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DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

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RDR-HX680/HX780/HX980

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.
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.

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 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.

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.
Manufacturer Sony Hitachi JVC LG/Goldstar Panasonic Philips Samsung Sharp Toshiba Code number 01 (default) 76 17, 49 06, 08, 29 38
If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder
If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed Step 6: Easy Setup. 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. For details, see page 115. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is 3 (Default setting). The remote does not function if different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode.
The remote performs the following:
Buttons TV [/1 TV 2 (volume) +/ TV PROG +/ Operations Turns your TV on or off. Adjusts the volume of your TV. Selects the programme position on your TV. Switches your TVs input source.

TV t (input select)

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote
You can change programme positions of the recorder using the number buttons.
To operate the TV/DVD button (for SCART connections only)
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 TVs tuner mainly. When you start playback, the input source for the TV is set to the recorder automatically. DVD mode: switch to this when you use the recorders tuner mainly. To check the current mode, press DISPLAY (page 36).
Example: for channel 50 Press 5, 0, then press ENTER.

Step 6: Easy Setup

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.
</M/m/,, ENTER O RETURN
Auto Channel Setting If you connect a TV to this recorder not using SMARTLINK, select Auto Scan. Then select your country/ region using </,, and press ENTER. The programme position order will be set according to the country/region you select. If you connect a TV to this recorder with SMARTLINK, select Download from TV. Then select your country/ region using </,, and press ENTER. The tuner preset data will be downloaded from your TV to this recorder. (For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV.) To skip this setting, select Do not set. To set the programme positions manually, see page 102. Clock Setting Select Auto when a programme position in your local area broadcasts a time signal. The Auto Clock Setting display appears. Select a programme position that carries a time signal and then Start using </,/m, and press ENTER. If a clock signal cannot be found, press O RETURN, and set the clock manually. Select Manual to set the clock manually. The Manual Clock Setting display appears.

If you select DVD, insert a disc (see 1. Inserting a Disc on page 31). If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, DATA DVD or DATA CD, press H. Playback starts.
If the Title List is already displayed, skip this step. Example: HDD
Some playback options such as search, repeat play or programme play cannot be played with PBC function. To play with playback options, start playback without PBC functions using the Title List.
To play DivX video files or audio tracks in a disc containing both file types
One-Touch Play (for SCART/HDMI connections only)
Press H. With one touch of the H button, the recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TVs input is switched to the recorder. Playback starts automatically.
Press < while the Title List (DVD/CD) is displayed. Select Data Format using M/m, and press ENTER. Select CD, MP3 or DivX using M/m, and press ENTER. Return to the Title List, then select an album, title or track, and press ENTER or H.
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 HDMI Output setup (page 115).

Press x.

To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play)
When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed x. To start from the beginning, press x again, and press H. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/track/scene.
b Notes You cannot resume playback during TV Pause. Resume Play is not available for Super VIDEO CDs. The point where you stopped playing is cleared from memory when: you open the disc tray (except HDD). you play another title (except HDD). you start playback using the Title List (except HDD). you edit the title after stopping playback. you change the settings on the recorder. you make a recording (except HDD). you disconnect the mains lead. To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)
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, and press ENTER. The recorder starts playback. To register or change the password, see Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) on page 112.

Before you start

You cannot record both the main and sub sound on the HDD (when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode On in the Recording setup), DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode). For bilingual programmes, set Bilingual Recording to either A/L (default) or B/ R in the Audio In setup (page 107). About HDD Recording format, see page 111. A title name in the dubbing source is dubbed. However, only up to 40 characters of a title name are dubbed when dubbing from the HDD to a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode). The chapter marks in the dubbing source are dubbed. The position of chapter marks may be slightly changed from the original. However, the chapter marks in the dubbing source are not retained in the dubbed title when dubbing to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode), DVD+RW, or DVD+R at normal speed. The chapter marks are automatically inserted according to the Auto Chapter (Video) and Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW) settings in the Recording setup (page 110).

HDD/DVD Dubbing

Dubbing Using Dubbing List
You can dub a single title by pressing the HDD/DVD DUB button during playback. You can also dub from finalised DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs (Video mode) to the HDD.
Start playback of a title.
For playing a title, see Playing on page 49.
You can select the titles you want to dub using Dubbing List. You can also edit titles before dubbing without changing the original titles.

Press HDD/DVD DUB.

The recorder starts dubbing the current playing title from the beginning. The recorder turns off automatically when you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished.
Select Dubbing, and press ENTER. Select a dubbing direction, and press ENTER.
To dub titles from the HDD to a disc, select HDD -> DVD. To dub titles from a disc to the HDD, select DVD/CD -> HDD.

To cancel dubbing

Press and hold HDD/DVD DUB for more than one second. When dubbing is stopped partway, no part of the title will be moved to the dubbing target. However, note that this will decrease the free space for DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs.
Select Create New Dubbing List, and press ENTER.
The Dubbing List appears. If you have previously saved a Dubbing List and want to resume editing it, select Use Previous Dubbing List, and go to step 7.

To edit titles on the Dubbing List
The Dubbing List you created remains after dubbing. To edit the existing Dubbing List, select Use Previous Dubbing List in step 4. The Dubbing List is cleared when: you change Input Line System setting in the Basic setup (page 101). you reset the recorder (page 124). you open the disc tray (except when dubbing from the HDD). you edit the titles on a disc (except when dubbing from the HDD). you switch the Title List to Original or Playlist (when dubbing from DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode only). you finalise the disc. The seams that are left over from editing may remain on the disc after dubbing to DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs (Video mode). Finalisation is cancelled if a timer recording starts, even if you set Finalise to Yes in step 9.
Follow steps 1 to 7 of Dubbing Using Dubbing List on page 66. The Title Edit display appears.
Select a title you want to edit, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select an option, and press ENTER. The options differ depending on the dubbing direction or disc type. Erase: Erases the selected title. Title Name: Names or renames a title (page 37). A-B Erase: Erases the section of the title (page 60). Move: Changes the order of titles (page 63). Preview: Allows you to check the content of a title. Divide: Divides a title into two titles (page 60). Combine: Combines two titles (page 63). Chapter Edit: Edits chapters (page 61). Set Thumbnail: Changes the titles thumbnail frame that appears in the Title List (page 35). Recording Mode: Sets the picture quality of the dubbing. Bilingual: Sets how a bilingual audio programme is dubbed. Cancel: Exits the sub-menu. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to edit all of the titles. Go to step 8 of Dubbing Using Dubbing List on page 66 to dub edited titles.
Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup)

+RW -RWVideo +R -RVideo

Select Cancel, and press ENTER.
The disc is automatically finalised. To make another backup disc, replace discs, select Start, and press ENTER.
10 Select Yes or No, and press
To erase the backup data on the HDD, select Yes. To make another backup disc later, select No. The recorder turns off automatically when you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished.
You can dub all of the contents on a finalised DVD+RW/DVD+R or finalised DVD-RW/ DVD-R (Video mode) to another recordable DVD+RW/DVD-RW or unused DVD+R/ DVD-R via the HDD as a backup copy.

Find the point on the DV/Digital8 format tape that you want to start dubbing from using m/M or c/ C, and press X. Select Start Rec., and press ENTER.
The recorder starts dubbing.
Select Pause Rec, and press ENTER.
The recorder pauses dubbing.
10 Repeat steps 6 to 9 to dub more

scenes.

11 Select Stop Rec, and press ENTER.
The selected scenes are dubbed as a single title.
To exit DV Manual Dubbing
z Hint You can turn off the dubbing menu by pressing the DISPLAY button during dubbing. Press the DISPLAY button again to display the dubbing menu.
Playing from a DV Camcorder 5
Connect your DV camcorder to the DV IN jack on the front panel. Press SYSTEM MENU.
b Note You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second.
Select HDD-Cam/DV, and press ENTER. Select DV Playback, and press ENTER. Start playback on the DV camcorder.
Images from the DV camcorder appear on your TV screen.

To cancel playback

z Hint You can dub the playing tape contents. During playback, press HDD or DVD to select the dubbing destination, and press z REC. To stop dubbing, press x REC STOP.

Music Jukebox

About Jukebox
There are two methods to use Jukebox: connecting the USB device or copying audio tracks to the HDD. When using Jukebox, you can do following: Store audio tracks on the HDD. Play audio tracks using various play modes. Label tracks, albums, or artists. Create a Playlist. Notes on copying
You cannot copy audio tracks on the HDD to discs or USB devices. Some audio tracks may not be copied depending on the file size. An artist name, album name, and MP3 audio track name are copied, and albums and MP3 tracks are stored in each artist folder. However, albums and MP3 audio tracks are stored in the Unknown folder when their artist name cannot be copied. Audio tracks from a CD are stored in the artist folder labelled Unknown. Names are automatically labelled; A_*****_F_***** for album, A_*****_F_*****_T_***** for audio tracks. When copying is stopped partway, tracks that have finished copying before you stop will remain copied onto the HDD as an album. You can check which albums have been copied in the Music Jukebox list (page 80). No other operations are available when copying audio tracks. While copying audio tracks, timer recordings are unavailable. If the timer is set during copying, the recorder starts the timer recording after copying is finished. Copy-protected CDs cannot be copied to the HDD.

During copying, other operations cannot be performed. While copying JPEG image files, timer recordings are unavailable. If the timer is set during copying, the recorder starts the timer recording after copying is finished.
Repeat step 7 to select all of the albums or JPEG image files you want to copy. Press ,.
Copying JPEG image files or albums on the HDD (HDD y HDD)
12 Select the destination album using

M/m, and press ENTER.

13 Select Yes, and press ENTER.
Albums or JPEG image files are not copied to the HDD in the following cases. when the HDD disc space is insufficient for copying. when there are already the maximum number of files and/or albums on the HDD.
Select View/Edit Photos on the HDD, and press ENTER.
The Photo Album list appears.
Select an album using M/m.
To copy the selected album, go to step 6. To copy a JPEG image file, go to step 5.
Press ENTER, and select a JPEG image file using M/m. Press ,.
Copying JPEG image albums to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/ DVD-R)
You can copy the edited JPEG image albums to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode). A slideshow is also recorded to the disc as a video file. You can play the slideshow on other DVD equipment that may not be compatible with the playback of JPEG image files.
To copy the selected album, select Copy Album Contents in Album Options, and go to step 12. To copy the selected files, select Copy in File Options, and go to step 12.
Insert a DVD-RW/DVD-R (in Video mode). Press SYSTEM MENU.
Repeat step 8 to select all of the albums or JPEG image files you want to copy.
Select an album using M/m, and press ,.
10 Press ,. 11 Select Copy, and press ENTER.
To copy the album selected in step 5 only, go to step 10.
Select an album, and press ENTER.
Copying JPEG image files to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R)
You can copy the edited JPEG image files to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode). A slideshow is also recorded to the disc as a video file. You can play the slideshow on other DVD equipment that may not be compatible with the playback of JPEG image files.

Repeat step 7 to select all of the albums you want to copy. Press ,.
10 Select Copy to DVD, and press
Follow steps 1 to 4 of Copying JPEG image albums to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) on page 86.
The selected JPEG image albums are copied in the PICTURE folder on the disc. The JPEG image album names are automatically labelled as ***ALBUM. If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 39). To cancel, select No.
Select an album using M/m, and press ENTER.

The photo list appears.

Select a JPEG image file using M/m, and press ,.
To copy the JPEG image file selected in step 3 only, go to step 8.
z Hints See 7. Reformatting a Disc (page 42) to format DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in Video mode. See the Photo Album list to check which albums have been copied (page 88).
Select a JPEG image file, and press ENTER.
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. When copying an album containing more than 99 JPEG image files to a disc, slideshows will be created with every 99 JPEG image files and recorded to a disc. For DVD-Rs, the available disc space does not increase even if you erase slideshows.
Repeat step 5 to select all of the JPEG image files you want to copy. Press ,.
Select Copy to DVD, and press ENTER.
The selected JPEG image files are copied in the PICTURE folder on the disc. The JPEG image file names are automatically labelled as PHOT****. If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 39). To cancel, select No.
Using the Photo Album List
You can play JPEG image files on the HDD, DATA DVDs/DATA CDs, or connected USB device using the Photo Album list.
To select a JPEG image file from a different album
Switch to the album list in step 5. For instructions, see To switch between the album list and JPEG image file list on page 90. Select an album using M/m, and press <. Switch to the JPEG image file list. For instructions, see To switch between the album list and JPEG image file list on page 90. Select a JPEG image file using M/m, 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 42) to format DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in Video mode. See the Photo Album list to check which JPEG image files have been copied (page 88).

Optimise HDD

As you record, erase and edit recordings repeatedly, the HDD file system gradually becomes fragmented. To clean up all the fragmented files, optimise the HDD periodically. When the HDD needs optimising, a message recommending optimisation will appear automatically. To cancel optimisation, press ENTER. The HDD will be partly optimised.
Recorder Settings (Basic)
You can make clock and other recorderrelated settings.

Clock Setting

Auto (Auto Clock Set)
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a programme position in your local area broadcasts a time signal.
b Notes It will take about eight hours to optimise the HDD. During optimisation, other operations, such as recording or playback, cannot be performed. You cannot optimise the HDD when the HDD disc space is insufficient for optimising. Erase titles to open up disc space (page 59).
Press </, repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries a time signal appears. Press m to select Start, and press ENTER. If the recorder does not receive a time signal from any station, press O RETURN and set the clock manually. If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function or set the clock manually.

Format HDD.

You can format the HDD and resolve the problem when the hard disk error occurred. Format HDD. can be selected only when the hard disk needs formatting. Note that all of the recorded content on the HDD will be erased.
The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording.
Manual (Manual Clock Set)

Set the clock manually.

Press </, to select the time zone for your area or GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), and press m. Select On using </, if you are now on summer time, and press ENTER. Set the day, month, year, hour, and minutes using </M/m/,, and press ENTER to start the clock. To change the numbers, press < to return to the item to be changed, and press M/m.

Input Line System

Selects the colour system when recording from the connected equipment.
NTSC PAL/ SECAM Records in NTSC or PAL-60 colour system. Records in PAL or SECAM colour system.

HELP Setting

On Off Displays Help information for GUI displays. Does not set to HELP setting mode.

When picture noise appears after you change the Input Line System setting, change the Input Colour System setting (page 105). If picture noise still appears, hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and press INPUT on the recorder. When you change the Input Line System setting, the Dubbing List is erased.
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)
Select this to run the Easy Setup programme. Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 24) from step 2.

Power Save

Selects whether this recorder is in power save mode when the power is turned off (standby).
Mode 1 Only aerial input signals are output to the connected TV when the recorder is in standby. No input signals are output when the recorder is in standby. Does not set to power save mode. Normally, select this setting.

Mode 2

b Note Power Save mode does not function in the following cases, even when Power Save is set to Mode 1 or Mode 2. Synchro-Recording is set. There is a timer setting with VPS/PDC set to On in the Timer List. The SMARTLINK features are not available when Power Save is set to Mode 1 or Mode 2.
Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner)
You can make tuner and programme position settings for the recorder.

Manual CH Setting

Presets programme positions manually. If some programme positions could not be set using the Easy Setup function, you can set them manually. If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, the wrong tuner system may have been preset during Easy Setup. Set the correct tuner system manually in the steps below.

Auto Channel Setting

Auto Scan
If you connect a TV to this recorder not using SMARTLINK, you can preset programme positions automatically using Auto Scan. Select your country/region using </,, and press ENTER. The programme position order will be set according to the country/region you set. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them (page 102).
Select your country/region using </ ,, and press ENTER.

Download from TV

If you connect a TV to this recorder with SMARTLINK, you can preset programme positions by downloading from your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV. Select your country/region using </,, and press ENTER. The tuner preset data will be downloaded from your TV to this recorder. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them (page 102).
Press PROG +/ to select the programme position. Select the item you want to change using M/m, and change the settings using </ ,, then press ENTER. To preset another programme position, repeat from step 2.

Bitstream Priority

b Notes 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. The Audio Output function is not available when a DVI device is connected.

Other Settings (Options)

You can make other operation settings.
On Screen Display Control for HDMI
On On Allows you to use the Control for HDMI function (page 19). Turns off the function. Off Automatically displays information on the screen when the recorder is turned on, etc. Displays information only when DISPLAY is pressed.

Front Panel Display

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
On Off Bright lighting. Turns off the lighting when the power is off.

Command Mode

Changes the Command Mode of the recorder to avoid interference with your other Sony DVD recorder or player.
Select a Command Mode (1, 2, or 3 (Default setting)), and press ENTER.
b Note The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is 3 (Default setting). The remote does not function if different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode.
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. 1 Hold down ENTER. 2 While holding down ENTER, enter the Command Mode code number using the number buttons. 3 Hold down both the number and ENTER buttons at the same time for more than three seconds.

Set Preview (HDD only)

Selects the thumbnail type shown in the Title List.
Quick Preview Normal Plays short excerpts from throughout the selected title. Plays the selected title from the beginning.
z Hint You can check the Command Mode for the recorder in the front panel display (page 13). When the Command Mode is set to 3 (Default setting), 1 or 2 does not appear.

SMARTLINK

This Recorder Allows you to use the Only SMARTLINK function with the recorder when the recorder is in standby mode. Pass Through Allows you to use the SMARTLINK function with the connected equipment when the recorder is in standby mode.
b Note Set Power Save to Off in the Basic setup (page 101) to set SMARTLINK to Pass Through.

Registration Code

Displays the registration code of DivX video files for this recorder. For more information, go to http:// www.divx.com/vod on the Internet.
Other Settings (Options 2)

Restart USB Device

Restarts the connected USB device if it does not respond to the recorder. If the connected USB device still does not work properly, try following: Turn the connected USB device off and on again. Disconnect and then connect the USB cable.

TV programme reception does not fill the screen.
, Set the channel manually in Manual CH Setting in the Tuner setup (page 102). , 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 Playback setup in accordance with the screen size of your TV (page 111).
TV programme pictures are distorted.
, Reorient the TV aerial. , Adjust the picture (refer to the TVs 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 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 picture does not fill the screen, even though the picture size is set in TV Type in the Playback setup.
, The picture size of the title is fixed.
The picture is black and white.
, Check that LINE 3 Out in the Video In/ Out setup is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your system (page 105). , If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to use one that is fully wired (21 pins).

Additional Information

There is no sound.
, Re-connect all connections securely. , The connecting cord 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, fastforward, slow motion, or pause mode.
TV channels cannot be changed.
, The channel is skipped (page 102). , A timer recording started, which changed the channels.
, If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jacks, check the Audio Out setup (page 107). , The recorder supports only MP3 audio, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio for DivX video files. Press AUDIO and select MP3 audio or MPEG audio.
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 cord 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 Audio Output to PCM in the HDMI Output setup (page 114).
, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be recorded on the HDD (when Video Mode On), DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode). To record the language, set Bilingual Recording in the Audio In setup to A/L or B/R before recording (page 107). To record both the main and sub sounds on a disc, record on DVDRWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode). To record on the HDD, set HDD Recording Format to Video Mode Off in the Recording setup (page 111). , If you have connected an audio component to the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for the HDD (when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off in the Recording setup (page 111))/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) during playback, set Dolby Digital Output in the Audio Out setup to Dolby Digital -> PCM (page 107).

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.
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.

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.
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 non-standard 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 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.

On replacement of parts

In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.
Note on MultiSession/Border discs
Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, DivX Video Files, and i.Link
About MP3 audio tracks, 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. You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format audio tracks on the HDD, DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVDRAMs) or play JPEG image files on the HDD, DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs). DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX Certified product. You can play DATA CDs (CDROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-RAMs) that contain DivX video files. 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 for the recorder to recognise the MP3 tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files. DATA CDs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet format for the recorder to recognise the MP3 tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files. 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.

2-186-506-12(1)

Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-VX500
For customers in the U.S.A Owners Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR-VX500 Serial No.______________ For Customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

2004 Sony Corporation

CAUTION

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop only.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this VCR-DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Precautions

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.
Keep the recorder, discs, and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. Do not place heavy objects on the recorder. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Hookups and Settings __________
Basic Operation _______________

On power sources

Operate the recorder only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source 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, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On recording

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if the recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the recorder, disc, etc. Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

This VCR uses the VHS system.

Recording

This VCR records using the VHS system.
z Hint If you do not want recorded contents to be erased, break off the erasure prevention tab. To record again on a tape that has had the erasure prevention tab removed, cover the hole with cellophane tape, etc.

Safety tab

This VCR cannot record using the S-VHS system. Tapes recorded in EP (3) mode by this VCR cannot be played back on standard mode only VHS decks. Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in EP (3) mode by this VCR are played back on other VHS decks with 3 mode.

Playback

The VCR automatically identifies the recording system and recording mode (SP (standard) or EP (3)) of recorded tapes during playback.
You cannot play back foreign video software that uses non-NTSC color TV systems (PAL, SECAM). When playing back tapes recorded using the S-VHS system, the playback image may be disturbed.

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder.
Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable
Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do not connect the power cord until you reach Connecting the Power Cord on page 26.
If you have Hookup Hookups and Settings
Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting.
Cable box or satellite receiver with a A (page 16) video/audio output Cable box with an antenna output only B (page 17)
Cable without cable box, or antenna C (page 17) only (no cable TV)

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items: Audio/video cord (pinplug 3 y pinplug 3) (1) Antenna cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

TV/DVDVIDEO switch "/1 CH +/ Number buttons, SET

J.C.Penney

VOL +/ TV/VIDEO

JVC KMC LG/Gold Star

Slide the TV/DVDVIDEO switch to TV. Hold down "/1. Enter your TVs manufacturer code (see below) using the number buttons. Release "/1.
When the TV/DVDVIDEO switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following:
Press "/1 VOL +/ CH +/ TV/VIDEO To Turn your TV on or off Adjust the volume of your TV Select the channel on your TV Switch your TVs input source
Magnavox Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi NEC Panasonic Philco Philips Pioneer Portland Proscan Quasar Radio Shack RCA Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp
Number buttons and Select the channel on SET your TV
Manufacturer Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith
Code number 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07, 18 03, 04, 14, 15
Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers)
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).
Manufacturer Sony Denon Kenwood Code number 78, 79, 80, 91 84, 85, 86 92, 93 81, 82, 87 97, 98 94, 95, 96
Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote
TV/DVDVIDEO switch "/1
Onkyo Pioneer Sansui Technics Yamaha

Number buttons

VOL +/
Slide the TV/DVDVIDEO switch to DVDVIDEO. Hold down "/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons. Release "/1.
The VOL +/ buttons control the AV amplifiers volume. If you want to control the TVs volume, slide the TV/DVDVIDEO switch to TV.
z Hint If you want to control the TVs volume even when the TV/DVDVIDEO switch is set to DVDVIDEO, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default).
If you have a Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder
If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD COMBO3.

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, select On. Otherwise, select Off.
Setting Up the VCR Plus+ System
Setting up your recorder involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to on your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the guide channel (the number thats assigned to that channel in your TV program guide). To find the guide channel numbers, look at the Channel Line-up Chart in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCode numbers. Use the Channel Line-up Chart to coordinate the guide channel number with the TV channel number. For example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and the recorder receives HBO on channel 5, coordinate these numbers using the following procedure.
14 Press ENTER when Finish appears.
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.

Easy Setup is finished.

Finish
z Hint If you want to run Easy Setup again, select Easy Setup in the Setup display (page 107).
To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.
SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/</,, ENTER
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is stopped.
Title List(Original) Title List 10:10 AM

Press ENTER :

Timer Edit Disc Setting Setup
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Enter the TV channel number using M/m.
Tuner Preset Title list Antenna/Cable TV Guide Channel Setup Timer List Channel 35 Add/Delete [ Guide CH ] Edit 10:10 AM

: Cable TV

Auto Preset

3,4 Ch Out

[ TV CH ] 35 Guide Channel Setup Setting Setup
Enter actual receiving channel
Select Tuner Preset, and press ENTER. Select Guide Channel Setup, and press ENTER.
The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide channels assigned in the program guide and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box or satellite receiver out put channels.
Tuner Preset Title list Antenna/Cable TV Guide Channel Setup Timer List Channel Add/Delete3 [ Guide CH ] Edit 10:10 AM
If you made Hookup A (page 16) or Hookup C (page 17) enter the actual channel number on your TV (and the recorder). If you made Hookup B (page 17) enter the cable box output channel (Usually 2ch, 3ch, or 4ch). See the instructions supplied with your cable box to confirm the cable boxs output channel.

@ # & (

To erase a character, move the cursor to the right of the character at the input row. Select Backspace and press ENTER. To erase the character at the position of the cursor, select Delete and press ENTER. To insert a character, move the cursor to the right of the point where you want to insert the character. Select the character and press ENTER. To erase all of the characters, select Clear and press ENTER.
M/m/</,, ENTER O RETURN
Select Finish, and press ENTER.
To cancel the setting, press O RETURN.
Select the character you want to enter using M/m/</,, and press ENTER.
The selected character appears at the top of the display. Example: Disc Name

Disc Name K_

P Q R U Z
You can only enter characters and symbols that are displayed. To insert a space, select Space.

Recording mode

DVD Recording

HQ (High quality)

Recording time (minute) DVD Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording
This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 10). Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 50). For DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 82).
z Hint Timer recordings will start regardless of whether or not the recorder is turned on. You cannot turn off the recorder during a timer recording. The recorder automatically turns off after the timer recording finishes.

SP (Standard mode) LP EP

SLP (Long duration)
Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. Recording a program with poor reception, or a program or video source of low picture quality Recording on a disc that has already been edited Recording only a still picture or just sound
This recorder records at x1 speed. This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time.
Recording a stereo/SAP program
The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs.

Stereo programs

Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has six different recording modes. Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality you need. For example, if picture quality is your top priority, select the High Quality mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority, Super Long Play mode (SLP) can be a possible choice. Note that the recording time in the following table is an approximate guide. Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.
I want to record with the best possible picture quality, so Ill select HQ.
When a stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up in the front panel display. If there is noise in the stereo program, press AUDIO repeatedly until the MONO indicator disappears from the TV screen. The sound will be recorded in monaural but with less noise.

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 program you are recording may be erased. You cannot change the channel or input source of the recorder using CH +/ or INPUT SELECT while recording another TV program.
Checking the disc status while recording
You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type.
DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus+)
Press DISPLAY during recording.
The recording information appears.
Record 0:00:03 HQ Rem 02:28 CH 1
You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs together with DVD Timer Recording and VCR Timer Recording, up to one month in advance. There are two methods to set the timer: the standard method and VCR Plus+ method. Standard: Set the date, time, and channel of the program manually. VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number designated for each TV program (page 52).
Note A Disc type B Recording status C Recording time D Recording mode E Remaining recording time F Current channel
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn off the display.
Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of a program.
Setting the timer manually (Standard)
Creating chapters in a title
The recorder will automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5 or 15 minute intervals during recording. Select the interval, 5 Min (default) or 15 Min in DVD Auto Chapter of Features in the Setup display (page 104). To cancel DVD Auto Chapter setting, select Off.
z Hint You can create chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode). For details, see page 84.
SYSTEM MENU M/m/</,, ENTER

x STOP

[TIMER]
Selects the channel or input source.

F Mode:

Selects the recording mode (page 47). To use the Rec Mode Adjust function, select Auto. For details, see To use the Rec Mode Adjust function on page 52. If you make a mistake, select the item and change the setting.
The Timer List menu (page 55) appears. The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording. If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that a recordable disc is inserted and that there is enough disc space for the recording. There is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts. If the timer settings overlap, the message These timer settings overlap. appears. To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording, see Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List) on page 55.

DVD VCD

SUBTITLE ANGLE

Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. 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. Zooms into a scene during playback or still mode when pressed repeatedly. Magnification changes as follows: normal magnification t 2 t 4 t normal magnification The zoom function may not work depending on the DVD. To zoom in a JPEG image, see page 65.

DVD DVD

Buttons SURROUND
Operations Selects one of the effects when pressed repeatedly. Off: No surround effect Surround1: Creates one set of virtual surround speakers. Surround2: Creates two sets of virtual surround speakers. Surround3: Creates three sets of virtual surround speakers. Effective when you use two separate front speakers. Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene when pressed in continuous play mode. Goes to the previous/next frame when pressed in pause mode. Goes to the beginning of the current/next title/ chapter/scene/track and starts playback when pressed during playback. Goes to the beginning of the previous title/chapter/ scene/track when. PREV is pressed within 3 seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track. Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Search speed changes as follows: fast reverse FR1 T FR2*1 T T *2 FR3 T T T fast forward t FF1 t t FF2*1 t t t FF3*2
INSTANT REPLAY/ INSTANT ADVANCE. PREV/ NEXT >

+RW +R

-RWVR -RWVideo -R

All discs

(fast reverse/fast forward)
FR2 and FF2 are not available for MP3. *2 FR3 and FF3 are only available for DVDs and VIDEO CDs.

(slow)

Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode. The playback speed changes as follows: reverse slow motion T TT TTT forward slow motion t tt ttt
* Playback direction only

X PAUSE

Pauses playback. If you pause playback for more than 5 minutes, playback starts automatically. Plays in random order when pressed during playback.

SHUFFLE

VCD * CD DATA CD * with PBC function off

Buttons REPEAT

Operations Selects the item to be repeated using M/m. When playing a DVD Chapter: repeats the current chapter. Title: repeats the current title on a disc. A-B (Repeat A-B Play): repeats a specific portion (page 58). When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) Track: repeats the current track. Disc: repeats all of the tracks. A-B (Repeat A-B Play): repeats a specific portion (page 58). When playing a CD Track: repeats the current track. Disc: repeats all of the tracks. When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) File: repeats the current track. Folder: repeats the current album. To cancel Repeat Play, press REPEAT, and select Off.

VCD * CD DATA CD

* with PBC function off
To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.
To playback quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (DVD with Dolby Digital sound tracks only)
Set Scan Audio of Audio to On in the Setup display (page 103). You can then play quickly with dialog or sound during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD disc with Dolby Digital sound tracks.
z Hint You can select the audio/subtitle settings and the angle using the TV screen. Press TOOLS during playback, select Audio, Subtitle, or Angle using M/m, then select the setting or angle using </,. Then press ENTER.
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback, an external 5.1channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the recorder.
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track
DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set Digital Out DTS to On of Audio in the Setup display (page 102).
Shuffle play will stop when all the tracks are played back. You cannot repeat play in the following cases: while in shuffle play VIDEO CDs with PBC function on. When the playback signal does not contain a signal for the surround speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear. When you select one of the surround modes, turn off the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver). Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.

The selected track starts playing. When a track or album is being played, the title is shown in a box.
You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs).

To stop play

To play repeatedly
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback. Off: does not play repeatedly. File: repeats the current track. Folder: repeats the current album.
M/m, ENTER O RETURN TOP MENU x STOP
To return to the display for selecting a media type
Press x STOP, then press TOP MENU.

REPEAT

About MP3 audio tracks
Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. Place a DATA CD on the disc tray.
When you load a DATA CD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for selecting a media type appears.

10:10 AM Music

MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. You can play back DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CDRW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

Music Menu for this CD

Note on Multi Session discs
If MP3 audio tracks are recorded in the first session, the recorder will also play MP3 audio tracks in other sessions. If audio tracks in Music CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.
z Hints Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees. When playback of all the MP3 audio tracks within the album finishes, the recorder stops.
If you load a DATA CD which contains only MP3 audio files, the MP3 display appears. Then you can skip step 3.
Select Music, then press ENTER.
The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs created in the Packet Write format. The recorder will play any data with the extension.MP3, even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in MP3PRO format. The recorder can recognize up to 499 MP3 files within a single folder. The recorder may not recognize some discs depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition. The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz. ID3 tags cannot be displayed. Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.

You cannot presets channels for the connected cable box or satellite receiver.
Automatically presets the receivable channels. The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods.
Follow steps 1 to 3 of Using the Setup Displays on page 96 to select Tuner Preset in the Setup display. Select Antenna/Cable, and press ENTER.
Tuner Preset Title list Timer Edit Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM
Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set 3,4 Ch Out Guide Channel Setup
: 4:3 Letter Box Antenna : OnCable
Antenna: Presets VHF and UHF channels. Cable: Presets cable TV channels.
Select Auto Preset, and press ENTER. All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence.
Auto Preset Title list Timer Edit Disc Setting 10:10 AM
Select Add or Erase using </,, and press ENTER. To preset or disable another channel, repeat steps 5 and 6.
Searching for receivable channels: 3

3, 4 Ch Out

Set the RF output channel so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the recorder. For details, see page 19.
7% Scanning. Please wait.
Follow steps 1 to 3 of Using the Setup Displays on page 96 to select Tuner Preset in the Setup display. Select 3, 4 Ch Out, and press ENTER.

Manual Set

Presets or disables channels manually. If some channels could not be set using the Auto Preset or Easy Setup function, you can set them manually.
Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set

: Cable

3,4 Ch Out Guide Channel Setup

3CH : 3 CH 4CH

3CH: when using channel 3 to receive the recorder signal. 4CH: when using channel 4 to receive the recorder signal.
Select 3CH or 4CH, and press ENTER. The confirmation messages will be displayed for a while.

Guide Channel Setup

Sets up the guide channel number assigned to each channel. You need to set this correctly to make timer recordings with the VCR Plus+ function. For details, see page 32.
Select an option, and press ENTER. Select Manual Set, and press ENTER. Select the channel you want to preset/disable using M/m or CH +/, and press ENTER.
Manual Set Title list Timer Edit Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM

Select a channel:

Clock Setting (Clock Set)
The Clock Set setup helps you to make clock setting for the recorder. Select Clock Set in the Setup display. To use the display, see Using the Setup Displays on page 96.
Time Zone Select the time zone for your area, or select Auto to have the recorder automatically set your time zone. The options are: Auto y Atlantic y Eastern y Central y Mountain y Pacific y Alaska y Hawaii y Auto Daylight Saving Select On or Off (standard time), or select Auto to have the recorder automatically set the daylight saving time.

TV Type

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).
Off 16:9 Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or TV with a wide mode function. 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. 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.

Picture control

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Select the setting that best suits the program you are watching.
Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity. Produces a more dynamic picture than Dynamic 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity. Off Displays a standard picture. White colors become brighter and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is increased. Enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level. Adjusts Contrast, Brightness, Color, and Hue using M/m/ </,.
Press ENTER. The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the recorder lights up. If picture is distorted, press O RETURN. Check the connection (page 21).
z Hint The Progressive setting can be canceled by pressing X PAUSE on the recorder continuously for 5 seconds or more, or selecting Off in step 3.

Dynamic 2

If you select progressive signal when you connect the recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set Progressive to Off.

Standard Cinema 1

Cinema 2 Personal Adjust
z Hint When you watch a movie, Cinema 1 or Cinema 2 is recommended.

Progressive

If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality image.
Follow steps 1 to 3 of Video Settings (Video) on page 100. Select Progressive, and press ENTER. Select On, and press ENTER. Follow the instructions appearing on the TV screen. 1 Ensure your TV is (480p) Progressive Scan capable. 2 Connect with Component Video Output jacks (red/green/blue connections). See If your TV has component video input jacks on page 21. 3 Select [OK] to test your video signal. 4 If video signal appears OK, video connection is complete.

Dolby Digital (page 102)

Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in Dolby Digital theater surround sound systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely, and little deterioration occurs because all channel data processing is digital.

DVD-R (page 10)

A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD-R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO.

DVD VIDEO (page 10)

A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a doublelayer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a singlelayer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, which is a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided on the DVD.

DTS (page 102)

Digital audio compression technology by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely, and little deterioration occurs because all channel data processing is digital.

DVD+RW (page 10)

A DVD+RW (read plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.
Interlace format (page 101)
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.
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language
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