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DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
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RDR-DC90/DC100/DC200/DC500
RDR-DC105/DC205/DC305/DC505
© 2009 Sony Corporation
4-131-978-14(1)
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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.
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.
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 fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or 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+ is (1) a registered trademark or trademark 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/
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES
ARE NOT IN ANY WAY
LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY
OF THE PROGRAM
SCHEDULE INFORMATION
PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE
PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO
EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV
GUIDE INTERNATIONAL,
INC. AND /OR ITS RELATED
AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR
ANY AMOUNTS
REPRESENTING LOSS OF
PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS,
OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
IN CONNECTION WITH THE
PROVISION OR USE OF ANY
INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT,
OR SERVICES RELATING TO
THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.
Disposal of Old Electrical
& 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 more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead
(Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
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 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
(temperature gradient less than 10 °C/hour).
• Do not move the recorder with its mains lead connected.
• Do not disconnect the mains lead while the power is on.
• When disconnecting the mains lead, turn off the power and make sure that the hard disk drive is not operating (the clock is displayed in the front panel display for at least 30 seconds and all recording or dubbing has stopped).
• Do not move the recorder for one minute after you have unplugged the mains lead.
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• Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the hard disk by yourself, as this may result in malfunction.
If the hard disk drive should malfunction, you cannot recover lost data. The hard disk drive is only a temporary storage space.
About repairing the hard disk drive
• The contents of the hard disk drive may be checked in case of repair or inspection during a malfunction or modification. However, the contents will not be backed up or saved by Sony.
• If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced, it will be done at the discretion of
Sony. All contents of the hard disk drive will be erased, including contents that violate copyright laws.
On power sources
• 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 disconnect 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 material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.
• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
• ANY USE OF THIS
PRODUCT OTHER THAN
CONSUMER PERSONAL
USE IN ANY MANNER
THAT COMPLIES WITH
THE MPEG-2 STANDARD
FOR ENCODING VIDEO
INFORMATION FOR
PACKAGED MEDIA IS
EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED
WITHOUT A LICENSE
UNDER APPLICABLE
PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2
PATENT PORTFOLIO,
WHICH LICENSE IS
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG
LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE
STREET, SUITE 300,
DENVER, COLORADO
80206.
• “PhotoTV HD” and the
“PhotoTV HD” logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Copy guard function
Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programmes received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals
(copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or onscreen 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 concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
About this manual
Check your model name
The instructions in this manual are for 8 models:
RDR-DC90, RDR-DC100,
RDR-DC105, RDR-DC200,
RDR-DC205, RDR-DC305,
RDR-DC500, and RDR-
DC505. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the recorder.
• In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as
“HDD,” and “disc” is used as a general reference for the
HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.
• Icons, such as DVD , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained. For details,
“Discs That Can Be Played” on page 108.
• 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.
• NEED-to-know information
(to prevent incorrect operation) is listed under the b icon. NICE-to-know information (tips and other useful information) is listed under the z icon.
• RDR-DC105/DC205/DC305/
DC505 is used for illustration purposes.
• The explanations regarding
DVDs in this manual refer to
DVDs created on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to DVDs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder.
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Table of Contents
Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 2: Connecting the TV and Audio Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting a SCART cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting an HDMI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting other cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 3: Inserting a Conditional Access Module (CAM)
(RDR-DC105/DC205/DC305/DC505 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Step 5: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Controlling TVs with the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote . . . 23
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting an External Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting a decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Recording a TV Programme to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the Quick Timer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Watching TV programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Displaying the programme/playback information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using the Favourites List (for digital broadcasting only) . . . . . . . . . . 34
Recording to the HDD (“GUIDE Plus+”)
Using the GUIDE Plus+ Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Listing up your favourite programme information (My TV) . . . . . . . . . 37
One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Recording Programmes Using Series Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setting the Timer Manually (Schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setting the timer manually (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Checking/changing timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cancelling timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Changing the GUIDE Plus+ System Settings (Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Language/Recording timing/Overnight Download settings (Personal
Preferences) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Resetting the GUIDE Plus+ system settings (Start Installation
Sequence) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Recording from Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Recording to the HDD (“Freeview+”)
Using the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Digital Favourites List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
One Button Recording Using the EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Recording TV Programme Using the EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Recording Programmes Using Series Recording
(Models for the UK Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setting the Timer Manually (Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Checking/changing timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Cancelling timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Recording from Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Playing Discs and Recorded Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Pausing a TV broadcast (TV Pause/Pause Live TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording
(Chase Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Playing a previous recording while making another
(Simultaneous Rec and Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Searching for a time/title/chapter/track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Playing repeatedly (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Playing DivX/Music/Photo Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Copying DivX/music/photo files to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Playing DivX video files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Playing music CDs and MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Playing photo files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Playing from the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Copying DivX/music/photo files to a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Erasing a title (Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Dividing a title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Labelling a title (Rename) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Creating a Playlist title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Dubbing from the HDD to a DVD (HDD t DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Dubbing from a Finalised DVD to the HDD (DVD t HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Dubbing from HDD Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
One-Touch Dubbing from HDD camcorder (ONE-TOUCH DUB) . . . 76
Dubbing from HDD camcorder using the on-screen display
(HDD-Cam Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Dubbing from DV Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
One-Touch dubbing from DV camcorder (ONE-TOUCH DUB) . . . . . 79
Dubbing from DV camcorder using the on-screen display
(DV Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Using the Disc Setup Menus (Disc Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Formatting the HDD (HDD Formatting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Using the Setup Menus (Initial Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Aerial Reception Settings (Channel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Recorder Settings (System 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Recorder Settings (System 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Language Settings (Language) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Audio Input Settings (Audio In) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Audio Output Settings (Audio Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Limitation Settings (Parental Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Discs That Can Be Dubbed on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Discs That Can Be Played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
About Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Notes on MP3 files, JPEG Image Files, DivX Video Files, and i.Link . . . 113
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Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
Remote
Switches to the HDD.
Switches to the DVD.
Turns the recorder on or off.
Opens or closes the disc tray.
The + button has a tactile dot * .
The number 5 button has a tactile dot * .
Selects an input source.
Zooms an image in full view.
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This button function is not available in some areas.
The AUDIO button has a tactile dot * .
Selects a subtitle language.
Displays the disc’s menu.
Displays the GUIDE Plus+
®
system or
EPG screen.
Displays the programme information.
Selects a desired item.
T
Displays the Favourites List.
Changes the programme list by page.
/ (instant replay/instant
mc / CM (search/
Changes the programme list by day.
The N button has a tactile dot*.
Displays the playing status.
cz SYNCHRO REC
This button function is not available.
Selects the recording mode.
Switches between TV and radio channels.
TV
2
The + button has a tactile dot * .
Switches between TV mode and DVD mode.
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.
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Front panel
Turns the recorder on or off.
B
Opens or closes the disc tray.
The N button has a tactile dot * .
H Z (eject) (RDR-DC105/DC205/
Removes the CAM from the CAM slot.
I CAM (Conditional Access
Module) slot (RDR-DC105/
Insert or remove a CAM when the recorder is turned off.
The + button has a tactile dot * .
Selects an input source.
N RESET
When the recorder does not operate properly, press the RESET button.
O LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to these jacks.
Starts dubbing from a connected digital video camera.
Q
Connect a DV camcorder to this jack.
R
Connect a USB device to this jack.
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.
Front panel display
A Displays the following:
• Playing/Recording time
• Current title number
• Clock
• Programme position
• UPDATE indication
“UPDATE” appears when the recorder is updating information.
B HDD
Lights up when the HDD is selected.
DVD
Lights up when the DVD is selected.
Lights up when the timer for recording is set.
Lights up when playing an NTSC disc.
E Disc type
“RW” lights up when a DVD+RW/
DVD-RW disc is loaded.
“R” lights up when a DVD+R/DVD-R disc is loaded.
Displays the current command mode number for the recorder.
G Recording status
H Dubbing direction indicator
I Playing status
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Rear panel
B LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO)
E DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack
H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(Y, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
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 21.
b
• See “Specifications” (page 114) for a list of supplied accessories.
• Plug in cables 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.
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Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable
Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below.
“Standby Mode” is set to “Mode 1” (default) in the “System 1” setup and the picture does not appear on the TV when the recorder is in standby mode.
To watch TV in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in “Step 6: Easy Setup”
(page 23) or use a splitter to divide aerial input signals between the TV and the recorder.
z
You can also set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “System 1” setup (page 87).
b
• 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 AERIAL antennas, use an AERIAL UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the aerial to the recorder.
Wall
16 to AERIAL IN
DVD recorder to AERIAL OUT to aerial input
Aerial cable (supplied)
TV
: Signal flow
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder.
2
Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
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).
Connecting a SCART cable
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.
DVD recorder TV
SCART cable (not supplied)
Connecting an HDMI cable
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
To connect a TV
DVD recorder
TV
HDMI cable (not supplied)
To connect a TV through an audio component
DVD recorder Audio component
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
TV
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
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Connecting other cables
To connect to video jacks
Connecting to video jacks will enable you to view pictures.
A Component video output jacks (Y, P
B
/
C
B
, P
R
/C
R
)
Red Red
To connect to audio jacks
Connecting to audio jacks will enable you to listen to sound.
C Digital audio output jack (COAXIAL)
Blue Blue
Green Green
You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high-quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals and if you do not use the
HDMI connection, use this connection and set “Progressive” to “Compatible” in the
“Easy Setup” setup (page 23). Or, set
“Component Video Out” to “Progressive” in the “Video In/Out” setup to send progressive
video signals. For details, see “Component
B Video output jack
Yellow Yellow
If your audio component has a Dolby
*1
Digital, DTS
*2
, 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.
*1
*2
D Audio L/R (left/right) output jacks
You will enjoy standard quality images.
White
(L)
White
(L)
Red (R) Red (R)
This connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speakers for sound.
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.
b
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when moving the recorder.
• Do not press the recorder against the cabinet wall when you place the recorder in a cabinet with the
HDMI cable connected. It may damage the
HDMI jack or the HDMI cable.
• Do not twist the HDMI connector while connecting to or disconnecting from the HDMI jack to avoid damaging the HDMI jack and connector.
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE 1/
DECODER jack on the recorder (page 25).
z
For correct speaker location, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
b
• Do not connect the recorder to your TV using both a SCART cable and an HDMI cable.
• Do not connect more than one type of video cable between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback. If necessary, press the TV t button on the remote to return the input to the TV.
• You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).
• Component progressive signals are not output when using the HDMI connection.
• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE 2 IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
• When connecting to the audio L/R input jacks, do not connect the LINE 2 IN (R-AUDIO-L) and
LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
• When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack or
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, after you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings in the “Audio Out” setup
(page 95). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise
will come from your speakers.
* This DVD recorder incorporates High-
Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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About the “Control for HDMI” functions for BRAVIA Sync (for
HDMI connections only)
By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as below:
• System Power-Off
When you turn the TV off using the power button on the TV’s remote, the recorder and components compatible with the
“Control for HDMI” function turn off automatically. However, the recorder does not turn off while recording or dubbing even if you turn off the TV.
• BRAVIA Sync display
You can control the recorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s remote.
b
• Depending on the connected component, the
“Control for HDMI” function may not work.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.
• You can use the BRAVIA Sync display feature only when the connected TV has the SYNC
MENU button. For details on BRAVIA Sync, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
• To use the BRAVIA Sync features, set “Control for HDMI” to “On” (default) in the “System 1”
Step 3: Inserting a
Conditional Access
Module (CAM) (RDR-
DC105/DC205/DC305/
DC505 only)
Insert a conditional access module (CAM) provided by your service provider to receive scrambled digital broadcasting. This recorder is designed to work with modules that support the DVB standard. Contact your service provider to obtain the right kind of
CAM.
Insert the CAM into the CAM slot as far as it will go.
To remove the CAM
Press Z located on the right side of the CAM slot.
b
• The CAM slot accepts only Type I and Type II
PC cards. Do not insert other cards or unacceptable objects into the CAM slot.
• Do not remove or insert the CAM while receiving broadcasts. This will cause the picture not to be displayed.
Step 4: Connecting the
Mains Lead
Step 5: Preparing the
Remote
Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC
IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads 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 25), be sure to connect the
mains lead after all connections are complete.
You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 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.
1 to AC IN
2 to mains b
• If the supplied remote interferes with your other
Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder
• 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.
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Controlling TVs with the remote
You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV.
b
• 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.
Number buttons
TV/DVD
TV 2 +/–
TV [/1
TV t
TV PROG
+/–
1
Hold down TV [/1 located at the bottom of the remote.
Do not press the [/1 button at the top of the remote.
2
With TV [/1 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.
Manufacturer
Sony
Grundig
Hitachi
ITT
JVC
LG/Goldstar
Loewe
Nokia
Panasonic
Philips
Saba
Samsung
Sanyo
Sharp
Telefunken
Thomson
Toshiba
Code number
01 (default)
11
24
15, 16
33
76
45
15, 16, 69, 73
17, 49
06, 07, 08, 72
12, 13, 74
22, 23, 71
25
29
36
43, 75
38
The remote performs the following:
Buttons
TV [/1
TV 2 (volume)
+/–
TV PROG +/–
TV t (input select)
Operations
Turns your TV on or off.
Adjusts the volume of your TV.
Selects the programme position on your TV.
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 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.
Step 6: Easy Setup
Make the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”
Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the “Easy Setup” function during this procedure.
[/1
Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote
You can change programme positions of the recorder using the number buttons.
Example: for channel 50
Press “5,” “0,” then press .
O RETURN
</M/m/,,
TV [/1
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.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions to make each setting, and press or
, to proceed.
Language (language)
Select a language for the on-screen displays using M/m.
Country
Select your country/region using M/m.
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EPG Type Select (models for the UK only)
Select the EPG (Electronic Programme
Guide) type to use.
“GUIDE Plus+”: Select this to use the
Gemstar GUIDE Plus+ electronic
“Freeview+”: Select this to use the digital electronic programme guide
Postal Code
Enter your postal code from the left using </M/m/,, and press .
Auto Channel Setting (page 84)
1
Select a channel type to scan using
</,, and press m.
“All”: Scans both digital and analogue channels.
“Digital”: Scans only digital channels.
“Analog”: Scans only analogue channels.
When you select “Analog,” go to
2
Select a service type to scan, “All
Services” or “Free Services” using
</,, and press m.
3
Select “Start,” and press .
The recorder starts scanning the programme positions.
• If you have a widescreen TV, select
“16:9.”
• If you have a standard TV, select “4:3
Letter Box” or “4:3 Pan Scan.” This will determine how “widescreen” images are displayed on your TV.
Progressive
When you connect a progressive format
TV to this recorder using the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, select “Compatible.”
When using the HDMI connection
(page 17), the recorder skips the
“Progressive” setting.
Select the mode for when the recorder is turned off.
• “Yes (Mode 2)”: Input signals are output when the recorder is in standby mode.
• “No (Mode 1)”: No input signals are output when the recorder is in standby mode.
Manual Clock Setting
The recorder sets the clock automatically. When the signal cannot be found, set the clock manually.
Set the day, month, year, hour, and minutes using </M/m/,, and press
to start the clock.
3
Press when “Finish” appears.
“Easy Setup” is completed.
To receive GUIDE Plus+ system data your recorder must be turned off when not in use. After initial setup, it may take up to 24 hours to begin receiving TV programme listings.
To return to the previous step
Press O RETURN.
z
If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, press
SYSTEM MENU and select “Easy Setup” in
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.
To watch the connected VCR or a similar device’s picture through the recorder while the recorder is in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “System 1” setup
(page 87). If not, the picture will not appear.
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack)
For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
To record on this recorder, see “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 45.
Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 1/DECODER jack of this recorder.
TV
VCR to i LINE 1/DECODER
SCART cable (not supplied) to T LINE 3 – TV to SCART input
DVD recorder b
• 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 VCR 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 DVD recorder TV
Line input 2
• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD button on the remote.
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected
VCR.
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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 cable instead of an audio/video cable.
VCR, etc.
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
S-video cable
(not supplied) to LINE 2 IN
DVD recorder
: Signal flow z
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect to only the L(MONO) and VIDEO input jacks on the front of the recorder. Do not connect the R input jack.
b
• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cable.
• 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 cable between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
Connecting an External Decoder
You can watch or record external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder.
To watch the connected external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes while the recorder is in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the
“System 1” setup (page 87). If not, the picture will not appear.
Note that when you set “LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]” to “Video [Decoder]” or “RGB [Decoder]”
dedicated line for the decoder.
Connecting a decoder
TV
External decoder (PAY-TV/
Canal Plus analogue decoder) to AERIAL IN
Aerial cable
(supplied) to T LINE 3 – TV to SCART input
SCART cable
(not supplied)
SCART cable
(not supplied) to AERIAL OUT to i LINE 1/DECODER
DVD recorder
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Setting external decoder (PAY-
TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programme positions
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programmes, set your recorder to receive the programme positions using the on-screen display.
In order to set the programme positions correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2
Select “Initial Setup” using M/m, and press .
3
Select “Video In/Out” using M/m, and press .
4
Select “LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]” using
M/m, and press .
5
Press M/m to select “Video
[Decoder]” or “RGB [Decoder],” and press .
6
Press O RETURN to return to
“Initial Setup.”
7
Select “Channel” using M/m, and press .
8
Select “Analog Manual Setting”
using M/m, and press .
9
Select the desired programme
position using M/m, and press the red button (“Edit”).
11
Select “Sound System” using M/m, and select an available TV system, B/
G, D/K, I, or L using </,.
To receive broadcasts in France, select
“L.”
12
Select “Decoder” using M/m, and
select “On” using </,.
13
Press the red button (“Save”).
To return to the previous step
Press O RETURN.
b
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected decoder.
• To watch the connected external decoder (PAY-
TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes while the recorder is in standby mode, set
“Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “System 1”
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10
Select “Channel” using M/m, and select the external decoder
programme position using </,.
Basic Operations
Using the System Menu
The System Menu provides entry to the recorder’s functions.
1
2
SYSTEM
MENU
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
</M/m/,,
Select a menu icon using M/m, and press .
3
Select an option using M/m, and press .
If necessary, select a sub-option using
M/m, and press .
Media
Displays the contents of the HDD, a disc, or the connected USB device.
“Video (Title)”: Displays the Title List on
“Video (DivX)”: Displays the DivX List on the HDD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD
“Music”: Displays the Music List on the
HDD, CD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD
“Photo”: Displays the Photo List on the
HDD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD
“USB”: Displays the DivX List/Music List/
Photo List on the connected USB device
Timer Recording
Displays a menu for timer recording.
“Programme Guide”: Allows you to set a programme to be recorded based on the information provided by the EPG
(Electronic Programme Guide) (page 38,
“Timer List”: Allows you to set the date, time, and programme position of the
HDD-Cam/DV
Displays the Dubbing List.
“HDD-Cam Dubbing”: Allows you to dub the contents of a Sony HDD camcorder to the hard disk drive of the recorder via the
USB jack on the front panel (page 75).
“DV Dubbing”: Allows you to dub the contents of a DV camcorder to the hard disk drive of the recorder via the DV IN jack on
Displays the Disc Setup menu for adjusting
HDD/DVD related settings.
Displays the Initial Setup menu for setting up the recorder to suit your preferences.
To exit the System Menu
Press SYSTEM MENU.
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Recording a TV
Programme to the HDD
HDD
This section introduces the basic operation to record a current TV programme to the hard disk (HDD). For an explanation of how
to make timer recordings, see page 38 or
b
The recording destination is HDD only.
To pause recording
Press X (pause).
To resume recording, press z REC.
To change the recording mode (for analogue broadcasting only)
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode before recording starts.
Each time you press the button, the display on the TV screen changes as follows:
X z REC x REC
STOP
[/1
PROG +/–
INPUT
REC MODE
TV [/1
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.
2
Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or input source you want to record.
3
Press z REC.
The recording mode is automatically set to DR mode, and recording starts.
For more details about the recording mode,
To watch another TV programme while recording
If your TV is connected to the T 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 t button
b
• After pressing the z REC button, it may take a short while to start recording.
• It may take a short while for recorder to stop or pause recording.
• You cannot change the recording mode while recording.
• If there is a power failure, the programme you are recording may be erased.
• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/
Canal Plus programme.
To stop recording
Press x REC STOP.
Using the Quick Timer function
You can set the recorder to record in 30minute increments.
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in 30-minute increments. The maximum duration is 8 hours.
(normal recording)
The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording.
Playing the Recorded
Programme (Title List)
HDD
-R
VR
+ RW -RW
VR
-RW
Video
+ R
-R
Video
To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List.
b
The recorder records TV programmes only to the
HDD. To keep and enjoy programmes as a single
DVD, record the programmes to the HDD, then
HDD DVD
To cancel the Quick Timer
Press z REC repeatedly until the time counter disappears. The recorder returns to normal recording mode.
To stop recording, press x REC STOP.
Red button
Green button
MARKER
Blue button
Yellow button
TITLE LIST
</M/m/,,
1
Press HDD or DVD.
If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see
Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.
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2
Press TITLE LIST.
• Options applicable only to the selected media are displayed.
• Only the options that are available during recording are displayed.
Example: HDD
G Icons/Title name/Recording Date:
: Indicates a protected title.
“NEW”: Indicates that the title is newly recorded (not played back).
: Indicates that the title is recorded using the Update function.
Genre icons: Indicates the title’s genre only when the title has genre information.
You can check each genre icon name.
See “To search for programmes by genre (Genre)” on page 49.
: Select a title, and press MARKER.
A check mark appears next to the selected title. You can then edit all the selected titles at once.
3
Select a title using M/m, and press
.
Playback starts from the selected title.
A Media type: HDD or DVD
B Preview of the selected title:
Displays the selected title’s preview with information (title name, recording date and time, station name or programme number, recording mode, title size, and icons). For details on
icons, see “Icons/Title name/Recording
C Colour buttons:
Press the same colour button on the remote.
Red button (“Edit”): Allows you to erase/dub titles, etc.
Green button (“Sort”): Sorts titles by various options.
Yellow button (“Go To”): Switches the
Title List to show Playlists (page 69) or
“Visual Search.”
Blue button (“Media”): Switches the list to the DivX List, Music List, or Photo
List.
D Scroll bar:
Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the list. To view the hidden titles, press M/m.
E Title number/Total number of titles
F Remaining capacity/Total capacity
(approx.)
To stop playback
Press x (stop).
To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)
Press ./> while the Title List is displayed. Each time you press ./>, the Title List changes to the previous/next page of titles.
To change the title order
1
Press the green button (“Sort”) while the
Title List is displayed.
2
Select an item using M/m, and press .
Order Sorted
By Date
New*
In order of when the titles were recorded.
In order of when unseen titles were recorded.
By Genre*
By Name
By Length
In order of genre.
In alphabetical order.
In order of recording length.
* HDD only
Visual Search
Select a title in the Title List, and press the yellow button “Go To” to select “Visual
Search.”
Chapters in the selected title are displayed in the “Visual Search” display. Select a chapter using </M/m/,, and press to play.
To turn off the Title List
Press TITLE LIST.
z
Each time you sort titles by the same sort method, the titles are sorted in ascending/descending order.
b
• The title names do not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders.
• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to be displayed.
• Depending on the DVD, some functions are not available.
Watching TV programmes
DISPLAY
[/1
PROG +/–
INPUT
INFO
TV [/1
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.
2
Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or input source you want to watch.
To select a programme position using the
Channel List (for digital broadcasting only)
1
While watching TV, press .
The Channel List appears.
2
Select a programme position using M/m, and press .
The selected programme is displayed.
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To display the programme information
(for digital broadcasting only)
While watching TV, press INFO.
The information display appears showing a description of the current programme on view.
To switch the display between descriptions of the current and next programme, press
</,.
To view a Digital Text Service (for digital broadcasting only (not available in some areas))
Press (text) or the button indicated on screen by the broadcaster.
You can view the Teletext that comes simultaneously with certain programmes.
To exit the Teletext service, press or follow the on-screen instructions.
D The currently selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily)
Example: Dolby Digital 5.1ch
Audio description
(narration) of visual information* Rear (L/R)
Front (L/R) + Centre LFE (Low Frequency
Effect)
* Only when audio descriptions are provided.
To select the audio description in the language you want, press AUDIO repeatedly.
“On” appears when the audio description is output.
E Channel number
Displaying the programme/ playback information
HDD
-R VR
DATA CD
+ RW
-R
Video
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
DVD VCD
+ R
DATA DVD
You can check various information on the current programme, title, chapter, track, file, or disc.
Press DISPLAY.
The displays differ depending on the situation.
Example: when playing a title on the HDD
Using the Favourites List (for digital broadcasting only)
The Favourite application gives you the option to:
• Store your favourite channels in one of four TV or four Radio lists.
• Add or delete channels to or from the
Favourites List.
• Quickly display a favourite channel.
To set the Favourites List
1
Press (favourites) repeatedly to select a Favourites List.
To switch the Favourites List to show
TV or radio list, press TV/RADIO.
2
Press the green button (“Add”).
All the TV or radio channels that are not in the Favourites List are displayed.
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A Programme Name/Title name
B Status information
Displays media type/status bar/elapsed time
C Various information (depends on the situation)
3
Select a channel you want to add to the
Favourites List using M/m, and press the green button (“Add”).
The selected channel is added to the
Favourites List.
• To remove a channel from the
Favourites List, press the red button
(“Remove”) after step 1. Then select a
channel you want to remove from the
Favourites List using M/m, and press the red button (“Remove”) again.
• To scroll the list display by page, press
./>.
• To go back to the Favourites List, press O RETURN.
To watch or listen to a favourite channel
1
While watching TV, press repeatedly to select a Favourites List.
To switch the Favourites List to show
TV or radio list, press TV/RADIO.
2
Select a channel using M/m, and press
.
• To scroll the Favourites List display by page, press ./>.
• To exit the Favourites List, press
O RETURN.
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Recording to the HDD (“GUIDE
Plus+”)
Using the GUIDE Plus+
Display
Press GUIDE.
The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears.
The GUIDE Plus+ ® system is a free interactive programme guide (for digital broadcasting only). It displays up to 8 days of programme listings, including programme titles, promotions, and broadcast information. GUIDE Plus+ works with full functionality only if GUIDE Plus+ data is available by a digital feed. Please check the
GUIDE Plus+ website to determine whether or not GUIDE Plus+ (for digital broadcasting) is already available in your country.
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
– Once you have found the programme you are looking for, use the GUIDE Plus+ system to set the timer for recording
– You can set the system to display your favourite programmes according to conditions that you set, such as category
Green button
PAGE –
DAY – i t v 1
Blue button
Yellow button
GUIDE
INFO
</M/m/,,
(enter)
PAGE +
DAY +
A Video Window: This shows the programme you were watching when you pressed GUIDE.
B 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.
C Information Box: Shows information about the selected programme when the “Home Screen” is displayed.
Contents will differ according to the displayed screen.
D Menu Bar: Press the blue button
(“Home”), and press M to move the cursor to the Menu Bar. Then select one of the following features using
</,, and press or m.
“Grid”: Shows the programmes for the current time slot and next 8 days.
“Search”: Allows you to search for titles by category or by keyword
(page 39). 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 37).
“Schedule”: Displays the list of timer
“Setup”: Allows you to change the language, country/region, postal code,
or recording timing (page 43).
E “Home” position: When you press the blue button (“Home”), the cursor returns to the first page of the “Grid.”
F Tiles: Shows the programme titles.
Select a programme using </M/m/
,, and press to watch the programme.
G Broadcast station Logo: Shows the broadcast station logo.
H Time Slot: Indicates the currently selected time slot. Use </, to select a different time slot.
3
Select “My TV” using </,.
“My TV”
4
Press the green button (“Profile”).
Available buttons in the GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen”
Buttons
Blue button
(“Home”)
GUIDE
PAGE +/–
DAY +/–
INFO
Operations
Returns to the “Home” position on the “Grid.”
Closes the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Changes the programme list by page.
Changes the programme list by day.
Shows information about the selected programme.
To change the GUIDE Plus+ settings
See “Changing the GUIDE Plus+ System
Listing up your favourite programme information (My
TV)
You can set a profile and list up only your favourite programme information.
1
Press GUIDE.
2
Press M to move the cursor to the
Menu Bar.
5
Select “Channels,” “Categories,” or
“Keywords,” and press the yellow button (“Add”).
“Channels”: Select the programme position using </M/m/,, and press
. To add more programme positions, press the yellow button (“Add”). You can register up to 16 programme positions.
“Categories”: Select the category using
</M/m/,, and press . To add more categories, press the yellow button
(“Add”). You can register up to 4 categories.
“Keywords”: Enter a keyword. See “To enter a new keyword” on page 39. To
add more keywords, press the yellow button (“Add”). You can register up to
16 keywords.
To cancel the registration, select an item, and press the red button
(“Delete”).
6
Press .
To change the profile settings
Repeat from step 3 above.
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To select and watch a programme from
“My TV”
1
After step 3 above, press .
The programmes that match the profile conditions are displayed.
2
Select a programme using </M/m/,, and press .
One Button Recording
(GUIDE Plus+)
HDD
You can use the GUIDE Plus+ system to set the timer to record a programme up to 8 days in advance.
You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes using the GUIDE Plus+ system
Before you start recording…
• Check that the HDD has enough available
space for the recording (page 82). You can
open up disc space by erasing titles
b
The recording destination is HDD only.
Red button
GUIDE
</M/m/,,
1
Press GUIDE.
i t v 1
2
Select a programme using </M/m/
,.
3
Press the red button (“Record”).
The set programme and Time Slot change colour 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.
To enter a new keyword
1
After step 3 of “To search for a programme,” select “My Choice” using
</,.
2
Press the yellow button (“Add”).
The display for entering characters appears.
z
To cancel the timer recording, select the programme set for timer recording, and press the red button (“Cancel”).
To search for a programme
1
Press M to move the cursor to the Menu
Bar while the GUIDE Plus+ system
“Home Screen” is displayed.
2
Select “Search” using </,.
“Search”
3
Press m.
4
Select a category or “My Choice” using
</,.
When you select “My Choice,” you can search for a programme by keyword. To
enter a new keyword, see page 39.
5
Select a sub-category or keyword using
M/m, and press .
Programmes that meet the conditions are listed.
When searching by keyword, programmes that contain the keyword in the programme’s title and in the programme’s Information Box are listed.
6
Select a programme using M/m, and press .
3
Select a character on the keyboard using
</M/m/,, and press .
To switch between upper-case, lowercase, or characters with accents, press the yellow button (“Keyboard”) repeatedly.
To cancel entering a new keyword, press the red button (“Back”).
4
Repeat step 3 to enter the keyword.
5
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”).
6
Go to step 5 of “To search for a programme” on page 39.
z
When two or more keywords are set for “My
Choice,” you can select “All” for sub-category.
To confirm, change, or cancel a timer recording
See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer
Settings (Schedule)” on page 42.
To stop recording during timer recording
Press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.
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Recording Programmes
Using Series Recording
HDD
Series Recording is a feature that allows you to search programmes in a series, using the information from the GUIDE Plus+ system.
b
This function cannot be used when the GUIDE
Plus+ system does not include series information with the programme data.
1
Press GUIDE.
2
Select a programme using </M/m/
,, and press INFO.
Detailed programme information is displayed. You can check whether the selected programme has series information or not.
3
Press the yellow button (“More”).
Further information is available.
The “More” button in the on-screen display may not be activated depending on the programme.
4
Press the red button (“Record”).
To modify the timer setting, see page 42.
5
Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.
The recorder is ready to start recording.
To search for programmes related to the timer settings
When you set timer recording for a programme that has series information, you can search for related programmes such as listed below.
To use this function, press the yellow button
• Repeat programmes: You can search for repeat broadcasts of the programme which is set for timer recording (Alternative
Times).
• Programmes in a series: You can search for the next programme in the series of a programme which is set for timer recording (Upcoming Episodes).
• Recommended programmes: You can search for recommended programmes linked to the programme which is set for timer recording (Recommendations).
• Split programmes: You can search for other parts of the split programme which is set for timer recording (Parts).
Setting the Timer
Manually (Schedule)
HDD
You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes using the GUIDE Plus+ system
and the Timer List (page 50), up to 30 days
in advance.
Before you start recording…
• Check that the HDD has enough available
space for the recording (page 82). You can
open up disc space by erasing titles
b
The recording destination is HDD only.
1
Press TIMER.
The schedule list appears.
2
Press the green button (“Manual”).
6
Confirm the input source and press
,, then select the programme position using the number buttons or
M/m.
7
Press the green button (“Next”).
The display for entering characters appears. You can change the title name, if necessary.
8
Press the green button (“Save”).
The date, start and stop times, programme position, etc. settings appear.
9
Press the green button (“Frequency”) repeatedly to set the recording frequency.
10
Press , to display “Timing,” then press the yellow button (“Timing”) repeatedly to adjust the recording start/end time.
When “Timing” is set to “<5/20>,” the recording starts 5 minutes before the scheduled recording start time, and ends
20 minutes after the scheduled recording end time.
11
Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.
The recorder is ready to start recording.
• To modify the timer setting, see page
3
Set the blue-highlighted date using
the number buttons and </M/m/,.
Then press the green button
(“Next”).
To stop recording during timer recording
Press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.
b
The title name may be displayed differently in the
Title List from the one displayed when you set the timer.
Date
4
Set the start time using the number
buttons and </M/m/,. Then press the green button (“Next”).
5
Set the stop time using the number
buttons and </M/m/,. Then press the green button (“Next”).
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Setting the timer manually
(Timer List)
You can also use the Timer List to set the timer manually.
1
Press INPUT to switch between digital or analogue broadcasting.
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3
Select “Timer Recording” using M/ m, and press .
4
Select “Timer List” using M/m, and press .
The “Timer List” display appears.
5
Follow steps 3 to 5 of “Setting the
Timer Manually (Manual)” on page
Checking/Changing/
Cancelling Timer
Settings (Schedule)
HDD
You can change or cancel timer settings using the schedule list.
Checking/changing timer settings
1
Press TIMER.
The schedule list appears.
b
When a timer setting in the Timer List overlaps another timer setting, check the timer setting on
To check/change/cancel timer settings
(Timer List)
1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2
Select “Timer Recording” using M/m, and press .
3
Select “Timer List” using M/m, and press .
The “Timer List” display appears.
4
Follow steps 2 to 4 of “Checking/ changing timer settings” on page 52 to
check/change a timer setting.
Follow steps 2 and 3 of “Cancelling timer settings” on page 52 to cancel a
timer setting.
2
Select the timer setting you want to
change using m.
The selected timer setting is highlighted.
To change the setting, go to step 3.
If not changing the setting, go to step 6.
3
Press the green button (“Edit”).
4
In the left column, select an item using the red button (“Back”) or the green button (“Next”), and adjust
using the number buttons or </M/m/
,.
5
Press the corresponding colour button repeatedly to change settings.
To set the recording pattern, press the green button (“Frequency”).
6
Press , to display “Timing.”
7
Press the yellow button (“Timing”) repeatedly to change the duration time.
8
Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.
The new settings become effective.
Changing the GUIDE
Plus+ System Settings
(Setup)
You can change or reset the GUIDE Plus+ system settings.
1
Press GUIDE.
2
Press M to move the cursor to the
Menu Bar.
3
Select “Setup” using </,.
The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears.
Cancelling timer settings
In step 2 of “Checking/changing timer settings,” select the timer setting you
want to cancel using M/m, 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-ofsecond’s delay (when the end-time of one recording and the start-time of another are the same).
• 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.
“Setup”
4
Press m.
5
Select an item using M/m, and press
.
“Personal Preferences”:
See “Language/Recording timing/
Overnight Download settings (Personal
“Start Installation Sequence”:
See “Resetting the GUIDE Plus+ system settings (Start Installation Sequence)” on page 44.
“Manual Data Download”:
Use this function to download the
GUIDE Plus+ data manually when the
GUIDE Plus+ data is not displayed.
“GUIDE Plus+ System Information”:
You can check the GUIDE Plus+ system information.
To cancel the settings
Press the red button (“Back”).
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Language/Recording timing/
Overnight Download settings
(Personal Preferences)
You can select the language for the onscreen displays, set the recording timing to prevent the programmes being cut off at the start/end of the recording, or select whether to download the GUIDE Plus+ data at night.
1
In step 5 of “Changing the GUIDE
Plus+ System Settings (Setup)” on page 43, select “Personal
Preferences,” and press .
2
Select an item using M/m, and press
. Then set each item.
“Language”: Select a language for the on-screen display using M/m, and press
.
“Recording Timing”: Set the additional recording time before/after the scheduled recording start/end time using
M/m, and press .
“Overnight Download”: Select whether to download the GUIDE Plus+ data at night using M/m, and press .
4
Enter your postal code using </M/ m/,, and press .
The recorder starts downloading the
GUIDE Plus+ data.
A message appears when the download is finished.
5
Press .
Resetting the GUIDE Plus+ system settings (Start
Installation Sequence)
To reset the GUIDE Plus+ system settings, we recommend that you run “Easy Setup”
again in “Initial Setup” (page 97).You can
also reset country/region and postal code using the following procedure.
www.europe.guideplus.com
1
In step 5 of “Changing the GUIDE
Plus+ System Settings (Setup)” on page 43, select “Start Installation
Sequence,” and press .
The display asks for confirmation.
2
Select “Yes” using M/m, and press
.
3
Select a country/region using M/m, and press .
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
1
Press INPUT to select an input source
(“L1” or “L2”) according to the connection you made.
2
Select the desired audio signal when recording a bilingual programme.
Set “External Audio” to “Bilingual” and
“Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” or “B/
R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 93).
3
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.
For details about the recording mode,
4
Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to playback pause.
5
Press z REC.
This recorder starts recording.
6
Press the pause (or play) button on the connected equipment to cancel the playback pause status.
The connected equipment starts playback and the playback image is recorded by this recorder.
To stop recording, press x REC STOP on this recorder.
b
• When recording a video game image, the screen may not be clear.
• Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be recorded.
• When “Bilingual Rec. Mode (HDD)” is set to
“Off” in the “Audio In” setup (page 93), only the
audio signal selected in step 2 (“A/L” or “B/R”)
will be recorded. You will not be able to select the other audio signal during playback.
• You cannot select “L1” in step 1 if “LINE 3 Out
[LINE 1 In]” is set to “Video [Decoder]” or
“RGB [Decoder]” in the “Video In/Out” setup
If you connect a DV camcorder with a DV
IN jack
See “Dubbing from DV Camcorder” on page 78.
If you connect an HDD camcorder with a
USB jack
See “Dubbing from HDD Camcorder” on page 75.
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Recording to the HDD
(“Freeview+”)
Using the EPG
(Electronic Programme
Guide) Display
Press GUIDE.
This display consists of an information box and a 9-channel programme list covering a
30-minute period.
Example of EPG Display:
The Electronic Programme Guide is a guide showing the television programme schedule for a day or more at a time on your television.
The EPG provides a quick and easy way to:
• View a complete list of all available channels.
• View a channel list related to a chosen date or genre.
• Set a programme to be recorded (page 47).
b
• Digital Services availability and content depend on the broadcaster.
• Digital Services are not instantly available when the recorder is first turned on.
Red button
Green button
SYSTEM
MENU
TIMER
Blue button
Yellow button
GUIDE
INFO
</M/m/,,
A Current Genre/Favourites List/TV/
Radio mode
B Indicates the currently selected channel number and station name.
C Indicates the currently selected programme and allows you to move around the list.
Press the green button (“Watch”) to watch the selected programme.
D Station name
E Colour buttons
Press the same colour button on the remote (“REC,” “Watch,” and
“Genre”).
F Indicates if a timer recording is associated with the programme
G Time slot
H Indicates the current time and date.
O RETURN
PAGE –
DAY –
PAGE +
DAY +
TV/RADIO
Available buttons in the programme list
Buttons
</M/m/,
PAGE +/–
DAY +/–
TV/RADIO
Operations
Selects the desired item.
Displays the previous/next
9 channels.
Displays the previous/next day’s programme list.
Switches between TV and radio channels.
Buttons
INFO
Colour buttons
(red, yellow, green, blue)
Operations
Displays the Favourites
List.
Displays the detailed information of the selected programme.
: Indicates that the programme has parental control information
: Indicates that the programme is pay-perview.
Activates the same colour function on the screen.
TIMER
O RETURN
GUIDE/
SYSTEM
MENU
Displays the selected programme recording information to be recorded.
Displays the Timer List to change timer settings.
Closes the EPG display and goes back to the previous display.
Closes the EPG display.
Red button
Using the Digital Favourites
List
You can display the favourite channels set in the Favourites List on the EPG display.
To set your favourite channels to the
Favourites List, see “Using the Favourites
List (for digital broadcasting only)” on page
While displaying the EPG, press repeatedly to select a Favourites List.
The selected Favourites List display appears.
To switch the Favourites List to show TV or radio list, press TV/RADIO.
1
Press GUIDE.
One Button Recording
Using the EPG
HDD
The EPG function is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just select the programme you want to record in the EPG display. The date, time, and channel of that programme are set automatically.
You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes, up to 8 days in advance.
Before you start recording…
• Check that the HDD has enough available
space for the recording (page 82). You can
open up disc space by erasing titles
b
The recording destination is HDD only.
GUIDE
</M/m/,,
2
Select a programme using </M/m/
,.
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3
Press the red button (“REC”).
“ ” appears next to the programme which is set for timer recording. Your recorder will automatically begin recording when the programme starts.
Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts.
• To modify the timer setting, see page
To stop recording during timer recording
Press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.
z
• To cancel the timer recording, select the programme set for timer recording, and press the red button (“Cancel”).
• You can display the favourite channels set in the
Favourites List on the EPG display (page 47).
• This recorder automatically adjusts the start/end recording time for the programme set for EPG timer recording even if the start/end time of the programme has changed.
Recording TV
Programme Using the
EPG
HDD
After selecting the programme you want to record in the EPG display, you can check the detailed settings for the timer.
You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes, up to 8 days in advance.
Before you start recording…
• Check that the HDD has enough available
space for the recording (page 82). You can
open up disc space by erasing titles
b
The recording destination is HDD only.
1
Press GUIDE.
2
Select a programme using </M/m/
,.
3
Press .
The recording information appears.
You can check the date, start and stop times, programme position, etc., settings.
4
Press .
“ ” appears next to the programme which is set for timer recording. Your recorder will automatically begin recording when the programme starts.
Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts.
• To modify the timer setting, see page
To search for programmes by genre
(Genre)
1
Press the yellow button (“Genre”) while the programme list is displayed.
2
Select a genre using M/m, and press .
Programmes that belong to the selected genre are displayed in the programme list.
To stop recording during timer recording
Press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.
z
• To cancel the timer recording, select the programme set for timer recording, and press the red button (“Cancel”).
• You can display the favourite channels set in the
Favourites List on the EPG display (page 47).
• This recorder automatically adjusts the start/end recording time for the programme set for EPG timer recording even if the start/end time of the programme has changed.
Recording Programmes
Using Series Recording
(Models for the UK Only)
HDD
Series Recording is a feature which allows you to automatically record programmes in a series, using the information from the EPG.
You can also search for programmes related to the timer settings.
b
This function cannot be used when the broadcaster does not include series information with the programme data.
1
Press GUIDE.
2
Select a programme containing
series information using </M/m/
,.
The blue button (“Series Info.”) in the on-screen display is activated when the selected programme has series information.
3
Press the blue button (“Series
Info.”).
The Series Information display appears.
“Recommended list”:
Press the yellow button (“Recommend”) when the “Recommend” button in the on-screen display is activated.
The event is recommended by broadcaster as a link for current series.
Note that recommended programmes will not be automatically set for recording with Series Recording.
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4
Press the blue button (“Series
Rec.”).
The selected programme is set for recording and appears in the Timer List.
The other programmes in the series will be set for recording (appear in the Timer
List) as each previous recording is completed.
: Indicates that the programme is set to be recorded.
: Indicates that the programme is set to be recorded using Series Recording.
• To modify the timer setting, see page
Setting the Timer
Manually (Manual)
HDD
You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes, up to 30 days in advance.
Set the date, time, and programme position of the programme manually.
1
Press INPUT to switch between digital or analogue broadcasting.
2
Press TIMER.
The “Timer List” display appears.
About Split Programmes
Movies and other programmes that are split into 2 or more parts are called Split
Programmes. If one part of a Split
Programme is set to be recorded, the other parts will be recorded automatically.
b
Only the earliest part of the Split Programme is displayed on the Timer List.
About Alternate Programmes
When you try to set a timer recording for a programme that has series information and if the timer overlaps another timer setting, the recorder asks whether to search an alternate programme. Select “Yes” to set an alternate timer recording in the “Alternate
Programme List.” b
The message “Now searching...” appears on the
Timer List when updating series information. The message disappears when no series information can be received.
z
To cancel the timer recording, select the programme set for timer recording, and press the red button (“Cancel”).
3
Select “Add New Timer,” and press the red button (“Add”).
4
Select an item using </, and
adjust using M/m.
The adjustable items are listed below.
“Source”: Sets the programme position.
To switch between digital TV and radio channels, press TV/RADIO.
To switch the input source, press INPUT repeatedly.
“Date”: Sets the date (up to 30 days later). Select a recording pattern by pressing M repeatedly to set the timer for the same daily or weekly programmes.
“Start”: Sets the start time.
“End”: Sets the stop time.
“Mode”: Sets the recording mode (for
analogue broadcasting only) (page 109).
“Update”: Sets the recorder automatically, replacing the previous timer recording with the new one (only when “Date” is set daily or weekly).
• If you make a mistake, select the item and change the setting.
5
Press .
The “Timer List” display appears.
The timer recording indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder is ready to start recording.
• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording.
• To modify the timer setting, see page
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the
NICAM system.
When “Bilingual Rec. Mode (HDD)” is set
to “On” in the “Audio In” setup (page 93),
the HDD can record both main and sub sounds. You can switch between main and sub when playing the title.
When “Bilingual Rec. Mode (HDD)” is set
to “Off” in the “Audio In” setup (page 93),
the HDD can record only one sound track
(main or sub) at a time.
Before recording starts, set “Bilingual
Recording” to “A/L” (default) or “B/R” in
the “Audio In” setup (page 94).
About HDD Recording format, see page 93.
To stop recording during timer recording
Press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.
To make the detailed settings
Press the corresponding colour button in
• Red button (“Rename”): The display for entering characters appears. To enter a
character, see “Labelling a title (Rename)” on page 68.
z
You can display the detailed programme information on the “Timer List” using the INFO button.
b
• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be made.
• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it overlaps with a programme that has priority. “ ” will appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List. Check the priority
order of the settings (page 52).
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority.
ZWEITON (German stereo) system
When a stereo-based programme is received, “Stereo” appears.
When a bilingual ZWEITON-based programme is received, “A,” “B,” or “A+B” 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”
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Checking/Changing/
Cancelling Timer
Settings (Timer List)
HDD
You can check, change, or cancel the timer settings using the Timer List.
Checking/changing timer settings
b
When you change the EPG timer settings, the update function turns off automatically.
1
Press TIMER.
The “Timer List” display appears.
When all of the timer settings are not visible on the display, press M/m to view the hidden timer settings.
2
Select the timer setting you want to check/change, and press .
3
Select an item using </, and
modify using M/m.
When you do not modify the timer setting, press O RETURN to go back to the Timer List.
• (Models for the UK only) To change the Series Recording setting, press the blue button (“Series”) when the
“Series” button in the on-screen display is activated. If you change the date or start and stop times, the Series
Recording function will be cancelled.
4
Press .
Cancelling timer settings
1
Press TIMER.
The “Timer List” display appears.
When all of the timer settings are not visible on the display, press M/m to view the hidden timer settings.
2
Select the timer setting you want to cancel, and press the green button
(“Erase”).
3
Select “OK,” and press .
To turn off the Timer List
Press SYSTEM MENU.
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-ofsecond’s delay (when the end-time of one recording and the start-time of another are the same).
• 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.
z
• You cannot modify the timer setting for the current recording, but you can extend the duration of the recording time on the “Timer
List” while recording (page 52).
• You can move to the previous/next page of the
Timer List using ./> while the list is displayed.
Recording from
Connected Equipment
You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar
device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar
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Playback
Playing Discs and
Recorded Programmes
HDD
-R VR
+ RW
-R
Video
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
DVD VCD
+ R
Z (open/ close)
HDD DVD
3
Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray.
Wait until “LOADING” disappears from the front panel display.
• If you insert a DVD VIDEO or
VIDEO CD, press N. Playback starts.
4
Press TITLE LIST.
Example: HDD
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
/
.
1
Press HDD or DVD.
When you press HDD, go to step 4.
2
Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray.
Playing side facing down
TITLE LIST
INFO
</M/m/,,
5
Select a title using M/m, and press
or N.
Playback starts from the selected title.
>
N/X/x
To stop playback
Press x (stop).
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to prevent it being opened by mistake.
When the recorder is turned off, hold down x (stop) on the recorder until “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. The disc tray is locked.
To unlock the disc tray, hold down x (stop) on the recorder until “UNLOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
b
When the Child Lock cannot be set, check that
“Front Panel Display” is set to “On” (default) in
the “System 2” setup (page 89).
To use the DVD’s Menu
When you play a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW,
DVD+R, or a finalised DVD-RW (Video mode) or DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc’s menu by pressing TOP
MENU or MENU.
To play VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs with
PBC (Playback Control) functions
1
Press TOP MENU to open the menu of the VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD.
2
Select an item using the number buttons.
3
Follow the instructions in the menu.
Press N when “Press SELECT” appears.
To play restricted DVDs (Parental Lock)
If you play a restricted DVD, the display for entering your password appears on your TV screen.
Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons.
The recorder starts playback.
To register or change the password, see
“Limitation Settings (Parental Lock)” on page 96.
One-Touch Play (for HDMI connection only)
Press N. With one touch of the N button, the recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. Playback starts automatically.
b
• 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.
• To use the One-Touch Play function, set
“Control for HDMI” to “On” (default) in the
Various video playback options
Buttons
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
Operations
Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly.
For DVD VIDEOs or digital TV programmes recorded on the HDD, selects the language.
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) or analogue TV programmes recorded on the HDD, selects the main or sub sound.
For digital TV programmes recorded with audio descriptions, selects the audio description in the language you want. “On” appears when the audio description is output.
Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
When a four-digit language code is displayed, see “Language Code List” on page 111.
Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.
/ (instant replay/instant advance)
./>
(previous/next) m/M
(fast reverse/fast forward)
Goes to the beginning of the previous/current/next title/chapter/track.
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc.
Search speed changes as follows:
Fast forward
M×1.5
*1 t M 1 t M 2 t M 3
*2 t M 4
*2
Fast reverse m 1 t m 2 t m 3 *2 t m 4 *2
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 M once during playback, you can play quickly with sound
*2
(Scan Audio) (not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs).
Not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs.
To resume normal playback, press N.
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Buttons c / C*
(slow, freeze frame)
Operations
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 N.
* For VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs, playback direction only.
X (pause) Pauses playback.
To resume normal playback, press N.
To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play)
When you press N again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed x.
To start from the beginning, press the red button (“Edit”) in the Title List to select
“Resume Off,” and press . Then, press
N to start playback from the beginning of the title/track/chapter.
b
The point where you stopped playing is cleared from memory when:
– you open the disc tray (except HDD).
– you turn off the recorder.
– you play another title (except HDD).
– you play a title other than that currently recorded during recording.
Pausing a TV broadcast (TV
Pause/Pause Live TV)
You can pause a current TV broadcast that is tuned by the recorder and continue watching the programme at a later time. This is useful when you receive an unexpected phone call or visitor while watching TV.
1
While viewing a TV broadcast tuned
by the recorder, press X.
The picture pauses.
2
Press N to resume watching the programme.
It may take a short while to start playback.
b
• Paused titles are not saved to the HDD.
• This function is cancelled when:
– x (stop) is pressed.
– PROG +/– is pressed.
– DVD is pressed.
– SYSTEM MENU is pressed.
– TITLE LIST is pressed.
– INPUT is pressed.
– the recorder is turned off.
– a timer recording is started.
– Z (open/close) is pressed.
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.
Press N 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.
z
You can record the programme for up to 3 hours.
HDD
-R VR
+ RW
-R
Video
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
DVD VCD
+ R
“Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to play a disc or a previously recorded programme on the HDD while recording programmes. Playback continues even if a timer recording starts.
1
Playing a previous recording while making another
(Simultaneous Rec and Play)
Press TITLE LIST during recording.
The Title List appears.
• To play a disc, press DVD and insert the disc beforehand.
2
Select a title to play, and press .
Playback starts from the selected title.
Searching for a time/title/ chapter/track, etc.
HDD
-R
VR
+ RW
-R
Video
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
DVD VCD
+ R
You can search a disc by title, chapter, or track. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers, select them by entering the appropriate number. You can also search for a scene using the time code.
1
Press INFO during playback.
2
Select a search method, using M/m.
“Title Search” (for HDD/DVDs)
“Chap.Search” (for HDD/DVDs)
“Track Search” (for VIDEO CDs*)
“Time Search” (for HDD/DVDs/
VIDEO CDs*): Searches for a starting point by entering the time code.
* When playing with PBC functions, cancel the functions by pressing TITLE LIST
3
Select the number of the title, chapter, time code, etc., you want
using the number buttons or </,.
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.
4
Press .
Playback starts from the selected number.
To close the “Play Mode” menu
Press INFO, O RETURN, or SYSTEM
MENU.
To make a favourite scene (HDD only)
You can have the recorder store specific portions of the title in memory and play immediately whenever you want. Up to 99 markings can be set.
1
Press MARKER during playback.
The marker menu appears at the bottom of the screen.
2
Select a scene you want to mark using
N, X, or m/M.
3
Press the red button (“Add”) at the scene you want to mark.
The marker is added.
To search for the marked scene, press
</, or ./>.
To delete a marker, select the marker using </, or ./>, and press the green button (“Delete”).
To exit the marker menu, press
MARKER again.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat)
You can repeatedly play all the tracks or a single title/chapter/track on the HDD or a disc.
1
Press INFO during normal playback.
2
Select “Repeat” using M/m.
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3
Select an item to be repeated using
</,.
“Title” (for HDD/DVDs): repeats the current title.
“Chapter” (for HDD/DVDs): repeats the current chapter.
“Track” (for VIDEO CDs): repeats the current track.
“Disc” (for VIDEO CDs): repeats the entire disc.
4
Press .
Repeat play starts.
To play a specific portion repeatedly
(Repeat A-B)
1
Select “A-B” in step 3.
2
Press .
The “Repeat A-B” display appears.
3
Press again to set the starting point
(point A).
4
Press again to set the ending point
(point B).
Repeat-A-B play starts.
To cancel Repeat play
Press CLEAR, or set “Repeat” to “Off” in the “Play Mode” menu.
To close the “Play Mode” menu
Press INFO, O RETURN, or SYSTEM
MENU.
z
To play VIDEO CDs repeatedly, cancel the PBC
functions by pressing TITLE LIST before step 1.
b
• Set the start and stop points for “Repeat A-B” within the same title.
• Sections shorter than 7 seconds cannot be set for
“Repeat A-B.”
To change the angles
1
Press INFO during playback to select
“Angle.”
2
Change the angles using </,, and press .
b
You can change the angles only when multi-angles are recorded on the DVD.
Playing DivX/Music/
Photo Files
Copying DivX/music/photo files to the HDD
1
Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the recorder.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device before connecting.
DVD recorder
USB device to USB jack b
• Some USB devices may not work with this recorder.
• The recorder can recognise Mass Storage
Class (MSC) devices that are FATcompatible.
2
Press HDD.
3
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
4
Select “Media,” and press .
5
Select “USB,” and press .
6
Select a file type (“Video (DivX),”
“Photo,” or “Music”), and press .
Select a USB partition, if necessary.
The DivX List, Photo List, or Music List appears.
7
Press the red button (“Edit”) to select
“Copy,” and press .
The Copy List appears.
When copying photo files from a USB device, the display asks whether to categorise the data by date. Select “Yes” or “No.”
8
Select a folder or file/track to copy, and press MARKER.
A check mark appears by the selected item.
• To clear the check mark, press
MARKER again.
• To select/unselect all items, press the yellow button (“Selection”) repeatedly.
• To change the item order, press the green button (“Sort”) to select
“Name,” “Size,” or “Date” (for photo files only), and press .
9
Repeat step 8 to select all the folders
or files/tracks you want to copy.
When you do not select a destination
10
Press ,.
11
Select a copy destination (a folder)
using M/m, and press .
To create a new folder, press the green button (“New Folder”).
To change the folder name, press the
yellow button (“Rename”) (page 68).
12
Press the red button (“Start Copy”).
The items are copied to the HDD.
Notes on copying files
• Music files from a CD are converted to MP3 format. Names for music files are automatically labelled as “TRACK01,” “TRACK02,” etc.
• While copying files, other operations including timer recordings are unavailable. If the timer is set during copying, the recorder starts the timer recording after copying is finished.
• Some discs cannot be copied to the HDD.
• If the HDD becomes full during copying, a warning message appears. To erase unnecessary items on the DivX/Photo/Music List, select the item, and press the red button (“Edit”) to select
“Erase,” then press .
• Copying music files from a CD will take more time than the actual playing time because the files are converted to MP3 format. For example, copying a 60-minute music CD will take approximately 70 minutes.
Playing DivX video files
HDD DATA DVD DATA CD
To play from the USB device, see page 65.
HDD DVD
To copy DivX/music/photo files to the
HDD (DISC t HDD)
1
Press DVD, and insert a disc.
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu appears.
3
Select “Media,” and press .
4
Follow steps 6 to 12 of “Copying DivX/ music/photo files to the HDD” on page
Red button
Green button
SYSTEM
MENU
MARKER
Blue button
Yellow button
</M/m/,,
N
1
Press HDD or DVD.
When you select DVD, insert a disc (see
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3
Select “Media,” and press .
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4
Select “Video (DivX),” and press .
The DivX List appears.
Options applicable only to the selected media are displayed.
Example: HDD
5
Select a file using M/m, and press
or N.
Playback starts.
A Media type: HDD, DVD, CD, or
USB
B Current folder/file name and file size
C Colour buttons:
Press the same colour button on the remote.
Red button (“Edit”): Allows you to erase/copy folders/files, etc.
Green button (“Sort”): Sorts folders/files by name or size.
Yellow button (“Subtitle”): Allows you to select subtitle font. For example, select “Cyrillic (CP1251)” for Eastern European language when the text is garbled.
Blue button (“Media”): Switches the list to the Title List, Music List, or Photo List.
D Scroll bar:
Appears when all of the folders/files do not fit on the list. To view the hidden items, press M/m.
E File number/Total number of files
F Folder name/File name/File size:
Select a folder/file and press
MARKER. A check mark appears next to the selected folder/file. You can then edit all the selected folders/ files at once.
To display a file list, select a folder, and press .
To stop playback
Press x (stop).
To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)
See “To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)” on page 32.
Various playback options
Buttons
AUDIO*
SUBTITLE*
Operations
Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly.
Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. When a DivX file contains subtitles, you cannot select subtitles in other files.
Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.
/ *
(instant replay/ instant advance)
./>*
(previous/next) m/M
(fast reverse/fast forward)
Goes to the beginning of the previous/current/next file.
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback.
Search speed changes as follows:
Fast forward
M 1 t M 2
Fast reverse m 1 t m 2
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 N.
Buttons
C*
(slow, freeze frame)
X (pause)
Operations
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 N.
Pauses playback.
To resume normal playback, press N.
* DivX files only
To search for a file/time (DivX files only)
1
Press INFO during playback.
2
Select a search method using M/m.
“File Search”
“Time Search”: Searches for a starting point by entering the time code.
3
Select the number of the file or time code you want using the number buttons or </,.
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.
4
Press .
Playback starts from the selected number.
To play a folder/file repeatedly (DivX files only)
1
Press INFO during playback.
2
Select “Repeat” using M/m.
3
Select an item to be repeated using </
,.
“Folder”: repeats the current folder.
“Title”: repeats the current file.
4
Press .
Repeat play starts.
To cancel repeat play, select “Off” in
To display playback information
See “Displaying the programme/playback information” on page 34.
HDD CD DATA DVD DATA CD
To play from the USB device, see page 65.
Red button
Green button
SYSTEM
MENU
MARKER
1
Playing music CDs and MP3
HDD
N
DISPLAY
Press HDD or DVD.
DVD
Blue button
Yellow button
</M/m/,,
When you select DVD, insert a disc (see
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3
Select “Media,” and press .
4
Select “Music,” and press .
The Music List appears.
Options applicable only to the selected media are displayed.
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Example: HDD
5
Select a track/file, and press or
N .
Playback starts.
A Media type: HDD, DVD, CD, or
USB
B Current folder/track/file name and playback information
C Colour buttons:
Press the same colour button on the remote.
Red button (“Edit”): Allows you to erase/copy folders/tracks/files,
switch to the Playlist (page 62), etc.
Green button (“Sort”): Sorts files by name or size.
Yellow button (“Play Mode”):
Allows you to set play mode
(Repeat Play or Shuffle Play).
Blue button (“Media”): Switches the list to the Title List, DivX List, or Photo List.
D Scroll bar:
Appears when all of the folders/ tracks/files do not fit on the list. To view the hidden folders/tracks/files, press M/m.
E Track/file number/Total number of tracks/files
F Folder name/Track/file name/
Playing time or file size:
“9”: Indicates the currently playing track/file.
“ ”: Select a folder/track/file, and press MARKER. A check mark appears next to the selected folder/ track/file. You can then edit all the selected folders/tracks/files at once.
To display a track/file list, select a folder using M/m, and press .
To stop playback
Press x (stop).
To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)
See “To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)” on page 32.
Various playback options
See “Various playback options” on page 60.
To display ID3 tag information
Select an MP3 file on the Music List, and press DISPLAY.
Press DISPLAY again to exit.
To create a Playlist
You can create Playlists on the HDD.
1
Press the red button (“Edit”) in the
Music List to select “New Playlist,” and press .
The “New Playlist” display appears.
2
Select a file in the Music List (left) to add to the Playlist, and press .
To remove a file from the Playlist, press
, to select the file in the Playlist
(right), and press .
To move the cursor back to the Music
List (left), press <.
3
Repeat step 2 to select all of the files you
want to add to the Playlist.
4
Press the red button (“Save”).
The Playlist is saved and the display switches to the Playlist.
To go back to the Music List, press the blue button (“Music List”).
Notes on playing discs with a DTS sound track
DTS audio signals are output only through the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack or HDMI OUT jack.
When you play a disc with DTS sound tracks, set
“DTS” to “On” in the “Audio Out” setup
Red button
Green button
SYSTEM
MENU
MARKER
1
Press HDD or DVD.
When you select DVD, insert a disc (see
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3
Select “Media,” and press .
4
Select “Photo,” and press .
The Photo List appears.
Options applicable only to the selected media are displayed.
Example: HDD
Playing photo files
HDD DATA DVD DATA CD
To view photo files from the USB device,
If you have a Sony TV compatible with
“PhotoTV HD,” you can enjoy best quality images.
HDD DVD
Blue button
Yellow button
</M/m/,,
A Media type: HDD, DVD, CD, or
USB
B Photo folder/file name
C Date of photo folder/file
D Photo folders/files
“ ”: Select a folder/file, and press
MARKER. A check mark appears by the selected folder/file. You can then edit all the selected folders/ files at once.
To display a photo file list, select a folder, and press .
E Colour buttons:
Press the same colour button on the remote.
Red button (“Edit”): Allows you to erase/copy folders/files, etc.
Green button (“Sort”): Sorts files by name, date, or size.
Yellow button (“Slideshow”):
Allows you to start a slideshow.
You can also play the slideshow
Blue button (“Media”): Switches the list to the Title List, Music List, or DivX List.
F Scroll bar:
Appears when all of the folders/files do not fit on the list. To view the hidden items, press M/m.
G Photo file number/Total number of photo files
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5
Select a photo file, and press .
The photo file is displayed in full view.
• To view the previous/next image, press ./>.
• To rotate the image, press the green button (“Rotate”).
• To start a slideshow from the current image, press N.
• To go back to the Photo List, press
O RETURN.
z
When you select photo files using the MARKER button, only the selected photo files are played in full view or slideshow.
b
• Thumbnail images of some photo files may not be displayed.
• For DVD camcorder video files containing
JPEG image files and movies, the recorder can play only the movie sections.
To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)
See “To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)” on page 32.
To zoom an image
1
Press ZOOM in full view.
2
Press ZOOM or repeatedly to change the magnification.
Each time you press ZOOM or , the magnification changes as shown below.
2× t 4× t normal magnification
About “PhotoTV HD”
“PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle textures and colours. By connecting Sony
“PhotoTV HD” compatible devices using an
HDMI cable, whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
For instance, the delicate texture of the human skin, flowers, sand and waves can now be displayed on a large screen in beautiful photo-like quality.
1
Connect the recorder to the TV using an
HDMI cable (not supplied).
2
Set “HDMI Resolution” to “Auto
(1080p)” or “1080i” in the “Video In/
3
Set the screen resolution of the TV to
1080p or 1080i.
When your TV is compatible with
[VIDEO-A] mode, set the TV’s video/ photo setting to [VIDEO-A] mode.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
To play a slideshow with the sound (HDD only)
You can enjoy a slideshow while listening to the sound stored in the HDD. First prepare
Music Playlists by adding audio tracks (see
“To create a Playlist” on page 62).
1
After step 4 of “Playing photo files” on page 63, press the yellow button
(“Slideshow”) while a file is highlighted and select “Effect Setting,” then press
.
The “Effect Setting” display appears.
2
Select “BGM” or “Speed.”
3
Select the desired Music Playlist or speed using </M/m/,.
When there is no Music Playlist on the
HDD, a Music Playlist cannot be selected. Select “Repeat All” to play all the files.
4
Select “Start,” and press .
The slideshow starts with the sound.
To stop the slideshow, press
O RETURN or x (stop).
b
• If there is no music file in the selected Music
Playlist, the slideshow is played back with no sound.
• The “Effect Setting” setting will also be applied next time you play a slideshow. To play a slideshow without the sound, set “BGM” to
“Off.”
To display the photo information
1
Press DISPLAY in full view or slideshow.
Photo file name and number are displayed.
The colour buttons are also displayed.
2
Press the corresponding colour button to rotate the photo, adjust the speed of the slideshow, etc.
3
Press DISPLAY again to turn off the information display.
Playing from the USB device
You can play DivX/music/photo files in the connected USB device.
1
Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Copying DivX/ music/photo files to the HDD” on page 58.
2
Select a file, and press .
• For details on playing DivX video
• For details on playing music files, see
• For details on playing photo files, see
b
Do not remove the USB device during operation.
Stop playback and turn off the list menu beforehand.
7
Select a folder or file to copy, and press MARKER.
A check mark appears by the selected item.
• To clear the check mark, press
MARKER again.
• To select/unselect all items, press the yellow button (“Selection”) repeatedly.
• To change the item order, press the green button (“Sort”) to select
“Name,” “Size,” or “Date” (for photo files only), and press .
8
Repeat step 7 to select all the folders
or files you want to copy.
9
Press the red button (“Start Copy”).
The items are copied to the disc.
• To play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc. For
details, see steps 2 to 7 of “Playing the
Copying DivX/music/photo files to a disc
You can copy the edited DivX/music/photo files to a disc.
1
Insert a DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode).
2
Press HDD.
3
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
4
Select “Media,” and press .
5
Select a file type (“Video (DivX),”
“Photo,” or “Music”), and press .
The DivX List, Photo List, or Music List appears.
6
Press the red button (“Edit”) to select
“Copy,” and press .
The Copy List appears.
z
To format DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, see page 81.
b
• You cannot copy files on the HDD to USB devices.
• You cannot copy files to a recordable DVD that has been recorded using other recorders/devices.
• DATA DVDs finalised on this recorder may not be able to play on other equipment.
• You cannot copy a slideshow to a disc.
• When copying more than 2 folder layers, only up to 2 folder layers can be copied on to the disc.
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Erasing and Editing
Before Editing
You can edit titles on the HDD.
b
• Titles on DVDs cannot be edited. For DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode), titles can be erased.
• You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s control information is full, erase or edit unnecessary titles.
• The remaining disc space displayed on the screen may differ from the actual remaining disc space.
• You cannot erase or edit titles during recording.
Erasing and Editing a
Title
This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible.
To edit titles without changing the original
recordings, create a Playlist title (page 69).
1
Press TITLE LIST.
2
Select a title, and press the red button (“Edit”).
The sub-menu appears.
3
Select an option, and press .
You can make the following edits to the title.
“Erase”: Erases the selected titles
“Dubbing”: Displays the Dubbing List
“Rename”: Allows you to change the
“Protection”: Protects the selected titles.
“ ” appears next to the protected titles.
“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title
“Divide”: Divides a title into two titles
“New Playlist”: Creates a playlist
“Select All”: Selects all titles.
“Unselect All”: Clears all check marks.
Erasing a title (Erase)
HDD -RW
VR
-R
VR
1
Press TITLE LIST.
2
Select the title you want to erase
using M/m.
To erase the selected title only, go to step 5.
3
Press MARKER.
A check mark appears next to the selected title.
• To clear the check mark, press
MARKER again.
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select all of the titles you want to erase.
5
Press the red button (“Edit”) to select
“Erase,” and press .
The display asks for confirmation.
6
Select “Yes,” and press .
The selected titles are erased.
b
Titles on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs or DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs (Video mode) cannot be erased.
3
Press the red button (“Edit”) to select
“A-B Erase,” and press .
The “A-B Erase” display appears.
4
Press N to start playback.
5
Select point A using m/M, etc., and press (“Start”).
The start point (point A) is set.
6
Select point B, and press (“End”).
The end point (point B) is set.
• To reset either point A or B, select
“Start” or “End” using </,, and
7
Select “Erase,” and press .
The display asks for confirmation.
8
Select “Yes,” and press .
The scene is erased.
9
Select “Finish,” and press to exit.
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
Press TITLE LIST.
2
Select the title you want to partially
erase using M/m.
To cancel “A-B Erase”
Press O RETURN. The Title List appears.
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• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title.
• Sections shorter than about 3 seconds may not be erased.
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Dividing a title (Divide)
HDD
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.
1
Press TITLE LIST.
2
Select the title you want to divide into
two titles using M/m.
3
Press the red button (“Edit”) to select
“Divide,” and press .
The “Divide” display appears.
4
Press N to start playback.
5
Select the dividing point using m/
M , etc., and press (“Select”).
The dividing point is set.
• To reset the dividing point, select
“Select” using <, and repeat this step.
6
Select “Divide,” and press .
The display asks for confirmation.
7
Select “Yes,” and press .
The title is divided into two.
To cancel “Divide”
Press O RETURN. The Title List appears.
3
Press the red button (“Edit”) to select
“Rename,” and press .
You can enter up to 31 characters.
Input row: the current name
4
Move the cursor to the point where you want to insert the character using
</M/m/,.
• To erase all of the characters, press the yellow button (“Clear All”).
5
Press </M/m/, to select the character you want to enter, and press .
The selected character appears at the input row.
• To insert a space, select the empty key and press .
• To switch between alphabets and symbols, press the green button
(“ABCabc”/“Symbols”).
• To erase a character, move the cursor to the right of the character at the input row, and press the red button (“Back
Space”).
• 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 .
6
Press the blue button (“Save”).
To cancel the setting, press
O RETURN.
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Only the characters displayed on the on-screen keyboard can be input with this recorder.
Labelling a title (Rename)
HDD
1
Press TITLE LIST.
2
Select the title you want to rename
using M/m.
Creating and Editing a
Playlist
Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up to 99 Playlist titles.
b
Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the
“Copy-Once” copy protection signal cannot be
Creating a Playlist title
HDD
1
Press TITLE LIST.
2
Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title.
3
Press the red button (“Edit”) to select
“New Playlist,” and press .
The “New Playlist” display appears.
8
Select “Finish,” and press .
A Playlist title is added to the Playlist.
To cancel “New Playlist”
Press O RETURN. The Title List appears.
To play a Playlist title
You can play a Playlist title on the HDD or a
DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode).
1
Press the yellow button (“Go To”) while the Title List is displayed.
2
Select “Playlist” using M/m, and press
.
To go back to the Title List, press the yellow button (“Title List”) again.
3
Select a Playlist title using M/m, and press .
Playback starts from the selected title.
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You can search for a Playlist title using the INFO button during playback (“Playlist Search”).
To change the Playlist title order
1
Press the green button (“Sort”) while the
Playlist is displayed.
2
Select “By Date” or “By Name” using
M/m, and press .
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You cannot make a Playlist title that contains scenes from both the titles in DR mode and the titles in other recording modes.
4
Press N to start playback.
5
Select the start point using m/M, etc., and press (“Start”).
The start point is set.
6
Select the end point, and press
(“End”).
The end point is set.
• To reset either start or end point, select
“Start” or “End” using </,, and
7
Select “Add,” and press .
A scene for a Playlist title is created.
• To add more scenes, repeat steps 5 to
• To add more scenes from another title, switch titles using ./>.
Erasing a Playlist title
HDD
1
Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the
Playlist.
For details on switching to the Playlist,
see “To play a Playlist title” on page 69.
2
Follow steps 2 to 6 of “Erasing a title
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Editing a Playlist title
HDD
1
Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the
Playlist.
For details on switching to the Playlist,
see “To play a Playlist title” on page 69.
2
Select the Playlist title you want to
edit using M/m.
3
Press the red button (“Edit”) to select
“Edit Playlist,” and press .
The Edit Playlist menu appears.
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4
Select a scene you want to edit, using
</M/m/,.
To preview a scene, press .
5
Press the corresponding colour button.
• Green button (“Move”): Changes the scene order. Select a new location for the scene using </M/m/,, and press
.
• Yellow button (“Add”): Adds a scene.
Select the location into which you want to insert the scene using </M/
m/,, then follow steps 5 to 7 of
“Creating a Playlist title” on page 69.
• Blue button (“Erase”): Erases the scene.
To cancel “Edit Playlist”
Press O RETURN. The Playlist appears.
Dubbing (HDD y DVD)
Before Dubbing
In this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying a recorded title on the internal hard disk drive (HDD) to another disc, or vice versa.”
Before you start, read the following precautions, which are common to all dubbing methods.
Before you start…
• After you dub a title on the HDD to a
DVD, the title cannot be edited on the
DVD. Edit the title on the HDD beforehand.
• When you dub a Playlist title containing scenes in various recording modes and select “Original” for the dubbing mode, the selected title will be dubbed in the current recording mode for analogue broadcasting
(the default setting is SP). To change the recording mode, select a dubbing mode other than “Original.”
• For titles containing scenes with various aspect ratios, dub on to DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs (VR mode) when dubbing from the
HDD to DVDs.
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When you dub a Playlist title, it is recorded as an
Original title.
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• Titles containing copy protection signals are moved. For details on “Move” function, see
“Dubbing restriction” on page 110.
• No other operations are available during dubbing.
• Timer recordings do not start while dubbing.
Before you start dubbing, check the Timer List for any timer recordings that are due to start during a dubbing.
• Depending on the DVD, the aspect ratio may change when the title is dubbed.
Dubbing from the HDD to
a DVD (HDD t DVD)
HDD
-R
VR
+ RW -RW
VR
-RW
Video
-R
Video
+ R
You can select the titles you want to dub at
1× speed using Dubbing List.
1
Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to.
See “Playing Discs and Recorded
2
Press HDD.
3
Press TITLE LIST.
4
Press the red button (“Edit”) to select
“Dubbing,” and press .
The Dubbing List appears.
A Direction of dubbing
B Total size (number) of the selected titles
C Detailed information of the selected title
D Check mark
E Available space on the disc to be dubbed (approximate)
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5
Select a title you want to dub, and press MARKER.
A check mark appears next to the selected title.
• To cancel the selection, press
MARKER again.
• To select/unselect all items, press the yellow button (“Selection”) to select
“Select All” or “Unselect All,” and press .
• To switch between the Title List and the Playlist, press the blue button
(“Switch List”).
• To change the title order, press the green button (“Sort”) to select “By
Name,” “By Length,” etc., and press
.
6
Repeat step 5 to select all of the titles
you want to dub.
7
Press the red button (“Start Dub”).
The dubbing mode list appears.
8
Select a dubbing mode using M/m, and press .
Dubbing starts.
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video Mode)/
DVD+Rs, the display asks for confirmation of finalisation after dubbing. If you select “Yes,” the disc will be finalised when the dubbing is finished.
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To format a new DVD, see “Differences between disc types” on page 74.
About dubbing mode
• When you select “Original” in step 8,
– Titles recorded in DR mode or Playlist titles containing scenes only in DR mode are all converted to 6 Mbps and dubbed.
– Titles recorded in a recording mode other than DR mode are dubbed in the same mode as the recorded mode.
– Playlist titles containing scenes in various recording modes are dubbed in the current recording mode for analogue broadcasting (the default setting is SP).
• When you select a dubbing mode other
than “Original” in step 8, all the selected
titles are dubbed in the selected dubbing mode. When you want to select a different dubbing mode for each title, dub titles one by one.
• The dubbing speed does not exceed the maximum dubbing speed of this recorder even when using discs that support higher dubbing speeds. In addition, depending on the disc condition, the recorder may be unable to dub at the maximum dubbing speed.
To display dubbing information
While dubbing at 1× speed, you can preview the title and check the dubbing information all the time. Press DISPLAY to hide the dubbing information.
While dubbing at high-speed, or when dubbing information is not displayed, press
DISPLAY to check the dubbing information.
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While dubbing at high-speed, you can watch TV programmes using the recorder’s tuner.
To cancel dubbing
1
Press x REC STOP.
The display asks for confirmation.
2
Select “Yes,” and press .
When dubbing is stopped partway, no part of the title will be dubbed to the
DVD. However, note that this will decrease the free space for DVD+Rs/
DVD-Rs.
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• Bilingual titles are dubbed in stereo. Only the audio signal that is selected in “Bilingual
Recording” in the “Audio In” setup (page 94)
(“A/L” (default) or “B/R”) is dubbed to the
DVD. To dub a bilingual title in a recording mode other than DR with both main and sub sounds, dub each title to a DVD-VR in
“Original” mode one by one.
• You cannot dub titles to finalised DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs/DVD+Rs. However, DVD-RWs finalised on this recorder can be dubbed again if
you unfinalise the discs (page 82).
• Audio descriptions and subtitles are not dubbed on DVDs.
• Radio titles recorded on this recorder cannot be dubbed to a DVD.
• The chapter marks in the dubbing source are dubbed. The position of chapter marks may be slightly changed from the original.
Dubbing from a
Finalised DVD to the
HDD (DVD t HDD)
HDD
-R VR
+ RW -RW VR -RW
Video
-R
Video
+ R
You can dub titles on a finalised DVD to the
HDD.
1
Insert the finalised DVD that you are going to dub from.
See “Playing Discs and Recorded
2
Press DVD.
3
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
4
Select “Media,” and press .
5
Select “Video (Title),” and press .
6
Press the red button (“Edit”) to select
“Dubbing,” and press .
The Dubbing List appears.
7
Select a title you want to dub, and press MARKER.
A check mark appears next to the selected title.
• To cancel the selection, press
MARKER again.
• To select/unselect all items, press the yellow button (“Selection”) to select
“Select All” or “Unselect All,” and press .
8
Repeat step 7 to select all of the titles
you want to dub.
9
Press the red button (“Start Dub”).
The dubbing mode list appears.
10
Select a dubbing mode using M/m, and press .
Dubbing starts.
To cancel dubbing
1
Press x REC STOP.
The display asks for confirmation.
2
Select “Yes,” and press .
When dubbing is stopped partway, no part of the title will be dubbed to the
HDD.
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• You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to the
HDD.
• Bilingual titles are dubbed in stereo. Only the audio signal that is selected in “Bilingual
Recording” in the “Audio In” setup (page 94)
(“A/L” (default) or “B/R”) is dubbed to the
HDD.
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When you select “Original” in step 10, titles are
dubbed in the same mode as the recorded mode.
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Playing the Disc on
Other DVD Equipment
(Finalise)
-RW VR -RW
Video
+ R -R VR -R
Video
Finalising is necessary when you play discs dubbed with this recorder on other DVD equipment.
Before finalising, check the differences between the disc types in the table below.
Differences between disc types
+ RW
Finalising is unnecessary.
-RW VR
-RW
Video
-R
VR
+ R
-R
Video
Finalising is unnecessary when playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment.
After finalising, you cannot edit or dub on the disc. However, a disc finalised on this recorder can be edited again if you unfinalise
(page 82) or reformat (page 81) the
disc. Note that if you reformat the disc, all dubbed contents will be erased.
Even if your other DVD equipment is VR format compatible, you may need to finalise the disc, especially if the recording time is short.
Finalising is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder.
After finalising, you cannot dub on the disc. However, a disc finalised on this recorder can be dubbed
again if you unfinalise (page 82) or
reformat (page 81) the disc. Note
that if you reformat the disc, all dubbed contents will be erased.
Finalising is necessary. The disc can be played only on equipment that supports DVD-R in VR mode.
You cannot edit or dub on the disc after finalising.
Finalising is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder.
After finalising, you cannot dub on the disc.
1
Insert a disc.
See “Playing Discs and Recorded
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3
Select “Disc Setup,” and press .
4
Select “Disc Information,” and press
.
The Disc Information display appears.
5
Select “Finalise,” and press .
6
Select “Yes,” and press .
The recorder starts finalising the disc.
7
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.
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For DVD+RWs/DVD+R or DVD-RW/DVD-R
(Video mode), DVD menus are created.
b
• Depending on the condition of the disc 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 dubbed contents.
HDD/DV Camcorder Dubbing
Dubbing from HDD
Camcorder
You can dub the contents of a Sony HDD camcorder to the hard disk drive of the recorder via the USB jack on the front panel.
Methods to dub from the HDD camcorder include:
– One-Touch Dubbing
– Dubbing using the on-screen display
Follow the instructions in “Preparing for
HDD camcorder dubbing,” and then move
on to the section on dubbing.
Before you start HDD camcorder dubbing…
• Check that the HDD of the recorder has enough available space for the dubbing
(page 82). You can open up disc space by
• The contents are dubbed in the current recording mode for analogue broadcasting and external input (the default setting is
SP). To check or change the recording mode, press INPUT to switch the input source to analogue broadcasting or the external input, and press REC MODE repeatedly.
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• If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks,
see “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 45.
• If you want to dub the contents of the HDD camcorder on a DVD, dub them to the HDD of the recorder first, and then edit the title on the
HDD and dub it to a DVD.
• Parts that have finished dubbing remain on the recorder when the disc space of the recorder becomes full or you stop dubbing partway.
• Dolby Digital 5.1ch audio recorded in the HDD camcorder is down-converted to 2ch audio when dubbed to the recorder.
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• No timer recordings or other operations are available when dubbing from the HDD camcorder.
• The supported device is Sony HDD SD
(standard definition) camcorder released in or before April 2009.
• The recorder does not support the AVCHD format (HD (high definition) image quality).
You can dub MPEG-2 format images (SD
(standard definition) images) only.
• When the HDD camcorder contains still images and moving images, only moving images can be dubbed to the recorder.
• Playlist made with the HDD camcorder cannot be dubbed to the recorder.
• When dubbing from the HDD camcorder, the recorder recognises and uses the shooting date and time information of the HDD camcorder. If the HDD camcorder’s clock is incorrect, the recorder may not dub the contents properly. Set the HDD camcorder’s clock correctly before shooting.
• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the HDD camcorder memory onto the recorder.
• If you dub the contents recorded in high quality mode in the HDD camcorder to the recorder, it may take longer to finish dubbing than the recording.
• Set the recorder and HDD camcorder to the same colour system.
• When the total number of titles on the HDD of the recorder exceeds 999, you cannot dub the contents on the HDD camcorder to the recorder.
How titles and chapters are created
In each dubbing operation, the contents dubbed to the recorder are divided into titles by the shooting date. If the date has been changed to the next day during one shooting session, the shot image is included in the title of the date when the shooting session started.
The title is divided into chapters. Each shooting session on the HDD camcorder becomes a chapter.
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The title names are automatically labelled as “USB
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Even if the scenes are recorded on the same day, they are dubbed and divided into two or more titles when the total recording time exceeds 8 hours or the total number of scenes exceeds 99.
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Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing
Connect an HDD camcorder to the USB jack on the recorder.
Refer as well to the instruction manual supplied with the HDD camcorder before connecting.
1
Turn on your HDD camcorder and the recorder.
2
Connect your HDD camcorder to the
USB jack on the front panel.
DVD recorder to USB jack
USB cable
(not supplied)
USB output b
• Connect the HDD camcorder directly to the recorder.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while dubbing.
• When signal input to the USB jack on the front panel or recorder operation cannot be performed correctly when using an HDD camcorder, connect the HDD camcorder to the LINE IN jack
and follow the instructions of “Recording from
Connected Equipment” on page 45.
One-Touch Dubbing from HDD camcorder (ONE-TOUCH DUB)
HDD
You can dub contents of your HDD camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH
DUB button on the recorder.
When dubbing from the HDD camcorder for the first time, all of the contents are dubbed to the recorder. The next time, only newly shot sessions that have not been dubbed yet are dubbed to the recorder.
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing” on page 76, and
press ONE-TOUCH DUB on the recorder.
The recorder starts dubbing the contents on the HDD camcorder to the HDD Title List of the recorder.
HDD camcorder
: Signal flow
3
Set your HDD camcorder to the USB connection mode (example:
“ COMPUTER” or “ USB
CONNECT”).
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the HDD camcorder.
To stop during dubbing
Press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop dubbing.
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• The one-touch dubbing button on the HDD camcorder does not function with the recorder.
• In One-Touch Dubbing, the contents that have already been dubbed to the recorder are not dubbed again even after you erase them from the recorder. To dub the same contents to the recorder again, reset the date and time for One-
Touch Dubbing by performing “One-Touch
Dubbing reset” in the “System 2” setup
(page 89), then perform One-Touch Dubbing
again.
• Data about the dubbed contents are all cleared
when you reset the recorder (page 105).
Dubbing from HDD camcorder using the on-screen display
(HDD-Cam Dubbing)
HDD
You can dub the contents of your HDD camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder using the on-screen display.
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Preparing for
HDD camcorder dubbing” on page
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3
Select “HDD-Cam/DV,” and press
.
4
Select “HDD-Cam Dubbing,” and press .
5
Select “Yes” or “No” using </,, and press .
When you select “Yes,” all the scenes on the HDD camcorder are sorted by date and put into a folder named with the date.
When you select “No,” a list of all the scenes on the HDD camcorder is displayed.
6
Select a scene/folder you want to dub
to the recorder using </M/m/,, and press MARKER.
A check mark appears next to the selected item.
• To clear the check mark, press
MARKER again.
• To select/unselect all items, press the yellow button (“Selection”) to select
“Select All” or “Unselect All,” and press .
• To preview a scene without sound, press . To exit the preview, press x (stop).
7
Repeat step 6 to select all of the scenes/folders you want to dub.
8
Press the red button (“Start Dub”).
The recorder starts dubbing the contents on the HDD camcorder to the HDD Title
List of the recorder.
To stop dubbing
Press x REC STOP. Or, select “Cancel,” and press .
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You can select up to 999 scenes to dub to the recorder at one time.
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Dubbing from DV
Camcorder
This section explains dubbing with 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 45.
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 114.
Before you start DV camcorder dubbing…
• Check that the HDD of the recorder has enough available space for the dubbing
(page 82). You can open up disc space by
How chapters are created
The contents dubbed to the HDD become a single title. This title is divided into chapters.
Chapters are created for each shooting session on the tape and each pause during dubbing.
To use this recorder’s auto chapter setting, be sure to correctly set the clock on your DV camcorder before shooting.
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• 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 114).
Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and
follow the instructions of “Recording from
Connected Equipment” on page 45.
– 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.
• Set the recorder and DV camcorder to the same
• When the total number of titles on the HDD exceeds 999, you cannot dub the contents on the
DV camcorder to the recorder.
Hookups
DVD recorder to DV IN
Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing
You can connect a DV camcorder to the DV
IN jack on the recorder to dub or edit from a
DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is straightforward because the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you – you do not need to operate your DV camcorder.
Refer as well to the instruction manual supplied with the DV camcorder before connecting.
i.LINK cable
(not supplied)
DV output
DV camcorder : Signal flow
1
Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape into your DV camcorder, and set the DV camcorder to video playback mode.
2
Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the recording mode.
To change the recording mode, press
INPUT to switch the input source to analogue broadcasting or the external input beforehand.
For details about the recording mode,
3
Set the “DV Input” setting in the
You are ready to start dubbing. Select one of the dubbing methods on the following pages.
One-Touch dubbing from DV camcorder (ONE-TOUCH DUB)
HDD
You can dub the entire contents of a DV/
Digital8 format tape to the HDD with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. The recorder controls the DV camcorder for the whole process, and completes the dubbing.
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing” on page 78, and
press ONE-TOUCH DUB on the recorder.
The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts dubbing the tape contents.
After the dubbing is finished, the recorder rewinds the tape to the beginning.
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• 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 dub date, time, or the contents of the cassette memory onto the HDD.
• If you dub from a DV/Digital8 format tape that is recorded in multiple sound tracks, such as a tape with multiple sampling frequencies
(48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back the sampling frequency switch point on the disc.
• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected or the start and end points of a title may be different from what you have set if the source
DV/Digital8 format tape is in any of the following conditions. In this case, connect your
DV camcorder to the LINE IN jack and follow
the instructions of “Recording from Connected
– 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 Colour System” in the “Video In/Out” setup to the same colour system as the DV tape
• When dubbing bilingual titles on the DV/
Digital8 format tape, set “Bilingual Recording” to either “A/L” (default) or “B/R” in the “Audio
To stop during dubbing
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop dubbing.
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• The recorder will pause dubbing when there is a blank space or an image containing copy protection signals or signals in a different colour system from that of the recorder on the tape. The recorder will resume dubbing automatically when receiving a recordable signal within
5 minutes. Otherwise, DV One-Touch Dubbing ends automatically.
• DV One-Touch Dubbing ends automatically when the recorder cannot receive a recordable signal for 12 seconds at the beginning of the tape.
• If the HDD camcorder is also connected to the
USB jack, dubbing from the HDD camcorder starts when you press the ONE-TOUCH DUB button. Disconnect the HDD camcorder from the
USB jack to dub from the DV camcorder.
• When Timer recording is about to start during
DV One-Touch Dubbing, a message appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Dubbing from DV camcorder using the on-screen display
(DV Dubbing)
HDD
You can select and dub scenes while playing a DV/Digital8 format tape.
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Preparing for
DV camcorder dubbing” on page 78.
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3
Select “HDD-Cam/DV,” and press
.
4
Select “DV Dubbing,” and press .
b
• You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second.
• The recorder will pause recording when there is a blank space or an image containing copy protection signals or signals in a different colour system from that of the recorder on the tape. The recorder will resume recording automatically when receiving a recordable signal within
5 minutes. Otherwise, the recorder stops DV dubbing and exits to the System Menu.
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5
Find the point on the DV/Digital8 format tape that you want to start
dubbing from using m/M, etc.,
and press X.
6
Select “REC Start,” and press .
The recorder starts dubbing.
7
Select “REC Pause,” and press .
The recorder pauses dubbing.
8
Press N and repeat steps 5 to 7 to
dub more scenes.
9
Select “REC Stop,” and press .
The selected scenes are dubbed as a single title.
To exit “DV Dubbing”
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Disc Setup
Menus (Disc Setup)
You can adjust HDD/DVD related settings.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode or during playback.
2
Select “Disc Setup” using M/m, and press .
3
Select the desired setup item using
M/m, and press .
See the explanations in the following sections.
Disc Settings (Disc
Information)
You can check the disc information and use the following functions.
Example: When a DVD-RW (VR mode) is inserted.
1 “Disc Name”
2 “Used Space”/“Remain”
(approximate): Displays used/ remaining time of the disc in current recording mode (example: SP mode).
3 “Disc Protection”: Displays whether protection is set.
4 “Disc Type”
5 “Format Type”: Displays the recording format.
6 Disc setting buttons
Available settings differ depending on the disc type.
“Finalise” (page 74)/“Unfinalise”
“Format”: Formats a disc. For DVD-
RWs, select a recording format (VR
mode or Video mode) (page 74).
b
For DVDs created on other DVD equipment, the
“Disc Information” function may not be available.
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Unfinalise
You can unfinalise a disc when the disc is finalised.
For DVD-RWs (Video mode)
DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional dubbing can be unfinalised to allow further dubbing.
For DVD-RWs (VR mode)
If you cannot edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalised with other DVD equipment, unfinalise the disc.
b
The recorder may not unfinalise DVD-RWs
(Video mode) that have been finalised on another recorder.
1
Select “Unfinalise,” and press .
2
Select “Yes,” and press .
The recorder starts unfinalising the disc.
Unfinalising may take several minutes.
3
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.
Formatting the HDD (HDD
Formatting)
You can check used/remaining space of the
HDD and use the following functions.
A “Used Space”/“Remain”
(approximate): Displays used/ remaining time in current recording mode (example: DR mode) and used/ remaining space on the HDD.
B HDD setting buttons
“Erase”: Erases all titles (except protected titles) on the HDD.
“Format”: Formats the HDD to resolve the problem when the hard disk error occurred. All of the recorded content on the HDD will be erased.
Using the Setup Menus
(Initial Setup)
You can change the settings of the recorder, such as channel settings, audio settings, etc.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode or during playback.
2
Select “Initial Setup” using M/m, and press .
3
Select the desired setup item using
M/m, and press .
See the explanations in the following sections.
The default settings are underlined.
Clock Setting
The recorder will automatically set the clock when any digital channels have been scanned and stored.
Auto Clock Setting
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a programme position in your local area broadcasts a time signal.
Select “On,” and press .
• If the recorder does not receive a time signal from any station, select “Off,” and set the clock manually.
Manual Clock Setting
Set the day, month, year, hour, and minutes using </M/m/,, and press to start the clock.
Summer Time
Select “On” when you are now on summer time, and press .
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Aerial Reception
Settings (Channel)
You can make tuner and channel settings for the recorder.
To cancel scanning
Press O RETURN. When a result display appears, select “Yes” to save the result.
b
When you set channels using “Auto Channel
Setting,” the timer settings in the Timer List will be erased.
Auto Channel Setting
Presets channels automatically.
1
Set each item using </,, and press m to proceed.
Channel Type
All Scans both digital and analogue channels.
Digital
Analog
Scans only digital channels.
Scans only analogue channels.
Service Type
All
Services
Scans all channels including pay-per-view digital channels.
Free
Services
Scans only free channels.
2
Select “Start” using M/m, and press .
The recorder starts scanning the channels. Scanning may take time depending on your country/region or settings.
3
Select “Yes,” and press .
When you set “Channel Type” to “All”
in step 1, the recorder proceeds to scan
analogue channels.
Digital Manual Setting
Presets digital channels on a specific frequency.
When some digital terrestrial channels cannot be set using “Auto Channel Setting,” use this function to set them manually.
1
Select “Service Type” using </,, and press
2
Set “Channel Number” using </,.
The “Frequency” and “Band width” will be adjusted accordingly. When you want to set “Frequency” and “Band width” manually, select the item using
M/m, and change the settings using </
, or number buttons.
3
Select “Start” using M/m, and press .
The recorder starts scanning the digital channels.
4
Select “Yes,” and press .
To cancel scanning
Press O RETURN. When a result display appears, select “Yes” to save the result.
Digital Channel List
Allows you to disable/enable or arrange the digital channels.
Select a channel using M/m, and press the corresponding colour button.
• Green button (“Disable”): Disables the selected channel. The disabled channel will not appear on the EPG display and will be skipped when you press PROG +/–.
Press the red button (“Enable”) to enable the channel again.
• Yellow button (“Swap”): Changes the channel order. Select the channel you want to move, and press the yellow button
(“Swap”). Then select another channel to swap positions with, and press the yellow button (“Swap”).
• Blue button (“Signal”): Displays the signal strength and the signal quality.
b
To retain the current channel list setting at “Swap,”
etc., set “Auto Service Update” to “Off” (page 87).
Analog Manual Setting
Allows you to edit, erase, or arrange the analogue channels.
1
Select a channel using M/m, and press the red button (“Edit”).
2
Select the item you want to change using
M/m, and change the settings using </
,.
3
Press the red button (“Save”).
• To preset another channel, repeat from
• To erase a channel, select the channel, and press the green button (“Erase”).
• To change the channel order, see
“Digital Channel List” on page 85.
CH System
Select the region to get the best broadcast reception.
FR
Western
Euro
UK
Select this when in France.
Select this when in West
European countries.
Select this when in Great
Britain.
Eastern
Euro
Select this when in East
European countries.
Channel
Press </, repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.
• To select a cable or satellite channel, press
</, until the channel you want is displayed.
Receivable channels
TV system Channel coverage
BG (West European
Countries, except those listed below)
E2 – E12 VHF
Italian A – H VHF
E21 – E69 UHF
DK (East European
Countries)
S1 – S20 CATV
S21 – S41 HYPER
S01 – S05 CATV
R1 – R12 VHF
R21 – R69 UHF
S1 – S20 CATV
S21 – S41 HYPER
S01 – S05 CATV
I (Great Britain)
L* (France)
B21 – B69 UHF
S1 – S20 CATV
S21 – S41 HYPER
S01 – S05 CATV
F2 – F10 VHF
F21 – F69 UHF
B – Q CATV
S21 – S41 HYPER
* To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.”
Tuning the French CATV channels
This recorder can scan the CATV channels
B to Q and the HYPER frequency channels
S21 to S41. On the Channel Set menu, the channels are indicated as CC1 to CC44. For example, channel B is indicated by Channel
Set number CC1, and channel Q is indicated by Channel Set number CC23 (see the table below). If the CATV channel you want to preset is indicated by its frequency (for example, 152.75 MHz), refer to the table below to find the corresponding channel number.
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CC23
CC24
CC25
CC26
CC27
CC28
CC29
CC30
CC15
CC16
CC17
CC18
CC19
CC20
CC21
CC22
CC7
CC8
CC9
CC10
CC11
CC12
CC13
CC14
Channel
Set number
CC1
CC2
CC3
CC4
CC5
CC6
CC31
CC32
CC33
CC34
CC35
CC36
S24
S25
S26
S27
Q
S21
S22
S23
P
P
N
O
M
N
L
L
J
K
I
J
H
H
F
G
Corresponding channel
B
C
E
F
D
D
S28
S29
S30
S31
S32
S33
228.75–236.75
236.75–244.75
244.75–252.75
252.75–260.75
260.75–268.75
268.75–276.75
276.75–284.75
284.75–292.75
292.75–300.75
299.25–307.25
307.25–315.25
315.25–323.25
323.25–331.25
331.25–339.25
339.25–347.25
347.25–355.25
Receivable
Frequency range (MHz)
116.75–124.75
124.75–132.75
132.75–140.75
140.75–148.75
148.75–156.75
156.75–164.75
164.75–172.75
172.75–180.75
180.75–188.75
188.75–196.75
196.75–204.75
204.75–212.75
212.75–220.75
220.75–228.75
355.25–363.25
363.25–371.25
371.25–379.25
379.25–387.25
387.25–395.25
395.25–403.25
Corresponding channel
S34
S35
S36
S37
S38
S39
S40
S41
Channel
Set number
CC37
CC38
CC39
CC40
CC41
CC42
CC43
CC44
Receivable
Frequency range (MHz)
403.25–411.25
411.25–419.25
419.25–427.25
427.25–435.25
435.25–443.25
443.25–451.25
451.25–459.25
459.25–467.25
AFT
On
Off
Turns on the Auto Fine
Tuning function.
Normally select this position.
Allows you to adjust the picture manually.
• If the Auto Fine Tuning function does not work effectively, select “Off” and press m to select “Level.” Press </, to obtain a clearer picture.
Sound System
Select an available TV system (page 85).
B/G Select this when in West
European countries, except
those listed in “Receivable channels” on page 85.
D/K
I
L
Select this when in East
European countries.
Select this when in Great
Britain.
Select this when in France.
Name
Press </, to change or enter a new station name. The recorder must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically.
To enter characters, see page 68.
Decoder
Sets the external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal
Plus analogue decoder) channels.
Auto Service Update
Allows you to select whether or not to update the channel list automatically to the latest.
On
Off
Updates the channel list automatically.
Does not update the channel list automatically.
Recorder Settings
(System 1)
Standby Mode
Mode 1
Mode 2
When the recorder is turned off,
– Input signals from the LINE
1/DECODER jack are not output from the LINE 3 –
connected external decoder
– Aerial input signals are not output to the connected TV.
To watch TV, use a splitter to divide aerial input signals between the TV and the
When the recorder is turned off, input signals from the
LINE 1/DECODER jack are output from the LINE 3 – TV jack and aerial input signals are output to the connected
TV. The standby power consumption is higher than that of “Mode 1.”
Off Turns off the function.
Auto Chapter
The recorder can automatically divide a recording (title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks. You can select chapter mark intervals or disable this function.
Off No chapter mark is inserted.
10 minutes Inserts chapter marks at approximately 10-minute intervals.
15 minutes Inserts chapter marks at approximately 15-minute intervals.
b
• The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending on the amount of information contained in the video to be recorded.
• The “Auto Chapter” function is not available during dubbing.
EP Mode Time
Sets the maximum continuous recording time for recording in EP mode (only for analogue broadcasts or an external input).
6 hours Allows you to record continuously for 6 hours.
8 hours Allows you to record continuously for 8 hours with lower picture quality.
Control for HDMI
Auto Power off
On The recorder automatically turns off when you do not press any buttons for 6 hours in stop mode. The display asks for confirmation about one minute before the recorder turns off. If you want to keep the recorder on, select
“Cancel,” and press .
On
Off
Allows you to use the
“Control for HDMI” function
Turns off the function.
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EPG Type Select
Selects the EPG (Electronic Programme
Guide) type to use.
The default setting varies depending on the country/region.
GUIDE
Plus+
Select this to use the Gemstar
GUIDE Plus+ electronic
Freeview+ Select this to use the digital electronic programme guide
b
When you switch the EPG type, the timer settings that have been set will be erased.
DivX
®
Registration
Displays the registration code of DivX video files for this recorder.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:
This DivX Certified
®
device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-
Demand (VOD) content. Go to vod.divx.com with this code to complete the registration process and learn more about
DivX VOD.
Command Mode
Changes the Command Mode of the recorder to avoid interference with your other Sony DVD recorder or player.
1
Select a Command Mode (“1,” “2,” or
“3 (Default setting)”), and press .
b
The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “3.”
The remote does not function if different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode.
You can check the Command Mode for the
recorder in the front panel display (page 13).
2
Set the Command Mode for the remote so it matches the Command Mode for the recorder you set above.
Follow the steps below to set the
Command Mode on the remote.
1 Hold down .
2 While holding down , enter the
Command Mode code number using the number buttons.
3 Hold down both the number and buttons at the same time for more than three seconds.
Version
You can check the software version.
Recorder Settings
(System 2)
Auto Finalisation
Software Update
You can check the current software version of the built-in digital tuner and keep it up to date with the latest software.
Auto Updates the software automatically. Normally, select this position.
Off Does not update the software automatically.
Start Updates the software manually.
b
Do not turn off the recorder during updating the software.
On
Off
When you remove a disc from the recorder, the recorder automatically finalises the disc.
Turns off the function.
Front Panel Display
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
On Bright lighting.
Off Turns off the lighting and saves power consumption when the power is off.
b
When you select “Off,” Child Lock is not available. To set the Child Lock, select “On.”
CI Information (RDR-DC105/
DC205/DC305/DC505 only)
You can see the CI information. The displayed information differs depending on the CI module.
One-Touch Dubbing reset
Resets the date and time for One-Touch
Dubbing from HDD camcorder. The recorder will dub all of the contents on the
HDD camcorder next time you press the
ONE-TOUCH DUB button. The display asks for confirmation.
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Language Settings
(Language)
You can make language settings.
OSD Language
Switches the display language on the screen.
DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language for the DVD menu.
DVD Audio (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.
DVD Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc.
When you select “Audio Follow,” the subtitle language changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.
D.TV Audio(Primary)/
D.TV Audio(Secondary)
D.TV Subtitle(Primary)/
D.TV Subtitle(Secondary)
D.TV Teletext(Primary)/
D.TV Teletext(Secondary)
Selects main and sub audio, subtitle, or teletext language for multilingual programmes.
When the language set in “D.TV
Audio(Primary)”/“D.TV
Subtitle(Primary)”/“D.TV
Teletext(Primary)” is not available, the language that is set in “D.TV
Audio(Secondary)”/“D.TV
Subtitle(Secondary)”/“D.TV
Teletext(Secondary)” will be selected.
• When you select “OSD Follow,” the language that is set in “OSD Language” will be selected.
• When you select “Audio Follow,” the subtitle language changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.
z
If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “DVD
Audio,” or “DVD Subtitle,” press , and enter a
language code from “Language Code List” on page 111.
b
If you select a language that is not recorded on the
DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.
Video Settings (Video In/
Out)
You can adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour, according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder.
16:9
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan Scan b
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice-versa.
Component Video Out
Selects the signal format in which the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or progressive, from the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.
Normal (Interlace)
Outputs signals in the interlace format.
Progressive Outputs signals in the progressive format. Select this when you want to view progressive signals.
TV Type
Select the playback picture size according to the type of connected TV (widescreen/wide mode TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV).
16:9 Select this when connecting to a widescreen
TV or TV with a wide mode function.
4:3 Letter Box Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen
TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
4:3 Pan Scan Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen
TV. Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.
b
• When using the HDMI connection (page 17),
“Progressive” cannot be selected.
• When you set “LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]” to
“RGB [Video/RGB]” or “RGB [Decoder],” you cannot set “Component Video Out.”
• When you connect the recorder to a monitor or projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks, do not set “LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]” to “RGB [Video/RGB]” or “RGB [Decoder].” If you set “LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]” to “RGB
[Video/RGB]” or “RGB [Decoder],” in this case, the picture may not appear.
• When picture noise appears after you set the recorder to progressive format, hold down x
(stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the recorder.
LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]
Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 3 – TV jack and a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 1/
DECODER jack. The picture will not be clear if this setting does not match the type of video input signal.
Video [Video/
RGB]
Outputs video signals/ inputs video signals or
RGB signals.
Video
[Decoder]
Outputs video signals.
Select this when connecting to an external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal
Plus analogue decoder). If you connect to a cable box/ satellite receiver such as
CanalSat, do not select this option.
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S-Video
[S-Video]
RGB [Video/
RGB]
RGB
[Decoder]
Outputs/inputs S-video signals.
Outputs RGB signals/ inputs video signals or
RGB signals.
Outputs RGB signals.
Select this when connecting to an external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal
Plus analogue decoder). If you connect to a cable box/ satellite receiver such as
CanalSat, do not select this option.
b
If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB signals, the image will not be displayed in the selected method on the TV screen even if you select “S-Video [S-Video],” “RGB [Video/
RGB],” or “RGB [Decoder].” Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV.
Input Colour System
Selects the colour system when picture noise appears. This setting is effective when you record an analogue broadcast or an external input.
Auto Recorder automatically detects signals of colour systems and selects the appropriate colour system.
PAL
SECAM
Selects the PAL colour system.
Selects the SECAM colour system.
HDMI Resolution
Selects the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. If the picture is not clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc and your
TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/ projector, etc.
Auto (1080p) Normally select this.
The recorder outputs signals starting from the highest resolution acceptable to the TV:
1080p > 1080i > 720p >
576p(480p)
If the resulting image format is undesirable, try another setting that suits your TV.
1080i
720p
576p
Outputs 1080i video signals.
Outputs 720p video signals.
Outputs 576p(480p) video signals.
b
When picture noise appears after you change the
“HDMI Resolution” setting, hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the recorder.
4:3 Video Output
This setting is effective only when you set
“TV Type” to “16:9” in the “Video In/Out” setup.
Adjust this setting to watch 4:3 aspect ratio signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your TV, change the setting on your TV, not this recorder.
Note that this setting is effective only for
HDMI connection.
Full Select this when you can change the aspect ratio on your TV.
Normal Select this when you cannot change the aspect ratio on your TV. Shows a
4:3 size video with the aspect ratio as it is.
Audio Input Settings
(Audio In)
You can adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.
NICAM Select
For details on NICAM system, see page 51.
NICAM Normally select this position.
Standard Select this if the sound from NICAM broadcasts is not clear.
16:9 aspect ratio TV b
This setting is not effective when “HDMI
Resolution” is set to “576p.”
HDMI Colour
Selects the method of outputting video signals for the HDMI jack.
Auto
RGB
Automatically detects the connected TV type, and switches to the matching colour setting.
Select this when connecting to an RGB device.
b
Some settings may not be available depending on the connected device.
Bilingual Rec. Mode (HDD)
This setting is effective when you record an analogue broadcast or an external input.
On When recording bilingual programmes, both main and sub sounds can be recorded.
Off When recording 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
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Bilingual Recording
Selects the sound to be recorded.
This setting is effective for recording of an analogue broadcast or an external input, or dubbing.
A/L Records the main sound for the bilingual programme.
B/R Records the sub sound for the bilingual programme.
External Audio
Stereo
Bilingual
Select this when receiving stereo programmes from connected equipment.
Select this when receiving bilingual programmes from connected equipment.
b
When receiving audio input signals from the DV input jack, the recorder automatically selects
“Stereo” or “Bilingual” regardless of the “External
Audio” setting.
b
When recording a bilingual audio signal to the
HDD (when “Bilingual Rec. Mode (HDD)” is set
to “On” (page 93)), 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” 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
Mix
Records additional audio only.
Records both stereo 1 and
2.
AD Mixing Level
Adjusts the mixing level of the main sound and the audio description. To increase the audio description volume, select a higher numeric value. The default setting is
“Middle.”
Audio Output Settings
(Audio Out)
You can switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack.
b
If you connect a component that does not accept the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come from the speakers, and may affect your ears or cause speaker damage.
Dolby Digital (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.
PCM Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
b
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 (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
Off Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder.
On Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.
b
When HDMI output is performed to equipment not compatible with DTS signals, the signals will not be output regardless of the “DTS” setting.
96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.
96kHz >
48kHz
The audio signals of DVD
VIDEOs are converted to
48 kHz and output.
96kHz All signals containing
96 kHz are output without conversion. However, the signals are output at
48 kHz if copyrightprotected signals are contained.
b
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
“96kHz.”
MPEG (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
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.
MPEG Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder.
b
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.”
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DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVDs only)
Selects the dynamic range (difference between soft and loud sounds) setting when playing a DVD that conforms to “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” is set to
Off Normally select this position.
On Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down.
Limitation Settings
(Parental Lock)
You can set the password and limit the operations.
When you have not set the password, the display for entering a four-digit password appears. Enter your new password using the number buttons.
D.TV Age Limit
Viewing of some digital TV programmes can be limited according to the age limit you set. To watch or record programmes with an age limit that exceeds the age limit you set, your password is required.
1
Select an age as limitation level, and press .
2
Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons.
To cancel the setting, select “Off”
HDMI Audio
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.
b
• 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 “HDMI Audio” function is not available when a DVI device is connected.
DVD Playback (DVD VIDEO only)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
1
Select the level, and press .
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
Discs rated higher than the selected level will be restricted.
2
Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons.
To cancel the DVD Playback setting for
the disc, select “Off” (default) in step 1.
Change Password
You can change the password that gives access to the “Parental Lock” settings.
Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons, then enter a new password.
b
If you forgot your password, reset the recorder
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)
Select this to run the “Easy Setup” programme.
Follow the instructions for “Easy Setup”
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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.
The power of the recorder turns off at the same time as the TV is turned off.
, This is caused by the BRAVIA Sync features. Set “Control for HDMI” to “Off” in the “System 1” setup to cancel this
Tuner
The channel is not found or stored or missed.
, Make sure that your aerial is properly connected to the recorder.
, Confirm with your dealer that you are in an area that can receive a digital signal.
, Check your aerial installation.
, When you have changed the channel settings, turn the recorder off and wait for a while to let the recorder save the settings, then turn it on again. Do not disconnect the mains lead during this procedure.
, When the channel list you have set is not stored, set “Auto Service Update” to “Off”
in the “Channel” setup (page 87).
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Picture
There is no picture.
, Re-connect all connecting cables securely.
, The connecting cables are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV
, 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
, 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”
, Set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the
, (For RDR-DC90/DC100/DC200/DC500)
A scrambled channel is selected.
, (For RDR-DC105/DC205/DC305/
DC505) A scrambled channel is selected.
Insert the proper CAM (page 20).
, A HD (High Definition) programme is selected.
, A radio channel is selected.
“No signal” appears on the TV screen.
, Check that the video signal format is PAL/
SECAM. The recorder cannot play or record any other video signal formats.
Picture noise appears.
, If the picture output signal from your recorder passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copyprotection 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.
, When you set the recorder to progressive format, hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the recorder. The recorder is set to normal
(interlace) format.
, You are playing a title recorded in a colour system that is different from your TV.
, Noise may appear in the pictures recorded on the HDD, which is due to the characteristics of HDD, and is not a malfunction.
, 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.
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the i.LINK cable again.
There is no picture or picture noise appears when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cable again.
, The recorder is connected to an input device that is not HDCP compliant.
, When picture noise appears after you change the “HDMI Resolution” setting, hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the recorder.
There is no TV programme reception.
, Set the channel manually in “Digital
Manual Setting” (page 84) or “Analog
Manual Setting” (page 85) in the
“Channel” setup.
, Select the correct source using the INPUT button, or select a channel of any TV programme using the PROG +/– buttons.
You can check the currently selected input source in the front panel display.
The picture is breaking up.
, The signal strength is low. For digital broadcasting, you can check the signal strength using the blue button (“Signal”) in
“Digital Channel List” in the “Channel”
, Check aerial installation.
TV programme pictures are distorted.
, Reorient the TV aerial.
, Adjust the picture (refer to the TV’s instruction manual).
, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.
, Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables farther apart.
, The aerial cable is connected to the
AERIAL OUT jack on the recorder.
Connect the cable to the AERIAL IN jack.
, Change the screen mode of your TV to suit the image.
, Set “HDMI Resolution” to “576p” in the
“Video In/Out” setup (page 92).
TV channels cannot be changed.
, 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.
, Press INPUT to switch the input source.
Select “L1” in the front panel display when the equipment is connected to the LINE 1/
DECODER jack, or “L2” when the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jack.
, When “Standby Mode” is set to “Mode 1” in the “System 1” setup, input signals from the LINE 1/DECODER jack are not output from the LINE 3 – TV jack. Set “Standby
Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “System 1”
The playback picture or TV programme from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted.
, 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.
, Set “TV Type” in the “Video In/Out” setup in accordance with the screen size of your
The picture does not fill the screen, even though the picture size is set in “TV
Type” in the “Video In/Out” setup.
, The picture size of the title is fixed.
The picture is black and white.
, Check that “LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]” in the “Video In/Out” setup is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your
, If you are using a SCART cable, be sure to use one that is fully wired (21 pins).
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GUIDE Plus+ system
GUIDE Plus+ system does not appear.
, Perform “Manual Data Download” to download the GUIDE Plus+ data manually
, The timer is set. Cancel the timer setting.
, The clock is incorrect. Set the clock
, If the host channel has changed or moved, the programme guide data cannot be received. Select “Easy Setup” in “Initial
Setup” in the System Menu, and follow the on-screen instructions to make the settings
again (page 23). If the problem persists
after waiting for one day, search for the host channel at the following website.
www.europe.guideplus.com
Programme listings for some programme positions are missing.
, The programme guide data may not be updated. Turn off the recorder and let the recorder receive the programme guide data.
, Some broadcast stations support only two days of data. For details, refer to the following website: www.europe.guideplus.com
, The recorder supports only MP3 audio,
Dolby Digital and MPEG audio for DivX video files. Press AUDIO to select a supported audio signal format.
, When the audio description is not output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, set “MPEG” to “PCM” in the “Audio
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cable again.
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a
DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals).
, The equipment connected to the HDMI
OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format. In this case, set “HDMI
Audio” to “PCM” in the “Audio Out”
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“DRC” in the “Audio Out” setup to “On”
The programme listing is not up to date.
, The recorder was in use during the time that the GUIDE Plus+ data was scheduled to be downloaded.
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect all connections securely.
, The connecting cable is damaged.
, The input source setting on the audio component or the connection to the audio component is incorrect.
, The recorder is in reverse play, fastforward, slow motion, or pause mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI
OUT jacks, check the “Audio Out” setup
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played.
, When recording from connected equipment, set “External Audio” to
“Bilingual” in the “Audio In” setup
, When recording or playing multilingual tracks (main or sub), set the appropriate
settings in the “Audio In” setup (page 93).
, If you have connected an audio component to the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for the
HDD (when “Bilingual Rec. Mode
(HDD)” is set to “On” in the “Audio In”
setup (page 93)) during playback, set
“Dolby Digital” in the “Audio Out” setup
The sound is breaking up.
, The signal strength is low. For digital broadcasting, you can check the signal strength using the blue button (“Signal”) in
“Digital Channel List” in the “Channel”
, Check aerial installation.
Recording/Timer recording/
Editing
Recording to a DVD is not possible.
, The recording destination is HDD only.
The programme position cannot be changed from the programme position you are recording.
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
Recording does not start immediately
after you press z REC.
, Operate the recorder only after
“LOADING,” “FORMATTING,” or
“INFO WRITE” disappears from the front panel display.
, A programme with parental control information has been set for recording. If the display for entering your password appears before recording starts, enter your four-digit password using the number buttons. Your password is required when you record programmes with an age limit that exceeds the age limit you set
, Another timer setting overlapped the timer
setting (page 43, 52). Check the timer
settings in the schedule list (page 42) and
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
, The recorder was in the process of dubbing.
Recording does not stop immediately
after you press x REC STOP.
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input disc data before recording can stop.
Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more than
30 minutes. Reset the clock (page 83).
, The channel was disabled or erased after
the timer recording was set. See “Digital
Channel List” (page 85) and “Analog
, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains, and connect it again.
, The programme contains copy protection signals (pay-per-view, AVC) that restrict copying, or a scrambled channel is selected.
Recording does not stop after you press x .
, Press x REC STOP.
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 30 minutes, reset the clock (page 83).
, Another timer setting overlapped the timer
setting (page 43, 52). Check the timer
settings in the schedule list (page 42) and
, Disc space was not sufficient.
Contents previously recorded were erased.
, 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.
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Editing was not saved on a disc.
, After editing a disc, there was a power failure or the mains lead was disconnected before editing was saved.
, For DVDs recorded on other DVD equipment, editing may not be saved correctly.
Titles cannot be edited.
, Titles cannot be erased or edited while recording or dubbing.
, Radio titles can only be renamed or erased.
Playback
The recorder does not play any type of disc (except HDD).
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up.
, The disc is not correctly inserted.
, Moisture has condensed inside the
recorder. See “Notes About This
, If the disc was recorded on another
recorder and was not finalised (page 74),
the recorder cannot play the disc.
The recorder does not start playback from the beginning.
, Resume play was activated (page 56).
, 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 (page 54).
The recorder starts playing automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function.
, Depending on the DVD, playback starts automatically when you press TITLE
LIST.
Playback stops automatically.
, 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.
, Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to do some of the operations above.
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc.
The language of the sound track or the subtitles cannot be changed or turned off.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the language of the sound track or the subtitles.
, Try changing the language using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
, After you have changed the language for the DVD menu, remove and insert the
DVD again to apply the change.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits changing angles.
, Try changing the angle using the DVD’s menu.
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder.
The DivX video files do not play.
, The DivX video files are not created in a format that the recorder can play
, Some DivX video files on a disc or USB device may not play smoothly. In this case, copy the DivX video files to the HDD and play them on the HDD.
The MP3 files do not play.
, The MP3 files are not recorded in a format
that the recorder can play (page 113).
The photo files do not play.
, The photo files are not recorded in a format
that the recorder can play (page 113).
, It takes some time to play progressive
JPEG image files.
TV Pause does not work.
, The HDD is full.
, Set the TV’s input source to the recorder, and use the recorder’s tuner to watch TV programmes.
Dubbing
You dubbed a title, but the title did not appear in the HDD Title List.
, The title contained a copy protection
signal, so it was moved (page 110).
You dubbed a title from the HDD to a
DVD, but the title did not appear in the
DVD Title List.
, The letters or symbols that are not displayed on the on-screen keyboard for
“Rename” (page 68) are replaced with “#.”
, Depending on the DVD, the title name may not be dubbed.
HDD camcorder dubbing is not possible.
, An HDD camcorder which is not supported by this recorder is connected
, The HDD camcorder is not set to the USB
, The HDD camcorder contains only the contents that have already been dubbed to the recorder when you are dubbing using the ONE-TOUCH DUB button. To dub the same contents to the recorder again, perform “One-Touch Dubbing reset” in the
“System 2” setup (page 89), then perform
One-Touch Dubbing again.
The recording mode indication is incorrect.
, When the recording or dubbing is less than
5 minutes, the recording mode indication may be displayed incorrectly. Note that the actual recording or dubbing itself was correctly made in the selected recording mode.
Remote control
The remote does not function.
, Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same
command mode (page 88). The default
command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “3.” You can check the current command mode in the
front panel display (page 13).
, The batteries are weak.
, The remote is too far from the recorder.
, The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you replaced
the batteries. Reset the code (page 22).
, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the recorder.
Display
The clock has stopped or is incorrect.
, Set the clock manually again (page 83).
The timer indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have enough space.
The clock does not appear in the front panel display when the recorder is turned off.
, “Front Panel Display” is set to “Off” in the
The title or station name is not correctly displayed.
, In some areas, letters or symbols may not be displayed correctly.
Others
The recorder does not detect a USB device connected to the recorder.
, Make sure that the USB device is securely
connected to the recorder (page 58).
, Check if the USB device or a cable is damaged.
, Check if the USB device is on.
, The USB device is connected via a USB hub. Connect the USB device directly to the recorder.
Display language on the screen switches automatically.
, When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”
(default) in the “System 1” setup
(page 87), 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.
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The BRAVIA Sync features do not operate.
, Your TV is not compatible with the
BRAVIA Sync features.
, “Control for HDMI” is set to “Off” in the
, The recorder is connected to the TV via an amplifier. Connect the recorder directly to the TV.
“REPAIR ERR” appears in the front panel display.
, The recorder’s repair function is activated to repair the hard disk drive or disc. Leave the recorder on until “REPAIR ERR” disappears from the front panel display.
Some data may be lost even if the repair function is activated.
The recorder does not operate properly.
, Press the RESET button on the front panel
(page 12). Then, press [/1 to turn on the
recorder.
, 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.
“E01” appears in the front panel display.
, 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.
, The HDD information is incorrect. You cannot make a new recording to the HDD.
Format the HDD following the instructions of “Format” in “HDD Formatting”
(page 82). 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.
The disc tray does not open after you
press Z (open/close).
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have dubbed or edited a
DVD. This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc.
, The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child
, Depending on the disc, the recorder checks whether the disc is finalised when the disc is removed from the recorder.
“UPDATE” appears in the front panel display.
, The recorder is updating the EPG and other information.
The Parental Lock does not work.
, Check the “D.TV Age Limit” setting in the
“Parental Lock” setup (page 96).
The disc tray does not open and you
cannot remove the disc after you press Z
(open/close).
, Turn off the recorder. Once the clock appears in the front panel display, disconnect the mains lead. (If the recorder does not turn off or if the clock does not appear in the front panel display, disconnect the mains lead anyway.)
Connect the mains lead again while pressing down Z on the recorder, and release the button when the disc tray opens.
Mechanical sounds are heard when the recorder is off.
, While the recorder is updating the EPG and other information, operating noises
(such as the internal fan) may be heard, even when the power is off. This is not a malfunction.
The recorder turns off suddenly while operating.
, The recorder automatically turns off when it detects any problem. Contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Resetting the Recorder
You can reset the recorder to all its factory settings.
1
Make sure that the recorder is turned on and remove the disc.
2
Hold down x (stop) on the recorder
and press [/1 on the recorder.
All settings are reset and the recorder turns off.
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Discs That Can Be Dubbed on
Type
DVD+RW
Disc Logo Icon used in this manual
Formatting
(new discs)
Compatibility with other
DVD players (finalising)
Format in VR mode (DVD+RW
Playable on DVD+RWcompatible players
(finalisation unnecessary)
+ RW
DVD-RW VR mode
Video mode
DVD+R
DVD+R DL
DVD-R VR mode
DVD-R
DL
Video mode
-RW
VR
Format in VR
-RW
Video
Format in Video mode
Format in VR mode (DVD+R
VIDEO)
Playable only on VR mode compatible players
(finalisation unnecessary)
Playable on most DVD players (finalisation
Playable on most DVD players (finalisation
+ R
-R
VR
-R
Video
Format in VR mode
Format in Video mode
Playable only on DVD-R in VR mode compatible players (finalisation
Playable on most DVD players (finalisation
Usable disc versions (as of April 2009)
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1,
Ver.1.2 with CPRM*)
• 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0,
Ver.2.1 with CPRM*)
• 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.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images.
Discs that cannot be dubbed on
• DVD-RAMs
Maximum number of titles that can be dubbed on a disc
Disc
DVD-RW/DVD-R
DVD+RW/DVD+R
DVD+R DL
DVD-R DL
Number of titles
99
49
49
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• You cannot record TV programmes or contents on connected equipment directly to a disc.
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s
format, reformat the disc (page 81). Note that the
disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For
Video” printed on their packaging.
• In some cases, you may not be able to dub titles on discs that contain titles dubbed on other DVD equipment. If you do dub a new title, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD menu of
DVD+RWs.
• You may not be able to edit or dub on some recordable discs, depending on the disc.
• Do not insert any discs that cannot be dubbed or played on this recorder. This may cause the recorder to malfunction.
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Discs That Can Be Played
Type
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO CD
Disc Logo
Icon used in this manual
DVD
Characteristics
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented
This recorder also recognises DVD-
RAMs
*1
as DVD Video compatible discs.
VCD
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format
CD *2
DATA DVD *3
DATA CD
*2
—
—
CD
DATA DVD
DATA CD
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RAMs
*1 containing MP3
*4
files or DivX video files
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-ROMs containing MP3
*4
files, JPEG image files or DivX video files
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing either MP3
*4
files, JPEG image files or DivX video files
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“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.
*1
If the DVD-RAM has a removable cartridge, remove the cartridge before playback.
*2
You can copy contents on CDs/DATA CDs to
*3
You can copy contents on DATA DVDs to the
HDD (page 58). Also, you can copy contents on
*4
the HDD to DATA DVDs (page 65).
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
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 (Blu-ray Discs)
• HD DVDs
• Discs recorded with an AVCHDcompatible DVD video camera
• DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs that do not contain
DVD Video, DivX video, photo files, or
MP3 files.
• DVD Audio discs
• Cartridge-only type DVD-RAMs.
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
• DVDs that were recorded on a different recorder and not correctly finalised.
Note on playback operations of DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Refer to the instructions supplied with the DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs.
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
ALL
will also play on this recorder.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback prohibited by region code.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
Region code
Notes on discs
This recorder is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact
Disc (CD) standard. Therefore, these discs may not be compatible with this recorder.
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• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs, DVD-RAMs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalised. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device.
• Do not insert any discs that cannot be played on this recorder. This may cause the recorder to malfunction.
About Recording Mode
Like the standard ×3 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 recording, but the large data volume also results in a shorter recording time.
Conversely, a longer duration provides a longer recording time, but the lower data volume results in a coarser picture quality.
The table below shows the approximate recording times for the HDD in each recording mode.
Recording time in each recording mode
Approx. recording time (hours)
Recording mode RDR-
DC90
RDR-
DC100/
DC105
RDR-
DC200/
DC205
RDR-
DC305
RDR-
DC500/
DC505
56 88 112 176 DR*
(Direct recording)
42
HQ (High quality)
20
SP
(Standard mode)
41
LP (Long duration)
84
27
56
110
43
88
175
56
115
225
89
180
355
EP
(Extended
100 135 210 270 430 mode)
(6 hours)
EP
(Extended
170 225 355 460 720 mode)
(8 hours)
* You can record digital TV programmes directly without picture quality deterioration. The approximate recording time above is when recorded at 6 Mbps.
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• The maximum continuous recording time to the
HDD is 8 hours for a single title. A title longer than 8 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 only a still picture or just sound.
About Copy Protection
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder.
Dubbing restriction
You cannot dub movies and other DVD
VIDEOs to the HDD. Also, when dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, scenes that contain a copy protection signal cannot be recorded.
Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals can be moved only from the HDD to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode)* (after the title is moved, the original title in the HDD is erased). The “Move” function is performed using Dubbing List.
Discs that can be used for protected signals
Copy protection signals
Copy-Free (No copy protection signal)
Usable discs
HDD
-RW
Video
-R
Video
+ RW -RW
VR
+ R -R
VR
Copy-Once
Copy-Never
HDD
-RW
VR
*
-R VR
*
None
* CPRM-compatible DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only.
The dubbed disc can be played only on CPRM
compatible equipment (page 107).
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. b
Protected titles in the HDD cannot be moved.
Language Code List
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language not specified
111
112
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 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 nonstandard 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.
Notes on MP3 files,
JPEG Image Files, DivX
Video Files, and i.Link
About MP3 files, 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.
DivX
®
is a registered trademark of DivX,
Inc., and is used under license.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX
®
is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays
DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.
You can play MP3/JPEG/DivX format files on the HDD, DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs), DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-RAMs) or USB devices.
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.
DATA CDs must be recorded according to
ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet format.
You can also play discs recorded in
MultiSession/Border.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.
* Not available for MP3 files.
Note on MultiSession/Border discs
If audio tracks and images in Music CD format or Video CD format are recorded in the first session/border, only the first session/border will be played back.
MP3 files, JPEG image files, or
DivX video files that the recorder can play
The recorder can play the following tracks and files:
– MP3 files 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:C
B
:C
R
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.
b
• The recorder will play any data with the extension “.mp3,” “.jpeg,” “.jpg,” “.avi,” or
“.divx” even if they are not in MP3, JPEG, or
DivX format. Playing these data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may not be possible. For example, the picture may be unclear, playback may not appear smooth, the sound may skip, and so on.
• Depending on the disc, playback may take some time to start.
• Some files cannot be played.
• The maximum number of folders and files that can be played on the HDD or the USB device is
500. For discs that are formatted and copied on this recorder, the maximum number of folders and files that can be played is 500 in total.
• The HDD and the USB device can each have 8 folder layers. Discs that are formatted on this recorder can have 2 folder layers.
• Proceeding to the next or another folder may take some time.
• The image size that can be displayed is limited.
The following image sizes can be displayed: width 8,000 pixels by height 8,000 pixels at the maximum.
• This recorder supports progressive JPEG image files that are no more than 2 MB.
• This recorder supports MP3 files recorded with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and
48 kHz.
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• No more than a 4 GB MP3 file 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) × 576 (height)/4 GB.
• The recorder may not play a DivX video file when the file has been combined from two or more DivX video files.
• Note that the size of JPEG image files copied to the HDD may be automatically increased to fit the TV screen.
• You cannot copy JPEG image files onto a DATA
DVD finalised on other recorders or devices.
About i.LINK
The DV IN jack on this recorder is i.LINKcompliant for digital video cameras.
i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE
1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
For details on how to dub when this recorder is connected to other video equipment
The DV IN jack on this recorder can only input DVC-SD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV IN jack will not accept
MICRO MV signals from equipment such as a MICRO MV digital video camera with an i.LINK jack.
For further precautions, see the notes on
For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected.
b
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this recorder by the i.LINK cable
(DV connecting cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINK-compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected.
Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Transmission standards (Digital
broadcasting): DVB-T
Channel coverage (Digital broadcasting):
VHF/UHF
Channel coverage (Analogue broadcasting):
PAL (B/G, D/K, I)/SECAM (L)
VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 to
F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J
UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to
B69, F21 to F69
CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20, France
B to Q
HYPER: S21 to S41
The above channel coverage merely ensures the channel reception within these ranges. It does not guarantee the ability to receive signals in all circumstances. The channels that can be received differ depending on the country/region.
Video reception: Frequency synthesizer system
Audio reception: Split carrier system
Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication: 24-hour cycle (digital)
Video recording format: MPEG-2,
MPEG-1
Audio recording format/applicable bit
rate:
DVB-T: DR (Direct Recording)
(TS Rec Mode)
ATT: Dolby Digital 2ch
(HQ, SP, LP, EP (6 hours): 256 kbps,
EP (8 hours): 128 kbps) i.LINK and are trademarks.
Inputs and outputs
LINE 2 OUT
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p
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, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
):
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,
P
B
/C
B
: 0.7 Vp-p, P
R
/C
R
: 0.7 Vp-p
HDMI OUT: HDMI™ Connector
USB:
USB jack (For connecting digital still camera, Memory card reader, USB memory, HDD camcorder and Hard disk drive)
Conditional access module (RDR-DC105/
DC205/DC305/DC505 only): CAM
(Conditional Access Module) slot
General
Power requirements: 220-240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Power consumption:
RDR-DC90/DC100/DC200/DC500:
44 W
RDR-DC105/DC205/DC305/DC505:
45 W
Dimensions (approx.):
430 × 71.5 × 258 mm (width/height/ depth) incl. projecting parts
Hard disk drive capacity:
RDR-DC90: 120 GB
RDR-DC100/DC105: 160 GB
RDR-DC200/DC205: 250 GB
RDR-DC305: 320 GB
RDR-DC500/DC505: 500 GB
Maximum recordable number of titles
*
:
999
Mass (approx.): 4.1 kg
Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC
Operating humidity: 25% to 80%
Supplied accessories:
Mains lead (1)
Aerial cable (1)
Remote commander (remote) (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
* The maximum length for one title is 8 hours.
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
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Keep this important information about how to re-tune your
Digital TV Recorder during the digital TV switchover
116
Television in the UK is going digital, bringing us all more choices and new services. Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region.
Please see the overleaf to find out when your area switches to digital.
Digital UK is the independent, non-profit organisation leading the process of digital TV switchover in the
UK. Digital UK provides impartial information on what people need to do to prepare for the move to digital, and when they need to do it.
How the switchover affects Digital TV Recorders (DTR) including Freeview+ models and
DVD Recorders with Freeview built in:
When the TV switchover happens in your area, there are at least two occasions when you will need to retune your digital TV recorder in order to continue receiving your existing TV channels, and also to pick up new ones. Digital UK, the body leading the digital TV switchover, will advise you when you need to re-tune during the switchover.
If you find you can’t receive the extra digital channels, it may be because your area is not covered by
Freeview yet or that you need an aerial upgrade. Visit www.digital.co.uk to check.
How to re-tune:
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode or during playback.
2
Select “Initial Setup” using M/m, and press .
3
Select “Channel” using M/m, and press .
4
Select “Auto Channel Setting” using M/m, and press .
5
Follow the on-screen instructions.
If you are missing any channels, it may be that they are not available in your area, or that your aerial needs upgrading.
If you have any questions, please contact Sony on 08705 111 999 or call Digital UK on 0845 6 50 50
50 or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk
†Calls charged at BT rate of 3p per minute daytime and 1p per minute evenings and weekends.
Rates may vary for calls from non-BT lines.
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Index
Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.
Numerics
“96kHz PCM”
A
“A-B Erase”
“AD Mixing Level”
Aerial
“AFT”
Alternate Programmes
“Analog Manual Setting”
“Audio In”
“Audio Out”
Audio output
“Auto Channel Setting”
“Auto Chapter” 87
“Auto Clock Setting”
“Auto Finalisation”
“Auto Power off”
B
Batteries
“Bilingual Rec. Mode
(HDD)”
“Bilingual Recording”
Bilingual recording
BRAVIA Sync
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C
CAM
Canal Plus
CD
“CH System”
“Change Password”
“Channel”
“Chap.Search”
“Chapter”
Chase Play
Child Lock
“CI Information”
“Clock Setting”
“Command Mode”
“Component Video Out”
Conditional Access
Module
Connecting the aerial cable
the HDMI cable
the video cables
Copy protection signals
Copy-Free
Copy-Never
Copy-Once
“Country”
CPRM
Creating a Playlist
D
“D.TV Age Limit”
“D.TV Audio(Primary)”
“D.TV
Audio(Secondary)”
“D.TV Subtitle(Primary)”
“D.TV
Subtitle(Secondary)”
“D.TV Teletext(Primary)”
“D.TV
Teletext(Secondary)”
DATA CD
DATA DVD
“Decoder”
“Digital Channel List”
“Digital Manual Setting”
Digital Services
EPG
“Disc”
“Disc Information”
“Format”
“Rename”
Disc settings
“Disc Setup”
Disc types
“Divide”
DivX video files
“DivX® Registration”
Dolby Digital
“DRC”
DTS
“Dubbing”
Dubbing dubbing format
from a finalised DVD to the HDD
from the HDD to a
DVD
Move
DV camcorder
DV camcorder dubbing
“DV Dubbing”
One Touch Dubbing
“DV Dubbing”
“DV Input”
“DVD Audio”
“DVD Menu”
“DVD Playback”
“DVD Subtitle”
DVD VIDEO
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD-R
DVD-RAM
DVD-ROM
DVD-RW
E
Easy Setup
Editing
Playlist
titles
“EP Mode Time”
EPG
Viewing a list of available channels
“EPG Type Select”
“Erase”
“External Audio”
F
“File Search”
“Finalise”
Finalising
Freeze Frame
Front panel
“Front Panel Display”
Front panel display
G
“Grid”
GUIDE Plus+ system
,
H
Handling discs
HDD camcorder
HDD camcorder dubbing
“HDD-Cam
Dubbing”
One-Touch Dubbing
“HDD Formatting”
“HDD-Cam Dubbing”
HDMI
“4:3 Video Output”
“Control for HDMI”
“HDMI Audio”
“HDMI Colour”
“HDMI Resolution”
HDMI cable
I i.LINK
“Initial Setup”
“Input Colour System”
L
“Language”
“LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]”
M
Main sound
Mains lead
“Manual Clock Setting”
Menu
DVD’s Menu
Top menu
MPEG
“My TV”
N
“Name”
“New Playlist”
NICAM
“NICAM Select”
O
“One-Touch Dubbing reset”
One-Touch Play
“OSD Language”
P
Page mode
“Parental Lock”
Parts and controls
Pause Live TV
PAY-TV
PBC
PhotoTV HD
Play mode
“Repeat”
Playable discs
Playback
DivX video files
fast forward
fast reverse
freeze frame
instant advance
,
instant replay
MP3 files
music CD
photo files
“Repeat”
resume play
scan audio
slow-motion play
,
zoom
Playlist
“Progressive”
“Protection”
Protection title
Q
Quick Timer
R
Rear panel
Recording recording mode
recording time
Series Recording
,
while watching another programme
Recording mode
Recording time
Region code
Remote
“Rename”
“Repeat”
Repeat
“Folder”
“Title”
Resetting the recorder
Resume Play
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S
Scan Audio
“Schedule”
“Search”
Searching fast reverse/fast forward
locating the beginning of the title/chapter/ track/file
scan audio
“Select All”
Series Recording
“Setup”
Simultaneous Rec and
Play
Slow-motion play
“Software Update”
“Sound System”
Split Programmes
“Standby Mode”
Sub sound
“Summer Time”
Super VIDEO CD
“System 1” 87
“System 2”
T
“Time Search”
Timer List
Timer recording check/change/cancel
EPG timer setting
GUIDE Plus+ system
manual setting
,
“Timing”
“Title”
Title List
“Sort”
“Title Search”
“Track”
“Track Search”
TV Pause
TV system
“TV Type”
U
“Unfinalise”
“Unselect All”
Usable discs
USB
V
“Version”
Video cable
VIDEO CD
“Video In/Out”
Video mode
Video output
“Visual Search”
VR mode
Z
Zoom
ZWEITON
About how to re-tune your TV during the digital TV switchover, see page 116.
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