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Sony RDR-HX750 DVD Recorder User Manual

1. recorder outputs video signals interlace or Video Inputs video signals progressive from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks S Video Inputs S video signals Normal Inter Outputs signals in the RGB Inputs RGB signals lace interlace format Decoder Select this when connecting Progressive Outputs signals in the to an external decoder progressive format Select PAY TV Canal Plus this when you want to view analogue decoder If you progressive signals connect to a cable box satellite receiver such as o Notes CanalSat do not select this When you set LINE 3 Out to RGB you opon cannot set Component Video Out When you connect the recorder to a monitor or NTSC on PAL TV 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 the recorder to progressive format hold down li stop on the recorder and press amp open close on the recorder No video signals are output when using the HDMI connection LINE 3 Qut Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 3 TV jack Video Outputs video signals S Video Outputs S video signals RGB Outputs RGB signals Q Notes 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
2. sseleesee e 98 Preparing for Using the Photo Album Function 0004 98 Connecting the USB device 0 0 00 2 eee eee eee 98 Copying JPEG image files to the HDD DISC USB HDD 98 Copying all JPEG image files from the connected USB device USB DVD RW DVD R lesse IA 99 Copying JPEG image files or albums on the HDD HDD gt HDD 99 Copying JPEG image albums to a disc HDD DVD RW DVD R 100 Copying JPEG image files to a disc HDD DVD RW DVD R 101 Using the Photo Album List naana nananana aaan 102 Viewing a JPEG image file llle eese 104 Playing a slideshow 1 0 0 eee 104 Managing JPEG Image Files onthe HDD 0 0 105 Printing JPEG Image Files 0 0 02 02 eee eee eee 106 Settings and Adjustments 0 00 00 ce eee eens 108 Disc Settings Disc Setup 00 cece eee 108 Recorder Settings Basic 0 0 0 cece tees 109 Aerial Reception Settings Tuner liliis esie 111 Auto Channel Setting lille eese 111 Manual CH Setting eese ree e ee eR UR eee P 111 Channel Swapping 0 000 cece eee 113 Video Settings Video In Out 1 0 0 0 0 0 113 Audio Input Settings Audio In 0 0 0 aaaea 115 Audio Output Settings Audio Out liliis 116 Language Settings Language lees eee 117 Recording Settings Recording
3. 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 Hint You can select A B Repeat from Play Mode in the System Menu Note A B Repeat is not available for MP3 audio tracks Playing repeatedly Repeat You can play repeatedly all the tracks or a single track on an album or disc 1 Press PLAY MODE during playback The Play Mode menu appears 2 Select Repeat and press ENTER 3 Select an item to be repeated using V Repeat Disc repeats all of the tracks on a disc Repeat Album except for CD repeats the current album Repeat Track repeats the current track Repeat Programme repeats the current programme page 90 4 Press ENTER Repeat play starts To cancel Repeat play Press CLEAR Or set Repeat to Repeat Off in the Play Mode menu Hint You can select Repeat from Play Mode in the System Menu Note You can select Repeat Programme only during Programme play s4924 1 olpny I gt continued 89 90 Creating your own programme Programme You can play the contents of an album or disc in the order you want by arranging t
4. Edit Pr2 25 May 10 10 Back Next Home Please enter the recording date and press the green t button to confirm I lt 2 i May OSSA Search MyTV Schedule gt F Record Schedule Qual Freq Dest 25 May Friends SP Once HDD SP Once HDD 25 May Travel Promotional Panel HDD Remain DVD Remain 63h 52m SP 1h 9m SP 4 inthe left column select an item using the red button Back or the green button Next and adjust using the number buttons or 4 4 gt You can change the date start time stop time programme position or input source The cursor moves to the right column 5 Press the corresponding colour button repeatedly to change settings 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 Red button Quality Selects the recording mode page 51 Press gt to display Timing C Press the green button Timing repeatedly to select the duration time or to set the VPS PDC func
5. Searching for the GUIDE Plus host channel The default host channel setting is set to Automatic so you should not have to change the host channel setting However if the host channel has changed or moved update the host channel setting If the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using aSCART cord only page 14 see Changing the GUIDE Plus host channel manually on page 49 1 Select Setup in the Menu Bar The GUIDE Plus setup menu appears Select Host Channel Setup using V and press ENTER 3 Press the yellow button Reset 4 Press VC to turn off the recorder 5 Wait for one day until the programme guide data can be received If the programme guide data has not been received after waiting for a day search for the host channel at the following website and set the host channel manually Changing the GUIDE Plus host channel manually page 49 www europe guideplus com Changing the GUIDE Plus host channel manually If the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only and you want to receive the programme guide data from your set top box receiver search for the host channel on the following website and set it for your area following the steps below www europe guideplus com 1 Select Setup in the Menu Bar The GUIDE Plus setup menu appears 2 Select Host Channel Setup using V and press ENTER 3 Press the yellow
6. 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 not start recording gt Ifthe 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 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 79 High speed dubbing is not possible gt The title cannot be dubbed at high speed page 80 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 79 Display The clock has stopped gt Set the clock again page 109 gt The clock stopped due to a power failu
7. Notes When dubbing to a DVD R DVD R is stopped partway in step 8 you cannot play or record on the disc You cannot make a backup disc of DVD R DLs DVD R DLs 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 software aad lt gt aan urganga 83 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 59 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 139 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 ora DVD RW DVD R VR mode and when Auto Chapter HDD VR is set to On in the Recording setup page 120 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 Auto Chapter DVD R RW setting in the Recording setup page 1
8. gro 011 Hippopotamus gt TS Reman TOZ Kangaroo EE R 226 56 P 1 58 Sub menu 4 Scroll bar Appears when all of the JPEG image files do not fit on the list To view the hidden JPEG image files press 5 Album and JPEG image file information Displays the image JPEG image file number recording date and time JPEG fh fin Z00 Album Size 999MB 001 18 00 6 05 2007 4 Photos Ba Elephant 1280x768 128KB 002 13 30 6 05 2007 Ga Giraffe 1280x768 128KB 003 13 44 6 05 2007 To Bear TAK 1280x768 128KB FD 7 004 15 03 6 05 2007 Lion 6 md 1280x768 128KB U 1 58 Photo List Photo Album Album Size 999MB File 1 Photo re em Remain 226 56 Album name nj Album size image file name and JPEG image file size 6 Disc type and remaining space of current disc To scroll the list display by page Page mode Press H 4 P1 while the Photo Album list is displayed Each time you press K lt PP the entire Photo Album list changes to the next previous page of albums JPEG image files To switch between the album list and JPEG image file list 1 Press 4 while the Photo Album list is displayed 2 Select Display Mode using and press ENTER 9 Select File or Album using t4 and press ENTER To turn off the Ph
9. llis 118 Playback Settings Playback 0 00000 cece eee eee eee 121 HDMI Settings HDMI Output 0 0000 123 Other Settings Options 0 0 cece eee 125 Option Sean reel a n a oe Ahk ee eee aa a ee tee 125 Options 2 0a ed se Seana Poe hed is De RR Ret afr p RO ag tna ates 126 Additional Information leen 128 Troubleshooting asd E RE E 128 Resetting the Recorder 0 0 0 0 cece ene 135 Notes About This Recorder 0 0 0 0 cece eee 135 Specifications seka a Re m ene 136 Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks JPEG Image Files and DivX Video ld PEE T 137 About i EINIS cire Rp ette teen eee I Ie URE pne Ven Pg 139 Guide to Parts and Controls assas nusra rn ernennen 140 Language Code List 0 0 eee eee eee 143 Country Area Code 2 eee 144 Irnidex ox 2c sieebei tee ee Scart he en PN Ix E E SE 145 Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs m Disclogo iiis Formatting Compatibility with other mana new discs DVD players finalising VR ed bec Dub HDD contents to a an DVD VR mode to play mode Recording Format other DVD plavers Hard disk page 120 payers diwe HDD HDD internal Vi mema pa Video Mode Dub HDD contents to a Video On default in mode HDD Recording DVD Video mode to play Format page 120 on other DVD players Er Automatically
10. press ENTER f you have previously dubbed backup data to the HDD select Resume writing data and go to step 7 Insert the DVD you are going to make a backup of Select Start and press ENTER The recorder starts dubbing all of the contents on a DVD to the HDD Press 4 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 recordable 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 Select Start and press ENTER The recorder starts High speed dubbing the contents that were dubbed to the HDD in step 6 Select Cancel and press ENTER The disc is automatically finalised 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 1 Select Erase back up data in step 4 and press ENTER The display asks for confirmation 2 Select Yes and press ENTER
11. 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 M or tll lt 1 lt lt gt gt p gt I to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture and press M Playback pauses You can also select a scene using the PLAY MODE button page 69 B Select OK using and press ENTER The scene is set for the title s thumbnail picture To return to the Title List press 2 gt 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 126 To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST Hint You can select Title List from the System Menu Q Notes The title names may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to be displayed After editing the title thumbnail picture may change to the first scene of the recording title After dubbing the title thumbnail picture set on the source recording is cancelled 4 Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information EDD EB GD GUT EW CD TD 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
12. 43 Seamless Playback 121 Search 43 Searching audio track 88 95 by genre 34 94 fast reverse fast forward 62 88 95 JPEG image file 104 locating the beginning of the title chapter track 62 88 95 scan audio 60 Set Genre 73 97 Set Preview 126 Set Skip 95 97 Set Thumbnail 72 120 Set top box controller 13 25 Set top box receiver 14 Setting up the GUIDE Plus system 24 Setup 44 Simultaneous Rec and Play 68 Skip 112 Slideshow 104 Slow motion play 63 SMARTLINK 18 126 Sort Titles 34 94 Sound System 112 Standard 4 3 23 Stereo 1 115 Stereo 2 115 Sub sound 52 115 SUBTITLE 62 Subtitle Display 118 Subtitle Language 117 Super VIDEO CD 11 S Video 114 I Thumbnail picture 34 preview mode 35 126 Time Search 69 Timer recording check change cancel 57 GUIDE Plus system 53 manual setting 54 Rec Mode Adjust 54 55 Timing 58 Title 36 Title List 33 Genre 34 Sort Titles 34 Thumbnail 34 Title Name 72 Title number 36 Title Search 69 TOP MENU 60 Track Name 97 Track Search 69 91 Troubleshooting 128 Tuner 111 Tuner Level 115 TV Direct Rec 18 32 TV Pause 127 amp Printed on 70 or more recycled paper 289989313K 2 899 893 13 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary TV Pause 67 TV Screen Size 23 TV system 112 TV 21 32 TV Type 121 TV DVD 22 32 U Un
13. DVD Fe Writable formatted in VR Playable n DVDRW DVD RW RW mode DVD RW compatible players ET VIDEO automatically finalised IUD eRe VR DYD Format in VR mode Playable only on VIR mode compatible players made RM page 31 finalisation unnecessary DVD RW DVD 1 Ux T Playable on most DVD Video RW Format in Video players finalisation RW S mode RWA mode page 31 necessary page 40 utomatically DVD R formatted in VR ee a mode DVD R P VIDEO necessary page 40 DVD R DL DVD R DL Format nob mode page 31 Playable only on DVD R DVD R VR DVD Formatting is in VR mode compatible mode performed in the players finalisation RAT Format setup necessary page 40 page 42 d DVD Automatically Playable on most DVD da 3 kia R formatted in Video players finalisation RDL mode necessary page 40 AXJ2X continued 9 10 Usable disc versions as of April 2007 8x speed or slower DVD RWs 6x speed or slower DVD RWSs Ver 1 1 Ver 1 2 with CPRM 2 16x speed or slower DVD Rs 16x speed or slower DVD Rs Ver 2 0 Ver 2 1 with CPRM2 8x speed or slower DVD R DL Double Layer discs 8x speed or slower DVD R DL Dual Layer discs Ver 3 0 with CPRM DVD RW DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD R and DVD R DL are trademarks 1 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 m
14. DVD Rs or DVD RWs Video mode that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment In some cases you may not be able to add new recordings to DVD RWs that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment If you do add a new recording note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD menu You cannot edit recordings on DVD RWs DVD RWs Video mode DVD Rs or DVD Rs that are made on other DVD equipment If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this recorder the data may be erased You may not be able to record edit or dub on some recordable discs depending on the disc Do not insert any discs that cannot be recorded or played on this recorder This may cause the recorder to malfunction Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder Do not connect the mains lead until you reach Step 4 Connecting the Mains Lead on page 20 Q Notes See Specifications page 136 for a list of supplied accessories Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected Youcannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting Step 1 Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller Select one of the following aerial hookups Do NOT set LINE 1 In to
15. Decoder in the Video In Out setup page 114 when making connection A If you have Hookup Set top box receiver A page 14 No set top box receiver B page 15 If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals This recorder accepts RGB signals If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals connect the TV SCART connector on the set top box receiver to the LINE I DECODER jack and set LINE 1 In to RGB in the Video In Out setup page 114 See the instructions supplied with the set top box receiver Using the set top box receiver control function The set top box receiver control function can be used with hookup A It allows the recorder to control a set top box receiver via the supplied set top box controller The recorder controls programme positions on the set top box receiver for timer recording You can also use the recorder s remote control to change programme positions on the set top box receiver whenever the set top box receiver and recorder are turned on To use the set top box receiver control function you need to connect the set top box controller page 14 After setting up the set top box receiver control check that the recorder can correctly control the set top box receiver page 24 Notes If your aerial is a flat cable 300 ohm twin lead cable use an external aerial connector not supplied to connect the aerial to the recorder If you have separate cables for AER
16. List Playlist or the Original titles in the Title List Original 1 Press while the Title List is displayed 2 Select Play List using and press ENTER 3 Select Original or Play List using 4 V 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 76 C TILELIST e 33 H RETURN e He O 44 o 9 rr un 9 TM ENTER 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 option and press ENTER You can make the following edits to the title Erase Erases the
17. Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears Select DV and press ENTER Select Manual Dubbing and press ENTER Select the recording destination Record to Hard Disk Drive or Record to DVD and press ENTER Press The scene starts to play 1 Find the point on the DV Digital8 format tape that you want to start dubbing from using amp P or lt dil I gt and press ll 8 select Start Rec and press ENTER The recorder starts dubbing or Ac N 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 cancel during Manual Dubbing Press SYSTEM MENU XY 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 Q Note You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second Playing from a DV Camcorder Connect your DV camcorder to the DV IN jack on the front panel Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears Select DV and press ENTER Select Playback and press ENTER Start playback on the DV camcorder Images from the DV camcorder appear on your TV screen OAG N To cancel playback Press SYSTEM MENU Hint You can dub the playing tape contents During playback press HDD or DVD to select the dub
18. Syoe1J oipny 93 94 Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox USB Device CLEAR get SUBTITLE 1 2 3 SYSTEM ANGLE MENU EJ Hz I4 o Q rri 44 gt gt lt lt p e 4 19 9 e etx o ENTER Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears Select Music Jukebox and press ENTER 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 Album List appears JI music Jukebox 10 Albums 1 The Best AL Play 2 Opera 1 Erase Edit Play Mode 3 Symphony Samba 5 Live 6 Piano By number All Genres 4 2 3 4 5 7 My heart 8 Paradise vi The Best Genre Name HOD Remain 28 86 DP Jazz Total 5 30MB 4 Select an album or track and press ENTER Playback starts from the selected album or track To stop playback Press Bl stop To scroll the list display by page Page mode Press SUBTITLE previous ANGLE next while the Album List is displayed Each time you press SUBTITLE previous ANGLE next the entire Album List changes to the next previous page of the album To change the album order Sort Titles HDD only 1 2 Press while the Album List is
19. The AUDIO button has a tactile dot CLEAR button 37 64 89 96 advance buttons 62 DISPLAY button 35 4 P 1 previous next buttons 62 88 95 PAGE buttons 45 1441 10 Il P scarch slow freeze frame buttons 62 88 95 DAY buttons 45 TV PAUSE button 67 D gt play button 60 88 104 HI pause button 62 88 95 104 W stop button 60 88 94 104 The L button has a tactile dot REC button 31 li REC STOP button 31 HDD DVD DUB button 79 REC MODE button 31 TV lt A volume buttons 21 TV VO on standby button 21 26 U TV PROG programme buttons Q1 The button has a tactile dot TV input select button 21 se the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder Front panel gt e e e Iv E 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 16 7 18 19 10 ES 17 16 05 14 13 12 14 yo on standby button 23 PROGRAM buttons 31 remote sensor 21 Disc tray 31 Front panel display 142 open close button 31 B play button 60 88 104 The B button has a tactile dot W stop button 60 88 94 104 REC button 31 E REC STOP button 31 HDD button indicator 31 DVD button indicator 31 7 Use the tactile dot as a r
20. 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 Q 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 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 26 Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack i LINK jack HDD JEFO DVD INPUT REC _ REC MODE E REC jT STOP 1 Press HDD or DVD If you select DVD insert a recordable DVD see 1 Inserting a Disc on page 31 2 Press INPUT to select an input source according to the connection you made The front panel display changes as follows programme position 4 L2 3 Select the desired audio signal when recording a bilingual programme to the HDD or DVD RWs DVD Rs Video mode Set External Audio to Bilingual and Bilingual Recording to A L or B R in the Audio In setup page 115 4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode For details about the recording mode see page 51 5 Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to playback pause 6 Press 6 REC This recorder starts recording 7 Press the pause
21. 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 49 gt The country region or postal code is incorrect Correctly set your country region and postal code page 23 gt 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 Area numbers that cannot be received using GUIDE Plus are set Select Easy Setup in the Basic setup from Initial Setup in the System Menu and follow the on screen instructions to make the settings again page 23 gt The Time Lock function on your cable box is activated Set this function to off 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 page 48 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 49 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 49 Programme listin
22. displayed Select Sort Titles using tit and press ENTER Select the item using 4 9 and press ENTER Order Sorted By number In order of album number By favourite In order of playback times The album that is most often played is listed at the top By album In alphabetical order To search for the album by genre Genre HDD only Press while the Album List is displayed Select Genre using tit and press ENTER Select the genre using 4 9 and press ENTER The albums in the selected genre appear To display all albums select All Genres To skip a track Set Skip If you want a track not to play set the track to be skipped 1 Select a track you want to skip 2 Press gt while the Album List is displayed ENTER 3 Select Edit using and press 4 Select Set Skip using and press ENTER y appears next to the selected track To cancel select Set Skip and press ENTER again Playback options Buttons Operations kea gt P gt i 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 fast playback forward Search speed changes as follows fastreverse fast forward 4 4 When you press and hold the button fast forward fast reverse continues at the selected
23. in the Play Mode menu However the programme is cleared after you remove the disc or press I You can repeat Programme play Set Repeat to Repeat Programme in the Play Mode menu page 89 You can select Programme from Play Mode in the System Menu Searching for an Audio Track You can search a disc by album or track As albums and tracks are assigned individual numbers select the album or track by entering its number T 000 umber o O6 0 buttons oo020 t4 ENTER 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 Album Search except for CD Track Search The display for entering the number appears Example Album Search Q Pay Mode Search Mode Album Search Input Album Number Repeat Track Search Programme 4 Press the number buttons to select the number of the album or track you want If you make a mistake select another number D Press ENTER The recorder starts playback from the selected number XY Hint You can select an album or track using f amp in step 4 Syoe1J oipny 91 92 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 followings Store audio tracks on the HDD Play audio tr
24. start and stop times programme position etc settings appear The recorder is ready to start recording To confirm change or cancel a timer recording See Checking Changing Cancelling Timer Settings on page 57 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 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 120 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 B 0 30 1 00 5 30 normal recording lt ul 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 the counter appears in the front panel display The recorder returns to normal recording mode To stop recording press M REC STOP Note If you turn off the recorder during recording recording is stopped Buip1022 19UI gt continued 55 Ad
25. 46 Pr3 SLP All Genres gx 9 00 MON 02 04 NU Mystery i 1h00m 0 86 Pr5 SLP 20 00 FRI 30 03 World Sports 1h00m 0 86 5 M 8 Title List 1 Title List HDD 10 Titles 2 BTitles 10 NEW FRI 20 04 13 00 Fri20 04 Pr 4 SLP_Pr 4 By Date 28 TUE 10 04 21 00 TueT0 04 Pro SLP Pro MON 02 04 Mystery Pra All Genres 77 rmi 30 03 World Sports ers 6 WED 26 03 Family Pra EE S SUN 25 03 Nature Prt 3 4 TUE 20 03 News Pr6 3__THU 15 03 Weather Pr2 sim 73 00 FriZ0 04 Pr4 SLP 4 oF 18 00 Prd R Wn r4 Resume 70h03m SLP 0h15m 0 46 7 1 Disc type Displays the media type HDD or DVD 2 Total number of titles 3 Sub menu Press to display the sub menu The sub menu displays options applicable only to the selected item The displayed options differ depending upon the model situation and disc type GEE Tite List HDD 10 Titles 4 Titles EW 13 00 FRI 20704 T Play 13 00 Fri20 04 H Erase Edit By Date All Genres Gy 21 00 TUE 10 04 21 00 Tue10 04 Genre Name 9 00 MON 02 04 D Mystery Multi Mode HDD S SP 20 00 FRI 30 03 Remain World Sports 7003m fw Sub menu 4 Scroll bar Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the list To view the hidden titles press tit m e v 2 a o 7 ss E zm a 7 D E zi
26. Dubbing 0 0 0 ees 84 Before DV Camcorder Dubbing 00 0 0 00 eee eee 84 Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing 84 Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape DV One Touch Dubbing 86 Dubbing Selected Scenes Manual Dubbing 0005 86 Playing from a DV Camcorder 2 000 000 0c eee eee eee 87 AUGIO ITaCkS nae e eee yee ee hae hee be Bale bee wee 88 Playing Audio Tracks from CD DVD 0 00 00 c eee eee eee 88 Playback options cuo cue rwr kd Pw A ee eed Ba 88 Playing a specific portion repeatedly A B Repeat 89 Playing repeatedly Repeat 2 0 00 cece eee 89 Creating your own programme Programme 0 20005 90 Searching for an Audio Track 0 000002 cece eee eee 91 About J kebox ovorum NIRE He V EDU IE RN 92 Preparing for Using Jukebox 0 ee 92 Connecting the USB device esee 92 Copying audio tracks DISC HDD 0000 00 cess 93 Copying an album USB HDD 0000 eee 93 Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox USB Device 94 Playback Options oa eed esc e teu AEA 95 Playing repeatedly Repeat lisse 95 Creating your own programme Programme sasana aasan 96 Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox lseesssse 97 continued 7 JPEG Image FIGS 22 zen eoi RI 98 About the Photo Album Function
27. ENTER Tite List DVD 2 Ties 8 Titles 1 FRI 20 04 Tennis Play List 2 TUE 10 04 Travel 5 Select a title you want to combine 6 Select Yes and press ENTER The titles are combined Dividing a Playlist title Divide You can divide a Playlist title For instructions see page 74 Moving a chapter Move Press TITLE LIST Switch to the Playlist page 72 2 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 5 Select Erase Move HEB chapter Edit DVD VR mode Play List A CO Bunip3 pue Buisei3 I World Sports Rec time 1h00m n Chapter Oh20m 1 A mr pga SX PA 6 Select a chapter using 4 gt and press ENTER Select Move and press ENTER Select a new location for the chapter using lt gt and press ENTER The chapter moves to the new location Co N TI 18 Dubbing HDD lt gt DVD Before Dubbing HDD 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 79 or you can select to dub multiple titles all at once s
28. HDD 1 Select View Edit Photos on the HDD in step 3 of Using the Photo Album List on page 102 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 t and press gt 9 Select Start Audio Slideshow and press ENTER 4 Selecta genre using gt For details about assigning a genre see Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox on page 97 D Select Start and press ENTER The slideshow and the playback from the first track of the selected genre start Q Notes Depending on the aspect ratio some pictures may be displayed with black bands at top and bottom or left and right Large picture files may take a few seconds to display This is not a malfunction All albums or tracks in the selected genre will be played during Slideshow even if some albums or tracks are set to skip To stop a slideshow Press Bl stop or RETURN To pause a slideshow Press Ill pause Note that only slideshow pauses and the sound continues to play To view the next previous image during a slideshow Press 4 P 1 To zoom an image Press ENTER repeatedly during a slideshow Each time you press ENTER the magnification changes as shown below 2x 4x normal magnification You can move the area you want to zoom using Tg To rotate an image Press ANGLE repeatedly during a slideshow Each ti
29. High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC continued 17 18 About the SMARTLINK features for SCART connections only If the connected TV or other connected equipment such as a set top box Pe o with SEM K NexTView Link MEGALOGIC EASYLINK CINEMALINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK or T V LINK gt you can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features TV Direct Rec page 32 One Touch Play page 61 Preset Download You can download the tuner preset data from your TV to this recorder and tune the recorder according to that data in Easy Setup NexTView Download You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV To prepare for the SMARTLINK features Set LINE 3 Out to Video in the Video In Out setup page 114 and SMARTLINK to This Recorder Only in the Options setup page 126 Q Notes For correct SMARTLINK connection you will need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins Refer to your TV s instruction manual as well for this connection Not all TVs respond to the functions above 1 MEGALOGIC is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation 2 BASYLINK and CINEMALINK are trademarks of Philips Corporation 5 Q Link and NexTView Link are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation 4 EURO VIEW LINK is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation 5 T V LINK is
30. HoD World Sports Rec time 4hoom Ka Chapters 3 a 74 gt Play Exit Divide Erase Combine 2 Select a chapter using 4 gt and press ENTER The chapter starts to play 3 Select the dividing point using lt lt gt gt and press Il To return to the beginning of the chapter press Ill and then press Ke 4 Press ENTER The chapter is divided into two Bunip3 pue Bursei3 gt continued 75 Erasing a chapter Erase 1 After step 4 of Erasing and Editing a Chapter select Erase Move HH chapter Edit HDD World Sports Rec time Chapter 2 Select a chapter using lt gt and press ENTER 3 Select Erase and press ENTER The display asks for confirmation 4 select Yes and press ENTER The chapter is erased Combining multiple chapters Combine 1 After step 4 of Erasing and Editing a Chapter select Combine HH chapter Edit HDD World Sports Rec time 1h00m EXE E gt Zl Exit Divide Erase Combine 2 Move the combining bar using 4 amp gt and press ENTER The two adjacent chapters of the combining bar are combined Creating and Editing a Playlist Playlist edit allows you to edit or re edit without ch
31. I A 3 lt i lt i az ix 2 D continued gE 34 5 Title information Displays the title number title thumbnail picture playback picture for the selected title still images for the other titles recording date recorded station name or programme position number recording mode title name and title size Recording Indicates that the title is currently being recorded J Indicates protected title NEW Indicates that the title is newly recorded not played back HDD only Press DISPLAY to display m EGA indicates titles containing Copy Once copy protection signals HDD only page 79 Indicates that the title is recorded using the Update function Genre icons Indicates the title s genre HDD only 6 Remaining time of the current disc in the current recording mode example SP mode 7 Detailed information for the selected title The resume point time is shown in the 8 Title List 3 Select a title using and press ENTER Playback starts from the selected title To stop playback Press W stop To scroll the list display by page Page mode Press H4 P while the Title List is displayed Each time you press k lt gt PI the entire Title List changes to the next previous page of titles About the Title List for DVD RWs DVD Rs VR mode You can switch the Title List to show Ori
32. 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 kHz or 32 kHz no sound or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back the sampling frequency switch point on the disc e n order to use this recorder s Auto Chapter setting page 84 be sure to correctly set the clock on your digital video camera 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 ofthe following conditions In this case see Recording from Connected Equipment page 59 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 110 Buiqqng Japsoowey AG 85 86 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 TOUCH DUB button on the recorder The recorder controls the digital video camera
33. In Audio Out Language Recording Playback D 4 10 Select Manual CH Setting and press ENTER 11 Select Next Screen and press ENTER gt continued 29 12 Select your country region and press ENTER Programme position Skip CH System Channel AFT Level Sound System Name Decoder 13 Select the desired programme position using H P 1 or number buttons 14 select Channel using 15 Select the external decoder programme position using 16 select Sound System using 1 7 Press lt gt to select an available TV system B G D K I or L To receive broadcasts in France select e 18 select Decoder using 19 Select On using 4 gt and press ENTER To return to the previous step Press d RETURN Q Note If you disconnect the recorder s mains lead you will not be able to view the signals from the connected decoder Eight Basic Operations 2 Recording a Programme 1 Inserting a Disc E OD 0 NS OL Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder This section introduces the basic operation to DATA CD record a current TV programme to the hard disk HDD or to a disc DVD For an explanation of how to make timer recordings 4 open see page 51 close VL pvp pag HDD I gg ae DVD PROG TV DVD 1 Press vp 2 Press amp
34. In Parental Control Audio Out Angle Indicator Language Recording Playback Y TV Type Select the playback picture size according to the type of connected TV wide screen wide mode TV or conventional 4 3 screen TV 4 3 Letter Box 4 3 Pan Scan 16 9 Q Note Depending on the disc 4 3 Letter Box may be selected automatically instead of 4 3 Pan Scan or vice versa 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 Outputs a generally less sharp but more stable still image 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 Seamless Playback HDD DVD RW DVD R in VR mode only 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 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 me Ke Select this when connecting to a wide screen TV or TV with a wide mode function sjuaunsn py pue sumag continued 121 122 Parental Control DVD VIDEO only
35. 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 uomeuniojuj jeuonippy gt continued 137 138 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 JPEG 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 itis recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees Q Notes Therecorder will play any data with the extension mp3 jpeg jpg avi or divx even if hey 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 ime to start Some files cannot be played Fo
36. 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 scenes 1 Select Parental Control in Playback and press ENTER When you have already registered a password go to step 3 2 Select Set Password and press ENTER The display for registering a new password appears BD Initial Setup A Basic TV Tyr Tuner Pause Video In Out Seam Audio In Pareni Audio Out Angle Language Set Password Recording Playback Y 3 Enter your four digit password using the number buttons and press ENTER dS Initial Setup a Basic TV Type Tuner Pause Mode Video In Out Seamless Playback Audio In Parental Control Audio Out Angle Indicator Language Recording Playback Change Password Change Level Standard 4 Select Standard and press ENTER The Parental Control Standard display appears BD initial Setup Basic Ty Tuner Pause Video In Out Seam Audio In Paren Audio Out Angle Language Parental Control Standard Password Code Recording Number Playback v D Enter your four digit password using the number buttons and press ENTER B Select Code geographic area as the playback limitation level and press ENTE
37. Playback options To check the position of the buttons below see the illustration on page 60 Buttons Operations AUDIO HDD DivX video file only Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly in normal playback mode GERE MN Selects the language HDD Selects the main or sub sound EYA Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks SUBTITLE DivX video file only Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly e e instant replay instant advance Each time you press 4 amp e replays the scene for the following duration 5 seconds 15 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute gt 2 minutes 3 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes gt 20 minutes advances the time in 10 minute increments 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 5 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes advances the time in 10 minute increments 2 hours 4 previous Goes to the beginning of the previous next title chapter scene track PP next when pressed during playback Goes to the beginning of the first title track when pressed in stop mode EI PP Fastreverses fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback fast reverse fast forward Search speed changes as follows fastreverse fast for
38. RW gt VR Mode Optimise HDD 4 Select Format and press ENTER Q Disc Setup Basic VR Mode Start Format Video Mode Finalise Format DVD RW Optimise HDD xx min required 5 Select an item and press ENTER VR Mode Formats DVD RWs DVD Rs VR mode or unrecorded discs in VR mode Video Mode Formats DVD RWs DVD Rs in Video mode Format DVD RW Formats DVD RWs 6 select Start and press ENTER All contents on the disc are erased Hint By reformatting you can change the recording format on DVD RWs or record again on DVD RWSs that have been finalised GUIDE Plus in the UK only Introduction to the GUIDE Plus System The GUIDE Plus system is a free interactive programme guide It displays up to seven days of programme listings including programme titles promotions and broadcast information GUIDE Plus data for the television programme listings are carried by your local broadcast host channel and are received through your aerial set top box receiver or direct cable connection from the wall Visit www europe guideplus com 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 46 Once you have found the programme you are looking for use
39. S Video or RGB See the instructions supplied with your TV SMARTLINK is available only when Video is selected RGB signals are not output when using the HDMI connection 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 PAL only TVs Off Select this if the connected TV is a multi system NTSC compatible TV Audio Input Settings Audio In The Audio In setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode 2 Select Initial Setup and press ENTER 3 Select Audio In and press ENTER The Audio In setup appears with the following options The default settings are underlined es Initial Setup Basic NICAM Select Tuner Tuner Level Video In Out External Audio Bilingual Recording DV Input m NICAM Standard Audio Out Language Recording Playback 4 NICAM Select page 52 NICAM Normally select this position Standard Select this if the sound from NICAM broadcasts is not clear 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
40. SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode 2 Select Initial Setup and press ENTER 3 Select Basic and press ENTER The Basic setup appears with the following options The default settings are underlined 2 To turn off the display press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly 1 BD Initial Setup a f Basic Clock Setting Auto Input Line System m Manual Power Save HELP Setting Easy Setup Tuner Video In Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback wr Clock Setting Auto Auto Clock Set Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a programme position in your local area broadcasts a time signal 1 Select Clock Setting in Basic and press ENTER 2 Select Auto and press ENTER eS Initial Setup 5 Basic Auto Clock Setting Tuner Video In Out we Date Audio In Time Audio Out Language Clock Set CH Recording Playback A 3 Press 4 gt repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries a time signal appears 6 Press to select Start and press ENTER f the recorder does not receive a time signal from any station press d 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 Select Clock Setti
41. Video input jack You will enjoy standard quality images Q S VIDEO input jack You will enjoy high quality images Component video input jacks Y Ps Cs 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 23 Then set Component Video Out to Progressive in the Video In Out setup to send progressive video signals For details see Component Video Out on page 114 Q HDMI input jack Use a certified HDMI cord not supplied to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack When connecting a Sony TV that is compatible with the HDMI control function see page 18 To see the signals from the connected set top box receiver when the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder 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 Connector is upside down Not straight 2 Insert the HDMI connector straight into the HDMI jack Do not bend or apply pressure to the HDMI connector Notes Be sure to disconnect
42. 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 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit Hint You can check whether the disc has been finalised or not Press DISPLAY after step 1 page 35 Q Notes Depending on the condition of the disc recording or the DVD equipment discs may not play even if the discs are finalised The recorder may not be able to finalise the disc if it was recorded on another recorder Inserting an unfinalised disc into other DVD equipment may damage the recorded contents When using a DVD RW you can edit or record on the disc even after finalising However the title menu will not be displayed Finalise the disc again to display the title menu Unfinalising a disc EXIT um 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 Q Note The recorder is not able to unfinalise DVD RWs Video mode that have been fin
43. Yes Yes A B Erase page 73 Yes No Yes Yes Divide page 74 Yes No No Yes Set Genre page 72 Yes No No No Protect page 72 Yes Yes Yes No Move page 77 No No No Yes Combine page 77 No No No Yes Genre Name page 72 Yes No No No Editing multiple titles Multi Mode Yes No No No page 73 Creating a Playlist page 76 No No No Yes Undo page 72 No Yes Yes Yes Chapter Divide page 75 Yes No Yes Yes adit Erase page 76 Yes No Yes Yes Move page 77 No No No Yes Combine page 76 Yes No Yes Yes continued 71 T2 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 10 Titles H Tite List Hpo 13 00 FRI 20 04 PrasiP 18 00 Fri20 04 Pr4 SLP Oh30m 0 46 B 21 00 TUE 10 04 Pr9SLP gt 21 00 Tue10 04 Pr9 SLP OhsOm 046 CE Pr 3 SLP 4 Titles By Date All Genres Ry 9 00 MON 02 04 Mystery X 1h00m 0 86 Pr5 SLP S HDD SP Remain 70h03m 20 00 FRI 30 03 __ World Sports thoom 0 86 Uf To open up disc space on the HDD or a DVD RW VR mode you can erase any title See Erasing and Editing a Title on page 72 For DVD Rs and DVD Rs the available disc space does not increase even if you erase titles To switch between the Playlist and Original Title List DVD RW DVD R in VR mode only You can display the Playlist titles in the Title
44. 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 125 Sound distortion occurs gt Set Tuner Level in the Audio In setup to Compression page 115 Sound is noisy gt When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT R AUDIO L jacks LINE 3 TV jack or LINE 1 DECODER jack page 89 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 117 gt Set Tuner Level in the Audio In setup to Normal page 115 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 115 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 115 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 120
45. a trademark of JVC Corporation About the HDMI Control functions for BRAVIA Theatre Sync for HDMI connections only By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the HDMI Control function with an HDMI cord not supplied operation is simplified as below One Touch Play page 61 System Power Off When you turn the TV off by using the power button on the TV s remote the components compatible with the HDMI Control function turn off automatically To prepare for the BRAVIA Theatre Sync features Set HDMI Control to On in the HDMI Output setup page 125 For details on TV settings refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV Q Notes Depending on the connected component the HDMI Control function may not work Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component The recorder supports only the playback option of HDMI Control Player appears on the TV screen when using the HDMI Control functions Step 3 Connecting the Audio Cords HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns or according to the input jack on your TV monitor projector or audio component such as an AV amplifier receiver This will enable you to listen Speakers Audio component with to sound Speakers Rear L Is Front L Isi a decoder Centre 4 HDMI cord not supplied ln to HDMI OUT 4 Q Subwoofer to coaxial HDMI digital input 4 Coaxial digital
46. according to the type of TV tuner or decoder connected to the DVD recorder 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode 2 Select Initial Setup and press ENTER 3 Select Video In Out and press ENTER The Video In Out setup appears with the following options The default settings are underlined BD Initial Setup A Basic Input Colour System Tuner Component Video Out Video In Out LINE 3 Out Audio In LINE 4 In Audio Out NTSC on PAL TV Language Recording Playback t w 4 Next Screen Input Colour System Selects the colour system when picture noise appears after you change the Input Line System setting page 110 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 sjuaunsn py pue sumag continued 11 3 114 Hint When Input Line System is set to NTSC you can select Auto 3 58NTSC or PAL 60 Component Video Out Selects the signal format in which the 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
47. additional audio only Mix Stereo 1 75 96 Records both stereo Mix Stereo 1 50 96 land2 Mix Stereo 1 25 sjuaunsn py pue sumag 115 116 Audio Output Settings Audio Out The Audio Out setup allows you to switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier receiver with a digital input jack 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 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode 2 Select Initial Setup and press ENTER 3 Select Audio Out and press ENTER The Audio Out setup appears with the following options The default settings are underlined eS Initial Setup a Basic Dolby Digital Output Dolby Digital Dolby Digital gt PCM Tuner DTS Output Video In Out 96 kHz PCM Output Audio In MPEG Output Audio Out Audio DRC Language Recording Playback Low E 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 component with a built in Dolby Digital decoder Dolby Digital gt PCM Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component lacking a built in Dolby Digital decoder Q Note
48. and DV camcorder to the same colour system page 110 Hookups DVD recorder i LINK cable not supplied DV camcorder EN 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 31 2 Insert the source DV Digital8 format tape into your digital video camera For the recorder to record or edit your digital video camera 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 oes b d od dl MN SEP 4 SLP 4 EP 4 LP Jl For details about the recording mode see page 51 Note that you cannot select manual recording mode 4 Set the External Audio setting in the Audio In setup page 115 5 Set the DV Input setting in the Audio In setup page 115 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 87 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 the disc
49. cord not supplied to DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL HDMI OUT DIGITAL OUT PCM DTS MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AERIAL UNEZ0UT il ELDELCE 73m LO Decon d yellow CN Signal flow The yellow plug is used for video signals page 16 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 Audio video cord not supplied DVD recorder INPUT VIDEO O AUDIO TV projector or audio component If you connect a Sony audio component that is compatible with the HDMI control function refer to the operating instructions supplied with the audio component sBunjag pue sdnyooH continued 1 9 20 Audio L R left right input jacks This connection will use your TV s or audio component s two speakers for sound Hint For correct speaker location see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components Q Notes Do not connect your TV s audio output jacks to the LINE IN R AUDIO L jacks at the same time This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV s speakers With connection G do not connect the LINE IN R AUDIO L and LINE 2 OUT R AUDIO L
50. information automatically appears on the screen when the recorder is operated To increase disc space see To open up disc space page 72 Q Note Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly 5 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 Number eee buttons 000 QC CLEAR TITLE LIST Lie H d RETURN e MWO ea 9 9 rri 44 o e gt gt une 9 e m t4 ENTER 1 Press TITLE LIST 2 Select a title and press gt The sub menu appears 3 select Edit and press ENTER 4 Select Title Name and press ENTER The display for entering characters appears The current name is displayed at the input row Input row HH input Title Name A Upper case Lower case AAAA 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 F P 1 The charact
51. open close and place a disc on the disc tray DISPLAY m I i D pen o so E z a 7 D zi I A lt gt i lt i az ix D TV PAUSE r REC ew REC MODE E REC E es STOP Recording playing side facing down e wa 3 Press amp open close to close the disc tray 1 Press HDD or DVD Wait until LOAD disappears from the If you want to record to a DVD insert a front panel display recordable DVD Unused DVDs are formatted automatically 2 Press PROG to select the For DVD RW discs programme position or input source DVD RWSs are formatted in the you want to record recording format VR mode or Video mode set by Format DVD RW of Basic in the Disc Setup setup page 108 For DVD R discs DVD Rsare automatically formatted in Video mode To format an unused DVD R in VR mode format the disc in the Format setup page 42 before you make a recording If the disc is recordable on this recorder you can manually re format the disc to make a blank disc page 42 continued k 32 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 pud MN lt SEP lt SLP lt EP 4 LP Available when Manual Rec Mode is set to On go to setup in the Recording setup page 118 For mor
52. programme position on the recorder DVD recorder to AERIAL OUT to aerial input oN Aerial cable supplied oN Signal flow sBunjag pue sdnyooH 15 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 Q5 Q o d Dom AUDIO 1 TV p n cd Do Audio video cord not TV projector or audio supplied component oN to LINE 2 OUT SCART cord not supplied o C2 LINE 3 TV AERIAL LINE 2 OUT A f F a b Homi our LE OUT CR uu xg 0000 pem 3 aS 20 pA mna S77 DVD recorder o LINE 2 OUT S VIDEO green to HDMI OUT E to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S video cord not supplied HDMI cord not supplied Component video cord not supplied green o Q9 o Pe Ca e uy COMPONENT VIDEO IN TV projector or audio INPUT HDMI IN componen TV projector or audio TV projector or audio component component A signal flow 16 SCART input jack When setting LINE 3 Out to S Video or RGB in the Video In Out setup page 114 use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal
53. screen Youcannot copy JPEG image files onto a 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 97 or 105 About i LINK The DV IN jack on this recorder is i LINK compliant for digital video cameras This section describes the i LINK standard and its features What is i LINK i LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i LINK jack and for controlling other equipment i LINK compatible equipment can be connected by a single i LINK cable Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment When two or more i LINK compatible equipment are connected to this recorder in a daisy chain operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that this recorder is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected equipment Note however that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected and that operations and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment Note Normally only one piece of equipment can be connected to this recorder by the i LINK cable DV connecting cable When connec
54. speed until you release the button To resume normal playback press E gt I pause Pauses playback To resume normal playback press E Playing repeatedly Repeat You can play repeatedly all the tracks or a single track in the album 1 2 A CS Press gt during playback press ENTER Select Play Mode using 4 9 and The Play Mode menu appears M Im album Select Repeat and press ENTER Select an item to be repeated using epeat Album repeats the current Repeat Track repeats the current track Repeat Programme repeats the current programme page 96 D Press ENTER Repeat play starts To cancel Repeat play Set Repeat to Repeat Off in the Play Mode menu Notes You can select Repeat Programme only during Programme play Syoe1J oipny I e A B Repeat is not available when using Music Jukebox gt continued 95 96 Creating your own programme Programme You can play the contents of the HDD or connected USB device in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the HDD or connected USB device to create your own programme You can make a programme of up to 24 steps 1 Press gt while the Album List is displayed 2 select Play Mode using 4 9 and press ENTER The Play Mode menu appears 3 Select Programme and press ENTER 4 Select Input Edit Programme
55. to a disc at high speed High speed dubbing Titles on a disc are dubbed to the HDD at normal speed Real Time dubbing To convert the recording mode only when dubbing from a disc to the HDD After step 1 press REC MODE to select the recording mode Q Note You cannot use the HDD DVD DUB button in the following cases Dub the title using Dubbing List page 80 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 aDVD aad lt gt aan urganga 79 80 Dubbing Using Dubbing List HDD EB Gi Gi gm You can select 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 A select Create New Dubbing List and press ENTER The Dubbing List appears If you have previously saved a Dubbing List and want to resume editing it select Use Previous Dubbing List and go to step 7 3SAT 10 11 World Tour Asia 2 2 TUE 06 11 World Tour Asia 1 Pr4 1THUO1 11 World Cup Final World Tour Asia 3 15 00 oh3om 0 96 Pr4
56. 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 ENTER The photo list appears 6 select a JPEG image file using and press gt The sub menu appears 7 Select Multi Mode and press ENTER To copy the JPEG image file selected in step 6 only go to step 11 8 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 select Single Mode 9 Repeat step 8 to select all of the JPEG image files you want to copy 10 Press gt The sub menu appears 11 Select Copy to DVD and press ENTER The display asks for confirmation 12 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 labelled as PHOT If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment finalise the disc page 40 To cancel select No sajl4 aew 93df continued 1 01 102 To select a JPEG
57. your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents Precautions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further About the hard disk drive The hard disk has a high storage density which enables long recording durations and quick access to the written data However it can easily be damaged by shock vibration or dust and should be kept away from magnets To avoid losing important data observe the following precautions Do not apply a strong shock to the recorder Do not place the recorder in a location subject to mechanical vibrations or in an unstable location Do not place the recorder on top of a hot surface such as a VCR or amplifier receiver Do not use the recorder in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature tempe
58. 0 min 6 hr 53 min MN9 LP 135 4 MN8 150 4 hr 30 min 8 hr 4 min 7 hr 11 min 1 Records in higher quality 15 Mbps 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 Audio signals are recorded in 48kHz PCM format and video signals are recorded in HQ mode When recording a bilingual programme select the sound to be recorded page 115 Titles recorded in MN6 or lower mode cannot be dubbed to DVD RWs DVD Rs at high speed 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 E N o E X Hint Audio signals are recorded in Dolby Digital 2 ch format except for PCM mode sjuaunsn py pue sumag Resolution The first figure refers to when Input Line System is set to NTSC the second when set to PAL SECAM in the Basic setup page 110 For the HDD HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off DVD RW VR mode DVD R VR mode HQ PCM MN32 to MN16 720 x 480 720 x 576 MNIS to MNI2 544 x 480 544 x 576 MNI11 to MN9 480 x 480 544 x 576 MN8 and MN7 352 x 480 352 x 576 MN6 to MNI 352 x 240 352 x 288 continued 11 9 For the HDD HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode On DVD RW DVD
59. 120Min B a MyTV Schedule 70 00 10 30 coal EH Flimbies Starship Wo Friends it vii This Sally Jessy Raph Ourb Go Armageddon News at Ten Football Emmerdale Homes Polic Promotional Panel The Secret 2 selecta programme using 4 gt and press ENTER The GUIDE Plus system disappears and the programme position changes to the selected programme To select a programme position quickly using the TV broadcast station logo 1 Press GUIDE The GUIDE Plus system Home Screen appears 2 Press the yellow button Channels Pr2 25 May 10 10 Cancel Home Press lt or gt to select a channel Press ENTER 1 to return to the Grid at this channel position s E Bac P 01 BA Aa HOSSA select a channel a ovde wol Cene i t v Promotional Panel Ajuo yn ay ur snid 3a105 3 Select the TV broadcast station logo using eth and press ENTER The display returns to Grid and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected TV station is selected 4 Selecta programme using lt and press ENTER To return to the Home position Press the blue button Home The cursor returns to the home p
60. 15 1119 1121 1125 1201 1214 1215 1220 1222 1307 1309 1311 1312 1314 1315 1318 1319 1320 1325 1401 1405 1412 1415 1503 1513 1518 1601 1612 1619 1620 1721 code Interlingue ie Inupiak ik Indonesian in Icelandic is Italian it Hebrew iw Japanese ja Yiddish ji Javanese jw Georgian ka Kazakh kk Greenlandic kl Cambodian km Kannada kn Korean ko Kashmiri ks Kurdish ku Kirghiz ky Latin la Lingala In Laothian lo Lithuanian It Latvian lv Lettish Malagasy mg Maori mi Macedonian mk Malayalam ml Mongolian mn Moldavian mo Marathi mr Malay ms Maltese mt Burmese my Nauru na Nepali ne Dutch nl Norwegian no Occitan oc Afan Oromo om Oriya or Panjabi pa Polish pl Pashto ps Pushto ps Portuguese pt Quechua qu Number Language 1813 1814 1815 1821 1823 1901 1904 1907 1908 1909 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 2001 2005 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 2014 2015 2018 2019 2020 2023 2111 2118 2126 2209 2215 2315 2408 2515 2608 2621 code Rhaeto Romance rm Kirundi rn Romanian ro Russian ru Kinyarwanda rw Sanskrit sa Sindhi sd Sangho sg Serbo Croatian sh Singhalese si Slovak sk Slovenian sl Samoan sm Shona sn Somali so Albanian sq Serbian sr Siswati ss Sesotho st Sundanese su Swedish sv Swahil
61. 2 899 893 13 1 SONY DVD Recorder Operating Instructions ie To find out useful hints tips and information about Sony products and services please visit www sony europe com myproduct RDR HX750 DVD ReWritable 2 R I RW EE M Came USG B Qa orm Theatre Syn 2007 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 38 VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM VORSICHT KLASSE 38 SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEOFFNET DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM STRAHL VERMEIDEN ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRALING AF KLASSE 38 VED BNING UNDGA
62. 20 Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing You can connect a digital video camera 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 digital video camera Do the following to start using the Manual Dubbing functions of this recorder See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting Hint If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD RW DVD R VR mode or HDD Q Notes You cannot make a recording while DV camcorder dubbing The DV IN jack is for input only It will not output signals 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 139 Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of Recording from Connected Equipment on page 59 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 If you want to play DVDs dubbed from a DV camcorder on other DVD equipment finalise the disc page 40 Set the recorder
63. 29 112 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL 19 Disc settings 38 40 42 108 Disc Setup 38 40 42 108 Disc space 72 Disc types 9 71 Divide 74 75 77 DivX video files 60 Dolby Digital 19 116 Download from TV 23 111 DTS 19 116 Dubbing Dubbing List 80 HDD DVD DUB 79 DV camcorder 84 DV camcorder dubbing 84 Manual Dubbing 86 One Touch Dubbing 86 Playback 87 DV IN 84 DV Input 85 115 DVD Backup 83 DVD Menu Language 118 continued 1 45 DVD VIDEO 11 DVD R 9 71 DVD RW 9 71 DVD R 9 71 DVD RAM 11 DVD RW 9 71 E Easy Setup 23 110 Edit 72 97 Editing 71 76 chapters 75 Playlist 76 titles 72 Editor 44 Enter characters 37 Erase 72 73 97 106 Erase Album 105 External Audio 115 F Finalise 40 Finalising 40 Format 42 Format DVD RW 108 Format HDD 108 Formatting 42 Frame Accurate Editing 72 Freeze Frame 63 Front panel 141 Front Panel Display 125 Front panel display 142 G Genre Name 73 97 Grid 43 GUIDE 43 GUIDE Plus system 43 53 H Handling discs 135 HDD Recording Format 120 HDMI 4 3 Video Output 124 Audio Output 125 Colour 124 HDMI Control 125 Screen Resolution 124 HDMI cord 16 19 HDMI OUT 17 19 HDMI Output 123 HELP Setting 110 i LINK 139 Info 44 INPUT 59 Input Colour System 113 Input Line Sys
64. 4 sumag pue sdnyooy 25 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 84 For details refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment To record on this recorder see Recording from Connected Equipment on page 59 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 to SCART input b E e to C LINE3 TV omon oaar our os oe s voeo NESW DVD recorder Q Notes Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded If you pass the recorder signals through a VCR you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen DVD recorder md VCR gt 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 m DVD recorder m TV Lo Line input 2 The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder s LINE 1 DECODER jack When you record to a VCR from this
65. 44 o 9 gt gt TV PAUSE o amp r m E REC gt STOP 1 While viewing a TV broadcast press TV PAUSE The picture pauses and the recorder starts recording the current TV channel to the HDD It may take up to 10 seconds to start recording 2 Press to resume watching the programme You can fast forward fast reverse pause or stop the programme using 4 P H and BI without affecting the recording 3 Press W REC STOP to stop recording Notes The picture does not pause and the recorder starts only recording in the following cases when the programme positions are preset differently between the recorder and the connected TV when watching the programme from the external equipment connected to your TV The picture tuned by the recorder pauses when TV Pause is set to Recorder s Tuner in the Options 2 setup page 127 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 comp
66. 46 minutes SLP 14 hours 21 minutes SEP 17 hours 57 minutes E N When recording to DVD RW or DVD R SLP is the longest recording time available If you select SEP the recording mode will automatically revert to SLP X Hint To easily select a manual recording mode press REC MODE repeatedly to display MN and select a manual recording mode using gt continued 51 92 Q Notes The maximum continuous recording time to the HDD is 12 hours for a single title A title longer than 12 hours is divided Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time Recording a programme with poor reception or a programme or video source of low picture quality Recording on a disc that has already been edited Recording only a still picture or just sound Programmes are recorded in the following aspect ratio In the original aspect ratio when recording to the HDD when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off in the Recording setup page 120 DVD RWs DVD Rs VR mode In 4 3 when recording to DVD RWs DVD Rs When recording to DVD R DLs Video mode the title is divided when the layer switches Recording stereo and bilingual programmes The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system The HDD when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off in the Recording
67. Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 24 hour cycle digital Power back up duration 1 hour Video recording format MPEG 2 MPEG 1 Audio recording format applicable bit rate Dolby Digital 2 ch 256 kbps 128 kbps in EP SLP and SEP mode PCM 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 Cr 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 19 pin Standard Connector USB USB jack Type A For connecting digital still camera Memory card reader and USB memory USB jack Type B For connecting PictBridge compatible printers General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 44 W Dimensions approx 430 x 66 5 x 286 mm width height depth incl projecting parts Hard disk drive capacity 160 GB Mass approx 4 4 kg Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C Operating humidity 25 to 80 Supplied accessories Mains lead 1 Aerial cable 1 Remote commander remote 1
68. DD select View Edit Photos on the HDD To play JPEG image files on DATA CDs DATA DVDs select View Photos on a CD DVD To play JPEG image files from the connected USB device select View Photos on a USB Device The Photo Album list appears 4 selectanalbum using 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 Photo using tit and press ENTER 12 Photo List Example HDD File 12 Photos Fy 002 Giraffe 003 Bear 004 Lion 005 Ostrich 006 Monkey 007 Calf 008 Koala 009 Swan 010 Goila a HDD 226 56 4 Photo List 1 Photo Album HDD 011 Hippopotani Remain 012 Kangaroo 3 Sub menu Press gt to display the sub menu The sub menu displays options applicable only to the selected item The displayed options differ depending upon the model situation and disc type Photo Album HDD Start Slideshow File LH O07 Elephant 74 Start Audio Slideshow i2Photos 002 Giraffe A File Options 003 Bear KS pint 7 c 004 Lion i Copy to DVD Jl Ga 005_ostich Detailed Information 006 Monkey cit a Multi Mode 008 Koala 2 8 009 Swan U y m 010 Gorilla a
69. DIREKTE UDS ETTELSE FOR STR LING ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTR LING KLASSE 3B NAR DEKSEL PNES UNNG DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRALEN VARNING KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTR LNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG FOR STR LNINGEN VARO AVATTUNA LUOKAN 3B 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 or Y mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station Precautions This unit operates on 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Install this system so that the mains lead can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble GUIDE Plus and G LINK are 1 r
70. DMI Output setup page 125 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 recorder does not operate properly gt Press down IQ on the recorder for more than five seconds until the recorder turns off Then press IO again to turn on the recorder gt When static electricity etc causes the recorder to operate abnormally turn off the recorder and wait until 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 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 61 88 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 when the recorder is turned on after a power failure has occurred during recorder operation such as while recording or when some error
71. DVD CD DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status In stop mode Example DVD RW in VR mode ABC Prt Resume Original HQ thOim DVD Rem Oh35m Finalised Disc Name World Sports suoneiadg aiseg BULJE o e p z A lt i lt i E ix a D continued i 36 During playback Example DVD R in Video mode 32 Chapter Time Chapter Total DVD R Video 0 00 21 Oh01m52s Title Name Tennis 1 Playing status 2 Shows that the Resume Play is available page 61 3 Current selected recording mode remaining DVD recording time disc type page 51 4 Remaining time 5 Station name and programme position number 6 Audio setting for the current programme Recording restrictions for the current programme TV mode or DVD mode page 22 9 Disc information Title type Original or Playlist for DVD RW DVD R in VR mode Disc type format page 9 Displays the finalised disc in Video mode as DVD Video Title number Chapter number page 69 Playing time Multi angles indicator page 60 Copy protected indicator page 79 Data transfer bar and rate X Hints When On Screen Display is set to On default in the Options setup page 125
72. DVD recorder do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV DVD button on the remote If you disconnect the recorder s mains lead you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR 26 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 S VIDEO VIDEO r AUDIO 4 Y gt 0 m Audio video cord S video cord Ap not supplied not supplied to LINE 2 IN I x LI we s re amp O Qoo6 o 6 5 DVD recorder N Signal flow X Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound connect to only the LIMONO and VIDEO input jacks on the front of the recorder Do not connect the R input jack Q Notes Do not connect the yellow LINE IN VIDEO jack when using an S video cord Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment s input jack with the other equipment s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder This may cause noise feedback Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time sumag pue sdnyooy 27 28 Connecting an External Decoder You can watch or record external decoder PAY TV Ca
73. ENTER To print JPEG image files on the HDD select View Edit Photos on the HDD To print JPEG image files on a DATA DVD DATA CD select View Photos on a CD DVD 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 fin Zoo Album Size 999MB File 3 x o Ecran Bp 12 Photos IS FS 002 Giraffe ij 008 Bear B EN 004 Lion Him 5 E 005 Ostrich ft 006 Monkey fi oor cat WA E 008 Koala ia 009 Swan 010 Gorilla 4 9 gt on Hippopotan cs Remain 012 Kangaroo 226 5G T Selecta file using and press 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 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 To clear all check marks select Single Mode 10 Repeat step 9 to select all files you want to print 1 1 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 p
74. ES 31 2 Recording a Programme essen 31 Checking the disc status while recording 32 3 Playing the Recorded Programme Title List 33 4 Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information 35 5 Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme 37 6 Labelling and Protecting a Disc 0 0 0 0 cece eee eee 38 Eabelling a disc oer ea oh can SEA eo ead Ys 38 Protecting a diSC cereus 2 one Te lle ae erectos ete het 39 7 Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment Finalise 40 Unfinalising adisc 0 0 0 BI 41 8 Reformatting a Disc 0 0 0 e a A 42 continued 5 GUIDE Plus in the UK only llle 43 Introduction to the GUIDE Plus System 04 43 Learning the common elements 0 00000 eee eee eee 43 Troubleshooting guide llli 44 Watching TV Using the GUIDE Plus System 2005 45 Searching for a Programme Using the GUIDE Plus System 46 Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information My TV 47 Setting a profile neuer de RE URP x 47 Selecting and watching a programme from My TV 48 Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus System 2 0055 48 Searching for the GUIDE Plus host channel 48 Changing the GUIDE Plus host channel manually 49 Checking pr
75. Hold down W stop on the recorder and press I C on the recorder AII settings are reset and the recorder turns off Notes About This Recorder On operation 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 3 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 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 di
76. IAL antennas use an AERIAL UHF VHF band mixer not supplied to connect the aerial to the recorder If you disconnect the recorder s mains lead you will not be able to view the signals from the connected set top box receiver sumag pue sdnyooy I continued 1 3 A Connecting a set top box receiver 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 controller Set top box page 13 receiver S Set top box Aerial cable 1 SCART cord 2 not supplied not supplied o to AERIAL IN E or to G LINK G LINK j DVD recorder to AERIAL OUT Aerial cable supplied to aerial input c Signal flow ge your set top box receiver does not have an aerial output jack connect the aerial cable to the recorder s AERIAL IN jack Connect only if your set top box receiver has a SCART connector 14 B Connecting the aerial cable only no set top box receiver Use this hookup if you watch cable programme position without a set top box receiver Also use this hookup if you are connecting only an aerial antenna With this hookup you can record any programme position by selecting the
77. 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 Selects whether or not to output DTS signals On Select this when the 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 Q 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 VIDEOS only Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal 96 kHz gt 48kHz The audio signals of DVD 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 Q Notes 96 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 Selec
78. Initial Setup P Basic OSD Language Tuner Audio Language Video In Out Subtitle Language Audio In Auto Language Audio Out DVD Menu Language Language Subtitle Display Recording Playback Y Next Screen OSD Language Switches the display language 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 sjuaunsn py pue sumag continued 117 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 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 su
79. MENU Press the number 3 button three times to enter F 2 Press ENTER and select the next character 3 Press Bl or select OK and press ENTER ENTER Labelling a disc ELS EIL um mE Guns Insert a disc See 1 Inserting a Disc on page 31 2 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears Select Disc Setup and press ENTER e Disc Setup Input Disc Name gt Next Screen Format Protect Disc gt off Finalise Format DVD RW gt VR Mode Optimise HDD et 4 Select Basic and press ENTER Qo Basic Input Disc Name Next Screen Format Protect Disc Finalise Format DVD RW Optimise HDD 5 Select Input Disc Name and press ENTER 6 Select Next Screen and press ENTER Enter the disc name page 37 4 Select Basic and press ENTER Disc Setu Q dice setup p Basic Input Disc Name Next Screen Format Protect Disc Finalise Format DVD RW Optimise HDD 5 Select Protect Disc and press ENTER e Disc Setup Basic Input Disc Name On Format Protect Disc m Off Finalise Format DVD RW Q Note You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD RW DVD R VR mode disc name and 40 characters fora DVD RW DVD RW Video mode DVD R DVD R Video mode disc name The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on other DVD equipment Protecting a disc insert a disc See 1 Inserting a Dis
80. NK jack 14 5 HDMI OUT high definition multimedia interface out jack 16 19 SOS aT ear Com ACN 6 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack 19 AC IN terminal 20 LINE 3 TV jack 16 9 LINE 2 OUT S VIDEO jack 16 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y Ps Cs Pr Cr jacks 16 Language Code List For details see page 117 The language spellings conform to the ISO 639 1988 E F standard Number Language 0101 0102 0106 0113 0118 0119 0125 0126 0201 0205 0207 0208 0209 0214 0215 0218 0301 0315 0319 0325 0401 0405 0426 0512 0514 0515 0519 0520 0521 0601 0609 0610 0615 0618 0625 0701 0704 0712 0714 0721 0801 0809 0818 0821 0825 0901 code Afar aa Abkhazian ab Afrikaans af Amharic am Arabic ar Assamese as Aymara ay Azerbaijani az Bashkir ba Byelorussian be Bulgarian bg Bihari bh Bislama bi Bengali bn Tibetan bo Breton br Catalan ca Corsican co Czech cs Welsh cy Danish da German de Bhutani dz Greek el English en Esperanto eo Spanish es Estonian et Basque eu Persian fa Finnish fi Fiji fj Faroese fo French fr Frisian fy Irish ga Scots Gaelic gd Galician gl Guarani gn Gujarati gu Hausa ha Hindi hi Croatian hr Hungarian hu Armenian hy Interlingua ia Number Language 0905 0911 0914 0919 0920 0923 1001 1009 1023 1101 1111 1112 1113 1114 11
81. R The area is selected When you select Number press the number buttons to select and enter a country area code in the table page 144 and press ENTER T Select Change Level and press ENTER The Parental Control Change Level display appears eS Initial Setup a Basic Ty Tuner Pause Video In Out Seam Audio In Parent Audio Out Angle Language Recording Playback v Parental Control Change Level Password 8 Enter your four digit password using the number buttons and press ENTER Select the level The lower the value the stricter the limitation Discs rated higher than the selected level will be restricted 10 Press ENTER The Parental Control setting is complete To cancel the Parental Control setting for the disc select Off in step 9 Change Password 1 Select Parental Control in Playback and press ENTER 2 Select Change Password and press ENTER 3 Enter your four digit password in the Current Password row using the number buttons and press ENTER 4 Enter a new password in the New Password row using the number buttons and press ENTER Notes If you forget your password reset the recorder page 135 When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function playback cannot be limited on this recorder Depending on the disc you may be aske
82. RW Video mode DVD R DVD R Video mode HQ PCM MN32 to MN9 720 x 480 720 x 576 MNS8 and MN7 352 x 480 352 x 576 MN6 to MNI 352 x 240 352 x 288 Rec Mode Adjust On Automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded page 54 Off Turns off the function Set Thumbnail Selects a scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List The first frame of the title is set for the thumbnail picture 0 seconds The frame at 30 seconds from the first frame is set for the thumbnail picture 30 seconds The frame at 3 minutes from the first frame is set for the thumbnail picture 3 minutes Auto Chapter HDD VR HDD DVD RW DVD R in VR mode 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 Q Notes The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending on the amount of information contained in the video to be recorded 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 Auto Chapter Video DVD RW DVD R in Video mode only No No chapter mark is inserted Separation 10 minutes Inserts chapter m
83. Set top box controller 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Specifications and design are subject to change without notice Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks JPEG Image Files and DivX Video Files 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 MPEGI Audio Layer 3 format audio tracks and JPEG image files on the HDD or DATA CDs CD ROMs CD Rs CD RWs or JPEG image files on the HDD 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 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 See the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software not supplied for details on the recording format Not available for
84. Sg Spots SP lt 44G Dubbing List Total Current DVD Remain Direction of dubbing Total number of titles to be dubbed co ro 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 approximate 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 33 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 82 Select Next using gt and press ENTER The Start Dubbing display appears dubbing HOD gt DVD Video mode Start Dubbing pag HDD DVD R o Video Mode Back Recording Mode Input Disc Name Dub Time Oh 3m Recording Mode High Speed Disc Name DISCO1 Finalise Finalise Off Dubbing List Total Current DVD Remain Start Dubbi
85. V Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY TV Canal Plus programme Tousethe TV Direct Rec function you must first correctly set the recorder s clock Checking the disc status while recording You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type Press DISPLAY during recording The recording information appears Rec Mode SP 2h00m DVD mm Remain 10h35m DVD RW Video Remain 0h52m m Stop Rec 1 Recording mode 2 Recording time 3 Disc type format 4 Recording status N Press DISPLAY to turn off the display 3 Playing the Recorded Programme Title List D To play a recorded title select the title from the Title List HDD pr DVD PLAY MODE TITLE LIST B3 ADN tM ENTER d gt RETURN 57 DISPLAY ea 6 gt Pri Aaaa eG Gp o es Press HDD or DVD If you select DVD insert a DVD see 1 Inserting a Disc on page 31 Playback starts automatically depending on the disc 2 Press TITLE LIST To show the 8 Title List press lt to select Title View and press ENTER then select 8 Titles using t4 and press ENTER 4 Title List Example HDD 4 Titles LN 13 00 FRI 20 04 Pra SLP XM 13 00 Fri20 04 Pr4 SLP By Date Oh30m 0 4G 21 00 TUE 10 04 Pro SLP 21 00 Tue10 04 Pr9 SLP Oh30m 0
86. Ws and DVD Rs QA lt gt aan urganga gt continued 81 To edit titles on the Dubbing List 1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of Dubbing Using Dubbing List on page 80 The Title Edit display appears Dubbing HDD V0 video mode 4Titles Title Edit T9253 1 World Tour Asia 3 2 World Tour Asia 2 9 rx 3 World Tour Asia 1 o 4 World Cup Final o Next a World TourAsia 3 ace o Oh30m 0 96 Dubbing List Total Current DVD Remain 346 t 3 446 t mn 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 37 A B Erase Erases the section of the title page 73 Move Changes the order of titles page 77 Preview Allows you to check the content of a title Divide Divides a title into two titles page 74 Combine Combines two titles page 77 Chapter Edit Edits chapters page 75 Set Thumbnail Changes the title s thumbnail frame that appears in the Title List page 34 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
87. a programme position in your local area broadcasts a time signal The Auto Clock Setting display appears 1 Select the programme position of the station that carries a time signal using m 2 Select Start using and press ENTER If a clock signal cannot be found press d RETURN and set the clock manually Select Manual to set the clock manually The Manual Clock Setting display appears 1 Select the time zone for your area using gt and press 2 Select On if you are now on summer time and press ENTER 3 Set the day month year hour and minutes using nt and press ENTER to start the clock TV Screen Size page 121 If you have a wide screen TV select Wide 16 9 If you have a standard TV select Standard 4 3 This will determine how wide screen images are displayed on your TV gt continued 23 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 A select Finish Setup using and press ENTER Easy Setup is completed To return to the previous step Press d RETURN WV Hint If you want to run Easy Setup again select Easy Setup in the Basic setup from Initial Setup in the System Menu page 110 Setting up the GUIDE Plus system set top box cont
88. able them page 112 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 1 Select Manual CH Setting in Tuner and press ENTER 2 Select Next Screen and press ENTER 3 Select your country region using lt gt and press ENTER Programme position sjuaunsn py pue suras 4 Press KE PPI to select the programme position D Select the item you want to change using 4 and change the settings using lt gt then press ENTER To preset another programme position repeat from step 4 continued 111 112 Skip On Select this when the programme position is unused or contains unwanted channels The selected position will be skipped when you press PROG Off Does not skip the selected programme position CH System Select the region to get the best broadcast reception 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 AFT On Turns on the Auto Fine Tuning function Normally select this
89. acks using various play modes Label tracks or albums Assign albums a genre Change the track order Notes on copying 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 You cannot copy audio tracks if the HDD is full or almost full An album name and MP3 audio track name are also copied However there may be some names that cannot be copied When copying is stopped partway tracks finished copying before you stop will remain copied onto the HDD as an album See the Album List to check which albums have been copied page 94 When copying audio tracks from a CD the album name is labelled as F and the audio track names are labelled as T_ automatically During copying other operations cannot be performed While copying timer recordings are unavailable If the timer is set during copying the recorder starts the timer recording after copying is finished 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 CDs DATA CDs DATA DVDs or the connected USB device to the HDD SYSTEM E MENU e 4 et ENTER C p 9 P HDD DVD DUB 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 o
90. al title in the HDD is erased The Move function is performed using Dubbing List Titles containing Copy Once copy protection signals are indicated with 55 Copy Dubbing protection signals Copy Free Ne ede protection HDD signal Copy Once HDD gt EN 7 CPRM compatible DVD RWs DVD Rs VR mode only CPRM Content Protection for Recordable Media is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images Notes Protected titles in the HDD cannot be moved The Move function is not available for HDD DVD DUB dubbing Even if you erase a scene that contains a copy protection signal the recording restrictions on that title are retained HDD DVD Dubbing HDD EB Gi Gi um You can dub a single title by pressing the HDD DVD DUB button during playback 1 Start playback of a title For playing a title see Playing the Recorded Programme D VD on page 60 2 Press HDD DVD DUB The recorder starts dubbing the current playing title from the beginning The recorder turns off automatically when you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished To cancel the dubbing Press and hold HDD DVD DUB for more than one second When dubbing Move is stopped partway no part of the title will be moved to the dubbing target However note that this will decrease the free space for DVD Rs DVD Rs About dubbing mode Titles on the HDD are dubbed
91. alised on another recorder 1 insert a disc See 1 Inserting a Disc on page 31 2 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 3 Select Disc Setup and press ENTER Qe 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 Q5 Basic Finalise Format Unfinalise Next Screen Optimise HDD 5 Select Unfinalise and press ENTER Q Disc Setup Basic Finalise Format Unfinalise Finalise Optimise HDD xx min required 6 Select Start and press ENTER The recorder starts unfinalising the disc Unfinalising may take several minutes suoieiadg aiseg BULJE 7 D E e S A E 3 lt e i lt i E ix E a E 8 Reformatting a Disc Er Gum uum must 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 VR mode or Video mode according to your needs SYSTEM MENU cJ et ENTER inserta disc See 1 Inserting a Disc on page 31 2 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 3 Select Disc Setup and press ENTER Q Disc Setup Input Disc Name gt Next Screen Format Protect Disc gt off Finalise Format DVD
92. and press ENTER eo Programme Step 01 001 001 Album 001 104 A Track 001 002 A Album 001 mam Album 002 Track 002 Album 003 Album 004 Album 005 Album 006 Album 007 Album 008 5 Select an album example Album 001 using and press gt 6 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 1 To programme other tracks press lt 4 4 gt to select a step number and repeat steps 5 and 6 8 Press D gt Programme play starts 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 X Hints You can select and play a track that is set to Set Skip 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 I O You can repeat Programme play Set Repeat to Repeat Programme in the Play Mode menu page 95 5 Select an option and press ENTER Ma nag i ng Audio Tra cks Erase Erases the selected album track a Select Yes when asked for on the Music Jukebox confirmation Ed
93. anging the actual recordings You can create up to 99 Playlist titles Q Note Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the Copy Once copy protection signal cannot be dubbed or moved page 79 mi TITLE LIST T t4 lt poe ENTER Press TITLE LIST Switch to the Playlist page 72 Press gt The sub menu appears Select Create and press ENTER The original titles in the Title List appear Select an original title to add to the Playlist and press ENTER The selected title is added to the Playlist 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select all of the titles you want to add to the Playlist Moving a Playlist title Move 1 Press TITLE LIST Switch to the Playlist page 72 Select a Playlist title and press gt The sub menu appears 3 Select Edit and press ENTER 4 Select Move and press ENTER Title List DVD 2 Ties 8 Titles 1 FRI 20 04 Tennis P Play List 2 TUE 10 04 Travel gt E e DVD R Mode Remain 1h 3m a E 5 Select a new location for the title using amp and press ENTER The title moves to the new location To move more titles repeat from step 2 Combining multiple Playlist titles Combine 1 Press TITLE LIST Switch to the Playlist page 72 2 Select a Playlist title and press gt The sub menu appears 3 Select Edit and press ENTER 4 Select Combine and press
94. annels you can hide them 1 Select Editor in the Menu Bar and press ENTER 2 In the left column select the programme position you want to hide or display using 4 9 3 Press the red button On Off The disabled positions will turn grey To show the disabled positions press the red button On Off again Q Notes You cannot record a programme position if it is not set in Aerial Reception Settings Tuner page 111 even if it is set to On in the Editor in the Menu Bar If you are using your set top box receiver to receive programmes when the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only page 14 and are able to receive the same programme with both the set top box receiver and the recorder change the Source to receive the programme with the recorder s tuner Timer Recording Before Recording Before you start recording Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording page 35 For the HDD DVD RWs and DVD RWs you can free up disc space by erasing titles page 72 Adjust the recording picture quality if necessary page 56 Q Note To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment finalise the disc page 40 Recording mode Like the standard x3 recording modes of video tapes you can select the desired recording mode using the REC MODE button Recording modes with higher quality provide a more beautiful re
95. arks at approximately 10 minute intervals 15 minutes Inserts chapter marks at approximately 15 minute intervals Auto Chapter DVD R RW DVD RW DVD R only No No chapter mark is inserted Separation 10 minutes Inserts chapter marks at approximately 10 minute intervals 15 minutes Inserts chapter marks at approximately 15 minute intervals HDD Recording Format Selects the HDD recording format Video Mode Off Records to the HDD in VR mode When recording stereo and bilingual programmes both main and sub sounds can be recorded On Video Mode Records to the HDD in Video mode When recording 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 115 Hint The HDD contents recorded in Video mode can be dubbed to a disc at high speed page 78 Playback Settings Playback The Playback setup allows you to adjust the playback settings 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode 2 Select Initial Setup and press ENTER 3 Select Playback and press ENTER The Playback setup appears with the following options The default settings are underlined amp Initial Setup a Basic TV Type 4 3 Letter Box Tuner Pause Mode 4 3 Pan Scan Video In Out Seamless Playback m i69 Audio
96. at a DVD RW DVD RW or DVD R disc to make a blank disc For details see page 42 Finalise Finalises a disc to play it on other DVD equipment For details see page 40 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 1 select Optimise HDD in Disc Setup and press ENTER 2 Select Start and press ENTER A progress bar appears and the optimisation starts To cancel optimisation press ENTER The HDD will be partly optimised Q Notes It will take about eight hours to optimise the HDD During optimisation other operations such as recording or playback cannot be performed You cannot optimise the HDD when the HDD disc space is insufficient for optimising Erase titles to open up disc space page 72 Format HDD You can format the HDD and resolve 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 1 Select Format HDD in Disc Setup and press ENTER 2 Select Start and press ENTER Recorder Settings Basic The Basic setup helps you to make clock and other recorder related settings 1 Press
97. ategories or Keywords and press the yellow button Add Channels Select the programme position using 4 4 A e 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 TII and press ENTER To add more categories press the yellow button Add You can register up to 4 categories To cancel the registration select a category and press the red button Delete Keywords Enter a keyword See To enter a new keyword on page 47 To add more keywords press the yellow button Add You can register up to 16 keywords To cancel the registration select a keyword and press the red button Delete 3 Press ENTER To change the profile settings Repeat from step 1 above Selecting and watching a programme from My TV 1 Select My TV in the Menu Bar and press ENTER The programmes that match the profile conditions are displayed 2 selecta programme using 4 gt and press ENTER To set a programme for timer recording See One Button Recording GUIDE Plus in the UK only page 53 Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus System e O 000 buttons 9 9 000 Colour CXII buttons j GUIDE etx ENTER
98. aterial may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and or programme owner This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited This Product includes FontAvenue fonts licenced by NEC corporation FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC corporation Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function programmes received through an external tuner not supplied may contain copy protection signals copy guard function and as such may not be 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 your television screen Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this If you have any questions or problems concerni
99. back without PBC functions using the Title List To change the angles If various angles multi angles for a scene are recorded on the disc 20 appears on the screen Press ANGLE during playback To switch the angle mark indicator to off set Angle Indicator to Off in the Playback setup page 123 To stop playback Press Bl To playback quickly with sound Scan Audio When you press P during playback you can play quickly with dialogue or sound except for VIDEO CDs Super VIDEO CDs No sound is output when you press P gt two or more times to change search speed To display the registration code for this recorder Select Registration Code of DivX in the Options setup page 126 To resume playback from the point where you stopped Resume Play When you press L again after you stop playback the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed Bl To start from the beginning press Ml again and press C gt Playback starts from the beginning of the title track scene The point where you stopped playing is cleared when you open the disc tray except HDD you play another title except HDD you switch the Title List to Original or Playlist DVD RWs DVD Rs in VR mode only you edit the title after stopping playback you change the settings on the recorder you make a recording except HDD DVD RWs DVD Rs in VR mode you discon
100. bing destination and press REC To stop dubbing press l REC STOP Buigqng Japsoowe AG 87 Audio Tracks Playing Audio Tracks from CD DVD CD DATA CD You can play audio tracks on CDs DATA DVDs DVD ROMs DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD RAMS or DATA CDs CD ROMs CD Rs CD RWs eo VW AUDIO CLEAR PLAY MODE etx ENTER insert a disc See 1 Inserting a Disc on page 31 2 Press gt Playback starts To stop playback Press W stop Hint You can play audio tracks using the Title List Press TITLE LIST Then select a track and press ENTER Q Note When any video titles are recorded on a DATA DVD the MP3 audio tracks on that DATA DVD cannot be played 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 lii 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 on the recorder until UNLOCKED appears in the front panel display Playback options Buttons AUDIO Operations Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly in normal playback mode lt P gt PI previous next Goes to the next or previous track when pressed during playbac
101. ble South Africa 4 11 13 channels on page 112 VHF D K Select this when in East Bal Be VUE European countries S1 S20 CATV l Select this when in Great 821 541 HYPER Britain Ireland S01 S05 CATV L Select this when in France TV system Channel coverage L France F2 F10 VHF F21 F69 UHF B QCATV S21 S41 HYPER To receive broadcasts in France select L Channel Swapping After the programme positions have been set you can change the order of each programme position in the display list 1 select Channel Swapping in Tuner and press ENTER 2 Select Next Screen and press ENTER amp Initial Setup nu M 1 7 Pr System CH Name System CH Name Li B G BIG B G B G 2 a Be B G al BG B G s BG B G 6 B G B G Swap Preset 1 3 Press F to select the programme position number you want to swap and press gt To display other pages press I PPI repeatedly 4 Press F to select the programme position number to swap for the one selected in step 3 and press ENTER The programme position numbers are swapped To swap the programme position number of another station repeat from step 3 Video Settings Video In Out The Video In Out settings will adjust items related to the image such as size and colour Select the settings
102. btitles 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 143 Q Note If you select a language in DVD Menu Language Subtitle Language or Audio Language that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected Recording Settings Recording The Recording setup allows you to adjust recording settings 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode 2 Select Initial Setup and press ENTER 3 Select Recording and press ENTER The Recording setup appears with the following options The default settings are underlined s Initial setup n Basic Manual Rec Mode On go to setup Tuner Rec Mode Adjust m Off Video In Out Set Thumbnail Audio In Auto Chapter HDD VR Audio Out Auto Chapter Video Language Auto Chapter DVD R RW Recording HDD Recording Format Playback wi Manual Rec Mode On go to setup Allows you to select all recording modes Select this and press ENTER Then select a recording mode using and press ENTER Off Allows you to select standard recording modes only Manual recording mode Approx recording time Th
103. button Change twice Manual appears 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 Tuner 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 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 co NO OS Press the green button Save The display asks for confirmation 9 Select Confirm using lt gt and press ENTER The display returns to the GUIDE Plus setup menu 10 Wait one day until the programme guide data can be received To cancel the settings Press the red button Back To return to the Home position Press the blue button Home The cursor returns to the home position on the Grid To check the GUIDE Plus system information 1 Select Setup in the Menu Bar and p press ENTER 2 Select GUIDE Plus system Information using tit and press ENTER Checking programme positions Check wheth
104. c on page 31 2 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 3 Select Disc Setup and press ENTER Q Disc Setup Input Disc Name gt Next Screen Format Protect Disc gt off Finalise Format DVD RW gt VR Mode Optimise HDD 6 Select On and press ENTER T Press SYSTEM MENU to exit To cancel the protection Select Off in step 6 XY Hint You can set protection for individual titles page 72 suoiesadg aiseg BULJE o e p z A lt E i lt i E D ix a D 40 1 Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment Finalise Er Finalising is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment When you finalise a DVD RW DVD RW Video mode DVD R or DVD R Video mode a DVD menu will be automatically created which can be displayed on other DVD equipment Before finalising check the differences between the disc types in the table below Differences between disc types Discs are automatically finalised when removed from the recorder However you may need to finalise the disc for certain DVD equipment or if the recording time is short You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising RW 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 e
105. cording but the large data volume also results in a shorter recording time Conversely a longer duration provides a longer recording time but the lower data volume results in a coarser picture quality Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes To select further options for recording mode manual recording mode set Manual Rec Mode to On go to setup in the Recording setup page 118 To record pictures in higher quality than HQ mode on the HDD set Manual Rec Mode to On go to setup and then select HQ For details about manual recording mode see page 118 For timer recording you can also select AUTO as recording mode which maximizes the recording quality for the space available on the disc if recording to DVD or to fit onto a blank disc if recording to HDD Approx recording Recording mode time hours HDD DVD HQ High quality 34 1 hr 1 min HSP 1 50 I hr 30 min SP Standard mode 68 2 LSP J 84 2 hr 30 min ESP 100 3 3 LP if 135 4 zZ EP 200 6 3 SLP l 270 8 i SEP Long duration 340 10 I The approximate recording time is for 12 cm DVD discs The approximate recording times for DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer discs are as follows HQ hour 51 minutes HSP 2 hours 41 minutes SP 3 hours 35 minutes LSP 4 hours 29 minutes ESP 5 hours 23 minutes LP 7 hours 11 minutes EP 10 hours
106. d to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc In this case enter your password then change the level Angle Indicator DVD VIDEOs only On Displays 0G on the TV screen if various angles multi angles for a scene are recorded on the disc Off Does not display Qo on the TV screen HDMI Settings HDMI Output The HDMI Output setup allows you to adjust items related to the HDMI connection You can select HDMI Output only when connecting equipment to the HDMI OUT jack 1 2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode Select Initial Setup and press ENTER Select HDMI Output and press ENTER The HDMI Output setup appears with the following options The default settings are underlined After connecting equipment to the HDMI OUT jack Screen Resolution 4 3 Video Output and Colour are automatically set to the appropriate settings BS Initial Setup A f HDMI Output Screen Resolution Options 4 3 Video Output Options 2 Colour Audio Output HDMI Control 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080i 1280 x 720p 720 x 576p 720 x 576i sjuaunsn py pue sumag gt continued 123 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 T V projector etc For details
107. do 73 Unfinalise 41 Unfinalising 41 Unprotected 73 Usable discs 9 11 V Video 114 VIDEO CD 11 Video cord 16 Video In Out 113 Video input 17 Video mode 9 Video Mode Compatible Editing 72 VPS 58 VR mode 9 W Wide 16 9 23 Z Zoom 104 ZWEITON 52 http www sony net
108. e You can control the recorder using the supplied remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment When using the remote point it at the remote sensor on the recorder Notes If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player change the command mode number for this recorder page 22 Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion Should leakage occur do not touch the liquid with bare hands Observe the following Do not use a new battery with an old battery or batteries of different manufacturers Do not attempt to recharge the batteries If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries If battery leakage occurs wipe out any liquid inside the battery compartment and insert new batteries Do not expose the remote sensor marked on the front panel to strong light such as direct sunlight or a lighting apparatus The recorder may not respond to the remote When you replace the batteries of the remote the code number and Command Mode may be reset to the default setting Set the appropriate code number and Command Mode again Controlling TVs with the remote You can adjust the remote s signal to control your TV Q Notes Depending on the connected unit you may not be able to control your TV with so
109. e files or MP3 audio tracks DVD Audio discs Cartridge only type DVD RAMs HD layer on Super Audio CDs DVD VIDEOs with a different region code page 12 DVDs that were recorded on a different recorder and not correctly finalised Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles HDD 999 DVD RW DVD R 99 DVD RW DVD R 49 DVD R DL 49 DVD R DL 99 The maximum length for one title is 12 hours continued 11 12 Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed some playback features may not be available See the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs VIDEO CDs Region code DVD VIDEO only Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOS playback only labelled with identical region codes This system is used to protect copyrights DVD VIDEOs labelled 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 XXXX ER Region code Music discs e
110. e cables or exit the Easy Setup function during this procedure Wb GUIDE ey t4 D ENTER d RETURN e wW ce WI 1 Turn on the recorder and your TV Then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen The Language display appears If the Language display does not appear select Easy Setup in the Basic setup from Initial Setup in the System Menu page 110 2 Select a language for the on screen displays using and press ENTER The initial settings message appears 3 Select Start using 4 and press ENTER Follow the on screen instructions to make the following settings Auto Channel Setting If you connect a TV to this recorder not using SMARTLINK select Auto Scan Then select your country region using and press ENTER The programme position order will be set according to the country region you select If you connect a TV to this recorder with SMARTLINK select Download from 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 For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV sumag pue sdnyooy To skip this setting select Do not set To set the programme positions manually see page 111 Clock Setting Select Auto when
111. e details about the recording mode see page 51 4 Press REC Recording starts When recording to the HDD recording stops after 12 hours of continuous recording or when the HDD is full When recording to a DVD recording stops when the DVD is full To stop recording Press Hl REC STOP Note that it may take a few seconds for recorder to stop recording To watch another TV programme while recording If your TV is connected to the CZ 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 21 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 127 Q Notes To turn off the TV Direct Rec function set SMARTLINK to Pass Through in the Options setup page 126 If you press the button while recording the recorder stops recording and turns off After pressing the REC button it may take a short while to start recording You cannot change the recording mode while recording If there is a power failure the programme you are recording may be erased e You cannot watch a PAY T
112. e display asks for confirmation 6 select Yes and press ENTER To cancel select No X Hint See 8 Reformatting a Disc page 42 to format DVD RWs DVD Rs in Video mode Notes During copying other operations cannot be performed 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 sally aew 93d Copying JPEG image files or albums on the HDD HDD HDD 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 gt continued 99 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 1 Select an item and press ENTER To copy two or more albums or files select Multi Mode To copy the selected album select Copy Album Contents in Album Options and go to step 12 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 by the selected item To clear the check mark press ENTER again To clear all chec
113. e table below shows the approximate hours ding ti forthe HDD and the diff t DVD MERE di Aloe SERN re ADD EVP ean d mode DVD RW DVD R D as well as the standard recording mode DVD R d DVDR T equivalents DVD R The recording time for DVDs MN7 165 5 8 hr 58 min Approx recording time SN hours MN6 EP 200 6 10 hr 46 min Recording HDD DVD RW MN5 235 7 12 hr 34 min mode DVD RW DVD4RDL MN4 270 8 14 hr 21 min DVD R DVD R DL SLP DVD R MN3 340 10 17 hr 57 min HQ 2 SEP PCM 34 lhr lmin lhr 51min MN2 405 12 21 hr 32 min MN32 HQ 34 lhr l min lhr 51 min MNI 7 455 13hr 24 MN31 36 Lhr 5min lhr 57 min SIDE MN30 39 1 hr 10 min 2 hr 6 min MN29 42 l hr 15 min 2 hr 15 min MN28 45 1 hr 20 min 2 hr 24 min MN27 48 1 hr 25 min 2 hr 33 min MN26 50 1 hr 30 min 2 hr 41 min HSP MN25 53 1 hr 35 min 2 hr 50 min MN24 56 1 hr 40 min 2 hr 59 min MN23 59 1l hr 45 min 3 hr 8 min MN22 62 1 hr 50 min 3 hr 17 min MN21 SP 68 2 3 hr 35 min MN20 73 2 hr 10 min 3 hr 53 min MNI9 79 2 hr 20 min 4 hr 11 min MNI8 84 2 hr 30 min 4 hr 29 min LSP MNI17 90 2 hr 40 min 4 hr 47 min MNI6 96 2 hr 50 min 5 hr 5 min MNI5 100 3 5 hr 23 min ESP MNI4 105 3hr 10 min 5 hr 41 min MNI13 110 3hr 20 min 5 hr 59 min MNI2 115 3hr 30 min 6 hr 17 min MNI11 120 3 hr 40 min 6 hr 35 min MNIO 125 3hr 5
114. e to enable the entire programme to be recorded Set Rec Mode Adjust to On in the Recording setup page 120 If the timer settings overlap If one or more timer settings overlap a message appears To change the timer settings see Checking Changing Cancelling Timer Settings on page 57 Hint If you are recording to the HDD you can play the title as it is being recorded by selecting the programme title on the Title List page 68 Q Notes If a message indicating that the HDD is full appears on the screen change the recording destination to DVD or make available space for the recording page 72 If there is not enough available DVD disc space for the recording the recorder automatically records the programme to the HDD even if you select DVD Recovery Recording The last recording mode you selected manually becomes the default recording mode for timer recordings made from the GUIDE Plus system You cannot adjust the recording quality HDD or DVD once the recording starts The beginning of some recordings may not be made when using the VPS PDC function You cannot extend the recording duration time when VPS PDC is selected page 58 The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer recording to DVD and the VPS PDC function set to off The recording mode cannot be set to AUTO when VPS PDC is set to On Setting the timer manually Number 229 u but
115. ee Dubbing Using Dubbing List on page 80 You can also dub an entire DVD disc to make a backup copy see Making a Backup Disc DVD Backup on page 83 Before you start read the following precautions which are common to all dubbing methods If you want to record from a digital video camera connected to the DV IN jack see DV Camcorder Dubbing on page 84 To record from equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks see Recording from Connected Equipment on page 59 Before you start You cannot record both the main and sub sound on the HDD when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode On in the Recording setup DVD RWs 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 115 About HDD Recording format see page 120 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 slightly changed from the original However the chapter marks in the dubbing source are not retained in the dubbed title when dubbing to a DVD RW DVD R Video mode DVD RW or DVD R at normal speed The chapter marks are automatically inserted according to the Auto C
116. ee Manual CH Setting on page 111 The programme position was hidden after the timer recording was set See Disabling programme positions on page 50 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 58 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 13 The settings in Setup in the Menu bar have been changed page 48 The recorder was in the process of dubbing i VV V oV VM Recording does not stop immediately after you press Bl 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 l 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 109 gt Another timer setting overlapped the timer setting page 58 gt Disc space was not sufficient
117. eference when operating the recorder The button has a tactile dot 12 INPUT input select button 59 LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R jacks 27 14 ONE TOUCH DUB button 86 p DV IN jack 84 Y USB jack type A 92 98 PictBridge USB jack type B 106 uomeunojuj jeuonippy continued 141 142 Front panel display 1 Displays the following Playing time Current title chapter track index number Recording time recording mode Clock Programme position EPG indication 43 EPG appears when receiving the GUIDE Plus data TV Direct Rec indication 31 TV appears in the right most two digits 2 NTSC indicator 110 114 3 VPS PDC indicator 58 4 Timer indicator 53 5 Disc type Lights when a recordable DVD R or DVD RW disc is loaded 6 Command Mode indicator 126 Displays the Command Mode of the remote When the Command Mode for the recorder is set to DVD3 default either 1 or 2 does not appear Recording status Dubbing direction indicator 9 Playing status Rear panel 1 2 3 4 em p TT To 000 9 io 9 8 1 AERIAL IN OUT jacks 13 2 LINE 2 OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO jacks 16 19 3 LINE 1 DECODER jack 26 4 G LI
118. egistered 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 ORITS 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 caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For mo
119. epeat 64 89 DivX video files 60 DV camcorder 87 fast forward 62 88 95 fast reverse 62 88 95 freeze frame 63 instant advance 62 instant replay 62 JPEG image files 102 Jukebox 94 MP3 audio tracks 88 Programme 65 90 96 Repeat 64 89 95 resume play 61 rotate 105 scan audio 60 slow motion play 63 zoom 104 Playlist 34 71 Power Save 110 Printing JPEG image files 106 Programme 65 90 96 Progressive 24 Protect 73 106 Protect Album Contents 106 Protect Disc 39 Protection album 106 disc 39 JPEG image file 106 title 73 Q Quick guide to disc types 9 Quick Timer 55 R Rear panel 142 REC 31 REC MODE 51 REC STOP 31 86 Rec Mode Adjust 54 55 120 Recordable discs 9 Recording 118 Recording 51 picture adjustment 56 recording format 9 recording mode 32 51 recording time 32 51 while watching another programme 32 Recording mode 32 51 Recording time 32 51 Recovery Recording 58 Region code 12 Registration Code 126 Remaining time 36 Remote 21 140 Rename Album 106 Rename File 106 Repeat 64 89 95 Repeat Album 89 95 Repeat Chapter 64 Repeat Disc 64 89 Repeat Programme 64 89 95 Repeat Title 64 Repeat Track 64 89 95 Resetting the recorder 110 135 Restart USB Device 126 Resume Play 61 RGB 114 Rotate 105 continued 147 S S VIDEO 17 Scan Audio 60 Schedule
120. er programme position numbers are the same as the programme position numbers set in the Tuner setup If you want to make adjustments to the channel settings or change the channel name see Aerial Reception Settings Tuner page 111 1 Select Editor in the Menu Bar Pr2 25 May 10 10 Home Editor displays your channel settings You may turn a channel On blue or Off grey and identify its Source and Programme Number Press to use Press e to view info Press gt to view Setup Edtor p MyTV Schedule Info Name On Off Source Prog No BBCI On Tuner Pot On Tuner P 0 Promotional Off Tuner P 103 arid On Tuner P 08 Tuner P 104 Tuner P 105 Promotional Tuner P 106 cane Tuner P115 Tuner P 226 z 2 Press ENTER 3 Press gt to move the cursor to the right column Ajuo yn ay ur snid 3a105 gt continued 49 90 4 Select the programme position you want to check using f 9 To change the programme position press the green button Prog No then enter a programme position number using the number buttons and press ENTER Q Note To receive from the recorder a programme position that can be received by either the set top box receiver or the recorder change the input source in step 4 Disabling programme positions If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted ch
121. ers for the selected type are displayed The type of characters will change according to the language you select in Easy Setup T Press lt 4 gt to select the character you want to enter and press ENTER The selected character appears at the input row To insert a space press M 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 continued nt e wo D g 5 5 E Z a 7 zE E zi S A 5 3 lt 2 i lt i a ix 2 38 9 Press W or select OK and press ENTER 6 Labelling and To cancel the setting press z d RETURN Protecting a Disc You can execute options effective for the To use the number buttons entire disc in the Disc Setup setup You can also use the number buttons to enter characters Refer to the number next to each row of letters on your TV screen 1 m step 7 above press a number button repeatedly to select a character Example Press the number 3 button once to enter D SYSTEM
122. for the whole process and completes the recording Follow steps 1 to 5 of Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing on page 84 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 digital video camera and finalises the recorded disc except DVD RW DVD R VR mode automatically To stop during recording Press W REC STOP more than 3 seconds Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording Y Hint You can also start DV One Touch Dubbing by selecting One Touch Dubbing of DV in the System Menu Q Notes 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 Dubbing Selected Scenes Manual Dubbing HDD ES Emu EL 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 84
123. ginal or Playlist titles 1 Press while the Title List is displayed 2 Select Play List using and press ENTER 3 Select Original or Play List using WV and press ENTER To change the title order for HDD Sort Titles 1 Press while the Title List is displayed 2 Select Sort Titles using tit and press ENTER 9 Select the item using tit and press ENTER Order By Date Sorted In order of when the titles were recorded The title that is recorded most recently is listed at the top In order of when the titles were recorded The title that is recorded most recently and has not been played is listed at the top Playlist titles are not Unseen Title displayed By Title In alphabetical order By Number In order of recorded title number To search for a title by genre HDD only Press while the Title List is displayed 2 Select Genre using and press ENTER 3 Selecta genre using 4 9 and press ENTER To change a title thumbnail picture Thumbnail After recording the first scene of the recording the title is automatically set as the thumbnail picture You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List 1 Press TITLE LIST For DVD RWs DVD Rs VR mode switch the Title Lists if necessary 2 Selecta title and press gt The sub menu appears 3 Select Edit using and press ENTER
124. gnal to match the type of DVD software that you are watching when Component Video Out is set to Progressive page 114 Select Auto to detect the software type Film based or Video based automatically and select the appropriate conversion mode Normally select this position Select Off to fix the conversion mode to the mode for Video based software 3 D Y C Adjusts the brightness colour separation for the video signals Select Motion for a picture including subjects that move dynamically Select Still for a picture with little movement YNR luminance noise reduction Reduces noise contained in the luminance element of the video signal CNR chroma noise reduction Reduces noise contained in the chroma element of the video signal Detail Adjusts the sharpness of images outlines White AGC Turn on for automatic white level adjustment White Enhancer Adjusts the intensity of white Black Enhancer Adjusts the intensity of black Black Level Selects the black level setup level for the NTSC video signals Select ON to raise the standard black level Select this when the picture appears too dark Select OFF to set the black level of the input signals to the standard level Normally select this position Hue Adjusts the colour balance Chroma Level Makes the colours deeper or lighter 4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit The setting is automa
125. gs 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 see 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 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 w 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 gt If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL HDMI OUT jacks check the Audio Out setup page 116 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
126. gt If you 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 120 DVD RWs DVD Rs VR mode during playback set Dolby Digital Output in the Audio Out setup to Dolby Digital gt PCM page 116 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 40 the recorder cannot play the disc The recorder does not start playback from the beginning gt Resume play was activated page 61 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 The recorder starts playing automatically gt The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function Playback stops automatically gt If the 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 Depe
127. gt Play Divide x SSE Cancel 3 Select the dividing point using lt lt gt and press Il To return to the beginning of the title press M and then press Ke 4 Press ENTER The display asks for confirmation 5 Select Yes and press ENTER The title is divided into two Erasing and Editing a Chapter HDD EXIT EZ You can edit individual chapters within a title To edit DVD RWs DVD Rs VR mode without changing the original recordings create a Playlist page 76 mo TITLE LIST Mx ENTER 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 72 A CO 5 Select an option and press ENTER You can make the following edits to the chapter Divide Divides a chapter into two page 75 Erase Move Erase Erases the selected chapter page 76 Move for Playlist titles on DVD RWs DVD Rs in VR mode Changes the chapter s playing order page 77 Combine Combines two chapters into one page 76 Dividing a chapter Divide 1 After step 4 of Erasing and Editing a Chapter select Divide EH chapter Edit
128. hapter Video and Auto Chapter DVD R RW settings in the Recording setup page 120 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 Q Notes You cannot make a recording while dubbing Before playing a dubbed disc on other DVD equipment finalise the disc page 40 80 You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOS or finalised DVD RWSs DVD Rs Video mode to the HDD Titles containing mixed aspect ratios cannot be dubbed to a DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R Video mode using the HDD DVD DUB button Titles over 8 hours cannot be dubbed to single layer DVD RWs DVD Rs Low resolution SEP through LP modes 16 9 size titles cannot be dubbed to a DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R Video mode When dubbing to a DVD R DL DVD R DL Video mode in Real Time Dubbing mode the dubbing contents are divided into titles 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 origin
129. he order of the albums tracks on a disc to create your own programme You can make a programme of up to 24 steps Press PLAY MODE during playback The Play Mode menu appears 2 Select Programme and press ENTER 3 Select Input Edit Programme and press ENTER The Input Edit Programme display differs depending upon the disc type Example DATA DVD Album 01 Track 001 004 001 5 YMPHONYOT 002 5 YMPHONYO2 003 5 YMPHONYOS3 004 5 YMPHONYOA Current Track 001 Album 01 03 01 BRAHMS Q Programme 02 BEETHOVEN 03 MOZART Track Name SYMPHONYOT A select an album example 01 BRAHMS using and press gt 5 Select a track example 001 SYMPHONY01 using and press ENTER The track is programmed If you make a mistake select the step number example 01 001 using V and press CLEAR 6 To programme other tracks press 4 4 gt to select a step number and repeat steps 4 and 5 1 Press D gt Programme play starts To cancel Programme play Press CLEAR during playback Or set Programme to Cancel Programme Play in the Play Mode menu To erase the programme Press CLEAR in stop mode Or set Programme to Erase Programme List in the Play Mode menu Hints The programme you made remains after Programme play finishes To play the same programme again set Programme to Start Programme Play
130. i sw Tamil ta Telugu te Tajik tg Thai th Tigrinya ti Turkmen tk Tagalog tl Setswana tn Tonga to Turkish tr Tsonga ts Tatar tt Twi tw Ukrainian uk Urdu ur Uzbek uz Vietnamese vi Volap k vo Wolof wo Xhosa xh Yoruba yo Chinese zh Zulu zu uoneuiojuj jeuonippy 143 144 Country Area Code For details see page 122 Number Area Code Number Area Code 0118 Argentina ar 1325 Malaysia my 0121 Australia au 1324 Mexico mx 0120 Austria at 1412 Netherlands nl 0205 Belgium be 1426 New Zealand nz 0218 Brazil br 1415 Norway no 0301 Canada ca 1611 Pakistan pk 0312 Chile cl 1608 Philippines ph 0314 China cn 1620 Portugal pt 0411 Denmark dk 1821 Russia ru 0609 Finland fi 1907 Singapore sg 0618 France fr 0519 Spain es 0405 Germany de 1905 Sweden se 0811 Hong Kong hk 0308 Switzerland ch 0914 India in 2023 Taiwan tw 0904 Indonesia id 2008 Thailand th 0920 Italy it 0702 United Kingdom gb 1016 Japan jp 2119 USA us 1118 Korea kr Index Words in quotations appear in the on screen displays Numerics 16 9 121 4 3 Letter Box 121 4 3 Pan Scan 121 96 kHz PCM Output 116 A A B Erase 73 A B Repeat 64 89 Adjusting playback picture 65 recording picture 56 Aerial 13 AFT 112 Album List 94 Genre 94 Set Skip 95 Sort Titles 94 Album Name 97 Alb
131. image file from a different album 1 Switch to the album list in step 8 For instructions see To switch between the album list and JPEG image file list on page 103 2 Select an album using and press c 3 Switch to the JPEG image file list For instructions see To switch between the album list and JPEG image file list on page 103 4 Selecta JPEG image file using and press ENTER X Hints See 8 Reformatting a Disc page 42 to format DVD RWs DVD Rs in Video mode See the Photo Album list to check which albums have been copied page 102 Q Notes You may not be able to play the slideshow depending on DVD equipment You cannot copy JPEG image files to a recordable DVD which has been recorded using other recorders devices DATA DVDs finalised on this recorder may not be able to play on other equipment page 40 No more than 99 slideshows can be recorded to a disc For DVD Rs 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 t4 ENTER d gt RETURN Ie 0 1 oo es Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 2 Select Photo Album and press ENTER The Photo Album menu appears 3 Select the item and press ENTER To play JPEG image files on the H
132. image files Copy JPEG image files and slideshow to DVD RWs DVD Rs 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 etx ENTER 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 A E e jS SNA mA a Eo 0009 o c5 to USB jack tep USB cable not supplied USB output mora gt Digital still camera j oN Signal flow Q 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 3 Select Photo Album and press ENTER The Photo Album menu appears 4 Select the item and press ENTER To copy from DATA CDs DATA DVDs DVD RWs DVD Rs select View Photos on a CD DVD To copy from the connected USB device select View Photos on a USB Device The Photo Album list appears Example CD DVD Photo Album CD DVD Album Se
133. ions gt continued 69 10 The display for entering the number appears Example Chapter Search Q Piy Mode Search Mode Time Search Input Chapter Number AB Repeat Title Search Repeat Chapter Search Programme 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 Press ENTER The recorder starts playback from the selected number Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types Q Notes You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing DVD discs created by DVD camcorders cannot be edited on this recorder f a message appears and indicates that the disc s control information is full erase or edit unnecessary titles Theremaining 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 HDD RWvR cme Original Playlist title title Bunip3 pue Bursei3 I Edit features Title edit Erase page 72 Yes Yes Yes Yes Title Name page 72 Yes Yes Yes Yes Set Thumbnail page 72 Yes Yes
134. it Allows you to make the following edits Album Name Allows you to enter or re enter an album name page 37 Track Name Allows you to enter or re enter a track name page 37 Set Genre Assigns an album a genre Set Skip Sets a track to be skipped You can erase or label albums tracks on the HDD You can also assign an album a genre page 95 Play Mode Selects play modes SYSTEM page 95 MENU E Genre Name Allows you to enter a genre name up to 12 characters tx page 37 ENTER Note You cannot edit audio tracks on the connected USB device 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 Album List appears J Music Jukebox 10 Albums By number L_1_The Best Em 2 Opera 7 8 Symphony Erase AI Genres 3 Symphony 4 Samba Et eie Play Mode 6 Piano 7 Ny heart Genre Name 8 Paradise The Best Ln D Jaz Remain Total 5 30MB 228 86 4 Select an album or track and press syoed olpny I JPEG Image Files About the Photo Album Function The Photo Album function enables you to do following Store JPEG image files on the HDD View JPEG image files on the HDD DATA DVDs DVD RWs DVD Rs DATA CDs or connected USB device Edit JPEG image files Print JPEG
135. 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 Note When recording a bilingual audio signal to the HDD when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off 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 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 96 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 Stereo 2 Records
136. 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 116 Otherwise no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers When you connect the recorder to an audio component using an HDMI cord you will need to do one of the following Connect the audio component to the TV with the HDMI cord or Connect the recorder to the TV with a video cord other than HDMI cord component video cord S video cord or audio video cord Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 2 DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks of DTS Inc Step 4 Connecting the Mains Lead Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads AC power cords into the mains After you connect the mains lead you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode If you connect additional equipment to this recorder page 26 be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete to AC IN gt to mains Step 5 Preparing the Remot
137. justing the recording picture quality You can adjust the picture quality from the connected equipment such as a TV or VCR by selecting a preset setting You can also adjust the picture quality by changing detailed settings and store up to three settings in the memory SYSTEM MENU G ent DO ENTER Y e DISPLAY Press SYSTEM MENU in stop mode The System Menu appears 2 Select Picture Adjustment and press ENTER 3 Select a preset setting and press ENTER Tuner TV broadcasts VCR Video cassettes DTV Digital broadcasts Memory 1 Memory2 Memory3 Your own settings To create your own settings see To create your own setting on page 56 To check the detailed settings for the selected preset press DISPLAY 4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit To create your own setting 1 Select Memory 1 Memory2 or Memory3 in step 3 2 Select Detailed Settings and press ENTER The display for adjusting detailed settings appears 9 Select an item using tit and adjust settings using gt 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 114 Select Motion for a picture including subjects that move dynamically Select Still for a picture with little movement Cinema Converts the progressive video si
138. k For MP3 discs goes to the next or previous album when pressed repeatedly lt lt gt gt Fast reverses fast forwards the fast disc when pressed during reverse fast playback forward Search speed changes as follows fast reverse fast forward 4FRI FFI lt lt 4FR2 lt lt 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 E II pause Pauses playback To resume normal playback press E Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a cD 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 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 Set the sound to Stereo using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD page 88 Playing a specific portion repeatedly A B Repeat Press PLAY MODE during playback The Play Mode menu appears 2 Select A B Repeat and press ENTER Set point A is selected Q Pay Mode Search Mode Set point A A B Repeat Set point B Repeat ott Programme
139. k marks select Single Mode 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 V and press ENTER To cancel select No Q 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 The sub menu appears 6 Select Multi Mode and press ENTER To copy the album selected in step 5 only go to step 10 1 Select an album and press ENTER A check mark appears in the check box by the selected item To clear the check mark press ENTER again To clear all check marks select Si
140. l Panel The Secret Polic P 2 Selecta programme using 4 4 9 gt To search for a programme by category or by keyword select Search in the Menu Bar See Searching for a Programme Using the GUIDE Plus System on page 46 for more information about searching for a programme You can select a programme from My TV page 47 3 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 record on a DVD See Checking Changing Cancelling Timer Settings on page 57 To make more detailed timer settings See Checking Changing Cancelling Timer Settings on page 57 To confirm change or cancel a timer recording See Checking Changing Cancelling Timer Settings on page 57 To stop recording during timer recording Press l REC STOP Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording On screen instructions may appear after pressing lM REC STOP In this case follow the on screen instructions Buipo2ay 13W11 gt continued 53 94 Rec Mode Adjust If there is not enough available disc space for the recording the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mod
141. l Setup and press ENTER 3 Select Tuner and press ENTER The Tuner setup appears with the following options The default settings are underlined To turn off the display press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly amp Initial Setup a Auto Scan Download from TV Basic Auto Channel Setting Tuner Manual CH Setting Video In Out Channel Swapping Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback v 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 1 Select Auto Channel Setting in Tuner and press ENTER 2 Select Auto Scan and press ENTER 3 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 112 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 1 Select Download from TV in Tuner and press ENTER 2 Select your country region using lt 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 dis
142. l Setup A Clock Setting gt 0 00 Tuner Input Line System gt PAL SECAM Video In Out Power Save gt off Audio In HELP Setting on Audio Out Easy Setup gt Start Language Recording Playback v 3 Select Video In Out and press ENTER es Initial Setup p Basic Input Colour System Next Screen Tuner Component Video Out Video In Out LINE 3 Out Audio In LINE 1 In Audio Out NTSC on PAL TV Language Recording Playback v 4 Select LINE 3 Out and press ENTER SS Initial Setup P Basic Input Colour System m Video Tuner Component Video Out S Video Video In Out LINE 3 Out RGB Audio In LINE t In Audio Out NTSC on PAL TV Language Recording Playback Y D Press 4 4 to select Video or RGB and press ENTER 6 Select LINE 1 In and press ENTER amp Initial Setup P sumag pue sdnyooy Basic Input Colour System m Video Tuner Component Video Out S Video Video In Out LINE 3 Out RGB Audio In LINE 1 In Decoder Audio Out NTSC on PAL TV Language Recording Playback T Press 4 to select Decoder and press ENTER 8 Press lt gt RETURN to return the cursor to the left column 9 Select Tuner and press ENTER BD Initial Setup A Basic Auto Channel Setting Auto Scan Tuner Manual CH Setting Download from TV Video In Out Channel Swapping Audio
143. lable when a DVI device is connected HDMI Control On Allows you to use the HDMI control features page 18 Off Turns off the function Other Settings Options The Options and Options 2 setups allow you to set up other operational settings 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode 2 Select Initial Setup and press ENTER 3 Select Options or Options 2 and press ENTER The Options or Options 2 setup appears with the following options The default settings are underlined Example Options setup BS initial Setup A HDMI Output On Screen Display Options Front Panel Display Options2 Command Mode SMARTLINK Divx Set Preview Options 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 On Bright lighting Off Turns off the lighting when the power is off sjuaunsn py pue sumag gt continued 125 Command Mode Changes the Command Mode of the recorder to avoid interference with your other Sony DVD recorder or player 1 Select Command Mode in Options and press ENTER 2 Selecta Command Mode DVDI DVD2 or DVD3 and press ENTER Q Note The default command mode se
144. layer 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 Sony dealer Power The power does not turn on gt Check that the mains lead is connected securely Picture There is no picture gt gt gt Re connect all connecting cords securely The connecting cords are damaged Check the connection to your TV page 13 Switch the input selector on your TV such as to VCR and AV 1 so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen Check that the Video In Out setup is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your system page 113 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 114 When playing a double layer DVD the video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch gt You have set the recorder to progressive format even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal In this case hold down lil stop on the recorder and press 2 open close on the recorder gt Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format 525p 625p signals the image may be affected when you set the recorder to progressive for
145. lect Album Of F 001 Gat HDD 001 F 001 amp Files 5 Remain Album Size 2 8MB 19 226 5G 5 select an album or JPEG image file using and press gt The sub menu appears 6 select an item and press ENTER To copy two or more albums or JPEG image files select Multi Mode To copy all the albums and JPEG image files select Copy all to HDD and go to step 11 To copy the album or file selected in step 5 only select Copy to HDD and go to step 11 T Selectan 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 To clear all check marks press to select Single Mode from the sub menu 8 Repeat step 7 to select all of the albums or JPEG image files you want to copy 9 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 R 1 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the recorder 2 Insert a blank DVD RW DVD R Video mode 3 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 4 Select Photo Album and press ENTER The Photo Album menu appears 5 Select Copy Photos from a Digital Camera and press ENTER Th
146. ly with SMARTLINK To check whether your TV complies with SMARTLINK refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV yoeqhelg 67 68 Playing from the Beginning of the Programme You Are Recording Chase Play HDD Chase Play allows you to view the recorded part of a programme on the HDD while the recording is being made You do not need to wait until the recording finishes p 9 Press 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 Playing a Previous Recording While Making Another Simultaneous Rec and Play HDD cup Hus mers Dl Simultaneous Rec and Play allows you to view a previously recorded programme while recording programmes Playback continues even if a timer recording starts Use this function as follows While recording to the HDD Play another title on the HDD Play a previously recorded programme on a DVD by pressing the DVD button While recording to a DVD Play a previously recorded programme on the HDD by pressing the HDD button You can also play a DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD Super VIDEO CD DATA DVD or DATA CD while recording on the HDD HDD CPVO pvp TITLE LIST 3 b t4 O ENTER d Example Play another title on the HDD while recording to the HDD 1 while recording press TITLE LIST to dis
147. mat 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 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 S 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 If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output changing the Screen Resolution setting in the HDMI Output setup may solve the problem page 124 Connect the TV and the recorder using a video jack other than HDMI OUT and switch the TV s input to the connected 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 sinputback to HDMI If the picture still d
148. me or all of the buttons below If you enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased sBunjag pue sdnyooy Number buttons 00o 0o00 9 9 GO TV DVD DISPLAY m e WI eL Tv TV a TV PROG 1 Hold down TV 1 6 located at the bottom of the remote Do not press the ID button at the top of the remote 2 With TV I 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 I button continued 21 22 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 Hitachi 24 Jvc 33 Panasonic 17 49 Philips 06 08 Samsung 71 Sanyo 25 Thomson 43 Toshiba 38 The remote performs the following Buttons Operations TV Kb 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 select Switches your TV s input source To operate the TV DVD button for SCART connections only The TV DVD button switches between TV mode and DVD mode Press the TV DVD button when in stop mode or no menu appears on the TV screen Point your
149. me you press ANGLE the image turns clockwise by 90 X Hint You can start a slideshow by selecting Start Slideshow from the sub menu Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD 1 2 SYSTEM MENU TM ENTER 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 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 sally aew 93d Start Slideshow Starts a slideshow page 104 Start Audio Slideshow HDD only Starts a slideshow with the sound page 104 New Album Creates a new album Album Options Erase Album Erases the selected album Copy Album Contents Copies all JPEG image files in the selected album to the HDD page 99 continued 1 05 106 Rename Album Changes the selected album name page 37 Protect Album Contents Protects all JPEG image files in the selected album Cancel Protection Cancels protection of all JPEG image files in the selected album Copy to DVD Copies the selected album or JPEG image file to a DVD page 100 Multi Mode Selects multiple albums or JPEG image files to edit Copy all to HDD Copies all the albu
150. mode The System Menu appears 2 Select Picture Adjustment and press ENTER 3 Select a preset setting using 4 gt and press ENTER Dynamic produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity Standard displays a standard picture Professional displays an original picture Memory 1 Memory2 Memory3 Your own settings To create your own settings see To create your own setting below gt continued 65 66 To check the detailed settings for the selected preset press DISPLAY 4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit To create your own setting 1 2 Select Memory 1 Memory2 or Memory3 in step 3 Select Detailed Settings and press ENTER The display for adjusting detailed settings appears G Memory Prog Motion Motion H Still Cinema Autot YNR Off P Max BNR Of FH Max MNR of pcc Max Sharpness Soft rH Fine Detail Soft E Fine Y Select an item using and adjust settings using lt gt 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 114 Select Motion for a picture including subjects that move dynamically Select Still for a picture with little movement Cinema Converts the prog
151. ms and JPEG image files to the HDD page 98 Copy to HDD Copies the selected album or JPEG image file to the HDD page 98 File Options Erase Erases the selected JPEG image file Copy Copies the selected JPEG image file page 99 Rename File Changes the selected JPEG image file name page 37 Protect Protects the selected JPEG image file Select again to cancel the protection Print Prints the selected JPEG image file page 106 Detailed Information Displays the detailed information for the selected JPEG image file page 104 Single Mode Cancels Multi Mode 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 SYSTEM MENU TM ENTER 1 Connect a PictBridge compatible printer to the USB jack on the recorder opa rg S 13 1 8 O 609 0 PictBridge B to USB jack DVD recorder PictBridge compatible printer 2 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the recorder When printing JPEG image files on the HDD 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
152. nal 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 29 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 Canal Plus analogue decoder to AERIAL IN Aerial cable supplied SCART cord SCART cord not supplied to LINE 3 Tv not supplied T to G LINE 1 DECODER NEZ OUT AUDIO voeo M uomo amarour Ei ii Pears 000 GFE laa 0010 eio Y Pis Pata 2 COMPONENT VIDEO Ol C LINES TV SS 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 Number 9 buttons 0000 e 9 6 SYSTEM MENU cJ TM ENTER 41 RETURN e lt lt __ gt gt I Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 2 Select Initial Setup and press ENTER BD Initia
153. ncoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Recently various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are being marketed by some record companies Please be aware that among those discs there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product 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 Q Notes 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 see the operating instructions for the recording device You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD RW To change the disc s format reformat the disc page 42 Note that the disc s contents will be erased after reformatting You cannot shorten the time required for recording even with high speed discs It is recommended that you use discs with For Video printed on their packaging You cannot add new recordings to DVD Rs
154. nding on the DVD you may not be able to do some of the operations above See the instruction manual supplied with the disc 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 uomeuiiojuj jeuonippy continued 1 31 132 The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off w 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 trying to change the angles when Q does not appear on the TV screen page 60 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 123 The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO s menu The angles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder The angles cannot be changed during slow motion playback or when playback is paused VV V The DivX video files do not play gt The file i
155. nect the mains lead Notes You cannot resume playback during TV Pause Resume Play is not available for Super VIDEO CDs To play restricted DVDs Parental Control 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 Parental Control DVD VIDEO only on page 122 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 Bl 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 on the recorder until UNLOCKED appears in the front panel display One Touch Play for SCART HDMI connections only Press C gt With one touch of the C gt button the recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV s input is switched to the recorder Playback starts automatically Hint You can also use the C gt button in step 3 page 60 to start playback Note When using the HDMI connection there may be a delay before the playback picture appears on the TV screen and the beginning portion of the playback picture may not be displayed yoeqhelg gt continued 61 62
156. nformation about the selected programme when the Home Screen is displayed Contents will differ according to the displayed screen 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 amp gt and press ENTER Grid Shows the programmes for the current time slot and next 7 days Search Allows you to search for titles by category or by keyword page 46 The displayed category depends upon the programme data received by this recorder Movies Sport and Children are examples of possible categories My TV Sets the profile for your favourite programmes page 47 Schedule Displays the list of timer settings page 57 continued 43 Info Shows information when available Editor Allows you to edit the channel lineup and channel display page 49 Setup Allows you to change the language country region postal code input source or host channel 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 Broadcast station Logo Shows the broadcast station logo Time Slot Indicates the currently selected time slot Use gt to select a different time sl
157. ng 07G m 444 L mn 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 page 51 Input Disc Name Changes the disc name page 37 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 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 16 9 si
158. ng in Basic and press ENTER Select Manual and press ENTER es Initial Setup A r Basic Clock Manual Clock Setting Tuner Input Video In Out Powel Audio In HELP Audio Out Easy Language Recording Playback mm Austria Time Zone 4 Vienna Cort Summer Time Press lt gt to select the time zone for your area and press 9 Select On if you are now on summer time and press ENTER BS Initial Setup a r Basic Manual Clock Setting Tuner Video In Out Date MON Audio In Audio Out Time Time Zone Austria ienna Summer Time Off Language Recording Playback PENES GNE sjuaunsn py pue sumag Press 4 to set the day and press gt Set the month year hour and minutes in sequence Press lt gt to select the item to be set then press t4 to set the numbers The day of the week is set automatically To change the numbers press 4 to return to the item to be changed and press f 9 Press ENTER to start the clock continued 1 09 Input Line System Selects the colour system when recording from the connected equipment NTSC Records in NTSC or PAL 60 colour system PAL Records in PAL or SECAM SECAM colour system Q Notes When picture noise appears after you change the Input Line System setting change the Input Colour System setting
159. ng your recorder please consult your nearest Sony dealer About this manual n 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 p listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote The on screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen The explanations regarding DVDs in this manual refer to DVDscreated on this recorder The explanations do not apply to DVDs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder Table of Contents WARNING 3 e Re Er ANNE PER RUE A 2 Precautions issesani hx Rai bebe ERR GR RE ER eee dde 3 Quick Guide to Disc Types sssssleell eee 9 Recordable and playable discS 2 0 cece eee eee 9 Play ble diScs 1 i ra cR Sct ele eR ELE Rete Oe 11 Hookups and Settings 0 00 eee 13 Hooking Up the Recorder 00 e eee eee 13 Step 1 Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller 13 Using the set top box receiver control function 13 A Connecting a set t
160. ngle Mode 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 ALBUM If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment finalise the disc page 40 To cancel select No Hints See 8 Reformatting a Disc page 42 to format DVD RWs DVD Rs in Video mode See the Photo Album list to check which albums have been copied page 102 Notes You may not be able to play the slideshow depending on DVD equipment You cannot copy JPEG image files to a recordable DVD which has been recorded using other recorders devices DATA DVDs finalised on this recorder may not be able to play on other equipment page 40 No more than 99 slideshows can be recorded to a disc 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 For DVD Rs 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
161. nly on CPRM compatible equipment page 9 Timer Recording GUIDE Plus Manual HDD ESSET There are two methods to set the timer within the GUIDE Plus system One Button Recording and setting the timer manually You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes 8 programmes when using the VPS PDC function up to 30 days in advance Notes When the recorder is connected to a set top box receiver and you want to record using the GUIDE Plus system turn on the set top box receiver and connect the set top box controller Do not operate your set top box receiver just before or during a timer recording This may prevent the accurate recording of a programme One Button Recording GUIDE Plus in the UK only You can use the GUIDE Plus system to set the timer to record a programme up to seven days in advance Colour buttons 5j GUIDE E DOG D Mx REC c NREC D STOP 1 Press GUIDE Pr2 25 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 BBC2 0 10 00 120Min n Schedule Tue 25 10 00 Channel ONE Flimbles Starship bo 4Friends it vt This Sally Jessy Raph Our b Go Armageddon News at Ten Football Emmerdale Homes Promotiona
162. o search the Sport category Grid Search MyTV Schedule b My Choice Movies Sport O All Action Animation Comedy Drama Romance Sci Fi Thriller 2 Select a category using gt To search for a programme by keyword select My Choice You can search for all programmes that contain the keyword in the programme s title and in the programme s Information Box If no keywords are displayed enter the keyword See To enter a new keyword below 3 Selecta sub category using and press ENTER Programmes that meet the conditions are listed The sub categories differ according to country region 4 Select a programme using 4 9 and press ENTER To enter a new keyword 1 Select Search in the Menu Bar and press ENTER 2 Select My Choice using gt 3 Press the yellow button Add The display for entering characters appears Pr2 25 May 10 10 Back Save Home Press 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 A A A Promotional Panel G M S Y 4 Select a character on the keyboard using xt and press ENTER To switch between upper case lower case o
163. od on the Internet 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 Options 2 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 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 67 TV s Tuner Selects this when connecting the recorder to your TV using the SCART jack Recorder s Selects this when Tuner connecting the recorder to your TV not using the SCART jack sjuaunsn py pue sumas 127 128 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 Picture noise appears gt f 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 p
164. ode format in the Format setup page 42 2 CPRM Content Protection for Recordable Media is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images Discs that cannot be recorded on DVD RAMs Playahle discs Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognises DVD RAMs as DVD Video compatible discs alist DIGITAL VIDEO VIDEO CDs or CD Rs CD RWs in VIDEO CD Super VIDEO CD format COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO Music CDs or CD Rs CD RWs in music CD format DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD RAMs containing MP3 audio tracks or DivX video files DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD ROMs containing MP3 audio tracks JPEG image files or DivX video files DVD VIDEO and CD are trademarks 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 CD ROMs CD Rs CD RWs that are recorded in a format different from the formats mentioned in the table above Data part of CD Extras BDs HD DVDs Discs recorded with an AVCHD compatible DVD video camera CD ROMs CD Rs CD RWs containing either MP3 audio tracks JPEG image files or DivX video files DVD ROMs DVD RWs DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD Rs that do not contain DVD Video DivX video JPEG imag
165. oes not appear repeat the steps and try other options gt The recorder is connected to an input device that is not HDCP compliant page 16 gt When picture noise appears after you change the Screen Resolution setting hold down ll 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 Tuner setup page 111 gt Select the correct source using the INPUT button or select a channel of any TV programme using the PROG buttons TV programme pictures are distorted gt Reorient the TV aerial gt Adjust the picture see 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 W stop on the recorder and press INPUT on the recorder to change the recorder s colour system TV channels cannot be changed gt The channel is skipped page 112 gt A timer recording started which changed the channels 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 dis
166. ogramme You Are Recording Chase Play aert eea eR neal Salads oo ba beets bale QE WE 68 Playing a Previous Recording While Making Another Simultaneous Rec and Play 000 e eee eee eee 68 Searching for a Time Title Chapter Track etc 0200 0c ee eee 69 Erasing and Editing 00 eee eee eee eee 71 Betore Editifig esr eni a e Rep eq ite pa Etpe e b A Dads 71 Erasing and Editing a Title llle 72 Editing multiple titles Multi Mode llle nnne 73 Erasing a section of a title A B Erase 0 eese 73 Dividing a title Divide lessen 74 Erasing and Editing a Chapter 0 00 00 renren 75 Dividing a chapter Divide ilslseeslsseense 75 Erasing a chapter Erase liliis eee 76 Combining multiple chapters Combine llli 76 Creating and Editing a Playlist l l eese 76 Moving a Playlist title Move liliis nn 77 Combining multiple Playlist titles Combine llle 77 Dividing a Playlist title Divide llle 77 Moving a chapter Move anuaus aaua 00 cee eee eens 77 Dubbing HDD DVD cece RR 78 Before DUBBING ee en is peril eO pos deena neta aon d eek 78 HDD DVD Dubbing a a a aE a E e OEE a i 79 Dubbing Using Dubbing List 0 0 0 0 eee eee 80 Making a Backup Disc DVD Backup 0 000 eee eee eee 83 DV Camcorder
167. ogramme positions 0 0 0 0000 020 49 Disabling programme positions 2 0 0 0 cee 50 Timer Recording 0 cee eee eee ees 51 Before Recording oem ne Gok uence areas cata Saou acted 51 Recording modes 2 oie Sees ade ena eee d bee erect 51 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes lesus 52 Unrecordable pictures 52 Timer Recording GUIDE Plus Manual lees esse 53 One Button Recording GUIDE Plus in the UK only 53 Setting the timer manually llle 54 Using the Quick Timer function llle elles 55 Adjusting the recording picture quality llle 56 Creating chapters in a title llle 57 Checking Changing Cancelling Timer Settings luss 57 Changing timer settings llle 57 Cancelling timer settings llle 58 Recording from Connected Equipment lsleesesssss 59 Playback oon nno indi coh udi odios t EL EE E 60 Playing the Recorded Programme DVD sess 60 Playback options 2 2 04 sioe e bebe dade acl pn bx in 62 Playing a specific portion repeatedly A B Repeat 64 Playing repeatedly Repeat 0 0 0 cece eee ee 64 Creating your own programme Programme 0 5 65 Adjusting the picture quality 0 0 cee eee eee 65 Pausing a TV Broadcast TV Pause Pause Live TV 5 67 Playing from the Beginning of the Pr
168. op box receiver 1 2 2 0 0c 14 B Connecting the aerial cable only no set top box receiver 15 Step 2 Connecting the Video Cords HDMI Cord 0000 16 About the SMARTLINK features for SCART connections only 18 About the HDMI Control functions for BRAVIA Theatre Sync for HDMI connections only 000000 eee 18 Step 3 Connecting the Audio Cords HDMI Cord 05 19 Step 4 Connecting the Mains Lead lille 20 Step 5 Preparing the Remote 2 0 0c cece eee eee 21 Controlling TVs with the remote 000 0000 e eee eee 21 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder scis ek lei dor e b EE ee ae 22 Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote 22 Step 6 Easy Setup we sen otn xax REPERORP OR Agr sud 23 Setting up the GUIDE Plus 9 system set top box controller 24 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 0 0 0 0000 26 Connecting to the LINE 1 DECODER jack 2 00 26 Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel 27 Connecting an External Decoder 00 0 0 00 000 e eee 28 Connecting a decoder 0 0 cece eee eee 28 Setting external decoder PAY TV Canal Plus analogue decoder programme positions 0 0 6 eee eee 29 Eight Basic Operations Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1 Inserting a DISC osse E RI eee ee ee eae
169. 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 M REC STOP on this recorder If you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN jack See DV Camcorder Dubbing on page 84 for an explanation of how to record from the DV IN jack XY Hint You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording See Adjusting the recording picture quality on page 56 Q Notes When recording a video game image the screen may not be clear You cannot select Bilingual in step 3 if HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode On in the Recording setup page 120 or if you select PCM as recording mode Youcannot select L1 in step 2 if LINE 1 In is set to Decoder in the Video In Out setup page 114 Buipo2ay 13W11 59 60 Playback Playing the Recorded Programme DVD HDD IDATA DVD py DivX video file only HDD EPO pvp Number bibis buttons 960 9 9 CLEAR Ane ele iue shee SYSTEM gj PLAY MODE MENU 1 63 ES mme LIST MENU TOP MENU TM ENTER m DISPLAY Hea e me PPI qaa CE3S O Pri L n W Press HDD or DVD If you select DVD insert a disc see 1 Inserting a Disc on page 31 If you insert a DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA DVD or DATA CD press Playback
170. osition on the Grid To set a programme for timer recording See One Button Recording GUIDE Plus in the UK only page 53 To close the GUIDE Plus system Press GUIDE Hints Press the PAGE buttons to change the programme list by page Press the DAY buttons to change the programme list by day gt continued 45 46 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 Qj changes to f 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 Q Notes The Video Window is locked during recording and the lock indicator appears in the Video Window You cannot unlock the Video Window while recording If you are watching programmes through a set top box receiver the Video Window may not change as fast as you move the cursor In this case lock the Video Window page 46 Searching for a Programme Using the GUIDE Plus System Colour buttons ett p q ENTER C 1 Select Search in the Menu Bar and press ENTER Press ENTER to search for Movies Highlights Press 4 or for other sub categories Press to search _ the My Choice category Press t
171. ot Hint You can also move the cursor to the Menu Bar by pressing MENU Troubleshooting guide If you are having trouble displaying the television programme list please check the following The clock must be set correctly If the clock is not set set it manually page 109 This recorder downloads the GUIDE Plus data several times a day when the recorder is turned off standby mode Turn off the recorder when you are not using it for example at night After initial setup page 23 it may take up to 24 hours for your recorder to start receiving programme listings It may take up to one day to receive all seven days of TV programme listings Check the following if the programme guide data has not been received after waiting for a day Easy Setup page 23 is completed The host channel is not disabled see Disabling programme positions on page 50 The timer is not set If the programme guide data still cannot be received after checking the above search for the host channel at the following website and set the host channel manually page 49 www europe guideplus com If the host channel has changed or moved the programme guide data cannot be received In this case follow the steps in Searching for the GUIDE Plus host channel page 48 to update the host channel setting If the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only do the foll
172. oto Album list Press SYSTEM MENU sa IJ aew 93df continued 103 104 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 Q Note The thumbnail for a file that cannot be playable on the recorder is displayed as A Viewing a JPEG image file 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of Using the Photo Album List The Photo Album list appears Switch to the album list if necessary 2 selecta JPEG image file using and press ENTER The selected JPEG image file is displayed on the entire screen To display the detailed information 1 selecta JPEG image file and press 2 Select Detailed Information and press ENTER The detailed information for the selected JPEG image file appears 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 4 9 and press D gt The slideshow starts If you press E gt while selecting a JPEG image file the slideshow starts from the selected JPEG image file To play a slideshow with the sound HDD only You can enjoy a slideshow while listening to the sound stored in the
173. owing Turn on your set top box receiver Connect the set top box controller Follow the steps in Changing the GUIDE Plus host channel manually page 49 to set the host channel manually Be sure to set your set top box receiver tuner as the source Q Notes Your set top box receiver s programme position may suddenly change even if the recorder is turned off This is because the set top box controller has changed the programme position to receive the GUIDE Plus data When you reset the recorder page 135 the following GUIDE Plus system settings are reset Country region setting in Easy Setup Country of Setup Basic Setup in the Menu Bar Postal Code of Setup Basic Setup in the Menu Bar Note that the GUIDE Plus system is also reset when you make changes to the host channel settings The GUIDE Plus system cannot be used when Input Line System is set to NTSC in the Basic setup page 110 Watching TV Using the GUIDE Plus System Colour buttons S GUIDE Mx ENTER PAGE 9 PAGE DAY DAY 1 Press GUIDE The GUIDE Plus system Home Screen appears Pr2 25 May 10 10 Record Channels Home Friends The one with the Male Nanny A jealous Ross Q mocks Rache s choice of an over sensitive male nanny for Emma while Phonbe must choose between two unexpected RQ I BBC2 10 00
174. ows a 4 3 size video with the aspect ratio as it is se ue 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 RGB 16 235 Outputs RGB 16 235 signals Select this if colours appear overly rich and the black appears too deep 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 Q Notes Some settings may not be available depending on the connected device When a DVI device is connected you cannot select YCbCr 4 2 2 or YCbCr 4 4 4 When Screen Resolution is set to 720 x 576i or 720 x 4801 in the HDMI Output setup you cannot select YCbCr 4 2 2 Audio Output Selects the type 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 Q 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 HDMI connected device The Audio Output function is not avai
175. page 113 If picture noise still appears hold down ll stop on the recorder and press INPUT on the recorder 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 antenna 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 Q 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 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 Easy Setup Resetting the Recorder Select this to run the Easy Setup programme 1 select Easy Setup in Basic and press ENTER 2 Select Start and press ENTER 3 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup page 23 from step 2 Aerial Reception Settings Tuner The Tuner setup helps you to make tuner and programme position settings for the recorder 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode 2 Select Initia
176. pdated so your receiver may be available at a later date Select your brand when it becomes available Until then use co N OOOO 9 Select the connection you used for your set top box receiver using and press ENTER When the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using hookup A with both an aerial cable and a SCART cord select either Line or Antenna The display asks for confirmation 10 Press ENTER to select Continue The Video Window switches to the specified programme position 11 select YES using 4 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 In the UK only 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 Q 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 connection and position of the set top box controller page 14 If your set top box receiver still does not ope
177. peats the current track Repeat Programme repeats the current programme page 65 Repeat Disc for VIDEO CDs DVD RWSs DVD Rs VR mode repeats all of the tracks on a disc I DivX video file only 2 Available only when playing without PBC functions 4 Press ENTER Repeat play starts To cancel Repeat play Press CLEAR Or set Repeat to Repeat Off in the Play Mode menu Hint You can select Repeat from Play Mode in the System Menu Q Note You cannot select Repeat Programme when no programme remains Creating your own programme Programme HDD CIE ears E finalised disc only You can play the contents of the HDD ora disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles chapters albums tracks on the HDD or disc to create your own programme You can make a programme of up to 24 steps Press PLAY MODE during playback The Play Mode menu appears 2 Select Programme and press ENTER 3 Select Input Edit Programme and press ENTER The Input Edit Programme display differs depending upon the disc type Example DVD Q Programme Current Title 001 Chapter 01 e Title 001 014 Chapter 01 02 4 Title 001 Chapter 01 Title 002 Chapter 02 Title 003 Title 004 Title 005 Title 006 Title 007 Title 008 4 Select a title or album example Title 001 using and pres
178. perating instructions supplied with the USB device before connecting DVD recorder Qoo9 ooo 1 to USB jack USB device Q Note Some USB devices may not work with this recorder Copying audio tracks DISC HDD 1 Insert a disc that you are going to copy to the HDD 2 Press gt to start playback 3 Press HDD DVD DUB For CDs all the tracks on the disc are copied to the HDD For DATA CDs DATA DVDs the current album is copied to the HDD To cancel copying Press ENTER Hint You can copy all the contents on the disc by selecting DVD CD gt HDD in Dubbing in the System Menu Copying an album USB HDD You can copy up to 99 albums or 999 tracks on the USB device to the HDD 1 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the recorder page 92 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 2 3 Select Music Jukebox and press ENTER 4 Select Listen to Music from USB Device and press ENTER The Album List appears Select an album and press gt Select Edit using and press ENTER The sub menu appears Cc ci 1 Select Copy Album and press ENTER The display asks for confirmation 8 Select Yes using lt gt and press ENTER The selected album is copied to the HDD To copy more albums go to step 5 To cancel copying Press ENTER
179. play 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 If the 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 121 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 114 gt If you are using a SCART cord be sure to use one that is fully wired 21 pins uomeuiojuj jeuonippy gt continued 129 130 GUIDE Plus system in the UK 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 S Wait for 24 hours It may take several
180. play the HDD Title List 2 Selectthe title you want to play and press ENTER Playback starts from the selected title Example Play a DVD while recording to the HDD 1 while recording press DVD and insert the DVD into the recorder 2 Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD Title List 3 Select the title you want to play and press ENTER Playback starts from the selected title Q 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 EU ED CIT ZO I j 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 E c o e ifi o 60 buttons 9 9 9 o 00 e PLAY MODE TM ENTER 1 Press PLAY MODE during playback The Play Mode menu appears 2 Select Search Mode and press ENTER 3 Selecta search method and press ENTER Time Search for HDD DVDs DATA DVDs DATA CDs VIDEO CDs 2 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 1 DivX video file only 2 Except Super VIDEO CDs 3 Available only when playing without PBC funct
181. position Off Allows you to adjust the picture manually If the Auto Fine Tuning function does not work effectively select Off and press Press gt to obtain a clearer picture and press ENTER Sound System Select an available TV system page 112 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 repeatedly to select a character To change the characters press to move the cursor and press lt gt Decoder Sets the external decoder PAY TV Canal Plus analogue decoder channels For details see page 29 Channel Press gt repeatedly until the programme position you want is displayed 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 EI2 VHF Countries except those listed below Italia A H VHF E21 E69 UHF S1 S20 CATV S21 S41 HYPER S01 S05 CATV DK East European R1 R12 VHF Countes R21 R69 UHF S1 S20 CATV S21 S41 HYPER S01 S05 CATV B G Select this when in West I Great Britain Ireland A J VHF European countries except Ireland those listed in Receiva
182. r 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 Proceeding to the next or another album may take some time The image size that can be displayed 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 heighty 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 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
183. r characters with accents press the yellow button Keyboard repeatedly To cancel entering a new keyword press the red button Back 5 Repeat step 4 to enter the keyword 6 Press the green button Save The entered keyword is registered To delete the keyword select the keyword you want to delete and press the red button Delete To change the keyword select the keyword you want to change and press the green button Edit To set a programme for timer recording See One Button Recording GUIDE Plus in the UK only page 53 Hint When two or more keywords are set for My Choice you can select All for sub category Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information My TV You can set a profile and list up only your favourite programme information Colour buttons TM Do ENTER D Setting a profile 1 Select My TV in the Menu Bar and press the yellow button Profile Pr2 25 May 10 10 Add Home Use this screen to enter channels categories and keywords for your profile Press 4 or amp to select then ____ press the yellow button to define your profile settings Profile Settings Channels Categories Promotional Panel Keywords Press ENTER to activate your Profile Ajuo yn ay ur snid 3a105 continued 47 48 2 Select Channels C
184. rate 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 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 1 Remove the backing on the double sided tape 2 Attach it so that the set top box controller is directly above the remote control sensor on your set top box receiver To change the basic GUIDE Plus settings Press GUIDE The GUIDE Plus system Home Screen appears 2 Select Setup in the Menu Bar using gt and press ENTER The GUIDE Plus setup menu appears 9 Select Basic Setup using tit and press ENTER 4 Repeat from step 2 of Setting up the GUIDE Plus system set top box controller on page 2
185. rature gradient less than 10 C hour Do not move the recorder with its mains lead connected Do not disconnect the mains lead while the power is on When disconnecting the mains lead turn off the power and make sure that the hard disk drive is not operating the clock is displayed in the front panel display for at least 30 seconds and all recording or dubbing has stopped Do not move the recorder for one minute after you have unplugged the mains lead Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the hard disk by yourself as this may result in malfunction If the hard disk drive should malfunction you cannot recover lost data The hard disk drive is only a temporary storage space continued 3 About repairing the hard disk drive The contents of the hard disk drive may be checked in case of repair or inspection during a malfunction or modification However the contents will not be backed up or saved by Sony If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced it will be done at the discretion of Sony All contents of the hard disk drive will be erased including contents that violate copyright laws On power sources The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the recorder itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the recorder for a long time be sure to disconnect the recorder from the wall outlet To di
186. re 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 the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact
187. re that lasted for more than hour Reset the clock page 109 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 39 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 125 Remote control The remote does not function gt Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote Set the same command mode page 126 The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3 You can check the current command mode in the front panel display page 126 gt The batteries are weak gt The remote is too far from the recorder uomeunojuj jeuonippy gt continued 133 134 gt Theremote s manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you replaced the batteries Reset the code page 21 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 106 gt Check if the USB device or a cable is damaged gt Check if the USB device is on Display language on the screen switches automatically gt When HDMI Control is set to On in the H
188. 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 720x576i Sends 720x576i video signals 720 x 480i Sends 720x480i video signals 1 Can be selected only when Input Line System is set to PAL SECAM in the Basic setup page 110 2 Can be selected only when Input Line System is set to NTSC in the Basic setup page 110 Q Notes When picture noise appears after you change the Screen Resolution setting hold down li stop on the recorder and press amp open close on the recorder When Colour is set to YCbCr 4 2 2 in the HDMI Output setup you cannot select 720 x 5761 or 720 x 4801 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 Sh
189. 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 35 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed Step 6 Easy Setup The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3 You can check the current Command Mode in the front panel display For details see page 126 The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3 The remote does not function if different command modes are set for the recorder and remote Set the same command mode Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote You can change programme positions of the recorder using the number buttons Number buttons e 620 eo 6009 Ge eG ENTER Example for channel 50 Press 5 0 then press ENTER Step 6 Easy Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the on screen instructions in Easy Setup Be careful not to disconnect th
190. ressive video signal to match the type of DVD software that you are watching when Component Video Out is set to Progressive page 114 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 YNR luminance noise reduction Reduces noise contained in the luminance element of the video signal BNR block noise reduction Reduces block noise or mosaic like patterns in the picture MNR mosquito noise reduction Reduces the faint noise appearing around the outlines of the images The noise reduction effects are automatically adjusted within each setting range according to the video bit rate and other factors Sharpness Sharpens the outlines of the images Detail Adjusts the sharpness of images outlines White Enhancer Adjusts the intensity of white Black Enhancer Adjusts the intensity of black Black Level Selects the black level setup level for the video signals Select ON to raise the standard black level Select this when the picture appears too dark Select OFF to set the black level of the input signals to the standard level Normally select this position Gamma Correction Adjusts how dark areas look Hue Adjusts the colour balance Ch
191. rinter To cancel printing Press ENTER To display the connected printer Select Confirm Printer of USB in the Options 2 setup page 126 To restart the connected USB device Select Restart USB Device of USB in the Options 2 setup page 126 Hint Printing options such as paper size or layout differ depending on the printer For details refer to the instructions supplied with the printer sally aew 93d 107 108 Settings and Adjustments Disc Settings Disc Setup The Disc Setup setup allows you to adjust DVD related settings 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode 2 Select Disc Setup and press ENTER The Disc Setup setup appears with the following options The default settings are underlined Q Disc Setup Input Disc Name gt Next Screen Format Protect Disc gt Oft Finalise Format DVD RW Optimise HDD gt VR Mode Basic Input Disc Name You can label a disc For details see page 38 Protect Disc You can protect a disc against erasure For details see page 39 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 disc Mode in Video mode Format You can manually re form
192. roller Follow the steps below to set up the GUIDE Plus system and set top box controller The GUIDE Plus system is available in the UK only 1 Press GUIDE The GUIDE Plus system Basic Setup appears Pr2 25 May 10 10 Back Home Please enter a valid postal code The postal code is A required to complete the installation a Basic Setup Language English Country United Kingdom Postal Code None External Receiver 1 None Promotional Panel External Receiver 2 None External Receiver 3 None For users other than in the UK go to step 4 2 Select Postal Code and press ENTER 3 Enter your postal code using 4 f V 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 4 Select External Receiver 1 and press ENTER You can also select External Receiver 2 or External Receiver 3 if you have connected additional set top box receivers Press ENTER to select Continue Select the set top box receiver type using and press ENTER Select the provider using and press ENTER Select the receiver brand using and press ENTER If you select Other providers you can select a receiver brand from a list of all available brands If your receiver brand is not on the list select The receiver brand list is automatically u
193. roma Level Makes the colours deeper or lighter 4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit The setting is automatically stored as the setting you selected in step 1 Q Notes If the outlines of the images on your screen become blurred set BNR and or MNR to Off Depending on the disc or the scene being played the above BNR or MNR effects may be hard to discern Also these functions may not work with some screen sizes The following settings are not available for the signals output from the HDMI jack Sharpness White Enhancer Black Enhancer Black Level Gamma Correction Hue Chroma Level Pausing a TV Broadcast TV Pause Pause Live TV HDD You can pause a current TV broadcast and record it on the HDD then continue watching the programme at a later time This is useful when you receive an unexpected phone call or visitor while watching TV When connecting the recorder to your TV using the SCART jack do the followings set SMARTLINK to This Recorder Only in the Options setup page 126 set TV Pause to TV s Tuner in the Options 2 setup page 127 preset programme positions by downloading from your TV using Download from TV of Auto Channel Setting in the Tuner setup page 111 If you do not make the SCART connection set TV Pause to Recorder s Tuner in the Options 2 setup page 127
194. s 21 00 TUE 10 04 Pr SLP 2 21 00 Tue10 04 Pr9 SLP G3 onaom 046 L 9 00 MON 02 04 Pr 3 SLP Mystery go 1h00m 0 86 SP 20 00 FRI 30 03 Pr5 SLP Remain _ World Sports 70h03m 1hoom 0 86 Y 4 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 XY Hint You can exit Multi Mode by pressing gt and selecting Single Mode while selecting titles Bunip3 pue Bursei3 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 details see page 72 The display for setting point A appears The title starts to play EE A B erase HDD World Sports Rec time 74 0 10 00 gt Play gt continued 73 74 3 Select point A
195. s ENTER 5 Select a chapter or track example Chapter 01 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 4 gt to select a step number and repeat steps 4 and 5 1 Press D gt Programme play starts To cancel Programme play Press CLEAR during playback Or set Programme to Cancel Programme Play in the Play Mode menu To erase the programme Press CLEAR in stop mode Or set Programme to Erase Programme List in the Play Mode menu Hints The program you made remains after Programme play finishes To play the same program again set Programme to Start Programme Play in the Play Mode menu However the programme is cleared after you remove the disc or press I C You can repeat Programme play Set Repeat to Repeat Programme in the Play Mode menu page 64 You can select Programme from Play Mode in the System Menu yoeqhelg Adjusting the picture quality HDD DivX video file only You can adjust the picture quality from connected equipment such as a TV or projector by selecting a preset setting You can also adjust the picture quality by changing detailed settings and store up to three settings in the memory Press SYSTEM MENU during playback or in pause
196. s have occurred Leave the recorder on until REPAIR disappears from the front panel display 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 A hard disk error has occurred and you cannot make a new recording to the HDD Press and hold on the recorder for more than five seconds to turn the recorder off then turn it on again If E02 still appears format the HDD following the instructions of Format HDD page 108 Note that all of the recorded contents on the HDD will be erased If this does not fix the problem contact your nearest Sony dealer HDCP_ERR appears in the front panel display gt The recorder is connected to an input device that is not HDCP compliant Connect the equipment that is HDCP compliant page 16 Disregard this error message if the output picture is displayed correctly Mechanical sounds are heard when the recorder is off 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
197. s 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 MP3 audio tracks do not play gt The MP3 audio tracks are not recorded in a format that the recorder can play page 137 The JPEG image files do not play gt The JPEG image files are not recorded in a format that the recorder can play page 137 gt Progressive JPEG images cannot be played TV Pause does not work gt You are recording to the HDD or the HDD is full 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 6 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 109 gt The channel was disabled after the timer recording was set S
198. sc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature 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 M 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 uomeuiiojuj jeuonippy 135 Specifications System Laser Semiconductor laser Channel coverage PAL SECAM B G D K I L VHF E2 to E12 R1 to R12 F2 to F10 Italian A to H Ireland A to J South 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 B toQ 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 For details see Receivable channels page 112 Video reception Frequency synthesizer system Audio reception Split carrier system Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Timer
199. sconnect the AC power cord mains lead grasp the plug itself never pull the cord On placement Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up in the recorder Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place the recorder in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only Keep the recorder and discs away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers Do not place heavy objects on the recorder On recording Make trial recordings before making the actual recording On compensation for lost recordings Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of recorder failure or repair undertaken to the recorder Sony will not restore recover or replicate the recorded contents under any circumstances Copyrights Television programmes films video tapes discs and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such m
200. selected title Select Yes when asked for confirmation Edit Allows you to make the following edits Title Name Allows you to enter or re enter a title name page 37 Set Thumbnail Changes the title s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List page 34 e A B Erase Erases a section of the title page 73 Divide Divides a title into two titles page 74 Chapter Edit Edits chapters in a title page 75 Set Genre Assigns a genre to a title Protect Protects the title f appears next to the protected title Move Changes the title s playing order page 77 Combine Combines two titles into one page 77 Genre Name Allows you to enter a genre name up to 12 characters page 37 Multi Mode Allows you to select and edit multiple titles at one time page 73 Create Creates a Playlist page 76 Undo Undoes the last edit you made XY Hint You can label or re label DVDs page 38 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 ECH Title List HDD W Multi Mode 10 Titles 4 Titles 73 00 FRI 20 04 PraslP g 3 00 Fri20 04 Pr4 SLP By Date Oh30m 0 46 All Genre
201. setup page 120 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 120 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 Select the sound track in the Audio In setup before recording starts Set Bilingual Recording to A L default or B R in the Audio In setup page 115 About HDD Recording format see page 120 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 115 Hint You can select the audio main or sub while recording bilingual programmes using the AUDIO button This does not affect the recorded sound Unrecordable pictures Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder Copy control Recordable discs signals Copy Fre Gum ENS Copy Once HDD CPRM CPRM Copy Never None The recorded disc can be played o
202. signals The DV 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 84 For details on precautions when connecting this recorder also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected Required i LINK cable Use the Sony i LINK 4 pin to 4 pin cable i LINK and Ht are trademarks uomeuijojuj jeuonippy 139 140 Guide to Parts and Controls For more information see the pages in parentheses Remote 9 TV DVD button 21 Red button 45 SUBTITLE green button 45 62 ANGLE yellow button 45 60 105 PLAY MODbE blue button 45 64 69 89 91 11 SYSTEM MENU button 56 65 80 86 92 98 108 TITLE LIST button 33 60 72 TOP MENU button 60 GUIDE button 43 MENU button 60 INFO information button 43 d RETURN button 23 15 4 amp 4 ENTER button 23 16 instant replay instant 1 HDD button 31 DVD button 31 2 V on standby button 23 3 amp open close button 31 4 PROG programme buttons 31 The button has a tactile dot 5 Number buttons 37 69 The number 5 button has a tactile dot 6 INPUT input select button 59 AUDIO button 62 88
203. specially if the recording time is short You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising RWVR Finalising is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder After finalising you cannot edit or record on the disc If you want to record on it again unfinalise page 41 or reformat the disc page 42 However if you reformat the disc all recorded contents will be erased Finalising is necessary The disc can be played only on equipment that supports DVD R in VR mode After finalising you cannot edit or record on the disc using this recorder Finalising is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder After finalising you cannot edit or record on the disc SYSTEM MENU e amp tt ENTER Cy e DISPLAY YQ 1 insert a disc See 1 Inserting a Disc on page 31 2 Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears 3 Select Disc Setup and press ENTER Q Disc Setup Input Disc Name gt Next Screen Format Protect Disc gt Ort Finalise Format DVD RW Optimise HDD gt VR Mode 4 Select Finalise and press ENTER Q dice seur Basic Finalise Format Unfinalise Next Screen xx min required Optimise HOD 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
204. starts 2 Press TITLE LIST For details about the Title List see 3 Playing the Recorded Programme Title List on page 33 Example HDD HH Tite List HoD 4 Titles Tew 15 00 FRI 20 04 PrASUP 13 00 Fri20 04 Pr4 SLP Ej Oh30m 0 46 Pr9SLP 10 Titles By Date NEW 21 00 TUE 10 04 All Genres 24 21 00 Tue10 04 Pr9 SLP Ge um Oh30m 0 46 9 00 MON 02 04 Pr38LP Mystery 1h00m 0 86 Pr5 SLP HDD SP 20 00 FRI 30 03 Remain R World Sports 7O0h03m EAR x ih00m 086 d 3 Selecta title using and press ENTER Playback starts from the selected title To use the DVD s Menu When you play aDVD 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 Q 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 C gt when Press SELECT appears Q Note Some playback options such as search repeat play or programme play cannot be played with PBC function To play with playback options start play
205. tem 110 J JPEG image files 98 Jukebox 92 L Labelling 38 Language 117 LINE 1 In 114 LINE 1 DECODER 26 LINE 2 IN 27 LINE 3 Out 114 Main sound 52 115 Mains lead 20 Making a backup disc 83 Managing audio tracks on the Music Jukebox 97 JPEG image files 105 Manual 109 Manual CH Setting 111 Manual Clock Set 23 109 Manual Dubbing 86 Manual Rec Mode 118 Manual recording mode 119 MENU 60 Menu DVD s Menu 60 Top menu 60 Mix Stereo 1 25 115 Mix Stereo 1 50 115 Mix Stereo 1 75 96 115 Move 77 MP3 audio tracks 88 MPEG 19 117 Multi Mode 73 Music Jukebox 92 My TV 43 N Name 112 New Album 105 NICAM 52 115 NICAM Select 115 NTSC on PAL TV 114 Number buttons 38 O On Screen Display 125 ONE TOUCH DUB 86 One Touch Dubbing 86 One Touch Play 18 61 Optimise HDD 108 Options 125 Original 34 71 OSD Language 117 P Page mode 34 94 103 Parental Control 61 122 Parts and controls 140 Pause Live TV 67 Pause Mode 121 PAY TV 28 PBC 60 PDC 58 Photo Album 98 Photo Album list 102 Picture Adjustment 56 65 Picture quality 56 65 PLAY MODE 64 65 89 90 95 96 Play Mode 97 Play mode A B Repeat 64 89 Programme 65 90 96 Repeat 64 89 95 Playable discs 9 11 Playback 87 121 Playback 9 60 88 94 102 A B R
206. the GUIDE Plus system to set the timer for recording page 53 You can set the system to display your favourite programmes according to conditions that you set such as category and keyword page 47 For more information see Watching TV Using the GUIDE Plus System page 45 Learning the common elements Press GUIDE The GUIDE Plus system Home Screen appears Pr2 25 May 10 10 Record Channels Home 2 Friends The one with the Male Nanny A jealous Ross mocks Rache s choice of an over sensitive male nanny for 3 1 Emma while Phonbe must choose between two unexpected y f BBC2 P02 10 00 120Min n Grid Search My TV Schedule _ gt 4 8 Tue 25 10 00 10 30 E ends 5 aie Flimbles Starship mc Friends i t vii This Alias This Promotional 4 Saly Jessy Raph Ourb Go eet 6 Fane five Armageddon ESSET News at Ten The Secret i vI2 Football EA Emmerdale Homes Polic z Ajuo yn ay ur snid 3a105 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 i
207. the HDMI cord when moving the recorder 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 Do not twist the HDMI connector while connecting to or disconnecting from the HDMI jack to avoid damaging the HDMI jack and connector sumag pue sdnyooy When playing wide screen images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen To change the picture size see page 121 If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE 1 DECODER jack on the recorder page 26 Notes Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time Do not make connections and Q at the same time When you connect the recorder to your TV viathe 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 Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and
208. tically stored as the setting you selected in step 1 Creating chapters in a title The recorder can automatically divide a recording a title into chapters by inserting chapter marks To select chapter mark intervals or disable this function see Auto Chapter HDD VR Auto Chapter Video or Auto Chapter DVD R RW in the Recording setup page 120 When recording to the HDD a DVD R VR mode or a DVD RW VR mode you can edit chapter marks page 75 Checking Changing Cancelling Timer Settings HDD EB EVIL GITTS LN You can change or cancel timer settings using the SCHEDULE list Number buttons 6660 o 9009 000 Colour buttons m GUIDE 0 YQ a Changing timer settings 1 Press GUIDE 2 Select Schedule in the Menu bar The SCHEDULE list appears Pr2 25 May 10 10 Manual Home Schedule displays programmes you ve Set to Record Press to use Press the green button for manual recording Press e to view My TV Press to view AF info Sekt Grid Search MyTV Schedule gt Record Schedule Qual Freq Dest a 25 May Friends SP Once HDD 25 May Travel SP Once HDD Promotional Panel HDD Remain 63h 52m SP DVD Remain 1h 9m SP Buip1o2ay 13W11 gt continued 57 98 3 Select the timer setting you want to change using and press the green button
209. ting this recorder to i LINK compatible equipment having two or more i LINK jacks DV jacks see the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected About the name i LINK i LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY and is a trademark approved by many corporations IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers i LINK baud rate LLINK s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment Three maximum baud rates are defined S100 approx 100 Mbps S200 approx 200 Mbps S400 approx 400 Mbps The baud rate is listed under Specifications in the instruction manual of each equipment It is also indicated near the i LINK jack on some equipment The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is S100 When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate What is Mbps Mbps stands for megabits per second or the amount of data that can be sent or received in one second For example a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second i LINK functions on this recorder For details on how to dub when this recorder is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks see page 84 The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC SD signals It cannot output
210. tion See About the VPS PDC function below f you want to record to a particular HDD genre press the yellow button Genre repeatedly Q Notes The new settings become effective when you exit the GUIDE Plus system When you set the recording destination to HDDr the previous timer recording will be replaced with the new one even if you have not watched it About the VPS PDC function 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 7 above When you turn on this function the recorder starts scanning the channels before the timer recording starts Q Note The recording mode cannot be set to AUTO when VPS PDC is set to On Cancelling timer settings 1 Press GUIDE 2 Select Schedule in the Menu bar The SCHEDULE list appears 3 Select the timer setting you want to cancel using and press the red button Delete To close the SCHEDULE list Press GUIDE When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the entire programme is recorded After finishing the previous recording the other recording starts with several tens of second s delay when the end time of one recording and the start time of another are the same
211. to edit all of the titles 5 Goto step 8 of Dubbing Using Dubbing List on page 80 to dub edited titles Q 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 110 you reset the recorder page 135 you open the disc 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 Em CUTS ELE EIUS You can dub all of the contents on a finalised DVD RW DVD3 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 2 3 4 Cc Press SYSTEM MENU The System Menu appears Select Dubbing and press ENTER Select DVD Backup and press ENTER Select Start new DVD Backup and
212. tons o 0609 Colour buttons Ej GUIDE ey D tM ENTER eti REC E REC STOP Press GUIDE Select Schedule in the Menu bar The SCHEDULE list appears N 3 Press the green button Manual Pr2 25 May 10 10 Back Next Home Please enter the recording date and press the green button to confirm n 2 5 May Grid Search MyTV No programmes Schedule SP Once HDD Promotional Panel HDD Remain DVD Remain 106h 9m SP Oh 59m SP 4 Set the date using the number buttons and lt 4 4 gt Then press the green button Next 5 Set the start time using the number buttons and 4 f gt Then press the green button Next 6 Set the stop time using the number buttons and 4 f gt Then press the green button Next T Selectthe input source using and select the programme position using the number buttons or You can also select the programme position using the yellow button Channels 8 Press the green button Next The display for entering characters appears To change the title name select a character on the keyboard using lt 4 and press ENTER To switch between upper case lower case or characters with accents press the yellow button Keyboard 9 Press the green button Save The date
213. ts the type of MPEG audio signal MPEG Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built in MPEG decoder MPEG gt PCM Select this when the recorder is connected to an 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 Q 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 116 On Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down Off Normally select this position Language Settings Language The Language setup allows you to adjust language settings 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode 2 Select Initial Setup and press ENTER 3 Select Language and press ENTER The Language setup appears with the following options The default settings are underlined amp
214. tting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3 The remote does not function if different command modes are set for the recorder and remote Set the same command mode 3 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 Q While holding down ENTER enter the Command Mode code number using the number buttons Command Mode Code number DVDI number button 1 DVD2 number button 2 DVD3 number button 3 3 Hold down both the number and ENTER buttons at the same time for more than three seconds X Hint Youcan check the Command Mode for the recorder in the front panel display Command In the front panel Mode display DVD1 1 appears DVD2 2 appears DVD3 Either 1 or 2 does not appear SMARTLINK This Recorder Allows you to use the 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 Q Note Set Power Save to Off in the Basic setup page 110 to set SMARTLINK to Pass Through DivX Registration Code Displays the registration code of DivX video files for this recorder For more information go to http www divx com v
215. um Search 91 ANGLE 60 105 Angle Indicator 60 123 AUDIO 62 88 Audio cord 19 Audio DRC 117 Audio In 115 Audio input 20 Audio Language 117 Audio Out 116 Auto 109 Auto Channel Setting 23 111 Auto Chapter DVD R RW 120 Auto Chapter HDD VR 120 Auto Chapter Video 120 Auto Clock Set 23 109 Auto Language 118 Auto Scan 23 111 B Basic 108 109 Batteries 21 Bilingual Recording 115 Bilingual recording 52 BRAVIA Theatre Sync 18 C Canal Plus 28 CD 11 CH System 112 Change Genre 73 Channel 112 Channel Swapping 113 Chapter 36 57 Chapter number 36 Chapter Search 69 Chase Play 68 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 57 Child Lock 61 88 Clock Setting 23 109 Combine 76 77 Command Mode 22 126 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 17 Component Video Out 114 Confirm Printer 126 Connecting a printer 106 the aerial cable 13 the audio cords 19 the HDMI cord 16 19 the set top box controller 13 the USB device 92 98 the video cords 16 Controlling TVs with the remote 21 Copy 99 Copy Album 93 Copy Album Contents 99 Copy control signals 52 Copy to DVD 100 Copy Free 52 Copying audio tracks 92 JPEG image files 98 99 100 Copy Never 52 Copy Once 52 Country Area code 144 CPRM 10 Creating a Playlist 76 D DATA CD 11 DATA DVD 11 Decoder
216. und tracks set DTS Output to On in the Audio Out setup page 116 continued 63 64 Playing a specific portion repeatedly A B Repeat Press PLAY MODE during playback The Play Mode menu appears 2 Select A B Repeat and press ENTER Set point A is selected Q Piy Mode Search Mode A B Repeat Setpoint A Set point B Repeat ott 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 Hint You can select A B Repeat from Play Mode in the System Menu Q Note When playing an HDD DVD VIDEO DVD RW Video mode DVD R Video mode set the start and stop points within the same title Playing repeatedly Repeat You can play repeatedly all the titles tracks files or a single title chapter track on the HDD or a disc Press PLAY MODE during playback The Play Mode menu appears 2 Select Repeat and press ENTER 3 Select an item to be repeated using V 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 re
217. using lt gt gt and press I To return to the beginning of the title press HM and then press Ke 4 Select From and press ENTER The position of point A is displayed and the title re starts playing 5 Select point B using and press IM 6 Select To and press ENTER The position of point B is displayed T Select Yes and press ENTER The scene is erased To cancel A B Erase Press d 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 Q Notes Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased Dividing a title Divide HDD Gin ENS If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do not want to reduce the picture quality divide the title into two shorter titles Note that dividing a title cannot be undone Only playlist titles can be divided for DVD RWs DVD Rs in VR mode 1 After step 2 of Erasing and Editing a Title select Edit and press ENTER 2 Select Divide and press ENTER For the HDD select a type of editing and press ENTER For details see page 72 The display for setting the dividing point appears The title starts to play EEE Divide Tite HOD World Sports Rec time 1h00m 74 0 10 00
218. ward 4 FR1 FF FR2 FF2 44FR3 4 P EFE3 reg H PFFA 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 2 When you press PP once during playback you can play quickly with sound not available for VIDEO CDs Super VIDEO CDs 3 Not available for VIDEO CDs Super VIDEO CDs To resume normal playback press gt Buttons Operations lt All 1 9 HI slow freeze frame HDD mm MEA pe 7 Playback direction 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 D gt DivX video file only I pause Pauses playback To resume normal playback press D gt Q Notes Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder JPEG image files made with a DVD camcorder yoeqheld 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 so
219. ze titles recorded on DVD RW DVD R The minimum required time is as follows approximate Required times for High speed Dubbing from HDD to DVD for 60 minute programme Speed 6x 2 4x 2x High speed DVD RW DVD R e owiwi qu MO DVD R Layer y 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 Approx Approx 1 min 60 min 5 min 40 sec SLP Approx Approx Approx Imin 60min 3min 15 sec 45 sec SEP Approx Approx Approx 1min 60min 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 ES N maximum recording speed indicated in the table 79 High speed dubbing is not available when dubbing titles recorded in SEP SLP or EP mode to DVD R

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