Sony DVD Recorder 4 131 978 111 User Manual

4-131-978-11(1)  
DVD Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
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The manufacturer of this  
product is Sony Corporation,  
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku  
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The  
Authorized Representative  
for EMC and product safety  
is Sony Deutschland GmbH,  
Hedelfinger Strasse 61,  
70327 Stuttgart, Germany.  
For any service or guarantee  
matters please refer to the  
addresses given in separate  
service or guarantee  
Precautions  
This equipment has been tested  
and found to comply with the  
limits set out in the EMC  
Directive using a connection  
cable shorter than 3 metres.  
Disposal of waste  
batteries (applicable in  
the European Union and  
other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
This symbol on the battery or on  
the packaging indicates that the  
battery provided with this product  
shall not be treated as household  
waste.  
On certain batteries this symbol  
might be used in combination with  
a chemical symbol. The chemical  
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead  
(Pb) are added if the battery  
contains more than 0.0005%  
mercury or 0.004% lead.  
By ensuring these batteries are  
disposed of correctly, you will  
help prevent potentially negative  
consequences for the environment  
and human health which could  
otherwise be caused by  
inappropriate waste handling of  
the battery. The recycling of the  
materials will help to conserve  
natural resources.  
On safety  
Should any solid object or  
liquid fall into the cabinet,  
unplug the recorder and have it  
checked by qualified personnel  
before operating it any further.  
documents.  
About the hard disk drive  
The hard disk has a high storage  
density, which enables long  
recording durations and quick  
access to the written data.  
However, it can easily be  
damaged by shock, vibration or  
dust, and should be kept away  
from magnets. To avoid losing  
important data, observe the  
following precautions.  
• Do not apply a strong shock to  
the recorder.  
• Do not place the recorder in a  
location subject to mechanical  
vibrations or in an unstable  
location.  
• Do not place the recorder on  
top of a hot surface, such as a  
VCR or amplifier (receiver).  
• Do not use the recorder in a  
place subject to extreme  
changes in temperature  
(temperature gradient less  
than 10 °C/hour).  
• Do not move the recorder  
with its mains lead connected.  
• Do not disconnect the mains  
lead while the power is on.  
• When disconnecting the  
mains lead, turn off the power  
and make sure that the hard  
disk drive is not operating (the  
clock is displayed in the front  
panel display for at least 30  
seconds and all recording or  
dubbing has stopped).  
In case of products that for safety,  
performance or data integrity  
reasons require a permanent  
connection with an incorporated  
battery, this battery should be  
replaced by qualified service staff  
only.  
To ensure that the battery will be  
treated properly, hand over the  
product at end-of-life to the  
applicable collection point for the  
recycling of electrical and  
electronic equipment.  
For all other batteries, please view  
the section on how to remove the  
battery from the product safely.  
Hand the battery over to the  
applicable collection point for the  
recycling of waste batteries.  
For more detailed information  
about recycling of this product or  
battery, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household  
• Do not move the recorder for  
one minute after you have  
unplugged the mains lead.  
waste disposal service or the shop  
where you purchased the product.  
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• Do not attempt to replace or  
upgrade the hard disk by  
yourself, as this may result in  
malfunction.  
On placement  
Copyrights  
• Place the recorder in a location  
with adequate ventilation to  
prevent heat build-up in the  
recorder.  
• Television programmes,  
films, video tapes, discs, and  
other materials may be  
copyrighted. Unauthorized  
recording of such material  
may be contrary to the  
If the hard disk drive should  
malfunction, you cannot  
recover lost data. The hard disk  
drive is only a temporary  
storage space.  
• Do not place the recorder on a  
soft surface such as a rug that  
might block the ventilation  
holes.  
• Do not place the recorder in a  
confined space such as a  
bookshelf or similar unit.  
• Do not place the recorder in a  
location near heat sources, or  
in a place subject to direct  
sunlight, excessive dust, or  
mechanical shock.  
• Do not place the recorder in  
an inclined position. It is  
designed to be operated in a  
horizontal position only.  
• Keep the recorder and discs  
away from equipment with  
strong magnets, such as  
microwave ovens, or large  
loudspeakers.  
provisions of the copyright  
laws. Also, use of this  
recorder with cable television  
transmission may require  
authorization from the cable  
television transmitter and/or  
programme owner.  
• This product incorporates  
copyright protection  
technology that is protected  
by U.S. patents and other  
intellectual property rights.  
Use of this copyright  
protection technologymustbe  
authorized by Macrovision,  
and is intended for home and  
other limited viewing uses  
only unless otherwise  
authorized by Macrovision.  
Reverse engineering or  
disassembly is prohibited.  
• ANY USE OF THIS  
PRODUCT OTHER THAN  
CONSUMER PERSONAL  
USE IN ANY MANNER  
THAT COMPLIES WITH  
THE MPEG-2 STANDARD  
FOR ENCODING VIDEO  
INFORMATION FOR  
PACKAGED MEDIA IS  
EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED  
WITHOUT A LICENSE  
UNDER APPLICABLE  
PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2  
PATENT PORTFOLIO,  
WHICH LICENSE IS  
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG  
LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE  
STREET, SUITE 300,  
DENVER, COLORADO  
80206.  
• “PhotoTV HD” and the  
“PhotoTV HD” logo are  
trademarks of Sony  
About repairing the hard  
disk drive  
• The contents of the hard disk  
drive may be checked in case  
of repair or inspection during  
a malfunction or  
modification. However, the  
contents will not be backed up  
or saved by Sony.  
• If the hard disk needs to be  
formatted or replaced, it will  
be done at the discretion of  
Sony. All contents of the hard  
disk drive will be erased,  
including contents that violate  
copyright laws.  
• Do not place heavy objects on  
the recorder.  
On power sources  
• The recorder is not  
On recording  
Make trial recordings before  
making the actual recording.  
disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long  
as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the recorder  
itself has been turned off.  
• If you are not going to use the  
recorder for a long time, be  
sure to disconnect the  
recorder from the wall outlet.  
To disconnect the AC power  
cord (mains lead), grasp the  
plug itself; never pull the  
cord.  
On compensation for lost  
recordings  
Sony is not liable and will not  
compensate for any lost  
recordings or relevant losses,  
including when recordings are  
not made due to reasons  
including recorder failure, or  
when the contents of a  
recording are lost or damaged as  
a result of recorder failure or  
repair undertaken to the  
recorder. Sony will not restore,  
recover, or replicate the  
recorded contents under any  
circumstances.  
Corporation.  
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Copy guard function  
About this manual  
Since the recorder has a copy  
guard function, programmes  
received through an external  
tuner (not supplied) may  
contain copy protection signals  
(copy guard function) and as  
such may not be recordable,  
depending on the type of signal.  
Check your model name  
The instructions in this  
manual are for 8 models:  
RDR-DC90, RDR-DC100,  
RDR-DC105, RDR-DC200,  
RDR-DC205, RDR-DC305,  
RDR-DC500, and RDR-  
DC505. Check your model  
name by looking at the front  
panel of the recorder.  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Caution: This recorder is  
capable of holding a still  
video image or on-screen  
display image on your  
• In this manual, the internal  
hard disk drive is written as  
“HDD,” and “disc” is used as  
a general reference for the  
HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless  
otherwise specified by the text  
or illustrations.  
television screen  
indefinitely. If you leave the  
still video image or on-  
screen display image  
displayed on your TV for an  
extended period of time you  
risk permanent damage to  
your television screen.  
Plasma display panels and  
projection televisions are  
especially susceptible to this.  
• Icons, such as  
, listed  
DVD  
at the top of each explanation  
indicate what kind of media  
can be used with the function  
being explained. For details,  
Dubbed on” on page 106 and  
on page 108.  
If you have any questions or  
problems concerning your  
recorder, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
• Instructions in this manual  
describe the controls on the  
remote. You can also use the  
controls on the recorder if  
they have the same or similar  
names as those on the remote.  
• The on-screen display  
illustrations used in this  
manual may not match the  
graphics displayed on your  
TV screen.  
• NEED-to-know information  
(to prevent incorrect  
operation) is listed under the  
b icon. NICE-to-know  
information (tips and other  
useful information) is listed  
under the z icon.  
• RDR-DC105/DC205/DC305/  
DC505 is used for illustration  
purposes.  
• The explanations regarding  
DVDs in this manual refer to  
DVDs created on this  
recorder. The explanations do  
not apply to DVDs that are  
created on other recorders and  
played back on this recorder.  
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Table of Contents  
About the “Control for HDMI” functions for BRAVIA Sync (for HDMI  
connections only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Step 3: Inserting a Conditional Access Module (CAM)  
(RDR-DC105/DC205/DC305/DC505 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Setting external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder)  
programme positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
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Language/Recording timing/Overnight Download settings (Personal  
Preferences) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Resetting the GUIDE Plus+ system settings (Start Installation  
Sequence) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Recording Programmes Using Series Recording  
(Models for the UK Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording  
(Chase Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Playing a previous recording while making another  
(Simultaneous Rec and Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
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Dubbing from HDD camcorder using the on-screen display  
(HDD-Cam Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
Dubbing from DV camcorder using the on-screen display  
(DV Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
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Guide to Parts and Controls  
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.  
Remote  
F INPUT (input select) (45)  
Selects an input source.  
H ZOOM (64)  
Zooms an image in full view.  
I
This button function is not available in  
some areas.  
The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*.  
Selects a subtitle language.  
Displays the disc’s menu.  
TIMER (41, 42, 50, 52)  
K Red (38, 46)  
L Green (36, 46)  
O SYSTEM MENU (29, 81)  
A HDD (54)  
Switches to the HDD.  
Displays the GUIDE Plus+ system or  
®
EPG screen.  
Switches to the DVD.  
P MARKER (31, 57)  
B [/1 (on/standby) (23)  
Q INFO (information) (36, 46)  
Turns the recorder on or off.  
Displays the programme information.  
C Z (open/close) (54)  
R </M/m/,/ (enter) (23)  
Opens or closes the disc tray.  
Selects a desired item.  
D PROG (programme) +/– (30)  
S O RETURN (23)  
The + button has a tactile dot*.  
T
(favourites) (34, 47)  
E Number buttons (57)  
Displays the Favourites List.  
The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.  
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U ./> (previous/next) (55)  
Changes the programme list by page.  
/
(instant replay/instant  
mc CM (search/  
/
slow/freeze frame) (55)  
DAY +/– (36, 46)  
Changes the programme list by day.  
N (play) (54)  
X (pause) (30, 55)  
x (stop) (54)  
The N button has a tactile dot*.  
V DISPLAY (34)  
Displays the playing status.  
cz SYNCHRO REC  
This button function is not available.  
Selects the recording mode.  
Switches between TV and radio  
channels.  
Y TV [/1 (on/standby) (22)  
TV t (input select) (22)  
TV 2 (volume) +/– (22)  
TV PROG (programme) +/– (22)  
The + button has a tactile dot*.  
Switches between TV mode and DVD  
mode.  
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating  
the recorder.  
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Front panel  
A [/1 (on/standby) (23)  
K INPUT (input select) (45)  
Turns the recorder on or off.  
Selects an input source.  
B
(remote sensor) (21)  
L x REC STOP (30)  
C Disc tray (54)  
D Front panel display (13)  
N RESET  
When the recorder does not operate  
properly, press the RESET button.  
E Z (open/close) (54)  
Opens or closes the disc tray.  
O LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/  
L(MONO) AUDIO R) jacks (26)  
Connect a VCR or similar recording  
device to these jacks.  
F N (play) (54)  
The N button has a tactile dot*.  
G x (stop) (54)  
H Z (eject) (RDR-DC105/DC205/  
DC305/DC505 only) (20)  
P ONE-TOUCH DUB (76, 79)  
Starts dubbing from a connected digital  
video camera.  
Removes the CAM from the CAM slot.  
I CAM (Conditional Access  
Module) slot (RDR-DC105/  
DC205/DC305/DC505 only) (20)  
Q
DV IN jack (78)  
Connect a DV camcorder to this jack.  
R
USB jack (58, 75)  
Connect a USB device to this jack.  
J PROGRAM +/– (30)  
The + button has a tactile dot*.  
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating  
the recorder.  
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Front panel display  
A Displays the following:  
• Playing/Recording time  
• Current title number  
D NTSC indicator (92)  
Lights up when playing an NTSC disc.  
E Disc type  
• Clock  
• Programme position  
• UPDATE indication  
“UPDATE” appears when the  
recorder is updating information.  
“RW” lights up when a DVD+RW/  
DVD-RW disc is loaded.  
“R” lights up when a DVD+R/DVD-R  
disc is loaded.  
F Command Mode indicator (88)  
Displays the current command mode  
number for the recorder.  
B HDD  
Lights up when the HDD is selected.  
DVD  
G Recording status  
Lights up when the DVD is selected.  
H Dubbing direction indicator  
I Playing status  
C Timer indicator (50)  
Lights up when the timer for recording  
is set.  
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Rear panel  
A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (16)  
E DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack  
B LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO)  
F AC IN terminal (21)  
C LINE 1/DECODER jack (25)  
G LINE 3 – TV jack (17)  
D HDMI OUT jack (17)  
H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) jacks (18)  
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Hookups and Settings  
Hooking Up the Recorder  
Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect  
the mains lead until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 21.  
b
• See “Specifications” (page 114) for a list of supplied accessories.  
• Plug in cables securely to prevent unwanted noise.  
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.  
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.  
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.  
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Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable  
Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below.  
“Standby Mode” is set to “Mode 1” (default) in the “System 1” setup and the picture does not  
appear on the TV when the recorder is in standby mode.  
To watch TV in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in “Step 6: Easy Setup”  
(page 23) or use a splitter to divide aerial input signals between the TV and the recorder.  
z
You can also set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “System 1” setup (page 87).  
b
• If your aerial is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external aerial connector (not supplied) to  
connect the aerial to the recorder.  
• If you have separate cables for AERIAL antennas, use an AERIAL UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied)  
to connect the aerial to the recorder.  
Wall  
to AERIAL IN  
DVD recorder  
to AERIAL OUT  
to aerial input  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
TV  
: Signal flow  
1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear  
panel of the recorder.  
2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV using the supplied  
aerial cable.  
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Step 2: Connecting the TV and Audio Component  
Select one of the following patterns according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector,  
or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver).  
Connecting a SCART cable  
When setting “LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]” to “S-Video [S-Video],” “RGB [Video/RGB]” or  
“RGB [Decoder]” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 91), use a SCART cable that conforms  
to the selected signal.  
DVD recorder  
TV  
SCART cable (not supplied)  
Connecting an HDMI cable  
Use a certified HDMI cable to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI  
OUT jack.  
When connecting a Sony TV/audio component that is compatible with the “Control for  
HDMI” function, see page 20.  
To connect a TV  
DVD recorder  
TV  
HDMI cable (not supplied)  
To connect a TV through an audio component  
Audio component  
DVD recorder  
TV  
HDMI cable  
(not supplied)  
HDMI cable  
(not supplied)  
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Connecting other cables  
To connect to video jacks  
Connecting to video jacks will enable you to  
view pictures.  
To connect to audio jacks  
Connecting to audio jacks will enable you to  
listen to sound.  
A Component video output jacks (Y, PB/  
C Digital audio output jack (COAXIAL)  
CB, PR/CR)  
Red  
Blue  
Red  
Blue  
*1  
If your audio component has a Dolby  
*2  
Digital, DTS , or MPEG audio decoder and  
a digital input jack, use this connection. You  
can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS  
(5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround  
effects.  
Green  
Green  
You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction  
and high-quality images.  
*1  
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p  
format signals and if you do not use the  
HDMI connection, use this connection and  
set “Progressive” to “Compatible” in the  
“Easy Setup” setup (page 23). Or, set  
“Component Video Out” to “Progressive” in  
the “Video In/Out” setup to send progressive  
video signals. For details, see “Component  
Video Out” on page 91.  
*2  
B Video output jack  
Yellow  
Yellow  
D Audio L/R (left/right) output jacks  
White  
(L)  
White  
(L)  
You will enjoy standard quality images.  
Red (R)  
Red (R)  
This connection will use your TV’s or audio  
component’s two speakers for sound.  
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z
When connecting to the HDMI jack  
Follow the steps below. Improper handling  
may damage the HDMI jack and the  
connector.  
For correct speaker location, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the connected  
components.  
b
1
Carefully align the HDMI jack on the  
rear of the recorder and the HDMI  
connector by checking their shapes.  
Make sure the connector is not upside  
down or tilted.  
• Do not connect the recorder to your TV using  
both a SCART cable and an HDMI cable.  
• Do not connect more than one type of video  
cable between the recorder and your TV at the  
same time.  
• When you connect the recorder to your TV via  
the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to  
the recorder automatically when you start  
playback. If necessary, press the TV t button  
on the remote to return the input to the TV.  
• You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI  
jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI  
jacks on PC displays).  
• Component progressive signals are not output  
when using the HDMI connection.  
• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to  
the LINE 2 IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same  
time. This will cause unwanted noise to come  
from your TV’s speakers.  
Connector is upside  
down  
Not straight  
2
Insert the HDMI connector straight into  
the HDMI jack.  
Do not bend or apply pressure to the  
HDMI connector.  
• When connecting to the audio L/R input jacks,  
do not connect the LINE 2 IN (R-AUDIO-L) and  
LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s  
audio output jacks at the same time. This will  
cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s  
speakers.  
• When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack or  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, after you  
have completed the connection, make the  
appropriate settings in the “Audio Out” setup  
(page 95). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise  
will come from your speakers.  
b
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when  
moving the recorder.  
• Do not press the recorder against the cabinet wall  
when you place the recorder in a cabinet with the  
HDMI cable connected. It may damage the  
HDMI jack or the HDMI cable.  
• Do not twist the HDMI connector while  
connecting to or disconnecting from the HDMI  
jack to avoid damaging the HDMI jack and  
connector.  
* This DVD recorder incorporates High-  
Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™)  
technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
When playing “wide screen” images  
Some recorded images may not fit your TV  
screen. To change the picture size, see page  
91.  
If you are connecting to a VCR  
Connect your VCR to the LINE 1/  
DECODER jack on the recorder (page 25).  
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About the “Control for HDMI”  
functions for BRAVIA Sync (for  
HDMI connections only)  
Step 3: Inserting a  
Conditional Access  
Module (CAM) (RDR-  
DC105/DC205/DC305/  
DC505 only)  
By connecting Sony components that are  
compatible with the “Control for HDMI”  
function with an HDMI cable (not supplied),  
operation is simplified as below:  
• One-Touch Play (page 55)  
Insert a conditional access module (CAM)  
provided by your service provider to receive  
scrambled digital broadcasting. This  
recorder is designed to work with modules  
that support the DVB standard. Contact your  
service provider to obtain the right kind of  
CAM.  
• System Power-Off  
When you turn the TV off using the power  
button on the TV’s remote, the recorder  
and components compatible with the  
“Control for HDMI” function turn off  
automatically. However, the recorder does  
not turn off while recording or dubbing  
even if you turn off the TV.  
Insert the CAM into the CAM slot as far as  
it will go.  
• BRAVIA Sync display  
You can control the recorder by pressing  
the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s  
remote.  
b
• Depending on the connected component, the  
“Control for HDMI” function may not work.  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with  
the component.  
• You can use the BRAVIA Sync display feature  
only when the connected TV has the SYNC  
MENU button. For details on BRAVIA Sync,  
refer to the operating instructions supplied with  
the TV.  
• To use the BRAVIA Sync features, set “Control  
for HDMI” to “On” (default) in the “System 1”  
To remove the CAM  
Press Z located on the right side of the CAM  
slot.  
b
• The CAM slot accepts only Type I and Type II  
PC cards. Do not insert other cards or  
unacceptable objects into the CAM slot.  
• Do not remove or insert the CAM while  
receiving broadcasts. This will cause the picture  
not to be displayed.  
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Step 4: Connecting the  
Mains Lead  
Step 5: Preparing the  
Remote  
Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC  
IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the  
recorder and TV mains leads into the mains.  
After you connect the mains lead, you  
must wait for a short while before  
operating the recorder. You can operate  
the recorder once the front panel display  
lights up and the recorder enters standby  
mode.  
You can control the recorder using the  
supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA)  
batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on  
the batteries to the markings inside the  
battery compartment. When using the  
remote, point it at the remote sensor  
the recorder.  
on  
If you connect additional equipment to this  
recorder (page 25), be sure to connect the  
mains lead after all connections are  
complete.  
b
• If the supplied remote interferes with your other  
Sony DVD recorder or player, change the  
command mode number for this recorder  
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible  
leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do  
not touch the liquid with bare hands. Observe the  
following:  
to AC IN  
1
2
to mains  
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or  
batteries of different manufacturers.  
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.  
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an  
extended period of time, remove the batteries.  
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid  
inside the battery compartment, and insert new  
batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked  
the front panel) to strong light, such as direct  
sunlight or a lighting apparatus. The recorder  
may not respond to the remote.  
on  
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the  
code number and Command Mode may be reset  
to the default setting. Set the appropriate code  
number and Command Mode again.  
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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.  
Controlling TVs with the  
remote  
You can adjust the remote’s signal to control  
your TV.  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
01 (default)  
b
Grundig  
Hitachi  
ITT  
11  
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not  
be able to control your TV with some or all of the  
buttons below.  
24  
15, 16  
• If you enter a new code number, the code  
number previously entered will be erased.  
JVC  
33  
LG/Goldstar  
Loewe  
76  
45  
Number  
buttons  
Nokia  
15, 16, 69, 73  
17, 49  
Panasonic  
Philips  
06, 07, 08, 72  
12, 13, 74  
22, 23, 71  
25  
Saba  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
Sharp  
29  
Telefunken  
Thomson  
Toshiba  
36  
43, 75  
38  
TV [/1  
The remote performs the following:  
TV/DVD  
TV t  
Buttons  
Operations  
TV 2 +/–  
TV PROG  
+/–  
TV [/1  
Turns your TV on or  
off.  
1 Hold down TV [/1 located at the  
bottom of the remote.  
TV 2 (volume) Adjusts the volume  
+/–  
of your TV.  
Do not press the [/1 button at the top of  
the remote.  
TV PROG +/–  
Selects the  
programme position  
on your TV.  
2 With TV [/1 pressed down, enter the  
TV’s manufacturer code using the  
number buttons.  
TV t (input  
select)  
Switches your TV’s  
input source.  
For instance, to enter “09,” press “0”  
then “9.” After you enter the last  
number, release the TV [/1 button.  
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To operate the TV/DVD button  
(for SCART connections only)  
Step 6: Easy Setup  
The TV/DVD button switches between TV  
mode and DVD mode. Press the TV/DVD  
button when in stop mode or no menu  
appears on the TV screen. Point your remote  
at the recorder when using this button.  
TV mode: switch to this when you use the  
TV’s tuner mainly. When you start  
playback, the input source for the TV is set  
to the recorder automatically.  
Make the basic adjustments by following the  
on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”  
Be careful not to disconnect the cables or  
exit the “Easy Setup” function during this  
procedure.  
[/1  
DVD mode: switch to this when you use the  
recorder’s tuner mainly.  
Changing programme  
positions of the recorder using  
the remote  
</M/m/,,  
You can change programme positions of the  
recorder using the number buttons.  
O
RETURN  
Example: for channel 50  
Press “5,” “0,” then press  
.
TV [/1  
1 Turn on the recorder and your TV.  
Then switch the input selector on your  
TV so that the signal from the  
recorder appears on your TV screen.  
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to  
make each setting, and press  
or  
, to proceed.  
Language (language)  
Select a language for the on-screen  
displays using M/m.  
Country  
Select your country/region using M/m.  
Digital Source  
Select the input source for digital  
broadcasting. When you receive  
analogue broadcasting only, press ,  
several times to proceed to the “Auto  
Channel Setting” setting.  
“Antenna”: Select this to receive digital  
terrestrial television (DVB-T).  
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“Cable”: Select this to receive digital  
cable television (DVB-C) (not available  
in some areas).  
Progressive  
When you connect a progressive format  
TV to this recorder using the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks,  
select “Compatible.”  
When using the HDMI connection  
(page 17), the recorder skips the  
“Progressive” setting.  
For UK models  
When you select “Cable,” the GUIDE  
Plus+ system will not be available. The  
recorder skips the “EPG Type Select”  
and “Postal Code” settings.  
For other models  
Standby Mode (page 87)  
Select the mode for when the recorder is  
turned off.  
• “Yes (Mode 2)”: Input signals are  
output when the recorder is in standby  
mode.  
When you select “Cable,” the GUIDE  
Plus+ system will not be available. The  
recorder skips the “Postal Code” setting.  
EPG Type Select (models for the UK  
only)  
Select the EPG (Electronic Programme  
Guide) type to use.  
• “No (Mode 1)”: No input signals are  
output when the recorder is in standby  
mode.  
“GUIDE Plus+”: Select this to use the  
Gemstar GUIDE Plus+ electronic  
programme guide (page 36).  
“Freeview+”: Select this to use the  
digital electronic programme guide  
Manual Clock Setting  
The recorder sets the clock  
automatically. When the signal cannot  
be found, set the clock manually.  
Set the day, month, year, hour, and  
minutes using </M/m/,, and press  
to start the clock.  
Postal Code  
Enter your postal code using </M/m/  
,, and press  
.
3 Press when “Finish” appears.  
Auto Channel Setting (page 84)  
“Easy Setup” is completed.  
1
Select a channel type to scan using  
</,, and press m.  
“All”: Scans both digital and  
analogue channels.  
“Digital”: Scans only digital  
channels.  
To receive GUIDE Plus+ system  
data your recorder must be turned off  
when not in use. After initial setup, it  
may take up to 24 hours to begin  
receiving TV programme listings.  
“Analog”: Scans only analogue  
channels.  
When you select “Analog,” go to  
step 3.  
To return to the previous step  
Press O RETURN.  
2
3
Select a service type to scan, “All  
Services” or “Free Services” using  
</,, and press m.  
z
If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, press  
SYSTEM MENU and select “Easy Setup” in  
“Initial Setup” (page 97).  
Select “Start,” and press  
.
The recorder starts scanning the  
programme positions.  
TV Type (page 91)  
• If you have a widescreen TV, select  
“16:9.”  
• If you have a standard TV, select “4:3  
Letter Box” or “4:3 Pan Scan.” This  
will determine how “widescreen”  
images are displayed on your TV.  
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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device  
After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar  
recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder.  
To watch the connected VCR or a similar device’s picture through the recorder while the  
recorder is in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “System 1” setup  
(page 87). If not, the picture will not appear.  
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack)  
For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.  
To record on this recorder, see “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 45.  
Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack  
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 1/DECODER jack of this recorder.  
TV  
VCR  
SCART cable (not supplied)  
to SCART input  
to i LINE 1/DECODER  
to T LINE 3 – TV  
DVD recorder  
b
• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.  
• If you pass the recorder signals through a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.  
DVD recorder  
VCR  
TV  
Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and to your TV in the order shown below. To watch  
video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.  
Line input 1  
VCR  
DVD recorder  
TV  
Line input 2  
• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing  
the TV/DVD button on the remote.  
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected  
VCR.  
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Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel  
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the  
equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cable instead of an audio/video cable.  
VCR, etc.  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
S VIDEO  
L
R
Audio/video cable  
(not supplied)  
S-video cable  
(not supplied)  
to LINE 2 IN  
DVD recorder  
: Signal flow  
z
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect to only the L(MONO) and VIDEO  
input jacks on the front of the recorder. Do not connect the R input jack.  
b
• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cable.  
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other  
equipment’s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. This may cause noise (feedback).  
• Do not connect more than one type of video cable between the recorder and your TV at the same time.  
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Connecting an External Decoder  
You can watch or record external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder)  
programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s  
mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder.  
To watch the connected external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder)  
programmes while the recorder is in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the  
“System 1” setup (page 87). If not, the picture will not appear.  
Note that when you set “LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]” to “Video [Decoder]” or “RGB [Decoder]”  
positions” (page 28), you will not be able to select “L1” because Line 1 will become a  
dedicated line for the decoder.  
Connecting a decoder  
TV  
External decoder (PAY-TV/  
Canal Plus analogue decoder)  
to AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable  
(supplied)  
to SCART input  
SCART cable  
(not supplied)  
SCART cable  
(not supplied)  
to T LINE 3 – TV  
to AERIAL OUT  
to i LINE 1/DECODER  
DVD recorder  
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11 Select “Sound System” using M/m,  
and select an available TV system, B/  
G, D/K, I, or L using </,.  
To receive broadcasts in France, select  
“L.”  
Setting external decoder (PAY-  
TV/Canal Plus analogue  
decoder) programme positions  
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus  
analogue programmes, set your recorder to  
receive the programme positions using the  
on-screen display.  
In order to set the programme positions  
correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps  
below.  
12 Select “Decoder” using M/m, and  
select “On” using </,.  
13 Press the red button (“Save”).  
To return to the previous step  
Press O RETURN.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
b
The System Menu appears.  
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you  
will not be able to view the signals from the  
connected decoder.  
2 Select “Initial Setup” using M/m,  
and press  
.
• To watch the connected external decoder (PAY-  
TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes  
while the recorder is in standby mode, set  
“Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “System 1”  
3 Select “Video In/Out” using M/m,  
and press  
.
4 Select “LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]” using  
M/m, and press  
.
5 Press M/m to select “Video  
[Decoder]” or “RGB [Decoder],” and  
press  
.
6 Press O RETURN to return to  
“Initial Setup.”  
7 Select “Channel” using M/m, and  
press  
.
8 Select “Analog Manual Setting”  
using M/m, and press  
.
9 Select the desired programme  
position using M/m, and press the  
red button (“Edit”).  
10 Select “Channel” using M/m, and  
select the external decoder  
programme position using </,.  
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Media  
Displays the contents of the HDD, a disc, or  
the connected USB device.  
Basic Operations  
“Video (Title)”: Displays the Title List on  
the HDD or a DVD (page 31).  
“Video (DivX)”: Displays the DivX List on  
the HDD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD  
“Music”: Displays the Music List on the  
HDD, CD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD  
Using the System Menu  
The System Menu provides entry to the  
recorder’s functions.  
“Photo”: Displays the Photo List on the  
HDD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD  
“USB”: Displays the DivX List/Music List/  
Photo List on the connected USB device  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
Timer Recording  
</M/m/,,  
Displays a menu for timer recording.  
“Programme Guide”: Allows you to set a  
programme to be recorded based on the  
information provided by the EPG  
(Electronic Programme Guide) (page 38,  
47).  
“Timer List”: Allows you to set the date,  
time, and programme position of the  
programme manually (page 50).  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
HDD-Cam/DV  
Displays the Dubbing List.  
“HDD-Cam Dubbing”: Allows you to dub  
the contents of a Sony HDD camcorder to  
the hard disk drive of the recorder via the  
USB jack on the front panel (page 75).  
“DV Dubbing”: Allows you to dub the  
contents of a DV camcorder to the hard disk  
drive of the recorder via the DV IN jack on  
the front panel (page 78).  
2 Select a menu icon using M/m, and  
press  
.
Displays the Disc Setup menu for adjusting  
HDD/DVD related settings.  
3 Select an option using M/m, and  
press  
.
If necessary, select a sub-option using  
M/m, and press  
Initial Setup (page 83)  
Displays the Initial Setup menu for setting  
up the recorder to suit your preferences.  
.
To exit the System Menu  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
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To pause recording  
Press X (pause).  
To resume recording, press z REC.  
Recording a TV  
Programme to the HDD  
To change the recording mode (for  
analogue broadcasting only)  
HDD  
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode before recording starts.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
on the TV screen changes as follows:  
This section introduces the basic operation  
to record a current TV programme to the  
hard disk (HDD). For an explanation of how  
to make timer recordings, see page 38 or  
page 47.  
For more details about the recording mode,  
see page 109.  
b
The recording destination is HDD only.  
To watch another TV programme while  
recording  
[/1  
If your TV is connected to the T LINE 3 –  
TV jack, set your TV to the TV input using  
the TV/DVD button and select the  
programme you want to watch. If your TV is  
connected to the LINE 2 OUT or  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the  
TV to TV input using the TV t button  
PROG +/–  
INPUT  
b
• After pressing the z REC button, it may take a  
short while to start recording.  
• It may take a short while for recorder to stop or  
pause recording.  
• You cannot change the recording mode while  
recording.  
• If there is a power failure, the programme you  
are recording may be erased.  
X
z REC  
x REC  
STOP  
REC MODE  
TV [/1  
• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus  
programme while recording another PAY-TV/  
Canal Plus programme.  
1 Turn on the recorder and your TV.  
Then switch the input selector on your  
TV so that the signal from the  
recorder appears on your TV screen.  
2 Press PROG +/– to select the  
programme position or input source  
you want to record.  
3 Press z REC.  
The recording mode is automatically set  
to DR mode, and recording starts.  
To stop recording  
Press x REC STOP.  
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Using the Quick Timer function  
Playing the Recorded  
Programme (Title List)  
You can set the recorder to record in 30-  
minute increments.  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
RWVR RWVideo  
HDD  
Press z REC repeatedly to set the  
duration.  
Each press advances the time in 30-minute  
increments. The maximum duration is 8  
hours.  
-
-
RVideo  
RVR  
To play a recorded title, select the title from  
the Title List.  
b
The recorder records TV programmes only to the  
HDD. To keep and enjoy programmes as a single  
DVD, record the programmes to the HDD, then  
dub them to a DVD (page 71).  
(normal recording)  
The time counter decreases minute by  
minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops  
recording.  
DVD  
HDD  
To cancel the Quick Timer  
Press z REC repeatedly until the time  
counter disappears. The recorder returns to  
normal recording mode.  
Red button  
Green button  
Blue button  
Yellow button  
TITLE LIST  
To stop recording, press x REC STOP.  
MARKER  
</M/m/,,  
1 Press HDD or DVD.  
If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see  
Playback starts automatically depending  
on the disc.  
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2 Press TITLE LIST.  
G Icons/Title name/Recording Date:  
: Indicates a protected title.  
• Options applicable only to the selected  
media are displayed.  
“NEW”: Indicates that the title is newly  
recorded (not played back).  
: Indicates that the title is recorded  
using the Update function.  
• Only the options that are available  
during recording are displayed.  
Example: HDD  
Genre icons: Indicates the title’s genre  
only when the title has genre  
information.  
You can check each genre icon name.  
: Select a title, and press MARKER.  
A check mark appears next to the  
selected title. You can then edit all the  
selected titles at once.  
3 Select a title using M/m, and press  
A Media type: HDD or DVD  
.
B Preview of the selected title:  
Displays the selected title’s preview  
with information (title name, recording  
date and time, station name or  
programme number, recording mode,  
title size, and icons). For details on  
Date:” below.  
Playback starts from the selected title.  
To stop playback  
Press x (stop).  
To scroll the list display by page (Page  
mode)  
Press ./> while the Title List is  
displayed. Each time you press ./>,  
the Title List changes to the previous/next  
page of titles.  
C Colour buttons:  
Press the same colour button on the  
remote.  
Red button (“Edit”): Allows you to  
erase/dub titles, etc.  
Green button (“Sort”): Sorts titles by  
various options.  
Yellow button (“Go To”): Switches the  
Title List to show Playlists (page 69) or  
“Visual Search.”  
To change the title order  
1
Press the green button (“Sort”) while the  
Title List is displayed.  
2
Select an item using M/m, and press  
.
Order  
Sorted  
Blue button (“Media”): Switches the list  
to the DivX List, Music List, or Photo  
List.  
By Date  
In order of when the titles  
were recorded.  
D Scroll bar:  
New*  
In order of when unseen  
titles were recorded.  
Appears when all of the titles do not fit  
on the list. To view the hidden titles,  
press M/m.  
By Genre*  
By Name  
By Length  
In order of genre.  
In alphabetical order.  
E Title number/Total number of titles  
In order of recording  
length.  
F Remaining capacity/Total capacity  
(approx.)  
* HDD only  
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Visual Search  
Select a title in the Title List, and press the  
yellow button “Go To” to select “Visual  
Search.”  
Chapters in the selected title are displayed in  
the “Visual Search” display. Select a chapter  
Watching TV  
programmes  
using </M/m/,, and press  
to play.  
[/1  
To turn off the Title List  
PROG +/–  
INPUT  
Press TITLE LIST.  
z
Each time you sort titles by the same sort method,  
the titles are sorted in ascending/descending order.  
b
INFO  
• The title names do not appear for DVDs created  
on other DVD recorders.  
• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail  
pictures to be displayed.  
DISPLAY  
TV [/1  
1 Turn on the recorder and your TV.  
Then switch the input selector on your  
TV so that the signal from the  
recorder appears on your TV screen.  
2 Press PROG +/– to select the  
programme position or input source  
you want to watch.  
To select a programme position using the  
Channel List (for digital broadcasting  
only)  
1
While watching TV, press  
The Channel List appears.  
.
2
Select a programme position usingM/m,  
and press  
.
The selected programme is displayed.  
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To display the programme information  
(for digital broadcasting only)  
While watching TV, press INFO.  
The information display appears showing a  
description of the current programme on  
view.  
To switch the display between descriptions  
of the current and next programme, press  
</,.  
D The currently selected function or  
audio setting (appears only  
temporarily)  
Example: Dolby Digital 5.1ch  
Audio description  
(narration) of visual  
information*  
Rear (L/R)  
To view a Digital Text Service (for digital  
broadcasting only (not available in some  
areas))  
Front (L/R) + Centre  
LFE (Low Frequency  
Effect)  
Press  
(text) or the button indicated on  
screen by the broadcaster.  
You can view the Teletext that comes  
simultaneously with certain programmes.  
* Only when audio descriptions are provided.  
To select the audio description in the  
language you want, press AUDIO  
repeatedly.  
“On” appears when the audio description is  
output.  
To exit the Teletext service, press  
follow the on-screen instructions.  
or  
E Channel number  
Displaying the programme/  
playback information  
Using the Favourites List (for  
digital broadcasting only)  
+
+
R
-
-
HDD  
RW  
RWVR RWVideo  
-
-
RVideo  
RVR  
DVD VCD  
DATA DVD  
DATA CD  
The Favourite application gives you the  
option to:  
• Store your favourite channels in one of  
four TV or four Radio lists.  
• Add or delete channels to or from the  
Favourites List.  
You can check various information on the  
current programme, title, chapter, track, file,  
or disc.  
Press DISPLAY.  
• Quickly display a favourite channel.  
The displays differ depending on the  
situation.  
Example: when playing a title on the HDD  
To set the Favourites List  
1
2
Press  
(favourites) repeatedly to  
select a Favourites List.  
To switch the Favourites List to show  
TV or radio list, press TV/RADIO.  
Press the green button (“Add”).  
All the TV or radio channels that are not  
in the Favourites List are displayed.  
A Programme Name/Title name  
B Status information  
Displays media type/status bar/elapsed  
time  
C Various information (depends on the  
situation)  
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Select a channel you want to add to the  
Favourites List using M/m, and press the  
green button (“Add”).  
The selected channel is added to the  
Favourites List.  
• To remove a channel from the  
Favourites List, press the red button  
(“Remove”) after step 1. Then select a  
channel you want to remove from the  
Favourites List using M/m, and press  
the red button (“Remove”) again.  
• To scroll the list display by page, press  
./>.  
• To go back to the Favourites List,  
press O RETURN.  
To watch or listen to a favourite channel  
1
While watching TV, press  
repeatedly to select a Favourites List.  
To switch the Favourites List to show  
TV or radio list, press TV/RADIO.  
2
Select a channel using M/m, and press  
.
• To scroll the Favourites List display  
by page, press ./>.  
• To exit the Favourites List, press  
O RETURN.  
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Press GUIDE.  
The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen”  
appears.  
Recording to the HDD (“GUIDE  
Plus+”)  
Using the GUIDE Plus+  
Display  
®
The GUIDE Plus+ system is a free  
i t v  
1
interactive programme guide. It displays up  
to 8 days of programme listings, including  
programme titles, promotions, and broadcast  
information. GUIDE Plus+ data for the  
television programme listings are carried by  
your local broadcast host channel and are  
received through your aerial.  
A Video Window: This shows the  
programme you were watching when  
you pressed GUIDE.  
Visit www.europe.guideplus.com for a list  
of all European host channels.  
B Action Bar: When the same colour  
button on the remote is pressed, the  
Action Bar functions. The Action Bar  
function differs according to the  
screen.  
These are just a few of the ways to use the  
GUIDE Plus+ system.  
– Search for programmes by listing them  
according to category (such as Movies or  
Sport) or by using the Keyword Search  
function (page 39).  
– Once you have found the programme you  
are looking for, use the GUIDE Plus+  
system to set the timer for recording  
– You can set the system to display your  
favourite programmes according to  
conditions that you set, such as category  
and keyword (page 37).  
C Information Box: Shows information  
about the selected programme when  
the “Home Screen” is displayed.  
Contents will differ according to the  
displayed screen.  
D Menu Bar: Press the blue button  
(“Home”), and press M to move the  
cursor to the Menu Bar. Then select  
one of the following features using  
</,, and press  
or m.  
“Grid”: Shows the programmes for  
the current time slot and next 8 days.  
“Search”: Allows you to search for  
titles by category or by keyword  
(page 39). The displayed category  
depends upon the programme data  
received by this recorder. Movies,  
Sport, and Children are examples of  
possible categories.  
Blue button  
Yellow button  
GUIDE  
Green button  
INFO  
</M/m/,,  
(enter)  
“My TV”: Sets the profile for your  
favourite programmes (page 37).  
“Schedule”: Displays the list of timer  
settings (page 42).  
PAGE –  
DAY –  
PAGE +  
DAY +  
“Setup”: Allows you to change the  
language, country/region, postal code,  
or recording timing (page 43).  
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E “Home” position: When you press the 3 Select “My TV” using </,.  
blue button (“Home”), the cursor  
returns to the first page of the “Grid.”  
F Tiles: Shows the programme titles.  
Select a programme using </M/m/  
,, and press  
to watch the  
“My TV”  
programme.  
4 Press the green button (“Profile”).  
G Broadcast station Logo: Shows the  
broadcast station logo.  
H Time Slot: Indicates the currently  
selected time slot. Use </, to  
select a different time slot.  
Available buttons in the GUIDE Plus+  
system “Home Screen”  
Buttons  
Operations  
Blue button  
(“Home”)  
Returns to the “Home”  
position on the “Grid.”  
5 Select “Channels,” “Categories,” or  
“Keywords,” and press the yellow  
button (“Add”).  
GUIDE  
PAGE +/–  
DAY +/–  
INFO  
Closes the GUIDE Plus+  
system.  
“Channels”: Select the programme  
position using </M/m/,, and press  
. To add more programme positions,  
press the yellow button (“Add”). You  
can register up to 16 programme  
positions.  
“Categories”: Select the category using  
</M/m/,, and press . To add more  
categories, press the yellow button  
(“Add”). You can register up to 4  
categories.  
“Keywords”: Enter a keyword. See “To  
add more keywords, press the yellow  
button (“Add”). You can register up to  
16 keywords.  
To cancel the registration, select an  
item, and press the red button  
(“Delete”).  
Changes the programme list  
by page.  
Changes the programme list  
by day.  
Showsinformation aboutthe  
selected programme.  
To change the GUIDE Plus+ settings  
Listing up your favourite  
programme information (My  
TV)  
You can set a profile and list up only your  
favourite programme information.  
6 Press  
.
1 Press GUIDE.  
To change the profile settings  
Repeat from step 3 above.  
2 Press M to move the cursor to the  
Menu Bar.  
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To select and watch a programme from  
“My TV”  
One Button Recording  
(GUIDE Plus+)  
1
After step 3 above, press  
The programmes that match the profile  
conditions are displayed.  
.
HDD  
2
Select a programme using </M/m/,,  
and press  
.
You can use the GUIDE Plus+ system to set  
the timer to record a programme up to 8 days  
in advance.  
You can set the timer for a total of 32  
programmes using the GUIDE Plus+ system  
and the Timer List (page 50).  
Before you start recording…  
• Check that the HDD has enough available  
space for the recording (page 82). You can  
open up disc space by erasing titles  
b
The recording destination is HDD only.  
Red button  
GUIDE  
</M/m/,,  
1 Press GUIDE.  
i t v  
1
2 Select a programme using </M/m/  
,.  
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3 Press the red button (“Record”).  
The set programme and Time Slot  
change colour and the recorder is ready  
to start recording.  
To enter a new keyword  
1
programme,” select “My Choice” using  
</,.  
Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn  
off the recorder before the timer  
recording starts.  
2
Press the yellow button (“Add”).  
The display for entering characters  
appears.  
z
To cancel the timer recording, select the  
programme set for timer recording, and press the  
red button (“Cancel”).  
To search for a programme  
1
Press M to move the cursor to the Menu  
Bar while the GUIDE Plus+ system  
“Home Screen” is displayed.  
2
Select “Search” using </,.  
3
Select a character on the keyboard using  
</M/m/,, and press  
.
To switch between upper-case, lower-  
case, or characters with accents, press  
the yellow button (“Keyboard”)  
repeatedly.  
To cancel entering a new keyword, press  
the red button (“Back”).  
“Search”  
3
4
Press m.  
4
5
Repeat step 3 to enter the keyword.  
Select a category or “My Choice” using  
</,.  
When you select “My Choice,” you can  
search for a programme by keyword. To  
enter a new keyword, see page 39.  
Press the green button (“Save”).  
The entered keyword is registered.  
To delete the keyword, select the  
keyword you want to delete, and press  
the red button (“Delete”).  
To change the keyword, select the  
keyword you want to change, and press  
the green button (“Edit”).  
5
6
Select a sub-category or keyword using  
M/m, and press  
Programmes that meet the conditions  
are listed.  
When searching by keyword,  
programmes that contain the keyword in  
the programme’s title and in the  
programme’s Information Box are  
listed.  
.
6
programme” on page 39.  
z
When two or more keywords are set for “My  
Choice,” you can select “All” for sub-category.  
Select a programme using M/m, and  
press  
.
To confirm, change, or cancel a timer  
recording  
To stop recording during timer recording  
Press x REC STOP.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
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To search for programmes related to the  
timer settings  
When you set timer recording for a  
programme that has series information, you  
can search for related programmes such as  
listed below.  
Recording Programmes  
Using Series Recording  
HDD  
To use this function, press the yellow button  
(“More”) in step 2 above.  
• Repeat programmes: You can search for  
repeat broadcasts of the programme which  
is set for timer recording (Alternative  
Times).  
Series Recording is a feature which allows  
you to automatically record programmes in a  
series, using the information from the  
GUIDE Plus+ system. You can also search  
for programmes related to the timer settings.  
• Programmes in a series: You can search for  
the next programme in the series of a  
programme which is set for timer  
recording (Upcoming Episodes).  
• Recommended programmes: You can  
search for recommended programmes  
linked to the programme which is set for  
timer recording (Recommendations).  
• Split programmes: You can search for  
other parts of the split programme which is  
set for timer recording (Parts).  
b
This function cannot be used when the GUIDE  
Plus+ system does not include series information  
with the programme data.  
1 Press GUIDE.  
2 Select a programme using </M/m/  
,.  
Press INFO to display the programme’s  
detailed information. You can check  
whether the selected programme has  
series information or not.  
• Press the yellow button (“More”)  
when the “More” button in the on-  
screen display is activated. Further  
information is available.  
3 Press the red button (“Record”).  
4 Press the green button (“Schedule”).  
5 Press the green button (“Frequency”)  
to select “Series.”  
The set programme and Time Slot  
change colour. The other programmes in  
the series will be set for recording as  
each previous recording is completed.  
: Indicates that the programme is set  
to be recorded using Series Recording.  
: Movies and other programmes that  
are split into 2 or more parts are called  
Split Programmes. If one part of a Split  
Programme is set to be recorded, the  
other parts will be recorded  
automatically.  
• To modify the timer setting, see page  
6 Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+  
system.  
The recorder is ready to start recording.  
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6 Confirm the input source and press  
,, then select the programme  
position using the number buttons or  
M/m.  
Setting the Timer  
Manually (Schedule)  
7 Press the green button (“Next”).  
The display for entering characters  
appears. You can change the title name,  
if necessary.  
HDD  
You can set the timer for a total of 32  
programmes using the GUIDE Plus+ system  
and the Timer List (page 50), up to 30 days  
in advance.  
8 Press the green button (“Save”).  
The date, start and stop times,  
programme position, etc. settings  
appear.  
Before you start recording…  
• Check that the HDD has enough available  
space for the recording (page 82). You can  
open up disc space by erasing titles  
9 Press the green button (“Frequency”)  
repeatedly to set the recording  
frequency.  
b
10 Press , to display “Timing,” then  
press the yellow button (“Timing”)  
repeatedly to adjust the recording  
start/end time.  
The recording destination is HDD only.  
1 Press TIMER.  
The schedule list appears.  
When “Timing” is set to “<5/20>,” the  
recording starts 5 minutes before the  
scheduled recording start time, and ends  
20 minutes after the scheduled recording  
end time.  
2 Press the green button (“Manual”).  
11 Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+  
system.  
The recorder is ready to start recording.  
• To modify the timer setting, see page  
42.  
To stop recording during timer recording  
Press x REC STOP.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
3 Set the blue-highlighted date using  
the number buttons and </M/m/,.  
Then press the green button  
(“Next”).  
b
The title name may be displayed differently in the  
Title List from the one displayed when you set the  
timer.  
Date  
4 Set the start time using the number  
buttons and </M/m/,. Then press  
the green button (“Next”).  
5 Set the stop time using the number  
buttons and </M/m/,. Then press  
the green button (“Next”).  
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Setting the timer manually  
(Timer List)  
Checking/Changing/  
Cancelling Timer  
Settings (Schedule)  
You can also use the Timer List to set the  
timer manually.  
HDD  
1 Press INPUT to switch between  
digital or analogue broadcasting.  
You can change or cancel timer settings  
using the schedule list.  
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
3 Select “Timer Recording” using M/  
Checking/changing timer  
settings  
m, and press  
.
4 Select “Timer List” using M/m, and  
1 Press TIMER.  
press  
.
The schedule list appears.  
The “Timer List” display appears.  
5 Follow steps 3 to 5 of “Setting the  
50.  
b
When a timer setting in the Timer List overlaps  
another timer setting, check the timer setting on  
the schedule list (page 42).  
To check/change/cancel timer settings  
(Timer List)  
2 Select the timer setting you want to  
change using m.  
1
2
3
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
The selected timer setting is highlighted.  
To change the setting, go to step 3.  
If not changing the setting, go to step 6.  
Select “Timer Recording” using M/m,  
and press  
.
3 Press the green button (“Edit”).  
Select “Timer List” using M/m, and  
press  
.
The “Timer List” display appears.  
4
Follow steps 2 to 4 of “Checking/  
check/change a timer setting.  
timer settings” on page 52 to cancel a  
timer setting.  
4 In the left column, select an item  
using the red button (“Back”) or the  
green button (“Next”), and adjust  
using the number buttons or </M/m/  
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5 Press the corresponding colour  
button repeatedly to change settings.  
To set the recording pattern, press the  
green button (“Frequency”).  
Changing the GUIDE  
Plus+ System Settings  
(Setup)  
6 Press , to display “Timing.”  
7 Press the yellow button (“Timing”)  
repeatedly to change the duration  
time.  
You can change or reset the GUIDE Plus+  
system settings.  
8 Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+  
1 Press GUIDE.  
system.  
2 Press M to move the cursor to the  
The new settings become effective.  
Menu Bar.  
3 Select “Setup” using </,.  
Cancelling timer settings  
The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears.  
settings,” select the timer setting you  
want to cancel using M/m, and press the  
red button (“Delete”).  
“Setup”  
To close the schedule list  
4 Press m.  
Press GUIDE.  
5 Select an item using M/m, and press  
.
When the timer settings overlap  
• The programme that starts first has priority  
and the entire programme is recorded.  
• After finishing the previous recording, the  
other recording starts with several tens-of-  
second’s delay (when the end-time of one  
recording and the start-time of another are  
the same).  
• When the recordings start at the same time,  
only one of them will be recorded. Cancel  
the timer setting for the programme that  
you are not going to record.  
“Personal Preferences”:  
See “Language/Recording timing/  
“Start Installation Sequence”:  
See “Resetting the GUIDE Plus+ system  
“Manual Data Download”:  
Use this function to download the  
GUIDE Plus+ data manually when the  
GUIDE Plus+ data is not displayed.  
“GUIDE Plus+ System Information”:  
You can check the GUIDE Plus+ system  
information.  
To cancel the settings  
Press the red button (“Back”).  
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4 Enter your postal code using </M/  
Language/Recording timing/  
Overnight Download settings  
(Personal Preferences)  
m/,, and press  
.
The recorder starts downloading the  
GUIDE Plus+ data.  
A message appears when the download  
is finished.  
You can select the language for the on-  
screen displays, set the recording timing to  
prevent the programmes being cut off at the  
start/end of the recording, or select whether  
to download the GUIDE Plus+ data at night.  
5 Press  
.
page 43, select “Personal  
Preferences,” and press  
.
2 Select an item using M/m, and press  
. Then set each item.  
“Language”: Select a language for the  
on-screen display using M/m, and press  
.
“Recording Timing”: Set the additional  
recording time before/after the  
scheduled recording start/end time using  
M/m, and press  
.
“Overnight Download”: Select whether  
to download the GUIDE Plus+ data at  
night using M/m, and press  
.
Resetting the GUIDE Plus+  
system settings (Start  
Installation Sequence)  
To reset the GUIDE Plus+ system settings,  
we recommend that you run “Easy Setup”  
again in “Initial Setup” (page 97).You can  
also reset country/region and postal code  
using the following procedure.  
www.europe.guideplus.com  
page 43, select “Start Installation  
Sequence,” and press  
.
The display asks for confirmation.  
2 Select “Yes” using M/m, and press  
.
3 Select a country/region using M/m,  
and press  
.
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• When recording a video game image, the screen  
may not be clear.  
Recording from  
• Any programme that contains a Copy-Never  
copy guard signal cannot be recorded.  
• When “Bilingual Rec. Mode (HDD)” is set to  
“Off” in the “Audio In” setup (page 93), only the  
audio signal selected in step 2 (“A/L” or “B/R”)  
will be recorded. You will not be able to select  
the other audio signal during playback.  
• You cannot select “L1” in step 1 if “LINE 3 Out  
[LINE 1 In]” is set to “Video [Decoder]” or  
“RGB [Decoder]” in the “Video In/Out” setup  
Connected Equipment  
HDD  
You can record from a connected VCR or  
similar device. To connect a VCR or similar  
1 Press INPUT to select an input source  
(“L1” or “L2”) according to the  
connection you made.  
2 Select the desired audio signal when  
recording a bilingual programme.  
Set “External Audio” to “Bilingual” and  
“Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” or “B/  
R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 93).  
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select  
the recording mode.  
For details about the recording mode,  
see page 109.  
4 Insert the source tape into the  
connected equipment and set to  
playback pause.  
5 Press z REC.  
This recorder starts recording.  
6 Press the pause (or play) button on  
the connected equipment to cancel  
the playback pause status.  
The connected equipment starts  
playback and the playback image is  
recorded by this recorder.  
To stop recording, press x REC STOP  
on this recorder.  
If you connect a DV camcorder with a DV  
IN jack  
If you connect an HDD camcorder with a  
USB jack  
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Press GUIDE.  
This display consists of an information box  
and a 9-channel programme list covering a  
30-minute period.  
Recording to the HDD  
(“Freeview+”)  
Using the EPG  
Example of EPG Display:  
(Electronic Programme  
Guide) Display  
The Electronic Programme Guide is a guide  
showing the television programme schedule  
for a day or more at a time on your  
television.  
The EPG provides a quick and easy way to:  
• View a complete list of all available  
channels.  
• View a channel list related to a chosen date  
or genre.  
A Current Genre/Favourites List/TV/  
Radio mode  
B Indicates the currently selected  
channel number and station name.  
• Set a programme to be recorded (page 47).  
C Indicates the currently selected  
programme and allows you to move  
around the list.  
b
• Digital Services availability and content depend  
on the broadcaster.  
• Digital Services are not instantly available when  
the recorder is first turned on.  
Press the green button (“Watch”) to  
watch the selected programme.  
D Station name  
E Colour buttons  
Press the same colour button on the  
remote (“REC,” “Watch,” and  
“Genre”).  
TIMER  
Blue button  
Yellow button  
GUIDE  
Red button  
Green button  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
F Indicates if a timer recording is  
associated with the programme  
INFO  
</M/m/,,  
G Time slot  
O
RETURN  
H Indicates the current time and date.  
PAGE –  
DAY –  
PAGE +  
DAY +  
Available buttons in the programme list  
Buttons  
Operations  
TV/RADIO  
</M/m/,  
PAGE +/–  
Selects the desired item.  
Displays the previous/next  
9 channels.  
DAY +/–  
Displays the previous/next  
day’s programme list.  
TV/RADIO  
Switches between TV and  
radio channels.  
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Buttons  
Operations  
One Button Recording  
Using the EPG  
Displays the Favourites  
List.  
INFO  
Displays the detailed  
information of the selected  
programme.  
HDD  
: Indicates that the  
programme has parental  
control information  
: Indicates that the  
programme is pay-per-  
view.  
The EPG function is a feature that simplifies  
setting the timer. Just select the programme  
you want to record in the EPG display. The  
date, time, and channel of that programme  
are set automatically.  
You can set the timer for a total of 32  
programmes, up to 8 days in advance.  
Colour buttons Activates the same colour  
(red, yellow,  
green, blue)  
function on the screen.  
Before you start recording…  
• Check that the HDD has enough available  
space for the recording (page 82). You can  
open up disc space by erasing titles  
Displays the selected  
programme recording  
information to be recorded.  
TIMER  
Displays the Timer List to  
change timer settings.  
b
The recording destination is HDD only.  
O
RETURN  
Closes the EPG display and  
goes back to the previous  
display.  
GUIDE/  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
Closes the EPG display.  
Red button  
Using the Digital Favourites  
List  
GUIDE  
</M/m/,,  
You can display the favourite channels set in  
the Favourites List on the EPG display.  
To set your favourite channels to the  
Favourites List, see “Using the Favourites  
34.  
1 Press GUIDE.  
While displaying the EPG, press  
repeatedly to select a Favourites List.  
The selected Favourites List display  
appears.  
To switch the Favourites List to show TV or  
radio list, press TV/RADIO.  
2 Select a programme using </M/m/  
,.  
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3 Press the red button (“REC”).  
” appears next to the programme  
Recording TV  
Programme Using the  
EPG  
which is set for timer recording. Your  
recorder will automatically begin  
recording when the programme starts.  
Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn  
off the recorder before the timer  
recording starts.  
HDD  
• To modify the timer setting, see page  
After selecting the programme you want to  
record in the EPG display, you can check the  
detailed settings for the timer.  
You can set the timer for a total of 32  
programmes, up to 8 days in advance.  
To stop recording during timer recording  
Press x REC STOP.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
Before you start recording…  
• Check that the HDD has enough available  
space for the recording (page 82). You can  
open up disc space by erasing titles  
z
• To cancel the timer recording, select the  
programme set for timer recording, and press the  
red button (“Cancel”).  
b
• You can display the favourite channels set in the  
Favourites List on the EPG display (page 47).  
• This recorder automatically adjusts the start/end  
recording time for the programme set for EPG  
timer recording even if the start/end time of the  
programme has changed.  
The recording destination is HDD only.  
1 Press GUIDE.  
2 Select a programme using </M/m/  
,.  
3 Press  
.
The recording information appears.  
You can check the date, start and stop  
times, programme position, etc.,  
settings.  
4 Press  
.
” appears next to the programme  
which is set for timer recording. Your  
recorder will automatically begin  
recording when the programme starts.  
Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn  
off the recorder before the timer  
recording starts.  
• To modify the timer setting, see page  
52.  
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To search for programmes by genre  
(Genre)  
Recording Programmes  
Using Series Recording  
(Models for the UK Only)  
1
Press the yellow button (“Genre”) while  
the programme list is displayed.  
2
Select a genre using M/m, and press  
Programmes that belong to the selected  
genre are displayed in the programme  
list.  
.
HDD  
Series Recording is a feature which allows  
you to automatically record programmes in a  
series, using the information from the EPG.  
You can also search for programmes related  
to the timer settings.  
To stop recording during timer recording  
Press x REC STOP.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
b
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This function cannot be used when the broadcaster  
does not include series information with the  
programme data.  
• To cancel the timer recording, select the  
programme set for timer recording, and press the  
red button (“Cancel”).  
• You can display the favourite channels set in the  
Favourites List on the EPG display (page 47).  
• This recorder automatically adjusts the start/end  
recording time for the programme set for EPG  
timer recording even if the start/end time of the  
programme has changed.  
1 Press GUIDE.  
2 Select a programme containing  
series information using </M/m/  
,.  
The blue button (“Series Info.”) in the  
on-screen display is activated when the  
selected programme has series  
information.  
3 Press the blue button (“Series  
Info.”).  
The Series Information display appears.  
“Recommended list”:  
Press the yellow button (“Recommend”)  
when the “Recommend” button in the  
on-screen display is activated.  
The event is recommended by  
broadcaster as a link for current series.  
Note that recommended programmes  
will not be automatically set for  
recording with Series Recording.  
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4 Press the blue button (“Series  
Rec.”).  
Setting the Timer  
Manually (Manual)  
The selected programme is set for  
recording and appears in the Timer List.  
The other programmes in the series will  
be set for recording (appear in the Timer  
List) as each previous recording is  
completed.  
: Indicates that the programme is set  
to be recorded.  
: Indicates that the programme is set  
to be recorded using Series Recording.  
• To modify the timer setting, see page  
HDD  
You can set the timer for a total of 32  
programmes, up to 30 days in advance.  
Set the date, time, and programme position  
of the programme manually.  
1 Press INPUT to switch between  
digital or analogue broadcasting.  
2 Press TIMER.  
About Split Programmes  
The “Timer List” display appears.  
Movies and other programmes that are split  
into 2 or more parts are called Split  
Programmes. If one part of a Split  
Programme is set to be recorded, the other  
parts will be recorded automatically.  
b
Only the earliest part of the Split Programme is  
displayed on the Timer List.  
About Alternate Programmes  
3 Select “Add New Timer,” and press  
the red button (“Add”).  
When you try to set a timer recording for a  
programme that has series information and if  
the timer overlaps another timer setting, the  
recorder asks whether to search an alternate  
programme. Select “Yes” to set an alternate  
timer recording in the “Alternate  
Programme List.”  
b
The message “Now searching...” appears on the  
Timer List when updating series information. The  
message disappears when no series information  
can be received.  
4 Select an item using </, and  
adjust using M/m.  
z
To cancel the timer recording, select the  
programme set for timer recording, and press the  
red button (“Cancel”).  
The adjustable items are listed below.  
“Source”: Sets the programme position.  
To switch between digital TV and radio  
channels, press TV/RADIO.  
To switch the input source, press INPUT  
repeatedly.  
“Date”: Sets the date (up to 30 days  
later). Select a recording pattern by  
pressing M repeatedly to set the timer  
for the same daily or weekly  
programmes.  
“Start”: Sets the start time.  
“End”: Sets the stop time.  
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“Mode”: Sets the recording mode (for  
analogue broadcasting only) (page 109).  
“Update”: Sets the recorder  
automatically, replacing the previous  
timer recording with the new one (only  
when “Date” is set daily or weekly).  
• If you make a mistake, select the item  
and change the setting.  
Recording stereo and bilingual  
programmes  
The recorder automatically receives and  
records stereo and bilingual programmes  
based on the ZWEITON system or the  
NICAM system.  
When “Bilingual Rec. Mode (HDD)” is set  
to “On” in the “Audio In” setup (page 93),  
the HDD can record both main and sub  
sounds. You can switch between main and  
sub when playing the title.  
When “Bilingual Rec. Mode (HDD)” is set  
to “Off” in the “Audio In” setup (page 93),  
the HDD can record only one sound track  
(main or sub) at a time.  
5 Press  
.
The “Timer List” display appears.  
The timer recording indicator lights up  
on the front panel display and the  
recorder is ready to start recording.  
• To record a satellite programme, turn  
on the satellite tuner and select the  
satellite programme you want to  
record. Leave the satellite tuner turned  
on until the recorder finishes  
recording.  
Before recording starts, set “Bilingual  
Recording” to “A/L” (default) or “B/R” in  
the “Audio In” setup (page 94).  
• To modify the timer setting, see page  
About HDD Recording format, see page 93.  
To stop recording during timer recording  
Press x REC STOP.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
ZWEITON (German stereo) system  
When a stereo-based programme is  
received, “Stereo” appears.  
When a bilingual ZWEITON-based  
programme is received, “A,” “B,” or “A+B”  
appears.  
To make the detailed settings  
Press the corresponding colour button in  
step 4 above.  
• Red button (“Rename”): The display for  
entering characters appears. To enter a  
on page 68.  
NICAM system  
To record a NICAM programme, be sure to  
set “NICAM Select” to “NICAM” (default)  
in the “Audio In” setup. If the sound is not  
clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts,  
set “NICAM Select” to “Standard”  
z
You can display the detailed programme  
information on the “Timer List” using the INFO  
button.  
b
• Check that the clock is correctly set before  
setting the timer recording. If not, the timer  
recording cannot be made.  
• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or  
weekly programme, the timer recording cannot  
be made if it overlaps with a programme that has  
priority. “ ” will appear next to the overlapped  
setting in the Timer List. Check the priority  
order of the settings (page 52).  
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot  
be made while recording a programme that has  
priority.  
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Cancelling timer settings  
Checking/Changing/  
Cancelling Timer  
1 Press TIMER.  
The “Timer List” display appears.  
When all of the timer settings are not  
visible on the display, press M/m to view  
the hidden timer settings.  
Settings (Timer List)  
HDD  
You can check, change, or cancel the timer  
settings using the Timer List.  
2 Select the timer setting you want to  
cancel, and press the green button  
(“Erase”).  
3 Select “OK,” and press  
.
Checking/changing timer  
settings  
To turn off the Timer List  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
b
When you change the EPG timer settings, the  
update function turns off automatically.  
When the timer settings overlap  
• The programme that starts first has priority  
and the entire programme is recorded.  
• After finishing the previous recording, the  
other recording starts with several tens-of-  
second’s delay (when the end-time of one  
recording and the start-time of another are  
the same).  
• When the recordings start at the same time,  
only one of them will be recorded. Cancel  
the timer setting for the programme that  
you are not going to record.  
1 Press TIMER.  
The “Timer List” display appears.  
When all of the timer settings are not  
visible on the display, press M/mto view  
the hidden timer settings.  
2 Select the timer setting you want to  
check/change, and press  
.
3 Select an item using </, and  
modify using M/m.  
When you do not modify the timer  
setting, press O RETURN to go back  
to the Timer List.  
z
• You cannot modify the timer setting for the  
current recording, but you can extend the  
duration of the recording time on the “Timer  
List” while recording (page 52).  
• You can move to the previous/next page of the  
Timer List using ./> while the list is  
displayed.  
• (Models for the UK only) To change  
the Series Recording setting, press the  
blue button (“Series”) when the  
“Series” button in the on-screen  
display is activated. If you change the  
date or start and stop times, the Series  
Recording function will be cancelled.  
4 Press  
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Recording from  
Connected Equipment  
You can record from a connected VCR or  
similar device. To connect a VCR or similar  
For details, see page 45.  
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3 Press Z (open/close) to close the  
disc tray.  
Playback  
Wait until “LOADING” disappears  
from the front panel display.  
• If you insert a DVD VIDEO or  
VIDEO CD, press N. Playback  
starts.  
Playing Discs and  
Recorded Programmes  
+
+
R
-
-
HDD  
RW  
RWVR RWVideo  
4 Press TITLE LIST.  
-
-
RVideo  
RVR  
DVD VCD  
Example: HDD  
Z (open/  
close)  
DVD  
HDD  
AUDIO  
SUBTITLE  
TITLE LIST  
INFO  
</M/m/,,  
5 Select a title using M/m, and press  
or N.  
Playback starts from the selected title.  
/
.
>
To stop playback  
Press x (stop).  
N/X/x  
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)  
You can lock the disc tray to prevent it being  
opened by mistake.  
When the recorder is turned off, hold down  
x (stop) on the recorder until “LOCKED”  
appears in the front panel display. The disc  
tray is locked.  
1 Press HDD or DVD.  
When you press HDD, go to step 4.  
2 Press Z (open/close), and place a  
disc on the disc tray.  
To unlock the disc tray, hold down x (stop)  
on the recorder until “UNLOCKED”  
appears in the front panel display.  
b
When the Child Lock cannot be set, check that  
“Front Panel Display” is set to “On” (default) in  
the “System 2” setup (page 89).  
Playing side facing down  
To use the DVD’s Menu  
When you play a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW,  
DVD+R, or a finalised DVD-RW (Video  
mode) or DVD-R (Video mode), you can  
display the disc’s menu by pressing TOP  
MENU or MENU.  
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To register or change the password, see  
page 96.  
To play VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs with  
PBC (Playback Control) functions  
1
Press TOP MENU to open the menu of  
the VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD.  
One-Touch Play (for HDMI connection  
only)  
Press N. With one touch of the N button,  
the recorder and your TV automatically turn  
on and the TV’s input is switched to the  
recorder. Playback starts automatically.  
2
3
Select an item using the number buttons.  
Follow the instructions in the menu.  
Press N when “Press SELECT”  
appears.  
To play restricted DVDs (Parental Lock)  
If you play a restricted DVD, the display for  
entering your password appears on your TV  
screen.  
Enter your four-digit password using the  
number buttons.  
b
• When using the HDMI connection, there may be  
a delay, before the playback picture appears on  
the TV screen, and the beginning portion of the  
playback picture may not be displayed.  
• To use the One-Touch Play function, set  
“Control for HDMI” to “On” (default) in the  
“System 1” setup (page 87).  
The recorder starts playback.  
Various video playback options  
Buttons  
Operations  
AUDIO  
Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed  
repeatedly.  
For DVD VIDEOs or digital TV programmes recorded on the HDD, selects  
the language.  
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) or analogue TV programmes recorded  
on the HDD, selects the main or sub sound.  
For digital TV programmes recorded with audio descriptions, selects the  
audio description in the language you want. “On” appears when the audio  
description is output.  
SUBTITLE  
Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.  
When a four-digit language code is displayed, see “Language Code List” on  
page 111.  
/
(instant  
Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.  
replay/instant  
advance)  
./>  
Goes to the beginning of the previous/current/next title/chapter/track.  
(previous/next)  
m/M  
(fast reverse/fast  
forward)  
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc.  
Search speed changes as follows:  
Fast forward  
*1  
*2  
*2  
M×1.5 t M 1 t M 2 t M 3 t M 4  
Fast reverse  
m 1 t m 2 t m 3 t m 4  
*2  
*2  
When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at  
the selected speed until you release the button.  
*1  
When you press M once during playback, you can play quickly with sound  
(Scan Audio) (not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs).  
Not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs.  
*2  
To resume normal playback, press N.  
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Buttons  
Operations  
c
/
C*  
Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in pause  
(slow, freeze frame) mode.  
Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode.  
To resume normal playback, press N.  
* For VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs, playback direction only.  
X (pause)  
Pauses playback.  
To resume normal playback, press N.  
b
To resume playback from the point where  
you stopped (Resume Play)  
• Paused titles are not saved to the HDD.  
• This function is cancelled when:  
x (stop) is pressed.  
– PROG +/– is pressed.  
– DVD is pressed.  
When you press N again after you stop  
playback, the recorder resumes playback  
from the point where you pressed x.  
– SYSTEM MENU is pressed.  
– TITLE LIST is pressed.  
– INPUT is pressed.  
– the recorder is turned off.  
– a timer recording is started.  
Z (open/close) is pressed.  
To start from the beginning, press the red  
button (“Edit”) in the Title List to select  
“Resume Off,” and press . Then, press  
N to start playback from the beginning of  
the title/track/chapter.  
b
Playing from the beginning of  
the programme you are  
recording (Chase Play)  
The point where you stopped playing is cleared  
from memory when:  
– you open the disc tray (except HDD).  
– you turn off the recorder.  
– you play another title (except HDD).  
– you play a title other than that currently recorded  
during recording.  
HDD  
Chase Play allows you to view the recorded  
part of a programme on the HDD while the  
recording is being made. You do not need to  
wait until the recording finishes.  
Pausing a TV broadcast (TV  
Pause/Pause Live TV)  
Press N while recording.  
You can pause a current TV broadcast that is  
tuned by the recorder and continue watching  
the programme at a later time. This is useful  
when you receive an unexpected phone call  
or visitor while watching TV.  
Playback starts from the beginning of the  
programme you are recording.  
When you fast forward to the point that you  
are recording, Chase Play returns to normal  
playback.  
1 While viewing a TV broadcast tuned  
by the recorder, press X.  
The picture pauses.  
2 Press N to resume watching the  
programme.  
It may take a short while to start  
playback.  
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3 Select the number of the title,  
chapter, time code, etc., you want  
using the number buttons or </,.  
For example: Time Search  
Playing a previous recording  
while making another  
(Simultaneous Rec and Play)  
To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes,  
and 20 seconds, enter “21020.”  
If you make a mistake, select another  
number.  
+
RW  
+
R
-
-
HDD  
RWVR RWVideo  
-
-
RVR  
RVideo  
DVD VCD  
“Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to  
play a disc or a previously recorded  
programme on the HDD while recording  
programmes. Playback continues even if a  
timer recording starts.  
4 Press  
.
Playback starts from the selected  
number.  
To close the “Play Mode” menu  
Press INFO, O RETURN, or SYSTEM  
MENU.  
1 Press TITLE LIST during recording.  
The Title List appears.  
• To play a disc, press DVD and insert  
the disc beforehand.  
To make a favourite scene (HDD only)  
You can have the recorder store specific  
portions of the title in memory and play  
immediately whenever you want. Up to 99  
markings can be set.  
2 Select a title to play, and press  
.
Playback starts from the selected title.  
Searching for a time/title/  
chapter/track, etc.  
1
Press MARKER during playback.  
The marker menu appears at the bottom  
of the screen.  
+
+
R
-
-
HDD  
RW  
RWVR RWVideo  
2
3
Select a scene you want to mark using  
N, X, or m/M.  
-
-
RVideo  
RVR  
DVD VCD  
You can search a disc by title, chapter, or  
track. As titles and tracks are assigned  
individual numbers, select them by entering  
the appropriate number. You can also search  
for a scene using the time code.  
Press the red button (“Add”) at the scene  
you want to mark.  
The marker is added.  
To search for the marked scene, press  
</, or ./>.  
To delete a marker, select the marker  
using </, or ./>, and press  
the green button (“Erase”).  
To exit the marker menu, press  
MARKER again.  
1 Press INFO during playback.  
2 Select a search method, using M/m.  
“Title Search” (for HDD/DVDs)  
“Chap.Search” (for HDD/DVDs)  
“Track Search” (for VIDEO CDs*)  
“Time Search” (for HDD/DVDs/  
VIDEO CDs*): Searches for a starting  
point by entering the time code.  
* When playing with PBC functions, cancel  
the functions by pressing TITLE LIST  
before step 1.  
Playing repeatedly (Repeat)  
You can repeatedly play all the tracks or a  
single title/chapter/track on the HDD or a  
disc.  
1 Press INFO during normal playback.  
2 Select “Repeat” using M/m.  
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3 Select an item to be repeated using  
</,.  
Playing DivX/Music/  
Photo Files  
“Title” (for HDD/DVDs): repeats the  
current title.  
“Chapter” (for HDD/DVDs): repeats the  
current chapter.  
“Track” (for VIDEO CDs): repeats the  
current track.  
“Disc” (for VIDEO CDs): repeats the  
entire disc.  
Copying DivX/music/photo  
files to the HDD  
1 Connect the USB device to the USB  
4 Press  
.
jack on the recorder.  
Repeat play starts.  
Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the USB device before  
connecting.  
To play a specific portion repeatedly  
(Repeat A-B)  
DVD recorder  
1
2
Select “A-B” in step 3.  
Press  
The “Repeat A-B” display appears.  
Press again to set the starting point  
(point A).  
.
to USB jack  
3
4
USB device  
Press  
again to set the ending point  
(point B).  
Repeat-A-B play starts.  
b
• Some USB devices may not work with this  
recorder.  
• The recorder can recognise Mass Storage  
Class (MSC) devices that are FAT-  
compatible.  
To cancel Repeat play  
Press CLEAR, or set “Repeat” to “Off” in  
the “Play Mode” menu.  
2 Press HDD.  
To close the “Play Mode” menu  
Press INFO, O RETURN, or SYSTEM  
MENU.  
3 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
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4 Select “Media,” and press  
5 Select “USB,” and press  
.
To play VIDEO CDs repeatedly, cancel the PBC  
functions by pressing TITLE LIST before step 1.  
.
6 Select a file type (“Video (DivX),”  
“Photo,” or “Music”), and press  
Select a USB partition, if necessary.  
b
.
• Set the start and stop points for “Repeat A-B”  
within the same title.  
• Sections shorter than 7 seconds cannot be set for  
“Repeat A-B.”  
The DivX List, Photo List, or Music List  
appears.  
7 Press the red button (“Edit”) to select  
To change the angles  
“Copy,” and press  
.
1
Press INFO during playback to select  
“Angle.”  
The Copy List appears.  
When copying photo files from a USB  
device, the display asks whether to  
categorise the data by date. Select “Yes”  
or “No.”  
2
Change the angles using </,, and  
press  
.
b
You can change the angles only when multi-angles  
are recorded on the DVD.  
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8 Select a folder or file/track to copy,  
and press MARKER.  
Notes on copying files  
• Music files from a CD are converted to MP3  
format. Names for music files are automatically  
labelled as “TRACK01,” “TRACK02,” etc.  
• While copying files, other operations including  
timer recordings are unavailable. If the timer is  
set during copying, the recorder starts the timer  
recording after copying is finished.  
A check mark appears by the selected  
item.  
• To clear the check mark, press  
MARKER again.  
• To select/unselect all items, press the  
yellow button (“Selection”)  
repeatedly.  
• To change the item order, press the  
green button (“Sort”) to select  
“Name,” “Size,” or “Date” (for photo  
• Some discs cannot be copied to the HDD.  
• If the HDD becomes full during copying, a  
warning message appears. To erase unnecessary  
items on the DivX/Photo/Music List, select the  
item, and press the red button (“Edit”) to select  
“Erase,” then press  
.
files only), and press  
.
• Copying music files from a CD will take more  
time than the actual playing time because the  
files are converted to MP3 format. For example,  
copying a 60-minute music CD will take  
approximately 70 minutes.  
9 Repeat step 8 to select all the folders  
or files/tracks you want to copy.  
When you do not select a destination  
folder, skip steps 10 and 11.  
10 Press ,.  
Playing DivX video files  
11 Select a copy destination (a folder)  
using M/m, and press  
.
HDD DATA DVD DATA CD  
To create a new folder, press the green  
button (“New Folder”).  
To play from the USB device, see page 65.  
To change the folder name, press the  
yellow button (“Rename”) (page 68).  
HDD  
DVD  
12 Press the red button (“Start Copy”).  
The items are copied to the HDD.  
Red button  
Green button  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
To copy DivX/music/photo files to the  
HDD (DISC t HDD)  
Blue button  
Yellow button  
1
2
Press DVD, and insert a disc.  
MARKER  
</M/m/,,  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu appears.  
3
4
Select “Media,” and press  
.
Follow steps 6 to 12 of “Copying DivX/  
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N
1 Press HDD or DVD.  
When you select DVD, insert a disc (see  
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
3 Select “Media,” and press  
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4 Select “Video (DivX),” and press . 5 Select a file using M/m, and press  
The DivX List appears.  
Options applicable only to the selected  
media are displayed.  
or N.  
Playback starts.  
Example: HDD  
To stop playback  
Press x (stop).  
To scroll the list display by page (Page  
mode)  
Various playback options  
Buttons  
Operations  
A Media type: HDD, DVD, CD, or  
AUDIO*  
Selects one of the audio  
tracks recorded on the  
disc when pressed  
repeatedly.  
USB  
B Current folder/file name and file  
size  
SUBTITLE*  
Selects a subtitle  
C Colour buttons:  
language when pressed  
repeatedly. When a DivX  
file contains subtitles, you  
cannot select subtitles in  
other files.  
Press the same colour button on the  
remote.  
Red button (“Edit”): Allows you to  
erase/copy folders/files, etc.  
Green button (“Sort”): Sorts  
folders/files by name or size.  
Yellow button (“Subtitle”): Allows  
you to select subtitle font. For  
example, select “Cyrillic (CP1251)”  
for Eastern European language  
when the text is garbled.  
/
*
Replays the scene/briefly  
fast forwards the scene.  
(instant replay/  
instant advance)  
./>*  
(previous/next)  
Goes to the beginning of  
the previous/current/next  
file.  
m/M  
Fast reverses/fast  
Blue button (“Media”): Switches  
the list to the Title List, Music List,  
or Photo List.  
(fast reverse/fast forwards the disc when  
forward)  
pressed during playback.  
Search speed changes as  
follows:  
D Scroll bar:  
Appears when all of the folders/files  
do not fit on the list. To view the  
hidden items, press M/m.  
Fast forward  
M 1 t M 2  
Fast reverse  
m 1 t m 2  
E File number/Total number of files  
When you press and hold  
the button, fast forward/  
fast reverse continues at  
the selected speed until  
you release the button.  
F Folder name/File name/File size:  
Select a folder/file and press  
MARKER. A check mark appears  
next to the selected folder/file. You  
can then edit all the selected folders/  
files at once.  
To resume normal  
playback, press N.  
To display a file list, select a folder,  
and press  
.
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To display playback information  
Buttons  
Operations  
C*  
(slow, freeze  
frame)  
Plays in slow motion  
when pressed for more  
than one second in pause  
mode.  
Plays one frame at a time  
when pressed briefly in  
pause mode.  
Playing music CDs and MP3  
CD  
HDD  
DATA DVD DATA CD  
To resume normal  
playback, press N.  
To play from the USB device, see page 65.  
X (pause)  
Pauses playback.  
To resume normal  
playback, press N.  
DVD  
HDD  
* DivX files only  
To search for a file/time (DivX files only)  
Red button  
Blue button  
Yellow button  
1
2
Press INFO during playback.  
Green button  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
Select a search method using M/m.  
“File Search”  
MARKER  
</M/m/,,  
“Time Search”: Searches for a starting  
point by entering the time code.  
3
Select the number of the file or time  
code you want using the number buttons  
or </,.  
N
DISPLAY  
For example: Time Search  
To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes,  
and 20 seconds, enter “21020.”  
If you make a mistake, select another  
number.  
1 Press HDD or DVD.  
4
Press  
.
When you select DVD, insert a disc (see  
Playback starts from the selected  
number.  
To play a folder/file repeatedly (DivX files  
only)  
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
1
2
3
Press INFO during playback.  
3 Select “Media,” and press  
.
Select “Repeat” using M/m.  
4 Select “Music,” and press  
.
Select an item to be repeated using </  
,.  
“Folder”: repeats the current folder.  
“Title”: repeats the current file.  
The Music List appears.  
Options applicable only to the selected  
media are displayed.  
4
Press  
Repeat play starts.  
.
To cancel repeat play, select “Off” in  
step 3 or press CLEAR.  
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Example: HDD  
5 Select a track/file, and press  
or  
N.  
Playback starts.  
To stop playback  
Press x (stop).  
To scroll the list display by page (Page  
mode)  
A Media type: HDD, DVD, CD, or  
Various playback options  
USB  
B Current folder/track/file nameand  
playback information  
To display ID3 tag information  
Select an MP3 file on the Music List, and  
press DISPLAY.  
C Colour buttons:  
Press the same colour button on the  
remote.  
Press DISPLAY again to exit.  
Red button (“Edit”): Allows you to  
erase/copy folders/tracks/files,  
switch to the Playlist (page 62), etc.  
Green button (“Sort”): Sorts files by  
name or size.  
To create a Playlist  
You can create Playlists on the HDD.  
1
Press the red button (“Edit”) in the  
Music List to select “New Playlist,” and  
Yellow button (“Play Mode”):  
Allows you to set play mode  
(Repeat Play or Shuffle Play).  
Blue button (“Media”): Switches  
the list to the Title List, DivX List,  
or Photo List.  
press  
.
The “New Playlist” display appears.  
2
Select a file in the Music List (left) to  
add to the Playlist, and press  
To remove a file from the Playlist, press  
, to select the file in the Playlist  
(right), and press  
.
D Scroll bar:  
.
Appears when all of the folders/  
tracks/files do not fit on the list. To  
view the hidden folders/tracks/files,  
press M/m.  
To move the cursor back to the Music  
List (left), press <.  
3
4
Repeat step 2 to select all of the files you  
want to add to the Playlist.  
E Track/file number/Total number  
Press the red button (“Save”).  
The Playlist is saved and the display  
switches to the Playlist.  
To go back to the Music List, press the  
blue button (“Music List”).  
of tracks/files  
F Folder name/Track/file name/  
Playing time or file size:  
9”: Indicates the currently playing  
track/file.  
Notes on playing discs with a DTS sound  
track  
DTS audio signals are output only through the  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack or HDMI OUT  
jack.  
When you play a disc with DTS sound tracks, set  
“DTS” to “On” in the “Audio Out” setup  
”: Select a folder/track/file, and  
press MARKER. A check mark  
appears next to the selected folder/  
track/file. You can then edit all the  
selected folders/tracks/files at once.  
To display a track/file list, select a  
folder using M/m, and press  
.
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Playing photo files  
HDD DATA DVD DATA CD  
To view photo files from the USB device,  
see page 65.  
If you have a Sony TV compatible with  
“PhotoTV HD,” you can enjoy best quality  
images.  
HDD  
DVD  
A Media type: HDD, DVD, CD, or  
USB  
B Photo folder/file name  
C Date of photo folder/file  
D Photo folders/files  
Red button  
Blue button  
Yellow button  
Green button  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
”: Select a folder/file, and press  
MARKER  
MARKER. A check mark appears  
by the selected folder/file. You can  
then edit all the selected folders/  
files at once.  
</M/m/,,  
To display a photo file list, select a  
folder, and press  
.
E Colour buttons:  
1 Press HDD or DVD.  
Press the same colour button on the  
remote.  
Red button (“Edit”): Allows you to  
erase/copy folders/files, etc.  
Green button (“Sort”): Sorts files by  
name, date, or size.  
When you select DVD, insert a disc (see  
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
Yellow button (“Slideshow”):  
Allows you to start a slideshow.  
You can also play the slideshow  
with the sound (page 64).  
Blue button (“Media”): Switches  
the list to the Title List, Music List,  
or DivX List.  
3 Select “Media,” and press  
.
4 Select “Photo,” and press  
.
The Photo List appears.  
Options applicable only to the selected  
media are displayed.  
F Scroll bar:  
Appears when all of the folders/files  
do not fit on the list. To view the  
hidden items, press M/m.  
G Photo file number/Total number  
of photo files  
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Set the screen resolution of the TV to  
1080p or 1080i.  
5 Select a photo file, and press  
.
The photo file is displayed in full view.  
• To view the previous/next image,  
press ./>.  
When your TV is compatible with  
[VIDEO-A] mode, set the TV’s video/  
photo setting to [VIDEO-A] mode.  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the TV.  
• To rotate the image, press the green  
button (“Rotate”).  
• To start a slideshow from the current  
image, press N.  
To play a slideshow with the sound (HDD  
only)  
• To go back to the Photo List, press  
O RETURN.  
You can enjoy a slideshow while listening to  
the sound stored in the HDD. First prepare  
Music Playlists by adding audio tracks (see  
z
When you select photo files using the MARKER  
button, only the selected photo files are played in  
full view or slideshow.  
1
After step 4 of “Playing photo files” on  
page 63, press the yellow button  
(“Slideshow”) while a file is highlighted  
and select “Effect Setting,” then press  
.
b
• Thumbnail images of some photo files may not  
be displayed.  
• For DVD camcorder video files containing  
JPEG image files and movies, the recorder can  
play only the movie sections.  
The “Effect Setting” display appears.  
2
3
Select “BGM” or “Speed.”  
Select the desired Music Playlist or  
speed using </M/m/,.  
To scroll the list display by page (Page  
mode)  
When there is no Music Playlist on the  
HDD, a Music Playlist cannot be  
selected. Select “Repeat All” to play all  
the files.  
To zoom an image  
4
Select “Start,” and press  
.
1
2
Press ZOOM in full view.  
The slideshow starts with the sound.  
To stop the slideshow, press  
O RETURN or x (stop).  
Press ZOOM or  
repeatedly to change  
the magnification.  
Each time you press ZOOM or , the  
magnification changes as shown below.  
t t normal magnification  
b
• If there is no music file in the selected Music  
Playlist, the slideshow is played back with no  
sound.  
About “PhotoTV HD”  
• The “Effect Setting” setting will also be applied  
next time you play a slideshow. To play a  
slideshow without the sound, set “BGM” to  
“Off.”  
“PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed  
pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle  
textures and colours. By connecting Sony  
“PhotoTV HD” compatible devices using an  
HDMI cable, whole new world of photos can  
be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.  
For instance, the delicate texture of the  
human skin, flowers, sand and waves can  
now be displayed on a large screen in  
beautiful photo-like quality.  
To display the photo information  
1
Press DISPLAY in full view or  
slideshow.  
Photo file name and number are  
displayed.  
The colour buttons are also displayed.  
1
Connect the recorder to the TV using an  
HDMI cable (not supplied).  
2
3
Press the corresponding colour button to  
rotate the photo, adjust the speed of the  
slideshow, etc.  
2
Set “HDMI Resolution” to “Auto  
(1080p)” or “1080i” in the “Video In/  
Out” setup (page 92).  
Press DISPLAY again to turn off the  
information display.  
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7 Select a folder or file to copy, and  
press MARKER.  
Playing from the USB device  
A check mark appears by the selected  
item.  
• To clear the check mark, press  
MARKER again.  
• To select/unselect all items, press the  
yellow button (“Selection”)  
repeatedly.  
You can play DivX/music/photo files in the  
connected USB device.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Copying DivX/  
page 58.  
• To change the item order, press the  
green button (“Sort”) to select  
“Name,” “Size,” or “Date” (for photo  
2 Select a file, and press  
.
• For details on playing DivX video  
files, see page 59.  
files only), and press  
.
• For details on playing music files, see  
page 61.  
• For details on playing photo files, see  
page 63.  
8 Repeat step 7 to select all the folders  
or files you want to copy.  
9 Press the red button (“Start Copy”).  
The items are copied to the disc.  
• To play the disc on other DVD  
equipment, finalise the disc. For  
details, see steps 2 to 7 of “Playing the  
(Finalise)” on page 74.  
b
Do not remove the USB device during operation.  
Stop playback and turn off the list menu  
beforehand.  
Copying DivX/music/photo  
files to a disc  
z
To format DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, see page 81.  
You can copy the edited DivX/music/photo  
files to a disc.  
b
• You cannot copy files on the HDD to USB  
devices.  
1 Insert a DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video  
mode).  
• You cannot copy files to a recordable DVD that  
has been recorded using other recorders/devices.  
• DATA DVDs finalised on this recorder may not  
be able to play on other equipment.  
• You cannot copy a slideshow to a disc.  
• When copying more than 2 folder layers, only up  
to 2 folder layers can be copied on to the disc.  
2 Press HDD.  
3 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
4 Select “Media,” and press  
.
5 Select a file type (“Video (DivX),”  
“Photo,” or “Music”), and press  
.
The DivX List, Photo List, or Music List  
appears.  
6 Press the red button (“Edit”) to select  
“Copy,” and press  
The Copy List appears.  
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Title  
Erasing and Editing  
Before Editing  
This section explains the basic edit  
functions. Note that editing is irreversible.  
To edit titles without changing the original  
recordings, create a Playlist title (page 69).  
You can edit titles on the HDD.  
b
• Titles on DVDs cannot be edited. For DVD-  
RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode), titles can be erased.  
• You may lose the edited contents if you remove  
the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.  
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s  
control information is full, erase or edit  
unnecessary titles.  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
2 Select a title, and press the red  
button (“Edit”).  
The sub-menu appears.  
• The remaining disc space displayed on the  
screen may differ from the actual remaining disc  
space.  
3 Select an option, and press  
.
You can make the following edits to the  
title.  
• You cannot erase or edit titles during recording.  
“Erase”: Erases the selected titles  
“Dubbing”: Displays the Dubbing List  
“Rename”: Allows you to change the  
title name (page 68).  
“Protection”: Protects the selected titles.  
” appears next to the protected titles.  
“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title  
“Divide”: Divides a title into two titles  
“New Playlist”: Creates a playlist  
“Select All”: Selects all titles.  
“Unselect All”: Clears all check marks.  
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3 Press the red button (“Edit”) to select  
Erasing a title (Erase)  
“A-B Erase,” and press  
.
The “A-B Erase” display appears.  
-
-
RVR  
RWVR  
HDD  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
2 Select the title you want to erase  
using M/m.  
To erase the selected title only, go to  
step 5.  
3 Press MARKER.  
A check mark appears next to the  
selected title.  
• To clear the check mark, press  
MARKER again.  
4 Press N to start playback.  
5 Select point A using m/M, etc.,  
and press  
(“Start”).  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select all of  
the titles you want to erase.  
The start point (point A) is set.  
6 Select point B, and press (“End”).  
5 Press the red button (“Edit”) to select  
The end point (point B) is set.  
“Erase,” and press  
.
• To reset either point A or B, select  
“Start” or “End” using </,, and  
repeat from step 5 or 6.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
6 Select “Yes,” and press  
.
The selected titles are erased.  
7 Select “Erase,” and press  
.
The display asks for confirmation.  
b
8 Select “Yes,” and press  
.
Titles on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs or DVD-RWs/  
DVD-Rs (Video mode) cannot be erased.  
The scene is erased.  
9 Select “Finish,” and press to exit.  
Erasing a section of a title  
(A-B Erase)  
To cancel “A-B Erase”  
Press O RETURN. The Title List appears.  
HDD  
b
• Images or sound may be momentarily  
interrupted at the point where you erase a section  
of a title.  
• Sections shorter than about 3 seconds may not be  
erased.  
You can select a section (scene) in a title and  
erase it. Note that erasing scenes in a title  
cannot be undone.  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
2 Select the title you want to partially  
erase using M/m.  
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3 Press the red button (“Edit”) to select  
Dividing a title (Divide)  
“Rename,” and press  
.
You can enter up to 31 characters.  
HDD  
Input row: the current name  
If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do  
not want to reduce the picture quality, divide  
the title into two shorter titles. Note that  
dividing a title cannot be undone.  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
2 Select the title you want to divide into  
two titles using M/m.  
3 Press the red button (“Edit”) to select  
“Divide,” and press  
.
4 Move the cursor to the point where  
you want to insert the character using  
</M/m/,.  
The “Divide” display appears.  
• To erase all of the characters, press the  
yellow button (“Clear All”).  
5 Press </M/m/, to select the  
character you want to enter, and  
press  
.
The selected character appears at the  
input row.  
• To insert a space, select the empty key  
and press  
.
4 Press N to start playback.  
• To switch between alphabets and  
symbols, press the green button  
(“ABCabc”/“Symbols”).  
• To erase a character, move the cursor  
to the right of the character at the input  
row, and press the red button (“Back  
Space”).  
5 Select the dividing point using m/  
M, etc., and press  
The dividing point is set.  
(“Select”).  
• To reset the dividing point, select  
“Select” using <, and repeat this  
step.  
• To insert a character, move the cursor  
to the right of the point where you  
want to insert the character. Then  
6 Select “Divide,” and press  
.
The display asks for confirmation.  
7 Select “Yes,” and press  
.
select the character, and press  
.
The title is divided into two.  
6 Press the blue button (“Save”).  
To cancel the setting, press  
O RETURN.  
To cancel “Divide”  
Press O RETURN. The Title List appears.  
b
Only the characters displayed on the on-screen  
keyboard can be input with this recorder.  
Labelling a title (Rename)  
HDD  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
2 Select the title you want to rename  
using M/m.  
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8 Select “Finish,” and press  
.
A Playlist title is added to the Playlist.  
Creating and Editing a  
Playlist  
To cancel “New Playlist”  
Press O RETURN. The Title List appears.  
Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit  
without changing the actual recordings. You  
can create up to 99 Playlist titles.  
To play a Playlist title  
You can play a Playlist title on the HDD or a  
DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode).  
b
Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the  
“Copy-Once” copy protection signal cannot be  
dubbed or moved (page 110).  
1
2
Press the yellow button (“Go To”) while  
the Title List is displayed.  
Select “Playlist” using M/m, and press  
.
Creating a Playlist title  
To go back to the Title List, press the  
yellow button (“Title List”) again.  
HDD  
3
Select a Playlist title using M/m, and  
press  
.
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
Playback starts from the selected title.  
2 Select the title you want to include in  
the Playlist title.  
z
You can search for a Playlist title using the INFO  
button during playback (“Playlist Search”).  
3 Press the red button (“Edit”) to select  
“New Playlist,” and press  
.
The “New Playlist” display appears.  
To change the Playlist title order  
1
Press the green button (“Sort”) while the  
Playlist is displayed.  
2
Select “By Date” or “By Name” using  
M/m, and press  
.
b
You cannot make a Playlist title that contains  
scenes from both the titles in DR mode and the  
titles in other recording modes.  
4 Press N to start playback.  
Erasing a Playlist title  
5 Select the start point using m/M,  
etc., and press  
(“Start”).  
HDD  
The start point is set.  
1 Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the  
Playlist.  
6 Select the end point, and press  
(“End”).  
For details on switching to the Playlist,  
The end point is set.  
• To reset either start or end point, select  
“Start” or “End” using </,, and  
repeat from step 5 or 6.  
7 Select “Add,” and press  
.
A scene for a Playlist title is created.  
• To add more scenes, repeat steps 5 to  
• To add more scenes from another title,  
switch titles using ./>.  
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Editing a Playlist title  
HDD  
1 Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the  
Playlist.  
For details on switching to the Playlist,  
2 Select the Playlist title you want to  
edit using M/m.  
3 Press the red button (“Edit”) to select  
“Edit Playlist,” and press  
.
The Edit Playlist menu appears.  
4 Select a scene you want to edit, using  
</M/m/,.  
To preview a scene, press  
.
5 Press the corresponding colour  
button.  
• Green button (“Move”): Changes the  
scene order. Select a new location for  
the scene using </M/m/,, and press  
.
• Yellow button (“Add”): Adds a scene.  
Select the location into which you  
want to insert the scene using </M/  
m/,, then follow steps 5 to 7 of  
• Blue button (“Erase”): Erases the  
scene.  
To cancel “Edit Playlist”  
Press O RETURN. The Playlist appears.  
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Dubbing from the HDD to  
Dubbing (HDD y DVD)  
a DVD (HDD t DVD)  
Before Dubbing  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
RWVR RWVideo  
HDD  
-
-
RVideo  
RVR  
In this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying  
a recorded title on the internal hard disk  
drive (HDD) to another disc, or vice versa.”  
Before you start, read the following  
precautions, which are common to all  
dubbing methods.  
You can select the titles you want to dub at  
1× speed using Dubbing List.  
1 Insert the DVD that you are going to  
dub to.  
Before you start…  
• After you dub a title on the HDD to a  
DVD, the title cannot be edited on the  
DVD. Edit the title on the HDD  
beforehand.  
• When you dub a Playlist title containing  
scenes in various recording modes and  
select “Original” for the dubbing mode, the  
selected title will be dubbed in the current  
recording mode for analogue broadcasting  
(the default setting is SP). To change the  
recording mode, select a dubbing mode  
other than “Original.”  
2 Press HDD.  
3 Press TITLE LIST.  
4 Press the red button (“Edit”) to select  
“Dubbing,” and press  
The Dubbing List appears.  
.
• For titles containing scenes with various  
aspect ratios, dub on to DVD-RWs/DVD-  
Rs (VR mode) when dubbing from the  
HDD to DVDs.  
z
When you dub a Playlist title, it is recorded as an  
Original title.  
A Direction of dubbing  
B Total size (number) of the  
b
selected titles  
• Titles containing copy protection signals are  
moved. For details on “Move” function, see  
• No other operations are available during  
dubbing.  
C Detailed information of the  
selected title  
D Check mark  
• Timer recordings do not start while dubbing.  
Before you start dubbing, check the Timer List  
for any timer recordings that are due to start  
during a dubbing.  
E Available space on the disc to be  
dubbed (approximate)  
• The chapter marks in the dubbing source are  
dubbed. The position of chapter marks may be  
slightly changed from the original.  
• Depending on the DVD, the aspect ratio may  
change when the title is dubbed.  
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• When you select a dubbing mode other  
than “Original” in step 8, all the selected  
titles are dubbed in the selected dubbing  
mode. When you want to select a different  
dubbing mode for each title, dub titles one  
by one.  
5 Select a title you want to dub, and  
press MARKER.  
A check mark appears next to the  
selected title.  
• To cancel the selection, press  
MARKER again.  
• The dubbing speed does not exceed the  
maximum dubbing speed of this recorder  
even when using discs that support higher  
dubbing speeds. In addition, depending on  
the disc condition, the recorder may be  
unable to dub at the maximum dubbing  
speed.  
• To select/unselect all items, press the  
yellow button (“Selection”) to select  
“Select All” or “Unselect All,” and  
press  
.
• To switch between the Title List and  
the Playlist, press the blue button  
(“Switch List”).  
• To change the title order, press the  
green button (“Sort”) to select “By  
Name,” “By Length,” etc., and press  
.
To display dubbing information  
While dubbing at 1× speed, you can preview  
the title and check the dubbing information  
all the time. Press DISPLAY to hide the  
dubbing information.  
While dubbing at high-speed, or when  
dubbing information is not displayed, press  
DISPLAY to check the dubbing  
information.  
6 Repeat step 5 to select all of the titles  
you want to dub.  
7 Press the red button (“Start Dub”).  
The dubbing mode list appears.  
8 Select a dubbing mode using M/m,  
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and press  
.
While dubbing at high-speed, you can watch TV  
programmes using the recorder’s tuner.  
Dubbing starts.  
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video Mode)/  
DVD+Rs, the display asks for  
confirmation of finalisation after  
dubbing. If you select “Yes,” the disc  
will be finalised when the dubbing is  
finished.  
To cancel dubbing  
1
Press x REC STOP.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
2
Select “Yes,” and press  
.
When dubbing is stopped partway, no  
part of the title will be dubbed to the  
DVD. However, note that this will  
decrease the free space for DVD+Rs/  
DVD-Rs.  
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To format a new DVD, see “Differences between  
disc types” on page 74.  
About dubbing mode  
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• When you select “Original” in step 8,  
– Titles recorded in DR mode or Playlist  
titles containing scenes only in DR mode  
are all converted to 6 Mbps and dubbed.  
– Titles recorded in a recording mode other  
than DR mode are dubbed in the same  
mode as the recorded mode.  
– Playlist titles containing scenes in  
various recording modes are dubbed in  
the current recording mode for analogue  
broadcasting (the default setting is SP).  
• Bilingual titles are dubbed in stereo. Only the  
audio signal that is selected in “Bilingual  
Recording” in the “Audio In” setup (page 94)  
(“A/L” (default) or “B/R”) is dubbed to the  
DVD. To dub a bilingual title in a recording  
mode other than DR with both main and sub  
sounds, dub each title to a DVD-VR in  
“Original” mode one by one.  
• You cannot dub titles to finalised DVD-RWs/  
DVD-Rs/DVD+Rs. However, DVD-RWs  
finalised on this recorder can be dubbed again if  
you unfinalise the discs (page 82).  
• Audio descriptions and subtitles are not dubbed  
on DVDs.  
• Radio titles recorded on this recorder cannot be  
dubbed to a DVD.  
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To cancel dubbing  
Dubbing from a  
Finalised DVD to the  
HDD (DVD t HDD)  
1
Press x REC STOP.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
2
Select “Yes,” and press  
.
When dubbing is stopped partway, no  
part of the title will be dubbed to the  
HDD.  
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-
-
+
R
RWVR RWVideo  
HDD  
RW  
-
-
RVideo  
RVR  
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• You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to the  
HDD.  
You can dub titles on a finalised DVD to the  
HDD.  
• Bilingual titles are dubbed in stereo. Only the  
audio signal that is selected in “Bilingual  
Recording” in the “Audio In” setup (page 94)  
(“A/L” (default) or “B/R”) is dubbed to the  
HDD.  
1 Insert the finalised DVD that you are  
going to dub from.  
2 Press DVD.  
3 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
4 Select “Media,” and press  
.
5 Select “Video (Title),” and press  
.
6 Press the red button (“Edit”) to select  
“Dubbing,” and press  
The Dubbing List appears.  
.
7 Select a title you want to dub, and  
press MARKER.  
A check mark appears next to the  
selected title.  
• To cancel the selection, press  
MARKER again.  
• To select/unselect all items, press the  
yellow button (“Selection”) to select  
“Select All” or “Unselect All,” and  
press  
.
8 Repeat step 7 to select all of the titles  
you want to dub.  
9 Press the red button (“Start Dub”).  
The dubbing mode list appears.  
10 Select a dubbing mode using M/m,  
and press  
.
Dubbing starts.  
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When you select “Original” in step 10, titles are  
dubbed in the same mode as the recorded mode.  
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1 Insert a disc.  
Playing the Disc on  
Other DVD Equipment  
(Finalise)  
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press  
.
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
4 Select “Disc Information,” and press  
Finalising is necessary when you play discs  
dubbed with this recorder on other DVD  
equipment.  
Before finalising, check the differences  
between the disc types in the table below.  
.
The Disc Information display appears.  
5 Select “Finalise,” and press  
.
6 Select “Yes,” and press  
.
The recorder starts finalising the disc.  
Differences between disc types  
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.  
Finalising is unnecessary.  
+
RW  
Finalising is unnecessary when  
playing a disc on VR format  
compatible equipment.  
-
RWVR  
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For DVD+RWs/DVD+R or DVD-RW/DVD-R  
After finalising, you cannot edit or  
dub on the disc. However, a disc  
finalised on this recorder can be  
edited again if you unfinalise  
disc. Note that if you reformat the  
disc, all dubbed contents will be  
erased.  
Even if your other DVD equipment  
is VR format compatible, you may  
need to finalise the disc, especially  
if the recording time is short.  
(Video mode), DVD menus are created.  
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• Depending on the condition of the disc or the  
DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the  
discs are finalised.  
• The recorder may not be able to finalise the disc  
if it was recorded on another recorder.  
• Inserting an unfinalised disc into other DVD  
equipment may damage the dubbed contents.  
Finalising is necessary when  
playing on any equipment other  
than this recorder.  
-
RWVideo  
After finalising, you cannot dub on  
the disc. However, a disc finalised  
on this recorder can be dubbed  
again if you unfinalise (page 82) or  
reformat (page 81) the disc. Note  
that if you reformat the disc, all  
dubbed contents will be erased.  
Finalising is necessary. The disc  
can be played only on equipment  
that supports DVD-R in VR mode.  
You cannot edit or dub on the disc  
after finalising.  
-
RVR  
Finalising is necessary when  
playing on any equipment other  
than this recorder.  
+
R
-
RVideo  
After finalising, you cannot dub on  
the disc.  
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• No timer recordings or other operations are  
available when dubbing from the HDD  
camcorder.  
HDD/DV Camcorder Dubbing  
• The supported device is Sony HDD SD  
(standard definition) camcorder released in or  
before April 2009.  
• The recorder does not support the AVCHD  
format (HD (high definition) image quality).  
You can dub MPEG-2 format images (SD  
(standard definition) images) only.  
• When the HDD camcorder contains still images  
and moving images, only moving images can be  
dubbed to the recorder.  
• Playlist made with the HDD camcorder cannot  
be dubbed to the recorder.  
Dubbing from HDD  
Camcorder  
You can dub the contents of a Sony HDD  
camcorder to the hard disk drive of the  
recorder via the USB jack on the front panel.  
Methods to dub from the HDD camcorder  
include:  
– One-Touch Dubbing  
• When dubbing from the HDD camcorder, the  
recorder recognises and uses the shooting date  
and time information of the HDD camcorder. If  
the HDD camcorder’s clock is incorrect, the  
recorder may not dub the contents properly. Set  
the HDD camcorder’s clock correctly before  
shooting.  
• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of  
the HDD camcorder memory onto the recorder.  
• If you dub the contents recorded in high quality  
mode in the HDD camcorder to the recorder, it  
may take longer to finish dubbing than the  
recording.  
– Dubbing using the on-screen display  
Follow the instructions in “Preparing for  
HDD camcorder dubbing,” and then move  
on to the section on dubbing.  
Before you start HDD camcorder  
dubbing…  
• Check that the HDD of the recorder has  
enough available space for the dubbing  
(page 82). You can open up disc space by  
erasing titles (page 67).  
• The contents are dubbed in the current  
recording mode for analogue broadcasting  
and external input (the default setting is  
SP). To check or change the recording  
mode, press INPUT to switch the input  
source to analogue broadcasting or the  
external input, and press REC MODE  
repeatedly.  
• Set the recorder and HDD camcorder to the same  
colour system.  
• When the total number of titles on the HDD of  
the recorder exceeds 999, you cannot dub the  
contents on the HDD camcorder to the recorder.  
How titles and chapters are created  
In each dubbing operation, the contents  
dubbed to the recorder are divided into titles  
by the shooting date. If the date has been  
changed to the next day during one shooting  
session, the shot image is included in the title  
of the date when the shooting session started.  
The title is divided into chapters. Each  
shooting session on the HDD camcorder  
becomes a chapter.  
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• If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks,  
page 45.  
• If you want to dub the contents of the HDD  
camcorder on a DVD, dub them to the HDD of  
the recorder first, and then edit the title on the  
HDD and dub it to a DVD.  
• Parts that have finished dubbing remain on the  
recorder when the disc space of the recorder  
becomes full or you stop dubbing partway.  
• Dolby Digital 5.1ch audio recorded in the HDD  
camcorder is down-converted to 2ch audio when  
dubbed to the recorder.  
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The title names are automatically labelled as “USB  
*** (start time of the first shooting session).”  
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Even if the scenes are recorded on the same day,  
they are dubbed and divided into two or more titles  
when the total recording time exceeds 8 hours or  
the total number of scenes exceeds 99.  
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• Connect the HDD camcorder directly to the  
recorder.  
Preparing for HDD camcorder  
dubbing  
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while dubbing.  
• When signal input to the USB jack on the front  
panel or recorder operation cannot be performed  
correctly when using an HDD camcorder,  
connect the HDD camcorder to the LINE IN jack  
and follow the instructions of “Recording from  
Connect an HDD camcorder to the USB jack  
on the recorder.  
Refer as well to the instruction manual  
supplied with the HDD camcorder before  
connecting.  
1 Turn on your HDD camcorder and the  
recorder.  
One-Touch Dubbing from HDD  
camcorder (ONE-TOUCH DUB)  
2 Connect your HDD camcorder to the  
USB jack on the front panel.  
HDD  
DVD recorder  
You can dub contents of your HDD  
camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder  
with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH  
DUB button on the recorder.  
to USB jack  
When dubbing from the HDD camcorder for  
the first time, all of the contents are dubbed  
to the recorder. The next time, only newly  
shot sessions that have not been dubbed yet  
are dubbed to the recorder.  
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Preparing for HDD  
camcorder dubbing” on page 76, and  
press ONE-TOUCH DUB on the recorder.  
The recorder starts dubbing the contents on  
the HDD camcorder to the HDD Title List of  
the recorder.  
USB cable  
(not supplied)  
USB output  
HDD camcorder  
To stop during dubbing  
Press x REC STOP.  
: Signal flow  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop dubbing.  
3 Set your HDD camcorder to the USB  
connection mode (example:  
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• The one-touch dubbing button on the HDD  
camcorder does not function with the recorder.  
• In One-Touch Dubbing, the contents that have  
already been dubbed to the recorder are not  
dubbed again even after you erase them from the  
recorder. To dub the same contents to the  
recorder again, reset the date and time for One-  
Touch Dubbing by performing “One-Touch  
Dubbing reset” in the “System 2” setup  
(page 89), then perform One-Touch Dubbing  
again.  
COMPUTER” or “ USB  
CONNECT”).  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the HDD  
camcorder.  
• Data about the dubbed contents are all cleared  
when you reset the recorder (page 105).  
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8 Press the red button (“Start Dub”).  
The recorder starts dubbing the contents  
on the HDD camcorder to the HDD Title  
List of the recorder.  
Dubbing from HDD camcorder  
using the on-screen display  
(HDD-Cam Dubbing)  
HDD  
To stop dubbing  
Press x REC STOP. Or, select “Cancel,”  
You can dub the contents of your HDD  
camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder  
using the on-screen display.  
and press  
.
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You can select up to 999 scenes to dub to the  
recorder at one time.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Preparing for  
76.  
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
3 Select “HDD-Cam/DV,” and press  
.
4 Select “HDD-Cam Dubbing,” and  
press  
.
5 Select “Yes” or “No” using </,,  
and press  
.
When you select “Yes,” all the scenes on  
the HDD camcorder are sorted by date  
and put into a folder named with the  
date.  
When you select “No,” a list of all the  
scenes on the HDD camcorder is  
displayed.  
6 Select a scene/folder you want to dub  
to the recorder using </M/m/,,  
and press MARKER.  
A check mark appears next to the  
selected item.  
• To clear the check mark, press  
MARKER again.  
• To select/unselect all items, press the  
yellow button (“Selection”) to select  
“Select All” or “Unselect All,” and  
press  
.
• To preview a scene without sound,  
press . To exit the preview, press  
x (stop).  
7 Repeat step 6 to select all of the  
scenes/folders you want to dub.  
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• You cannot make a recording while DV  
camcorder dubbing.  
• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not  
output signals.  
Dubbing from DV  
Camcorder  
• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:  
– signal input to the DV IN jack on the front  
panel or recorder operation cannot be  
performed correctly when using a digital video  
Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and  
follow the instructions of “Recording from  
– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do  
not connect a MICRO MV format digital video  
camera even if it has an i.LINK jack.  
– the images on the tape contain copy protection  
signals, which limit recording.  
This section explains dubbing with a DV  
camcorder via the DV IN jack on the front  
panel. If you want to dub by way of the  
LINE IN jacks, see “Recording from  
The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to  
the i.LINK standard.  
Follow the instructions in “Preparing for DV  
camcorder dubbing,” and then move on to  
the section on dubbing. For more  
information about i.LINK, see “About  
• Set the recorder and DV camcorder to the same  
colour system (page 92).  
• When the total number of titles on the HDD  
exceeds 999, you cannot dub the contents on the  
DV camcorder to the recorder.  
Before you start DV camcorder dubbing…  
• Check that the HDD of the recorder has  
enough available space for the dubbing  
(page 82). You can open up disc space by  
erasing titles (page 67).  
Hookups  
DVD recorder  
How chapters are created  
The contents dubbed to the HDD become a  
single title. This title is divided into chapters.  
Chapters are created for each shooting  
session on the tape and each pause during  
dubbing.  
to DV IN  
To use this recorder’s auto chapter setting,  
be sure to correctly set the clock on your DV  
camcorder before shooting.  
Preparing for DV camcorder  
dubbing  
i.LINK cable  
(not supplied)  
You can connect a DV camcorder to the DV  
IN jack on the recorder to dub or edit from a  
DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is  
straightforward because the recorder will  
fast forward and rewind the tape for you –  
you do not need to operate your DV  
camcorder.  
DV output  
DV camcorder  
: Signal flow  
Refer as well to the instruction manual  
supplied with the DV camcorder before  
connecting.  
1 Insert the source DV/Digital8 format  
tape into your DV camcorder, and set  
the DV camcorder to video playback  
mode.  
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2 Press REC MODE on the remote  
repeatedly to select the recording  
mode.  
One-Touch dubbing from DV  
camcorder (ONE-TOUCH DUB)  
To change the recording mode, press  
INPUT to switch the input source to  
analogue broadcasting or the external  
input beforehand.  
For details about the recording mode,  
see page 109.  
HDD  
You can dub the entire contents of a DV/  
Digital8 format tape to the HDD with a  
single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB  
button on the recorder. The recorder controls  
the DV camcorder for the whole process,  
and completes the dubbing.  
3 Set the “DV Input” setting in the  
“Audio In” setup (page 94).  
You are ready to start dubbing. Select  
one of the dubbing methods on the  
following pages.  
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Preparing for DV  
camcorder dubbing” on page 78, and  
press ONE-TOUCH DUB on the recorder.  
The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts  
dubbing the tape contents.  
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After the dubbing is finished, the recorder  
rewinds the tape to the beginning.  
• You cannot connect more than one piece of  
digital video equipment to the recorder.  
• You cannot control the recorder using another  
device or another recorder of the same model.  
• You cannot dub date, time, or the contents of the  
cassette memory onto the HDD.  
To stop during dubbing  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop dubbing.  
• If you dub from a DV/Digital8 format tape that  
is recorded in multiple sound tracks, such as a  
tape with multiple sampling frequencies  
(48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound or an  
unnatural sound will be output when playing  
back the sampling frequency switch point on the  
disc.  
• The recorded picture may be momentarily  
affected or the start and end points of a title may  
be different from what you have set if the source  
DV/Digital8 format tape is in any of the  
following conditions. In this case, connect your  
DV camcorder to the LINE IN jack and follow  
the instructions of “Recording from Connected  
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• The recorder will pause dubbing when there is a  
blank space or an image containing copy  
protection signals or signals in a different colour  
system from that of the recorder on the tape. The  
recorder will resume dubbing automatically  
when receiving a recordable signal within  
5 minutes. Otherwise, DV One-Touch Dubbing  
ends automatically.  
• DV One-Touch Dubbing ends automatically  
when the recorder cannot receive a recordable  
signal for 12 seconds at the beginning of the  
tape.  
– There is a blank space in the recorded portion  
of the tape.  
• If the HDD camcorder is also connected to the  
USB jack, dubbing from the HDD camcorder  
starts when you press the ONE-TOUCH DUB  
button. Disconnect the HDD camcorder from the  
USB jack to dub from the DV camcorder.  
• When Timer recording is about to start during  
DV One-Touch Dubbing, a message appears.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
– The tape’s time code is not sequential.  
– If the picture size or the recording mode on the  
tape being dubbed changes.  
• A blank or black coloured screen will be dubbed  
when the recorder is set to a different colour  
system from the DV tape contents’ system. Set  
“Input Colour System” in the “Video In/Out”  
setup to the same colour system as the DV tape  
contents’ system (page 92).  
• When dubbing bilingual titles on the DV/  
Digital8 format tape, set “Bilingual Recording”  
to either “A/L” (default) or “B/R” in the “Audio  
In” setup (page 94).  
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• You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one  
second.  
Dubbing from DV camcorder  
using the on-screen display  
(DV Dubbing)  
• The recorder will pause recording when there is  
a blank space or an image containing copy  
protection signals or signals in a different colour  
system from that of the recorder on the tape. The  
recorder will resume recording automatically  
when receiving a recordable signal within  
5 minutes. Otherwise, the recorder stops DV  
dubbing and exits to the System Menu.  
HDD  
You can select and dub scenes while playing  
a DV/Digital8 format tape.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Preparing for  
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
3 Select “HDD-Cam/DV,” and press  
.
4 Select “DV Dubbing,” and press  
.
5 Find the point on the DV/Digital8  
format tape that you want to start  
dubbing from using m/M, etc.,  
and press X.  
6 Select “REC Start,” and press  
.
The recorder starts dubbing.  
7 Select “REC Pause,” and press  
.
The recorder pauses dubbing.  
8 Press N and repeat steps 5 to 7 to  
dub more scenes.  
9 Select “REC Stop,” and press  
.
The selected scenes are dubbed as a  
single title.  
To exit “DV Dubbing”  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
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Disc Settings (Disc  
Information)  
Settings and Adjustments  
Using the Disc Setup  
Menus (Disc Setup)  
You can check the disc information and use  
the following functions.  
You can adjust HDD/DVD related settings.  
Example: When a DVD-RW (VR mode) is  
inserted.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the  
recorder is in stop mode or during  
playback.  
2 Select “Disc Setup” using M/m, and  
press  
.
3 Select the desired setup item using  
M/m, and press  
.
See the explanations in the following  
sections.  
1 “Disc Name”  
2 “Used Space”/“Remain”  
(approximate): Displays used/  
remaining time of the disc in current  
recording mode (example: SP mode).  
3 “Disc Protection”: Displays whether  
protection is set.  
4 “Disc Type”  
5 “Format Type”: Displays the  
recording format.  
6 Disc setting buttons  
Available settings differ depending on  
the disc type.  
“Finalise” (page 74)/“Unfinalise”  
“Format”: Formats a disc. For DVD-  
RWs, select a recording format (VR  
mode or Video mode) (page 74).  
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Unfinalise  
Formatting theHDD(HDD  
Formatting)  
You can unfinalise a disc when the disc is  
finalised.  
You can check used/remaining space of the  
HDD and use the following functions.  
For DVD-RWs (Video mode)  
DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been  
finalised to prohibit additional dubbing can  
be unfinalised to allow further dubbing.  
For DVD-RWs (VR mode)  
If you cannot edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode)  
that has been finalised with other DVD  
equipment, unfinalise the disc.  
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The recorder may not unfinalise DVD-RWs  
(Video mode) that have been finalised on another  
recorder.  
A “Used Space”/“Remain”  
(approximate): Displays used/  
remaining time in current recording  
mode (example: DR mode) and used/  
remaining space on the HDD.  
1
2
Select “Unfinalise,” and press  
Select “Yes,” and press  
The recorder starts unfinalising the disc.  
Unfinalising may take several minutes.  
.
.
B HDD setting buttons  
“Erase”: Erases all titles (except  
protected titles) on the HDD.  
3
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.  
“Format”: Formats the HDD to resolve  
the problem when the hard disk error  
occurred. All of the recorded content on  
the HDD will be erased.  
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Using the Setup Menus  
(Initial Setup)  
Clock Setting  
The recorder will automatically set the clock  
when any digital channels have been  
scanned and stored.  
You can change the settings of the recorder,  
such as channel settings, audio settings, etc.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the  
recorder is in stop mode or during  
playback.  
Auto Clock Setting  
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when  
a programme position in your local area  
broadcasts a time signal.  
2 Select “Initial Setup” using M/m,  
and press  
.
Select “On,” and press  
.
• If the recorder does not receive a time  
signal from any station, select “Off,” and  
set the clock manually.  
3 Select the desired setup item using  
M/m, and press  
.
See the explanations in the following  
sections.  
The default settings are underlined.  
Manual Clock Setting  
Set the day, month, year, hour, and minutes  
using </M/m/,, and press  
clock.  
to start the  
Summer Time  
Select “On” when you are now on summer  
time, and press  
.
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– “Network ID”: Set this according to  
the information supplied from your  
cable provider. The recorder will  
receive the selected network.  
Aerial Reception  
Settings (Channel)  
4
5
Select “Start” using M/m, and press  
The recorder starts scanning the  
channels.  
.
You can make tuner and channel settings for  
the recorder.  
Select “Yes,” and press  
.
When you select “All” in step 2, the  
recorder proceeds to scan analogue  
channels.  
Auto Channel Setting  
Presets channels automatically.  
1
2
Select your country/region using </  
To cancel scanning  
Press O RETURN. When a result display  
appears, select “Yes” to save the result.  
,, and press m.  
Select the channel type you want to  
preset using </,, and press m.  
b
When you set channels using “Auto Channel  
Setting,” the timer settings in the Timer List will  
be erased.  
All  
Scans both digital and  
analogue channels.  
Digital  
Analog  
Scans only digital  
channels.  
Digital Manual Setting  
Scans only analogue  
channels. When you  
select this, go to step 4.  
Presets digital channels on a specific  
frequency.  
When some digital terrestrial channels  
cannot be set using “Auto Channel Setting,”  
use this function to set them manually.  
3
Select an item using M/m, and change  
the settings using </, or number  
buttons.  
• When you set “Digital Source” to  
“Antenna” in “Easy Setup” (page 23),  
set the following items.  
– “Service Type”: To scan all the  
channels including pay-per-view  
digital channels, select “All  
Services.” To scan only free  
channels, select “Free Services.”  
– “Start Frequency”/“EndFrequency”:  
Set the start/end frequency for scan.  
• When you set “Digital Source” to  
“Cable” in “Easy Setup” (page 23), set  
the following items.  
1
2
Select “Service Type” using </,,  
and press m (page 84).  
Set “Channel Number” using </,.  
The “Frequency” and “Band width” will  
be adjusted accordingly. When you  
want to set “Frequency” and “Band  
width” manually, select the item using  
M/m, and change the settings using </  
, or number buttons.  
3
4
Select “Start” using M/m, and press  
The recorder starts scanning the digital  
channels.  
.
Select “Yes,” and press  
.
– “Service Type”: See above.  
– “Scan Type”: Normally select  
“Quick Scan” for quick tuning. If no  
channel is found using “Quick  
Scan,” try “Full Scan” though it may  
take some time.  
To cancel scanning  
Press O RETURN. When a result display  
appears, select “Yes” to save the result.  
– “Frequency”: Set this according to  
the information supplied from your  
cable provider.  
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Channel  
Digital Channel List  
Press </, repeatedly until the channel  
you want is displayed.  
• To select a cable or satellite channel, press  
</, until the channel you want is  
displayed.  
Allows you to disable/enable or arrange the  
digital channels.  
Select a channel using M/m, and press the  
corresponding colour button.  
• Green button (“Disable”): Disables the  
selected channel. The disabled channel  
will not appear on the EPG display and will  
be skipped when you press PROG +/–.  
Press the red button (“Enable”) to enable  
the channel again.  
Receivable channels  
TV system  
Channel coverage  
BG (West European E2 – E12 VHF  
Countries, except  
Italian A – H VHF  
those listed below)  
• Yellow button (“Swap”): Changes the  
channel order. Select the channel you want  
to move, and press the yellow button  
(“Swap”). Then select another channel to  
swap positions with, and press the yellow  
button (“Swap”).  
E21 – E69 UHF  
S1 – S20 CATV  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
S01 – S05 CATV  
DK (East European R1 – R12 VHF  
• Blue button (“Signal”): Displays the signal  
strength and the signal quality.  
Countries)  
R21 – R69 UHF  
S1 – S20 CATV  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
S01 – S05 CATV  
Analog Manual Setting  
Allows you to edit, erase, or arrange the  
analogue channels.  
I (Great Britain)  
L* (France)  
B21 – B69 UHF  
S1 – S20 CATV  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
S01 – S05 CATV  
F2 – F10 VHF  
1
2
Select a channel using M/m, and press  
the red button (“Edit”).  
Select the item you want to change using  
M/m, and change the settings using </  
,.  
F21 – F69 UHF  
B – Q CATV  
3
Press the red button (“Save”).  
• To preset another channel, repeat from  
step 1.  
• To erase a channel, select the channel,  
and press the green button (“Erase”).  
• To change the channel order, see  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
* To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.”  
Tuning the French CATV channels  
This recorder can scan the CATV channels  
B to Q and the HYPER frequency channels  
S21 to S41. On the Channel Set menu, the  
channels are indicated as CC1 to CC44. For  
example, channel B is indicated by Channel  
Set number CC1, and channel Q is indicated  
by Channel Set number CC23 (see the table  
below). If the CATV channel you want to  
preset is indicated by its frequency (for  
example, 152.75 MHz), refer to the table  
below to find the corresponding channel  
number.  
CH System  
Select the region to get the best broadcast  
reception.  
FR  
Select this when in France.  
Western  
Euro  
Select this when in West  
European countries.  
UK  
Select this when in Great  
Britain.  
Eastern  
Euro  
Select this when in East  
European countries.  
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Corre-  
sponding  
channel  
Channel  
Set  
number  
Receivable  
Frequency  
range (MHz)  
Corre-  
sponding  
channel  
Channel  
Set  
number  
Receivable  
Frequency  
range (MHz)  
S34  
S35  
S36  
S37  
S38  
S39  
S40  
S41  
CC37  
CC38  
CC39  
CC40  
CC41  
CC42  
CC43  
CC44  
403.25–411.25  
411.25–419.25  
419.25–427.25  
427.25–435.25  
435.25–443.25  
443.25–451.25  
451.25–459.25  
459.25–467.25  
B
C
CC1  
CC2  
116.75–124.75  
124.75–132.75  
132.75–140.75  
140.75–148.75  
148.75–156.75  
156.75–164.75  
164.75–172.75  
172.75–180.75  
180.75–188.75  
188.75–196.75  
196.75–204.75  
204.75–212.75  
212.75–220.75  
220.75–228.75  
228.75–236.75  
236.75–244.75  
244.75–252.75  
252.75–260.75  
260.75–268.75  
268.75–276.75  
276.75–284.75  
284.75–292.75  
292.75–300.75  
299.25–307.25  
307.25–315.25  
315.25–323.25  
323.25–331.25  
331.25–339.25  
339.25–347.25  
347.25–355.25  
355.25–363.25  
363.25–371.25  
371.25–379.25  
379.25–387.25  
387.25–395.25  
395.25–403.25  
D
CC3  
D
CC4  
E
CC5  
F
CC6  
F
CC7  
G
CC8  
H
CC9  
AFT  
H
CC10  
CC11  
CC12  
CC13  
CC14  
CC15  
CC16  
CC17  
CC18  
CC19  
CC20  
CC21  
CC22  
CC23  
CC24  
CC25  
CC26  
CC27  
CC28  
CC29  
CC30  
CC31  
CC32  
CC33  
CC34  
CC35  
CC36  
On  
Turns on the Auto Fine  
Tuning function.  
Normally select this position.  
I
J
J
Off  
Allows you to adjust the  
picture manually.  
K
L
• If the Auto Fine Tuning function does not  
work effectively, select “Off” and press m  
to select “Level.” Press </, to obtain a  
clearer picture.  
L
M
N
Sound System  
Select an available TV system (page 85).  
N
O
B/G  
Select this when in West  
European countries, except  
those listed in “Receivable  
P
P
Q
D/K  
I
Select this when in East  
European countries.  
S21  
S22  
S23  
S24  
S25  
S26  
S27  
S28  
S29  
S30  
S31  
S32  
S33  
Select this when in Great  
Britain.  
L
Select this when in France.  
Name  
Press </, to change or enter a new  
station name. The recorder must receive  
channel information for station names to  
appear automatically.  
To enter characters, see page 68.  
Decoder  
Sets the external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal  
Plus analogue decoder) channels.  
For details, see page 28.  
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Auto Chapter  
Recorder Settings  
(System 1)  
The recorder can automatically divide a  
recording (title) into chapters by inserting  
chapter marks. You can select chapter mark  
intervals or disable this function.  
Standby Mode  
Off  
No chapter mark is  
inserted.  
Mode 1  
When the recorder is turned  
off,  
10 minutes  
Inserts chapter marks at  
approximately 10-minute  
intervals.  
– Input signals from the LINE  
1/DECODER jack are not  
output from the LINE 3 –  
TV jack (page 25) and the  
connected external decoder  
cannot be used (page 27).  
– Aerial input signals are not  
output to the connected TV.  
To watch TV, use a splitter to  
divide aerial input signals  
between the TV and the  
15 minutes  
Inserts chapter marks at  
approximately 15-minute  
intervals.  
b
• The actual chapter mark interval may vary  
depending on the amount of information  
contained in the video to be recorded.  
• The “Auto Chapter” function is not available  
during dubbing.  
Mode 2  
When the recorder is turned  
off, input signals from the  
LINE 1/DECODER jack are  
output from the LINE 3 – TV  
jack and aerial input signals  
are output to the connected  
TV. The standby power  
EP Mode Time  
Sets the maximum continuous recording  
time for recording in EP mode (only for  
analogue broadcasts or an external input).  
consumption is higher than  
that of “Mode 1.”  
6 hours  
Allows you to record  
continuously for 6 hours.  
Auto Power off  
8 hours  
Allows you to record  
continuously for 8 hours  
with lower picture  
quality.  
On  
The recorder automatically  
turns off when you do not  
press any buttons for 6 hours  
in stop mode. The display asks  
for confirmation about one  
minute before the recorder  
turns off. If you want to keep  
the recorder on, select  
Control for HDMI  
On  
Allows you to use the  
“Control for HDMI”  
function (page 20).  
“Cancel,” and press  
.
Off  
Turns off the function.  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
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EPG Type Select  
Command Mode  
Selects the EPG (Electronic Programme  
Guide) type to use.  
The default setting varies depending on the  
country/region.  
Changes the Command Mode of the  
recorder to avoid interference with your  
other Sony DVD recorder or player.  
1
Select a Command Mode (“1,” “2,” or  
“3 (Default setting)”), and press  
.
GUIDE  
Plus+  
Select this to use the Gemstar  
GUIDE Plus+ electronic  
programme guide (page 36).  
b
The default command mode setting for this  
recorder and the supplied remote is “3.”  
The remote does not function if different  
command modes are set for the recorder and  
remote. Set the same command mode.  
You can check the Command Mode for the  
recorder in the front panel display (page 13).  
Freeview+ Select this to use the digital  
electronic programme guide  
b
When you switch the EPG type, the timer settings  
that have been set will be erased.  
2
Set the Command Mode for the remote  
so it matches the Command Mode for  
the recorder you set above.  
®
Follow the steps below to set the  
Command Mode on the remote.  
DivX Registration  
1 Hold down  
.
Displays the registration code of DivX video  
files for this recorder.  
2 While holding down , enter the  
Command Mode code number using  
the number buttons.  
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:  
®
This DivX Certified device must be  
3 Hold down both the number and  
buttons at the same time for more  
than three seconds.  
registered in order to play DivX Video-on-  
Demand (VOD) content. Go to  
vod.divx.com with this code to complete the  
registration process and learn more about  
DivX VOD.  
Version  
You can check the software version.  
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Auto Finalisation  
Recorder Settings  
(System 2)  
On  
When you remove a disc  
from the recorder, the  
recorder automatically  
finalises the disc.  
Software Update  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
You can check the current software version  
of the built-in digital tuner and keep it up to  
date with the latest software.  
Front Panel Display  
Auto  
Updates the software  
automatically. Normally,  
select this position.  
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel  
display.  
Off  
Does not update the  
software automatically.  
On  
Off  
Bright lighting.  
Turns off the lighting and  
saves power consumption  
when the power is off.  
Start  
Updates the software  
manually.  
b
b
Do not turn off the recorder during updating the  
software.  
When you select “Off,” Child Lock is not  
available. To set the Child Lock, select “On.”  
CI Information (RDR-DC105/  
DC205/DC305/DC505 only)  
You can see the CI information. The  
displayed information differs depending on  
the CI module.  
One-Touch Dubbing reset  
Resets the date and time for One-Touch  
Dubbing from HDD camcorder. The  
recorder will dub all of the contents on the  
HDD camcorder next time you press the  
ONE-TOUCH DUB button. The display  
asks for confirmation.  
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D.TV Audio(Primary)/  
D.TV Audio(Secondary)  
Language Settings  
(Language)  
D.TV Subtitle(Primary)/  
D.TV Subtitle(Secondary)  
You can make language settings.  
D.TV Teletext(Primary)/  
D.TV Teletext(Secondary)  
OSD Language  
Switches the display language on the screen.  
Selects main and sub audio, subtitle, or  
teletext language for multilingual  
programmes.  
When the language set in “D.TV  
Audio(Primary)”/“D.TV  
DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language for the DVD menu.  
Subtitle(Primary)”/“D.TV  
Teletext(Primary)” is not available, the  
language that is set in “D.TV  
Audio(Secondary)”/“D.TV  
DVD Audio (DVD VIDEO only)  
Subtitle(Secondary)”/“D.TV  
Teletext(Secondary)” will be selected.  
Switches the language of the sound track.  
When you select “Original,” the language  
given priority in the disc is selected.  
• When you select “OSD Follow,” the  
language that is set in “OSD Language”  
will be selected.  
• When you select “Audio Follow,” the  
subtitle language changes according to the  
language you selected for the sound track.  
DVD Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language of the subtitles  
recorded on the disc.  
When you select “Audio Follow,” the  
subtitle language changes according to the  
language you selected for the sound track.  
z
If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “DVD  
Audio,” or “DVD Subtitle,” press  
, and enter a  
language code from “Language Code List” on  
page 111.  
b
If you select a language that is not recorded on the  
DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will  
be automatically selected.  
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Component Video Out  
Video Settings (Video In/  
Out)  
Selects the signal format in which the  
recorder outputs video signals: interlace or  
progressive, from the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks.  
You can adjust items related to the image,  
such as size and colour, according to the type  
of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the  
recorder.  
Normal (Inter- Outputs signals in the  
lace)  
interlace format.  
Progressive  
Outputs signals in the  
progressive format. Select  
this when you want to view  
progressive signals.  
TV Type  
Select the playback picture size according to  
the type of connected TV (widescreen/wide  
mode TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV).  
b
• When using the HDMI connection (page 17),  
“Progressive” cannot be selected.  
16:9  
Select this when  
connecting to a widescreen  
TV or TV with a wide  
mode function.  
• When you set “LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]” to  
“RGB [Video/RGB]” or “RGB [Decoder],” you  
cannot set “Component Video Out.”  
• When you connect the recorder to a monitor or  
projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT jacks, do not set “LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]”  
to “RGB [Video/RGB]” or “RGB [Decoder].” If  
you set “LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]” to “RGB  
[Video/RGB]” or “RGB [Decoder],” in this case,  
the picture may not appear.  
4:3 Letter Box Select this when  
connecting to a 4:3 screen  
TV. Displays a wide  
picture with bands on the  
upper and lower portions  
of the screen.  
• When picture noise appears after you set the  
recorder to progressive format, hold down x  
(stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close)  
on the recorder.  
4:3 Pan Scan Select this when  
connecting to a 4:3 screen  
TV. Automatically  
displays a wide picture on  
the entire screen and cuts  
off the portions that do not  
fit.  
LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]  
Selects a method of outputting video signals  
for the LINE 3 – TV jack and a method of  
inputting video signals for the LINE 1/  
DECODER jack. The picture will not be  
clear if this setting does not match the type  
of video input signal.  
16:9  
4:3 Letter Box  
4:3 Pan Scan  
Video [Video/ Outputs video signals/  
RGB]  
inputs video signals or  
RGB signals.  
Video  
[Decoder]  
Outputs video signals.  
Select this when  
connecting to an external  
decoder (PAY-TV/Canal  
Plus analogue decoder). If  
you connect to a cable box/  
satellite receiver such as  
CanalSat, do not select this  
option.  
b
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be  
selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan”  
or vice-versa.  
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S-Video  
[S-Video]  
Outputs/inputs S-video  
signals.  
HDMI Resolution  
Selects the type of video signals output from  
the HDMI OUT jack. If the picture is not  
clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try  
another option that suits the disc and your  
TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to  
the instruction manual supplied with the TV/  
projector, etc.  
RGB [Video/  
RGB]  
Outputs RGB signals/  
inputs video signals or  
RGB signals.  
RGB  
[Decoder]  
Outputs RGB signals.  
Select this when  
connecting to an external  
decoder (PAY-TV/Canal  
Plus analogue decoder). If  
you connect to a cable box/  
satellite receiver such as  
CanalSat, do not select this  
option.  
Auto (1080p) Normally select this.  
The recorder outputs  
signals starting from the  
highest resolution  
acceptable to the TV:  
1080p > 1080i > 720p >  
576p(480p)  
If the resulting image  
format is undesirable, try  
another setting that suits  
your TV.  
b
If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB  
signals, the image will not be displayed in the  
selected method on the TV screen even if you  
select “S-Video [S-Video],” “RGB [Video/  
RGB],” or “RGB [Decoder].” Refer to the  
instructions supplied with your TV.  
1080i  
Outputs 1080i video  
signals.  
720p  
576p  
Outputs 720p video signals.  
Outputs 576p(480p) video  
signals.  
Input Colour System  
Selects the colour system when picture noise  
appears. This setting is effective when you  
record an analogue broadcast or an external  
input.  
b
When picture noise appears after you change the  
“HDMI Resolution” setting, hold down x (stop)  
on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the  
recorder.  
Auto  
Recorder automatically  
detects signals of colour  
systems and selects the  
appropriate colour system.  
PAL  
Selects the PAL colour  
system.  
SECAM  
Selects the SECAM colour  
system.  
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4:3 Video Output  
Audio Input Settings  
(Audio In)  
This setting is effective only when you set  
“TV Type” to “16:9” in the “Video In/Out”  
setup.  
Adjust this setting to watch 4:3 aspect ratio  
signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on  
your TV, change the setting on your TV, not  
this recorder.  
You can adjust the sound according to the  
playback and connection conditions.  
NICAM Select  
Note that this setting is effective only for  
HDMI connection.  
For details on NICAM system, see page 51.  
Full  
Select this when you can  
change the aspect ratio on  
your TV.  
NICAM  
Normally select this  
position.  
Standard  
Select this if the sound  
from NICAM broadcasts is  
not clear.  
Normal  
Select this when you  
cannot change the aspect  
ratio on your TV. Shows a  
4:3 size video with the  
aspect ratio as it is.  
Bilingual Rec. Mode (HDD)  
This setting is effective when you record an  
analogue broadcast or an external input.  
On  
When recording bilingual  
programmes, both main  
and sub sounds can be  
recorded.  
16:9 aspect ratio TV  
b
This setting is not effective when “HDMI  
Resolution” is set to “576p.”  
Off  
When recording bilingual  
programmes, only one  
sound track (main or sub)  
can be recorded.  
Set “Bilingual Recording”  
to “A/L” (default) or “B/R”  
in the “Audio In” setup  
HDMI Colour  
Selects the method of outputting video  
signals for the HDMI jack.  
Auto  
Automatically detects the  
connected TV type, and  
switches to the matching  
colour setting.  
RGB  
Select this when connecting  
to an RGB device.  
b
Some settings may not be available depending on  
the connected device.  
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Bilingual Recording  
External Audio  
Selects the sound to be recorded.  
This setting is effective for recording of an  
analogue broadcast or an external input, or  
dubbing.  
Stereo  
Select this when receiving  
stereo programmes from  
connected equipment.  
Bilingual  
Select this when receiving  
bilingual programmes  
from connected  
A/L  
Records the main sound for  
the bilingual programme.  
equipment.  
B/R  
Records the sub sound for  
the bilingual programme.  
b
When receiving audio input signals from the DV  
input jack, the recorder automatically selects  
“Stereo” or “Bilingual” regardless of the “External  
Audio” setting.  
b
When recording a bilingual audio signal to the  
HDD (when “Bilingual Rec. Mode (HDD)” is set  
to “On” (page 93)), both audio channels are  
recorded and you can select the sound when  
playing.  
AD Mixing Level  
Adjusts the mixing level of the main sound  
and the audio description. To increase the  
audio description volume, select a higher  
numeric value. The default setting is  
“Middle.”  
DV Input  
Select the setting for the audio input when  
DV camcorder dubbing.  
Select “Mix” or “Stereo 2” only if you have  
added a second audio when recording with  
your digital video camera.  
Stereo 1  
Records original sound  
only. Normally select this  
when dubbing a DV format  
tape.  
Stereo 2  
Mix  
Records additional audio  
only.  
Records both stereo 1 and  
2.  
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b
When HDMI output is performed to equipment not  
compatible with DTS signals, the signals will not  
be output regardless of the “DTS” setting.  
Audio Output Settings  
(Audio Out)  
You can switch the method of outputting  
audio signals when you connect a  
component such as an amplifier (receiver)  
with a digital input jack.  
96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio  
signal.  
96kHz >  
48kHz  
The audio signals of DVD  
VIDEOs are converted to  
48 kHz and output.  
b
If you connect a component that does not accept  
the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no  
sound) will come from the speakers, and may  
affect your ears or cause speaker damage.  
96kHz  
All signals containing  
96 kHz are output without  
conversion. However, the  
signals are output at  
48 kHz if copyright-  
protected signals are  
contained.  
Dolby Digital (HDD/DVDs only)  
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.  
Dolby Digital Select this when the  
recorder is connected to an  
audio component with a  
built-in Dolby Digital  
decoder.  
b
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment  
not compatible with 96 kHz signals, 48 kHz PCM  
will be automatically output even when you select  
“96kHz.”  
PCM  
Select this when the  
recorder is connected to an  
audio component without a  
built-in Dolby Digital  
decoder.  
MPEG (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.  
PCM  
Select this when the  
b
recorder is connected to an  
audio component without a  
built-in MPEG decoder. If  
you play MPEG audio  
sound tracks, the recorder  
outputs stereo signals via  
the DIGITAL OUT  
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment  
not compatible with Dolby Digital signals, the  
PCM signals will be automatically output even  
when you select “Dolby Digital.”  
DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)  
(COAXIAL) jack.  
Selects whether or not to output DTS  
signals.  
MPEG  
Select this when the  
recorder is connected to an  
audio component with a  
built-in MPEG decoder.  
Off  
Select this when the  
recorder is connected to an  
audio component without a  
built-in DTS decoder.  
b
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment  
not compatible with MPEG audio signals, the  
PCM signals will be automatically output even  
when you select “MPEG.”  
On  
Select this when the  
recorder is connected to an  
audio component with a  
built-in DTS decoder.  
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DRC (Dynamic Range Control)  
(DVDs only)  
Limitation Settings  
(Parental Lock)  
Selects the dynamic range (difference  
between soft and loud sounds) setting when  
playing a DVD that conforms to “DRC.”  
This affects the output from the following  
jacks:  
– LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks  
– LINE 3 – TV jack  
– LINE 1/DECODER jack  
You can set the password and limit the  
operations.  
When you have not set the password, the  
display for entering a four-digit password  
appears. Enter your new password using the  
number buttons.  
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT  
jack only when “Dolby Digital” is set to  
“PCM” (page 95).  
D.TV Age Limit  
Viewing of some digital TV programmes  
can be limited according to the age limit you  
set. To watch or record programmes with an  
age limit that exceeds the age limit you set,  
your password is required.  
Off  
Normally select this  
position.  
On  
Makes low sounds clear  
even if you turn the volume  
down.  
1
2
Select an age as limitation level, and  
press  
.
Enter your four-digit password using the  
number buttons.  
HDMI Audio  
To cancel the setting, select “Off”  
(default) in step 1.  
Selects the type of audio signal output from  
the HDMI OUT jack.  
Auto  
Outputs Dolby Digital,  
MPEG and DTS audio  
signals as a bitstream  
signal. Normally select  
this position.  
DVD Playback (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.  
PCM  
Converts all audio  
signals except for DTS  
signals to PCM.  
1
Select the level, and press  
The lower the value, the stricter the  
limitation.  
Discs rated higher than the selected  
level will be restricted.  
.
b
• The PCM signals may not be output even when  
you select “Auto” depending on the “Audio Out”  
settings, number of audio channels, and the  
HDMI-connected device.  
2
Enter your four-digit password using the  
number buttons.  
• The “HDMI Audio” function is not available  
when a DVI device is connected.  
To cancel the DVD Playback setting for  
the disc, select “Off” (default) in step 1.  
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Change Password  
Easy Setup (Resetting  
the Recorder)  
You can change the password that gives  
access to the “Parental Lock” settings.  
Enter your four-digit password using the  
number buttons, then enter a new password.  
Select this to run the “Easy Setup”  
programme.  
Follow the instructions for “Easy Setup”  
b
If you forgot your password, reset the recorder  
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, Switch the input selector on your TV (such  
as to “VCR” and “AV 1”) so that the signal  
from the recorder appears on the TV  
screen.  
Additional Information  
, Check that the “Video In/Out” setup is set  
to the appropriate item that conforms to  
your system (page 91).  
, If you connect the recorder to your TV via  
only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
jacks, set “Component Video Out” in the  
“Video In/Out” setup to “Progressive”  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the recorder, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the  
problem before requesting repairs. Should  
any problem persist, consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
, Set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the  
“System 1” setup (page 87).  
, (For RDR-DC90/DC100/DC200/DC500)  
A scrambled channel is selected.  
, (For RDR-DC105/DC205/DC305/  
DC505) A scrambled channel is selected.  
Insert the proper CAM (page 20).  
, A HD (High Definition) programme is  
selected.  
Power  
The power does not turn on.  
, Check that the mains lead is connected  
securely.  
The power of the recorder turns off at the  
same time as the TV is turned off.  
, This is caused by the BRAVIA Sync  
features. Set “Control for HDMI” to “Off”  
in the “System 1” setup to cancel this  
function (page 87).  
, A radio channel is selected.  
Picture noise appears.  
, If the picture output signal from your  
recorder passes through your VCR to get to  
your TV, or if you are connected to a  
combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-  
protection signal applied to some DVD  
programmes could affect picture quality. If  
you still experience this problem even  
when you connect your recorder directly to  
your TV, try connecting your recorder to  
your TV’s S VIDEO input.  
Tuner  
The channel is not found or stored or  
missed.  
, Make sure that your aerial is properly  
connected to the recorder.  
, Confirm with your dealer that you are in an  
area that can receive a digital signal.  
, Check your aerial installation.  
, When you have changed the channel  
settings, turn the recorder off and wait for  
a while to let the recorder save the settings,  
then turn it on again. Do not disconnect the  
mains lead during this procedure.  
, When you set the recorder to progressive  
format, hold down x (stop) on the  
recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the  
recorder. The recorder is set to normal  
(interlace) format.  
, You are playing a title recorded in a colour  
system that is different from your TV.  
, Noise may appear in the pictures recorded  
on the HDD, which is due to the  
characteristics of HDD, and is not a  
malfunction.  
Picture  
, When playing a double-layer DVD, the  
video and audio may be momentarily  
interrupted at the point where the layers  
switch.  
There is no picture.  
, Re-connect all connecting cables securely.  
, The connecting cables are damaged.  
, Check the connection to your TV  
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There is no picture or picture noise  
appears when connected to the DV IN  
jack.  
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off  
and on again. 2Turn the connected  
equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect  
and then connect the i.LINK cable again.  
The picture from equipment connected to  
the recorder’s input jack does not appear  
on the screen.  
, Press INPUT to switch the input source.  
Select “L1” in the front panel display when  
the equipment is connected to the LINE 1/  
DECODER jack, or “L2” when the  
equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN  
jack.  
, When “Standby Mode” is set to “Mode 1”  
in the “System 1” setup, input signals from  
the LINE 1/DECODER jack are not output  
from the LINE 3 – TV jack. Set “Standby  
Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “System 1”  
There is no picture or picture noise appears  
when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.  
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off  
and on again. 2Turn the connected  
equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect  
and then connect the HDMI cable again.  
, The recorder is connected to an input  
device that is not HDCP compliant.  
The playback picture or TV programme  
from the equipment connected through  
the recorder is distorted.  
, If the playback picture output from a DVD  
player, VCR, or tuner goes through your  
recorder before reaching your TV, the  
copy-protection signal applied to some  
programmes could affect picture quality.  
Disconnect the playback equipment in  
question and connect it directly to your TV  
, When picture noise appears after you  
change the “HDMI Resolution” setting,  
hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and  
press Z (open/close) on the recorder.  
There is no TV programme reception.  
, Set the channel manually in “Digital  
Manual Setting” (page 84) or “Analog  
Manual Setting” (page 85) in the  
“Channel” setup.  
, Select the correct source using the INPUT  
button, or select a channel of any TV  
programme using the PROG +/– buttons.  
The picture does not fill the screen.  
, Set “TV Type” in the “Video In/Out” setup  
in accordance with the screen size of your  
The picture is breaking up.  
, The signal strength is low. For digital  
broadcasting, you can check the signal  
strength using the blue button (“Signal”) in  
“Digital Channel List” in the “Channel”  
The picture does not fill the screen, even  
though the picture size is set in “TV  
Type” in the “Video In/Out” setup.  
, The picture size of the title is fixed.  
, Check aerial installation.  
TV programme pictures are distorted.  
, Reorient the TV aerial.  
, Adjust the picture (refer to the TV’s  
instruction manual).  
, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.  
, Place the TV and any bunched aerial  
cables farther apart.  
, The aerial cable is connected to the  
AERIAL OUT jack on the recorder.  
Connect the cable to the AERIAL IN jack.  
The picture is black and white.  
, Check that “LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]” in  
the “Video In/Out” setup is set to the  
appropriate item that conforms to your  
system (page 91).  
, If you are using a SCART cable, be sure to  
use one that is fully wired (21 pins).  
TV channels cannot be changed.  
, A timer recording started, which changed  
the channels.  
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, The recorder supports only MP3 audio,  
Dolby Digital and MPEG audio for DivX  
video files. Press AUDIO to select a  
supported audio signal format.  
, When the audio description is not output  
from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)  
jack, set “MPEG” to “PCM” in the “Audio  
GUIDE Plus+ system  
GUIDE Plus+ system does not appear.  
, Perform “Manual Data Download” to  
download the GUIDE Plus+ data manually  
, The timer is set. Cancel the timer setting.  
, The clock is incorrect. Set the clock  
, If the host channel has changed or moved,  
the programme guide data cannot be  
received. Select “Easy Setup” in “Initial  
Setup” in the System Menu, and follow the  
on-screen instructions to make the settings  
again (page 23). If the problem persists  
after waiting for one day, search for the  
host channel at the following website.  
www.europe.guideplus.com  
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT  
jack.  
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off  
and on again. 2Turn the connected  
equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect  
and then connect the HDMI cable again.  
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a  
DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept audio  
signals).  
, The equipment connected to the HDMI  
OUT jack does not conform to the audio  
signal format. In this case, set “HDMI  
Audio” to “PCM” in the “Audio Out”  
Programme listings for some programme  
positions are missing.  
, The programme guide data may not be  
updated. Turn off the recorder and let the  
recorder receive the programme guide  
data.  
, Some broadcast stations support only two  
days of data. For details, refer to the  
following website:  
The sound volume is low.  
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.  
The sound volume may improve if you set  
“DRC” in the “Audio Out” setup to “On”  
www.europe.guideplus.com  
An alternate audio track cannot be  
recorded or played.  
, When recording from connected  
equipment, set “External Audio” to  
“Bilingual” in the “Audio In” setup  
The programme listing is not up to date.  
, The recorder was in use during the time  
that the GUIDE Plus+ data was scheduled  
to be downloaded.  
, When recording or playing multilingual  
tracks (main or sub), set the appropriate  
settings in the “Audio In” setup (page 93).  
, If you have connected an audio component  
to the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack  
and want to change the audio track for the  
HDD (when “Bilingual Rec. Mode  
(HDD)” is set to “On” in the “Audio In”  
setup (page 93)) during playback, set  
“Dolby Digital” in the “Audio Out” setup  
to “PCM” (page 95).  
Sound  
There is no sound.  
, Re-connect all connections securely.  
, The connecting cable is damaged.  
, The input source setting on the audio  
component or the connection to the audio  
component is incorrect.  
, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-  
forward, slow motion, or pause mode.  
, If the audio signal does not come through  
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI  
OUT jacks, check the “Audio Out” setup  
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, A programme with parental control  
information has been set for recording. If  
the display for entering your password  
appears before recording starts, enter your  
four-digit password using the number  
buttons. Your password is required when  
you record programmes with an age limit  
that exceeds the age limit you set  
The sound is breaking up.  
, The signal strength is low. For digital  
broadcasting, you can check the signal  
strength using the blue button (“Signal”) in  
“Digital Channel List” in the “Channel”  
, Check aerial installation.  
, Another timer setting overlapped the timer  
setting (page 43, 52). Check the timer  
settings in the schedule list (page 42) and  
the Timer List (page 52).  
Recording/Timer recording/  
Editing  
Recording to a DVD is not possible.  
, The recording destination is HDD only.  
, There is not enough disc space for the  
recording.  
, The recorder was in the process of  
dubbing.  
The programme position cannot be  
changed from the programme position  
you are recording.  
Recording does not stop immediately  
after you press x REC STOP.  
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder  
to input disc data before recording can  
stop.  
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”  
Recording does not start immediately  
after you press z REC.  
, Operate the recorder only after  
“LOADING,” “FORMATTING,” or  
“INFO WRITE” disappears from the front  
panel display.  
Recording does not stop after you press  
x.  
, Press x REC STOP.  
Timer recording is not complete or did  
not start from the beginning.  
, There was a power failure during  
recording. If the power recovers when  
there is a timer recording, the recorder  
resumes recording.  
Should the power failure continue for more  
than 30 minutes, reset the clock (page 83).  
, Another timer setting overlapped the timer  
setting (page 43, 52). Check the timer  
settings in the schedule list (page 42) and  
the Timer List (page 52).  
Nothing was recorded even though you  
set the timer setting correctly.  
, There was a power failure during  
recording.  
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due  
to a power failure that lasted for more than  
30 minutes. Reset the clock (page 83).  
, The channel was disabled or erased after  
the timer recording was set. See “Digital  
, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains,  
and connect it again.  
, Disc space was not sufficient.  
, The programme contains copy protection  
signals (pay-per-view, AVC) that restrict  
copying, or a scrambled channel is  
selected.  
Contents previously recorded were  
erased.  
, Data that is not playable on this recorder  
but was recorded on a DVD with a PC will  
be erased from the disc when the disc is  
inserted.  
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Editing was not saved on a disc.  
, After editing a disc, there was a power  
failure or the mains lead was disconnected  
before editing was saved.  
The language of the sound track or the  
subtitles cannot be changed or turned off.  
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the  
DVD being played.  
, For DVDs recorded on other DVD  
equipment, editing may not be saved  
correctly.  
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on  
the DVD VIDEO.  
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing  
of the language of the sound track or the  
subtitles.  
Titles cannot be edited.  
, Titles cannot be erased or edited while  
recording or dubbing.  
, Try changing the language using the DVD  
VIDEO’s menu.  
, After you have changed the language for  
the DVD menu, remove and insert the  
DVD again to apply the change.  
, Radio titles can only be renamed or erased.  
Playback  
The angles cannot be changed.  
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD  
being played.  
The recorder does not play any type of  
disc (except HDD).  
, The DVD prohibits changing angles.  
, Try changing the angle using the DVD’s  
menu.  
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles  
recorded on this recorder.  
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc  
with the labelled side facing up.  
, The disc is not correctly inserted.  
, Moisture has condensed inside the  
, If the disc was recorded on another  
recorder and was not finalised (page 74),  
the recorder cannot play the disc.  
The DivX video files do not play.  
, The DivX video files are not created in a  
format that the recorder can play  
, Some DivX video files on a disc or USB  
device may not play smoothly. In this case,  
copy the DivX video files to the HDD and  
play them on the HDD.  
The recorder does not start playback from  
the beginning.  
, Resume play was activated (page 56).  
, You have inserted a DVD whose Title  
menu or DVD menu automatically appears  
on the TV screen when it is first inserted.  
Use the menu to start playback (page 54).  
The MP3 files do not play.  
, The MP3 files are not recorded in a format  
that the recorder can play (page 113).  
The recorder starts playing  
automatically.  
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto  
playback function.  
The photo files do not play.  
, The photo files are not recorded in a format  
that the recorder can play (page 113).  
, It takes some time to play progressive  
JPEG image files.  
Playback stops automatically.  
, If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the  
recorder stops playback at the auto pause  
signal.  
TV Pause does not work.  
, The HDD is full.  
, Set the TV’s input source to the recorder,  
and use the recorder’s tuner to watch TV  
programmes.  
Some functions such as Stop, Search, or  
Slow-motion Play cannot be performed.  
, Depending on the DVD, you may not be  
able to do some of the operations above.  
Refer to the instruction manual supplied  
with the disc.  
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The recording mode indication is  
incorrect.  
Dubbing  
, When the recording or dubbing is less than  
5 minutes, the recording mode indication  
may be displayed incorrectly. Note that the  
actual recording or dubbing itself was  
correctly made in the selected recording  
mode.  
You dubbed a title, but the title did not  
appear in the HDD Title List.  
, The title contained a copy protection  
signal, so it was moved (page 110).  
You dubbed a title from the HDD to a  
DVD, but the title did not appear in the  
DVD Title List.  
, The letters or symbols that are not  
displayed on the on-screen keyboard for  
“Rename” (page 68) are replaced with “#.”  
, Depending on the DVD, the title name may  
not be dubbed.  
Remote control  
The remote does not function.  
, Different command modes are set for the  
recorder and remote. Set the same  
command mode (page 88). The default  
command mode setting for this recorder  
and the supplied remote is “3.” You can  
check the current command mode in the  
front panel display (page 13).  
HDD camcorder dubbing is not possible.  
, An HDD camcorder which is not  
supported by this recorder is connected  
, The batteries are weak.  
, The remote is too far from the recorder.  
, The remote’s manufacturer code returned  
to the default setting when you replaced  
the batteries. Reset the code (page 22).  
, The remote is not pointed at the remote  
sensor on the recorder.  
, The HDD camcorder is not set to the USB  
connection mode (page 76).  
, The HDD camcorder contains only the  
contents that have already been dubbed to  
the recorder when you are dubbing using  
the ONE-TOUCH DUB button. To dub the  
same contents to the recorder again,  
perform “One-Touch Dubbing reset” in the  
“System 2” setup (page 89), then perform  
One-Touch Dubbing again.  
Others  
The recorder does not detect a USB  
device connected to the recorder.  
, Make sure that the USB device is securely  
connected to the recorder (page 58).  
, Check if the USB device or a cable is  
damaged.  
, Check if the USB device is on.  
, The USB device is connected via a USB  
hub. Connect the USB device directly to  
the recorder.  
Display  
The clock has stopped or is incorrect.  
, Set the clock manually again (page 83).  
The timer indicator is flashing.  
, The disc does not have enough space.  
The clock does not appear in the front  
panel display when the recorder is turned  
off.  
, “Front Panel Display” is set to “Off” in the  
“System 2” setup (page 89).  
Display language on the screen switches  
automatically.  
, When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”  
(default) in the “System 1” setup  
(page 87), the display language on the  
screen automatically switches, according  
to the language setting of the connected  
TV, if you change the language settings on  
your TV, etc.  
The title or station name is not correctly  
displayed.  
, In some areas, letters or symbols may not  
be displayed correctly.  
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The BRAVIA Sync features do not  
operate.  
, Your TV is not compatible with the  
BRAVIA Sync features.  
, “Control for HDMI” is set to “Off” in the  
“System 1” setup (page 87).  
, The recorder is connected to the TV via an  
amplifier. Connect the recorder directly to  
the TV.  
“REPAIR ERR” appears in the front panel  
display.  
, The recorder’s repair function is activated  
to repair the hard disk drive or disc. Leave  
the recorder on until “REPAIR ERR”  
disappears from the front panel display.  
Some data may be lost even if the repair  
function is activated.  
“E01” appears in the front panel display.  
, There is a problem in the HDD. Contact  
your nearest Sony dealer. Note that  
contents on the HDD may be erased when  
servicing this unit.  
The recorder does not operate properly.  
, Press the RESET button on the front panel  
(page 12). Then, press [/1 to turn on the  
recorder.  
, When static electricity, etc., causes the  
recorder to operate abnormally, turn off the  
recorder and wait until the clock appears in  
the front panel display. Then, unplug the  
recorder and after leaving it off for a while,  
plug it in again.  
“E02” appears in the front panel display.  
, The HDD information is incorrect. You  
cannot make a new recording to the HDD.  
Format the HDD following the instructions  
of “Format” in “HDD Formatting”  
(page 82). Note that all of the recorded  
contents on the HDD will be erased. If this  
does not fix the problem, contact your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
The disc tray does not open after you  
press Z (open/close).  
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray  
to open after you have dubbed or edited a  
DVD. This is because the recorder is  
adding disc data to the disc.  
“UPDATE” appears in the front panel  
display.  
, The recorder is updating the EPG and other  
information.  
, The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child  
Lock (page 54).  
, Depending on the disc, the recorder checks  
whether the disc is finalised when the disc  
is removed from the recorder.  
The Parental Lock does not work.  
, Check the “D.TV Age Limit” setting in the  
“Parental Lock” setup (page 96).  
The disc tray does not open and you  
cannot remove the disc after you press Z  
(open/close).  
, Turn off the recorder. Once the clock  
appears in the front panel display,  
disconnect the mains lead. (If the recorder  
does not turn off or if the clock does not  
appear in the front panel display,  
Mechanical sounds are heard when the  
recorder is off.  
, While the recorder is updating the EPG  
and other information, operating noises  
(such as the internal fan) may be heard,  
even when the power is off. This is not a  
malfunction.  
disconnect the mains lead anyway.)  
Connect the mains lead again while  
pressing down Z on the recorder, and  
release the button when the disc tray opens.  
The recorder turns off suddenly while  
operating.  
, The recorder automatically turns off when  
it detects any problem. Contact your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
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You can reset the recorder to all its factory  
settings.  
1 Make sure that the recorder is turned  
on and remove the disc.  
2 Hold down x (stop) on the recorder  
and press [/1 on the recorder.  
All settings are reset and the recorder  
turns off.  
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Discs That Can Be Dubbed on  
Type  
Disc Logo  
Icon used Formatting  
Compatibility with other  
DVD players (finalising)  
in this  
(new discs)  
manual  
DVD+RW  
Format in VR  
mode (DVD+RW compatible players  
Playable on DVD+RW-  
VIDEO) (page 81) (finalisation unnecessary)  
+
RW  
DVD-RW VR  
Format in VR  
Playable only on VR  
mode compatible players  
(finalisation unnecessary)  
mode  
-
RWVR  
Video  
mode  
Format in Video  
Playable on most DVD  
players (finalisation  
-
RWVideo  
DVD+R  
Format in VR  
mode (DVD+R  
VIDEO)  
Playable on most DVD  
players (finalisation  
+
R
DVD+R DL  
DVD-R  
VR  
mode  
Format in VR  
mode  
Playable only on DVD-R  
in VR mode compatible  
players (finalisation  
-
RVR  
DVD-R  
DL  
Video  
mode  
Format in Video  
mode  
Playable on most DVD  
players (finalisation  
-
RVideo  
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Usable disc versions (as of April 2009)  
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs  
• 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1,  
Ver.1.2 with CPRM*)  
• You cannot record TV programmes or contents  
on connected equipment directly to a disc.  
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on  
the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s  
format, reformat the disc (page 81). Note that the  
disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.  
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For  
Video” printed on their packaging.  
• In some cases, you may not be able to dub titles  
on discs that contain titles dubbed on other DVD  
equipment. If you do dub a new title, note that  
this recorder will rewrite the DVD menu of  
DVD+RWs.  
• 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs  
• 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0,  
Ver.2.1 with CPRM*)  
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double  
Layer) discs  
• 8x-speed or slower DVD-R DL (Dual  
Layer) discs (Ver.3.0 with CPRM*)  
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R  
DL,” “DVD-R,” and “DVD-R DL” are  
trademarks.  
• You may not be able to edit or dub on some  
recordable discs, depending on the disc.  
• Do not insert any discs that cannot be dubbed or  
played on this recorder. This may cause the  
recorder to malfunction.  
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable  
Media) is a coding technology that protects  
copyrights for images.  
Discs that cannot be dubbed on  
• DVD-RAMs  
Maximum number of titles that can be  
dubbed on a disc  
Disc  
Number of titles  
DVD-RW/DVD-R  
DVD+RW/DVD+R  
DVD+R DL  
99  
49  
49  
99  
DVD-R DL  
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Discs That Can Be Played  
Icon used in  
this manual  
Type  
Disc Logo  
Characteristics  
Discs such as movies that can be  
purchased or rented  
DVD VIDEO  
This recorder also recognises DVD-  
RAMs as DVD Video compatible  
DVD  
*1  
discs.  
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in  
VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format  
VIDEO CD  
VCD  
CD  
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in  
music CD format  
*2  
CD  
*1  
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RAMs  
*4  
containing MP3 files or DivX video  
files  
*3  
DATA DVD  
DATA DVD  
DATA CD  
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-ROMs  
containing MP3 files, JPEG image  
files or DivX video files  
*4  
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs  
containing either MP3 files, JPEG  
image files or DivX video files  
*2  
*4  
DATA CD  
“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.  
• DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/  
DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs that do not contain  
DVD Video, DivX video, photo files, or  
MP3 files.  
*1  
If the DVD-RAM has a removable cartridge,  
remove the cartridge before playback.  
You can copy contents on CDs/DATA CDs to  
*2  
• DVD Audio discs  
You can copy contents on DATA DVDs to the  
• Cartridge-only type DVD-RAMs.  
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs  
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code  
*3  
HDD (page 58). Also, you can copy contents on  
the HDD to DATA DVDs (page 65).  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and  
*4  
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and  
Thomson.  
• DVDs that were recorded on a different  
recorder and not correctly finalised.  
Discs that cannot be played  
• PHOTO CDs  
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are  
recorded in a format different from the  
formats mentioned in the table above.  
• Data part of CD-Extras  
• BDs (Blu-ray Discs)  
• HD DVDs  
• Discs recorded with an AVCHD-  
compatible DVD video camera  
Note on playback operations of DVD  
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs  
Some playback operations of DVD  
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs may be intentionally  
set by software producers. Since this  
recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs  
according to the disc contents the software  
producers designed, some playback features  
may not be available. Refer to the  
instructions supplied with the DVD  
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs.  
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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) labelled with  
identical region codes. This system is used to  
protect copyrights.  
About Recording Mode  
Like the standard ×3 recording modes of  
video tapes, you can select the desired  
recording mode using the REC MODE  
button.  
Recording modes with higher quality  
provide a more beautiful recording, but the  
large data volume also results in a shorter  
recording time.  
DVD VIDEOs labelled  
on this recorder.  
will also play  
ALL  
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO,  
the message “Playback prohibited by region  
code.” will appear on the TV screen.  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region  
code indication may be labelled even though  
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by  
area restrictions.  
Conversely, a longer duration provides a  
longer recording time, but the lower data  
volume results in a coarser picture quality.  
Region code  
The table below shows the approximate  
recording times for the HDD in each  
recording mode.  
Recording time in each recording mode  
Notes on discs  
Approx. recording time (hours)  
Recording  
This recorder is designed to playback discs  
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)  
standard. DualDiscs and some music discs  
encoded with copyright protection  
technologies do not conform to the Compact  
Disc (CD) standard. Therefore, these discs  
may not be compatible with this recorder.  
RDR- RDR-  
DC100/ DC200/  
DC105 DC205  
RDR-  
DC500/  
DC505  
mode  
RDR-  
DC90  
RDR-  
DC305  
DR*  
42  
56  
88  
112 176  
(Direct  
recording)  
HQ (High 20  
quality)  
27  
56  
43  
88  
56  
89  
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• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-  
Rs, DVD-RAMs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be  
played on this recorder due to the recording  
quality or physical condition of the disc, or the  
characteristics of the recording device and  
authoring software. The disc will not play if it  
has not been correctly finalised. For more  
information, refer to the operating instructions  
for the recording device.  
SP  
41  
115 180  
(Standard  
mode)  
LP (Long 84  
duration)  
110 175 225 355  
EP  
100 135 210 270 430  
(Extended  
mode)  
(6 hours)  
• Do not insert any discs that cannot be played on  
this recorder. This may cause the recorder to  
malfunction.  
EP  
170 225 355 460 720  
(Extended  
mode)  
(8 hours)  
* You can record digital TV programmes directly  
without picture quality deterioration. The  
approximate recording time above is when  
recorded at 6 Mbps.  
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• The maximum continuous recording time to the  
HDD is 8 hours for a single title. A title longer  
than 8 hours is divided.  
• Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies  
with the recording time.  
– Recording a programme with poor reception,  
or a programme or video source of low picture  
quality.  
– Recording only a still picture or just sound.  
About Copy Protection  
Pictures with copy protection cannot be  
recorded on this recorder.  
Dubbing restriction  
You cannot dub movies and other DVD  
VIDEOs to the HDD. Also, when dubbing  
from a DVD to the HDD, scenes that contain  
a copy protection signal cannot be recorded.  
Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy  
protection signals can be moved only from  
the HDD to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR  
mode)* (after the title is moved, the original  
title in the HDD is erased). The “Move”  
function is performed using Dubbing List.  
Discs that can be used for protected  
signals  
Copy  
Usable discs  
protection  
signals  
Copy-Free (No  
copy protection  
signal)  
+
-
RWVR  
RW  
HDD  
+
-
-
RVR  
RWVideo  
R
-
RVideo  
Copy-Once  
HDD  
*
*
-
RWVR  
-
RVR  
Copy-Never  
None  
* CPRM-compatible DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR  
mode) only.  
The dubbed disc can be played only on CPRM  
compatible equipment (page 107).  
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable  
Media) is a coding technology that protects  
copyrights for images.  
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Protected titles in the HDD cannot be moved.  
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Language Code List  
For details, see page 90.  
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.  
Code Language  
Code Language  
Code Language  
Code Language  
not specified  
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Notes about the discs  
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by  
its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust,  
fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may  
cause it to malfunction.  
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. In this case, if the recorder is on,  
leave it on (if it is off, leave it off) for about  
an hour until the moisture evaporates.  
• When you move the recorder, take out any  
discs and do not apply shock or vibration to  
the hard disk drive to avoid damaging the  
disc or hard disk drive (page 3).  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or  
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave  
it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the  
temperature may rise considerably inside  
the car.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe  
the disc from the centre out.  
On adjusting volume  
Do not turn up the volume while listening to  
a section with very low level inputs or no  
audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be  
damaged when a peak level section is  
played.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,  
thinner, commercially available cleaners,  
or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
• Do not use the following discs.  
– A disc that has a nonstandard shape (e.g.,  
card, heart).  
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.  
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker  
adhesive on it.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a  
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of  
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
On replacement of parts  
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners  
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens  
cleaners (including wet or spray types).  
These may cause the recorder to  
malfunction.  
In the event that this unit is repaired,  
repaired parts may be collected for reuse or  
recycling purposes.  
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MP3 files, JPEG image files, or  
DivX video files that the  
recorder can play  
Notes on MP3 files,  
JPEG Image Files, DivX  
Video Files, and i.Link  
The recorder can play the following tracks  
and files:  
– MP3 files with the extension “.mp3.”  
– JPEG image files with the extension  
“.jpeg” or “.jpg.”  
– Baseline JPEG image files that conform to  
the Exif 2.2* image files format, and  
Y:CB:CR is 4:4:4, 4:2:2, or 4:2:0.  
– DivX video files with the extension “.avi”  
or “.divx.”  
About MP3 files, JPEG image  
files, and DivX video files  
MP3 is an audio compression technology  
that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations.  
JPEG is an image compression technology.  
®
DivX is a registered trademark of DivX,  
Inc., and is used under license.  
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital  
* “Exchangeable Image File Format”: The file  
format used by digital still cameras.  
®
video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an  
official DivX Certified device that plays  
DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more  
information and software tools to convert  
your files into DivX video.  
You can play MP3/JPEG/DivX format files  
on the HDD, DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-  
Rs/CD-RWs), DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/  
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/  
DVD+Rs/DVD-RAMs) or USB devices.  
DATA DVDs must be recorded according to  
ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, Joliet, or  
UDF (Universal Disk Format) 1.02, 1.50,  
2.00*, or 2.01 format.  
DATA CDs must be recorded according to  
ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet  
format.  
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• The recorder will play any data with the  
extension “.mp3,” “.jpeg,” “.jpg,” “.avi,” or  
“.divx” even if they are not in MP3, JPEG, or  
DivX format. Playing these data may generate a  
loud noise which could damage your speaker  
system.  
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may not  
be possible. For example, the picture may be  
unclear, playback may not appear smooth, the  
sound may skip, and so on.  
• Depending on the disc, playback may take some  
time to start.  
• Some files cannot be played.  
• The maximum number of folders and files that  
can be played on the HDD or the USB device is  
500. For discs that are formatted and copied on  
this recorder, the maximum number of folders  
and files that can be played is 500 in total.  
• The HDD and the USB device can each have 8  
folder layers. Discs that are formatted on this  
recorder can have 2 folder layers.  
You can also play discs recorded in  
MultiSession/Border.  
Refer to the instructions supplied with the  
disc drives and the recording software (not  
supplied) for details on the recording format.  
• Proceeding to the next or another folder may  
take some time.  
• The image size that can be displayed is limited.  
The following image sizes can be displayed:  
width 8,000 pixels by height 8,000 pixels at the  
maximum.  
• This recorder supports progressive JPEG image  
files that are no more than 2 MB.  
• This recorder supports MP3 files recorded with a  
sampling frequency of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and  
48 kHz.  
* Not available for MP3 files.  
Note on MultiSession/Border discs  
If audio tracks and images in Music CD  
format or Video CD format are recorded in  
the first session/border, only the first  
session/border will be played back.  
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• No more than a 4 GB MP3 file can be played.  
• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in  
mp3PRO format.  
• The recorder cannot play a DivX video file of a  
size larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/4 GB.  
• The recorder may not play a DivX video file  
when the file has been combined from two or  
more DivX video files.  
• Note that the size of JPEG image files copied to  
the HDD may be automatically increased to fit  
the TV screen.  
• You cannot copy JPEG image files onto a DATA  
DVD finalised on other recorders or devices.  
Specifications  
System  
Laser: Semiconductor laser  
Transmission standards (Digital  
broadcasting): DVB-T, DVB-C  
Channel coverage (Digital broadcasting):  
VHF/UHF  
Channel coverage (Analogue  
broadcasting):  
PAL (B/G, D/K, I)/SECAM (L)  
VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 to  
F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J  
UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to  
B69, F21 to F69  
CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20, France  
B to Q  
HYPER: S21 to S41  
About i.LINK  
The DV IN jack on this recorder is i.LINK-  
compliant for digital video cameras.  
i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE  
1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony,  
and is a trademark approved by many  
corporations.  
IEEE 1394 is an international standard  
standardized by the Institute of Electrical  
and Electronics Engineers.  
For details on how to dub when this recorder  
is connected to other video equipment  
having DV jacks, see page 78.  
The DV IN jack on this recorder can only  
input DVC-SD signals. It cannot output  
signals. The DV IN jack will not accept  
MICRO MV signals from equipment such as  
a MICRO MV digital video camera with an  
i.LINK jack.  
For further precautions, see the notes on  
page 78.  
For details on precautions when connecting  
this recorder, also refer to the instruction  
manuals for the equipment to be connected.  
The above channel coverage merely ensures  
the channel reception within these ranges. It  
does not guarantee the ability to receive  
signals in all circumstances. The channels  
that can be received differ depending on the  
country/region.  
Video reception: Frequency synthesizer  
system  
Audio reception: Split carrier system  
Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial  
socket  
Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer  
indication: 24-hour cycle (digital)  
Video recording format: MPEG-2,  
MPEG-1  
Audio recording format/applicable bit  
rate:  
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Normally, only one piece of equipment can be  
connected to this recorder by the i.LINK cable  
(DV connecting cable). When connecting this  
recorder to i.LINK-compatible equipment having  
two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the  
instruction manual of the equipment to be  
connected.  
DVB-T/C: DR (Direct Recording)  
(TS Rec Mode)  
ATT: Dolby Digital 2ch  
(HQ, SP, LP, EP (6 hours): 256 kbps,  
EP (8 hours): 128 kbps)  
i.LINK and are trademarks.  
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Inputs and outputs  
LINE 2 OUT  
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms  
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p  
LINE 2 IN  
Hard disk drive capacity:  
RDR-DC90: 120 GB  
RDR-DC100/DC105: 160 GB  
RDR-DC200/DC205: 250 GB  
RDR-DC305: 320 GB  
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than  
22 kilohms  
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p  
(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,  
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)  
RDR-DC500/DC505: 500 GB  
Maximum recordable number of titles :  
999  
Mass (approx.): 4.1 kg  
Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC  
Operating humidity: 25% to 80%  
Supplied accessories:  
*
LINE 3 – TV: 21-pin  
CVBS OUT  
S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)  
LINE 1/DECODER: 21-pin  
CVBS IN/OUT  
Mains lead (1)  
Aerial cable (1)  
Remote commander (remote) (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
S-Video/RGB IN  
Decoder  
* The maximum length for one title is 8 hours.  
DV IN: 4-pin/i.LINK S100  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/  
0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR):  
Specifications and design are subject to  
change without notice.  
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,  
PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p  
HDMI OUT: HDMI™ Connector  
USB:  
USB jack (For connecting digital still  
camera, Memory card reader, USB  
memory, HDD camcorder and Hard  
disk drive)  
Conditional access module (RDR-DC105/  
DC205/DC305/DC505 only): CAM  
(Conditional Access Module) slot  
General  
Power requirements: 220-240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz  
Power consumption:  
RDR-DC90/DC100/DC200/DC500:  
44 W  
RDR-DC105/DC205/DC305/DC505:  
45 W  
Dimensions (approx.):  
430 × 71.5 × 258 mm (width/height/  
depth) incl. projecting parts  
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Keep this important  
information about  
how to re-tune your  
Digital TV Recorder  
during the digital TV  
switchover  
Television in the UK is going digital, bringing us all more choices and new services. Starting in late 2007  
and ending in 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region.  
Please see the overleaf to find out when your area switches to digital.  
Digital UK is the independent, non-profit organisation leading the process of digital TV switchover in the  
UK. Digital UK provides impartial information on what people need to do to prepare for the move to  
digital, and when they need to do it.  
How the switchover affects Digital TV Recorders (DTR) including Freeview+ models and  
DVD Recorders with Freeview built in:  
When the TV switchover happens in your area, there are at least two occasions when you will need to re-  
tune your digital TV recorder in order to continue receiving your existing TV channels, and also to pick  
up new ones. Digital UK, the body leading the digital TV switchover, will advise you when you need to  
re-tune during the switchover.  
If you find you can’t receive the extra digital channels, it may be because your area is not covered by  
Freeview yet or that you need an aerial upgrade. Visit www.digital.co.uk to check.  
How to re-tune:  
1
2
3
4
5
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode or during playback.  
Select “Initial Setup” using M/m, and press  
Select “Channel” using M/m, and press  
.
.
Select “Auto Channel Setting” using M/m, and press  
.
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
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If you are missing any channels, it may be that they are not available in your area, or that your aerial  
needs upgrading.  
If you have any questions, please contact Sony on 08705 111 999 or call Digital UK on 0845 6 50 50  
50 or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk  
†Calls charged at BT rate of 3p per minute daytime and 1p per minute evenings and weekends.  
Rates may vary for calls from non-BT lines.  
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“Command Mode” 88  
“Component Video Out”  
Conditional Access  
Module 20  
DivX video files 59  
“DivX® Registration” 88  
Dolby Digital 18, 95  
“DRC” 96  
Index  
Words in quotations appear  
in the on-screen displays.  
DTS 18, 95  
Connecting  
“Dubbing” 66  
the aerial cable 16  
the HDMI cable 17  
the video cables 17  
Copy protection signals  
Copy-Free 110  
Copy-Never 110  
Copy-Once 110  
“Country” 23  
Dubbing  
Numerics  
dubbing format 106  
from a finalised DVD  
to the HDD 73  
from the HDD to a  
DVD 71  
“96kHz PCM” 95  
A
“A-B Erase” 67  
“AD Mixing Level” 94  
Aerial 16  
Move 110  
DV camcorder 78  
DV camcorder dubbing 78  
“DV Dubbing” 80  
One Touch Dubbing  
“AFT” 86  
Alternate Programmes 50  
“Analog Manual Setting”  
CPRM 107  
Creating a Playlist 69  
“Audio In” 93  
“DV Dubbing” 80  
“DV Input” 79, 94  
“DVD Audio” 90  
“DVD Menu” 90  
“DVD Playback” 96  
“DVD Subtitle” 90  
DVD VIDEO 108  
DVD+R 106, 108  
DVD+RW 106, 108  
DVD-R 106, 108  
DVD-RAM 108  
DVD-ROM 108  
DVD-RW 106, 108  
D
“Audio Out” 95  
Audio output 18  
“Auto Channel Setting”  
“D.TV Age Limit” 96  
“D.TV Audio(Primary)”  
“D.TV  
“Auto Chapter” 87  
“Auto Clock Setting” 83  
“Auto Finalisation” 89  
“Auto Power off” 87  
Audio(Secondary)” 90  
“D.TV Subtitle(Primary)”  
“D.TV  
Subtitle(Secondary)” 90  
“D.TVTeletext(Primary)”  
B
Batteries 21  
“Bilingual Rec. Mode  
(HDD)” 93  
“Bilingual Recording” 94  
Bilingual recording 51  
BRAVIA Sync 20  
“D.TV  
Teletext(Secondary)” 90  
DATA CD 108  
DATA DVD 108  
“Decoder” 28, 86  
“Digital Channel List” 85  
“Digital Manual Setting”  
Digital Services  
EPG 46  
“Digital Source” 23  
“Disc” 58  
E
Easy Setup 23, 97  
Editing 66  
Playlist 69  
titles 66  
“EP Mode Time” 87  
EPG  
C
CAM 20  
Canal Plus 27  
“CH System” 85  
“Change Password” 97  
“Channel” 84, 85  
“Chap.Search” 57  
“Chapter” 58  
Viewing a list of  
available  
channels 46  
“Disc Information” 81  
“Format” 81  
“EPG Type Select” 88  
“Erase” 66, 67  
“External Audio” 94  
“Rename” 68  
Chase Play 56  
Child Lock 54  
“CI Information” 89  
“Clock Setting” 83  
Disc settings 74  
“Disc Setup” 74, 81  
Disc types 106, 108  
“Divide” 68  
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Playback 54, 108  
DivX video files 59  
F
L
“File Search” 61  
“Finalise” 74  
“Language” 23, 90  
“LINE 3 Out [LINE 1 In]”  
fast forward 55, 60  
fast reverse 55, 60  
freeze frame 56, 61  
instant advance 55,  
Finalising 74  
Freeze Frame 56, 61  
Front panel 12  
“Front Panel Display” 89  
Front panel display 13  
M
Main sound 51, 94  
Mains lead 21  
“Manual Clock Setting”  
instant replay 55, 60  
MP3 files 61  
music CD 61  
photo files 63  
“Repeat” 57  
resume play 56  
scan audio 55, 60  
slow-motionplay 56,  
G
“Grid” 36  
Menu  
GUIDE Plus+ system 36,  
DVD’s Menu 54  
Top menu 54  
MPEG 18, 95  
“My TV” 36  
H
Handling discs 112  
HDD camcorder 75  
HDD camcorder dubbing  
zoom 64  
N
Playlist 69  
“Name” 86  
“Progressive” 24  
“Protection” 66  
Protection  
“New Playlist” 66  
NICAM 51  
“NICAM Select” 93  
“HDD-Cam  
Dubbing” 77  
One-Touch Dubbing  
title 66  
O
Q
“HDD Formatting” 82  
“HDD-Cam Dubbing” 77  
HDMI  
“One-Touch Dubbing  
reset” 89  
Quick Timer 31  
One-Touch Play 55  
“OSD Language” 90  
R
“4:3 Video Output”  
“Control for HDMI”  
“HDMI Audio” 96  
“HDMI Colour” 93  
“HDMI Resolution”  
Rear panel 14  
Recording  
P
recording mode 109  
Page mode 32  
“Parental Lock” 55, 96  
Parts and controls 10  
Pause Live TV 56  
PAY-TV 27  
recording time 109  
Series Recording 40,  
while watching  
another  
HDMI cable 17  
PBC 55  
PhotoTV HD 64  
Play mode  
programme 30  
Recording mode 109  
Recording time 109  
Region code 109  
Remote 10, 21  
“Rename” 66, 68  
“Repeat” 57  
I
i.LINK 114  
“Repeat” 57  
“Initial Setup” 83  
“Input Colour System” 92  
Playable discs 108  
Repeat  
“Folder” 61  
“Title” 61  
Resetting the recorder 97,  
Resume Play 56  
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T
V
Scan Audio 55, 60  
“Schedule” 36  
“Search” 36  
Searching  
“Time Search” 57, 61  
Timer List 52  
Timer recording  
check/change/cancel  
“Version” 88  
Video cable 17  
VIDEO CD 108  
“Video In/Out” 91  
Video mode 106  
Video output 18  
“Visual Search” 33  
VR mode 106  
fast reverse/fast  
forward 55, 60  
locating the  
beginning ofthe  
title/chapter/  
track/file 55, 60  
scan audio 55, 60  
EPG timer setting  
GUIDEPlus+system  
manual setting 41,  
Z
Zoom 64  
ZWEITON 51  
“Select All” 66  
“Timing” 43  
“Title” 58  
Title List 31  
“Sort” 32  
“Title Search” 57  
“Track” 58  
“Track Search” 57  
TV Pause 56  
TV system 86  
“TV Type” 24, 91  
Series Recording 40, 49  
“Setup” 36  
Simultaneous Rec and  
Play 57  
Slow-motion play 56, 61  
“Software Update” 89  
“Sound System” 86  
Split Programmes 50  
“Standby Mode” 24, 87  
Sub sound 51, 94  
“Summer Time” 83  
Super VIDEO CD 108  
“System 1” 87  
U
“Unfinalise” 82  
“Unselect All” 66  
Usable discs 106, 108  
USB 76  
“System 2” 89  
About how to re-tune your TV during the digital TV switchover, see page 116.  
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