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Page 1: Dvd Recorder
2-636-511-11(3) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HXD710 RDR-HXD910 © 2005 Sony Corporation... -
Page 2: Important Information
Should you experience a problem with this recorder, please refer to the trouble shooting section on page 104. If you are unable to rectify the problem, contact the Sony Customer Information Centre on 08705 111 999 (Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 6:00pm) -
Page 3: Precautions
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. - Page 4 • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • RDR-HXD710/HXD910 are used for illustration purposes. • The explanations regarding DVDs in this manual refer to DVDs created on this recorder. The explanations do...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder ........ - Page 6 Guide to Digital Services ........41 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) .
- Page 7 Erasing and Editing ........72 Before Editing .
- Page 8 Additional Information ........104 Troubleshooting ........... . 104 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) .
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Page 9: Ways To Use Your Dvd Recorder
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Quick access to recorded titles – Title List Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback Watching one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play... -
Page 10: Quick Guide To Disc Types
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Hard disk drive (internal) DVD+RW mode DVD- Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD-R Usable disc versions (as of March 2005) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM •... - Page 11 Recording Features Auto Manual Rewrite Chapter Chapter (page 48) (page 99) (page 76) Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) Editing Features Record Change Delete 16:9 sizes title name title (page 53) (page 73)
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Page 12: Playable Discs
Playable discs Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA DVD DATA CD 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R “DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks. Discs that cannot be played • PHOTO CDs • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain MP3 or JPEG files •... - Page 13 Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles* DVD-RW/DVD-R DVD+RW/DVD+R DVD+R DL * The maximum length for each title is eight hours. Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers.
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Page 14: Hookups And Settings
Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. •... -
Page 15: Step 2: Connecting The Aerial Cable
Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial cable. LINE 1 - TV LINE 3 -AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO -AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO LINE LINE COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder AC IN... -
Page 16: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords/Hdmi Cords
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords Select one of the following patterns A through E, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. A Connecting to a SCART input jack When you set “Line1 Output”... - Page 17 • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack (connection E) to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). * This DVD recorder is based on version 1.1 of High- Definition Multimedia Interface Specifications. This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
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Page 18: About The Smartlink Features (For Scart Connections Only)
• The SMARTLINK features are available only when “Video” is selected in “Line1 Output.” • The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3 jack. • The SMARTLINK features are not available when “Power Save” is set to “On” (page 102). -
Page 19: Using The Progressive Button
Using the PROGRESSIVE button By using the PROGRESSIVE button, you can select the signal format in which the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or progressive. Connect the recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern D on page 16). Set “Component Out” in “Video” setup to “On”... -
Page 20: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords
, or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input INPUT (yellow) VIDEO (white) AUDIO (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AC IN Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to coaxial or optical/HDMI digital input [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer DVD recorder... -
Page 21: Step 5: Connecting The Mains Lead
z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. 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. -
Page 22: Step 6: Preparing The Remote
Notes • If the supplied remote interferes 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. -
Page 23: Controlling The Volume Of Your Av Amplifier (Receiver) With The Remote
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) Aiwa 01 (default) Grundig Hitachi... -
Page 24: 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. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3. -
Page 25: Step 7: Easy Setup
Step 7: Easy Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the on- screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” O RETURN Turn on the recorder and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. The message about the initial settings appears. -
Page 26: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device
• The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3 jack. • When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the t TV/ VIDEO button on the remote. -
Page 27: Connecting To The Line 2 In Or Line 4 In Jacks
AUDIO Audio/video cord (not supplied) HDMI OUT LINE 1 - TV LINE 3 COAXIAL -AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO -AUDIO VIDEO LINE LINE OPTICAL to LINE 4 IN VCR, etc. DVD recorder (front) (rear) S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AC IN... -
Page 28: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner
• Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see 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. Satellite tuner, etc. AC IN DVD recorder... -
Page 29: Seven Basic Operations
Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) Inserting a Disc - RW - RW Video DATA DVD DATA CD Press DVD. Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray. - Page 30 Move the cursor down the TOOLS menu until “Disc Info” is selected, and press ENTER. Example: When a DVD-RW (VR mode) is inserted. Disc Information DiscName Movie Media DVD-RW Format Title no. Original 3 / Playlist Date 13.10.2005 ~ 28.10.2005 HQ : 0H30M HSP : 0H45M Remainder...
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Page 31: Recording A Programme
2. Recording a Programme - RW - RW Video This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV programme to the hard disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 48. z REC REC MODE Press HDD or DVD. -
Page 32: Checking The Disc Status While Recording
Checking the disc status while recording You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type. Press DISPLAY twice during recording. The recording information appears. A Disc type/format B Recording status C Recording mode D Recording time Press DISPLAY to turn off the display. - Page 33 Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode) TITLE LIST ORIGINAL Tennis 28.10. 2005 13:00 (0H30M) LSP Travel 26.10. 2005 20:00 (0H30M) SEP Mystery 25.10. 2005 9:00 (1H00M) SLP World Sports 19.10. 2005 20:00 (1H00M) SEP Extended Title List TITLE LIST ORIGINAL Tennis...
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Page 34: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information
Order Sorted Unseen Title in order of when the titles were (HDD only) recorded. The title that is recorded most recently and not played back is listed at the top. Playlist titles are not displayed. To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW in VR mode only) You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List menu. -
Page 35: Checking The Playing/Remaining Time
B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs angle/ audio/ or playback data for DATA DVDs and DATA CDs C The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear (L/R) 1 : English DolbyDigital 3/2.1 Front (L/R) + Centre LFE (Low Frequency Effect) -
Page 36: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Programme
Example: When playing a VIDEO CD Playing time and number of the current scene or track Example: When playing a CD Track playing time and the current track/index number Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc CD text (when available) Example: When playing an MP3 audio track... - Page 37 Press </M/m/, to select the character you want to enter, and press ENTER. The selected character appears at the top of the display. Example: Input Title Name Input Title Name Back Clear All Space Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the remaining characters.
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Page 38: Labelling And Protecting A Disc
6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc You can execute options effective for the entire disc using the Disc Information display. Labelling a disc - RW - RW Video Insert a disc. See “Inserting a Disc” on page 29. Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER. -
Page 39: Playing The Disc On Other Dvd Equipment (Finalise)
7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) - RW - RW Video 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, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment. -
Page 40: Unfinalising A Disc
Unfinalising a disc - RW - RW Video For DVD-RWs (Video mode) DVD-RW (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) If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalised with other DVD equipment, “This disc was finalised. -
Page 41: Guide To Digital Services
Guide to Digital Services Note Digital Services availability depends on the broadcaster. Digital Services are not instantly available when the recorder is first turned on. EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) The EPG provides a quick and easy way to: • View a complete list of all available channels. •... -
Page 42: Viewing Programmes Related To A Specific Category
Press the </M/m/, buttons or enter a channel number using the number buttons to move around the list. If you press the , button after highlighting the last programme on the right, the schedule for the next two hours is displayed (depending on availability from the broadcaster). -
Page 43: Programme Information
◆ Some examples of category types are as follows: All Programmes: This gives a complete channel list. Favourite List 1: Displays the favourite channels you have stored in the Favourite list 1 folder (page 45). Films: Displays movies available for viewing. News: Displays all news channels. -
Page 44: Viewing A Digital Text Service
Press the M/m buttons or enter a channel number using the number buttons to display programme information on other channels. Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between the TV and Radio channels When viewing information for the currently highlighted channel, press the ENTER button to exit the information display and view the programme. -
Page 45: Selecting Digital Text From Other Channels
If you are instructed to press ‘OK’ or ‘Select’ when viewing the text pages, press the ENTER button. When you have finished viewing the text service, follow the on screen instructions, or press the PROG +/- button to exit. Selecting digital text from other channels Digital text services may also be available on other digital channels. -
Page 46: Moving To A Different Favourite List
Select “Favourites,” and press ENTER The DTV Settings- Favourites List 1 display appears. Favourites List 1 Programme Service DDE News NCE 5 Channel J Digital Teletext Page Up Page Down Next List This display shows all the TV or Radio channels available to you. -
Page 47: Index
Indicates the currently viewed channel Favourite List 1 DDE NEWS 15 Live from Prague No Event Information Opening Opening News NCE 1 Weather Add to List 1 List 2 List 3 Each favourite list is represented by a coloured button. Press the TV/RADIO button to display either your favourite TV or favourite Radio channels at any time. -
Page 48: Timer Recording
“HQ+” records pictures in higher quality than HQ on the HDD. Set “HQ Setting” in “Features” setup to “HQ+” (page 100). Maximum recording time is 21 hours for RDR-HXD710, or 34 hours for RDR- HXD910. “HQ” appears in the display. Note Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. -
Page 49: Unrecordable Pictures
Unrecordable pictures Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder continues to record but only a blank, grey coloured screen will be recorded. Copy control Recordable discs signals Copy-Free - RW Video... - Page 50 Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. “Date”: Sets the date. The item changes as follows: Today y Tomorrow y …… y Thu 28.10 (1 month later) y Sun (every Sunday) y …… y Sat (every Saturday) y Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) y Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday) y Today...
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Page 51: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Epg Application
z Hint You can play the recorded programme by selecting the programme title in the Title List. Notes • If a message indicating that the disc is full appears on the screen, change the disc, or make available space for the recording (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (page 75). - Page 52 Select a current time TV/radio broadcast or a future programme you wish to record. Once highlighted, press the ENTER button. The sub menu appears with the description of the programme displayed in the information box. Event Action Select an action for this event Hobbies and Interests Thu 27.10 11:00-12:00 NCE 1...
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Page 53: Using The Quick Timer Function
Using the Quick Timer function You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute 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) 0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00... -
Page 54: Creating Chapters In A Title
“DVD Line Rec. Picture Size”: Sets the picture size of the programme to be recorded on the DVD. • 4:3: Sets the picture size to 4:3. • 16:9 (default): Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide mode). “DVD Line Rec. Picture Size” works with DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs (Video mode) when the recording mode is set to HQ, HSP, SP, or LSP. -
Page 55: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Epg)
Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (EPG) - RW - RW Video You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the EPG menu. Number buttons, SET CLEAR O RETURN Press the button to display the EPG. A timer setting can be identified thanks to the event bar and the timer event icon displayed in the EPG screen. -
Page 56: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)
Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) - RW - RW You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List. SYSTEM MENU RETURN Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “TIMER LIST,” and press ENTER. The Timer List appears. TIMER LIST Mon-Sat 22:00-22:15... -
Page 57: Automatically Erasing Old Titles (Auto Title Erase)
“Info”: Displays the timer setting information box along with the disc space required to record the whole programme (according to the selected recording mode). Information Mon-Sat 22:30-22:15 Media:HDD Mode:SP Press O RETURN to come back to the Timer List. To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 3 and 4 above. -
Page 58: Recording From Connected Equipment
Recording From Connected Equipment - RW - RW - RW REC MODE SYNCHRO REC INPUT SELECT Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec) You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). -
Page 59: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer
• While the recorder is standing by for Synchro- Recording, the Auto Clock Set function (page 89) does not work. If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording and another timer recording overlap Regardless of whether or not the programme is a Synchro Rec programme, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has... -
Page 60: Playback
Playback Playing - RW - RW DATA DVD TITLE LIST TOP MENU INPUT SELECT PROGRESSIVE Press HDD or DVD. • If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “Inserting a Disc” on page 29). • If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, press H. - Page 61 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 To start from the beginning, press TOOLS to select “Play Beginning,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/ track/scene.
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Page 62: Playback Options
Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 60. Buttons (audio) - RW (subtitle) (angle) PROGRESSIVE - RW - RW Video (instant replay/ instant advance) - RW - RW Video . (previous)/ > (next) (fast reverse/fast forward) (slow, freeze frame) - RW... -
Page 63: Adjusting The Picture Quality
Notes • Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder. • 96 kHz PCM audio and DTS audio do not have surround effects. • The surround effects do not work while performing playback quickly with sound. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD •... -
Page 64: Adjusting The Sound Quality
• Standard: Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers. Effective when you use two separate front speakers. *TVS was developed by Sony to produce home surround sound with just a stereo TV. “Audio Filter”: Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Fs* is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz). -
Page 65: Pausing A Tv Broadcast (Tv Pause)
Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause) You can pause a current TV broadcast, and then continue watching the programme at a later time. This is useful when you receive an unexpected phone call or visitor while watching TV. While viewing a TV broadcast with this recorder, press X. -
Page 66: Playing A Previous Recording While Making Another (Simultaneous Rec And Play)66
Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play) - RW - RW DATA DVD “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: •... -
Page 67: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. Number buttons, SET CLEAR Searching by Thumbnail (Visual Search) - RW - RW Video Each chapter is displayed as a thumbnail. You can search for the desired scene visually. Press TOOLS during playback to select “Visual Search,”... -
Page 68: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files DATA DVD DATA CD You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs). TITLE LIST DISPLAY Insert a disc. See “Inserting a Disc”... -
Page 69: Selecting A Jpeg Album Or Image
Selecting a JPEG album or image Press TITLE LIST. The album list appears. To change the page, press TITLE LIST Photo Album Flowers ROOT Aquarium Summer Festival Summer Hiking Summer Tennis match Summer Summer Consert Winter Party Winter Select an album, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. -
Page 70: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs). -
Page 71: About Playback Order Of Albums, Tracks, And Files
About playback order of albums, tracks, and files Albums play in the following order: Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 ROOT Album MP3 audio track/ JPEG image file When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. -
Page 72: Erasing And Editing
Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front panel display, and select the option available for your disc (page 10). Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing. -
Page 73: Edit Options For Dvd+Rws/Dvd-Rws (Video Mode)/Dvd+Rs/Dvd-Rs
Notes • The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist title, the original title cannot be erased. • If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s control information is full, erase or edit unnecessary titles. -
Page 74: Erasing A Chapter (Delete Chapter)
“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 74). “Delete Chapter”: Erases chapter units of the title while viewing thumbnails (see below). “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 75). z Hints • You can erase multiple titles at one time (page 75), or erase all of the titles on the disc at once (page 76). -
Page 75: Erasing Multiple Titles (Erase Titles)
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. • For DVD+RWs, the erased section may be slightly different from the points you selected. Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) - RW... -
Page 76: Erasing All Titles On The Disc
Erasing all titles on the disc - RW - RW Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER. The “Disc Information” display appears. Select “Erase All,” and press ENTER. Select “OK,” and press ENTER. All titles on the disc are erased (except the protected titles). -
Page 77: Creating And Editing A Playlist
Creating and Editing a Playlist - RW Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up to 97 Playlist titles. Note Once you create a Playlist title from original titles, you will be unable to erase or edit the original titles. Press TITLE LIST. -
Page 78: Moving A Playlist Title (Change Order)
To play the Playlist title Press TOOLS while the Title List menu is turned on. Then, select “Playlist” and press ENTER. When the Title List (Playlist) menu appears, select a title and press z Hint When a Playlist title is created, the IN and OUT points will become chapter marks, and each scene will become a chapter. -
Page 79: Dubbing (Hdd Y Dvd)
Dubbing (HDD y DVD) Before Dubbing - RW - RW Video 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 select to dub one title at a time (Title Dubbing – see “Dubbing a single title (Title Dub)”... - Page 80 Required times for High-speed Dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60-minute programme) Speed High- High- High- speed speed Rec. speed DVD- DVD+ mode DVD-R 10 min. 10 min. 8 min. 8 min. 25 min. 6 min. 6 min. 5 min. 5 min. 16 min. 40 sec.
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Page 81: Dubbing
Move - RW Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals can be moved only from HDD to DVD- RW (VR mode)* (after the title is moved, the original title in the HDD is erased). The “Move” function is performed using the same procedure as dubbing (page 81). -
Page 82: Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles)
Select a dubbing mode by pressing M/m. Fast* * Appears when High-speed Dubbing is available for the title (page 79). Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The dubbing indication appears in the front panel display (page 35). To automatically adjust the dubbing mode (Auto Dub Mode) If there is not enough available space on the target disc, the recorder automatically selects a dubbing... - Page 83 To adjust the settings for each title You can make detailed settings for each of the selected titles during Multiple Title Dubbing. In step 6 of “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)” on page 82, select “Settings” and press ENTER. The following display for making the adjustments appears.
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Page 84: Dv Dubbing
If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “Inserting a Disc” on page 29). Insert the source DV/Digital 8 format tape into your digital video camera. For the recorder to record or edit, your digital video camera must be set to video playback mode. DVD recorder... - Page 85 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote repeatedly to select “DV.” The front panel display changes as follows: Programme position 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 48.
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Page 86: Recording An Entire Dv Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)
Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) - RW - RW You can record the entire contents of a DV/ Digital 8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. - Page 87 Select “DV EDIT,” and press ENTER. The display asks if you want to start selecting scenes. Scenes Selection Do you want to select a scene? Start Cancel • If you have previously saved a programme, the display asks if you want to edit an existing programme or to create a new programme.
- Page 88 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The default title name is fixed, and the display asks if you want to start recording. To change the disc media, select “Media” and press M/m. To change the dubbing mode, select “Dub Mode” and press M/m. DV Dubbing Change the dubbing mode if necessary.
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Page 89: Settings And Adjustments
Settings and Adjustments Clock and Language Settings (Settings) The “Settings” setup helps you to make clock and language settings for the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Settings,” and press ENTER. The Settings display appears with the following options. -
Page 90: Digital Tv Settings (Dtv Settings)
Digital TV settings (DTV Settings) The DTV Settings Setup enables you to take full advantage of Digital TV Broadcasting services such as favourites channels setting or to prevent children’s viewing unsuitable channels and programmes. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. -
Page 91: Tuning
Lock Channels Programme Service DDE News NCE 5 Channel J Digital Teletext Page Up Page Down Show Locked If you do not wish to lock one of the five channels in the display, press the RED or GREEN button to view the previous or next five channels available. - Page 92 When Auto Tune has ended, a completion display appears indicating the number of TV and Radio channels that have been found and stored. Auto Tune Number of channels found: Number of TV Channels: Number of Radio Channels: Tuning has sucessfully completed Press the ENTER button to remove the display and view the first channel captured.
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Page 93: Technical Information
Press the M/m buttons to highlight “Off,” and press ENTER. Notes • Sony recommend that you always leave this option set to “On”. • To receive the upgrade, the unit must be powered on and watching a BBC channel. It will take up 30 minutes to upgrade the unit. -
Page 94: Video Settings (Video)
Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour. Choose the settings according to the type of TV or tuner connected to the DVD recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. - Page 95 Pause Mode (HDD/DVDs only) Selects the picture quality in pause mode. Auto The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. Frame The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution. 4:3 Output (RDR-HXD910 only) This setting is effective only when you set “TV Type”...
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Page 96: Audio Settings (Audio)
◆Line3 Input Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 3 jack. The picture will not be clear if this setting does not match the type of video input signal. Video/ Inputs video signals or RGB signals. S Video Inputs S-video signals. - Page 97 Standard Normally select this position. TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. Wide Gives you the feeling of being at a Range live performance. Downmix (DVDs only) Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format.
- Page 98 Note If the HDMI OUT jack (RDR-HXD910 only) is connected to equipment not compatible with MPEG audio signals, the “PCM” signals will be automatically output even when you select “MPEG.” • DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.
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Page 99: Recording And Parental Control Settings (Features)
Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) The “Features” setup allows you to adjust recording and parental control settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Features,” and press ENTER. The “Features” setup appears with the following options. - Page 100 Select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, and press ENTER. The area is selected. • When you select “Others,” press the number buttons to select and enter an area code in the table (page 119). Then select “OK” and press ENTER.
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Page 101: Parental Control (Password)
Parental Control (Password) This “Password” Setup allow you to set or to modify the password that gives access to Parental Control settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Password,” and press ENTER. The Password Setup Display appears •... - Page 102 DVD equipment is assigned the same Command Mode. Be sure to match the Command Mode switch on the remote to the setting made here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 24.
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Page 103: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to run the “Easy Setup” programme. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER. SETUP Settings DTV Settings Video Audio Features Password Options... -
Page 104: Additional Information
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, contact the Sony Customer Information Centre on 08705 111 999 (Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 6:00pm) Power The power does not turn on. - Page 105 TV programme reception does not fill the screen. , Select the correct source using the INPUT SELECT button, or select a channel of any TV programme using the PROG +/– buttons. Picture break up , Signal strength low. , Check aerial installation. TV programme pictures are distorted.
- Page 106 , The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format, in this case set “Audio(HDMI)” of “Audio Connection” in “Audio” setup to “PCM” (page 98). Sound distortion occurs. , Set “Audio ATT” in “Audio” setup to “On” (page 96).
- Page 107 The angles cannot be changed. , 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 62). , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles. , Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s menu.
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Page 108: Remote Control
This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc. The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “RECOVERY” appears in the front panel display. -
Page 109: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)
“FORMAT” appears in the front panel display. Note that all the contents recorded on the HDD will be erased. If this does not fix the problem, contact your nearest Sony dealer. “FAN ERROR” appears in the front panel display. , Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is not blocked. -
Page 110: Notes About This Recorder
Notes About This Recorder On operation • If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. -
Page 111: Specifications
HDMI OUT (RDR-HXD910 only): Type A (19-pin) General Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz Power consumption: RDR-HXD710: 57 W RDR-HXD910: 60 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 75 × 328 mm (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Hard disk drive capacity: RDR-HXD710: 160 GB RDR-HXD910: 250 GB Mass (approx.):... -
Page 112: About I.link
About the name “i.LINK” 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. -
Page 113: Guide To Parts And Controls
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD switch is set to TV. X mc CM (search) buttons A TV/DVD switch (22) B Z (open/close) button (29) C [/1 (on/standby) button (25) - Page 114 CHAPTER MARK/CHAPTER MARK ERASE buttons (76) wl REC MODE button (31) e; SYNCHRO REC button (58) Front panel RDR-HXD710/HXD910 A [/1 (on/standby) button (25) B Front panel display (35, 115) C Disc tray (29) D A (open/close) button (29)
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Page 115: Front Panel Display
Front panel display PROGRESSIVE SMARTLINK A HDD/DVD indicators Displays the selected media and the playing/recording/dubbing status. B Disc type*/recording format C Audio signal indicators (34) D TV indicator (31) * Displays DATA CDs as “CD.” z Hint You can turn off the front panel display when the recorder is turned off by setting “Dimmer” to “Power Save” in “Options”... -
Page 116: Rear Panel
Rear panel RDR-HXD910 AERIAL HDMI OUT DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL RDR-HXD710 AERIAL DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (15) B HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack (RDR-HXD910 only) (16) C LINE 1 – TV jack (16) -
Page 117: Glossary
Glossary Chapter (page 67) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Copy protection signals (page 49) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programmes and restrict recording on this recorder. - Page 118 Hard disk drive (page 3) A hard disk drive is a whole mechanical system that consists of disks and drive. Disks are flat, circular, rigid plates coated with a thin magnetic media. Magnetic heads record data on the rapidly spinning disks, and this enables the speedy and efficient reading and writing of data.
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Page 119: Language Code List
Language Code List For details, see page 89. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati 1045 Assamese... -
Page 120: Digital Tv Channel List
Digital TV Channel List Only the main transmitters are listed. For further details or updates refer to the web site http://www.bbc.co.uk/reception/transmitters/tv_trans/index.shtml MAIN TRANSMITTERS BBC ITV&C4 SDN MuxB MuxC MuxD London & South East Bluebell Hill Crystal Palace Dover Heathfield Oxford South -West Beacon Hill Caradon Hill... -
Page 121: Index
Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 25 4:3 Letter Box 25 “4:3 Output” 95 4:3 Pan Scan 25 “48kHz/96kHz PCM” 98 “A-B Erase” 74 Adjusting playback picture 63 playback sound 64 recording picture 53 Aerial 15 Album 35 Album number 35 “Album Search”... - Page 122 Easy Setup 25 Editing 72 DV Edit 84 Enter characters 36 Viewing a list of availa- ble channels 41 Viewing programmes re- lated to a specific catego- ry. 42 “Erase All” 76 “Erase” 56 “Erase Titles” 75 “Extend Rec” 50 “Factory Setup”...
- Page 123 Quick guide to disc types 10 Quick Timer 53 Rear panel 116 REC 31 Rec Mode Adjust 50 “Rec Mode” 53 “Rec NR” 54 REC PAUSE 31 “Rec Settings” 53 REC STOP 86 “Rec Video Equalizer” 54 Recordable discs 10 Recording 48 picture adjustment 53 recording format 10...
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