 005 Ostrich f Detailed Information 4 Photo List 1
148. er Move 0 00 e cee eee eee 88 Dubbing HDD DVD eee eee cece ees 89 Before DUBBING oe er eich E ann ap asek Sp ane Le hob eresb sae a bead 89 HDD DVD Dubbing a E a a e ia E A ai 90 Dubbing Using Dubbing List nananana nananana 90 Making a Backup Disc DVD Backup 00e eee eee 93 HDD Camcorder Dubbing 0 00000 cee ee 94 Before HDD Camcorder Dubbing 0000s eee eee 94 Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing 000 95 One Touch Dubbing from HDD Camcorder ONE TOUCH DUB 96 Dubbing from HDD Camcorder Using the On Screen Display HDD Cam Dubbing 0 000 cece eee 96 DV Camcorder Dubbing 0c cece eee 98 Before DV Camcorder Dubbing 0 000002 98 Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing 000000 98 Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape DV One Touch Dubbing 100 Dubbing Selected Scenes DV Manual Dubbing 100 Playing from a DV Camcorder 0 000000 eee eee eee 101 gt continued 9 10 Music Jukebox 200 cee eee ee ee ee eee 102 About JukebOX iso isernia Ee eee ale be ne Sake ee 102 Preparing for Using Jukebox 0 cee 102 Connecting the USB device 0 0 0 020 c eee eee 102 Copying tracks or albums USB HDD 2 4 102 Copying audio tracks DISC HDD 0 00 103 Copy
149. er S cs a TV S a to aerial input Ss a Aerial cable long supplied to DIGITAL AERIAL IN to ANALOG AERIAL IN to DIGITAL Aerial cable AERIAL OUT short supplied oil al to ANALOG AERIAL OUT Enc DVD recorder N Signal flow Aerial cable is supplied for some models 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to the DIGITAL AERIAL IN jack on the rear panel of the recorder 2 Connect the DIGITAL AERIAL OUT jack and the ANALOG AERIAL IN jack using the supplied short aerial cable 3 Connect the ANALOG AERIAL OUT jack of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV using the supplied long aerial cable gt continued 9 C Receiving cable or satellite For analogue broadcasting With this hookup you can record any programme position on the set top box receiver To watch cable programmes you need to match the programme position on the recorder to the aerial output programme position on the set top box receiver Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the set top box receiver Set top box controller age 21 Set top box pag ae e SCART cord not supplied Aerial cable not supplied to ANALOG Z AERIAL IN wae eS DVD Teco rder to ANALOG AERIAL OUT J Aerial cable supplied to aerial input oN Signal flow lif your set top
150. eries Reset the code page 28 gt The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the recorder Others The recorder does not detect a USB device connected to the recorder gt Make sure that the USB device is securely connected to the recorder page 142 Check if the USB device or a cable is damaged Check if the USB device is on The USB device is connected via a USB hub Connect the USB device directly to the recorder yoy Display language on the screen switches automatically gt When Control for HDMI is set to On default in the HDMI Output setup page 140 the display language on the screen automatically switches according to the language setting of the connected TV if you change the language settings on your TV etc The BRAVIA Sync features do not operate gt Your TV is not compatible with the BRAVIA Sync features gt Control for HDMI is set to Off in the HDMI Output setup page 140 gt The recorder is connected to the TV via an amplifier Connect the recorder directly to the TV uoHeUojuy euoNppY gt continued 49 150 The recorder does not operate properly gt Press down IC on the recorder for more than five seconds until the recorder turns off Then press I C again to turn on the recorder gt When static electricity etc causes the recorder to operate abnormally turn off the recorder and wait until
151. es If there is a power failure the programme you are recording may be erased e You cannot watch a PAY TV Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY TV Canal Plus programme e To use the TV Direct Rec function you must first correctly set the recorder s clock N lt E v D a 5 5 5 a D D amp S A lt i lt i ix a D gt continued Kit You can check the recording information 40 Checking the disc status while recording such as recording time or disc type Press DISPLAY during recording The recording information appears Rec Mode SP 2h00m DVD emm DVD RW Video Remain 10h35m m Stop Remain 0h52m Rec 1 Recording mode 2 Recording time 3 Disc type format 4 Recording status To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly 3 Playing the Recorded Programme Title List HDD To play a recorded title select the title from the Title List Hpo PPO pvp TITLELIST t4 ENTER Press HDD or DVD If you select DVD insert a DVD see 1 Inserting a Disc on page 38 Playback starts automatically depending on the disc 2 Press TITLE LIST Example 4 Title List for HDD EW 13 00 FRI 20 04 Pr 4 SLP X 13 00 Fri20 04 Pr4 SLP 1TA 4 Titles By Date
152. es in the following cases even if they were all recorded in the same day When the total recording time exceeds 12 hours When the total number of scenes exceeds 99 Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing Connect an HDD camcorder to the USB jack on the recorder Refer as well to the instruction manual supplied with the HDD camcorder before connecting 1 Turn on your HDD camcorder and the recorder 2 Connect your HDD camcorder to the USB jack on the front panel DVD recorder som USB cable not supplied c Signal flow 3 Set your HDD camcorder to the USB connection mode example COMPUTER or USB CONNECT For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the HDD camcorder To restart the connected USB device Select Restart USB Device of USB in the Options 2 setup page 142 Notes e Connect the HDD camcorder directly to the recorder e Do not disconnect the USB cable while dubbing When signal input to the USB jack type A on the front panel or recorder operation cannot be performed correctly when using an HDD camcorder connect the HDD camcorder to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of Recording from Connected Equipment on page 72 The recorder can recognise and store the shooting date and time information of up to 10 HDD camcorders If you connect 11 or more H
153. f you have separate cables for AERIAL antennas use an AERIAL UHF VHF band mixer not supplied to connect the aerial to the recorder e If you disconnect the recorder s mains lead you will not be able to view the signals from the connected set top box receiver A Receiving Freeview For digital broadcasting Use this hookup if you can receive Freeview With this hookup you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder TV 4 Aerial cable supplied to aerial input to DIGITAL AERIAL OUT DVD recorder cN Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to DIGITAL AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder 2 Connect DIGITAL AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable Hint For RDR HXD795 HXD895 HXD995 HXD 1095 except models for the UK only When connecting to an indoor aerial use one with a signal amplifier rated at 5 V 30 mA Then set Aerial Power to On in the Digital Tuner setup page 127 B Receiving Freeview and analogue terrestrial broadcastings This recorder has separate built in TV tuners for terrestrial digital and terrestrial analogue TV broadcasts Use this hookup if you want to view both Freeview and analogue terrestrial broadcastings a With this hookup you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the record
154. ffects according to the theme you set from the following Happy moments 1 with simple graphic effects Happy moments 2 with simple graphic effects rapidly changing Nostalgic memories in monochrome Sweetest recollections with moving graphic effects Blissful life with moving graphic effects rapidly changing Normal no graphic effects e Play List Select the desired Music Playlist or Favourites For an explanation of how to make a Music Playlist see Adding audio tracks to a Playlist HDD only on page 105 7 Select Next and press ENTER The copyright message appears on the screen 8 Select Yes using lt gt and press ENTER The x Pict Story is saved as a video file in the Title List on the HDD The title names are automatically labelled as x Pict_Story using the name of the selected album folder To stop creating x Pict Story Press and hold W REC STOP for more than 3 seconds Hints e The order of audio tracks in the created x Pict Story is followed by that of Music Playlist If you want to change its order change the order of Music Playlist before creating an x Pict Story Ifthe selected folder has no name the title names are automatically labelled with the date when the x Pict Story was created e An x Pict Story is created in the HQ mode e To edit x Pict Story titles see Erasing and Editing on page 82
155. ftware aha gt GaH buiqgng 93 94 HDD Camcorder Dubbing Before HDD Camcorder Dubbing You can dub the contents of a Sony HDD camcorder to the hard disk drive of the recorder via the USB jack on the front panel Methods to dub from the HDD camcorder include e One Touch Dubbing Incremental Dubbing e Dubbing using the on screen display Incremental Dubbing Full Dubbing Follow the instructions in Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing and then move on to the section on dubbing Hints If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks see Recording from Connected Equipment on page 72 If you want to record the contents of the HDD camcorder on a DVD dub them to the HDD of the recorder first and then edit the title on the HDD and dub it toa DVD Parts finished dubbing remain on the recorder when the HDD space of the recorder becomes full or you stop dubbing partway Dolby Digital 5 1 ch audio recorded in the HDD camcorder can be dubbed to the recorder in the same format without down conversion Notes e No timer recordings or other operations are available when dubbing from the HDD camcorder The supported device is Sony HDD SD standard definition camcorder released in or before April 2008 The recorder does not support the AVCHD format HD high definition image quality You can dub MPEG 2 format images SD standard definition images only When the HDD camcorder contain
156. g e To modify the timer setting see page 59 To stop recording during timer recording Press Hl REC STOP Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording On screen instructions may appear after pressing W REC STOP In this case follow the on screen instructions To make the detailed settings T Select Set Details in step 3 above and press ENTER 2 Select an item using and set using q Record to Sets the recording destination If there is not enough available DVD disc space for the recording the recorder automatically records the programme to the HDD even if you select DVD Recovery Recording Recording Mode Sets the recording mode page 154 VPS PDC Sets the VPS PDC function See About the VPS PDC function For analogue broadcasting only below Update Sets the recorder automatically replacing the previous timer recording with the new one Genre Sets the genre e Models for the UK only For details about EPG Link and Series Recording see Recording programmes using Series Recording models for the UK only on page 55 You cannot set these items to On when setting the timer manually To enter a title name Select Set Title Name in step 3 above and press ENTER page 44 About the VPS PDC function For analogue broadcasting only VPS PDC signals are transmitted with TV programmes in s
157. g If your TV is connected to the G gt 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 button page 28 TV Direct Rec for SMARTLINK connections only When the TV is turned on and the recorder is turned off press TV PAUSE The recorder automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV to the HDD Set TV Pause to TV s Tuner in the Options 2 setup page 142 O Notes To turn off the TV Direct Rec function set SMARTLINK to Pass Through in the Options setup page 141 Some buttons such as the TITLE LIST button or gt button do not work when TV appears in the front panel display If you press the V button while recording the recorder stops recording and turns off After pressing the REC button it may take a short while to start recording It may take a short while for recorder to stop or pause recording e You cannot change the recording mode while recording Programmes are recorded 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 137 DVD RWs DVD Rs VR mode When recording to DVD R DLs Video mode the title is divided when the layer switch
158. g Recommendation Search T Press TIMER N Select the timer setting and press 3 When the following options appear in the sub menu select an option and press ENTER Alternate Search Searches for repeat programmes Series Search Searches for programmes in a series Recommendation Search Searches for programmes recommended by broadcaster as a link for current series To set the programme for recording follow the instructions for Recording TV programmes using the EPG page 53 from step 2 About EPG Link The EPG Link function automatically updates the date start and stop times of timer settings when the broadcaster changes them and updates the EPG accordingly For example if a programme with timer setting starts before or ends after the scheduled time the timer setting is automatically extended to record the whole programme To use the EPG Link function set EPG Link to On default in step 4 above Notes e Only the earliest part of the Split Programme is displayed on the Timer List e When EPG Link is set to On you cannot change the date start and stop time settings Setting the timer manually Manual 1 Press TIMER The Timer List display appears Timer List 10 30SUN 23 11 VPS PDC 0 8 Counts 0 32 New Input 2 Select the New Input row and press ENTER Timer 10 30SUN 23 11
159. gramme data The timer recordings with Series Recording set to On are recorded to the HDD 1 After step 2 of Recording TV programmes using the EPG press INFO The yellow button Series in the on screen display is activated when the selected programme has series information 2 Press the yellow button Series Series programmes of the selected programme are listed Guide Digital Sun 23 Nov 10 30 1 6 D001 DDE NEWS 15 Neighbours 20 30 21 30 Sun 23 Nov 20 30 D001 Neighbours Mon 24 Nov 20 30 D001 Neighbours Tue 25 Nov 20 30 D001 Neighbours Wed 26 Nov 20 30 D001 Neighbours Timer REN Timer List 3 Press the red button The date start and stop times programme position recording mode etc settings appear Timer 10 30SUN 23 11 Pr CH Date Extend D TV 001 SUN 23 14 x Off Detailed Settings Record to Set Details VPSPDC ee Set Title Name Z Update Cancel Genre No Category EPG Link On Series Recording of VPS PDC 0 8 4 Select Set Details and press ENTER 5 Set Series Recording to On and press lt gt RETURN 6 select OK and press ENTER The selected programme is set for recording and appears in the Timer List The other programmes in the series
160. guage on the screen Audio Language DVD VIDEO only Switches the language of the sound track Subtitle Language DVD VIDEO only Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc Auto Language The Auto Language function is available when Audio Language and Subtitle Language are set to the same language and Subtitle Display is set to On On For DVD VIDEOs whose E main audio track is the language you set in Audio Language and Subtitle Language the recorder plays the main audio track without subtitles For DVD VIDEOs whose main audio track is not the language you set in Audio Language and Subtitle Language the recorder plays the main audio track with subtitles in the language you set Off Turns off the function DVD Menu Language DVD VIDEO only Switches the language for the DVD menu Select w Subtitle Language to set the same language as the language you set in Subtitle Language Subtitle Display On Displays subtitles Off Does not display subtitles Assist Subtitle Displays special assistive subtitles where available Hint If you select Others in Audio Language Subtitle Language or DVD Menu Language press and enter a language code from Language Code List on page 158 Note If you select a language in DVD Menu Language Subtitle La
161. he HDMI connector Notes e Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when moving the recorder e Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet wall if you place the recorder on the cabinet with the HDMI cord connected It may damage the HDMI jack or the HDMI cord e 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 size see page 137 If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE 1 DECODER jack on the recorder page 34 gt continued 23 24 Notes e Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time Do not make connections and 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 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 to DVI jacks that are not HDCP 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
162. he clock has already been set this setting is skipped and the EPG Type Select setting screen appears e Select Auto when a programme position in your local area broadcasts a time signal The Auto Clock Setting display appears Select a programme position that carries a time signal and then Start using gt and press ENTER Ifa clock signal cannot be found press d gt RETURN and set the clock manually e Select Manual to set the clock manually The Manual Clock Setting display appears T Select the time zone for your area or GMT Greenwich Mean Time using gt and press 2 Select On using gt if you are now on summer time and press ENTER 3 Set the day month year hour and minutes using t4 and press ENTER to start the clock EPG Type Select Select the EPG Electronic Programme Guide type to use If no programme positions for digital broadcasts are found after scanning the EPG Type Select display does not appear The EPG type is automatically set to the country area you select when setting the programme positions e Select Guide Digital to use the digital electronic programme guide see page 50 Select Guide Digital if you receive only digital broadcasts sGumas pue sdnyooy BS Initial Setup a Basic Clock EPG Type Select Digital Tuner Input Analog Tuner Powel GUIDE Plus Video In Out HELP m Guide Digit
163. he current programme on view Available buttons in the Information display Buttons Operations tt Toggles the display between description of the current next programme o Displays programme information for other channels ENTER Displays the selected channel INFO Displays the detailed programme information Viewing Teletext not available in some areas You can view the Teletext that comes simultaneously with certain programmes Press text The Teletext screen appears You can also use any of colour buttons To exit the Teletext service Press amp text again MaIA99l4 104 SA9IMaS e41 0 apiny 51 Viewing a Digital Text Service models for the UK only Many digital TV channels broadcast information via their text service This digital service includes high quality digital text and graphics along with advanced navigation options Additionally this recorder has access to dedicated text channels transmitted by the broadcasters Note The appearance content and navigation methods of all digital text services are decided by the broadcaster Selecting digital text from dedicated digital teletext channels Select a dedicated channel that is broadcasting digital text You can search for a dedicated digital text channel using the Electronic Programme Guide page 50 The text page is displayed 2 Once the text page is displayed this may take some ti
164. hen recording a bilingual audio signal to the HDD when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off page 137 except in PCM mode or a DVD RW DVD R in VR mode except in PCM mode both audio channels are recorded and you can select the sound when playing Bilingual audio streams cannot be recorded simultaneously from digital broadcasts DV Input Select the setting for the audio input when DV camcorder dubbing Select Mix Stereo 1 75 Mix Stereo 1 50 Mix Stereo 1 25 or Stereo 2 only if you have added a second audio when recording with your digital video camera Stereo 1 Records original sound only Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape Records additional audio only Stereo 2 Mix Stereo 1 75 Records both stereo Mix Stereo 1 50 land 2 Mix Stereo 1 25 Audio Output Settings Audio Out You can switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier receiver with a digital input jack Note If you connect a component that does not accept the selected audio signal a loud noise or no sound will come from the speakers and may affect your ears or cause speaker damage Dolby Digital Output HDD DVDs only Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal Dolby Digital Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio componen
165. his recorder Table of Contents WARNING sdo eis ce a ee oe a ee ee ee ed 2 PreCaUlIONS oi seer eae te eae eho ek Pe Pea et ne be ee eles 4 Guide to Parts and Controls 00 00 cece eee 12 Hookups and Settings 0 0 cc cee eee 17 Hooking Up the Recorder 1 0 0 0 0 ce eee 17 Checking hookup and setting methods 17 Step 1 Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller 18 A Receiving Freeview For digital broadcasting 18 B Receiving Freeview and analogue terrestrial broadcastings 19 C Receiving cable or satellite For analogue broadcasting 20 D Receiving terrestrial For analogue broadcasting 21 Step 2 Connecting the Video Cords HDMI Cord 45 22 About the SMARTLINK features for SCART connections only 24 About the Control for HDMI functions for BRAVIA Sync for HDMI connections only 000 0c eee eee eee 24 Step 3 Connecting the Audio Cords HDMI Cord 05 25 Step 4 Inserting a Conditional Access Module CAM RDR HXD795 HXD895 HXD995 HXD1095 only 26 Step 5 Connecting the Mains Lead 0 000 27 Step 6 Preparing the Remote 0 00 c cece eee eee eee 27 Controlling TVs with the remote 0 000 000 2000 28 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD FOCOMdGD pce chee he ir bode dete Aii
166. ing tracks or albums on the HDD HDD HDD 103 Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox USB Device 104 Adding audio tracks to a Playlist HDD only 105 Playback options 2 sissi 880 28 ete a eee eee eee eae ede 105 Playing repeatedly Repeat 0 cece eee 105 Creating your own programme Programme USB device only 106 Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox HDD only 107 Photo Alb m 300d ee eee eee eee leet eet pE anua BE NEE deck 108 About the Photo Album Function 0 0 00 e eee eee 108 Preparing for Using the Photo Album Function 108 Connecting the USB device 0 000000000 ee 108 Copying JPEG image files to the HDD DISC USB gt HDD 108 Copying all JPEG image files from the connected USB device USB DVD RW DVD R 0 0 0 000 cee eee 109 Copying JPEG image files or albums on the HDD HDD HDD e a a a e Ea oa aea TER 110 Copying JPEG image albums to a disc HDD DVD RW DVD R 0 000 eee 110 Copying JPEG image files to a disc HDD DVD RW DVD R 111 Using the Photo Album List 0 0 00 cee eee eee 112 Playing a slideshow 1 0 0 0 0c ce ee 114 Creating a Slideshow with Your Favourite Music and Graphic Effects x Pict Story HDD only 0 00 c cece 115 Managing JPEG Image Files onthe HDD 117 Prin
167. ion and press ENTER You can make the following edits to the title Erase Erases the selected title Select Yes when asked for confirmation Edit Allows you to make the following edits e Title Name Allows you to enter or re enter a title name page 44 Set Thumbnail Changes the title s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List page 42 A B Erase Erases a section of the title page 84 Divide Divides a title into two titles page 84 Chapter Edit Edits chapters in a title page 85 Set Genre Assigns a genre to a title Protect Protects the title appears next to the protected title Move Changes the title s playing order page 87 Combine Combines two titles into one page 87 Genre Name Allows you to enter a genre name up to 12 characters page 44 Multi Mode Allows you to select and edit multiple titles at one time page 83 Create Creates a Playlist page 87 Undo Undoes the last edit you made Hint You can label or re label DVDs page 45 Editing multiple titles Multi Mode HDD You can select and edit up to 24 titles at one time 1 Press TITLE LIST 2 Press gt The sub menu appears 3 Select Multi Mode and press ENTER The display for selecting titles to be edited appears Title List HDD w Multi Mode 10 Tit
168. ist is displayed 2 Select Genre using tit and press ENTER 3 Select a genre using and press ENTER To change a title thumbnail picture Thumbnail After recording the first scene of the recording the title is automatically set as the thumbnail picture You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List Press TITLE LIST For DVD RWs DVD Rs VR mode switch the Title List to show Original or Playlist titles if necessary 2 Selecta title using and press gt The sub menu appears 3 Select Edit using and press ENTER 4 Select Set Thumbnail using tit and press ENTER The display for setting the thumbnail point appears and the title starts to play 5 While watching the playback picture press gt H lt 11 lt 1 lt lt gt gt p gt I gt or PLAY MODE to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture and press I Playback pauses 6 Select OK using and press ENTER The scene is set for the title s thumbnail picture To return to the Title List press oe RETURN To change the thumbnail preview mode Set Preview HDD only You can select Quick Preview or Normal for the thumbnail preview mode in the Title List Set Set Preview in the Options setup page 142 To switch to the 8 Title List T Press while the Title List is displayed 2 Select Title View using t t an
169. le using 4 4 and press ENTER The title moves to the new location e To move more titles repeat from step 2 Combining multiple Playlist titles Combine 1 Press TITLE LIST and switch to the Playlist For details on switching to the Playlist see page 82 2 Select a Playlist title and press gt The sub menu appears Select Edit and press ENTER Select Combine and press ENTER OC Tite List ovo 2Titles 8 Titles 1 FRI_ 20 04 Tennis Play List 2 TUE 10 04 Travel pvo Tennis VR Mode a 41h03m 5 Select a title you want to combine and press ENTER 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 84 Hurjipy pue Gursesz I gt continued 87 Moving a chapter Move 1 oo N Press TITLE LIST and switch to the Playlist For details on switching to the Playlist see page 82 Select a Playlist title containing the chapter you want to edit and press gt The sub menu appears Select Edit and press ENTER Select Chapter Edit and press ENTER Select Erase Move chapter Edit DVD VR mode Play List World Sports Rec time 1h00m Chapter 0h20m Select a chapter using 4 gt and press ENTER Selec
170. le the recording is being made You do not need to wait until the recording finishes Press C gt while recording Playback starts from the beginning of the programme you are recording When you fast forward to the point that you are recording Chase Play returns to normal playback gt continued 79 80 Playing a previous recording while making another Simultaneous Rec and Play HDD EGS GD Gi EB nn os CPD Simultaneous Rec and Play allows you to view a previously recorded programme while recording programmes Playback continues even if a timer recording starts Use this function as follows e While recording to the HDD Play another title on the HDD Play a previously recorded programme on a DVD by pressing the DVD button e While recording to a DVD Play a previously recorded programme on the HDD by pressing the HDD button You can also play a DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD Super VIDEO CD DATA DVD or DATA CD while recording on the HDD Example Play another title on the HDD while recording to the HDD T While recording press TITLE LIST to display the HDD Title List 2 Select the title you want to play and press ENTER Playback starts from the selected title Example Play a DVD while recording to the HDD T 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
171. les 73 00 FRI 20704 Pra SUP SN 13 00 Fri20 04 Pr4 SLP h30m 0 46 21 00 TUE 10 04 Pro SLP gt 21 00 Tue10 04 Pr9 SLP h30m 0 46 Pr3 SLP 4Titles By Date All Genres G e 7 9 00 MON 02 04 Mystery 1h00m 0 86 20 00 FRI 30 03 Pr5 SLP World Sports aS HDD SP Remain 70h03m 1hoom 0 86 A Selecta 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 gt The sub menu appears 7 Select an option and press ENTER Erase Erases the selected titles Protect Protects the titles appears next to the protected title Unprotected Unprotects the titles Change Genre Changes the genre of the titles Bunipy pue Guisesy I gt continued 83 84 Hint You can exit Multi Mode by pressing gt and selecting Single Mode while selecting titles Erasing a section of a title A B Erase HDD You can select a section scene in a title and erase it Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be undone 1 After step 2 of Erasing and Editing a Title select Edit and press ENTER 2 Select A B Erase and press ENTER For the HDD select a type of editing and press ENTER For detail
172. lms 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 e This Product includes FontAvenue fonts licenced by NEC corporation FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC corporation e Qe and x Application are trademarks of Sony 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 recordable depending on the type of signal IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on screen display image on your television screen indefinitely If you leave the still video image or on screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to you
173. lve the problem when the hard disk error occurred Format HDD can be selected only when the hard disk needs formatting Note that all of the recorded content on the HDD will be erased Recorder Settings Basic You can make clock and other recorder related settings Clock Setting The recorder will automatically set the clock when any digital channels have been scanned and stored Auto Auto Clock Set Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a programme position in your local area broadcasts a time signal 1 Press repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries a time signal appears 2 Press to select Start and press ENTER e If the recorder does not receive a time signal from any station press oe RETURN and set the clock manually If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your local area try another station for the Auto Clock Set function or set the clock manually Manual Manual Clock Set Set the clock manually T Press gt to select the time zone for your area or GMT Greenwich Mean Time and press 4 2 Select On using gt if you are now on summer time and press ENTER 3 Set the day month year hour and minutes using 4 gt and press ENTER to start the clock To change the numbers press lt to return to the item to be changed and press tit Input Line System Selects the colour system whe
174. ly changed from the original However the chapter marks in the dubbing source are not retained in the dubbed title when dubbing to a DVD RW DVD R Video mode DVD RW or DVD R at normal speed The chapter marks are automatically inserted according to the Auto Chapter Video and Auto Chapter DVD R RW settings in the Recording setup page 136 The Set Thumbnail setting in the dubbing source is dubbed as a thumbnail picture marker except when dubbing from a DVD RW DVD RW Video mode DVD R DVD R Video mode The position of thumbnail picture markers may be slightly changed from the original Hint When you dub a Playlist title it is recorded as an Original title Notes e You cannot make a recording while dubbing e Before playing a dubbed disc on other DVD equipment finalise the disc page 46 91 e You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to the HDD e Titles containing mixed aspect ratios cannot be dubbed to a DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R Video mode using the HDD DVD DUB button e Titles over 8 hours cannot be dubbed to single layer DVD RWs DVD Rs e Low resolution SEP through LP modes 16 9 size titles cannot be dubbed to a DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R Video mode e Titles recorded in Dolby Digital 5 1 ch audio are down converted to 2 channel audio when dubbed at normal speed Real time dubbing e About the Move function see page 157 ana gt AGH Buiqgng 89 90
175. m the connected decoder To watch the connected external decoder PAY TV Canal Plus analogue decoder programmes during recording press the PROGRAM button on the recorder SCART THRU appears on the front panel display To return to the previous display press the PROGRAM button on the recorder SCART NORM appears on the front panel display The recorder automatically switches to the programme tuned by the recorder s tuner after the recording has finished To watch the connected external decoder PAY TV Canal Plus analogue decoder programmes while the recorder is in standby mode set Power Save to Off default in the Basic setup page 125 37 38 Seven Basic Operations Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1 Inserting a Disc DATA DVD DATA CD open close WO pvp 1 Press pwo 2 Press amp open close and place a disc on the disc tray Recording playing side facing down 3 Press amp open close to close the disc tray Wait until LOAD disappears from the front panel display Unused DVDs are formatted automatically e For DVD RW discs DVD RWs are formatted in the recording format VR mode or Video mode set by Format DVD RW of Basic in the Disc Setup setup page 123 e For DVD R discs DVD Rs are automatically formatted in Video mode To format an unused DVD R in VR mode format the disc in the Format
176. me follow the on screen instructions to obtain your required selection On some pages the TV programme may also be displayed on the text screen On screen instructions will inform you how to change the displayed programme If you are instructed to press OK or Select when viewing the text pages press ENTER To exit the text service Follow the on screen instructions or press PROG Selecting digital text from other channels Digital text services may also be available on other digital channels This is sometimes indicated by a small symbol on your TV screen superimposed on the programme you are watching 1 Select a channel 2 Press E text or the button indicated on screen by the broadcaster The text information appears 3 Access required information using 4 4 gt the colour buttons and or the number buttons To exit the text service Follow the on screen instructions or press B text or EXIT 6 RETURN Recording For Freeview Timer Recording EPG Series Manual HDD You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes up to 30 days in advance Methods to set the timer include EPG Set a programme to be recorded based on the information provided by the EPG Electronic Programme Guide page 53 e Series Recording models for the UK only Automatically sets the recorder to record programmes in a series page 55 e Manual Set the date time and programme p
177. n adjust DVD related settings Basic Input Disc Name You can label a disc For details see page 45 Protect Disc You can protect a disc against erasure For details see page 45 Format DVD RW DVD RW only The recorder automatically starts formatting in VR mode or Video mode whichever is selected below when a new unformatted DVD RW is inserted VR Mode Automatically formats the disc in VR mode Video Automatically formats the Mode disc in Video mode Format You can manually re format a DVD RW DVD RW or DVD R disc to make a blank disc For details see page 49 Finalise Finalises a disc to play it on other DVD equipment For details see page 46 sjuawysnipy pue suas gt continued 123 124 Optimise HDD As you record erase and edit recordings repeatedly the HDD file system gradually becomes fragmented To clean up all the fragmented files optimise the HDD periodically When the HDD needs optimising a message recommending optimisation will appear automatically To cancel optimisation press ENTER The HDD will be partly optimised Notes e It will take about eight hours to optimise the HDD During optimisation other operations such as recording or playback cannot be performed e You cannot optimise the HDD when the HDD disc space is insufficient for optimising Erase titles to open up disc space page 83 Format HDD You can format the HDD and reso
178. n recording from the connected equipment This setting is effective only when recording from an external input NTSC Records in NTSC or PAL 60 colour system PAL Records in PAL or SECAM SECAM colour system Notes e When picture noise appears after you change the Input Line System setting change the Input Colour System setting page 130 If picture noise still appears hold down ll stop on the recorder and press INPUT on the recorder e When you change the Input Line System setting the Dubbing List is erased Power Save Selects whether this recorder is in power save mode when the power is turned off standby Mode 1 Only aerial input signals are output to the connected TV when the recorder is in standby Mode 2 No input signals are output when the recorder is in standby Off Does not set to power save mode Normally select this setting Note Power Save mode does not function in the following cases even when Power Save is set to Mode 1 or Mode 2 There is a timer setting with VPS PDC in the schedule list or Timer List The SMARTLINK features are not available when Power Save is set to Mode 1 or Mode 2 HELP Setting On Displays Help information for GUI displays Off Does not set to HELP setting mode EPG Type Select Selects the EPG Electronic Programme Guide type t
179. n the end time of one recording and the start time of another are the same e When the recordings start at the same time only one of them will be recorded Cancel the timer setting for the programme that you are not going to record Hints e For manual timer settings you cannot modify the timer setting for the current recording but you can extend the duration of the recording time while recording page 57 For timer settings using the EPG you can modify the timer setting for the current recording while recording but you cannot extend the duration of the recording even when recording is stopped Models for the UK only For timer settings using the EPG you can modify the timer setting for the current recording while recording and extend the duration of the recording only when EPG Link is set to Off e You can move to the first row bottom row of the Timer List using K lt P 1 while the list is displayed Notes e When VPS PDC is set to On for one or more timer recordings the start times may change in the event of a broadcast delay or early start e Even if the timer is set timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority maingai4 104 Guipsosay 59 60 Recording from Connected Equipment HDD You can record from a connected VCR or similar device To connect a VCR or similar device see Connecting a VCR or Similar Device on page 34 1
180. nal Access Module CAM RDR HXD795 HXD895 HXD995 HXD1095 only Insert a conditional access module CAM provided by your service provider to receive scrambled digital broadcasting This recorder is designed to work with modules that support the DVB standard Contact your service provider to obtain the right kind of CAM Insert the CAM into the CAM slot as far as it will go To remove the CAM Press amp located on the right side of the CAM slot Notes e The CAM slot accepts only Type I and Type II PC cards Do not insert other cards or unacceptable objects into the CAM slot e Do not remove or insert the CAM while receiving broadcasts This will cause the picture not to be displayed Step 5 Connecting the Mains Lead Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads AC power cords into the mains After you connect the mains lead you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode If you connect additional equipment to this recorder page 34 be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete T to AC IN to mains Step 6 Preparing the Remote You can control the recorder using the supplied remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and ends on the batteries
181. nd analogue broadcasting using the INPUT button suas pue sdnyooy 29 Step 7 Easy Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the on screen instructions in Easy Setup Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the Easy Setup function during this procedure GUIDE t4 EXIT ENTER d gt RETURN e e Wid 1 Turn on the recorder and your TV Then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen The Language display appears e If the Language display does not appear select Easy Setup in the Basic setup from Initial Setup in the System Menu page 125 2 Select a language for the on screen displays using lt gt and press ENTER The initial settings message appears 3 Select Start using and press ENTER Follow the on screen instructions to make the following settings Aerial Power for RDR HXD795 HXD895 HXD995 HXD1095 except models for the UK only Selects whether to supply the power to the indoor aerial connected to the DIGITAL AERIAL IN jack e To supply the power whether the recorder is turned on or in standby select On e To supply the power only when the recorder is turned on select Auto e Select Off to not supply the power D TV Auto Channel Setting e If the aerial cable is connected to the DIGITAL AERIAL IN jack hookup
182. nected video input so that you can see the on screen displays Change the Screen Resolution setting in the HDMI Output setup and switch the TV s input back to HDMI If the picture still does not appear repeat the steps and try other options gt The recorder is connected to an input device that is not HDCP compliant page 22 gt When picture noise appears after you change the Screen Resolution setting hold down W stop on the recorder and press amp open close on the recorder TV programme reception does not fill the screen gt Set the channel manually in Manual CH Setting in the Analog Tuner setup page 128 gt Select the correct source using the INPUT button or select a channel of any TV programme using the PROG buttons The picture is breaking up gt The signal strength is low gt Check aerial installation TV programme pictures are distorted gt Reorient the TV aerial gt Adjust the picture refer to the TV s instruction manual gt Place the recorder and TV farther apart gt Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables farther apart gt The aerial cable is connected to the AERIAL OUT jack on the recorder Connect the cable to the AERIAL IN jack gt The recorder s colour system is different from your TV Hold down Ml stop on the recorder and press INPUT on the recorder to change the recorder s colour system TV cha
183. ng a timer recording This may prevent the accurate recording of a programme Red button S Green button OP eC Yellow button GUIDE TIMER _9 ve gi 6 t4 p09 ENTER REC e E REC STOP One Button Recording GUIDE Plus in areas with GUIDE Plus service only You can use the GUIDE Plus system to set the timer to record a programme up to seven days in advance Press GUIDE Pr2 27 May 10 10 Record Channels Home Friends The one with the Male Nanny A jealous Ross mocks Rache s choice of an over sensitive male nanny for Emma while Phonbe must choose between two unexpected X 882 P02 10 00 120Min fil lt S MyTV SA Sanh Schedule gt Tue27 10 00 10 30 a Pe KEOS he Flimbles Wo Friends This Alias Sally Jessy Raph Ourb _ Go Armageddon News at Ten Football Emmerdale Homes Starship Promotional Panel The Secret Polic gt 2 Select a programme using 4 gt Press the red button Record or REC The set programme and Time Slot change colour and the recorder is ready to start recording When recording from a set top box receiver be sure to turn it on Unlike a VCR there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts To search for a programme by category
184. ng t4 and press ENTER Select OK and press ENTER Select Search and press ENTER To stop recording during timer recording Press W REC STOP Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording On screen instructions may appear after pressing W REC STOP In this case follow the on screen instructions R ec Mode Adjust If there is not enough available disc space for the recording the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded Set Rec Mode Adjust to On in the Recording setup page 135 Hints When you select AUTO for the recording mode the recorder automatically maximises the recording quality for the space available on the inserted disc if recording to DVD or to fit on to a blank DVD disc if recording to HDD This recorder is featured with an EPG timer auto extend functionality that allows EPG timer recordings to be made in case of an early start before the scheduled start time or late finish after the scheduled end time Recording programmes using Series Recording models for the UK only Series Recording is a feature which allows you to automatically record programmes ina series using the information from the EPG You can also search for programmes related to the timer settings Notes e This function cannot be used when the broadcaster does not include series information with the pro
185. nguage or Audio Language that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected Recording Settings Recording You can adjust recording settings Manual Rec Mode You can select further options for recording mode manual recording mode The default setting is Off standard recording mode You can check the approximate recording times for the HDD and the different DVD types in each recording mode on page 155 T Select On go to setup using F and press ENTER 2 Selecta recording mode using 4 gt and press ENTER To easily select a manual recording mode press REC MODE repeatedly to display MN and select a manual recording mode using lt gt Rec Mode Adjust On Automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded page 68 Off Turns off the function Subtitle Recording On Records digital broadcast subtitles Off No digital broadcast subtitles are recorded sjuawysnipy pue sumas gt continued 35 136 Set Thumbnail Selects a scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List Auto Chapter Video DVD RW DVD R in Video mode only 0 seconds The first frame of the title is set for the thumbnail picture 30 seconds The frame at 30 seconds from the first frame is set for the thumbnail picture 3 minutes
186. nnection and position of the set top box controller page 20 If your set top box receiver still does not operate with this recorder refer to the instructions supplied with your set top box receiver and contact your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you with a compatible set top box receiver Notes e 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 confirmed that the set top box controller controls your set top box receiver fix it in place T 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 F To change the basic GUIDE Plus settings T Press GUIDE 2 Select Setup in the Menu Bar using gt and press ENTER Select Basic Setup using tit and press ENTER gt _ gt ow Repeat from step 2 of
187. nnels cannot be changed gt A timer recording started which changed the channels gt The channel is skipped page 128 gt The Parental Lock is activated page 138 The picture from equipment connected to the recorder s input jack does not appear on the screen gt If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 DECODER jack select L1 in the front panel display by pressing INPUT If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks select L2 in the front panel display by pressing INPUT The playback picture or TV programme from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted gt Ifthe playback picture output from a DVD player VCR or tuner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV the copy protection signal applied to some programmes could affect picture quality Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV The picture does not fill the screen gt Set TV Type in the Playback setup in accordance with the screen size of your TV page 137 The picture does not fill the screen even though the picture size is set in TV Type in the Playback setup gt The picture size of the title is fixed The picture is black and white gt Check that LINE 3 Out in the Video In Out setup is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your system page 131 gt If you are using a SCART cord b
188. nt For correct speaker location refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected components Notes e Do not connect your TV s audio output jacks to the LINE IN R AUDIO L jacks at the same time This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV s speakers With connection 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 after you have completed the connection make the appropriate settings in the Audio Out setup page 133 Otherwise no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers When you connect the recorder to an audio component using an HDMI cord you will need to do one of the following Connect the audio component to the TV with the HDMI cord or Connect the recorder to the TV with a video cord other than HDMI cord component video cord S video cord or audio video cord I Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent 5 451 942 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2007 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Step 4 Inserting a Conditio
189. nued 53 3 Press the red button The date start and stop times programme position recording mode etc settings appear PA timer 10 30SUN 23 11 Pr CH Date Extend D TV 001 SUN 23 14 x Off Detailed Settings Record to Set Details VPS PDC Set Title Name Z Update Cancel Genre EPG Link Series Recording VPS PDC 0 8 e If you want to change the setting follow step 3 of Setting the timer manually Manual page 56 e Models for the UK only You can set EPG Link page 56 or Series Recording page 55 4 Select OK and press ENTER red appears next to the programme which is set for timer recording Your recorder will automatically begin recording when the programme starts Unlike a VCR there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts e To modify the timer setting see page 59 To search for programmes by date Jump T Press the green button while the 2 programme list is displayed 2 Select a date in the Date row oo Select a time in the Time row 4 Select Jump and press ENTER 54 To search for programmes by genre Search 1 Press the yellow button while the programme list is displayed Select a date in the Date row Select a time in the Time row Select the Genre row and press ENTER Select a genre usi
190. o use The default setting varies depending on the country region GUIDE Select this to use the Gemstar Plus GUIDE Plus electronic programme guide page 61 Guide Select this to use the digital Digital electronic programme guide page 50 Easy Setup Resetting the Recorder Select this to run the Easy Setup programme Follow the instructions for Easy Setup page 30 from step 2 sjuawysnipy pue suas 125 126 Aerial Reception Settings Digital Tuner You can make digital tuner and programme position settings for the recorder Replace Channels Scans available digital channels and replaces all the channels already stored in the channel list with the scanned results Select your country region using lt gt and press ENTER The recorder scans available digital channels and stores them To cancel the scan press SYSTEM MENU or EXIT If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels you can disable them page 126 Note The timer settings for the replaced channels are deleted Add New Channels Scans digital channels and adds found channels to the channel list Channel Sort After the programme positions have been set you can change the order of each programme position in the displayed list T Press F to select a programme position you want to move and press ENTER e To display other pages press 4 4 repeatedly 2 Press F
191. of audio signal output from the HDMI OUT jack Auto Outputs Dolby Digital MPEG and DTS audio signals as a bitstream signal Normally select this position PCM Converts all audio signals except for DTS signals to PCM Select this if the connected device is compatible with bitstream audio Bitstream Priority Notes The PCM signals may not be output even when you select Auto depending on the Audio Out settings number of audio channels and the HDMlI connected device e The Audio Output function is not available when a DVI device is connected Control for HDMI On Allows you to use the RGB 16 235 Outputs RGB 16 235 signals Select this if colours appear overly rich and the black appears too deep Control for HDMI function page 24 Off Turns off the function Other Settings Options You can make other operation settings On Screen Display On Automatically displays information on the screen when the recorder is turned on etc Off Displays information only when DISPLAY is pressed Front Panel Display Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display 2 Set the Command Mode for the remote so it matches the Command Mode for the recorder you set above Follow the steps below to set the Command Mode on the remote Hold down ENTER While holding down ENTER enter the
192. of the recorder are connected to an amplification system To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback an external DTS decoder must be connected to the DIGITAL OUT jack of the recorder e Set the sound to Stereo using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on aCD page 75 Playing a specific portion repeatedly A B Repeat T Press PLAY MODE during playback For audio tracks on a CD press gt while the Title List is displayed and select Play Mode The Play Mode menu appears 2 Select A B Repeat and press ENTER Set point A is selected Q Play Mode Search Mode AB Repeat Set point A Set point B Repeat Off Programme 3 While monitoring the sound press ENTER at the starting point point A of the portion to be played repeatedly Set point B is selected 4 Continue playing to locate the ending point point B and press ENTER A B Repeat starts To cancel A B Repeat Press CLEAR Or set A B Repeat to Off in the Play Mode menu Notes e When playing an HDD DVD VIDEO DVD RW Video mode DVD R Video mode set the start and stop points within the same title e A B Repeat is not available for MP3 audio tracks Playing repeatedly Repeat You can repeatedly play all the titles tracks files or a single title chapter track on the HDD a disc or an album 1 Press PLAY MODE during playback For audio t
193. om the sub menu Notes e Depending on the aspect ratio some pictures may be displayed with black bands at top and bottom or left and right e Large picture files may take a few seconds to display This is not a malfunction To stop a slideshow Press W stop or RETURN To pause a slideshow Press Ill pause To view the previous next image during a slideshow Press k lt gt P I To zoom an image Press ZOOM repeatedly during a slideshow Each time you press ZOOM the magnification changes as shown below 2x 4x normal magnification You can move the area you want to zoom using t4 To rotate an image Press ANGLE repeatedly during a slideshow Each time you press ANGLE the image turns clockwise by 90 To play a slideshow with the sound HDD only You can enjoy a slideshow while listening to the sound stored in the HDD First prepare Music Playlists by adding audio tracks using Jukebox see Adding audio tracks to a Playlist HDD only on page 105 T Select View Edit Photos on the HDD in step 3 of Using the Photo Album List on page 112 The Photo Album list appears Switch between the album list and JPEG image file list if necessary 2 Select an album or JPEG image file using and press gt 3 Select Start Audio Slideshow and press ENTER 4 Select the desired Music Playlist or Favourites using gt 5 Select Start and pre
194. ome broadcast systems These signals ensure that timer recordings are made regardless of any broadcast delays early starts or broadcast interruptions To use the VPS PDC function Set VPS PDC to On see To make the detailed settings on page 57 When you turn on this function the recorder starts scanning the channels before the timer recording starts Hint You can use the Rec Mode Adjust function page 54 maingai4 104 Guipsosay gt continued 57 58 Notes e If a message indicating that the HDD is full appears on the screen change the recording destination to DVD or make available space for the recording page 83 Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the timer recording If not the timer recording cannot be made Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly programme the timer recording cannot be made if it overlaps with a programme that has priority Overlap will appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List Check the priority order of the settings page 59 Even if the timer is set timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority The beginning of some recordings may not be made when using the VPS PDC function The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer recording and the VPS PDC function set to off It does not function with Quick Timer The recording mode cannot be set to AUTO
195. ordable DVD RW or unused DVD R To make a backup disc of DVD RWs DVD Rs insert a recordable DVD RW or unused DVD R 8 select Start and press ENTER The recorder starts High Speed dubbing the contents that were dubbed to the HDD in step 6 9 Select Cancel and press ENTER The disc is automatically finalised e To make another backup disc replace discs select Start and press ENTER 10 Select Yes or No and press ENTER To erase the backup data on the HDD select Yes To make another backup disc later select No The recorder turns off automatically when you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished To display the dubbing information Press DISPLAY while dubbing To cancel DVD backup during dubbing Press and hold HDD DVD DUB for more than one second To erase backup data on the HDD T Select Erase back up data in step 4 and press ENTER The display asks for confirmation 2 Select Yes and press ENTER Notes e When dubbing to a DVD R DVD R is stopped partway in step 8 you cannot play or record on the disc However a DVD RW DVD RW can be used again after it is reformatted e You cannot make a backup disc of DVD R DLs DVD R DLs e You may not use the DVD Backup function depending on the recording quality or physical condition of the disc or characteristics of the recording device and authoring so
196. ording stereo and bilingual programmes only one sound track main or sub can be recorded Set Bilingual Recording to A L default or B R in the Audio In setup page 132 Hint The HDD contents recorded in Video mode can be dubbed to a disc at high speed page 89 Note Bilingual audio streams cannot be recorded simultaneously from digital broadcasts Playback Settings Playback You can adjust playback settings TV Type Select the playback picture size according to the type of connected TV widescreen wide mode TV or conventional 4 3 screen TV 4 3 Letter Box Select this when connecting to a 4 3 screen TV Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen 4 3 Pan Scan Select this when connecting to a 4 3 screen TV Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit o Select this when connecting to a widescreen TV or TV with a wide mode function 4 3 Letter Box 4 3 Pan Scan 16 9 Note Depending on the disc 4 3 Letter Box may be selected automatically instead of 4 3 Pan Scan or vice versa sjuawysnipy pue sumag gt continued 37 Pause Mode Selects the picture quality in pause mode Field Outputs a stable generally shake free image Frame Outputs a sharp image but may be prone to shake Auto O
197. osition of the programme manually Before you start recording e Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording page 43 For the HDD DVD RWs and DVD RWs you can free up disc space by erasing titles page 82 e Adjust the recording picture quality if necessary page 120 O Note If digital teletext is operated or subtitles are displayed while recording they will be recorded on the disc page 135 Red button Green button Yellow button eps aF i GUIDE TIMER EN e INFO bod ate ENTER RETURN o SWO E REC a STOP maingai4 104 Guipsosay Recording TV programmes using the EPG The EPG function is a feature that simplifies setting the timer Just select the programme you want to record in the EPG display The date time and channel of that programme are set automatically Press GUIDE Guide Digital Thu 14 Aug 10 08 D001 DDE NEWS 15 10 00 11 30 DDE News News Thut4Aug _ 10 00 10 30 11 00 DDE NEWS 15_ DDE News DDE News J NCE Live trom Prague AAG Opening Foreign Markets Mornin NGET Hobbies and Interests EFF News EFF News Channel J Weather Famiy HGF Sc Houses 18 No information avaible Tmo O ump 2 Select a programme using lt conti
198. ox Approx 1 min E 60 min 5min 40 sec SLP Approx Approx Approx 1 min 60 min 3 min 15 sec 45 sec SEP Approx Approx Approx 1 min 60 min 3 min I The values in the above table are for reference only Actual times for dubbing also require time for creating disc s control information and other data This is the maximum recording speed of this recorder The recording speed cannot exceed the value indicated in the above table even when using discs that support higher recording speeds In addition depending on the disc condition the recorder may be unable to record at the maximum recording speed indicated in the table High Speed dubbing is not available when dubbing titles recorded in SEP SLP or EP mode to DVD RWs and DVD Rs N About Copy Protection Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder Dubbing restriction You cannot dub movies and other DVD VIDEOs to the HDD Also when dubbing from a DVD to the HDD scenes that contain a copy protection signal cannot be recorded Titles containing Copy Once copy protection signals can be moved only from the HDD to a DVD RW DVD R VR mode after the title is moved the original title in the HDD is erased The Move function is performed using Dubbing List Titles containing Copy Once copy protection signals are indicated with a Discs that can be used for protected signals
199. oximate 5 Selected title s thumbnail picture Select a title and press ENTER The selected title changes colour When you select HDD gt DVD in step 3 you can change the title order or search for a title by genre see 3 Playing the Recorded Programme Title List on page 40 Repeat step 5 to select all of the titles in the order you want to dub Select Next using gt and press ENTER The Title Edit display appears For details about editing see To edit titles on the Dubbing List on page 92 Select Next using gt and press ENTER The Start Dubbing display appears OD dubbing HOD DVD Video mode Start Dubbing Das me HDD DVD R S gt o Video Mode Back Recording Mode Dub Time Oh 3m High Speed DIScot Recording Mode Input Disc Name Disc Name Finalise Finalise Off Dubbing List Total Current DVD Remain Start Dubbing 6 C 446 a O select an option using and press ENTER The options differ depending on the dubbing direction or disc type Recording Mode Changes the dubbing mode of all selected titles at a time using 4 page 154 Input Disc Name Changes the disc name page 44 Finalise Select Yes to finalise a disc automatically after dubbing DVD RW DVD R Video mode or DVD R 10 Select Start Dubbing and press ENTER
200. played is limited The following image sizes can be displayed width 160 5 120 pixels by height 120 3 840 pixels This recorder supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz 44 1 kHz and 48 kHz No more than a 1 GB MP3 audio track can be played The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in mp3PRO format The recorder cannot play a DivX video file of a size larger than 720 width x 576 height 4 GB The recorder may not play a DivX video file when the file has been combined from two or more DivX video files Notes on copying JPEG image files MP3 audio tracks e You cannot copy JPEG image files MP3 audio tracks to the HDD if The total number of JPEG image albums on the HDD exceeds 999 The total number of JPEG image files MP3 audio tracks under an album exceeds 999 The MP3 audio tracks are 1 GB or larger Note that the size of JPEG image files copied to the HDD may be automatically increased to fit the TV screen You cannot copy JPEG image files ontoa DATA DVD finalised on other recorders or devices If a warning message indicating that the HDD is full appears erase several albums or files to make space For details on erasing tracks or files see page 107 or 117 About i LINK The DV IN jack on this recorder is i LINK compliant for digital video cameras i LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY and is a trademark approved
201. ple DVD RW in VR mode ABC Prt Stereo Resume 5 Station name and programme position number 6 Audio setting for the current programme 7 Recording restrictions for the current programme 8 TV mode or DVD mode page 29 9 Disc information 10 Title type Original or Playlist for DVD RW DVD R in VR mode 11 Disc type format page 151 Displays the finalised disc in Video mode as DVD VIDEO 2 Title number Chapter number page 80 13 Playing time 14 Multi angles indicator page 75 15 Copy protected indicator page 157 Original HQ 1hOtm DVD Rem 0h35m Finalised Copy Once Disc Name World Sports DVD Mode During playback Example DVD R in Video mode 3 2 0 00 15 Chapter Time 0 00 21 Chi OhO1m52s Title Name Tennis 1 Playing status 2 Shows that the Resume Play is available page 74 3 Current selected recording mode maximum DVD recording time page 154 4 Remaining time 16 Data transfer bar and rate To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly Hints e When On Screen Display is set to On default in the Options setup page 141 information automatically appears on the screen when the recorder is operated e To increase disc space see To open up disc space page 82 O Note Playing time of MP3
202. r television screen Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder please consult your nearest Sony dealer About this manual Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for 8 models RDR HXD790 RDR HXD795 RDR HXD890 RDR HXD895 RDR HXD990 RDR HXD995 RDR HXD1090 and RDR HXD1095 Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the recorder e In this manual the internal hard disk drive is written as HDD and disc is used as a general reference for the HDD DVDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations Icons such as Ma listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained For details see Recordable and Playable Discs on page 151 Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote The on screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen RDR HXD795 HXD895 HXD995 HXD1095 is used for illustration purposes The explanations regarding DVDs in this manual refer to DVDs created on this recorder The explanations do not apply to DVDs that are created on other recorders and played back on t
203. racks on a DATA DVD DATA CD CD press gt while the Title List is displayed and select Play Mode The Play Mode menu appears Select Repeat and press ENTER Go N Select an item to be repeated using tit Repeat Title for HDD DVDs DATA DVDs DATA CDs repeats the current title Repeat Chapter for HDD DVDs repeats the current chapter Repeat Track for VIDEO CDs CDs DATA DVDs DATA CDs repeats the current track Repeat Programme repeats the current programme page 78 Repeat Disc for VIDEO CDs DVD RWs DVD Rs VR mode CDs DATA DVDs DATA CDs repeats the entire disc Repeat Album for DATA DVDs DATA CDs repeats the current album I DivX video file only 2 Available only when playing without PBC functions 3 Audio tracks only 4 Press ENTER Repeat play starts yaeghe d I To cancel Repeat play Press CLEAR Or set Repeat to Repeat Off in the Play Mode menu Note You can select Repeat Programme only during Programme play gt continued 77 78 Creating your own programme Programme HDD ours Gams 12 erra 2 1 finalised disc only 2 MP3 audio tracks only You can play the contents of the HDD or a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles chapters albums tracks on the HDD or disc to create your own programme You can make a programme of up to 2
204. rder is connected to an Selects whether or not to output DTS audio component with a signals built in MPEG decoder On Select this when the MPEG gt Select this when the recorder is connected to an PCM recorder is connected to an audio component with a built in DTS decoder Off Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built in DTS decoder audio component without a built in MPEG decoder If you play MPEG audio sound tracks the recorder outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack sjuawysnipy pue suas gt continued 133 134 Note If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with MPEG audio signals the PCM signals will be automatically output even when you select MPEG Audio DRC Dynamic Range Control DVDs only Selects the dynamic range difference between soft and loud sounds setting when playing a DVD that conforms to Audio DRC This affects the output from the following jacks LINE 2 OUT R AUDIO L jacks LINE 3 TV jack LINE 1 DECODER jack DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL HDMI OUT jack only when Dolby Digital Output is set to Dolby Digital gt PCM page 133 On Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down Off Normally select this position Language Settings Language You can make language settings OSD Language Switches the display lan
205. re may rise considerably inside the car After playing store the disc in its case Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the centre out a Xe Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs Do not use the following discs A disc that has a non standard shape e g card heart A disc with a label or sticker on it A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker adhesive on it On replacement of parts In the event that this unit is repaired repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes About Copyright ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 uopewuoyu jeuonippy 159 160 Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks JPEG Image Files DivX Video Files and i Link About MP3 audio tracks JPEG image files and DivX video files MP3 is an audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO MPEG regulations JPEG is an image compression technology You can play MP3 MPEGI1 Audio Layer 3 format audio tracks on the HDD DATA CDs CD ROMs CD Rs CD RWs or DATA DVDs DVD ROMs
206. recorder and your TV at the same time sumag pue sdnyooy 35 36 Connecting an External Decoder You can watch or record external decoder PAY TV Canal Plus analogue decoder programmes if you connect a decoder not supplied to the recorder Disconnect the recorder s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder Note that when you set LINE 1 In to Decoder in step 7 of Setting external decoder PAY TV Canal Plus analogue decoder programme positions page 37 you will not be able to select L1 because Line 1 will become a dedicated line for the decoder Connecting a decoder External decoder PAY TV TV Canal Plus analogue decoder to AERIAL IN C Aerial cable supplied A to SCART input SCART cord SCART cord not supplied to LINE 3 Tv not supplied TOMI Our S DIGITAL AERIAL DVD recorder Setting external decoder PAY TV Canal Plus analogue decoder programme positions To watch or record PAY TV Canal Plus analogue programmes set your recorder to receive the programme positions using the on screen display In order to set the programme positions correctly be sure to follow all of the steps below 1 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears Select Initial Setup and press ENTER 2 3 Select Video In Out and press ENTER 4 Select LINE 3 Out
207. rogramme position if it is not set in Aerial Reception Settings Analog Tuner page 127 even if it is set to On in the Editor in the Menu Bar e If you are using your set top box receiver to receive programmes when the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only page 20 and are able to receive the same programme with both the set top box receiver and the recorder change the Source to receive the programme with the recorder s tuner Ajuo snid JAIN YUM seare ul HuNsespeosg anfojeue 104 sniq 3GIND 65 66 Recording For analogue broadcasting Timer Recording GUIDE Plus Manual HDD You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes 8 programmes when using the VPS PDC function up to 30 days in advance Methods to set the timer include e One Button Recording GUIDE Plus system e Setting the timer manually GUIDE Plus system Before you start recording e Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording page 43 For the HDD DVD RWs and DVD RWs you can free up disc space by erasing titles page 82 e Adjust the recording picture quality if necessary page 120 Turn on the set top box receiver and connect the set top box controller when the recorder is connected to a set top box receiver and you want to record using the GUIDE Plus system O Note Do not operate your set top box receiver just before or duri
208. rta disc See 1 Inserting a Disc on page 38 2 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 3 Select Disc Setup and press ENTER Disc Setup Input Disc Name gt Next Screen Format Protect Disc gt off Finalise Format DVD RW gt VR Mode Optimise HOD 4 Select Finalise and press ENTER dice set Basic Finalise Next Screen xx min required Format Unfinalise Finalise Optimise HDD 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 T DVD RW DVD RW Video mode DVD R DVD R Video mode only Select a title menu style and press ENTER The menu appears in the selected title menu style when the top menu or menu for a DVD RW DVD R is selected on the DVD equipment 8 DVD RW DVD RW Video mode DVD R DVD R Video mode only Select Yes and press ENTER The recorder starts finalising the disc O Press SYSTEM MENU to exit Hint You can check whether the disc has been finalised or not Press DISPLAY after step 1 page 43 Notes e Depending on the condition of the disc recording or the DVD equipment discs may not play even if the discs are finalised e The recorder may not be able to finalise the disc if it was recorded on another recorder e Inserting an unfinalised disc into other DVD equipmen
209. s see page 82 The display for setting point A appears The title starts to play A B Erase HDD World Sports Rec time 1h00m Ta 74 0 10 00 gt Play From 3 Select point A using lt lt gt gt or D gt and press HH e To return to the beginning of the title press Ill and then press Ke Select From and press ENTER The position of point A is displayed Press D gt Select point B using lt lt gt gt or D gt and press IH Select To and press ENTER The position of point B is displayed Select Yes and press ENTER The scene is erased 0O N OOo A To cancel A B Erase Press gt RETURN The Title List appears Hint A chapter mark is inserted after the scene is erased The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on either side of the mark Notes e Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title e Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased Dividing a title Divide HDD Gm ea 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 Divi
210. s ENTER The two adjacent chapters of the combining bar are combined Note Chapters cannot be combined if they are automatically created from an HDD camcorder dubbing Creating and Editing a Playlist Playlist edit allows you to edit or re edit without changing the actual recordings You can create up to 99 Playlist titles Note Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the Copy Once copy protection signal cannot be dubbed or moved page 157 1 Press TITLE LIST and switch to the Playlist For details on switching to the Playlist see page 82 2 Press gt 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 and switch to the Playlist For details on switching to the Playlist see page 82 2 Select a Playlist title and press gt The sub menu appears 3 Select Edit and press ENTER 4 Select Move and press ENTER ite List ovo 2Titles 8 Titles 1 FRI_ 20 04 Tennis z Play List 2 TUE 10 04 Travel Tennis DvD VR Mode 7 Rmn aaa 1h03m Ohi5m 5 Select a new location for the tit
211. s 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 e Do not move the recorder for one minute after you have unplugged the mains lead e 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 e 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 e If you are not going to
212. s still images and moving images only moving images can be dubbed to the recorder Playlist made with the HDD camcorder cannot be dubbed to the recorder e You cannot set the recording mode for HDD camcorder dubbing When dubbing from the HDD camcorder the recorder recognises and uses the shooting date and time information of the HDD camcorder If the HDD camcorder s clock is incorrect the recorder may not dub the contents properly Set the HDD camcorder s clock correctly before shooting Images of the HDD camcorder are not displayed when dubbing You cannot record date time or the contents of the HDD camcorder memory onto the recorder If you dub the contents recorded in high quality mode in the HDD camcorder to the recorder it may take longer to finish dubbing than the recording Set the recorder and HDD camcorder to the same colour system How titles and chapters are created In each dubbing operation the contents dubbed to the recorder are divided into titles by the shooting date If the date has been changed to the next day during one shooting session the shot image is included in the title of the date when the shooting session started The title is divided into chapters Each shooting session on the HDD camcorder becomes a chapter Hint The title names are automatically labelled as USB start time of the first shooting session Note The dubbed contents are divided into titl
213. s when all of the titles do not fit 5 on the list To view the hidden titles To change the title order for HDD Sort 2 press 4 4 Titles z 5 Title information 1 Press 4 while the Title List is Recording Indicates that the title is displayed zx currently DEINE Temes 2 Select Sort Titles using and S 2 oO NEW Indicates that the title is newly press ENTER recorded not played back HDD only 3 Select the item using and press Press DISPLAY to display ENTER A GE indicates titles Order Sorted containing Copy Once copy protection signals HDD only By Date In order of when the titles were recorded The title page 157 at that is recorded most Aa Indicates that the title is recorded recently is listed at the using the Update function Genre icons Indicates the title s genre HDD only Unseen Title In order of when the titles were recorded The title that is recorded most top 3 Indicates a bilingual programme HDD only recently and has not been 6 Remaining time of the current disc in played is listed at the top the current recording mode example By Title In alphabetical order SE mode By Number In order of recorded title 3 Select a title using and press number ENTER Playback starts from the selected title gt continued Nb To search for a title by genre HDD only d Press lt while the Title L
214. scenes T Select Standard and press ENTER BS Initial Setup a Playback Parental Control Standard Parental Lock HDMI Output Password Options Options 2 Code Number 2 Enter your four digit password using the number buttons and press ENTER 3 Select Code geographic area as the playback limitation level and press ENTER The area is selected e When you select Number press the number buttons to select and enter a country area code in the table page 158 and press ENTER 4 Select Change Level and press ENTER 5 Enter your four digit password using the number buttons and press ENTER 6 Select the level The lower the value the stricter the limitation Discs rated higher than the selected level will be restricted T Press ENTER The DVD Playback setting is completed To cancel the DVD Playback setting for the disc select Off in step 6 D TV Age Limit Viewing of some digital TV programmes can be limited according to the age limit you set To watch programmes that exceed the age limit you set your password is required When recording a locked programme the D TV Age Limit setting is automatically cancelled and the programme can be viewed In addition you can watch the recorded title without having to enter a password for customers in France Denmark Finland or Sweden only
215. selected in step 5 only go to step 10 7 Select an album and press ENTER A check mark appears in the check box by the selected item e To clear the check mark press ENTER again To clear all check marks press gt to select Single Mode from the sub menu 8 Repeat step 7 to select all of the albums you want to copy 9 Press gt The sub menu appears 10 Select Copy to DVD and press ENTER The display asks for confirmation 11 Select Yes and press ENTER The selected JPEG image albums are copied in the PICTURE folder on the disc The JPEG image album names are automatically labelled as 8 AT BUM If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment finalise the disc page 46 To cancel select No Hints e See 7 Reformatting a Disc page 49 to format DVD RWs DVD Rs in Video mode e See the Photo Album list to check which albums have been copied page 112 Notes e You may not be able to play the slideshow depending on DVD equipment e You cannot copy JPEG image files to a recordable DVD which has been recorded using other recorders devices e DATA DVDs finalised on this recorder may not be able to play on other equipment e You can record up to 99 slideshows to a disc e When copying an album containing more than 99 JPEG image files to a disc slideshows will be created with every 99 JPEG image files and recorded to a disc e
216. setup page 49 before you make a recording If the disc is recordable on this recorder you can manually re format the disc to make a blank disc page 49 2 Recording a Programme HDD 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 53 Digital broadcasting or page 66 Analogue broadcasting HDD OP SL pvp PROG INPUT ol REC REC MODE E REC STOP 1 Press HDD or DVD If you want to record to a DVD insert a recordable DVD 2 Press PROG to select the programme position or input source you want to record To switch between digital broadcasting and analogue broadcasting press INPUT Available when the aerial cables are connected to both DIGITAL AERIAL IN and ANALOG AERIAL IN jacks only 3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode Each time you press the button the display on the TV screen changes as follows ie eal MN lt SEP lt SLP lt EP lt LP Available when Manual Rec Mode is set to On go to setup in the Recording setup page 135 For more details about the recording mode see page 154 4 Press REC Recording starts To stop recording Press W REC STOP To pause recording Press Hl To resume recording press Ii again To watch another TV programme while recordin
217. setup from Initial Setup in the System Menu and follow the on screen instructions to make the settings again page 30 gt The Time Lock function on your cable box is activated Set this function to off t k 4 gt If the host channel has changed or moved the programme guide data cannot be received In this case follow the steps in Searching for the GUIDE Plus host channel Setup page 64 to update the host channel setting If the problem persists after waiting for one day search for the host channel at the following website and set the host channel manually page 64 www europe guideplus com The programme position number in the programme listing does not match the broadcast station gt There may be more than one channel lineup for your area To change the channel lineup select Editor in the Menu Bar of the GUIDE Plus system page 65 Programme listings for some programme positions are missing gt The programme guide data may not be updated Turn off the recorder and let the recorder receive the programme guide data gt Some broadcast stations support only two days of data For details refer to the following website www europe guideplus com gt All of the GUIDE Plus data could not be received because the reception is poor The programme listing is not up to date gt The recorder was in use during the time that the GUIDE Plus data was scheduled
218. splays the Command Mode of the remote When the Command Mode for the recorder is set to 3 Default setting either 1 or 2 does not appear Recording status Dubbing direction indicator Playing status gt continued 5 Je CINK 11 fo 9 1 ANALOG AERIAL IN OUT jacks 18 2 LINE 2 OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO jacks 22 25 3 LINE 1 DECODER jack 34 4 G LINK jack 20 Connect the set top box controller to this jack 5 DIGITAL AERIAL IN OUT jacks 18 n or COn AERIAL o Nj 8 ke e y HDMI OUT high definition multimedia interface out jack 22 25 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack 25 AC IN terminal 27 LINE 3 TV jack 22 LINE 2 OUT S VIDEO jack 22 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y Ps C Pr Cr jacks 22 Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 through 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder Do not connect the mains lead until you reach Step 5 Connecting the Mains Lead on page 27 O Notes e See Specifications page 162 for a list of supplied accessories e Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise e Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected suas pue sdnyooy e You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video inp
219. ss ENTER The slideshow and the playback from the first track of the selected Music Playlist start Notes e While playing a slideshow with the sound you cannot do the following Zoom rotate skip or pause an image Display information on the screen by pressing DISPLAY e If there is no audio track in the selected Music Playlist the slideshow is played back with no sound Creating a Slideshow with Your Favourite Music and Graphic Effects x Pict Story HDD only You can easily create and play your own slideshow with your favourite music in Music Playlist and graphic effects using the JPEG image files on the HDD x Pict Story First prepare Music Playlists by adding audio tracks using Jukebox see Adding audio tracks to a Playlist HDD only on page 105 The created x Pict Story is automatically stored in the Title List HDD and you can copy it onto a recordable disc 1 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 2 Select Photo Album and press ENTER The Photo Album menu appears 3 Select View Edit Photos on the HDD and press ENTER The Photo Album HDD list appears 4 Select an album and press gt The sub menu appears 5 select Create x Pict Story using and press ENTER wingly ooyd gt continued 11 5 116 6 select a graphic effect and a Music Playlist using lt 4 4 gt e Theme Select a theme The recorder adds graphic e
220. t 1 After step 2 of Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox USB Device select Listen to Music Edit and press ENTER Switch the display to the Original list page 104 Select a track to add to the Playlist and press gt The sub menu appears Select Add to Play List and press ENTER A Select a Playlist and press ENTER The track is added to the selected Playlist 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to select all of the tracks you want to add to the Playlist e To check the Playlist tracks switch to the Playlist Playback options Buttons Operations K lt PP1 Goes to the next or previous previous track when pressed during next playback lt lt gt gt Fast reverses fast forwards the fast disc when pressed during reverse playback fast Search speed changes as forward follows fast reverse fast forward lt lt FRI lt P gt FFI lt lt 4FR2 PPFF2 When you press and hold the button fast forward fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the button To resume normal playback press D gt Buttons Operations I pause Pauses playback To resume normal playback press D gt Playing repeatedly Repeat You can repeatedly play tracks or a single track 1 Press gt during playback If you are playing tracks on the HDD go to step 3 2 USB device only Select Play Mode using and press ENTER The
221. t Move and press ENTER Select a new location for the chapter using lt gt and press ENTER The chapter moves to the new location Dubbing HDD lt gt DVD Before Dubbing In this section dubbing refers to copying a recorded title on the internal hard disk drive HDD to another disc or vice versa You can dub a playing title using the HDD DVD DUB button see HDD DVD Dubbing on page 90 or you can select to dub multiple titles all at once see Dubbing Using Dubbing List on page 90 You can also dub an entire DVD disc to make a backup copy see Making a Backup Disc DVD Backup on page 93 Before you start read the following precautions which are common to all dubbing methods Before you start e You cannot record both the main and sub sound on the HDD when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode On in the Recording setup DVD RWs DVD RWs Video mode DVD Rs or DVD Rs Video mode For bilingual programmes set Bilingual Recording to either A L default or B R in the Audio In setup page 132 About HDD Recording format see page 137 A title name in the dubbing source is dubbed However only up to 40 characters of a title name are dubbed when dubbing from the HDD to a DVD RW DVD RW Video mode DVD R DVD R Video mode The chapter marks in the dubbing source are dubbed The position of chapter marks may be slight
222. t T Press lt while the Photo Album list is displayed 2 Select Display Mode using and press ENTER 3 Select File or Album using tit and press ENTER Hints You can switch the thumbnail picture on the album list among the JPEG image files in the selected album by pressing lt lt gt gt e You can switch to the previous or next album by pressing lt lt 4 P on the JPEG image file list To turn off the Photo Album list Press SYSTEM MENU To display the detailed information T Select a JPEG image file and press gt 2 Select Detailed Information and press ENTER The detailed information for the selected JPEG image file appears To reload the files or folders When a disc or the connected USB device contains 1 000 or more files and or 100 or more folders select Read next in the Photo Album list and press ENTER to view unloaded files or folders It may take a few minutes to load files or folders Note The thumbnail for a file that cannot be playable on the recorder is displayed as A Playing a slideshow 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of Using the Photo Album List The Photo Album list appears Switch between the album list and JPEG image file list if necessary 2 Select an album or JPEG image file using and press gt The slideshow starts Hint You can start a slideshow by selecting Start Slideshow fr
223. t be recorded simultaneously from digital broadcasts The sound is breaking up gt The signal strength is low gt Check aerial installation Recording Timer recording Editing The programme position cannot be changed from the programme position you are recording gt Set the TV s input source to TV Recording does not start immediately after you press REC gt Operate the recorder only after LOAD FORMAT or INFO WRITE disappears from the front panel display Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly gt There was a power failure during recording gt The recorder s internal clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more than 1 hour Reset the clock page 124 gt The channel was disabled after the timer recording was set See Manual CH Setting on page 128 The programme position was hidden after the timer recording was set See Disabling programme positions Editor on page 65 Disconnect the mains lead from the mains and connect it again The programme contains copy protection signals that restrict copying Another timer setting overlapped the timer setting page 59 72 There is no DVD inside the recorder There is not enough disc space for the recording The set top box receiver was turned off The set top box controller was incorrectly connected page 18 The settings in Setup
224. t may damage the recorded contents e 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 n lt E v D 5 5 Eg 5 a o D z amp S A lt i lt i a gt continued ly Unfinalising a disc cmm iw For DVD RWs Video mode DVD RWs Video mode that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalised to allow further recording or editing For DVD RWs VR mode If you cannot record or edit on a DVD RW VR mode that has been finalised with other DVD equipment unfinalise the disc Note The recorder is not able to unfinalise DVD RWs Video mode that have been finalised on another recorder 1 insert a disc See 1 Inserting a Disc on page 38 2 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 3 Select Disc Setup and press ENTER Disc Setup Input Disc Name gt Next Screen Format Protect Disc gt Off Finalise Format DVD RW Optimise HDD gt VR Mode 4 Select Finalise and press ENTER dise setup Basic Next Screen Format Unfinalise Finalise Optimise HDD 5 Select Unfinalise and press ENTER Disc Setup Basic Finalise Format Unfinalise Finalise Start xx min required
225. t reverse pause or stop the programme using lt P gt TE and M without affecting the recording 3 Press W REC STOP to stop recording Notes e The picture does not pause and the recorder starts only recording in the following cases when the programme positions are preset differently between the recorder and the connected TV when watching the programme from the external equipment connected to your TV The picture tuned by the recorder pauses when TV Pause is set to Recorder s Tuner in the Options 2 setup page 142 You may not be able to use the TV Pause function depending on some TVs For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV The TV Pause function will not work correctly when watching TV via the connected component such as a VCR or digital tuner The TV Pause function works only with the channel selected on the TV You cannot use the TV Pause function as a recording feature from the component VCR etc connected to the LINE 1 DECODER jack The TV Pause function will not work if the connected TV does not comply with SMARTLINK To check whether your TV complies with SMARTLINK refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV yaegheld I 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 whi
226. t with a built in Dolby Digital decoder Dolby Digital Select this when the gt PCM recorder is connected to an audio component lacking a built in Dolby Digital decoder Note If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with Dolby Digital signals the PCM signals will be automatically output even when you select Dolby Digital DTS Output DVD VIDEOs only Note When HDMI output is performed to equipment not compatible with DTS signals the signals will not be output regardless of the DTS Output setting 96 kHz PCM Output DVD VIDEQs only Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal 96 kHz gt The audio signals of DVD 48 kHz VIDEOs are converted to 48 kHz and output 96 kHz All signals containing 96 kHz are output without conversion However the signals are output at 48 kHz if copyright protected signals are contained Notes e 06 kHz PCM Output setting has no effect when audio signals are output from the LINE 2 OUT R AUDIO L jacks or LINE 3 TV LINE 1 DECODER jack If the sampling frequency is 96 kHz signals are simply converted to analogue signals and output If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with 96 kHz signals 48 kHz PCM will be automatically output even when you select 96 kHz MPEG Output DVD VIDEOs only Selects the type of MPEG audio signal MPEG Select this when the reco
227. tant replay instant advance HDD Es BYP mm OAD DivX video file only Each time you press e replays the scene for the following duration 5 seconds 15 seconds 30 seconds gt 1 minute gt 2 minutes 3 minutes gt 5 minutes 10 minutes gt 20 minutes advances the time in 10 minute increments gt 2 hours Each time you press e briefly fast forwards the current scene for the following duration 30 seconds 1 minute 1 minute 30 seconds 2 minutes 3 minutes gt 5 minutes 10 minutes gt 20 minutes gt advances the time in 10 minute increments 2 hours HE previous PP next 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 gt continued 75 Buttons Operations lt lt gt gt fast reverse fast forward Fast reverses fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback Search speed changes as follows fast reverse fast forward FRI pr AAFR2 PPFF2 AAFR3 HH a au F3 reg H gt gt gt gt DPEFA S When you press and hold the button fast forward fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the button 1 When you press 4 once during playback you can play Reverse play not available for VIDEO CDs Super VIDEO CDs DivX video files audio
228. ter to this jack Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder To lock the recorder Child Lock You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not cancelled by mistake When the recorder is turned off hold down E stop on the recorder until LOCKED appears in the front panel display The recorder does not work except for timer recordings while the Child Lock is set To unlock the recorder hold down W stop on the recorder until UNLOCKED appears in the front panel display Front panel display 1 Displays the following Playing time e Current title chapter track index number e Recording time recording mode e Clock e Programme position e EPG indication 61 EPG appears when receiving the GUIDE Plus data e TV Direct Rec indication 38 TV appears in the right most two digits e UPDATE indication UPDATE appears when the recorder is updating the EPG information 2 NTSC indicator 125 131 Lights up when NTSC colour system is selected 3 VPS PDC indicator 57 69 Lights up when the VPS PDC function is turned on co oo N Timer indicator 66 Lights up when the timer for recording is set Disc type Lights up when a recordable DVD R or DVD RW disc is loaded Command Mode indicator 141 Di
229. tered will be erased Number buttons 0009 TV DVD DISPLAY AA E Tvl e Vs TV A TV PROG Hold down TV 1 0 located at the bottom of the remote Do not press the I C button at the top of the remote 2 With TVI C 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 V button 28 Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 default Grundig 11 Hitachi 24 ITT 15 16 JVC 33 LG Goldstar 76 Loewe 45 Nokia 15 16 69 73 Panasonic 17 49 Philips 06 07 08 72 Saba 12 13 74 Samsung 22 23 71 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Telefunken 36 Thomson 43 75 Toshiba 38 The remote performs the following Buttons Operations TV Turns your TV on or off TV A volume Adjusts the volume of your TV TV PROG Selects the programme position on your TV TV input Switches your TV s select input source To operate the TV DVD button for SCART connections only The TV DVD button switches between TV mode and DVD mode Press the TV DVD button when in stop mode or no menu appears on the TV screen Point
230. the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents Precautions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further About the hard disk drive The hard disk has a high storage density which enables long recording durations and quick access to the written data However it can easily be damaged by shock vibration or dust and should be kept away from magnets To avoid losing important data observe the following precautions e 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 a
231. the disc If you record from a DV Digital8 format tape that is recorded in multiple sound tracks such as a tape with multiple sampling frequencies 48 kHz 44 1 kHz or 32 kHz no sound or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back the sampling frequency switch point on the disc In order to use this recorder s Auto Chapter setting page 98 be sure to correctly set the clock on your DV camcorder before shooting The recorded picture may be momentarily affected or the start and end points of a title may be different from what you have set if the source DV Digital8 format tape is in any of the following conditions In this case connect your digital video camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of Recording from Connected Equipment page 72 There is a blank space in the recorded portion of the tape The tape s time code is not sequential If the picture size or the recording mode on the tape being dubbed changes A blank or black coloured screen will be dubbed when the recorder is set to a different colour system from the DV tape contents system Set Input Line System in the Basic setup to the same colour system as the DV tape contents system page 125 Guiqqng Japsoowey jg 99 100 Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape DV One Touch Dubbing HDD You can record the entire contents of a DV Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE TO
232. the title track chapter number using the number buttons during playback 81 yoegheld 82 Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types Notes e 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 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 Tite List HDD 10 Titles 4 Titles ae 13 00 FRI 20704 Pras A y 13 00 Fri20 04 Pr4 SLP By Date Oh30m 0 46 All Genres EET IEW 21 00 TUE 10 04 Pr9 SLP WW S 21 00 Tue10 04 Pro SLP Ga Orani 0 48 NE 9 00 MON 02 04 Pr 3 SLP Mystery aio 1h00m 0 86 SP p 20 00 FRI 30 03 Pr 5 SLP Remain R _ World Sports Tm AFA 1h00m 0 86 2 To open up disc space on the HDD ora DVD RW VR mode you can erase any title See Erasing and Editing a Title on page 83 For DVD Rs and DVD Rs the
233. ting JPEG Image Files 0 00 00 ee eee eee 118 Settings and Adjustments 0 00 ce eee eee 120 Adjusting Picture Quality 00 000 e cece teens 120 Using the Setup Menus 0 0 00 c cece 123 Disc Settings Disc Setup 0 0 123 Recorder Settings Basic 0 0 cee tee 124 Aerial Reception Settings Digital Tuner 0 0005 126 Aerial Reception Settings Analog Tuner 00000e ee aee 127 Video Settings Video In Out 0 0 0 eee 130 Audio Input Settings Audio In 00 c eee 132 Audio Output Settings Audio Out 0 0 00 eee 133 Language Settings Language 0 0000 00 renr 134 Recording Settings Recording 0 0 0 eee eee eee 135 Playback Settings Playback 000 cee eee eee eee ee 137 Limitation Settings Parental Lock 00000 eee eee eee 138 HDMI Settings HDMI Output 0 0 00 eee 139 Other Settings Options 0 0 0 cece eee 141 Other Settings Options 2 0 0 cece 142 Additional Information 0200000005 143 TOUBDIESHOOMUNG wines ci N E E Sais wre devs EE aces es en acee aan se fated ata eee 143 Resetting the Recorder 0 0 c cee eee 150 Recordable and Playable Discs 00 000 c eee eee eee 151 Playable DISCS iio etn wong Seale Re elon E ein Picea wR ee Da 153 About Recording Dubbing Mode
234. to the type of TV tuner or decoder connected to the recorder Input Colour System Selects the colour system when picture noise appears after you change the Input Line System setting page 125 Auto Recorder automatically detects signals of colour systems and selects the appropriate colour system PAL Selects the PAL colour system when Input Line System is set to PAL SECAM SECAM Selects the SECAM colour system when Input Line System is set to PAL SECAM Hint When Input Line System is set to NTSC you can select Auto 3 58NTSC or PAL 60 Note Input Colour System cannot be set when viewing digital broadcasts Component Video Out Selects the signal format in which the recorder outputs video signals interlace or progressive from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Normal Inter lace Outputs signals in the interlace format Progressive Outputs signals in the progressive format Select this when you want to view progressive signals Notes e When you set LINE 3 Out to RGB you cannot set Component Video Out When you connect the recorder to a monitor or projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks do not set LINE 3 Out to RGB If you set LINE 3 Out to RGB in this case the picture may not appear When picture noise appears after you set
235. trying to change the angles when 00 does not appear on the TV screen page 75 To display Q if various angles multi angles for a scene are recorded on the disc set Angle Indicator to On in the Playback setup page 138 gt The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles gt Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO s menu The MP3 audio tracks do not play gt The MP3 audio tracks are not recorded in a format that the recorder can play page 160 The JPEG image files do not play gt The JPEG image files are not recorded ina format that the recorder can play page 160 gt Progressive JPEG images cannot be played TV Pause does not work gt You are recording to the HDD or the HDD is full You dubbed a title but the title did not appear in the HDD Title List gt The title contained a copy protection signal so it was moved page 157 High speed dubbing is not possible gt The title cannot be dubbed at high speed page 91 Even if A B erasure is performed so that a title does not contain mixed picture sizes it is still treated as a title with mixed picture sizes HDD DVD Dubbing is not possible gt The title cannot be dubbed page 90 HDD camcorder dubbing is not possible gt An HDD camcorder which is not supported by this recorder is connected page 94 gt The HDD camcorder is not set to the USB connection mode page 95 gt
236. tup allows you to define your language country postal code external receiver and Host Channel Press __ to use Press to view Editor Setup Schedule Info 4 Select Host Channel Setup using 4 and press ENTER Press the yellow button Reset o1 Press I C to turn off the recorder 64 T Wait for one day until the programme guide data can be received If the programme guide data has not been received after waiting for a day search for the host channel at the following website and set the host channel manually Changing the GUIDE Plus host channel manually Setup page 64 www europe guideplus com Changing the GUIDE Plus host channel manually Setup If the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only and you want to receive the programme guide data from your set top box receiver search for the host channel on the following website and set it for your area following the steps below www europe guideplus com 1 After step 4 of Searching for the GUIDE Plus host channel Setup press the yellow button Change twice Manual appears Pr2 27May1010 Back Save Home Press the green button to save your entries Press the yellow button to switch between automatic and _ manual Press gt to edit Source and Programme Number Host Channel Setup Source Prog No Manual T
237. ture Professional Displays an original picture Memory1 Your own settings To Memory2 create your own Memory3 settings see To create your own setting on page 120 To check the detailed settings for the selected preset press DISPLAY 4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit To create your own setting Select Memory 1 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 and adjust settings using For explanation of each setting see the tables below 4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit The setting is automatically stored as the setting you selected in step 1 Setting options for recording picture quality For details about each setting see the explanation of the display Prog Adjusts the progressive video Motion signal when Component Video Out is set to Progressive page 130 or when using the HDMI connection 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 130 or when using the HDMI connection Select Auto to detect the software type Film based or Video based automatically
238. uas gt continued 129 130 Sound System Select an available TV system page 128 B G Select this when in West European countries except those listed in Receivable channels on page 128 D K Select this when in East European countries l Select this when in Great Britain Ireland L Select this when in France Name Changes or enters a new station name up to 5 characters The recorder must receive programme position information e g SMARTLINK information for station names to appear automatically Press gt then press gt repeatedly to select a character To change the characters press to move the cursor and press gt Decoder Sets the external decoder PAY TV Canal Plus analogue decoder channels For details see page 37 Channel Swapping After the programme positions have been set you can change the order of each programme position in the display list T Press F to select the programme position number you want to swap and press gt e To display other pages press K lt d PPI repeatedly 2 Press to select the programme position number to swap for the one selected in step 1 and press ENTER The programme position numbers are swapped e To swap the programme position number of another station repeat from step 1 Video Settings Video In Out You can adjust items related to the image such as size and colour according
239. uner Promotional In order to receive TV listing data you must enter the Panel correct Source and Programme Number of a GUIDE Plus Host Channel Promotional Panel It may take up to 24 hours to receive complete TV listings data Md Select Source using gt Press the yellow button Source repeatedly to select the input source Select Prog No using gt Enter the programme position number using the number buttons O OA ON Press the green button Save The display asks for confirmation 7 Select Confirm using 4 gt and press ENTER The display returns to the GUIDE Plus setup menu 8 Wait one day until the programme guide data can be received To cancel the settings Press the red button Back To check the GUIDE Plus system information T Select Setup in the Menu Bar and p press ENTER 2 Select GUIDE Plus system Information using ait and press ENTER Note The GUIDE Plus system is reset when you make changes to the host channel settings Checking programme positions Editor Check whether programme position numbers are the same as the programme position numbers set in the Analog Tuner setup If you want to make adjustments to the channel settings or change the channel name see Aerial Reception Settings Analog Tuner page 127 1 Press GUIDE 2 Press to move
240. ur TV is compatible with progressive format 525p 625p signals the image may be affected when you set the recorder to progressive format In this case hold down W stop on the recorder and press amp open close on the unit and the recorder is set to normal interlace format gt You are playing a title recorded in a colour system that is different from your TV gt Noise may appear in the pictures recorded on the HDD which is due to the characteristics of HDD and is not a malfunction gt When playing a double layer DVD the video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch uoneUojuy eUoNppY gt continued 43 144 There is no picture or picture noise appears when connected to the DV IN jack gt Try the following Turn the recorder off and on again Turn the connected equipment off and on again Disconnect and then connect the i LINK cable again There is no picture or picture noise appears when connected to the HDMI OUT jack gt Try the following Turn the recorder off and on again Turn the connected equipment off and on again Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord again gt Ifthe HDMI OUT jack is used for video output changing the Screen Resolution setting in the HDMI Output setup may solve the problem page 139 Connect the TV and the recorder using a video jack other than HDMI OUT and switch the TV s input to the con
241. ut jack e Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting Checking hookup and setting methods The recorder incorporates both analogue and digital tuners The programme guide and timer recording method differ depending on which one you select Depending on the broadcasts you are receiving and your equipment select one of the following aerial hookups Do NOT set LINE 1 In to Decoder in the Video In Out setup page 131 when making connection C When you receive Hookup Programme guide Timer recording using programme guide Freeview A page 18 Digital Service See page 53 page 50 Both Freeview and B page 19 Select Digital Serviceor See page 53 when using analogue terrestrial GUIDE Plus page 30 Digital Service broadcasting See page 66 when using GUIDE Plus Satellite Cable C page 20 GUIDE Plus page 61 See page 66 Terrestrial D page 21 GUIDE Plus page 61 See page 66 Note Analogue broadcasts are scheduled to end at different times depending on the country area After analogue broadcasts end in your area you will not be able to use hookup D to view TV broadcasts At that time change to hookup A to view digital broadcasts 17 18 Step 1 Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller Notes e 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 e I
242. utputs a generally less sharp but more stable still image Seamless Playback HDD DVD RW DVD R in VR mode only On Playback is smooth but with a trade off against the accuracy of the edit points Off You may notice momentary interruption at edited points during playback of a VR mode Playlist Angle Indicator DVD VIDEOs only On Displays Q on the TV screen if various angles multi angles for a scene are recorded on the disc Off Does not display Q on the TV screen Limitation Settings Parental Lock You can set the password and limit the operations Set Password Change Password You can set or change password that gives access to the Channel Options settings in the Digital Tuner setup and the Parental Lock settings Enter your four digit password using the number buttons and press ENTER To change the password enter your four digit password in the Current Password row using the number buttons and press ENTER Then enter a new password in the New Password row using the number buttons The password setting password changing setting is completed Note If you forgot your password reset the recorder page 150 DVD Playback DVD VIDEO only Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different
243. y TV 62 N Name 130 New Album 117 NICAM 70 NICAM Select 132 NTSC on PAL TV 131 Number buttons 80 O On Screen Display 141 ONE TOUCH DUB 96 100 One Touch Play 24 74 Optimise HDD 124 Options 141 Options 2 142 Original 41 82 104 OSD Language 134 P Page mode 41 104 113 Parental Lock 74 138 Parts and controls 12 Pause Live TV 79 Pause Mode 138 PAY TV 36 PBC 73 PDC 57 69 Photo Album 108 112 Picture Adjustment 120 Picture quality 120 Play List Name 107 PLAY MODE 77 78 Play mode A B Repeat 77 Programme 78 106 Repeat 77 Playable discs 151 153 Playback 137 Playback 73 104 112 151 153 A B Repeat 77 DivX video files 73 DV camcorder 101 fast forward 76 105 fast reverse 76 105 freeze frame 76 instant advance 75 instant replay 75 JPEG image files 112 Jukebox 104 MP3 audio tracks 73 Programme 78 106 Repeat 77 105 resume play 74 rotate 114 scan audio 76 slow motion play 76 zoom 114 Playlist 41 82 104 Power Save 125 Printing JPEG image files 118 Programme 78 106 Programme information 51 Progressive 31 Protect 83 117 Protect Album Contents 117 Protect Disc 45 Protection album 117 disc 45 JPEG image file 117 title 83 Q Quick Timer 58 69 R Rear panel 16 REC 38 REC MODE 154 REC STOP 38 96 100
244. y by page Page mode Press SUBTITLE previous ANGLE next while the Music Jukebox list is displayed Each time you press SUBTITLE previous ANGLE next the Music Jukebox list changes to the previous next page of the list To change the play information HDD only Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press the button information below the artist album track list is changed About the Playlist and Original list HDD only You can switch the Music Jukebox HDD to show tracks in Original list or Playlist T Press while the Music Jukebox HDD is displayed 2 Select Play List using and press ENTER 3 Select an item using and press ENTER Item Display Original Tracks in the Original list Play List 1 Tracks in each Playlist Play List 2 Play List 3 Play List 4 Favourites Tracks in order of playback frequency The track that is most often played is listed at the top To change the display mode Original list only T Press lt while the Music Jukebox HDD is displayed 2 Select Display Mode using and press ENTER 3 Select an item using and press ENTER Item Display Artist HDD Artist list appears only Album Albun list appears Track Track list appears Adding audio tracks to a Playlist HDD only You can add audio tracks on the HDD to the Playlist You can add up to 25 audio tracks to each Playlis
245. you want to enter and press ENTER The selected character appears at the input row To insert a space press Ell or select Space and press ENTER 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the remaining characters To erase a character move the cursor to the character at the input row and press CLEAR or select Clear and press ENTER To insert a character move the cursor to the right of the point where you want to insert the character Then select the character and press ENTER To erase all of the characters press and hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more 9 Press W or select OK and press ENTER To cancel the setting press 2 gt RETURN A Select Basic and press ENTER 5 Labelli d C a e ing an Qy dice set 7 Basic Input Disc Name Next Screen rotecting a DISC Foma rote Finalise Format DVD RW Optimise HDD You can execute options effective for the entire disc in the Disc Setup setup 5 Select Input Disc Name and press Z wo 5 5 ENTER S 6 Select Next Screen and press E ENTER g SYSTEM Enter the disc name page 44 MENU You can enter up to 64 characters fora fz i itt DVD RW DVD R VR mode disc D ENTER name and 40 characters for a 2 WVA DVD RW DVD RW Video mode DVD R DVD R Video mode disc name x 3 lt Note z A The disc name may not appear when the disc is Labellin a disc layed on other DVD equipment 5
246. your remote at the recorder when using this button TV mode switch to this when you use the TV s tuner mainly When you start playback the input source for the TV is set to the recorder automatically DVD mode switch to this when you use the recorder s tuner mainly To check the current mode press DISPLAY page 43 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed Step 7 Easy Setup The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is 3 Default setting You can check the current Command Mode in the front panel display For details see page 141 The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is 3 Default setting The remote does not function if different command modes are set for the recorder and remote Set the same command mode Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote You can change programme positions of the recorder using the number buttons Example for channel 50 Press 5 0 then press ENTER Hint If the aerial cables are connected to both DIGITAL AERIAL IN and ANALOG AERIAL IN jacks you can switch between digital broadcasting a

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