Sony RDR-HXD710, RDR-HXD910 manual

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DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-HXD710

RDR-HXD910

Contents

Page Important Information Notes: WARNING CAUTION Precautions On safety About the hard disk drive About repairing the hard disk drive On power sources Page Seven Basic Operations Page Page Page Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback – Title List Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Formatting (new discs) Discs that cannot be recorded on Playable discs Icon used Characteristics in this manual Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Hooking Up the Recorder Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable Settings and Hookups Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords AConnecting to a SCART input jack BConnecting to a video input jack CConnecting to an S VIDEO input jack DConnecting to component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) When playing “wide screen” images If you are connecting to a VCR About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only) Using the PROGRESSIVE button ◆Progressive ◆Interlace Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords AConnecting to audio L/R input jacks BConnecting to a digital audio input jack Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead for a short while before operating the recorder Step 6: Preparing the Remote Controlling TVs with the remote 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV 2 Hold down [/1 4 Release [/1 Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD 3 Release [/1 Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers) If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 1 Press SYSTEM MENU 3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER 4 Select “Command Mode,” and press Step 7: Easy Setup 2 Press ENTER ◆Auto Tune ◆Clock ◆TV Type Connecting a VCR or Similar Device Connecting to the LINE 3 jack Connecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals If you want to use the Synchro Rec function 1.Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) 4 Select “Format,” and press ENTER 5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER 2. Recording a Programme 3.Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) 3 Select a title, and press ENTER 4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER To stop playback About the Title List for HDD/DVD-RWs(VR mode) To change the title order (Sort) 4.Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information Checking the playing/remaining time Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly Front panel display 5.Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme 5 Press </M/m/, to select the character you want to enter, and press ENTER 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the remaining characters 7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER To use the number buttons 6.Labelling and Protecting a Disc Labelling a disc 2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER 3 Select “Disc Name,” and press ENTER Protecting a disc 7.Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) Unfinalising a disc For DVD-RWs(Video mode) For DVD-RWs(VR mode) 3 Select “Unfinalise,” and press ENTER Guide to Digital Services EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Viewing a list of available channels 1 Press thebutton to display the EPG Services Digital to Guide 7 Select “View Channel,”and press ENTER to view the programme Viewing programmes related to a specific category 1 Press the button to display the EPG 2 Press the RED button. The category pop-uplist appears information To scroll the Information display by page (Page mode) Viewing a digital text service Selecting digital text from dedicated digital teletext channels 1 Select a dedicated channel that is broadcasting digital text Setting a favourite list 4 Select “Favourites,” and press ENTER Deleting a favourite channel Moving to a different favourite list Watching or listening to a favourite channel To scroll the Favourite List display by page (Page mode) Index Guide To scroll the Index display by page (Page mode) Timer Recording Before you start recording… Recording mode Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes HDD DVD RDR Timer Recording (Standard/ EPG) Setting the timer manually (Standard) 1 Press [TIMER] 2 Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m 3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER To stop recording during timer recording Rec Mode Adjust If the timer settings overlap Recording TV programmes using the EPG application Recording Timer 2 Press the button to display the EPG 5 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER 6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER ◆Some examples of timer event icon types are as follows: To scroll the EPG display by page (Page mode) Using the Quick Timer function Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration Adjusting the recording picture quality and size To cancel the Quick Timer 2 Select the item you want to adjust, and press ENTER Creating chapters in a title When recording on the HDD or a DVD-RW(VR mode) When recording on other recordable discs Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (EPG) Checking/Changing Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) 2 Select “TIMER LIST,” and press ENTER 4 Select one of the options, and press Automatically erasing old titles (Auto Title Erase) 1 Press TIMER LIST 2 Press TOOLS to select “Auto Title Erase,” and press ENTER 3 Select “On,” and press ENTER Recording From Connected Equipment 3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select “L3.” 4 Select the line input audio when recording abilingual programme on DVD-RWs(VR mode) 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode Recording from connected equipment without a timer Playback Playing 3 Select the title, and press ENTER To use the DVD’s Menu To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions To playback quickly with sound (Scan Audio) To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play) To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) One Touch Play One Touch Menu Playback options Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD Adjusting the picture quality 2 Select an item, and press ENTER 3 Press </, to adjust the setting, and press ENTER Adjusting the sound quality 3 Press </M/m/, to select the option, and press ENTER Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause) 1 While viewing a TV broadcast with this recorder, press 2 Press X or H again to resume watching the programme Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play) Example: Play another title on the HDD while recording to the HDD Example: Play a DVD while recording to the HDD Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files Selecting a JPEG album or image 4 Select an image, and press ENTER To stop viewing the JPEG image To view the previous or next picture To rotate a picture MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play About playback order of albums, tracks, and files Structure of disc contents Erasing and Editing Before Editing Edit options for the HDD and DVD- RWs (VR mode) To edit original titles To create and edit Playlist titles Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD- RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs Erasing and Editing a Title Erasing 3 Select an option, and press ENTER Erasing a chapter (Delete Chapter) Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) 2 Press TOOLS to select “Erase Titles,” and press ENTER 4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you want to erase 5 When you finish selecting titles, select “OK,” and press ENTER 6 Select “OK” and press ENTER Erasing all titles on the disc 1 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER 2 Select “Erase All,” and press ENTER Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map) 1 Insert a disc and press TITLE LIST Creating and Editing a Playlist 2 Press TOOLS to select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER 5 Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER 6 Select the OUT point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER 7 Select “OK,” and ENTER Moving a Playlist title (Change Order) 1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist) menu 2 Select the title you want to move, and press ENTER 3 Select “Change Order,” and press ENTER Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) Before Dubbing Before you start… About “Dub Mode” HDD, +RW / -RWVR / -RWVideo/ +R DVD) y (HDD Dubbing Speed*2 6x*3 8x*4 High Rec Dubbing Dubbing a single title (Title Dub) 1 Insert the DVD that 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 Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles) 5 Select titles in the order you want to dub, and press ENTER 6 Repeat step 5 to select all of the titles you want to dub 7 Select “Start,” and press ENTER To adjust the settings for each title DV Dubbing Before DV Dubbing To record from the DV IN jack Hookups Preparing for DV dubbing 1 Press HDD or DVD to select the recording destination Dubbing DV Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) How chapters are created To stop during recording 2 Select “DV EDIT,” and press ENTER 3 Select “Start,” and press ENTER 4 Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER 5 Select the OUT point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER 8 When you finish editing the Scene List 9 Select “OK,” and press ENTER 10 Select “Start,” and press ENTER Clock and Language Settings (Settings) Digital TV settings (DTV Settings) ◆To unlock channels ◆To set the Age Limit Tuning Auto Tune Programme Hide ◆Restoration of hidden programmes Programme Sort Technical Information Manufacturer Information Signal Strength Digital Software Upgrade Adjustments and Settings Video Settings (Video) 3 Select “Video,” and press ENTER TV Type HDMI Resolution (RDR-HXD910only) Pause Mode (HDD/DVDs only) 4:3 Output (RDR-HXD910only) Component Out Progressive Mode Scart Setting Audio Settings (Audio) Downmix (DVDs only) Audio Connection Page Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) One Touch Dubbing DVD-RWin VR mode) Synchro Rec HQ Setting (HDD only) Colour System Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) Power Save Auto Display Command Mode Factory Setup Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Additional Information Troubleshooting (Monday-Fridayfrom 8:30am to 6:00pm) Power The power does not turn on Tuner Sound There is no sound No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack (RDR-HXD910only) Sound distortion occurs Sound is noisy Playback The recorder does not play any type of disc (except HDD) The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off The angles cannot be changed The MP3 audio tracks do not play Recording/Timer recording/ Editing Recording does not start immediately after you press z REC Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP Recording does not stop after you press Display The clock has stopped The TIMER REC indicator is flashing The recording mode indication is incorrect The clock does not appear in the front panel display Self-diagnosisFunction (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Notes About This Recorder Specifications System Laser: Transmission standards: DVB-T Channel coverage: About i.LINK What is i.LINK About the name “i.LINK” i.LINK baud rate i.LINK functions on this recorder Guide to Parts and Controls Front panel RDR-HXD710/HXD910 Front panel display AdditionalInformation Rear panel RDR-HXD910 RDR-HXD710 Glossary Chapter (page 67) Copy protection signals (page 49) Dolby Digital (page 97) DTS (page 98) Hard disk drive (page 3) HDMI (High-DefinitionMultimedia Interface) (page 16) Interlace format (page 19) MPEG Audio (page 97) Original (page 72) Language Code List Code Language Area Code Code Area Digital TV Channel List