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    2-635-892-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX715 © 2005 Sony Corporation
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    of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR-HX715 Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
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    be backed up or saved by Sony. • If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced, it will be done at the discretion of Sony. All contents of the hard disk drive will be erased, including contents that violate copyright laws. On power sources • The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power
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    , 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. • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they
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    /HDMI Cords 18 Using the PROGRESSIVE button 19 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords 20 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 21 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 22 Controlling TVs with the remote 22 Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote 24 If you have a Sony DVD player
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    TV GUIDE 42 Introduction to the TV Guide On Screen System 42 Troubleshooting guide 42 Watching TV with the TV Guide On Screen System 43 Setting the "Remind" Timer 45 Searching for a Program with the TV Guide On Screen System 46 Customizing the TV Guide On Screen System 47 Timer Recording 49
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    Reception and Language Settings (Settings 88 Tuner Preset 88 Area Setup 89 Clock 89 Set Top Box Control 90 Language 90 Video Settings (Video 91 Audio Settings (Audio 93 Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features 96 Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 98 Easy
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    100 Troubleshooting 100 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display 106 Notes About This Recorder 106 Specifications 107 About i.LINK 108 Guide to Parts and Controls 110 Glossary 114 Language Code List 116 Area Code 116 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 117
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    to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages Quick access to recorded titles - Title List , HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R "3. Playing the Recorded Program (Title List)" on page 34 Easily search for programs with the TV Guide On Screen system - TV Guide HDD
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    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in Formatting this manual (new discs) Hard disk drive (internal) HDD (Formatting unnecessary) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) Dub HDD contents to a DVD to play on other DVD players DVD+RW +RW
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    Rewrite (page 49) Auto Chapter (page 96) Manual Chapter (page 76) Record 16:9 sizes (page 53) Change Delete title No Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) *3 Only if the recording mode is LSP, SP, HSP, or HQ, and "DVD Rec. Picture Size" is
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    files • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs that do not contain JPEG files or are not in DVD Video format • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 13) • DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format) • A disc recorded in a color
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    see the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. DVD VIDEOs labeled
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    can also use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/satellite receiver and recorder are turned on. To use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you need to connect the set top box controller and set the code number and
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    match the channel on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3). Note that the TV Guide On Screen system does not display listings for satellite programming. Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the Wall cable
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    IN SET TOP BOX OUT CONTROL HDMI OUT G-LINK DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 to VHF/UHF OUT TV COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN : Signal flow to
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    IN SET TOP BOX OUT CONTROL HDMI OUT G-LINK DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 OUT to VHF/UHF OUT TV to antenna input COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN
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    images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection and then press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send progressive video signals. For details, see "Using the PROGRESSIVE button" on page 19. D Connecting to an HDMI input jack Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied
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    type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. • You cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button with the connections A and B. • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack (connection D) to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). * This DVD recorder is based
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    BOX OUT CONTROL HDMI OUT G-LINK DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorder ~ AC IN
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    the recorder to an AV amplifer (receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one of the following: - Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV with the HDMI cord. - Connect the recorder to the TV with a video cord other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord
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    the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can use the supplied remote to control the AV amplifier's (receiver's) volume. b Notes • Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with some or all of the buttons below. • If you enter a new code
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    WIDE MODE Switches to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV TV/VIDEO Switches your TV's input source Number buttons Selects the channel on and SET your TV 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
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    differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3. 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD. 2 Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons
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    area of residence and zip code even if you do not want to use the TV Guide On Screen system. Language Select the language for the on-screen displays. Clock Set the clock manually using
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    satellite receiver window. Tune your cable box to channel 02. Then using your DVD recorder's remote, enter 09 to tune your cable box to channel 09. Did the cable box change to channel 09? If the cable box did not tune to channel 09, follow the instructions below for getting your recorder to control
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    your cable box/satellite receiver Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, fix it in place. 1 Remove the backing on the double-sided tape. 2 Attach it so that the set top box controller is directly above the remote control sensor on your
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    /UHF IN SET TOP BOX OUT CONTROL HDMI OUT G-LINK DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN : Signal flow b Notes • Pictures
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    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. S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S-video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the
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    Disconnect the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below. TV Audio/video cord (supplied) INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 2 to LINE OUT VHF/UHF IN SET TOP BOX OUT CONTROL HDMI OUT G-LINK DIGITAL
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    panel display. Unused DVDs are formatted automatically. Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo New discs are automatically formatted when inserted. If necessary, you can manually re-format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs, you can select a recording format (VR
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    z Hints • By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs that have been finalized. • For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (Video mode), you can check free space and title location on the disc using the Disc Map display (page 76). b Note On this model, 1 GB (read
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    may take a few seconds for recorder to stop recording. To pause recording Press X REC PAUSE located beneath the remote control cover. To restart recording, press the button again. To watch another TV program while recording Set your TV to the TV input using the TV/VIDEO button (page 22). z Hint If
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    Title List. A Disc type/format B Recording status C Recording mode D Recording time Press DISPLAY to turn off the display. HDD TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 REPLAY/ ADVANCE m DVD M/m, ENTER TOOLS M H PLAY/ X PAUSE/ x STOP 1 Press HDD or DVD. If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see "Inserting a Disc
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    Fri 10/14 L1 Thu 10/13 A Disc type: Displays a media type, HDD or DVD. Also displays the title type (Original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode). B Disc space (remainder/total) C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, and recording date. Title size is shown in the Thumbnail title
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    picture may change to the first scene of the recording (title). • After dubbing, the title thumbnail picture set on the source recording is canceled. 4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA DVD DATA CD You can check the playing time and
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    playing or time information displayed on the TV screen and the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status. A Disc type*1/format (page 10) B Title type (only appears for Playlists) (page 72) C Play mode D Recording mode (page 49
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    can label a DVD, title, or program by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title or disc name, 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 program. CLEAR TITLE
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    using the Disc Information display Media DVD-RW Format Title no display (page 38). b Note You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD's disc name. The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on other DVD equipment. ,continued 39 Seven Basic Operations - Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder
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    and press ENTER. Disc Information DiscName Media DVD-RW Format Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalize 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
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    - Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 123 456 789 0
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    " (page 43). Troubleshooting guide If you are having trouble displaying the television program list, please check the following. - This recorder downloads the TV Guide On Screen data several times a day when the recorder is turned off. Turn off the recorder when you are not using it (for example
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    ). The following icons are displayed. "a" indicates that the program is set to be recorded. " " indicates that the Remind function is set for the program. C Service Bar: Press M/m to move the cursor to the Service Bar. Then, select one of the following features using
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    Panel Menu using M/m, and press ENTER. The TV Guide On Screen system disappears and the channel changes to the selected program. b Notes • The Video Window is locked during recording and the lock indicator appears in the Video Window. You cannot unlock the Video Window during recording. • If you
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    TV GUIDE Setting the "Remind" Timer If you want the recorder to remind you in the future when a selected program begins broadcasting, set the Remind timer. 123 456 789 0 5 Select one of the following options using M/m, and adjust the settings using
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    Searching for a Program with the TV Guide On Screen System 123 456 789 0
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    of the program set to start. • "end": changes the end time of the recording to before or after the broadcast time of the program is scheduled to end. • "recorder": sets the default recording destination to either HDD or DVD. • "quality": adjusts the recording mode (page 49). ,continued 47 TV GUIDE
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    timer is activated. • "when": sets the recorder to display a notification message at a designated time before or after the selected program is scheduled to start. 4 Select one of the available options from the Panel Menu. 5 Adjust the default setting using
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    than HQ on the HDD. Set "HQ Setting" in "Features" setup to "HQ+" (page 97). Maximum recording time is 21 hours. "HQ" appears in the display. b Note Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. - Recording a program with poor reception, or a program or video source of low
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    Top Box Control" in the "Settings" setup to "On." • Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of a program. Recording with the TV Guide On Screen system (TV GUIDE) You can use the TV Guide On Screen system
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    to either HDD or DVD. • "quality": sets the recording mode (page 49). 5 Select an option using M/m, and make an adjustment using
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    53). • You cannot adjust the recording quality (HDD or DVD) once the recording starts. • If you change the recording destination of a program that is currently being recorded, the recording stops and the recording destination is changed. Setting the timer manually Number buttons [TIMER] 123 456
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    . Rec Mode : SP HDD Rec. Picture Size: 4 : 3 DVD Rec. Picture Size: 4 : 3 Rec NR : 2 Rec Video Equalizer 2 Select the item you want to adjust, and press ENTER. The adjustment display appears. Example: Rec NR Rec NR Off 1 2 3 "Rec Mode": Selects the recording mode for the desired
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    to "Off" (page 96). When recording on the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR mode) The recorder detects changes in the picture and sound and automatically inserts chapter marks. You can also insert and erase chapter marks manually (page 76). When recording on other recordable discs Chapter marks are inserted at
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    Changing/Canceling Timer Recording or Reminder Settings HDD +RW -RWVR -R+WRVideo +R -R You can change or cancel timer and reminder settings using the SCHEDULE list. SCHEDULE 123 456 789 0 TV GUIDE MENU
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    recorder to automatically record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE IN 1 jacks of the recorder Box Control" to "Off" (page 90). 1 Before recording, select HDD or DVD. If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD (
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    VCR or similar device, see "Connecting a VCR or Similar Device" on page 28. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack). 1 Press HDD or DVD. If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see "Inserting a Disc" on page 31). 2 Press INPUT SELECT to select an
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    from the DV IN jack. z Hint You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording. See "Adjusting the recording picture quality and size" on page 53. b Notes • When recording a video game image, the screen may not be clear. • Any program that contains a Copy-Never copy guard signal
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    a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, press H PLAY. Playback starts. Playing titles with the TV Guide On Screen system To select the "list" or "group" view 1 Press TV GUIDE. TV Guide On Screen appears. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor to the Service Bar. 3 Select "RECORDINGS" in the Service Bar using
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    to exit the Panel Menu. To play a title List View Select a program using M/m, and press ENTER. Playback starts. To make adjustments, press MENU while the the TV Guide On Screen may not match. • Information not written on the disc may also appear in the RECORDINGS screen. • If you press TV GUIDE while
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    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. Switches the type of video output signal to interlace or progressive format (page 19). REPLAY/ADVANCE (instant replay/instant advance
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    Buttons (fast reverse/fast forward) (slow, freeze frame) HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD * * Playback direction only X PAUSE where the recorder is being used. • When you select one of the surround modes, turn off the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver). • Make
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    on your TV screen. 1 Select "OK" and press ENTER. The display for entering your password appears. 2 Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons. 3 Press ENTER to select "OK." The recorder starts playback. To register or change the password, see "Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)" on
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    use the BNR function with the DVE function. If the condition still does not improve, set the DVE level to "1" or "Off." Adjusting the sound quality HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD delay for synchronization with the video. When dubbing to a VCR or other video recording equipment, be sure to
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    about one minute or more between the recorded program and the current TV broadcast. b Notes • For DVD-RWs (VR mode), this function does not work when recording: - on a 1x-speed DVD-RW. - in the HQ or HSP recording mode. • The DVD's picture on your TV screen freezes for a few seconds when you fast
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    you use fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/advance. You can also play a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, Super VIDEO CD, 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
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    "Track Search" (for CDs/DATA CDs) "Search" (for VIDEO CDs) "Album Search" (for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs) "Time Search" (for HDD/DVDs): Searches for a starting point by entering the time code. "File Search" (for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs) The display for entering the number appears. Example: Title Search Title
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    image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs). AUDIO 123 456 789 0 TITLE LIST REPLAY/ ADVANCE . PREV m TIME/TEXT DISPLAY
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    by using the
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    the MP3 tracks. DATA DVDs must be recorded in Universal Disc Format (UDF). You can also play discs recorded in MultiSession. See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CDRW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. Note on MultiSession/Border
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    more than two trees. b Notes • Depending on the software you use to create the DATA DVD/DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration. the next or another album may take some time. • This recorder supports MP3 audio bit rates up to 160 kbps. Playback Album MP3 audio track/ JPEG
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    display, and select the option available for your disc (page 10). 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 video cameras cannot be edited on this recorder title into two titles (HDD only) (page 75).
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    control information is full, erase or edit unnecessary titles. Erasing and Editing a Title HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit the HDD or DVD-RWs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings display
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    (Delete Chapter) A-B Erase (Set point A) 5 Weather HDD -RWVR Thumbnails are displayed for each chapter. You can easily select and erase a be erased, select "Preview" (except for DVD+RWs). 4 Select "OK," and press ENTER. The scene is erased, and the display asks whether to erase another scene. •
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    erased. • For DVD+RWs, the erased section may be slightly different from the points you selected. Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) HDD +RW -RWVR - display for entering the title name appears. • To use the same title name as before, select "No." 6 Select "Yes," and press ENTER to enter a new
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    The display asks for confirmation. 5 Select "OK," and press ENTER. The selected titles are erased, freeing up disc space. • To change the selection, select "Change." Creating chapters manually HDD -RWVR You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback or recording. Press
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    and Editing a Playlist HDD -RWVR Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up and press ENTER. The display for entering the title name appears. To enter a new name, select "Enter" (page 38). 10 Select "OK" to use the default name, and press
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    6 Select "OK," and press ENTER. The display for selecting a title name from among the selected titles appears. To enter a new name, select "Enter Text," and follow the explanations Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title) HDD -RWVR You can divide a Playlist title. For operations, see page 75.
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    . Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. • You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to the HDD. • Thumbnails that you have set for the originally recorded title (page 36) will not be retained in the dubbed title. About "Dub Mode" With this recorder, the recording mode for dubbing is displayed as
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    the maximum speed for discs that support recording speeds exceeding the maximum value. *3 The maximum drive speed of this recorder is 6x when using 6x-speed or faster DVD+RWs. *4 The maximum drive speed of this recorder is 8x when using 8x-speed or faster DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs. *5 High-speed dubbing is not
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    you are going to dub to or from. 2 Press HDD or DVD to select the source. 3 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List menu. 4 Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. 5 Select "Dubbing," and press ENTER. The display for selecting the dubbing mode appears. If a title with
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    manually recorder completes dubbing even after being turned off. Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles) A maximum of 30 selected titles can be dubbed at once. You can select the dubbing mode for each title. 1 Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from. 2 Press HDD or DVD displayed.
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    HDD y DVD) To adjust the settings for each title You can make detailed settings for each of the selected titles during Multiple Title Dubbing. 1 In step 6 of "Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)" on page 82, select "Settings" and press ENTER. The following display recorder a new location,
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    ). 2 Insert the source DV/Digital8 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. 3 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote repeatedly to select "DV." The front panel display changes as follows: Channel number L1
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    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
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    a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to the HDD or a DVD. To use this function, you will do the following: Connect your digital video camera and prepare for recording m Select and edit the scenes you want to dub Using the recorder's remote control, fast forward
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    display for entering the title name appears. To enter a new name recording Open the remote's cover and press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. b Notes • Contents recorded to the HDD or a DVD may not be recorded as programmed if the tape's time code
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    . To turn off the display, press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Area Setup Clock Set Top Box Control Language Easy Setup Tuner Preset b Notes • You cannot presets channels for the connected cable box or satellite receiver. • You cannot select
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    ENTER. 6 Select "AFT" and press ENTER. Settings - Tuner Preset Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Cable Add OOnn Off Ch34 On to 7. Area Setup Sets up your area and zip code number. You need to set this correctly to use the TV Guide On Screen system. 1 Select "Area Setup" in "
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    you change "Set Top Box Control" to "On" or "Off," all of the timer recording settings will be canceled. Brand Code See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 117) for the brand code for your cable box or satellite receiver, and enter the code using the number buttons and ENTER. Connection
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    ), the recorder outputs video signals of the highest resolution acceptable for your TV. 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
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    . If you can change the aspect ratio on your progressive format (480p) compatible TV, change the setting on your TV, not the recorder. Note that this setting is effective only for HDMI connection or progressive signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Full Normal Select this when you can
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    combination of jacks and methods that you are going to use. Line1 Input Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE IN 1 jack on the rear panel of the recorder. Video Inputs video signals. S Video Inputs S video signals. Component Inputs component signals. Line3 Input Selects the
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    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. For details on the rear signal components, see "4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information" on page 36. This function affects the
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    be automatically output even when you select "96kHz/ 24bit." • Audio(HDMI) Selects the type of audio signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. Auto Normally, select this. Outputs the optimum audio signal that can be received by the TV based on the "Digital Out" setting (page 94). PCM Converts Dolby
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    : Auto Title Erase : Rec Mode Adjust : Screen Saver : On Record to HDD HQ Off Off On Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. 1 Select
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    you to finalize the disc manually. Synchro Rec Selects the recording destination used for Synchro-Recording (page 56). Record to Records to the HDD. HDD Record to Records to DVDs. DVD HQ Setting (HDD only) Selects the HQ mode used for recording on the HDD (page 49). HQ+ Records in higher quality
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    Easy Setup Format DVD-RW : Dimmer : Auto Display : Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Command Mode : Factory Setup VR Normal On On Main DVD3 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
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    " program. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Easy Setup 4 Press ENTER. 5 Select "Start." 6 Follow the instructions for "Easy Setup" (page 25
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    is used for video output, changing the "HDMI Resolution" setting in the "Video" setup may solve the problem (page 91). Connect the TV and the recorder using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV's input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-screen displays. Change
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    the picture size is set in "TV Type" in "Video" setup. , The picture size of the title is fixed. TV Guide On Screen TV Guide On Screen does not appear. , 1Even if you complete "Easy Setup," TV program listings do not appear until the recorder receives the TV Guide On Screen data. 2Turn off the
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    recorder to receive all of the TV Guide On Screen data. , Some channels, such as satellite channels, are not displayed by the TV Guide On Screen system. , All of the TV Guide On Screen data could not be received HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format, in this case set "Audio(HDMI
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    appear on the TV screen (page 61). , 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 MP3 audio tracks do not play. , The MP3 audio tracks are not recorded in a format that the
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    clock does not appear in the front panel display. , "Dimmer" in "Options" setup is set to "Power Save" (page 98). Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remote's manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you
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    from the front panel display. "HDD ERROR" appears in the front panel display. , The hard disk error occurred. Press down ?/1 on the recorder for ten seconds until "WELCOME" appears in the front panel display. If this does not resolve the problem, format the recorder's HDD by pressing down the
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    appears in the front panel display. In this case, check the following table. First three characters of the service number Cause and/or corrective action C 13 There is a problem in the HDD. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized service facility. The DVD is dirty. , Clean the disc
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    use solvents such as benzine Video recording format: MPEG Video Audio recording format VIDEO IN (Y, PB, PR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB, PR: interlace*=0.648 Vp-p, progressive or interlace**=0.7 Vp-p * "Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level" is "On" ** "Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level" is "Off" SET TOP BOX CONTROL: Mini jack HDMI
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    parts Hard disk drive capacity: 160 GB Mass (approx.): 5.3 kg (11.68 lb) Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC (41ºF to 95ºF) Operating humidity: 25% to 80% Supplied accessories: Audio/video cord (1) Power cord (1) Antenna cable (1) Set top box controller (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Size
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    that can be sent or received in one second. For example video camera with an i.LINK jack. For further precautions, see the notes on page 84. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony
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    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote 123 456 789 0 A TV/DVD switch (22) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (31) C ?/1 (on/standby) button (25) D HDD button (33) DVD SELECT button (56, 84) TV/VIDEO button (22) K SCHEDULE button (55) DISPLAY button (36) L [TIMER
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    76) wk SYNCHRO REC button (56) wl ANGLE button (61) SUR (surround) button (61) e; WIDE MODE button (22) ea COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3) (24) es PROGRESSIVE button (19) ed TIME/TEXT button (37) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder. ,continued 111 Additional Information
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    ) P TV GUIDE button (42) Q ./> (previous/next) buttons (61) R CHANNEL +/- buttons (33) The + button has a tactile dot*. S INPUT SELECT button (56, 84) T REC MODE button (33) U LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/L(MONO) AUDIO R) jacks (29) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder. 112
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    Front panel display HDD PROGRESSIVE DVD DVD RW VCD HDMI VR SAP CH A HDD/DVD indicators Displays the selected media and the playing/recording/dubbing status. B Disc type*/recording format C SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (50) D Audio signal indicators (36) E Displays the following (37
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    DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO. DVD+RW (page 10) A DVD+RW (read "plus RW") is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format. DVD-R (page 10) A DVD-R is a recordable
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    from the actual recordings on a HDD/DVD-RW (VR mode). A Playlist leaves the original titles as they are, and contains only the information needed to control playback. A Playlist title takes up very little disc space. Progressive format (page 19) Compared to the Interlace format that alternately
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    India 2238 Indonesia 2254 Italy 2276 Japan 2304 Korea 2363 Malaysia 116 Code Area 2362 Mexico 2376 Netherlands 2390 New Zealand 2379 Norway 2427 Pakistan 2424 Philippines 2436 Portugal 2489 Russia 2501 Singapore Code Area 2149 Spain 2499 Sweden 2086 Switzerland 2528 Thailand 2184 United Kingdom
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    Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your cable box/satellite receiver. Note that TV Guide On Screen data cannot be received through a satellite receiver. Cable box brand 3M ABC
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    Interbuy Jasco Jebsee Jerrold Kuang Yu Leon LG Linsay Macom Maestro Magnavox Millennium Code number 0207, 0056, 0330, 0016, 0040, 0077, 0030 0232, , 0334, 0069 0618, 0153 118 Cable box brand Memorex Mitsubishi Motorola Movie Time MS MultiVision Myrio NET Next Level Nexus Northcoast Nova Vision
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    Sears Sejin Sigma Signal Signature SkyCable Skygiant SL Marx Sony Spectradyne Spectravision Sprucer Code number 0786 0000, 0040 0000 0144, 0020 0040 TFC Thomson Timeless Tocom Torx Toshiba Trans PX Trinity Tristar TS Tusa TV COMM TV Guide TV86 Code number 0203, 0096, 0155 0003, 0015, 0047, 0014,
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    0017, 0039, 0153, 0060, 0315, 0191, 0899 0400 Satellite receiver brand Code number AlphaStar 0772 Atlantic Telephone 1333 Bell ExpressVu 0775 Century 0856 McIntosh 0869 Memorex 0724 Mitsubishi 0749 Motorola 0869 NEC 1270 Netsat 0099 Next Level 0869 Optimus 0724 Panasonic
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    Satellite receiver brand Paysat Philips Primestar Proscan QNS RadioShack RCA Samsung Sky Sony Star Choice Star Trak Thomson Tivo Toshiba UEC Uniden Video Cipher II Plus Zenith Code number 0724 1076, 0099, 1142, 0724, 0722, 0749, 1442, 1749, 0856, 0775 0361, 0627, 0869 0392, 0566 1367 0869 0566,
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    "Color" 54, 64 "Combine Titles" 78 "Command Mode" 25, 98 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 15, 28 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 18 Connecting the antenna cable 14 the audio cords 20 the video cords 18 "Connection" 90 "Contrast" 54, 64 Controlling TVs with the remote 22 Copy protection 50, 114 Copy-Free 50 Copy-Never 50 Copy
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    41 "Finalize Disc" 97 Finalizing 40 "Format" 31 "Format DVD-RW" 98 Formatting 31 Freeze Frame 62 Front panel 112 Front panel display 37, 113 G GB 32 H Handling discs 107 Hard disk drive 3, 10, 115 "HDD Rec. Picture Size" 54 HDMI "Audio(HDMI)" 95 "HDMI Resolution" 91 HDMI OUT 18 "HQ Setting" 97 "Hue
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    Top Box Control" 90 SET TOP BOX CONTROL jack 15, 16 Set top box controller 14, 27 "Settings" 88 "SETUP" 43 Setup Display 88 Troubleshooting 100 "Tuner Audio" 98 "Tuner Preset" 26, 88 TV GUIDE 42 TV Guide On Screen system 42, 50 TV Pause 65 "TV Type" 26, 91 TV/DVD switch 22 TV/VIDEO 33 TVS (TV
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