D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB01COVCEK.fm master page=right 2-689-634-11(1) Hard Disk Recorder SVR-S500 Operating Instructions To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB02WAR-CEK.fm master page=left Precautions Important Information Should you experience a problem with this recorder, please refer to the trouble shooting section on page 47. If you are unable to rectify the problem, contact the Sony Customer Information Centre at 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.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB02WAR-CEK.fm 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.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB02WAR-CEK.fm master page=left On adjusting volume Notes About This Recorder 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 operation On cleaning • If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense inside the recorder.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB01TOC-CEK.fm master page=right Table of Contents Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Notes About This Recorder . .
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB01TOC-CEK.fm master page=left Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Timer Recording (Standard/TV Guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Setting the timer manually (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB04BAS-CEK.fm master page=right Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder b Notes • • • • • See “Specifications” (page 49) for a list of supplied accessories. 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.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB04BAS-CEK.fm master page=left Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords Connecting your TV Connect LINE 1 - TV on the recorder and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector on the TV with the optional SCART cord. Hard disk recorder to LINE 1 - TV SCART cord (not supplied) to SCART input TV : Signal flow When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 42.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB04BAS-CEK.fm master page=right Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 - VCR / STB jack of this recorder. TV SCART cord (not supplied) to SCART input Hookups and Settings VCR to LINE 2 - VCR / STB to LINE 1 - TV Hard disk recorder b Notes • Be sure to connect your VCR to the Hard disk recorder and your TV in the order shown below.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB04BAS-CEK.fm master page=left Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO OUT R-L jacks as shown below. Hard disk recorder to AUDIO L-R to Line IN Audio cord (not supplied) z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB04BAS-CEK.fm Step 5: Preparing the Remote Controlling TVs with the remote You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV. b Notes • Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV with some or all of the buttons below. • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB04BAS-CEK.fm 2 With the TV [/1 button 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 [/1 button. 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.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB04BAS-CEK.fm 5 Select “Command Mode.” SETUP 12:15 Features Setting Record Subtitles Off Subtitle Language Step 6: Auto Tuning (Full Channel Scan) English Interactivity On Sleep Timer 0 On Command Mode HDD 1 Format HDD Factory Setup Press
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB05HOW-CEK.fm master page=left Using the PROG LIST button Four Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your Hard Disk Recorder 1. Changing Channels This section introduces the basic operation to view all the current available programmes that have been tuned to your Hard Disk Recorder. Before starting, make sure that “Step 6: Auto Tuning (Full Channel Scan)” on page 13 has been completed.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB05HOW-CEK.fm 2. Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause) When the recorder is switched on, it automatically stores in a buffer memory the last 30 minutes of the channel it has been tuned to. 2 Press H to resume watching the programme from the point at which you pressed X. To fast rewind or fast forward TV pause Press / while a broadcast is paused or after you resumed playback.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB05HOW-CEK.fm master page=left To record two programmes at the same time 3. Recording a Programme (One Touch Recording) Once you have set a recording, select another channel and follow Step 1 above to simultaneously record a second programme. This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV programme to the hard disk (HDD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 26.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB05HOW-CEK.fm master page=right B Scenes: 4. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) When recordings are stored to the hard disk, thumbnail pictures are automatically generated at 5 minute intervals throughout the programme and displayed in the Title List display for enhanced navigation. Each snapshot displayed represents the beginning of a 5 minute scene. To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB05HOW-CEK.fm To add new scenes master page=left 2 You can add new scenes during the playback of a recording to create further indexing for more accurate navigation. 1 2 Press YELLOW “Rename”. The “Rename Recording” menu appears.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB05HOW-CEK.fm master page=right Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information You can view the playing time and title information of the current playback on the TV screen. Four Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your Hard Disk Recorder DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB06DIG-CEK.fm master page=left 1 Guide to Digital Services Press the GUIDE button to display the TV listing (Electronic Programme Guide). This displays your custom list of channels and shows programme information. Example of TV Guide (GUIDE) display: b Important Notice • Digital Services availability depends on the broadcaster. • Digital Services are not instantly available when the recorder is first turned on.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB06DIG-CEK.fm 5 Select the current time broadcasted programme you wish to view, then press the ENTER button to exit the TV GUIDE display and view the programme. To set a timer recording To set a programme reminder See “Setting TV programme reminders” on page 24. Favourites The Favourite application gives you the option to: • Select and store your preferred channels to be displayed in the GUIDE (Electronic Programme Guide) TV listing.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB06DIG-CEK.fm 4 Select “Favourites,” and press ENTER The DTV Settings- Favourites setup display appears.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB06DIG-CEK.fm A Indicates the Programme ID and Channel Name B State: C Indicates the current time and date. D Allows you to set a timer recording for the selected channel. The recording option is not available when you select a channel broadcasting only a digital text service. 2 Press the M/m button to highlight the channel you wish to view, then press ENTER to view the programme.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB06DIG-CEK.fm 2 Once the text page is displayed (this may take some time), follow the on-screen instructions to obtain your required selection. On some pages the TV programme may also be displayed on the text screen. On-screen instructions will inform you how to change the displayed programme. 3 If you are instructed to press ‘OK’ or ‘Select’ when viewing the text pages, press the ENTER button.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB06DIG-CEK.fm 2 master page=right Once the “Programme Reminder” pop-up screen appears, press YELLOW to delete the programme reminder.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB07REC-CEK.fm master page=left * Timer Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • Check that the HDD has enough available space for the recording (page 16). You can free up disk space by erasing titles (page 37). • Adjust the recording picture quality if necessary (page 27). z Hint Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not the recorder is turned on.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB07REC-CEK.fm 2 master page=right Select an item using M/m and adjust using
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB07REC-CEK.fm Recording TV programmes using the TV Guide application master page=left 3 The Timer List appears showing the timer settings corresponding to the programme you have chosen. The TV Guide (Electronic Programme Guide) application is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just select the programme you wish to record in the TV Guide display. The date, time, and channel of that programme are set automatically.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB07REC-CEK.fm Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) master page=right 2 Press M/m to highlight the timer setting you want to cancel/check/change. TIMER LIST Record List DDE news NCE CMY 12:15 SP w d EP LP Date Wed 08/02 Mon 13/02 Mon 13/02 HDD Usage: 26.9/80 GB Duration End Start 11:20 13:25 125 min 10:17 12:22 97 min 11:39 14:20 161 min You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB07REC-CEK.fm master page=left b Notes • While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for the current recording. • Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be confirmed if it overlaps with two other timer recordings scheduled at the same time. • Deleting any occurrence of a repeat recording from the Timer List will cancel any future repeat recordings for that programme.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB08PLA-CEK.fm master page=right To stop playback Press x. Playback To start playback from a specific scene Playing AUDIO SUBTITLE 1 2 After Step 1 above, select a title. 3 Press ENTER to start playback from the selected scene. Once highlighted, press
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB08PLA-CEK.fm master page=left Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 31. Buttons Operations AUDIO Select your preferred audio language provided that optional languages were broadcasted at the time of the recording, see “Audio Language” on page 43. The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB08PLA-CEK.fm Playing a paused TV Broadcast (TV Pause) You can pause a current TV broadcast, and then continue watching the programme at a later time. See page 15. Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chasing Playback) PROG +/– 4 Press . to skip back to the beginning of the recording. 5 Press / to fast rewind or fast forward the recording.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB08PLA-CEK.fm Playing titles from a programme category folder You can play titles stored in the Title List programme category folders. master page=left Adding new category folders You can create your own folders containing your selection of recordings. 1 After Step 1 above, press GREEN to add a new category folder. A new folder appears in the Title List_Folders menu. Advanced 12:15 HDD Usage: 17.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB08PLA-CEK.fm To insert a character, move the cursor to the right of the point where you want to insert the character and press GREEN. 6 master page=right 3 A tick icon appears next to the selected title indicating that the title is ready to be moved. • To remove the mark, press GREEN again. Press M/m to select the characters. The characters changes as follows: 9y…y0yzy…yay Z y … yA y ! y ? y ; y : y , y. y (blank space) y 9.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB09EDT-CEK.fm Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for the HDD: editing either the original recording (called the “original”), or the playback information created from the original (called a “Playlist”). Since each is different in nature and offers different merits, read the following and select the one that better suits your needs.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB09EDT-CEK.fm master page=right 4 Erasing a Title/Scene A time line appears with a marker showing the start position of the crop. You can permanently erase recordings stored to the hard disk or the scene thumbnail pictures that are displayed in the Title List display for enhanced navigation. Note that erasing a title cannot be undone. 1 After step 1 above, select a title within the Recordings List using the M/m buttons and press RED (Delete).
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB09EDT-CEK.fm Copying Title/Section You can copy a title or a section of a title for further editing or playlist creation. 1 Proceed as from Step 1 to Step 7 of “Erasing sections of a title (Crop Editing)” above, to set the start and end marks of the whole title or the section you want to copy. 2 Once the “Edit” sub menu appears, press YELLOW to “Copy” the marked section to a new title. Copying starts.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB09EDT-CEK.fm Increasing recording capacity master page=right 3 Each time you press GREEN, the item changes as follows: SP y LP yEP y SP Select a compression mode according to the time and picture quality you need (page 27). You can change the compression mode either from SP t LP, SP t EP or LP t EP. Before you start recording a broadcast or editing a title, check the remaining/total disk space using the HDD Usage information display. See page 16.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB12ADJ-CEK.fm master page=left SETUP Settings and Adjustments 12:15 DTV Settings Favourites Digital TV settings (DTV Settings) Enter Pin Number Parental Lock Auto Tune Please enter your pin number. RETURN The DTV Settings Setup enables you to take full advantage of Digital TV Broadcasting services, such as favourites channels setting, or to prevent children’s viewing unsuitable channels and programmes.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB12ADJ-CEK.fm SETUP Option Child Lock Starting Stopping Change Pin master page=right Auto Tune 12:15 Setting On 21:00 06:00 **** This option allows you to capture and store automatically in numerical order all available TV and Radio channels. 1 3 Press the RETURN button to return to the Parental Lock menu.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB12ADJ-CEK.fm Video and Audio Settings (Options) The “Options” setup allows you to adjust the items related to the image size, colour and sound, such as language and audio output level. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, VCR or similar device connected to the Hard Disk Recorder. master page=left 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan 16:9 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 3 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB12ADJ-CEK.fm master page=right Audio Language 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Video and Audio Settings (Options)” on page 42, then select “Audio Language.” Recording/Hard Disk Recorder and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Features) 2 Press the
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB12ADJ-CEK.fm Subtitle Language Selects your preferred subtitle language. Press the
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB12ADJ-CEK.fm 3 Once the warning message display appears, press ENTER again to confirm. b Note If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by selecting “Parental Lock” in “DTV Settings” setup (page 40). master page=right Technical Information (Technical Info) Select this to check the technical settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 3 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Technical Info,” and press ENTER.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB12ADJ-CEK.fm master page=left Signal Strength This information screen shows the signal strength of the broadcasts you are watching. 1 Select “Signal Strength,” in the Technical Information display and press ENTER. The Signal Strength display appears showing both Tuner 1 and Tuner 2 signal strengths along with the name of your local transmitter and the tuned UHF channel.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB13ADD-CEK.fm master page=right Picture breaks up 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, contact the Sony Customer Information Centre at 08705 111 999 (Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm) Power The power does not turn on.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB13ADD-CEK.fm Sound There is no sound. , Re-connect all connections securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The input source setting on the amplifier or the connection to the amplifier is incorrect. , The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward, slow motion, or pause mode. , A scrambled channel is selected. , The volume MUTING button has been pressed. The sound volume is low.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB13ADD-CEK.fm , Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the recorder. , Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 12). The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is HDD 1. master page=right Specifications System Transmission standards: DVB-T Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB13ADD-CEK.fm master page=left Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB13ADD-CEK.fm master page=right Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (13) C B PROGRAM -/+ buttons (16) D Front panel display (51). (remote sensor) (11) Front panel display REC TIMER B TV Pause/Play indicators C Displays the following: • Clock/Channel number while watching live TV • Playback mode/Channel name while in playback mode • Current menu option D Indicates that the Hard Disk Recorder is currently recording.
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D:\DVR project\Instruction manual\DTP\2689634111\GB01IX-CEK.fm Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.
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