United Kingdom

RDR-HXD890
http://www.sony.co.uk Hard Disk Drive DVD Recorder with Integrated Digital and Analogue Tuner, 160GB capacity, BRAVIA Sync and 1080p upscaling via HDMI
This document was created on

26-Sep-2008

248.99

Incl Vat

Variations

RDR-HXD890S

Features
Please be aware that the features/specifications can differ from country to country. 160GB capacity for a max recording of 455 hours (23 in HQ+ recording mode) onto the Hard Disk Drive BRAVIA Sync - automatically controls TV and Home Cinema components with one-click ease HDMI output with 1080p upscaling to maximise picture quality even on large screens Electronic Programme Guide offering simple, 3-step on-screen timer programming and TV Guide Integrated Digital and Analogue Tuner delivering the latest TV channels in digital clarity 2x USB ports for connecting a PictBridge compatible printer, digital camera or other USB storage devices

Useful Links

Product support http://www.sony.co.uk
HDD Cam Connection - Record your memories onto the Hard Disk Drive and choose between different modes x-Pict Story is an enhanced Photo Slide Show feature which enables you to frame your photos with the appropriate look and feel through sound and transition effects. The final result can be burnt onto DVD and shared among family and friends Digital Music Jukebox - store and enjoy up to 999 of your favourite songs Digital Photo Album - view, edit and store digital still images or burn them to a DVD for sharing Series Link - With the touch of a button your recorder will automatically record all episodes of your favourite series and you will not miss anything during the season

Technical specifications

General Data Colour Region Code DVD-Recorder Type Black 2 Hard Disk Recorder Drive DVD
Tuner Digital Terrestrial Tuner Analogue Terrestrial Tuner YES PAL-B/G,D/K,I,SECAML,D/K
Recording Formats DVD-RAM - R (Video) - R (VR) +R - RW + RW - R (Video) Dual Layer - R (VR) Dual Layer + R Double Layer - RW Dual Layer + RW Double Layer VHS NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO
Playback Formats DVD-RAM - R (Video) - R (VR) +R - RW YES YES YES YES YES
+ RW - R (Video) Dual Layer - R (VR) Dual Layer + R Double Layer - RW Dual Layer + RW Double Layer VHS CD-R CD-RW CD-DA VCD Super VCD JPEG SACD MP3
YES YES YES YES NO NO NO YES YES YES YES YES YES NO DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R/-RW, USB, HDD DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R/-RW
Recording and Timing Manual recording mode Max. recording time One touch timer Recovery recording - DVD to HDD Intelligent Scene Chaptering Pause Live TV Series recording Analogue Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Max. Recording Reservation Events Synchro Recording High Speed Dubbing (HDD to DVD) High Speed Dubbing (DVD to HDD) 34 possible settings 455 hours (HDD) YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 32 per month NO YES YES
Playback and Convenience Repeat Fast Playback Chasing Playback Simultaneous Recording and Playback BRAVIA Sync YES YES YES YES YES
Editing and Content Hub Automatic Chaptering from DV/D8 Camcorder Playlist Edit -VR Playlist Edit HDD YES YES NO
JPEG Viewing JPEG storage on HDD JPEG Slide Show JPEG Slide Show (with Jukebox Music) x-Pict Story JPEG copy on DVD MP3 Jukebox Printer Connection (PictBridge Compatible)
DVD-R/-RW, USB, HDD YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

CD-R/-RW,

Picture and Audio Quality Video D/A Converter YNR CNR Block Noise Reduction Mosquito Noise Reduction Progressive Output 1080p Up Scaling 10bit/108MHz YES YES YES YES YES YES
Inputs Composite Video S-Video Audio Input (L/R) i.LINK(DV) Input 1 x front 1 x front 1 x front 1 x front
Outputs Composite Video (CVBS) S-Video Audio Output (L/R) Digital Audio Output (Coaxial) Component Video Output G-Link (STB Control) HDMI (with CEC) 1 x rear 1 x rear 1 x rear 1 x rear 1 x rear 1 x rear 1 x rear
In / Out Common Interface Slot LINE1 SCART LINE3 SCART RGB Input Rec. (LINE1 SCART) USB TYPE A (2.0) USB TYPE B (2.0) - PictBridge compatible NO IN/OUT (Decoder IN) OUT (TV OUT/ SmartLink) YES YES YES
Additional Features DVD Menu Wall Paper 9 different options wallpaper

Tray Lock

Power supply Power Voltage Power Frequency 220-240V 50/60 Hz
Accessories RF Cable HDMI Cable Remote Battery Set-top Box Controler (IR Blaster) 1 included Not included RMT-D251P AAx2 NO
Dimensions Dimension (WxHxD)mm NET 430 x 76.5 x 288
2002 - 2008 Sony- Terms and Conditions

3-295-080-11(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct
RDR-HXD790/HXD890/HXD990/HXD1090 RDR-HXD795/HXD895/HXD995/HXD1095

2008 Sony Corporation

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
GUIDE Plus+ and G-LINK are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates. GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/ OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND /OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

Precautions

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear of the unit. This unit operates on V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the units operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Install this system so that the mains lead can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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. 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. 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 waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Press GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system Basic Setup appears.
Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. Then set each item.
Language Select a language for the on-screen displays using M/m, and press ENTER. Country Select a country/area using M/m, and press ENTER. Postal Code Enter your postal code using </M/m/ ,, and press ENTER. If Country is set to Others, you cannot enter a postal code and the GUIDE Plus+ system will not search for a host channel. If you do not need to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system, press SYSTEM MENU to exit. Even if you cannot use the GUIDE Plus+ system where you live, you can still set up a manual recording. See Setting the timer manually (Schedule) on page 68.
Turn off the recorder to receive GUIDE Plus+ system data.
To receive GUIDE Plus+ system data your recorder must be turned off when not in use. If your recorder is connected to a set top box receiver, be sure to leave the set top box receiver turned on. After initial setup, it may take up to 24 hours to begin receiving TV programme listings.
To fix the set top box controller to your set top box receiver
Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your set top box receiver, fix it in place.
Remove the backing on the doublesided tape.
b Note You cannot set tuner system or OSD Language to a country/region or language that is not supported by the GUIDE Plus+ system. If you cannot get the recorder to control your set top box receiver
Check the connection and position of the set top box controller (page 20). If your set top box receiver still does not operate with this recorder, refer to the instructions supplied with your set top box receiver and contact your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you with a compatible set top box receiver.
Attach it so that the set top box controller is directly above the remote control sensor on your set top box receiver.
To change the basic GUIDE Plus+ settings
Press GUIDE. Select Setup in the Menu Bar using M/ ,, and press ENTER. Select Basic Setup using M/m, and press ENTER. Repeat from step 2 of Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system (For analogue broadcasting/in areas with GUIDE Plus+ only) on page 32.
The list of external receivers controllable by the GUIDE Plus+ system is updated constantly and is distributed through GUIDE Plus+ system data signals. Since the time your recorder has been produced and the time you installed your recorder for the first time, new external receiver codes might have been added. If the external receiver is still not on the list or is not controlled properly by the recorder, please call Customer Support to report the brand and model of your external receiver.
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device
After disconnecting the recorders mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 98). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see Recording from Connected Equipment on page 60.

Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 1/DECODER jack of this recorder.

VCR TV

SCART cord (not supplied) to SCART input

to i LINE 1/DECODER

to T LINE 3 TV
b Notes 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
The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorders LINE 1/ DECODER jack. To watch the connected VCR or similar devices pictures through the recorder while the recorder is in standby mode, set Power Save to Off (default) in the Basic setup (page 125). 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 recorders mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.
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 cord instead of an audio/video cord.
OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R

VCR, etc.

to LINE 2 IN
z Hint 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 Notes Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord. Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipments input jack with the other equipments output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. This may cause noise (feedback). Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
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 recorders mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. Note that when you set LINE 1 In to Decoder in step 7 of Setting external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programme positions (page 37), 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 cord (not supplied)
to T LINE 3 TV to AERIAL OUT
SCART cord (not supplied)
Setting external decoder (PAYTV/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 your country/region, and press

ENTER.

Programme position

Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.
13 Select the desired programme
position using PROG +/ or number buttons.
Select Initial Setup, and press ENTER. Select Video In/Out, and press ENTER. Select LINE 3 Out, and press ENTER.
14 Select Channel using M/m, and
select the external decoder programme position using </,.
15 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.
16 Select Decoder using M/m, and

select On using </,.

17 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the
Press M/m to select Video or RGB, and press ENTER. Select LINE 1 In, and press ENTER. Press M/m to select Decoder, and press ENTER. Press O RETURN to return the cursor to the left column. Select Analog Tuner, and press ENTER. press ENTER.
If you disconnect the recorders mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected decoder. To watch the connected external decoder (PAYTV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes during recording, press the PROGRAM + button on the recorder (SCART THRU appears on the front panel display). To return to the previous display, press the PROGRAM button on the recorder (SCART NORM appears on the front panel display). The recorder automatically switches to the programme tuned by the recorders tuner after the recording has finished. To watch the connected external decoder (PAYTV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes while the recorder is in standby mode, set Power Save to Off (default) in the Basic setup (page 125).
10 Select Manual CH Setting, and 11 Select Next Screen, and press

Seven Basic Operations

Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc

+RW -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR

2. Recording a Programme

-RVR +RW -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R

DATA DVD

DATA CD

Z (open/ close)

This section introduces the basic operation to record a current TV programme to the hard disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 53 (Digital broadcasting) or page 66 (Analogue broadcasting).

Select Title Name using M/m, and press ENTER.
The display for entering characters appears. The current name is displayed at the input row.

Input row

You can label a DVD, title, or programme by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title recorded in the HDD/ DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), 40 characters for a title recorded in the DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. The steps below explain how to change the name of the recorded programme.
Move the cursor to the point where you want to insert the character using m/M.
To erase all of the characters, press and hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more.
Select Upper case or Lower case using./>.
The characters for the selected type are displayed.
TITLE LIST </M/m/,, ENTER. m > M x
Press </M/m/, to select the character you want to enter, and press ENTER.
The selected character appears at the input row. To insert a space, press X (or select Space, and press ENTER).
Press TITLE LIST. Select a title using M/m, and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the remaining characters.
To erase a character, move the cursor to the character at the input row, and press CLEAR (or select Clear, and press ENTER). To insert a character, move the cursor to the right of the point where you want to insert the character. Then select the character, and press ENTER. To erase all of the characters, press and hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more.
Select Edit using M/m, and press ENTER.
Press x (or select OK, and press ENTER).
To cancel the setting, press O RETURN.
5. Labelling and Protecting a Disc
You can execute options effective for the entire disc in the Disc Setup setup.
Select Basic, and press ENTER.
SYSTEM MENU </M/m/,, ENTER
Select Input Disc Name, and press ENTER. Select Next Screen, and press ENTER.
Enter the disc name (page 44). You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) disc name, and 40 characters for a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) disc name.

Setting the timer manually (Manual)
Press TIMER. Select the timer setting, and press ,. When the following options appear in the sub-menu, select an option, and press ENTER. Alternate Search: Searches for repeat programmes. Series Search: Searches for programmes in a series. Recommendation Search: Searches for programmes recommended by broadcaster as a link for current series. To set the programme for recording, follow the instructions for Recording TV programmes using the EPG (page 53) from step 2.

Press TIMER.

The Timer List display appears.
Select the New Input row, and press ENTER.
Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Then press ENTER.
The adjustable items are listed below. Pr/CH: Sets the programme position. An analogue programme can also be selected. 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. Stop: Sets the stop time. Extend: Sets duration when a timer recording is in progress. If the programme set to be recorded daily or weekly is extended, the manually extended time set here will be added to the subsequent timer recording times. Note that when VPS/PDC is set to On, you cannot make the Extend setting. If you make a mistake, select the item and change the setting.
To make the detailed settings
Select Set Details in step 3 above, and press ENTER. Select an item using M/m and set using </,. Record to: Sets the recording destination. If there is not enough available DVD disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically records the programme to the HDD even if you select DVD (Recovery Recording). Recording Mode: Sets the recording mode (page 154). VPS/PDC: Sets the VPS/PDC function. See About the VPS/PDC function (For analogue broadcasting only) below. Update: Sets the recorder automatically replacing the previous timer recording with the new one. Genre: Sets the genre. (Models for the UK only) For details about EPG Link and Series Recording, see Recording programmes using Series Recording (models for the UK only) on page 55. You cannot set these items to On when setting the timer manually.
The Timer List display (page 59) 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. To modify the timer setting, see page 59.

To enter a title name

Select Set Title Name in step 3 above, and press ENTER (page 44).
About the VPS/PDC function (For analogue broadcasting only)
VPS/PDC signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure that timer recordings are made regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions. To use the VPS/PDC function Set VPS/PDC to On (see To make the detailed settings on page 57). When you turn on this function, the recorder starts scanning the channels before the timer recording starts.

: Selects stereo or

DivX video file only MP3 audio track only

SUBTITLE

DVD DATA DVD * DATA CD *

* DivX video file only

Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
/ (instant replay/ instant advance)
-RWVideo -RVideo +RW +R -RWVR -RVR

DATA DVD *

Each time you press , replays the scene for the following duration. 5 seconds t 15 seconds t 30 seconds t 1 minute t 2 minutes t 3 minutes t 5 minutes t 10 minutes t 20 minutes t advances the time in 10-minute increments t 2 hours Each time you press , briefly fast forwards the current scene for the following duration. 30 seconds t 1 minute t 1 minute 30 seconds t 2 minutes t 3 minutes t 5 minutes t 10 minutes t 20 minutes t advances the time in 10-minute increments t 2 hours Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/chapter/scene/ track when pressed during playback. Goes to the beginning of the first title/track when pressed in stop mode.

DATA CD *

. (previous)/ > (next)
Buttons (fast reverse/fast forward)
Operations Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Search speed changes as follows: fast reverse fast forward mFR1*1 T t MFF1*2 mFR2 T T t t MFF2 mFR3*3 T T T t t t MFF3*3 mFR4*3 T T T T t t t t MFF4*3 When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the button.
When you press m once during playback, you can play Reverse play (not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs/DivX video files/audio tracks). *2 When you press M once during playback, you can play quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs). *3 Not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs/audio tracks.
To resume normal playback, press H. (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. To resume normal playback, press H.
Playback direction only DivX video file only

X (pause)

Pauses playback. To resume normal playback, press H.
b Notes Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder. JPEG image files made with a DVD camcorder can only be played as a slideshow. For video files containing JPEG image files and movies, the recorder can play movie parts only. Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

Dividing a title (Divide)

HDD -RWVR *

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.
* Only playlist titles can be divided for DVDRWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode.
After step 2 of Erasing and Editing a Title, select Edit, and press ENTER. Select Divide, and press ENTER.
For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 82. The display for setting the dividing point appears. The title starts to play.
Select point A using m/M or H, and press X.
To return to the beginning of the title, press X and then press.
Select From, and press ENTER.
The position of point A is displayed.
Press H. Select point B using m/M or H, and press X. Select To, and press ENTER.
The position of point B is displayed.
Select the dividing point using m/ M or H, and press X.
Select Yes, and press ENTER.

The scene is erased.

For the HDD, the display asks for confirmation.
Select Yes, and press ENTER (HDD only).
The title is divided into two.
Erasing and Editing a Chapter
You can edit individual chapters within a title. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist (page 87).
Select a title containing the chapter you want to edit, and press ,.
Select Edit, and press ENTER. Select Chapter Edit, and press ENTER.
For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 82.
You can make the following edits to the chapter. Divide: Divides a chapter into two (page 86). Erase/Move Erase: Erases the selected chapter (page 86). Move (for Playlist titles on DVDRWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode): Changes the chapters playing order (page 88). Combine: Combines two chapters into one (page 86).
Dividing a chapter (Divide)
After step 4 of Erasing and Editing a Chapter, select Divide.
Combining multiple chapters (Combine)
After step 4 of Erasing and Editing a Chapter, select Combine.
Select a chapter using </,. Select the dividing point using m/ M or H, and press X.
To return to the beginning of the chapter, press X and then press.
Move the combining bar using </ ,, and press ENTER.

To play JPEG image files on the HDD, select View/Edit Photos on the HDD. To play JPEG image files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, select View Photos on a DVD/CD. To play JPEG image files on the connected USB device, select View Photos on a USB Device. The Photo Album list appears.
To show the 4-Photo List or 1-Photo List, press < to select Title View, and press ENTER, then select 4 Photos or 1 Photo using M/m, and press ENTER.
z Hints See 7. Reformatting a Disc (page 49) to format DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in Video mode. See the Photo Album list to check which JPEG image files have been copied (page 112).
b Notes You may not be able to play the slideshow depending on DVD equipment. You cannot copy JPEG image files to a recordable DVD which has been recorded using other recorders/devices. DATA DVDs finalised on this recorder may not be able to play on other equipment. You can record up to 99 slideshows to a disc. For DVDs, the available disc space does not increase even if you erase slideshows.
12-Photo List (Example: HDD)
A Album name B Album size C Sub-menu:
Press , to display the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type. For details about the sub-menu options, see Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD on page 117.

4-Photo List

Appears when all of the JPEG image files do not fit on the list. To view the hidden JPEG image files, press M/m.

1-Photo List

E Album and JPEG image file information:
Displays the image, JPEG image file number, recording date and time, JPEG image file name, and JPEG image file size. appears for protected JPEG image files.
F Remaining space on the HDD
Press./> while the Photo Album list is displayed. Each time you press./ >, the Photo Album list changes to the previous/next page of albums/JPEG image files.
To switch between the album list and JPEG image file list

Playing a slideshow

Press < while the Photo Album list is displayed. Select Display Mode using M/m, and press ENTER. Select File or Album using M/m, and press ENTER.
Follow steps 1 to 4 of Using the Photo Album List.
The Photo Album list appears. Switch between the album list and JPEG image file list, if necessary.
z Hints You can switch the thumbnail picture on the album list among the JPEG image files in the selected album by pressing m/M. You can switch to the previous or next album by pressing m/M on the JPEG image file list.
Select an album or JPEG image file using M/m, and press H.

The slideshow starts.

z Hint You can start a slideshow by selecting Start Slideshow from the sub-menu.
To turn off the Photo Album list
Depending on the aspect ratio, some pictures may be displayed with black bands at top and bottom, or left and right. Large picture files may take a few seconds to display. This is not a malfunction.

The Photo Album (HDD) list appears.
Select an album, and press ,.
Select Create x-Pict Story using M/ m, and press ENTER.
Select a graphic effect and a Music Playlist using </M/m/,.
Theme: Select a theme. The recorder adds graphic effects according to the theme you set from the following: Happy moments (1): with simple graphic effects Happy moments (2): with simple graphic effects rapidly changing Nostalgic memories: in monochrome Sweetest recollections: with moving graphic effects Blissful life: with moving graphic effects rapidly changing Normal: no graphic effects Play List: Select the desired Music Playlist or Favourites. For an explanation of how to make a Music Playlist, see Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only) on page 105.
You cannot make a recording while creating an x-Pict Story. If there is no JPEG image file in the selected folder, you cannot create an x-Pict Story. If there is no audio track in the selected Music Playlist, the x-Pict Story is created with no sound. The selected Music Playlist may not be played back to the end depending on the number of JPEG image files. If the HDD is full, a warning message appears and you cannot create an x-Pict Story. While creating an x-Pict Story, you cannot do the following: Zoom, rotate, skip or pause an image. Display information on the screen by pressing DISPLAY. The order of graphic effects changes at random every time you create an x-Pict Story in the same theme. Do not disconnect (remove) or connect (insert) the USB cable, i.LINK cable or CAM while creating an x-Pict Story. This may cause the xPict Story to be created incorrectly. The graphic effect may not show a smooth motion or not appear correctly on the created xPict Story depending on conditions, such as size of the image files.
Select Next, and press ENTER.
The copyright message appears on the screen.
The x-Pict Story is saved as a video file in the Title List on the HDD. The title names are automatically labelled as x-Pict_Story *** using the name of the selected album folder.

To play an x-Pict Story

You can play a created x-Pict Story from the Title List on the HDD. For details, see 3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) on page 40.

To dub an x-Pict Story

You can dub a created x-Pict Story to DVDs. For details, see Dubbing (HDD y DVD) on page 89. If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 46).
To stop creating x-Pict Story
Press and hold x REC STOP for more than 3 seconds.
z Hints The order of audio tracks in the created x-Pict Story is followed by that of Music Playlist. If you want to change its order, change the order of Music Playlist before creating an x-Pict Story. If the selected folder has no name, the title names are automatically labelled with the date when the x-Pict Story was created. An x-Pict Story is created in the HQ mode. To edit x-Pict Story titles, see Erasing and Editing on page 82.

b Note If you select a language in DVD Menu Language, Subtitle Language, or Audio Language that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.
On Automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded (page 68). Turns off the function.

Subtitle Recording

Settings and Adjustments On Off Records digital broadcast subtitles. No digital broadcast subtitles are recorded.

Set Thumbnail

Selects a scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List.
0 seconds The first frame of the title is set for the thumbnail picture. The frame at 30 seconds from the first frame is set for the thumbnail picture. The frame at 3 minutes from the first frame is set for the thumbnail picture.
Auto Chapter (Video) (DVD-RW/ DVD-R in Video mode only)
No Separation 10 minutes No chapter mark is inserted. Inserts chapter marks at approximately 10-minute intervals. Inserts chapter marks at approximately 15-minute intervals.

30 seconds

15 minutes

3 minutes

Auto Chapter (HDD/VR) (HDD/ DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode only)
On The recorder detects changes in the picture and sound and automatically inserts chapter marks (up to 99 chapters for one title recorded on the HDD). No chapter mark is inserted.
Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW) (DVD+RW/DVD+R only)
b Notes The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending on the amount of information contained in the video to be recorded. Chapter marks are automatically inserted, where the date or time information changes on the tape, when Auto Chapter (HDD/VR) is set to On during DV dubbing to the HDD or a DVD-RW/ DVD-R (VR mode).

HDD Recording Format

Selects the HDD recording format.
Video Mode Off Records to the HDD in VR mode. When recording stereo and bilingual programmes, both main and sub sounds can be recorded. Records to the HDD in Video mode. When recording stereo and 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 (page 132).

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 HDMI Output setup to cancel this function (page 140).
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.

Picture

There is no picture.
, Re-connect all connecting cords securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 18). , 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. , Check that the Video In/Out setup is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your system (page 130).
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.
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 cord again. , If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the Screen Resolution setting in the HDMI Output setup may solve the problem (page 139). Connect the TV and the recorder using a video jack other than HDMI OUT, and switch the TVs input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-screen displays. Change the Screen Resolution setting in the HDMI Output setup, and switch the TVs input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and try other options. , The recorder is connected to an input device that is not HDCP compliant (page 22). , When picture noise appears after you change the Screen Resolution setting, hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the recorder.
, 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 recorders colour system is different from your TV. Hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and press INPUT on the recorder to change the recorders colour system.

, The title contained a copy protection signal, so it was moved (page 157).
The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played. , You are trying to change the angles when does not appear on the TV screen (page 75). To display if various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, set Angle Indicator to On in the Playback setup (page 138). , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles. , Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEOs menu.
High-speed dubbing is not possible.
, The title cannot be dubbed at high speed (page 91). Even if A-B erasure is performed so that a title does not contain mixed picture sizes, it is still treated as a title with mixed picture sizes.
HDD/DVD Dubbing is not possible.
, The title cannot be dubbed (page 90).
HDD camcorder dubbing is not possible.
, An HDD camcorder which is not supported by this recorder is connected (page 94). , The HDD camcorder is not set to the USB connection mode (page 95). , 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 or Incremental Dubbing.

Remote control

The remote does not function.
, Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 141). The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is 3 (Default setting). You can check the current command mode in the front panel display (page 141). , The batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remotes manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code (page 28). , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the recorder.

Display

The clock has stopped.
, Set the clock again (page 124).

The clock is wrong.

, Set the clock again (page 124). If you cannot set the clock, wait until the clock data is received and the clock is automatically adjusted.

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 142). , 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.