Sony RDR-HX730 Operating Instructions - Page 57

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Playback

“Chasing Playback” allows you to view the

recorded part of a program while the

recording is being made. You do not need to

wait until the recording finishes.

Press OPTIONS while recording to select

“Chasing Playback,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the beginning of the

program you are recording.

When you fast forward to the point that you

are recording, Chasing Playback returns to

normal playback.

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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 forward/fast reverse

or instant replay/advance the recording.

•

Chasing Playback is possible from one minute or

more after recording starts.

•

Even if you fast forward the recorded program,

there will always be a time difference of about

one minute or more between the recorded

program and the current TV broadcast.

“Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to

view a previously recorded program while

recording programs. 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 program on a

DVD by pressing DVD.

• While recording to a DVD:

Play a previously recorded program on the

HDD by pressing HDD.

• While recording to a DVD-RW (VR

mode)

*1

:

Play another title on the same DVD-RW

(VR mode) disc.

*2

*1

Simultaneous Rec and Play function does not

work when you record:

– on a 1x-speed DVD-RW.

– in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

*2

Picture noise may appear depending upon the

condition of the recording, or when playing a

title recorded in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

The picture freezes for a few seconds when 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 List.

2

Select the title you want to play, and

press ENTER.

3

Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and

press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

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.

4

Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and

press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

Playing from the beginning of

the program you are recording

(Chasing Playback)

Playing a previous recording

while making another

(Simultaneous Rec and Play)

HDD

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DVD

VCD

CD

DATA CD

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VR

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DATA DVD

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Video

Section	Page
WARNING	2
Precautions	2
Quick Guide to Disc Types	8
Recordable and playable discs	8
Playable discs	10
Hookups and Settings	12
Hooking Up the Recorder	12
Step 1: Connecting the Antenna Cable	12
A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output	13
B: Cable box with an antenna output only	14
C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)	15
Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords	16
Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords	18
Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord	19
Step 5: Preparing the Remote	20
Controlling TVs with the remote	20
If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder	21
Changing channels of the recorder using the remote	22
Step 6: Easy Setup	23
Setting Up the VCR Plus+® System	24
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device	26
Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks	26
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel	27
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner	28
Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder	29
1. Inserting a Disc	29
2. Recording a Program	29
Checking the disc status while recording	30
3. Playing the Recorded Program (Title List)	30
4. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information	33
Checking the playing/ remaining time	34
Checking the remaining disc space	35
5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Program	35
6. Labeling and Protecting a Disc	37
Labeling a disc	37
Protecting a disc	37
7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize)	38
Finalizing the disc using Z OPEN/CLOSE button	38
Finalizing the disc using “Disc Information” display	39
Unfinalizing a disc	39
8. Reformatting a disc	40
Timer Recording	41
Before Recording	41
Recording mode	41
Recording a stereo/SAP program	42
Unrecordable pictures	42
Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus+)	42
Setting the timer manually (Standard)	42
Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system	44
Using the Quick Timer function	45
Adjusting the recording picture quality and size	46
Creating chapters in a title	47
Checking/Changing/ Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)	47
Changing the priority of overlapped settings	49
Recording From Connected Equipment	50
Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)	50
Recording from connected equipment without a timer	51
Playback	52
Playing	52
Playback options	54
Adjusting the picture quality	55
Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound (AV SYNC)	56
Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause)	56
Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording (Chasing Playback)	57
Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)	57
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.	58
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files	59
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files	60
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play	60
About playback order of albums, tracks, and files	61
Erasing and Editing	62
Before Editing	62
Erasing and Editing a Title	63
Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)	64
Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)	64
Dividing a title (Divide Title)	65
Creating chapters manually	66
Creating and Editing a Playlist	66
Moving a Playlist title (Change Order)	68
Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles)	68
Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title)	69
Dubbing (HDD y DVD)	70
Before Dubbing	70
About “Dub Mode”	70
Dubbing	73
Dubbing a single title (Title Dubbing)	73
Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)	74
DV/Digital8 Dubbing	75
Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing	75
Preparing for DV/Digital8 dubbing	75
Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)	77
Program Edit	78
Settings and Adjustments	80
Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Basic)	80
Tuner Preset	80
Set VCR Plus+ Channels	81
Clock	81
OSD (On-Screen Display)	82
Video Settings (Video)	83
Audio Settings (Audio)	85
Recording Settings (Recording)	87
Disc Settings (DVD)	88
Remote Control Settings/ Factory Settings (Others)	90
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)	91
Additional Information	92
Troubleshooting	92
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)	98
Notes About This Recorder	99
Specifications	100
About i.LINK	101
Guide to Parts and Controls	102
Language Code List	105
Area Code	105

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Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording (Chasing Playback)

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