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.

On recording

Note that the contents of the recording cannot be compensated for under any and all conditions, including conditions that may arise due to a malfunction of this unit. Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your 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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Copyrights

Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the 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 technology must be 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.

On power sources

The recorder is not 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. Before disconnecting the AC power cord (mains lead), check that the recorders hard disk is not operating (recording or dubbing) on the front panel display.

About this manual

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. 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. 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.

HDD VCD

Watching one title while recording another Simultaneous Rec and Play

DATA DVD DATA CD

Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play) on page 59

Dubbing/Editing

Creating your own programme Playlist Copying a recorded title to and from the HDD Dubbing (HDD y DVD) Automatic dubbing of DV tapes DV Dubbing
Compatible media and reference pages
Creating and Editing a Playlist on page 70

-RWVR -RWVideo

Dubbing (HDD y DVD) on page 72

DV Dubbing on page 77

A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.
Quick Guide to Disc Types
Recordable and playable discs

Disc Logo

Icon used in this manual

Formatting (new discs)

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalising)
Hard disk drive (internal)

(Formatting unnecessary)

Dub HDD contents to a DVD to play on other DVD players

DVD+RW

Automatically formatted in +VR mode
Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalised)

VR mode DVDRW Video mode

Format in VR mode (page 29)
Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalisation unnecessary) Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 39)

-RWVideo

Format in Video mode (page 29)

Automatically formatted

Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 39)

DVD+R DL

Usable disc versions (as of March 2005)
8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*1) 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1) 2.4x-speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs
DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, and DVD-R are trademarks.
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 This logo applies to 4x and 6x speed DVD-RW discs.
Recording Features Rewrite (page 41) Auto Chapter (page 92) Manual Chapter (page 69) Record 16:9 sizes (page 47)
Editing Features Change title name (page 66) Delete title (page 68) A-B Erase (page 67) Playlist (page 70)
Discs that cannot be recorded on
8 cm discs DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format)
Only if the recording mode is LSP, SP, HSP, or HQ, and DVD Rec. Picture Size is set to 16:9. *4 Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

Playable discs

COAXIAL -AUDIO R L VIDEO S VIDEO
To i LINE 1 TV HDMI cord (not supplied) (red) (blue) (green)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

SCART cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

(green) (blue)
Component video cord (not supplied) TV

PB/CB PR/CR

(red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)
When playing wide screen images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 87.
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on the recorder (page 23).
For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins. Refer to your TVs instruction manual as well for this connection. If you connect this recorder to a TV with SMARTLINK, set Line1 Output to Video in Easy Setup. You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack (connection E) to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). * This DVD recorder is based on version 1.1 of HighDefinition Multimedia Interface Specifications. 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.
b Notes Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. You cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button with the connections B and C. When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TVs input source is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback. If necessary, press t TV/VIDEO to return the input to the TV.
About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)
If the connected TV (or other connected equipment such as a set top box) complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link*3, MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK*2, CINEMALINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, this recorder automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the connection pattern A on page 14 (the SMARTLINK indicator lights up when you turn on your TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features. Preset Download You can download the tuner preset data from your TV to this recorder, and tune the recorder according to that data in Easy Setup. This greatly simplifies the Easy Setup procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the Easy Setup function during this procedure (page 22). TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on your TV (page 31). One Touch Play You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TVs input to the recorder, and start playback with one touch of the H (play) button (page 54). One Touch Menu You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorders channel, and display the Title List menu with one touch of the TITLE LIST button (page 54). One Touch Timer You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorders channel, and display the timer programming menu with one touch of the [TIMER] button (page 44). Automatic Power Off The recorder will turn off automatically if the recorder is not used after you turn off the TV. NexTView Download You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV. See your TVs instruction manual.

About the Teletext function
Some broadcasts systems ensure a Teletext service* in which the complete programmes and their data (title, date, channel, recording start time etc.) are stored day by day. When recording a programme, the recorder automatically takes the programme name from the Teletext pages and stores it as the title name. For detail, see TV Guide Page on page 85. Note that the Teletext information will not appear on your TV screen. To view the Teletext information on your TV screen, press t TV/ VIDEO on the remote to switch the input source to your TV.
* not available in some areas z Hint If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.
3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)
To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List.
TITLE LIST M/m, ENTER / m TOOLS M H/X/x
After pressing z REC, it may take a short while to start recording. You cannot change the recording mode while recording or during recording pause. If there is a power failure, the programme you are recording may be erased. You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme. To use the TV Direct Rec function, you must first set the recorders clock correctly.
Checking the disc status while recording
You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type.
If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see Inserting a Disc on page 29). Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

Press TITLE LIST.

To show the extended Title List, press TOOLS to select Display List, and press ENTER.
Press DISPLAY twice during recording.
The recording information appears.
A Disc type/format B Recording status C Recording mode D Recording time
Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.
Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode)

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL
Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the model, situation, and disc type.
4.3 / 4.7GB AAB (0H30M) LSP 0.9GB

12 Tennis

Fri 28.10. 2005 13:00

11 Travel

DEF Wed 26.10. 2005 20:00 (0H30M) SEP 0.3GB AAB (1H00M) SLP 0.8GB 4.3 / 4.7GB AAB Play (0H30M) LSP 0.9GB

Play Beginning Close

10 Mystery

Tue 25.10. 2005 9:00

9 World Sports
GHI Wed 19.10. 2005 20:00 (1H00M) SEP 0.6GB

Extended Title List

Tennis Travel Mystery World Sports Family Nature News Weather
Erase DEF Wed 26.10. 2005 20:00 (0H30M) SEP 0.3GB Protect
AAB Visual SLP 0.8 (1H00M) Search GB

Title Name

1 : English DolbyDigital 3/2.1
The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are replaced with *.

Front (L/R) + Centre

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
D The current selected angle Display 2
Example: When playing a DVD-RW (VR mode)
Checking the playing/remaining time
You can view the playing or time information displayed on the TV screen and the front panel display.
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status.
A Disc type*1/format (page 8) B Title type (only appears for Playlists) (page 65) C Play mode D Recording mode (page 41) E Playing status bar*2 F Title number (chapter number*3) (page 60)
(Shows either track number, scene number, album number*3, or file number for CDs, VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs.)
Front panel display Example: When playing a DVD
Playing time and number of the current title
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time and number of the current chapter
G Album name appears for CDs with CD text, DATA DVDs or DATA CDs when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. H Playing time (remaining time*3)
Remaining time of the current chapter
Displays Super VIDEO CDs as SVCD, DATA CDs as CD and DATA DVDs as DVD. *2 Does not appear with VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, and DATA CDs. *3 Displayed when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
Example: When dubbing a DVD
Remaining time of dubbing in progress
Example: When playing a VIDEO CD
Playing time and number of the current scene or track
5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme
You can label a DVD, title, or programme by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title or disc name, but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. The steps below explain how to change the name of the recorded programme.
Example: When playing a CD
Track playing time and the current track/index number
Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the disc

Remaining time of the disc

CD text (when available)

Example: When playing an MP3 audio track
Playing time and number of the current track

Number buttons, SET

Current album number TITLE LIST
Example: When viewing a JPEG image
Current file number and total number of files in the current album
Current album number and total number of albums

</M/m/,, ENTER

The recorder can only display the first level of a CDs text, such as the disc name. The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are replaced with *. Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.
Press TITLE LIST. Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Select Title Name, and press ENTER.

7:00 9:00 10:00

PDC/VPS Off
Erase: Erases the timer setting. Select OK, and press ENTER.
Are you sure you want to erase this timer setting?
Press / while the list display is turned on. Each time you press / , the entire Timer List changes to the previous/next page of timer settings.
Mon-Sat 22:00-22:15 HDD SP
Check Overlap: Checks for overlapped settings.

Check Overlap

These timer settings overlap.
Fri Fri 29.10 29.10 20:30-21:30 21:00-22:00 DEF GHI DVD SP PDC/VPS
To turn off the Timer List Press TIMER LIST or O RETURN.
z Hint While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for the current recording, but you can extend the recording duration of the recording time (page 44).

DVD SLP PDC/VPS

When PDC/VPS is set to On for one or more timer recordings, the start times may change in the event of a broadcast delay or early start. Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority. 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.
Select Close to return to the Timer List. To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 2 and 3 above.
Automatically erasing old titles (Auto Title Erase)
Recording From Connected Equipment
If there is not enough space for a timer recording, the recorder automatically erases old titles recorded on the HDD. The oldest, played title is erased. The protected titles are not erased.
Press TOOLS to select Auto Title Erase, and press ENTER. Select On, and press ENTER.
The default setting is Off.

INPUT SELECT

REC MODE SYNCHRO REC
Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)
You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of the recorder (page 25). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a programme from the LINE 3/DECODER jack.
Before recording, select HDD or DVD.
If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see Inserting a Disc on page 29).
Set Synchro Rec in Features setup to Record to HDD or Record to DVD (page 94).
Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select L3. Select the line input audio when recording a bilingual programme on the HDD or DVDRWs (VR mode).
Press TOOLS to select Line Audio Input, and press ENTER. Then select Bilingual, and press ENTER. For details about bilingual recording, see page 42.

One Touch Play

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily start playing. Press H. The recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TVs input is switched to the recorder. Playback starts automatically.

One Touch Menu

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily display the Title List. Press TITLE LIST. The recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TVs input is switched to the recorder. The Title List appears.
z Hints You can also use the H button in step 3 (page 53) to start playback. Even if you select Factory Setup in Options setup (page 95), the Child Lock remains set.
You cannot resume playback during TV Pause.
To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)
If you play a restricted DVD, the message Do you want temporarily change parental control to *? appears on your TV screen.
Select OK and press ENTER. The display for entering your password appears. Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons. Press ENTER to select OK. The recorder starts playback.
To register or change the password, see Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) on page 93.
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from ejecting the disc. When the recorder is turned on, hold down x until LOCKED appears in the front panel display. The Z (open/close) button does not work while the Child Lock is set. To unlock the disc tray, hold down x until UNLOCKED appears in the front panel display when the recorder is turned on.

Playback options

To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 53.

Buttons (audio)

HDD -RWVR VCD CD DVD
Operations Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly.
DVD : Selects the language. HDD -RWVR : Selects the main or sub sound. VCD CD
: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks. Playback

(subtitle)

Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

(angle)

Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly. If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, appears in the front panel display.

SUR (surround)

+RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -R
Selects one of the TVS effects when pressed repeatedly. TVS* (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effects created from the front left and right speakers. The selected setting is displayed in the front panel display for a few seconds. TVS OFF: No surround effect TVS DYNAMIC: Creates one set of virtual rear speakers. TVS WIDE: Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers. TVS NIGHT: Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers. Effective at low volume. TVS STANDARD: Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers. Effective when you use two separate front speakers.

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.
Searching by title number or time code
Number buttons, SET CLEAR
You can search a disc by title, chapter, scene or track. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers, select the title or track by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code.
</M/m/,, ENTER TOOLS VISUAL SEARCH
Press TOOLS during playback to select a search method, and press ENTER.
Title Search (for DVDs) Chapter Search (for HDD/DVDs) Track Search (for CDs/DATA CDs) Search (for VIDEO CDs) Album Search (for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs) Time Search (for HDD/DVDs): Searches for a starting point by entering the time code. File Search (for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs) The display for entering the number appears. Example: Title Search
Searching by Thumbnail (Visual Search)

Title : -- (21)

Each chapter is displayed as a thumbnail. You can search for the desired scene visually.
The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, tracks, etc.
Press VISUAL SEARCH during playback.
VISUAL SEARCH 9 World Sports
Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, track, time code, etc., you want.
For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter 21020. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another number.

Chapter 4(30) 0:12:45

Select a scene using </,, and press ENTER.
Playback of the selected scene is started.

Press SET.

The recorder starts playback from the selected number.
b Note Title Search is not applicable to the HDD.
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files
Selecting an MP3 album or track
The album list appears. To change the page, press

Music Album

Opera Symphony Samba Live Piano My heart Paradise The Best Classic Classic Dance Jazz Jazz Pop music Pop music Pop music
You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs).
TIME/TEXT </M/m/,, ENTER

The picture quality will not improve even if a title is converted to a recording mode of better picture quality.

Dubbing restriction

You cannot dub movies and other DVD Videos to the HDD. Also, when dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, a gray, blank screen will be recorded for scenes that contain a copy protection signal.
Copy protection signals Copy-Free (No copy protection signal) Copy-Once Dubbing

*3 *4 *5

b Notes High-speed Dubbing is not available for the following titles: Titles recorded in HQ+. Titles that contain both main and sub sounds (except DVD-RWs (VR mode)). Titles recorded in mixed picture size (4:3 and 16:9 etc.), (except DVD-RWs (VR mode)). When dubbed to a DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R, remnants of edited titles may remain on the disc. If you edit a title, use the Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing method. This will smooth out the pauses between the scenes. When playing a dubbed DVD+R DL disc, the video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch.
* CPRM-compatible DVD-RWs (VR mode) only CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images.
The values in the above table are for reference only. Actual times for dubbing also require time for creating discs control information and other data. This is the maximum recording speed of this recorder. The value may vary depending on the disc condition. Also, this recorder may be unable to record at the maximum speed for discs that support recording speeds exceeding the maximum value. The maximum drive speed of this recorder is 6x when using 6x-speed or faster DVD+RWs. The maximum drive speed of this recorder is 8x when using 8x-speed or faster DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs. High-speed dubbing is not available when dubbing titles recorded in SLP and SEP mode to DVD+RWs and DVD+Rs.

+RW -RWVideo -R -RWVR

-RWVR +R

HDD , -RWVR

Titles containing Copy-Once copy protection signals can be moved only from HDD to DVDRW (VR mode)* (after the title is moved, the original title in the HDD is erased). The Move function is performed using the same procedure as dubbing (page 74). Titles containing CopyOnce copy protection signals are indicated with.
Dubbing a single title (Title Dub)
Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from. Press HDD or DVD to select the source. Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List menu. Select a title, and press ENTER.

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

4:3 Output

This setting is effective only when you set TV Type in Video to 16:9. Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your progressive format (525p/625p) compatible TV, change the setting on your TV, not the recorder. Note that this setting is effective only for HDMI connection or progressive signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Full Normal Select this when you can change the aspect ratio on your TV. Select this when you cannot change the aspect ratio on your TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and right sides of the image.
Depending on the disc, 4:3 Letter Box may be selected automatically instead of 4:3 Pan Scan or vice versa.

HDMI Resolution

Selects the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. When you select Auto (default), the recorder outputs video signals of the highest resolution acceptable for your TV. If the picture is not clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc and your TV/ projector, etc. For details, refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/ projector, etc.
Auto 19201080i 1280720p 720480/ 576p Normally, select this. Sends 19201080i video signals. Sends 1280720p video signals. Sends 720480/576p video signals. Off

16:9 aspect ratio TV

Component Out
Selects whether or not to output video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
On Outputs the component video signals. Select this when you want to view progressive signals. Outputs no signals.
Even when a setting other than Auto is selected and the connected TV cannot accept the resolution, the recorder automatically adjusts the video signals that are suitable for the TV.
Pause Mode (HDD/DVDs only)
Selects the picture quality in pause mode.
Auto The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.
b Notes When you set Line1 Output to RGB, you cannot set Component Out to On. When you connect the recorder to a monitor or projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, do not select Off. If you select Off in this case, the picture may not appear.

Progressive Mode

DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both Video and Film. In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in PROGRESSIVE mode (50 or 60 frames per second), the progressive video signal needs to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching. You can fine-tune the progressive 525p/625p video signal that is output when you press PROGRESSIVE (PROGRESSIVE lights up). Note that you must connect to a progressive format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 14).

Auto Automatically detects the software type (Film-based or Video-based) and selects the appropriate conversion mode. Normally select this position. Fixes the conversion mode to the mode for Video-based software.
Line3 Input Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 3/DECODER jack. The picture will not be clear if this setting does not match the type of video input signal.
Video/ RGB Decoder S Video Inputs video signals or RGB signals. Select this when connecting to a PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder. Inputs S-video signals.
Line3 Output Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 3/DECODER jack.
Video S Video Outputs video signals. Outputs S-video signals.

Line4 Input

Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 4 IN jack on the rear panel of the recorder.
Video S Video Inputs video signals. Inputs S-video signals. Settings and Adjustments

Scart Setting

Sets the method of inputting/outputting signals from the SCART jacks on the rear panel of the recorder. Select an option for each of the items below according to the combination of jacks and methods that you are going to use. Line1 Output Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 1 TV jack.
RGB Video S Video Outputs RGB signals. Outputs video signals. Outputs S-video signals.
b Notes If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select S Video or RGB. See the instructions supplied with your TV. You cannot select RGB when Component Out above is set to On. SMARTLINK is available only when Video is selected.

Audio Settings (Audio)

The Audio setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.
Standard TV Mode Wide Range
Normally select this position. Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select SETUP, and press ENTER. Select Audio, and press ENTER.
The Audio setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.
Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Audio ATT : Audio DRC : Downmix : Audio Connection Off Standard Dolby Surround

Downmix (DVDs only)

Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see 4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information on page 34. This function affects the output of the following jacks: LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks LINE 1 TV jack LINE 3/DECODER jack DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack when Dolby Digital is set to D-PCM (page 91).

Power Save

Selects whether this recorder is in power save mode when the power is turned off (standby).
On Sets to power save mode. The front panel display is off when the recorder is in standby. Does not set to power save mode. Normally, select this.
Select Factory Setup in Options, and press , or ENTER. The display for selecting a group of settings appears. Select the group of settings you want to return to default from Settings, Video, Audio, Features, Options, Parental Control, and All, and press , or ENTER. Select Start, and press ENTER. The selected settings return to their default settings. Press ENTER when Finish appears.
b Notes Power Save mode does not function in the following cases, even when Power Save is set to On. Synchro Recording is set. there is a timer setting with PDC/VPS set to On in the Timer List. The SMARTLINK features are not available when Power Save is set to On.
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)
Select this to run the Easy Setup programme.
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select SETUP, and press ENTER. Select Easy Setup, and press ENTER.
Press ENTER. Select Start. Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 22) from step 2.

Additional Information

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.
The power does not turn on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the recorder to progressive format. In this case, disconnect the HDMI cord from the recorder, and then press PROGRESSIVE so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and the recorder is set to normal (interlace) format. , You are playing a DVD 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. , 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 or the 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 HDMI Resolution setting in the Video setup may solve the problem (page 88). Connect the TV and the recorder using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TVs input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-screen displays. Change the HDMI Resolution setting in the Video 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 14).

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI connection carries standard to high definition video signals and multi-channel audio signals to AV components such as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without degradation. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals.

Title (page 60)

The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.

Track (page 60)

Sections of a music feature on a CD/VIDEO CD (the length of a song).
Interlace format (page 16)
Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single field and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.

MPEG Audio (page 91)

International standard coding system used to compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/ IEC. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.

Original (page 65)

Titles actually recorded on a HDD/DVD-RW (VR mode). Erasing original titles frees up disc space.

Playlist (page 65)

Playback information created from the actual recordings on a HDD/DVD-RW (VR mode). A Playlist leaves the original titles as they are, and contains only the information needed to control playback. A Playlist title takes up very little disc space.
Progressive format (page 16)
Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 25-30 frames/ 50-60 fields in one second, the Progressive format can show 50/60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper.

Language Code List

For details, see page 87. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.