2-103-583-E1(3) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX900/HX1000 © 2004 Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder. On recording • Note that the contents of the recording cannot be compensated for under any and all conditions, including conditions that may arise due to a malfunction of this unit. • Make trial recordings before making the actual recording. 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.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dubbing (HDD y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Dubbing a Single Title (Title Dub) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 DV Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Quick access to recorded titles – Title List , Display the Title List to see all of the titles on the disc, including recording date, channel, recording mode and thumbnail image (page 33). Title List TITLE LIST ORIGINAL 1 AAB Sort My Movies 1.5/4.7GB 13:00-14:00 Wed 5. 9 13:00 (1H00M) Date Title AAB SP 2 DEF Number 20:00-21:00 DEF Fri 17. 9 20:00 (1H00M) SLP 3 AAB 9:00-9:30 Sat 25. 9 9:00 (0H30M) AAB EP 4 GHI 20:00-20:30 GHI Sat 25.
Creating your own programme – Playlist , Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then delete, move and add scenes at will to create your own, original programme (page 68). Original Playlist Copying a recorded title to and from the HDD – Dubbing (HDD y DVD) , Create copies of your favourite titles for safekeeping by dubbing them to a DVD, or make a copy of your friend’s recordings by dubbing them to the HDD (page 72).
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Disc Logo Type Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) Hard disk drive (internal) HDD (Formatting unnecessary) DVD+RW +RW Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) VR mode -RWVR Format in VR mode (page 36) Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary) Video mode -RWVideo Format in Video mode (page 36) Play
Recording Features Editing Features Auto Manual Record Change Rewrite Delete title A-B Erase Playlist Chapter Chapter 16:9 sizes title name (page 41) (page 66) (page 66) (page 68) (page 93) (page 68) (page 49) (page 65) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes *2 Yes Yes No No No Yes No No Yes Yes *3 No No No Yes No Yes *2 Yes Yes *3 No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • • • • • 4x-speed
Playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics DVD VIDEO DVD Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented VIDEO CD VCD VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format CD DATA CD CD DATA CD Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar device in music format containing MP3 audio tracks Discs that cannot be played • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those
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. Also, see the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs.
Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Notes • • • • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack. Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead” (page 19).
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Select one of the following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are explained in “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 17).
A Connecting to a SCART input jack Green Green Blue Blue Red Red When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 89. B Connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images. Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button with this connection.
• TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on your TV (page 48). • One Touch Play You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV’s input to the recorder, and start playback with one touch of the H (play) button (page 55). • One Touch Menu You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s channel, and display the Title List menu with one touch of the TITLE LIST button (page 55).
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords (yellow) (red) INPUT Audio/video cord (supplied) A VIDEO (white) (white) L AUDIO (red) (yellow)* Hookups and Settings Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.
A Connecting to audio L/R input B Connecting to a digital audio jacks input jack This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital, DTS*2, or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not supplied).
Step 6: Preparing the Remote Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads (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.
Controlling TVs with the remote Number buttons and SET, -/--* You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV. If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can use the supplied remote to control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume. * If you use the number buttons to select the TV’s programme position, press -/-- followed by the number buttons for two-digit numbers.
Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote TV/DVD switch Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 +/– 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. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3. 0 1 2 3 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.
3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER. Step 7: Easy Setup SETUP Settings Format DVD : VR Video HDD Bilingual Rec. : Main Audio DVD Bilingual Rec. : Main Dimmer : Normal Auto Display : On Command Mode : DVD3 Features Options Easy Setup Factory Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. Settings are made in the following order.
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. 8 • If you made connection A (page 14) and the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, the Preset Download function automatically starts. EASY SETUP 3/9 Prog. 1 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. 5 Preset Download Loading data from TV. Please wait.
10Select the setting that matches your TV type. 16Select the type of signal you want to output from the LINE1-TV jack. EASY SETUP TV Type 5/9 Select your TV screen type. 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan “16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with a wide screen mode. “4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs. Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands on the upper and lower sections of the screen. “4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs.
20Press ENTER. The Setup Display for the DTS signal appears. EASY SETUP Audio Connection 9/9 DTS Off 21Select whether or not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver), and press ENTER. Hookups and Settings On If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.” 22Press ENTER when “Finish” appears. Easy Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. EASY SETUP Easy Setup is finished.
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 77). See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer” (page 52).
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord. VCR, etc.
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below. TV to SCART input SCART cord (not supplied) Satellite tuner, etc.
Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder.
Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels 4 Video - Scart Setting To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your recorder to receive the channels using the on-screen display. In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below. 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Select “Scart Setting,” and press ENTER.
10Select “System,” and press ENTER. To return to the previous step Press O RETURN. Settings - Channel Setting BG BG Normal / CATV Normal DK Channel Set : C1 I Station Name : ARD L PAY - TV / CANAL+ : On Audio : NICAM Notes 11Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK, I, or L, and press ENTER. To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.” 12Select “Normal/CATV,” and press ENTER.
B TIMER (page 42): Allows you to set a new timer recording setting. Guide to Displays Using the On-Screen Menus HDD DVD +RW VCD -RWVR -RWVideo CD +R -R DATA CD This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you can perform most of the recorder’s operations. C TIMER LIST (page 46): Turns on the Timer List menu, which allows you to check, change, or cancel timer settings.
TOOLS Using the Title List HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo -R +R The title of programmes recorded on a disc is displayed in the Title List. Z HDD Example 1: When you press TOOLS while the Title List menu is turned on. DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TITLE LIST ORIGINAL My Movies 1.5/4.7GB Close 1 AAB 13:00-14:00 Wed 15. 9 DateDisc Info 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 Fri Erase Titles3 AAB 9:00- 9:30 Sat 25. 9 20:00-20:30 Sat 25.
Standard Title List (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode) G Scroll bar: Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the list. To view the hidden titles, press M/m. H Title’s thumbnail picture TITLE LIST My Movies ORIGINAL 1.5/4.7GB 1 AAB 13:00-14:00 Wed 15. 9 Date 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 Fri Title 3 AAB 9:00- 9:30 Sat 25. 9 4 GHI 20:00-20:30 Sat 25. 9 5 DEF 20:00-20:30 Fri 15.10 6 L3 21:00-21:30 Tue 19.10 7 L3 21:00-21:30 Tue 26.10 8 GHI 10:00-10:30 Thu 28.10 Sort Number 17.
4 While watching the playback picture, press H, X, or m/M to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press ENTER. The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo -R +R With the Disc Information display, you can check the disc type and remaining disc space. Also, you can perform operations such as formatting and finalizing (page 36).
Example: DVD-RW (VR mode) Labelling, protecting, or formatting a disc Disc Information Close DiscName Movie HDD Media DVD-RW Format Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Protect Disc Finalize Protected Not Protected Date Erase All 15.9.2003 ~ 28.10.2003 HQ : 0H30M Remainder LP : 1H30M HSP : 0H45M EP : 2H00M +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Disc Name VR SP : 1H00M SLP : 3H00M 2. 3 / 4. 7GB Format You can execute options effective for the entire disc using the Disc Information display.
Finalizing a DVD (preparing a disc for playback on other equipment) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Press TOOLS while the disc is in the recorder. The TOOLS menu appears. 2 Select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER. The Disc Information display appears. 3 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER. The display shows the approximate time required for finalizing and asks for confirmation. Finalize About xx min is needed for finalizing this disc. Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction.
Checking the Play Information and Playing Time HDD DVD +RW VCD -RWVR -RWVideo CD +R -R B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs ( angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.) C The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) D The current selected angle Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch DATA CD Rear (L/R) You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the DVD/CD. 1 : English DolbyDigital 3/2.
z Hints • If “DTS” is set to “Off” in Audio Setup, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 92). • When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in Options Setup (page 97), playback information automatically appears when the recorder is turned on, etc.
To enter a letter with an accent mark, select an accent followed by the letter. Example: Select “ ` ” and then “a” to enter “à.” To insert a space, select “Space.” How to Enter Characters You can label a DVD, title, or program by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title or disc name, but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. When the display for entering characters appears, follow the steps below.
Recording Recording mode Before Recording Before you start recording… z Hint Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder without affecting the recording even after recording starts. Recording mode Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has six different recording modes. Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality you need.
ZWEITON (German stereo) system When a stereo or bilingual ZWEITON based programme is received, “STEREO” or “BILINGUAL” appears in the front panel display. NICAM system Timer Recording (Standard/ ShowView) HDD When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based programme is received, “NICAM” appears in the front panel display. To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set “Audio” of “Channel Setting” in Settings Setup to “NICAM” (default).
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVDs are formatted automatically. 2 Press [TIMER]. Timer - Standard OK Set the timer manually. Date Start Stop Today : : Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The Timer List menu (page 46) appears. The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder is ready to start recording. Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts. Cancel Prog.
If the timer settings overlap Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows. Timer These timer settings overlap. Do you want to continue? Fri 29.10 21:00-22:00 AAB DVD SP PDC/VPS Fri 29.10 20:30-21:00 DEF DVD SP PDC/VPS Cancel OK To store the setting as shown, select “OK.” The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. To cancel the overlapped setting, select “Cancel.
HDD • If you want to change the setting, press
Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) HDD +RW --RW +RVideo RWVideo VR -RW +R -R You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu. 3 Select the timer setting you want to check/ change/cancel, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. 4 Select one of the options, and press ENTER. “Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using
When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 A will be cut off B 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 A HDD If there is not enough space for a timer recording, the recorder automatically erases old titles recorded on the HDD. The oldest, played title is erased. The protected titles are not erased. 1 Display the Timer List menu and press TOOLS.
To stop recording Recording Without the Timer HDD +RW -RWVR -RW +RVideo Press x REC STOP located beneath the remote control cover. Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop. -R +R To pause recording Press X REC PAUSE located beneath the remote control cover. To restart recording, press the button again.
z Hint If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on. Adjusting the recording picture quality and size You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size. Notes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DISPLAY TOOLS Recording • After pressing z REC, it may take a short while to start recording. • You cannot change the recording mode while recording or during recording pause.
“HDD Rec. Picture Size”/“DVD Rec. Picture Size”: Sets the picture size of the programme to be recorded. • 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to 4:3. • 16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide mode). • Auto (HDD only): Automatically selects the actual picture size. “DVD Rec. Picture Size” works with DVDRs and DVD-RWs (Video mode) when the recording mode is set to HQ, HSP, or SP. For all other recording modes, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.
Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) HDD +RW -RWVR -RW +RVideo +R -R HDD DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, and turn it off. 6 Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel. The recorder is ready to start Synchro-Recording. The recorder automatically starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment.
If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording and another timer recording overlap Regardless of whether or not the programme is a Synchro Rec programme, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. 7:00 8:00 First programme Second programme 9:00 10:00 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer HDD +RW -RWVR -RW +RVideo +R -R You can record from a connected VCR or similar device.
3 Select the line input audio when recording a bilingual programme on the HDD or DVDRWs (VR mode). Press TOOLS to display the TOOLS menu. Select “Line Audio Input” and press ENTER. Select “Bilingual” and press ENTER. For details about bilingual recording, see page 41. Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode, HQ, HSP, SP, LP, EP, or SLP. 5 Press X REC PAUSE to set this recorder to record pause. 6 Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to playback pause.
Example: DVD-RW (VR mode) Playback TITLE LIST Playing +RW VCD -RWVR -RWVideo CD Wed 15. 9 Date 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 Fri Title 3 AAB 9:00- 9:30 Sat 25. 9 4 GHI 20:00-20:30 Sat 25. 9 5 DEF 20:00-20:30 Fri 15.10 6 L3 21:00-21:30 Tue 19.10 7 L3 21:00-21:30 Tue 26.10 8 GHI 10:00-10:30 Thu 28.10 -R "/1 DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 1.5/4.7GB 13:00-14:00 DATA CD Z HDD Number buttons, SET +R My Movies AAB Number HDD DVD ORIGINAL 1 Sort 17.
– you edit the title after stopping playback. – you change the settings on the recorder. – you turn off the recorder (VIDEO CD/CD/ DATA CD only). – you make a recording (except for HDD/DVDRWs in VR mode). To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) If you play a restricted DVD, the message “Do you want temporarily change parental control to *?” appears on your TV screen. Select “OK” and press ENTER. The display for entering your password appears. 2 Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons.
Playback options Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 / m / M ./> H X SUR PROGRESSIVE Buttons Operations Discs Z (open/close) Stops play and opens the disc tray. All discs (audio) Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. DVD : Selects the language. HDD -RWVR HDD -RWVR : Selects the main or sub sound. VCD CD VCD audio tracks. 56 DATA CD : Selects stereo or monaural (subtitle) Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
Operations SUR (surround) Selects one of the TVS effects when pressed repeatedly. TVS* (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effects created from the front left and right speakers. The selected setting is displayed in the front panel display for a few seconds. “TVS OFF”: No surround effect “TVS DYNAMIC”: Creates one set of virtual rear speakers. “TVS WIDE”: Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers. “TVS NIGHT”: Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers. Effective at low volume.
Notes • To enjoy the TVS function, set “Digital Output” to “On” and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in Audio Setup. • When the playback signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear. • When you select one of the surround modes, turn off the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver). • Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.
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Chasing Playback/ Simultaneous Rec and Play You can view the beginning of a programme while it is being recorded. You can also play a title or previously recorded programme while recording. • The DVD’s picture on your TV screen freezes for a few seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/advance the recording.
3 Select the title you want to play, and press ENTER. 4 Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. Notes • The DVD’s playback picture on your TV screen freezes for a few seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/advance during Simultaneous Rec and Play. • You cannot play a DVD recorded in NTSC colour system while recording on the HDD. Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.
3 Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, track, 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, press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another number. 4 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks DATA CD You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). Press SET. The recorder starts playback from the selected number.
Playback order of MP3 audio tracks Albums containing MP3 audio tracks play in the following order. A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album E) are skipped. Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 ROOT Playback Album Notes • Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration. • Proceeding to the next or another album may take some time.
Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode) Editing -RWVR Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front panel display, and select the option available for your disc (page 8). You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode): editing either the original recording (called the “original”), or the playback information created from the original (called a “Playlist”).
The advanced edit functions available for Playlist titles are: – Labelling a title (page 65). – Erasing a title (page 65). – Erasing multiple titles (page 66). – Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 66). – Rearranging the title order (page 70). – Dividing a title into multiple titles (page 70). – Combining multiple titles into one title (page 71). z Hint You can display the disc’s Playlist titles in the Title List (Playlist), or the original titles in the Title List (Original).
“Protect”: Protects the title. Select “On” when the Protection display appears. “ ” appears next to the protected title. To cancel the protection, select “Off.” “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter a title name (page 40). “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 33). “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (see below). z Hints • You can erase multiple titles at one time (page 66), or erase all of the titles on the disc at once (page 36).
3 2 Select a title, and press ENTER. A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. To clear all of check marks, select “Reset All.” Press TOOLS and select “Disc Map,” and press ENTER. The Disc Map appears. To check the open space, select the space by pressing
Creating chapters manually HDD -RWVR You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback or recording. Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you want to divide the title into chapters. Each time you press the button, “Marking...” appears on the screen and the scenes to the left and right of the mark become separate chapters. Creating and Editing a Playlist -RWVR Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings.
3 Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER. 8 A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. To select all of the titles, select “Select All.” Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER. The display for setting the end point (OUT) appears, and the title continues to play in the background. Capture (Set OUT point) Create Playlist Select the titles you want to capture.
12Select the scene you want to edit, and 3 press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. “Move”: Changes the scene order. “Erase”: Erases the scene. The selection is cancelled. “Preview”: Displays thumbnail pictures of the scenes. “Change IN”: Allows you to change the IN point, and repeat from step 8. “Change OUT”: Allows you to change the OUT point, and repeat from step 9. To add more scenes, select “Add” and go to step 6. To preview all of the captured scenes in the listed order, select “Preview.
Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) -RWVR 1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist) menu. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOLS and select “Playlist.” 2 Press TOOLS to select “Combine,” and press ENTER. The display for selecting titles appears. 3 Select a title, and press ENTER. Combine Select the titles to combine. 4 Editing A number indicating the order in which you selected the title appears. To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.
z Hints • You can dub a Playlist title on a DVD-RW (VR mode) as an original title on the HDD. • When dubbed from a DVD to the HDD, the picture size and the sound types originally recorded are retained. Dubbing (HDD y DVD) Before Dubbing Notes HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R In this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying a recorded title on the internal hard disk drive (HDD) to another disc, or vice versa.
Note that speeds shown in the table are an approximate of the maximum dubbing speed. Speed*1 x2.4-speed x2-speed x4-speed Rec mode Highspeed DVD+RW Highspeed DVD-RW Highspeed DVD+R/ DVD-R HQ x2.4 x2 x4 HSP x3.6 x3 x6 SP x4.8 x4 x8 LP x7.2 x6 x12 • Variable bit rate (adopted for this recorder) x9.6 x8 x16 SLP x1 x12 x24*2 More bits are required Notes / -R Allows you to dub from the HDD to a DVD or vice versa, in a dubbing mode that differs from the original recordings.
Dubbing a Single Title (Title Dub) HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R E Dubbing mode and the space that remains after dubbing (approximate). 6 7 -R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Select a dubbing mode by pressing M/m. t Fast* t HQ t HSP t SP SLP T EP T LP T * Appears when High-speed Dubbing is available for the title (page 72). DVD HDD Select “Dub Mode.” 8 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
7 Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles) HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R To make adjustments for each of the titles, select “Settings” (see “Making settings for each title” below). To cancel all of the selections, select “Reset,” and go to step 6. -R 8 HDD DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Adjusting the settings for each title 1 TITLE LIST TOOLS Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from. 2 3 Select the source by pressing HDD or DVD.
“Change Order”: Moves the title to change the dubbing order. Press M/m to select a new location, and press ENTER. “Cancel”: Cancels the title selection. The title is excluded from dubbing. 3 4 Select an option, and press ENTER. When you finish making adjustments, select “Start,” and press ENTER. To automatically adjust the dubbing mode (Auto Dub Mode) The recorder adjusts the dubbing mode so all of the titles fit in. The same dubbing mode is set for all of the titles.
• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 37). DV Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) Hookups Before DV Dubbing DVD recorder This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera 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 Without a Timer” on page 52. To DV IN To record from the DV IN jack The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard.
1 Press HDD or DVD. If you select DVD, press Z (open/close) and place a DVD on the disc tray. Press Z again to close the disc tray. z Hints • You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The recorder completes dubbing even after being turned off. • You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording. See “Adjusting the recording picture quality and size” (page 49). Notes With the recording side facing down Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display.
To stop during recording Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can record the entire contents of a DV format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording.
Program Edit HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can select scenes from a DV format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to a disc of your choice. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 To use this function, you will do the following: SYSTEM MENU Connect your digital video camera and prepare for recording
3 Select “Start,” and press ENTER. 6 The display for setting the IN point (start of the scene) appears. The scene starts to play in the background. Select “OK,” and press ENTER. A new Scene List menu appears with the selected scene. Select scene (Set IN point) SCENE LIST Total 0:00:22 Scenes 1 OK 0:00:30-0:00:52 Duration 0:00:22 1 Quit Add Controlling... IN 0:00:30 OUT - : - - : - - 4 A Thumbnail picture Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER.
9 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The default title name is fixed, and the display asks if you want to start recording. To change the disc media, select “Media” and press M/m. To change the dubbing mode, select “Dub Mode” and press M/m. DV Dubbing 2.6GB Change the dubbing mode if necessary. Select "Start" to start dubbing. Media Dub Mode DVD SP 0.8GB Start Cancel Data capacity required for the dubbing. 10Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The recorder starts recording the tape contents as programmed.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. The Setup Display appears. Settings and Adjustments SETUP Using the Setup Displays By using the Setup Displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. The Setup Displays are used in the following way.
In this case, see “Parental Control” in “Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features)” (page 93). 5 Select an option, and press ENTER. The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item. Example: when “4:3 Letter Box” is set. Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Settings) The Settings Setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and channel settings for the recorder.
4 Select “System,” and press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting 5 Prog. 8 10 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting System : BG BG System : BG Normal / CATV : Normal DK Normal / CATV : Normal Channel Set : C1 I Channel Set : C5 Station Name : ARD L Station Name : CDE PAY - TV / CANAL+ : On PAY - TV / CANAL+ : Off NICAM Audio : NICAM Audio : NICAM Standard Select an available TV system, BG, DK, I, or L, and press ENTER (page 86).
◆Receivable channels TV system Channel coverage BG (West European Countries, except those listed below) E2 - E12 VHF Italia A – H VHF E21 – E69 UHF S1 – S20 CATV S21 – S41 HYPER S01 – S05 CATV DK (East European Countries) R1 – R12 VHF R21 – R69 UHF S1 – S20 CATV S21 – S41 HYPER S01 – S05 CATV Ireland A – J VHF I (Great Britain/ Ireland) South Africa 4 – 13 VHF B21 – B69 UHF S1 – S20 CATV S21 – S41 HYPER S01 – S05 CATV L (France) F2 – F10 VHF F21 – F69 UHF B – Q CATV S21 – S41 HYPER ◆Tuning the Fre
Corresponding channel Channel Set number Receivable Frequency range (MHz) S39 S42 443.25–451.25 S40 S43 451.25–459.25 S41 S44 459.25–467.25 Station Name Changes or enters a new station name (up to 5 characters). The recorder must receive channel information (for instance, SMARTLINK information) for station names to appear automatically. 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays” (page 83) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display.
Clock Settings - Clock Off Off Auto Adjust : Auto Adjust Present Time : Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel in your local area broadcasts a time signal. 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays” (page 83) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display. 4 5 Thu 1 1 ARD 1. 1. 2004. 21:39 Select “Off,” and press ENTER. Select “Present Time,” and press ENTER. Clock - Present Time Select “Clock,” and press ENTER. Set the time and date manually.
Video Settings (Video) Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour. Choose the settings 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 3 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. 16:9 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan Select “Video,” and press ENTER. The Video Setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.
Progressive Mode DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both Video and Film.
Audio Settings (Audio) The Audio 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 3 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.
Digital Out Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks. On Normally select this position. When you select “On,” see “To set the digital output signal” for further settings. Off The influence of the digital circuit upon the analogue circuit is minimal. ◆To set the digital output signal The following setup items switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack.
Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) The Features Setup allows you to adjust recording and parental control settings. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Features,” and press ENTER. The Features Setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.
3 Select the TV guide page number you want to modify, and press ENTER. Features-TV Guide Page 4 Sun PP 000 0 0 Mon P 000 Tue P 000 Wed P 000 Thu P 000 Fri P 000 Sat P 000 Prog. 4 0 Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
4 5 Select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, and press ENTER. The area is selected. • When you select “Others,” press the number buttons to select and enter an area code in the table (see below). Then select “OK” and press ENTER. ◆Area code Select “Level,” and press ENTER. The selection items for “Level” are displayed.
One Touch Dubbing Displays the following options for the One Touch Dub function. ◆Finalize Disc (for all recordable discs except DVD-RW in VR mode) Selects whether or not to finalize the disc automatically following One Touch Dubbing (page 79). Auto Manual 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Allows you to finalize the disc manually. 2 3 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Selects the colour system when playing VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs).
HDD Bilingual Rec. (HDD only) Command Mode Selects the sound to be recorded on the HDD. Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same Command Mode. Be sure to match the Command Mode switch on the remote to the setting made here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 21. Main Records the main sound for the bilingual programme. Sub Records the sub sound for the bilingual programme.
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to run the Easy Setup programme. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 3 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Easy Setup Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup 4 5 6 98 Press ENTER. Select “Start,” and press ENTER. Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 22) from step 5.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely. Picture There is no picture. , , , , Picture noise appears.
If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack, (this is usually for a digital video camera connection), select “DV” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. , When an S video cable is connected to the recorder’s LINE 4 IN jack, set “Line4 Input” in Video Setup to “S Video” (page 90). The playback picture or TV programme from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted.
The recorder does not start playback from the beginning. , Resume play was activated (page 54). , 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. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. Playback stops automatically. , If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal.
Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning. , 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 88). , Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting (page 47). , Disc space was not enough. , The PDC/VPS function is working. Contents previously recorded were erased.
Other Sony equipment responds to the remote. , The same command mode is set for both the equipment and recorder. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 21). Others The recorder does not operate properly. , Restart the recorder. Press down [/1 on the recorder for more than ten seconds until “WELCOME” appears in the front panel display. , 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.
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Notes About This Recorder On operation When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the recorder from malfunctioning, a fivecharacter service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four numbers appears in the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the 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. • 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.
LINE 1 -TV: 21-pin CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream) LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB IN S-Video OUT (downstream) Decoder DV IN: 4-pin/i.LINK S100 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output jack/–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p General Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: RDR-HX900: 54 W RDR-HX1000: 55 W Dimensions (approx.
i.LINK baud rate i.LINK’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.
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. A @/1 (on/standby) button (22) I
Remote Buttons on the remote have the same function as the buttons on the recorder if they have the same or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/ DVD switch is set to TV. A TV/DVD switch (20) B Z (open/close) button (42, 56) C HDD button (33) DVD button (33) D Number buttons (44, 61) SET button (44) The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.
wj MENU button (54) ea INPUT SELECT button (52, 77) wk m es SUR (surround) button (56) / M (search) buttons (56) wl H (play) button (54) ed COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3) (21) The button has a tactile dot*. X (pause) button (56) x (stop) button (54) e; CHAPTER MARK/ERASE buttons (68) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.
Rear panel AERIAL LINE 1 - TV COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE 3 / DECODER IN LINE 4 IN R AUDIO L VIDEO DIGITAL OUT S VIDEO COAXIAL PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13) B LINE 1 – TV jack (14) C LINE 3/DECODER jack (26) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) jacks (14) E AC IN terminal (19) F LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (14) Y LINE 2 OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO PB / CB PR / CR ~ AC IN G LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks (14, 17) H DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) jac
Glossary Chapter (page 61) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Copy protection signals (page 42) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programmes and restrict recording on this recorder. Dolby Digital (page 92) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.
Hard disk drive (page 3) Track (page 61) A hard disk drive is a whole mechanical system that consists of disks and drive. Disks are flat, circular, rigid plates coated with a thin magnetic media. Magnetic heads record data on the rapidly spinning disks, and this enables the speedy and efficient reading and writing of data. Sections of a music feature on a CD (the length of a song).
Language Code List For details, see page 88. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.
E M Easy Setup 22, 98 Editing 64, 68 DV Edit 77 Enter characters 40 “Erase” 46, 65, 70, 81 “Erase All” 36 “Erase Titles” 66 “Extend Rec” 44 Mains Lead 19 Manual Clock Set 88 MENU 54 Menu DVD’s Menu 54 Top menu 54 “Mix” 78 “Modify” 46 “Move” 70, 81 MP3 audio tracks 62 MPEG 92, 113 F “Factory Setup” 97 “Features” 93 “Finalize” 37 “Finalize Disc” 96 Finalizing 37 “Format” 36 “Format DVD” 96 Formatting 36 Freeze Frame 57 Front panel 108 Front panel display 39, 110 G GB 36 H Handling discs 104 “HDD Bilingu
Remote 19, 109 Resetting the recorder 98 Resume Play 54 “RGB” 24, 90 S S VIDEO 15 “S Video” 24, 90 “Scart Setting” 90 Scene List 69 Screen Saver 90 “Search” 61 Searching fast reverse/fast forward 57 locating the beginning of the title/chapter/ track 57 Search mode 61 SET 20, 40 “Set Thumbnail” 66 “Settings” 84 Setup Display 83 ShowView 44 Simultaneous Rec and Play 60 Slow-motion play 57 SMARTLINK 15 Sort 34 Sound quality 59 “Station Name” 87 “Stereo1” 78 “Stereo2” 78 Sub-menu 32 Subtitle 56, 88 Super VIDEO
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