DVD Recorder Operating Instructions
Table Of Contents
- WARNING
- Precautions
- Guide to Parts and Controls
- Hookups and Settings
- Hooking Up the Recorder
- Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable
- Step 2: Connecting the TV and Audio Component
- Step 3: Inserting a Conditional Access Module (CAM) (RDR-DC105/DC205/DC305/DC505 only)
- Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead
- Step 5: Preparing the Remote
- Step 6: Easy Setup
- Connecting a VCR or Similar Device
- Connecting an External Decoder
- Basic Operations
- Recording to the HDD (“GUIDE Plus+”)
- Recording to the HDD (“Freeview+”)
- Using the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Display
- One Button Recording Using the EPG
- Recording TV Programme Using the EPG
- Recording Programmes Using Series Recording (Models for the UK Only)
- Setting the Timer Manually (Manual)
- Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)
- Recording from Connected Equipment
- Playback
- Erasing and Editing
- Dubbing (HDD y DVD)
- HDD/DV Camcorder Dubbing
- Settings and Adjustments
- Using the Disc Setup Menus (Disc Setup)
- Disc Settings (Disc Information)
- Formatting the HDD (HDD Formatting)
- Using the Setup Menus (Initial Setup)
- Clock Setting
- Aerial Reception Settings (Channel)
- Recorder Settings (System 1)
- Recorder Settings (System 2)
- Language Settings (Language)
- Video Settings (Video In/Out)
- Audio Input Settings (Audio In)
- Audio Output Settings (Audio Out)
- Limitation Settings (Parental Lock)
- Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)
- Additional Information

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Hookups and Settings
Step 2: Connecting the TV and Audio Component
Select one of the following patterns according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector,
or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver).
When setting “LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]” to “S-Video [S-Video],” “RGB [Video/RGB]” or
“RGB [Decoder]” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 91), use a SCART cable that conforms
to the selected signal.
Use a certified HDMI cable to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI
OUT jack.
When connecting a Sony TV/audio component that is compatible with the “Control for
HDMI” function, see page 20.
To connect a TV
To connect a TV through an audio component
Connecting a SCART cable
Connecting an HDMI cable
SCART cable (not supplied)
DVD recorder
TV
HDMI cable (not supplied)
DVD recorder
TV
DVD recorder
Audio component
TV
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
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