Automatically formatted

Playable on most DVD players (finalization 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 Auto Chapter (page 91) Manual Chapter (page 69) Record 16:9 sizes (page 47)
Editing Features Change title name (page 66) Delete title (page 68)

Rewrite (page 41)

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

Characteristics

DVD VIDEO

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

VIDEO CD

VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased

DATA DVD

DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-ROMs containing JPEG image files

DATA CD

CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files 8 cm DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-R recorded with a DVD video camera. (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be played.)
8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R
DVD VIDEO and CD are trademarks.
Discs that cannot be played
PHOTO CDs CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain MP3 or JPEG files Data part of CD-Extras DVD-ROMs that do not contain JPEG files or are not in DVD Video format DVD Audio discs DVD-RAMs HD layer on Super Audio CDs DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 11) DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format)

Select one of the following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures.
A Connecting to a SCART input jack
When you set Line1 Output to S Video or RGB in Easy Setup (page 22), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal.
B Connecting to a video input jack
You will enjoy standard quality images.
C Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
You will enjoy high quality images.
D Connecting to component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)
You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, you must use this connection and set Component Out in Video setup to On (page 88). Then press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send progressive video signals. For details, see Using the PROGRESSIVE button on page 16.

INPUT VIDEO

S-video cord Audio/video cord (not supplied) (not supplied)

S VIDEO

L AUDIO R

(yellow)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)
TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)
to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) DVD recorder

Y PB / CB

PR / C R

To i LINE 1 TV

(blue)

(green)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
SCART cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Y PB/CB PR/CR

(green) (blue) (red)

Component video cord (not supplied) TV
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).
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. 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.
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.

to AC IN

to mains
Step 6: Preparing the Remote
You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder.
Controlling TVs with the remote
You can adjust the remotes signal to control your TV. If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can use the supplied remote to control the AV amplifiers (receivers) volume.
Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with some or all of the buttons below. If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

TV/DVD switch [/1

Number buttons, SET, -/--

PROG +/ 2 +/ t TV/VIDEO

If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 21). Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands should leakage occur. Observe the following: Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or batteries of different manufacturers. Do not attempt to recharge the batteries. If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the remote.
Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. Hold down [/1. Enter your TVs manufacturer code (see Code numbers of controllable TVs below) using the number buttons.

Release [/1.

When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following:
Buttons [/(volume) +/ PROG +/ (wide mode) Operations Turns your TV on or off Adjusts the volume of your TV Selects the programme position on your TV Switches to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV Switches your TVs input source Selects the programme position on your TV
Manufacturer Philips Saba Samsung Sanyo Sharp Telefunken Thomson Toshiba LG JVC
Code number 06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75 06, 22, 23, 71, 29 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75 12, 13, 43, 74, 06 33
t TV/VIDEO Number buttons and SET, -/--*
* If you use the number buttons to select the TVs programme position, press -/-- followed by the number buttons for two-digit numbers.

HQ+ recording mode

HQ+ records pictures in higher quality than HQ on the HDD. Set HQ Setting in Features setup to HQ+ (page 93). Maximum recording time is 10 hours for RDR-HX510, 21 hours for RDRHX710, or 34 hours for RDR-HX910. HQ appears in the display.
Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. Recording a programme with poor reception, or a programme or video source of low picture quality Recording on a disc that has already been edited Recording only a still picture or just sound
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system. The HDD and a DVD-RW (VR mode) can record both main and sub sounds. You can switch between main and sub when playing the disc. For the HDD, you can select the sound track before recording. Select Main, Sub, or Main+Sub in HDD Bilingual Rec. of Options setup (page 93). A DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R can record only one sound track (main or sub) at a time. Select the sound track using the Setup Display before recording starts. Set DVD Bilingual Rec. to Main (default) or Sub in Options setup (page 94).

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder continues to record but only a blank, grey coloured screen will be recorded.
Copy control signals Copy-Free Recordable discs

+RW +R -RWVR -R

Copy-Once
-RWVR (Ver.1.1 with CPRM*)

Copy-Never

None (a blank screen is recorded)
ZWEITON (German stereo) system
When a stereo based programme is received, Stereo appears. When a bilingual ZWEITON based programme is received, Main, Sub, or Main/Sub appears.
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM compatible equipment (page 8).

* TVS was developed by Sony to produce home surround sound with just a stereo TV.

-RWVideo +RW +R -RWVR -R

Switches the type of video output signal to interlace or progressive format (page 16).
/ (instant replay/ instant advance)
Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.
. (previous)/ > (next)
Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/chapter/scene/track. For the HDD, you cannot go to the beginning of the previous/next title.
Buttons (fast reverse/fast forward)
Operations Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Search speed changes as follows: fast reverse fast forward m1 T t 1M*1 m2 T T t t 2M m3*2 T T T t t t 3M*2 When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the button.

*1 When

you press M once during playback of a title recorded in the HDD, you can play quickly with sound (x1.5 appears). *2 m3 and 3M are only available for the HDD and DVDs.

(slow, freeze frame)

Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in pause mode. Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode.
DVD * Playback direction only

X (pause)

Pauses playback.
To resume normal playback, press H.
To enjoy the TVS function, set Digital Out to On and Dolby Digital to D-PCM and MPEG to PCM in Audio setup. The volume may be reduced when surround effects are set. When the playback signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear. In addition, the surround effects may also be difficult to hear depending on the title being played and the environment where the recorder is being used. 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. Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder. When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack to listen to MPEG audio signals and set MPEG to MPEG in Audio setup, no sound will come from your speakers if you select one of the TVS modes. 96 kHz PCM audio and DTS audio do not have surround effects. The surround effects do not work while performing playback quickly with sound.

8 The Best

01 Holiday 02 Lonely 03 Candy 04 Rainy day 05 Station 06 Magic 07 Moon 08 Butterfly

DISPLAY TITLE LIST

TOOLS > M H x
Select a track, and press ENTER.
Play: Plays the track. Play Beginning: Plays the beginning of the track. Track Data: Shows data about the track such as artist and album name.

Press H.

For MP3 discs, playback starts from the first MP3 audio track on the disc. For JPEG files, a slideshow of the pictures on the disc begins. If the DATA CD contains both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, playback starts from the JPEG image files the first time H is pressed.
To fast forward or review a track
Press m/M during playback.
To go to the next or previous MP3 audio track
Press. or > during playback. If you repeatedly press. or >, you will go to the next or previous album.
To go to the next or previous album

z Hint Press the

during playback.
(audio) button to switch between stereo
or monaural audio tracks.
Selecting a JPEG album or image
To change the slideshow speed
Press TOOLS while the album list or image list is displayed to select Slideshow Speed, and press ENTER. Then select the speed from Fast (quick), Normal, and Slow.

Photo Album

Flowers Aquarium Festival Hiking Tennis match Zoo Consert Party ROOT Summer Summer Summer Summer Summer Winter Winter
while the JPEG image is displayed.
The image list appears. To change the page, press
z Hints If you are playing a DATA CD that has both MP3 and JPEG files, you can switch between photo and music albums by using the </, buttons when the album list is displayed. You can rotate a JPEG image by using the </, buttons when the image is displayed. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to show information about the JPEG album or image on your TV screen. Then press TIME/TEXT to toggle between the current selected image number and album number.
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Select an image, and press ENTER.
View Image: Shows the image on the entire screen. Slideshow: Shows the images in the album as a slideshow. Image Data: Shows data about when the picture was taken.
b Notes If the DVD disc, such as a disc from a DVD video camera, contains both video and JPEG images, only the video can be played back. Some JPEG files, especially files of three million pixels or more, may lengthen the slideshow interval. Rotated JPEG images will not be saved when you press x or switch to another folder. Images larger than will be reduced to when displayed. Images larger than 4 mega bytes cannot be displayed. Progressive JPEG images cannot be displayed. When you attempt to play a broken file or a file that does not satisfy the play conditions, appears but the recorder cannot play the file.

Edits made to the original titles are final. If you plan to retain an unaltered original recording, create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit functions available for original titles are: Labelling a title (page 66). Setting protection against erasure (page 66). Erasing a title (page 66). Erasing multiple titles (page 68). Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 67). Erasing all titles on the disc (page 69). Erasing a chapter (page 67). Dividing one title into two titles (HDD only) (page 68).
In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title (Creating and Editing a Playlist on page 70). The advanced edit functions available for Playlist titles are: Setting protection against erasure (HDD only) (page 66). Labelling a title (page 66). Erasing a title (page 66). Erasing multiple titles (page 68). Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 67). Rearranging the title order (DVD-RWs (VR mode) only) (page 71). Dividing a title into multiple titles (page 68). Combining multiple titles into one title (page 71). Erasing a chapter (page 67).
z Hint You can display the discs Playlist titles in the Title List (Playlist), or the original titles in the Title List (Original). To switch the two Title Lists, press TOOLS while a Title List is displayed, and select Original or Playlist.
The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist title, the original title cannot be erased. If a message appears and indicates that the discs control information is full, erase or edit unnecessary titles. Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the CopyOnce copy protection signal cannot be dubbed or moved (page 73).
Erasing and Editing a Title
This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit the HDD or DVD-RWs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 70).

b Note The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording.
To 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.
Select Clock in Settings, and press ENTER. Select Auto Adjust, and press ENTER.
Select Off, and press ENTER. Select Present Time, and press ENTER.

Clock - Present Time

Set the time and date manually.

Auto Adjust

Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel in your local area broadcasts a time signal.

0 : 00

Press M/m to set the day, and press ,. Set the month, year, hour, and minutes in sequence. Press </, to select the item to be set, then press M/m to set the numbers. The day of the week is set automatically. To change the numbers, press < to return to the item to be changed, and press M/m.

Select On, and press ,.

Press ENTER to start the clock.

Language

OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.

Video Settings (Video)

Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder.
DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language for the DVD menu.

Audio (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the sound track. When you select Original, the language given priority in the disc is selected.
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select SETUP, and press ENTER. Select Video, and press ENTER.
The Video setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.
Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup TV Type : Pause Mode : Component Out : Progressive Mode : Scart Setting Line4 Input : Video 16 : 9 Auto Off Auto
Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc. When you select Audio Follow, the subtitle language changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.
z Hint If you select Others in DVD Menu, Subtitle, or Audio, select and enter a language code from Language Code List on page 112 using the number buttons.
b Note If you select a language in DVD Menu, Subtitle, or Audio that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

TV Type

Sets the picture size when playing back a title recorded from 16:9 size video (page 47) or a 16:9 size commercial DVD video. Select the playback picture size according to the type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide mode TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV).

Record to HDD HQ PAL On

48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only) Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.
48kHz/ 16bit 96kHz/ 24bit The DVD video audio signal is converted to 48kHz/16bit and output. All signals containing 96kHz/ 24bit are output without conversion. However, the signals are output at 48kHz/16bit if copyright-protected signals are contained.
TV Direct Rec (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R only)
On Allows you to easily record what you are watching on the TV using SMARTLINK. Turns off the TV Direct Rec function.
b Notes 48kHz/96kHz PCM setting has no effect when audio signals are output from the LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIOL) jacks. If the sampling frequency is 96kHz, signals are simply converted to 96kHz analog signals and output. When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack to listen to MPEG audio signals and set MPEG to MPEG in Audio setup, no sound will come from your speakers if you select one of the TVS modes.

Auto Chapter

Selects whether to automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters during recording or dubbing.
On For the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR mode), the recorder detects changes in the picture and sound and automatically inserts chapter marks. For other recordable discs, the recorder inserts chapter marks at approximately 6-minute intervals. No chapter mark is inserted.
The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending on the amount of information contained in the video to be recorded. Chapter marks are automatically inserted where the recordings start on the tape when Auto Chapter is set to On during DV dubbing (RDR-HX710/HX910 only) to the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR mode).
Select Standard, and press , or ENTER. The selection items for Standard are displayed.
Features - Parental Control
Level : Standard : Password Off USA USA Others
Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
Select Parental Control in Features, and press ENTER. If you have not entered a password, the display for registering a new password appears.

Enter a new password.

Select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, and press ENTER. The area is selected. When you select Others, press the number buttons to select and enter an area code in the table (page 112). Then select OK and press ENTER. Select Level, and press ENTER. The selection items for Level are displayed.
Level : Standard : Password Off 6 5
When you have already registered a password, the display for entering the password appears.

Enter your password.

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. Discs rated higher than the selected level will be restricted.

The picture does not fill the screen, even though the picture size is set in TV Type in Video setup.
, The picture size of the title is fixed.
The picture is black and white.
, Check that Line1 Output of Scart Setting in Video setup is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your system (page 88). , 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 amplifier or the connection to the amplifier is incorrect. , The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward, slow motion, or pause mode. , If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks, check the Audio setup settings (page 89).

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set Audio ATT in Audio setup to On (page 89).
The recorder does not play any type of disc (except HDD).
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up. , The disc is not correctly inserted. , Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. , If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the recorder cannot play the disc if it was not finalized (page 39).

Sound is noisy.

, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT RAUDIO-L jacks, LINE 1 TV jack, or LINE 3/ DECODER jack (page 56).

The sound volume is low.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set Audio DRC in Audio setup to TV Mode (page 90). , Set Audio ATT in Audio setup to Off (page 89). , One of the TVS effects is selected (page 55).
The recorder does not start playback from the beginning.
, Resume play was activated (page 54). , You have inserted a DVD whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to start playback.
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded.

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

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

Specifications

System
Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage: PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 to F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13/ UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69, F21 to F69/CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20, France B to Q/HYPER: S21 to S41 The above channel coverage merely ensures the channel reception within these ranges. It does not guarantee the ability to receive signals in all circumstances. Video reception: Frequency synthesizer system Audio reception: Split carrier system Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication: 24-hour cycle (digital)/Power back-up duration: 1 hour Video recording format: MPEG Video Audio recording format/applicable bit rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch/256 kbps
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output jack/ 18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/ 0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p

General

Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz Power consumption: RDR-HX510: 52 W RDR-HX710: 53 W RDR-HX910: 55 W Dimensions (approx.): 328 mm (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Hard disk drive capacity: RDR-HX510: 80 GB RDR-HX710: 160 GB RDR-HX910: 250 GB Mass (approx.): RDR-HX510: 4.8 kg RDR-HX710/HX910: 4.9 kg Operating temperature: 5C to 35C Operating humidity: 25% to 80% Supplied accessories: Mains lead (1) Aerial cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Inputs and outputs

For details on how to dub when this recorder is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 77. The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVCSD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack will not accept MICRO MV signals from equipment such as a MICRO MV digital video camera with an i.LINK jack. For further precautions, see the notes on page 77. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected.

About the name i.LINK

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Required i.LINK cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks.
Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Remote

A TV/DVD switch (19) B Z (open/close) button (29) C [/1 (on/standby) button (22)
D HDD button (31) DVD button (29) E PROG (programme) +/ buttons (31) The + button has a tactile dot*. F Number buttons (45, 60) SET button (45)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.
2 (volume) +/ buttons (19)
(audio) button (55) (subtitle) button (55)
H CLEAR/-/-- (ten digit) button (45)
J INPUT SELECT button (52, 77) t TV/VIDEO button (19) K DISPLAY button (34) TIME/TEXT button (34) L [TIMER] button (43, 45) M SUR (surround) button (55) N SYSTEM MENU button (79, 82) TITLE LIST button (32, 53, 61, 66) TIMER LIST button (48) O TOP MENU button (53) P MENU button (53) Q </M/m/,/ENTER button (22) R O RETURN button (48) S TOOLS button (29) T (instant replay)/ buttons (32, 61) / (instant advance)
U./> (previous/next) buttons (55) V mc (55) CM (search) buttons
W VISUAL SEARCH button (60)
X H (play) button (53) X (pause) button (55) x (stop) button (53)
The H button has a tactile dot*.
Y z REC button (31) X REC PAUSE button (31) x REC STOP button (31) Z REC MODE button (31) wj CHAPTER MARK/CHAPTER MARK ERASE buttons (69) wk SYNCHRO REC buttons (50) wl e; (wide mode) button (19) (angle) button (55)
ea COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3) (21) es PROGRESSIVE button (16)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.

Front panel

RDR-HX510

RDR-HX710/HX910

A [/1 (on/standby) button (22) B Front panel display (35, 109) C Disc tray (29) D TIMER REC indicator (43) SYNCHRO REC indicator (50) E A (open/close) button (29) F HDD button/indicator (31) DVD button/indicator (29) G (remote sensor) (19) H H (play) button (53) X (pause) button (55) x (stop) button (53)
I z REC button (31) X REC PAUSE button (31) x REC STOP button (31) J./> (previous/next) buttons (55) K PROGRAM +/ buttons (31) The + button has a tactile dot*. L INPUT SELECT button (52, 77) M REC MODE button (41) N LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L/ R) jacks (24) O DV IN jack (77) P ONE-TOUCH DUB button (79)

The hard disk has a high storage density, which enables long recording durations and quick access to the written data. However, it can easily be damaged by shock, vibration or dust, and should be kept away from magnets. To avoid losing important data, observe the following precautions. Do not apply a strong shock to the recorder. Do not place the recorder in a location subject to mechanical vibrations or in an unstable location. Do not place the recorder on top of a hot surface, such as a VCR or amplifier (receiver). Do not use the recorder in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature (temperature gradient less than 10 C/hour). Do not move the recorder with its mains lead connected. Do not disconnect the mains lead while the power is on. When disconnecting the mains lead, turn off the power and make sure that the hard disk drive is not operating (the clock is displayed in the front panel display and all recording or dubbing has stopped). Do not move the recorder for one minute after you have unplugged the mains lead. Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the hard disk by yourself, as this may result in malfunction. If the hard disk drive should malfunction, you cannot recover lost data. The hard disk drive is only a temporary storage space.
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.

Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programmes received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal.

On placement

Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder. Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes. Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit. Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. Do not place the recorder in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. Keep the recorder and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

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.

About this manual

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.

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for 2 models: RDR-HXD710 and RDR-HXD910. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the recorder.
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 ,continued
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

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
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. RDR-HXD710/HXD910 are used for illustration purposes. The explanations regarding DVDs in this manual refer to DVDs created on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to DVDs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder.

Table of Contents

Important Information. 2 WARNING. 2 Precautions. 3 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder. 9 Quick Guide to Disc Types. 10 Recordable and playable discs. 10 Playable discs. 12

Hookups and Settings. 14

Hooking Up the Recorder. 14 Step 1: Unpacking. 14 Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable. 15 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords. 16 About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only). 18 Using the PROGRESSIVE button. 19 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords. 20 Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead. 21 Step 6: Preparing the Remote. 22 Controlling TVs with the remote. 22 Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote. 23 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder. 24 Step 7: Easy Setup. 25 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device. 26 Connecting to the LINE 3 jack. 26 Connecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks. 27 Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner. 28
Seven Basic Operations Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

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 16 (the SMARTLINK indicator lights up when you turn on your TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features. 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 61). 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 61). 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 50). Automatic Power Off The recorder will turn off automatically if the recorder is not used after you turn off the TV. One Touch EPG You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorders channel, and display the Electronic Programme Guide screen with one touch of the (GUIDE) button on the remote (page 41). EPG Title Download The recorder will automatically download and set the title of the programme being recorded from LINE 1 according to the title name displayed in the EPG of the connected TV or STB.

*2 *3 *4 *5

MEGALOGIC is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation. EASYLINK and CINEMALINK are trademarks of Philips Corporation. Q-Link and NexTView Link are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation. EURO VIEW LINK is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. T-V LINK is a trademark of JVC Corporation.
z Hint SMARTLINK also works with TVs or other equipment having EPG Timer Control, EPG Title Download, and Now Recording functions. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV or other equipment.
b Notes The SMARTLINK features are available only when Video is selected in Line1 Output. The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorders LINE 3 jack. The SMARTLINK features are not available when Power Save is set to On (page 102). Not all TVs respond to the functions above.
Using the PROGRESSIVE button

Title 1 Angle3(5) 1 : English DolbyDigital 2/0

A Title number/name

(Shows either track number, track name, scene number, or file name for CDs, VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs.)
B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs ( angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.), or playback data for DATA DVDs and DATA CDs C The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Rear (L/R)

z Hints If DTS is set to Off in Audio setup, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 97). When Auto Display is set to On (default) in Options setup (page 102), playback information automatically appears when the recorder is turned on, etc.

b Note

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

Front (L/R) + Centre

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
Checking the playing/remaining time
You can view the playing or time information displayed on the TV screen and the front panel display.
D The current selected angle Display 2
Example: When playing a DVD-RW (VR mode)
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status. Front panel display Example: When playing a DVD
A Disc type*1/format (page 10) B Title type (only appears for Playlists) (page 72) C Play mode D Recording mode (page 48) E Playing status bar*2 F Title number (chapter number*3) (page 67)
(Shows either track number, scene number, album number*3, or file number for CDs, VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs.)
Playing time and number of the current title
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time and number of the current chapter
Remaining time 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)
Example: When dubbing a DVD
Remaining time of dubbing in progress
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 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 program 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) Number buttons, SET
Example: When playing an MP3 audio track
Playing time and number of the current track

Current album number

TITLE LIST </M/m/,, ENTER
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
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.
The display for entering characters appears.
Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to the right of the screen and select A (upper-case), a (lower-case), or Symbol, and press ENTER.
The characters of the selected type are displayed.
Press </M/m/, to select the character you want to enter, and press ENTER.
The selected character appears at the top of the display. Example: Input Title Name

Input Title Name

To use the number buttons
You can also use the number buttons to enter characters.

5 Back Clear All Space

"A" "a" Symbol Cancel Finish
In step 5 above, press a number button repeatedly to select a character. Example: Press the number 3 button once to enter D. Press the number 3 button three times to enter F. Press SET and select the next character. Select Finish and press ENTER.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the remaining characters.

Input row

z Hints You can erase all displayed characters by pressing and holding CLEAR for 2 seconds or more. You can switch between A (upper-case), a (lowercase), or Symbol even if you press INPUT SELECT.

c f Back Clear All Space

To erase a character, move the cursor to the right of the character at the input row. Select Back 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 All and press ENTER.
Select Finish, and press ENTER.
To cancel the setting, select Cancel.
6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc
You can execute options effective for the entire disc using the Disc Information display.

Protecting a disc

Press TOOLS to select Disc Info, and press ENTER.

Unfinalising a disc

For DVD-RWs (Video mode)
DVD-RW (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalised to allow further recording or editing.

For DVD-RWs (VR mode)

If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalised with other DVD equipment, This disc was finalised. Unfinalise it. may appear.
The recorder is not able to unfinalise DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised on another recorder.
Select Unfinalise, and press ENTER.
The recorder starts unfinalising the disc. Unfinalising may take several minutes.

Example of EPG Display:

Guide to Digital Services

All Programmes

DDE NEWS 15
10:30 11:00 11:30 Thu 27 Oct

Thu 27 Oct 10:32

Digital Services availability depends on the broadcaster. Digital Services are not instantly available when the recorder is first turned on.
DDE NEWS 15 NCE J9 CMY AAC NCE 1 EFF News Channel J HGF

DDE News

DDE News NCE News
Live from Prague No Event Information No Event Information Opening. John's. EFF News Weather City

30 min View

Foreign Markets - Mor. Hobbies and Interests Family Houses Drive in. No Event.
No Event. Fabulous. EFF News
No Event Information Tennis
EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
The EPG provides a quick and easy way to: View a complete list of all available channels. View a channel list related to a chosen category. Set a programme to be recorded (page 51).

Category

A Indicates the TV or Radio mode. The Radio mode is indicated by a Radio icon B Indicates the Local Channel Number and the Channel name of the programme that is currently highlighted in the list C Indicates the currently highlighted programme and allows you to move around the list D Channel name E Indicates the currently viewed programme F Indicates if a timer recording is associated with the event (page 52)
Viewing a list of available channels
Number buttons, SET CLEAR

Coloured control buttons

G Coloured Control buttons H Truncated programme title in case the name is too long to be displayed in the cell I Event bar (e.g. Indicates a timer recording has been set during this time) J Time slot K Icon tray. Depending on the channel and programme settings some icons may appear in the display:
: Either the channel or the programme is locked (page 90) : Timer event icons (page 52)

O RETURN /

L Indicates the current time and date Press the button to display the EPG.
This display consists of an information box and a ten channel programme list covering a two hour period.

Once the text page is displayed (this may take some time), follow the on-screen instructions to obtain your required selection.
On some pages the TV programme may also be displayed on the text screen. On-screen instructions will inform you how to change the displayed programme.
If you are instructed to press OK or Select when viewing the text pages, press the ENTER button. When you have finished viewing the text service, follow the on screen instructions, or press the PROG +/- button to exit.

Favourites

The Favourite application gives you the option to: Store your favourite channels into one of four TV or four Radio lists. Add or delete channels to the Favourites List. Quickly display a favourite channel on screen.
Selecting digital text from other channels
Digital text services may also be available on other digital channels. This is sometimes indicated by a small symbol on your TV screen, superimposed on the programme you are watching.

Setting a favourite list

Number buttons, SET CLEAR SYSTEM MENU O RETURN
Select a channel. Press the (Text) button or RED button or the button indicated on screen by the broadcaster. Once the text information is displayed, you can access required information by using the </M/m/, buttons, the coloured buttons and/or the numbered buttons on the remote control.
If you are instructed to press OK or Select when viewing the text pages, press the ENTER button on your remote control.
TV/RADIO Coloured control buttons </M/m/,, ENTER
When you have finished viewing the text service displays, follow the on screen instructions, or press the PROG +/- button to exit.
The System Menu Display appears.
The Setup Display appears.
Select DTV Settings, and press ENTER.
Settings DTV Settings Video Audio Features Password Options Easy Setup
Favourites Parental Lock Tuning Technical information
Select Favourites, and press ENTER
The DTV Settings- Favourites List 1 display appears.

Favourites List 1

Programme 005

Page Up

Moving to a different favourite list
Service DDE News AAC NCE 5 Channel J Digital Teletext
While a Favourite List is displayed, press repeatedly the YELLOW button on the remote control until the favourite list you want to view is displayed.

Favourites List 3

Programme Service DDE News AAC NCE 5 Channel J Digital Teletext
Page Down Next List Show Fav

Page Down

Next List

Show Fav

This display shows all the TV or Radio channels available to you.
Press the TV/RADIO button to display either your favourite TV or favourite Radio channels at any time.
The Radio mode is indicated by the presence of a Radio icon in the Favourite List panel.
To add a channel to this new list, press the M/m buttons to highlight the channel you wish to add and press the ENTER button. When you have stored all your favourite channels, press the RETURN button repeatedly to come back to normal operation.

Adjust the settings for the dubbing here.
World Tour Asia 1 11.6 Rec Mode: SP Dub Mode: Fast 0.3GB World Tour Asia 2 18.6 Rec Mode: SP Dub Mode: Fast 0.3GB World Tour Asia 3 25.6 Rec Mode: SP Dub Mode: Fast 0.3GB World Cup Final Rec Mode: SP 20.6 Dub Mode: Fast 1.2GB
Select Auto Dub Mode and press ENTER. If you have selected only one title, select OK.
z Hints You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The recorder completes dubbing even after being turned off. You can start Multiple Title Dubbing by selecting DUBBING from the System Menu.
1 Total size of the selected titles 2 Direction of dubbing 3 Available space on the disc to be dubbed (approximate) 4 Information about the title to be dubbed (title name, original recording mode, dubbing mode, and data size after dubbing) 5 Order of dubbing
Select the title which you want to adjust, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Dub Mode: Selects the dubbing mode for each title (page 79). Change Order: Moves the title to change the dubbing order. Press M/m to select a new location, and press ENTER. Cancel: Cancels the title selection. The title is excluded from dubbing. Select an option, and press ENTER. When you finish making adjustments, select Start, and press ENTER.

DV Dubbing

Before DV Dubbing
This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see Recording from connected equipment without a timer on page 59.
To record from the DV IN jack
The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. Follow the instructions in Preparing for DV dubbing, and then move on to the section on dubbing. For more information about i.LINK, see About i.LINK on page 112.
z Hint If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or HDD.
b Notes The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output signals. You cannot use the DV IN jack when: your digital video camera does not work with this recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of Recording from connected equipment without a timer on page 59. the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack. the images on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 39). Hookups

to DV IN

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

Preparing for DV dubbing

DV output
You can connect a digital video camera to the DV IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV/Digital 8 format tape. Operation is straightforward because the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you you do not need to operate your digital video camera. Do the following to start using the DV Edit functions of this recorder. See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting.

4:3 Output (RDR-HXD910 only)
This setting is effective only when you set TV Type in Video to 16:9. Note that this setting is effective only for HDMI connection.
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.

Scart Setting

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.
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 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.
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.
Line3 Input Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 3 jack. The picture will not be clear if this setting does not match the type of video input signal.
Video/ RGB S Video Inputs video signals or RGB signals. Inputs S-video signals.

Audio Settings (Audio)

The Audio setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.
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 Audio ATT : Audio DRC : Downmix : Audio Connection Off Standard Dolby Surround
Line3 Output Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 3 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.
DTV Settings Video Audio Features Password Options Easy Setup

Audio ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to On. The recorder reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the following jacks: LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks LINE 1 TV jack LINE 3 jack

Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slowmotion Play cannot be performed.
, Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to do some of the operations above. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc.
The language for the sound track cannot be changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. , Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEOs menu.

Sound break up

The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the subtitles. , Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEOs menu. , The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder.
The recorder does not play any type of disc (except HDD).
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up. , The disc is not correctly inserted.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played. , You are trying to change the angles when does not appear on the TV screen (page 62). , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles. , Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEOs menu. , The angles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder.
, Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting (page 57). , There is no DVD inside the recorder. , There is not enough disc space for the recording. , The recorder was in the process of DV Dubbing. , A scrambled channel is selected. , The Channel activated Parental Lock is selected.
Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP.
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input disc data before recording can stop.
The MP3 audio tracks do not play.
, The MP3 audio tracks are not recorded in a format that the recorder can play (page 70).
Recording does not stop after you press x.
, Open the remotes cover and press x REC STOP.
The JPEG image files do not play.
, The JPEG image files are not recorded in a format that the recorder can play (page 70). , Progressive JPEG images cannot be played.
Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning.

RECOVERY appears in the front panel display.
, The recorders recovery function was activated when the recorder was turned on because the power was turned off or failed during recording. Leave the recorder on until RECOVERY disappears from the front panel display.
HDD ERROR appears in the front panel display.
, The hard disk error occurred. Press down @/1 on the recorder for ten seconds until WELCOME appears in the front panel display. If this does not resolve the problem, format the recorders HDD by pressing down the HDD button on the recorder for more than ten seconds until FORMAT appears in the front panel display. Note that all the contents recorded on the HDD will be erased. If this does not fix the problem, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the recorder from malfunctioning, a fivecharacter service number (e.g., C 13 00) with a combination of a letter and four numbers appears in the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.
First three characters of the service number C 13 Cause and/or corrective action
FAN ERROR appears in the front panel display.
, Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is not blocked. Then, immediately disconnect the mains lead. Leave the recorder off for a while, then re-connect the mains lead, and press [/1 on the recorder.
The Parental Lock does not work.
, Check the Parental Lock options settings (page 90). C 31
There is a problem in the HDD. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized service facility. The DVD is dirty. , Clean the disc with a soft cloth. The DVD/CD is not inserted correctly. , Re-insert the disc correctly. To prevent a malfunction, the recorder has performed the selfdiagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the five-character service number. Example: E Additional Information
Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder is off.

Progressive format (page 19)
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.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) (page 16)
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 67)

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 67)

Sections of a music feature on a CD/VIDEO CD (the length of a song).
Interlace format (page 19)
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 97)

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 72)

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

Playlist (page 72)

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.

Language Code List

For details, see page 89. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language
Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Amharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali; Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish German Bhutani Greek English Esperanto Spanish Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese French Frisian

JPEG image files 68

Labelling 38 Language 89 LINE 2 IN 27 LINE LINE 4 IN 27 Line Audio Input 58, 59 Line1 Output 95 Line3 Input 96 Line3 Output 96 Line4 Input 96
Factory Setup 102 Favourites Deleting a channel from the Favourites List 46 Moving to a different favourite list 46 Setting a favourite list 45 Watching or listening to a favourite channel 46 Features 99 File Search 67 Finalise Disc 100 Finalise 39 Finalising 39 Format DVD-RW 101 Format 29 Formatting 29 Freeze Frame 62 Front panel 114 Front panel display 35, 115
Mains Lead 21 Manual Clock Set 89 Manufacturer Information 93 MENU 60 Menu DVDs Menu 60 Top menu 60 Mix 85 MNR 63 Modify 56 Move 77, 87 MP3 audio tracks 68 MPEG 97, 118
Handling discs 110 HDD Line Rec. Picture Size 53 HDMI Audio (HDMI) 98 HDMI Resolution 94

Number buttons 37

Quick guide to disc types 10 Quick Timer 53
Rear panel 116 REC 31 Rec Mode Adjust 50 Rec Mode 53 Rec NR 54 REC PAUSE 31 Rec Settings 53 REC STOP 86 Rec Video Equalizer 54 Recordable discs 10 Recording 48, 58, 99 picture adjustment 53 recording format 10 recording mode 32, 48 recording time 32 Update 50 while watching another programme 31 Recording time 48 RECOVERY 108 Region code 13 Remaining time 35 Remote 22, 113 Resetting the recorder 103 Resume Play 61 RGB 25, 95
Set Thumbnail 73 Signal Strength 93 Simultaneous Rec and Play 66 Slow-motion play 62 SMARTLINK 18 Sort 33 Sound quality 64 StereoStereoSubtitle 62, 89 Super VIDEO CD 12 Surround 64 Synchro Rec 58
Unfinalise 40 Unfinalising 40 Usable discs 10, 12
VIDEO CD 12 Video cord 16 Video 25, 95, 94 Video input 16 Video mode 10 Video Settings 63 Visual Search 67 VR mode 10, 72
Technical Information 93 Thumbnail picture 34 Time Search 67 TIME/TEXT 35 TIMER 49 Timer List 56 Timer recording check/change/cancel 55, 56 EPG timer setting 51 manual setting 49 Rec Mode Adjust 50 Synchro Rec 58 Title 35, 118 TITLE LIST 60 Title List 32, 60 Sort 33 Thumbnail 34 Title Name 73 Title number 35 Title Search 67 TOP MENU 60 Track 118 Track Search 67 Troubleshooting 104 TV Direct Rec 31, 99 TV Pause 65 TV Type 25, 94 TV/DVD switch 22 TV/VIDEO 31 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) 64