4-128-703-12(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct RDR-AT100/AT105/AT107/AT200/AT205 © 2009 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. 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 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 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. RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure. 2 GUIDE Plus+ and G-LINK are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates. GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/ 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. ,continued 3 • 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 placement Copyrights • 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. • 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. • This Product includes FontAvenue® fonts licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC corporation. • “ ” and x-Application are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • 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. 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. 4 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. 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 5 models: RDR-AT100, RDR-AT105, RDR-AT107, RDR-AT200, and RDR-AT205. 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, see “Recordable and Playable Discs” on page 143. • 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. • RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 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. 5 Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller . . . . . . . 15 A: Connecting a set top box receiver (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 B: Connecting the aerial cable only (no set top box receiver). . . . . . . . 17 Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only). . . . . . 20 About the “Control for HDMI” functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Sync (for HDMI connections only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Step 5: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Controlling TVs with the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote . . . . 24 Step 6: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner (RDR-AT100/AT200 only) . . . . 31 Connecting an External Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Connecting a decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Setting external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programme positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 2. Recording a Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Checking the disc status while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Displaying the playing time and play information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 4. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 5. Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Labelling a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Protecting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 6. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Unfinalising a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 7. Reformatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 6 GUIDE Plus+ (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Viewing the GUIDE Plus+ Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV) . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel (Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually (Setup). . . . . . . . . 50 Checking programme positions (Editor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Disabling programme positions (Editor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual/Easy Timer) (For RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Setting the timer manually (Schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Easy Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Using the Quick Timer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Creating chapters in a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Timer Recording (For RDR-AT100/AT200) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Using the Quick Timer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Creating chapters in a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Schedule) (For RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Checking/changing timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Cancelling timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) (For RDR-AT100/AT200) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Recording from Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Recording from connected equipment without a timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec.) (RDR-AT100/AT200 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Playing repeatedly (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Creating your own programme (Programme) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Playing DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Connecting the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Playing DivX video files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Advanced Playback Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Pausing a TV broadcast (TV Pause/Pause Live TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chase Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Searching for a Time/Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 ,continued 7 Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Erasing and Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Editing multiple titles (Multi-Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Dividing a title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Erasing and Editing a Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Dividing a chapter (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Erasing a chapter (Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Combining multiple chapters (Combine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Moving a Playlist title (Move) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Moving a chapter (Move) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Dubbing (HDD y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 HDD/DVD Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Dubbing Using Dubbing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 HDD Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Before HDD Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 One-Touch Dubbing from HDD Camcorder (ONE-TOUCH DUB) . . . . . . . 89 Dubbing from HDD Camcorder Using the On-Screen Display (HDD-Cam Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 DV Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Before DV Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape (DV One-Touch Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . 93 Dubbing Selected Scenes (DV Manual Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Playing from a DV Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Music Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 About Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Preparing for Using Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Connecting the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Copying tracks or albums (USB t HDD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Copying audio tracks (DISC t HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Copying tracks or albums on the HDD (HDD y HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Playing repeatedly (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Creating your own programme (Programme) (USB device only) . . . . . 99 Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox (HDD only) . . . . . . . . . . . 100 8 Photo Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 About the “Photo Album” Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Preparing for Using the “Photo Album” Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Connecting the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Copying JPEG image files to the HDD (DISC/USB t HDD) . . . . . . . 102 Copying all JPEG image files from the connected USB device (USB t DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Copying JPEG image files or albums on the HDD (HDD y HDD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Copying JPEG image albums to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Copying JPEG image files to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . 104 Using the “Photo Album” List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Playing a slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Creating a Slideshow with Your Favourite Music and Graphic Effects (x-Pict Story) (HDD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Printing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Adjusting Picture Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Using the Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Disc Settings (Disc Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Recorder Settings (Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Video Settings (Video In/Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Audio Input Settings (Audio In) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Audio Output Settings (Audio Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Language Settings (Language) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Recording Settings (Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Playback Settings (Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 HDMI Settings (HDMI Output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Other Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Other Settings (Options 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Resetting the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 About Recording/Dubbing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Country/Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, DivX Video Files, and i.Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 9 Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 RDR-AT100/AT200 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 0 A HDD (35) Records to or plays titles on HDD. DVD (34) Records to or plays titles on DVD. B [/1 (on/standby) (25) Turns the recorder on or off. C Z (open/close) (34) Opens or closes the disc tray. D PROG (programme) +/– (35) The + button has a tactile dot*. E Number buttons (74) The number 5 button has a tactile dot*. 10 0 F INPUT (input select) (63) Selects an input source. G AUDIO (67) The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*. H CLEAR (40, 69, 70) I TV/DVD (23) Switches between TV mode and DVD mode. J SUBTITLE (67) Green (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) (47) K ANGLE (67, 107) Changes the angles or rotates an image during slideshow. Yellow (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) (47) U ./> (previous/next) (67, 98) PAGE +/– (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) (48) Changes the programme list by page. L Red (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) (47) / (instant replay/instant advance) (67) M PLAY MODE (69, 74) mc / CM (search/ slow/freeze frame) (47, 67, 98) Blue (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) (47) N GUIDE (for RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205) (47) DAY +/– (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) (48) Changes the programme list by day. Displays GUIDE Plus+® system screen. H (play) (65, 107) TIMER (for RDR-AT100/AT200) (58) X (pause) (35, 67, 98, 107) O SYSTEM MENU (113) x (stop) (65, 97, 107) The H button has a tactile dot*. TITLE LIST (37, 65, 76) V TV PAUSE (72) TOP MENU (65) W z REC (35) P INFO (information) (RDR-AT105/ AT107/AT205 only) (48) Displays the programme information. Q MENU (65) Displays the disc’s menu. R </M/m/,/ENTER (25) S O RETURN (25) T DISPLAY (39) Displays the playing status or disc information. x REC STOP (35) HDD/DVD DUB (83) Starts dubbing the current playing title or cancels the dubbing. REC MODE (35) Selects the recording mode. X TV [/1 (on/standby) (23) TV t (input select) (23) TV 2 (volume) +/– (23) TV PROG (programme) +/– (23) The + button has a tactile dot*. Y ZOOM (RDR-AT100/AT200 only) (107) Zooms an image during a slideshow. * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder. ,continued 11 Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) (25) N ONE-TOUCH DUB (89, 93) Turns the recorder on or off. B (remote sensor) (23) C Disc tray (34) D Front panel display (13) E Z (open/close) (34) Opens or closes the disc tray. F N (play) (65, 107) The N button has a tactile dot*. G x (stop) (65, 97, 107) H HDD Lights up when the HDD is selected. DVD Lights up when the DVD is selected. I PROGRAM +/– (35) The + button has a tactile dot*. J INPUT (input select) (63) Selects an input source. K x REC STOP (35) L z REC (35) M LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/ L(MONO) AUDIO R) jacks (30) Connect a VCR or similar recording device to these jacks. 12 Starts dubbing from a connected digital video camera. O DV IN jack (91) Connect a DV camcorder to this jack. P USB jack (type A) (95, 101) Connect a USB device to this jack. Q PictBridge USB jack (type B) (111) Connect a PictBridge-compatible printer to this jack. * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder. To lock the recorder (Child Lock) You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not cancelled by mistake. When the recorder is turned off, hold down x (stop) on the recorder until “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. The recorder does not work except for timer recordings and Synchro-Recording (RDRAT100/AT200 only) while the Child Lock is set. To unlock the recorder, hold down x (stop) on the recorder until “UNLOCKED” appears in the front panel display. Front panel display A SYNCHRO REC indicator (RDRAT100/AT200 only) (64) Lights up when the recorder is set to stand by for Synchro-Recording. B Displays the following: • Playing time • Current title/chapter/track/index number • Recording time/recording mode • Clock • Programme position • EPG indication (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) (47) “EPG” appears when receiving the GUIDE Plus+ data. • TV Direct Rec. indication (35) “TV” appears in the right most two digits. C NTSC indicator (118, 123) Lights up when NTSC colour system is selected. D VPS/PDC indicator (55, 59) Lights up when the VPS/PDC function is turned on. E Timer indicator (52, 58) Lights up when the timer for recording is set. F Disc type Lights up when a recordable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc is loaded. G Command Mode indicator (132) Displays the Command Mode of the remote. When the Command Mode for the recorder is set to “3 (Default setting),” either “1” or “2” does not appear. H Recording status I Dubbing direction indicator J Playing status ,continued 13 Rear panel A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (15) B LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) jacks (18, 21) G AC IN terminal (22) C LINE 1/DECODER jack (29) H LINE 3 – TV jack (18) D G-LINK jack (RDR-AT105/ AT107/AT205 only) (16) I LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (18) Connect the set top box controller to this jack. E HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack (18, 21) 14 F DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21) J COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) jacks (18) Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Hooking Up the Recorder Box Controller Hookups and Settings b Notes • See “Specifications” (page 155) for a list of supplied accessories. • Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. • 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. Select one of the following aerial hookups. Do NOT set “LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 123) when making connection A. “Standby Mode” is set to “Mode 1” (default) in the “Basic” 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 25) or use a splitter to divide aerial input signals between the TV and the recorder. If you have Hookup Set top box receiver A (page 16) No set top box receiver B (page 17) Hookups and Settings 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 22. z Hint You can also set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “Basic” setup (page 118). b Notes • If your aerial is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external aerial connector (not supplied) to connect the aerial to the recorder. • If you have separate cables for AERIAL antennas, use an AERIAL UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the aerial to the recorder. • If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected set top box receiver. ,continued 15 A: Connecting a set top box receiver (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) With this hookup, you can record any programme position on the set top box receiver. To watch cable programmes, you need to match the programme position on the recorder to the aerial output programme position on the set top box receiver. Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the set top box receiver. Wall Set top box receiver Set top box controller (page 17) ANT IN TO TV Aerial cable*1 (not supplied) SCART cord*2 (not supplied) to AERIAL IN to G-LINK DVD recorder to AERIAL OUT TV Aerial cable (supplied) to aerial input : Signal flow *1 If your set top box receiver does not have an aerial output jack, connect the aerial cable to the recorder’s AERIAL IN jack. *2 Connect only if your set top box receiver has a SCART connector. If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals, connect the TV SCART connector on the set top box receiver to the LINE 1/DECODER jack, and set “LINE 1 In” to “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 123). Refer to the instructions supplied with the set top box receiver. 16 About the set top box receiver control function B: Connecting the aerial cable only (no set top box receiver) Use this hookup if you watch cable programme position without a set top box receiver. Also use this hookup if you are connecting only an aerial antenna. With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder. Hookups and Settings You can use the set top box receiver control function with hookup A. When using the set top box receiver control function: – The recorder controls the set top box receiver via the supplied set top box controller. – The recorder controls programme positions on the set top box receiver for timer recording. – You can use the recorder’s remote control to change programme positions on the set top box receiver whenever the set top box receiver and recorder are turned on. After making hookup A, check that the recorder correctly controls the set top box receiver (page 26). Wall to AERIAL IN DVD recorder to AERIAL OUT TV to aerial input Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow 17 Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns, A through E, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. B A TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) TV, projector, or audio component to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) SCART cord (not supplied) (yellow) to T LINE 3 – TV DVD recorder (green) (blue) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (green) (blue) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) to HDMI OUT S-video cord (not supplied) C TV, projector, or audio component : Signal flow HDMI cord (red) D 18 to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) TV, projector, or audio component E TV, projector, or audio component A SCART input jack When connecting to the HDMI jack When setting “LINE 3 Out” to “S-Video” or “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 122), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal. Follow the steps below. Improper handling may damage the HDMI jack and the connector. 1 You will enjoy standard quality images. C S VIDEO input jack You will enjoy high quality images. D Component video input jacks (Y, PB/ CB, PR/CR) You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, use this connection and set “Progressive” to “Compatible” in the “Easy Setup” setup (page 25). Then set “Component Video Out” to “Progressive” in the “Video In/Out” setup to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Component Video Out” on page 122. Connector is upside down 2 Hookups and Settings B Video input jack 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. Not straight Insert the HDMI connector straight into the HDMI jack. Do not bend or apply pressure to the HDMI connector. E HDMI input jack Use a certified HDMI cord to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. When connecting a Sony TV that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function, see page 20. To see the signals from the connected set top box receiver when the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only, turn the recorder on. b Notes • Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when moving the recorder. • Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet wall, if you place the recorder on the cabinet with the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the HDMI jack or the HDMI cord. • Do not twist the HDMI connector while connecting to or disconnecting from the HDMI jack to avoid damaging the HDMI jack and connector. When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 128. If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE 1/ DECODER jack on the recorder (page 29). ,continued 19 b Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. • Do not make connections A and E 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. • If you connect the recorder to a TV with SMARTLINK, set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in the “Video In/Out” setup. • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack (connection E) to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • Component video and RGB signals are not output when using the HDMI connection. * This DVD recorder incorporates HighDefinition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only) If the connected TV (or other connected equipment such as a set top box receiver) complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link*3, MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK*2, CINEMALINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, you can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features. • TV Direct Rec. (page 35) • One-Touch Play (page 66) • Preset Download You can download the tuner preset data from your TV to this recorder, and tune the recorder according to that data in “Easy Setup.” • NexTView Download You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV. To prepare for the SMARTLINK features Set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 122) and “SMARTLINK” to “This Recorder Only” in the “Options” setup (page 132). 20 b Notes • For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins. Refer as well to your TV’s instruction manual for this connection. • Not all TVs respond to the functions above. *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 “MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation. “EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks of Philips Corporation. “Q-Link” and “NexTView Link” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation. “EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. “T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation. 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 cord, operation is simplified as below: • One-Touch Play (page 66) • 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 Notes • 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 “HDMI Output” setup (page 131). Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord [Speakers] [Speakers] Rear (L) Rear (R) Audio component with a decoder Front (L) A Front (R) Centre Subwoofer or HDMI cord to HDMI OUT Hookups and Settings Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound. to coaxial/HDMI digital input Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) DVD recorder to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) INPUT B VIDEO (yellow) (white) L (white) (red) Audio/video cord (not supplied) (yellow)* AUDIO R (red) TV, projector, or audio component : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18). ,continued 21 A Digital audio input jack 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. If you connect a Sony audio component that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the audio component. B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speakers for sound. z Hint For correct speaker location, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. b Notes • Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers. • With connection B, do not connect the LINE 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. • With connection A, after you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings in the “Audio Out” setup (page 124). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers. • When you connect the recorder to an audio component using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one of the following: – Connect the audio component to the TV with the HDMI cord, or – Connect the recorder to the TV with a video cord other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S-video cord, or audio/video cord). *1 *2 22 Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads (AC power cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 29), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete. 1 to AC IN 2 to mains Step 5: Preparing the Remote You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV. b Notes • Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV with some or all of the buttons below. • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. Hookups and Settings 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. Controlling TVs with the remote Number buttons TV/DVD b Notes • If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 24). • 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. DISPLAY 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. ,continued 23 Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 (default) Hitachi 24 JVC 33 LG/Goldstar 76 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 08, 72 Samsung 71 Sharp 29 Toshiba 38 The remote performs the following: Buttons Operations TV [/1 Turns your TV on or off. TV 2 (volume) +/– Adjusts the volume of your TV. TV PROG +/– Selects the programme position on your TV. TV t (input select) Switches your TV’s input source. If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed “Step 6: Easy Setup.” The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “3 (Default setting).” You can check the current Command Mode in the front panel display. For details, see page 132. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “3 (Default setting).” The remote does not function if different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode. Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote You can change programme positions of the recorder using the number buttons. 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. To check the current mode, press DISPLAY (page 39). 24 Example: for channel 50 Press “5,” “0,” then press ENTER. Step 6: Easy Setup [/1 GUIDE* </M/m/,, ENTER O RETURN TV [/1 * RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only 1 Turn on the recorder and your TV. Then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. The “Language” display appears. • If the “Language” display does not appear, select “Easy Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in the System Menu (page 118). 2 Select a language for the on-screen displays using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. The initial settings message appears. 3 Select “Start” using M/m, and press ENTER. Follow the on-screen instructions to make the following settings. Hookups and Settings 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. Auto Channel Setting • If you connect a TV to this recorder not using SMARTLINK, select “Auto Scan.” Then select your country/ region using </,, and press ENTER. The programme position order will be set according to the country/region you select. • If you connect a TV to this recorder with SMARTLINK, select “Download from TV.” Then select your country/ region using </,, and press ENTER. The tuner preset data will be downloaded from your TV to this recorder. (For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV.) • To skip this setting, select “Do not set.” To set the programme positions manually, see page 119. Clock Setting • Select “Auto” when a programme position in your local area broadcasts a time signal. The “Auto Clock Setting” display appears. Select a programme position that carries a time signal and then “Start” using </,/m, and press ENTER. If a clock signal cannot be found, press O RETURN, and set the clock manually. • Select “Manual” to set the clock manually. The “Manual Clock Setting” display appears. 1 Select the time zone for your area or GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) using </,, and press m. 2 Select “On” using </, if you are now on summer time, and press ENTER. 3 Set the day, month, year, hour and minutes using </M/m/,, and press ENTER to start the clock. TV Type (page 128) • If you have a widescreen TV, select “Wide (16:9).” • If you have a standard TV, select “Standard (4:3).” This will determine how “widescreen” images are displayed on your TV. ,continued 25 Progressive When you connect a progressive format TV to this recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, select “Compatible.” Standby Mode (page 118) Select the mode for when the recorder is turned off. • “Mode 1” (default): No input signals are output when the recorder is in standby mode. • “Mode 2”: Input signals are output when the recorder is in standby mode. When you select “Mode 1,” the display asks for confirmation. Select “Yes(Mode 2)” or “No(Mode 1).” Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) Follow the instructions below to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and use the connected set top box receiver. 1 Press GUIDE. The GUIDE Plus+ system “Basic Setup” appears. HDD caution messages Read the HDD caution messages, and press ENTER. 4 Select “Finish Setup” using M/m, and press ENTER. “Easy Setup” is completed. Go to “Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only)” (page 26) to use the Gemstar GUIDE Plus+ electronic programme guide. To return to the previous step Press O RETURN. z Hint If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in the System Menu (page 118). 26 2 Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. Then set each item. Language Select a language for the on-screen displays using M/m, and press ENTER. Country Select a country/area using M/m, and press ENTER. Postal Code Enter your postal code using </M/m/ ,, and press ENTER. If “Country” is set to “Others,” you cannot enter a postal code and the GUIDE Plus+ system will not search for a host channel. • If you do not need to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system, press SYSTEM MENU to exit. • Even if you cannot use the GUIDE Plus+ system where you live, you can still set up a manual recording. See “Setting the timer manually (Schedule)” on page 54. External Receiver 1/External Receiver 2/External Receiver 3 (only when connecting the set top box receiver) Press ENTER to select “Continue.” 3 Select the provider using M/m, and press ENTER. 4 Select the receiver brand using M/ m, and press ENTER. If you select “Other providers,” you can select a receiver brand from a list of all available brands. If your receiver brand is not on the list, select “???.” The receiver brand list is automatically updated, so your receiver may be available at a later date. Select your brand when it becomes available. Until then, use “???.” 5 Select the set top box receiver type using M/m, and press ENTER. Select the connection you used for your set top box receiver using M/ m, and press ENTER. When the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using hookup A with both an aerial cable and a SCART cord, select either “Line1” or “Antenna.” The display asks for confirmation. 6 Press ENTER to select “Continue.” The Video Window switches to the specified programme position. 7 Select “YES” using M/m, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. If the Video Window does not switch to the specified programme position, select “NO” and press ENTER until the Video Window switches to the specified programme position. Turn off the recorder to receive GUIDE Plus+ system data. To receive GUIDE Plus+ system data your recorder must be turned off when not in use. If your recorder is connected to a set top box receiver, be sure to leave the set top box receiver turned on. After initial setup, it may take up to 24 hours to begin receiving TV programme listings. Hookups and Settings 1 2 3 b Note You cannot set tuner system or “OSD Language” to a country/region or language that is not supported by the GUIDE Plus+ system. If you cannot get the recorder to control your set top box receiver Check the connection and position of the set top box controller (page 16). If your set top box receiver still does not operate with this recorder, refer to the instructions supplied with your set top box receiver and contact your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you with a compatible set top box receiver. b Notes • The list of external receivers controllable by the GUIDE Plus+ system is updated constantly and is distributed through GUIDE Plus+ system data signals. Since the time your recorder has been produced and the time you installed your recorder for the first time, new external receiver codes might have been added. • If the external receiver is still not on the list or is not controlled properly by the recorder, please call Customer Support to report the brand and model of your external receiver. ,continued 27 To fix the set top box controller to your set top box receiver Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your set top box receiver, fix it in place. 1 Remove the backing on the doublesided tape. 2 Attach it so that the set top box controller is directly above the remote control sensor on your set top box receiver. To change the basic GUIDE Plus+ settings 28 1 2 Press GUIDE. 3 Select “Basic Setup” using M/m, and press ENTER. 4 Repeat from step 2 of “Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system (RDR-AT105/ AT107/AT205 only)” on page 26. Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar using M/ ,, and press ENTER. Connecting a VCR or Similar Device Hookups and Settings 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 “Basic” setup (page 118). 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) (page 91). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 63. 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 SCART cord (not supplied) to SCART input to i LINE 1/DECODER to T LINE 3 – TV DVD recorder b Notes • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals through a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. DVD recorder 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 • The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 1/ DECODER jack. • When you record to a VCR from this 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. ,continued 29 Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord. VCR, etc. OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L S-video cord (not supplied) R Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint 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 Notes • Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord. • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. This may cause noise (feedback). • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. 30 Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner (RDRAT100/AT200 only) Satellite tuner, CanalSat, etc. TV Hookups and Settings Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 1/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro Rec function, see below. Do NOT set “LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 123) when making this connection. SCART cord (not supplied) to SCART input to i LINE 1/DECODER to T LINE 3 – TV DVD recorder If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the LINE 1/DECODER jack, and set “LINE 1 In” to “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 123). Refer to the instructions supplied with the set top box receiver. b Notes • Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, refer to the tuner’s operating instructions. • If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected tuner. If you want to use the Synchro Rec function This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Recording function. See “Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec.) (RDR-AT100/ AT200 only)” on page 64. Set “LINE 1 In” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 123) according to the specifications of your satellite tuner. Refer to your satellite tuner’s instructions for more information. 31 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 “Basic” setup (page 118). If not, the picture will not appear. Note that when you set “LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in step 7 of “Setting external decoder (PAYTV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programme positions” (page 33), you will not be able to select “L1” because Line 1 will become a dedicated line for the decoder. Connecting a decoder External decoder (PAY-TV/ Canal Plus analogue decoder) TV to AERIAL IN Aerial cable (supplied) to T LINE 3 – TV to AERIAL OUT to SCART input SCART cord (not supplied) SCART cord (not supplied) to i LINE 1/DECODER DVD recorder 32 Setting external decoder (PAYTV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programme positions 12 Select your country/region using </ ,, and press ENTER. Programme position 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 Select “Initial Setup” using </M/m/ ,, and press ENTER. 3 Select “Video In/Out” using M/m, and press ENTER. 4 Select “LINE 3 Out” using M/m, and press ENTER. Hookups and Settings 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. 13 Select the desired programme position using PROG +/– or number buttons. 14 Select “Channel” using M/m, and select the external decoder programme position using </,. 15 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.” 16 Select “Decoder” using M/m, and select “On” using </,. 17 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu. 5 Press M/m to select “Video” or “RGB,” and press ENTER. 6 Select “LINE 1 In” using M/m, and press ENTER. Press O RETURN. 7 Press M/m to select “Decoder,” and press ENTER. 8 Press O RETURN to return the cursor to the left column. 9 Select “Tuner” using M/m, and press ENTER. • 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 (PAYTV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes during recording, press the PROGRAM + button on the recorder (“SCART THRU” appears on the front panel display). To return to the previous display, press the PROGRAM – button on the recorder (“SCART NORM” appears on the front panel display). The recorder automatically switches to the programme tuned by the recorder’s tuner after the recording has finished. To watch the connected external decoder (PAYTV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes while the recorder is in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “Basic” setup (page 118). 10 Select “Manual CH Setting” using M/ m, and press ENTER. The highlight moves to “Next Screen.” 11 Press ENTER. To return to the previous step b Notes 33 3 Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Inserting a Disc +RW -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo DVD VCD +R -RVR CD DATA DVD DATA CD Z (open/ close) 1 2 DVD Press DVD. Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray. Recording/playing side facing down 34 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVDs are formatted automatically. • For DVD-RW discs DVD-RWs are formatted in the recording format (VR mode or Video mode) set by “Format DVD-RW” of “Basic” in the “Disc Setup” setup (page 116). • For DVD-R discs DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in Video mode. To format an unused DVD-R in VR mode, format the disc in the “Format” setup (page 45) before you make a recording. If the disc is recordable on this recorder, you can manually re-format the disc to make a blank disc (page 45). 3 2. Recording a Programme HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo Each time you press the button, the display on the TV screen changes as follows: +R -RWVR -RWVideo DVD PROG +/– * Available when “Manual Rec. Mode” is set to “On (go to setup)” in the “Recording” setup (page 127). For more details about the recording mode, see page 147. 4 Press z REC. Recording starts. To stop recording Press x REC STOP. To pause recording Press X. To resume recording, press X again. To watch another TV programme while recording X z REC x REC STOP 1 REC MODE Press HDD or DVD. If you want to record to a DVD, insert a recordable DVD. 2 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or input source you want to record. 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 (page 23). Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder This section introduces the basic operation to record a current TV programme to the hard disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 52 (for RDR-AT105/ AT107/AT205) or page 58 (for RDRAT100/AT200). HDD Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. TV Direct Rec. (for SMARTLINK connections only) When the TV is turned on and the recorder is turned off, press TV PAUSE. The recorder automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV to the HDD. Set “TV Pause” to “TV’s Tuner” in the “Options 2” setup (page 133). ,continued 35 b Notes • To turn off the TV Direct Rec. function, set “SMARTLINK” to “Pass Through” in the “Options” setup (page 132). • Some buttons, such as the TITLE LIST button or H button, do not work when “TV” appears in the front panel display. • If you press the [/1 button while recording, the recorder stops recording and turns off. • 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. • Programmes are recorded in the original aspect ratio when recording to the HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off” in the “Recording” setup (page 128))/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode). • When recording to DVD-R DLs (Video mode), the title is divided when the layer switches. • 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 use the TV Direct Rec. function, you must first correctly set the recorder’s clock. Checking the disc status while recording You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type. Press DISPLAY during recording. The recording information appears. A Recording mode B Recording time C Disc type/format D Recording status To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly. 36 A Disc type: 3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo Displays the media type, HDD or DVD. B Total number of titles C Sub-menu: To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List. HDD DVD TITLE LIST Sub-menu </M/m/,, ENTER 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 information: 1 “Recording”: Indicates that the title is currently being recorded. : Indicates a protected title. “NEW”: Indicates that the title is newly recorded (not played back) (HDD only). : Press DISPLAY to display “ .” “ ” indicates titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals (HDD only) (page 150). : Indicates that the title is recorded using the Update function. Genre icons: Indicates the title’s genre (HDD only). : Indicates a bilingual programme (HDD only). Press HDD or DVD. If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34). Playback starts automatically depending on the disc. 2 Press TITLE LIST. Example: 4-Title List for HDD Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder Press , to display the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type. +R F Remaining time of the current disc in the current recording mode (example: SP mode) 3 Select a title using M/m, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. ,continued 37 To stop playback To search for a title by genre (HDD only) Press x (stop). 1 To scroll the list display by page (Page mode) Press < while the Title List is displayed. 2 Select “Genre” using M/m, and press ENTER. 3 Select a genre using M/m, and press ENTER. Press ./> while the Title List is displayed. Each time you press ./>, the Title List changes to the previous/next page of titles. About the Title List for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) You can switch the Title List to show Original or Playlist titles. 1 Press < while the Title List is displayed. 2 Select “Play List” using M/m, and press ENTER. 3 Select “Original” or “Play List” using M/m, and press ENTER. To change the title order for HDD (Sort Titles) 1 Press < while the Title List is displayed. 2 Select “Sort Titles” using M/m, and press ENTER. 3 Select the item using M/m, and press ENTER. Order Sorted By Date In order of when the titles were recorded. The title that is recorded most recently is listed at the top. Unseen Title 38 In order of when the titles were recorded. The title that is recorded most recently and has not been played is listed at the top. By Title In alphabetical order. By Number In order of recorded title number. To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title) is automatically set as the thumbnail picture. You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List. 1 Press TITLE LIST. For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode), switch the Title List to show Original or Playlist titles, if necessary. 2 Select a title using M/m, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 3 Select “Edit” using M/m, and press ENTER. 4 Select “Set Thumbnail” using M/m, and press ENTER. The display for setting the thumbnail point appears and the title starts to play. 5 While watching the playback picture, press H, X, c m/M C or PLAY MODE to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press X. Playback pauses. 6 Select “OK” using M/m, and press ENTER. The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture. To return to the Title List, press O RETURN. To change the thumbnail preview mode (Set Preview) (HDD only) You can select “Quick Preview” or “Normal” for the thumbnail preview mode in the Title List. Set “Set Preview” in the “Options” setup (page 133). To switch to the 8 Title List 1 Press < while the Title List is displayed. 2 Select “Title View” using M/m, and press ENTER. 3 HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo +R -RWVR -RWVideo DVD VCD CD DATA DVD DATA CD You can check the playing time of the current title, chapter, track, or disc. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the DVD/CD. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status. In stop mode Example: DVD-RW in VR mode To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. b Notes • The title names may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders. • It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to be displayed. • After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to the first scene of the recording (title). • The thumbnail picture setting in the dubbing source does not retain in the dubbed title. • (RDR-AT100/AT200 only) When the Title List does not appear by pressing the TITLE LIST button, the DVD has no Title List. In this case, try pressing the TOP MENU button to display the DVD’s menu. Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder Select “8 Titles” using M/m, and press ENTER. Detailed information, including the resumption time, for the selected title is shown below the list. Displaying the playing time and play information During playback Example: DVD-R in Video mode A Playing status B Shows that the Resume Play is available (page 66). C Current selected recording mode (maximum DVD recording time) (page 147) D Remaining time ,continued 39 E Station name and programme position number F Audio setting for the current programme G Recording restrictions for the current programme H TV mode or DVD mode (page 24) I Disc information J Title type (Original or Playlist) for DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode K Disc type/format (page 143) Displays the finalised disc in Video mode as “DVD-VIDEO.” L Title number-Chapter number (page 74) 4. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R You can label a DVD, title, or programme by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title recorded in the HDD/ DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), 40 characters for a title recorded in the DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. The steps below explain how to change the name of the recorded programme. M Playing time N Multi-angles indicator (page 67) O Copy-protected indicator (page 150) P Data transfer bar and rate To turn off the display TITLE LIST Press DISPLAY repeatedly. </M/m/,, ENTER z Hints • When “On Screen Display” is set to “On” (default) in the “Options” setup (page 132), information automatically appears on the screen when the recorder is operated. • To increase disc space, see “To open up disc space” (page 75). b Note Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly. . m > M x 1 2 Press TITLE LIST. Select a title using M/m, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 3 40 Select “Edit” using M/m, and press ENTER. 4 Select “Title Name” using M/m, and press ENTER. The display for entering characters appears. The current name is displayed at the input row. Input row 5. Labelling and Protecting a Disc You can execute options effective for the entire disc in the “Disc Setup” setup. 5 </M/m/,, ENTER Move the cursor to the point where you want to insert the character using m/M. To erase all of the characters, press and hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more. 6 Select “Upper case” or “Lower case” using ./>. The characters for the selected type are displayed. 7 Press </M/m/, to select the character you want to enter, and press ENTER. The selected character appears at the input row. To insert a space, press X (or select “Space,” and press ENTER). 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the remaining characters. Labelling a disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo 1 Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder SYSTEM MENU Insert a disc. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press ENTER. To erase a character, move the cursor to the character at the input row, and press CLEAR (or select “Clear,” and press ENTER). To insert a character, move the cursor to the right of the point where you want to insert the character. Then select the character, and press ENTER. To erase all of the characters, press and hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more. 9 Press x (or select “OK,” and press ENTER). To cancel the setting, press O RETURN. ,continued 41 4 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. 5 Select “Input Disc Name,” and press ENTER. 5 Select “Protect Disc,” and press ENTER. 6 Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER. 6 7 Select “On,” and press ENTER. Enter the disc name (page 40). You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) disc name, and 40 characters for a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) disc name. b Note The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on other DVD equipment. Press SYSTEM MENU to exit. To cancel the protection Select “Off” in step 6. Protecting a disc -RWVR 1 -RVR Insert a disc. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 3 42 Select “Disc Setup,” and press ENTER. z Hint You can set protection for individual titles (page 76). -RVR 6. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R +R -RVR -RVideo -RVideo Finalising is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. SYSTEM MENU Differences between disc types +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Discs are automatically finalised when removed from the recorder. However, you may need to finalise the disc for certain DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising. Finalising is unnecessary when playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment. Even if your other DVD equipment is VR format compatible, you may need to finalise the disc, especially if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising. Finalising is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to record on it again, unfinalise (page 44) or reformat the disc (page 45). However, if you reformat the disc, all recorded contents will be erased. </M/m/,, ENTER 1 Insert a disc. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34. 2 Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder Finalising is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalise a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment. Before finalising, check the differences between the disc types in the table below. Finalising is necessary. The disc can be played only on equipment that supports DVD-R in VR mode. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising (except DVDR DL in VR mode). Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER. ,continued 43 5 6 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER. Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER. For DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), the recorder starts finalising the disc. Go to step 9. 7 8 9 (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) only) Select a title menu style, and press ENTER. Unfinalising a disc -RWVR -RWVideo For DVD-RWs (Video mode) DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalised to allow further recording or editing. For DVD-RWs (VR mode) The menu appears in the selected title menu style when the “top menu” (or “menu” for a DVD+RW/DVD+R) is selected on the DVD equipment. If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalised with other DVD equipment, unfinalise the disc. (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) only) Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The recorder is not able to unfinalise DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised on another recorder. The recorder starts finalising the disc. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit. b Note See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34. 2 z Hint You can check whether the disc has been finalised or not. Press DISPLAY after step 1 (page 39). b Notes • Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalised. • The recorder may not be able to finalise the disc if it was recorded on another recorder. • Inserting an unfinalised disc into other DVD equipment may damage the recorded contents. • When using a DVD+RW, you can edit or record on the disc even after finalising. However, the title menu will not be displayed. Finalise the disc again to display the title menu. 44 Insert a disc. Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER. 5 Select “Unfinalise,” and press ENTER. 7. Reformatting a Disc +RW Select “Start,” and press ENTER. -RVR -RVideo New discs are automatically formatted when inserted. If necessary, you can manually reformat a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, or DVD-R disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs or DVD-Rs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs. The recorder starts unfinalising the disc. Unfinalising may take several minutes. SYSTEM MENU </M/m/,, ENTER 1 Insert a disc. Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 6 -RWVR -RWVideo See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press ENTER. ,continued 45 4 Select “Format,” and press ENTER. 5 Select an item, and press ENTER. “VR Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/DVDRs in VR mode. “Video Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in Video mode. “Format DVD+RW”: Formats DVD+RWs. 6 Select “Start,” and press ENTER. All contents on the disc are erased. z Hint By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVDRWs that have been finalised. b Note You cannot reformat recorded DVD-Rs. 46 b Note GUIDE Plus+ (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) The GUIDE Plus+ system cannot be used when “Input Line System” is set to “NTSC” in the “Basic” setup (page 118). Viewing the GUIDE Plus+ Display These are just a few of the ways to use the GUIDE Plus+ system. – Search for programmes by listing them according to category (such as Movies or Sport) or by using the Keyword Search function (page 53). – Once you have found the programme you are looking for, use the GUIDE Plus+ system to set the timer for recording (page 52). – You can set the system to display your favourite programmes according to conditions that you set, such as category and keyword (page 49). Red button Green button Blue button Yellow button GUIDE INFO </M/m/,, ENTER PAGE – DAY – PAGE + DAY + Press GUIDE. The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears. GUIDE Plus+ (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) The GUIDE Plus+® system is a free interactive programme guide. It displays up to seven days of programme listings, including programme titles, promotions, and broadcast information. GUIDE Plus+ data for the television programme listings are carried by your local broadcast host channel and are received through your aerial, set top box receiver, or direct cable connection from the wall. Visit www.europe.guideplus.com for a list of all European host channels. 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. ,continued 47 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 ENTER. “Grid”: Shows the programmes for the current time slot and next 7 days. “Search”: Allows you to search for titles by category or by keyword (page 53). 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 49). “Schedule”: Displays the list of timer settings (page 60). “Info”: Shows information when available. “Editor”: Allows you to edit the channel lineup and channel display (page 51). “Setup”: Allows you to change the language, country/region, postal code, input source, or host channel. Available buttons in the GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” E “Home” position: When you press the blue button (“Home”), the cursor returns to the last programme position on the “Grid.” • The Video Window is locked during recording and the lock indicator appears in the Video Window. You cannot unlock the Video Window while recording. • If you are watching programmes through a set top box receiver, the Video Window may not change as fast as you move the cursor. In this case, lock the Video Window (page 48). F Tiles: Shows the programme titles and category; green (sports), purple (movies), blue (children’s), teal (others). Select a programme using </M/m/ ,, and press ENTER 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. 48 Buttons Operations Blue button (“Home”) Returns to the “Home” position on the “Grid.” GUIDE Closes the GUIDE Plus+ system. PAGE +/– Changes the programme list by page. DAY +/– Changes the programme list by day. INFO Shows information about the selected programme. To unlock the Video Window The Video Window is locked so that it does not change programme positions when you move the cursor across other titles. From “Grid,” select the logo of the programme position that is locked, and press the red button (“Unlock”). “ ” changes to “ ” and the Video Window is unlocked. To lock the Video Window, select the logo of the programme position you want to lock and press the red button (“Lock”). b Notes Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV) 5 Press GUIDE. 3 Select “My TV” using </,. Press M to move the cursor to the Menu Bar. “My TV” 4 Press the yellow button (“Profile”). 6 GUIDE Plus+ (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) “Channels”: Select the programme position using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. To add more programme positions, press the yellow button (“Add”). You can register up to 16 programme positions. To cancel the registration, select a programme position, and press the red button (“Delete”). “Categories”: Select the category using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. To add more categories, press the yellow button (“Add”). You can register up to 4 categories. To cancel the registration, select a category, and press the red button (“Delete”). “Keywords”: Enter a keyword. See “To search for a programme by keyword” on page 53. To add more keywords, press the yellow button (“Add”). You can register up to 16 keywords. To cancel the registration, select a keyword, and press the red button (“Delete”). You can set a profile and list up only your favourite programme information. 1 2 Select “Channels,” “Categories,” or “Keywords,” and press the yellow button (“Add”). Press ENTER. To change the profile settings Repeat from step 3 above. To select and watch a programme from “My TV” 1 After step 3 above, press ENTER. The programmes that match the profile conditions are displayed. 2 Select a programme using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. 49 Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System 7 Wait for one day until the programme guide data can be received. If the programme guide data has not been received after waiting for a day, search for the host channel at the following website and set the host channel manually (“Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually (Setup)” (page 50)). www.europe.guideplus.com You can customize the GUIDE Plus+ system. If the host channel has been changed or moved, and the programme guide data cannot be received, you can resolve the problem by following the steps below. Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel (Setup) Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually (Setup) The default host channel setting is set to “Automatic,” so you should not have to change the host channel setting. However, if the host channel has changed or moved, update the host channel setting. If the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only (page 16), see “Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually (Setup)” on page 50. If the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only and you want to receive the programme guide data from your set top box receiver, search for the host channel on the following website and set it for your area, following the steps below: www.europe.guideplus.com 1 2 Press GUIDE. 3 Select “Setup” using </,. 1 Press M to move the cursor to the Menu Bar. After step 4 of “Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel (Setup),” press the yellow button (“Change”) twice. “Manual” appears. The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears. “Setup” 4 Select “Host Channel Setup” using M/m, and press ENTER. 5 6 Press the yellow button (“Reset”). Press [/1 to turn off the recorder. 2 3 Select “Source” using ,. 4 5 Select “Prog. No.” using ,. 6 Press the green button (“Save”). Press the yellow button (“Source”) repeatedly to select the input source. Enter the programme position number using the number buttons. The display asks for confirmation. 50 7 Select “Confirm” using </,, and press ENTER. 6 The display returns to the GUIDE Plus+ setup menu. 8 To change the programme position, press the green button (“Prog. No.”), then enter a programme position number using the number buttons, and press ENTER. Wait one day until the programme guide data can be received. Press the red button (“Back”). To check the GUIDE Plus+ system information 1 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar, and press ENTER. 2 Select “GUIDE Plus+ system Information” using M/m, and press ENTER. b Note The GUIDE Plus+ system is reset when you make changes to the host channel settings. z Hint To receive from the recorder a programme position that can be received by either the set top box receiver or the recorder, change the input source in step 6. Disabling programme positions (Editor) If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can hide them. 1 After step 4 of “Checking programme positions (Editor),” in the left column, select the programme position you want to hide or display using M/m. 2 Press the red button (“On/Off”). Checking programme positions (Editor) Check whether programme position numbers are the same as the programme position numbers set in the “Tuner” setup. If you want to make adjustments to the channel settings or change the channel name, see “Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner)” (page 119). 1 2 Press GUIDE. 3 Select “Editor” using </,. Press M to move the cursor to the Menu Bar. GUIDE Plus+ (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) To cancel the settings Select the programme position you want to check using M/m. The disabled positions will turn grey. To show the disabled positions, press the red button (“On/Off”) again. b Notes • You cannot record a programme position if it is not set in “Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner)” (page 119) even if it is set to “On” in the “Editor” in the Menu Bar. • If you are using your set top box receiver to receive programmes (when the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only, page 16) and are able to receive the same programme with both the set top box receiver and the recorder, change the “Source” to receive the programme with the recorder’s tuner. “Editor” 4 5 Press ENTER. Press , to move the cursor to the right column. 51 b Note Do not operate your set top box receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of a programme. Recording Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual/Easy Timer) (For RDR-AT105/ AT107/AT205) HDD PROG +/– Red button Green button HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R SYSTEM MENU • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 39). For the HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can open up disc space by erasing titles (page 75). • Adjust the recording picture quality if necessary (page 113). • Turn on the set top box receiver and connect the set top box controller, when the recorder is connected to a set top box receiver and you want to record using the GUIDE Plus+ system. 52 Yellow button GUIDE </M/m/,, ENTER You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes (8 programmes when using the VPS/PDC function), up to 30 days in advance. Methods to set the timer include: • One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+ system) • Setting the timer manually (GUIDE Plus+ system) • Easy Timer Before you start recording… DVD z REC x REC STOP REC MODE One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+) You can use the GUIDE Plus+ system to set the timer to record a programme up to seven days in advance. 1 Press GUIDE. 2 Select a programme using </M/m/ ,. 3 Press the red button (“Record”) or z REC. Press the yellow button (“Add”). The display for entering characters appears. 5 Select a character on the keyboard using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. 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”). 6 7 Repeat step 5 to enter the keyword. 8 Select a keyword using M/m, and press ENTER. Programmes that contain the keyword in the programme’s title and in the programme’s Information Box are listed. Select a programme using M/m, and press ENTER. The set programme and Time Slot change colour and the recorder is ready to start recording. When recording from a set top box receiver, be sure to turn it on. Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts. To search for a programme by category 1 Press M to move the cursor to the Menu Bar while the GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” is displayed. 2 Select “Search” using </,, and press ENTER. “Search” 3 4 5 Select a category using </,. Select a sub-category using M/m, and press ENTER. Programmes that meet the conditions are listed. The sub-categories differ according to country/region. Select a programme using M/m, and press ENTER. To search for a programme by keyword Recording 4 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”). 1 Press M to move the cursor to the Menu Bar while the GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” is displayed. 9 2 Select “Search” using </,, and press ENTER. 3 Select “My Choice” using </,. When you have already entered keywords, go to step 8. To enter a new keyword, go to step 4. z Hint When two or more keywords are set for “My Choice,” you can select “All” for sub-category. ,continued 53 To select a programme position quickly using the TV broadcast station logo 1 Press the yellow button (“Channels”) while the GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” is displayed. 2 Select the TV broadcast station logo using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. The display returns to “Grid” and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected TV station is selected. 3 Select a programme using </,, and press ENTER. To confirm, change, or cancel a timer recording See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Schedule) (For RDR-AT105/ AT107/AT205)” on page 60. To stop recording during timer recording Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions. Rec. Mode Adjust If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec. Mode Adjust” to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 127). z Hint When you select “AUTO” for recording mode, the recorder automatically maximises the recording quality for the space available on the inserted disc (if recording to DVD), or to fit on to a blank DVD disc (if recording to HDD). 54 b Notes • If a message indicating that the HDD is full appears on the screen, change the recording destination to “DVD,” or make available space for the recording (page 76). • The last recording mode you selected manually becomes the default recording mode for timer recordings made from the GUIDE Plus+ system. • You cannot adjust the recording quality (HDD or DVD) once the recording starts. • The beginning of some recordings may not be made when using the VPS/PDC function. • You cannot extend the recording duration time when “VPS/PDC” is selected (page 55). • The “Rec. Mode Adjust” function only works with a timer recording to DVD, and the VPS/ PDC function set to off. • The recording mode cannot be set to “AUTO” when “VPS/PDC” is set to “On.” Setting the timer manually (Schedule) 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 Select “Timer Recording,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Timer Recording,” and press ENTER. The schedule list appears. 4 Press the green button (“Manual”). 5 Set the yellow-highlighted date using the number buttons and </M/m/,. Then press the green button (“Next”). 12 Press , to display “Timing,” then press the corresponding colour button repeatedly to set the duration or genre. • Green button (“Timing”): Selects the duration time or to set the VPS/PDC function. See “About the VPS/PDC function” below. • Yellow button (“Genre”): Selects a particular HDD genre, if necessary. Date Set the start time using the number buttons and </M/m/,. Then press the green button (“Next”). 7 Set the stop time using the number buttons and </M/m/,. Then press the green button (“Next”). 8 Select the input source using M/m, and select the programme position using the number buttons or M/m. 9 Press the green button (“Next”). The display for entering characters appears. You can change the title name, if necessary. 10 Press the green button (“Save”). The date, start and stop times, programme position, etc. settings appear. 11 Press the corresponding colour button repeatedly to set the recording quality, frequency, or destination. • Yellow button (“Destination”): Sets the recording destination. If there is not enough available DVD disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically records the programme to the HDD even if you select “DVD” (Recovery Recording). When you set a daily or weekly timer, “HDDr” allows you to replace the previous timer recording with the new one automatically (HDD only). • Green button (“Frequency”): Selects the recording pattern. • Red button (“Quality”): Selects the recording mode (page 147). 13 Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system. The recorder is ready to start recording. • To modify the timer setting such as the VPS/PDC function, see page 60. Recording 6 To stop recording during timer recording Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions. z Hint You can use the “Rec. Mode Adjust” function (page 54). b Notes • If a message indicating that the HDD is full appears on the screen, change the recording destination to “DVD,” or make available space for the recording (page 76). • When you set the recording destination to “HDDr,” the previous timer recording will be replaced with the new one even if you have not watched it. About the VPS/PDC function VPS/PDC signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure that timer recordings are made regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions. To use the VPS/PDC function Select “VPS / PDC” in step 12 above. When you turn on this function, the recorder starts scanning the channels before the timer recording starts. ,continued 55 Easy Timer Recording You can easily set the timer recording for up to one month in advance. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 Select “Timer Recording,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Easy Timer,” and press ENTER. 4 Select the programme position and the source using PROG +/–. 5 Set the recording mode using REC MODE (page 147). 6 Press HDD or DVD to set the recording destination. If there is not enough available DVD disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically records the programme to the HDD even if you select “DVD” (Recovery Recording). 7 Move the cursor to the recording start date and time on the grid using </ M/m/,, and press ENTER. The start time can be set at 15-minute intervals. You can check the start date and time in the middle of the screen. • To move the cursor by one hour, press m/M. • To change the start time after pressing ENTER, press O RETURN. 8 Move the cursor to the recording end time on the grid using </,, and press ENTER. Maximum recording time is six hours. 56 9 Select “Yes” to set the timer recording and exit. The timer setting is added to the schedule list of the GUIDE Plus+ system and the recorder is ready to start recording. • To modify the timer setting, such as the VPS/PDC function, see page 60. To stop recording during timer recording Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions. z Hint You can use the “Rec. Mode Adjust” function (page 54). b Note If a message indicating that the HDD is full appears on the screen, change the recording destination to “DVD,” or make available space for the recording (page 76). 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 six hours. (normal recording) The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (the power turns off). To cancel the Quick Timer Press z REC repeatedly until “0:00” appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode. To stop recording, press x REC STOP. b Note If you turn off the recorder during recording, recording is stopped. Recording stereo and bilingual programmes The recorder can automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks. To select chapter mark intervals or disable this function, see “Auto Chapter (HDD/VR),” “Auto Chapter (Video),” or “Auto Chapter (DVD+R/ +RW)” in the “Recording” setup (page 127). When recording to the HDD, a DVD-R (VR mode) or a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can edit chapter marks (page 78). Recording The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system. The HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off” in the “Recording” setup (page 128)) and a DVDRW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) can record both main and sub sounds. You can switch between main and sub when playing the disc. The HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode On” in the “Recording” setup (page 128)) and a DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW (Video mode), or DVD-R (Video mode) can record only one sound track (main or sub) at a time. Creating chapters in a title Before recording starts, set “Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” (default) or “B/R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 124). About HDD Recording format, see page 128. ZWEITON (German stereo) system When a stereo-based programme is received, “Stereo” appears. When a bilingual ZWEITON-based programme is received, “L,” “R,” or “L+R” appears. NICAM system To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set “NICAM Select” to “NICAM” (default) in the “Audio In” setup. If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, set “NICAM Select” to “Standard” (page 123). 57 Timer Recording (For RDR-AT100/AT200) HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo 1 Press TIMER. The “Timer List” display appears. +R You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes (8 programmes when using the VPS/PDC function), up to 30 days in advance. Set the date, time, and programme position of the programme manually. 2 Select the “New Input” row, and press ENTER. 3 Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Then press ENTER. Before you start recording… • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 39). For the HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can open up disc space by erasing titles (page 75). • Adjust the recording picture quality if necessary (page 113). TIMER </M/m/,, ENTER x REC STOP 58 The adjustable items are listed below. “Pr/CH”: Sets the programme position. “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. “Stop”: Sets the stop time. “Extend”: Sets duration when a timer recording is in progress. If the programme set to be recorded daily or weekly is extended, the manually extended time set here will be added to the subsequent timer recording times. Note that when “VPS/PDC” is set to “On,” you cannot make the “Extend” setting. • If you make a mistake, select the item and change the setting. 4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. To enter a title name The “Timer List” display appears. The timer recording indicator lights up on the front panel display 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 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. If you connect equipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 64). Select “Set Title Name” in step 3 above, and press ENTER (page 40). Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions. To make the detailed settings 1 Select “Set Details” in step 3 above, and press ENTER. 2 Select an item using M/m and set using </,. “Record to”: Sets the recording destination. If there is not enough available DVD disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically records the programme to the HDD even if you select “DVD” (Recovery Recording). “Recording Mode”: Sets the recording mode (page 147). “VPS/PDC”: Sets the VPS/PDC function. See “About the VPS/PDC function” below. “Update”: Sets the recorder automatically replacing the previous timer recording with the new one. “Genre”: Sets the genre. “Bilingual Recording”: Sets the sound to be recorded (page 124). “HDD Recording Format”: Sets the recording format of HDD (page 128). VPS/PDC signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure that timer recordings are made regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions. To use the VPS/PDC function Set “VPS/PDC” to “On” (see “To make the detailed settings” on page 59). When you turn on this function, the recorder starts scanning the channels before the timer recording starts. Recording To stop recording during timer recording About the VPS/PDC function Rec. Mode Adjust If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec. Mode Adjust” to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 127). z Hint When you select “AUTO” for the recording mode, the recorder automatically maximises the recording quality for the space available on the inserted disc (if recording to DVD), or to fit on to a blank DVD disc (if recording to HDD). b Notes • If a message indicating that the HDD is full appears on the screen, change the recording destination to “DVD,” or make available space for the recording (page 76). • 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. “Overlap” will appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings (page 62). • Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority. • The “Rec. Mode Adjust” function only works with a timer recording and the VPS/PDC function set to off. It does not function with Quick Timer or Synchro Rec. • The beginning of some recordings may not be made when using the VPS/PDC function. • The recording mode cannot be set to “AUTO” when “VPS/PDC” is set to “On.” ,continued 59 Using the Quick Timer function You can set the recorder to record in 30minute increments. For details, see page 56. Recording stereo and bilingual programmes The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes. For details, see page 57. Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Schedule) (For RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205) HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R You can change or cancel timer settings using the schedule list. Creating chapters in a title The recorder can automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks. To select chapter mark intervals or disable this function, see “Auto Chapter (HDD/VR),” “Auto Chapter (Video),” or “Auto Chapter (DVD+R/ +RW)” in the “Recording” setup (page 127). When recording to the HDD, a DVD-R (VR mode) or a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can edit chapter marks (page 78). Checking/changing timer settings 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 Select “Timer Recording,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Timer Recording,” and press ENTER. The schedule list appears. 4 Select the timer setting you want to change using m. You can check the selected timer setting highlighted in pink. To change the setting, go to step 5. If not changing the setting, go to step 8. 60 5 Press the green button (“Edit”). Cancelling timer settings In step 4 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. 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/ ,. 7 Press the corresponding colour button repeatedly to change settings. • To change the recording destination, press the yellow button (“Destination”). If there is not enough available DVD disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically records the programme to the HDD even if you select “DVD” (Recovery Recording). When you set a daily or weekly timer, “HDDr” allows you to replace the previous timer recording with the new one automatically (HDD only). • To set the recording pattern, press the green button (“Frequency”). • To change the recording mode, press the red button (“Quality”) (page 147). 8 9 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. Recording 6 b Note When “VPS / PDC” is set for one or more timer recordings, the start times may change in the event of a broadcast delay or early start. Press , to display “Timing.” Press the green button (“Timing”) repeatedly to change the duration time or to set the VPS/PDC function. See “About the VPS/PDC function” on page 55. • If you want to record to a particular HDD genre, press the yellow button (“Genre”) repeatedly. 10 Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system. The new settings become effective. 61 When the timer settings overlap Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) (For RDR-AT100/AT200) HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List. 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/cancel, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 3 Select an option, and press ENTER. “Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Select “OK,” and press ENTER. “Erase”: Erases the timer setting. Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. “Skip Once”: Cancels the daily or weekly recordings only once. After cancelling the timer setting, “Skip Once” appears next to the timer setting in the Timer List. To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 2 and 3 above. 62 • 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 Hint You can move to the first row/bottom row of the Timer List using ./> while the list is displayed. b Notes • When “VPS/PDC” is set to “On” for one or more timer recordings, the start times may change in the event of a broadcast delay or early start. • Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority. Recording from Connected Equipment Recording from connected equipment without a timer HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R 7 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. You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 29. See “DV Camcorder Dubbing” on page 91. 1 Press HDD or DVD. See “HDD Camcorder Dubbing” on page 87. If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34). b Notes 2 Press INPUT to select an input source according to the connection you made. The front panel display changes as follows: programme position 3 Select the desired audio signal when recording a bilingual programme to the HDD or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode). Set “External Audio” to “Bilingual” and “Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” or “B/ R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 123). 4 If you connect an HDD camcorder with a USB jack Recording If you connect a DV camcorder with a DV IN jack • 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 Recording” is set to “A/L” or “B/R” in step 3, you cannot select the sound when playing in the following cases. – When recording to the HDD (“HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off” in the “Recording” setup (page 128))/DVDRW/DVD-R (VR mode) in PCM mode. – When recording to the HDD (“HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode On” in the “Recording” setup (page 128))/ DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode). • You cannot select “L1” in step 2 if “LINE 1 In” is set to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 123). Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. For details about the recording mode, see page 147. 5 Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to playback pause. 6 Press z REC. This recorder starts recording. ,continued 63 Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec.) (RDR-AT100/ AT200 only) HDD You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 1/DECODER jack of the recorder (page 31). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a programme from the LINE 1/DECODER jack. The recording destination is HDD only. 1 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. For details about recording mode, see page 147. 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 123). For details about the bilingual recording, see page 57. 3 4 Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, and turn it off. Press down x REC STOP on the recorder for more than 3 seconds. The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up in the front panel display and the recorder turns off. The recorder is ready to start Synchro-Recording. You can also set the recorder to stand by for Synchro-Recording by setting “Synchro Rec.” of “Timer Recording” to “Yes” from the System Menu. To cancel Synchro Rec before recording starts Press [/1. The SYNCHRO REC indicator in the front panel display turns off. 64 To cancel Synchro Rec during recording Press down z REC for more than 3 seconds. The Synchro Rec is cancelled, and the recording continues. To stop recording Press x REC STOP. Then select “Yes” in the confirmation display, and press ENTER. b Notes • The recorder starts recording only after detecting a video signal from the connected equipment. The beginning of the programme may not be recorded. • The Synchro Rec function does not work when “LINE 1 In” is set to “Decoder” in the “Video In/ Out” setup (page 123). • The Synchro Rec function does not work with some tuners. For details, refer to the tuner’s operating instructions. • While the recorder is standing by for SynchroRecording, the Auto Clock Set function (page 117) does not work. • To use the Synchro Rec function, you must first set the recorder’s clock correctly. If the timer settings of a SynchroRecording and another timer recording overlap Timer recordings always have priority. The Synchro-Recording starts only after the timer recording has finished. Timer recording SynchroRecording will be cut off 1 • If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34). • If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, DATA DVD or DATA CD, press H. Playback starts. Playback Playing HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo Press HDD or DVD. -RWVR -RWVideo DVD VCD +R CD 2 If the Title List is already displayed, skip this step. Example: HDD DATA DVD DATA CD RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 HDD DVD ANGLE PLAY MODE TITLE LIST </M/m/,, ENTER / . Playback AUDIO SUBTITLE Press TITLE LIST. 3 Select a title using M/m, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. > H/X/x z Hint You can also use the H button in step 3 to start playback. b Note When any video titles are recorded on a DATA DVD, the MP3 audio tracks on that DATA DVD cannot be played. RDR-AT100/AT200 To use the DVD’s Menu HDD AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DVD PLAY MODE TITLE LIST When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalised DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc’s menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU. b Note The H button is not available in the disc’s menu. </M/m/,, ENTER / . > H/X/x ,continued 65 To play VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs with PBC functions PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu appears. Select an item using the number buttons, and press ENTER. Then, follow the instructions in the menu (press H when “Press SELECT” appears). b Note Some playback options such as search, repeat play or programme play cannot be played with PBC function. To play with playback options, start playback without PBC functions using the Title List. To play DivX video files or audio tracks in a disc containing both file types 1 Press < while the Title List (DVD/CD) is displayed. 2 Select “Data Format” using M/m, and press ENTER. 3 Select “CD,” “MP3” or “DivX” using M/m, and press ENTER. 4 Return to the Title List, then select an album, title or track, and press ENTER or H. To stop playback Press x. To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play) When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed x. To start from the beginning, press x again, and press H. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/track/scene. 66 b Notes • You cannot resume playback during TV Pause. • Resume Play is not available for Super VIDEO CDs. • The point where you stopped playing is cleared from memory when: – you open the disc tray (except HDD). – you play another title (except HDD). – you start playback using the Title List (except HDD). – you edit the title after stopping playback. – you change the settings on the recorder. – you make a recording (except HDD). – you disconnect the mains lead. To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) If you play a restricted DVD, the display for entering your password appears on your TV screen. Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons, and press ENTER. The recorder starts playback. To register or change the password, see “Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)” on page 129. One-Touch Play (for SCART/HDMI connections only) Press H. With one touch of the H button, the recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. Playback starts automatically. b Notes • 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 “HDMI Output” setup (page 131). Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 65. Buttons Operations ANGLE Changes the angles for a scene when pressed during playback. When the disc has various angles (multi-angles) recorded, “ ” appears on the screen. DVD To switch the angle mark indicator to off, set “Angle Indicator” to “Off” in the “Playback” setup (page 130). AUDIO -RVR DVD CD VCD DATA DVD DATA CD Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly in normal playback mode. DVD DATA DVD HDD -RWVR *1 DATA CD SUBTITLE DVD DATA DVD * DATA CD * : Selects the language. -RVR : Selects the main or sub sound. *2 *2 VCD CD DATA DVD monaural audio tracks. *1 *2 *1 DATA CD : Selects stereo or Playback HDD -RWVR DivX video file only MP3 audio track only Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. For DivX video files, you can select a subtitle language only when is displayed on the screen. * DivX video file only / (instant replay/ instant advance) HDD +RW -RWVideo +R -RVideo DVD -RWVR -RVR DATA DVD * DATA CD * * DivX video file only . (previous)/ > (next) Each time you press , replays the scene for the following duration. 5 seconds t 15 seconds t 30 seconds t 1 minute t 2 minutes t 3 minutes t 5 minutes t 10 minutes t 20 minutes t advances the time in 10-minute increments t 2 hours Each time you press , briefly fast forwards the current scene for the following duration. 30 seconds t 1 minute t 1 minute 30 seconds t 2 minutes t 3 minutes t 5 minutes t 10 minutes t 20 minutes t advances the time in 10-minute increments t 2 hours Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/chapter/scene/ track when pressed during playback. Goes to the beginning of the first title/track when pressed in stop mode. ,continued 67 Buttons Operations (fast reverse/fast forward) Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Search speed changes as follows: fast reverse fast forward mFR1*1 T t MFF1*2 mFR2 T T t t MFF2 mFR3*3 T T T t t t MFF3*3 mFR4*3 T T T T t t t t MFF4*3 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 Reverse play (not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs/DivX video files/audio tracks). *2 When you press M once during playback, you can play quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs). *3 Not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs/audio tracks. To resume normal playback, press H. 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 H. (slow, freeze frame) HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD VCD DATA DVD *1 *2 *1*2 DATA CD *1 *1*2 Playback direction only DivX video file only X (pause) Pauses playback. To resume normal playback, press H. b Notes • Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder. • JPEG image files made with a DVD camcorder can only be played as a slideshow. For video files containing JPEG image files and movies, the recorder can play movie parts only. Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS Output” to “On” in the “Audio Out” setup (page 124). 68 Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD • When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the LINE 3-TV/LINE 1/ DECODER/LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the user should take proper precautions when the LINE 3-TV/LINE 1/DECODER/LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external DTS decoder must be connected to the DIGITAL OUT jack of the recorder. • Set the sound to “Stereo” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 67). Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat) 1 Press PLAY MODE during playback. For audio tracks on a CD, press , while the Title List is displayed, and select “Play Mode.” The “Play Mode” menu appears. 2 You can repeatedly play all the titles/tracks/ files or a single title/chapter/track on the HDD, a disc or an album. 1 Select an item to be repeated using M/m. “Repeat Title” (for HDD/DVDs/DATA DVDs*1/DATA CDs*1): repeats the current title. “Repeat Chapter” (for HDD/DVDs): repeats the current chapter. “Repeat Track” (for VIDEO CDs*2/ CDs/DATA DVDs/DATA CDs): repeats the current track. “Repeat Programme”: repeats the current programme (page 70). “Repeat Disc” (for VIDEO CDs*2/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)/CDs/ DATA DVDs/DATA CDs): repeats the entire disc. “Repeat Album” (for DATA DVDs*3/ DATA CDs*3): repeats the current album. While monitoring the sound, press ENTER at the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly. Continue playing to locate the ending point (point B), and press ENTER. A-B Repeat starts. To cancel A-B Repeat *1 *2 DivX video file only Available only when playing without PBC functions *3 Audio tracks only Press CLEAR. Or, set “A-B Repeat” to “Off” in the “Play Mode” menu. b Notes • When playing an HDD/DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD-R (Video mode), set the start and stop points within the same title. • “A-B Repeat” is not available for MP3 audio tracks. Select “Repeat,” and press ENTER. Playback 2 3 “Set point B” is selected. 4 Press PLAY MODE during playback. For audio tracks on a DATA DVD/ DATA CD/CD, press , while the Title List is displayed, and select “Play Mode.” The “Play Mode” menu appears. Select “A-B Repeat,” and press ENTER. “Set point A” is selected. 3 Playing repeatedly (Repeat) 4 Press ENTER. Repeat play starts. To cancel Repeat play Press CLEAR. Or, set “Repeat” to “Repeat Off” in the “Play Mode” menu. b Note You can select “Repeat Programme” only during Programme play. ,continued 69 Creating your own programme (Programme) *1 -RVideo *1 VCD HDD -RWVideo DATA DVD *1 *2 *2 DATA CD CD *2 7 Press H. Programme play starts. To stop Programme play Press x (stop). To cancel Programme play Press CLEAR during playback. Or, set “Programme” to “Cancel Programme Play” in the “Play Mode” menu. Press PLAY MODE during playback. To erase the programme For audio tracks on a DATA DVD/ DATA CD/CD, press , while the Title List is displayed, and select “Play Mode.” The “Play Mode” menu appears. Press CLEAR in stop mode. Or, set “Programme” to “Erase Programme List” in the “Play Mode” menu. 2 Select “Programme,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Input/Edit Programme,” and press ENTER. The “Input/Edit Programme” display differs depending upon the disc type. Example: DVD 4 Select a title or album (example: Title 01) using M/m, and press ,. 5 Select a chapter or track (example: Chapter 001) using M/m, and press ENTER. The chapter or track is programmed. If you make a mistake, select the step number (example: 01.) using </M/m, and press CLEAR. 70 To programme other chapters or tracks, press </M/m/, to select a step number, and repeat steps 4 and 5. finalised disc only MP3 audio tracks only You can play the contents of the HDD or a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles/chapters/albums/tracks on the HDD or disc to create your own programme. You can make a programme of up to 24 chapters/tracks, etc. 1 6 z Hints • The programme you made remains after Programme play finishes. To play the same programme again, set “Programme” to “Start Programme Play” in the “Play Mode” menu. However, the programme is cleared after you remove the disc or press [/1. • You can repeat Programme play. During Programme play, set “Repeat” to “Repeat Programme” in the “Play Mode” menu (page 69). To stop playback Playing DivX Video Files You can enjoy DivX video files on the HDD, discs, or connected USB devices. Connecting the USB device You can connect a USB device to the USB jack on the recorder to play the DivX video files or copy to the HDD. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device before connecting. To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. Or, see “To switch between the album list and title list” on page 71. To scroll the list display by page (Page mode) Press SUBTITLE (previous)/ANGLE (next) while the album/title list is displayed. Each time you press SUBTITLE (previous)/ ANGLE (next), the album/title list changes to the previous/next page of the list. To change the play information display (HDD only) to USB jack USB device b Notes • Some USB devices may not work with this recorder. • The recorder can recognise Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices that are FAT-compatible and non-partitioned. If the MSC devices are partitioned, the recorder may not recognise the devices. Playback DVD recorder Press x (stop). Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, information below the album/title list is changed. To switch between the album list and title list 1 Press < while the album/title list is displayed. 2 Select “Display Mode” using M/m, and press ENTER. 3 Select “Album” or “Title” using M/m, and press ENTER. To manage DivX video files Playing DivX video files 1 1 Select an album or title in the album/title list, and press ,. To display a title list, select an album using M/m, and press ENTER. 2 Select an option, and press ENTER. “Erase” (HDD only): Erases the selected album/title. Select “Yes” when asked for confirmation. “Edit”: Allows you to make the following edits. • “Album Name” (HDD only): Allows you to enter or re-enter an album name (page 40). • “Title Name” (HDD only): Allows you to enter or re-enter a title name (page 40). Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 3 Select “DivX,” and press ENTER. Select “View/Edit DivX files on the HDD,” “View DivX files on a DVD/ CD,” or “View DivX files on a USB Device,” and press ENTER. The album/title list appears. 4 Select an album or title, and press H. To display a title list, select an album using M/m, and press ENTER. Playback starts. For details about playback options, see page 67. ,continued 71 • “Copy all to HDD” (DISC/USB t HDD only): Allows you to copy all albums when you select an album or all the titles in an album when you select a title. • “Copy to HDD” (DISC/USB t HDD only): Allows you to copy the selected album. b Notes • You cannot copy DivX video files on the HDD to discs or USB devices. • Some DivX video files may not be copied depending on the file size. • When copying is stopped partway, titles that have finished copying before you stop will remain copied onto the HDD as an album. You can check which albums have been copied in the album list (page 71). • No other operations are available when copying DivX video files. • While copying DivX video files, timer recordings are unavailable. If the timer is set during copying, the recorder starts the timer recording after copying is finished. • While playing the DivX video files, “HDD” on the front panel lights up even when you play DivX video files on a disc or the USB device. • 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. Advanced Playback Functions Pausing a TV broadcast (TV Pause/Pause Live TV) HDD You can pause a current TV broadcast, and record it on the HDD, then continue watching the programme at a later time. This is useful when you receive an unexpected phone call or visitor while watching TV. To prepare for the “TV Pause” function When using the SMARTLINK function (page 20) – Set “SMARTLINK” to “This Recorder Only” in the “Options” setup (page 132). – Set “TV Pause” to “TV’s Tuner” in the “Options 2” setup (page 133). – Preset programme positions by downloading from your TV using “Download from TV” of “Auto Channel Setting” in the “Tuner” setup (page 119). The programme selected on the TV will be recorded. If the programme positions are preset differently between the recorder and the TV, the picture will not pause and the recorder will start only recording. When the SMARTLINK function is not available Set “TV Pause” to “Recorder’s Tuner” in the “Options 2” setup (page 133). The programme selected on the recorder will be recorded. 1 While viewing a broadcast, press TV PAUSE. The picture pauses, and the recorder starts recording the current TV channel to the HDD. It may take up to 10 seconds to start recording. 72 2 Press H to resume watching the programme. You can fast forward/fast reverse, pause, or stop the programme using m/M, X and x without affecting the recording. 3 Press x REC STOP to stop recording. Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play) HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo DVD +R VCD DATA DVD DATA CD 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. “Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view a previously recorded programme while recording programmes. Playback continues even if a timer recording starts. Use this function as follows: • While recording to the HDD: Play another title on the HDD. Play a previously recorded programme on a DVD by pressing the DVD button. • While recording to a DVD: Play a previously recorded programme on the HDD by pressing the HDD button. You can also play a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, Super VIDEO CD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD while recording on the HDD. Example: Play another title on the HDD while recording to the HDD. 1 While recording, press TITLE LIST to display the HDD Title List. 2 Select the title you want to play, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. Press H 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. Playback b Notes • You may not be able to use the “TV Pause” function depending on some TVs. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV. • You cannot use the “TV Pause” function as a recording feature from the component (VCR, etc.) connected to the LINE 1/DECODER jack. Example: Play a DVD while recording to the HDD. 1 While recording, press DVD and insert the DVD into the recorder. 2 Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD Title List. 3 Select the title you want to play, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. b Note You cannot play a DVD, DivX video or VIDEO CD recorded in the NTSC colour system while recording on the HDD in the PAL/SECAM colour system. 73 Searching for a Time/ Title/Chapter/Track, etc. HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo DATA CD +R * VCD DATA DVD -RWVR -RWVideo DVD * * DivX video file only You can search a disc by title, chapter, or track. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers, select the title or track by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code. 1 Press PLAY MODE during playback. The “Play Mode” menu appears. 2 Select “Search Mode,” and press ENTER. 3 Select a search method, and press ENTER. “Time Search” (for HDD/DVDs/DATA DVDs*1/DATA CDs*1/VIDEO CDs*2*3): Searches for a starting point by entering the time code. “Title Search” (for HDD/DVDs/DATA DVDs*1/DATA CDs*1) “Chapter Search” (for HDD/DVDs) “Track Search” (for VIDEO CDs*3) *1 *2 *3 DivX video file only Except Super VIDEO CDs Available only when playing without PBC functions The display for entering the number appears. 4 Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, time code, etc., you want. For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.” If you make a mistake, select another number. 74 5 Press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected number. z Hint You can search for a title/track/chapter by entering the title/track/chapter number using the number buttons during playback. Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. To open up disc space To open up disc space on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the title with the largest number in the title list. Largest title number You can display the Playlist titles in the Title List (Playlist), or the Original titles in the Title List (Original). 1 Press < while the Title List is displayed. 2 Select “Play List” using M/m, and press ENTER. 3 Select “Original” or “Play List” using M/m, and press ENTER. About editing accuracy When editing the titles recorded on the HDD, you can select the type of editing. “Video Mode Compatible Editing”: Recommended if you are going to dub the titles to DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode) or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs afterward by Highspeed dubbing. The editing points and chapter marks may be slightly different from those you selected. “Frame Accurate Editing”: Recommended when you want to edit titles precisely. However, the editing points may be slightly different from the point you selected when you dub the titles by Highspeed dubbing. Erasing and Editing b Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing. • DVD discs created by DVD camcorders cannot be edited on this recorder. • 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. • When editing a DVD+R or DVD-R, finish all editing before finalising the disc. You cannot edit a finalised disc. To switch between the Playlist and Original Title List (DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode only) To open up disc space on the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can erase any title. See “Erasing and Editing a Title” on page 76. For DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs, the available disc space does not increase even if you erase titles. 75 “Create”: Creates a Playlist (page 80). “Undo”: Undoes the last edit you made. Erasing and Editing a Title HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 80). 1 Press TITLE LIST. For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, switch the Title List (Original or Playlist), if necessary. 2 Select a title, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 3 Editing multiple titles (MultiMode) HDD You can select and edit up to 24 titles at one time. 1 2 Press TITLE LIST. Press ,. The sub-menu appears. 3 Select an option, and press ENTER. You can make the following edits to the title. “Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “Yes” when asked for confirmation. “Edit”: Allows you to make the following edits. • “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter a title name (page 40). • “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 38). • “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 77). • “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 77). • “Chapter Edit”: Edits chapters in a title (page 78). • “Set Genre”: Assigns a genre to a title. • “Protect”: Protects the title. “ ” appears next to the protected title. • “Move”: Changes the title’s playing order (page 80). • “Combine”: Combines two titles into one (page 80). “Genre Name”: Allows you to enter a genre name (up to 12 characters) (page 40). “Multi-Mode”: Allows you to select and edit multiple titles at one time (page 76). 76 z Hint You can label or re-label DVDs (page 41). Select “Multi-Mode,” and press ENTER. The display for selecting titles to be edited appears. 4 Select a title, and press ENTER. A check mark appears in the check box. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. 5 Repeat step 4 to select all of the titles you want to edit. 6 When you finish selecting titles, press ,. The sub-menu appears. 7 Select an option, and press ENTER. “Erase”: Erases the selected titles. “Protect”: Protects the titles. “ ” appears next to the protected title. “Unprotected”: Unprotects the titles. “Change Genre”: Changes the genre of the titles. z Hint You can exit “Multi-Mode” by pressing , and selecting “Single-Mode” while selecting titles. Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) HDD -RWVR -RVR You can select a section (scene) in a title and erase it. Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be undone. 1 Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER. For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 75. The display for setting point A appears. The title starts to play. 3 Press O RETURN. The Title List appears. z Hint A chapter mark is inserted after the scene is erased. The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on either side of the mark. b Notes • Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title. • Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased. Dividing a title (Divide) HDD -RWVR * -RVR * If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do not want to reduce the picture quality, divide the title into two shorter titles. Note that dividing a title cannot be undone. * Only playlist titles can be divided for DVDRWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode. 1 After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a Title,” select “Edit,” and press ENTER. 2 Select “Divide,” and press ENTER. Erasing and Editing 2 After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a Title,” select “Edit,” and press ENTER. To cancel “A-B Erase” For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 75. The display for setting the dividing point appears. The title starts to play. Select point A using m/M or H, and press X. • To return to the beginning of the title, press X and then press .. 4 Select “From,” and press ENTER. The position of point A is displayed. 5 6 7 Press H. Select point B using m/M or H, and press X. Select “To,” and press ENTER. The position of point B is displayed. 8 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The scene is erased. 3 Select the dividing point using m/ M or H, and press X. • To return to the beginning of the title, press X and then press .. ,continued 77 4 Press ENTER. For the HDD, the display asks for confirmation. 5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER (HDD only). The title is divided into two. Erasing and Editing a Chapter HDD -RWVR -RVR You can edit individual chapters within a title. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist (page 80). 1 Press TITLE LIST. For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, switch the Title List (Original or Playlist), if necessary. 2 Select a title containing the chapter you want to edit, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 3 4 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. Select “Chapter Edit,” and press ENTER. For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 75. 5 Select an option, and press ENTER. You can make the following edits to the chapter. “Divide”: Divides a chapter into two (page 79). “Erase/Move” • “Erase”: Erases the selected chapter (page 79). • “Move” (for Playlist titles on DVDRWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode): Changes the chapter’s playing order (page 81). “Combine”: Combines two chapters into one (page 79). 78 Dividing a chapter (Divide) 1 Select a chapter using </,. Select the dividing point using m/ M or H, and press X. • To return to the beginning of the chapter, press X and then press .. 4 1 After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a Chapter,” select “Combine.” 2 Move the combining bar using </ ,, and press ENTER. The two adjacent chapters of the combining bar are combined. Press ENTER. The chapter is divided into two. Erasing a chapter (Erase) 1 After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a Chapter,” select “Erase.” 2 Select a chapter using </,, and press ENTER. 3 (For a Playlist chapter only) Select “Erase,” and press ENTER. b Note Chapters cannot be combined if they are automatically created from an HDD camcorder dubbing. Erasing and Editing 2 3 After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a Chapter,” select “Divide.” Combining multiple chapters (Combine) The display asks for confirmation. 4 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The chapter is erased. 79 Creating and Editing a Playlist -RWVR b Note Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the “Copy-Once” copy protection signal cannot be dubbed or moved (page 150). Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the Playlist. For details on switching to the Playlist, see page 75. 2 Press ,. The sub-menu appears. 3 Select an original title to add to the Playlist, and press ENTER. Select a new location for the title using M/m, and press ENTER. The title moves to the new location. • To move more titles, repeat from step 2. Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) 1 Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the Playlist. For details on switching to the Playlist, see page 75. 2 Select a Playlist title, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 3 4 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. For details on switching to the Playlist, see page 75. 5 Select a title you want to combine, and press ENTER. Select a Playlist title, and press ,. 6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The selected title is added to the Playlist. 5 5 Select “Create,” and press ENTER. The original titles in the Title List appear. 4 Select “Move,” and press ENTER. -RVR Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up to 99 Playlist titles. 1 4 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select all of the titles you want to add to the Playlist. Select “Combine,” and press ENTER. Moving a Playlist title (Move) 1 2 Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the Playlist. The sub-menu appears. 3 The titles are combined. Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) You can divide a Playlist title. For instructions, see page 77. 80 Moving a chapter (Move) 1 Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the Playlist. For details on switching to the Playlist, see page 75. 2 Select a Playlist title containing the chapter you want to edit, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 3 4 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. 5 Select “Erase/Move.” 6 Select a chapter using </,, and press ENTER. 7 8 Select “Move,” and press ENTER. Select “Chapter Edit,” and press ENTER. Erasing and Editing Select a new location for the chapter using </,, and press ENTER. The chapter moves to the new location. 81 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.” You can dub a playing title using the HDD/ DVD DUB button (see “HDD/DVD Dubbing” on page 83) or you can select to dub multiple titles all at once (see “Dubbing Using Dubbing List” on page 83). You can also dub an entire DVD disc to make a backup copy (see “Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup)” on page 86). Before you start, read the following precautions, which are common to all dubbing methods. Before you start… • You cannot record both the main and sub sound on the HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode On” in the “Recording” setup), DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode). For bilingual programmes, set “Bilingual Recording” to either “A/L” (default) or “B/ R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 124). About HDD Recording format, see page 128. • A title name in the dubbing source is dubbed. However, only up to 40 characters of a title name are dubbed when dubbing from the HDD to a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode). • The chapter marks in the dubbing source are dubbed. The position of chapter marks may be slightly changed from the original. However, the chapter marks in the dubbing source are not retained in the dubbed title when dubbing to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode), DVD+RW, or DVD+R at normal speed. The chapter marks are automatically inserted according to the “Auto Chapter (Video)” and “Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW)” settings in the “Recording” setup (page 127). 82 • The “Set Thumbnail” setting in the dubbing source is dubbed as a thumbnail picture marker (except when dubbing from a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode)). The position of thumbnail picture markers may be slightly changed from the original. z Hint When you dub a Playlist title, it is recorded as an Original title. b Notes • You cannot make a recording while dubbing. • Before playing a dubbed disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 43, 84). • You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to the HDD. • Titles containing mixed aspect ratios cannot be dubbed to a DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-RW/ DVD-R (Video mode) using the HDD/DVD DUB button. • Titles over 8 hours cannot be dubbed to singlelayer DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs. • Low resolution (SEP through LP modes) 16:9 size titles cannot be dubbed to a DVD+RW/ DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode). • Titles recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1 ch audio are down-converted to 2-channel audio when dubbed at normal speed (“Real time” dubbing). • About the “Move” function, see page 150. HDD/DVD Dubbing HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R You can dub a single title by pressing the HDD/DVD DUB button during playback. You can also dub from finalised DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs (Video mode) to the HDD. 1 2 Dubbing Using Dubbing List HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R Start playback of a title. You can select the titles you want to dub using Dubbing List. You can also edit titles before dubbing without changing the original titles. For playing a title, see “Playing” on page 65. 1 Press HDD/DVD DUB. 2 3 To cancel dubbing Press and hold HDD/DVD DUB for more than one second. When dubbing is stopped partway, no part of the title will be moved to the dubbing target. However, note that this will decrease the free space for DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs. The System Menu appears. Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER. Select a dubbing direction, and press ENTER. To dub titles from the HDD to a disc, select “HDD -> DVD.” To dub titles from a disc to the HDD, select “DVD/CD -> HDD.” 4 Select “Create New Dubbing List,” and press ENTER. The Dubbing List appears. • If you have previously saved a Dubbing List and want to resume editing it, select “Use Previous Dubbing List,” and go to step 7. Dubbing (HDD y DVD) The recorder starts dubbing the current playing title from the beginning. The recorder turns off automatically when you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished. Press SYSTEM MENU. About dubbing mode Titles on the HDD are dubbed to a disc at high speed (“High-Speed” dubbing). Titles on a disc are dubbed to the HDD at normal speed (“Real time” dubbing). For the minimum required time for “HighSpeed” dubbing, see page 150. To convert the recording mode (only when dubbing from a disc to the HDD) Before step 1, press REC MODE to select the recording mode. b Note You cannot use the HDD/DVD DUB button in the following cases. Dub the title using Dubbing List (page 83). – When dubbing the title recorded in MN6 mode or longer duration mode to a DVD+RW/ DVD+R. – When dubbing the title recorded in HQ+ mode to a DVD. A Direction of dubbing B Total number of titles to be dubbed C Dubbing step number Display 1: Select a title you want to dub (the “Select Titles” display). Display 2: Edit a title (the “Title Edit” display). Display 3: Confirm the settings and start dubbing (the “Start Dubbing” display). ,continued 83 D Total size of the selected titles and available space on the disc to be dubbed (approximate) E Selected title’s thumbnail picture 5 Select a title, and press ENTER. The selected title changes colour. When you select “HDD -> DVD” in step 3, you can change the title order or search for a title by genre (see “3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on page 37). 6 Repeat step 5 to select all of the titles in the order you want to dub. 7 Select “Next” using ,, and press ENTER. The “Title Edit” display appears. For details about editing, see “To edit titles on the Dubbing List” on page 85. 8 Select “Next” using ,, and press ENTER. The “Start Dubbing” display appears. 9 Select an option using M/m, and press ENTER. The options differ depending on the dubbing direction or disc type. “Recording Mode”: Changes the dubbing mode of all selected titles at a time using M/m (page 147). “Input Disc Name”: Changes the disc name (page 40). “Finalise”: Select “Yes” to finalise a disc automatically after dubbing (DVDRW/DVD-R (Video mode), or DVD+R). 84 10 Select “Start Dubbing,” and press ENTER. When you set “Finalise” to “Yes” in step 9, select the title menu style, and press ENTER. The recorder turns off automatically when you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished. To cancel dubbing Press and hold HDD/DVD DUB for more than one second. When dubbing (Move) is stopped partway, no part of the title will be moved to the dubbing target. However, note that this will decrease the free space for DVD+Rs/DVDRs. About dubbing mode “ ” appears next to the title that can be dubbed at high speed (“High-Speed” dubbing) in the “Title Edit” display. The following titles are dubbed at normal speed (“Real time” dubbing). – Titles containing both main and sub sounds (except DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)). – Titles recorded in mixed picture size (4:3 and 16:9, etc.) (except for DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs (VR mode)). – Titles recorded on DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode). For the minimum required time for “HighSpeed” dubbing, see page 150. To edit titles on the Dubbing List Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Dubbing Using Dubbing List” on page 83. The “Title Edit” display appears. 2 Select a title you want to edit, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. 3 Select an option, and press ENTER. The options differ depending on the dubbing direction or disc type. “Erase”: Erases the selected title. “Title Name”: Names or renames a title (page 40). “A-B Erase”: Erases the section of the title (page 77). “Move”: Changes the order of titles (page 80). “Preview”: Allows you to check the content of a title. “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 77). “Combine”: Combines two titles (page 80). “Chapter Edit”: Edits chapters (page 78). “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail frame that appears in the Title List (page 38). “Recording Mode”: Sets the picture quality of the dubbing. “Bilingual”: Sets how a bilingual audio programme is dubbed. “Cancel”: Exits the sub-menu. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to edit all of the titles. 5 Go to step 8 of “Dubbing Using Dubbing List” on page 83 to dub edited titles. • The Dubbing List you created remains after dubbing. To edit the existing Dubbing List, select “Use Previous Dubbing List” in step 4. The Dubbing List is cleared when: – you change “Input Line System” setting in the “Basic” setup (page 118). – you reset the recorder (page 142). – you open the disc tray (except when dubbing from the HDD). – you edit the titles on a disc (except when dubbing from the HDD). – you switch the Title List to Original or Playlist (when dubbing from DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode only). – you finalise the disc. • The “seams” that are left over from editing may remain on the disc after dubbing to DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs (Video mode). • Finalisation is cancelled if a timer recording starts, even if you set “Finalise” to “Yes” in step 9. Dubbing (HDD y DVD) 1 b Notes 85 Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup) +RW -RWVideo +R -RVideo 9 The disc is automatically finalised. • To make another backup disc, replace discs, select “Start,” and press ENTER. 10 Select “Yes” or “No,” and press ENTER. You can dub all of the contents on a finalised DVD+RW/DVD+R or finalised DVD-RW/ DVD-R (Video mode) to another recordable DVD+RW/DVD-RW or unused DVD+R/ DVD-R via the HDD as a backup copy. To erase the backup data on the HDD, select “Yes.” To make another backup disc later, select “No.” The recorder turns off automatically when you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished. b Note Backup discs of unfinalised discs cannot be made. 1 Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER. Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 3 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Start new DVD Backup,” and press ENTER. Select “DVD Backup,” and press ENTER. • If you have previously dubbed backup data to the HDD, select “Resume writing data,” and go to step 7. 5 6 Press and hold HDD/DVD DUB for more than one second. To erase backup data on the HDD Insert the DVD you are going to make a backup of. 2 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. Select “Start,” and press ENTER. b Notes Press Z (open/close), and replace the DVD with a recordable DVD+RW/ DVD-RW or an unused DVD+R/DVDR. Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The recorder starts “High-Speed” dubbing of the contents that were dubbed to the HDD in step 6. 86 To cancel DVD backup during dubbing Select “Erase back-up data” in step 4, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. To make a backup disc of DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, insert a recordable DVD+RW or unused DVD+R. To make a backup disc of DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs, insert a recordable DVD-RW or unused DVD-R. 8 Press DISPLAY while dubbing. 1 The recorder starts dubbing all of the contents on a DVD to the HDD. 7 To display the dubbing information • When dubbing to a DVD+R/DVD-R is stopped partway in step 8, you cannot play or record on the disc. However, a DVD+RW/DVD-RW can be used again after it is reformatted. • You cannot make a backup disc of DVD+R DLs/ DVD-R DLs. • You may not use the “DVD Backup” function depending on the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. b Notes HDD Camcorder Dubbing Before HDD Camcorder Dubbing 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 (Incremental Dubbing) • Dubbing using the on-screen display (Incremental Dubbing/Full Dubbing) Follow the instructions in “Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing,” and then move on to the section on dubbing. HDD Camcorder Dubbing z Hints • If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 63. • If you want to record 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 finished dubbing remain on the recorder when the HDD space of the recorder becomes full or you stop dubbing partway. • Dolby Digital 5.1 ch audio recorded in the HDD camcorder can be dubbed to the recorder in the same format, without down-conversion. • 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 2008. • 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. • You cannot set the recording mode for HDD camcorder dubbing. • 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. • Images of the HDD camcorder are not displayed when dubbing. • 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. 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. z Hint The title names are automatically labelled as “USB *** (start time of the first shooting session).” b Note The dubbed contents are divided into titles in the following cases, even if they were all recorded in the same day: – When the total recording time exceeds 12 hours. – When the total number of scenes exceeds 99. ,continued 87 b Notes 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 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 restart the connected USB device Select “Restart USB Device” of “USB” in the “Options 2” setup (page 133). 88 • Connect the HDD camcorder directly to the recorder. • Do not disconnect the USB cable while dubbing. • When signal input to the USB jack (type A) 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 63. • The recorder can recognise and store the shooting date and time information of up to 10 HDD camcorders. If you connect 11 or more HDD camcorders, one-touch dubbing and “Incremental Dubbing” cannot be made properly. One-Touch Dubbing from HDD Camcorder (ONETOUCH 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 88, and press ONE-TOUCH DUB on the recorder. HDD You can dub the contents of your HDD camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder using the on-screen display. Methods to dub from the HDD camcorder include: • Incremental Dubbing The recorder automatically detects the contents recorded on the connected HDD camcorder, and starts dubbing from the contents following the last dubbed contents if there are contents that have already been dubbed. • Full Dubbing The recorder dubs all contents of the HDD camcorder, including the contents that have already been dubbed to the recorder. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing” on page 88. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. To stop during dubbing Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop dubbing. b Notes • 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 cannot be dubbed again, even after you erase them from the recorder. To dub the same contents to the recorder again, dub the entire contents of the HDD camcorder (see “Dubbing from HDD Camcorder Using the On-Screen Display (HDDCam Dubbing)” on page 89). • Data about the dubbed contents are all cleared when you reset the recorder (page 142). • Even if the DV camcorder is also connected to the DV IN jack, dubbing from the HDD camcorder starts when you press the ONETOUCH DUB button. HDD Camcorder Dubbing The recorder starts dubbing the contents on the HDD camcorder to the HDD Title List of the recorder. The recorder turns off automatically if you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished. Dubbing from HDD Camcorder Using the OnScreen Display (HDDCam Dubbing) The System Menu appears. 3 Select “HDD-Cam/DV,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “HDD-Cam Dubbing,” and press ENTER. 5 Select “Incremental Dubbing” or “Full Dubbing,” and press ENTER. To dub newly shot contents only, select “Incremental Dubbing.” To dub all contents of the HDD camcorder, select “Full Dubbing.” The display asks for confirmation. ,continued 89 6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The recorder starts dubbing the contents on the HDD camcorder to the HDD Title List of the recorder. The recorder turns off automatically if you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished. To stop dubbing Press x REC STOP. Or, select “Exit” in step 6, and press ENTER. b Note With “Incremental Dubbing,” the contents that have already been dubbed to the recorder are not dubbed again, even after you erase them from the recorder. You can dub only newly shot contents. 90 DV Camcorder Dubbing Before DV Camcorder Dubbing This section explains dubbing with a DV camcorder and playing the contents of a DV camcorder via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 63. 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 154. How chapters are created b Notes • You cannot make a recording during 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 154). Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 63. – the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack. – the images on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. • If you want to play DVDs dubbed from a DV camcorder on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 43). • Set the recorder and DV camcorder to the same colour system (page 118). Hookups DVD recorder to DV IN DV Camcorder Dubbing The contents dubbed to the HDD or DVD become a single title. This title is divided into chapters. When dubbing to the HDD or a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) and when “Auto Chapter (HDD/VR)” is set to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 127), each shooting session on the tape becomes a chapter on the disc. For other discs, the recorder divides the title into chapters according to the “Auto Chapter (Video)” or “Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW)” setting in the “Recording” setup (page 127). z Hint If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) or HDD. Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing You can connect a DV camcorder to the DV IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is straightforward because the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you – you do not need to operate your 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 ,continued 91 1 Press HDD or DVD to select the recording destination. If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34). 2 Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape into your DV camcorder. For the recorder to record or edit, your DV camcorder must be set to video playback mode. 3 Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the recording mode. The recording mode changes as follows: For details about the recording mode, see page 147. Note that you cannot select further manual recording mode options. 4 Set the “External Audio” setting in the “Audio In” setup (page 123). 5 Set the “DV Input” setting in the “Audio In” setup (page 124). You are ready to start dubbing. Select one of the dubbing methods on the following pages. To playback DV/Digital8 format tape You can check the contents of DV/Digital8 format tape before dubbing. For details, see “Playing from a DV Camcorder” on page 94. 92 b Notes • You cannot connect more than one piece of digital video equipment to the recorder. • You cannot control the recorder using another device or another recorder of the same model. • You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the cassette memory onto the disc. • If you record from a DV/Digital8 format tape that is recorded in multiple sound tracks, such as a tape with multiple sampling frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back the sampling frequency switch point on the disc. • In order to use this recorder’s “Auto Chapter” setting (page 91), be sure to correctly set the clock on your digital video camera before shooting. • The recorded picture may be momentarily affected or the start and end points of a title may be different from what you have set if the source DV/Digital8 format tape is in any of the following conditions. In this case, connect your DV camcorder to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of “Recording from Connected Equipment” (page 63). – There is a blank space in the recorded portion of the tape. – The tape’s time code is not sequential. – If the picture size or the recording mode on the tape being dubbed changes. • A blank or black coloured screen will be dubbed when the recorder is set to a different colour system from the DV tape contents’ system. Set “Input Line System” in the “Basic” setup to the same colour system as the DV tape contents’ system (page 118). Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape (DV OneTouch Dubbing) HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R You can record the entire contents of a DV/ Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. The recorder controls the DV camcorder for the whole process, and completes the recording. Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing” on page 91, and press ONE-TOUCH DUB on the recorder. The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts recording the tape contents. After the recording is finished, the recorder rewinds the tape in the DV camcorder, and finalises the recorded disc (except DVDRW/DVD-R (VR mode)) automatically. Press and hold x REC STOP for more than 3 seconds. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. b Notes • When a blank space between the recordings on the tape continues for more than two minutes, DV One-Touch Dubbing ends automatically. • The recorder will pause recording when there is a blank space or an image containing copy protection signals on the tape. The recorder will resume recording automatically when receiving a recordable signal. • Finalisation is cancelled if a timer recording starts (except for DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode)). • DV One-Touch Dubbing ends automatically when there are images containing copy protection signals at the beginning of the tape. • 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. HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo +R -RWVR -RWVideo You can select and dub scenes while playing a DV/Digital8 format tape. 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing” on page 91. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 3 Select “HDD-Cam/DV,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “DV Manual Dubbing,” and press ENTER. 5 Select the recording destination, “Record to Hard Disk Drive” or “Record to DVD,” and press ENTER. 6 Press H. The scene starts to play. 7 Find the point on the DV/Digital8 format tape that you want to start dubbing from using m/M or c/ C, and press X. 8 Select “Start Rec.,” and press ENTER. DV Camcorder Dubbing To stop during recording Dubbing Selected Scenes (DV Manual Dubbing) The recorder starts dubbing. 9 Select “Pause Rec,” and press ENTER. The recorder pauses dubbing. 10 Repeat steps 6 to 9 to dub more scenes. 11 Select “Stop Rec,” and press ENTER. The selected scenes are dubbed as a single title. To exit “DV Manual Dubbing” Press SYSTEM MENU. ,continued 93 z Hint You can turn off the dubbing menu by pressing the DISPLAY button during dubbing. Press the DISPLAY button again to display the dubbing menu. b Note You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second. Playing from a DV Camcorder 1 Connect your DV camcorder to the DV IN jack on the front panel. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 3 Select “HDD-Cam/DV,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “DV Playback,” and press ENTER. 5 Start playback on the DV camcorder. Images from the DV camcorder appear on your TV screen. To cancel playback Press SYSTEM MENU. z Hint You can dub the playing tape contents. During playback, press HDD or DVD to select the dubbing destination, and press z REC. To stop dubbing, press x REC STOP. 94 Music Jukebox About Jukebox There are two methods to use Jukebox: connecting the USB device or copying audio tracks to the HDD. When using Jukebox, you can do following: • Store audio tracks on the HDD. • Play audio tracks using various play modes. • Label tracks, albums, or artists. • Create a Playlist. Notes on copying Connect a USB device to the USB jack on the recorder, or copy audio tracks from the connected USB device or CDs/DATA CDs/ DATA DVDs to the HDD. Connecting the USB device You can connect a USB device to the USB jack on the recorder to listen to the MP3 audio tracks or copy to the HDD. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device before connecting. DVD recorder to USB jack USB device b Notes • Some USB devices may not work with this recorder. • The recorder can recognise Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices that are FAT-compatible and non-partitioned. If the MSC devices are partitioned, the recorder may not recognise the devices. Music Jukebox • You cannot copy audio tracks on the HDD to discs or USB devices. • Some audio tracks may not be copied depending on the file size. • An artist name, album name, and MP3 audio track name are copied, and albums and MP3 tracks are stored in each artist folder. However, albums and MP3 audio tracks are stored in the “Unknown” folder when their artist name cannot be copied. • Audio tracks from a CD are stored in the artist folder labelled “Unknown.” Names are automatically labelled; “A_*****_F_*****” for album, “A_*****_F_*****_T_*****” for audio tracks. • When copying is stopped partway, tracks that have finished copying before you stop will remain copied onto the HDD as an album. You can check which albums have been copied in the Music Jukebox list (page 97). • No other operations are available when copying audio tracks. • While copying audio tracks, timer recordings are unavailable. If the timer is set during copying, the recorder starts the timer recording after copying is finished. • Copy-protected CDs cannot be copied to the HDD. Preparing for Using Jukebox Copying tracks or albums (USB t HDD) You can copy up to 99 albums or 999 audio tracks on the USB device to the HDD. 1 2 3 4 5 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the recorder (page 95). Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “Music Jukebox,” and press ENTER. Select “Listen to Music from USB Device,” and press ENTER. The “Music Jukebox (USB)” appears. Select an album to copy using M/m, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. ,continued 95 6 Select “Edit” using M/m, and press ENTER. 7 Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. To copy all albums, select “Copy all to HDD.” To copy the selected albums, select “Copy to HDD.” The display asks for confirmation. 8 Select “Yes” using </,, and press ENTER. The albums are copied to the HDD. • To copy more albums, repeat from step 5. Copying tracks or albums on the HDD (HDD y HDD) 1 The System Menu appears. 2 Select “Music Jukebox,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Listen to Music / Edit,” and press ENTER. The “Music Jukebox (HDD)” appears. 4 Select an artist using M/m, and press ENTER. 5 Select an album using M/m, and press ENTER. To cancel copying If you want to copy the album, press , instead of ENTER, then go to step 7. Press ENTER. Copying audio tracks (DISC t HDD) 1 Insert a disc that you are going to copy to the HDD. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 3 4 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER. Select “DVD/CD -> HDD” using M/m, and press ENTER. The copying starts. To cancel copying Press ENTER. b Note Before copying, select “CD” or “MP3” under “Data Format” in the Title List (DVD/CD) (page 66). 96 Press SYSTEM MENU. 6 Select a track to copy using M/m, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 7 Select “Edit” using M/m, and press ENTER. 8 Select “Copy Album” or “Copy Track” using M/m, and press ENTER. 9 Select a copy destination (an artist or album) using M/m, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. 10 Select “Yes” using </,, and press ENTER. The albums or tracks are copied to the HDD. • To copy more tracks or albums, repeat from step 4. To cancel copying Press ENTER. Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device 1 Press SUBTITLE (previous)/ANGLE (next) while the Music Jukebox list is displayed. Each time you press SUBTITLE (previous)/ ANGLE (next), the Music Jukebox list changes to the previous/next page of the list. Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 Select “Music Jukebox,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Listen to Music / Edit” or “Listen to Music from USB Device,” and press ENTER. To listen to the audio tracks on the HDD, select “Listen to Music / Edit.” To listen to the MP3 audio tracks from the connected USB device, select “Listen to Music from USB Device.” The Music Jukebox list appears. To change the play information display (HDD only) Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, information below the artist/album/track list is changed. About the Playlist and Original list (HDD only) You can switch the “Music Jukebox (HDD)” to show tracks in Original list or Playlist. 1 Press < while the “Music Jukebox (HDD)” is displayed. 2 Select “Play List” using M/m, and press ENTER. 3 Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. Select an artist, album, or track, and press H. (HDD only) To display an album list, select an artist using M/m, and press ENTER. To display a track list, select an album using M/m, and press ENTER. Playback starts. To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. If you cannot return to the artist list or album list using O RETURN, see “To change the display mode (Original list only)” on page 97. Display Original Tracks in the Original list. Play List 1 Play List 2 Play List 3 Play List 4 Tracks in each Playlist. Favourites Tracks in order of playback frequency. The track that is most often played is listed at the top. To change the display mode (Original list only) 1 Press < while the “Music Jukebox (HDD)” is displayed. 2 Select “Display Mode” using M/m, and press ENTER. 3 Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. To stop playback Press x (stop). Item Music Jukebox 4 To scroll the list display by page (Page mode) Item Display Artist (HDD only) Artist list appears. Album Album list appears. Track Track list appears. ,continued 97 Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only) You can add audio tracks on the HDD to the Playlist. You can add up to 25 audio tracks to each Playlist. 1 After step 2 of “Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device,” select “Listen to Music / Edit,” and press ENTER. Switch the display to the Original list (page 97). 2 Playback options Buttons Operations ./> (previous/ next) Goes to the next or previous track when pressed during playback. m/M (fast reverse/ fast forward) Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Search speed changes as follows: fast reverse fast forward mFR1 T t MFF1 mFR2 T T t t MFF2 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 H. X (pause) Pauses playback. To resume normal playback, press H. Select a track to add to the Playlist, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 3 Select “Add to Play List,” and press ENTER. 4 Select a Playlist, and press ENTER. The track is added to the selected Playlist. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to select all of the tracks you want to add to the Playlist. • To check the Playlist tracks, switch to the Playlist. Playing repeatedly (Repeat) You can repeatedly play tracks or a single track. 1 Press , during playback. If you are playing tracks on the HDD, go to step 3. 2 (USB device only) Select “Play Mode” using M/m, and press ENTER. The “Play Mode” menu appears. 3 Select “Repeat” using M/m, and press ENTER. 4 Select an item using M/m. “Repeat Artist” (HDD only): repeats tracks of the current artist. “Repeat Album”: repeats the current album. “Repeat Track”: repeats the current track. “Repeat Play List” (HDD only): repeats the current Playlist. “Repeat Programme” (USB device only): repeats the current programme (page 99). 98 5 Press ENTER. 7 To programme other tracks, press </M/m/, to select a step number, and repeat steps 5 and 6. 8 Press H. Repeat play starts. To cancel Repeat play Set “Repeat” to “Repeat Off” in step 4. b Note You can select “Repeat Programme” only during Programme play. Creating your own programme (Programme) (USB device only) You can play the contents of the connected USB device in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the connected USB device to create your own programme. You can make a programme of up to 24 tracks. 1 Press , while the “Music Jukebox (USB)” is displayed. 2 Select “Play Mode” using M/m, and press ENTER. The “Play Mode” menu appears. Select “Programme,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Input/Edit Programme,” and press ENTER. 5 Select an album (example: Album 01) using M/m, and press ,. 6 Select a track (example: Track 001) using M/m, and press ENTER. To stop Programme play Press x (stop). To cancel Programme play Set “Programme” to “Cancel Programme Play” in the “Play Mode” menu during playback. To erase the programme Set “Programme” to “Erase Programme List” in the “Play Mode” menu. z Hints • The programme you made remains after Programme play finishes. To play the same programme again, set “Programme” to “Start Programme Play” in the “Play Mode” menu. However, the programme is cleared after you press [/1. • You can repeat Programme play. During Programme play, set “Repeat” to “Repeat Programme” in the “Play Mode” menu (page 98). Music Jukebox 3 Programme play starts. The track is programmed. If you make a mistake, select the step number (example: 01.) using </M/m, and press CLEAR. 99 Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox (HDD only) You can erase or label artists/albums/tracks on the HDD. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 Select “Music Jukebox,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Listen to Music / Edit,” and press ENTER. The “Music Jukebox (HDD)” appears. 4 Select an artist, album, or track, and press ,. To display an album list, select an artist using M/m, and press ENTER. To display a track list, select an album using M/m, and press ENTER. 5 Select an option, and press ENTER. “Erase”: Erases the selected artist/ album/track. Select “Yes” when asked for confirmation. “Edit”: Allows you to make the following edits. • “Artist Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter an artist name (page 40). • “Album Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter an album name (page 40). • “Track Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter a track name (page 40). • “Copy Album”: Allows you to copy an album (page 96). • “Copy Track”: Allows you to copy a track (page 96). “Repeat”: Repeats playback of artist/ album/track (page 98). 100 “Add to Play List”: Allows you to add tracks to a Playlist (page 98). “Play List Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter a Playlist name (up to 12 characters) (page 40). b Note You cannot edit audio tracks on the connected USB device. Photo Album About the “Photo Album” Function The “Photo Album” function enables you to do following. • Store JPEG image files on the HDD. • View JPEG image files on the HDD, DATA DVDs (DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs)/ DATA CDs, or connected USB device. • Edit JPEG image files. • Print JPEG image files. • Copy JPEG image files and slideshow to DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Create a slideshow with your favourite music and graphic effects (x-Pict Story). Preparing for Using the “Photo Album” Function Connect a USB device to the USB jack on the recorder, or copy JPEG image files from DATA CDs/DATA DVDs or the connected USB device to the HDD. Connecting the USB device You can connect a USB device (digital still camera, Memory card reader, and USB memory) to the USB jack on the recorder to view JPEG image files or copy to the HDD. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device before connecting. DVD recorder to USB jack USB cable (not supplied) Digital still camera Photo Album USB output : Signal flow b Notes • Some USB devices may not work with this recorder. • The recorder can recognise Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices that are FAT-compatible and non-partitioned. If the MSC devices are partitioned, the recorder may not recognise the devices. ,continued 101 Copying JPEG image files to the HDD (DISC/USB t HDD) 1 Insert a disc that you are going to copy to the HDD or connect the USB device to the USB jack on the recorder. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 3 Select “Photo Album,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album” menu appears. 4 Select the item, and press ENTER. To copy from DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs), select “View Photos on a DVD/CD.” To copy from the connected USB device, select “View Photos on a USB Device.” The “Photo Album” list appears. Example: DVD/CD 5 Select an album or JPEG image file using M/m, and press ,. 7 A check mark appears in the check box by the selected item. • To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. • To clear all check marks, press , to select “Single-Mode” from the submenu. 8 Repeat step 7 to select all of the albums or JPEG image files you want to copy. 9 Press ,. The sub-menu appears. 10 Select “Copy to HDD,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. 11 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. • To cancel, select “No.” Copying all JPEG image files from the connected USB device (USB t DVD-RW/DVDR) 1 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the recorder. 2 Insert a blank DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode). 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. The sub-menu appears. 6 Select “Multi-Mode” using M/m, and press ENTER. • To copy all the albums and JPEG image files, select “Copy all to HDD,” and go to step 11. • To copy the album or file selected in step 5 only, select “Copy to HDD,” and go to step 11. Select an album or JPEG image file, and press ENTER. The System Menu appears. 4 Select “Photo Album,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album” menu appears. 5 Select “Copy Photos from a Digital Camera,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. 6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. • To cancel, select “No.” z Hint See “7. Reformatting a Disc” (page 45) to format DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in Video mode. 102 b Notes • During copying, other operations cannot be performed. • While copying JPEG image files, timer recordings are unavailable. If the timer is set during copying, the recorder starts the timer recording after copying is finished. 10 Press ,. The sub-menu appears. 11 Select “Copy,” and press ENTER. 12 Select the destination album using M/m, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. Copying JPEG image files or albums on the HDD (HDD y HDD) 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 Select “Photo Album,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album” menu appears. 3 Select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album” list appears. 4 Select an album using M/m. To copy the selected album, go to step 6. To copy a JPEG image file, go to step 5. Albums or JPEG image files are not copied to the HDD in the following cases: – when the HDD disc space is insufficient for copying. – when there are already the maximum number of files and/or albums on the HDD. Copying JPEG image albums to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/ DVD-R) 1 Insert a DVD-RW/DVD-R (in Video mode). 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ,. • To copy the selected album, select “Copy Album Contents” in “Album Options,” and go to step 12. • To copy the selected files, select “Copy” in “File Options,” and go to step 12. Select an album or JPEG image file, and press ENTER. A check mark appears in the check box by the selected item. • To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. • To clear all check marks, press , to select “Single-Mode” from the submenu. Repeat step 8 to select all of the albums or JPEG image files you want to copy. Photo Album Select “Multi-Mode” using M/m, and press ENTER. 6 9 b Note The sub-menu appears. Press ENTER, and select a JPEG image file using M/m. 8 • To cancel, select “No.” You can copy the edited JPEG image albums to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode). A slideshow is also recorded to the disc as a video file. You can play the slideshow on other DVD equipment that may not be compatible with the playback of JPEG image files. 5 7 13 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The System Menu appears. 3 Select “Photo Album,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album” menu appears. 4 Select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album” list appears. 5 Select an album using M/m, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 6 Select “Multi-Mode,” and press ENTER. To copy the album selected in step 5 only, go to step 10. ,continued 103 7 Select an album, and press ENTER. A check mark appears in the check box by the selected item. • To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. • To clear all check marks, press , to select “Single-Mode” from the submenu. 8 Repeat step 7 to select all of the albums you want to copy. 9 Press ,. The sub-menu appears. Copying JPEG image files to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) You can copy the edited JPEG image files to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode). A slideshow is also recorded to the disc as a video file. You can play the slideshow on other DVD equipment that may not be compatible with the playback of JPEG image files. 1 10 Select “Copy to DVD,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. 11 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The selected JPEG image albums are copied in the “PICTURE” folder on the disc. The JPEG image album names are automatically labelled as “***ALBUM.” If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 43). • To cancel, select “No.” z Hints • See “7. Reformatting a Disc” (page 45) to format DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in Video mode. • See the “Photo Album” list to check which albums have been copied (page 105). b Notes • You may not be able to play the slideshow depending on DVD equipment. • You cannot copy JPEG image files to a recordable DVD which has been recorded using other recorders/devices. • DATA DVDs finalised on this recorder may not be able to play on other equipment. • You can record up to 99 slideshows to a disc. • When copying an album containing more than 99 JPEG image files to a disc, slideshows will be created with every 99 JPEG image files and recorded to a disc. • For DVDs, the available disc space does not increase even if you erase slideshows. 104 Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Copying JPEG image albums to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R)” on page 103. The “Photo Album” list appears. 2 Select an album using M/m, and press ENTER. The photo list appears. 3 Select a JPEG image file using M/m, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 4 Select “Multi-Mode,” and press ENTER. To copy the JPEG image file selected in step 3 only, go to step 8. 5 Select a JPEG image file, and press ENTER. A check mark appears in the check box by the selected item. • To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. • To clear all check marks, press , to select “Single-Mode” from the submenu. 6 Repeat step 5 to select all of the JPEG image files you want to copy. 7 Press ,. The sub-menu appears. 8 Select “Copy to DVD,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. 9 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The selected JPEG image files are copied in the “PICTURE” folder on the disc. The JPEG image file names are automatically labelled as “PHOT****.” If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 43). • To cancel, select “No.” Using the “Photo Album” List You can play JPEG image files on the HDD, DATA DVDs/DATA CDs, or connected USB device using the “Photo Album” list. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. To select a JPEG image file from a different album 1 Switch to the album list in step 5. For instructions, see “To switch between the album list and JPEG image file list” on page 107. 2 Select an album using M/m, and press <. 3 Switch to the JPEG image file list. For instructions, see “To switch between the album list and JPEG image file list” on page 107. 4 Select a JPEG image file using M/m, and press ENTER. Select “Photo Album,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album” menu appears. 3 Select the item, and press ENTER. To play JPEG image files on the HDD, select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD.” To play JPEG image files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, select “View Photos on a DVD/CD.” To play JPEG image files on the connected USB device, select “View Photos on a USB Device.” The “Photo Album” list appears. 4 Select an album using M/m, and press ENTER. To show the 4-Photo List or 1-Photo List, press < to select “Title View,” and press ENTER, then select “4 Photos” or “1 Photo” using M/m, and press ENTER. b Notes • You may not be able to play the slideshow depending on DVD equipment. • You cannot copy JPEG image files to a recordable DVD which has been recorded using other recorders/devices. • DATA DVDs finalised on this recorder may not be able to play on other equipment. • You can record up to 99 slideshows to a disc. • For DVDs, the available disc space does not increase even if you erase slideshows. ,continued Photo Album z Hints • See “7. Reformatting a Disc” (page 45) to format DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in Video mode. • See the “Photo Album” list to check which JPEG image files have been copied (page 105). 2 105 12-Photo List (Example: HDD) A Album name B Album size C Sub-menu: Press , to display the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type. For details about the sub-menu options, see “Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD” on page 110. 4-Photo List m Sub-menu D Scroll bar: Appears when all of the JPEG image files do not fit on the list. To view the hidden JPEG image files, press M/m. 1-Photo List m E Album and JPEG image file information: Displays the image, JPEG image file number, recording date and time, JPEG image file name, and JPEG image file size. “ ” appears for protected JPEG image files. F Remaining space on the HDD To scroll the list display by page (Page mode) Press ./> while the “Photo Album” list is displayed. Each time you press ./ >, the “Photo Album” list changes to the previous/next page of albums/JPEG image files. 106 To switch between the album list and JPEG image file list 1 Press < while the “Photo Album” list is displayed. 2 Select “Display Mode” using M/m, and press ENTER. 3 Select “File” or “Album” using M/m, and press ENTER. z Hints • You can switch the thumbnail picture on the album list among the JPEG image files in the selected album by pressing m/M. • You can switch to the previous or next album by pressing m/M on the JPEG image file list. To turn off the “Photo Album” list Press SYSTEM MENU. To display the detailed information 1 2 Select a JPEG image file, and press ,. Select “Detailed Information,” and press ENTER. The detailed information for the selected JPEG image file appears. To reload the files or folders b Notes • The thumbnail for a file that cannot be playable on the recorder is displayed as “ .” • While using the “Photo Album” menu, “HDD” on the front panel lights up even when you play JPEG image files on a disc or the USB device. 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Using the “Photo Album” List.” The “Photo Album” list appears. Switch between the album list and JPEG image file list, if necessary. 2 Select an album or JPEG image file using M/m, and press H. The slideshow starts. z Hint You can start a slideshow by selecting “Start Slideshow” from the sub-menu. b Notes • Depending on the aspect ratio, some pictures may be displayed with black bands at top and bottom, or left and right. • Large picture files may take a few seconds to display. This is not a malfunction. To stop a slideshow Press x (stop) or O RETURN. To pause a slideshow Press X (pause). To view the previous/next image during a slideshow Press ./>. To zoom an image Press ENTER repeatedly during a slideshow. Each time you press ENTER, the magnification changes as shown below. 2× t 4× t normal magnification You can move the area you want to zoom using </M/m/,. (RDR-AT100/AT200 only) You can also zoom an image using ZOOM. Photo Album When a disc or the connected USB device contains 1,000 or more files and/or 100 or more folders, select “Read next” in the “Photo Album” list, and press ENTER to view unloaded files or folders. It may take a few minutes to load files or folders. Playing a slideshow To rotate an image Press ANGLE repeatedly during a slideshow. Each time you press ANGLE, the image turns clockwise by 90°. ,continued 107 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 using Jukebox (see “Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only)” on page 98). 1 Select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD” in step 3 of “Using the “Photo Album” List” on page 105. The “Photo Album” list appears. Switch between the album list and JPEG image file list, if necessary. 2 Select an album or JPEG image file using M/m, and press ,. 3 Select “Start Audio Slideshow,” and press ENTER. 4 Select the desired Music Playlist or “Favourites” using </,. 5 Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The slideshow and the playback from the first track of the selected Music Playlist start. b Notes • While playing a slideshow with the sound, you cannot do the following: – Zoom, rotate, skip or pause an image. – Display information on the screen by pressing DISPLAY. • If there is no audio track in the selected Music Playlist, the slideshow is played back with no sound. 108 Creating a Slideshow with Your Favourite Music and Graphic Effects (x-Pict Story) (HDD only) You can easily create and play your own slideshow with your favourite music in Music Playlist and graphic effects using the JPEG image files on the HDD (x-Pict Story). First prepare Music Playlists by adding audio tracks using Jukebox (see “Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only)” on page 98). The created x-Pict Story is automatically stored in the Title List (HDD) and you can copy it onto a recordable disc. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 Select “Photo Album,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album” menu appears. 3 Select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album (HDD)” list appears. 4 Select an album, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 5 Select “Create x-Pict Story” using M/ m, and press ENTER. 6 Select a graphic effect and a Music Playlist using </M/m/,. • “Theme”: Select a theme. The recorder adds graphic effects according to the theme you set from the following: “Happy moments (1)”: with simple graphic effects “Happy moments (2)”: with simple graphic effects rapidly changing “Nostalgic memories”: in monochrome “Sweetest recollections”: with moving graphic effects “Blissful life”: with moving graphic effects rapidly changing “Normal”: no graphic effects • “Play List”: Select the desired Music Playlist or “Favourites.” For an explanation of how to make a Music Playlist, see “Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only)” on page 98. 7 Select “Next,” and press ENTER. The copyright message appears on the screen. 8 Select “Yes” using </,, and press ENTER. To stop creating x-Pict Story Press and hold x REC STOP for more than 3 seconds. • You cannot make a recording while creating an x-Pict Story. • If there is no JPEG image file in the selected folder, you cannot create an x-Pict Story. • If there is no audio track in the selected Music Playlist, the x-Pict Story is created with no sound. • The selected Music Playlist may not be played back to the end depending on the number of JPEG image files. • If the HDD is full, a warning message appears and you cannot create an x-Pict Story. • While creating an x-Pict Story, you cannot do the following: – Zoom, rotate, skip or pause an image. – Display information on the screen by pressing DISPLAY. • The order of graphic effects changes at random every time you create an x-Pict Story in the same theme. • Do not disconnect or connect the USB cable or i.LINK cable while creating an x-Pict Story. This may cause the x-Pict Story to be created incorrectly. • The graphic effect may not show a smooth motion or not appear correctly on the created xPict Story depending on conditions, such as size of the image files. To play an x-Pict Story You can play a created x-Pict Story from the Title List on the HDD. For details, see “3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on page 37. To dub an x-Pict Story You can dub a created x-Pict Story to DVDs. For details, see “Dubbing (HDD y DVD)” on page 82. If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 43). Photo Album The x-Pict Story is saved as a video file in the Title List on the HDD. The title names are automatically labelled as “x-Pict_Story ***” using the name of the selected album folder. b Notes z Hints • The order of audio tracks in the created x-Pict Story is followed by that of Music Playlist. If you want to change its order, change the order of Music Playlist before creating an x-Pict Story. • If the selected folder has no name, the title names are automatically labelled with the date when the x-Pict Story was created. • An x-Pict Story is created in the HQ mode. • To edit x-Pict Story titles, see “Erasing and Editing” on page 75. 109 Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 Select “Photo Album,” and press ENTER. “Multi-Mode”: Selects multiple albums or JPEG image files to edit. “Copy all to HDD”: Copies all the albums and JPEG image files to the HDD (page 102). “Copy to HDD”: Copies the selected album or JPEG image file to the HDD (page 102). The “Photo Album” menu appears. 3 Select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album (HDD)” list appears. 4 Select an album or JPEG image file, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. 5 Select an option, and press ENTER. You can make the following edits to the album/JPEG image file. “Start Slideshow”: Starts a slideshow (page 107). “Start Audio Slideshow” (HDD only): Starts a slideshow with the sound (page 108). “File Options” • “Erase”: Erases the selected JPEG image file. • “Copy”: Copies the selected JPEG image file (page 103). • “Rename File”: Changes the selected JPEG image file name (page 40). • “Protect”: Protects the selected JPEG image file. Select again to cancel the protection. “Print”: Prints the selected JPEG image file (page 111). “Detailed Information”: Displays the detailed information for the selected JPEG image file (page 107). “Single-Mode”: Cancels “Multi-Mode.” “Create x-Pict Story”: Creates a new xPict Story (page 108). “New Album”: Creates a new album. “Album Options” • “Erase Album”: Erases the selected album. • “Copy Album Contents”: Copies all JPEG image files in the selected album to the HDD (page 103). • “Rename Album”: Changes the selected album name (page 40). • “Protect Album Contents”: Protects all JPEG image files in the selected album. • “Cancel Protection”: Cancels protection of all JPEG image files in the selected album. “Copy to DVD”: Copies the selected album or JPEG image file to a DVD (page 103). 110 Printing JPEG Image Files You can print JPEG image files on the HDD, DATA DVDs/DATA CDs, or connected USB device by connecting a PictBridgecompatible printer to the USB jack on the recorder. Refer to the instructions supplied with the printer. 1 5 Select the item, and press ENTER. To print JPEG image files on the HDD, select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD.” To print JPEG image files on a DATA DVD/DATA CD, select “View Photos on a DVD/CD.” To print JPEG image files from the connected USB device, select “View Photos on a USB Device.” The “Photo Album” list appears. 6 Select an album, and press ENTER. 7 Select a file using M/m, and press ,. Connect a PictBridge-compatible printer to the USB jack on the recorder. DVD recorder The sub-menu appears. to USB jack 8 PictBridge-compatible printer 3 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the recorder. 9 Select a file, and press ENTER. A check mark appears in the check box by the selected item. • To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. • To clear all check marks, select “Single-Mode.” When printing JPEG image files on the HDD or DATA DVDs/DATA CDs, skip this step. 10 Repeat step 9 to select all files you Press SYSTEM MENU. 11 Press ,. The System Menu appears. 4 To print two or more files, select “MultiMode.” To print the file selected in step 7 only, go to step 12. Photo Album 2 Select the item, and press ENTER. want to print. The sub-menu appears. Select “Photo Album,” and press ENTER. 12 Select “Print,” and press ENTER. The “Photo Album” menu appears. 13 Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. You can set the paper size and layout. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. To cancel printing Press ENTER. ,continued 111 To display the connected printer Select “Confirm Printer” of “USB” in the “Options 2” setup (page 133). To restart the connected USB device Select “Restart USB Device” of “USB” in the “Options 2” setup (page 133). z Hint Printing options, such as paper size or layout, differ depending on the printer. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the printer. 112 For playback Settings and Adjustments Dynamic Produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity. Standard Displays a standard picture. Professional Displays an original picture. Memory1/ Memory2/ Memory3 Your own settings. To create your own settings, see “To create your own setting” on page 113. Adjusting Picture Quality HDD +RW -RVR -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo DVD +R VCD DATA DVD * DATA CD * * DivX video file only You can adjust the picture quality from the connected equipment, such as a TV or VCR, and also the picture quality of broadcasts that the recorder can receive by selecting a preset setting. You can also adjust the picture quality by changing detailed settings, and store up to three settings in the memory. 1 To check the detailed settings for the selected preset, press DISPLAY. 4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit. Press SYSTEM MENU in stop mode. For adjusting playback picture quality, press SYSTEM MENU during playback. The System Menu appears. 2 Select “Picture Adjustment,” and press ENTER. 3 Select a preset setting using </,, and press ENTER. To create your own setting Select “Memory1,” “Memory2,” or “Memory3” in step 3. 2 Select “Detailed Settings,” and press ENTER. The display for adjusting detailed settings appears. 3 Select an item using M/m, and adjust settings using </,. For explanation of each setting, see the tables below. 4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit. The setting is automatically stored as the setting you selected in step 1. For recording Tuner TV broadcast VCR Video cassettes DTV Digital broadcast Memory1/ Memory2/ Memory3 Your own settings. To create your own settings, see “To create your own setting” on page 113. ,continued Settings and Adjustments 1 113 Setting options for recording picture quality For details about each setting, see the explanation of the display. Prog. Motion Cinema 3-D Y/C Adjusts the progressive video signal when “Component Video Out” is set to “Progressive” (page 122) or when using the HDMI connection. Select “Motion” for a picture, including subjects that move dynamically. Select “Still” for a picture with little movement. Converts the progressive video signal to match the type of DVD software that you are watching when “Component Video Out” is set to “Progressive” (page 122) or when using the HDMI connection. Select “Auto” to detect the software type (Film-based or Video-based) automatically and select the appropriate conversion mode. Normally select this position. Select “Off” to fix the conversion mode to the mode for Video-based software. Adjusts the brightness/colour separation for the video signals. Select “Motion” for a picture, including subjects that move dynamically. Select “Still” for a picture with little movement. YNR (luminance noise reduction) Reduces noise contained in the luminance element of the video signal. CNR (chroma noise reduction) Reduces noise contained in the chroma element of the video signal. Detail Adjusts the sharpness of images outlines. White AGC Turn on for automatic white level adjustment. 114 White Enhancer Adjusts the intensity of white. Black Enhancer Adjusts the intensity of black. Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the NTSC video signals. Select “ON” to set the black level of the input signals to the standard level. Normally, select “OFF” position. Hue Adjusts the colour balance. Chroma Level Makes the colours deeper or lighter. Setting options for playback picture quality For details about each setting, see the explanation of the display. Prog. Motion Adjusts the progressive video signal when “Component Video Out” is set to “Progressive” (page 122) or when “Screen Resolution” is set to other than “720 x 576i” (or “720 x 480i”) (page 130). Select “Motion” for a picture, including subjects that move dynamically. Select “Still” for a picture with little movement. Cinema Converts the progressive video signal to match the type of DVD software that you are watching when “Component Video Out” is set to “Progressive” (page 122) or when “Screen Resolution” is set to other than “720 x 576i” (or “720 x 480i”) (page 130). Select “Auto1” to automatically detect the software type (Film-based or Video-based) and select the appropriate conversion mode. Normally select this position. If the picture appears unnatural, select “Auto2,” “On,” or “Off.” Reduces noise contained in the luminance element of the video signal. BNR (block noise reduction) Reduces “block noise” or mosaic-like patterns in the picture. MNR (mosquito noise reduction) Reduces the faint noise appearing around the outlines of the images. The noise reduction effects are automatically adjusted within each setting range according to the video bit rate and other factors. Sharpness Sharpens the outlines of the images. Detail Adjusts the sharpness of images outlines. White Enhancer Adjusts the intensity of white. Black Enhancer Adjusts the intensity of black. Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals. Select “ON” to raise the black level. Select this when the picture appears too dark. Select “OFF” to set the black level of the input signals to the standard level. Normally, select this position. Gamma Correction Adjusts how dark areas look. Hue Adjusts the colour balance. Chroma Level Makes the colours deeper or lighter. b Notes • If the outlines of the images on your screen become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to “Off.” • Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the above BNR or MNR effects may be hard to discern. Also, these functions may not work with some screen sizes. • The following settings are not available for the signals output from the HDMI jack. – “Sharpness” – “White Enhancer” – “Black Enhancer” – “Black Level” – “Gamma Correction” – “Hue” – “Chroma Level” Settings and Adjustments YNR (luminance noise reduction) 115 Using the Setup Menus You can change the settings of the recorder, such as picture quality settings, audio settings, etc. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select “Disc Setup” or “Initial Setup” using M/m, and press ENTER. 3 Select the desired setup item using M/m, then press ENTER. See the explanations in the following sections. The default settings are underlined. Disc Settings (Disc Setup) You can adjust DVD related settings. Basic Input Disc Name You can label a disc. For details, see page 41. Protect Disc You can protect a disc against erasure. For details, see page 42. Format DVD-RW (DVD-RW only) The recorder automatically starts formatting in VR mode or Video mode, whichever is selected below, when a new, unformatted DVD-RW is inserted. VR Mode Automatically formats the disc in VR mode. Video Mode Automatically formats the disc in Video mode. Format You can manually re-format a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, or DVD-R disc to make a blank disc. For details, see page 45. Finalise Finalises a disc to play it on other DVD equipment. For details, see page 43. 116 Optimise HDD As you record, erase and edit recordings repeatedly, the HDD file system gradually becomes fragmented. To ‘clean up’ all the fragmented files, optimise the HDD periodically. When the HDD needs optimising, a message recommending optimisation will appear automatically. To cancel optimisation, press ENTER. The HDD will be partly optimised. b Notes • It will take about eight hours to optimise the HDD. During optimisation, other operations, such as recording or playback, cannot be performed. • You cannot optimise the HDD when the HDD disc space is insufficient for optimising. Erase titles to open up disc space (page 76). Recorder Settings (Basic) You can make clock and other recorderrelated settings. Clock Setting Auto (Auto Clock Set) Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a programme position in your local area broadcasts a time signal. 1 Press </, repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries a time signal appears. 2 Press m to select “Start,” and press ENTER. • If the recorder does not receive a time signal from any station, press O RETURN and set the clock manually. • If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function or set the clock manually. Format HDD. You can format the HDD and resolve the problem when the hard disk error occurred. “Format HDD.” can be selected only when the hard disk needs formatting. Note that all of the recorded content on the HDD will be erased. b Note The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording. Set the clock manually. 1 Press </, to select the time zone for your area or GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), and press m. 2 Select “On” using </, if you are now on summer time, and press ENTER. 3 Set the day, month, year, hour, and minutes using </M/m/,, and press ENTER to start the clock. Settings and Adjustments Manual (Manual Clock Set) To change the numbers, press < to return to the item to be changed, and press M/m. ,continued 117 b Notes Input Line System Selects the colour system when recording from the connected equipment. NTSC Records in NTSC or PAL-60 colour system. PAL/ SECAM Records in PAL or SECAM colour system. b Notes • When picture noise appears after you change the “Input Line System” setting, change the “Input Colour System” setting (page 122). If picture noise still appears, hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and press INPUT on the recorder. • When you change the “Input Line System” setting, the Dubbing List is erased. Standby Mode Mode 1 Mode 2 118 When the recorder is turned off, – Input signals from the LINE 1/DECODER jack are not output from the LINE 3 – TV jack (page 29) and the connected external decoder cannot be used (page 32). – 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 recorder (page 15). 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.” • Even when “Standby Mode” is set to “Mode 1,” the following functions are available. – Synchro-Recording. – Timer setting with “VPS / PDC” in the schedule list or Timer List. • The SMARTLINK features are not available when “Standby Mode” is set to “Mode 1.” HELP Setting On Displays Help information for GUI displays. Off Does not set to HELP setting mode. Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to run the “Easy Setup” programme. Follow the instructions for “Easy Setup” (page 25) from step 2. 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, press ENTER. Off Turns off the function. 1 Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner) Select your country/region using </ ,, and press ENTER. Programme position You can make tuner and programme position settings for the recorder. Auto Channel Setting Auto Scan If you connect a TV to this recorder not using SMARTLINK, you can preset programme positions automatically using “Auto Scan.” Select your country/region using </,, and press ENTER. The programme position order will be set according to the country/region you set. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them (page 119). Download from TV Manual CH Setting Presets programme positions manually. If some programme positions could not be set using the “Easy Setup” function, you can set them manually. If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, the wrong tuner system may have been preset during “Easy Setup.” Set the correct tuner system manually in the steps below. Press PROG +/– to select the programme position. 3 Select the item you want to change using M/m, and change the settings using </ ,, then press ENTER. • To preset another programme position, repeat from step 2. Skip On Select this when the programme position is unused or contains unwanted programme positions. The selected position will be skipped when you press PROG +/–. Off Does not skip the selected programme position. CH System Select the region to get the best broadcast reception. FR Select this when in France. Western Euro Select this when in West European countries. UK & IE Select this when in Great Britain/Ireland. Eastern Euro Select this when in East European countries. Settings and Adjustments If you connect a TV to this recorder with SMARTLINK, you can preset programme positions by downloading from your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV. Select your country/region using </,, and press ENTER. The tuner preset data will be downloaded from your TV to this recorder. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them (page 119). 2 Channel Press </, repeatedly until the programme position you want is displayed. • To select a cable or satellite programme position, press </, until the programme position you want is displayed. ,continued 119 Receivable channels TV system Channel coverage BG (West European Countries, except those listed below) E2 – E12 VHF Italian A – H VHF E21 – E69 UHF S1 – S20 CATV S21 – S41 HYPER S01 – S05 CATV DK (East European Countries) R1 – R12 VHF R21 – R69 UHF S21 – S41 HYPER Corresponding channel Channel Set number Receivable Frequency range (MHz) S01 – S05 CATV B CC1 116.75–124.75 Ireland A – J VHF C CC2 124.75–132.75 South Africa 4 – 11, 13 VHF D CC3 132.75–140.75 D CC4 140.75–148.75 B21 – B69 UHF E CC5 148.75–156.75 S1 – S20 CATV F CC6 156.75–164.75 S21 – S41 HYPER F CC7 164.75–172.75 S01 – S05 CATV G CC8 172.75–180.75 F2 – F10 VHF H CC9 180.75–188.75 F21 – F69 UHF H CC10 188.75–196.75 B – Q CATV I CC11 196.75–204.75 S21 – S41 HYPER J CC12 204.75–212.75 S1 – S20 CATV I (Great Britain/ Ireland) L* (France) * To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.” 120 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. J CC13 212.75–220.75 K CC14 220.75–228.75 L CC15 228.75–236.75 L CC16 236.75–244.75 M CC17 244.75–252.75 N CC18 252.75–260.75 N CC19 260.75–268.75 O CC20 268.75–276.75 P CC21 276.75–284.75 P CC22 284.75–292.75 Q CC23 292.75–300.75 S21 CC24 299.25–307.25 S22 CC25 307.25–315.25 S23 CC26 315.25–323.25 S24 CC27 323.25–331.25 Sound System Corresponding channel Channel Set number Receivable Frequency range (MHz) S25 CC28 331.25–339.25 S26 CC29 339.25–347.25 S27 CC30 347.25–355.25 S28 CC31 355.25–363.25 S29 CC32 363.25–371.25 S30 CC33 371.25–379.25 S31 CC34 379.25–387.25 S32 CC35 387.25–395.25 S33 CC36 395.25–403.25 Name S34 CC37 403.25–411.25 S35 CC38 411.25–419.25 S36 CC39 419.25–427.25 S37 CC40 427.25–435.25 S38 CC41 435.25–443.25 S39 CC42 443.25–451.25 S40 CC43 451.25–459.25 Changes or enters a new station name (up to 5 characters). The recorder must receive programme position information (e.g., SMARTLINK information) for station names to appear automatically. Press ,, then press </, repeatedly to select a character. To change the characters, press M/m to move the cursor, and press </,. S41 CC44 459.25–467.25 Decoder AFT Turns on the Auto Fine Tuning function. Normally select this position. Off 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, and press ENTER. B/G Select this when in West European countries, except those listed in “Receivable channels” on page 120. D/K Select this when in East European countries. I Select this when in Great Britain/Ireland. L Select this when in France. Sets the external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) channels. For details, see page 33. Channel Swapping After the programme positions have been set, you can change the order of each programme position in the display list. 1 Press M/m to select the programme position number you want to swap, and press ,. • To display other pages, press ./ > repeatedly. 2 Press M/m to select the programme position number to swap for the one selected in step 1, and press ENTER. The programme position numbers are swapped. • To swap the programme position number of another station, repeat from step 1. Settings and Adjustments On Select an available TV system (page 120). 121 b Notes 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. Input Colour System Selects the colour system when picture noise appears after you change the “Input Line System” setting (page 118). Auto PAL Recorder automatically detects signals of colour systems and selects the appropriate colour system. Selects the PAL colour system when “Input Line System” is set to “PAL/ SECAM.” • When you set “LINE 3 Out” to “RGB,” 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” to “RGB.” If you set “LINE 3 Out” to “RGB,” in this case, the picture may not appear. • When picture noise appears after you set the recorder to progressive format, hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the recorder. • No video signals are output when using the HDMI connection. LINE 3 Out Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 3 – TV jack. Video Outputs video signals. S-Video Outputs S-video signals. RGB Outputs RGB signals. b Notes SECAM Selects the SECAM colour system when “Input Line System” is set to “PAL/ SECAM.” z Hint When “Input Line System” is set to “NTSC,” you can select “Auto,” “3.58NTSC,” or “PAL-60.” Component Video Out Selects the signal format in which the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or progressive, from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. 122 Normal(Interlace) Outputs signals in the interlace format. Progressive Outputs signals in the progressive format. Select this when you want to view progressive signals. • 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” or “RGB.” Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV. • SMARTLINK is available only when “Video” is selected. • RGB signals are not output when using the HDMI connection. LINE 1 In Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 1/DECODER jack. The picture will not be clear if this setting does not match the type of video input signal. Video Inputs video signals. S-Video Inputs S-video signals. RGB Inputs RGB signals. Decoder 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. 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 57. NICAM Normally select this position. Standard Select this if the sound from NICAM broadcasts is not clear. Tuner Level NTSC on PAL TV Sets the recorder to convert signals of the NTSC colour system to the PAL colour system to play NTSC discs on PAL-only TVs. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV. Plays NTSC discs on PALonly TVs. Off Select this if the connected TV is a multi-system (NTSC-compatible) TV. Normal Normally select this position. Compression Select this when the playback sound from the speakers is distorted. External Audio Stereo Select this when receiving stereo programmes from connected equipment. Bilingual Select this when receiving bilingual programmes from connected equipment. ,continued Settings and Adjustments On If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “Compression.” The recorder reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks – LINE 3 – TV jack – LINE 1/DECODER jack 123 b Note When receiving audio input signals from the DV input jack, the recorder automatically selects “Stereo” or “Bilingual” regardless of the “External Audio” setting. Bilingual Recording Selects the sound to be recorded. A/L B/R Records the main sound for the bilingual programme. Records the sub sound for the bilingual programme. b Note When recording a bilingual audio signal to the HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off” (page 128) (except in PCM mode)) or a DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode (except in PCM mode), both audio channels are recorded and you can select the sound when playing. DV Input Select the setting for the audio input when DV camcorder dubbing. Select “Mix (Stereo 1: 75 %)”/“Mix (Stereo 1: 50 %)”/“Mix (Stereo 1: 25 %)” or “Stereo 2” only if you have added a second audio when recording with your digital video camera. Stereo 1 Stereo 2 Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. Records additional audio only. Mix (Stereo 1: 75 %) Mix (Stereo 1: 50 %) Mix (Stereo 1: 25 %) 124 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 Note 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 Output (HDD/ DVDs only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. Dolby Digital Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. Dolby Digital -> PCM Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. b Note If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with Dolby Digital signals, the PCM signals will be automatically output even when you select “Dolby Digital.” DTS Output (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. On Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder. Off Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder. Records both stereo 1 and 2. b Note When HDMI output is performed to equipment not compatible with DTS signals, the signals will not be output regardless of the “DTS Output” setting. 96 kHz PCM Output (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal. 96 kHz -> 48 kHz The audio signals of DVD VIDEOs are converted to 48 kHz and output. 96 kHz All signals containing 96 kHz are output without conversion. However, the signals are output at 48 kHz if copyrightprotected signals are contained. b Notes • “96 kHz PCM Output” setting has no effect when audio signals are output from the LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks or LINE 3 – TV/ LINE 1/DECODER jack. If the sampling frequency is 96 kHz, signals are simply converted to analogue signals and output. • If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with 96 kHz signals, 48 kHz PCM will be automatically output even when you select “96 kHz.” Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. MPEG Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder. MPEG -> 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. If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with MPEG audio signals, the PCM signals will be automatically output even when you select “MPEG.” Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Selects the dynamic range (difference between soft and loud sounds) setting when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks – LINE 3 – TV jack – LINE 1/DECODER jack – DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack only when “Dolby Digital Output” is set to “Dolby Digital -> PCM” (page 124). On Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. Off Normally select this position. Settings and Adjustments MPEG Output (DVD VIDEOs only) b Note 125 Language Settings (Language) You can make language settings. DVD Menu Language (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for the DVD menu. Select “w/Subtitle Language” to set the same language as the language you set in “Subtitle Language.” OSD Language Switches the display language on the screen. Audio Language (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the sound track. Subtitle Language (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc. Subtitle Display On Displays subtitles. Off Does not display subtitles. Assist Subtitle Displays special assistive subtitles, where available. z Hint If you select “Others” in “Audio Language,” “Subtitle Language,” or “DVD Menu Language,” press m, and enter a language code from “Language Code List” on page 151. b Note Auto Language The “Auto Language” function is available when “Audio Language” and “Subtitle Language” are set to the same language, and “Subtitle Display” is set to “On.” 126 On For DVD VIDEOs whose main audio track is the language you set in “Audio Language” and “Subtitle Language,” the recorder plays the main audio track without subtitles. For DVD VIDEOs whose main audio track is not the language you set in “Audio Language” and “Subtitle Language,” the recorder plays the main audio track with subtitles in the language you set. Off Turns off the function. If you select a language in “DVD Menu Language,” “Subtitle Language,” or “Audio Language” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected. Recording Settings (Recording) Auto Chapter (HDD/VR) (HDD/ DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode only) You can adjust recording settings. On The recorder detects changes in the picture and sound and automatically inserts chapter marks (up to 99 chapters for one title recorded on the HDD). Off No chapter mark is inserted. Manual Rec. Mode You can select further options for recording mode (manual recording mode). The default setting is “Off” (standard recording mode). You can check the approximate recording times for the HDD and the different DVD types in each recording mode on page 148. 1 Select “On (go to setup)” using M/m, and press ENTER. 2 Select a recording mode using </,, and press ENTER. To easily select a manual recording mode, press REC MODE repeatedly to display “MN,” and select a manual recording mode using </,. Rec. Mode Adjust On • The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending on the amount of information contained in the video to be recorded. • Chapter marks are automatically inserted, where the date or time information changes on the tape, when “Auto Chapter (HDD/VR)” is set to “On” during DV dubbing to the HDD or a DVD-RW/ DVD-R (VR mode). Auto Chapter (Video) (DVD-RW/ DVD-R in Video mode only) No Separation 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. Turns off the function. Set Thumbnail Selects a scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List. 0 seconds The first frame of the title is set for the thumbnail picture. 30 seconds The frame at 30 seconds from the first frame is set for the thumbnail picture. 3 minutes The frame at 3 minutes from the first frame is set for the thumbnail picture. ,continued Settings and Adjustments Off Automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded (page 54). b Notes 127 Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW) (DVD+RW/DVD+R only) Playback Settings (Playback) No Separation No chapter mark is inserted. You can adjust playback settings. 10 minutes Inserts chapter marks at approximately 10-minute intervals. 15 minutes Inserts chapter marks at approximately 15-minute intervals. HDD Recording Format Selects the HDD recording format. Video Mode Off Records to the HDD in VR mode. When recording stereo and bilingual programmes, both main and sub sounds can be recorded. Video Mode On Records to the HDD in Video mode. When recording stereo and bilingual programmes, only one sound track (main or sub) can be recorded. Set “Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” (default) or “B/R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 124). z Hint The HDD contents recorded in Video mode can be dubbed to a disc at high speed (page 82). TV Type Select the playback picture size according to the type of connected TV (widescreen/wide mode TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV). 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. 16:9 Select this when connecting to a widescreen TV or TV with a wide mode function. 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan 16:9 b Note Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice-versa. 128 Pause Mode 3 Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons, and press ENTER. 4 Select “Standard,” and press ENTER. The “Parental Control : Standard” display appears. 5 Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons, and press ENTER. 6 Select “Code” (geographic area) as the playback limitation level, and press ENTER. The area is selected. • When you select “Number,” press the number buttons to select and enter a country/area code in the table (page 151), and press ENTER. 7 Select “Change Level,” and press ENTER. The “Parental Control : Change Level” display appears. 8 Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons, and press ENTER. 9 Select the level. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. Discs rated higher than the selected level will be restricted. Selects the picture quality in pause mode. Field Outputs a stable, generally shake-free image. Frame Outputs a sharp image, but may be prone to shake. Auto Outputs a generally less sharp but more stable still image. Seamless Playback (HDD/DVDRW/DVD-R in VR mode only) On Playback is smooth, but with a trade-off against the accuracy of the edit points. Off You may notice momentary interruption at edited points during playback of a VR mode Playlist. Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) 1 Select “Parental Control” in “Playback,” and press ENTER. When you have already registered a password, go to step 4. 2 Select “Set Password,” and press ENTER. The display for registering a new password appears. ,continued Settings and Adjustments 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. 129 10 Press ENTER. The Parental Control setting is complete. To cancel the Parental Control setting for the disc, select “Off” in step 9. You can adjust items related to the HDMI connection. Change Password 1 Select “Parental Control” in “Playback,” and press ENTER. 2 Select “Change Password,” and press ENTER. 3 Enter your four-digit password in the “Current Password” row using the number buttons, and press ENTER. 4 Enter a new password in the “New Password” row using the number buttons, and press ENTER. b Notes • If you forget your password, reset the recorder (page 142). • When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this recorder. • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. Angle Indicator (DVD VIDEOs only) On Off Displays “ ” on the TV screen if various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc. Does not display “ the TV screen. HDMI Settings (HDMI Output) ” on b Note You can select “HDMI Output” only when connecting equipment to the HDMI OUT jack. Screen Resolution Selects the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. If the picture is not clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/ projector, etc. 1920 x 1080p Sends 1920×1080p video signals. 1920 x 1080i Sends 1920×1080i video signals. 1280 x 720p Sends 1280×720p video signals. 720 x 576p*1 Sends 720×576p video signals. 720 x 480p*2 Sends 720×480p video signals. 720 x 576i*1 Sends 720×576i video signals. 720 x 480i*2 Sends 720×480i video signals. *1 Can be selected only when “Input Line System” is set to “PAL/SECAM” in the “Basic” setup (page 118). *2 Can be selected only when “Input Line System” is set to “NTSC” in the “Basic” setup (page 118). 130 b Notes • When picture noise appears after you change the “Screen Resolution” setting, hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the recorder. • When “Colour” is set to “YCbCr 4:2:2” in the “HDMI Output” setup, you cannot select “720 x 576i” (or “720 x 480i”). 4:3 Video Output This setting is effective only when you set “TV Type” to “16:9” in the “Playback” setup. Adjust this setting to watch 4:3 aspect ratio signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your TV, change the setting on your TV, not this recorder. Note that this setting is effective only for HDMI connection. Full Select this when you can change the aspect ratio on your TV. Normal Select this when you cannot change the aspect ratio on your TV. Shows a 4:3 size video with the aspect ratio as it is. Colour Selects the method of outputting video signals for the HDMI jack. RGB (0-255) RGB (16-235) Outputs RGB (0-255) signals. Select this when connecting to an RGB (0255) device. Outputs RGB (16-235) signals. Select this if colours appear overly rich and the black appears too deep. Outputs 10-bit YCbCr 4:2:2 component signals. YCbCr 4:4:4 Outputs 8-bit YCbCr 4:4:4 component signals. b Notes • Some settings may not be available depending on the connected device. • When a DVI device is connected, you cannot select “YCbCr 4:2:2” or “YCbCr 4:4:4.” • When “Screen Resolution” is set to “720 x 576i” (or “720 x 480i”) in the “HDMI Output” setup, you cannot select “YCbCr 4:2:2.” Audio Output Selects the type of audio signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. Auto Outputs Dolby Digital, MPEG and DTS audio signals as a bitstream signal. Normally select this position. PCM Converts all audio signals except for DTS signals to PCM. Bitstream Priority Select this if the connected device is compatible with bitstream audio. b Notes • The PCM signals may not be output even when you select “Auto” depending on the “Audio Out” settings, number of audio channels, and the HDMI-connected device. • The “Audio Output” function is not available when a DVI device is connected. Control for HDMI On Allows you to use the “Control for HDMI” function (page 20). Off Turns off the function. Settings and Adjustments 16:9 aspect ratio TV YCbCr 4:2:2 131 2 Other Settings (Options) You can make other operation settings. On Screen Display On Automatically displays information on the screen when the recorder is turned on, etc. Off Displays information only when DISPLAY is pressed. Front Panel Display Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display. On Bright lighting. Off Turns off the lighting and saves power consumption when the power is off. 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 ENTER. b Note The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “3 (Default setting).” The remote does not function if different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode. 132 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 ENTER. 2 While holding down ENTER, enter the Command Mode code number using the number buttons. 3 Hold down both the number and ENTER buttons at the same time for more than three seconds. z Hint You can check the Command Mode for the recorder in the front panel display (page 13). When the Command Mode is set to “3 (Default setting),” “1” or “2” does not appear. SMARTLINK This Recorder Allows you to use the Only SMARTLINK function with the recorder when the recorder is in standby mode. Pass Through Allows you to use the SMARTLINK function with the connected equipment when the recorder is in standby mode. b Note Set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “Basic” setup (page 118) to set “SMARTLINK” to “Pass Through.” DivX Registration Code Displays the registration code of DivX video files for this recorder. For more information, go to http:// www.divx.com/vod on the Internet. Set Preview (HDD only) Selects the thumbnail type shown in the Title List. Quick Preview Plays short excerpts from throughout the selected title. Normal Plays the selected title from the beginning. Other Settings (Options 2) You can make other operation settings. USB Restart USB Device Restarts the connected USB device if it does not respond to the recorder. If the connected USB device still does not work properly, try following: – Turn the connected USB device off and on again. – Disconnect and then connect the USB cable. Confirm Printer Displays the manufacturer and model name of the printer connected to the recorder. Note that this function may not work depending on the printer. TV Pause Selects the tuner for the TV Pause (page 72). Selects this when connecting the recorder to your TV using the SCART jack. Recorder’s Tuner Selects this when connecting the recorder to your TV not using the SCART jack. Settings and Adjustments TV’s Tuner 133 Picture noise appears. 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 “HDMI Output” setup to cancel this function (page 131). Picture There is no picture. , Re-connect all connecting cords securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 15). , Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to “VCR” and “AV 1”) so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen. , Check that the “Video In/Out” setup is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your system (page 122). , If you connect the recorder to your TV via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set “Component Video Out” in the “Video In/Out” setup to “Progressive” (page 122). , Set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “Basic” setup (page 118). , When playing a double-layer DVD, the video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch. 134 , If the picture output signal from your recorder passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if the recorder is connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s S VIDEO input. , You have set the recorder to progressive format even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the recorder. , Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the recorder to progressive format. In this case, hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the recorder and 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 cord again. , If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the “Screen Resolution” setting in the “HDMI Output” setup may solve the problem (page 130). Connect the TV and the recorder using a video jack other than HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-screen displays. Change the “Screen Resolution” setting in the “HDMI Output” setup, and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and try other options. , The recorder is connected to an input device that is not HDCP compliant (page 18). , When picture noise appears after you change the “Screen Resolution” setting, hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the recorder. The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen. , If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1/DECODER jack, select “L1” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “L2” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT. , When “Standby Mode” is set to “Mode 1” (default) in the “Basic” 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 “Basic” setup (page 118). The playback picture or TV programme from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted. TV programme pictures are distorted. The picture does not fill the screen. , 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. , The recorder’s colour system is different from your TV. Hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and press INPUT on the recorder to change the recorder’s colour system. , Set “TV Type” in the “Playback” setup in accordance with the screen size of your TV (page 128). TV channels cannot be changed. , The channel is skipped (page 119). , A timer recording started, which changed the channels. The picture does not fill the screen, even though the picture size is set in “TV Type” in the “Playback” setup. , The picture size of the title is fixed. The picture is black and white. , Check that “LINE 3 Out” in the “Video In/ Out” setup is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your system (page 122). , If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to use one that is fully wired (21 pins). ,continued Additional Information , Set the channel manually in “Manual CH Setting” in the “Tuner” setup (page 119). , Select the correct source using the INPUT button, or select a channel of any TV programme using the PROG +/– buttons. , 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. TV programme reception does not fill the screen. 135 GUIDE Plus+ system (RDRAT105/AT107/AT205 only) GUIDE Plus+ system does not appear. , 1Even if you complete “Easy Setup,” TV programme listings do not appear until the recorder receives the GUIDE Plus+ data. 2Turn off the recorder, but do not unplug it. 3Wait for 24 hours. It may take several days for the recorder to receive the GUIDE Plus+ data for all programme positions. If the recorder does not receive the GUIDE Plus+ data after 24 hours, set the host channel manually (page 50). , The host channel is disabled. Show and enable the host channel (page 51). , The timer is set. Cancel the timer setting. , The clock is incorrect. Set the clock manually (page 117). , The country/region or postal code is incorrect. Correctly set your country/ region and postal code (page 25). , When the recorder is connected to a set top box receiver, the set top box receiver must be turned on to download the GUIDE Plus+ data. , If the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only, try the following: 1Turn on your set top box receiver. 2Connect the set top box controller. 3Follow the steps in “Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually (Setup)” (page 50) to set the host channel manually. Be sure to set your set top box receiver (tuner) as the source. , Area numbers that cannot be received using GUIDE Plus+ are set. Select “Easy Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in the System Menu, and follow the on-screen instructions to make the settings again (page 25). , The “Time Lock” function on your cable box is activated. Set this function to off. , If the host channel has changed or moved, the programme guide data cannot be received. In this case, follow the steps in “Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel (Setup)” (page 50) to update the host channel setting. If the problem persists after waiting for one day, search for the host channel at the following website and set the host channel manually (page 50). www.europe.guideplus.com The programme position number in the programme listing does not match the broadcast station. , There may be more than one channel lineup for your area. To change the channel lineup, select “Editor” in the Menu Bar of the GUIDE Plus+ system (page 51). 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 , All of the GUIDE Plus+ data could not be received because the reception is poor. 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. , All of the GUIDE Plus+ data could not be received because the reception is poor. Sound There is no sound. , Re-connect all connections securely. , The connecting cord 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. 136 , If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jacks, check the “Audio Out” setup (page 124). , The recorder supports only MP3 audio, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio for DivX video files. Press AUDIO and select MP3 audio or MPEG audio. No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack. , Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord 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 “Audio Output” to “PCM” in the “HDMI Output” setup (page 131). Sound distortion occurs. , Set “Tuner Level” in the “Audio In” setup to “Compression” (page 123). Sound is noisy. , When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks, LINE 3 – TV jack, or LINE 1/DECODER jack (page 68). The sound volume is low. An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played. , When recording from connected equipment, set “External Audio” to “Bilingual” in the “Audio In” setup (page 123). Recording/Timer recording/ Editing 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 “LOAD,” “FORMAT,” or “INFO WRITE” disappears from the front panel display. 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 1 hour. Reset the clock (page 117). , The channel was disabled after the timer recording was set. See “Manual CH Setting” on page 119. , The programme position was hidden after the timer recording was set. (See “Disabling programme positions (Editor)” on page 51.) ,continued Additional Information , The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” in the “Audio Out” setup to “On” (page 125). , Set “Tuner Level” in the “Audio In” setup to “Normal” (page 123). , Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be recorded on the HDD (when Video Mode On), DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode). To record the language, set “Bilingual Recording” in the “Audio In” setup to “A/L” or “B/R” before recording (page 124). To record both the main and sub sounds on a disc, record on DVDRWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode). To record on the HDD, set “HDD Recording Format” to “Video Mode Off” in the “Recording” setup (page 128). , If you have connected an audio component to the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for the HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off” in the “Recording” setup (page 128))/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) during playback, set “Dolby Digital Output” in the “Audio Out” setup to “Dolby Digital -> PCM” (page 124). 137 , Disconnect the mains lead from the mains, and connect it again. , The programme contains copy protection signals that restrict copying. , Another timer setting overlapped the timer setting (page 61). , There is no DVD inside the recorder. , There is not enough disc space for the recording. , The set top box receiver was turned off. , The set top box controller was incorrectly connected (page 15). , The settings in “Setup” in the Menu bar have been changed (page 50). , 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. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions. 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 1 hour, reset the clock (page 117). , Another timer setting overlapped the timer setting (page 61). , Disc space was not sufficient. , The VPS/PDC function is working. The VPS/PDC function does not operate. , Check that the clock and date are set correctly. , Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is correct (there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the correct VPS/PDC information, the recorder will not start recording. , If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered and the recorder might not start recording. , The VPS/PDC function may not work if the GUIDE Plus+ host channel setup is not complete. , The VPS/PDC function does not work when the GUIDE Plus+ data is being downloaded. 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. 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. , If the disc was recorded on another recorder and was not finalised (page 43), the recorder cannot play the disc. The recorder does not start playback from the beginning. , Resume play was activated (page 66). , 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. Contents previously recorded were erased. The recorder starts playing automatically. , Data that is not playable on this recorder but was recorded on a DVD with a PC will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. Playback stops automatically. , If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal. 138 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 for the sound track cannot be changed. , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. , Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO’s menu. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the subtitles. , Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEO’s menu. , The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder. The angles cannot be changed. The DivX video files do not play. , The file is not created in DivX format. , The file has an extension other than “.avi” or “.divx.” The MP3 audio tracks do not play. , The MP3 audio tracks are not recorded in a format that the recorder can play (page 153). The JPEG image files do not play. , The JPEG image files are not recorded in a format that the recorder can play (page 153). , Progressive JPEG images cannot be played. TV Pause does not work. , You are recording to the HDD or the HDD is full. , The TV Pause function will not work correctly when watching TV via a connected component such as a VCR or digital tuner. The TV Pause function works only with the channel selected on the TV or the recorder. Recording from the connected equipment with a timer (RDRAT100/AT200 only) Nothing was recorded even though you set the Synchro-Recording setting correctly. , You forgot to turn off the connected equipment. Turn off the connected equipment and set the recorder to SynchroRecording standby mode (page 64). , The recorder was not set to the SynchroRecording standby mode. Set the recorder to stand by for Synchro-Recording. Make sure the SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up in the front panel display (page 64). , The equipment is not connected to the LINE 1/DECODER jack of the recorder. , The recorder is connected to the TV output jack of the connected equipment. ,continued Additional Information , Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played. , You are trying to change the angles when “ ” does not appear on the TV screen (page 67). To display “ ” if various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, set “Angle Indicator” to “On” in the “Playback” setup (page 130). , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles. , Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s menu. , The angles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder. , The angles cannot be changed during slow motion playback or when playback is paused. , The DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD (DivX video) is not created in a DivX format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2, Romeo, Joliet, or UDF (Universal Disk Format) 1.02, 1.50, 2.00, or 2.01. , The DivX video file format is larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height). 139 , The Synchro-Recording and another timer recording overlap (page 64). Display Synchro-Recording does not complete. The clock has stopped. , The timer setting for the connected equipment overlapped the recorder’s timer setting (page 64). , There was a power failure during the recording. , The [/1 button was pressed before Synchro-Recording started. , Set the clock again (page 117). The recorder automatically starts recording when the satellite receiver is turned on. The timer indicator is flashing. , The Synchro Rec function was activated. Turn off the satellite receiver and cancel the Synchro Rec function (page 64). 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 150). The clock is wrong. , Set the clock again (page 117). If you cannot set the clock, wait until the clock data is received and the clock is automatically adjusted. , The disc does not have enough space. , Insert a recordable disc into the recorder. , The inserted DVD is protected (page 42). 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 “Options” setup (page 132). Remote control The remote does not function. High-speed dubbing is not possible. , The title cannot be dubbed at high speed (page 84). Even if A-B erasure is performed so that a title does not contain mixed picture sizes, it is still treated as a title with mixed picture sizes. HDD/DVD Dubbing is not possible. , The title cannot be dubbed (page 83). HDD camcorder dubbing is not possible. , An HDD camcorder which is not supported by this recorder is connected (page 87). , The HDD camcorder is not set to the USB connection mode (page 88). , 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 or “Incremental Dubbing.” 140 , Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 132). The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “3 (Default setting).” You can check the current command mode in the front panel display (page 132). , 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 23). , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the recorder. Others The recorder does not detect a USB device connected to the recorder. , Make sure that the USB device is securely connected to the recorder (page 133). , 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 “HDMI Output” setup (page 131), the display language on the screen automatically switches, according to the language setting of the connected TV, if you change the language settings on your TV, etc. The ‘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 “HDMI Output” setup (page 131). , The recorder is connected to the TV via an amplifier. Connect the recorder directly to the TV. The recorder does not operate properly. , Press down [/1 on the recorder for more than five seconds until the recorder turns off. Then, press [/1 again 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. , It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a DVD. This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “REPAIR” 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” disappears from the front panel display. Some data may be lost even if the repair function is activated. “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 HDD.” (page 117). 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. Mechanical sounds are heard when the recorder is off. , While the recorder is adjusting the clock for the Auto Clock Set function or updating the EPG information, operational noises may be heard, even when the power is off. This is not a malfunction. Additional Information The disc tray does not open after you press Z (open/close). The disc tray does not open and “TRAYLOCKED” appears in the front panel display. Any buttons do not function and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. , The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock (page 12). 141 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. 142 Recordable and Playable Discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Hard disk VR drive mode (internal) Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalising) Select “Video Mode Off” in “HDD Recording Format” (page 128) Dub HDD contents to a DVD (VR mode) to play on other DVD players Select “Video Mode On” (default) in “HDD Recording Format” (page 128) Dub HDD contents to a DVD (Video mode) to play on other DVD players Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+RW VIDEO) Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalised) Format in VR mode (page 34) Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalisation unnecessary) Format in Video mode (page 34) Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 43) Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+R VIDEO) Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 43) Format in VR mode (page 34)*1 Formatting is performed in the “Format” setup (page 45). Playable only on DVD-R in VR mode compatible players (finalisation necessary) (page 43) HDD Video mode DVD+RW +RW DVD-RW VR mode Video mode -RWVR -RWVideo DVD+R DVD-R VR mode -RVR DVD-R DL Video mode -RVideo Additional Information +R DVD+R DL Automatically Playable on most DVD formatted in Video players (finalisation mode necessary) (page 43) ,continued 143 Usable disc versions (as of April 2009) b Notes • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*2) • 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM*2) • 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*2) • You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 45). Note that the disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting. • You cannot shorten the time required for recording even with high-speed discs. • It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video” printed on their packaging. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD+Rs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment. • In some cases, you may not be able to add new recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD menu. • You cannot edit recordings on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVDRs that are made on other DVD equipment. • If the disc contains PC data unrecognisable by this recorder, the data may be erased. • You may not be able to record, edit, or dub on some recordable discs, depending on the disc. • Do not insert any discs that cannot be recorded or played on this recorder. This may cause the recorder to malfunction. “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” and “DVD-R DL” are trademarks. *1 When an unformatted DVD-R is inserted into this recorder, it is automatically formatted in Video mode. To format a new DVD-R in VR mode, format in the “Format” setup (page 45). *2 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. Discs that cannot be recorded on • DVD-RAMs Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles HDD* 999 DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 DVD+R DL 49 DVD-R DL 99 * The maximum length for one title is 12 hours. 144 Playable Discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics DVD VIDEO DVD Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognises DVDRAMs*1 as DVD Video compatible discs. VIDEO CD VCD VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format CD CD Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format DATA DVD — DATA DVD DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RAMs*1 containing MP3*2 audio tracks or DivX video files DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-ROMs containing MP3*2 audio tracks, JPEG image files or DivX video files DATA CD — DATA CD CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing either MP3*2 audio tracks, JPEG image files or DivX video files “DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. If the DVD-RAM has a removable cartridge, remove the cartridge before playback. *2 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 Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs Additional Information *1 • DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs that do not contain DVD Video, DivX video, JPEG image files, or MP3 audio tracks. • DVD Audio discs • Cartridge-only type DVD-RAMs. • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 146). • DVDs that were recorded on a different recorder and not correctly finalised. 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. ,continued 145 Region code (DVD VIDEO only) b Notes 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. • Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, 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. • If the disc contains PC data unrecognisable by this recorder, the data may be erased. • Do not insert any discs that cannot be recorded or played on this recorder. This may cause the recorder to malfunction. Region code Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are being marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. 146 About Recording/ Dubbing 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. To select further options for recording mode (manual recording mode), set “Manual Rec. Mode” to “On (go to setup)” in the “Recording” setup (page 127). To record pictures in higher quality than HQ mode on the HDD, set “Manual Rec. Mode” to “On (go to setup),” and then select “HQ+.” The table on the following pages shows the approximate recording times for the HDD and the different DVD types in each manual recording mode, as well as the standard recording mode equivalents. z Hint To easily select a manual recording mode, press REC MODE repeatedly to display “MN,” and select a manual recording mode using </,. Additional Information ,continued 147 Recording time in each recording mode Bold lines indicate noticeable level differences in recording picture quality. Approx. recording time (hours) HDD Recording mode HQ HSP SP LSP ESP LP EP 148 DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/ DVD+R/ DVD-R RDRAT100/ AT105/ AT107 RDRAT200/ AT205 HQ+*1 23 36 – – PCM*2 34 53 1 hr. 1 min. 1 hr. 51 min. MN32 34 53 1 hr. 1 min. 1 hr. 51 min. MN31 36 57 1 hr. 5 min. 1 hr. 57 min. DVD+R DL/ DVD-R DL MN30 39 61 1 hr. 10 min. 2 hr. 6 min. MN29 42 66 1 hr. 15 min. 2 hr. 15 min. MN28 45 70 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 24 min. MN27 48 75 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 33 min. MN26 50 79 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hr. 41 min. MN25 53 84 1 hr. 35 min. 2 hr. 50 min. MN24 56 88 1 hr. 40 min. 2 hr. 59 min. MN23 59 92 1 hr. 45 min. 3 hr. 8 min. MN22 62 97 1 hr. 50 min. 3 hr. 17 min. MN21 68 105 2 3 hr. 35 min. MN20 73 115 2 hr. 10 min. 3 hr. 53 min. MN19 79 120 2 hr. 20 min. 4 hr. 11 min. MN18 84 130 2 hr. 30 min. 4 hr. 29 min. MN17 90 140 2 hr. 40 min. 4 hr. 47 min. MN16 96 150 2 hr. 50 min. 5 hr. 5 min. MN15 100 155 3 5 hr. 23 min. MN14 105 165 3 hr. 10 min. 5 hr. 41 min. MN13 110 175 3 hr. 20 min. 5 hr. 59 min. MN12 115 185 3 hr. 30 min. 6 hr. 17 min. MN11 120 190 3 hr. 40 min. 6 hr. 35 min. MN10 125 200 3 hr. 50 min. 6 hr. 53 min. MN9 135 210 4 7 hr. 11 min. MN8 150 235 4 hr. 30 min. 8 hr. 4 min. MN7 165 265 5 8 hr. 58 min. MN6*3 200 315 6 10 hr. 46 min. MN5*3 235 370 7 12 hr. 34 min. Approx. recording time (hours) HDD Recording mode RDRAT100/ AT105/ AT107 RDRAT200/ AT205 DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/ DVD+R/ DVD-R DVD+R DL/ DVD-R DL SLP MN4*3 270 425 8 14 hr. 21 min. SEP MN3*3*4 340 530 10 17 hr. 57 min. MN2*3*4 405 635 12 21 hr. 32 min. MN1*3*4 455 710 13 hr. 22 min. 24 *1 Records in higher quality (15 Mbps). When recording to the HDD in HQ+ mode, recordings are made in “Video Mode Off” format regardless of the “HDD Recording Format” setting (page 128). HQ+ mode is not available for DVDs. When recording to DVDs, the recording mode automatically switches to HQ mode even if you set to HQ+ mode. *2 Audio signals are recorded in 48 kHz PCM format, and video signals are recorded in HQ mode. When recording a bilingual programme, select the sound to be recorded (page 124). *3 Titles recorded in MN6 or lower mode cannot be dubbed to DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs at high speed. *4 SEP, MN1, MN2, or MN3 mode is not available for DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R DLs. When recording to DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the recording mode automatically switches to SLP mode even if you set to SEP, MN1, MN2, or MN3 mode. Resolution b Notes The first figure refers to when “Input Line System” is set to “NTSC”; the second when set to “PAL/SECAM” in the “Basic” setup (page 118). • The maximum continuous recording time to the HDD is 12 hours for a single title. A title longer than 12 hours is divided. • Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. – Recording a programme with poor reception, or a programme or video source of low picture quality. – Recording on a disc that has already been edited. – Recording only a still picture or just sound. Additional Information For the HDD (“HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off”)/DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode) HQ+, PCM, MN32 to MN16: 720 × 480 / 720 × 576 MN15 to MN12: 544 × 480 / 544 × 576 MN11 to MN9: 480 × 480 / 544 × 576 MN8 and MN7: 352 × 480 / 352 × 576 MN6 to MN1: 352 × 240 / 352 × 288 For the HDD (“HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode On”)/DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) PCM, MN32 to MN9: 720 × 480 / 720 × 576 MN8 and MN7: 352 × 480 / 352 × 576 MN6 to MN1: 352 × 240 / 352 × 288 z Hint Audio signals are recorded in Dolby Digital 2 ch format (except for PCM mode). ,continued 149 About “High-Speed” dubbing Required times (approximate) for “HighSpeed” dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60minute programme)*1 Speed*2 6x 2.4x 2x Rec. mode HighDVD+R speed (Double DVD+RW/ Layer) DVD-RW/ DVD+R/ DVD-R DVD-R (Dual Layer) HQ Approx. 10 min. Approx. 25 min. Approx. 30 min. HSP Approx. 6 min. 40 sec. Approx. 16 min. 40 sec. Approx. 20 min. SP Approx. 5 min. Approx. 12 min. 30 sec. Approx. 15 min. LSP Approx. 4 min. Approx. 10 min. Approx. 12 min. ESP Approx. 3 min. 20 sec. Approx. 8 min. 20 sec. Approx. 10 min. Approx. 2 min. 30 sec. Approx. 6 min. 15 sec. Approx. 7 min. 30 sec. Approx. 1 min. 40 sec.*3 Approx. Approx. 60 min.*3 5 min. SLP Approx. 1 min. 15 sec.*3 Approx. Approx. 60 min.*3 3 min. 45 sec. SEP Approx. 1 min.*3 Approx. Approx. 60 min.*3 3 min.*3 LP EP *1 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. Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals are indicated with . Discs that can be used for protected signals Copy protection signals Usable discs Copy-Free (No HDD +RW copy protection -RWVideo +R signal) -RWVR -RVR -RVideo Copy-Once HDD -RWVR * -RVR * The values in the above table are for reference only. Actual times for dubbing also require time for creating disc’s control information and other data. *2 This is the maximum recording speed of this recorder. The recording speed cannot exceed the value indicated in the above table even when using discs that support higher recording speeds. In addition, depending on the disc condition, the recorder may be unable to record at the maximum recording speed indicated in the table. *3 “High-Speed” dubbing is not available when dubbing titles recorded in SEP, SLP, or EP mode to DVD+RWs and DVD+Rs. 150 About Copy Protection Copy-Never None * CPRM-compatible DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only. The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM compatible equipment (page 144). CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. b Notes • Protected titles in the HDD cannot be moved. • The “Move” function is not available for HDD/ DVD DUB dubbing. • Even if you erase a scene that contains a copy protection signal, the recording restrictions on that title are retained. Language Code List For details, see page 126. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Number, Language (Code) For details, see page 129. Number, Area (Code) 0118, Argentina (ar) 0121, Australia (au) 0120, Austria (at) 0205, Belgium (be) 0218, Brazil (br) 0301, Canada (ca) 0312, Chile (cl) 0314, China (cn) 0411, Denmark (dk) 0609, Finland (fi) 0618, France (fr) 0405, Germany (de) 0811, Hong Kong (hk) 0914, India (in) 0904, Indonesia (id) 0920, Italy (it) 1016, Japan (jp) 1118, Korea (kr) 1325, Malaysia (my) 1324, Mexico (mx) 1412, Netherlands (nl) 1426, New Zealand (nz) 1415, Norway (no) 1611, Pakistan (pk) 1608, Philippines (ph) 1620, Portugal (pt) 1821, Russia (ru) 1907, Singapore (sg) 0519, Spain (es) 1905, Sweden (se) 0308, Switzerland (ch) 2023, Taiwan (tw) 2008, Thailand (th) 0702, United Kingdom (gb) 2119, USA (us) Additional Information Country/Area Code 151 Notes about the discs Notes About This Recorder • 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. 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). • 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. 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. 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. • 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 cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners On replacement of parts Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). These may cause the recorder to malfunction. In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes. On cleaning 152 Note on MultiSession/Border discs Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, DivX Video Files, and i.Link About MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files that the recorder can play The recorder can play the following tracks and files: – MP3 audio tracks with the extension “.mp3.” – JPEG image files with the extension “.jpeg” or “.jpg.” – Baseline JPEG image files that conform to the Exif 2.2* image files format, and Y:CB:CR is 4:4:4, 4:2:2, or 4:2:0. – DivX video files with the extension “.avi” or “.divx.” * “Exchangeable Image File Format”: The file format used by digital still cameras. z Hint Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees. b Notes • 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. • For MP3 audio tracks and DivX video files, the recorder can play up to 99 albums each on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. Up to 99 tracks and files under an album can be played. • For JPEG image files, the recorder can load up to 99 albums and/or up to 999 files under an album on a DATA CD/DATA DVD or the connected USB device at a time. To view unloaded albums, reload them. Additional Information MP3 is an audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is an image compression technology. You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format audio tracks 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, or play JPEG image files on the HDD, DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs), DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) or USB devices. DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX® Certified product. You can play DATA CDs (CDROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs), DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-RAMs) and USB devices that contain DivX video files. DATA DVDs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, Joliet, or UDF (Universal Disk Format) 1.02, 1.50, 2.00*, or 2.01 format for the recorder to recognise the MP3 tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files. DATA CDs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet format for the recorder to recognise the MP3 tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files. You can also play discs recorded in MultiSession/Border. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. 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. * Not available for MP3 audio tracks. ,continued 153 • Proceeding to the next or another album may take some time. • The image size that can be displayed is limited. The following image sizes can be displayed: width 160–5,120 pixels by height 120–3,840 pixels. • This recorder supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz. • No more than a 1 GB MP3 audio track can be played. • The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in mp3PRO format. • The recorder cannot play a DivX video file of a size larger than 720 (width) × 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. Notes on copying JPEG image files/MP3 audio tracks • You cannot copy JPEG image files/MP3 audio tracks to the HDD if: – The total number of JPEG image albums on the HDD exceeds 999. – The total number of JPEG image files/MP3 audio tracks under an album exceeds 999. – The MP3 audio tracks are 1 GB or larger. • Note that the size of JPEG image files copied to the HDD may be automatically increased to fit the TV screen. • You cannot copy JPEG image files onto a DATA DVD finalised on other recorders or devices. • If a warning message indicating that the HDD is full appears, erase several albums or files to make space. For details on erasing tracks or files, see page 100 or 110. 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 having DV jacks, see page 91. 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 page 91. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. b Note 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. i.LINK and 154 are trademarks. Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage: 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, South Africa 4 to 11, 13 UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69, F21 to F69 CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20, France B 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. General Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 43 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 66.5 × 285.5 mm (width/height/ depth) incl. projecting parts ,continued Additional Information 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: Dolby Digital 2 ch 256 kbps/128 kbps (in EP, SLP, and SEP mode), PCM Inputs and outputs LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL) LINE 2 IN (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than 22 kilohms (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL) LINE 3 – TV: 21-pin CVBS OUT S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream) LINE 1/DECODER: 21-pin CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB IN Decoder DV IN: 4-pin/i.LINK S100 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p G-LINK*1: mini jack HDMI OUT: HDMI™ Connector USB: USB jack Type A (For connecting digital still camera, Memory card reader, USB memory and HDD camcorder) USB jack Type B (For connecting PictBridge-compatible printers) 155 Hard disk drive capacity: RDR-AT100/AT105/AT107: 160 GB RDR-AT200/AT205: 250 GB Mass (approx.): 4.4 kg Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC Operating humidity: 25% to 80% Supplied accessories: Mains lead (1) Aerial cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Set top box controller (1)*1 R6 (size AA) batteries (2) HDMI cord (1)*2 *1 *2 RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only RDR-AT107 only Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. 156 Index B Numerics “Basic” 116, 117 Batteries 23 “Bilingual Recording” 124 Bilingual recording 57, 60 ‘BRAVIA’ Sync 20 “96 kHz PCM Output” 125 C Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. A “A-B Erase” 77 “A-B Repeat” 69 “Add to Play List” 98 Adjusting playback picture 113 recording picture 113 Aerial 15 “AFT” 121 “Album Name” 71, 100 ANGLE 67, 107 “Angle Indicator” 67, 130 “Artist Name” 100 AUDIO 67 Audio cord 21 “Audio DRC” 125 “Audio In” 123 Audio input 22 “Audio Language” 126 “Audio Out” 124 “Auto” 117 “Auto Channel Setting” 25, 119 “Auto Chapter (DVD+R/ +RW)” 128 “Auto Chapter (HDD/ VR)” 127 “Auto Chapter (Video)” 127 Auto Clock Set 25, 117 “Auto Language” 126 “Auto Power Off” 118 “Auto Scan” 25, 119 Canal Plus 32 “Cancel Protection” 110 CD 145 “CH System” 119 “Change Genre” 76 “Channel” 119 “Channel Swapping” 121 Chapter 40, 57, 60 “Chapter Edit” 78 Chapter number 40 “Chapter Search” 74 “Chase Play” 73 Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings 60 Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings (for RDR-AT100/AT200) 62 Child Lock 12 “Clock Setting” 25, 117 “Combine” 79, 80 “Command Mode” 24, 132 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 19 “Component Video Out” 122 “Confirm Printer” 133 Connecting a printer 111 the aerial cable 15 the audio cords 21 the HDMI cord 18, 21 the set top box controller 15 the USB device 71, 95, 101 the video cords 18 Controlling TVs with the remote 23 “Copy” 103 “Copy Album” 96 “Copy Album Contents” 103 “Copy all to HDD” 72, 102 “Copy Photos from a Digital Camera” 102 Copy protection signals 150 “Copy to DVD” 103, 104 “Copy to HDD” 72, 102 “Copy Track” 96 Copy-Free 150 Copying albums 95 audio tracks 95 JPEG image files 101 Copy-Never 150 Copy-Once 150 Country/Area code 151 CPRM 144 “Create x-Pict Story” 108 Creating a Playlist 80 D DATA CD 145 DATA DVD 145 “Decoder” 33, 121 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) 22 Disc settings 41, 43, 45, 116 “Disc Setup” 41, 43, 45, 116 Disc space 75 Disc types 143, 145 “Divide” 77, 79, 80 DivX “Registration Code” 132 DivX video files 71 Dolby Digital 22, 124 “Download from TV” 25, 119 DTS 22, 124 ,continued 157 Dubbing Dubbing List 83 HDD/DVD DUB 83 “High-Speed” 150 Move 150 DV camcorder 91 DV camcorder dubbing 91 “DV Manual Dubbing” 93 “DV One-Touch Dubbing” 93 “DV Playback” 94 DV IN 91 “DV Input” 92, 124 “DV Manual Dubbing” 93 “DV One-Touch Dubbing” 93 “DV Playback” 94 “DVD Backup” 86 “DVD Menu Language” 126 DVD VIDEO 145 DVD+R 143 DVD+RW 143 DVD-R 143 DVD-RAM 145 DVD-RW 143 E Easy Setup 25, 118 “Easy Timer” 56 “Edit” 71, 76, 100 Editing 75 chapters 78 Playlist 80 titles 76 “Editor” 48 Enter characters 40 “Erase” 62, 71, 76, 79, 100, 110 “Erase Album” 110 “External Audio” 123 158 F I “Finalise” 43 Finalising 43 “Format” 45 “Format DVD-RW” 116 “Format HDD.” 117 Formatting 45 “Frame Accurate Editing” 75 Freeze Frame 68 Front panel 12 “Front Panel Display” 132 Front panel display 13 “Full Dubbing” 89 i.LINK 154 “Info” 48 INPUT 63 “Input Colour System” 122 “Input Line System” 118 G “Genre Name” 76 “Grid” 48 GUIDE 47, 52 GUIDE Plus+ system 47, 52 H Handling discs 152 HDD camcorder 87 HDD camcorder dubbing 87 “Full Dubbing” 89 “HDD-Cam Dubbing” 89 One-Touch Dubbing 89 “HDD Recording Format” 128 “HDD-Cam Dubbing” 89 HDMI “4:3 Video Output” 131 “Audio Output” 131 “Colour” 131 “Control for HDMI” 131 “Screen Resolution” 130 HDMI cord 18, 21 HDMI OUT 19, 22 “HDMI Output” 130 “HELP Setting” 118 J Jukebox 95 L Labelling 41 “Language” 126 “LINE 1 In” 123 LINE 1/DECODER 29 LINE 2 IN 30 “LINE 3 Out” 122 M Main sound 57, 60, 124 Mains lead 22 Making a backup disc 86 Managing audio tracks on the Music Jukebox 100 DivX video files 71 JPEG image files 110 “Manual” 117 “Manual CH Setting” 119 Manual Clock Set 25, 117 “Manual Rec. Mode” 127 Manual recording mode 127 MENU 65 Menu DVD’s Menu 65 Top menu 65 “Modify” 62 “Move” 80, 81 MP3 audio tracks 65 MPEG 22, 125 “Multi-Mode” 76, 110 “Music Jukebox” 95 “My TV” 48 N “Name” 121 “New Album” 110 NICAM 57 “NICAM Select” 123 “NTSC on PAL TV” 123 Number buttons 74 O “On Screen Display” 132 ONE-TOUCH DUB 89, 93 One-Touch Play 20, 66 “Optimise HDD” 117 “Options” 132 “Options 2” 133 “Original” 38, 75, 97 “OSD Language” 126 P Page mode 38, 71, 97, 106 “Parental Control” 66, 129 Parts and controls 10 Pause Live TV 72 “Pause Mode” 129 PAY-TV 32 PBC 66 PDC 55, 59 “Photo Album” 101, 105 “Picture Adjustment” 113 Picture quality 113 “Play List Name” 100 PLAY MODE 69, 70 Play mode “A-B Repeat” 69 “Programme” 70, 99 “Repeat” 69 Playable discs 143, 145 “Playback” 128 Playback 65, 97, 105, 143, 145 “A-B Repeat” 69 DivX video files 71 DV camcorder 94 fast forward 68, 98 fast reverse 68, 98 freeze frame 68 instant advance 67 instant replay 67 JPEG image files 105 Jukebox 97 MP3 audio tracks 65 “Programme” 70, 99 “Repeat” 69, 98 resume play 66 rotate 107 scan audio 68 slow-motion play 68 zoom 107 Playlist 38, 75, 97 Printing JPEG image files 111 “Programme” 70, 99 “Progressive” 26 “Protect” 76, 110 “Protect Album Contents” 110 “Protect Disc” 42 Protection album 110 disc 42 JPEG image file 110 title 76 Q Quick Timer 56, 60 R Rear panel 14 REC 35 REC MODE 147 REC STOP 35, 89, 93 “Rec. Mode Adjust” 54, 59, 127 Recordable discs 143 “Recording” 127 Recording 52 picture adjustment 113 recording format 143 recording mode 36, 147 recording time 36, 147 while watching another programme 35 Recording mode 36, 147 Recording time 36, 147 Recovery Recording 59, 61 Region code 146 Remaining time 39 Remote 10, 23 “Rename Album” 110 “Rename File” 110 “Repeat” 69, 98 “Repeat Album” 69, 98 “Repeat Artist” 98 “Repeat Chapter” 69 “Repeat Disc” 69 “Repeat Play List” 98 “Repeat Programme” 69, 98 “Repeat Title” 69 “Repeat Track” 69, 98 Resetting the recorder 118, 142 “Restart USB Device” 133 Resume Play 66 Rotate 107 S S VIDEO 19 Satellite tuner 31 Scan Audio 68 “Schedule” 48 “Seamless Playback” 129 “Search” 48 ,continued 159 Searching audio track 98 by genre 38 fast reverse/fast forward 68, 98 JPEG image file 107 locating the beginning of the title/chapter/ track 67, 98 scan audio 68 “Set Genre” 76 “Set Preview” 133 “Set Thumbnail” 76, 127 Set top box controller 15, 28 Set top box receiver 16 Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system 26 “Setup” 48 Simultaneous Rec and Play 73 “Skip” 119 “Skip Once” 62 Slideshow 107 x-Pict Story 108 Slow-motion play 68 SMARTLINK 20, 132 “Sort Titles” 38 “Sound System” 121 “Standby Mode” 26, 118 Sub sound 57, 60, 124 SUBTITLE 67 “Subtitle Display” 126 “Subtitle Language” 126 Super VIDEO CD 145 Synchro Rec (RDRAT100/AT200 only) 64 T Thumbnail picture 38 preview mode 38, 133 “Time Search” 74 TIMER (RDR-AT100/ AT200 only) 58 Timer recording check/change/cancel 60 “Easy Timer” 56 GUIDE Plus+ system 52 manual setting 54 “Rec. Mode Adjust” 54, 59 Synchro Rec (RDRAT100/AT200 only) 64 Timer recording (for RDR-AT100/AT200) check/change/cancel 62 Timer List 62 “Timing” 61 Title 40 Title List 37 “Genre” 38 “Sort Titles” 38 thumbnail 38 “Title Name” 71, 76 Title number 40 “Title Search” 74 TOP MENU 65 “Track Name” 100 “Track Search” 74 Troubleshooting 134 “Tuner” 119 Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary “Tuner Level” 123 TV Direct Rec. 20, 35 TV PAUSE 72 “TV Pause” 72, 133 TV system 121 TV t 23, 35 “TV Type” 25, 128 TV/DVD 24, 35 U “Undo” 76 “Unfinalise” 44 Unfinalising 44 “Unprotected” 76 Usable discs 143, 145 USB 88 Using the setup menus 116 V VIDEO CD 145 Video cord 18 “Video In/Out” 122 Video input 19 Video mode 143 “Video Mode Compatible Editing” 75 VPS 55, 59 VR mode 143 X x-Pict Story 108 “Play List” 109 “Theme” 109 Z Zoom 107 ZWEITON 57
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